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Game 101 Open Thread -- July 26, 2009

St. Louis Cardinals at Philadelphia Phillies, Jul 26, 2009 1:35 PM EDT


 

Wellemeyer Blanton
4.95 FIP 4.56 FIP

Out of 50 NL starters qualifying for the ERA title, Wellemeyer ranks 44th in FIP and Blanton ranks 39th. These are 2 pretty bad starters. Interestingly Blanton's BB/9 and K/9 are pretty good but only 4 NL qualifying starters have a higher HR/9.

Blake Hawksworth's been recalled. Interesting timing. He's given up just 2 ER in 11 innings in his last 2 outings for the Redbirds. Mitch Boggs has given up 1 ER in his last 21 IP for Memphis. Hmmm.... P.J. Walters struck out 14 in 6 innings last night. Oh yeah, he also gave up 0 ER. Even Clayton Mortensen...oops...never mind!

Star-divide

Oh year, I almost forgot -- no Rasmus again today. Apparently the sore shoulder that was bothering Ankiel for about 2 months suddenly healed and Rasmus has developed a sore heel. Ironic, huh? I wonder how many 3 K games it's going to take for that heel to heal.

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The Cards should tee off on this guy. Pujols breaks out of slump with 1HR and 2 Doubles. Offense continues to roll with or without Cody.

Mo, you can trade anything of mine.

by njnick on Jul 26, 2009 1:17 PM EDT reply actions  

The best...

pitching non-pitcher we ever did have.

by mynameistyler on Jul 26, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

How dare you besmirch Aaron Miles!

"I think he's the best hitter of all time. I think there has never been a better hitter than him. And I know I didn't see them all, but I just don't think there could be." - Adam Wainwright on The Mang

by bmorgan on Jul 26, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

rec'd

for excellent use of “besmirch”

"Every epoch dreams its successor" - Jules Michelet

by Tudor's Electric Fan on Jul 26, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ryan's done----Lineup

Schumaker-2B
Lugo-SS
Pujols-1B
Holliday-LF
Ludwick-RF
Ankiel-CF
DeRosa-3B
LaRue-C
Wellemeyer-P

The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.

by RasRoY on Jul 26, 2009 1:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Lugo bats like .500 at Citizens Bank

and has batted even better there these 2 games – TLR stated that before the series

by bornin82 on Jul 26, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

he's also vet-tastic and doesn't defend as well as the younger option

both positives in the mixed-up world of Rony LaTussa.

Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 26, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

There is no way

LaRussa turns over the fifth spot in the rotation to such unproven pitchers such as Hawksworth or Boggs, especially not in a pennant race. He will ride Wellemeyer off a cliff, still “searching.”

by Michael_68_1999 on Jul 26, 2009 1:17 PM EDT reply actions  

he proves something, all 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

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's why Mo

has to step in and DFA Wellemeyer
and call up Hawksworth or Boggs to fill the spot.
That way its not up to Tony and his job is made simple.
We got 3 guys who can do the job, one of has to stick.

The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.

by RasRoY on Jul 26, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like your name

but think that Tony’s going to be sure that Rasmus doesn’t win that award.

by chuckb on Jul 26, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

grrr... big

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Jul 26, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Welley is at the cliff's edge

short leash today with Hawk ready to eat three innings if needed to get to KMac in the 7th.

by ubeddie on Jul 26, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

ksdk reports

1. Philadelphia = humidor
2. number one Cards blog = Goold

we = chopped liver

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 1:19 PM EDT reply actions  

what?

why is colby sitting on the bench for a 3rd game in a row. this is not even a lefty pitcher…and why did holliday get the number 15. I realize it probably won’t be retired anytime soon, but do we so soon forget the greatest cardinal centerfielder of all time? could have waited until the man retired at least.

check out my blog: Redbird Ramblings
the number 15 should have gotten some alone time instead of being handed over to the new acquisition...and this better not be an excuse to platoon the helpless dick ankiel with the the big cheese colby!

by cards4life on Jul 26, 2009 1:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Resting a sore heal

The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.

by RasRoY on Jul 26, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

or heel

The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.

by RasRoY on Jul 26, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm with you on the number 15 thing

I’m surprised there hasn’t been more said about that.

by bailorg on Jul 26, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

+4

I don’t like how Jim Edmonds has been relegated to um, non existence. Like he never meant anything at all to the organization.

She isn't crazy, she's just not impressed.

by jillsinmo on Jul 26, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

+5 ah ah ahhhhhh

"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"

by rocKStark5 on Jul 26, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions   2 recs

I agree

I hate what LaRussa did to him last year and can’t help but think that if that uproar hadn’t occurred, Holliday wouldn’t be wearing #15 right now. It’s an absolute disgrace.

by chuckb on Jul 26, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

damn shirt needs to be retired.

my $0.02.

Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 26, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ankiel is in the midst of his hottest streak of the year

Even I wouldn’t sit him while he’s getting 3 hits a game

by olddomination on Jul 26, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions  

True.

But how much pressure does it take off Colby when the rest of the lineup is mashing? And since we all know Tony won’t put pressure on rookies…

/tongue-in-cheek

"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter

by spants on Jul 26, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

people need to quit complaining. ankiel is bopping the shit out of the ball and raz is resting a sore heel.

by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 26, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

plus

that catch yesterday. ridiculous

by hittmeier on Jul 26, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

6 hits in 2 games

is “bopping the shit out of the ball?”

BTW, nice play Rick in not throwing that ball to 2nd on the sac fly in the first. Terrible play. Wonder if Tony will call him out on it?

by chuckb on Jul 26, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

it is a real shame that heel hasn't healed since last month

/doesn’t believe the heel story

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Jul 26, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Anyone else see this?

“Cardinals: It appears as though the club is looking to keep new addition Matt Holliday for longer than just this year as Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. told the St. Louis Dispatch that the club is “not looking at this as a one-year deal, I assure you.” Holliday, who is represented by agent Scott Boras, is eligible for free agency after the season."

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!

I want the Walrus back...

by Paulspike on Jul 26, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions  

I would hope so

Mo, you can trade anything of mine.

by njnick on Jul 26, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

that's tantalizing

makes me wonder if DeWitt is OK with payroll going up.

Maybe he feels guilty about hosting the ASG with no Ballpark Village yet or something….or maybe he’s just got the same mancrush on Holliday that the rest of us have gotten in the last couple days….

by nota bene on Jul 26, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

revenue has been better than expected this year

it is possible that the org was playing it very safe, considering the recession, before this season started. i don’t have exact numbers, but i know the team has pulled in more that they were counting on. this could be the impetus for bringing another big salary without the intention of making it a two-month-only deal.

by staticard on Jul 26, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gammons thinks we can

DeWitt said he would be willing to increase payroll i think

The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.

by RasRoY on Jul 26, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's going to take a miracle

The better money to keep us in 1st place today is root for the Reds to finally win a freaking game.

by cloistermaximus on Jul 26, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions  

I loathe Jay Randolph

by ajabegg on Jul 26, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions  

no way

at least al knows what he’s talking about. jay has no idea what he’s talking about.

by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 26, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jay...

doesn’t even bother me. I just can’t stomach Rick Horton. Off the top of my head, I can’t think of anyone who got by on so little during his career get so much recognition.

by mynameistyler on Jul 26, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

horton's a pretty decent broadcaster

jay randolph seems to forget what he’s talking about in the middle of talking about it.

by DanUpBaby on Jul 26, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

But he's ancient...

I can tune it out. Rick Horton just drones on and on endlessly. Look, when you’re a pitcher who gets sent out to the outfield so a position player and throw… you blow and have little business talking about pitching.

by mynameistyler on Jul 26, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have extra innings - No STL broadcast.

How are the Phillies announcers?

Mo, you can trade anything of mine.

by njnick on Jul 26, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions  

me too

they have it blacked out on extra innings go to tbs

by hittmeier on Jul 26, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

ah get over it already...

Ank’s been great the past couple games. Can anyone give TLR a bit of credit when a decision goes well? We sure heap on the abuse when things go poorly…

Acquire Wlad!!!

by guayzimi on Jul 26, 2009 1:35 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah

i feel like we are jinxing ank but he is super hot. needs to be in the lineup

by hittmeier on Jul 26, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sure, I hereby

give him credit for making the obvious move when Rasmus is hurt.

Doesn’t change my well-founded opinion that Raz is the future of this team and Ank is its past.

by MdRedbirdFreak on Jul 26, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

good point

after all the last time he had 6 hits over 2 games, he went 14 for 94 w/ a .419 OPS afterward. He’s definitely better than Rasmus.

BTW, it’s ok to criticize Tony on this board.

by chuckb on Jul 26, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not vouching for LaRussa,

But give Ankiel the credit. He is hitting well and looks more relaxed at the plate. Whether or not he deserves the playing time he is getting over Rasmus is a moot point because Ankiel is producing and Rasmus is nursing a sore heel. I think your criticism or LaRussa’s past roster management gaffes is well founded, but guayzimi is right – give ANKIEL the credit. We know the whole “having 4 productive outfielders” is not an actual issue if we ACTUALLY have 4 productive outfielders (not counting April).

by sleeple55 on Jul 26, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

let's get it on

I want the Cards to stomp these guys….I think this is gonna be another shootout like yesterday….

by nota bene on Jul 26, 2009 1:38 PM EDT reply actions  

start us off right, Skippy

Mo, you can trade anything of mine.

by njnick on Jul 26, 2009 1:38 PM EDT reply actions  

this zone looks pretty big

"I think he's the best hitter of all time. I think there has never been a better hitter than him. And I know I didn't see them all, but I just don't think there could be." - Adam Wainwright on The Mang

by bmorgan on Jul 26, 2009 1:40 PM EDT reply actions  

damn

he is killing the ball

by hittmeier on Jul 26, 2009 1:40 PM EDT reply actions  

today is a great day

cards vs phillies

us vs mexico for the gold cup final

two wins please

by BirdsonFire on Jul 26, 2009 1:41 PM EDT reply actions  

jesus

can you believe this guy?

by nota bene on Jul 26, 2009 1:41 PM EDT reply actions  

for SURE

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, he was out

"I think he's the best hitter of all time. I think there has never been a better hitter than him. And I know I didn't see them all, but I just don't think there could be." - Adam Wainwright on The Mang

by bmorgan on Jul 26, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hoolio!

He’s sticking it to Epstein.

by notmorganfreeman on Jul 26, 2009 1:41 PM EDT reply actions  

chiseled

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh yeah

amazing baserunner soooo aggresive

by hittmeier on Jul 26, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

I just hate it when he makes outs doing that

but I still like the aggressiveness

The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.

by RasRoY on Jul 26, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

sac fly

1-0

and of course Pujols moves up

by nota bene on Jul 26, 2009 1:42 PM EDT reply actions  

...wow, Pineiro looks like he's from another planet

A planet of cool.

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions  

clearly.

and pineiro is clearly freddy mercury.

by hangingfromatree on Jul 26, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

that's the one.

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

a small forest moon

Where he was considered a freak.

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Only one run?

we need like 10 in the 1st to keep it tied going into the second. Unless Larussa could pull the old switch-a-roo and have Hawksworth pitch instead.

by cloistermaximus on Jul 26, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions  

maybe if we give wellemeyer a 3 or 4 run first inning lead he won't blow it

never mind what a dum idea

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions  

isn't that exactly what he did last start or 2 starts ago

give him a 3 or 4 run lead
o wait its a tie game

The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.

by RasRoY on Jul 26, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

we're going to need to score 12...

to win.

Sac flies aren’t going to do it.

Acquire Wlad!!!

by guayzimi on Jul 26, 2009 1:44 PM EDT reply actions  

nah probably like 16 if this turns out like last time welle pitched

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

HAHAHAHAHAHA

best post ever. +10000. rec’d.

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

way to jinx it

geez

"Every epoch dreams its successor" - Jules Michelet

by Tudor's Electric Fan on Jul 26, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

don't let him fool you luddy

you can hit this guy

Cardinal fanatic since '82

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 26, 2009 1:44 PM EDT reply actions  

holliday said

“i feel blessed to be here” gota love st.louis

by hittmeier on Jul 26, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions  

[puts away clippers and envelope]

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, right!

No way Holliday accepts arbitration. He and Jason Bay are the premium position players on the free agent market this offseason.

by chuckb on Jul 26, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wait...

til he gets home and decides to ditch Boras as his agent and signs an astoundingly team friendly contract!

by mynameistyler on Jul 26, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

MIDWEST-NICE ENGAGE

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

hit so hard, it broke ksdk

check for lasers

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions  

I always knew Phillies were bad fans

when I heard stories from Cardinals fans going there and being scared to cheer for the apposing team
I was at one of those terrible Rockies games this year and a Cubs fan was there screaming lets go Cubs over and over for like 3 minutes straight and no one threw anything or yelled at him

The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.

by RasRoY on Jul 26, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

How did the AL manage to collectively accumulate such superior pitching?

Everyone keeps talking about that with Holliday. That just seems odd…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jul 26, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions  

dude

oakland is were bats go to die the stadium is huge he didn’t know the pitching and he had to be THE guy in a terrible lineup

by hittmeier on Jul 26, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

for just such an occasion mwahahaha

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know...

But with Lugo and Holliday, everyone (talking heads) wants to blame how tough AL pitching was for their struggles. I can see the pitching being slightly better over there, but not a huge gap…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jul 26, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

unless the giants were secretly moved to the AL

(and i wouldn’t put it past Selig), there’s some pretty competent pitching in the nl.

by hangingfromatree on Jul 26, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

hate to ask

but anybody got a link for the game today? No tv.

by dugmartsch on Jul 26, 2009 1:46 PM EDT reply actions  

its on TBS if that helps.

Mo, you can trade anything of mine.

by njnick on Jul 26, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

nah no tv

and no atdhe either. Lame.

by dugmartsch on Jul 26, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

dug:

completely unrelated to the game, if your username is referencing built to spill.. props. saw them last weekend. fantastic band.

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

nice!

been my username forever havent seen them since 99 i think.

by dugmartsch on Jul 26, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh really?

hell yeah, didn’t think i’d get to watch the cards today. thanks!

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

perfect game's still alive!

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

this zone should help welly at least

"I think he's the best hitter of all time. I think there has never been a better hitter than him. And I know I didn't see them all, but I just don't think there could be." - Adam Wainwright on The Mang

by bmorgan on Jul 26, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Colonel consults with his Personal Catcher

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Six

is a serious number… Six, on your hand and thumba!

by OK USA on Jul 26, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions  

is it bad

i feel like every pitch is gonna be a hr

by hittmeier on Jul 26, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions  

yes

but with welle pitching it’s a fair feeling to have.

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

WTF

ATG ball 1 to Utley is right down the middle

by nota bene on Jul 26, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Sign the Ump up!

Yes, I am a proud to be a Hyperventilating Prospect Geek.

by mtzxc on Jul 26, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions  

weird

i have never once seen that happen in a baseball game. bizarre.

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions  

oho! so there ARE makeups for laser pointers!

It’s just called “umpire interference.”

I hope you have an armored car ready, dude.

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions  

?

batter’s interference?

by nota bene on Jul 26, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions  

umpire

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

something like that.

i didn’t even know you could send a runner back to first base like that. i’m pretty sure that up just made that up

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

sweet!

Awfully brave of the ump to man up like that in front of the most rude fans in baseball.

by OK USA on Jul 26, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions  

oh god wellemeyer.

this is going to be a LONG day.

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions  

wow

umpire’s interference?!?

That’s a seen-it-all moment….

by nota bene on Jul 26, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions  

also, Yadi's like, Chesty you amateur

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions  

utley

interfered with that one too

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

by sportsman on Jul 26, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions  

And away we go!

Howard 3-run dinger. Calling it.

by cloistermaximus on Jul 26, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions  

just because you said that...

i think welle’s gonna strike him out. hahahaha

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

that was a fairly weak Ank-lob.

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions  

is the hurt shoulder on his throwing arm?

yeah, I was expecting him to throw it right to the catcher

Cardinal fanatic since '82

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 26, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Awful and Awful = Welly = Cards about to be in 2nd. . .

An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Jul 26, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions  

2 outs and only 1 run in?

i’m actually happy with welle so far

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Welley's

right sleeve is shorter than his left. By a lot.

"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter

by spants on Jul 26, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

they needed material to complete Matt's jersey

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think he's always done it,

but he should just shorten both of them. Plus, he also bunches his jersey on that shoulder. It’s a bizarre look.

"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter

by spants on Jul 26, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

wellemeyer doesnt even LOOK like someone who should be pitching in the majors

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions  

he looks like he should be an exhibit at a booth at a star trek convention

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

the sad thing?

the keeper jerseys for the US look like green Star Trek uniforms… i’m worried if they go to red keeper jerseys, that the starter won’t make it

by BirdsonFire on Jul 26, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

what?

that is an insult to klingons everywhere

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

I resent that remark

but I will still rec it

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Jul 26, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is that where you were ths weekend?

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

by Alxfritz on Jul 27, 2009 2:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

Terrible, Rick

Mo, you can trade anything of mine.

by njnick on Jul 26, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions  

amazing it didn't cost us

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

by sportsman on Jul 26, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

let's not be critical of Rick

he’s had 6 hits in his last 2 games.

by chuckb on Jul 26, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

hey

at least these commentators are better than Tim McCarver yesterday

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions  

i'll take whatever ray of hope i can get with welle pitching ok?

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

nasty changeup

he throws one of those an inning. that’s how major league careers are made.

by DanUpBaby on Jul 26, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions  

so true.

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

unfortunately

looks like his fastball is all over the place….

by nota bene on Jul 26, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

anyone else

think they can pickup a difference in welle’s motion when he throws the change

sue seems noticeable at times

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

by sportsman on Jul 26, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good new guys!

Welly is limiting them to ONLY one run an inning. So if we can keep scoring at least one of our own, we’re totally going to win this thing…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jul 26, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions  

and with our new offense

we score 7 runs per game.. and welle won’t pitch more than 5.. so let’s say that’s 5 runs, then we just need to have our bullpen hold them to less than 2 in the other 4 innings.. right?

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is Larue Welly's personal catcher? Any advantage to Yadi?

An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Jul 26, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Yadi looked tired yesterday

at one point (I think after he took a foul tip to the chest) he just had his head down and I wanted to give the guy a beer.

by nota bene on Jul 26, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow, utley

dammit

Cardinal fanatic since '82

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 26, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah

damn though, rick is actually starting to hit the ball hard.

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

was thinking the same thing...

As horrible as Ank’s been, and as much as I’ve hated on him all year, if he starts raking, man, I’ll take that.

by goodymobb on Jul 26, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

that ball

was a floater out to 2nd. It had a weird spin on it but it certainly wasn’t stung.

by chuckb on Jul 26, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

utley

seems underappreicated a bit with Howard, Rollins, and this year Ibanez overshadowing him. Hopefully he struggles a bit in the future and the wonderful Philly Phans turn on him. Then we can trade Bud Smith and Mike Timlin to get him.

by DJ87 on Jul 26, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

No dont' fall for it

don’t pull his finger… oldest joke in the book.

by ducttape16 on Jul 26, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

both gross me out.

disgusting combination of words.

"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"

by rocKStark5 on Jul 26, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

holy god

pornstache looks even weirder than usual

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions  

yes he does...

I think he looks like he should be in the WWF (WWE, whatever) or something.

by goodymobb on Jul 26, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've been thinking of some new sitcoms

the cards would have Larue, Larussa and Wellemeyer living together and the other would have Piniella, Milton Bradley, and Carlos Zambrano

Cardinal fanatic since '82

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 26, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

oh yeah

scratch wellemeyer and put in Brendan. larussa would love living with Larue and Ryan

Cardinal fanatic since '82

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 26, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

really really poorly applied eyeblack

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

the zone for him is decidedly bigger than what welly is getting

"I think he's the best hitter of all time. I think there has never been a better hitter than him. And I know I didn't see them all, but I just don't think there could be." - Adam Wainwright on The Mang

by bmorgan on Jul 26, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

uh oh

how many welly gonna give up this innning

by hittmeier on Jul 26, 2009 2:03 PM EDT reply actions  

give me a line.... and i'll probably take the over

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

anyone have a link to watch todays game?

someone put one up yesterday and it made my day. Until we started giving up grand slams…

THE SKIP IS LEGIT!!

by stltrav09 on Jul 26, 2009 2:04 PM EDT reply actions  

tbs

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

by sportsman on Jul 26, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

CN - about to settle in Seattle. Tips for good sports bars and best TV deal for watching Cards. I am totally in the dark

An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Jul 26, 2009 2:05 PM EDT reply actions  

You and I

would be the only two interested in Cards baseball in the entire city. So my suggestion is your favorite 6-pack and a laptop.

"Every epoch dreams its successor" - Jules Michelet

by Tudor's Electric Fan on Jul 26, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Jul 26, 2009 2:07 PM EDT reply actions  

is it bad

that i actuallly want welle to get absolutely shelled so i don’t have to see him again

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:07 PM EDT reply actions  

exactly what i was going for

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes

because no matter how much he get’s shelled, he’s still going to pitch on friday. so you might as well hope for the best.

by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 26, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

What would make you think that would ever happen?

I think Welle would have to murder the Virgin Mary herself in St. Peter’s for them to start thinking about taking him out of the rotation.

by ducttape16 on Jul 26, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

no

Virgin Mary’s dog

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

well he made a nice snag..

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

somewhere, boog is eating a shirt.

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe a good looking girl over the dugout, and D wanted to airmail her a message. . .

An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Jul 26, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also asked for

frozen sperm from ryan howard and chase utley.

by hangingfromatree on Jul 26, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

fills

will be big faves for the ws if they get halladay

holliday won’t offset that

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

by sportsman on Jul 26, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

I’m hoping Halladay stays in Tofrigginronto

by nota bene on Jul 26, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm just commenting on...

Toronto’s outrageous demands.

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jul 26, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

World Series

They’ll get it done. They’d be stupid not to with the pitching staff they’ve got.

by dugmartsch on Jul 26, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow

dirty pitch. i feel so strange saying that with welle pitching.

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:10 PM EDT reply actions  

5

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

completely depends on what inning he self destructs

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Then pinch hit for him now . .

An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Jul 26, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

3K

Cardinal fanatic since '82

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 26, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions  

wow

another dirty pitch. this is WEIRD.

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Welly

1 run & 34 pitches thru 2 innings. I think I’ll take it, and I might dance a jig while I’m at it.

Here’s hoping the Phils just used up all their runs yesterday…..

by nota bene on Jul 26, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Tony: Your replacement is in Memphis now. Welly: One more chance, Skip?

Tony: Get your thumb warmed up – you’re hitchinghiking if this one goes under. .

An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Jul 26, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions  

man that ball carried

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions  

We need 12 runs and competent pitching...

to win and Welly’s up there hacking…

Acquire Wlad!!!

by guayzimi on Jul 26, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions  

That's b/c

Victorino is so short. Your scale is off.

"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter

by spants on Jul 26, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Killer stab.

Lugo still swinging the bat really well, anyway.

by mynameistyler on Jul 26, 2009 2:18 PM EDT reply actions  

ROBBED

Do you know who you’re messing with, Utley? That’s Julio Freaking Lugo.

"Every epoch dreams its successor" - Jules Michelet

by Tudor's Electric Fan on Jul 26, 2009 2:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Blanton is the poster boy...

for people who argue that baseball players aren’t athletes.

Acquire Wlad!!!

by guayzimi on Jul 26, 2009 2:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Wellemeyer's a good example too

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lugo won't keep it up

but I have to admit ( as one not all that pleased with getting him) that I like the WAY he hits…ie balanced and does not overswing (Ankiel)

by the Tewk on Jul 26, 2009 2:18 PM EDT reply actions  

I like THAT he hits

but don’t get me wrong, the second his average as a Card dips below .750 I’m going to whine about this deal like a kid at a grocery checkout counter lobbying for a candy bar.

"Every epoch dreams its successor" - Jules Michelet

by Tudor's Electric Fan on Jul 26, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

pretty much

he’s gonna regress to the mean something fierce at some point

by nota bene on Jul 26, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

his mean

is still pretty good.

Better than dunc.

by dugmartsch on Jul 26, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

i dunno

i think his swing is pretty freakin’ ugly

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

a minus defender

and an ok bat for a minus defender and a great bat.

Nothing but love for Mo on that one.

by dugmartsch on Jul 26, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Chris Duncan and Julio Lugo

Julio Lugo: 7 for 11, 2 2B, 2 3B, HR, 2 RBI
Chris Duncan : 1 for 6, 1 BB, 1 RBI

I’m huge into small sample sizes.

by mynameistyler on Jul 26, 2009 2:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Lugo...

can but the barrel on the ball, that’s for sure.

Score one for Mo…

Acquire Wlad!!!

by guayzimi on Jul 26, 2009 2:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Victorino is just RAKING against us. good god

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions  

.321/.356/.536

7 2B, 1 3B, 3 HR, 17 RBI

in 27 games.

by mynameistyler on Jul 26, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I believe he took Jim Thome's spot.

Philles announcers about Toronto:
"Well they go out West after this series, this weekend, against the Tampa Bay Rays"

by RiverRat on Jul 26, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think that one

hit the ground before victorino got to it

by dugmartsch on Jul 26, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions  

In Pidgin - Da kine bugga no good, do ... I no laik

An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Jul 26, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm curious if anyone on the team

informed the new guys of 10 run Sundays?

Philles announcers about Toronto:
"Well they go out West after this series, this weekend, against the Tampa Bay Rays"

by RiverRat on Jul 26, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions  

With Lugo

every day is 10 run Sunday.

"Every epoch dreams its successor" - Jules Michelet

by Tudor's Electric Fan on Jul 26, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

sorry Pornstache

you’re not Yadi.

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions  

pitchout?

c’mon, let’s not give Utley an extra ball….

by nota bene on Jul 26, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions  

now i want one of those hammer changes

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions  

for christ's sake

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions  

right on time

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions  

WHY DO YOU THROW THAT PITCH UGH

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Raise your hand if you're surprised . ..

An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Jul 26, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions  

raises hand

I was predicting a deck higher…

by ducttape16 on Jul 26, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

55 minutes

To end the game today.

Improvement.

Can’t afford to have Chicago go up by 3 losses though.

by olddomination on Jul 26, 2009 2:28 PM EDT reply actions  

he is pitching like

rick vaughn in the begging of major league 2

by hittmeier on Jul 26, 2009 2:28 PM EDT reply actions  

+1

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

lets pretend there were no more major league movies after the 1st.

It’s just better for everybody…kinda like ignoring Rocky 5.

"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"

by rocKStark5 on Jul 26, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

its ok

he’s still just averaging a run an inning. that’s pretty good for him

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Bring in Dave McKay - Phils deserve another BP pitcher. . .

An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Jul 26, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Give him the heater, Welly

An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Jul 26, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Little late to the game thread today

But I’m thinking I’m watching Todd Wellemeyer’s last start as a Cardinal, you can’t give up as many runs as innings you have pitched…

I'm the guy that does his job, you must be the other guy.

by The_teague on Jul 26, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions  

I love the albert/howard dynamic

I’ve never seen him be more deliberate about retiring a player

by DanUpBaby on Jul 26, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions  

they train together during the off-season

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

sweats

"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter

by spants on Jul 26, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Ok is anyone watching on TBS?

What the fuck is up with nationally televised games this year. They are always biased against us.

by cardfan124 on Jul 26, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah

whatever. at least these commercials are good. i want some outback really bad right now

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah its pretty weird

they are defidently more excited for philly

by hittmeier on Jul 26, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

i am watching

and im not sure what you are referring to

by FunkeeC on Jul 26, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

games

Atlanta and Cincinnati strike first against the cubs and brew crew.

Houston, on the other hand… is playing the Mets.

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 2:31 PM EDT reply actions  

harden looks like he's going to have another self destruction

so that’s a plus…

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

or not

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

it's daytime

apparently he melts in the sunlight

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

on the plus side

Welly hasn’t walked anybody yet. I guess that’s why we’re only down two runs….

by nota bene on Jul 26, 2009 2:31 PM EDT reply actions  

nah

hindsight is 20/20. At the time, a fastabll with no movement right down the middle was a better option
/sarcasm

by mattyp on Jul 26, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

GIDPwick.

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:34 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah

at least we’re hititng the ball hard. i think we’re going to absolutely shell blanton one of these upcoming innings

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is all disheartening...

But I don’t think they’re out of this game at all yet.

Also, it just dawned on me that we’ve had one home series since the beginning of the month. Crazy.

by mattisnotfrench on Jul 26, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions  

fuck i missed the first hour

totally looking at the wrong day… thought this didn’t start for another hour or two.

Cliff notes so far?

Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 26, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions  

promising first inning for us only resulted in one run

since then welley has been treading water

Cardinal fanatic since '82

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 26, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Welly is OK, not great, but he hasn’t detonated yet.
Lugo is still hitting a ton, for some reason.
Strike zone is unpredictable.
Victorino & Utley are killing us.

by nota bene on Jul 26, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

ever for the cardinals, hopefully

Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 26, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

if only.

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

sick of mlb.tv lately

it’s so f’ing jerky the last month or so. Almost unwatchable.

Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 26, 2009 2:38 PM EDT reply actions  

hahaha.

did you hear the “feliz navidad”

props

by slash2049 on Jul 26, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions  

please.

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

paul bako.

that is all i have to say

by cardfan124 on Jul 26, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions  

he sucks SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO much

we’re not winning jackshit if you don’t get his ass out of the fucking rotation, tony. get a fucking clue.

by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 26, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Welley giving up XBH's to backup catchers...

Ugh

I'm the guy that does his job, you must be the other guy.

by The_teague on Jul 26, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Did somebody toss a bottle at Luddy there?

Philles announcers about Toronto:
"Well they go out West after this series, this weekend, against the Tampa Bay Rays"

by RiverRat on Jul 26, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Looked like it

At least it was empty and not a battery…

by ducttape16 on Jul 26, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

went and checked the DVR...

deffinately empty water bottle.

Philles announcers about Toronto:
"Well they go out West after this series, this weekend, against the Tampa Bay Rays"

by RiverRat on Jul 26, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, that was a bottle

Don’t listen to anything these announcers say, they are senile

I'm the guy that does his job, you must be the other guy.

by The_teague on Jul 26, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Phillies fans are trash

So probably

(See laser pointer)

I'm the guy that does his job, you must be the other guy.

by The_teague on Jul 26, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

some douche tossed back Ank's homer ball yesterday

that is positively the shittiest fan meme ever in baseball. I hope it never catches on in Busch.

Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 26, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

too late

the move to the new ballpark seems to have picked up some d-baggy fans

by DanUpBaby on Jul 26, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

ugh.

I was thinking the same thing.

"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"

by rocKStark5 on Jul 26, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

fucking wellemeyer

how can you keep treading a guy ouot there who CANNOT PITCH TO LEFTIES???

I mean, at all. If he was a reliever he’d be a ROOGY….

Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 26, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions  

ha!

but he doesn’t have an out pitch.

by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 26, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

HAWKSWORTH PLEASE TONY

Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 26, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions  

nice defensive play by Hoolio!

i’m glad he can do that, i was expecting him to mess that play up.. i live in the northeast and all i’ve heard about lugo from the vast sea of redsox fans that surrounds me is that he can’t field.

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions  

anyone warming up in the 'pen?

"I throw him four wide ones then try to pick him off first base." - Preacher Roe on Stan Musial

by Shi on Jul 26, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions  

THANK GOD

i cannot believe wellemeyer got out of that inning. i really can’t

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions  

fuck, DeRo/Pornstache

ever thought about CALLING?! Jesus.

Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 26, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions  

wellemeyer should be directing traffic

but he was too busy drying himself off after getting that popup.

by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 26, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

ooff!

Must be the shoulder!

by chuckb on Jul 26, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions  

HR of the Rose

I'm the guy that does his job, you must be the other guy.

by The_teague on Jul 26, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions  

of the Rose!

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

DeROOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 26, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions  

DeRo looks like Edmonds

going opposite way with POWAR. I like it.

Philles announcers about Toronto:
"Well they go out West after this series, this weekend, against the Tampa Bay Rays"

by RiverRat on Jul 26, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions  

our announcers suck..

i could tell it was gone off the bat… it was well hit.. and get some damn excitement in your voice as it goes to the wall at least… idiots

by slash2049 on Jul 26, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Yea i did to

I was about to say the same thing

The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.

by RasRoY on Jul 26, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dunno about anyone else

but I’d rather we signed DeRosa than Holliday next year, if it’s a straight choice and we can’t afford both…. REALLY liking him so far.

Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 26, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions  

so would I

less $, fewer years, and plays a position where we need help

by chuckb on Jul 26, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

meh

i’ll let the SABR people tell me which one is more worth the money.

by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 26, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

that's silly

if it’s not a straight choice and it actually depends on $, sure. but if it’s a straight choice? give me holliday.

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

agreed

lets hope they both love st louis so much we get discounts

by hittmeier on Jul 26, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

midwest-nice engage!

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

I didn't mean a straight choice as in

“for the same money/years”. I meant, if we only have the cash to sign ONE, I’d rather get DeRosa and spend the other $8m+ on a pitcher…

Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 26, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like The Rose

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Todd

I’m gonna call the strike out foul bunt here

by DJ87 on Jul 26, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice time for a pich hitter or strained oblique. Welly's arm is already MIA

An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Jul 26, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Welley Welley Welley

You can’t even HBP 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

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions  

I hate Wellemeyer

I’m sorry but if we don’t have anything better in the minors then we are screwed this season

by riotmute on Jul 26, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions  

We do.

Hawksworth is pitching out of his mind at the moment, Boggs has turned the corner and looked a lot better in his stint earlier this year. I can’t understand we why run out wellemeyer against a team with about 20 excellent left-handed hitters. It’s fucking moronic.

Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 26, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, I agree that we do

Unfortunately Dunc has made it clear he doesn’t agree

by riotmute on Jul 26, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

How is the TBS broadcast blacked out in my area

Its TBS
I get the channel, shouldn’t I get the game?

The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.

by RasRoY on Jul 26, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions  

No, because it's not exclusive...

If you’re n the Cardinals or Phillies TV territory, you’re blacked out…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jul 26, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

odd

The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.

by RasRoY on Jul 26, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Blanton is afraid of Wellemeyer

If he touches a ball Blanton touches, Blanton will get the suck disease.

by cloistermaximus on Jul 26, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions  

announcer

just said bunt again. Oh jesus this is the idiot power hour over here.

by dugmartsch on Jul 26, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions  

welly again??

bring in the Hawk!

Acquire Wlad!!!

by guayzimi on Jul 26, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions  

crap

Albert, stop teaching stuff to Ryan Howard!

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions  

hah

that was like tackling the baseball

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

we need video

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

don't jinx it till it happens

Schumaker: "Finally, we get a middle-of-the-order hitter!"

DeRosa: "I guess I was just an appetizer."

by tehzachatak on Jul 26, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Are you a woman?

If not, please don’t

I'm the guy that does his job, you must be the other guy.

by The_teague on Jul 26, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, what if he's secretly Matt Holliday

you never 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

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

And you want to see...Matt Holliday...naked?

I'm the guy that does his job, you must be the other guy.

by The_teague on Jul 26, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

hey, don't look at me

I think he’s creepily chiseled.

Others have expressed differently.

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

C'mon Wellemeyer you got this

shut em down and its a job well done for the day

by CardsNskers on Jul 26, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions  

laser? wtf?

some total douches follow the phillies…

Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 26, 2009 2:54 PM EDT reply actions  

lboros was a great blogger...

but his idea to lock up Welly with a 2-3 year deal based on his 2008 performance was an epically bad idea.

Acquire Wlad!!!

by guayzimi on Jul 26, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions  

well,

no one bats 1.000

"I throw him four wide ones then try to pick him off first base." - Preacher Roe on Stan Musial

by Shi on Jul 26, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

looks like DeRo and Luddy have the same amount of home runs

maybe they can get into a competition

Cardinal fanatic since '82

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 26, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions  

thank goodness

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why can

The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.

by RasRoY on Jul 26, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions  

don't know what happened there

Why can’t Tony just admit we need a new starting pitcher and let Hawksworth pitch
4 1/3 innings 9 hits

The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.

by RasRoY on Jul 26, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

who else is creeped out by this particular Hey Moms plug

Let’s linger on the one mom in the crowd…

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions  

ugh

get wellemeyer out of there please. 0-2 and he can’t put him away… he has no fastball, and no out pitch to a lefty.

Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 26, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions  

I would love for our 2-3-4...

to have a shot at this only down one…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jul 26, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Wellemeyer wouldnt

The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.

by RasRoY on Jul 26, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

these TBS color people

Make Al sound like an eloquent genius.

by dugmartsch on Jul 26, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Good knowing you Wellemeyer

I'm the guy that does his job, you must be the other guy.

by The_teague on Jul 26, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions  

jeez, that broke the sound barrier

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Goddamnit Tony...

EVERYONE knew this was coming. Fuck this shit…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jul 26, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Grooved...

Absolute meat fastball…

Go Cards!
GolfHog44

by golfhog44 on Jul 26, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions  

oh. Well no-one expected that.

fuck you LaRussa.

Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 26, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions  

sorry to use you as the one example

but this is the kind of swearing I don’t think we should be doing.

by DanUpBaby on Jul 26, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fill in the blank - _elly, sorry, butg we're sending you to _atavia

An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Jul 26, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions  

W, B?

The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.

by RasRoY on Jul 26, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

A+ for the F- Welly

An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Jul 26, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

it's hard to blame the broacasters

when our pitcher is the worst in the league.

"I throw him four wide ones then try to pick him off first base." - Preacher Roe on Stan Musial

by Shi on Jul 26, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Cubs tie it up 1-1

Reds walked in a run.

Go Cards!
GolfHog44

by golfhog44 on Jul 26, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Does Wellemeyer even have a Curveball? Or does he just throw a fastball and a changeup?

If he does have a curve, he’s thrown it maybe twice today.

I'm the guy that does his job, you must be the other guy.

by The_teague on Jul 26, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions  

fastball, changeup, slider

one of them is working at any given moment

by DanUpBaby on Jul 26, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

His slider must not slide then...

I'm the guy that does his job, you must be the other guy.

by The_teague on Jul 26, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

he had an excellent slider last year

but he has no out pitch to LHB, has lost about 2mph this year, and sucks with his command and control right now.

Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 26, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

remember when we were in first place

that was fun

"You wait for a strike, then you knock the shit out of it"- Stan Musial

by Drewshank4 on Jul 26, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions  

good times, good times.

Philles announcers about Toronto:
"Well they go out West after this series, this weekend, against the Tampa Bay Rays"

by RiverRat on Jul 26, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

cough Hawksworth cough

or maybe his heel hurts and cant pitch

by FunkeeC on Jul 26, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions  

not so much that he grooved a FB to Howard

but the fact that when he wasn’t making bad location errors, he couldn’t get a left-hander out from 0-2. That should’ve just been a solo HR.

Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 26, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions  

seriously

you might as well write down every fifth day as an L. we won’t be winning the division doing this crap…

by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 26, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions  

It would have been nice to have

Carp, Waino and then Pineiro for this series

by CardsNskers on Jul 26, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions  

we will for LA

"I throw him four wide ones then try to pick him off first base." - Preacher Roe on Stan Musial

by Shi on Jul 26, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cue postgame comments

“I felt good out there – a couple mistakes was the difference. it happens”

by riotmute on Jul 26, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Tony:

“He made some good pitches. The Phillies are a great lineup”…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jul 26, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

this MUST be the end of Wellemeyer as a member of the rotation now???

mustn’t it??? SURELY?

Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 26, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions  

surely it was 3 weeks ago

The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.

by RasRoY on Jul 26, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nope

He’ll be out there again in 5 days against the ’Stros.

by cloistermaximus on Jul 26, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

the worst part is

the standing are going to say that the cubs are just a half game ahead of us but in reality they’re 3.

by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 26, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions  

becasue of loss column, you mean?

"I throw him four wide ones then try to pick him off first base." - Preacher Roe on Stan Musial

by Shi on Jul 26, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

how so?

Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 26, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not entirely true...unless I'm missing some logic.

Assuming we lose today and they win, we will have played 101 games and they will have played 96 games. We will be 2 ahead of them in the win column and 3 behind them in the win column. So technically, in those 5 “makeup” games, they will have to win 3 of the 5 games to keep the lead over us.

When you are a 0.5 game ahead, you are really a 0.5 game ahead no matter the wins and losses. The other team still has to win their games to catch you.

Go Cards!
GolfHog44

by golfhog44 on Jul 26, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

The only good that can come of this

Is that Mo, LaRussa, and Duncan are hopefully forced to make a move.

Welley’s ERA is going to be sitting around 6 after today.

by RedbirdAvenger on Jul 26, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

My KDSK signal

keeps flickering in and out. Just put me out of my misery, lose it altogether, and let’s be done with it.

by Merry CRasmus on Jul 26, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Rooney

“if he’s a good fastball hitter, can you throw him a bad one?”

by nota bene on Jul 26, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Do I dare suggest...

this is it for welly? I’ve said that his last six appearances.

By the way, this is the sixth appearance out of the last seven where he’s given up more runs than innings pitched.

Acquire Wlad!!!

by guayzimi on Jul 26, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

no, it's not it

and it won’t be until the 2009 season is over.

by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 26, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

overflow


http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2009/7/26/963482/game-101-overflow-thread#comments

"I throw him four wide ones then try to pick him off first base." - Preacher Roe on Stan Musial

by Shi on Jul 26, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Lugo might be...

the best player ever to hit in front of Albert.

Go Cards!
GolfHog44

by golfhog44 on Jul 26, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions  

hi TBS

My name is julio lugo and i just got a hit while you were talking about shit no one cares about.

Thanks.

Julio.

by dugmartsch on Jul 26, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions  

This is the frustrating part

Sure Stinky gave up 5 runs to the phills, but why can’t our fearsome 3 knock some runs in against Joe Blanton????

by cloistermaximus on Jul 26, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions  

omg...though I would never say this...

but Albert is killing us. Absolutely killing us.

Go Cards!
GolfHog44

by golfhog44 on Jul 26, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions  

in his defense

His UZR rating is still outstanding.

by dugmartsch on Jul 26, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Albert's slump is pre-ASG

Other than a couple of pitchers along the way (Harden, Garland), his at-bats have not looked 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

by Yadi2Second on Jul 26, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

jeebus...

finally get some hits from the 2 spot and albert turns into a pumpkin..

Acquire Wlad!!!

by guayzimi on Jul 26, 2009 3:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Again...

We go through the heart of the lineup and don’t produce a run even with 2 hits.

Go Cards!
GolfHog44

by golfhog44 on Jul 26, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Hopefuly Hawksworth can stay out of Tony’s mandatory rookie pitcher doghouse long enough to take a couple of starts away from Wellemeyer. Free Boggs!

by sleeple55 on Jul 26, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Not too much of an exaggeration,

God knows how many times we hear from the coaches and announcers alike, that Welly is a big strong guy that can go out there and throw a thousand innings…….EVEN WHEN HE IS SINGLE HANDEDLY LOSING THE GAME.

by sleeple55 on Jul 26, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not to pile it on,

But why in God’s name did Tony let Wellemeyer start against a lefty stacked offense in Philly? Seems to be the worst possible scenario for Welly to attempt to right the ship……And all the way we have to watch our fucking lead in the central dwindle away……

by sleeple55 on Jul 26, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions  

61 Games

Just sixty-one more games until Tony LaRussa is out of my life. Just sixty-one more.

by mynameistyler on Jul 26, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions  

(til next season)

"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter

by spants on Jul 26, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

For my own personal health...

I cannot believe he will be here next year.

by mynameistyler on Jul 26, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Cubs are in first place because the umps make sure they win close games

They had bases loaded with one out and then the ump completely blew the call at the plate when they tagged. He obviously beat the tag and then on the replay you can see that he never even tagged him.
Reds should be down 1 and still have RISP

The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.

by RasRoY on Jul 26, 2009 4:53 PM EDT reply actions  

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