Game 89 Open Thread -- July 11, 2009
by chuckb on Jul 11, 2009 3:45 PM EDT
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PrintSt. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs, Jul 11, 2009 4:10 PM EDT
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| Thompson | Lilly |
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Tony will be tempted to sit Rasmus today against the lefty but there's absolutely no reason why he can't play 3 games in 2 days before getting a few days off. The battle for outfield wretchedness continues between Duncan and Ankiel with Ankiel seeming to take the lead w/ a 2-22 July. He's sporting a .283 OPS this month. Duncan, ever the competitor, is just 1 for his last 20 -- he's had exactly 1 hit since June 28 -- though he does have 6 walks this month and a powerful .319 OPS. All that said, I'd hate to root for Nick Stavinoha to be in the starting lineup b/c, well, he sucks but at least he hits from the right side and Lilly is traditionally a lefty killer. I sure hope that wind is blowing out!
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don't fail me today,
foxy proxy
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
That stache makes him look slightly less androgenous
slightly
by Ray Lankford on Jul 11, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Honestly....
Thompson looks like a female with a fake mustache on. If he had a long hair like a girl… Who knows
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 11, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep. Only you said it without any misspellings.
by Ray Lankford on Jul 11, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Normally don't misspell
as much as putting the wrong word or just forget words all together
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by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 11, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
hahahaahah!!!
Nasty like Nas, Batman combined with Method Man
G. Rap hydraulics, supersonics call me Shark Man
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I shall repost this here...
Red Birds
B. Ryan, SS
C. Rasmus, CF
A. Pujols, 1B
R. Ludwick, RF
N. Stavinoha, LF
Y. Molina, C
J. Hoffpauir, 2B
B. Thompson, P
J. Thurston, 3B
Small Bears
K. Fukudome, CF
R. Theriot, SS
D. Lee, 1B
A. Ramirez, 3B
A. Soriano, LF
M. Bradley, RF
J. Baker, 2B
K. Hill, C
T. Lilly, P
V, b.
razzums
yes
no ankiel or duncan
double yes
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
Surprised Barden isn't playing third
Thurston does have a higher OPS vs lefties this year but it is probably just small sample size. Factor in defense and minor league splits and Barden seems like the obvious choice.
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 11, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
He was sent down.
Gotta have 13 pitchers on hand, ya know?
by Ray Lankford on Jul 11, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Well....
It is a double header with Wellemeyer and PK pitching during them in the two days time.
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 11, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I'm not saying its a bad decision
I understand it. I just think its funny that any time we dip below 13 we immediately make a call up. I mean, its not like we have 4 days off after our double header.
by Ray Lankford on Jul 11, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Reyes is not with the team right now.
Mexico is a little far from the home plate in wriggley for him to pitch this weekend.
Our betting odds are just ridiculous
STL +170
CHC -200
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
*No. 1 supporter of The Walrus*
i'm eastern time zone
i’m fucked for a life of Red Sox/Yankees coverage. The midwest doesn’t exist out here.
by Expatcardfan on Jul 11, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL at Chris Rose on the FOX pregame...
Mentioning the heat in Anaheim, that the temperatures can climb into the 90s! Yes Chris, a dry, low 90s heat. So miserable indeed.
V, b.
I wish I knew what it's like...
I’m so conditioned to high 90s, 100% humidity Memphis summers…
V, b.
Wahoo! Cards-Cubbies games!
I’m ready. Come on you redbirds!
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
to those whom it may concern
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
i recommend
http://www.channelsurfing.net/. the feed is WAY faster than tvants. it’s faster than the tv, actually. scroll down about halfway, and there’s the cards game.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
by ilrosso on Jul 11, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Wow. Thanks for the link.
It makes working on a Saturday much more tolerable.
by Ray Lankford on Jul 11, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
haha, you're welcome.
i’m actually watching it on my computer at home because for whatever reason, that link is about 5 seconds faster than the tv for me. weirdness.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
AND it works on a Mac!
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
oh, so baller
thanks
tvants wasn’t working anyway
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
i don't see it
only see yankees game
direct link?
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
nvm, found it
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
link below
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
!!!
great quality, too
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
yeah, it's pretty awesome,
even full-screen on my fairly large desktop.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
sorry about that.
should have had a direct link in there.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
np man
really appreciate it
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
Thanks.. Fox is showing Angels and Yankees in LA today
Normally would suffer MLB.com blackout
This link works better than my normal MLB.com feed too…
I stood where no man goes...
Could be wrong
But I think MLB.tv could be free this week. Check the fanshots
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 11, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
might be. but it's blacked out
although the foxy proxy thing still works, but some people may be more skittish than others about routing all their packets through tijuana…
the end of every half inning IS a turning point. -Evilfrog
I wouldn't be too worried
95% of it will be MLB.tv feed.
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 11, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Since the game is on Fox
it is blacked out on MLB.tv.
but, channelsurfing.net has it.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jul 11, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
If you look for my fanpost
I show how to get around blackouts in MLB.tv
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 11, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll have to check it out
thanks for the heads up.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jul 11, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
In the spirit of winning
I also am growing a mustache and will not shave it until we lose!
Thompson vrs. Lily?
Oh well, in comes the Gilette
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
*No. 1 supporter of The Walrus*
okay, theodore roosevelt lilly.
that’s an awesome name.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
I'm feeling HOFF-POWER!!!
Jarrett…not Micah.
Micah is HOFF-powerless
The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.
by coachnick39 on Jul 11, 2009 4:11 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
say what you will
but for me… it’s nice to hear joe buck for a change
even neutral Buck
still throws in a jab or two. I like it. Now let’s pair him with Shannon for tv. I would love for Mike Shannon to do tv. On HBO.
by Expatcardfan on Jul 11, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Joe Buck broke my heart
opting for network exposure and doing lots of (gak) football… instead of staying where I wanted him to.
How much better the last few years would have been with Shannon and the younger Buck in the booth vs… uh, what we got.
pretty sure jack did football too
i know he did
I'm sure when he finishes up cashing those network checks
he’ll take your opinions into consideration.
Cubs fans really are strange...
They boo Pujols? For what reason?
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
I hate that fan tendency
It even occasionally happens at Cards games I go to. Booing an opposing player just because he’s good is classless in my opinion. Especially when it’s someone who is himself classy. I think I heard boos for Berkman once, I was ticked.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Ryan Braun, however, gets booed with great pleasure from me
by Expatcardfan on Jul 11, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
he is hands down
my least favorite baseball player…
And he looks like a squirrel. And not those occasionally-cute squirrels. One with mange and a gimp foot or something.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Jul 11, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
you know, that really sums him up well
I will never look at Braun again without thinking about that. And that is a good thing!
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
mental illness
Nasty like Nas, Batman combined with Method Man
G. Rap hydraulics, supersonics call me Shark Man
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
caught that 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.
thanks Joe Buck for sliding in there re: The Man
Stop that, Tim. There’s only one Man.
"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
so i turned on WGN hoping that somehow they had some override
what the crap is this that they’re showing?
you dont have fox?
look up in the thread, there are a couple different links to channelsurfing.net that you can watch the game
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jul 11, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
watching the weird little internet feed
but i’d much rather have it on my actual tv, so i can make witty comments easier with all my VEB friends who hang on my every word
by Expatcardfan on Jul 11, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
two windows
side-by-side
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
FOX
Nasty like Nas, Batman combined with Method Man
G. Rap hydraulics, supersonics call me Shark Man
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
hello friends
go Cards
Nasty like Nas, Batman combined with Method Man
G. Rap hydraulics, supersonics call me Shark Man
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions
Thompson's mad and he's not gonna take it anymore
"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
When a guy's a power pitcher, his control suffers.
Oh, wait. Never mind.
all kidding aside
PK is the best bad pitcher i’ve ever seen
by Expatcardfan on Jul 11, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Ump not calling that low strike dos not bode well for PK.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
Angel has some duckets on the Scrubs it appears.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
by Power Slurve on Jul 11, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
OT
Does anyone know if Home Run Derby is shown on mlb.tv?
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
i was wondering that, too
same with future’s game
i would imagine it’s blacked out
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
Husband just
said they may be on ESPN360…
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
Futures Game will be...
Have to imagine the HR Derby will be.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
do you have to
be subscribed to espn360?
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
I think it's a free subscription but I think so
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
oh, nice
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
360 is free
provided your isp pays espn for the access
Oh, and both Derby and Futures game will be on there.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
Thompson does not look sharp so far.
ruh roh
Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation
He doesn't look terrible, he's not getting low strikes from the ump, and he'll get killed if he has to elevate.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
by Power Slurve on Jul 11, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Angel Hernandez is calling balls and strikes
that means consistently inconsistent calls…ugh
The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.
by coachnick39 on Jul 11, 2009 4:24 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
yeah - he won't say his name
i find it hilarious
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
oh, really?
ugh. this won’t be good.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
seriously? man.
"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
OK, Alf is up
Sliders low and away (rinse, repeat)?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
so is every other team
at least the opposition’s puppies are in danger
by Expatcardfan on Jul 11, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Thompson's breaking pitches
are about as good as Motte’s.
Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation
Begs the question
Why doesn’t this organization teach anyone a changeup?
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
by Power Slurve on Jul 11, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
OMG, PLEASE HELP OUR PITCHER OUT ANGEL
he needs it badly. He can’t catch too much of the plate w/ his stuff.
not a matter of helping him
just don’t screw him. Call a strike a strike.
the end of every half inning IS a turning point. -Evilfrog
+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
I hope Hawksworth's warming up
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yeah
guarantee he’s not, though
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
oh my
bases loaded. Come on PK
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
Just checking in for the first time in a few days
Do we officially have a 14 man pitching staff with the Walters call up?
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
I thought it was at 13, and they called up Walters for Reyes leave
damn it, I was really looking forward to a 14 man staff
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
No
Dennys Reyes had to go home to MX for a “gravely ill relative”.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jul 11, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
According to Gameday v. Soriano
Pitch 3 == Pitch 4
Pitch 3 = Strike
Pitch 4 = Ball
Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation
And then strike 2 to Bradley
looked about 6 inches outside on GD. Has Bradley punched anybody yet?
by StanTheManFan on Jul 11, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
bases loaded for
milton “how many outs are there” bradley.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
Hawk or PJ
who’s in first?
The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.
by coachnick39 on Jul 11, 2009 4:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
What is up with this strikezone???
Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation
it's not just the strikezone!!!!!!
It irritates me that this guy’s on the roster and getting meaningful innings!
this makes no sense
any pitcher on the Memphis staff could get called up and not be this terrible. What does Thompson have to do to get sent back down?
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Actually kick
one of TLR’s puppies
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jul 11, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
That's enough
bring in someone else, Tony.
Send PK back to Memphis
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GD it
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
oh lud.
that was not what we wanted.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
geez PK
"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
well, maybe I should go to that festival heh
Nasty like Nas, Batman combined with Method Man
G. Rap hydraulics, supersonics call me Shark Man
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 4:30 PM EDT reply actions
HBP RUN!?!?!?!?
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
For f**ks sake
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
why are his pitches missing on the horizontal?
Anyone who knows mechanics have a clue?
"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
sheeeeit
Nasty like Nas, Batman combined with Method Man
G. Rap hydraulics, supersonics call me Shark Man
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions
anybody else shocked?
2 BBs and one HBP + 2 singles
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figured we'd lose today. a win would b e a luxury
Nasty like Nas, Batman combined with Method Man
G. Rap hydraulics, supersonics call me Shark Man
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Is Puppy Kicker the kind of pitcher that might give a few runs up in the first and then settle down?
I can dream, right?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
i'll dream too
but partially because i’m pass out drunk right now
by Expatcardfan on Jul 11, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
well
at least we have wainer and lohse tomorrow
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
especially
3 of 4
either way, we lead the division at the break
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
I can't believe...
a rolling tryout of walters/hawksworth/boggs/mortenson would be worse than this. They’re all on the 40 man.
Silly Me.
I thought Diet Pepsi would suffice for this game….
Donde esta whisky?
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
The way this has started off
It makes me even madder that we used soo many relievers last night.
Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation
It's not like Carpenter had 15-20 pitches left in the tank and just had his best innin.....oh, wait.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
by Power Slurve on Jul 11, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Doesn't really bother me against Lilly.
Let him take the shitkicking. He deserves it for that HBP
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
by Power Slurve on Jul 11, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Dear GOB
Please look after our precious puppy kicker. He has just started to shave and needs your guidance in his formative innings. He has a good heart GOB. He simply needs assistance to stay on the path of Father Duncan.
It is my belief that with your help, he might become a true Cardinal. Maybe not John Tudor, but someone who might someday earn a better nickname.
At the very least, please get us out of this inning.
Thank you GOB.
by BirdsonFire on Jul 11, 2009 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Yea...
From what I’ve seen, the GOB are more of the old testament, flooding, and pestilence kind of Gods….
Not that “fluffy” New testament god you’re talking to…
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Jul 11, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
In that case
I know some Cubs fans we can sacrifice.
The streets will flow with the blood of the nonbelievers.
I believe the quote is
“they’re bastard-coated bastards with bastard filling”
"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 11, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Given our luck against Lilly, I say we leave him in for a Marquis style beating.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
yeah Hoff
"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
The Hoff rulz
Nasty like Nas, Batman combined with Method Man
G. Rap hydraulics, supersonics call me Shark Man
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 4:32 PM EDT reply actions
HOFF...
Gosh… I like that guy.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
thanks Hoff!
way to bail us out
The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.
by coachnick39 on Jul 11, 2009 4:32 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
unless trading for halladay
guarantees signing pujols, i don’t want halladay for the price he’ll cost.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
by ilrosso on Jul 11, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
these silent commercials on this
channel surfing feed are so nice.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
yes, it is.
it’s hard to use veb whilst having it fullscreen, tho.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
cool
like the second one. or maybe a cardinal phoenix
Nasty like Nas, Batman combined with Method Man
G. Rap hydraulics, supersonics call me Shark Man
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
cardinal phoenix would rock a great rocking
agreed. but i forgot where the home of the loosest slots is
by Expatcardfan on Jul 11, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Casino Queeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee-eeeeeeeen
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
can't settle down mentally if the ump's strike zone is a smoke-ring
Besides that, what’s going on with his mechanics? Some of the pitches are locating, and the ones that miss are missing on the horizontal axis. Anyone have a guess as to what’s going on?
"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
opening his left shoulder
ATY (According to Yadi)
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
*No. 1 supporter of The Walrus*
ah, thanks
"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
PK looks like a thinner Chastity Bono.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
It'll be so sweet when we come back and win this one.
Come one people, a little self-delusion doesn’t hurt in moderation. Besides, we all like upside, right? This of this as a high-risk, high-reward game.
Also, PJ strikes out Alf and makes him look silly, gets out of the inning.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
+1000
"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
Because even when someone crushes a ball off Thompson
if it’s close to an OFer I expect it to be caught.
looked like it would be caught off the bat
i was surprised to see it fall in.
the end of every half inning IS a turning point. -Evilfrog
Not sure if it...
could’ve been caught… Still, pitching like that will always yield runs. It took a great play by Hoff and a back to the ivy catch to limit it to three.
Cub fans got used to the hop? lol.
"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
Soriano is an insufferable douchebag.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
Spiezio.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
by Power Slurve on Jul 11, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
All these flyballs are such a tease
Maybe it’ll carry out ‘cause it’s Wrigley! No, no… just a flyball.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
wind's kicked up
Time for the mythic small ball.
"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
what's with soriano's
little hop right before he catches fly balls? it seems like that would be so counter-productive?
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
Too bad Reyes isn't with the team right now
I always love it when Denny’s pitches to I-Hop
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
well
they did only have 2 singles
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, this is sorta crushing my hopes
of a Sanchez-like no-hitter from PK.
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so yeah
can we stop with kissing the cub’s players asses, joe?
the end of every half inning IS a turning point. -Evilfrog
actually I quite enjoyed the trainwreck that was his first show
I don’t know what that says about me.
He'll get Lilly sometime today
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I almost wish the Cubs would blow this game open...
So I could stop trying to convince myself we can make up 3 runs off Lilly…
V, b.
i know, right?
that’d be such a money maker. i would be broke.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
i'd be broke and 400lbs
and i would die with no complaints
by Expatcardfan on Jul 11, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
lets open one that does
there are 30,000 college students within a 3 mile radius of my place
by Expatcardfan on Jul 11, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm pretty sure
we’d be able to pay off all the loans on the store after about 5 weekends of being open.
beer delivery
is the thing I always wish for. Think about it- sitting back, watching the game, you go to the fridge and it’s EMPTY. You’re not going to miss an inning to go buy a six pack if you can call 1-800-beer truck and have someone bring it to you, right? And you can have trucks driving around all loaded up, so it’s much quicker and easier than pizza or burritos.
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by SleepyCA on Jul 11, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
your drivers better be packing some heat
hoardes of drunk college students in need of beer wont be as ruly as kids at an ice cream truck. solid idea though
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jul 11, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
How many years back does the Cardinals LHP curse extend?
It’s been at least since the second half of 2006…
1882 as the St. Louis Brown Stockings
renamed the Cardinals in 1900…is it bad that I know that roughly off the top of my head?
Technically
They were the Perfectos the year before they were the Cardinals, I think… and they were the Brown Stockings for a while but were simply the Browns after a certain point. Again, I think, I’m not toally certain.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Mostly right, but ...
they were never the Browns. They were the Brown Stockings. They changed their uniforms as a response to the owner Chris Van Der Ahe dying and getting new ownership. Van Der Ahe ticked off so many people in baseball that the new owners didn’t even want to wear the same colors. Much like Stan “The Man”, they received their nickname “Cardinals” by a member of the New York media because of the red uniforms. The Browns were started as a second team to revive the old name.
yeah, too long
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
you've been 60 your whole life?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Jack Buck = boring
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Jack?
really?
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by yer dog first on Jul 11, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
my thoughts exactly
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
heh
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
*Joe
facepalm
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't mind Buck so much
but McCarver is the worst.
yeah
he’s even worse. they both used to be more entertaining in the past
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I actually LOLed.
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the cocaine was cheaper
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I know right
punk > disco
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
hahaha!
the night disco died! woo.
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What the heck is with the disco documentary that took over the broadcast?
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this promoter thought it'd be a good idea
to blow up disco records before a game i think. and then the fans basically rioted and the game was forfeited by the home team.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
Disco Demolition Derby!
Soon to be a major Hollywood motion picture…maybe….
Chicago...
So…baseball isn’t the only thing that blows in Wrigley.
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by thecoolalonzo on Jul 11, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually the Demolition Derby was at Old COmiskey
unless they did another, less successful and less famous one at Wrigley for some reason.
So, basically, there was no reason to show that thing in the middle of a Cubs game.
luddy
is a pretty solid defender
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
I'm struggling a little...
… watching something on TV that isn’t somehow about Michael Jackson. I hope they mention him soon.
Lud-D!
"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
Pineiro is very dependent on his fielders
but gets groundballs.
Thompson is very dependent on his fielders
but doesn’t get groundballs.
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stache vs. no-stache
"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
nice play Luddy!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions
There's also that dancing show for the obese as well
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it's times like this when i realize
i made a brilliant move getting rid of my tv 8 years ago
Caught a clip of it on The Soup
and this one woman was grinding in ways that a) no one should do in public and b) very few people should do in private.
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by azruavatar on Jul 11, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Dance your ass off
quite touching actually
by the Tewk on Jul 11, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Isn't it also a weight loss show or something too?
They should have them learn to cook and run a company while they’re at it.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
it's a great idea
It just shouldn’t be televised.
"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
That kind of stuff really bothers me.
I’m not looking to organize any witch hunts but we shouldn’t be making it more acceptable to be fat. People should want to be healthier and lose weight.
Like my mom always said, if everyone else was jumping off a bridge, would you?
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probably
but i’m an adrenaline junky, have great health insurance, and wonder how big the splash would be
by BirdsonFire on Jul 11, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
chick dig guys who jump off of bridges
fat guys, not so much. Sigh.
the end of every half inning IS a turning point. -Evilfrog
really??
cause all i ever seem to attract are males in blue
Why not pinch hit...
and give some of those relievers a chance. He won’t last past the third or fourth anyway.
More of a hitter in the 9 spot....does he realize the hitter is Joe Thurston.
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and his eyesight is fairly bad
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
although in his defense
Rasmus doesn’t look as fast as he’s actually going most of the time
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Great AB Thurston
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
of course, LILLY gets that outside strike call.
the end of every half inning IS a turning point. -Evilfrog
Why couldn't Barden stay...
and Wellemeyer be your 13th reliever? He won’t start again until after the break…
V, b.
Watching Dan Haren last night just made me sad.
Dan Haren always makes me sad :(
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if you can't tell
I’m a proponent of avatars. Makes my life of reading comments easier.
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tzzzzzzzzzzzzzt
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Brendan mad
Brendan smash
Brendan lick shoulder
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by azruavatar on Jul 11, 2009 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
it's funny because it's 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
Worst Cardinal of the Year...
competition is pretty tight. Right now:
Thurston
Wellemeyer
Ankiel
Duncan
Thompson
In order
Thurston
Ankiel
Wellemeyer
Duncan
PK
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by Power Slurve on Jul 11, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think he has a real alternative at 3rd or LF. . .
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Barden could at least catch the ball and not run into outs.
Both are black holes at the plate.
me too
I think the chances of Ankiel catching that fly ball to right in the 1st are pretty high. And we would have a 0-0 game right now.
(I’m dumb. . . is this sarcasm about the HR?)
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no
there was a two out pop up to left field that fall infront of Stav. With his better speed there is a chance he could have caught it. No way of really knowing though.
Still, im okay with starting stav over Duncan and Ankiel against a lefty
Right right,
I remember that play now.
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That was left field
which was what had me confused. . .
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I read it as really poignant sarcasm
if it’s any consolation.
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wasn't really a speed thing
but stav was basically lined up on the warning track, so he had to come way in to catch it.
the end of every half inning IS a turning point. -Evilfrog
They better boo...
the FUCK out of Ryan Braun.
I'll be there.
I’m not going to boo anyone.
But I’ll be screaming my head off for Pujols, Molina, and Franklin.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Jul 11, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Lud is tearin' it up
"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
Geez...
Luddy is still playing to win.
Reminds me of the Boog game a month ago when he was playing everyone else’s position.
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go cards.
whoa, whoa, whoa
i thought boog played everyone else’s position every game he is in????
well, true.
I guess it was just more apparent during the game I am thinking of.
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by thecoolalonzo on Jul 11, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Ludwick is definitely heating up for the summer
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
So PK is supposed to be a sinker-ball pitcher
how many balls have gone in the air so far?
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
OT: If anyone is planning on ordering a MacBook soon...
And you want to receive it sometime this century, I would suggest paying the $45 to upgrade your hard drive from the 250 GB to the 320 GB. They apparently have a shortage of 250 GB drives…
V, b.
What's up with the white shades Razzums?
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noticed those yesterday
someone tell him to get some red
are those Oakleys?
I’ve not seen a man with white shades previously.
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he's had those all year
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
No way
He used to have shades that didn’t have a bottom rim to them. They were all black and had the colored reflective look to them.
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maybe
i didn’t get a good look at his current pair. i dunno if he’s had those all year, but he’s had white one’s all year
here’s pitchers and catchers reporting:
and here’s may:
via stltoday.com
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by prophetjohn on Jul 12, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
outside of the 80s
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
from Alabama
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Alabama gas station sunglasses are the best
Don’t knock ’em
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by jd is legend on Jul 11, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Sunglasses are the most abused accessory.
I read on TFLN that “big sunglasses are the new paper bags for women. And they are much more willing to wear them”
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Jul 11, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe his mom gave them to 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
okay, big bats
let’s do this
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Rasmus, Pujols, Ludwick.
If we can’t get a run in here…I’m worried.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
He could have gotten out with the score 0-0
Had Bradley 0-2, who is in a slump and feeling the heat from fans. If he had thrown him a high fastball he would have gotten a swing and a miss or a pop-up. Instead he tried to get cute and throw that weird slurvey thing that he has no control over.
by cloistermaximus on Jul 11, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Did anyone notice Hawksworth's little pink backpack at the end of the WGN broadcast yesterday?
I assume that’s rookie hazing and not a voluntary thing.
SAFE
"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
Nice hustle, Raz
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
RAZ
"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
Nice work Raz.
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rasmus was bookin that time
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 5:02 PM EDT reply actions
Albert's stance looks off
Is that just me?
"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
no, it's not that
His back foot doesn’t look right.
Oh well! It’s a moot point 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
mckay looks like he has a full load
maybe someone should change him
McCarver:
pujol does, pujols does
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions
lilly gets the other corner, too
and vs albert. Grumble.
the end of every half inning IS a turning point. -Evilfrog
Is it just me or is the
‘Z’ button functionality working differently for anyone else? It seems like the IT guys corrected that nasty habit where I’d cycle through the newest comment without actually seeing it.
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Yes
Been working like that for a couple of days now
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by jd is legend on Jul 11, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm actually having a worse time with it?
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
yep. Works better now.
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go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Jul 11, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
and it’s actually kind of annoying, lol.
the end of every half inning IS a turning point. -Evilfrog
I like it
stays focused on the comment I had highlighted. I used to always lose comments in the live commenting.
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I think people don't like it because they got used to the other way
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by jd is legend on Jul 11, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
the other way was broken
change is good. The little flicker is a touch bothersome but other than that I love it.
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I agree
The way before if someone posted above the comment I had highlighted, I’d have to hit CTRL-C to get to the bottom of the page, then hit C to get to the post I hadn’t read closest to the top of the page. This is much better.
"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 11, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
it’ll just take some getting used to. Tends to cause a lot of jumping from one conversation to the other, though.
I’d rather it just not un-yellow upthread comments until you get to the end, then jump to the top.
the end of every half inning IS a turning point. -Evilfrog
that's what mine is doing
I cycle down to the bottom and then it wraps to the top
what browser are you using.
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mozilla firefox
just updated itself last week, so I’m assuming it’s close to the latest version.
the end of every half inning IS a turning point. -Evilfrog
BALK
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Luddy 3 run jack?
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Look at that Lilly. Look at how stupid you are.
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BALK! LOL!
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Angel Hernandez.
We don’t hear that name in St. Louis since Shannon boycuts the man. Got love Old Irish.
Ras is sending out jamming waves
’i’m gonna run… look at me… i’m gonna run…’
"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
destroy
eliminate
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions
he ripped that one foul
wow
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Great AB Pujols...
Even with Lilly freaking out before every pitch.
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Good pitch there, sadly.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
Times like these I question why Molina is not hitting 5th instead of Stavi.
Stavi better have ridiculous splits.
REJOICE!
RBI-WICK!
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jul 11, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Lilly is very Balk-y
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
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Don't be ridiculous!
(that’s Albert’s job)
"Baseball has been good to me since I quit trying to play it." - Whitey Herzog
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Jul 11, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
That was a funny show, though.
"Baseball has been good to me since I quit trying to play it." - Whitey Herzog
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Jul 11, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Littering and???????
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by Power Slurve on Jul 11, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, I can't even describe why Albert looks wrong
But he just does. Minutely. There’s something off about his balance, like he’s favoring a leg. I can’t put my finger on it.
Good AB despite distractions, though.
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studwck
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 11, 2009 5:10 PM EDT reply actions
I am SHOCKED
He got a hit on that. It was really low!
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Ludwick > Lilly
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need one of those clutch singles
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Lud's gonna have a bomb of a game
He looks ready to rumble.
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I love Rasmus's speed
I also love when Ludwick hits like 2008
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by azruavatar on Jul 11, 2009 5:10 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
The fi-yah!
"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 11, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Hooray for the return of Studwick!
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onfirewick
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"the only real addition the cards made over the off-seasons was k greene"
Yikes, joe.
the end of every half inning IS a turning point. -Evilfrog
"The only real addition the Cardinals made in the offseason was K.Greene"
More of a subtraction, really…
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
Did anyone else notice LaRue in the dugout after Rasmus scored?
he was definitely doing the fake shooting thing. I think he told Rasmus to stay off the lawn!
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
lol.
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by thecoolalonzo on Jul 11, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
i wonder how many times he has told colby
“you know what i would do with a million bucks?
two chicks at the same time. that’s what i would do"
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scary thing is
LaRue HAS a million bucks.
the end of every half inning IS a turning point. -Evilfrog
Angel is miked??
Ahahahahahaha.
"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
only way mlb could keep him under control.
haha.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
Tie this bitch up, Yadi
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
be patient.
Lilly’s gonna be careful w/the rookie on deck.
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"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
did you see bradley look back
toward the field before he threw the ball into the stands? hilarious.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
I haven't been around the whole game
Why isn’t Barden starting? What purpose does he serve on the roster if he’s not going to start at 3rd against a lefty? Also, didn’t he DESTROY the Cubs earlier this year??
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
When did that happen?
Today? While I slept off a hangover?
"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 11, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Barden is in Memphis
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
PJ up
Reyes in Mexico attending to gravely ill relative
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
it sucks that the bereavement
Is only for immediate relatives. No allowance for extended families, like most of the Latin players’.
"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
yeah, it does
family is family. should be considered that way
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
He caught the midnite train
to Memphis
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jul 11, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
more pitchers!
i can’t wait for the 16 man bullpen
by Expatcardfan on Jul 11, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
.............what just happened?
"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
the fact that this interrupted Bradley arguing the pitch...
If only he’d been ejected before he noticed where the ball 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
WHAT THE EFF!
THAT WASN’T FAIR!
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
Good God..
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
Definitely went around
Definitely an unfortunate bounce
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yadi should have deke-tagged him
lol.
Something bizarre happens every time we play at wrigley…
the end of every half inning IS a turning point. -Evilfrog
I don't like this Rule
You strike a guy out, what gives him the right to run to 1st, and why is it a good thing this rule exists.
Why in the world would you do that?
"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 11, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
extra fielder in the field
to take away hits
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
man, must've been some skillful cheating back in the day
"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
Well
A) Not sure that’s legal
B) If you’re gonna do it, why not do it on 0- and 1-strike counts
C) I agree it’s kind of a dumb rule
"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 11, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
passed ball on 0-1 count
i guess it would only work with two outs…but if you have an 0-2 count and throw a strike, the hitter has to swing…if not its a strike out and the passed ball doesnt matter, but you could have an extra fielder in the field if you move your catcher to short center or something
probably isn’t legal
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
i don't think HP umpires would like that rule very much, lol
the end of every half inning IS a turning point. -Evilfrog
Gentlemen...there is a game playing.
Why did Boog just jump over a guy…I couldn’t see cause they were talking!
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
weird. Yadi took his mask off.
Usually he just fires.
"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
WHY ARE WE GOING TO KINNEY
LONG RELIVER PLEASE!!!!
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[laughs]
Robots can explode, y’know.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
You bring your long man in at the beginning of a new inning
Kinney to bail him out mid inning. It’s a weird “Starter” mentality thing about coming in with no one on base. I assume PJ Walters would be that guy, who is a “starter”
by cloistermaximus on Jul 11, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Interesting
I can get behind that theory.
/closes the defcon 4 button cover
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I hope he's setting up for a BR unassissted triple play
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
Albert Pujols is ridiculous.
"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
good lord
albert pujols is pretty good at this game.
the end of every half inning IS a turning point. -Evilfrog
Did he really say that?
What a prick. You stick your shitty fielders in LF, Barry.
"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 11, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
he needs to work on his 40 time
he’ll never reach 10,000 yards without an extra gear
well, assuming 120 yards per HR
60 yard per double, 30 per single, etc, he’s at 3074 yards going into today. 3904 if you count walks.
Agree, he definitely needs to pick it up.
the end of every half inning IS a turning point. -Evilfrog
collective sigh of relief!
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
Did that just happen???
a 2-out pitcher bunt?
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I'm reading a magazine right now
so I’m waiting for someone to correct me and tell me I saw it wrong
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No you saw right. Maybe Lilly asked Milton how many outs there were.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
maybe Lou forgot and called the squeeze!
The purpose of the exercise is to win the World Series
by Walking Underwear on Jul 11, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
that's just the beer
"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
Leave it to the Cubs
Pitcher bunts with 2 outs
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
i am so glad i never played against PK in HS or little league
can you imagine a guy like that dominating you?
by Expatcardfan on Jul 11, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
He was probably the shit in LL and HS
"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 11, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
i know
15 year old me probably saw 3 pitches from him, and promptly took my seat. but 15 year old me would still call him dork and try to make him sit at the uncool kids lunch table
by Expatcardfan on Jul 11, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Lol
I played LL at the same park as Jimmy Key (yes, that Jimmy Key). Everyone said he was unhittable, but pretty wild. Threw harder than any other kid.
"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 11, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I was looking at his baseball reference
He was even decent in 2005 and 2006. But not so much since then…
Lou said something about a "regular team" only playing twice.
WTF is a “regular team?”
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
i really don't like ken rosenthal.
n/t
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
boohoo lou
injuries happen to everyone…cry me a river
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
whoa, that detail about Coste is some really rotten luck
Standings changed the next day. They can’t even lose right.
"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
Thurston should know by now that he is just better when he does not swing
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
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