Game 87 Overflow
by the red baron on Jul 8, 2009 9:30 PM EDT
Email
Print[sounds of joy]
731 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
okay that's it
i’m officially done supporting duncan. horrid defense and the guy does nothing offensively. sit his ass as well. pathetic
I had a bad feeling
the second Al started being a prick about how the Brewers are such pricks. I am sure the irony of what he was saying was lost on Al though.
He was a little before my time
But as I understand it, Al was a guy who made a big display of himself every time he came out on the mound. That, to me, makes it even worse. Much worse. He is pretty much the epitome of everything he rails on the Brewers for.
I hate the way the Brewers act too, but Al is the last person I want to hear from on the subject…especially if he’s going to essentially act the same way on the air, and do it with a 3 run lead in the 4th with Wellemeyer pitching. At least the Brewers wait until they about have a game wrapped up.
by Merry CRasmus on Jul 8, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
No kidding
Al was in his prime when I was in grade-school, and I still thought he was really weird and kind of a jerk.
The whole punching the glove and stomping around act was ridiculous and seeing video now that I’m older makes it worse.
But he says he was doing it to get guys out…so it was okay. No…no it was not Al. Go away.
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 8, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
What the hell did we save the bullpen for?
So we can watch Todd Wellemeyer piss away the game?
DFA this scrapheap reject.
Thompson's just as terrible
Dump them both, keep the 13th pitcher and have bullpen game every 5 days.
by Hardcore Legend on Jul 8, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd be happier
seeing Hawksworth or Boggs than them two.
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
Thompson and Welley for Halladay and cash
Do it
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jul 8, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
No, not until you brought it up
Thanks HL!
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 8, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
let's rock.
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
?
"Every epoch dreams its successor" - Jules Michelet
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Jul 8, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
do not question it, so far, it's working
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
you jinxed morpheus
he was 3-0 before last night.
now what am i going to do to kick off a game thread?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Crazy play over on the dodgers game just now.
Ball bounces off base in the air, 1st basemen catches it on a bounce throws it behind his back to get the guy out at first.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
sit your big butt down Big Veg
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Trever Miller
was a great sign.
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
He's been outstanding
He’s got a torn labrum, right?
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 8, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Something like that
think it was a tear in a muscle, though.
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
better than porkchop!
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
yeah
he’s been better than dennys for less than half the price
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
Yah
I hated him early in the season, but he’s been very solid since then. My hate has been passed over to Reyes, who has a very hard time throwing strikes lately.
by cloistermaximus on Jul 8, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
He traded mojo
with Fukudome a while back.
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
isn't it easier to just hate everyone?
so you don’t have to keep switching
are they still studying the broken bats?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
hey Al, Trev has known about his shoulder for years
but i guess that’s too much to ask of the color guy to actually know what he’s talking about
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Well Al thinks the Cards have a 13man pen still
…but hell his job is only to talk about the team like every night so he shouldn’t know things like that. Oh…wait…
You know, it really is…his job.
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 8, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
ball 1 was strike 3
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
i mean ball 2
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
wooooo
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
Man, what is the deal with Gamel?
This guy has our number
by cloistermaximus on Jul 8, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions
Dear Cardinals Pitchers
stop throwing down & in to lefty’s. k, tks, bai
Sincerely Yours,
VEB
thank you DWick
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
7-8-9 up
Thurston-PH-Ryan
I’m gonna guess Barden
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
and it led
to 4 runs. wish they’d done that again
no fucking way
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
and for one second (twice)
it was 12:34:56 7/8/9
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
If Soup is still pitching
Use wainer. He’s taken soup deep
by cloistermaximus on Jul 8, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't believe soup is still in this game
by cloistermaximus on Jul 8, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions
HOFF!
"Baseball has been good to me since I quit trying to play it." - Whitey Herzog
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Jul 8, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions
well, i'll be damned
/hoff’d
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
How dare you challenge The Hoff?
He will swipe your soul.
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 8, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions
i don't think
the 3rd base bag could be worse than Thurston
"Baseball has been good to me since I quit trying to play it." - Whitey Herzog
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Jul 8, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
if dan n al say so, then he can
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Feel like such a fool
for doubting the Hoff.
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
Ice Planet Hoff?
"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil
by player2bnamedl8r on Jul 8, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
your ton-ton will freeze before you reach the second marker
then he’ll see you in hell!
by Scarecrow7775 on Jul 8, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
ewok sounds about right, dimensionally
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
Just refer to him
with one of those screechy Taun-Taun noises.
I suggest, “Bwraaaawwwwnn—rraaawwww” for the spelling.
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
if he still has his restaurant in SOCAL i doubt it
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Mmmm
Enjoy 25¢ hot wings and $2 Bud Light drafts, every Wednesday after 3pm until close.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
by davethebutcher on Jul 8, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd get drunk and fat
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jul 8, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
i'd get drunker & fatter
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
TLR just wants Duncan to come up in this inning
Then he can do Hoff to 2B, Skip to the OF, P spot to #2
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
Oops I'm retarded
Momentarily thought Dunc was batting 2 tonight. He’ll move the P spot to Skip’s spot and Hoff to 2B
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jul 8, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
What the hell...
Barden for Skip against the lefty… Thursty to left?
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
Nah
Probably Barden PH, then remove him and Miller from the game, put the P in the #1 hole, Hoff at 2B
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jul 8, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh
I thought you were telling me that’s what was happening
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jul 8, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Stetter makes me nervous
He’s pretty damn nasty.
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 8, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions
Skippy better get a hit here
why the fuck is Barden on this team?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Totally
I heard he has a killer rendition of The Aristocrats joke
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jul 8, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
he better be hilarious
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
and PK & thurson & Dick & Dunk
we could do this all night
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
he's pretty much
throwing from first base
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
Gameday confirms
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jul 8, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
well done Tony
i could have done that
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
don't you just love MLB umps?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
nice easy inning KMac
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Jebus
Since when is Todd Coffee any good?
by cloistermaximus on Jul 8, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions
Since he got decaffeinated
"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil
by player2bnamedl8r on Jul 8, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
has Albert had a hit since his grand slam?
i haven’t seen a game since then hence the question
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
reply fail?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
reply fail?
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
yes
he hit a single last nite i think
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
good evening gents
though i’d pop in and say hi. this game is highly entertaining me so far. wellemeyer hasn’t been helped by his defense tonight. duncan needs to sit!
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions
think the blue jays would trade halladay for duncan straight up?
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
except that dh's are usually good hitters
by Scarecrow7775 on Jul 8, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Designated walker?
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jul 8, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
how's life kid?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
busy
i work everyday just like a big grown up and then am expected to have a life every night as well as umpiring a few peewee games every now and then. in between i watch a little baseball and rarely et some sleep.
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
coolio
i act like a big kid during the day so we balance out the universe nicely
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Gameday says that pitch Albert got out on was meat
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
was a little inside, but he def should have done more with it
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
weak
gotta have it from the boog
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
damnit
DudWick is no fun
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Or Suckinoha
(That’s all I got)
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jul 8, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Considering Welley started
I’m glad to even be in a position to “let one slip away”
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jul 8, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
no kidding
with every pitch, the toddlion looks more & more like a one year wonder
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
in his defense
having a disc removed is no joke. that’s not to say he’ll come back eventually (I don’t think he will), but I think that explains his precipitous drop off
by Scarecrow7775 on Jul 8, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Baby Dunk had the spine surgery, not Welley
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
right- I got
confused about who we were talking about
by Scarecrow7775 on Jul 8, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
no worries
keep on drinking & sooner or later everything will come together
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
too early for me
I live in china so I get AM baseball
by Scarecrow7775 on Jul 8, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
cool, how is tomorrow looking?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
flying cars and zombies my friend
flying cars and zombies
by Scarecrow7775 on Jul 8, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
about damn time
i’ve been waiting on my flying car for years
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
no no no no no
of course not! don’t talk like that!
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
btw
i’m using VEB for the first time in a mozilla browser. the improvement is unbelievable.
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions
Try it in Chrome
Even better (especially when dual-tabbing VEB and GD)
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jul 8, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
hmmm
chrome sounds shiny! something i might be interested in!
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
i've never had any luck with chrome being faster than firefox
but i’m always a pain in the ass so that probably explains why
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
this is true
but firefox is WONDERS better than IE.
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
damnit
how did we let el douchey do that?
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions
holy mother of ass
WTF was that shit?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
walk Big Veg KMac
don’t even screw around
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
or that, nice job KMac
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
One out away from getting out of it
Bear down, K-Mac!
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
Kinda looks like a wax figure
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jul 8, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
damnit
i wouldn’t have minded that had it not been a full count.
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions
nibble, nibble, nibble
every damn time someone gets on the Cards pitchers just start nibbling away
get his ass out KMac
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
we're kinda getting screwed tonight
and that was a HELL of a nasty slider kmac.
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2009 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
kmac
channelling his inner colonel
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
Ugh
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
No Gamel No Gamel No Gamel No Gamel No Gamel No Gamel No Gamel
No Gamel No Gamel No Gamel No Gamel No Gamel No Gamel No Gamel No Gamel No Gamel No Gamel No Gamel No Gamel No Gamel No Gamel
by cloistermaximus on Jul 8, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions
great, be careful with this dude KMac
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
i'd rather have KMack than Denny's right now
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
is this guy thier top prospect?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
so he's probably not the guy doug said won't be traded for a pitcher then
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
yeah man
i could really use a grand slam right now.
/joke that’s probably been made a million times
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
so
did he get into that jam just to mercilessly crush the hopes of the brew crew?
If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea... does that mean that one enjoys it?
that would be freaking cool if he did
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
throw goddamn strikes
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
YES!!
yesyesyesyesyesyes.
i can’t believe he threw the slider.
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2009 10:44 PM EDT reply actions
nice K KMac
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
one step from the end of the plank
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
When did K'Mac forget
to throw strikes????
Proud sponsor of the Official 2009 StL Cardinal theme song: Reason to Believe
phew
gamel got himself out, there
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
Exhale!!
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
we must never forget
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
what is TESS
i feel out of the loop
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
someone has it as their sig
where is that dude when you need him?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
but never mention
at least not during a game!
Ballsy pitch
nice job k-mac
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Anybody got a Fangraph?
I bet it’s a motherfucker
by cloistermaximus on Jul 8, 2009 10:45 PM EDT reply actions
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jul 8, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
gracious
is the last way i would describe this game
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
that's nothing compared to the reds game from monday
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Duncan
is almost better with a beard than he is clean shaven, although not by much
TLR: Please start Colby!
McClellan was not getting that called a strike
Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...
but looking at the replay it was a strike even if taken
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
yeah man
his shit is all over the place
by Scarecrow7775 on Jul 8, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
damn dirty apes
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
staying away from the power? of Chris Duncan lol
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
MO's got a hell of a lot of work to do over the winter
goooooooooooood luck with allllllllllllll that
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
if he needs some help
i will probably be available. Not in the deputy douche way though.
I’m just sayin’.
If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea... does that mean that one enjoys it?
next 3 weeks really
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
negative
It's official. Cardinals third basemen are jinxed.
by YesWeOquendo on Jul 8, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
lot of cardinal fans in the audience
Nasty like Nas, Batman combined with Method Man
G. Rap hydraulics, supersonics call me Shark Man
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2009 10:51 PM EDT reply actions
Nice job Yadi!
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
YADDA!
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
yadi yadi yadi
one cheerio this morning would have done it
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
check my sig
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
O M F G
joe didn’t swing at the first pitch!
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Just stand there, Joe.
"Baseball has been good to me since I quit trying to play it." - Whitey Herzog
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Jul 8, 2009 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
Yadi's really heating up
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
that wasn't even close to a strike!
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
thirston does not understand one pitch one zone
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
that was ball 4
dude should be on base right now
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
if he had taken all the pitches in that at bat
he would have walked
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
holy hell
fangraphs updates live? awesomeeee
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2009 10:54 PM EDT reply actions
Thurston and Ankiel, back to back K's
here we go…
Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...
joe sucks, but the ump did him no favors
why no Barden? Ank is as automatic an out as there is
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
I wonder
how many K’s and LOB’s he has this year. Numbers are awfully high. Not to mention that he has only 21 (or so) RBIs this year
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
Let's play guess Ankiel's PA outcome
A) Strikeout
B) Strikeout, catcher to 1B
C) Foul Tip Strikeout
D) Strikeout looking
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
IBB?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?
If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea... does that mean that one enjoys it?
HOLY HELL!
they’re IBBing Ank?
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
to get to a .300 hitter
brilliant!
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
Ank...
Let’s see… whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, K. Back to the bench, and inning over.
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
he's lost it
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
ZOMG LOL
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
holy fucking shit
are the brew crew high?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
What the fuck?
Ok guys. This is good idea.
by cloistermaximus on Jul 8, 2009 10:56 PM EDT reply actions
Holy crap they are walking a guy who's currently 1 for his last 20
he just struck out 4 times yesterday!! LMAO
Yay! Mobile commenting!!!!
alleight, rick…none of those home runs we’re used to from you…
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Jul 8, 2009 10:56 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
IBB
Both Thurston and Ankiel tonight. Beware airborne swine tomorrow.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
have the brewers heard of statistics?
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
that was shocking
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
OK?
I’m sure glad I’m not a Brewers fan right now.
FYP
I’m sure glad I’m not a Brewers fanright now
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jul 8, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey guys
Ankiel is hitting .222 with a .650-ish OPS.
He’s the guy you don’t want to let beat you. Yeah. Definitely.
Do we have a mole in the brewers dugout?
by bailorg on Jul 8, 2009 10:57 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Inning's not over
Sign of the apocalypse? Wow. Can’t believe they’re IBB’ing Ank.
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
At the no doubt concert!
…and directly behind ne is a Brew jersey, go birds!
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Jul 8, 2009 10:57 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
It's literally inconceivable
If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea... does that mean that one enjoys it?
macha didn't catch last night's game
and no bench coach = huh?????
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
Wow, I didn't realize how excited VEB
would get over an Ankiel IBB. Not that I am disagreeing.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
abso-fucking-lutely
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
by davethebutcher on Jul 8, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I've never seen this board
so bewildered by a managerial move that wasn’t TLR’s
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
by TNTinCO on Jul 8, 2009 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
It's not every day
that you see a guy who pretty much K’s in every at bat IBB’d.
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
You'd think Ned Yost took back over
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jul 8, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
i say
we call them ’larussas"
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
geez... he really larussa'd that one
"I've played a couple of hundred games of tic-tac-toe with my little daughter and she hasn't beaten me yet. I've always had to win. I've got to win." - Bob Gibson
I wounder if the brewers' management
was playing some kind of drinking game like, take a shot every time Welly takes a deep sigh on the mound or something. I can not figure out that IBB
that was ball 4, Boog should be standing on 1st right now
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
One more thing
The IBB guarantees Pujols bats again.
by bailorg on Jul 8, 2009 11:00 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
My MLB.TV must have a delay
Because on mine, Boog has a 2-2 count
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
wth?
i know he probably did, but shouldn’t you at least ask for help there?
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2009 11:00 PM EDT reply actions
boog
pvermatched, swung at balls on last 2
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
Damn, Boog!
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
and it worked
holy mother of ass Boog he never threw you 1strike. not 1 damn strike
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
I thought he checked his swing but yeah, not a good at bat
Nasty like Nas, Batman combined with Method Man
G. Rap hydraulics, supersonics call me Shark Man
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
JESUS.
Five feet away, and you swing? Ankiel walked, he’s not at the plate.
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
apparently he left his swing there for Boog to use.
"Baseball has been good to me since I quit trying to play it." - Whitey Herzog
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Jul 8, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone with the Brewers feed
I’m curious how their announcers tried to justify that
It's official. Cardinals third basemen are jinxed.
knowing them they loved it
of course everyone here thought ned yost was back in the dugout
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
ok...now i miss bjork24
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
I've been on the VEB boards a while
but how did Boog’s nickname come about? I’ve never found out how.
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
childhood nickname
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
came from family
nothing to do with VEB
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
OFF TOPIC
Ben Zobrist hit his 17th homer tonight.
How sweet would he look at 2B on this team? Alas, our offseason dreams were for naught…
At least
that helps my fantasy team.
Schu’s doing fine at 2B. I’m happy with how that’s worked out.
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
Go
fantasy steal!
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
*No. 1 supporter of The Walrus*
speaking of fantasy steal
I packaged him in a deal to get Longoria
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
i was thinking that the other day
he has been on fire all year…
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
we need to expand our VEB hegemony to the Cards FO
If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea... does that mean that one enjoys it?
uh, can you explain it to me first?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
hegemony= influence, power,
we need a VEB delegate in the FO
If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea... does that mean that one enjoys it?
I nominate lboros
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jul 8, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
oh, thank you
i vote red, fritz or spants. they all live in the STL.
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
hahahaha
living in STL is convieneant.
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
i'd do it, but i'm not allowed near the ball park during the season
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
VEB
i’m not allowed close to the team remember? last two times i’ve been close, Big Mac’s knee blew out & last year Jamie’s elbow blew out
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
ah, gotcha
so that’s the whole reason you don’t live in STL? that’s some real fan/blog love right there.
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
the more i suffer in ohio
the better the Cards play
at least it should work that way
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
i can relay your messages
i live in Stl and can be at the game without causing injury
If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea... does that mean that one enjoys it?
i just need 25% of the pay cut
If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea... does that mean that one enjoys it?
KC MCGE
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
by davethebutcher on Jul 8, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I understand
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
*No. 1 supporter of The Walrus*
why does craig get to bat twice?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
the hoople
has the sauce tonight
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
yep
thats on you
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
i actually hate craig counsell
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
either face the big guns now or in the 9th
I hope we have more than 4 by then
by Scarecrow7775 on Jul 8, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Frightfully timely blurb on tonight's home plate ump
Dreckman first got the Padres bench in an uproar when he was all over the place with his floating strike zone, something he has also crossed paths with Braves manager Bobby Cox over. Bruce Bochy and his staff on the Padres bench were then miffed when Dreckman failed to ask help from the 3rd base Ump on an apparent Chipper Jones check swing that would have been a 3rd strike. Thrid Base coach and bench coach Tony Muser and then Bochy were ejected when Dreckman went ape and all 3 had a heated argument at home plate where he tossed them both.
I don't know who's K zone is worse
Last night’s ump or tonight’s
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
Motte
Does he look more and more like gange everyday?
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Jul 8, 2009 11:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
i hate comcast
wish i was watching
SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426
by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 8, 2009 11:08 PM EDT reply actions
wish i wasn't watching
"Baseball has been good to me since I quit trying to play it." - Whitey Herzog
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Jul 8, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
watch
channel is “cards” password is “sticktv.net”
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Jul 8, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
geez....
how many walks is that tonight?
SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426
by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 8, 2009 11:09 PM EDT reply actions
where was that pitch?
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
low & away
damnit
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Not sure what was wrong with that one
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 8, 2009 11:09 PM EDT reply actions
Motte is back having premium velocity
But I still miss him touching 101.
Braun against a pure fb pitcher is not a good matchup…
Not afraid to nitpick
I'd be ok with a walk here
It's official. Cardinals third basemen are jinxed.
by YesWeOquendo on Jul 8, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
porkchop warming
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
Zoinks
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
come on sauce
don’t walk him
SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426
by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 8, 2009 11:11 PM EDT reply actions
this is not good
this is sooo not good
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
OK Motte, throw a damn strike...
but dont groove one…
Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...
Oh fucks sakes
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 8, 2009 11:11 PM EDT reply actions
this is gonna come down to Reyes vs Fielder
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
13 walks between the teams so far tonight
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
Make that 14
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jul 8, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
commentary on ump
more than pitching there
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
I agree
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jul 8, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
That's just not going to get it done
Couple of IBB’s in there, but still…
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 8, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Not the kind of situation you want to have
with a killer lefty on deck.
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
yes, let's walk El Douchey to get to Big Veg with the bases loaded
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
reyes vs. fielder > motte vs. deputy
It's official. Cardinals third basemen are jinxed.
by YesWeOquendo on Jul 8, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
it was a brilliant move
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
ugh
denny’s?
SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426
by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 8, 2009 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
who needs the prez
motte can miss with the best of them
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
this is stupid
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
Largest Pitcher/Batter combo in Big leagues?
Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...
yes
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
he may be 2-8 vs Denny's Dan
but Denny’s has sucked for the past month & a half. there’s no way this ends well for the Cards
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
gotta love the logic that small sample size is more indicative of current performance
that said, here’s to hoping
He threw earlier
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 8, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
he pitched two innings ago
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Lot of beef going at it here
I hope Dennys doesn’t offer any Vegan meals.
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 8, 2009 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
can we call sam freeman up real quick for this at bat?
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
He's from Kansas
He’d promptly give up a 5 run home run and have to flee the game immediately. At least he’d have a good parking spot from using his KU diploma to access handicapped parking.
Not afraid to nitpick
I'm glad he was careful
situation is still bad, but once it gets to 3-0, you can’t just go after Braun.
against, hardy, yes
he wanted none of braun
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
Odds on a bases-loaded walk to Fielder from Reyes?
Guess it’s better that double d getting a go ahead hit.
by cloistermaximus on Jul 8, 2009 11:13 PM EDT reply actions
playing with fire two innings in a row
for some reason I think this will either end with a walk or an out
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
that's 9 walks...
thank you for blacking out the game, comcast
i hate them
i really do
SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426
by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 8, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
post above
with game feed
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
search for scoot's comment
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
don't ;like porkchop
in a must throw strikes situation
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
well. . . interest in Halladay is "real"
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
too much
i like halladay but not for our future
SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426
by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 8, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
i hope MO finds out who said that so he can fire him
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
message pitch
use it!
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
come on, nacho libre
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
he is not even close to yadi's glove
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
I still think this ends with a walk or an out
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
I think this ends with me cursing
"Baseball has been good to me since I quit trying to play it." - Whitey Herzog
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Jul 8, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
not so much
damn, i thought boog might get him
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
shit
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
f#ck!!!!!
SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426
by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 8, 2009 11:16 PM EDT reply actions
Fuck
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
ballgame
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
damnit
another bleeder.
Boog still almost had him
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
God damn you umpire, Todd Wellemeyer, and Craig Counsell
I hope you all feel horrible about yourselves tonight
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 8, 2009 11:17 PM EDT reply actions
Counsell's been killing us since '01
needs to retire already
Proud sponsor of the Official 2009 StL Cardinal theme song: Reason to Believe
goddamnit
prince fielder with an infield hit? that’s how we’re going to lose?
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2009 11:17 PM EDT reply actions
The Brewers have won 8 games just like that this year
I call them luck wins. Without them theyre pretty mucha .500 team.
man, Wellemeyer is awful. I guess if your pitchers give up 9 walks, you are bound to lose. Also, if the all world mvp doesnt do a damn thing against you (.200 ba vs Milwaukee this year), that doesnt help either.
Yawn.
Are you tabulating their “luck” losses too?
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 9, 2009 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions
My shadow
dont mind them (TSCC and OP), they feel they need to protect the image of the overachieving Brewers world wide. Its that whole 2nd class city, undeappreciated chip on thier shoulder that keeps them going.
All I did was ask a question.
Would you care to answer?
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 9, 2009 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Fair Question
I have not kept track of that.
I will say that the loss on Friday would have been considered a lucky loss.
So isn't it at least possible that the games you've quantified as lucky wins...
… have been counter-balanced by an equal or greater amount of lucky losses and that your belief that if it weren’t for luck they’d be .500 might be inaccurate?
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 9, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Its possible
But I cant answer to that question. An issue for next year…
If you can prove otherwise go for it.
I havent been keeping a record, just a guy I am keeping a tally for here at my job, but some of the wins I have put in that “lucky” category are: Twins 2 error winning runs score game, Giants ball takes weird hop in bottom of 9 off of Hardys bat to stay in game, Pirates Braun bloop hit (the MRI game),and there was an earlier game against the Cubs at MP that was won because of an error, last nights game….ball hit an inch more up the middle or Molina having his glove a half inch closer to catch strike 3….
Yes its a game of inches, but luck is luck and I simply believe that the Brewers have been very fortunate this year. Their Pythagorean W-L is testament to that.
I can't prove otherwise.
I am of the opinion that you’re entitled to your opinion about the Brewers being overachieving to date. I’m also of the opinion that you’re attempts to identify “lucky wins” by some nebulous standard you have yet to define, is a load of crap, particularly since, as you’ve acknowledged, that you’ve made no attempt to determine if “luck”, however you define it, has cost them as many games as it’s given them.
The comparison of their actual record to their Pythagorean record is a much more credible argument and much less subjective. While I question your objectivity in general (because you’ve been caught passing other’s work off as your own) and on the Brewers in particular (since virtually every opinion I’ve ever seen you voice on them is negative), I understand the Pythag system and I think it’s a relatively reliable (if not fool-proof) gauge of a team’s likely future performance. Whether the Brewers actual record will fade to something approaching the Pythag record remains to be seen, but your anecdotal attempts to point out games you think the Brewers probably should have lost is a lot of nonsense.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 9, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Thurston has to be at the bag there....
I’m sorry but a ball in the hole has to go to 3rd…
Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...
it's all Tony's fault really
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Son of a bitch wellemeyer!!!!!
im tired of you sucking so bad!!!!!!!!!!!
SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426
by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 8, 2009 11:17 PM EDT reply actions
hit it in the hole
boog got to it but could not make a strong enough throw
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
right down the middle
crap
4 straight baserunners with 2 out
inexcusable
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
well at least Albert will get another chance
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
yeah right
they’d be CRAZY to pitch to him.
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
If ANYONE has ability
to get to hoffman in the 9th, i like the top of our order to do so.
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
gotta get outta this inning first
If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea... does that mean that one enjoys it?
the best closer in the game
is albert pujols
Albert Pujols is Rediculous
It's official. Cardinals third basemen are jinxed.
by YesWeOquendo on Jul 8, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
what
1 run in 4 innings?
not too bad
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
we have to remember
wellemeyer started tonight….
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Well looks like the BoB has to figure out Hoffman tonight to win
That should be fun.
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 8, 2009 11:18 PM EDT reply actions
are these pitches that close?
SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426
by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 8, 2009 11:19 PM EDT reply actions
Frank Catalanatto is hitting
Throw an Effing strike!
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 8, 2009 11:19 PM EDT reply actions
Oh thank god
That was so far inside it was balls four and five.
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 8, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
lucky
that was ball 4
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
nice K Denny's
too bad it’s one batter too late
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Either the Birds get a run of Hall of Fame
Or we’re spared the untuck walk-off. So, I guess it’s a wash.
by cloistermaximus on Jul 8, 2009 11:20 PM EDT reply actions
so what becomes of the pujols AB?
i’d be surprised if it was anything but a straight up IBB no matter what.
by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2009 11:21 PM EDT reply actions
Alright,
Lets make this a devastating loss for the brew crew.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
We can touch up Hoffman
In his last 6 appearances, his batting against line is: .429/.481/.476/.958
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
i really hate the brewers
i really freaking hate them
SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426
by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 8, 2009 11:22 PM EDT reply actions
you're old trevor
you’re so old!
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
that first pitch to Yadi was crap
way inside
Proud sponsor of the Official 2009 StL Cardinal theme song: Reason to Believe
I'm so tired of losing close games in Milwaukee...
If it’s tight late, it’s going to go against us every time it seems. An infield single. From Prince Fielder.
V, b.
hang in there skip
get it started
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
Good Lord Skip
He hasn’t thrown you a strike yet, ATG and this ump
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
Es bueno!
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 8, 2009 11:24 PM EDT reply actions
ok
lets cobble a couple together here
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
if you can't kill it, don't swing, raz
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
this could go from a really crappy loss to a really great win
if the top o the lineup can pull through
SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426
by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 8, 2009 11:26 PM EDT reply actions
Chest high, Ump
I don’t blame umps for losses, but this guy is crap…
wait…WHY THE HELL IS HE BUNTING?
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 8, 2009 11:27 PM EDT reply actions
why bunt???????
only way for apu to bat was for cr to get on first
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
Come on Luddy
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
Against Hoffman I didn't mind it
1st time seeing Hoffman is a nightmare and it showed.
Not afraid to nitpick
great time for the site to crash uh?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
not sure what colby was thinking there
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
seriously, how is this guy successful?
he’s throwing nothing but garbage
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Seriously?
His changeup is one of the best pitches in the history of baseball. That ain’t garbage. It leaves hitters 1/2 between both, no matter how hard his FB is. You still see guys late on his 86 mph FB because they’re thinking CU. Plus he commands the shit out of that fastball.
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 8, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
my point is it's sooooo slow
they should kill it. his FB is only in the mid-low 80’s, so a 75mph change up shouldn’t be that hard to square up on & drive all over the park. right?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
missed it
shit
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
I just saw two Brewers fans in a loving embrace, holding each others heads after that popup...
it was two men…
Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...
does dunc have a chance?
If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea... does that mean that one enjoys it?
and now we're down to Duncan
who feels confident!?!
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
well, it was fun for that half inning
try again tomorrow
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
the world will melt down if duncan gets a hit here
SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426
by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 8, 2009 11:32 PM EDT reply actions
thats been a ball all day
come on blue…he doesnt need your help
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Lefty strikeout machine
vs. changeup pitcher. Brilliant.
Can't believe
Dunc’s not swinging. If he was, he’d be WAY out in front
TLR: Please bench DunKan and AnKiel!
cd
has no clue where those pitches are going
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
why swing at that pitch
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Chris Duncan vs. Hoffman's changeup isn't fair
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 8, 2009 11:34 PM EDT reply actions
holy. monkeys.
C’mon Yadi.
If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea... does that mean that one enjoys it?
well shit
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
I HATE TODD WELLEMEYER
Got DeRosa. Thurston still sucks.
I don't know who the blame
Such is the case whenever the Cards lose, but I don’t feel they were outplayed.
well I think it is rare u can pin a loss on poor umpiring
but in this case the ump screwed us 2 innings in a row…. Motte on the 3-2 fastball and Yadi on the 0-0 pitch
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
he added so much randomness to the game.
Cards didn’t have good command, but so many walks between the 2 staffs. The game isn’t supposed to be decided by bleeders made more damaging by shitty strike zones leading to walks.
So...
The Brewers score the winning run on an infield single from Prince Fielder, while Yadi ends the game with a hard hit ball with the bases loaded, and the Cardinals lose ANOTHER close game at Miller Park. What a fucking shock. I never thought I’d look forward to a series at Wrigley, but here we are…
V, b.
tomorrow could be good
hard to win when APU goes 0-4
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
Looper? it says it is Parra tomorrow
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
Anyone think Edmonds is up for a return in LF?
Got DeRosa. Thurston still sucks.
Same logic for me
Got DeRosa. Thurston still sucks.
I am really really pissed off about that umpire though
the fact that there were that many walks tells you all you need to know
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
That Wellemeyer pitched?
Got DeRosa. Thurston still sucks.
I still don't understand having Colby bunt...
Skip is already in scoring position with NO ONE out, and you effectively take the bat out of your second-best hitter’s hands. Albert is getting walked either way, so you’re basically trying to set up a situation where you can get a sac fly from Ludwick. Colby may have very well gotten Skip to 3rd by swinging away, or he may have gotten a hit and driven in the fucking run, or he may have walked and forced them to pitch to Albert after all. Instead, you put him in an 0-2 hole by asking him to lay down a bunt, he strikes out, and the entire inning turns into a clusterfuck.
V, b.
Yea just tell him to pull the ball and the same result happens but with a chance to tie it
Got DeRosa. Thurston still sucks.
Exactly...
Even if he gets it down, you’re putting yourself in a horrible position. That’s because if Ludwick fails to get the run home with one out, it’s up to Chris Duncan, and that’s simply not going to end well. Luckily he worked a walk to get it to Yadi, so it didn’t look like such a poor decision. But you’re basically taking the chance away from Colby and giving it to Ludwick, and if fails it falls to Chris Duncan. That doesn’t make any sense.
V, b.
EVERYONE GO TO MLBTRADERUMORS.COM IMMEDIATELY
Got DeRosa. Thurston still sucks.
Hmmmm
Very very interesting…..
I hope Mo barters with him a little more than what they’re saying
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jul 9, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
i'm sure he will
i took that “circle 5 guys” comment as just an indication that the Cards are very interested, not an actually negotiation tactic. :P
like i said above
i hope MO fires whoever said that
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
I'm sure Mo loves
Guys running to Strauss with comments like those. I’m sure it makes negotiating much much easier.
by Merry CRasmus on Jul 9, 2009 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Gee, who on our staff would demand trading prospects for a vet...
and run to the press with his demands….
Yeah, that offer is a bit high I think.
Although, if it convinces Pujols that we are trying to win so he’ll take a bit of a discount, I’d do just about anything.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
by davethebutcher on Jul 9, 2009 1:53 AM EDT up reply actions
I agree a million percent...
I was ranting myself a few posts up. It made no sense whatsoever…
V, b.
Does anyone know where that list of Cardinal players free agent status and stuff was?
I saw it once and can’t find it again.
It was very helpful
Got DeRosa. Thurston still sucks.
Are we sure Tony called for the bunt?
If he did, shame on him. We’d have been just as successful telling Skip to steal 3rd off of Hoffman’s terrible holding runners ability and his super slow eephus ball.
Either he did or he didn't have the talk with colby after his first attempt
Colby doesn’t strike me as the “small ball” type.
got back from the game questions
Was the strike zone as tight as it seemed all night, especially with 2 strikes?
Why on earth did ankiel get IBB’d (Al input especially.)
Hoffpauir looked decent in his AB, Duncan looked pathetic all night.
Haven’t got on gameday yet as mlb will not load. but there were at least 4 walks that IMHO should have been ringups especially with wellemeyer out there it would go from 1-2 ro borderline ball and then walk.
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
so was i the only one who had problems in the 9th inning?
the site just stopped working for me & it wouldn’t even load on chrome.
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
In Association With
Big League Stew - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
- The Cardinals Hall of Fame can now be found at Bill Clinton’s library in Arkansas (Huh?)
- Will Bryce Harper start the season with the Nationals?
- Mitch Mustain puts football behind him, signs reported rookie deal with White Sox
- Robinson Cano and Denzel Washington face off in Jay Leno’s Yankees trivia contest
- Shane Victorino lands role on ‘Hawaii Five-0′
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
