Magic Numbers (Updating Daily!)
by williamfleitch on Sep 27, 2009 9:43 AM EDT
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Want to count down the Cardinals magic number but don't want to jinx it? Have no fear! Simply refer to Cardinals history: Use jersey numbers!
For example: Right now, September 26, the magic number is HOLY CRAP THE CARDINALS CLINCHED THE DIVISION!
You can find all the facts from the last month and half of doing this right here.
And, to wrap up ... Kerry Robinson! (If it's your pleasure, 00 Omar Olivares.) Or for my pleasure ... just watching videos and looking up photos from last night and planning for the postseason ... with the magic number at zero, I choose, at last, to look forward rather than backward.
Thank you for letting me do this. This was incredibly fun. GO BIRDS!
Best,
Will
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Creative
But I fear this will not end well, Leitch.
GOBSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!
/fist
Shut up, Fritz™.
by Alxfritz on Aug 12, 2009 5:15 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
bastard coated bastards
"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 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
with bastard filling.
The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you.-- Jim Palmer
by il rosso on Aug 12, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my other objection
is that the last time they did this, they blew up a stadium.
Is that what we really want? Really?
"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 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
EXTREMELY late to this party...
…but, well, maybe…as long as we get to choose which stadium to blow up.
I vote Minute Maid.
by splhcb67 on Sep 8, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My wife would be mad that Yadi wasn't chosen for #4
Then again, I doubt she’s ever heard of Rogers Hornsby. (Her reaction to him would be “Rogers? Not Roger? WTF?”)
by BTown Birds fan on Aug 12, 2009 5:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't think he had a #?
The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you.-- Jim Palmer
by il rosso on Aug 12, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently he didn't for almost all of his time with the Cardinals,
but he did wear 4 for one year. He also wore 4, 9, 11, and 16 at various times with the Browns and Cubs. That is, if Baseball Almanac is to be believed.
by BTown Birds fan on Aug 12, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it is odd, tho...
… since the Cards retired his “number” and put him on the LF wall, but they didn’t actually assign a # to him. didn’t wanna piss off Yadi?
by kindred on Aug 12, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have heard
That the number four was for his position, not a number he actually wore on a Cardinals uni.
by ckeiner on Aug 17, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought for about 2+ years it was "Roger"
and I’d read loads about him. Somehow I just had a cognitive block on that terminal “s”.
Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008
by Felonius_Monk on Aug 14, 2009 6:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
*blushes*
i never knew it was rogers
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Aug 26, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, I remember when I figured that one out.
Kind of an embarrassing moment. I’m glad I was never called out on it before I figured it out.
Pretty much FML any time Todd Wellemeyer touches a baseball or Joe Thurston runs the bases.
by Cardinals645 on Aug 27, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a lot of numbers, it's true, like Gary Gaetti, Bob Forsch, and Jack Clark.
But Stan the Man is a serious number.
by BTown Birds fan on Aug 12, 2009 6:39 PM EDT reply actions 29 recs
a .25 rec for 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 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what are you doing will?
it’s bad enough deadspin is a joke now, but why would you tempt those bastards GOB’s with this? it’s not even september man!
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by gdm426 on Aug 12, 2009 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
kerry robinson was signing autographs at the park tonight before the game.
by stlcardinalsfang on Aug 13, 2009 12:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Baseballs...
…or hockey sticks?
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Aug 14, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A magic number in mid-August?
Geesh. What are we Cub fans now?
THE SKIP IS LEGIT!!
by stltrav09 on Aug 13, 2009 9:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THIS.
Setting up “Win now!” expectations for this season? Check.
Depleting our minor league system? Check.
Talking about going deep in the playoffs while the rest of the league is within striking distance? Check.
Let’s settle down and watch what needs watching. Like the next series. Or staying ahead of the Wild Card. Or staying healthy.
"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 13, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Andujar and Tudor
both wore #30? But they played together on several Cards’ teams. Did Andujar switch his number when Tudor arrived?
Boy, that Joaquin Andujar was some kind of crazy. Carlos Zambrano and Julian Tavarez only aspired to be Andujar-crazy! There was nothing more fun than watching him swing the bat. A switch hitter who’d bat lefty against lefty or righty against righty if he felt like it. And he’d take the wildest swings anyone’s ever seen! Fun! And TUDOR was the one who punched the fan!
by chuckb on Aug 13, 2009 11:39 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Walking Underwear!!!
:=8D
Big McLargehuge!
:=8O
by The MooCow on Sep 24, 2009 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
10
might there be some other option here?
by _pistol_ on Aug 13, 2009 12:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why?
He was an important part of some really good cardinals teams.
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
by Valatan on Aug 13, 2009 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mize was pretty awesome
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Aug 13, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And a hall of famer I believe
Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose and sometime it rains.
by garden nome on Aug 14, 2009 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rex Hudler?
Stupid Sexy Flanders!!!
by timmycardinals on Aug 18, 2009 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um...no...
Mize had 3 1.000 OPS seasons w/ the BoB and hit 359 HR, 158 of which here. His career line as a Cardinal? 336/.419/.600/1.018. No matter what LaRussa does/has done for the Cardinals, it won’t match that.
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Aug 14, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not really a fan of will leitch right now
i swear if this jinx us, i will do something bad to deadspin
"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 13, 2009 12:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
there's nothing you could do to make it worse than it already is
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by gdm426 on Aug 13, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Will. I'm disappointed.
NO MIKE RAMSEY AT #5?!?!?!?!
If this were my brother, he would say . . .
NO TITO LANDRUM AT #21?!?!?!?!
(Yes, my family is obsessed with obscure Cardinals from the 1980’s. We’re crazy.)
One day, David Backes and Albert Pujols will combine forces to become the most awesome piece of violent force known to man.
by Donut King on Aug 13, 2009 2:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, I haven't thought about Tito Landrum in forever.
I was a huge Mike Ramsey fan as a kid - fascinated by the idea of a “utility man.” They can play anywhere!
by Andyfantastic on Aug 14, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha.
This guide’ll prove useful in the upcoming months. Hopefully.
The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you.-- Jim Palmer
by il rosso on Aug 13, 2009 5:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I never realised Shannon wore Cory's uni #
This is starting to explain a lot….
"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 13, 2009 6:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But when did Moonman change?
I know he wore 18 part of his career. I’m pretty sure he was 18 in the ’67 Series.
by ArkansasTravs on Aug 20, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was.
It appears #18 was blocked by Hal Smith, a coach on the 1962 team. Unless Wikipedia’s gonna go off and lie to me again. He apparently switched to #18 from #28 the next season.
One day, David Backes and Albert Pujols will combine forces to become the most awesome piece of violent force known to man.
by Donut King on Aug 21, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over "La Tudor"?
Nuh uh.
One day, David Backes and Albert Pujols will combine forces to become the most awesome piece of violent force known to man.
by Donut King on Aug 19, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh!
Gary Gaetti is the best the Cards can do for #8? That is pathetic.
"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.
by indakind on Aug 20, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tim Jones! Marlon Anderson!
For being a single digit number, #8 is not very well represented.
Shut up, Fritz™.
by Alxfritz on Aug 20, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saving it for Shelby?
The guy who really needs to come back to earth is Julio Lugo. He flat-out sucks, or at least he did until he sold his soul at the foot of the Gateway Arch. by Not Bruce Froemming BCB
by RiverRat on Aug 20, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitchers don't seem to get single digits
in the Cards org, for whatever reason.
Shut up, Fritz™.
by Alxfritz on Aug 20, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nor in most organizations
Most of the time it seems like pitchers have numbers between 20 and 99
"You just keep pounding balls into the gap. The one thing you don’t want to do is hit a home run. That’s a rally-killer." - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Aug 20, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is true
/was not thinking well at work today
The guy who really needs to come back to earth is Julio Lugo. He flat-out sucks, or at least he did until he sold his soul at the foot of the Gateway Arch. by Not Bruce Froemming BCB
by RiverRat on Aug 20, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would like to nominate Terry Moore for # 8.
He spent his entire 11 season career with the Cardinals from 1935-1948. During that time the Cards finished 1st in the NL 2 times and 2nd 6 times. Moore was an All-Star four consecutive seasons from 1939-1942. With a career OPS of .739 as an OF, Moore was by no means a great player. But he was known as an outstanding CF and he did miss three prime years of his career (1943-1945, age 31-33) serving in WWII. Moore was the first in a great line of CF defenders for the Cards and he played for a World Series champion in 1942. Anyway, Moore is my pick for # 8.
"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.
by indakind on Aug 24, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Edit
Moore actually was on two World Series winners as he manned CF on the 1946 club as well.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Moore_(baseball)
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/moorete01.shtml
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=moorete01
"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.
by indakind on Aug 24, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My dad had a poster of the 1942 World Champion Cardinals
It is a great illustrated poster. Anyway, I was thinking that I remembered it saying that Moore was also the MVP of that Series. I may be mistaken, and they may not have even named Series MVPs back then.
Thanks for making me remember that!
"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 24, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think they named WS MVP's back then.
Nothing is noted about the MVP in any of the places I checked.
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/ws/yr1942ws.shtml
I still think that Moore is the best # 8 the Cardinals have had. Glad you got a chance to reminisce.
"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.
by indakind on Aug 25, 2009 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baseball-Reference starts listing Series MVPs in 1955
Johnny Podres being the first.
Nomination for the "It Was Only A Matter Of Time..." Award: Carlos Zambrano was suspended for "Inappropriate and violent actions on the field and in the dugout."
Only guy crazier than Carlos Zambrano in baseball is Julian Tavarez
by Andy--01 on Aug 26, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Will,
What site did you you use for this, or is it just off the top of your head?
Shut up, Fritz™.
by Alxfritz on Aug 20, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Little bit of both
Jotted down the names I knew. Filled in the blanks at a site that, now that I’m looking for it, I cannot find at the moment. But I shall!
by williamfleitch on Aug 21, 2009 2:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ther used to be a site
something like birdsonbat.com? that sold game used Cards bats and jerseys and had an amazing list of uniform numbers, but it appears to be lost in the ether.
Shut up, Fritz™.
by Alxfritz on Aug 21, 2009 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was it
If you scroll waaaay down (like, three-quarters of the way down) to the “Franchise Facts At-A-Glance” box, you can click on each season from 1932-2008 to view a roster, complete with uniform numbers worn.
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
by andi_k on Aug 21, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Duh. I just re-read your post
Nothing for sale on the old Baseball Almanac, but it does have the list of uniform numbers by year.
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
by andi_k on Aug 21, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah this site
had them listed by number. ie. #29 was worn by player x from year y to year q, player x from year y to year q, player x from year y to year q, player x from year y to year q, etc.
Shut up, Fritz™.
by Alxfritz on Aug 21, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're thinking of Birdbats
Cardnilly was using it for his all-time uniform numbers bit.
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
by liam on Aug 22, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
tip o' the cap
kind sir.
Shut up, Fritz™.
by Alxfritz on Aug 23, 2009 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
#33
Should be Larry Walker.
Really, John Morris?
by Michael_68_1999 on Aug 22, 2009 11:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was a tough call ...
I dunno why I went with Morris: It felt like Walker wasn’t there long enough. More to the point, though: I remember Jack Buck saying John Morris made the best outfield catch he’d ever seen in his life. I always liked him.
Mostly, though: A woeful number of 33s, I’d say.
by williamfleitch on Aug 22, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thankfully it's Morris . . .
and not Larry Bigbie or Mike Lincoln or something.
One day, David Backes and Albert Pujols will combine forces to become the most awesome piece of violent force known to man.
by Donut King on Aug 22, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scott Radinsky!
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
by Valatan on Aug 22, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa . . .
welcome to my nightmares of years past!
One day, David Backes and Albert Pujols will combine forces to become the most awesome piece of violent force known to man.
by Donut King on Aug 22, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember when Steve Carlton wouldn't speak to the press?
Ah, those were the days.
by Michael_68_1999 on Aug 23, 2009 10:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great, Great Post Idea
I really like the tidbits about former players.
Also, that hateful nonsense Steve Carlton was spewing was so ridiculous. That stuff is obviously all bullshit (except for Bill Clinton’s black son, which is totally true. Willie always loved the sisters.)
by Willie McGee's Twin on Aug 23, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Respect to Mr. Slaughter, but...
I would have to go with The Ueck for #9. If nothing else than for the novelty of it…
Speaking of, anyone ever read his book ‘The Catcher in the Wry?’ Best book by a player I’ve ever read. You can probably pick up a copy for ten cents at a Goodwill — that’s where I found not one, not two, but three copies. And bought ’em all for gifts!
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on Aug 24, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting story --
There’s a baseball card out there where he posed for his picture lefty — no one noticed and the card made it to print.
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on Aug 24, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's out of print
but if you like “CITW”, check out “the year i owned the yankees”, by sparky lyle. It’s hilarious.
Available used from amazon.com for, like, $0.01…
it's Clydesdales vs Goats. Actually sums up Cards vs. Cubs quite nicely. -all4tookie
by SleepyCA on Aug 28, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think this FanPost is about to be pushed off into Bolivia.
"F@*& Lidge and the horse he rode in on!"
-Cards Fan in Chitown, via text message shortly after the VEB Get Together Day.
by Tackle Box on Aug 25, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Needs a link up top or something.
Shut up, Fritz™.
by Alxfritz on Aug 25, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good luck, danny boy still hasn't linked the glossary yet
damn teenagers always playing with their wee’s & book faces. i was thinking yesterday it should be over where the community guide lines & why veb stuff is.
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by gdm426 on Aug 25, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Radio ref of VEB
Our local sports show in Columbia, The Closers on KFRU, had talked about your magic number post yesterday. I know they had Llobors on a couple of times. It seems like they are fans of VEB.
born Dodger blue, now dyed Cardinals red
by totalloser on Aug 25, 2009 1:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yup.
5. The tarp. . . . It is the belief of this journalist that the Vince Coleman Being Ran Over By A Tarp On The Eve Of The World Series is the great underreported story of our time.
Cannot agree more. Although my brother still loves Tito Landrum’s admirable performance filling in for him in the games that followed. Every once in awhile I have to remind him that we lost the series.
One day, David Backes and Albert Pujols will combine forces to become the most awesome piece of violent force known to man.
by Donut King on Aug 26, 2009 12:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we "lost" the series
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
by Valatan on Aug 26, 2009 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Might've been a 5-gamer
with Coleman.
One day, David Backes and Albert Pujols will combine forces to become the most awesome piece of violent force known to man.
by Donut King on Aug 26, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had a real hard time
when I started at So Taguchi
by trogdor on Aug 26, 2009 11:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cardnilly the Burninator?
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
by liam on Aug 27, 2009 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fuck kerry
robinson hes a prick
Pujols takes out "I" in BIG and "A" in MAC, previously considered to be an unyielding, consonant threat
by DESTROYER on Aug 27, 2009 11:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
great comment!
very constructive!
by stlcardinalsfang on Aug 27, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geez
Seriously, Destroyer, did the guy pass you over for an autograph one time or what?
Pretty much FML any time Todd Wellemeyer touches a baseball or Joe Thurston runs the bases.
by Cardinals645 on Aug 27, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did that to a friend of mine
In the middle of the winter. Asked him for five bucks for it.
I heard him being interviewed on the radio during a rain delay or something a while back and he was talking about how much he loves talking baseball and that if anyone ever sees him around town to feel free to introduce yourself and talk some baseball.
I don’t know what to think.
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
by liam on Aug 27, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I saw kerry robinson
I’d think “Hey it’s some guy I don’t recognize!” and go about my day.
Shut up, Fritz™.
by Alxfritz on Aug 27, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What an odd thing to think
your day must be quite full of such thoughts.
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
by Valatan on Aug 27, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It takes me four hours to drive to work.
Shut up, Fritz™.
by Alxfritz on Aug 27, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and you work at home, no?
"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 28, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw Kerry Robinson once
and I told him to please put my groceries in a plastic bag.
by dcfcblues on Aug 28, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
why do you hate the sea turtles?
they think plastic bags are jellyfish, eat them, and die. Jerk.
it's Clydesdales vs Goats. Actually sums up Cards vs. Cubs quite nicely. -all4tookie
by SleepyCA on Aug 28, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
stupid turtles
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by gdm426 on Aug 28, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The landfills and recycling facilities in MO
Have no sea turtles. if they are in one of those two spots they have bigger problems than plastic bags.
I always cut the stupid rings from the six packs because of dolphins and then think to myself, how the heck is this getting anywhere near a dolphin when I’m in the middle of the country, nowhere near an ocean, but I do it anyways.
by creativereason on Aug 29, 2009 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Allow me to explain.
"Of course Kolby Rasmus was going deep! That’s what Kolby Rasmus does! You don’t give Kolby Rasmus second chances!" -Kolby Rasmus
by hazel on Aug 30, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
isn't that plastic thing the size of Texas now?
"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 31, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup
Positronic Upgraded Juggernaut Optimized for Logical Sabotage
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 31, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a sea turtle killed my brother
it’s personal
by dcfcblues on Aug 29, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he left his wallet at home that one day.
And was hungry.
Pretty much FML any time Todd Wellemeyer touches a baseball or Joe Thurston runs the bases.
by Cardinals645 on Aug 29, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
which would beg the question...
why the fuck would anyone want Kerry Robinsons autograph?
by dcfcblues on Aug 28, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
God bless Mike Shannon.
My personal favorite Shannonism is one I’ve never seen in lists…Cards had a runner on second or third, and the batter (it might’ve been Mike Matheny, which gives you an idea of when this happened) dumped one down the right field line that fell in for a single, and the runner made it home. Mike called it thusly (more or less):
“That ball’s gonna get down, and the Cardinals win it!”
It was the bottom of the second inning.
Keep on rockin’, Moonman.
by splhcb67 on Aug 27, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Boy...
I miss the days when he really boozed it up in the booth.
by mynameistyler on Aug 28, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, similarly...
there was a Channel 5 broadcast at some point this season, specifically when I cannot recall, where Jay Randolph commented on a pitch being crushed, that he lost it in the sky. The reason he was unable to find the batted ball however was because it was popped up into the seats behind homeplate.
by mynameistyler on Aug 28, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that only happened once?
"F@*& Lidge and the horse he rode in on!"
-Cards Fan in Chitown, via text message shortly after the VEB Get Together Day.
by Tackle Box on Aug 28, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The real question to ask is...
Did the Cardinals end up winning the game? If they were winners, then I see no problem with Shannon announcing it in the 2nd inning.
Could it have been that he thought that since Matheny got a hit (not known to be anything to write home about offensively), that the rest of the lineup would be hitting everything so the Cards would coast?
And you guys relate this great insight to a drinking problem…I think it’s a drinking answer.
by Jumsy on Aug 28, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes
I wish Dan n’ Al would start drinking. I’d love to listen to them slur through “You know … it really is … burp …”
by Michael_68_1999 on Aug 28, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There would be a fight every night
Sniping comments back and forth, until Hrabosky just blows up, “What the ____ do you know, pretty boy? Like you ever played the game.” Then McLaughling takes a hockey stick and beats the hell out of him.
Don't argue with stupid people. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. - anon.
by Solanus on Aug 28, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
are they talking?
I’m not buying unless they stop talking.
"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 29, 2009 8:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Among those who wore #26 for the Cardinals
would by Kyle Lohse and another postseason hero: Scott Spiezio.
by Michael_68_1999 on Aug 29, 2009 8:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK ...
Missing Spiezio is an egregious error on my fault. Inexcusable.
by williamfleitch on Aug 29, 2009 10:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good thing he's too hopped up on goofballs . . .
not to forgive you.
One day, David Backes and Albert Pujols will combine forces to become the most awesome piece of violent force known to man.
by Donut King on Aug 29, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's okay.
10 Hail Fredbirds and a pilgrimage to Busch should set you right with the GOBs.
by splhcb67 on Aug 30, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braun
His real strength though has always been his formidable hitting ability.
His overall batting average is a hefty .271 and in 1975 he made the American League top ten hitters list with a whopping batting average of .302
Someone’s proud of themselves. Whopping?
by El Hombre 05 on Aug 29, 2009 1:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why can't you be more like Lloyd Braun?
You may run like Hayes, but you hit like shit.
by flipthebird on Aug 29, 2009 11:24 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
YOU'RE NOT GIVING AWAY MY WATERPICK!
Shut up, Fritz™.
by Alxfritz on Aug 30, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DING! DING! DING!
Another computer sale!
Proud sponsor of the Official 2009 StL Cardinal theme song: Reason to Believe
by gocards62 on Aug 30, 2009 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Simmons trade
Gotta disagree on the Simmons trade. With no Dave LaPoint, the Cards probably don’t win the ’82 Series. David Green made key contributions that year, too.
by raisin1 on Aug 30, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well, yeah ...
But the centerpiece of that trade was Green: He’s the reason Herzog made it. And that didn’t work out well at all. On a pure exchange of talent basis, we got hosed.
But we’re the ones who got the rings. So we win.
by williamfleitch on Aug 30, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
Nine-year-old me thought the name “Sixto Lezcano” was totally bad-ass.
by Andyfantastic on Aug 30, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
33 year old me...
still loves that name.
Run Vince run! There's a tarp chasing you! Run! It's right behind you!
by TBender on Aug 31, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In Sixto's best year (1979)
He had an OPS higher (.987) than one of Albert’s seasons.
That, in and of itself, is an achievement.
by olddomination on Sep 1, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the upside with David Green...
I was there that night in 1982 when Green was injured, so they called up a young kid named Willie McGee to take his place. Kid went 0 for 4. I was NOT impressed.
by tinstl on Aug 31, 2009 8:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
22 now?
Cubs lose baby!
They x-rayed my head and found nothing.
Dizzy Dean
by DizzyDean on Aug 31, 2009 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Will
Please use Kerry Robinson for no. 13 and Omar for O. I can’t stand Jeff Fassero.
by averagejoe on Sep 1, 2009 11:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Use boog for 13 then.
Shut up, Fritz™.
by Alxfritz on Sep 1, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he works as well
any one but the god-awufl jeff fassero.
by averagejoe on Sep 1, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Springfield, IL
would like to have a word with you.
(AKA I agree, Joe.)
One day, David Backes and Albert Pujols will combine forces to become the most awesome piece of violent force known to man.
by Donut King on Sep 2, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Stuff on Flood
And its not even Sept 2nd yet!
It’s like seeing the future!
by salukihoops on Sep 1, 2009 11:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
geee, Cody's sluggin 426, hummmmm
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by gdm426 on Sep 1, 2009 11:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There's quite a few comments in this post...
from unfamiliar names. That strikes me as odd.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Sep 1, 2009 11:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
im more a lurker than a poster
but im a long-time reader. i can comment on this post because a) i love cards history and b) i wont get made fun of for not know what some SABR stat is.
by averagejoe on Sep 2, 2009 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry...
I stay out of all the SABR discussions for the same reason.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Sep 2, 2009 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No-one expects the SABR inquisition!
Pitcured above, from right to left, alt4rookie, vivaelpujols, and WCBW.
"Of course Kolby Rasmus was going deep! That’s what Kolby Rasmus does! You don’t give Kolby Rasmus second chances!" -Kolby Rasmus
by hazel on Sep 2, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Amongst their weaponry...
are such elements as fear, Fangraphs, and an almost fanatical devotion to Bill James.
by splhcb67 on Sep 2, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and facial hair
Although the one on the right appears to have not only missed the boat but also the plane and the train because he is sporting a sad attempt at a Spiezio.
by Cardfanintherock on Sep 3, 2009 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't tell for sure
But the guy on the right looks like Terry Gilliam to me. I assume the middle one is Michael Palin. The one of the left must be Terry Brooks, ‘cause he’s always that One Monty Python Guy Who I Always Forget And Can’t Even Remember What He Looks Like.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Sep 3, 2009 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
terry jones.
terry brooks is the one who write the sword of shannaranaanaana, and the shield of shananarannanna, and the boat of shaannanananrannaranna, and the leftover microwaver burrito of sha-na-na.
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 Sep 3, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
*wrote
*microwave, also.
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 Sep 3, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha
Awesome. And yeah, I meant Terry Jones. Never read the Shanaranaranarananunanuekiekiekiwoooopong series, but my brother did and liked it. I just recently figured out who Terry Jones is for certain, so yeah. Still can’t get him totally right in my brain.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Sep 4, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone who makes fun of you
for not knowing some stat (unless it’s like era)
is a douche, anyway
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Sep 4, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think "we" make fun of people for not knowing SABR stats
I think we make fun of people for not knowing SABR stats, while insisting their stats are the right ones.
Smoltz.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 13, 2009 3:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe
but I got lit up pretty good for using OPS+ as opposed to wOPS. Honestly, I don’t really care, but just pointing that out since I know it rubbed more than one person the wrong way.
"F@*& Lidge and the horse he rode in on!"
-Cards Fan in Chitown, via text message shortly after the VEB Get Together Day.
by Tackle Box on Sep 14, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t comment on things about numbers and stats either. It all goes over my head.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
by ClemsonGirl on Sep 13, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
math is hard
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by gdm426 on Sep 13, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think so. Or I’m just lazy.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
by ClemsonGirl on Sep 13, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, it really is hard
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by gdm426 on Sep 13, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what gdm said.
Shut up, Fritz™.
by Alxfritz on Sep 13, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sadly, it was gdm that said it
"Ludwick, I could kiss you on the nuts!" - the red baron 7-29-09
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Sep 14, 2009 8:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I grew up in the 50s and 60s
so I was quite familiar with Flood. What he did and what he went through was a by-product of the times, and he paid dearly for it. Many baseball historians look at Andy Messerschmidt as the catalyst for free agency, but in actuality, it was Flood. Every MLB player today, and in future years, should bow down to the memory of Curt Flood.
by cardsrul on Sep 2, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
god I wish today's athletes had the same type of political and societal convictions as the players of the 60's
Athletes today have more money and more media exposure, and while I’m aware of the good that a lot of athletes do for their communities and charities (the Shaq vs. show seems to basically be a showcase of how good a lot of guys are off the field), yeah, I can’t imagine too many players saying anything remotely worthwhile about the times we live in like that. Back then players seemed to take pride in the fact that being an athlete gave them a chance to better their lives, and to become better people. That’s why I love it more and more when I read about things like the Iranian soccer players who got banned and things like that.
by Expatcardfan on Sep 2, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Republicans buy shoes, too" - Michael Jordan
which is why no athlete will take a political stance while they are playing.
Shut up, Fritz™.
by Alxfritz on Sep 2, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
I’m honestly not sure what that’s supposed to mean. Is there a crazy Michael Jordan political anecdote that I’m not familiar with?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Sep 3, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was asked why he doesn't take more political stances
when he was playing, and that was his answer.
No need to automatically turn off like 40% of the country when you’re trying to sell shit.
Shut up, Fritz™.
by Alxfritz on Sep 3, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah. That makes sense.
I was just confused for some reason.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Sep 4, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually i would prefer all athletes and celebs in general to be more
apolitical. If you want to use your celeb status to do something, be like Bono or Michael J. Fox…do something actual to help, not just spout your opinions.
by ADMDrayson on Sep 15, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember what happened when Carlos Delgado refused to stand for the Star Spangled Banner?
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
by Valatan on Sep 2, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, it turns out it was 'god bless america', even, and not the national anthem.
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
by Valatan on Sep 2, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or Chris Jackson/Abdul-Rauf in the NBA...
… he got blackballed and had to play in Europe. and that was 5 years before 9/11. even Curt Shilling took a lot of flak for his political statements, and they were pretty benign.
one of the by-products of winning free agency for players is that there is a lot more money at stake, hence much more at risk for taking political stands.
by kindred on Sep 3, 2009 2:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I can't blame modern players for not wanting to wade into politics
Which is funny, because that is partly a byproduct of Flood. There’s a hell of a lot more to lose. So many prefer to either not worry about that stuff or to just keep it to themselves. I don’t mind the latter at all, because I actually think celebrities speak out about “issues” too much for my tastes overall.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Sep 3, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh. I don't mind the celebrities standing up for what they believe in
it’s that everyone listens to them, rather than the droning boring types, that I have a problem with.
But if we’re going to listen to Britney, I’d just as soon we listen to Britney trying to talk about something meaningful, rather than about her hair.
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
by Valatan on Sep 3, 2009 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not me
I’d rather people listen to Britney talk about hair than having a half million teenage girls get their political views from listening to her.
by Evilfrog on Sep 5, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Britney can politically engage teenagers
and get them thinking about issues to the point where they actually care about and analyze issues for themselves, even on a trivial level, then more power to her.
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
by Valatan on Sep 13, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
what would you know?
you’re just a womanizer, baby.
Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008
by Felonius_Monk on Sep 14, 2009 5:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
problem is if they don't think about the issues for themselves,
and just adopt the position Britney takes..because then we are all screwed
by ADMDrayson on Sep 15, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What could go wrong
With a pop star with no education past the age of like 15 or 16 educating our kids about her political opinion?
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Sep 20, 2009 8:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where you complaining when
Country Joe MacDonald, John Lennon and Charlie Daniels were doing the same thing 40 years ago?
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
by Valatan on Sep 20, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because, naturally,
Britney Spears=John Lennon
"Of course Kolby Rasmus was going deep! That’s what Kolby Rasmus does! You don’t give Kolby Rasmus second chances!" -Kolby Rasmus
by hazel on Sep 22, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who in the 60s displayed his political convictions?
I don’t remember reading about any baseball players dodging the draft, marching in any anti-war parades or speaking out about anything.
Other than Tommie Smith, John Carlos and Muhammad Ali, I can’t remember any other athletes who did.
by Michael_68_1999 on Sep 5, 2009 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
yes?
my name is actually Brock Louis. I think I would have been kicked out of the house at a young age if I hadn’t become a Cards fan.
by Expatcardfan on Sep 3, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My grandson's name is Brock
Given because it is a family name. However, whenever we go to games, he has to have his picture taken next to Lou’s statue and says “That’s me”. Three year olds are so cute.
by ArkansasTravs on Sep 4, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love reading this stuff.
The tidbits about Brock are way cool. He just gained some awesome points in my book, because I knew none of this other than the pure baseball stuff ( the 1964 stuff and the stolen bases stuff). And stuff.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Sep 3, 2009 12:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa...
THE Sally Leitch?!?
Shut up, Fritz™.
by Alxfritz on Sep 3, 2009 12:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've really enjoyed this Will.
It’s become one of the first things I check on my daily visits to VEB.
Excellent work.
He hit it good. He hit it good.
by Jack618 on Sep 3, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No. 13
I would like to nominate Mort Cooper for #13.
105 wins for the Cards in the 40’s. 22-7, 1.78 ERA to earn NL MVP in 1942. I believe that Dizzy and Gibby were the only other Cardinals pitchers to win the league MVP. There was one year that he kept switching uniform numbers to match his win total.
by cardsfanincolo on Sep 3, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Over Boog?
Man, that is harsh.
by Michael_68_1999 on Sep 3, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no kidding. way harsh.
"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 Sep 4, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tend to agree
I’d rather the names be former Cards, not current. (No need to tempt the GOBS more than we already have!)
by ArkansasTravs on Sep 4, 2009 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant no offense to Boog.
I just thought it would be more interesting to learn something about an old-time player rather than a current one.
by cardsfanincolo on Sep 4, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tom Pagnazzoi
tried to pick up my sister at a bar while he was on a rehab assignment in Peoria.
Shut up, Fritz™.
by Alxfritz on Sep 4, 2009 10:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Possible pickup lines include
"I’m normally the one giving signals, put I’m picking up some pretty clear ones from you."
"It’s my job to not let anyone score on me, but maybe tonight I’ll make an exception."
"I have protection."
"But as the leadoff guy that inning, my job is to get on base and let guys drive me in." - Albert Pujols 8/20/09, base-clogger.
by lightbulb on Sep 4, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
"I'll wear the mask if you want."
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Sep 4, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
hahaha.
in related costume sex, lauren graham in bad santa is not to be missed.
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 Sep 4, 2009 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard that movie sucked, so I never saw 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 Sep 4, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That movie was hilarious
Don’t watch it for the plot or anything, it’s a funny-ass movie though
"You just keep pounding balls into the gap. The one thing you don’t want to do is hit a home run. That’s a rally-killer." - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Sep 5, 2009 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOVE Bad Santa.
and it does have a decent plot. I mean, it’s not Twelve Angry Men or anything, but it’s got something in there……oh and Lauren Graham is amazingly hot.
"F@*& Lidge and the horse he rode in on!"
-Cards Fan in Chitown, via text message shortly after the VEB Get Together Day.
by Tackle Box on Sep 5, 2009 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Others not making the cut
Something about “seeing plenty of curves in his time, but none like those” and a cruder one related to being familiar with all kinds of mounds.
"But as the leadoff guy that inning, my job is to get on base and let guys drive me in." - Albert Pujols 8/20/09, base-clogger.
by lightbulb on Sep 4, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's neat...
that a guy with a name very similar to Tom Pagnozzi tried to pick up your sister.
by Willie McGee's Twin on Sep 4, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
the a is for grade a moron.
Shut up, Fritz™.
by Alxfritz on Sep 4, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember Harry Carey
calling him “Tom Pagnozzo”
by nmstar on Sep 4, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brock
Damn. I missed the Brock post. I am amazed at what I am learning with some of my favorite Cards. Is there anyway a post can be done listing all the previous numbers and the facts Will dug up? Or, at a minumum, where I can find what I missed?
Bumblebeetuna.
by birdsonbat on Sep 4, 2009 11:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I asked Will this via twitter
but no response yet. It’d be great to see the compiled list at one time. Also, there’s a chance we could skip some numbers (Cubs L, Cards Win) unless I misunderstand magic #’s.
by creativereason on Sep 4, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
at the end ...
I’m planning on posting them all on my personal site. (I’ll link here.) Don’t want to compile them until then … if just because I still, in spite of it all, feel a little weird about jinxing. I know. I know.
by williamfleitch on Sep 5, 2009 7:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great
Wait until the end, but it’ll be good to see them all together.
Speaking of jinxing, TLR was quoted yesterday in 10@10 talking about the GOB and how you don’t want to anger them.
"Not vindictive, they demand respect," La Russa said. "If you don’t respect the game you’ll get slapped."
by creativereason on Sep 5, 2009 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tony and I have never agreed more!
"Ludwick, I could kiss you on the nuts!" - the red baron 7-29-09
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Sep 5, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
todd zeile, steve lake, and curt ford.
three names that have not passed through my mind in a long time.
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 Sep 4, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Steve Lake!
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Sep 4, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Pride of St. Louis film
I just found this available for on-demand viewing at Amazon.
by calico30 on Sep 5, 2009 10:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Andy Van Slyke
Will…
Even though we skipped over him, can we get 5 fun facts about Slick?
by tinstl on Sep 5, 2009 11:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a fact no one cares about!
my first cardinals game that i watched in person was the game where mr. van slyke broke his collarbone!
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
by tgreenfield on Sep 5, 2009 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes please...... Van Slyke
He is my favorite player ever. Always great for a laugh and one of the best arms I’ve ever seen.
by cdc81 on Sep 5, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A Google Maps search of Lucas, AR . . .
comes up with THIS fancy picture (may not show for IE, but anyway go to http://maps.google.com/ and type “Lucas, AR”.
As you’ll see . . . there’s a Dizzy Dean Road. Also, no marker for any actual town named Lucas.
Must be about thirty people there.
One day, David Backes and Albert Pujols will combine forces to become the most awesome piece of violent force known to man.
by Donut King on Sep 5, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lots of little towns in those hills
that have 20-30 people in them. I thought the Dean’s came from Yell County but the location on that map is in either Logan or Scott County. Anyway, interesting fact to go along with today’s jersey number/name… Paul Dean’s grandson, Paul, is the principal at the Junior High in my hometown and Paul is buried in the cemetery there.
by ArkansasTravs on Sep 5, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scranton
Paul’s son (I believe) has a little restaurant in Logan County that has plenty of pictures of Dizzy and Paul on the walls. I do a bank audit up there yearly and always enjoy going in and seeing all the stuff.
by Cardinal70 on Sep 8, 2009 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Porky's
I don’t know if the name came before, or after, the movie.
by ArkansasTravs on Sep 8, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lankford time!
Positronic Upgraded Juggernaut Optimized for Logical Sabotage
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 6, 2009 12:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Best Cardinals player of the 1990s.
I realize this is somewhat of a dubious honor.
by Michael_68_1999 on Sep 6, 2009 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smaller than Mattoon??!?
I don’t believe it,
He hit it good. He hit it good.
by Jack618 on Sep 6, 2009 3:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Today (magic # 16 - Ray Lankford) should be Danup's favorite day
on this entire list.
Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation
by azruavatar on Sep 6, 2009 11:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And now it's Jim Edmonds
But for how long, with that one-run lead in Pittsburgh?
Then again, Franklin has sucked lately — and not the way VEB defines “sucked.”
by Michael_68_1999 on Sep 6, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
Edmonds gets a whole day to himself.
Way to go, Franklin, you pudwacker.
by Michael_68_1999 on Sep 6, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did it on purpose.
Felt Jimmy deserved it. Way to go Franklin! You’re a good dude.
"F@*& Lidge and the horse he rode in on!"
-Cards Fan in Chitown, via text message shortly after the VEB Get Together Day.
by Tackle Box on Sep 6, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
and you still suck.
"F@*& Lidge and the horse he rode in on!"
-Cards Fan in Chitown, via text message shortly after the VEB Get Together Day.
by Tackle Box on Sep 6, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
holy fucking shit
®
$45.00 for a F15teen cap? Jimmy are you kidding me?
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by gdm426 on Sep 7, 2009 2:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Magic number
is now at Kenny Boyer. Also, just an FYI; it’s the 32nd consecutive day the Cards have held/gained ground on the division. I don’t care what division or league you play in, that’s pretty damned impressive.
by cardsrul on Sep 7, 2009 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think I heard it's a major league record.
"F@*& Lidge and the horse he rode in on!"
-Cards Fan in Chitown, via text message shortly after the VEB Get Together Day.
by Tackle Box on Sep 7, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tell me about it ...
I can’t get a day off from this! Heh.
by williamfleitch on Sep 7, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh come on
do you really have anything better, or more fun to do?
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by gdm426 on Sep 7, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
It’s honestly the highlight of every day.
by williamfleitch on Sep 7, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
These are great!
I look forward to them every day for at least another 13 days.
"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.
by indakind on Sep 8, 2009 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're getting these up freaking quick!
Excellent work.
Shut up, Fritz™.
by Alxfritz on Sep 7, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
do you have some stock points prepared for all the players on the list?
or are you writing these from scratch each day?
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 Sep 8, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
scratch, baby!
That’s what makes it fun: I’m learning this stuff almost as the same time everybody else is.
by williamfleitch on Sep 8, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's kind of cool
Although I’m a little disappointed that you don’t have a huge list for all the players, cause that would make for a totally awesome “post clinching” fanpost.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Sep 8, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Late to the party
Nothing against Tom Pagnozzi, but you might have considered Dane Iorg: arrived with Cards in trade for "Bake" McBride (great nickname); a World Series hero for ’82 Cardinals; game-winning hit in Don Denkinger game; had a brother named Garth who had a buddy named Wayne, party on…
by CardinalRule on Sep 7, 2009 6:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF?
"F@*& Lidge and the horse he rode in on!"
-Cards Fan in Chitown, via text message shortly after the VEB Get Together Day.
by Tackle Box on Sep 7, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dane iorg was a favorite of mine, when i was young
why Jose O. is a favorite, and Dane is forgotten, I do not know. Guy had an OPS+ of ~100 over 8 years with the cardinals, and the coolest name ever. yeah, he killed us in 1985, but I still love the guy.
it's Clydesdales vs Goats. Actually sums up Cards vs. Cubs quite nicely. -all4tookie
by SleepyCA on Sep 8, 2009 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reminder for the Cubs series
That our first win against them, the magic number will go down by 3 since we will have won the season series and thus have the tiebreaker.
by trogdor on Sep 8, 2009 11:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
baseball uses tiebreakers?
Wouldn’t they just play an extra game if, God forbid, there ended up a tie? (Assuming of course that one team doesn’t have the wild-card, which, in this case, seems likely.)
by williamfleitch on Sep 8, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, it doesn't work that way...
The tiebreaker only goes into effect when the loser gets in via the WC (e.g. 2001)
The WC race should go down to the final week.
Regardless, that sort of thing is never factored into the magic number
The Cards Magic Number for the Cubs = 163 – Cards Wins – Cubs losses
by musial6 on Sep 8, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boyer one of my fav's
I live about 2 miles from Alba, MO. Cloyd helped me coach my son’s Little League team one year.
"The almighty tells me he can get me out of this mess, but he’s pretty sure you’re screwed" Albert to opposing pitchers.
by swmofan on Sep 8, 2009 1:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I grew up in that area.
Still remember playing Alba teams in Little League every year.
"Baseball has been good to me since I quit trying to play it." - Whitey Herzog
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Sep 8, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
13 will probably get skipped anyway
Jeff Fassero was off the list before I had a chance to comment, but you could go with Neil Allen, um, never mind. No really, since 13 has always been my favorite number, I knew Joe Ferguson wore 13 throughout his career including his time with the Cardinals in 1976. I was in the front row of the upper deck at Busch ("Straight A" tickets, do they still do that?) when he hit a shot off Tom Seaver (maybe?) that was coming right to me. I leaned over the rail and watched it bounce off the concrete wall just inches below my reach. I was lucky I didn’t get my fingers crushed or fall over the railing or something.
by CardinalRule on Sep 8, 2009 2:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mort Cooper for # 13
Boog has yet to be a league MVP like Mort
by ubeddie on Sep 8, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOG
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Sep 8, 2009 11:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thread is avenged
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Sep 8, 2009 11:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Left-right image flips are pretty common on baseball cards, for some reason.
Also, BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOG!
by Andyfantastic on Sep 8, 2009 11:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOG
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by gdm426 on Sep 9, 2009 12:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Respect the Stache!
Fear the Stache!
"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.
by indakind on Sep 9, 2009 12:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
...
"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 Sep 9, 2009 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boooo
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on Sep 9, 2009 2:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oooooo
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on Sep 9, 2009 2:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oooog
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on Sep 9, 2009 2:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
!!!!
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on Sep 9, 2009 2:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AVENGE!
"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 Sep 9, 2009 3:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOG -- avenge him!
All things Boog: http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2009/8/11/985123/boog-the-mix-tape
Including his DeNiro impression.
"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 Sep 9, 2009 12:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rupert Pupkin, ladies & gentlemen
Rupert Pupkin!
Proud sponsor of the Official 2009 StL Cardinal theme song: Reason to Believe
by gocards62 on Sep 9, 2009 7:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Boog is doing his impression of Babe Ruth on that card.
In Boog and Joey Bombs’ wiffle ball game last year, Boog did that impression. It looked exactly like what he’s doing on the baseball card.
He hit it good. He hit it good.
by Jack618 on Sep 9, 2009 12:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If you go back and
ask my grade school self, he can tell you about some of the worse reasons to be called “Boog”.
[Homer shows Bart "Wonderbat".]
Bart: Wow. How many home runs you gonna hit with that thing?
Homer: Let's see... We play thirty games. Ten at-bats a game. Mm...three thousand.
by boog on Sep 9, 2009 7:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Comments ...
According to my SB Nation HTML editor, comments close on this story in two days. Which is is a shame. It’s been a joy to read these every day.
by williamfleitch on Sep 9, 2009 7:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
"F@*& Lidge and the horse he rode in on!"
-Cards Fan in Chitown, via text message shortly after the VEB Get Together Day.
by Tackle Box on Sep 9, 2009 8:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
G
Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008
by Felonius_Monk on Sep 14, 2009 5:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Copy to New Thread?
We can’t let the comments die!
by Cardinal70 on Sep 9, 2009 8:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the mods can re-open them
they saved the Glossary.
"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 Sep 9, 2009 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure how to ask them how to do that ...
… but if someone knew how, it would make the weeping puppy next to my desk smile, if they did.
by williamfleitch on Sep 9, 2009 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you let Thompson near your desk...?
(link)
"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 Sep 9, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Comments have to close in order to reopen them
Or at least, I went back to some old posts, and found that I could reopen comment threads. The only way to extend the deadline on this thread would be to close and reopen comments.
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
by Valatan on Sep 9, 2009 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can I do that?
… or does somebody else have to?
by williamfleitch on Sep 9, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not unless you are a VEB moderator
I’m pretty sure Valatan (or someone else) will take care of it now that the issue has been raised…
by musial6 on Sep 9, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mr Leitch has special internetz powers
(Yes, Will, you should be able to do that.)
Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation
by azruavatar on Sep 9, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There should be a link at the bottom
of the SBN editor the next time you’re in the post (that sounds dirty) about re-opening comments or keeping them open.
Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation
by azruavatar on Sep 9, 2009 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is done.
Thank you, sir! (And I don’t know if I’ve ever told you this, but thank you for being awesome. Because you are.)
by williamfleitch on Sep 9, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great, great stuff
Here’s a challenge for you. Run one of these countdowns between the end of the WS (that we win) and the first spring training game (once a week because this pace it too torrid). Awesome stuff. The bat flip is priceless.
Just win
by The Duke on Sep 9, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this pace is just right, thankyouverymuch
but yeah Mr. Leitch, this is AWESOME!!!
Can we get Wil a pie?
"Ludwick, I could kiss you on the nuts!" - the red baron 7-29-09
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Sep 9, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm sure his mom or grandma has plenty of piez
he doesn’t need our piez like Lego does. although i’m sure will wouldn’t turn them down if offered.
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by gdm426 on Sep 9, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That line about the bat flip cracks me up
But at least he didn’t do it 4 times in one game like someone did.
"Ludwick, I could kiss you on the nuts!" - the red baron 7-29-09
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Sep 9, 2009 5:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He untucked as well
A man well before his time.
Just win
by The Duke on Sep 9, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
tom lawless?
is that the best we could do?
i’d’ve just gone with lugo
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Sep 9, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bill White would have been an excellent choice
He wore #12 from 1960 to 1965.
by Michael_68_1999 on Sep 9, 2009 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pipe down...
young man.
Please take this comment in the spirit it was intended.
by guayzimi on Sep 9, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
27.
One day, David Backes and Albert Pujols will combine forces to become the most awesome piece of violent force known to man.
by Donut King on Sep 10, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd have been down with Lankford Redux
with more stories like this…
http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/1999/Jun/02/top-of-the-second/
“On May 16, Lankford and Pace were handcuffed and detained for several hours before police decided there was not enough evidence to arrest them on suspicion of patronizing prostitutes. Two other men in the condo were arrested and charged with promoting prostitution, a felony.”
by musial6 on Sep 9, 2009 6:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does video exist of the Lawless bat-flip?
I’d love to see it.
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by vexedtechie on Sep 9, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
damn kids these days and being born after the Tom Lawless bat flip
"Ludwick, I could kiss you on the nuts!" - the red baron 7-29-09
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Sep 9, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woah, woah, woah... I was born before...
…174 days before.
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by vexedtechie on Sep 9, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Sep 9, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jean-Baptiste, the only bookie in Quebec who would traffic in bets on
le baseball cried many a tear over this decision.
The Montreal Expos had grown tired of an aging, ineffective and perpetually obnoxious Pete Rose, and they planned to release him. Upon hearing this, the Reds, who were interested in having Rose be their player-manager (GREAT idea, by the way), offered to send a player to the Expos to spare Rose’s ego.
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 Sep 9, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Either I or my parents have a Tom Lawless autographed picture somewhere...
I’ll have to track it down.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Sep 9, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All this bat flip talk brings a tear to my eyes.
The great thing about baseball is that there is always a chance for the average and probably forgettable players to do one great thing and be remembered by real fans.
I wished Tom could see this. Keep flipping ’em Tom.
by Tom_Lawless_Bat_Flip on Sep 9, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a great point.
For example, I will always remember Mike Laga as the only person to ever hit a ball out of Busch II. Foul, but still.
by Andyfantastic on Sep 10, 2009 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reminiscing about Tom Lawless..
really makes me feel old.
[Homer shows Bart "Wonderbat".]
Bart: Wow. How many home runs you gonna hit with that thing?
Homer: Let's see... We play thirty games. Ten at-bats a game. Mm...three thousand.
by boog on Sep 9, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i swear i got a Tom Lawless card
in every single pack of 1987 Topps that I opened. side note: i almost managed to get every card from the STL team set that year signed. i can’t remember who i was missing, but i got a good number of them. i can only wonder where those are now.
by Expatcardfan on Sep 10, 2009 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no one has asked the crucial question here.
tom: related to lucy, or no?
because if the cards are two degrees of separation from a warrior princess, we should know.
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 Sep 9, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you know tom, we really should!
only does this mean I am only 3 degrees away from Gabrielle?
"Ludwick, I could kiss you on the nuts!" - the red baron 7-29-09
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Sep 9, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't Lucy Lawless a Kiwi?
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
by Valatan on Sep 9, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's correct.
I read an interview with her in some magazine…. the interviewer said she showed up wearing a T-shirt that read “TITTIES & BEER.”
Love her.
by Andyfantastic on Sep 10, 2009 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, she's a Peach.
(that was terrible)
by Willie McGee's Twin on Sep 10, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not too late to join the 'Salute Bob Uecker For Magic Number 9' Campaign...
Did you know, for instance, that prior to the start of a World Series game with the Cardinals, he swiped an unattended tuba from a brass bad and began shagging fly balls with it. The ball club later received a bill for the replacement of a dented and essentially unusable tuba.
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on Sep 11, 2009 2:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You catch fly balls in a tuba
you deserve a standing ovation of golf claps.
At minimum.
by Michael_68_1999 on Sep 11, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it weren't for my horse, I'd have never spent that last year in college.
When I try to think about how he happened to run across an “unattended” tuba on a brass bed, I start to develop an anuerysm.
"F@*& Lidge and the horse he rode in on!"
-Cards Fan in Chitown, via text message shortly after the VEB Get Together Day.
by Tackle Box on Sep 14, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think "brass ba[n]d" was what he was going for.
not the “lay lady lay” “brass bed.”
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 Sep 14, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bingo. brass band.
is it wrong to hope that both the cards and cubs win tonight so we don’t skip right over #9? no need to answer…the answer is obvious.
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on Sep 15, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love me some Nashville Skyline
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Sep 16, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was at my health club, the International House of Pancakes
Ah, Lewis Black
Don't argue with stupid people. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. - anon.
by Solanus on Sep 15, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oquendo time!
Positronic Upgraded Juggernaut Optimized for Logical Sabotage
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 12, 2009 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Awesome Time!
"Ludwick, I could kiss you on the nuts!" - the red baron 7-29-09
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Sep 13, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Secret Weapon
Positronic Upgraded Juggernaut Optimized for Logical Sabotage
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 13, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quoted for posterity
If Tony LaRussa were to ever leave the Cardinals, Oquendo is considered a top prospect to become Cardinals manager, in part due to his close friendship with Albert Pujols, and in part because Jose Oquendo is freaking awesome.
Shut up, Fritz™.
by Alxfritz on Sep 13, 2009 1:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jose really is freaking awesome
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by gdm426 on Sep 13, 2009 5:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
19 inning game
I was there 4 rows behind the dugout sat there for 19 innings didn’t sniff a foul ball very disappointing for a 10 year old.
by Chuckiep on Sep 13, 2009 10:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it wrong to hope we win or lose games based on me wanting to hear the facts of
certain players?
by ADMDrayson on Sep 14, 2009 11:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ex: I am kind of glad we didnt skip the Secret Weapon by winning.
by ADMDrayson on Sep 14, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
true or false -- the cardinals permitted the sweep by the braves and started todd
wellemeyer tonight to prolong the duration of the “secret weapon” posting.
Discuss.
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 Sep 14, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
FWIW
I blame this current losing streak on Will for complaining about this going at a pace that was too fast. He already tempted the GOB once by finding a loop hole in their rules, but then he spit on them by complaining.
"F@*& Lidge and the horse he rode in on!"
-Cards Fan in Chitown, via text message shortly after the VEB Get Together Day.
by Tackle Box on Sep 14, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and he did skip the players that the Cards passed.
"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 Sep 14, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
May we at least discuss
Johnny Mize tomorrow? Please? Five days since #12 has been enough penance.
by Michael_68_1999 on Sep 14, 2009 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how is #4 rogers hornsby?
he didn’t have a number. what’s wrong with yadi?
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Sep 15, 2009 1:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
uh
he’s rogers freakin hornsby, that’s how :)
Positronic Upgraded Juggernaut Optimized for Logical Sabotage
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 17, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now what we need next season...
is for the entire team to grow uni-brows as a unifying act. That should at least be worth 3 wins alone. Troy Glaus has made the attempt before…therefore it’s not entirely impossible.
Any idiot would know that.
by Epic on Sep 15, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You'll certainly have longer to watch
for that magic number to drop.
by Michael_68_1999 on Sep 15, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnny Mize was totally awesome.
Rally’s WAR list has him at just over 70 WAR for his career. Here are his WAR numbers per year starting at the beginning of his major league career in 1936 until the end of his run of awesomeness in 1948 (and keeping in mind that had to skip ‘43, ’44, and ’45 due to a different kind of war): 4.9, 6.9, 6.2, 7.4, 7.0, 5.4, 6.6, 5.8, 7.3, 6.9. If he had been able to play during that three missed year, putting up 3 more years of 6 WAR or so he’d probably be around 90 WAR for his career.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Sep 16, 2009 1:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we delete this entire Magic Numbers post here
before it becomes a sick joke?
by Michael_68_1999 on Sep 16, 2009 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no. lots of other people enjoy it. why should it be deleted?
really – what teams would you want to trade places with right now? the yankees? the angels? maybe the dodgers (who had a much bigger swoon) or the phillies?
you made a fanpost suggesting we would clinch the season in houston not very long ago. the team is not any different now than it was then. we had a string of bad outings against mostly good pitchers. it happens. if you’re vacillating between clinching the division in two weeks and not making the postseason, that tells me a lot more about you than it does about the team.
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 Sep 16, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Please don't delete me!
I am young and innocent and have big hazel eyes I’m slowly batting in your direction so that you will not exterminate me.
by williamfleitch on Sep 16, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't buy that innocent part.
Shut up, Fritz™.
by Alxfritz on Sep 16, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You missed...
the Deadspin post about he and AJ going to the strip club.
One of them looked out of place.
Run Vince run! There's a tarp chasing you! Run! It's right behind you!
by TBender on Sep 17, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's a big reason why i was surprised he is smiling in the pic with JD
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by gdm426 on Sep 17, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
take some long deep breaths. All is not lost. It will be okay.
by ubeddie on Sep 16, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
brewers beat cubs!
Number nine . . . Number nine . . . Number nine . . .
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 Sep 16, 2009 11:04 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
yes, will.
Throw some revisionist history our way. Convince us that Country wasn’t really a racist.
by _pistol_ on Sep 17, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to be that guy, but...
UECKER!!!!!!
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on Sep 17, 2009 9:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Enos Slaughter passed on Guilford College
But there’s a Cardinal second baseman who went there and played on a pennant-winning Cardinal team. Any guesses?
www.mpgillusion.com
by ncgostl on Sep 17, 2009 10:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i actually know this
tony womack
"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 Sep 17, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The method to this madness...
As of right now, the Cardinals would have a first round match-up against Los Angeles, a team the Cardinals have beaten solidly throughout the year.
Sneaky, sneaky, La Russa…making the team pretend to suck this past week in order to avoid playing the hot pitching/playing wild card hopefuls or the annoyingly good Phillies.
Incidentally, the Cards are now 1-5 since I hopped on a bus and headed up to Chicago…if it gets any worse, I may have to cut my visit short.
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on Sep 17, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
aka - the ugliest man ever to play the game of baseball
by dcfcblues on Sep 17, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Willie Dean McGee would like to have a word with you.
by splhcb67 on Sep 17, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Otis Nixon is ugliest
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 17, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
By a long shot.
"I’m going to come after you." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Sep 17, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
without a doubt
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 18, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was always my first choice too
However, Will answered that one definitively years ago. We were wrong. It is, in fact, Don Mossi. I think you’ll agree….
by Merry CRasmus on Sep 22, 2009 3:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this can't be a real photo.
Norman Rockwell painting, right?
by _pistol_ on Sep 22, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nickname
he had one of the more fitting nicknames…“The Sphinx”.
by birdsonbat on Sep 23, 2009 6:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How dare you?
Willie was a handome man. A man’s man.
Wait… nevermind.
Hey Ump!
by paposse on Sep 18, 2009 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True Dat
Willie is handsome.
by Willie McGee's Twin on Sep 18, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Terry Moore
1939-1942, 1946-1948 wore the number eight. four time all star OF
by ubeddie on Sep 17, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My dad gave me a foul ball caught by him at the game and got Gary Gaetti to sign after the game during the 87 WS...
he wasn’t anywhere near any Cardinals players or I am sure he would have had them sign it for me…anyways…unfortunately I was too young and could not predict the future and we needed a ball to play baseball with at the neighborhood park…so…ugg..
Definitely not as cute of a move as the little girl throwing the ball back after her dad caught it for her.
by ADMDrayson on Sep 17, 2009 5:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know what's funny?
I too had a signed Gary Gaetti baseball (also signed by McGee and Lankford, if I remember correctly?) and it too was sacrificed for the greater good…namely, a big pick-up game at the ball field. It still exists and is in use today for the casual game of catch. The signatures, alas, didn’t make it.
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on Sep 17, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys sure you aren't confusing your past with The Sandlot?
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Sep 17, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just because...
my friends and I were a ragtag group of 60s (?) youths, playing on a makeshift field right behind a junkyard with a diabolical past and a dog who’s menace was only surpassed by his mystery, doesn’t mean it was remotely like The Sandlot.
I did, however, marry Wendy Preffercorn and have eight kids.
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on Sep 18, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
PLUS EIGHT FUCKIN MILLION
Shut up, Fritz™.
by Alxfritz on Sep 18, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That happened with my Grady Little autographed ball
Why did I have a Grady Little autograph, you ask?
Well, in 2006 I went to watch the Cards in spring training. The first game I went to was against the Dodgers. The Cards players had finished warming up, and there was a throng of people trying to get autographs, so I went to the other side of the field and patiently waited along the third base line where Brad Penny and Nomar Garciaparra were warming up. They had no problem ignoring me.
Along comes Grady Little, strutting to the dugout and, noticing the ball in my had, stops, asks for my pen, and signs it for me. I remember thinking, “exactly how do I tell him that I’m not interested in his autograph?” I even tried to come up with a quick, “oh, I don’t want to bother you, Mr. Little, I’m really more interested in Nomar’s autograph,” but instead I just froze, accepted the autograph, and then promptly scuffed it off over the next couple days of playing catch.
by Ray Lankford on Sep 23, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With today's Cubs loss
That means, assuming the Cards can win one this weekend, the next magic number will be serious. Which is only appropriate for this year, isn’t it?
by Cardinal70 on Sep 17, 2009 5:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and winning the series
means skipping the mang. frowny face for forgoing fun facts…smiling to secure the series!
by Corey! on Sep 17, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will confess ...
… Gary Gaetti was my favorite one to write so far. Lance Moore, despite being a racist, is a more worthy choice … but man oh man do I love Gary Gaetti.
by williamfleitch on Sep 17, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
that was awesome
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by gdm426 on Sep 17, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That cult . . .
I tell ya. The Branch Davidian has NOTHING on that cult.
One day, David Backes and Albert Pujols will combine forces to become the most awesome piece of violent force known to man.
by Donut King on Sep 17, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That website is fantastic!
It’s 1996 all over again! MOAR fire animations!
Hey Ump!
by paposse on Sep 18, 2009 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When I posted about Moore above
I missed the part about him being racist. I found that out the other day and lamented that I had nominated him for this number.
I am glad that you got to do this writeup. It was definitely the best one so far. Pretty cool that you picked an “Ordinary Joe” ballplayer to be your cult hero.
"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.
by indakind on Sep 18, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and TERRY Moore.
Not Lance Moore. Sorry
by williamfleitch on Sep 18, 2009 8:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew
I just knew when I saw this list on the first day, that Gary Gaetti was gonna be the best entry of the series. Thanks for being predictable Leitch.
by bobtpooner on Sep 17, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah, Gary Gaetti
Yet another player who kicks ass in RBI Baseball. Hrbek is awesome too. In fact, that Twins team offense is pretty awesome.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Sep 17, 2009 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you, my friend, are a great american.
There is something so simple, yet so satisfying about that game. One more thing: Spike Owen sucks. Tony Armas off the bench.
by _pistol_ on Sep 18, 2009 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell yes Armas off the bench!
That lineup can have legitimate homerun power at every spot if you sub in correctly.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Sep 18, 2009 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone made an "Anti-Heroes ROM" of RBI Baseball . . .
Cardinals representative? You guessed it . . . Steve Lake. This means that batters 1 thru 8 and all four pinch hitters are all Steve Lake. “GO GET ’EM STEVE!”
The BoSox have Spike Owen in the same arrangement, only the pinch hitter versions of Owen all bat from the right side and can only hit nubbers back to the pitcher.
I wish I were joking. Here’s proof that I’m not (NES emulator such as NesterJ needed to play). Every once in awhile I can get the Lakester to go yard.
One day, David Backes and Albert Pujols will combine forces to become the most awesome piece of violent force known to man.
by Donut King on Sep 18, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dee-nee is a cool site
This is a more active site with lots of custom RBI roms. Good fun.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Sep 18, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
It would have been wonderful...
…if the Cards could have nutted up for a couple more wins these last six games and allowed me to go watch this weekend’s games with the chance of seeing a clutch.
As is, with their current play, I’m wary of going to a bar up here on the north side of Chicago to watch. The fans, despite being – what, 8 games out? – will latch on to the Cardinals recent poor play and never stop. This could get ugly…
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on Sep 18, 2009 10:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll watch with you.
And I’d wear my Carpenter jersey.
I’m out in Villa Park, but I’d still make the trek to the north side for the chance at enjoying some Cub fan tears.
by jeepnut on Sep 19, 2009 8:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GAETTI!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 18, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gaetti and I went to the same high school
"F@*& Lidge and the horse he rode in on!"
-Cards Fan in Chitown, via text message shortly after the VEB Get Together Day.
by Tackle Box on Sep 19, 2009 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A renowned institution I'm sure....
Please take this comment in the spirit it was intended.
by guayzimi on Sep 19, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he went to my college
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Sep 19, 2009 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So if we win either of the next two...
we skp Apu… That seems wrong. Can I get a write-up of all players on the list from here on out? Sorry to be demanding… Surely you have an intern.
Please take this comment in the spirit it was intended.
by guayzimi on Sep 18, 2009 11:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
school credit, of course.
“Kramerica Industries. This is Darren…”
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on Sep 19, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now lets go push that giant ball of oil out of a window.
Shut up, Fritz™.
by Alxfritz on Sep 19, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have very few regrets in life
But one of them is being too young to have seen The Man play in person. I’ll be honest, I’m not a guy who does too much crying – it’s just not who I am. However, I cried the day Jack Buck passed, and to this day, I still get misty-eyed whenever I hear the “Go crazy, folks!” audio played. I know I will shed a tear that day when baseball’s perfect knight rides off this earth into the eternal sunset. Few, if any, have ever played this great game better, and there have been none who were more perfectly matched in personality to the town and fans for which they played. Thanks, Stan.
by splhcb67 on Sep 19, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it’s getting serious
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 19, 2009 5:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
great stuff per usual Will
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by gdm426 on Sep 19, 2009 7:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brewer fan here:
After weeks of anguish, I’ve decided my rooting priorities for the 2009 playoffs.
It was tough. I don’t hate the Cards like I do the Cubs. Earlier this year, before the Brewers pitchers realized they sucked, I frequently said “anyone but the Cubs” and meant it. But it’s been a rough couple of months and it took a little while to work through my newfound dislike of Cardinal Red.
So here’s my plan: I’m rooting against the Cards during the NL playoffs. Nothing personal. It’s just bitter, bitter jealousy.
But if you make the Series, and you’re playing the Yankees (because I haven’t been able to come up with a realistic scenario that keeps the Yanks out of the Series), I’m going to become a major Cardinal fan. The Cards annoy me. They’re uptight, Pujols ripped on Fielder during the home run contest, blah blah blah.
But the Yankees are just evil. I know you could give two * who a Brewer fan is going to be rooting for in the playoffs… but seriously: if you get the chance, you’ve GOT to beat the Yankees.
Please.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 19, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I gotta say
I find it funny that anyone thinks this year’s team is uptight. We’re variously bemoaning and celebrating their utter cheesy joy. Albert included.
Don’t buy what the national media’s sellin’ ya. One of the postseason commercials has just about one Cardinals clip in one minute — one of Albert scowling. Yeah, that’s a representative clip right there…
"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 Sep 19, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Consider the source...
Any team is going to look uptight in comparison to the way the Brewers carry themselves.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Sep 19, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what's the albert/prince story?
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Sep 19, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually it's more of a non-story.
Waaaaay back during the all-star break (you know, when the Brewers were above .500), they did an on air interview with Pujols during one of Fielder’s rounds in the home run derby (pretty sure it was the first). Pujols was asked about Fielder, and he made the comment that Fielder appeared to have finally stopped trying to hit home runs with every swing. He made some additional comments as well on Fielder as a player. Nothing terrible. But perception among some Brewer fans was that Pujols was talking Fielder down as a hitter. I thought much of the negative reaction had to do with the fact that the Pujols interview was causing the network to cut away from some of the pitches to Fielder.
It really wasn’t a big deal and I’ve never heard anyone other than the occasional Brewer fan comment about it. I threw that and the uptight comment out there because it’s a very stereotypical response (at least this year) to the question of why a paticular Brewer fan dislikes the Cardinals.
And I really do hope you guys beat the Yankees if you get to the series.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 19, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking as a Cardinals fan that is not exactly representative of this "forum" . . .
you picked the wrong place to bring this non-story up.
These folks are gonna slay you for bringing this up.
Just giving you fair warning.
One day, David Backes and Albert Pujols will combine forces to become the most awesome piece of violent force known to man.
by Donut King on Sep 20, 2009 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
its a non story
I dont really care about it either way… and Pujols can say whatever he wants.
People trash athletes for being cliche then jump on them when they share an honest opinion. You just cant please everyone.
by salukihoops on Sep 20, 2009 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
i don’t care either way. i was just interested to know what he was talking about. i doubt albert meant any offense
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Sep 20, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or not.
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by Felonius_Monk on Sep 21, 2009 4:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not covered outside of Saint Louis (shocker)
but this is one of the least uptight and most fun-loving/weird Cardinals teams this decade. Hell, LaRue put his thumb up Brendan Ryan’s ass on national tv yesterday.
Shut up, Fritz™.
by Alxfritz on Sep 20, 2009 7:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was a classic 2009 moment.
"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 Sep 20, 2009 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, and Albert Pujols lovingly punched him in the face. it was all in good fun!
…wait, that didn’t come out right.
"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 Sep 20, 2009 8:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Que?
Hell, LaRue put his thumb up Brendan Ryan’s ass on national tv yesterday.
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by azruavatar on Sep 20, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Postgame interview.
LaRue checked Boog’s oil.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
by Alxfritz on Sep 20, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Charming.
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by azruavatar on Sep 20, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're an odd bunch.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
by Alxfritz on Sep 20, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
coming from a robot
i’m assuming that’s not sarcasm.
by _pistol_ on Sep 22, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait a minute
they thought Albert was trashing him because he said Prince was intelligently waiting for a pitch in the strike zone? uhhhh okay. that was a smart, smart hitter calling another hitter …. “smart”!
"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 Sep 20, 2009 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a dick!
"I’m going to come after you." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Sep 20, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This countdown has been a nice way to track the magic number...
and review a little bit of cardinals history at the same time.
well done, Will. You’ve officially payed your penance for that Albert Pujols story on deadspin a few years back.
by salukihoops on Sep 20, 2009 1:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Totally missed the Stan the Man version of this.
It only lasted, what, a day? Was there anything cool I might not have already known?
Oh, and Rogers Hornsby was ridiculous.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Sep 20, 2009 10:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Slugging 2nd baseman
There have only been four .700 slugging seasons in Cardinals history. Hornsby has two of them. As great as Albert has been this year, he is “only” slugging .680. The difference could have something to do with the .400 vs. .330 batting averages.
by cardsfanincolo on Sep 20, 2009 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, Honsby could hit triples
(which, to be fair, was far easier in the ’20s than it is today)
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
by Valatan on Sep 20, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He hit. 403 with 39 home runs and 143 RBIs. His OPS that season was the highest in baseball history by someone not named Barry Bonds, Babe Ruth or Ted Williams. Also: He was the team’s manager that year.
Fuck. Given this was barely out of the deadball era, and he was a 2B, AND managing the team, I think you could make a case for that being the best season ever, by anyone.
If Hornsby wasn’t such an asshole I think he’d be remembered as the all-time #2 player in baseball.
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by Felonius_Monk on Sep 21, 2009 4:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where's Edgar?
But this installment was, once again, great.
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
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by tgreenfield on Sep 22, 2009 12:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A little love for...
Frank Frisch, “The Fordham Flash”, and player-manager of the Gas House Gang!
Frisch wore #3 when the Cardinals first issued uni numbers in 1932, and wore it the remainder of his playing career.
"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra
by The Ol Goaler on Sep 22, 2009 9:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd love to see a throwback jersey game with something like these older uniforms.
I like the current look, but that older font with the more circular “C” is pretty cool I think.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Sep 22, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They used to sell Musial throwbacks at one of the Union Station stores
with that logo design. No idea if it’s still there. I hear Union Station has kind of fallen on hard times.
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
by Valatan on Sep 22, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whiteyball!
White Rat was one of my favorite books I read as a kid. I definitely recommend it, especially if you are interested in the 80s cardinals. I think part of the reason I want Jose Oquendo to be manager is that he played for Herzog, and it seems he might have picked up a few things.
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 22, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
love the White Rat, i really wish he had pulled the players off the field in the WS
it would have been EPIC
and i totally agree about Jose, i think he’s had the rare opportunity to learn under two of the best managers the game as ever seen. he should be a pretty good one if given the right situation.
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by gdm426 on Sep 22, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
White Rat
I love Whitey, as anyone growing up a Cards fan in the 80s does…but I read both “White Rat” and “You Are Missing a Hell of a Game” in the last five years or so…and unfortunately I came away thinking less of the man…he strikes me as one of the old guys at the coffee shop my grandfather use to frequent…the guys that were absolutely full of shit and only wanted to hear themselves talk. Of course, life is full of these people and I love him in sprite of being a crank.
by birdsonbat on Sep 23, 2009 6:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And since the Brewers are terrible . . .
we reach the Albert Schoendienst portion of the programming schedule. Viva el Redhead!
One day, David Backes and Albert Pujols will combine forces to become the most awesome piece of violent force known to man.
by Donut King on Sep 23, 2009 12:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Red and Stan
Red was most well-known for his fielding at second base; Stan Musial once said he had “the best hands I’d ever seen.” Musial would have had plenty of opportunities to come to this conclusion: The two men were roommates for seven years
I didn’t know Stan the Man liked to switch hit, too.
by bigmcq16 on Sep 23, 2009 10:14 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Red had the perfect nickname for a Cardinal
Red was interviewed earlier this year by a Houston radio announcer and an excerpt was played last night before the game. Red mentioned that he had been teammates with Willie Mays and Hank Aaron and it made me wonder if anybody else was lucky enough to be on the same team as three of the greatest National League players ever.
Later in the interview he said that Roger Craig had approached him and told him that Red was the only one to win a World Series as a player, coach and manager. I guess you could add “Special Assistant to the General Manager” to that list.
Hats off to “the old red head”.
by CardinalRule on Sep 23, 2009 5:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
love Red
my aunt got to meet him last summer at one of the little league parks the Cards have been opening all around the city. it was the one named for him. he couldn’t have been nicer. he just walked up to her & started talking to her. i think she took like 5 pics of the day, and if you all want to see them i can try & go find them.
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by gdm426 on Sep 23, 2009 5:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hard to imagine
A player nowadays doing an acrobatic move before taking the field. Pujols should walk on a handstand to first base.
by bobtpooner on Sep 23, 2009 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's one way to expedite that elbow surgery.
"I’m going to come after you." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Sep 24, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like young Will ...
I also used to pretend I was Ozzie. Once, while attempting a diving/sliding catch I landed on a bee. The bee, obviously pissed off, stung 5-year-old me in the leg. It really hurt. I wore No. 1 all through little league and was DEVASTATED when Ozzie retired (I was 11 when he hung them up). Ozzie is my all-time favorite player so part of me is glad we get to have Ozzie day on VEB. If only the Cards could’ve won and the Cubs lost. Oh well.
by averagejoe on Sep 23, 2009 11:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't imagine too many kids didn't idolize Ozzie.
It was always an arguement in my neighborhood who was Ozzie when we played pick up baseball.
The first two players “claimed” were usually Ozzie and Gary Gaetti (I mentioned earlier he went to my high school).
"F@*& Lidge and the horse he rode in on!"
-Cards Fan in Chitown, via text message shortly after the VEB Get Together Day.
by Tackle Box on Sep 24, 2009 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More Ozzie stories
Picture a thinner-than-a-pool-cue boy with a passion for sports living in the Watts section of Los Angeles in the 1960’s. He had five brothers and sisters, but none were interested in sports. So he had to improvise and entertain himself. Unwittingly, he also became his own first coach by devising ways to test himself, improving his hand-eye coordination, his arm strength and his speed.
Smith would lie on the floor of his room, close his eyes, flip a baseball in the air and try to catch it. He would do it over and over, unknowingly teaching himself to develop a feel for the ball.
….
Smith said he was a silly kid who would throw the ball over one side of the slanted roof on his house, then run around to the other side and try to catch it before it landed……‘’For some reason, I thought I was fast enough to do it,’’ Smith said. ‘’I never did. But it was that type of determination that I think helped me develop as a major league player.’’
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by ncgostl on Sep 24, 2009 9:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i didn't know he was from Watts -- i wonder if the riots colored his perceptions of things.
he would have been – what? 6,7,8? how do you make sense of a race riot at that age?
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 Sep 24, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thinking of Ozzie and the 80s
In reading about Ozzie, I started to think of the songs I associate with winning Cards teams. I only really remember two songs from the 80s teams associated with the playoffs:
Kool and the Gang – Celebration
Glenn Fry – The Heat is on
If we were to put together a playlist of Cardinals songs associated with winning teams, which songs would be there? In addition to the two I’ve listed above, I’ll add:
Geiger – Colby Rasmus Fire Burning in the Outfield (remix featuring DJ Vexedtechie)
"But as the leadoff guy that inning, my job is to get on base and let guys drive me in." - Albert Pujols 8/20/09, base-clogger.
by lightbulb on Sep 24, 2009 10:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Also posted in main thread on this
If anyone is interested.
"But as the leadoff guy that inning, my job is to get on base and let guys drive me in." - Albert Pujols 8/20/09, base-clogger.
by lightbulb on Sep 24, 2009 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll go ahead and throw this out there:
After the Cardinals won in 2006 I watched the final at-bat with “Feels Just Like It Should” by Pat Green about a hundred times. It really only qualifies as a championship song for me, but man does it work.
by Cardfanintherock on Sep 28, 2009 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I idolized Ozzie growing up...and I would play whole baseball games by myself where I was the pitcher
throwing the ball at a stone wall and the ball would bounce in fairly random directions and I would always turn in to Ozzie catching a high liner or dive for the grounder..pop up and throw it to first (or try for the double play).
by ADMDrayson on Sep 24, 2009 10:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I Still DO!
:=8D
Big McLargehuge!
:=8O
by The MooCow on Sep 24, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like everyone who grew up in St. Louis in the last 30 years or so
I too idolized Ozzie Smith. One of the things I liked most about him was that he wasn’t a very big guy. B-Ref has him at 5’11", 150 lbs. He gave small kids hope.
The 1996 NLCS was absolutely heart-breaking. Ozzie’s last season. A 3-1 lead, squandered. I’ll never forget those shots of Ozzie looking sad in the dugout, watching his career end with a 15-0 killfest that prevents him from reaching another WS before he retires. That is my saddest moment as a baseball fan, and it probably always will be.
On a lighter note, the Wizard is awesome, both Ozzie Smith and the movie about Nintendo. I like to imagine Ozzie talk about how he loves the Gold Glove, it’s so rad.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Sep 24, 2009 11:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ozzie was on The Simpsons!
Nuff said.
by Andyfantastic on Sep 24, 2009 11:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn right he was!
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Sep 24, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so was Big Mac
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by gdm426 on Sep 24, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mac was also on South Park
…..but that didn’t go so well for him…….
"F@*& Lidge and the horse he rode in on!"
-Cards Fan in Chitown, via text message shortly after the VEB Get Together Day.
by Tackle Box on Sep 24, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I too
am rooting for a Cubs win tonight.
It’ll be good to clinch on the field against a potential playoff opponent and celebrate with a little class.
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
by liam on Sep 24, 2009 11:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
With the rise of sabermetrics
and the discovery that defense is much, MUCH harder to measure qualitatively than was once thought…I think it really says something that Ozzie is still considered, across the board, to be far and away the best defensive shortstop ever.
by splhcb67 on Sep 24, 2009 12:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone else really want Omar Olivares
over Kerry Robinson, or is it just me?
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
by Alxfritz on Sep 24, 2009 1:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Omar! Omar! Omar!
"I’m going to come after you." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Sep 24, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll even take Bobby Bonds
Over Kerry Robinson personally. I think Omar is the way to go, but either way, this has been a fantastic thread. I wish I caught it earlier.
by Merry CRasmus on Sep 24, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually idolized Jack Clark as a kid. Long story.
But if I didn’t acknowledge the huge bag of awesome Ozzie Smith was . . . I’d be a terrible Cardinals fan.
One day, David Backes and Albert Pujols will combine forces to become the most awesome piece of violent force known to man.
by Donut King on Sep 24, 2009 1:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What happens if Cubs win tonight and then tommorrow we win and cubs lose?
Does that mean the magic number is -1?
by ADMDrayson on Sep 24, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Count me in as one who idolized Ozzie
My avatar is a poster that was in my room my whole child hood. Someday, when i have a den or a man cave it it will be the first thing i put up.
by El Hombre 05 on Sep 24, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've looked all over the internet for a particular poster of Ozzie
It was to commemorate his Gold Gloves. It was super cheesy too. Basically it was a photo of Ozzie wearing some sort of tuxedo with a cape as if he were a professional magician. The illusion he performed (illusion, not trick; a trick is something a whore does for money… or candy!) was to levitate a Gold Glove with a wand or something. Like I said, it was kind of a cheesy poster, but I remember owning it as a child and have tried to no avail to find it on the web. Anybody recognize this?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Sep 24, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you sure it wasn't a wizard's cape?
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
by Alxfritz on Sep 24, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
here is a picture of a wizard.
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 Sep 24, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the way Ozzie's hat is still on his head.
Kinda makes it look like it’s defying gravity.
by splhcb67 on Sep 25, 2009 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
I have the poster hanging in my childhood bedroom. It’s super old and was ripped to shreds by the kid my mom babysat, but its held together by tape. He’s wearing a black tux with a red tie i think.
by averagejoe on Sep 25, 2009 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do remember this poster
But, can’t help you since I didn’t get to have one of my own. Do players still do the awesome poster thing?
by Expatcardfan on Sep 29, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What happened to the Majic Number thread?
"F@*& Lidge and the horse he rode in on!"
-Cards Fan in Chitown, via text message shortly after the VEB Get Together Day.
by Tackle Box on Sep 25, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's in fanpost heaven.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
by Alxfritz on Sep 25, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lame
"F@*& Lidge and the horse he rode in on!"
-Cards Fan in Chitown, via text message shortly after the VEB Get Together Day.
by Tackle Box on Sep 25, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was degrading into
a “This isn’t a fanpost” conversation. I detest those.
Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation
by azruavatar on Sep 25, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Really?
I hadn’t seen that. The last time I looked at it, it was still people thinking it was hilarious.
Kinda considered it a good luck charm or something. But if people were debating it’s merits as a Fanpost/Fanshot then I guess i see why it was deleted. Then again, I think anyone who would have had that discussion about that particular FanPost needs to chill out. Sure it wasn’t worthy, but it was gold jerry, gold!
Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
by Tackle Box on Sep 25, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was just checking back to see for any updates.
by jxmetal1 on Sep 25, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, no Will
Thank you for doing this!
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Sep 27, 2009 10:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bravo, Will.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
by Alxfritz on Sep 27, 2009 10:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Will
for taking the time to bring back all the memories.
by ubeddie on Sep 27, 2009 11:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now we are back to 11 as the magic number
Just win
by The Duke on Sep 27, 2009 12:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually, 22
Since opponents losses need to be factored in :)
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
by Valatan on Sep 27, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm...
that’s too complicated.
Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
by Tackle Box on Sep 28, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, while technically accurate
that makes about as much sense as game scoring in tennis
by musial6 on Sep 28, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this was awesome will, thank you kind sir
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by gdm426 on Sep 27, 2009 3:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Will, this was the coolest
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Sep 27, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
From totally obscure Super NES game Illusion of Gaia . . .
“You’ve done well, young Will.”
Thanks, sir.
One day, David Backes and Albert Pujols will combine forces to become the most awesome piece of violent force known to man.
by Donut King on Sep 28, 2009 12:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
That was a disappointing game. I wish I still had my t-shirt from that POS.
by Expatcardfan on Sep 29, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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