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Hey guys, sorry this is late. Stuck in traffic; actually typing this while I'm driving. So illegal. Oswalt and Joel.

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if joel throws a no no

you have to post every game thread from the road

by slu on Aug 26, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's hope this game really is something!

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

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by mattyfrommo on Aug 26, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

bunt!!!

"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 26, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Double game thread! Whoo!

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

by mstreeter06 on Aug 26, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Serious

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

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by mattyfrommo on Aug 26, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

ha, success

Suck it Trebeck!

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

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by mattyfrommo on Aug 26, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

oswalt is handsome

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

woot, Skip!!!

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by gocards62 on Aug 26, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Hunter Pence really bothers me

I can’t really figure it out. Anyone else feel this way?

by ChicagoRedBird on Aug 26, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

is he the one with his teeth hanging past his mouth?

"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 26, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hate him so much

I think it is because of that game in 2007 when they just kicked our ass with The Baron on the mound. Pence tried to kill me with that GS but, alas, he failed.

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

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

Coyote

My husband calls him the Coyote because the way he prances around the OF reminds him of a skittish coyote picking his way around garbage cans. Plus he IS funny lookin’.

"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti

by ChiTown CardFan on Aug 26, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Luddy was leaning over the back of the pitcher's stoop talking to Adam

Adam’s eyes went huge at whatever he was saying.

“Superman underwear? No kidding.”

"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 26, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

anyone got a radio or tv link?

my mlb subscription ain’t working, it says it cannot figure out where I am at

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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm still looking...

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

by mstreeter06 on Aug 26, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

good start

now someone gimme a rally killer (the hr type)!

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

by BVHeck on Aug 26, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Haven't been 10 games ahead..

since Oct. 2, 2005…

Please take this comment in the spirit it was intended.

by guayzimi on Aug 26, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Cloby Rasums!

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on Aug 26, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

he's on the DL?

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

stop at first Cody!

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by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

albert can make this half serious

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

table set, APu!

Time to feast!!!

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by gocards62 on Aug 26, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

is there a reason why he's taking...?

"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 26, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

and I ask 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

by Yadi2Second on Aug 26, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did anyone read the PD post fussing about all of the Albert bashing? What's that about?

Have I missed anything?

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

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Aug 26, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

ehhh....

Please take this comment in the spirit it was intended.

by guayzimi on Aug 26, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

THAT WAS NOT A STRIKE

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by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

It worked for Adam Eaton...

Please take this comment in the spirit it was intended.

by guayzimi on Aug 26, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

well, this is gonna suck

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by gocards62 on Aug 26, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

reverse jinx works!!

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by gocards62 on Aug 26, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

LEGO

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by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Lego does not like it when you make his new friend look dumb

"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 26, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Early scoring

woo!

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

by The Continental on Aug 26, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

harder...

he takes a serious swing.

Please take this comment in the spirit it was intended.

by guayzimi on Aug 26, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

psh,

albert woulda HIT oswalt…

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on Aug 26, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

The Rose reminds me of some other Cardinal now

I think it’s the facial hair.

"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 26, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Roy should walk DeRo here

to set up Rick

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by gocards62 on Aug 26, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

or just strike them both out

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by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

told ya

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by gocards62 on Aug 26, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Saaaaaa!

"I've got six players coming in who think they poop ice cream,"

by jacksonian on Aug 26, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

half serious!!!!!

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

DERO

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by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

The Rose!!!!

owns Oswalt. I like it.

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

by Yadi2Second on Aug 26, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

DeRBIsa!!!!!!!

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on Aug 26, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

dicK?

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

dick.

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on Aug 26, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

whats the cykiel again

i know weak grounder is on the list

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

might be a K in there

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

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by mattyfrommo on Aug 26, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

thought it was weak grounder, weak pop up, strikeout swinging, HR

alternatively, replace the HR with K looking

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by andi_k on Aug 26, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

dicweakrollovergroundball

It's official. Cardinals third basemen are jinxed.

by YesWeOquendo on Aug 26, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

advanced the runner

productive out

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by gocards62 on Aug 26, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jo-El looks like he's thinking about the Puerto Rican team

"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 26, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

i can't wait for the day when Dick's gone

it can’t get here fast enough

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by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

I would have never thought I would see the day I agreed with that

Oh how I wish he was just a better ballplayer than he has turned out to be.

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

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by mattyfrommo on Aug 26, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rec'd,.

Classic.

I've made a huge tiny mistake.

by the red baron on Aug 26, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

now that WAS a dig at GDM!

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

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by mattyfrommo on Aug 26, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

that is why it is good to have backup genetalia

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

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by mattyfrommo on Aug 26, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

no I did not

I am just happy that GDM is now the intersexed one.

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

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by mattyfrommo on Aug 26, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

That is more common

than you’d think. Also, it doesn’t mean she had two, um, openings. Just that she had two vaginal canals.

"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 26, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

you were my inspiration

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by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey, I actually looked it up

and Rick has not hit for the “cykiel” this year. But last year he hit the “super-cykiel:” K looking, K swinging, pop-up, weak grounder to 2nd, AND a meaningless home run

by Andyfantastic on Aug 26, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

are you the cykiel record keeper?

"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 26, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

[salutes 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 26, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I miss the Clydesdales.

"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 26, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Holy crap

What happened? Just got home and turned the game on and we’re beating Oswalt 3-0.

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

by lunchboxbomb on Aug 26, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn

I guess I need to get back in the shower. I get out, we’re up 3-0.

"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 26, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

just think what the score would be if you would have had a woman in there with you!

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

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by mattyfrommo on Aug 26, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

at least it wasn't a dig at GDM this time!

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

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by mattyfrommo on Aug 26, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

the night is still young

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by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

cardinals - 3

jd – 1

It's official. Cardinals third basemen are jinxed.

by YesWeOquendo on Aug 26, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

*cough*

Guinness Beer Commercial (Soft of NSFW)

It's official. Cardinals third basemen are jinxed.

by YesWeOquendo on Aug 26, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

that parenthetical just sounds dirty

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

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by mattyfrommo on Aug 26, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Might not have taken as long

SELF-ZING!

"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 26, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I'm shocked Jo-El didn't field that behind his back

"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 26, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

he does have cat-like reflexes, which makes him a great fielder

you know, he really does.

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by ChiTown CardFan on Aug 26, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

why so angry Dave?

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by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

he missed the game yesterday

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

'roids acting up.

The kind old guys get.

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

by vico on Aug 26, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

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

by Yadi2Second on Aug 26, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

DIVE FOR IT

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on Aug 26, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

DAMN BOOOOOOOOOG

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by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

WOW

best double play ever!

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on Aug 26, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Awesome play, Joel/BRyan

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

by lunchboxbomb on Aug 26, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

$99.99

stay out of the way skip

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

let the seeds work

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

by Yadi2Second on Aug 26, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Booooog.

wtfhahaha.

"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 26, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

does Joel hate 2Bmen?

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on Aug 26, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Gold Shin-guard!!

"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 26, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

I thought he was a terrier.

"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 26, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

golden retriever acc. to tom s. IIRC

"I've got six players coming in who think they poop ice cream,"

by jacksonian on Aug 26, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

he seems like a mutt, perhaps.

"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 26, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow ++ good news, but now we hear 6 rap. Sigh, life is a tradeoff

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

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Aug 26, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Is " I was saying BOOG(URNS) in the VEB Glossary?

/lazy

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

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by mattyfrommo on Aug 26, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

do people say that often?

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on Aug 26, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

if they don't, they should

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

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by mattyfrommo on Aug 26, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

BOOG related ones need to be!

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

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by mattyfrommo on Aug 26, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

sorry, no.

you have to root out the hipsters who are too cool for The Simpsons.

"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 26, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am not sure how to take that

but I will go along with your decision on this matter.

(glossary nazi)

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

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by mattyfrommo on Aug 26, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

if you make it too easy, it opens the door to cubs imposters.

"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 26, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

You make a good point

I see the error of my ways.

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

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by mattyfrommo on Aug 26, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Duncan and Smoltz confer.

"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 26, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Smoltz was telling Duncan

that he coulda given Chris a ride here from the Boston area if Dave had just asked….

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on Aug 26, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dave is gonna kick his ass

"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 26, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Dude, your son really did suck"

"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 26, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

it would be nice if you SHOWED THE REPLAY.

instead of talking about it.

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

by Yadi2Second on Aug 26, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

oswalt looked sharp that inning

glad we got to him when we did

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 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Trever earning points with the dog.

"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 26, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

fun fact

TLR gets the players to sign the lineup/scorecard if they had a big game, then auctions them off for charity.

"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 26, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Howdy all

Just got internet in the new place. I’m now back to add nothing to the conversation. Heard we got Smoltz. What else have I missed in the world of the BOB?

"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon

by ducttape16 on Aug 26, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

no.

not ever.

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on Aug 26, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

one of my friends put it thusly:

“That just means twice as many people can reject me.”

"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 26, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

wouldn't you need genitals for that?

It's official. Cardinals third basemen are jinxed.

by YesWeOquendo on Aug 26, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

awesome

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by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

The accepted term is "intersexual."

"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 26, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Matt Holliday likes 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 Aug 26, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pinerio gets groundballs

Boog is awesome

Pujols is ridiculous

"I've got six players coming in who think they poop ice cream,"

by jacksonian on Aug 26, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's always been...

"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon

by ducttape16 on Aug 26, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Chris Carpenter is our new pitching coach.

"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 26, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Might as well be

"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 26, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

it's funny because it's true

http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=25244182&event=822459&CategoryID=38580

"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 26, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ha!

"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 26, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yawwwwn

another ground ball…..

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on Aug 26, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

we want Ks we want Ks we want Ks

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

right on cue

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Your wish is granted

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by gocards62 on Aug 26, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Strikeouts strikeouts strikeouts strikeouts

Strikeout party at Joel’s house!

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by jd is legend on Aug 26, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

MOAR SINKERS

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

a.... a K?!

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

by Yadi2Second on Aug 26, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

i like that cardinals debit card commercial

blind date with cubs fan 1$ haha

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

by punchinjudy on Aug 26, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

i do too

I can never get a transcript of it, though. it always comes on when I’m driving.

"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 26, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Baltimore Fan was first for like $15

Cubs $1 – (gas station condom)
Cards Fan – $150

Marry a Card’s fan but have a bastard of a son that is a Cub’s fan. And that is why the Cub’s hate the Cardinals.

by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 26, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

nice. thanks!

"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 26, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

first time i'd ever heard it

and im sure they make it for all the teams…the first one was blind date with a Orioles fan, then cubs, then cards

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

by punchinjudy on Aug 26, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Unfortunately

They have that same commercial here in Chicago, but the other way around

by ChicagoRedBird on Aug 26, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

this game

is on pace to be over in like 45 minutes

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

by Drewshank4 on Aug 26, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

that's what happens when the artist formerly known as Pinata takes the mound!

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

family blog!!

"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 26, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

this is a family blog?

"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 26, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

only until 8

"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 26, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah but it's still before 8 some places

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

3 singles and a two-bagger by DeRosa

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by gocards62 on Aug 26, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

holliday

rbi single.
derosa 2 rbi double.
all in the first.
skip, rasums, and holliday all scored.
skip and rasums both had singles to lead off the game.

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on Aug 26, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

by crossing home plate

schu single
cr single
ap K
holiday single
dero double

by ubeddie on Aug 26, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

tab A into slot B

oh, 6ly? Holliday singled in Skip and Cloby, DeRosa gave Holliday a ride home

"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 26, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

not funny, 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

by Yadi2Second on Aug 26, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

how is that NOT funny?

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on Aug 26, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

well for one

For every pitcher you wish ill on, one of ours blows out a shoulder. The GOBs said so.

For another, Albert doesn’t like it.

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

by Yadi2Second on Aug 26, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

yah i think its against his character even though it was a joke

and i wish ill on no pitcher even the big duschs that play on the north side…

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

by punchinjudy on Aug 26, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

I didnt say to hurt him

the majority of the time they dont come out when taking a ground ball off the leg

by Hollirosa on Aug 26, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

SEE.

"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 26, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Albert is like, I cang do that too, Matt

"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 26, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Oswalt's all, wtf! why are you like 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

by Yadi2Second on Aug 26, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

he's actually a nice guy

i dont get all the hate

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

by punchinjudy on Aug 26, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh I believe you

It’s a completely irrational hatred

by ChicagoRedBird on Aug 26, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

im serious

i have met him…when he came up there was a ton of hype around him…he signed 3 different times during that stretch…i didnt see the play but even before the game people were dogging him

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

by punchinjudy on Aug 26, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

3 times in one game i mean

during all the hype

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

by punchinjudy on Aug 26, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm sure he is

But he beats up on my team.

by tlg80 on Aug 26, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

What the holy hell just happened?

"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon

by ducttape16 on Aug 26, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

-$99.99

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sucker play.

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

by vico on Aug 26, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Wonder if Ryan will stare Albert down?

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

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Aug 26, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hope not

I don’t want Boog injured in a Pineiro start

by Andyfantastic on Aug 26, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

do you think albert would have to touch him or do you think he could just use the heat vision?

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes.

It would just last about .2 seconds. Then he’d lick his shoulder.

"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 26, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

GoBs revenge. . . .

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

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Aug 26, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice...

The Cards love DPs.

Carp (or Waino) for NL Cy Young!

by zoomzoomj88 on Aug 26, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Aggressive baserunning

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on Aug 26, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Albert

fell for the old lost it in the lights trick. Next he’ll fall for the hidden ball trick

by ubeddie on Aug 26, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

if it works, it works.

I guess they have to get creative.

"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 26, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

60% of the time

It works every time?

"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon

by ducttape16 on Aug 26, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

couldn't possibly be that high

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

he's talking about

bigfoot’s dick.

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on Aug 26, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Then the Statue of Liberty play.

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

by vico on Aug 26, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

fumbleruski

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

spitball

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 26, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Does this mean

Apu gets the Thursty tonite?

"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon

by ducttape16 on Aug 26, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

i don't know

but this is a great opportunity to encourage all of you to Stay Thursty, and drink Dos Equis

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

How dare you

I just bought some quality Franklins tonite… Some Sam Octoberfest… very tasty.

"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon

by ducttape16 on Aug 26, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

WHAT OCTOBERFEST IS ALREADY OUT

why do i not know this?!?! where do you live

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

NW Chicago suburbs

My friend in State College said it’s out out there too.

"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon

by ducttape16 on Aug 26, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

damn. i haven't seen it.

time to go canvas the local stores. i look forward to this every year

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's my favorite beer...

Namely because I insist on torturing myself by liking seasonal beers… 2 years back I was in Champaign and the distributor screwed the pooch on ordering it… I had like a 6 pack before it was gone… I was very unhappy.

"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon

by ducttape16 on Aug 26, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

i wouldn't go so far as to say it's my favorite

but for a widely available beer it’s DAMN good

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

There are some very good memories associated with it

that may be helping it vault up the power rankings.

"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon

by ducttape16 on Aug 26, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Looking forward to Spaten's Oktoberfest

I had that in Munich for Oktoberfest, intantly became my fave beer

by SoCalBirdfan on Aug 26, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

IMO

it’s hard to go wrong with any martzen.

"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon

by ducttape16 on Aug 26, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

for now until thursty PHs

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bucs had two on vs. Hamels

 and failed to score. 1 – 0 Phils

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by gocards62 on Aug 26, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

I feel like I've had something stolen from me

It's official. Cardinals third basemen are jinxed.

by YesWeOquendo on Aug 26, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

you're telling me

pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels

by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rasmus Suspension

The FSN Houston announcers mentioned something about Rasmus serving a 50 game suspension for substance abuse last year. I hadn’t heard about it, whats the story?

by JasonSolo1 on Aug 26, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

they are full of shit

"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 26, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

bs

he was hurt..i dont like the h-town annoucners at all they are worse than the average homers

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

by punchinjudy on Aug 26, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

don't believe them

Positronic Upgraded Juggernaut Optimized for Logical Sabotage

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

it's an absolute lie!

I’m glad you mentioned it. I’m trying to find a way to email the announcers and let them know how I feel about that lie. Something needs to be done.

by chuckb on Aug 26, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rasmus should sue

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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

he'd never sell it. :(

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

by Yadi2Second on Aug 26, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

they'll get theirs

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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good thinking

I’ll join you

Carp (or Waino) for NL Cy Young!

by zoomzoomj88 on Aug 26, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

burn them!!!!

"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 26, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

who was the farmhand who had the suspension last year?

and for fuck’s sake, can some of these announcers please do a little bit of homework before spouting off?

"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 26, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jordan Schaefer of the Braves

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

thank you

"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 26, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Someone else

And yes, it would be nice if someone did some research

Carp (or Waino) for NL Cy Young!

by zoomzoomj88 on Aug 26, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

how about FSM?

"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 26, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes, but they can rally the home crowd.

And aren’t they all Fox?

"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 26, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

There isn't one

Douchebags.

Carp (or Waino) for NL Cy Young!

by zoomzoomj88 on Aug 26, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

uhhhhh i don't think that happened

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

twas all a cover

Let’s start a conspiracy theory!

No?

FINE!

"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 26, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks All

Thats what I figured, just wanted to make sure.

by JasonSolo1 on Aug 26, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

uh....................

"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 26, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

wtf skip.

Boog’s range is not that huge.

"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 26, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Crap ola!

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

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Aug 26, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

STUPID BABIP

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

+1

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

WHATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

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 26, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Piñeiro has a nemesis?

"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 26, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

+1 for posting that at the exact same time as me

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah

he’s known as the “fly ball”

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

zzzzzz

i think the ump is sleeping back there

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

wtf, babip?

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 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

pineiro's getting hosed... wow

How depressing is it being you? Is it closer to being a lifelong cubs fan or being born without lips? - Janitor

by themanthemyth on Aug 26, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

WTF

pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels

by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Son of a bitch, Pineiro!

You couldn’t pitch for the Puerto Rican little league team!

"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 26, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

I get the ominous feeling that the Astros have figured out 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

by Yadi2Second on Aug 26, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

that is funny

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

by punchinjudy on Aug 26, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

if he's positioned right, he gets everything

if not, it gets by him.

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

by Yadi2Second on Aug 26, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

i don't get it.

pineiro is getting ground balls, but they aren’t outs?

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on Aug 26, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Bah humbug

Here we go again…

Carp (or Waino) for NL Cy Young!

by zoomzoomj88 on Aug 26, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Stupid ground balls.

Our defense is poor. =(

The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you.-- Jim Palmer

by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

regression to the mean

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

more mobile: derosa

or a cardboard cutout of derosa?

How depressing is it being you? Is it closer to being a lifelong cubs fan or being born without lips? - Janitor

by themanthemyth on Aug 26, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

he's mobile on some plays. and not on others.

"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 26, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

the latter

if it is capable of thought

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 26, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

$99.99

one more out plz

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

yay 99.99

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

by punchinjudy on Aug 26, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Yay!

A double play! Now just get this last out. 99.99.

The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you.-- Jim Palmer

by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice!!

Now let’s get out of this with no more damage. Throw moar sinkers!!!

Brett Favre is a Viking, and John Smoltz is a Cardinal. The Cubs and Packers still suck. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

by Ted Glover on Aug 26, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

FINALLY

pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels

by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

1-4-3

$99.99

Carp (or Waino) for NL Cy Young!

by zoomzoomj88 on Aug 26, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice 99.99

But why didn’t Joel go to third? Get the lead runner and all…

"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 26, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

id take the 2 over maybe just one

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

by punchinjudy on Aug 26, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think it still would have been a DP

1-5-3

"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 26, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tejada

perfect example of roids…

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

by punchinjudy on Aug 26, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

+1

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

dont know how many times i seen him have

warning track power..even last night

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

by punchinjudy on Aug 26, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

And a liar

He’s 34, not 32.

Carp (or Waino) for NL Cy Young!

by zoomzoomj88 on Aug 26, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

As is Manny, if his post 50 game suspension

is any indication…

Brett Favre is a Viking, and John Smoltz is a Cardinal. The Cubs and Packers still suck. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

by Ted Glover on Aug 26, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

He wasn't on the roids

He was trying to conceive… cut him a break.

"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon

by ducttape16 on Aug 26, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

he didn't know men can't have babies

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

If he told me that

I’d be about 70% likely to believe he honestly thought that.

"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon

by ducttape16 on Aug 26, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

speaking of manny, OT

but sportsnation had a clip of manny riding a tricycle around today.. one of the funniest things ive seen in a long time

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

Carp (or Waino) for NL Cy Young!

by zoomzoomj88 on Aug 26, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Didn't know he was a South African runner

Brett Favre is a Viking, and John Smoltz is a Cardinal. The Cubs and Packers still suck. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

by Ted Glover on Aug 26, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

ouch

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

by punchinjudy on Aug 26, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Poor girl/boy/intersexual.

I bet he/she wasn’t expecting that media nightmare.

The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you.-- Jim Palmer

by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

my wife read an article that

apparently the Olympic committe has done this before to curious women and the tests intially came back male only to be found later they were truly female

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

by punchinjudy on Aug 26, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

How bad do those women have to feel?

You can’t really walk away from that with a ‘my bad’ and act like nothing happened.

"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon

by ducttape16 on Aug 26, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

true but several things could help

A. their parents give them a womans name..not like custer…
B. they kinda look like a woman

if my daughter decides she lieks athletics it will be ok she has longer hair and is named hannah…

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

by punchinjudy on Aug 26, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

But ambigous names are so much more fun

"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon

by ducttape16 on Aug 26, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Women who were curious about what?

The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you.-- Jim Palmer

by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

meanign they have cross gender names

and look like men

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

by punchinjudy on Aug 26, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Women who didn't know they

were women had tests to tell if they were or not?

The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you.-- Jim Palmer

by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

He means that they're curious to other people.

"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 26, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm lost.

But I feel that it doesn’t matter.

The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you.-- Jim Palmer

by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

There isn't a day at VEB

where I am not lost at least one, I think that is part of the charm of this place.

"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 26, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

100.00-0.01

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

His slider is good tonight

but hes not getting it called for strikes and its making me sad

by Hollirosa on Aug 26, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

THROW MOAR SINKERS

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

pineiro GGer

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

nifty

pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels

by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

wow

pineiro really wants that gold glove…

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on Aug 26, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Joel says

Screw groundballs to the infielders, I’ll do it myself

Brett Favre is a Viking, and John Smoltz is a Cardinal. The Cubs and Packers still suck. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

by Ted Glover on Aug 26, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Pineiro's like fuck this

let me show you douchebags how to field a ground ball

by Andyfantastic on Aug 26, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Out of a jam

Still on top!

Carp (or Waino) for NL Cy Young!

by zoomzoomj88 on Aug 26, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!

"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 26, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

+1

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

You got me

Dang it…

Carp (or Waino) for NL Cy Young!

by zoomzoomj88 on Aug 26, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

......

pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels

by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

my god i love that

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

whaddup y'all?

interesting game so far. jo-el needs to THROW MOAR SINKERS!

by stlcardinalsfang on Aug 26, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

And the defense needs to

FIELD MOAR BALLZ.

The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you.-- Jim Palmer

by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was pitch to contact nightmare...

Please take this comment in the spirit it was intended.

by guayzimi on Aug 26, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

scouting report: hit the ball to Oswalt.

"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 26, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

who cares

at least he doesn’t subtract runs like thurston does

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

i do?

because we gave up chris perez and jess todd to get ’em.

by stlcardinalsfang on Aug 26, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

i dunno man.

for the future it would be great to have them
but with everything else we did we legit have a WS shot this year, and thurston at 3rd kinda subtracts from that.

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

true he didn't.

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

tony didn't have a mancrush on him either though

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

If I'm ever in Miami and the Marlins are playing

I’m paying like a buck for a bleacher seat and raking in the HR balls

"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 26, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Of the Rose is 2-2

Sweet!

Brett Favre is a Viking, and John Smoltz is a Cardinal. The Cubs and Packers still suck. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

by Ted Glover on Aug 26, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Don't worry dicK is up bat oops whiff. . .

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

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Aug 26, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Curveball, curveball, curveball

is all you need to throw.

Carp (or Waino) for NL Cy Young!

by zoomzoomj88 on Aug 26, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's what she said

She was drunk, but really, that’s what she said

Brett Favre is a Viking, and John Smoltz is a Cardinal. The Cubs and Packers still suck. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

by Ted Glover on Aug 26, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

oops pop out before whiff. gomen nasai

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

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Aug 26, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Carry on Mike...

refuse the iphone
Technology discussion on KTRS
Fun…

I stood where no man goes...

by Desert_Rat on Aug 26, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

That was almost a haiku!

"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 26, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's like Wayne's basement

Only that’s not Wayne’s basement
Isn’t that weird?

by Andyfantastic on Aug 26, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rick Ankiel

Will he…

a) strikeout
b) popout
c) hit an 800-foot HR

"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 26, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

800 foot popout

Positronic Upgraded Juggernaut Optimized for Logical Sabotage

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

B!

The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you.-- Jim Palmer

by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

B

Carp (or Waino) for NL Cy Young!

by zoomzoomj88 on Aug 26, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

d) profit?

"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 26, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

d) order more HGH

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

sorry i really shouldn't have gone there

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

somehow I don't think that will make him hit better

Positronic Upgraded Juggernaut Optimized for Logical Sabotage

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

doesn't he need a HR for the cykiel too?

what was it redefined as, someone refresh me

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

although the game's close so the HR wouldn't count

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

a K from the cykiel

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm not sure I was here for the cykiel discussion

But I LOVE IT!

"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 26, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

it's certainly made his ABs more entertaining

"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 26, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

poor Boog. thumped himself on the helmet.

"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 26, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

and then Oswalt thumped him on the side.

"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 26, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

pinata GS???

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

looks like he's trying for it

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

by Yadi2Second on Aug 26, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

RBBI?

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

boog ouch

Positronic Upgraded Juggernaut Optimized for Logical Sabotage

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

wow is there a game on

or just blue tooth chatter

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

by punchinjudy on Aug 26, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

So, I'm using Iron

for this gamethread. I can really notice a marked improvement. ’Tis awesome.

The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you.-- Jim Palmer

by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

It's all I use for game threads.

"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 26, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Indeed

Actually, game threads are pretty much the only thing I use Iron for

"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 26, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

It doesn't block ads, so

same here. I use it for Google Reader sometimes.

"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 26, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

I keep reading about how supposedly it comes with an ad blocker

But I haven’t found it. Some of its design I don’t like also, so I just stick to firefox mostly.

"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 26, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

You have to alter your hosts file to block certain sites.

It doesn’t catch everything and it’s too aggressive with other sites.

"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 26, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmm

Sounds a little raw

"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 26, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes and no.

It’s a method that’s been around for awhile.

"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 26, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Still sounds like it could use a little work

"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 26, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

What you have

to do is find what addresses have to be removed from the list. All trial and error, but pretty cool once it’s refined. Especially if you don’t want to use Firefox, which is a resource hog.

"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 26, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

what's iron

some google thing right

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 26, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

No.

It’s the Open Source version of Chrome. Uses the same platform, but not made by Google, I don’t think.

The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you.-- Jim Palmer

by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh right i heard about that

but wasn’t chrome open source a bit to begin with?

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 26, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

No.

The platform is, like I think Google released the code, but Chrome is not. I think.

The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you.-- Jim Palmer

by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Chrome is a WebKit based browser from Google

Chromium is the open source project from which Chrome is built.
Iron bases its code on the Chromium source.

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

by The Continental on Aug 26, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks!

=)

The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you.-- Jim Palmer

by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also doesn't track you and you supposedly can ad block in it

"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 26, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

I did block ads on it.

But it makes some sites not work, or run slow. You have to change a hosts file on your computer.

"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 26, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

que?

what’s iron?

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on Aug 26, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Drawing on that well again?

"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 26, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

screw you

it is hard to come up with new material on a regular basis. You think it is easy to be funny?

by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 26, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

it kind of is

pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels

by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

I make myself laugh all the 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 Aug 26, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, yeah.

"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 26, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

OH! HOHOOHO!

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 26, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's a browser

built on the same platform as Google Chrome but without all the Google spying stuff.

http://www.srware.net/en/

The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you.-- Jim Palmer

by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

http://www.theonion.com/content/video/google_opt_out_feature_lets_users

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 26, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Links don't work in the subject line.

FYP: link.

The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you.-- Jim Palmer

by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

C+P

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 26, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ground Launched Ordnance Facility

otherwise known as GOLF

I stood where no man goes...

by Desert_Rat on Aug 26, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ouch.

Make Oswalt pay!

Carp (or Waino) for NL Cy Young!

by zoomzoomj88 on Aug 26, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

DONT SWING

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 26, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

subject

fail

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 26, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

ugh 2-1 baby bears

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

don't care

we’re WAY ahead of them. no need to worry anymore.

by stlcardinalsfang on Aug 26, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

i still like to see them lose

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

HIT MOAR GRAND SLAMS

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

jinxah

"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 26, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

OT: Man vs Food

great show or greatest show ever?

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

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by mattyfrommo on Aug 26, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

too much talking, not enough eating.

"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 26, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

triple D is better

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by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yay!

Good thing Yadi wasn’t at the plate.

Carp (or Waino) for NL Cy Young!

by zoomzoomj88 on Aug 26, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

cmon schu

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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Kevin Gregg only has 6 BS's this year?

It feels like he’s had like 15

"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 26, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

no that'd be Brad Lidge

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

ladies and gentlemen

prepare for a massive display of grit here, Skip is in a key situation. he may make an out but GODDAMN HE WILL DO IT WITH GRIT

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Thursty would have jacked a dong there

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

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by mattyfrommo on Aug 26, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

minus the jack a dong

more like a “K”

Carp (or Waino) for NL Cy Young!

by zoomzoomj88 on Aug 26, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

holy fucking shit

®

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by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

FACK

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by TigersInThree on Aug 26, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Rallykill...

Carp (or Waino) for NL Cy Young!

by zoomzoomj88 on Aug 26, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

FFS

that wasn’t even gritty, skip. goddamnit.

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Crap - another indignifty - Redneck mortgage commercial now. . . Grr

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

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by akaitori on Aug 26, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Skippy grounds out to the right side of the infield

and the sun sets in the west. soooooooooooo predictable

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by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

usually at least he dives into 1st

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK let's figure this out

Do we want the cykiel to be:

K looking
K swinging
weak pop-up
weak grounder

OR

K (either kind)
weak pop-up
weak grounder
meaningless HR

I prefer the former, myself.

by Andyfantastic on Aug 26, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

The first one.

The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you.-- Jim Palmer

by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

i prefer the latter

but just because the meaningless homerun is just so key.

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Especially when it goes a country mile

"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 26, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

exactly

it just leaves you feeling so empty inside

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Especially with the sinking feeling you get

Knowing that Ankiel is starting tomorrow.

by purple_haze on Aug 26, 2009 9:22 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

exactly

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

the former

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on Aug 26, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

the latter

I am gonna try to be a contrarian

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

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by mattyfrommo on Aug 26, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Does this mean

Dicky is becoming dead to someone other than me too?

"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon

by ducttape16 on Aug 26, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK, I've got the solution.

The one with the HR will be the “cykiel.”

The one that is all outs is the “natural cykiel.”

by Andyfantastic on Aug 26, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

i like it.

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

by Yadi2Second on Aug 26, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

i like it very, very much

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay,

I was NOT EXPECTING that Jack in the Box commercial to do what it did.

The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you.-- Jim Palmer

by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

What did I miss?

Stupid MLBTV commercials.

"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon

by ducttape16 on Aug 26, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh, don't worry

it’ll be a classic one

"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 26, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

They don't have Jack in the Crack's in Chicago

I need a link here people.

"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon

by ducttape16 on Aug 26, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

ask and you shall receive

it lives!

"I've got six players coming in who think they poop ice cream,"

by jacksonian on Aug 26, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks much...

I approve of the ricockulous nature.

"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon

by ducttape16 on Aug 26, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Here.

Link.

The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you.-- Jim Palmer

by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, I was

ninja’d.

The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you.-- Jim Palmer

by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

HIYA!

"I've got six players coming in who think they poop ice cream,"

by jacksonian on Aug 26, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

the onesie cracked me up

/not really a onesie, so sue me

"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 26, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

expecting a necked schnauzer?

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by sportsman on Aug 26, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

I knew the Mets were injury prone, but this is extreme

Headline: “Mets’ Perez will walk no more”

"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 26, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Where'd you see that?

Ouch… a little harsh.

Carp (or Waino) for NL Cy Young!

by zoomzoomj88 on Aug 26, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

ESPN

I mean…. wtf!

"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 26, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

See it's funny because the mets can't pitch

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 26, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

sure, but that conjures images of Civil War battlefields

not “Perez walked 58 hitters in 66 innings this season, or 7.91 per nine innings.”

"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 26, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

it's just not funny anymore

goddamn. i’m not a mets fan but christ. let’s list their injuries.
wright, beltran, santana, reyes, delgado, perez, maine, putz, fernando martinez, nieve, cora, niese.
fill in the rest with replacement level players and that team could still probably compete. goddamn

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

No kidding

The Mets have had a lot of bad luck with injuries this season. You almost have to feel sorry for Mets fans right now.

Carp (or Waino) for NL Cy Young!

by zoomzoomj88 on Aug 26, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

weren't there 2 just in our last series?

"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 26, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Living in New York

It really is kinda funny

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 26, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Have the Houston announcers

corrected themselves yet on their Rasmus comment?

THE SKIP IS LEGIT!!

by stltrav09 on Aug 26, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

No, but I imagine the following is going to happen any minute

Houston announcer #1: Pineiro with the wind, and the pitch. Tejada hits a hard ground ball, but Brendan Ryan was positioned perfectly. The throw to Pujols gets Miggy. There’s two outs.
Houston announcer #2: You know, Pineiro has made quite a turnarou- what is this? How did a robot get into our boot-? OH MY GOD I’VE NEVER SEEN SO MUCH BLOOD!! PLEASE HAVE MERCY ON US, ROBOT!! PLEASE HAVE MER-ARASDFAERGGGHHHHH……..

"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 26, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions   2 recs

Rec'd.

Because it’s true.

The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you.-- Jim Palmer

by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

a K?

so that’s why Dave looks so pissed

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by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

+1

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Anyone read the bizarre PD non-story

that Dunc is back, but that’s all they know because DD isn’t talking to the PD?

Brett Favre is a Viking, and John Smoltz is a Cardinal. The Cubs and Packers still suck. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

by Ted Glover on Aug 26, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

tht guy tore his hamstring off the bone ouch

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

class starts tomorrow

but thanks for looking out for me dad!

by stlcardinalsfang on Aug 26, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thursday's a pretty awesome day to start class

You basically start with a four-day weekend

"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 26, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

yup

two syllabus days and then i’m off to drink my root beer!

by stlcardinalsfang on Aug 26, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

now it's time for Colby Rasmus fire burning in the outfield, woah oh ohhhhh

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

i watch it daily now for inspiration

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

i even followed the girl on twitter!

she’s at the game tonight FYI. i wonder if colby plays better when she’s there (or worse…)

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Does he get that vibe?

Like ‘oh shit, the stalker’s here’

by tlg80 on Aug 26, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

i dunno man, i should do a statistical analysis of this honestly.

good subject for a fanpost, she tweets every time she goes to the game. this is my new project.

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

not sharing the twitter link?

on second thought, DON’T

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

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by mattyfrommo on Aug 26, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

ya that'd be creepy

you can find it yourself if you do enough work

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

and in retrospect, i shouldn't be talking about creepy

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

very true

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stalking the stalker

is amusing in a twisted sort of way.

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 26, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I want her twitter

UN.

The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you.-- Jim Palmer

by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

like a small kitten hanging on to a tree branch

we find ourselves once again clinging to a 1 run lead.

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 26, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

but, but, Jo-El is quick like a cat!

"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 26, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

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 26, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

subject fail!

I know, i know

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 26, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

i stole your at for the photo op

sorry

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 26, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Asshole apologizes to Colby.

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

by vico on Aug 26, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

operation tweet success

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

however, pop-upmus.

"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 26, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

i'd like to give all of us a big hand for that one

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oswalt got a bulldozer.

"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 26, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

He should use it on the Houston announcer who slandered Colby

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

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Aug 26, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

APU!

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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

doubles gone wild!

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by tom s. on Aug 26, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

saweeet

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by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Albert eliminated that pitch.

for a double anyway.

Carp (or Waino) for NL Cy Young!

by zoomzoomj88 on Aug 26, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

puj is actually hitting doubles again

this is glorious

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

I might love Albert doubles as much as HRs

"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 26, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

i love them more

honestly. they’re so beautiful to watch

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

just needed to see Roy

to get his swing back

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by gocards62 on Aug 26, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Matt hits his bat.

"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 26, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

I prefer the bombs

that knock out the letters.

Carp (or Waino) for NL Cy Young!

by zoomzoomj88 on Aug 26, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why did they fix the I

I think Albert was hitting better when it was out

by SoCalBirdfan on Aug 26, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

BOOM!

"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 26, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

haha, the ump is like wtf was that, Albert.

"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 26, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

geesh Albert

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by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

lolz.

Albert wins baseball.

The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you.-- Jim Palmer

by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

He went to third on a groundout

to third.

The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you.-- Jim Palmer

by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

dang albert, you crazy

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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

i love albert

defy, cards, defy. hey logic --- you suck.

by effin fisk on Aug 26, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

NOT THE WRIST. NOT THE WRIST

"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 26, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Oswalt wtf?

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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay...

stoppit Oswalt.

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by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

the Roger Clemens school of pitching I believe

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by gocards62 on Aug 26, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

throw his ass out!

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by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh very funny guys

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by TigersInThree on Aug 26, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

That's what he gets for getting two hits off O.

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

by vico on Aug 26, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

grrrrr retaliation mode engage

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

jesus

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Toss Oswalt

or in the very least, suspend him.

Carp (or Waino) for NL Cy Young!

by zoomzoomj88 on Aug 26, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Think maybe Oswald knew Dick was coming up? Wonder of wonders?

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

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Aug 26, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Rick is going to go into elimination mode here guys

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey Berkman

YOU’RE NEXT

/1998

"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 26, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

I prefer Gillberg

"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 26, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

OMG

I haven’t thought of Gillberg in YEARS

"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 26, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dan is pointing out the imprint of the baseball on The Rose's elbow.

I think he was just leaning on a railing.

"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 26, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

They hit Of the Rose

to get to Ankiel.

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by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

a walk would've been

a waste of 3 pitches

defy, cards, defy. hey logic --- you suck.

by effin fisk on Aug 26, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

the k is not looking good for the cykiel

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dero didn't seem to be in too much pain there

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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

it's like a funny-bone hit.

"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 26, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

His arm

probably went numb. Every time I hit my arm there, that’s what happens.

"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 26, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

i wish carp was pitching

he’d probably immediately throw at someone’s head next inning

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

no he wouldn't

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by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

or PK

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by gocards62 on Aug 26, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

-100

never the head

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

true

he’d probably throw some luggage at his head though

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

come on Ank...

make them pay…

I stood where no man goes...

by Desert_Rat on Aug 26, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Take two pitches, Ank.

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

by vico on Aug 26, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Roy has to be shook up hitting DeRosa

how else do you explain the walk to AnK?

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by gocards62 on Aug 26, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

mark your calendars!

ank walk!

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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

ank walks!

is he ruining 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

by Yadi2Second on Aug 26, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

that completely ruins it

no variant of the cykiel could possibly account for that

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

damn

"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 26, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now, now

As long as he gets the 4 required results in a game, it counts, right?

I mean if you go 4-6 with a single, double, triple, and homer, the cycle still counts, no?

"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 26, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

no a walk isn't a PA so it doesn't count

but now he probably won’t get up twice to K

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah but a walk still has GOT to destroy it

it’s so un-cykiel-like

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

when did a walk cease to be a PA?

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by mattyfrommo on Aug 26, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

err AB

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's a PA but not an AB, right?

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

by spants on Aug 26, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was his first walk since 8/2

Just his second of the month. Wow.

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by The Continental on Aug 26, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

HFS,

ump. That was so barely a ball. Thank you!

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by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

a walk?

i think i’m gonna pass out

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by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

im sitting and im feeling woozy

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

by punchinjudy on Aug 26, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

ANK

WAITS FOR HIS PITCH

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by TigersInThree on Aug 26, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Mike...

Is rolling tonight. It sounds like he’s having a blast. He just bet everyone else in the booth that Oswalt would throw Dick a change.

by mattisnotfrench on Aug 26, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Dick took a BB?

You’re kidding me.

Carp (or Waino) for NL Cy Young!

by zoomzoomj88 on Aug 26, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

hahaha!

Al just spoke truth!

The first thing that a pitcher has to understand is that Albert is better than you.-- Jim Palmer

by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

it's not bad luck, the Cubs just suck

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

BLEEEEEEEED CUBBIES BLEEEEEEEEED

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by TigersInThree on Aug 26, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oswalt must be like "FUCK" right now

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

bases full of birds again

second inning in a row
come on Yadi

I stood where no man goes...

by Desert_Rat on Aug 26, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

TAKE A STRIKE, PLZ

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by gocards62 on Aug 26, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Hal had them read todays

analysis

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

by punchinjudy on Aug 26, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

When did Al start saying bad things about Dicky?

I’m confused

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by ducttape16 on Aug 26, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

he started well before the ASG

They mixed it up with hustling rants, so you don’t hear it much.

"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 26, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ah yes

Sorry I’m off my game… too busy fighting through the giddyness of the Sam Octoberfest.

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by ducttape16 on Aug 26, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

asshole.

i’d kill for one right now. i have nothing but Corona. and i’m not feeling it right now.

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

errr wouldn't...

typing fail

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by ducttape16 on Aug 26, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

i miss 08 Yadda

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by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

I miss 06 yadi

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by TigersInThree on Aug 26, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

As in the one who hit barely above 200

in the regular season?

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by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

no this one

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by TigersInThree on Aug 26, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

he was skinner then? is that the point you're trying to make?

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

no the clutch YADI

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

no.

my point is that he was a Bad Ass MoFo and won us the NLCS

HOW SOON THEY FORGET

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by TigersInThree on Aug 26, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

His avg

was a little higher, but he’s hitting .290, OBP .364, matched his doubles, and exceeded his walks from last season… I rather like the 09 model.

"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 26, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOB. sob.

"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 26, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

that's what she said!

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

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Aug 26, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

is it just gameday

or is oswalt all over the fucking place right now

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

I read this as

fucking all over the place, and was confused.

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by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

great. there goes that inning.

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by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

GoBs punish those who leave sacks full. . . .

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by akaitori on Aug 26, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Cards don't do well

with the bases loaded…

Carp (or Waino) for NL Cy Young!

by zoomzoomj88 on Aug 26, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Not gritty enough

"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon

by ducttape16 on Aug 26, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Albert

disagrees

It's official. Cardinals third basemen are jinxed.

by YesWeOquendo on Aug 26, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

unless your name begins with José Alberto and ends with Alcántara

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

as long as we reach their pen by the 7th inning, i'm cool.

the less we see of roy the better.

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

by tom s. on Aug 26, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

81 pitches through 5

i think we’ve got a good shot at that

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

teh pin at 59 through 5 and a third. much better jo-el.

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

by tom s. on Aug 26, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

KKK ?!!

"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 26, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

such a racist

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Aug 26, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

aw, Jo-El. :(

"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 26, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Le overflow

http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2009/8/26/1003731/game-128-overflow-thread#comments

"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 26, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

trying...

On Chris Carpenter in the 2009 Cy Young Race: "He's got one," Wainwright said. "He doesn't need another one."

by tehzachatak on Aug 26, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

another K?

Dave is now going to quit for real

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by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

What a pitch for that third strike.

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

by vico on Aug 26, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

What the fuck is this shit,

Jo-el? You’re not supposed to fucking strike people out.

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by il rosso on Aug 26, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

booooog

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