Game 116 Overflow
by the red baron on Aug 12, 2009 9:15 PM EDT
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albert pujols is ridiculous.
Hooray!
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 Aug 12, 2009 9:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
careful Fritz
you’ll make gdm angry mentioning tonight’s Cardinal pitcher by name
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Carp is Serious
Albert is Ridiculous
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Aug 12, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
8-1 phils
seriouness in wrigleyville
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
Just got home from the US-Mex game
Very glad the Cards are up.
And I cannot fault the US for losing 2-1. Damn is Charlie Davies a player. I hope he has a massive break out season in League 1 this year. He’s got the skills, the body, the intensity, and the mind. Wow.
I honestly wasnt expecting them to win
Mexico is tough to beat at home
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
amen
i predicted a 2-1 loss
we played a great game given the conditions:
6000’+
severe smog
105,000 fans
That crowd was incredible
I’d love to see the US have that kind of homefield advantage.
Shut up, Fritz™.
8 and 4 years ago
we had very nice home field crowds for US vs Mexico in Columbus
this past time through… not so much
I was at the ’09 and ’05 columbus qualifiers vs mexico
i thought they were outcoached
the overall strategy was awful
How depressing is it being you? Is it closer to being a lifelong cubs fan or being born without lips? - Janitor
by themanthemyth on Aug 12, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
eh?
if you noticed in the first half… boca, dempsey, and donovan were making terrible decisions
that wasn’t coaching… that was lack of oxygen…
both teams do oxygen at half time because of the conditions… it’s nuts
in those conditions you need to possess the ball
playing 60+ minutes in your defensive third is a recipe for disaster, especially at altitude. they were too tired to counterattack all game.
How depressing is it being you? Is it closer to being a lifelong cubs fan or being born without lips? - Janitor
by themanthemyth on Aug 12, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
the first goal was off a bit of possession
our guys were unable to acclimate to the altitude
so trying to possess aganst mexico in those conditions is asking a bit much
it’s about survival
the first goal was off possession
it was one of the few decent passes made all game. you are right about survival but i don’t think playing in front of your goal the whole game is the best way to go about that. i understand the altitude issues but that doesn’t excuse everything.
How depressing is it being you? Is it closer to being a lifelong cubs fan or being born without lips? - Janitor
by themanthemyth on Aug 12, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
it doesn't excuse it
but it goes a long ways towards understanding it
boca is not a left back
if you have to play dolo, then spector should be the LB, and boca at CB…drop demerit…i thought he had a real stinker today
"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
actually, he is
boca is a left back professionally with the chicago fire, fulham, and now rennes
although i thought we should have subbed spector for boca at various points
i really like the pairing of jay (ball winner, gonzo type guy) and gooch (size, experience, and tactics)
Davies and Altidore could be very serious
Run Vince run! There's a tarp chasing you! Run! It's right behind you!
davies is quickly surprisng everyone
holy jeebus
scored
had the go ahead for 2-1 wrongly called back (he was onsides)
and just missed a third off a cross from dempsey… somehow he was not able to get his head on it
I'm shocked that Mexico would get a favorable offsides call
…actually I’m not.
Run Vince run! There's a tarp chasing you! Run! It's right behind you!
it was a close call
but davies is absolutely electric… donovan with size and a forward
yes, he impressed the hell out of me today
ching? not so much
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
i actually thought ching did his job very well
he isn’t a world beater… but he got some fouls, won some balls in the air, and in general was not a liability
ugh
this is a big sticking point for me…we cannot start brian ching up top if we want to be a big time team…it just isn’t good enough..i know altidore is young and was not match fit…but we will always be on the outside looking in with the mindset that ching is good enough to start fo us
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
he is not the future
altidore, davies, cooper and possibly a couple of others are
but ching offers stability and wisdom
he doesn’t freak out
yea but we all know bradley will play him if he isn't hurt
and i say the future is now…and no thanks to cooper
altidore will never get stability and wisdom as long as ching starts over him
i really think we can do better…i’d rather have dempsey up top with holden on the wing than ching
"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
qualifying is about qualifying
it’s not your best team
it’s about getting the job down (top three)
i agree with that
but i think we need to get the guys who should start for the world cup team in ’10 on the pitch now to gain international experience
i really hope ching isn’t starting in south africa next summer
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
he probably won't
but he will make the team
2 of our top four mids were out: jones (stress fracture) and edu (knee surgery from last season)
By the by...
if any of you soccer goons are in the STL area, I’d advise you to check out DayPints.com. Good gathering for weekend matches once league play starts… and year round, really.
Shut up, Fritz™.
i don't live in the area...
but maybe i’ll use this next time i’m in town visiting family
i'm ready for for the jones era to start
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
i hope they mix him in well and it causes no problems
i don’t want a repeat of regis
he was off
replays showed it…in real time he looked on, i was screaming at the tv…but he was off(not sure how the linesman made the call)
"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
sorry man
pretend i didn’t say anything
"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
If anything, it showed that randomly thrown cups of pee
can enhance any sporting event.
Shut up, Fritz™.
welcome to world cup qualifying
our guys have been hit with batteries (altidore was nailed in chicago by honduran fans)
so were you actually at the game?
or watched in on tv?
"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
this one i just watched
sorry for the confusion… would have loved to have been there
i have had some great times in mexico… love the people, the culture, the food, the sites
word
though watching dos santos and vela play is nice(i’m an arsenal fan, so i have to hate dos santos, but love me some vela)
"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
guardardo is the man
better than all of them
he's good
still rather have vela
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
ok cause i was going to send you a jealous internet scowl
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
i'm going to dc-chicago on the 29th
been too long since i’ve seen the fire play
spent most of this year worrying about qualifying games
Salkfecjiocecdja
3.1
7ER
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
joe strauss had the best dig.
On twitter: “is samardzija foreignspeak for ‘brad thompson’?”
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by tom s. on Aug 12, 2009 9:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Looked to me that the main impact
was his posterior region.
by ArkansasTravs on Aug 12, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
So I know he's Danish...
but Wladimir? Seriously? I sure hope they pronounce their W’s like V’s, like the Polish do.
Bob Feller is THE prime example of a cranky old man...working with him a 8:00 AM has to be one of the most dangerous jobs in America.
If its in german
then yes
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
Do the Danish speak German? I assumed they spoke...Danish?
Bob Feller is THE prime example of a cranky old man...working with him a 8:00 AM has to be one of the most dangerous jobs in America.
Cy Young now at 50/50 for Carp?
I’m going to go ahead and call this a W.
I'd say more like 25%
You still have Wagonmaker and the two Giants to deal with.
Bob Feller is THE prime example of a cranky old man...working with him a 8:00 AM has to be one of the most dangerous jobs in America.
It's probably going to Lincecum
But i would never count any of them out, (Except Cain, I don’t think he will get anywhere close)
Man, with this outfield, need to get rid of that Rasmus guy. :)
i think the only way carp or waino
Could win is if linececum starts screwing up.linececum has pitched as well or better than either and has done it allyear (not carp) and with ridiculous K numbers. I’d like to see adam and carp get a lot of votes, but I think it’s linececum’s to lose.
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 Aug 12, 2009 9:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
11-1
Boo-ya.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on Aug 12, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
The sooner the Cards ditch the KTRS experiment the better.
Their programming (which is constantly being pimped during commercials) is just brutal.
Shut up, Fritz™.
That would be nice
but isn’t likely to happen soon. The Cards are part-owners, so it’s more than an experiment.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on Aug 12, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Speaking of Radio
I have grown to like ESPN 101.1 Radio.
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by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 12, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't get out of work until 3
so the only sports radio I get are Slaten, Randy and DeMarco on 101, or what ever is on 590.
It’s a bad drive home.
Shut up, Fritz™.
Besides baseball and news
I never listen to the 550
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by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 12, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Victorino has a 3B and a HR
Two cycles against the cubbies in the same week?
defy, cards, defy. hey logic --- you suck.
Unless his arm falls off... which only has a 60% chance of happening.
"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon
just missed 12-1
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
cubs are getting their asses handed to 'em
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 12, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone looked at BCB to see how many of the horsemen have been spotted?
"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon
heh
I rarely go there unless they are being good, which is usually in the offseason
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 12, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
i rarely go during game threads
Except to mess up no hitters
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by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 12, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
nice one
I haven’t braved any game threads now that I think about it, it’s probably for the best… I don’t need any stalkers
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 12, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel dirty signing up for the blog...
I’ll let you continue to do my dirty work by proxy.
"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon
I was VEB ambassador one day
I informed them of things
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 12, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
like how baseball actually is
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 12, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I've been told that before
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 12, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
But...but...
less losses in the win column!!
"on gameday it says duke loves to face the four seamer and hates to face the four seamer" -VolsnCards5
"perhaps it's a computer joke about the duality of man." -tom s.
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Aug 12, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
er...loss column...
i’ll go back to my homework now.
"on gameday it says duke loves to face the four seamer and hates to face the four seamer" -VolsnCards5
"perhaps it's a computer joke about the duality of man." -tom s.
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Aug 12, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
for some reason I knew what you meant
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 12, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
heh
how many times I’ve heard that one…
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 12, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Flim should
go ask them if Pedro’s been any good.
Or post this:
Philles announcers about Toronto:
"Well they go out West after this series, this weekend, against the Tampa Bay Rays"
been there
’06 interleague
20-2 Phils
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right now, they have to borrow other
People’s asses so the phils can hand them right back.
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 Aug 12, 2009 9:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I wonder
If Pedro’s good outing is a resutl of actually good pitching, great defense, bad hitting, or a combination of the 3.
Man, with this outfield, need to get rid of that Rasmus guy. :)
Well, you know
That offense really inspired him and caused him to pitch better than he would have.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
12-1 now officially
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
Only second ball in the air?
Votto’s single and Gonzalez’s pop up? Wow.
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So, I'm sure this got mentioned in a previous thread but I just got here
What exactly happened to Bailey? I see that Albert hit him in the foot, but the replay I’m watching doesn’t really have anything after that.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
He got hit.
He didn’t limp, but he didn’t try to even throw a pitch afterwards. He just left the game.
pedro makes 2 out in one inning?
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
oh where, oh where has my gdm gone
oh where, oh where could he be?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 12, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions
This is a guy who had a 5+ ERA in the minors this year :P
Man, with this outfield, need to get rid of that Rasmus guy. :)
Yes or no, Albert gets IBB this inning?
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my guess is HBP
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Aug 12, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
He almost went after Capps
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I remember that
you could practically see the willpower in the air
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 12, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
BOOG!!!!!!!!!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 12, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions
Thanks for that image
I’ll be vomiting now.
Man, with this outfield, need to get rid of that Rasmus guy. :)
and a fine way to start a game
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 12, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you speaking from experience?
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If there is wind, for get about it
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Reply fail
supposed to be reply to “Do they IBB Albert?”
by ArkansasTravs on Aug 12, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Look out for that
Dick Pole.
Philles announcers about Toronto:
"Well they go out West after this series, this weekend, against the Tampa Bay Rays"
That's great.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
me want
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 12, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
the last time that link was posted
they sold about 20
Philles announcers about Toronto:
"Well they go out West after this series, this weekend, against the Tampa Bay Rays"
yeah
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 12, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Rinawear
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
Thnx!
daughters recently bought “Yaddi is a hottie” shirts from there.
by ArkansasTravs on Aug 12, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Rina Wear
Philles announcers about Toronto:
"Well they go out West after this series, this weekend, against the Tampa Bay Rays"
thank you
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 12, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Awesome service
ordered after Boog had it on and it was shipped the next day. Tracking number confirmation and all.
Philles announcers about Toronto:
"Well they go out West after this series, this weekend, against the Tampa Bay Rays"
still waiting on mine
should be any day now.
Philles announcers about Toronto:
"Well they go out West after this series, this weekend, against the Tampa Bay Rays"
I ordered mine Monday night.
And it was sitting in my mailbox today. Of course it only had to go from Ballwin to Pacific.
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
Boog!
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by Yadi2Second on Aug 12, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
FAIL
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Aug 12, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
hope is fail?
weird
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Aug 12, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn
nice play there
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
There are plenty of jokes there
but putting it on a tee makes it no fun.
"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon
once he gets going
not a quick first (or 2nd) step
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
Come on, Ludwick
out of the infield, please
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this is the perfect time to see
xbhwick
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
That would be ok
i just really dont want to see Kwick, DPwick, or popupwick
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
Dusty, you poor fool
He doesn’t understand the power of the reverse split!
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
grandslamwick?
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Who is your favorite hitter at No. 2?
Since Edgar left, it seems like StL can’t find a good 2-hole hitter. I personally like Lugo hitting there. You?
Quality RBi !
The Cardinls have never gone to a World series in a year ending in 9. Every other year they have: 1930, 31, 42, 82, 43, 34, 44, 64, 85, 26, 46, 2006, 67, 87 , 28 & 68. But no 9s, Could this be the year?
Let's see if Ankiel learned anything from Ludwick
Run Vince run! There's a tarp chasing you! Run! It's right behind you!
batonshoulderwick
"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
took me a bit
baton should’er wick
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Why couldnt yadi do
what BR just did?
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
Dusty must be thrilled
that we are clogging up the basepaths like this.
Gregatron is not responsible for any of the crap he just wrote.
St. Louis vegetarian blog
C'mon DeRosa
make it a serious game
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I go back and forth on whether to re-sign him
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i say offer him arb
craig/freese can do it next season if need be
"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
if he ends up a Type A Free Agent
Than I say no
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by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 12, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
though i do wonder how much his wrist is affecting him
we may be seeing 75% derosa
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
I'm sure it will depend on if we sign Holliday
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 12, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
i don't see us signing Holliday
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by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 12, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
not sure that we need to really
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 12, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I would be really surprised if they don't make a very strong push for it.
I don’t know that it’ll happen, but I think they’re gonna give it more than just the Fuentes-try.
If Holliday ends up with a .950 OPS
Boras will want 7 years/$140M
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by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 12, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
its ok guys
i’m going to snipe boras
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
i think boras is made out of a
a mimetic polyalloy
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by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 12, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
dude
if he has multiple wives… we can call the feds and get his ass sent to prison
holliday would need a new agent!!!
by BirdsonFire on Aug 12, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't disagree with ya.
Especially since there’s already been noise about the Mets entering the fray early. That’ll ruin the negotiations.
and the Yankee's
The Red Sox and the
Angels
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by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 12, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
i hope we do
don’t think we will…but we need to imo
"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
still better than thursty
"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
thats putting it mildly
at least he steps on all the bags.
by SoCalBirdfan on Aug 12, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
disagree
dude’s hurt btw. last year he was one of the most consistent hitters
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 12, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
grit factor equal to sandy vagina
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by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 12, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
last year he was good
21 hrs, nearly .800 OPS
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 12, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
he's batting .259
1.5 WAR
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 12, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
btw
I just listed the stats for this year in the second line
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 12, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
gotta go
this year: 21 hrs, almost .800 OPS, .259 BA, 1.5 WAR
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 12, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
did you know there's a stat link at the top of the page?
i did not. that’s cool.
here’s his line as a Card
.226 .291 .495, he has 8 hr’s & 13 rbi’s
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well, that coulda been better
but it’s still 5-0!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 12, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions
I think this SD series will be tougher than people think
Lots of young talent and kids with chips on their shoulders coming in to the series.
by cloistermaximus on Aug 12, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
we will crush them
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wearing the collar
"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
Golden sombrero
MarKKK Derosa is 0-3 :P
Man, with this outfield, need to get rid of that Rasmus guy. :)
is his stl average >.200 yet
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wake up
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Aug 12, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
it's the first of the moonnnnnthhhhhhhh
get up get up get up get up
it’s the first of the mooonnnnnnnnnnthhhh
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no need to apologize
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Aug 12, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I've always had a soft spot for Bone Thugz since my roommate in college was a huge fan and was from Cleveland
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
HA, there were from the mistake weren't they?
i totally forgot that
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Come and look at both of our buildings!
Who the f*ck still uses a payphone???
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Sometimes I think Carpenter must feel like he's pitching in RBI baseball
It’s just too easy. And sometimes that gets the better of him and he forgets that the other guys can actually get hits. Especially when he can’t will his defenders to do what he wants them.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
no worries
Carp just wanted a challenge
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by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 12, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
DP PLEASE
i don’t want to scream any louder
I blame Ankiel for misreading that ball...
Bob Feller is THE prime example of a cranky old man...working with him a 8:00 AM has to be one of the most dangerous jobs in America.
Nah,
don’t think anybody but Jimmy Ballgame (due to how shallow he played) would have gotten to that one.
by ArkansasTravs on Aug 12, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
He totally could have had it if he went straight in and didn't break off to his left though.
Bob Feller is THE prime example of a cranky old man...working with him a 8:00 AM has to be one of the most dangerous jobs in America.
Settle down Carp
You cant throw the same pitch in the same location
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Inexcusably bad throw
by Ankiel there. There’s absolutely no excuse for that ball not going to 2nd base!
Colby should be starting every game
i don’t care that he can’t hit right now, we have enough offense…his defense is to valuable
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by VolsnCards5 on Aug 12, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
agreed
and his offense is getting better. It’s not as though Ankiel’s hitting the cover off the ball anyway.
Yep,
he has looked some better lately. And he seems to have remembered how to take a walk.
by ArkansasTravs on Aug 12, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
pedro losing it in the 5th
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Aug 12, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions
He's up 11
he can cede a run for an out
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Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Aug 12, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
9
but Pedro did get two outs
And Victorino a beer
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Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Aug 12, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Did he even have minor league start?
Seems foolish to just throw a guy into a game like that when he hasn’t pitched in 2 years
by cloistermaximus on Aug 12, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
he made 3 rehab starts
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Aug 12, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
1-1
5.1 ERA
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Aug 12, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
They guy either gets no run support
or no defense behind him.
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The worse thing about this is Carps pitch count is getting up
No CG means we have to see that awful bullpen.
by cloistermaximus on Aug 12, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions
eh
last year was awful…this year’s is just moderately bad
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by VolsnCards5 on Aug 12, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
reply fail
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
by VolsnCards5 on Aug 12, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry, Dan and Al are still here. They don't disapear like they should...
Bob Feller is THE prime example of a cranky old man...working with him a 8:00 AM has to be one of the most dangerous jobs in America.
and rec'd
i know, i know…i’m lame
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by VolsnCards5 on Aug 12, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
They have to make contact first
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by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 12, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
is he the new franklin?
(ahem)
carpenter sucks
by BirdsonFire on Aug 12, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
are we watching the same game
this is his best outing in a while…and thats saying something
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by VolsnCards5 on Aug 12, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Wanna know why it sucks to be a Cub?
Marshall getting booed for not coming home on a wild pitch…
No respect for their own players, hes an effin’ relief pitcher on the basepaths
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True...
but how much crap has Yadi taken for being a slow ass. The guy squats for a living.
Please take this comment in the spirit it was intended.
AL doesn't count
we all know Yadda’s slow. and we were mad at him yesterday for him going to second & trying to score. they were not smart moves.
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Double true
Even if Smoltz doesn’t work out it’s not like Ankiel is irreplaceable.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
rather just wait for the sawx to cut him
then sign him on the cheap
"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 Aug 12, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I think the point is to get ank off the roster
by ChicagoRedBird on Aug 12, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
oh
well in that case
"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 Aug 12, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't like the trade, but ...
I was surprised when I just looked up Smoltz’s numbers. I grab him and put him in the pen right now. He really is having the most trouble getting through the lineup the second time. I don’t need that out of a setup guy.
OMG
A FAN THREW A BEER ON VICTORINO AS HE CAUGHT A FLY BALL…
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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apparently, a mexico fan poured beer on grant wahl's laptop at the game today
then gave him the double middle finger from three feet away
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by VolsnCards5 on Aug 12, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
victorino dowsed in beer as he tryed to catch the ball
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Aug 12, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions
wow, that's almost funny
and they threw out the wrong fan too!
they can’t do anything right
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my brother in law is a cubs fan and is at the game
hope it wasn’t him
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by VolsnCards5 on Aug 12, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
If he's older tha 24, he's in the clear
Philles announcers about Toronto:
"Well they go out West after this series, this weekend, against the Tampa Bay Rays"
good
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by VolsnCards5 on Aug 12, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
is he a douchebage who has his hat on sideways & a doorag underneath it?
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aren't they all?
Philles announcers about Toronto:
"Well they go out West after this series, this weekend, against the Tampa Bay Rays"
nope, there are some good ones
and the two i know best happen to be the good kind
"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 Aug 12, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree
there are Cub fans then there are CUB FANS… there is a big difference.
"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon
My good buddy is one of the good ones
he likes to see them do well, but not intolerable when things go to hell for them… takes all ribbing well and doesn’t let a losing team define him as a human. He also got asked to leave BCB for saying Wrigley was a dump and not comparable to Fenway…
"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon
that last part is awesome
i’ve only met the bcb type fans, i just assumed they were all like that
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The majority of my friends are Cubs fans.
They’re a good lot, but always depressed come fall. Someday…
Shut up, Fritz™.
I've got four good friends here (though two are high school friends from Peoria) that are Cubs fans
and the friends from my hometown are all split mostly 70/30 Cubs.
Growing up in Peoria, like a lot of I-74 towns, you take a test in third grade to find out who you’re going to be a fan of.
If you do well, it’s the Cards, if you’re disappointing, it’s the Cubs, and if you smoke meth and nail your sister during the test, it’s the White Sox.
Luckily, I had a snack pack of gushers and slimer hi-c that day and was bright eyed and busy tailed. that fateful morn!
Shut up, Fritz™.
by Alxfritz on Aug 12, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Thats just wrong...
rec’d….but wrong.
Philles announcers about Toronto:
"Well they go out West after this series, this weekend, against the Tampa Bay Rays"
Nah he's good people
He made the comment that he’s a true fan in that a winning season is a success in his eyes.
"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon
i highly doubt it
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
by VolsnCards5 on Aug 12, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey guys - did Victorino have a beer dumped on him by a fan?
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
no i think he missed
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Aug 12, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
The idiot fan was jumping up and down and waving then wondered why he was getting tossed.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Aug 12, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
He shouldn't have drawn attention to himself then.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Aug 12, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
i didn't see that
philly’s tv showed the cops taking the wrong guy out, then they showed douchebag who did it & the people around him laughing at him not being thrown out.
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first five have been on twice each
bottom four haven’t done squat
Spectator interference rule
Batter would have been out either way.
When there is spectator interference with any thrown or batted ball, the ball shall be dead at the moment of interference and the umpire shall impose such penalties as in his opinion will nullify the act of interference.
APPROVED RULING: If spectator interference clearly prevents a fielder from catching a fly ball, the umpire shall declare the batter out.
Tony Tarasco doesn't believe you
Run Vince run! There's a tarp chasing you! Run! It's right behind you!
runner should not have scored, i'd be really pissed if i was charlie right now
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if a cardinal fan did some of the things I have seen cub fans do
the rest of the cardinal fans would boot the mother out of the stadium
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
This might sound idiotic...
but I’m honestly surprised someone would get thrown out of a ballpark for showering a player.
Please take this comment in the spirit it was intended.
Looked like a Phils fan was gonna go after the guy too
by SoCalBirdfan on Aug 12, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
That's a shocker
usually Phils fans are so even keeled and cool headed.
"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon
Indeed
Such classy fans, they even brought lasers to tell their pitchers where to throw the ball!
Man, with this outfield, need to get rid of that Rasmus guy. :)
nicest fans in baseball
maybe behind SAN FRAN
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Aug 12, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Those who can't take the J.D. Drew era in stride should follow their example
they even offered him batteries for his walkman.
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by Tudor's Electric Fan on Aug 12, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Eagles fans are as obnoxious
sat w/ them during Super Bowl in JAX. Nice that the Pats won
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It's a gladatorial undertaking...
the participants interact with the spectators at their own risk.
Please take this comment in the spirit it was intended.
I wonder..
what the numbers are for a pinch hitter versus Carp. I can’t remember a pinch hitter’s AB that actually looked decent vs Carp.
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In Albert I Trust, In Colby I Believe.
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 12, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions
So they blow up their middle infield
and claim Doug Davis????
by ChicagoRedBird on Aug 12, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Their middle infield had a 1200 ops...
collectively.
Please take this comment in the spirit it was intended.
Melvin's been busy today
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Seems like a mistake...
to even try for this year. The Cards have it wrapped up.
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looking at strike 3???
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Not so sure Rasmus is better than Ankiel.
Ankiel has a much better arm and as much athleticism.
yea but colby has better range
and makes good reads more often
and makes smart decisions more often
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by VolsnCards5 on Aug 12, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Really?
I’m not disbelieving you, I just hadn’t heard this before.
by ArkansasTravs on Aug 12, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
a better arm than rick?
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by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 12, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Fritz
I will admit all of Ank’s negatives, but his arm is not one of them.
Philles announcers about Toronto:
"Well they go out West after this series, this weekend, against the Tampa Bay Rays"
exactly
Rick might have a stronger arm but has no control
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by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 12, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I admit it
has been a time, but that doesn’t diminish the fact that his arm is better than Cody’s. He (Korey) had a nice throw the other night, but quite honestly that was one of the few times that I have seen that from him.
Philles announcers about Toronto:
"Well they go out West after this series, this weekend, against the Tampa Bay Rays"
He had more raw talent in his arm
then just about anyone in the history of the game, that I won’t argue, but he hasn;t had a strong throw since he hurt his right shoulder earlier this year. .
Shut up, Fritz™.
I don't disagree...
but just because he hasn’t had a great throw since doesn’t diminish the fact that Kobe really hasn’t show a lot either in the arm dept., at least he hasn’t shown enough to have a better arm in my eye’s.
/this is in no way an endorsement for Dick to be starting over Corky
Philles announcers about Toronto:
"Well they go out West after this series, this weekend, against the Tampa Bay Rays"
If they were to have a "who can throw a baseball over them mountains!" contest
I’d take Rick.
But for an actual baseball game, Colby has impressed me a lot more.
Shut up, Fritz™.
Rick still gets wild on his throws.
In fact, that night in Colorado were two of the only times I’ve seen him be accurate.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
that night in Colorado ruined him
like bizarro-ruined him.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE 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 12, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I just popped in to B-R
Dick has 2 assists this year, and Korkey has 3 (4 last year from Ank).
I believe what I am trying to say is more about Cory than Ank. Until the other night, I had not seen anything impressive, throw wise from Kody. In fact, I have seen some pretty craptastic throws from him earlier in the year and am waiting to be impressed so far by his arm.
Philles announcers about Toronto:
"Well they go out West after this series, this weekend, against the Tampa Bay Rays"
Plus he usually
thinks too much of his arm, like not making the throw to 2nd base tonight. He seems to not think of where he should throw a lot
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
Ankiel has taken some really bad routes to balls lately.
Colby is the better fielder, by quite a bit. Unfortunately, he’s not hitting the ball at all. I’m guessing he’s still being affected by his heel.
What the hell does Ankiel have to do with Colby's current slump?
This statement is nonsensical. Colby hasn’t hit the ball since his heel flared up again. I wasn’t making a play for who should be getting the time, but I think his injury is affecting his play. Just possibly, the guys around him every day know that, and that’s why he’s not in there all the time.
No need for the theatrics Gertrude
If your argument is injuries, then use Ank’s shoulder as well. And if your argument is batting, then look at Ank’s last 40 ABs.
They both have looked bad at the plate.
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What theatrics?
I made an educated opinion as to why I think Colby isn’t seeing the field. You seemed to get your panties in a bunch, apparently thinking I was choosing one over the other. I’m saying that I think they are holding him out of games because the injury is more of an issue than we’re being told. I never said that Ankiel was getting playing time because he’s outperforming Rasmus. You’re arguing with somebody else through me.
My point was to indicate that Ankiel is not that close defensively to Rasmus.
What part of my declarative statement made you believe I was 'getting my panties in a bunch' (overused btw)
Colby hurt > Ank healthy?
Wait….
Am I talking to Al?
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I don't know who in the world you're talking to.
You told me to “look at Ank’s splits before judging Colby’s slump.” That statement had nothing to do with the statement I made. Just because Ankiel has been poor with the bat for the better part of the year doesn’t make Colby’s current slump better. Colby’s splits from B-R
last 7 days .250/.316/.250/.556
last 14 days .148/.273/.148/.431
last 28 days .117/.206/.117/.323
Yeah, those are pretty outstanding numbers. He’s clearly not slumping is he? The fact that this coincides with his heel flare up is probably just that, coincidence. The only reason he isn’t playing is clearly because Tony hates him. That’s the only thing that makes sense.
I never argued that Ankiel is the better option. Take about two weeks of games from him, and his numbers are atrocious. Yes, Rasmus is the better CF. No arguments, nor have I made any.
But maybe, just maybe, the Cardinals think they could really injure their future franchise CF by overplaying him when he’s hurt. Possible, or are you so blind that you don’t think that’s a good enough reason to use the guy sparingly?
(BTW, I find it laughable that a guy that uses the highly overused “Am I talking to Al/Morgan/Kruk/etc.” comments about a cliche used by someone else)
this is my favorite baseball clip of all time...
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=2655396
But I do think Rasmus is better. He’s incredibly fast.
Please take this comment in the spirit it was intended.
That was a great game.
Philles announcers about Toronto:
"Well they go out West after this series, this weekend, against the Tampa Bay Rays"
memories
of something once very promising
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Aug 12, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
that was the only game i got to attend last year
it was pretty cool to hear the buzz in the crowd get louder as the ball zipped toward 3rd.
by cardsfanincolo on Aug 12, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
i was at that game too
both jaw-dropping incredible throws.
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
Cobly – true 5 tools
Rick, not so much.
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In Albert I Trust, In Colby I Believe.
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 12, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
He hasn't really hit for average since A ball.
I’m gonna have to see that before he gets the 5th tool.
Well, if .275 counts for ya.
I consider a 5-tools guy to be one that’s hitting a little closer to .300 than that. He had a high OBP, but his average was just that, average.
Yeah, BA sucks.
Of course, Colby’s OBP sucks this year, too, but BA is terrible stat compared to OBP.
Shut up, Fritz™.
But the 5 tools are
hits for average, hits for power, fielding, speed, and throwing arm. Whether we want to argue about whether or not that should be adjusted, fine. But, that’s the current definition of 5 tools.
Until now.
I declare it changed.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
Colby - 5 Tools
Rick – Tool
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by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 12, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Why do this?
That’s just a stupid remark. Do you know Rick? Why comment about the guy because your pissed another guy isn’t playing?
I had a physics professor
who taught us wave properties by doing the wave in a big ass lecture hall… it was interesting.
"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon
That would be cool
I find myself sometimes trying to set up a standing wave in the extra long phone cord on my kitchen phone. Nerd.
by ArkansasTravs on Aug 12, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I do the same with a slinky when I'm sitting at the computer some times...
You’re among friends here.
"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon
aw cmon
the Cards are up 3 and the tying run is at the plate….huh?
disregard, Carp is Serious(er)
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Aug 12, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
That was flat out
NASTY!
Philles announcers about Toronto:
"Well they go out West after this series, this weekend, against the Tampa Bay Rays"
Sit yo punk ass down.
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by The Continental on Aug 12, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions
You didnt swing at a single pitch Willy
You really think hes not going to ring you up knowing that you are begging for a walk?
Hi, I’m baseball, Willy. Have we met?
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looked low on tv
but taveras was looking for a walk so deserved the k
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Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
7.0 IP, 2ER, 10K 0BB on 105 pitches
thats cy young material right there
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
should be bench material too
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
it's a good start
based on current pace, though, i think waino is more deserving of a cy
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Aug 12, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
i think i agree
but if carp keeps putting up starts like tonights…he has to be in the discussion
"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 Aug 12, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Tony hate Cody, Carp is awesome
spants is having a bad week, i’m having a bad life, and blues is moving.
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Who is blues?
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
Ohio and Chicago suck equally,
and Flim is still a girl (right?)
by ArkansasTravs on Aug 12, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
wait, flim is female
really?
"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 Aug 12, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
All will be reveled Saturday
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 12, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
suddenly the stakes are high for the meet-up
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE 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 12, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't forget
to wear clean panties.
Philles announcers about Toronto:
"Well they go out West after this series, this weekend, against the Tampa Bay Rays"
I thought underwear was...
nevermind.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE 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 12, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Yay! I started a tangent!
First time, feel proud!
by ArkansasTravs on Aug 12, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
enjoy it while you can
the fates and the threads are cruel
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE 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 12, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
it apparently happened last night
all the ASCII breasts had an effect
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
i wish that were true
i really do. but even the PD said Dick was starting tonight just because he hit a hr off of homer last season
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
nice recap!
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
cubs be fallin' fast
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
For those of us not able to watch the game.....
Please tell me if Carp is done, Hawk is getting loose?
by stlcardinals15 on Aug 12, 2009 10:30 PM EDT reply actions
McClellan is getting lose
Miller is warm. Not sure how often Hawk can go in the pen. He might need a few days rest.
he's aight
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by prophetjohn on Aug 12, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Holliday BA is now .320
wow.
One Century down, next on its way. Cardinals '09 : Preserving the Cubs tradition.
In Albert I Trust, In Colby I Believe.
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 12, 2009 10:30 PM EDT reply actions
I believe he was at .286
at the time he was traded.
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
which puts him around .480 since.
One Century down, next on its way. Cardinals '09 : Preserving the Cubs tradition.
In Albert I Trust, In Colby I Believe.
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 12, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Lego limping...?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE 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
Holliday!
Celebrate!
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
lego?
why is that his nickname?
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
crap, I have to update that thing again?
j/k
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE 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 12, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
i took the bull by the horns earlier & gave him that nickname, so yes
spants posted a pick of him & a lego man a few weeks ago, and they look a lot a like
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it's not the coining
It’s whether it sticks.
It’s a shame Protection doesn’t work.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE 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 12, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
shaped like a lego man
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Aug 12, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I have Lego man hair at the moment.
It’s… it’s not pretty.
by notmorganfreeman on Aug 12, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
needs a pic with no hair
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Aug 12, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
He looks like
the Lego man.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
rofl
i guess so
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Aug 12, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
can I steal that for a glossary entry?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE 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 12, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not mine
so go right ahead. I found it doing a google image search for “matt holliday lego” a few months back.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
I thought it was rather pointed.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
are they mutually exclusive?
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by prophetjohn on Aug 12, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
that’s some google skillz
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE 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 12, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I felt he looked like a lego man.
Turns out I was not alone.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
well far be it from us
to ignore the zeitgeist.
Now I’m curious as to where it came from.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE 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 12, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Here.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
you rock
My penchant for footnotes thanks you.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE 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 12, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
lego my eggo?
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
so what's new, guys....
How’s the luggage?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE 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
We're not talking about it.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
dan and all firmly establishing
correlation = causation
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
Wrong
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Aug 12, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
um
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by prophetjohn on Aug 12, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
correalational data does not prove cause
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Aug 12, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
okay
that’s why i was making fun of dan and al?
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Aug 12, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
there's something ironic about this thread
But I can’t put my finger on it.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE 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 12, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
oh too many franklins
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Aug 12, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
don't be ridiculous
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by prophetjohn on Aug 12, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
TLR was out of the dugout
Before that ball hit Ankiel’s glove.
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
You realize whos managing, right?
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
Miller is a Loogy
for a reason. Im Ok with letting some of the righties finish off an inning. But Reyes and Miller get hit hard by right handers.
Agreed. Those wanting him to continue due to his success this year need to keep in mind the reason for the success in the first place, pitching to strengths.
One Century down, next on its way. Cardinals '09 : Preserving the Cubs tradition.
In Albert I Trust, In Colby I Believe.
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 12, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Good points.
I guess there are two ways to look at this.
by MichiganBird on Aug 12, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's go, K-Mac
one more
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K-mac!
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE 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
Miles sighting
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Aug 12, 2009 10:42 PM EDT reply actions
tell me he's pitching.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE 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 12, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish 2b
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Aug 12, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry, playing second
Heilman’s pitching
by ArkansasTravs on Aug 12, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Awesome
Never let Nix come up representing the tying or go-ahead run.
by cloistermaximus on Aug 12, 2009 10:42 PM EDT reply actions
JRoll has miraculously fixed Raul Ibanez's swing.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE 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
can we get a session with our outfielders
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Aug 12, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
crap! prepare to suck.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE 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
if Ank hits against Rhodes again, i'm not responsible for what i'll do
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who plays center?
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by prophetjohn on Aug 12, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
i guess greene could play third
and derosa right and luddy center
nevermind me
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by prophetjohn on Aug 12, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
oh yeah, that guy
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Aug 12, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
i was thinking he satrted
for some reason
even though i know he didn’t
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by prophetjohn on Aug 12, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
But we know what he'll do, don't we?
Lugo is batting for him anyways
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for some reason
arthur rhodes reminds me that tom gordon is up for grabs
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
he seems even MORE lego-like next to Skip
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE 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
Lugo's up?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE 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
Overflow up
http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2009/8/12/987024/game-116-overflow-2-the
Albert Pujols is ridiculous.
lugo to C, yadi to CF
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Aug 12, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh Jesus Franklin is up
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
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