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Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun reacts after being thrown out at first on a ground ball during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, July 9, 2009, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

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4 months ago: Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun reacts after being thrown out at first on a ground ball during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, July 9, 2009, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)


Ah, see, now that's much better. We'll all just pretend those first seven innings didn't happen, kay?

 

Pineiro still in, going for the kill.

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Someone looks like a douchebag

"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 4:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i hope pineiro's arm didn't cool off in that near bat-around we just had.

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jul 9, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hooray for 5-pitch innings!

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jul 9, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Something about him talking to his "brahs"

"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 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This would be a good place

for that guido fist pump video.

"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 9, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Look, that happens to everyone sometimes.

Sometimes you’re really tired, and your shirt just won’t stay in… I’ve been told it’s not a big deal.

You can't teach a hammer to love nails.

by the red baron on Jul 9, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I've heard if you drink too much

It’s really hard to get that shirt untucked sometimes

"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 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Women

don’t really care about the size of the shirt, just that it stays tucked in.

"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 9, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

LOL

"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 9, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had a really great joke for the body of that post, and then screwed up and didn't put it in.

I’m really struggling with my typing today.

You can't teach a hammer to love nails.

by the red baron on Jul 9, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dang.

"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 9, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you still wanted to hear it,

“If that was true, I wouldn’t constantly get laughed at for my tube top.”

You can't teach a hammer to love nails.

by the red baron on Jul 9, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions   4 recs

ahahahahaha

"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 9, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll be here all week.

You can't teach a hammer to love nails.

by the red baron on Jul 9, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

very nice.

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jul 9, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Arigato.

You can't teach a hammer to love nails.

by the red baron on Jul 9, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

looks like one of those guido

pictures on the net…not trying to be offenseive

I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2

by punchinjudy on Jul 9, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u82/zmonster8cat/guidos.jpg

I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2

by punchinjudy on Jul 9, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

woops

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u82/zmonster8cat/guidos.jpg

I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2

by punchinjudy on Jul 9, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i've been thinking

that Luddy seems liek he might be coming around…now if only Dunc and Rick..

I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2

by punchinjudy on Jul 9, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Heh

7 pitch inning

"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 4:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That last pitch from Pineiro

was 97, according to the gun. The ’stache is beginning to really take hold now.

You can't teach a hammer to love nails.

by the red baron on Jul 9, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

LOL

"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 9, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

awesome

R.P.O.F.Y.M.

by BVHeck on Jul 9, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I missed it last night...

Did the Brewers untuck their shirts after the Game????

by salukihoops on Jul 9, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I know Hoffman does not participate in the "un-tucking"

But did any of the other players do it? I dont really care, I was just curious.

by salukihoops on Jul 9, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They did...

They do it after every win…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jul 9, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

i love jo-el this season

R.P.O.F.Y.M.

by BVHeck on Jul 9, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and hes getting runs...

and not pulling a welley

I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2

by punchinjudy on Jul 9, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

its all coming together

/finds piece of wood
/knocks on it mercilessly

R.P.O.F.Y.M.

by BVHeck on Jul 9, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pie

I understood that there would be punch and pie in this overflow thread.

by soil_illini on Jul 9, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

my avatar can supply the punch

If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea... does that mean that one enjoys it?

by jacksonian on Jul 9, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fielder came

Nuff said?

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*

by Paulspike on Jul 9, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was either a lead, or the food.

I opted to get you guys a lead.

You can't teach a hammer to love nails.

by the red baron on Jul 9, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I request a cherry torte with some ice cream topping

Nasty like Nas, Batman combined with Method Man
G. Rap hydraulics, supersonics call me Shark Man

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 9, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was quick

hope he does that in the ninth

by UncleSam on Jul 9, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's just change it to

lads/lasses.

"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 9, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This.

You can't teach a hammer to love nails.

by the red baron on Jul 9, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you know it really is

If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea... does that mean that one enjoys it?

by jacksonian on Jul 9, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know, it really is.

(Always wanted to say that)

You can't teach a hammer to love nails.

by the red baron on Jul 9, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And I'm too slow.

Sigh.

You can't teach a hammer to love nails.

by the red baron on Jul 9, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you know, it's like trading for that big bat at the deadline, without giving anything up.

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jul 9, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not too slow

blame microsoft or something

Jo-El!

by Expatcardfan on Jul 9, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that isn't what I said!

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Jul 10, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

big big win (hopefully)

for jo_EL

SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426

by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 9, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

braun pic is hillarious

Nasty like Nas, Batman combined with Method Man
G. Rap hydraulics, supersonics call me Shark Man

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 9, 2009 4:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

At what point does

the pineiro signing not become a stupid move?

hate to think management did something right.

by enoscountry on Jul 9, 2009 4:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

not according to fangraphs.

last year he made $5.5m and was worth $4m. this year he’s making $7.5. he’s been worth $12M.

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jul 9, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's hit that point.

The man has been a stud this season.

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

by spants on Jul 9, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seven wins.

Eight to go for my prediction.

There was Gibson in the Reds' dugout, visibly manhandling about three Reds and tossing them bodily out of the dugout and onto the field...He was the toughest athlete mentally I ever saw, and the greatest competitor. JACK BUCK

by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Jul 10, 2009 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No run support.

Not bad pitching.

"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 10, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you people are gonna fuck it up

he, like Franklin, SUCKS!

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Jul 10, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What do you mean

“you people”

"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 10, 2009 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What honestly has happend to Jo-EL

is it because its a walk year?

SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426

by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 9, 2009 4:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WBC snub has created a fire in his heart

Nasty like Nas, Batman combined with Method Man
G. Rap hydraulics, supersonics call me Shark Man

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 9, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

today

he made fun of his mustache, but praised skip for his

R.P.O.F.Y.M.

by BVHeck on Jul 9, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

"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 9, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nother great call by the ump

I kinda wanna shank him

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

by ANDYAK47 on Jul 9, 2009 4:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh.

Thurston…

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*

by Paulspike on Jul 9, 2009 4:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This umpire is GARBAGE

"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 4:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

afraid the pitchers will come after him

for his crappy strike zone

R.P.O.F.Y.M.

by BVHeck on Jul 9, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's in the slot.

"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 9, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's what - oh, never mind.

You can't teach a hammer to love nails.

by the red baron on Jul 9, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

I’ve been accidentally setting those up on tees lately.

"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 9, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You think a website

Containing only “That’s what she said jokes” would succeed?

Kind of like an fmylife, mylifeisaverage, type thing?

by mysterui on Jul 9, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Honestly,

yes. Yes, I think it would.

You can't teach a hammer to love nails.

by the red baron on Jul 9, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

There are plenty of people who like that sort of thing.

Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.

by mattybobo on Jul 9, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

sadly, twss.com is taken by the world soccer site.

but i see possibilities.

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jul 9, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, trust me

I’ve researched. All the good ones are taken

by mysterui on Jul 9, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You just make the site

a TWSS set up line. Like my line up there. 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 9, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

is twss

related to tess?

R.P.O.F.Y.M.

by BVHeck on Jul 9, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm pretty sure

“intheslot.com” is also already taken, and not by a joke site.

You can't teach a hammer to love nails.

by the red baron on Jul 9, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

"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 9, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't worry, i'm sure our fearless commissioner of baseball will be leading the

great purge of umpires any day now. right, bud?

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jul 9, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Watching the Indians-Pale Hose game here in Chicago

And it’s 10-8 Tribe in the 6th inning.

It’s been a very different-paced game than the Cards-Brewers, if I may utilize my powers of understatement.

by mojowo11 on Jul 9, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Cleveland P-Cinas

"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 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it's about time that internet speak takes a role in baseball.

can we change the name to the Cleveland Epic Fail? culturally sensitive and historically accurate.

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jul 9, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah

That nickname is solely reserved for the north side of Chicago

"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 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

only one person is excited

everyone else* still hates him.

(*) probably not everyone else

R.P.O.F.Y.M.

by BVHeck on Jul 9, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

this is my favorite thing about baseball

I feel like that fans on all levels appreciate good players, on some level, no matter the situation. i love it.

by Expatcardfan on Jul 9, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bah hahaha

Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.

by mattybobo on Jul 9, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Do it again, Luddy!

At least make it serious

"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 4:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So on MLB.com right now

Under the headline for this game is the following headline:
“Brewers have first place on brain in Cards finale”

Really?

by goodymobb on Jul 9, 2009 4:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WPA Rollercoaster Update

Manny Parra with a .465 WPA today.

Boog with a .386 WPA to his credit.

by mojowo11 on Jul 9, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think we've hit the "splash" part

"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 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not when he does that

Nasty like Nas, Batman combined with Method Man
G. Rap hydraulics, supersonics call me Shark Man

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 9, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe, "rollover runs"? if you beat a team by at least five, you get to start your next game

with five runs? like cell phone minutes?

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jul 9, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

looks like schu provided the spark there

Nasty like Nas, Batman combined with Method Man
G. Rap hydraulics, supersonics call me Shark Man

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 9, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

looks like schu red baron provided the spark there

by Hardcore Legend on Jul 9, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

they combined powers

Nasty like Nas, Batman combined with Method Man
G. Rap hydraulics, supersonics call me Shark Man

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 9, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Red Schu Diaries

You can't teach a hammer to love nails.

by the red baron on Jul 9, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions   2 recs

Az is gonna be jealous.

"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 9, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am a man who will fight for his honour.

And by honour, I mean the sweet love of a converted outfielder.

You can't teach a hammer to love nails.

by the red baron on Jul 9, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

do it, thuddy

Nasty like Nas, Batman combined with Method Man
G. Rap hydraulics, supersonics call me Shark Man

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 9, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sacks juiced for Ludwick.

Serious game, anyone?

You can't teach a hammer to love nails.

by the red baron on Jul 9, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ok so ive been thinking about this while i should be working

unless we get swept this weekend… we go into the break with first place…. and i don’t see us getting swept with waino and carp going… we at least get one of those two games

SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426

by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 9, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not necessarily

If we lose 3 of 4 and the Brewers sweep whomever they’re playing, they’re in first

"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 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

but to the cubs at least...

we stay ahead of them

SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426

by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 9, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

brewers play the dodgers.

They face Jeff Weaver on Saturday. That has the potential to be glorious…

the end of every half inning IS a turning point. -Evilfrog

by SleepyCA on Jul 9, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How is Jeff Weaver not ON the Brewers?

"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 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

he was

but they released him…

the end of every half inning IS a turning point. -Evilfrog

by SleepyCA on Jul 9, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Was he really?

Damn. I was just trying to make a Cardinals pitching castoffs joke. Life imitates “art”

"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 10, 2009 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I kept reading this, thinking you should have emphasized "not" rather than "on"...

Then it finally made sense to me. Sort of like when Jerry didn’t get the invite to Tim Whatley’s party…

Did he say, “Why would Jerry BRING anything?”

Or was it, “Why would JERRY bring anything?”

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jul 9, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i love that last view we just saw on tv

straight on, batter vs. catcher thing

by Expatcardfan on Jul 9, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i love luddy and all

but judging by his GD pic, he doesnt love me back…

R.P.O.F.Y.M.

by BVHeck on Jul 9, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i was just thinkng that he had a great pic on there

NO PRISONERS!!!!

SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426

by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 9, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn it!

I’m thirsty as hell, but only have 27 cents to my name! Now what am i going to do?

You can't teach a hammer to love nails.

by the red baron on Jul 9, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hope the Brewers tie it up and we win in extras?

"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 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tap water.

"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 9, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what I was going to say

Nasty like Nas, Batman combined with Method Man
G. Rap hydraulics, supersonics call me Shark Man

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 9, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Of course, I don't drink tap water.

"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 9, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

me neither

pteh

Nasty like Nas, Batman combined with Method Man
G. Rap hydraulics, supersonics call me Shark Man

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 9, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh come on

It’s not bad for you!

/twitch

"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 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

my precious bodily fluids!

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jul 9, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You ever heard of fluoridation, Mandrake?

Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.

by mattybobo on Jul 9, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There have been more impurities found in bottled water than tap water.

Baseball's only fun if you're playing it, watching it, or thinking about it.

by Eckstreem on Jul 9, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

GREAT film.

"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 9, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're in luck

I am Nigerian prince looking for someone to hold $3 million for me. All I need is your SS# and your bank account and I think I can alleviate your thirst.

by mojowo11 on Jul 9, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Seems legit to me.

My name is Todd Davis
My social security number is 457-55-5462

by vexedtechie on Jul 9, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey!

that’s mine!

R.P.O.F.Y.M.

by BVHeck on Jul 9, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is probably someone's social.

"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 9, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It IS...

Todd Davis…

…owner of LifeLock

by vexedtechie on Jul 9, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice

Did you know they have “rappers” in Nigeria and the like who actually rap about how dumb Americans fall for that stuff?

It’s horrendous, but kinda funny:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_YjvC4ndzM

by goodymobb on Jul 9, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sit down!

You can't teach a hammer to love nails.

by the red baron on Jul 9, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Haha, I just saw this in Goold's 10@10 today
“win last night at Miller Park against the St. Louis Cardinals put those pitching-poor Milwaukee Brewers — OK, so those were "deputy" GM Ryan Braun’s exact words "

Maybe he reads VEB….

by mysterui on Jul 9, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Two down, one to go.

You can sit down, too, Gamel.

You can't teach a hammer to love nails.

by the red baron on Jul 9, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that was great

some swagger by Jo-El. I like it

by Expatcardfan on Jul 9, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No way Counsell K's

"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 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i see what you're doing there

and i like it

R.P.O.F.Y.M.

by BVHeck on Jul 9, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sweet

heard some all along the watchtower in the background of the game

Nasty like Nas, Batman combined with Method Man
G. Rap hydraulics, supersonics call me Shark Man

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 9, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought he said, "Do you use wax?"

"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 9, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder what dudes who "really" have mustaches

think about all the mustaches coming back these days. I mean, lots of folks do it for a joke or because they lost a bet or something, but there are many, many a gentleman who simply sport the ’stache.

by goodymobb on Jul 9, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There is hardly

any compared to the 80s. Lots of goatees, though.

"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 9, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know

but the ‘stache is definitely making a comeback. I started this “mustache contest” thing to coincide with my department’s annual chili party and it just turned into something ridiculous.

I think you’re right though- people will rock the ‘stache, but include something else (e.g., tiny piece of beard, sole patch, etc.). I say – and our contest rules agree with me – that it doesn’t count as a mustache unless it’s completely unattached.

by goodymobb on Jul 9, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cy Pineiro!

"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 4:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

who is that guy?

Nasty like Nas, Batman combined with Method Man
G. Rap hydraulics, supersonics call me Shark Man

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 9, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's a series winner!

Wow. I was down in the dumps going into the 8th. Funny how fast things can change.

by cloistermaximus on Jul 9, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Winner!

Sweet win today, boys.

You can't teach a hammer to love nails.

by the red baron on Jul 9, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sooooo

Who saw Pineiro being a top 5 starter in the NL coming?

Not afraid to nitpick

by joker24 on Jul 9, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

NO ONE

Except Joel Pineiro.

"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 9, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

clearly john mozeliak.

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jul 9, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You think

Mo expected THIS?

"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 9, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, but if i were him i'd tell everybody i did.

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jul 9, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the way he and franklin are pitching

seattle must be kicking themselves

R.P.O.F.Y.M.

by BVHeck on Jul 9, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aardsma is soothing those wounds a bit right now.

Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.

by mattybobo on Jul 9, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Secret Weapon knew.

That’s why he kept Joel out of the WBC.

Take it easy while it is easy.

by blitzkrieger83 on Jul 9, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

heh

Nasty like Nas, Batman combined with Method Man
G. Rap hydraulics, supersonics call me Shark Man

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 9, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Winner!

Got here just in time to have missed all the scoring. But I’ll take the result!

"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 9, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

just remember... jason marquis is an all-star

and jo-el sucks because he has a losing record

by BirdsonFire on Jul 9, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

gonna get back to work

take it easy fellow VEBers

SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426

by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 9, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ha

I pretty much sat at my desk for the last 2 hrs, just watching the stickytv.net link. What a productive day and with the day game tomorrow, well, I see a repeat performance.

by goodymobb on Jul 9, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, heh

Nasty like Nas, Batman combined with Method Man
G. Rap hydraulics, supersonics call me Shark Man

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 9, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pineiro just moved into a tie for the most CGs in the NL this season

"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 4:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You know,

if the Cardinals did somehow get Hallady, they would only need a bullpen about two days a week.

You can't teach a hammer to love nails.

by the red baron on Jul 9, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and you could really spread those 13 members of the bullpen around

in those 60 appearances per season.

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jul 9, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, my work here is done.

Enjoy the rest of your day, everybody. I’m out. Nice talking to you all again.

You can't teach a hammer to love nails.

by the red baron on Jul 9, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks, Red!

See ya next year. Same time, same place

by vexedtechie on Jul 9, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Indeed.

I’ll be keeping my magic warm.

You can't teach a hammer to love nails.

by the red baron on Jul 9, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mark of Rose, huh?

I dig the Spanish translation.

by vexedtechie on Jul 9, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The question is . . .

. . . how much more of a black hole could the position be.
And the answer would be none. None more black.

by brackenthebox on Jul 9, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He died

in a freak gardening accident.

Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.

by mattybobo on Jul 9, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He choked on his own vomit

Well, not HIS vomit. Someone else’s actually.

by cloistermaximus on Jul 9, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

conspiracy theory WIN!

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jul 9, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have you ever seen

Pineiro and Webb in the same place at the same time?

I’m not saying, I’m just saying….

Albert Pujols is ridiculous.

by stlhulsey on Jul 9, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

good game, good game

Nasty like Nas, Batman combined with Method Man
G. Rap hydraulics, supersonics call me Shark Man

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 9, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So Piniero and Ryan are co-players of the game.

Ankiel gets the Thursty.

The awards have been given out.

by TheBirds on Jul 9, 2009 4:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

missed the last three innings(of course)

what did ank do wrong

"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

by VolsnCards5 on Jul 9, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nothing.

"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 9, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

baserunning

not terrible, but certainly the worst of the night.

by TheBirds on Jul 9, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wasn't he safe, though?

"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 9, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn't see it.

I thought someone on here commented that he was safe. I must’ve misread.

"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 9, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They were joking.

He literally hadn’t entered the picture on the telly when the second baseman got the ball. Remember Major League, when Willie Mays Hayes slid and came up about four foot short? That was closer.

You can't teach a hammer to love nails.

by the red baron on Jul 9, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

"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 9, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

behold the power of the stache!

....my quick smells like french toast...

by mstreeter06 on Jul 9, 2009 4:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

funny bit

from the Cards MLB site:

A recent trend has overtaken the St. Louis starting rotation — the mustache. La Russa said he didn’t care about the facial hair experiment, saying all he cared about was what happened on the field. “The better the pitch, the better it looks, that’s the rule of business,” La Russa said. “[Tuesday] night I thought [Adam] Wainwright looked gorgeous.”

Link

R.P.O.F.Y.M.

by BVHeck on Jul 9, 2009 4:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"I thought Wainwright looked gorgeous."

I think we can all agree… TWSS.

Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.

by mattybobo on Jul 9, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mustaches made Over/Under on PTI

They’re projecting the mustaches to get even more impressive over the All-Star break. Their footage was rather lacking, though, and they thought it was only the starters.

"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 9, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i told my brother in law(cubs fan) that our next ten could make or break our season

4-2 is a good start…now lets’s sweep the cubbies

"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

by VolsnCards5 on Jul 9, 2009 5:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well shit

i had no idea today was a day game

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

by prophetjohn on Jul 9, 2009 5:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hate it when that happens

at least it was a winner

"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

by VolsnCards5 on Jul 9, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

5 in the 8th?

looks like a thriller

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

by prophetjohn on Jul 9, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no se

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

by prophetjohn on Jul 9, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

porque

tengo que estudiar mas

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

by prophetjohn on Jul 9, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

bigote (bee-GOAT-ay)

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jul 9, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not nice to call people names, tom.

"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 9, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i mistyped. that's called a "bigote de porno."

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jul 9, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions   5 recs

rec'd

"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 9, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

bigote de la porhographia

"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 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

that is rec and sig worthy...

"Rasmus doesn't hit lefties. Instead he bashes them over the head with their own bleeding arm he just raced to the mound to rip off before the ball arrives to the plate. He then smashes that baseball with the pitchers bloody arm over the wall because he does not hit lefites he bashes them." Ted Lilly

by Red Blazer on Jul 9, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I made you green.

5 internet dollars please.

Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.

by mattybobo on Jul 9, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm a dork

I liked their Wonder Years shout-out.

"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 9, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good win for the Cards

Lets annoy the Cubs for awhile with these beautiful mustachios.

by OperaCard on Jul 9, 2009 5:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I wish Mo would just come out and say we are not getting Halladay.

The slim chance leads to day dreaming. I wonder if we could get our impact bat in this deal as well?

"Rasmus doesn't hit lefties. Instead he bashes them over the head with their own bleeding arm he just raced to the mound to rip off before the ball arrives to the plate. He then smashes that baseball with the pitchers bloody arm over the wall because he does not hit lefites he bashes them." Ted Lilly

by Red Blazer on Jul 9, 2009 5:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Say what?

We would in no way invest in more pitching. We would, even though most will be lost to Rule 5 eventually,
defame the minor league program just to win for a year. Let it go. Its just fantasy. Just hope that no one in our division gets an idea.

by OperaCard on Jul 9, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WTF does this even mean?

“Just hope that no one in our division gets an idea.”

Like, any idea at all about anything? An idea about trading for Halladay? An idea about robbing our farm system as we defame it while trying to win for a year?

I swear to god, my head just about explodes every time you post, Opera.

by goodymobb on Jul 9, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Goody

There isn’t going to be a trade for Halladay. All of the precedents have already been set. If you don’t recognize them, study the last 12 months of Cardinal history. We are changing to a farm based organization. Hoping DeWitt gives away money is one thing. Hoping he gives away his business plan is a fine wish indeed. The Cubs new ownership may have a play. The Brewers? Have no idea. We need to have a RH bat so that were not aced by the Manny Parras of the world. Hope for that.

by OperaCard on Jul 9, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You carped about Lohse not getting an extension

and then he did. The facade of inside info is boring.

Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation

by azruavatar on Jul 9, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

are you saying he is WCBW?

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

by gdm426 on Jul 10, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

how

are the cubs in any kind of position to pick up halladay?

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

by prophetjohn on Jul 10, 2009 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The family that pays 900 mill for a baseball team

might have a few tricks up their sleeve. How about a fully subsidized Japanese outfielder or maybe a bad boy outfielder for Toronto? Where money isn’t an object, things can happen.

by OperaCard on Jul 10, 2009 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"I wish Mo would just come out and say we are not getting Halladay."

I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY hope he doesn’t. Why not drive the price up for the Phillies or Mets by posturing as much as possible, even if he isn’t seriously interested?

"I'll be glad to have Ryan [Braun] help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy." - Doug Melvin

by all4tookie on Jul 9, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pineiro

should be an all-star. He is being robbed because of his record.

On with the (good) youth movement!

by aet15 on Jul 9, 2009 6:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

but but but

Wins! He doesn’t have many wins and just look at all of those losses!

Jo-el has been amazing this season. If we can somehow get something instead of the Wellemeyer/Thompson spots, I’d be freakin’ thrilled with our pitching staff.

by goodymobb on Jul 9, 2009 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

For your night time consumption

If the Cardinals traded for Freddy Sanchez.
If Troy Glaus Returns.
If Mark DeRosa returns.

Vs LHP

Sanchez – 2B
Glaus – 3B
DeRosa – LF

Vs RHP
Sanchez – 2B
Glaus – 3B
Skip – LF

If Glaus doesn’t return

vs LHP
2B Sanchez
3B Derosa
LF Skippy

If DeRosa and Glaus doesn’t return
vs RHP
2B Skippy
3B Sanchez
LF Whoever

I dunno, if we traded for Sanchez and got Glaus back, we would be able to increase total wins on the team by replacing Ankiel/Duncan with Skippy in LF and Skippy at 2B with Sanchez. Sanchez also gives the flexibility to play 3B vs RHP should Tony keep Skippy at 2B, which gets the hell rid of Joe Thurston.

by Hardcore Legend on Jul 9, 2009 6:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There is a salary bail in this

but Toronto is trying to run a business. They are just saying we can’t win now. They will wait until they get hope for their fans in future years.

by OperaCard on Jul 9, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lopez got along fine with Albert

How about Shu to left Lopez to second, Move Rasmus to the five hole. Thats probably achieved with AA prospect and the salary attachment.

by OperaCard on Jul 9, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

felipe lopez is a good name to keep an eye on. i will confess to being too harsh on him

in the off-season. i think he’s still benefiting from his .355 BABIP and his defensive stats are better than his history. on the other hand, he’s always been at least serviceable at 3b, which is where he’d make sense.

another ex-card name to keep in mind is russell branyan. both could be valuable “down the stretch” folks with good bats and at least serviceable defense. branyan is a much bigger stretch at third than lopez — he would provide comparable defense to thurston.

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jul 9, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

branyan's babip

.352

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

by prophetjohn on Jul 9, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

forget all this BABIP stuff

Albert’s BABallsHeGetsToHit (BABHGTH) is something like 330 or something, right?

by Expatcardfan on Jul 9, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pujols > Branyan
in fact, judging by the last time I saw Branyan in a Cards uni:
Ankiel ≥ Branyan
or so goes my biased opinion…

R.P.O.F.Y.M.

by BVHeck on Jul 9, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs