Game 126 Overflow Thread II
by azruavatar on Aug 23, 2009 6:27 PM EDT
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This guy said 'you never know, you could get a bad pitch and hit one out'
when talking about Slam Range, but that would require atleast 4 bad pitches to get those guys on AND hit it out.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2009 6:28 PM EDT reply actions
i like them insulting the children in the sandpit
huh
“there’s always one like that”
too bad they’re referring to ankiel
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Two on, no outs
Dodgers down by two. Loretta shall bunt then a pinch hitter comes in.
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
holy crap, bases loaded
"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
what's the lob count?
"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
anyone know who's leading in LOB currently?
"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
thurston over greene
ner… okay.
"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
Colby or Greene >>>>> Thursty
Some of TLR’s decisions just make me scratch my head.
Forget Christmas in July... every day's a Holliday in St. Louis.
petco park = bizarro world
he’s playing the hot ….. oh who am i kidding.. this is retarded
He had decided to live forever, or to die in the attempt
i want a run support - ERA stat
is there one out there?
He had decided to live forever, or to die in the attempt
btw a Cards fan caught one of the fly balls
There was a moment when the announcers thought they’d throw it back.
They gave the ball to a kid, Padres fan.
"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
Get over here!
I want Tung Po!
by ILoveTheSt.LouisCardinals on Aug 23, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
what does he need for the cykiel?
"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
Ya
I missed the part where he wasn’t STRADDLING the bag!
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Yuck
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in time... like tears in rain... Time to die.
don't look straight into his eyes!
"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
did someone not run that out??
"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
Another DP
Thank God the Paders suck.
Forget Christmas in July... every day's a Holliday in St. Louis.
AND IT GETS BY
no wait it’s a double play
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
That's a nifty play there
to snuff out the inning.
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"He rams it up the backside of the bag there with his lower half
to lay the Cardinals down for the inning."
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
8 more to go!!!!
Do we have enough outs left?
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions
It's great to be a Cardinals fan
We’ve won the World Series as recently as 2006.
Forget Christmas in July... every day's a Holliday in St. Louis.
no way that last pitch to Loretta
was a strike
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There it is
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Aug 23, 2009 6:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
sauce time
"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
annnnd that was quick.
"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
Nice segue - Rooney on "casn for clunkers" then introduce Motte. Perfect
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
Wow
Just when I thought Motte was back on track.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2009 6:37 PM EDT reply actions
He is - on the Memphis track
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
ruh roh
Where were you calling for that one Yadier?
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Well shit
That’s right where Yadi wanted it. His glove was set up dead center over the heart of the plate. That’s not Motte’s fault.
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??!!!!
what is goin’ on.
"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
motte's on a short leash
"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
shaken what off?
the guy only has one pitch
It's official. Cardinals third basemen are jinxed.
by YesWeOquendo on Aug 23, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
When IS it the catcher's fault?
Half the time people are praising Yadi for his game calling skills. Well for that pitch. Those skillz sucked.
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God Motte is bad
"I remember once talking to one guy on the Cardinals and asking him what Pujols was like as a teammate. He said something that’s really special, if you think about it. He said: "Albert is so good that you feel like you let him down when you screw up." I thought that had to be the ultimate line that could ever be said about a ballplayer. I build my baseball team around that ballplayer."
Frassero and/or Yan has it. . . but Motte closing fast
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
Really f----ing awful
That better for you?
Forget Christmas in July... every day's a Holliday in St. Louis.
the hoople is out of sauce
needs to get to memphis asap
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
That was NOT Motte's fault.
That’s where Yadier called for that pitch.
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+1
"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
having 1 pitch is still Motte's fault.. no matter where you throw it
He had decided to live forever, or to die in the attempt
His fault
he was promoted to the big leagues with one pitch?
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
and is working on the secondary ones in the majors.
"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
The second pitch is a myth
It’s been like 3 years he’s been a pitcher and he has nothing resembling a second pitch. It’s not going to happen.
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Which is what they are telling him to do.
People forget that.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
he calls it..
blue steel
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by TigersInThree on Aug 23, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Location is one thing...
The fact that he throws one pitch, and hitters sit on it until they get on to crush is another thing.
V, b.
I've been saying that since he's in the minors.
But the location was the issue. Throw that pitch up in the zone and it’d be more effective.
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but that goes against everything dave preaches
they never should have traded YP & Todd. Sauce has been overexposed & now that he’s been Dunk’d, he’s just about useless.
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
the sauce is being hit
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
Sauce before Franklins...
yeah… franklins suck so bad i can’t even think of anything to rhyme with them
He had decided to live forever, or to die in the attempt
ZOMG THAT WAS THE FURTHEST HR WE HAVE SEEN AS HUMANS!!!
IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO CF!!!!
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2009 6:40 PM EDT reply actions
I MEAN REALLY
IT WAS SOOOO SEXY. DAVID ECKSTEIN COULD EVEN APPRECIATE IT AS MUCH AS HE APPRECIATES AMERICAN IDOL!!!
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
where can i find full era+ leader boards
without having to subscribe to b-r.com?
in the provess of pwning someone
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
also
if anyone is interested, carp is the mlb leader in era+ at 194
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
b-r play index is free right now.
it's Clydesdales vs Goats. Actually sums up Cards vs. Cubs quite nicely. -all4tookie
How many relievers do we have?
We had to get 12 outs when Smoltz left the game. How many pitchers will we use to get those last 12 outs? We’ve used, what, 4 so far?
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2009 6:41 PM EDT reply actions
Typical Tony
He loves to burn the pen.
Forget Christmas in July... every day's a Holliday in St. Louis.
Franklin's going for a 6-out save
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both lefties gone
by the seventh
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
Ank about to be re-invented again. What's the distance from home plate to the back drop? Bet Ank can toss that far repeatedly. .
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
Franklin gets the 9th
so we would only need a lefty in the 8th.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeesh 91-93 touching 95 from a pure FB pitcher is donezo
He needs to go somewhere else.
Not afraid to nitpick
Saw it. Loved it. Want to see it again.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
its kickass.....
on the long side but you dont really notice…..also just go in knowing youre in for a movie thats more about the ride than the message
That's a bingo!
It's official. Cardinals third basemen are jinxed.
by YesWeOquendo on Aug 23, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Arriverdarechee.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
The acting was really good if you're into performance
the dialogue and situations the characters are typical Tarantino-over-the-top-ridiculous
oodles of fun
oodles
It's official. Cardinals third basemen are jinxed.
by YesWeOquendo on Aug 23, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Wtf
Is innings relief percentage?
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Aug 23, 2009 6:44 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
THAT'S HOW YOU SELL IT, CORKY.
"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
well, that was an interesting catch, ank
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 23, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions
he's thinking of the children!
"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
I hate seeing Ank on a long run these days
Forget Christmas in July... every day's a Holliday in St. Louis.
Especially when it's near a CF wall
Forget Christmas in July... every day's a Holliday in St. Louis.
See colby
That’s how you sell it, quit being actually good
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Aug 23, 2009 6:45 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
hey, he actually ran in pretty much a straight line, there
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
your mom has two twists in it
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
They did play the commercial
After all
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Aug 23, 2009 6:48 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Rick Ankiel turns his back on every flyball
that is so Hollywood.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2009 6:47 PM EDT reply actions
he learned from the best
"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
so.. try #2.. is there a stat out there that measures
RS-ERA?
or anyone good enough to show me how to measure it for large quantities of pitchers quickly?
He had decided to live forever, or to die in the attempt
Well, if you can find the stats
You could do it in Excel really easily
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
yeah.. i lost my excel when i reformatted
(i don’t have a product key anymore.. they revoked my MSDN license after i quit Dell)
He had decided to live forever, or to die in the attempt
In other words you tell us how to do it...
others have tried for years and failed
I stood where no man goes...
What are you trying to measure, exactly?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
just a gauge of luck / how well a team plays when a certain starter is out there
do they blow people out.. just give him enough to win… hold a steady lead.. absolutely suck it up…
He had decided to live forever, or to die in the attempt
This is what I came up with
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
I guarantee you nobody was out
on that triple play, douche bag.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2009 6:48 PM EDT reply actions
wwl aka yankees network has started their blathering
"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
i suck, 2
"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
it's really hard to keep track, they flip flop more than a crooked politician
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
that unassisted triple play is hilarious...
"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
come on boog!!
"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
Ah yes
The flub of all flubs
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by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Aug 23, 2009 6:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
John Rooney talking about brick pavers made me wonder
Does anyone on here have a brick at Busch?
Is there a VEB brick?
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
I have one
honoring my late father. He was an ornery old goat, but a Cardinals fan for life, which he bequeathed to me.
by StanTheManFan on Aug 23, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, my family has one for my dad
says “taught us the love of the game”
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
funny you should bring that up
my family is right now driving to see ours
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
thought i had one
turns out they never got the order
"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
My sister has one
With her ex fíance, needless to say she regrets it
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Aug 23, 2009 6:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
just saw your sig
and immediately said, “Pretzel Party at Jack’s House!!”
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
(I was going to say that, but I figured you'd take that one yourself)
"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
That's the advantage
of having your brick honor someone who’s died. He ain’t comin’ back just to spite you.
by StanTheManFan on Aug 23, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
any second now he'll be back to kick my butt for getting him one
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
I thought Skip was going to have about 38
plate appearances in the 4th.
the catcher trying to have a conference call with Albert
The good news is, Albert’s smiling.
"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
*during* the at-bat
geez.
"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
cheering for the Little League world series score.
"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
Gives 'em something to cheer about
Can’t cheer with the Padres down 5-2…
Forget Christmas in July... every day's a Holliday in St. Louis.
I never would have guessed
That Gregerson would look better than Motte this far into the season. We seem to have given up a hell of a lot of righty relievers this last year.
Still only the 7th inning?
JEBUS.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
Hey Hey Hey
Burrito Laday!!
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
Marmol the anti-kiel
they said he went from outfield to pitcher
by SoCalBirdfan on Aug 23, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions
let's go, Trever!!
it’s old guys day!
"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
this ump is full of suck
"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
so i guess the cubs new closer is marmol
hope he blows it, though its not looking good
"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
punched out Manny for the win though
makes him better than Gregg
by SoCalBirdfan on Aug 23, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Brendan does not glide
He scoots.
Curly Rasmussen glides.
"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
that's why I call him scooter
reminds me of scooter pies, and I hate scooter pies
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* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
I love you guys
want some piez?
"Ludwick, I could kiss you on the nuts!" - the red baron 7-29-09
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Doesn't the outfielder usually call off the infielder? NIce inning, Miller
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
correction
easily our best loogy relief pitcher
He had decided to live forever, or to die in the attempt
Yeah, Franklin is horrifically terrible
Don’t know why he has 30 saves or was an All Star this year. WTF were voters thinking?
Forget Christmas in July... every day's a Holliday in St. Louis.
the beard told them to
"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
7.5 games up
"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
pittsburgh?
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Aug 23, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats a good thing
as long as we win. Magic number goes down and we go closer to home field advantage.
Shut up, Fritz™.
I really really REALLY liked that Anything is Possible commercial
The others were cheesy, but that was the whole season in a capsule. RIDICULOUS.
"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
someone needs to put it on youtube, stat!
"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
Five pitches
Trevor was very efficient in that inning.
Chicks dig the efficient relief inning?
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Yes
Faster is definitely better in this particular instance
by peach concrete on Aug 23, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Efficient
is always good. Means the job is getting done.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
Fast =/= Efficient
To clarify.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
Pie making efficiency?
"Ludwick, I could kiss you on the nuts!" - the red baron 7-29-09
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
he def said kobe
ass
"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
that unassisted triple play was terrible managing by manuel
sending the runners with frenchy at the plate is never a good idea
"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
Of course, if the ball gets through
he looks like a genius.
by StanTheManFan on Aug 23, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
If the bases somehow get loaded this inning....
any chance we score some runz?
Forget Christmas in July... every day's a Holliday in St. Louis.
ludwick dong time
bring in thompson to finish
"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
Thanks John for telling us what the Safeco Scoreboard says
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
Pads manager must love this - Down 5-2 and walk the leadoff batter. Maybe just hoping to get to El Sombraro del oro temprano
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
he ruined it
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
Is "shoulda been a double play" on the list?
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on Aug 23, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
ank cannot hit a breaking ball
why do people throw him fastballs
"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
Three occasions, Jay? Make it FOUR.
Comin’ up.
Nice K by WhytheheckdidyouKwick.
Forget Christmas in July... every day's a Holliday in St. Louis.
stupid pads
"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
hahaha none of you are Brendan Ryan.
"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
E4 is that part of the cykiel
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
lolz
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Aug 23, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Still must credit him with a DP
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HL Mencken
lol
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
let's go The Rose!
[waves tiny flag]
"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
that was a strike?!
"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
this dude really sucks
very inconsistent
"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
Pitch
2 has to be a strike, though, right? It passes through the zone.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
It looks lower than pitch 3.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
(or struck)
i assume the end point of the pitch is where it was struck or caught
I just watched the flight in GD.
If pitch 3 passes through the zone, pitch 2 most definitely does.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
DeRosa, right?
Otherwise, the pitcher is using the exact same sequence and location for someone else.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
That's what I'm saying.
How can he call 3 a strike and not 2? If he’s consistently calling a wide zone, fine. But that second pitch was clearly mis-called.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
So, flipping the angle shows us what not flipping the angle also shows us?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
if you haven't noticed kid
i’m not willing to accept this at facevalue
i question what it is doing, why it is doing it, how it is doing it and who did it
1) There's no need to call me "kid"
2) Name a better alternative to judge the strike zone other than a Gameday picture. I happen to be on it, and people happen to be complaining about the strike zone, so I upload a picture to imageshack for you guys to see
3) I agree that it doesn’t tell the whole story. But it’s better than anything else
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
1. nothing is at seems
2. it’s 2 dimensional representation of a 3 dimensional play… there is inherent flaws in such things
3. i agreed to this in the previous thread
1. Hey guys - we won!
2. John Smoltz isn’t so bad.
3. It appears the 2D pics and 3D representations align sometimes.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
link is broken?
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Aug 23, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh boy
The front of the plate is 8 inches deep, so really we’re talking .35 of an inch, which (hold your fingers apart 1/3 of an inch) is not much at all. Indistinguishable when it’s 85 mph. And on top of it an umpire who physically cannot track the pitch in the last 10 feet since our eyes don’t move fast enough cannot be making a better call than a 2D slice.
In any case, the number of pitches that are both moving among the best in the league and hit that .35 inch window where they don’t hit the front of the plate but do hit the back are how many? An irrelevant number.
Not afraid to nitpick
3 hours
WHY IS THIS TAKING SOOOOOO LONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Lots of runner and lots of double plays and Motte-inspired visits to the mound
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HL Mencken
.....
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by gdm426 on Aug 23, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
rec'd
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Aug 23, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
awww unlucky Of the Rose
it’s okay man. you got us smoltzy.
"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
yea! suck on that allen craig!
you have no famous former cy young winning friends! you suck!
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by gdm426 on Aug 23, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
good thing we had an out or that would be a GITP
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
Bleh...
well, Franklin time… and he REALLY sucks!!!!!
Forget Christmas in July... every day's a Holliday in St. Louis.
crap-- its Franklin time
and he really sucks
Don't ping my cheese with your bandwidth.
by RosevilleRedbird on Aug 23, 2009 7:08 PM EDT reply actions
Derosa
Left me without my thimba
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*thumba
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by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Aug 23, 2009 7:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I am sun burnt from my poolside expedition today.
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I will also be out there again tomorrow.
/doesn’t learn his lesson
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And that's how I got sun poisoning.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
robots get sunburnt?
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
I was just about to ask that very question.
Too slow, cardsgirl, too slow.
Is it racist to assume otherwise?
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
actually
it’s more of a healthy glow that turns into a nice finish. Imagine the metal heating and then cooling in about a day to a new, slightly darker, tint.
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I'm pretty good about knowing when I'm about to overheat
Today was tricky — cool weather, cold pool, intermitent clouds — and took me a while to start feeling the skin cells dying.
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humans have completion
robot have tint
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
You're burnished, not burned.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
robots don't call it "sunburn"
they call it “heat treatment”.
it's Clydesdales vs Goats. Actually sums up Cards vs. Cubs quite nicely. -all4tookie
by SleepyCA on Aug 23, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
oh no he sucks
"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
who is this guy pitching?
he looks like he sucks bad!!!!
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by FredbirdisaDork on Aug 23, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
have they bought him a beard comb yet?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
if they did he should stick it in there and leave it...
like an afro pick
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by FredbirdisaDork on Aug 23, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
that's the one
"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
that's what she said
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
THROW MOAR STRIKEZ
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
You are killing your father Larry!
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by FredbirdisaDork on Aug 23, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
uhm.
"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
does he have a family of endangered birds in that thing yet
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
uhm....
"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
that was a strike to derosa
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Izzy redoubt . . .
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HL Mencken
maybe we already signed him and he is wearing a fake beard
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by FredbirdisaDork on Aug 23, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Blue
The Padres payin’ you extra or what?
Forget Christmas in July... every day's a Holliday in St. Louis.
uhm.
"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
crap
Don't ping my cheese with your bandwidth.
by RosevilleRedbird on Aug 23, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions
WTF - bad juju to leave bases full so many times and hit into nine DPs
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Hold it together, Franky.
You’re scaring us.
Forget Christmas in July... every day's a Holliday in St. Louis.
curveball?
i swear they don’t have to even pay me 6 figures…i will do this job
"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
Franklin really sucks.
Pretty much FML any time -Todd Wellemeyer touches a baseball.- Joe Thurston runs the bases.
wait, 0 errors?
BEST THIRD BASEMAN EVER
"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
'09 uzr/150
thurston -0.9
dero -7.9
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
damn it, ump.
"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
this ump is a disgrace
"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
STEEEERIIIIIKE!!!!!!!!
Jesus, ump. Consistency matters here!
Forget Christmas in July... every day's a Holliday in St. Louis.
I do not like this
OMG LOOK AT THAT BEARD!!!!!!!!!!
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A walkoff grand slam
would be a punch to the nutsack.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions
and blamed on the ump
what a douche.
Forget Christmas in July... every day's a Holliday in St. Louis.
i should have known not to doubt how much more franky could suck
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Christ as per gameday pitches 1,3 good strikes.
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i could use a franklin.
"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
OMG - what's the alternative? PK?
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IMO Ryan Franklin is a wonderful pitcher
I'm dumb, she's a lesbian. I thought I had found the one.
We were good as married in my mind, but married in my mind's no good.
Pink triangle on her sleeve let me know the truth.
Blah blah blah
I don’t care if he’s uncomfortable. I want 2 more outs now.
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STOP SUCKING ALREADY
DON’T MAKE ME TAKE THE LORD’S NAME IN VAIN ON SUNDAY FRANKY.
DON’T YOU DO IT
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i hope this is not the
izzification of franky
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
Be consistent from here on out, ump.
This game depends on it
Forget Christmas in July... every day's a Holliday in St. Louis.
Worst Limbo move ever
You’d knock the stick off Salazar.
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if you were smart you would have let that hit you
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
It'd be smart for me to let a car hit me
so I can sue the driver but I don’t know that I would let it happen.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Hard to have anything
when the umpire doesn’t know what a strike is.
by Michael_68_1999 on Aug 23, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
come on, settle down, Franky.
"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
you can kick the shit out of the ump later.
"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
well that was dramatic
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
franklin is looking over his shoulder now
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
a 1-2-3 double play?
haha
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
I'd feel worse
if they didn’t have a 7-1/2 game lead at the moment.
by Michael_68_1999 on Aug 23, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
(hides gluestick)
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
I don't keep that kind of evidence at my residence
I mean. . . that doesn’t exist.
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or if the ump called strikes consistently
Forget Christmas in July... every day's a Holliday in St. Louis.
THE BALL IS IN THE DIRT....
HAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHA RANDOLPH and you said ’ Ooooh, must have been inside’
HAHAHAHAHAHAH
Sponsored by Slick-Rick 'Stache Cream
FJR?
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Jay is not an umpire
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by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Aug 23, 2009 7:20 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
or a good broadcaster
my ears have been close to bleeding all game
Forget Christmas in July... every day's a Holliday in St. Louis.
he put me to sleep earlier
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by FredbirdisaDork on Aug 23, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Franklin doesn't have a pitch
he can get past this guy.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions
That one
Got past him
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by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Aug 23, 2009 7:22 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
There's no franklins within reach right now
I do not like this
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Throw the knuckleball
Like you did to Soriano!!!
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions
Where the hell was that, blue?
I'm dumb, she's a lesbian. I thought I had found the one.
We were good as married in my mind, but married in my mind's no good.
Pink triangle on her sleeve let me know the truth.
sweet baby Jesus!!!!
1 more
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by FredbirdisaDork on Aug 23, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions
the fans remaining are on their feet here
what, the 500 fans?
Forget Christmas in July... every day's a Holliday in St. Louis.
yeah they just showed em all
all Cards fans, apparently
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
drunk definitely
pass out, give him 30 minutes
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
No way
It’s almost 6:30
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by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Aug 23, 2009 7:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He waits til
6:45 to pass out, but yeah he’s hammered
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by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Aug 23, 2009 7:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
i hate the fucking umpires!
"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
Made that one easy for the ump
I'm dumb, she's a lesbian. I thought I had found the one.
We were good as married in my mind, but married in my mind's no good.
Pink triangle on her sleeve let me know the truth.
Whew - Franklin watching Izzy tapes - Salazar watching Ank tapes
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ha
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Aug 23, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Ryan Franklin is a unique talent
I'm dumb, she's a lesbian. I thought I had found the one.
We were good as married in my mind, but married in my mind's no good.
Pink triangle on her sleeve let me know the truth.
my ass!!!!
he sucks dong!
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by FredbirdisaDork on Aug 23, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Guys in the truck?
Can you cut Rick’s mic? Thanks!
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Aug 23, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
100 MPH fastball now
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
I have nothing but faith in Ryan
I'm dumb, she's a lesbian. I thought I had found the one.
We were good as married in my mind, but married in my mind's no good.
Pink triangle on her sleeve let me know the truth.
Franklin
He was an All-Star and deserves our respect
I'm dumb, she's a lesbian. I thought I had found the one.
We were good as married in my mind, but married in my mind's no good.
Pink triangle on her sleeve let me know the truth.
correction
He was an All Star sucks and deserves our respect scorn
He had decided to live forever, or to die in the attempt
Shannon has no idea who is up, calls batter Salazar
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they all look alike anyway
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
Plus
they’re darn near invisible!
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
they are only half invisable
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Aug 23, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't blame
Shannon for being confused.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
Don't do it, Franky.
Get this bastard out.
Forget Christmas in July... every day's a Holliday in St. Louis.
i wish this motherfuckin' umpire wouldn't grant time out to the batter
"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
i thought his dude hit a walk off GS before
thanks for proving me right cox
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looks like a leprochan
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
sure thing
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
image url is
http://www.evangelicalright.com/p1_smoltz_ap.jpg
lol
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
so are the marines allowed to cheer? stand up? clap? anything?
everytime they show them they are just sitting quietly
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by FredbirdisaDork on Aug 23, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions
They are killing you with their minds
you are already dead, you just don’t know it yet.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
They will if they are ordered to
I'm dumb, she's a lesbian. I thought I had found the one.
We were good as married in my mind, but married in my mind's no good.
Pink triangle on her sleeve let me know the truth.
This inning is like Anbar province. Marines know when to keep quiet
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actually...
They were playing the Cardinals. Cardinals won. And I did spend some time on the quarter deck. So jerk also tossed beer on us. (it was at qualcomm, there were people sitting above us on a overhang.) So I smelt like beer for the rest of the evening. Made me thrusty….
Nelson and Milhouse in the same day huh?
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* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Homer too?
he pulled off the trifecta people!
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never got to go to a game in boot camp.
But if it’s like most “free time” events, no, you’re not allowed to do anything.
Shut up, Fritz™.
I normally spent my "free" time
reading the newspaper or letters in silence. Or doing laundry, mostly in silence.
Shut up, Fritz™.
So it's like being a monk.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
Oh right, that. I suppose that's an important distinction.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
I do not think I would be capable of this.
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You like to do all of those things
while beeping, squelching, and fans whirring.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
Something like that
Quiet isn’t my strong suit.
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To be fair
you only get about half an hour of free time a day and a few hours every Sunday morn (that’s when I devoured newspapers). If this jerkass can do it, anyone can.
Shut up, Fritz™.
MARINE stands for...
My Ass Rides In Navy Equipment
by SoCalBirdfan on Aug 23, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Ahhh yes
The fragile young pitchers can’t be interrupted on the mound.
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Franky is making the finish really scary
Forget Christmas in July... every day's a Holliday in St. Louis.
WINNNNEEERRRRR!!!!!
"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
Franklins sucks yet another save for Smoltz
imagine that if you can…
I’m Liking this
I stood where no man goes...
Remembrance of things past.
"I throw him four wide ones then try to pick him off first base." - Preacher Roe on Musial
OUR LONG NATIONAL NIGHTMARE IS OVER
"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
But I'm not ready to pardon Ank . . .
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that's more of an international thing.
"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
oh man
I need to take a dump after that one
SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426
by FredbirdisaDork on Aug 23, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions
WheWWWWWWW
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
Leach tweets that Franklin has reached 30 pitches....
WINNER!
Forget Christmas in July... every day's a Holliday in St. Louis.
Good thing
we’ve got an off-day tomorrow.
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
izzification
is complete
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
and hopefully izzy's spirit
is not going to enter Franky anymore
Forget Christmas in July... every day's a Holliday in St. Louis.
maybe izzy
just had awful umpires
everytime
It's official. Cardinals third basemen are jinxed.
by YesWeOquendo on Aug 23, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Mission accomplished
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
thank you gobs!
now i can finish my day
Don't ping my cheese with your bandwidth.
by RosevilleRedbird on Aug 23, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions
FRANkLIN SUCkS
and THATS A WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
Y'all can thank me for pulling RF through with my positivity
I'm dumb, she's a lesbian. I thought I had found the one.
We were good as married in my mind, but married in my mind's no good.
Pink triangle on her sleeve let me know the truth.
Go Ryan isringhausen
But you still suck franklin
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Aug 23, 2009 7:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
So glad this west coast trip is over.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
WINRAR
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
Franklin scares me...
San Diego sucks… I don’t look forward to having a one run lead in the ninth inning of game 7 with Utley, Ibanez, and Howard up…
Please take this comment in the spirit it was intended.
the umpire was fucking with him. he got rattled.
"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
No now that I've saved the game, how did Smoltz look?
I just got home.
I'm dumb, she's a lesbian. I thought I had found the one.
We were good as married in my mind, but married in my mind's no good.
Pink triangle on her sleeve let me know the truth.
Jury is out...
until we face major league hitters.
Please take this comment in the spirit it was intended.
he was great
nasty stuff, decent location. started to get up a bit later, but he hasn’t started in 15 days after all
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
he was also on-base, what, three times.
so it was an eventful day.
"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
No he just missed the NL
Like Hollidog
I'm dumb, she's a lesbian. I thought I had found the one.
We were good as married in my mind, but married in my mind's no good.
Pink triangle on her sleeve let me know the truth.
FAIL: No = So
I'm dumb, she's a lesbian. I thought I had found the one.
We were good as married in my mind, but married in my mind's no good.
Pink triangle on her sleeve let me know the truth.
first time up he went all the way around within five minutes
impressive for an old dude.
"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
And thus
Smoltz ensures his presence in our record books.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
no
then DeRosa will start talking to LaRussa again
"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
Franklin did that just to mess with BCB.
He was going to win it the whole time – he just wanted to get their hopes up.
hey i know where i'm headed 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
and of course
their hopes are dashed, just like every other year. i love being a cards fan.
Forget Christmas in July... every day's a Holliday in St. Louis.
John Smoltz was in the dugout, yelling at Franklin that inning
“I WILL FUCKING KILL YOU!!!”
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I will end you!
I'm dumb, she's a lesbian. I thought I had found the one.
We were good as married in my mind, but married in my mind's no good.
Pink triangle on her sleeve let me know the truth.
"I won't be wearing this for long!"
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Aug 23, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
FINISH HIM FRED
Prediction: The Detroit Tigers' biggest obstacle to a championship will be keeping a straight face. The Tigers in three. (OK, make it four.) -USA Today 10/20/06
by TigersInThree on Aug 23, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 16 recs
just a lttle sometin-sometin i shopped
Prediction: The Detroit Tigers' biggest obstacle to a championship will be keeping a straight face. The Tigers in three. (OK, make it four.) -USA Today 10/20/06
by TigersInThree on Aug 23, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
You mean this wasn't a secret level?
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
you mean you didn't unlock fredbird?
Prediction: The Detroit Tigers' biggest obstacle to a championship will be keeping a straight face. The Tigers in three. (OK, make it four.) -USA Today 10/20/06
by TigersInThree on Aug 23, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Nooooooooooo!
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
fucking awesome.
"Ludwick, I could kiss you on the nuts!" - the red baron 7-29-09
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
fanpost it, dude
"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
er, fanshot
"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
Fan shot
Fan shot.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
Asses at BBTN
just said we’ll know how good smoltz can be when he gets done with his minor league rehab assignment
did mention that the 7 consecutive k’s is a cardinals record
"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
They do have a point.
Unfortunately for them, the Nationals are up next.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
would not have said that if it were the yanks or sawx
"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
gotta admit it was nice to see him start
with a softie assignment
by SoCalBirdfan on Aug 23, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
wwl has deigned to discuss the Cardinals and Smoltzy
"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
Did we all know that Carp's next start has been bumped up?
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions
AND WITH THAT
John Smoltz will now officially be on the 2009 Cardinals Baseball-Reference page for the rest of internet eternity.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions
Awesome
This is cool
"I remember once talking to one guy on the Cardinals and asking him what Pujols was like as a teammate. He said something that’s really special, if you think about it. He said: "Albert is so good that you feel like you let him down when you screw up." I thought that had to be the ultimate line that could ever be said about a ballplayer. I build my baseball team around that ballplayer."
by Smokin Turkeys on Aug 23, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Or until Yu Darvish K's 10 in a row for the redbirds in the year 2015.
"Of course Kolby Rasmus was going deep! That’s what Kolby Rasmus does! You don’t give Kolby Rasmus second chances!" -Kolby Rasmus
dodgers-cubs
o dog hit a pop up that the cubs lost in the sun and fell in…scored a run…umps called it back because the third base umpire called time before the pitch…what the hell is that
"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
they are all on the take, jebus.
"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
Smoltz postgame interview on KTRS
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
keep us posted...
"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
Mentioned the incredible factoid
that it was the first time he had seven consecutive strikeouts.
"I throw him four wide ones then try to pick him off first base." - Preacher Roe on Musial
said he enjoyed everything about today except having to hit
He said he was glad to get some rest after scoring cause his legs were “a little wobbly”
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
he and Fredbird can hit the stairmasters
"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
Articulate and modest. . ..Good end to a game with a rather messy previous ending. . .
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
papelbon and billy wagner having a war of words on twitter
papelbon seems like a DB
"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
DB?
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
bag of douche
"Ludwick, I could kiss you on the nuts!" - the red baron 7-29-09
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
douchebag
"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
do we have to break out the picture?
use a subject line for that one…
"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
huh?
"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
well... here's one example
"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
true
"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
Papelbon needs to just shut up and let the GM run the club.
Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation
bbtn is doing highlights
"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
there's Carp screaming
some of Albert HR
BOOG makes it on the last of the catch highlights yeaaaah
"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
I don't quite buy it but this is funny
Sometimes a bad decision just keeps giving and giving. Ah cubbies.
"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
oh, burn.
"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
was about to post si's take
http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/115791-derosa-recruited-smoltz-to-cardinals
read the comments…haters
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
yeah i saw that!
I object. DeRosa has always been pimpin’.
"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
whoa. the Harangutan is felled by emergency appendectomy.
that has got to suck. glad he’s ok. he’s such a handsome man.
"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
padres?
"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 23, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
suck?
....my quick smells like french toast...
by mstreeter06 on Aug 23, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm , re-reading the yahoo sports recap, maybe he was saying Smoltz was tipping his pitches in Boston
Although manager Tony La Russa said Smoltz was tipping pitches, the veteran managed to regain his confidence.
"I don’t know to the extent how long it was going on, or if it was, but I just know it’s refreshing to come and do something and feel like the old John," Smoltz said.
Even John doesn't sound convinced.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on Aug 24, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
i am crap at reading pitches and pitchers
but his delivery looked markedly different to me. of course, because of said, I have no idea which pitches he threw, but it struck me as unusual.
"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 24, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions
i got to give credit
MLeach, DGood, and Bernie saw this one coming. They were just waiting for TLR to come out and say Smoltz was tipping his pitches.
by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 24, 2009 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
apropos to nothing, Boog is the most entertaining man in the world.
The Onion comes to life! except with sunflower seeds.
So if Boog at some point wins a GG, will he have to give up his favoritest ratty old glove? Would he just cut out the gold part and tack it on?
"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
i was thinking spray paint.
it's Clydesdales vs Goats. Actually sums up Cards vs. Cubs quite nicely. -all4tookie
Rawlings spray paint!
with real gold.
"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 23, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
crap
i was moving all my pics over to google picasa because photobucket is emailing me about bandwidth, but if you all can’t see it, i’ll stop.
but i can see it, so shouldn’t every one else be able to?
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
i see some applesauceee
....my quick smells like french toast...
by mstreeter06 on Aug 23, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
we would probably have to sign in to google
I noticed they’ve gotten tight-fisted with their log-in shit.
"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 23, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
y'know, even with photobucket
If you’re only posting to VEB, that can’t possibly be breaking bandwidth. That smells like hot-linking, imo. I think photobucket charts out the highest bandwidth images and tracks down who’s hot-linking them. You may just have to rename the files.
"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 23, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
i looked at the stats today,
and since i first posted the pablo sandoval gif earlier last week, there have been around 30000 views of the pics i’ve posted here. i don’t get how they come up with those numbers though. but i guess that’s why i’ve gotten a couple emails saying i’m about to exceed the bandwidth limit
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
ah there it is
they say they can measure how many people visit veb & see the pics. that’s where they come up with those the numbers.
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
here's the thing, though
there can’t be 30,000 views on VEB. it’s like, maths. or so they tell me. I got 94 recs on the glossary in total, and even if that’s 10% of the VEB visitors, that’s only 1,000 viewers loading the game threads. They would each have to reload it 30 times.
in other words, if people are looking at your images on VEB that much, every other person’s photobucket image would be in the same trouble.
if you named it anything that says “pablo sandoval and cake”, chances are it’s coming up in a google search and someone is posting it on their website, and that’s what’s getting hits.
"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 23, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
or you could just be using really huge file sizes and fewer viewings is making for a Prince-sized problem
"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 23, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
i just called it panda - 01.gjf
they said on monday, my pics had 4200 hits, tues 4000 hits, wed it jumped up to 7200, thur was 7300, fri was 3300. but before that, there was no more than 1200 hits a day, in fact the numbers were all around 300-500 hits.
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
i would like to see footage of the rook
throwing the elbow? anyone got it?
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
Here's footage of him NOT throwing an elbow...
http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=6262757
Please take this comment in the spirit it was intended.
thanks
with the article on espn about Pujols explaining last night and today maybe it helps to see what he was thinking..at any rate a rook should not drop F bombs at the man
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
by punchinjudy on Aug 23, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
from that angle you can't see it
Venable slowed down like he was going to try to avoid the tag, then sped up. Like he was trying to knock the ball out of Albert’s glove.
But y’know, two sides to every story.
"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 23, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Good clip - thanks for the post. Albert (appears to have) overreacted.
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
pujols would have destroyed him.
jus’ sayin :)
"Yeah this is my signature, big deal wanna fight about it?"
well, he nearly did
Venable was the one gabbling “What? What? What?”
Yadier Molina has never run that fast in his life.
"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 23, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
this just in: CHRIS CARPENTER - FLAW DETECTOR
“He throws 94 miles per hour with a good split and good bite; that’s pretty good. That’s pretty impressive,” said Pujols, who capped the Cardinals’ scoring in the fourth inning with an opposite-field home run.
“It’s amazing. To watch him go out there ……it was exactly what I expected,” offered Chris Carpenter, among those Thursday who detected the flaw in Smoltz’s delivery. “His professionalism, what he does on the mound and how much he’s in the game … it was fun to watch.”
think he’d make a good pitching coach? maybe carp’s looking to the job security, and has secretly read all of dave duncan’s binders — and left notations in the margins.
"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
It's been Chris all along!
Dave’s just the gruff, irascible front-man!
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on Aug 24, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions
I watched the Cards on TV that was silent in a Seattle bar. Not sure who had the feed, but lots of shots of taciturn Tony and deadpan Dunc. Person watching the game with me remarked that Tony and Dave looked like funeral directors looking for business.
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
I'd bet the other pitchers probably are much better than Duncan at the mechanical side of things
Not afraid to nitpick
Duncan isn't a mechanics guy
he is a ‘do this’ guy. Meaning, ‘THROW MORE STRIKES, DAMNIT!’ type guy.
Whenever I think of Dave Duncan, I think of the way Harrison Ford described George Lucas in Empire of Dreams. “It’s right there on the paper, DO IT!”
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 24, 2009 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions
If anyone watched BBTN Saturday night...
You saw Buck Showalter’s absurd MLB realignment plan. I dismissed it as filler at the time, but now Steve Berthiaume has written a column asking us to seriously consider it.
Before I get to the absolute worst part of it, here are a few of its “intricacies”:
- He wants to contract the Marlins and Rays. The former has two world titles and is building a brand new stadium, while the latter went to the World Series LAST YEAR.
- He wants to ditch the AL and NL and go with four divisions made up of seven teams each. The AL and NL have only been around since 1901 and 1876 respectively, so no big deal.
- He wants every team in the league to play every other team in the league six times – three home, three away. So every team is playing the exact same schedule.
Which brings us to the sheer overall lunacy of it. His playoff system is sort of open to opinion, but in any construction, it involves four division winners and wild card teams.
So my question is this: what in the hell is the point of divisions and wild card winners if everyone is playing the same schedule? You’ve already ditched the two leagues, so why not just have one division league-wide, and take the eight (or however many playoff teams you want) teams with the best record? In his setup, you’ll likely be rewarding a team who wins a weaker division over a team who played in a stronger division. And again, these teams played THE EXACT SAME SCHEDULE.
So what’s the point? Well there’s this:
Buck’s plan also creates true regional divisions with true regional rivalries.
Well that sounds like fun until you consider that’s EXACTLY what we have now.
This really is one of the most ridiculous ideas I have ever seen, and it irritated me so much that I just spent twenty minutes typing all this out. I think there’s some tweaks (feel free to discuss) that can me made to the division setup and scheduling, but this garbage is over the top and ridiculous.
I hate the WWL.
V, b.
You forgot the best part
The Cubs and Cards weren’t even in the same division.
by Cardfanintherock on Aug 24, 2009 8:50 AM EDT up reply actions
brilliant!
He implied our natural rivals are the Royals, too.
"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 24, 2009 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions
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