Game 91 Open Thread -- July 12, 2009
by chuckb on Jul 12, 2009 7:45 PM EDT
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Randy Wells scares the hell out of me. First of all, the only Cardinals he has faced are Skip, Ludwick, and Pujols -- 1 time each. Second, he doesn't walk anybody (1.83 BB/9 this season; 2.06 for his career). This year he's giving up 0.65 HR/9. He's thrown first pitch strikes 66.1% of the time this season -- thus the low FIP. He's a fastball, slider, changeup guy whose fastball averages just 89.6 mph. I would, therefore, classify him as a finesse pitcher which, as I pointed out Thursday, we are 15th in the NL in OPS w/ a whopping .726 this season. League average against finesse pitchers is .782. This guy may give us fits. For some reason I like our offense better against Zambrano than Wells so hopefully the wagonmaker gives a good one to get to the break.
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Lineups...
Schumaker 2B
Rasmus CF
Pujols 1B
Ludwick RF
Ankiel LF
Molina C
Thurston 3B
Wainwright P
Ryan SS
....my quick smells like french toast...
This DH was like shooting 2 free throws down one
With an unhittable pitcher like Wells waiting in the second game, if you crap the bed against Zambrano, confidence (and success) is slim in the nightcap.
Nice to see Rasmus in there in both games, though. Didn’t think Tony had it in him.
A split would be nice, as a 6-4 road trip would be better than expected.
Need the split
Considering 2 of our 4 games in this series were started by Carp and Waino. Also, the Cubs wouldn’t have gained any ground on us over the weekend.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
I saw Wallace in his first at bat in the futures game.
He looked like a pro working a walk off of that stud pitcher Neftali who struck out the first two batters.
I didn’t get a chance to watch him on defense. Anyone else watch the game? If so how did he look?
I saw the first innning before the rain delay and he made a nice snag to his left.
"Rasmus doesn't hit lefties. Instead he bashes them over the head with their own bleeding arm he just raced to the mound to rip off before the ball arrives to the plate. He then smashes that baseball with the pitchers bloody arm over the wall because he does not hit lefites he bashes them." Ted Lilly
Yeah,
He walked again in at-bat #2 and made two defensive plays. Nothing more than routine plays however.
....my quick smells like french toast...
I didn’t see many balls hit to him and if the were they were pretty routine and he handled them fairly well.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Besides the one in the 1st inning...
He made one other play which was a grounder right to him and he handled it well.
....my quick smells like french toast...
Tonight's Lineups...
I would’ve liked to see Stavinoha in left instead of Ankiel OR Skip in left and Hoffpauir at 2B.
the quality is bad
but here’s the game for those without espn
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
excellent quality so far
Scroll down to about the bottom of the page.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
ah yes
much better
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
It' gotta be rough on these guys to play 2 today.
"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.
eh?
let’s be serious… it is baseball
the pitchers… if they throw twice… but otherwise… that’s a bit of a reach
that said… go cards!!!
don't
but i’ll play 4 hours of soccer at a time
and having said that
i should definitely give some love to yadi and whoever else catches
i definitely remember playing that in 100 degree weather as a teenager… not much fun
but aside from pitching and catching… doubleheaders are a breeze
You may be ignoring the mental aspects of the game.
And unless you play professional soccer, I doubt you are under the same pressure as these guys to perform.
"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 12, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Like BirdsonFire said
It’s baseball. This is not the Tour d’ France. 18 innings of baseball? Not as rigorous as you claim.
Feel free to attack me for not playing big league ball. Anyone who has played the game at a level where doubleheaders are played knows that they are manageable especially with a 3 1/2 hour break.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me
no one is attacking anyone.
I just think that if I had to complete a full day of work, and then go back for another one…I wouldn’t be happy about it.
"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 12, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Except they love playing baseball. It’s fun for them. Most of them probably want to play all the time.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
And they get paid a LOT of money to do things like this
I’d be willing to put up with a lot of shit for $400k starting salary.
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they love playing baseball?
who doesn’t love playing baseball???
i sucked at baseball and was much better at soccer… but i’d gladly have kept playing
but at some point when they tell you to either lean into the pitch or crouch down as small as possible… your chances of becoming a .025 hitting catcher are unfortunately rather slim
Well sure you love playing baseball. That’s why it isn’t your typical job that you would hate to have to do overtime for. Anyone who loves their job would gladly do overtime.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
one would think that
but when you do something, anything, day in and day out it can get old. I absolutely love playing baseball and there are days where I wish I could go back and play again. But, there were days when I was playing that it wasn’t fun to go out to the park. When you do it every day, you take it for granted and it gets to be a grind. The days when you “got” to do more, like play a doubleheader, it wasn’t always Ernie Banks. I played with over 100 guys throughout college and coached some after I finished playing and I can honestly say there wasn’t a single guy that I played with that had that attitude of, “we GET to play baseball every day”and was able to keep it day in and day out.
Im sorry, but thinking that all major leaguers are happy to play every day is a naive way of thinking. They have been doing it their whole life and there are days when it is a grind and its not fun to be there. I’m sure there are some that are truly happy to be at the park every day(Albert) but I doubt it is a majority.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
doing anything all the time isn't fun.
Regardless of how fun it may be.
"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 12, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree with that.
I know lots of people that love what they do for a living (hell, I used to), but a job is still a job. Some days you’re going to rather stay at home, and these guys put in a lot of time. I’m sure there are more than 2 days all year that they would rather stay home.
That said, I still don’t want to hear how tough it is to occasionally have to play 2 whole games in one day.
Their "full day of work" lasts 3-3.5 hours, and ...
most of the time they aren’t in action. I’ve worked more than one 16-hour day without the 3+ hour break. I don’t want to hear about how hard this kind of double-header is for these guys.
Yes, it’s a LONG day for a catcher, except that they didn’t play the same catcher in both games. Otherwise, they’re fine. I don’t pull the “look how much they get paid” card very often, but this seems like the right time. I’d put in a whopping 7-hours of baseball 2 or 3 times a year for what they make.
I haven't been talking
about money because I am mainly talking from my personal experience. My “pay” consisted of a couple thousand bucks a semester of scholarship. But, I was still wore out after playing a doubleheader. I realize its not the same as what they are doing because we had about a 15 minute break between games and we had to do a lot of the small things that major leaguers dont have to worry about. All I am arguing is the original point that, yes, it is rough on the body to play a full day of baseball, whether you are getting paid millions of dollars to do it or not.
I probably wouldnt be so sympathetic if it were one of the players coming out and saying they didn’t perform well because they were tired beause they are professionals and thus have the responsibility of doing what is asked of them. But, I can empathize that yes, they are going to be worn out after the day ends.
I do not buy the “oh, its just baseball, how can they be tired” argument because I’ve been there and done that and can say from experience, that it wears you out.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
I haven't played baseball in a while, but ...
I can tell you that I’ve played more than one soccer game in a day. That’s by far more physically exhausting than playing a baseball double-header. I’m not saying it’s easy on them, but it’s not like they are asked to do it once a week, or even once a month.
I’m not trying to be a jerk. I get a little irritated when the “grind” is a little overplayed. I agree that it’s a tough job, but there are certainly more physically demanding sports out there than baseball. I agree that the mental focus required is very demanding. I am sympathetic to their efforts, but I’m just not overly concerned with the fact that they have a tougher day every once in a while.
furthermore
It is a different kind of tired than what you get from playing soccer or basketball, but it definitely takes it out of you. Especially when it is more than just the enjoyment of playing that is on the line.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
it is a drain
standing in the heat for 5+ hours of baseball. I don’t think people realize how much it takes out of you. I played 2nd base and it wore me out every time we played (in college). Every pitch you are taking your prepitch approach, etc. Its harder on you than you think
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
lol
"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 12, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
pondering
I know that this isn’t really the place for trade posts, but I just read a post on MLBtraderumors.com that the Diamondbacks are among a few teams with less than a 10% chance to make the playoffs. Would there be anyway to pry Mark Reynolds away from them? I know he sucks at defense and he strikes out a lot, but his power bat behind Albert would be nice.
?
His defense isn't just bad.
by Hardcore Legend on Jul 12, 2009 8:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Two BB's for Wallace, 1 single for Jones
and Francisco Samuel was less than spectacular. Not bad looking prospects…
Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...
Samuel had impressive velocity
sitting 94+ but he had no command (like sooooo many other Cardinal relief prospects).
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Oh yeah
Joe Morgan and Steve Phillips calling the game on ESPN
/mutes TV, puts on iTunes
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
Casey Kelly pitching in the Futures Game...
He had committed to play QB at Tennessee. Now we can’t sign a decent QB thanks to last season’s offensive debacle. Thanks Phil…
V, b.
Don't blame Phil
We had an offensive debacle last year as well and came out with Tyrik Rollison (#2 dual-threat QB in the nation)
"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 12, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Barry Brunetti is the #1 dual-threat QB in the nation...
He’s from Memphis and grew up a Tennessee fan, but Kiffin wants a pro-style QB. They didn’t even offer him…
V, b.
Well that's Kiffin's problem
Not Phil’s fault.
Pro style offenses are on their way out in the college game, I’ll be surprised if Kiffin makes it four years in Knoxville.
"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 12, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Well it's his system...
You can’t plug a guy in if you know he won’t work. He’s recruiting fine at every other position, it’s just QB…
V, b.
I can't believe
how many people have already decided what they think about how well Kiffin will do before a game is even played. Give the man a chance
by AWolfAtTheDoor on Jul 12, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
The national media has decided he is public enemy #1...
because he had the nerve to make a joke about the great Urban Meyer. Check my avatar…
V, b.
Gotta have a good and smart QB to run a pro-style offense
Maybe I just still have a bad taste in my mouth wrt Kiffin because I’m a Raiders “fan.”
But if he recruits well, the very worst he can do for UT is leave the program in good shape for whomever takes over for him in a few years (if he loses a bunch of games) a la Orgeron at Ole Miss
"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 12, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
He's committed to West Virginia...
But we keep missing on other targets, and he’s said he’ll still listen to Tennessee. So who knows…
V, b.
Game time!
Let’s hang 4 or 5 on them in this first inning.
Wells might have butterflies since he is facing his hometown team.
This guy reminds me a bit of what it might sound like
if Christopher Walken was calling the game.
"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.
Can I be the first (in this post)
to say that Joe Morgan is a moron of the Class A variety!
I want to be the no-talent ass clown!
by RosevilleRedbird on Jul 12, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions
Woo Skip!
Here comes a Colby bunt, grrrrrr
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
Good
Maybe Tony’s learning
"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 12, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Yay skip!
"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.
Wells is playing way over his head
If we don’t score 10 runs, I’ll throw a cat at a car.
by Hardcore Legend on Jul 12, 2009 8:10 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Do we have to get the 10
in this game alone for it to be a 10 run sunday?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
Why didn't Wainwright go in Game 1 and Lohse in Game 2
and Molina play in game 1 and LaRue in game 2?
Why wouldn’t we put our best options in against their best pitcher
The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.
We surrendered that game in a way
And, this one is nationally televised.
"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 12, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Wainwright
Has wicked good night stats. 6 and 3 with a 2.51 ERA.
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 12, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Just say no to W-L and ERA
"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 12, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
raz
is just an onbase machine lately
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
signs of the apocalypse!
colby walks in front of albert.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
second time today
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
Nice to see Colby starting to walk more frequently
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
again walking Colby to get to Albert
I love this strategy
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
I said it the first game I'll say it again
smart managers walk 5 here
"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 walks are looking good on you colby
we got ourselves a ballplayer
"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
Wanna know what's awesome
Ludwick is good again, so even if Albert doesn’t do something amazing, this inning isn’t over.
But then Ankiel is up (for some reason), so then it’s over.
well, he did something un-amazing.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
lol! NIce, mojo!
"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 12, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Oof
Albert not having his best day
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
As you wish
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
Sumbitch.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
Studwick!!!!!!
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
STUDWICK
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
he needed to do that
the real rally-killer coming up behind him.
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
studwick.
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
He's BAAAACCCK
"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
Look at that Wells. Look at how stupid you are.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
I don't care if it's the pitcher batting 4th...
They should be getting pitched around to get to Ankiel. That’s inexcusable…
V, b.
they seem punitive,
even though i know they aren’t really.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
Most are just woefully incompetent and afraid of being booed.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
by Power Slurve on Jul 12, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
ank was robbed
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
ouch.
ank should’ve had a walk there.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
Shoulda been a walk for Ank right there
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
i really don't understand why they pitch to luddy
look at what’s behind him
For once
I don’t blame Ankiel for sucking.
Keep doing what you did in that AB, Ank! We love you for it on VEB!
Shouldn't be
Regular season hitting ability (or even HR-hitting ability) doesn’t really have much to do with HR Derby success.
I’ll take Howard, I guess. But I really think it’s kinda a crapshoot.
Honestly, I hope he has one hot round then exits stage left.
I don’t want a repeat of what happened to Edmonds in ’03.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
by Power Slurve on Jul 12, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
not really,
at least, not for me. if he can win and not injure himself or get too tired or screw up his swing, then i’ll take it, though. =)
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
I do believe
Albert will hit one OUT of Busch Stadium during the derby.
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
I mean Clark Street
so yeah – a little. Has anyone done it yet?
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
i love these high life commercials.
haha.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
A hole and B hole commercial by Hardees is the best by far.
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 12, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
i actually haven't seen those.
i don’t watch very much tv, except for cardinals baseball.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
If I was Justin Morneau...
I’d be a little pissed they name Josh Hamilton as the 2008 HR Derby champ in that State Farm Commercial. I mean, Hamilton did drugs and hit a lot of homers…but he did lose.
He never did reach his potential as a heroin addict.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
by Power Slurve on Jul 12, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I said that and my brother pointed out that the real thing was “Who owned the night.” You can’t argue that Josh owned that night.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
You can’t argue that Josh did not* own that night.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Definitely
When you look back on the 2008 HR derby, what will you remember? Hamilton hitting 20-something HRs in the first round, especially considering the depths he’d seen, or the fact that Morneau won?
"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 12, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
watching the Hamilton round 1 is still one of the greatest things i've seen in sports
who cares if its a meaningless exhibition. that was better than the Spud Webb dunks
by Expatcardfan on Jul 12, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree
"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 12, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
me 2
HR derby is a joke for the most part, you are just looking for someone to do something cool. That was Hamilton. I don’t care if someone else spread out the HRs better. If Hamilton really wanted to win the thing he would have stopped Jacking HRs, but he continued for the fans who wanted to see a historic round.
josh hamilton won.
maybe not the actual competition, but he won. ask anyone who watched it live, and they’ll tell you that josh made much more of an impression than morneau. so, he didn’t get the cash or the trophy or whatever, but he got himself remembered.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
Thurston is a dumbass and has no business on a major league roster.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
by Power Slurve on Jul 12, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
have you seen our major league roster?
cause that makes it look like he belongs
That was a good pitch
Dude just got lucky on the placement of the grounder
"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 12, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
crapola
lets not get a scoring contest here
sam f… fuld, give me a break
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Wellemeyer is going to get outright
Released, right? Right!
by Hardcore Legend on Jul 12, 2009 8:22 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Should be
The dude blows
"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 12, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh good
Not only TLR bunts people from 2nd to 3rd with no outs.
I feel a little better about that now. Just a little.
Of course...
It’s a little different in the 1st inning when you’re second-best hitter isn’t at the plate…
V, b.
WHERE was that pitch?????
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Oh give me an effing break.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
no swing?
just for today i guess
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
WW = screwed
lousy umpiring
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It must be easy to be an ESPN commentator.
They have three stock things to mention every Cardinals game:
1. Albert is good at baseball.
2. Ankiel used to be a pitcher!
3. That’s Yadier of the famous Molina catching brothers.
by notmorganfreeman on Jul 12, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions
Just wait.
There will be 3 or 4 Big Red Machine references before the night is over.
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 12, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I have come to expect the extraordinary from boog...
sigh.
"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.
Seeing-eye double and a seeing-eye single
Not much Wanwright can do about that
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
And a seeing-a-crap-zone umpire.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
by Power Slurve on Jul 12, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Can we get a pitcher who doesnt like coughing up leads directly after we get them?
Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...
waino's fine.
he’ll be good.
/hopefulness
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
again, i don't get mad about PK
We know what’s going on there. But Welley was a tease last year. That’s not cool.
by Expatcardfan on Jul 12, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Ramirez's batting stance is bizarre.
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Kept looking at the radar
and remembering that it was STL weather so…. ya.
Very disappointing but I’m glad I left if only for a more comfortable viewing on TV.
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That was more or less my line of thinking
Except that I live in Rolla… so the drive back was considerable longer
$99.99
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
alright, dp!
now, let’s score some more runs!
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
Thurston has done 2 good things today...
I think he deserves a trophy 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.
Give him the Bo Hart/Joe McEwing award.
With extra grit and hustle!
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 12, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
and a side of gravy?
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
What?
It’s like an honorable mention ribbon in a children’s swimming competition.
"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 12, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Not a bad 1st considering Waino got totally jobbed by the umpire and had horrible luck on two hits.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
Someone explain the 99.99 thing to me
I’m usually on top of these things, but this time I’m clueless on the VEB meme.
doubles play give $99.99 to cardinals care
"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
double play
cardinals donate 99.99 ot cards care
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when the cardinals turn a double play
$99.99 is donated to caridnal care!
or soemthing
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
Well, you see...It was supposed to die
But it didn’t!
dun dun dun!!!
"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 12, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
They used the definite article
they’re actually getting there this time
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that movie would be absolute crazy
in 3D.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
This one is TOTALLY different.
It’s in 3D!!!!
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 12, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
The Final Destination: "Are we nearly there yet?"
The Final Destination: “Don’t you think you should pull over for a little while?”
by notmorganfreeman on Jul 12, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
on gameday
is waino looking good…or did he get hit hard?
"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
He's got his good stuff.
He didn’t get the chance to snap off many curveballs, but the fastball is popping.
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 12, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone is going to get their ass whipped if he can't control that pitch.
And another sub knee sinker that gets called that hasn’t been for us all series.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
wait.
is this a pun about him boxing, or the truth? i’m confused.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
Truth. She hit him in the head and then strangled him.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Don't take a woman's ice cream...
just saying…
"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 12, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, that's just bizarre. He must have been sedated out of his skull.
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by Power Slurve on Jul 12, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn right
Like a setting! And possibly some background story intrigue! And, if the story’s really good, inclement weather!
albert slugging .739
so he’s slugging about at a league average OPS level, which I think usually ends up around .750 (don’t know exactly what it is for this year)
OT
If I could get Red Bull injected directly into my veins, I would be happy.
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that could probably be done
and probably not suggested
by Expatcardfan on Jul 12, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously,
I love Red Bull. It is amazing.
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you wouldn't get the taste, though,
if you get it injected.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
Yes but anything that keeps me awake when ingested
can only be more potent when more directly applied.
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It's the only energy drink that actually gives me energy
My drink of choice for all-nighters. And I don’t give a damn if that’s real or all in my head — energy is energy.
agreed.
Placebo effects are still effects.
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congrats to thursty on the baby.
hit one for the kid, joe. it’s for the kid.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
Has Joe
always had that big “strength” tatoo on his forearm?
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
so much irony
in one tatoo
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
Of course that's a strike for that.
Horseshit.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
I love Adam Wainwright
And I don’t care who knows it
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
holy sh..
every faint ghost of a swing is a strike for us this whole road trip
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
6 inches off the plate.
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by Power Slurve on Jul 12, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Ankiel should hit 10th.
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by Power Slurve on Jul 12, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I really hope the team keeps their 'staches after the break
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
The break should be used to focus on some serious moustache progression.
by notmorganfreeman on Jul 12, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
and batting practice
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
Agreed.
Shoe-polish = mustache thickness.
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 12, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait, are you advocating the use of mustache-enhancing products?
You know that’s an automatic 50 game suspension on VEB, right?
Only if you get caught
"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 12, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
You forgot
“he’s harder on himself than anyone else can be” and of course “he cares.”
by AWolfAtTheDoor on Jul 12, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
And things repeated over and over
or the really obvious with the Morgan/Miller crew
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
they finally got over the "Skip used to play in the OF" thing, right?
by Expatcardfan on Jul 12, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Every time Milton Bradley slides like that
There’s a 50% chance he will leave the game with an injury.
seriously.
This isn’t chutes and ladders
"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 12, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Bradley
should’ve been ejected for making inappropriate contact with the wall.
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 12, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
He sat there and contemplated in momentarily...
Then he figured he was getting the next 3 days off anyway…
V, b.
good evening all
i want to apologize for two comments i made this afternoon. i got too much into the game, and said some things without thinking and for that, i’m sorry.
anyway, let’s take this night cap!
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 12, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
I also feel bad for the comments I made earlier
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 12, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
i do not feel bad, however, about any comments regarding:
Ryan Braun
Jason Marquis
by Expatcardfan on Jul 12, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Phillips, Bradley is a jackass, plain and simple
There is no defending his douchebaggery, whether or not he “cares”.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
Whew
Good thing Soriano didn’t knock that one out of the f’ing park
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
Waaaaaah
"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 12, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Please
You’re insulting idiots everywhere
"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 12, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
And Miller acts like it's because they're being good fans, when in reality, they're just stupid.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
by Power Slurve on Jul 12, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
In fairness
they’ve been drinking since at least noon… you can’t expect them to be able to read fast moving objects like fly balls.
I don't expect them to be able to read, period. They're Cubs fans.
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by Power Slurve on Jul 12, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's especially endemic in the north side of Chicago and the Pink Hat Brigade in Boston, Mass.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
by Power Slurve on Jul 12, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I blame hipsters.
They are probably being ‘ironic’.
by notmorganfreeman on Jul 12, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Cubs fans aren't hipsters, they're yuppie douchebags with frat letter tats and untreated alcoholism.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
by Power Slurve on Jul 12, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
also in milwaukee.
went to tuesday and wednesday’s games and every ball hit in the air elicited the long-ball response.
It sounded like he broke his bat and all the fans thought it was a home run
The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.
i'd love for rick-dick
to get his sh.. in a group with the bat, and see him rather than cd in left
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
good idea either way
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
"Monopoly: Douchebag Edition"
by Milton Bradley
Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...
Ryan Braun and Jonathan Papelbon are Boardwalk and Park Place
"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 12, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I like Kenny Lofton
"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 12, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
WHAT!?!?!?!
you’re not a cardinal fan if you LIKE kenny lofton.
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 12, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't realize that would revoke my fanhood
"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 12, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Indiana Avenue.
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by Power Slurve on Jul 12, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
by Power Slurve on Jul 12, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
WHY ARE WE WALKING BRADLEY?!?!
Hes batting less than his weight
Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...
Prince Fielders almost up to his average
and he’s hitting .315
The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.
what the f*$k is up with walking the punk?
that is NOT a good trend.
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 12, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions
I think everyone needs to grab a Franklin.
We’re in the 2nd and the collective blood pressure here is pretty high already.
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that's a damn good idea
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
could be due to the fact that most people grabbed several franklins during the 1st game.
"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 12, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm about to go grab the most legal franklin i can.
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 12, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't advocate underage drinking
But I’ll just point out that nobody here can see whether the Franklin you ACTUALLY grab is legal.
this is true
but this is the summer, and in the summer i have to live under my parent’s roof, which means their rules. lame.
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 12, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah, bummer.
But still, at least you haven’t graduated but live at home anyway because you’re having trouble finding employment.
:(
hard times man, hard times
i’m just glad i have four more years in college for the economy to stop sucking before trying to find a real job.
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 12, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I just had to move back home
My new place isn’t going to be done until October and my old place was going to charge me $1100 a month for rent without a lease.
I have been here less than a week and already having to find a new place.
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 12, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
i for one prefer
illegal franklin’s
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 12, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
yeeeeah.
that’s a good idea. that, and some vicodin. i’m on the aforementioned painkiller for back pain, so i’m pretty laid back right now.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
yep.
that’s my story and i’m sticking to it. seriously, though, i was in san diego on vacation last week and suddenly got muscle spasms (which, by the way, hurt like a mother). the doctor there wanted to put me on morphine injections. he was narco-happy. i took a bottle of 10 vicodin instead. almost out. oh well…
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
99.99!!!
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
apuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
Excellent
Cardinals Care is going to get rich tonight
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
WOW!
I’m surprised by that call.
"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 dunno
bradley gave skip a little “good job” pat on the back there
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
ahh, Sunday night
In other words, the night I get to file my weekly unemployment questionnaire.
On the other hand, I managed to send some resumes to Clayton and University City last week. That makes me smile.
i'm from the world of commercial real estate, finance and development stuff
so yeah, i’m basically worthless right now
by Expatcardfan on Jul 12, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks
and if i do end up in STL, you’ll see me on VEB day. i’ll be the idiot in Cards gear yelling about random early 90’s players
by Expatcardfan on Jul 12, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Man, I've sent out somewhere between 30-50 applications
and only have gotten one call for an interview…Not a good time to be looking for a job
Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...
it sucks
i’ve managed 4 interviews over the last couple of months. and one of the jobs got eliminated before they even filled it.
by Expatcardfan on Jul 12, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I got a buddy that is currently running a service
He does fake references for people.
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 12, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
haha.
how much does he charge? that’s a good job for this economy.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
and
I think i just found my new business. Let me know if they want to set up a franchise out here in DC
by Expatcardfan on Jul 12, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know how much he charges
But he does pretty well. Because apparently it is hard to find a job if you don’t have one already.
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 12, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Well terrible looking AB
and a pop-up
by AWolfAtTheDoor on Jul 12, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
that's why albert pujols has the gold glove!
whispers in background
oh, wait, you say that the gold glove award isn’t actually related to a player’s defensive skill and more based on “hype”? huh.
never mind guys.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
I need a slice of Colby Jack
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
walk machine
nice
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
TV on mute
Why so many replays of Shu’s turn?
Bradley rolled into him
and they were talking about it
The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.
2 walks for the cheese.
this could be an amazing night.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
It's beautfiul and delicate, like a classically trained ballet dancer.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
by Power Slurve on Jul 12, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
that's crap
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
good catches are good catches
you don’t have to like the guy, however
apu
really missing some fat ones
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
Luddy just looks good at the plate right now
i don’t know how to describe it. He just looks good up there.
be back in a few
i have to go buy my legal franklin.
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 12, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions
slurpee?
They’re good, regardless of booze content.
"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 12, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Slurpee's were free yesterday
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 12, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
REALLY???!?!?
I feel like a kid who slept through Christmas.
:(
"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 12, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
doesn't a franklin
kind of have to have alcohol?
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
"that's like getting a new player as well."
thanks joe morgan.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
was just about to say the same thing
fire joe morgan
by Expatcardfan on Jul 12, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
i would like someone to pull a nancy kerrigan on him
like maybe give him chronic laryngitis
You know JOE...
…it really is!!!
The joke still works!
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 12, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
randy wells is really coming in on our hands
thats ballsy
"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
yea as soon as i posted i realized how...um..sexual that sounded
"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
oh come on.
you can’t tell me that was an accident.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
This game is annoying.
Wells is not a major-league starter. Our offense needs to drop the hammer on him.
Not sure about that really
His ERA is much higher than it should be and I don’t think he’s going to be a star, but he doesn’t walk many and has never really had a HR problem. Currently unsustainable performance doesn’t equal horrible pitcher…it just means unrealistic results.
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 12, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
By higher ERA, I mean lower
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 12, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
FYI
the Overflow is scheduled for 8:30pm.
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mmm
franklincastle
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
walrus walked in both his PAs
and made an easy play at third and a tougher play at third
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
Expand...I know she's from St. Louis.
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by Power Slurve on Jul 12, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
My friend went to the same girl's school as Jenna Fischer.
Different years, but still…
by notmorganfreeman on Jul 12, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I went to the same college as her
10 years after, but still.
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by Power Slurve on Jul 12, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm currently attending the same college as her
woooooooooooo!!!
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 12, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
yes, i do.
small enough to know a lot of people and have that small community feeling but big enough that i don’t know everyone.
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 12, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
oh trust me
we have a lot going on. people just don’t know about it.
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 12, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
I loved how huge Mizzou was. Always was meeting new people all the time
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 12, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
The football games at USC are UNREAL
70000+ people, the band, the players, Traveler…
Oy, I get goosebumps just thinking of that atmosphere
And one of the most classless programs of all time
Sorry I’m still bitter over the Rose Bowl (Illinois alum)
i hate USC
but i also hate illinois. hmmm
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 12, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
When USC broke the scoring record
they celebrated like they won the Championship… not like they scored a bunch of points on a 3rd tier Big Ten team.
It's not your fault
Not to sound like an ass, but Illinois should not have been in the Rose Bowl. I HATE HATE HATE the Pac 10 vs. Big 10 rule for the Rose Bowl
I love the rule
It gave me an excuse to eat In n Out Burger… but then again I’m a huge fan of the old Bowl Alliance and hate the thought of a playoff system.
In n Out is phenomenal
I’ve spent these last 2 years out in LA just exploring all the food there, so if you’re ever out there again, let me know. I’ll give you the hookups
in n out.
heaven. raised on double doubles, man.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
I'm gonna say it
I don’t get the In N Out thing. It’s good, but it’s not “heaven.” It’s just a burger.
And yes, I’ve been. Four times. I keep giving it a chance because of all the hype. It’s nothing special. I took my friend…he agreed. Took my girlfriend. She didn’t get it either.
Seriously, I think west coasters have deluded themselves into loving In N Out.
don't question the legend,
man. haha.
hmmm. i don’t know. it might be a placebo thing, i guess. but still, it’s the best burger i’ve eaten.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
Eh I'm looking for a job...
with some luck I may be able to end up there. Granted I’d probably gain about 800 pounds in the first month.
You should come to an SEC game sometime
"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 12, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Auburn-Florida 2006 was the most fun game I've ever been to
Stadium was shaking after we (Auburn) blocked a punt and recovered in the end zone to take the lead.
"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 12, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I was at the Stanford game where we were 42 point favorites
I was also at the Ohio State game this past season
Both games were awesome. The first only in retrospect for obvious reasons. The second one just for sheer history and excitement. Possibly the two most storied programs in college football?
No way
Ohio State isn’t the most storied program in their own conference. I’d take 2 of USC, Notre Dame, Alabama for that matchup
"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 12, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm
Michigan would be ahead of them, probably Oklahoma and Texas too. Def top 10 though.
"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 12, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
You should go see
a UT Vols game. I’ve only been to one UT-UF game but I went witha friend whose parents had box seats and the ground would be shaking. I think college football games overall have the best live event atmosphere.
by AWolfAtTheDoor on Jul 12, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
As much as I love college football games
I’m not going to make that statement without witnessing a Brazil-Argentina soccer game or something of that magnitude on the international soccer scale
"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 12, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep
"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 12, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah that is true
so how about I revise that to American sporting events. If I could pick one event to attend it would probably have to be the World Cup, and I’m not a soccer fan at all.
by AWolfAtTheDoor on Jul 12, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
went to a germany-czech soccer match, once.
ridiculous. ridiculous.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
meh
i believe you. but ACC football is subpar in my view.
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 12, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Clemson is to the ACC like Vanderbilt is to the SEC
Doesn’t belong. I’d gladly make that trade.
"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 12, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Most of it is but Clemson is not a typical ACC school. We care way more about football than basketball (not me, but most people) and our games are pretty exciting. If you haven’t been to a Clemson football game you really have no idea.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
But you wear all purple unis...
I’m sorry the GOF punish stunts like that. I saw it happen at Illinois when we pulled out the tri-orange unis a few years back.
Not usually. Mostly orange. All the time. Especially on Fridays. And Saturdays. I like the purple unis though. It’s unique.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Ohhh purple shoes...
You have my attention… purple is nice in the right applications. Football uni jersey and pants not so much.
It’s a Clemson thing… you wouldn’t understand. ;)
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Like I said...
We pulled out unis that had 3 versions of orange in them… and I thought that should be our every day uniform… I can understand…
So when you guys wear purple is this your mascot?
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 12, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
LSU only uses the purple as trim
They consider it bad luck
"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 12, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
How is it sub par?
if by sub par you mean consistently having teams place in the top ten year after year, youre right, its sub par. Go to an FSU-UM or FSU-UF (yes I know they are SEC), more recently FSU-Clem, and tell me if its sub par. Those are some of the biggest games of the year, and thats not just for the South.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jul 12, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Hasn't
the Mtn. West had teams in the top 10 each of the last 3 years?
by AWolfAtTheDoor on Jul 12, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
in my view
the SEC and Big 12 are definitly better football conferences.
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 12, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
You can’t say ACC football is better than SEC football. You just can’t.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
thats not what I was saying
but calling the ACC sub par when it is probably the 3rd best conference in the country, is crazy.
Big 12
SEC
ACC
everyone else
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jul 12, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
The ACC is at best the 4th best conference
Behind the SEC, Big 12 and Pac-10. They’re ahead of the Big Least, and depending on the year, neck-and-neck with the Big 10.
"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 12, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
really, the Pac 10?
they have who, USC and Oregon?
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jul 12, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Who does the ACC have again?
Va. Tech? That’s it?
UNC is getting better. I’m not holding my breath for Clemson to realize its potential, and FSU and Miami are shells of their former selves.
The Pac-10 gets ripped alot (especially by SEC fans) but they’re legit. Oregon St. is a good team, Cal has had some good years lately, and Arizona State usually puts out a good team.
"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 12, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
something tells me
that for game 2 they’re nicely lubricated right now. Not that I’d be any different, though.
Old Style sucks.
by Expatcardfan on Jul 12, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
oh crap
joe morgan says boog will be a star…my fanpost is ruined
"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
Boog: "He only got his chance because Greene is injured
…well, he’s not injured, but he’s on the disabled list."
Ouch.
"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.
Yeah why learn stuff?
A man shoots from the hip on TV broadcasts and leaves research to nerds in Mom’s Basement!
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 12, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
speaking of which:
anybody heard anything new about how Khalil is doing/plans for the second half of the season?
by Expatcardfan on Jul 12, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
They were saying that this stint is more open ended.
What frustrates me the most was his series with the Royals. It made me think that he could be something REALLY special if it wasn’t for the mental problems.
Sad, 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.
by thecoolalonzo on Jul 12, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
What a joke.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
i am afearin this at bat
"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
whooo
he just missed that one…thank god
"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
They get excited over a possible hit
and they haven’t been able to get excited much in the playoffs. What hopeless losers.
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
by zoomzoomj88 on Jul 12, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I am fighting the temptation to turn this game off.
Before it gets bad, real bad.
I know we’re winning…but something is looming.
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
I was at the Willie Harris 6-6 game
Barf
"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 12, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I really hope they dug Billy Mays' grave with the Awesom Auger.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
not too soon
the getting mauled by tigers and killed by devil ray… those were too soon
this is an exciting home tool that anyone can use
"LOOK! IT EVEN DIGS GRAVES! BURY YOUR PET! YOUR GRANDMA! SOME DRIFTER!"
by Expatcardfan on Jul 12, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
LOL
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
by Power Slurve on Jul 12, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
8 pitches for 5 hitters there
Might the Flubs be a little over-anxious? One can hope.
C'mon Rick
Do something
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
AnK early again...
I hope McRae will work with Ank at some point during the season, ’cause he really needs it.
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
wow...he is making contact lately a bit more
"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 think it's time to consider the possibility
that Ankiel is never “coming back.” Something just isn’t right there.
Consider the possibility?
I’ve move long past accepting the fact that he’s worthless and will forever be.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
by Power Slurve on Jul 12, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he's been figured out
It seems that pitchers have realized that you don’t have to throw strikes to get him out, so for the most part they pitch on the periphery of the strike zone. The only series he really raked this year was against the Marlins, who hung him curveballs i.e. gave Ank pitches he could actually hammer.
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 12, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Ankiel has the Juan Encarnacion disease
If the ball is moving towards the plate, it’s worth swinging at.
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 12, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
At least he doesn't have Juan's HR disease
When Encarnacion would hit homers when we’re down 10-1 and not hit one when it mattered.
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
ooh.
sadly, I think of Juan Encarnacion for only one incident…
And that wasn’t the case.
"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 12, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
The incident
was rather unfortunate… you hate to see a guy’s career end the way Juan’s did.
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
i miss the old Lankford-Edmonds-Tatis-McGwire gauntlet
those were fun strikeout days
by Expatcardfan on Jul 12, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
so, this lineup could look really good when derosa gets back
i hope its not too much longer
"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
someone actually checked a swing!
yay us!
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
We're making Randy Wells look like Tim Lincecum.
All this guy is throwing is garbage. Take some damn pitches.
he may be throwing garbage
but he’s actually a pretty good pitcher
"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
Like I said earlier this year
we make guys like Wells look like Cy Young winners.
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
joe morgan is telling a story!
someone fact check it!
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
i just find it funny
how many lies he’s told over the years. that, or how poorly he remembers things.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
Here's the first Big Red Machine reference.
Count them people.
Did you know Joe Morgan used to play major-league baseball!?!?!?!?!?!
I hate that they always call Mike Schmidt "Michael Jack Schmidt".
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
by Power Slurve on Jul 12, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Big Red Reference!
Drink!
"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.
Lame
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
He's worth 10 times more to this club at the dish if he never takes a swing before he has two strikes.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
by Power Slurve on Jul 12, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
the guy if front of him walks
so naturally Joe has to correct this wrong and swing at the first pitch for an inning ending double play
Classic Thursty
and I’ve been waiting to say this… Thursty is worsty (doesn’t make sense, but it rhymes).
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
-$99.99
Sorry kids, Thurston hit into a double play. You need to pay us back that money for your playground.
how can tony larussa watch joe thurston play
and think…this guy is better than anyone healthy in our system for 3B…its mind boggling
"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
He's not even worth
being on an independent team. TLR’s losin’ his damn mind.
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
Way to swing at the first pitch and DP it up Thursty
Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...
by The_teague on Jul 12, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs
he wasn't going to strike out twice in a row
you gotta give him that
The least interesting man in the world
"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 12, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone noted earlier he's the "most infuriating man in the world"
I believe it was Chitown
Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...
most frustrating
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
I like that
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 12, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
How can a division leading team
have 3-4 non-performing offensive players (pitcher included) in the lineup every game?
I don't know how we do it
but you could make the NL Central argument. The NLC is not a very strong division.
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
all the other teams in our division
have the same problem
gonna need more franklins to get through this one.
by hoofhearted-pujols on Jul 12, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe fine Thurston 99.99 for each DP he hits into; Fine TLR 99.99 each time Dick-Dunc K; Fine Mo 99.99 each day that Thursty, Dick, Dunc stay on the 40 man roster
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
At least Tony admitted he doesn't know why Ankiel sucks
Aside from not mentioning his complete lack of plate discipline and pitch recognition.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
then DL him
seriously…if he’s not healthy, put him on the dl and call up craig or someone
"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
DFA Welley, put Ank on the DL. Call up Craig.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
by Power Slurve on Jul 12, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I could get behind this plan
"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 12, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm back with my completely legal franklin
from
thought about the slurpee, but i had one of those yesterday. a lot of sugar in those…
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 12, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions
diet dr pepper?
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
lol
they’re putting fit in dr pepper now?!
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
calories,
you mean? does normal soda have fat?
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
haha no
but simple sugar gets put straight into fat. so i just go to the direct result.
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 12, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I shudder to think of a soft drink that contains fat
"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 12, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
oh come on
i’m sure they have it in georgia.
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 12, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I have heard of deep fried coca cola...
"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 12, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
man check swings are not being called today
thats crazy
"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
Hrabosky would've slaughtered him for that.
by MichiganBird on Jul 12, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
No kidding
I mean sprinting your ass off on an easy out like that is such a sign of manliness.
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 12, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, the Cubs are full of "character" guys
Zambrano, Bradley, Soriano, etc.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
by Power Slurve on Jul 12, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
A lot of atom balls to rick-dick.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
cubs fans are as bad as dan at picking up balls off the bat
they scream everytime
"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
Hey, I found a game that Milton Bradley created
Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...
by The_teague on Jul 12, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
I've got a game idea for MB
Monopoly “Ow, my ACL!” edition
The St. Louis Cardinals have the Not-So-Fab Five: Wellemeyer, Thurston, Ankiel, Duncan and Thompson.
they don't make board games
like they used to.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
who does board games any more?
it’s all about the computer now.
apple computers: stealing family time since 1988
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 12, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not going to lie
I’m intrigued by a game called Shenanigans
by AWolfAtTheDoor on Jul 12, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
cartman is a whiz at this
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
The idea of the game is to do things out of the ordinary on a baseball diamond
and try to get booed as much as possible
Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...
is bradley nodding his had after a single?
what a tool
"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
Soriano is a mess
and one of the great examples of how the Nats will forever suck
by Expatcardfan on Jul 12, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Phillips...
Stop baiting Joe Morgan!
“Hey Joe, tell me a story about a time you fielded a ground ball as a member of the Cincinnati Reds World Series team”.
Why are these guys all up in a wad over Soriano's swing
…after he just pissed a line drive? Was he supposed to hit a ball 600 feet or something? Last time I checked the objective was to hit the ball hard, right?
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 12, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions
because its Joe Morgan and Steve Phillips
they get paid by the word
by Expatcardfan on Jul 12, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
That's a strike for Randy Wells.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
Waino
You just walked a guy with a .220 or something like that OBP
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
wow
hill catching both games of the DH?
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 12, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions
Bet he'll be crampin' all night
after the games are done.
The St. Louis Cardinals have the Not-So-Fab Five: Wellemeyer, Thurston, Ankiel, Duncan and Thompson.
Only other option is Fox
and he doesn’t catch all that often.
by MichiganBird on Jul 12, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
effective
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
With all the amazing tech out there
can we not come up w/ a “Mute this Announcer” feature? i’d use that sucker relentlessly, like right now
meaning just mute the one guy, not both
or in this case i’d mute Morgan and Phillips and just listen to Miller
My buddy and I always have wanted to be on the SAP
where we just make fun of the things the announcers say and just be kind of jackasses…
I remember watching a Cards-D'backs game on ESPN
a few years back and they had to switch to the Spanish feed b/c of audio problems. Shortly after, Scott Rolen hit a homer. (No y no, no no no no no!)
I always got a kick out of that
The St. Louis Cardinals have the Not-So-Fab Five: Wellemeyer, Thurston, Ankiel, Duncan and Thompson.
I'm assuming Gerald Perry is Joe Morgan's friend...
Because he’s bitter as hell about him being fired…
V, b.
Not sure I'll real excited about Waino being on base. Might be better to have him rest
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
We're trying to bunt the pitcher
into scoring position in the 5th inning. Nothing else to say, just wanted to throw that out there.
STOP BUNTING!!!!
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 12, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions
Yikes
That could have been bad
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
don't like him
getting hit on his throwing hand!
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
Camera work was pretty bad right then
I thought it might have hit him in the head or face
"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 12, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
JESUS!!! Why hit the hand????
"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 thought Waino got hit in the head.
Damn that’s scary still. That’s his pitching hand! Gah!
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 12, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions
ah, fuck
not the hand
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
Jesus, I recall when Scipio Spinks tore up a leg and his career sliding into home.
Now seems that Waino’s right hand was hit. . .
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
that was stupid
i’m ok with trying to break up a dp, but seriously…don’t use your pitching hand, meat
"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
wow
what the hell was that. this has been a terrible mismanaged inning…
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 12, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions
GAH!
Stop the madness!!! What the hell is this small ball shit?
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 12, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, I wish he wouldn't have used his pitching hand.
Way to go Brendan. That nullified the whole thing.
Waino's hand
If it’s hurt, we’ve had the best of luck with injuries.
The St. Louis Cardinals have the Not-So-Fab Five: Wellemeyer, Thurston, Ankiel, Duncan and Thompson.
Add Ryan's name to the -99.99.
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
Way to ruin a promising inning, Cards
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
hey cubs fans
we still have the lead :)
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 12, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions
momentum shifting inning?
discuss.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
no, absolutely not
don’t let flub fans tell you about momentum.
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 12, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's see ...
we don’t believe in the psychological effects of “protection” in the batting order, but we do believe in the psychological effects of “momentum shift?”
i know a lot of sabermetric
aficionados don’t believe in momentum, but i think there’s something to be said for the effects of the situation in game on a player’s mind set. maybe i’m flat out wrong, though.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
of course the situation affects the outcome
look at ankiel
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
I don't disagree.
That was more tongue-in-cheek than anything. I tend to think that cold statistics are often overvalued when real men are playing, too.
you are correct sir
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
that was a terrible inning
why try to bunt?
"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
Way to go, Birdos.
This might turn ugly real quick.
The St. Louis Cardinals have the Not-So-Fab Five: Wellemeyer, Thurston, Ankiel, Duncan and Thompson.
If wainer doesn't come out this inning...
I may kick a puppy myself.
"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.
we've really f'd up this inn
lead off single by the pitcher and now it’s over already.
for having a ton of guys who can’t hit w/ a lick of power we sure do suck at the little things too
What an inning. I think someone pulled the screw 'um card from Milton Bradley's Shennanigan's game - and gave it to the Genius
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
Turned the volume up 20 seconds ago
and I’ve never been more annoyed.
bad thing is
i have to agree with joe morgan. SHUT UP MILLER
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
Miller needs to STFU if he doesn't know baseballs interference rules...
actually, find me some different announcers please
Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...
My female friend who is not a big fan of baseball
just IMed me to say “omg the play is over… they can stop discussing it now” that’s probably a bad sign…
Gary Thorne is an idiot.
He’s making up rules to try to make it interference on Wainwright. Shut the F* UP!
He should but he's not announcing this game
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 12, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I need an hispanic player to come up.
Then, when Miller horribly over-emphasizes his spanish accent, I would know exactly who it is.
Shut up Jon Miller
The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.
well waino looks ok
this conversation is asinine
"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
Steve Phillips is a horse's ass
makes a joke that Wainwright should have been called for goaltending when he deflected the DP turn. Get it? Because you see that’s not a real call in baseball…only in basketball, a completely different sport!!! He then proceeds to crack up laughing at his own joke. He need a Conan “ASS” stamp on his head.
plus Miller and Morgan
make up pointless conversations. ESPN needs to get some entertaining broadcasters instead of these clowns.
The St. Louis Cardinals have the Not-So-Fab Five: Wellemeyer, Thurston, Ankiel, Duncan and Thompson.
Shulman and Hershiser
That would be perfect for me.
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 12, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
He was a General Manager
I say this to myself all the time.
Steve Phillips was a GM.
A GM. He was a GM.
Unreal.
I sincerely hope that Phillips has no plans to get back into ML baseball
The guy spent one whole broadcast trying to say that Carlos Beltran was bad. Enough said.
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 12, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd love to see him back in MLB.
Can’t you imagine how Mo could take advantage of the guy?
by StanTheManFan on Jul 12, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Out of the inning
now score some damn runs.
The St. Louis Cardinals have the Not-So-Fab Five: Wellemeyer, Thurston, Ankiel, Duncan and Thompson.
Sunday Night Baseball in one scene
Joe Morgan: I’m stupid, stats suck, and BIG RED MACHINE EFF YEAH!
Steve Phillips: I suck, I hate Carlos Beltran, I tried to trade David Wright and Jose Reyes for bags of baseballs and new rakes, and I’m also really stupid.
Joe Miller: I really have no idea what the hell is happening, but at least I can pronounce all the Latino dudes’ names right!
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 12, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
+1M
My thoughts EXACTLY. These guys have no clue.
The St. Louis Cardinals have the Not-So-Fab Five: Wellemeyer, Thurston, Ankiel, Duncan and Thompson.
Probably b/c he's a Giants broadcaster
The St. Louis Cardinals have the Not-So-Fab Five: Wellemeyer, Thurston, Ankiel, Duncan and Thompson.
Moreso b/c he's an epic dbag.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
by Power Slurve on Jul 12, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
i've always hated that even after his raping on the Mets,
steve phillips gets a gig analyzing baseball, which clearly he couldn’t do when running a team
Phillips STILL has no clue.
The St. Louis Cardinals have the Not-So-Fab Five: Wellemeyer, Thurston, Ankiel, Duncan and Thompson.
precisely my point :)
He completely screwed up as a GM!! what exactly are his credential for having an analyst gig?
Colby is really seeing the ball well lately it seems
i like it
"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
Its probably why they drafted him...
someone please do their homework ESPN
Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...
Maybe thats cuz neither one has had a full good season
The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.
Unbelievable
Miller talking about how Dunc and Ank haven’t hit many home runs… they haven’t hit singles in ages, let alone home runs!
The St. Louis Cardinals have the Not-So-Fab Five: Wellemeyer, Thurston, Ankiel, Duncan and Thompson.
Raz is developing
a very nice eye for the strike zone.
Now if the umpires would only follow suit…
Developing?
He’s always had it…now he’s actually using it.
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 12, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Rasmus speed quietly makes a difference in games
The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.
He's BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKK
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
pujols seems to be just wanting to get this game over with
LUDDY!!!!!!
"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
Double Thudwick!!!
The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.
2-HRwick
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
STUDwick!
2 homers tonight!
The St. Louis Cardinals have the Not-So-Fab Five: Wellemeyer, Thurston, Ankiel, Duncan and Thompson.
Ryan MFing STUDWICK
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
STUD!
"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.
STUDWICK
it’s his game
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
luddites
rejoice, again!!!
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
imagine if we had a hitting LF & 3B
how potent the offense would be
Proud sponsor of the Official 2009 StL Cardinal theme song: Reason to Believe
HA!
Randy Wells, meet Ryan Ludwick. You may not konw this, but he was one of baseball’s best hitters last year.
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 12, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions
AnKiel sucks
C’mon Mo, get rid of this guy. He’s worthless.
The St. Louis Cardinals have the Not-So-Fab Five: Wellemeyer, Thurston, Ankiel, Duncan and Thompson.
Maybe
since he knows he’s gonna K in just about every AB
The St. Louis Cardinals have the Not-So-Fab Five: Wellemeyer, Thurston, Ankiel, Duncan and Thompson.
Can I stop seeing Dunc and Ankiel in the lineup please...
When is the last time either of those two have had a multi-hit game….
Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...
let alone a 1 hit game between the two of them?
The St. Louis Cardinals have the Not-So-Fab Five: Wellemeyer, Thurston, Ankiel, Duncan and Thompson.
what does rick-dick
know about first base?
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
If GD is accurate
Wells is really getting screwed on the strike zone.
Overflow
"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
Dammit it hurts to say this
But, I agree with Steve Phillips. A-Ram looks like his shoulder is hurting still. He needs to get that thing taken care of or he may lose a couple of seasons a la Rolen.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
Did Ramirez
Go on a rehab assignment before he came back?
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