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Game 107 Open Thread -- August 1, 2009

Houston Astros at St. Louis Cardinals, Aug 1, 2009 7:15 PM EDT


 

Rodriguez Carpenter
3.62 FIP 2.73 FIP

This just in: Chris Carpenter is pretty good. After missing roughly six weeks earlier in the season w/ a side injury, Carp has finally gotten his innings up to the number needed to qualify for the ERA title. He's currently tied for 2nd in the league in ERA and is third in FIP. He really seemed to have trouble locating his pitches in his last start against the Dodgers but his stuff was still so good that he was tough to hit. The last time he faced the Astros -- about 10 days ago -- he was strong for 8 innings but the Astros won it w/ 2 in the 9th off Ryan Franklin. Let's hope tonight won't be a repeat.

Wandy Rodriguez is a much better pitcher than I ever thought he'd be and, in fact, he's one of the most underrated pitchers in the big leagues. He's also left handed which has been a thorn in the Cards' side all year but w/ the additions of Holliday and DeRosa to our lineup, I think we're poised to do much better against lefties. For what it's worth, Wandy has substantial home/road splits for his career. Over 5 years, he has a 3.77 ERA at home and a 5.14 ERA away from the juice box. His OPS against on the road is more than 100 points higher than it is at home. He has, however, pitched well in 3 starts at new Busch Stadium.

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Go Cards!!!

Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!

by dan on Aug 1, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions  

The lineups:

per The Commish:
Houston:
Michael Bourn cf
Kaz Matsui 2b
Miguel Tejada ss
Carlos Lee lf
Geoff Blum 3b
Hunter Pence rf
Chris Coste 1b
Humberto Quintero c
Wandy Rodriguez p

Cardinals:
Julio Lugo ss
Mark DeRosa 3b
Albert Pujols 1b
Matt Holliday lf
Ryan Ludwick rf
Yadier Molina c
Skip Schumaker 2b
Colby Rasmus cf
Chris Carpenter p

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions  

plays of the month are beautiful

"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 Aug 1, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions  

GAME THREAD!

F*** Billy Beane... actually, I kinda like Holliday

by vivaelpujols on Aug 1, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Where?!?

Holliday.
Uh huh, oh yeah.
Holliday.
He will be so nice.

by Red Blazer on Aug 1, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

HERE!!

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

let's hope the ump has better luck finding the strike zone.

"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 Aug 1, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, I never heard of the plate ump tonight...

maybe he’ll call the strike zone as written in the rulebook!

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dan and Al still don't realize...

the second wild pitch would have scored the run.

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Aug 1, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Or maybe...

They realize that the second wild pitch never would have happened…

by DiscoJer on Aug 1, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sup gamethreaders

I’ll be here all night to wow you with my insight. Love it when games are on national TV.

I’m gonna grab a franklin and then this party will really start.

by mojowo11 on Aug 1, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions  

MLB Network's got the game

And what’s more, I get to listen to Dan’n’Al for the first time in months!

by mojowo11 on Aug 1, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can't believe a major leaguer did this

Posada just tried to tag a guy out coming home (he had plenty of time) with his glove only… the ball was in his hand (not in the glove.) The alert ump called the runner safe

by the Tewk on Aug 1, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions  

I believe it

Because didn’t it work, recently?

"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 Aug 1, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, it did

i think it was pedroia who tagged somebody with the glove – ball in the other hand. ump called guy out.

"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 Aug 1, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

el oh el

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

fearless prediction

I smell a Colby break-out tonight; batting 8th might be a good tonic; in any case I am happy to see him in the line-up

by the Tewk on Aug 1, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Time for Albert and the Newbies to open a big lead early . . . .

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

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Aug 1, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Runs could be at a premium...

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hate Wandy

I watch him pitch, and everything in me says that he sucks. His fastball looks 100% most of the time, his little slurvey thing doesn’t move that much…I’m always thinking we’re going to hit him but somehow he always makes us look bad.

Screw you, Wandy. Screw you.

by mojowo11 on Aug 1, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, he's one of those guys

where you watch him pitch, and your first reaction is to grumble, “Somebody gimme a bat!” It looks like he doesn’t have enough “stuff” to hit; obviously, he’s tougher than he looks at first glance…

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just a might under it

At least he didn’t try and roll that pitch over like he did last night.

He’s close.

Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.

by Power Slurve on Aug 1, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions  

What is it about mediocre pitchers - Mohler, Moyer, Kuroda that give the team so many problems.

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

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Aug 1, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Cards have mostly

fastball hitters; pre-trade deadline, they (as a group) could be beaten with off-speed “slop”.

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree.

I think he was fatigued and pressing. I don’t think he’s hurt. Well, not any more than usual.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

They are

I was arguing with a Cubs fan that their home unis suck because they have pinstripes and a clean, white look is so much more…I dunno, regal?

He did not agree, but his opinion does not count, since he is a Cubs fan.

by mojowo11 on Aug 1, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I dunno.

Check it:

Tell me that doesn’t look clean.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

It really doesn't to me

But I hate pinstripes. I think they look dumb.

by mojowo11 on Aug 1, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, I much prefer Dodger unis

"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 Aug 1, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I love the Dodgers' look.

But the Ernie Banks era Cubs uni is still pretty nice. It’s definitely not anything to be ashamed of.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nothin' like 'em...

fantastic unis. Don’t change a thing.

by stlfan on Aug 1, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'd like to

see a red stripe on the pants.

Like so:

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh yeah. Those are awesome.

Maybe a tick too high of a cut, but love the stripes.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

The stirrups are one of the reasons

I love me some Boog!

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Boog :(

get well soon

"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 Aug 1, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I kinda hate the stripe

But then again, I like tall, solid socks. That seems to be an unpopular look around VEB. Most people are a stirrup types.

by mojowo11 on Aug 1, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't know how Hunter Pence is a good hitter...

He seems to have no approach whatsoever at the plate.

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Aug 1, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah no kidding

He just struck out swinging on a fastball right down the middle of the plate.

by mojowo11 on Aug 1, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Course...

Carpenter lulled him to sleep before throwing it 92 or so by him.

by stlfan on Aug 1, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

See ball, hit ball...

against lesser pitchers than Carp, that’s not a bad approach.

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cannot see the game. Carp's pitches moving well? Velocity?

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

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Aug 1, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

I know we all know this already

But it should be restated often: Matt Holliday is a man-beast. His a freak. He is crazy athletic. He is jacked.

by mojowo11 on Aug 1, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

going to take a Holliday, make a get away from the neighborhood!!

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

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Aug 1, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes!

Holliday again to RF! I love his approach at the plate!

by stlfan on Aug 1, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Speaking of which...

why would you ever throw him away? That’s all I’ve seen teams do since he’s been here and Holliday keeps ripping the ball to right.

by stlfan on Aug 1, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

They don't want him pulling the ball!

Right now, it doesn’t seem to make much difference!

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't want him to pull it either...

he’s hitting like .600 right now going the other way.

by stlfan on Aug 1, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Matt Holliday is a Man-beast

"I remember once talking to one guy on the Cardinals and asking him what Pujols was like as a teammate. He said something that’s really special, if you think about it. He said: "Albert is so good that you feel like you let him down when you screw up." I thought that had to be the ultimate line that could ever be said about a ballplayer. I build my baseball team around that ballplayer."

by Smokin Turkeys on Aug 1, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

DeRosa likes to thump people

I guess that’s what makes him a clubhouse presence.

"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 Aug 1, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Amen. I love Yadi so, so much.

None of my non-StL friends understand the Yadi love. But they’re Nats, Cubs and Mets fans, so it’s hard to take their opinions seriously.

by peach concrete on Aug 1, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Interesting.

I wonder if they’re even capable of love at this point. Perhaps only bitterness and self-loathing.

by peach concrete on Aug 1, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yadi to second

"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 Aug 1, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions  

that would be potentially conceited

The beauty of Molinas is the collective.

"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 Aug 1, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe the Cards can finally have a laugher . .. Maybe

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

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Aug 1, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Matt Holliday as a Cardinal

BA- .600
SLG- 1.000

The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.

by RasRoY on Aug 1, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Anyone find this game online?

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

by Drewshank4 on Aug 1, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

It's on MLB Network if you get that channel

If you have tvants, here’s a link for that:

tvants://list.tvants.com/tvants/?k=ea67d43671f0e7df680fdb828a75c370

A quick survey of other sources yields not much.

by mojowo11 on Aug 1, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lord, I'd hate

to be sitting in the front row down that third-base line, seeing Carlos Lee lumbering toward me… that’s a b-i-i-i-g man…

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

not too shabby, Holliday

not too shabby

Positronic Upgraded Juggernaut Optimized for Logical Sabotage

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 1, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, 'The Horse"...

guy looks like a Clydesdale…

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

C'mon Luddy

He ran right into that out.

by mojowo11 on Aug 1, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

what the fudge was that

"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 Aug 1, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Our Of D has been horrible lately

"I remember once talking to one guy on the Cardinals and asking him what Pujols was like as a teammate. He said something that’s really special, if you think about it. He said: "Albert is so good that you feel like you let him down when you screw up." I thought that had to be the ultimate line that could ever be said about a ballplayer. I build my baseball team around that ballplayer."

by Smokin Turkeys on Aug 1, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Woulda collided with the runner,

and Quintero’s another big dude.

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oquendo ought to beat them into shape

"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 Aug 1, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions  

NONE OF YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH FOR THE PR TEAM!

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

BURN

"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 Aug 1, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oy.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Shit - should be out of this inning. . .

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

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Aug 1, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

I love Albert. Aggressive play.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Albert's like screw you guys, my processors are working.

"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 Aug 1, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

3-2-5-3-6

Is that right?

Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!

by dan on Aug 1, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Dan just said so.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep

according to Dan

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

that's my new locker combination

"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 Aug 1, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

rare that you see two teams screw up on the same play. ..

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

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Aug 1, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Quintero's running on that play

to avoid any possibility of a double play. Worst case is you have runners on first and second.

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's weird.

They had zero outs, right?

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, but if you DON'T run from third,

the defense can get the DP by way of 2nd, and then you’ve got a guy on 3rd with 2 outs…

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

normally dont' you trade the run for the DP?

or were we playing corners in middle back? I wasnt’ paying that close of attention. Obviously cut down the runner going home if you can.

by 07saluki on Aug 1, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Albert was "in" enough

to make the play at home. A faster runner than Quintero probably scores on the play; Albert (rightly) cut off the run.

If it had been Bourn on 3rd, Albert would probably have started the 3-6-3 DP…

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Carp's curve is being weird.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

awesome name

"Ludwick, I could kiss you on the nuts!" - the red baron 7-29-09

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Aug 1, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

put a lot of thought into it!

by GeorgeHendricksStirrups on Aug 1, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

obviously dan is not superstitious

talking about houston being dissapointed about the inning when there is still 2 men on and tejada up to bat

by rig99 on Aug 1, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions  

he's a jinxing machine.

"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 Aug 1, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's read the script

No worries.

I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.

by The Continental on Aug 1, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sometimes I wanna punch AL in the junk

"Ludwick, I could kiss you on the nuts!" - the red baron 7-29-09

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Aug 1, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions  

only sometimes?

"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 Aug 1, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am pretty sure he has to say that Colby gets a late jump on the ball at least once a game

must be in his contract

"Ludwick, I could kiss you on the nuts!" - the red baron 7-29-09

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Aug 1, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

i really wish Colby got even later jumps on balls

so everyone could see how much glide-range he has

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

but

i live on the west coast, so simply hearing him once in a while is a plus to me

by GeorgeHendricksStirrups on Aug 1, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Classic pitching job against Tejada.

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

by vico on Aug 1, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Tejada's roid rage might be up . . ..

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

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Aug 1, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Way to work around matador defense. ... Nine outs down and 18 to go . . .

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

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Aug 1, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions  

We have one.

He hurt his ankle.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

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

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Aug 1, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Boog :(

"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 Aug 1, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

put the luggage away, Carpenter...

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

by Yadi2Second on Aug 1, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions  

howdy

how we looking? good to know Holliday at least can hit Douche-Wandy…

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions  

but clearly Carp cannot

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions  

hmm...

carp being carp

offense able to score almost every inning

looking good?

by leefyg on Aug 1, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Time for Dero to step up. New guys need to unjinX Cards

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

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Aug 1, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

or not...

:-(

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not sure

how he could step up much more.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

better stache.

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

by Yadi2Second on Aug 1, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

He could line one off Welly's right hand . . .

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

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Aug 1, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

You got me.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's already fifth

on the team in home runs, one behind Ankiel.

I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.

by The Continental on Aug 1, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was fast.

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

by vico on Aug 1, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Gah

F*** Billy Beane... actually, I kinda like Holliday

by vivaelpujols on Aug 1, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, shit

F*** Billy Beane... actually, I kinda like Holliday

by vivaelpujols on Aug 1, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions  

C A R P - - C R A P ! !

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

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Aug 1, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions  

f***

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Is Khalil back?

F*** Billy Beane... actually, I kinda like Holliday

by vivaelpujols on Aug 1, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Yep

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

hes activated availible to PH

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

On the roster

replacing Boggs; they won’t need him for the 10 days Mitch needs to stay in the minors…

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah.

and that’s supposedly good news.

by Oedipa Maas on Aug 1, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

F***

the f***ing flubs.

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

WELL POOPY McPOOPERTON

That’s not a good development in this game at all! Fie on you, Caballo! Fie on you!

by mojowo11 on Aug 1, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

i don' think we'll have to overpay for DeRosa

Holliday, however, especially if he keeps hitting .580…

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think he will have what we call

“Regression to the mean” shortly

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah

we just hope that happens BEFORE he’s signed

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

or we don't

cause it’d be great to have a .580 hitter the rest of the way.
but for serious, this dude is more locked in than i have ever seen an MLB player be right now

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

CAN one "overpay"

for a .580 hitter? (I know, I know; regression’s such a witch!)

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ateention Albert please get out of the baseline

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Pujols is terrible

F*** Billy Beane... actually, I kinda like Holliday

by vivaelpujols on Aug 1, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Dagnabbit...

I always look behind my back when I hear that phrase… ;-)

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

is your neck sunburned yet?

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not yet...

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

well I guess thasts a good thing

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

E6?

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

E6!

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes

Basically the definition of the term.

by mojowo11 on Aug 1, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just hit it hard

and let the GOBs sort it out.

I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.

by The Continental on Aug 1, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions  

ELIMINATE.

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Well then

F*** Billy Beane... actually, I kinda like Holliday

by vivaelpujols on Aug 1, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Good lord

Albert turned Holliday into a maching!

by mojowo11 on Aug 1, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn HOLLIDAY IS REDICULOUS

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions  

seriously.

this guy is almost as bad a hitter as Franklin is a pitcher

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Man-Beast

"I remember once talking to one guy on the Cardinals and asking him what Pujols was like as a teammate. He said something that’s really special, if you think about it. He said: "Albert is so good that you feel like you let him down when you screw up." I thought that had to be the ultimate line that could ever be said about a ballplayer. I build my baseball team around that ballplayer."

by Smokin Turkeys on Aug 1, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Bert’s gotta be tired of all this baserunning.

by GeorgeHendricksStirrups on Aug 1, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions  

So, the cybernetics upgrade

for Holliday is working out well.

I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.

by The Continental on Aug 1, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Yep, its decided.

I wanna see this lineup for a full season. Fun stuff every single night.

by 07saluki on Aug 1, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

That's silly

Borderline ridiculous behavior.

by mojowo11 on Aug 1, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

HI GUYS IN THE TRUCK

now that was creepy.

"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 Aug 1, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Albert needs to look out he'll lose the batting avarage team league

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dan didnt even thank you before he stole this.

"I remember once talking to one guy on the Cardinals and asking him what Pujols was like as a teammate. He said something that’s really special, if you think about it. He said: "Albert is so good that you feel like you let him down when you screw up." I thought that had to be the ultimate line that could ever be said about a ballplayer. I build my baseball team around that ballplayer."

by Smokin Turkeys on Aug 1, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was a nasty 2-1 pitch.

Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.

by Power Slurve on Aug 1, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

no GIDP here Yadi

please just strike out instead if you’re gonna get out

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

or hit a homerun to kill the rally

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

even better way of getting OUT

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

anyone else uneasy about Lugo and Khalil sharing that bench there...

"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 Aug 1, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

maybe lugo can teach him how to hit

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Or maybe

just how to chillax

I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.

by The Continental on Aug 1, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

the scary part for me

is wondering what Lugo’s idea of chillin’ is.

"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 Aug 1, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

...have you seen Lugo?

"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 Aug 1, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, i was kidding

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

The compression shorts part is probably accurate.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

nah, they're comfy

i doubt he wears them

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

He hates the world.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lugo never looks relaxed.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

GO SKIP GO

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Is it just me

or does it seem like Yadi has been catching for like the last 15 years. Hopefully there’s another 15 more.

by 07saluki on Aug 1, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

thats because thats how long Benjie has been in the league

I think

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Are you kidding?

The Menendez brothers are at least making license plates or something. So who’s more worthless?

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Aug 1, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Making plates vs. making errors...

… I’ll take the plates.

With a mustache nothing is impossible.

by drewmaniac1978 on Aug 1, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll take the

chance to play in the playoffs in 2006.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tejada

Must’ve felt like he was in the Twilight Zone with his adventures that inning.

Fan of: Cards, Blues, Yellow Jackets, Rams, Wolverines, and Blazers.

by ColinMacLeod on Aug 1, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Who cares what Tejada felt like?

We didn’t do any damage.

With a mustache nothing is impossible.

by drewmaniac1978 on Aug 1, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed.

With a mustache nothing is impossible.

by drewmaniac1978 on Aug 1, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Quintero

the next cardinal killa

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions  

What a play by Albert

I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in time... like tears in rain... Time to die.

by lunchboxbomb on Aug 1, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions  

ALBERT PUYJOLS IS REDICULOUS

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

ALBERT

"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 Aug 1, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

oh i love you Albert.

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

I think the thing that Albert gets the least credit for

Is how tremendous a thrower he is. It’s like people forget that he came up as a third baseman and assume he can’t throw. His arm allows him to be as aggressive as he is on defense.

by mojowo11 on Aug 1, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

i love watching him be smart

"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 Aug 1, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hahaha... Al

“that’s what I was gonna say.”

With a mustache nothing is impossible.

by drewmaniac1978 on Aug 1, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

WANDY PULLED A HAMMY

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

there is almost no circumstance in sports i would ever want a player to get hurt

but one of the only ones i can possibly think of just happened!

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't even like that one.

It’ll be helpful, but I still don’t like to see it.

by StanTheManFan on Aug 1, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

i just hate Wandy

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Take the rest of the night off, Wandy

And come back in 5 days.

Fan of: Cards, Blues, Yellow Jackets, Rams, Wolverines, and Blazers.

by ColinMacLeod on Aug 1, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Uh oh.

Wandy’s hurt. The Astros are having issues.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

I wish yahoo sports would take down the triple crown article about Pujols

at the rate of his current slump, he may not win the MVP this year.

by dcfcblues on Aug 1, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

could be Holliday

the way he’s going

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by gocards62 on Aug 1, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah but doesnt it seem like albert goes through these power drains at least once a year?

Joe Strauss writes about it… Albert gets pissed and pops off… then goes on to tear the cover off the ball. I am just geeked that when he does start hitting again, we are going to have a sight to behold

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

by FredbirdisaDork on Aug 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

HAHAHAHA

"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 Aug 1, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

caught a break

but it’s his own fault he’s ejected

"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 Aug 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

BYE BYE Bourne

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

if the throw beats the runner. . .

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by gocards62 on Aug 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

That rule, apparently, has officially been changed

The umpires have been explicitly told that a good tag must be applied. Not sure where I heard this, but it was recent.

by mojowo11 on Aug 1, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Perhaps

following the Jeter incident. You cannot piss off Jeter.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's never been true.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

According to the rule book,

and what umps are trained to do, there is no such thing as a tie.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know. I am not the one arguing.

I was just saying that tie goes the runner has no truth the same as a throw beating the runner means they are out has no factual truth behind it either.

by 07saluki on Aug 1, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I understand you.

I’m saying that umps do not typically give the tie to the runner, or use it as a deciding factor, because they don’t think there is such a thing as a tie.

Basically, if they’re unsure, they pick a call and stick to it. It’s a 50-50 thing.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

That would be awesome.

Do the players call it or is one side “safe” one side “out?”

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seems simplest.

You should send Bud a proposal. He’s just weird enough to try it.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll believe it when I see it

throw beats the runner is the rule at all levels of baseball.

by thepainguy on Aug 1, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

at 2B, a throw that beats the runner

always gets the out

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by gocards62 on Aug 1, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

always usually gets the out

"Ludwick, I could kiss you on the nuts!" - the red baron 7-29-09

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Aug 1, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yee ha!

Buh bye

I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.

by The Continental on Aug 1, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

SEE YA

later Bourne!!!

With a mustache nothing is impossible.

by drewmaniac1978 on Aug 1, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

and HAHAHAHA

"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 Aug 1, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Wasn't on Yadi

Carp stepped off. He left early.

by mojowo11 on Aug 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

he ran on Carp

and probably Albert and Yadi, who called the steal

"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 Aug 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

you dont run on yadi carp

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow

He was safe. Definitely.

by mojowo11 on Aug 1, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Don't show up the umpire...

have a nice shower, Michael!

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

if that helmet had hit the umpire

Bourn would be looking at a nice suspension

by dcfcblues on Aug 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

You gotta feel for Bourn...

He didn’t mean to let go of the helmet I don’t think.

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Aug 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Dunno

it looked like he meant it to me. Maybe they’ll show a replay next inning.

I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.

by The Continental on Aug 1, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yup

you’re right.

I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.

by The Continental on Aug 1, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

What was he saying, 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 Aug 1, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

The magic words!

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's what I'm thinking.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

ARE YOU ****ING BLIND?

Or something comparably offensive, perhaps.

by mojowo11 on Aug 1, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

ladies and gentlemen

here are your makeup calls for last night’s strike zone

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Hahaha...

Awesome.

With a mustache nothing is impossible.

by drewmaniac1978 on Aug 1, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

The beard is weird...

the ’stache is trash!

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dan said it the correct way, too!

by GeorgeHendricksStirrups on Aug 1, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I refuse to use

Just For Men; dammit, I’ve earned them white hairs! (grin)

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

...and

rec’d

I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.

by The Continental on Aug 1, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

if Wandy and Bourn left the game

the astros would have nothing left on us

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

and we've got one down...

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Two down...

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

they're gone

"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 Aug 1, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

wandy left also

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

This Astros piching staff is much too drained to sustain this early exit

The Cubs really beat them up last series. They’ve got to be pretty worn out in the bullpen.

by mojowo11 on Aug 1, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

pen

ours can’t be too fresh, either

by GeorgeHendricksStirrups on Aug 1, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I thought they let Wandy go ahead and get thrown out at second.

Why would they allow him to run for himself and then take him out? I’m confuddled.

by 07saluki on Aug 1, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

I think they wanted to see if he could keep pitching

This pitching staff is pretty worn out. They may have just said, don’t run at all, we’ll get a couple innings out of you and take you out before your next AB.

I’ve had a strained hammy before—it hurts to run, but you can go through your pitching motion with it fairly easily.

I guess it turned out to be pretty bad, though. Might have tightened up on him.

by mojowo11 on Aug 1, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Am I the only one that is indifferent

… about Troy Glaus and his return? I like what we got.

With a mustache nothing is impossible.

by drewmaniac1978 on Aug 1, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Ok

Point taken.

With a mustache nothing is impossible.

by drewmaniac1978 on Aug 1, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

now go get me some oatmeal!

"Ludwick, I could kiss you on the nuts!" - the red baron 7-29-09

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Aug 1, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Steel-cut!

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

And if Albert needs a day off

Would you rather have to swing DeRosa over to first or stick Glaus in there?

by mojowo11 on Aug 1, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Colby is kinda horrible right now

another player I wish would get hot again.

by dcfcblues on Aug 1, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

way to go Cody

tony’s gonna be on the phone demanding you be sent down tonight

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Grass Arch = Staying?

I like it and it looks like they aren’t trying to erase it.

by thepainguy on Aug 1, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

I'd heard that

they got some flack about the old courthouse being there for the ASG (Dredd Scott decision), so they got rid of it. The arch is to stay, I believe.

I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.

by The Continental on Aug 1, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

no offense and i can see the poor taste but people are too sensitive

you could realistically pick out something bad in anything. Do you really think anyone was putting it out there with that intention. Its just sad how things are today.

by 07saluki on Aug 1, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah...

the courthouse was a bit much. The arch is the second best mustache in the outfield, coming a close second to dick ankiel’s.

Any idiot would know that.

by The Classical on Aug 1, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Where did you hear that?

We talked about it on VEB, but I never read that or heard it.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

and Bourn to be wild

had to.

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by Tudor's Electric Fan on Aug 1, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   2 recs

Rec'd

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by gocards62 on Aug 1, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

is he the one that spit his chaw onto homeplate?

plus, they just showed a replay of him overhand throwing his bat after he struck out

by rig99 on Aug 1, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

that was Orlando Hudson I believe

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by FredbirdisaDork on Aug 1, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Carp does not even want to go up and bat.

I won’t complain after the AZ incident. I showed up in that game just in time to see that he just got taken out of the game.

by 07saluki on Aug 1, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

out

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

first time through I definately thought he was out

but when they slowed it down it was very close and might have been safe

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lugo

Was out… but I’ll take it.

With a mustache nothing is impossible.

by drewmaniac1978 on Aug 1, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

yadier you are not

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

serious make up calls tonight

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

we can get 1M make ups

nothing will erase the ’85 series.

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by gocards62 on Aug 1, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

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by sportsman on Aug 1, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

That game was on MLBTV earlier today....

the two botched plays immediately following that call didn’t help anything either.

*ducks and covers

by 07saluki on Aug 1, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

lugo is deceptivley slow

like schumaker. He looks like someone who would be fast, but he isn’t.

by rig99 on Aug 1, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

I hate watching Skip run

It’s like he’s running is slow motion.

by mojowo11 on Aug 1, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

but he runs really GRITTY.

like, he digs in hard, and he always slides hard, and he kicks dirt everywhere. how can you not love it

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Please do something good Albert

Unfortunately, I don’t have a whole lot of faith in the mang right now.

by dcfcblues on Aug 1, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Walk them both!!

haha

With a mustache nothing is impossible.

by drewmaniac1978 on Aug 1, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

3-run homer here for Albert

And from here on out he puts up a 1.200 OPS.

I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in time... like tears in rain... Time to die.

by lunchboxbomb on Aug 1, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

some ankle-biting strikes tonite

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by sportsman on Aug 1, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

*projectile vomits*

I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in time... like tears in rain... Time to die.

by lunchboxbomb on Aug 1, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Albert I love you

But you’re bringing me down.

With a mustache nothing is impossible.

by drewmaniac1978 on Aug 1, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Uh, LCD Soundsystem for life.

I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in time... like tears in rain... Time to die.

by lunchboxbomb on Aug 1, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Absolutely

With a mustache nothing is impossible.

by drewmaniac1978 on Aug 1, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

When someone great is gone

Works well for Al’s slump, too :/

I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in time... like tears in rain... Time to die.

by lunchboxbomb on Aug 1, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep

I’m hoping someday very soon there’ll be Daft Punk playing at Albert’s house. ;-) NOW I’m reaching… reaching…

With a mustache nothing is impossible.

by drewmaniac1978 on Aug 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wilford Brimley?

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by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

In a few days,

you’ll have been a VEB member for a year. You need an avatar.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have read for a long time. I just never made any comments.

I usually just have sarcasm and crude humor to my name. This is definitely the most educated and sophisticated place to read and discuss the cardinals. I can’t stand some of the supposed cardinal “fans” that post on the other sites. I have actually been ashamed to associate as a cardinal fan after some of their posts. I’m sure there are several trolls on there as well.

by 07saluki on Aug 1, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

You need an avatar.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah...

I was searching for some great ’stace photos and came across Wilford. Eat your damn oatmeal.

With a mustache nothing is impossible.

by drewmaniac1978 on Aug 1, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am a fan of awesome avatars

"Ludwick, I could kiss you on the nuts!" - the red baron 7-29-09

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Aug 1, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

click on your username

go to edit profile, and from there you can upload a profile image

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by mattyfrommo on Aug 1, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

success!

"Ludwick, I could kiss you on the nuts!" - the red baron 7-29-09

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Aug 1, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

+10000

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

With the overwhelming advantage in pitching tomorrow...

Albert needs to sit so he can get two days off in a row.

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Aug 1, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

I agree

he needs a couple days off and he’s got to stop trying to pull every off-speed pitch

by kalmavet on Aug 1, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

i didn't

but i’d hazard a guess it’s because he’s a dbag

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

nvm

4th Inning
Pitcher Carlos Zambrano of the Cubs left the game in the 4th inning after suffering an apparent back injury.

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Han-Ram got hurt too :[

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

It is great and all that we are winning while Albert is slumping

but I dont think I have ever seen him this bad and it is scaring me

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

by ANDYAK47 on Aug 1, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Timing.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

i still think that he is just tired from the ASG stuff

He seems to still be hitting (i.e. he isn’t 0fer his last 2 weeks) he is just not hitting with any power right now

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by FredbirdisaDork on Aug 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

he was slumping before the all star break

and I don’t buy that he’s still tired from something that happened 2 weeks ago. He’s had plenty of time to recover.

by dcfcblues on Aug 1, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

i honestly cannot believe that if his elbow was really an issue that he would have participated like he did in the ASG

I think that he has enough common sense to at least go through the motions in a ceremonial sense

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by FredbirdisaDork on Aug 1, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

He will come out of it.

Albert is the least of my worries.

by 07saluki on Aug 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

for what its worth

i think he is pressing to show everyone he is still the man, despite holliday

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by sportsman on Aug 1, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

does not compute

he’s been struggling since before we traded for Holliday

by dcfcblues on Aug 1, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

You're convinced.

Some of us are withholding judgment.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Uh...

what are you talking about?

He HAS been struggling since before we traded for Holliday. That’s a fact.

by dcfcblues on Aug 1, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Uh...

The reason WHY he’s been struggling. We don’t know those facts.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jebus.

I replied to the wrong comment. Should’ve replied a little further up.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

I thought that too, but

he was in lineups with Edmonds and Rolen when they were ultra-productive. I think that negates that idea. He is just a little off and will come around. No worries.

by 07saluki on Aug 1, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why are there still allstargameadvertisements in the outfield?

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Because we can.

With a mustache nothing is impossible.

by drewmaniac1978 on Aug 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

they usually leave those and the opening day stuff on the field till it grows out of the grass

at least thats what it has seemed like for the last few years

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by FredbirdisaDork on Aug 1, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

no there are still billboards

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's the same reason they're still wearing the patch...

It’s a season-long thing for everyone that hosts.

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Aug 1, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well it said

watch the mlb all-star game on 7-14 at 7
not like it said home of the 09 all star game like it does in LA

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

ah

my bad… i thought that he was just talking about the stuff in the grass

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by FredbirdisaDork on Aug 1, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

No.

He was ordering an ice cold frosty one in the stands.

With a mustache nothing is impossible.

by drewmaniac1978 on Aug 1, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

let's fan this f***er carp

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

okeedokeee

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

by sportsman on Aug 1, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

god damn that pitch is pretty.

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

wicked.

Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.

by Power Slurve on Aug 1, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

CARP

KKK

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Probably

a good idea since we know Holliday will light it up and cause an slew of comments.

With a mustache nothing is impossible.

by drewmaniac1978 on Aug 1, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK Holliday

time for another HR

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by gocards62 on Aug 1, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

he was hitting .585 as a Cardinal going into tonight

I don’t think another HR is unreasonable

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by gocards62 on Aug 1, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

i'm hoping for a double/triple so he gats the cycle

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think Pence just called Carp a SOB after that ptich

"Ludwick, I could kiss you on the nuts!" - the red baron 7-29-09

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Aug 1, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Albert's Swing

For those of you who didn’t see this when I posted it earlier, here’s Albert at the POC from his pop out to RCF in the first yesterday.

This is a mechanically perfect swing.

The only thing I may see is that this pitch is a bit high, and I have been concerned for a while that Albert seems to be chasing the high pitch more than usual.

by thepainguy on Aug 1, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

I think his

swing has looked ugly because he’s chasing. He’s fine. Just pressing.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

laws of physics basically

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes.

It’s in the rule book.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes

1.10
(a) The bat shall be a smooth, round stick not more than 23/4 inches in diameter at the thickest part and not more than 42 inches in length. The bat shall be one piece of solid wood.
NOTE: No laminated or experimental bats shall be used in a professional game (either championship season or exhibition games) until the manufacturer has secured approval from the Rules Committee of his design and methods of manufacture.

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think round is relative

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's what she said!

"Ludwick, I could kiss you on the nuts!" - the red baron 7-29-09

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Aug 1, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

dun dun dun!

+1

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whaaaaaa....?????

Holliday can do that??

With a mustache nothing is impossible.

by drewmaniac1978 on Aug 1, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

oh my god

did matt holliday.. just make an out?

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Holliday

must have taken some hitting tips from Pujols that last at bat. Haha

With a mustache nothing is impossible.

by drewmaniac1978 on Aug 1, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

With a mustache nothing is impossible.

by drewmaniac1978 on Aug 1, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Speaking of power outages

it’s been a long ass time since Luddy’s gone yard as well.

by dcfcblues on Aug 1, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

MOLINA

WITH THE WHEELS!!!!

With a mustache nothing is impossible.

by drewmaniac1978 on Aug 1, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

GOD that man can move.

what a speedster

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

YADI

YADI SHALT RUN ON Whoever their catcher is

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

I love me some Redline...

Just turned the game on. What have I missed so far?

by ducttape16 on Aug 1, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Holliday HR...

Otherwise crappy offense.
Douche-Wandy injury.
Bourn ejected.

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Aug 1, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great pitching by Carp

Great hitting by Holliday

Pujols continuing to be mired in a horrible slump.

by dcfcblues on Aug 1, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

We're getting Darren Olivered

Of course, at least Oliver was a lefty.

Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.

by Power Slurve on Aug 1, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

pitching them away

they need to set up a little closer to the plate

when was the last time they were routinely pitched inside???

My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!

by 82Special on Aug 1, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Carp needs to punch Ludwick again

that seemed to get his bat going last time.

by dcfcblues on Aug 1, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

+1

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Luggage time!

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

and thenm maybe punch el hombre

to get his bat going

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

With his left hand, of course.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

no, you have to get Albert angry

"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 Aug 1, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think punching him in the face might accomplish that.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yadi to second!

and i’m late like Pudge.
(actually he stole off the pitcher)

"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 Aug 1, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Pudge isn't catching.

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

did he break his hand or not?

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

dunno

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

well there you go

I’m really late.

"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 Aug 1, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

(multitasking sucks, my friends)

"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 Aug 1, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

CARP

KKKK

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

is there an overflow that i have missed?

cause im going back and forth between this and an excel sheet

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by FredbirdisaDork on Aug 1, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

I took the advice of several on the thread

and now use Chrome for the game threads. It works much better for me thus far.

by ducttape16 on Aug 1, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I really wish I could figure out why firefox and chrome won't work

I really wish I could figure out why firefox and chrome won’t work in the threads for me anymore. They keep pushing me right back to the top of the page.

"Ludwick, I could kiss you on the nuts!" - the red baron 7-29-09

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Aug 1, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

subject line fail!

"Ludwick, I could kiss you on the nuts!" - the red baron 7-29-09

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Aug 1, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's weird.

Mine makes me jump a bit, but it’s not all the time, and I never get sent to the top. Hmm…

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

by spants on Aug 1, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

85ish

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

88

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by gocards62 on Aug 1, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

it's zorro!

"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 Aug 1, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

marlins got some offense going!

BEAT THOSE FLUBBIES

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

What happened to Hanley?

Looks like he left the game early.

Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.

by Power Slurve on Aug 1, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

is anybody really really knowledgable about excel?

im doing some spreadsheets for my softball team and I need some help sorting final stats

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by FredbirdisaDork on Aug 1, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

what's the problem?

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by sportsman on Aug 1, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

well ive got individual pages for each player and what they did for the season... (counting stats and rate stats)

then i have an overall page which lists the players and their totals…. i don’t know how to make the columns sortable so that I can look at avg… slg… ops… etc and keep the rows in order

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by FredbirdisaDork on Aug 1, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

i'm good.

holla at me

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

hit me up on the flip side of the overflow

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by FredbirdisaDork on Aug 1, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

His name is Humberto

We had to know going in this was going to happen.

With a mustache nothing is impossible.

by drewmaniac1978 on Aug 1, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

boom

"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 Aug 1, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeperee

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

thanks

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by gocards62 on Aug 1, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

dp, please

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by gocards62 on Aug 1, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

There ya go...

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Aug 1, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

what's the running total?

"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 Aug 1, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

1 hour game?

For a second I forgot we started early.

by thepainguy on Aug 1, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Boog :(

…sorry. compulsive.

"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 Aug 1, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

:[

it’s sad

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

goood outing there carp now rest up for

thursday

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

nah he'll go another one

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

due up 2nd

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

hmmm i think i would ph

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 1, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

so if the Nats crushed the Brewers....

"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 Aug 1, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

i know

i’ve been paying close attention to that game

by rig99 on Aug 1, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Overflow

Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation

by azruavatar on Aug 1, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

you're doing it wrong

"Ludwick, I could kiss you on the nuts!" - the red baron 7-29-09

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Aug 1, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Try again

Overflow

Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation

by azruavatar on Aug 1, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

and jeff samarzjijadjasdfas proceeds to self destruct!

go marlins! that 6-0 lasted a while

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

by tehzachatak on Aug 1, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Built Cards Tough

indeed.

I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.

by The Continental on Aug 1, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

That was nice...

"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil

by player2bnamedl8r on Aug 1, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm not sure

we were looking at the same woman…but since I just deleted the recording, I can’t go back and look at her again.

She looked pretty feminine to me, but it was a quick glance.

"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil

by player2bnamedl8r on Aug 1, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Carp!!

I love how Dan says, “Steps on the bag and on his way for a double!” Thurston needs to take notes.

With a mustache nothing is impossible.

by drewmaniac1978 on Aug 1, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Ok you HAVE TO SIGN HOLLIDAY

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

by ANDYAK47 on Aug 1, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

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