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Game 83 Open Thread -- July 4, 2009

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St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds, Jul 4, 2009 1:10 PM EDT


 

Thompson Owings
4.77 FIP 5.39 FIP

If Micah Owings were in our starting lineup, his wOBA would be the 2nd best among our starting 9. As it is, it'll probably be tied for the 3rd best in the Reds' starting lineup. On the mound, well...he's a pretty good hitter. He walks too many, doesn't strike out enough, and gives up too many homers. His GB% is pretty low also, thus making pitching in Great American Ballpark that much more difficult.

On our side, it's a good thing that Thompson has a 56.5% GB% b/c a 2.81 K/9 is just unworkable in the majors. He just can't survive for long allowing everyone to put the ball in play. If the Reds don't hit the ball out of the ballpark, they could certainly single him to death. Thompson has 6 starts so far this season and has an above average game score in only 1 of them. He's been beaten around in his last 2 starts and it seems to be a race between he and Wellemeyer to see who loses his job when Lohse returns from the DL. Wellemeyer seemed to have a leg up before his impressive start a couple days ago so now Thompson's probably ahead by a nose. Here's hoping he pitches well enough today to fall behind Wellemeyer once again.

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Boog out of the lineup with an upset stomach

He and Raz need to stop eating sliders before the game. T-Green in his place.

by cloistermaximus on Jul 4, 2009 1:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

no more skyline chili!!!!

"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 4, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's easier said than done

but I prefer Goldstar myself

Albert Pujols is ridiculous.

by stlhulsey on Jul 4, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Colby speed

With only the 7th most baserunning opportunities on the team (OPPS), such as opportunities to advance on balls in play or steal bases etc., Colby’s EQPBR, or runs earned on the base paths above the average, is 1.997, which is best on the team.
In 2006 Colby stole 28 bags in 36 attempts, (77.7%) almost Jacoby #‘s, granted against weaker catcher’s arms and slower pitcher’s deliveries.
So, Colby is obviously fast, but he is a great baserunner too. This is one large reason why his lack of walks and therefore OBP practically equalling his average is a concern.
Tony should consider batting Colby in front of Yadi until he starts walking more in front of Pujols, then again maybe the two hole will only ever see strikes due to fear of Pujols. By batting in front of Yadi he can show off his speed and steal more bases (Larussa probably is hesitent to send runnners batting in front of Pujols), or run on hit and runs. Yadi after all rarely swings and misses.
Batting order doesn’t really matter though according to Bill James. But I would like to see Colby attempt to steal more often which wont happen in the 2 spot.

by voigtzr on Jul 4, 2009 1:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wrong thread

but you’re right on.

- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc

by SleepyCA on Jul 4, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

COLBY JACK!

Albert Pujols is ridiculous.

by stlhulsey on Jul 4, 2009 1:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Robot Approved

COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLBYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!

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by azruavatar on Jul 4, 2009 1:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Colby!

Love Shannon’s call: “here’s the pitch and a home run.”

by TNTinCO on Jul 4, 2009 1:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and Colby slugs!

Can’t wait for his Old Man Strength.

"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 4, 2009 1:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Albert talking about Gehrig's bat is fascinating

He puts his hand on it and spits out all these technical estimates.

"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 4, 2009 1:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+ healthy carpenter...

"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 4, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't have a problem with that

Don’t like the Cubs putting together a string of wins, even if it does help the birds out. Plus, their win last night was thanks to a shitty call by the home plate ump.

by cloistermaximus on Jul 4, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hoping for a split of the 4 game series.

That means GO BREWERS today and tomorrow.

THE SKIP IS LEGIT!!

by stltrav09 on Jul 4, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

exactly

take two of three in head to head match-ups and hope division play is split 50-50.

Don’t want anyone putting any runs together against anybody.

by dugmartsch on Jul 4, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ank the plus defender? yuk

by voigtzr on Jul 4, 2009 1:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

O Rick. . .

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by azruavatar on Jul 4, 2009 1:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Seriously

that was terrible

by stl522 on Jul 4, 2009 1:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thompson is not looking sharp

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by azruavatar on Jul 4, 2009 1:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

just got home

colby jacked?

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

by prophetjohn on Jul 4, 2009 1:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

my man

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

by prophetjohn on Jul 4, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't get

MLB.tv to work. Media errors everywhere.

"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 4, 2009 1:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

working for me

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

by prophetjohn on Jul 4, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There must be some sort of

MLB.tv balance sheet. One of us has to have problems, it seems.

"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 4, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha!

Got it to work.

"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 4, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

makes sense now

by stl522 on Jul 4, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sure

I really dislike Saturday day games as a result. They absolutely refuse to show a Cardinals game in this market.

by TNTinCO on Jul 4, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I

couldn’t find it today either and FSN Midwest was blacked out in my area. I had to use MLB.tv to watch it. I don’t know what the deal was.

by stl522 on Jul 4, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't like this matchup

If brad sinks that ball inside to Bruce he’ll put it in the seats

by cloistermaximus on Jul 4, 2009 1:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

man

thompson looks awful

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

by prophetjohn on Jul 4, 2009 1:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Did Al just say.....

That when Tony makes a move that might look iffy to some, we as fans probably DON’T know the entire story?

Hmm…..

Say you were standing with one foot in the oven and one foot in an ice bucket. According to the percentage people, you should be perfectly comfortable." - Manager Bobby Bragan

by SoonerfanTU on Jul 4, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm not disagreeing

with this sentiment, but I also think Al talks out of his ass quite often.

"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 4, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Al is Tony's sock puppet.

only you would grasp at that straw.

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by azruavatar on Jul 4, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've heard Al be very critical of Tony.

And it isn’t like he didn’t give examples.

Say you were standing with one foot in the oven and one foot in an ice bucket. According to the percentage people, you should be perfectly comfortable." - Manager Bobby Bragan

by SoonerfanTU on Jul 4, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So everyone should shut up and never say anything again.

Ever.

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

by Alxfritz on Jul 6, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damage control

Nice job Brad

THE SKIP IS LEGIT!!

by stltrav09 on Jul 4, 2009 1:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that was a hell of a first pitch

from thompson with one out and a runner on third.

Dare I say, clutch?

by dugmartsch on Jul 4, 2009 1:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This should be fun

At my parents house with the satellite and a storm comparable to Noah’s flood… I see this going exceptionally well for some reason.

by ducttape16 on Jul 4, 2009 1:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and again
I love that moment when Albert’s processors assess the situation and decides on the best course of action. Then executes.
self-quote

"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 4, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nice work, getting out of it, pk

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

by prophetjohn on Jul 4, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cubs strand bases loaded.

5-0 Crew end of 1.

Soriano out of the leadoff spot (bout time).. batting 6th. He ended the ending with a dribbler to 3rd base.

THE SKIP IS LEGIT!!

by stltrav09 on Jul 4, 2009 1:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm already considering tomorrow's game

because… it would be nice psychologically to be in first place at the AS break.
but mostly because.. is Carpenter REALLY back?
key game for him… and us.

by the Tewk on Jul 4, 2009 1:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Blind Hog syndrome for Thursty

finally found a hit!

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by gocards62 on Jul 4, 2009 1:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thursty was 0 for 12

ankiel hanging on 0 for 9
keep Hoff and call up the Walrus

by the Tewk on Jul 4, 2009 1:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Does anyone

remember the VeB poster who had ALS? I can’t remember her handle…

"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 4, 2009 1:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nevermind. Found her.

"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 4, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do we play the Brewers after the Reds

That’s one important series…Better hurry up and start getting certain people to hit

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

by Taskmaster on Jul 4, 2009 1:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's go, Greene T

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by gocards62 on Jul 4, 2009 1:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That

was a gift from Encarnacion

by stl522 on Jul 4, 2009 1:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is gameday right?

Is this strike zone really that small?

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 4, 2009 1:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

Not afraid to nitpick

by joker24 on Jul 4, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

whatever it was,

Greene T took “strike 3”

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by gocards62 on Jul 4, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What the heck were you looking for Greene???

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by azruavatar on Jul 4, 2009 1:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm assuming he wanted the ball on a tee.

At least that’s the excuse I’d go with if I were him.

by ducttape16 on Jul 4, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Swing the bat Greene...

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

by Taskmaster on Jul 4, 2009 1:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not a chance

Greene has better power and can actually field a positioin

by stl522 on Jul 4, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

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!

by Paulspike on Jul 4, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thurston can field a position

he is just being played out of position.

and Greene has no more power than Thurston, sorry.

by dcfcblues on Jul 4, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and don't take this as me being a Thurston fan

I think he’s awful, but as bad as he is, he’s still better than Greene.

by dcfcblues on Jul 4, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what happened to tyler?

he used to know how to hit

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

by prophetjohn on Jul 4, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

In college?

Not afraid to nitpick

by joker24 on Jul 4, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

in his last ML stint

and then in AAA between then and when he got called back up

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

by prophetjohn on Jul 4, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I vaguely remember a flukely first week up

but his offense so far shouldn’t really be that surprising to anyone given his minor league track record.

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by azruavatar on Jul 4, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, but

not this bad

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

by prophetjohn on Jul 4, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not really

He’s always been pretty poor (average and OBP wise) with the bat. He has shown a bit of pop, but that was in the PCL which is a hitters league.

by cloistermaximus on Jul 4, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

awful at-bat

failure is one thing, just standing there doing nothing is another

by kalmavet on Jul 4, 2009 1:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nasty

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!

by Paulspike on Jul 4, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

they're so reading VEB

“Maybe in about three years we’ll see [Thompson’s stache].”

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

by Yadi2Second on Jul 4, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If Brad Thompson is still pitching for us in 3 years

something has gone horribly wrong with our team.

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by azruavatar on Jul 4, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

original comment

here was “spring training / 2006”, iirc.

"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 4, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't care how good a hitter he is

you just gave up a home run to the GD pitcher.

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by azruavatar on Jul 4, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

served up on a T

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by gocards62 on Jul 4, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The wheels on the bus are falling off
falling off
falling off
The wheels on the bus are falling off
on the 4th of July

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by azruavatar on Jul 4, 2009 1:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Thompson bus that is

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by azruavatar on Jul 4, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well Wellemeyer pitched well in his last start

This is most likely Thompson’s last start. Lohse will be back next start

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 4, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, but there's a doubleheader

we’ll see both thompson and welly start again

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

by prophetjohn on Jul 4, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

cute..

but false

THE SKIP IS LEGIT!!

by stltrav09 on Jul 4, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've been called that before. . .

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by azruavatar on Jul 4, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

at least we're enjoying something on the field

other than AP

"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 4, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

dang, reply fail. to ducttape

that reload is tricky

"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 4, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shit, Votto is smiling

This game is about to get out of hand

by cloistermaximus on Jul 4, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i think albert proved yesterday

that any game in which he plays is never out of hand.

by dugmartsch on Jul 4, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the offset angle

makes that look a lot more generous than it was. I really like that we get the good angle for our home games.

by dugmartsch on Jul 4, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's no competition...

thompson goes when Lohse comes back.

by guayzimi on Jul 4, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thompson has thrown a few great pitches

and then one or two really awful ones.

by DanUpBaby on Jul 4, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wonder Brad

I stood where no man goes...

by Desert_Rat on Jul 4, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Owings may be a good hitter

But he’s terrible Pitcher. Let’s get that run back boys.

by cloistermaximus on Jul 4, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ot: joey chestnut wins

"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 4, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the real winners are the obese...

They can feel a bit better about themselves for one afternoon.

by ducttape16 on Jul 4, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

only those who are obese because of over-eating

Be precise with your shots, 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 4, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fair enough

I will hang my head in shame.

by ducttape16 on Jul 4, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

more than one way to become obese

Some conditions are not the person’s fault.

Sorry, I was off stuffing my face.

"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 4, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think it's crazy.

It’s wide, but not tall. At least it’s consistent (so far)

by cloistermaximus on Jul 4, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is short and fat

Calling outside pitches and not calling lower pitches

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 4, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's the 90s

strike zone, pre-Questec. Well, maybe not that bad.

"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 4, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Owings pickoff move is terrible

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by azruavatar on Jul 4, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't worry

he’ll still pickoff thurston

Albert Pujols is ridiculous.

by stlhulsey on Jul 4, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

when Joe Thurston was young

he hit .475 but was picked off, once or twice a game, by the coach-pitcher. He’s never forgiven his father.

by DanUpBaby on Jul 4, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions   3 recs

Phillips you aren't Albert

sit down

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by azruavatar on Jul 4, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

sorry but i hate

ingame segments of any kind

by dugmartsch on Jul 4, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

could duncan

make contact with that beach ball?

by alkane111 on Jul 4, 2009 2:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Duncan

has been making LOTS of contact lately. Unfortunately, it’s weak contact.

"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 4, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

another AP UIBB

with a few extra swings

I stood where no man goes...

by Desert_Rat on Jul 4, 2009 2:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dear Mark DeRosa

come back soon. we need you

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by azruavatar on Jul 4, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

not a strike

but he’s been calling it today

by alkane111 on Jul 4, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Ludwick sick or something?

"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 4, 2009 2:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

putting Ank, Dunc, and Thurston

all in the same lineup is effectively self-sabotage. I could possibly bear it if they were just non-factors, but they are all actively hurting this team.

by mattyp on Jul 4, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

btw, the biggest contribution they could make to this team

right now would be to refuse to take the field. Do baseball players ever do that? I guess I can hope…

by mattyp on Jul 4, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

In defense

I’m not sure that I want to write off Duncan and Ankiel as terrible players. Just players doing terribly.

by Expatcardfan on Jul 4, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're better than that Tyler

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by azruavatar on Jul 4, 2009 2:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dear Brendan Ryan

get well soon. we need you.

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by azruavatar on Jul 4, 2009 2:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Am I the only one still amazed by Colby's injury?

As someone who has a very strict diet (MORE PROTEIN PLEASE), it just doesn’t seem that hard to get these kinds of things right especially when you have trainers like the Cardinals do.

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by azruavatar on Jul 4, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

did you ever think

you’d be typing that??

by TNTinCO on Jul 4, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I absolutely agree

I’ve always liked him… but never thought someone would be saying “we need you” this year.

by TNTinCO on Jul 4, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think his offense is necessarily as good as he's been this far

but his glove has always looked good.

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by azruavatar on Jul 4, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I take that back

I think this is his offensive level. .300/.340/.400 I thought he was hitting better than that

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by azruavatar on Jul 4, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'll take those lines

from a gold glove caliber shortstop

by dcfcblues on Jul 4, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love Colby's range.

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by spants on Jul 4, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Razzums

is awesome

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by azruavatar on Jul 4, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I <3 Rasmus

Not afraid to nitpick

by joker24 on Jul 4, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i understand its an out for the home team

but could you at least show the play again and admit it was quite a ways to run?

Thx

by dugmartsch on Jul 4, 2009 2:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

SERIOUSLY???????????

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by azruavatar on Jul 4, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DID THAT JUST EFFING HAPPEN???????

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by azruavatar on Jul 4, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Especially

with Thurston on third. But even with a real 3bman there…

"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 4, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn!

sniper… not that time

by TNTinCO on Jul 4, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thankfully

it wouldn’t have mattered

by dugmartsch on Jul 4, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well, I guess it doesn't matter now

Brad’s always there to pick up his teammates.

by DanUpBaby on Jul 4, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good Heavens

these flyballs are all on the track.

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by azruavatar on Jul 4, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i was just thinking

what a nice young man brad thompson is.

by dugmartsch on Jul 4, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep

Looks like we’re going to need another Pujols grand slam if we want to win :P

by dcfcblues on Jul 4, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where is the offense Al?

Have you watched the team this year?

Have you looked at the lineup?

by dcfcblues on Jul 4, 2009 2:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he says that

and then quotes a stat about how carp has bad run support. he doesn’t know what he’s saying

by alkane111 on Jul 4, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What happened to Thompsons control?

Not walking people was the only thing that kept him a borderline MLB pitcher. If his walk rate goes up to average its time to swap him for Boggs or Walters.

by DriverZn on Jul 4, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Obviously you haven't been watching the AAA Box Score

Walters and Boggs have self imploded

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by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 4, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

then hawk

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by prophetjohn on Jul 4, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How Bout

Todd in the Bullpen, Lohse in the Rotation, and PK in Memphis

I am not a fan of the Hawk

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by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 4, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm undecided on hawk. i made up my mind about pk a long time ago

and we have one more start to fill. lohse can’t throw both dheader games against the cubs

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by prophetjohn on Jul 4, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well Lohse's next rotation start would be the same day as

Wellemeyer so he probably does the DH with him. The next day will most likely be PK’s last in the majors.

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by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 4, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually

When Lohse comes off the DL he has to take someone’s spot. It wont be PK cause they need him the next day.

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 4, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"the next day"

is the start of the all star break

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by prophetjohn on Jul 4, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he was trying to dec the runner

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by prophetjohn on Jul 4, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

tuesday

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by prophetjohn on Jul 4, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i love the Greene hitting 9th

under what set of circumstances does he get on base in front of Albert? or is TLR just making the blanket policy of hitting crappy hitters ninth to save some egos. I think the former is a cover up for the latter.

by Expatcardfan on Jul 4, 2009 2:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm confused...

Is Al saying we’re going to play Apu in beer? Honestly there needs to be a dump button when he starts rambling like ths.

by ducttape16 on Jul 4, 2009 2:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

so AP is not only advising our offense

He’s positioning our defense?

Ridiculous.

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

by Yadi2Second on Jul 4, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Player-manager time

Save some money on the TLR salary that way.

by ducttape16 on Jul 4, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

do the current rules allow player-managers?

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by Yadi2Second on Jul 4, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If not I'm sure we can find a figure head.

And if they don’t why not… all sports could be made better by player managers or player coaches.

by ducttape16 on Jul 4, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Albert still needs his D Duncan, though

…Yadi?

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by Yadi2Second on Jul 4, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I say we have a fan drawing everyday for the manager...

get some more people to the park. Get to take the uniform home with you… it’d be great.

by ducttape16 on Jul 4, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

a different lineup every game?

Heyyyyyy.

"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 4, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah Apu is smart enough to keep a someone constant lineup...

Part of the promotion is you don’t get to make actual decisions… just relay the decisions Apu makes.

by ducttape16 on Jul 4, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

got a link for your viewing pleasure

But the text is all in korean and you have to use IE to view it. Plus you have to download some programming and it is in korean also.

But, if you do go through all of that, the password is wdscore

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by scoot on Jul 4, 2009 2:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what if

votto had been healthy all year

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by prophetjohn on Jul 4, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe

but prince fielder is a monster so far this year

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by prophetjohn on Jul 4, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wonder if we can replace Thurston with a metal plate

and just let it deflect balls to SS. For the AB, just see if the pitcher can throw 4 strikes or use a pinch runner.

by DriverZn on Jul 4, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hawk, plz

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by prophetjohn on Jul 4, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

woo

big strikeout

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by prophetjohn on Jul 4, 2009 2:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, at least Franklin gets the day off

And we have Carp going tomorrow. Shame we’ll have to share 1st with the Brewers again.

by cloistermaximus on Jul 4, 2009 2:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yesterday was nice

But it was the ONLY time this whole year they had ever overcome a 3 run deficit later than the 7th.

Thurstan, you suck.

by cloistermaximus on Jul 4, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

gah!

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by prophetjohn on Jul 4, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I know we've won three in a row

but I can’t remember the last time I felt like we ran away with a game.
What happened to that number 1 offense in april?

by cardfan124 on Jul 4, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

albert is not impressed with thrusty's choice

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by prophetjohn on Jul 4, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

neither am i

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by scoot on Jul 4, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thurston is so dumb.

Willy T was running, you go home with it

by stl522 on Jul 4, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Would be nice to have a legit 3rd baseman

We’ve got a long way to go and a short time to get there.

by KYCards on Jul 4, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

tuesday

patience, young padawan

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by prophetjohn on Jul 4, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rotoworld

said he won’t be starting before Tuesday.

"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 4, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't wait to see what TLR has to say about that one

I know it’s bad to badmouth your players to the media, but I wish he would for me. Just this once.

by TheBirds on Jul 4, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eh if he says "Joe is Joe"

that’s the closest you’ll get.

by ducttape16 on Jul 4, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

3-4-5 Hitters up, Owings on the mound

If they don’t score in this inning I’m going to start gathering fireworks.

by cloistermaximus on Jul 4, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

seriously Thurston

you have the worst decision making skills of any player I have seen in the big leauges

The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be

by ANDYAK47 on Jul 4, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice to

see Albert go the other way.

"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 4, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Chris should do the same.

"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 4, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is good at the BB.

"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 4, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

tigers woods

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by prophetjohn on Jul 4, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

anybody that walks duncan

should be fired immediately.

by cdc81 on Jul 4, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No, That would

be if they walked Ankiel. They’d have to pitch like Ank to walk him.

"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 4, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hairston almost made that DP.

"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 4, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

damn

hairston is tough

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by prophetjohn on Jul 4, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Albert!

"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 4, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HAHA

ridiculous

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by prophetjohn on Jul 4, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

non-game-related

I’m an out-of-state fan visiting Busch III for the first time this summer. I have SRO tix and seated tix for two of the Cubs games in September. Are SRO tix worth trying? They are section 500 and section 100. Where are those areas? Any help is appreciated.

by Cardaholic on Jul 4, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

With SRO

you can stand in any SRO area. Some of those are pretty good, especially on the first level.

"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 4, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's cardinal baseball

any tix are worth it

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by prophetjohn on Jul 4, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This.

Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?

by ClemsonGirl on Jul 4, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

"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 4, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs