Cardinals Beat the Cubs overflow thread / A Word from Our Sponsor
by DanUpBaby on Jul 10, 2009 6:21 PM EDT
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As you can probably see over there, and up there, Reebok is sponsoring VEB for the duration of the all-star game. In our capacity as the sponsee, we're delivering this message, which, while advertising, might still be useful to you. Consider this the Harlow-Wilcox-tries-to-sell-Fibber-and-Molly-floor-wax part of our broadcast:
To commemorate the all-star game Reebok will be hiding more than one hundred baseballs in downtown St. Louis. Your mission, should you choose to live in downtown St. Louis and read twitter for Reebok's brief, youth-trending hints, is to find the balls, which can be redeemed for all manners of swag: prizes range from player autographs to custom shoes, running shoes, and Reebok bats and baseball gloves, which could prove especially useful if you are inadvertently voted in as the final NL All Star. The grand prize gets you two baseballs, autographed by Reebok's coterie of NL (Lincecum, Rodriguez, Ibanez, Fielder, Cordero, Pence, Bell) and AL (Papelbon, Morneau, Beckett, Verlander, Nathan, Wakefield) All Stars.
We're not big enough for non-Lincoln-related viral marketing campaigns here in Springfield, so I'm out of the running. If anybody here finds one of the baseballs, I fully expect an explanatory Fanshot. This concludes our Special Advertising Section.
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Thanks for the update
And hey, can we get other fanshots of the festivities, for those of us in the hinterlands of Northern California?
I want to be the no-talent ass clown!
by RosevilleRedbird on Jul 10, 2009 6:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I expect as many fanshots as possible
I know momup will take a few hundred shots a day. I’ll try to get her to post the best ones.
by DanUpBaby on Jul 10, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey dan
are you in springfield IL?
SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426
by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
from birth
I wrote at least once for that ridiculous SJ-R Voice section in the seventh grade.
by DanUpBaby on Jul 10, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool...
I am from Chatham (class of 2001). I have an autographed Jason Werth Baseball on my desk at work! Where did you go to school/year etc?
SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426
by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lutheran class of 2005
My brothers went to SHG (one of them played football), and some of my cousins are Chatham grads, but I just had to be an iconoclast. I played scholastic bowl.
by DanUpBaby on Jul 10, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice...
I played hockey for the Springfield Kings (back before they had psuedo high school hockey in the area). Are you friends with the Bringuetts (spelling) I know Todd and his wife really well
SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426
by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who are your cousins?
SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426
by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
kristin blake is the only blake i knew and she was a year younger than me
SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426
by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's the one
her younger brother just graduated a month or two ago
by DanUpBaby on Jul 10, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow, small world
Cool to know some of you are from around home… It’s funny to talk with people in Peoria who are Cub fans… they cannot understand why I am a Cardinals fan… They forget that the Springfield Cardinals were the AAA affiliate for our redbirds during my young, formative, years
SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426
by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I very much remember the Springfield Birds
I grew up in Peoria when the Chiefs were the Cubs affiliate (are again). My dad would take me and my bro to Chiefs games. I pulled for the Chiefs usually, or as much as a minor league gets “pulled for,” except when Springfield was in town I was conflicted. My dad’s side of the family were/are all Cards.
by Scarecrow7775 on Jul 10, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you are actually about my sister's age
did you know anybody from chatham with the last name Finn?
SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426
by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Decatur
St Teresa 2002 here
How did the pig corner the breakfast market?
by STLRegalia on Jul 11, 2009 12:34 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Furthermore:
SHG, Lanphier, or other?
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
by Alxfritz on Jul 10, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you from springfield too fritz?
SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426
by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Peoria
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
by Alxfritz on Jul 10, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fun
I work in Mossville… wife and I live out on the west side of town near the shoppes at grand prarie
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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My dad worked in Mossville
for about 37 years until earlier this year. We grew up in the city by Columbia grade school, but my folks moved out to the country (Farmington-ish) in 2000.
I still drive into Peoria just for Avanti’s and Monicals about every six months, though.
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
by Alxfritz on Jul 10, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
personally im a huge fan of both the burger barge and the hofbrau
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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't go wrong with either.
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
by Alxfritz on Jul 10, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm from Peoria/Dunlap
although I live in China now. I’ll be going to Chicago and P-town for about a month this summer for the first time since August 2005. I’m hoping to get tix for the midweek and midAugust series against the Reds in StL.
I could do without Avanti’s (we lived within walking distance of their Northwoods area location so the novelty ended years ago), but I could go for some Monicals. The pizza in China is bad. Really, really bad.
Fredbirdisadork has a couple good suggestions- yeah, burger barge and hofbrau- both good.
by Scarecrow7775 on Jul 10, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the only really worthwhile thing for me from avantis is the deluxe gondola
1) because its on the bread
2) because its huge
3) because its cheap for how much sandwhich you get
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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's all about the gondola.
Perhaps the most sublime sandwich known to man, especially once you know the price.
I can’t have lettuce on it though. Their lettuce disgusts me.
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
by Alxfritz on Jul 10, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Born in Peoria
and lived in Bloomington for a couple years (until I was 2 1/2), but haven’t been back there in ages.
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
by zoomzoomj88 on Jul 10, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lived in chillicothe
until I was 14, then lived in b-n for a while. Loved Avanti’s. My dad worked at Mossville too, then Decatur, then E. Peoria.
by Merry CRasmus on Jul 11, 2009 3:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had you pegged as more a Sangamon Star type.
I’m not born and raised in SPI, but my wife is.
Decrease runs scored?
Maybe.
Decrease winning? Never seen that proven.
-SFTU
by hazel on Jul 10, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they didn't exactly post the most descriptive picture
I guess that’s so no one fakes the balls. Still.
"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 6:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
on espn.coms article abotu todays game
St. Louis loaded the bases on a single and two walks and Ludwig delivered a two-run single that put St. Louis up 6-3.
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
by punchinjudy on Jul 10, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
go ludwig lol!
....my quick smells like french toast...
by mstreeter06 on Jul 10, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
link
its in there as ludwick and ludwig http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=290710116
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
by punchinjudy on Jul 10, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
over on stltoday comments sections
that mispronunciation bugs me more than any other innane comment they (idiots) might make. GRR!
R.P.O.F.Y.M.
by BVHeck on Jul 10, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least it wasn't Eric Ludwig
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braves trade Francouer to Mets for Ryan Church
Weird trade. How is Francouer going to handle the abuse he receives in New York when he inevitably starts sucking?
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jul 10, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I honestly thought Francouer was going to the Royals
I just figured they were trying to acquire the worst baseball players and Francouer would of fit right in there
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 10, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"starts sucking"
No starting involved. He will continue sucking. He’s been quite consistent at it, really.
by mojowo11 on Jul 10, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're an old time radio fan, Dan...
I suspected as much with the Jack Benny avatar…the Harlow Wilcox reference above is a dead give away…I was just reading the “Fibber McGee and Molly” entry last night in John Dunning’s excellent book “On The Air”, which I’m sure is a valued part of your library.
Always nice to meet another OTR fan, even if most people here have no idea what I’m talking about. ;-)
by tbell61 on Jul 10, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
On The Air is wonderful
I had never heard of it until one day I got a spammy e-mail from its publisher, which had it on sale for $20. It will go down in history as the first and only time my life has ever been made better by bulk e-mail.
Anyway, you suspected correctly. Jack Benny and Fibber McGee and Molly are my personal favorites, but I’ll never pass up a good episode of Suspense or X minus One. (I’m a pretty conventional OTR fan.) Most recently I celebrated Independence Day by going on a minor Norman Corwin binge.
by DanUpBaby on Jul 10, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I go on binges all the time...
Now, I’m doing “The FBI in Peace and War”…last week it was “One Man’s Family”…last month it was “Amos n Andy”.
About the only place I don’t go is Bob Hope and Martin and Lewis…no reason in particular, I just can’t stand them.
Corwin, BTW is a favorite of mine…" On a Note of Triumph" is one of the best things ever broadcast, IMO.
by tbell61 on Jul 10, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Several years ago
I went to the Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan,IL and saw a man do great one man show of Jack Benny. The guy looked and sounded just like him, had his mannerisms down to a T. I got a real kick out of your Fibber and Molly reference. Do you ever listen to the Prairie Home Companion?
by cardfanndeboonies on Jul 10, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a gem from the BCB recap of today's game concerning Aaron Heilman
Even after Albert Pujols poked a wind-aided HR into the CF basket in the fifth inning, the 4-3 deficit didn’t seem insurmountable — until Aaron Heilman came into the game. Really, Jim Hendry — this was a completely worthless acquisition. Heilman simply can’t throw strikes — he issued three walks in the inning. 34 pitches, 14 strikes. That’s just not major league quality. And back to Harden for a moment — what on Earth was he doing walking Chris Carpenter? Coming into today’s game, Carpenter had a lifetime BA of .097 and 8 — EIGHT — walks in 282 career plate appearances. How can you walk a guy like that?!?!? Just throw him strikes!
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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I remember
when cubbie fans were optimistic about Heilman because he could “relieve or start in a pinch”. I’m paraphrasing…. Aaron Heilman has sucked for years and years. Then again, they gave up Ronny Cedeno for him who sucks too.
I have a very, umm...photographic brain. A lot like Ansel Adams but in color and with a lot more, uh.....insertion and pubic hair.
by Tackle Box on Jul 10, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They gave up more than that
They traded the Orioles Pie for Olsen, and then swung Cedeno and Olsen for Heilman.
So it was really Pie, a young OF, and Cedeno, a young utility player, for…Aaron POS Heilman.
by mojowo11 on Jul 10, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait...there was even more involved
isn’t that the three way-Heilman and Mike Carp went to Seattle from New York-Sean Green and Jeremy Reed, I think went to New York, then Cleveland sent Guittieriz to Seattle and got Joe Smith from New York and Luis Valbuena from Seattle. Then the Cubs and Baltimore did a trade-I mean a lot of folks were in on this-because the Cubs really wanted Heilman. Um, why? He hasn’t been good for awhile.
She isn't crazy, she's just not impressed.
by jillsinmo on Jul 10, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The insane thing is that they already had Chad Gaudin,
who could be better than half their staff now.
Decrease runs scored?
Maybe.
Decrease winning? Never seen that proven.
-SFTU
by hazel on Jul 10, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if it hadnt been so windy
the pitcher would have caught it. 400 feet is nothing.
thanks cub fans.
(i dont care if it wouldnt have been out w/o the wind. you dont discount ANYTHING albert does. EVER!!!)
R.P.O.F.Y.M.
by BVHeck on Jul 11, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats is their way of coping
not everyone gets Albert Pujols on their team, you know.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jul 11, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I keep reading on the PD website that tickets to the fanfest are $85
Nobody there is saying that is wrong and I wanted to ask anybody that has been if that is right. It says $30 bucks on the mlb website and hopefully that is all it is and I wont have to pony up 170 bucks for my wife and I tomorrow
SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426
by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
look on stub hub
my wife got a call a couple of weeks ago saying our tickets were ready. We didn’t have a clue we got the tickets. She called and checked and they were for fanfest, but we aren’t able to use them. She put them on stub hub and I don’t think they have sold yet. They are going to be at the will call. They were unable to deliver them to us since we are in fayettenam.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 10, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My bro
paid $10/ticket with his Pujols pack. They’re $30 at the door, I think.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 10, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that must be the deal with ours
because we have the pujols pack also
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 10, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if the brewers lose tonight
cards clinch first place at the break
woo
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 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brewers winning 2-1 in bottom 3rd
as of about 9 PM Eastern
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
by zoomzoomj88 on Jul 10, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2-2 now
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 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and looper's pitching against billingsley
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 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
isn't it Kendall now?
Gone to the bullpen early.
"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 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hah, roster fail!
I’ve mixed up names and teams. Man, I need coffee. Maybe with some liquor in…
"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 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been told brandy goes well with coffee.
There’s always irish cream or kahlua or something but brandy is more alcoholic.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
woo
2 run shot by manny to put the didgers up 4-3
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 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't usually pull for Cali teams but...
there’s always a first time
by cardfanndeboonies on Jul 10, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup
and russel martin made it 5-3
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 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't fear the west coast
It’s actually quite lovely out here…
defy, cards, defy. hey logic --- you suck.
by effin fisk on Jul 10, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've heard that it is nice out there
but it’s a midwest thing…don’t like the coasts
by cardfanndeboonies on Jul 10, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
born and raised in california.
i love it. just got back from a 2 week vacation there actually.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
by ilrosso on Jul 10, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Manny going to play in the ASG?
I thought he had been warned off by somebody
by cardfanndeboonies on Jul 10, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i don't think
he’s on the roster
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 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
brewers are putting up a fight
this is a pretty good game
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 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
two innings to go, ATG
"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 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hadn't looked
I thought I saw where he had gotten enough votes, but maybe not
by cardfanndeboonies on Jul 10, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just got back from a bike ride along the lakefront
and went through wrigleyville, good to see lots of cardinals fans well after the game was over
Nasty like Nas, Batman combined with Method Man
G. Rap hydraulics, supersonics call me Shark Man
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 10, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OT: Help with a cranky PC
my computer has been acting up on me for about a week now. If I let it set until it goes idle it locks up. My troubleshooting skills are limited. I’ve updated AVG and scanned with it and Windows Defender and found nothing. Anyone have a suggestion? I can give more details, but you will have to ask detailed questions.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 10, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Have you installed
anything lately?
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 10, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nothing
other than the avg that I upgraded when I started having problems. When I first noticed the problem, I did a system restore back to a couple of days previous -my wife had tried to sign up for something or another so she would be able to watch John an Kate episodes, but stopped when she realized that the site wanted her to download a program. I thought that restoring to before she did that would fix the problem, but im still having the issue.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 10, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm...
Flim? Are you around?
Are you sure she didn’t install something?
I would go to the Start menu, go to Run, and when the dialog pops up type “msconfig” without quotation marks. Go to the Startup tab. Unclick the obvious programs that don’t need to startup with your computer. For instance, I turn off iTunesHelper and Adobe Updater. You know, things like that. If it looks like jibberish and doesn’t have any command or location info, leave it alone.
After you’ve unclicked all the silly programs that startup with your computer, click Apply, then OK. It will ask you if you want to restart, and you do. Once you restart, (I don’t remember the exact wording of the box that will appear) click the checkbox to make a check appear and click OK.
It should make your computer run faster, perhaps a lot faster. I’ll be around for awhile if you have any questions.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 10, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember: if you
don’t know what it is, don’t unclick it. But you don’t need a lot of that stuff running in the background. Connecting your iPod will start iTunesHelper, for instance.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 10, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pretty sure nothing installed
Plus I did the system restore just in case. Would something still be around even after restoring?
I had already taken off some of the stupid programs that run at startup, but I trimmed down a couple more with your advice. Your way was much simpler than going through the help and support stuff.
I have a feeling that part of the problem has to do with HP Total Care Advisor. I uninstalled Norton b/c my subscription was up and I wasn’t very happy with its performance. Total Care Advisor now thinks that I don’t have an anti-virus program and I can’t figure out how to let it know that AVG is there.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 10, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Norton NEVER goes away.
That thing is a virus.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 10, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So true
I went on their page to download a removal tool. Then, the next time I re-started, it asks me if I want to re-install norton. So, I THINK I got rid of it.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 10, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's there. In your registry.
I fucking hate Norton,
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 10, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you have an opinion on McAfee?
a month of it came with my new computer, trying to decide what to do about security since now I would have to shell out money to keep it. Is it worth paying money for anti-virus programs anymore?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a fan.
Keep using AVG. I have Avast! on my hubby’s computer. Both have been serviceable. There’s another one I’ve been wanting to try, but I can’t remember the name of it right now…
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 10, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
restarted
for the changes to start-up programs to take effect. Noticed that the startup was a little quicker this time, but not as fast as it should be. I also altered the idling settings. Can’t tell if this fixed the problem yet or not without letting it idle.
I’m thinking about disabling the HP Total Care Advisor. What do you think?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 10, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do it.
All that stuff is bullshit.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 10, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
done
thanks for the help, I’ll keep you updated. For now, help yourself to more of your bottled water!
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 10, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No thanks.
I have to drive.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 10, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
and your wife has shitty taste in TV!
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 10, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, I know
The sad thing is, the show was almost tolerable to me last season. I enjoyed certain aspects of it, such as any time that kate wasn’t around.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 10, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds like
your sleep and/or hibernation files are infected. if avg can’t find anything, try spybot or panda.
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Jul 11, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
am running spybot now
question about avg. Whats up with the virus vault? When stuff goes in there, what happens to it?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 11, 2009 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it just hangs out
a lot of malware is difficult to completely remove, so av programs will just stick in a folder in the corner where it can’t do any harm
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Jul 11, 2009 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
spybot found 34 objects
but they were all tracking cookies. Took em out, hopefully the combination of all of this stuff will have an effect.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 11, 2009 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First mobile post
Great game today!
by cardfan124 on Jul 10, 2009 10:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
SC showing all 32 Hombre HRs this season
next after nascar
"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 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Albert leads on SC...
"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 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Albert says we're not making a statement
We’re just gonna take care of business. His Ridiculousness has spoken.
"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 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
40 homers against the Cubs in total
Homers lovefest later.
"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 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poop
Matt Gamel homer. Brewers up by one.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
woot
Tie game.
Hello?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 10, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah!
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
by zoomzoomj88 on Jul 10, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh heh
See, cool people hang out on VEB at ~10 PM central time. We’re cool guys and gals!
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So cool.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 10, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also: single malt scotch.
Yum.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Macallan 30 years
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Jul 10, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I’m just working on a 10 year Talisker, but any Talisker is pretty awesome.
I was buying a father’s day gift for my dad and saw this 30 year-old Laphroaig. $300 dollars. Yikes.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too peaty,
especially the Laphroaig. But 30-yr Macallan? Mmmmmmmmmmmm.
by MdRedbirdFreak on Jul 10, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm used to the smokier ones because that's just what I've had the most of.
I’ve yet to have a decent quality scotch that I don’t like however. Bad scotch is truly bad—it’s like a fallen angel, something that should be so good but is to corrupted.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
<3 laphroaig
even the 10 is nice, esp for the price. more than one glass will make you hate yourself the next day, though.
There’s an 18y Glenmorangie oak cask for like $70 at BevMo that rivals anything $$$ I’ve ever tried. I can’t stand the cheaper GM’s, but that particular scotch is just awesome.
the end of every half inning IS a turning point. -Evilfrog
by SleepyCA on Jul 11, 2009 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, it's not oak, it's port
and it’s not an 18. Actually, the box doesn’t even say “12”… just “extra matured”. But it’s great stuff.
the end of every half inning IS a turning point. -Evilfrog
by SleepyCA on Jul 11, 2009 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha I'm not actually sipping that now
I’m a college student, but my loaded uncle is obsessed with the 30 year Macallan and likes to share (I once managed to squeeze him for some all-I-know-it-was-entirely-too-expensive Louis XIII). I’ll openly admit I know nothing about the subtleties of scotch/cognac, so giving me this was probably not necessary, but the good stuff is legitimately amazing.
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Jul 10, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Talisker is the shiznit
Same here, any of them for me. My favorite that I have had would be the 175th(?) anniversary bottling. That was delicious, and I haven’t found any more since I killed that one.
"I've played a couple of hundred games of tic-tac-toe with my little daughter and she hasn't beaten me yet. I've always had to win. I've got to win." - Bob Gibson
by MUGATU on Jul 11, 2009 12:22 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Bottled water?
YUM?
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 10, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's no fun
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm lame.
What can I say?
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 10, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not when it comes to tech support for VEB members apparently
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know...
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 10, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that'd make a good t-shirt
"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 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It really would, Yadi2Second
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Explain, please.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 10, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OH
I read it in THAT voice, and I understand now.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 10, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
Well, that, and the tech support angle. Two t-shirts!
"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 11, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
11 PM Eastern
I live in Michigan…. and it’s a little late, but I don’t care. Is it just the three of us?
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
by zoomzoomj88 on Jul 10, 2009 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm watching the 2002 World Series on ESPN classic
#1. I kinda don’t even want to say this, but without even realizing the implications I thought “Damn some of these guys are jacked”. So yeaaaaah.
#2. Troy Percival’s fastball was MFing explosive when he was 95-98.
#3. I’d love to see one of these mechanics guys explain Robb Nen’s shoulder problems. His arm gets to the high cocked way before footplant and does so below the shoulder line.
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Jul 10, 2009 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3 Cards/former on the 02 Angels
Percival, Spiezio and Glaus
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
by zoomzoomj88 on Jul 10, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the 2006 World Series MVP...
Some diminutive shortstop…
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Jul 11, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about Kennedy?
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 11, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep...
For a few years, the Angels produced more Cardinals than our minor league system…
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Jul 11, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoever was named MVP is irrelevant
The World Series MVP of 2006 plays in Toronto.
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Jul 11, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He said former and current...
The last time I checked, Percival and Spiezio aren’t current Cardinals either…
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Jul 11, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew that one
I was pointing out that Rolen easily should have won the WS MVP over Eckstein.
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Jul 11, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh ok...
I was confused since Eckstein no longer plays in Toronto…
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Jul 11, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dodgers-Brewers
Counsell batting (0 for 4) with runner on 2nd, 2 outs.
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
by zoomzoomj88 on Jul 10, 2009 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Counsell Braun batting (0 for 4) with runner on 2nd, 2 outs. (Stinkin’ ESPN baseball scores page)
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
by zoomzoomj88 on Jul 10, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The deputy up
man on 2nd. 2 outs.
I’m not crazy about L.A. but go Dodgers
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For those remembering
recent discussions about beating Trevor Hoffman. Slap middle, bunt, bunt, slap middle. Dodgers are well coached.
by OperaCard on Jul 10, 2009 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
that part where torre gave kemp the “Grand Slam” sign was spectacular.
the end of every half inning IS a turning point. -Evilfrog
by SleepyCA on Jul 10, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if
they use the same grand slam sign that Tony keeps giving Albert?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 10, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm just razzing ya
And you’re right, that was a very well-executed inning against Hoffman by both coaching staff and players (if Martin doesn’t swing at the first pitch, who knows how it would have gone?).
I love the dodgers team this year, they are really fun to watch. And Eric Collins is a great announcer, imho.
the end of every half inning IS a turning point. -Evilfrog
by SleepyCA on Jul 11, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No damage
Goin’ to extras.
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
by zoomzoomj88 on Jul 10, 2009 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK Manny
Just pop one of those clutchety-clutch-tastic homeruns here.
He just passed Mickey Mantle, which is weird.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or a clutch-o-matic Blake triple
I just want the Brewers to lose here, I’m none too particular as to how.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dodger announcers
just said that it’s “hard to believe that albert is better than [manny]”
lol
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 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ahahahaahaha
"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 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder what tipped them off?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm creeped out by the Albert lovefest on SportsCenter
They’re talking like they don’t believe it. (Which is not unusual.) It’s very “Tigers in three.”
"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 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I'm beginning to get worried about that a tad
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just want the homerun highlight package
I bet it’ll suck and have stupid “current” music.
"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 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
I’m not even watching, I don’t have cable. I am just worried about everybody noticing how awesome he is this year. He’s supposed to be underrated, damn it, that’s where he gets his power!
I do hate those sports clips with bad modern music in them. They do that a lot in sports videogames and it’s really lame.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what got me was
“They took the first game of the series, ALBERT ARE YOU MAKING A STATEMENT” dun dun dun!!!
And Albert sensibly answers, uh, no, we’re not making a statement, we’re just taking care of our own business. Then he keeps rambling because he’s thinking ‘that is the dumbest question I have ever heard.’
Then cut to TLR for maximum terseness.
"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 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha!
Hilarious. Because Albert is totally the kind of guy who would say “yeah I’m making a statement, we’re the coolest and don’t you forget about it!”
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone who says bullshit like that should be deputized.
Decrease runs scored?
Maybe.
Decrease winning? Never seen that proven.
-SFTU
by hazel on Jul 10, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good one
"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 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's what gets me
He really is the most humble person ever. But somehow his image is very closed off, aloof, and Too Intense to Like. (Yet more people like Ichiro. Though, hey, Ichiro. Who doesn’t dig Ichiro.)
I mean, his game face really is scary, but we’re the ones who get to see him laughing and having fun. All those moments are edited out for the national audience.
Oh man, this is pissing me off. In their lovefest, they’re all like “this game was all Albert Pujols!” to lead into the main lovefest. Except the game was all Ryan Ludwick’s game. And the Cubs circus.
"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 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's also a guy name Chris Carpenter
I know exactly what you mean about the “national audience” stuff. I’ve heard he’s really a jerk in person! I’ve heard he doesn’t like doing interviews all that much! He kinda watches his homeruns for a second like a lot of other batters! It’s annoying.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh yes, Carp.
the gist was “yeah, Carpenter had wicked stuff” [actually… not till the sixth] “but this game was ALL ALBERT.”
I love when coverage is decided in the production meeting before the game is over.
(…I know fans are prickly about the watching the home runs thing, but to my mind, he doesn’t do it to the opposing team. If I could hit a bomb like that, I would watch it go. It’s like he doesn’t take any home run for granted.
If Albert wanted to eliminate you, he would make eye contact, and you would know it.)
"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 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
the homerun thing just gets exaggerated.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Albert does get passes, though
The home run viewing, the pointing to the sky, and the constant chatter whenever he’s standing still and there’s no play.
"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 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
None of those things annoy me.
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
by Alxfritz on Jul 11, 2009 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my point exactly
"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 11, 2009 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They don't annoy me when others do them, either
1. He’s good at baseball.
2. He loves Jesus.
3. He’s personable.
Those things don;t annoy me.
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
by Alxfritz on Jul 11, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Ichiro thing is awesome.
Despite the fact that he speaks english he always uses a translator, so during a conference it’s like “psh psst psst watashi wa psh psh” moment’s pause…“Ichiro says…‘Go Mariners.’”
Decrease runs scored?
Maybe.
Decrease winning? Never seen that proven.
-SFTU
by hazel on Jul 11, 2009 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they're just playing it up...
since they happen to be doing the HR Derby on Tuesday. I think that’s pretty much behind it…
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Jul 10, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe it's the anchors
But they’re almost snidely commenting that Albert is a shoo-in to win it because he’s at home.
And I’m like, uh, hello, Ryan Howard???
"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 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right now its obvious he's not
Manny is a great hitter to all fields when he is gaming. Great mental hitter. As good as anyone. Pujols is transcendent right now. He is Zeus.
by OperaCard on Jul 10, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
casey blake!
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 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What'd be great is for the Dodgers to just destroy our divisional competition
And then fold in the playoffs like me in a game of poker.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Hudson walks
I’ll just keep encouraging the Dodgers hitters to do good things, and this will totally work.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
could you please
give your encouragement to Andre Ethier for me? My fantasy team could use the help!
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 10, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to see the Cards pull these kind of comeback maulings while down or tied
by astrostl on Jul 10, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like today?
Decrease runs scored?
Maybe.
Decrease winning? Never seen that proven.
-SFTU
by hazel on Jul 10, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kemp is a stud
[Obligatory mention of how he’s on my fantasy team and I am therefore vicariously awesome]
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the dodgers
are fucking good
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 11:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That is the best coaching staff in baseball.
We have to campaign just to move Ludwicks foot 10 inches.
by OperaCard on Jul 10, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew Villanueva would come through for us!
hehehe.
How many relievers’ spirits have been broken by Albert, I wonder.
"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 11:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know the answer to that one,
but I can tell how many pitchers’ FACES have been broken by Albert!
R.P.O.F.Y.M.
by BVHeck on Jul 11, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
-1
"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 11, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats what she said
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 11, 2009 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Been a tough week to be a Brewer fan
Oh well, good thing I love the Cards
by riotmute on Jul 10, 2009 11:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ASG: nepotism? we don't have no stinkin nepotism...
Jayson Werth going to replace Beltran.
On the other hand, Maddon had to answer for picking Zobrist, but how many Phillies is that now? They better win this for the NL and not go all Cubbie on us.
"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 11:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All coachs would do the same thing.
We have a huge advantage in the NL. We don’t have a knuckle baller. Wrong style for an all star game. He will get lit up.
by OperaCard on Jul 10, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
voted in: Utley, Ibanez, Victorino. picked by the manager: Howard, Werth.
But agreed. I like the NL roster a lot better.
"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 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zobrist does have that .428 wOBA thing going on.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
remember when we wanted Zobrist?
Why couldn’t we have traded Izzy for him?
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Jul 10, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would have been nice, yeah
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hilarious
TV’s on the Myrtle Beach local ABC station and the sports portion of the local news just lead off with "The Braves made a HUGE trade today, sending former Myrte Beach Pelican to the Mets for Ryan Church . . . "
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 10, 2009 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know...
I’m from Memphis, and I absolutely cannot stand it when the local news does a Cardinals highlight, because they always refer to guys as “former Memphis Redbirds”. It’s not like it’s a false statement, but for some reason it completely drives me crazy. There’s really no rationale behind it, I just hate it.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Jul 10, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm with you
Yes, they are former minor leaguers. But, the way it comes off is like that should have been the highlight of their career, playing in AA or AAA only to have the inconvenience of getting moved along to the majors.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 10, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly...
It’s even more annoying when they say it about a guy like Albert, who had 15 TOTAL plate appearances for the Redbirds…
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Jul 10, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's like when St. Louis local news stories have whatever St. Louis tie-ins to national stories that they can find.
Gotta make this relevant for our town! It is kind of silly.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys watch local news?
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 10, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No...
But my parents do when I’m home. It’s literally for the dumbest of dumb…
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Jul 10, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only in the mornings
We have to get up really early because the wife is in medschool, and there’s the 7 month-old. Sometimes it’s nice to have the news on to help keep us awake.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is the ONLY
time it’s acceptable.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 10, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
And it’s pretty bad, but if there were anything else watchable at that time of day we’d do that instead. Sometimes we catch COPS before the Fox broadcast, which can be surprisingly entertaining.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's always the BBC on PBS
"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 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not as much kitsch value
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
true
"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 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BBC doesn't have Tim Ezell.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 10, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
only for now
because I’ve been displaced in FayetteNam, NC for the last 6 weeks without cable or satellite. 2 more weeks and its back o the midwest and back to dish network and cards games every night!
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 10, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
of course it has to be
There’s who, what, where, when, how, and what high school did you go to. It’s a cornerstone of journalism.
"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 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so, Broxton
Please stop this madness.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tony has to GO!!!
Does he really think he can tell hitters when to swing?!! As if he was calling pitches!!
Watch Skip! Do you really think he would but a ball at eye level? 301 frustration!
That’s stupid! if you were watching and listening from a game this week!!!
by southernredbird on Jul 10, 2009 11:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
did someone get over-served?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 10, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
holy shit
what a catch by kemp
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 11:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It doesn't matter who win or loses these games
Its the collateral damage that counts. Yeah we beat the Cubs, but its their self abuse that will last. You watch, the new Cubs owners will trade one or both of there troubled outfielders, eating half their contract just to clear the air. Somebody will go for that trade.
by OperaCard on Jul 10, 2009 11:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it matters to me
who wins and loses the games
like tonight, the cardinals win and clinch first place at the break
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 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't care about the break
3 games up makes us more likely to be in first at the end of the year!
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Jul 10, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the break thing is pretty arbitrary
but i still like it
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Jul 11, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that sale even going to get done before the trade deadline?
I doubt it.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Jul 10, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How would you like to buy a team for 900 large
and have it be worth 695 when you picked it up. They will authorize moves once the agreement is in place. You can’t leave Soriano out there. Or Milton. Their season is over unless they make a move.
by OperaCard on Jul 10, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uhh
They’re 4 games back with 79 to play, just got Ramirez back and Lee is finally starting to hit. Over?
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Jul 10, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean
The Cubs can suck my nuts.
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Jul 10, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The attitudes are far too
corrosive even for Pinella. If we win 3/4, I think they’re toast. Demster breaks a toe. Harden is breaking down. We will be resolving conflicts before the break.
by OperaCard on Jul 11, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They haven't even settled on a buyer yet...
They’re considering a couple of offers. So they better speed it up if any new owners will be authorizing moves within the next 3 weeks…
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Jul 10, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
last I heard
There was another offer on the table at the last minute. The judge will decide. At least, that was the garbled version I got.
"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 11, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats even better really
No big moves.
by OperaCard on Jul 11, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the last I heard, too...
So I doubt any new ownership group will be in place to sign off on deals pre-deadline…
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Jul 11, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay Brewers lose
Sandoval should be an all-star. Thus says mattybobo.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 11:50 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I approve this comment.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 10, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I approve this approval
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Jul 10, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
sandoval is exciting. definitely got my vote
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Jul 11, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
born on the same day as Colby.......
"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 11, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The legend grows!
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 11, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
takes as many walks as Colby too
R.P.O.F.Y.M.
by BVHeck on Jul 11, 2009 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I voted for Kemp.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 11, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i didn't realize fangraphs had Kemp at 4 WAR already
He’s even better than I knew!
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 11, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's awesome.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 11, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't blame me.
I voted for Kudos.
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
by Alxfritz on Jul 11, 2009 8:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pujols homerun package, finally!
It was also a sampler of Cardinals announcers, which was odd. Dan needs to prepare new material.
The music was also surprisingly decent, the sample had electric guitars in but they turned up the violins. On the other hand it was off rhythm a little. I wasn’t sure what they were really going for. Terminator? A luxury car commercial? And at-odds with Dan’s excited hyper-calls.
As usual very few of them had any sense of the distances covered, or how fast they really got out. Also very little comparison of how consistent his swing is.
"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 11, 2009 12:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate how Sportscenter does that...
“Coming up next (in 45 minutes, so don’t change the channel and miss all these great commercials)!”
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Jul 11, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
see above for how obnoxious the wait was
"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 11, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, Jonathan Sanchez pitching pretty well agains the Padres right now.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 11, 2009 12:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ESPN will take it in the 9th, if it's still live
"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 11, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love Extra Innings
Sanchez looks way too nervous in the dugout. I’m predicting an at bat where 4 balls are thrown not where he wants them but the thing where the ball coming off the bat to where a fielder is in the wrong position I’ll say nothing.
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Jul 11, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Swing and a miss!
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Jul 11, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey, so sportcenter
starts again at midnight, and i was wondering about how far into the show the albert pujols highlight reel is? horribly phrased question, yes, i know.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
by ilrosso on Jul 11, 2009 12:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dead last
But I’m not sure how their taping/live thing goes. That whole Los Angeles studio thing has confused the issue. For one thing, the reel lead into BBTN.
"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 11, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, yeah. it's not the same sc now.
dumb los angeles…okay, i guess i’ll just hope the reel is in the broadcast and watch the whole thing.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
by ilrosso on Jul 11, 2009 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sanchez It-Shall-Not-Be-Named on air now
"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 11, 2009 12:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
holy crap Rowland (sp?)
you owe that man dinner
"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 11, 2009 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's showing bunt.... wow.
"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 11, 2009 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha
gets the no hitter on a generous call, but I guess he earned it
by mattyp on Jul 11, 2009 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, no kidding
"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 11, 2009 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All games count!!
A win in April counts as much as a win in Sept.
We don’t give ballgames away! Not the way I play!!
Why did Tony use Franklin? with a 5, repeat 5, run led
with 8 capable of throwing to one, in the pen
and three(3) games in two(2) days.
Did Franklin save the last game in Milk.
yesterday!!!?
LaRussa dougot dance!
by southernredbird on Jul 11, 2009 12:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Jul 11, 2009 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what does this mean?
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
by ilrosso on Jul 11, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...ohhhh Milwaukee.
I am getting worse at reading drunk-posts. I used to be so good at it.
What’s hilarious is the points are all valid.
"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 11, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
let me attempt. please do correct my translation...
All games count!!
There are no meaningless wins.
A win in April counts as much as a win in Sept.
We need every win we can get.
We don’t give ballgames away! Not the way I play!!
Cardinal baseball won’t settle for anything less than a hard nine. [We can’t afford to give away any other games even if we’re first in the NL Central.]
Why did Tony use Franklin? with a 5, repeat 5, run led
Tony sent out All-Star Goatbeard with a 5 run lead.
with 8 capable of throwing to one, in the pen
And we had eight other relievers in the bullpen.
and three(3) games in two(2) days.
With three, count them, three games coming up in the next two days.
Did Franklin save the last game in Milk.
yesterday!!!?
Didn’t Franklin save the last game of the Milwaukee series?
LaRussa dougot dance!
LaRussa is messing with the system again. I’m dizzy!
…the end.
"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 11, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry, sorry. dugout dance is clearly "line-up merry-go-round"
My bad.
"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 11, 2009 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think his last point
before the dugout dance thing, was that LaRussa didn’t use Franklin in the 9th yesterday when it was a save opportunity, but did stick him out there for the last out today, in a non-save opportunity
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 11, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, that too
Well-said.
"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 11, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone tried calling the reebok number?
its a recording by Papelbon. I immediately hung up in disgust. Maybe I’ll try again tomorrow.
by mattyp on Jul 11, 2009 12:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yuck
That guy deserves to be a deputy.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jul 11, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought he's the sheriff?
"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 11, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is no sheriff...
No one can outrank Braun, but nothing quite rolls off the tongue like Deputy Douchebag.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Jul 11, 2009 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno
The beer goggles kinda make him look like a sheriff to me.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 11, 2009 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
shirt untucked, and everything.
the end of every half inning IS a turning point. -Evilfrog
by SleepyCA on Jul 11, 2009 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like I said...
No one outranks Braun.
You should all be ashamed of yourselves.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Jul 11, 2009 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must Papelbon sing it?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 11, 2009 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or perhaps you prefer this?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 11, 2009 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whats that?
You’ll have to speak up when talking to the sheriff!
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 11, 2009 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I must admit...
This one, along with your caption, made me LOL. But I will never concede…
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Jul 11, 2009 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.hotchickswithdouchebags.com/
Decrease runs scored?
Maybe.
Decrease winning? Never seen that proven.
-SFTU
by hazel on Jul 11, 2009 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry son
Got you beat.
"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 11, 2009 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats the one!
Couldn’t find it myself. If he isn’t the sheriff, can we settle on chief deputy?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 11, 2009 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's see...
Whoops, that’s not Braun, it’s a lemur…
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Jul 11, 2009 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok, last one, i promise
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 11, 2009 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watched the last few innings of the Sanchez no-hitter
They had it for free at mlb.com. The error by Uribe was horrible. It was like a 5 hopper right at him. Sanchez should have had the perfect game tonight.
by indakind on Jul 11, 2009 12:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know for a fact we beat the Cubs today...
But somehow I can’t believe mediocre left Jonathan Sanchez could no-hit someone OTHER than the Cardinals…
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Jul 11, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have ad-block
so I have no freaking clue what any of your are talking about.
by Hardcore Legend on Jul 11, 2009 12:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so
you just block all images?
you don’t need ad block to do that
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Jul 11, 2009 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It blocks ads, not images.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 11, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not regular images, I shoulds say.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 11, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
Is that all you offer?
13 pitchers and 1(one) going to AS Game and TS uses him in the ninth,
with a 5(five) run lead and 2(out)
with having save the game the nite before, bring him today.
and he will be ready tomorrow and tomorrow an tomorrow nite after two days in a row!
One(1) with a 5(five ) run lead!
with 3(three) games in two(2) left
with the sox(Chicago White Sox)
Why use Franklin,
3 games in 2days,
To Make my self absolutely clear!
Tony must GO!!!
Did you see the dugout dance by Tony!!!
an 8 pen? why?
by southernredbird on Jul 11, 2009 1:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i appreciate
you adding the numerals for those us who numbers when they’re spelled out
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Jul 11, 2009 1:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
confuse numbers*
sorry, got caught up in the excitement of all those question marks
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Jul 11, 2009 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
exclamation marks
i’m gonna stop now
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Jul 11, 2009 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
you been drinkin too?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 11, 2009 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
something
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Jul 11, 2009 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
exclamation points,
as they are sometimes called. ; )
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
by ilrosso on Jul 11, 2009 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh and one last thing
current series is with the scrubs (chicago cubs)
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Jul 11, 2009 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is this a Turing Test?
"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 11, 2009 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i had to google that
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Jul 11, 2009 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dangers of geek
"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 11, 2009 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Without wiki
I can tell you that Turing was a brilliant mathematical mind and part of the Bletchley Park operation, tasked during WW2 with decrypting German Enigma code and producing “Ultra” intelligence. Of course, I have no idea what a Turing test is. I only know the aforementioned because my WW2 geekery nearly equals your general geekery.
by mattyp on Jul 11, 2009 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
was just watching a Sun Tzu applied to American military history thing
Weirdly I remembered the not-a-codebreaker crossword puzzle, but I forgot Enigma and Ultra. Go figure.
"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 11, 2009 1:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you are saying franklin pitched yesterday (last game in Milk.)
you are incorrect. Pineiro threw a CG.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 11, 2009 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I for one welcome our semiliterate over-excited baseball fanatic north korean spambot overlords.
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 11, 2009 2:16 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
take this shit back to the PD boards or whatever crappy sports talk radio show you call into 25 times a day
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 11, 2009 3:50 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
that's not cool.
especially since he’s right.
the end of every half inning IS a turning point. -Evilfrog
by SleepyCA on Jul 11, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Say...
Where are those nifty video batting cage thingies anyway, and can I play one despite the fact that I am not a kid? And can I afford them?
Decrease runs scored?
Maybe.
Decrease winning? Never seen that proven.
-SFTU
by hazel on Jul 11, 2009 2:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That stuff is free with admission.
I saw adults doing the home plate race, so I imagine you could do the video batting and pitching. I think the fielding is only for kids. I did see a 20-something guy hitting in the real cages, so you could probably do that, too.
HOWEVER
You’ll have to wait in line for at least an hour.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jul 11, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why Franklin was OK in that situation
1) Hit makes it a 3 run game
2) It’s the Cubs in Wrigley
3) It was only 2 pitches
And why I really think TLR did it:
He subscribes to the theory, which Joe Torre did with Mariano Rivera, to give his closer either an easy save or non-save inning in the first game of a big series against an opponent the closer may have struggled a bit in the past. Franklin did have a shaky save against Chicago in their last series where he gave up a run and had the tying and winning runs in scoring position. Coming in yesterday and getting the final out with runners on 2nd and 3rd may serve as a “palate cleanser” for when he may be needed in a tougher situation in the next two days. Unless he pitches an inordinate amount today, I can’t see a two-pitch outing affecting his availability for one of Sunday’s games.
by olddomination on Jul 11, 2009 9:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
reasoned and insightful
exactly what i’ve come to expect from the VEB boards.
I never thought I’d get the chance to say that about a forum about baseball on the internetz.
by dugmartsch on Jul 11, 2009 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and his last apperiance
was on the 7th against the Brewers. He also threw only 2 pitches then too.
by Evilfrog on Jul 11, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And we've got 3 games in the next 2 days.
2 pitches or not, he doesn’t need to be in a 5 run game. (The team also attracts warm-up pitches and number of times up in the pen when determining availability so we don’t really know if this could impact him.)
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by azruavatar on Jul 11, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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