10 Game Lead Victory Thread
by chuckb on Aug 30, 2009 5:08 PM EDT
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PrintWe're up 10 over the Cubs. We're even w/ the Phils and a game and a half behind the Dodgers but we've got to keep playing well. We're not just playing for the division. We're playing for home field advantage. We have the best home record in the NL -- tied w/ the Dodgers -- so a series w/ the Dodgers, Phils, or Rockies could come down to who's at home. I really see all 4 teams as being pretty even right now, though the Giants are just a game behind the Rockies. Who'd a thunk we'd be 10 games up and it's still August?
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what I really want to know
is there a fresh bruise on Ludwick’s face?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
And if not, why not?
"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 30, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
if that's what it was
it looked huge. right on the cheekbone.
"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
Phillies scare me the most of any playoff contender
"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
we won't see them till the NLCS
No way, No how. Unless Atlanta makes the Playoff’s
by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 30, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
It's a virtual guarantee...
If the WIld Card comes from the West, we can only play the Dodgers or the Wild Card winner in the NLDS.
V, b.
Giants rotation is scary
But that lineup is pretty weak. Just have to make sure and put a cake in CF to distract the panda.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
Cody's so cute
in his interview. Needs someone to tell him how to handle it. Play within myself, it is what it is, and all that.
"I throw him four wide ones then try to pick him off first base." - Preacher Roe on Musial
Magic Number is Ted Simmons
We have 30 games left, the Cubs have 34. With a 10-game lead, if we go 15-15, the Cubs have to go 27-7 to tie us. The fat lady is warming up her vocal cords!
"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
Well Belliard
was just traded to Dodgers during this game, according to ESPNews
Albert Pujols is ridiculous.
Wonder if he knows it yet.
"I throw him four wide ones then try to pick him off first base." - Preacher Roe on Musial
for serious?
"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
When have we ever known the WWL to make a mistake?
"I throw him four wide ones then try to pick him off first base." - Preacher Roe on Musial
wow.
…….would he grow his hair back out? or is only Manny allowed to do that?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
I posted this on the other thread after the link to this thread went up
the Cards’ series for the rest of the year—
MIL
@ PIT
@ MIL
ATL
FL
CHC
@ HOU
@ COL
@ CIN
MIL
p(.
we’re 77-55 now….we have seven series (21 games) against Milwaukee, Chicago, Houston, and Cincy, so we should expect 14 wins from there….we get to play the two NL East teams at home, so that helps. The series in Colorado looks like our toughest.
p(.
We could end up taking a run at 100 wins though….seriously. I don’t think we’ll get there, but 95 is certainly realistic.
Yeah...
100 wins would take a 23-7 finish, which seems pretty unlikely.
But 95 wins only takes 18-12, and I think it’s very like we get to that number.
V, b.
Back in April I thought we'd win 130 and clinch the division by the ASB
"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 30, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
i thought that in june
but i do have awesome meds
the cubs are facing an easier schedule.
August is all padding.
Average record for the Cards’ opponents: .4917
Average record for the Cubs’ opponents: .4784
We do have more off-days, though.
"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
mmm, I'm gonna keep saying it
If we sleep on the Brewers, there will be trouble. Both Cubs and Cardinals face 7 more series against division rivals, except for the Cards, 3 of them are the Brew Crew. For the Cubs, 2 of them are the Pirates, plus an extra make-up game.
We face 3 wild card contenders who will be playing hungry.
The Cubs face 1.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
do I play the Monty Python song now?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
okay!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq1SZrZbRMA
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
get on it, flim!
"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
One way of looking at it is that facing tougher, hungrier teams will only make them battle ready for October baseball…too many cupcakes is not a good thing.
As for the Brewers, I don’t think there is any danger of a let down against them…Albert and Yadi, I’m sure have long memories from that untucked shirts nonsense of a year ago…I’m ready to bury Milwaukee.
How much will the starters get extended rest?
Maybe WW, Carp, and JP just once a week?
Proud sponsor of the Official 2009 StL Cardinal theme song: Reason to Believe
One adjustment to line up the post season rotation
and more short outings instead of skipping time and messing with schedules. Starting Pitchers like to keep the same schedule. IMO
only 3 series against good teams
Positronic Upgraded Juggernaut Optimized for Logical Sabotage
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 30, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
So the next time we have a game
It will be with expanded rosters.
Glaus’s average is up to .214.
I’m just sayin’
Have you heard...
if he’s definitely getting the call?
Please take this comment in the spirit it was intended.
he better be able to throw across the diamond
if he gets the call-up….I’m tired of the injury two-step, he’s either 100% or he’s not….
He has been playing 3B
He said the extra rest helped.
If up 10+ games I don’t see why Glaus shouldn’t play at least 5 of 6 games. Gives Tony a chance to see if he is playoff ready and gives DeRosa a chance to rest the wrist. Win Win in my book. Having last years Glaus batting 6th wouldn’t suck.
we'd be pretty scary with 08 Glaus
I have not heard any indication that his bat is at that level yet, and he’s only recently been playing third at all, right?
I guess what I’m trying to say is that if he was MLB-ready we’d have heard about it by now….the guy was a beast last year, he should be eating AAA alive if he’s ready.
+1 on resting DeRo, his injury seems to be one that responds to days off.
.216/.369/.392 at memphis
not exactly going all 2007 ludwick on the league…
it's Clydesdales vs Goats. Actually sums up Cards vs. Cubs quite nicely. -all4tookie
Chula Vista -- The Boys of August.
"I throw him four wide ones then try to pick him off first base." - Preacher Roe on Musial
DFA
"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 30, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
The two leaders are both about to bail him out, though...
They both hit the bunker off the tee on 18.
V, b.
Nah
At least one of them should make par
"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 30, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
O RLY?
"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 30, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Giants are making a move in the 6th.
"I throw him four wide ones then try to pick him off first base." - Preacher Roe on Musial
They really did.
"I throw him four wide ones then try to pick him off first base." - Preacher Roe on Musial
prophetjohn?
Think I found what you’re looking for.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
Yeah. Flim.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
it makes the most sense.
that’d be a super advanced bot to replicate our avatars, too. And this isn’t exactly bot central.
Shut up, Fritz™.
Oh it was totally me
I just never thought much of it. Was just going to mess with you. I never even really thought much of it.
by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 30, 2009 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions
well it is your fault
I was wondering why you didn’t register the nickname
AlexFritz
by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 30, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I've long gone by alx on-line
some other alex fritz laid claim on the internet before I did. Took the domain and gmail address and everything.
Shut up, Fritz™.
I know
an alex who also has a one-syllable F last name who just eliminated all the vowels to make account names.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
Axel F?
"on gameday it says duke loves to face the four seamer and hates to face the four seamer" -VolsnCards5
"perhaps it's a computer joke about the duality of man." -tom s.
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Aug 30, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't realize
I needed to register all the spoofs of my internet identity.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
i am sorry thought that was common protection
by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 30, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
So you have FligtotheFlarg registered?
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
FlamtotheFlim
"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 30, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
FlittotheFlat
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
Incidentally,
does someone have “God” taken?
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
Not taken.
Just checked.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
"Jesus"
is still available, too.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
Both "Jebus" and "Jeebus" are taken.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
The username
is banned unless the SBN admins get wind of a reason for an IP ban, i think.
Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation
This will be my ultimate trolling nickname
by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 30, 2009 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
You can do so much with that
"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 30, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
my sig
It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for the Cub’s to win the World Series
(Luke 18:25)
by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 30, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
No apostrophe needed, but that's solid.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
What, you don't have any favorite teams?
Jesus.
by BTown Birds fan on Aug 30, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions
padres, duh.
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
Or Angels
Also, duh.
Pretty much FML any time Todd Wellemeyer touches a baseball or Joe Thurston runs the bases.
by Cardinals645 on Aug 30, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
dude,
my mom has that exact painting.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
(you do now, i'm sure)
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
I'm covered
It’s expected that there are multiple Molinas.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
Well that turned out to be disappointing
I was ready for David Caruso to come in and give a witty one-liner and solve the mystery
"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 30, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions
yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
I wish you would've used a proxy.
Might’ve been funny.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
95% of the time I am on a connection with a rotating IP address
Plus, i thought if I did use a proxy it was showing that I was trying to hide something from the admins. I didn’t think I would get busted till after the fact
by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 30, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
There's always other people...
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
i am part of another community (reddit)
Where making new usernames is quite common and encouraged
by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 30, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I have 8 or 9 gmail addresses.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
you have a very inventive family
is inventive a word? i think it’s a word.
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
Evilfrog mentioned in the game thread that we went 20-6 in August,
for a .769 winning %. Just for shits I looked up when we last had a month that good. The answer:
By # wins – August 2004, 21-7 record
By win % – July 2004, .800 win % (20-5 record)
That’s pretty good company; the 2004 team was freaking insane from June through August: 60-21 record, .741 win %.
by BTown Birds fan on Aug 30, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions
May 2004-January 2005 was about as good as it could get for me, sports-wise
Cardinals were off the chain, Auburn went undefeated in football
"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 30, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Remember when...
someone was raising funds to sponsor the Cubs page on BR and one of the mods got his panties in a bunch about it? Well, looks like its been done:
2004 St. Louis Cardinals
Cubbie Nation sponsor(s) this page.
Congratulations on your lucky season! From your big brothers and sisters in Chicago, the greatest city in the world
Pretty silly. They could’ve been a bit more inventive.
Please take this comment in the spirit it was intended.
They fail at life...
There’s something pretty ironic about Cubs fans insulting a Cardinals team that went to the WORLD SERIES.
V, b.
Yes, when I think of 2004
and a team that won 105 games, I think lucky!
That is one of this decades greatest teams, and one of the greatest Cards team ever.
Shut up, Fritz™.
No, that team was lucky. Played way over their heads.
They were really more of a 101 win team than 105.
Pretty much FML any time Todd Wellemeyer touches a baseball or Joe Thurston runs the bases.
by Cardinals645 on Aug 31, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Incidentally that's more than any Cubs team since 1907
and 1908 was their last WS (in case anyone forgot).
Pretty much FML any time Todd Wellemeyer touches a baseball or Joe Thurston runs the bases.
by Cardinals645 on Aug 31, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
WS was to be short for WS Championship.
Sorry, that was a bit unclear.
Pretty much FML any time Todd Wellemeyer touches a baseball or Joe Thurston runs the bases.
by Cardinals645 on Aug 31, 2009 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Also, during those three months in 2004
we had distinct win streaks of 9, 8, 7, 6, 6, 5, 5, and 5 games (the 9 game streak went a few days into September). Insane.
by BTown Birds fan on Aug 30, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
69-22...
between May 26 and Sept 5. Hell of a summer.
Please take this comment in the spirit it was intended.
I had an argument earlier
About how the ’04 offense was waaay better than the current one.
Not afraid to nitpick
Someone argued that it wasn't?
"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 30, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Yesterday, heard
someone make the weak-ass argument that Nyjer Morgan is really good.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
Yeah
’04 Edmonds > Holliday. ’04 Rolen > Holliday. Mabry had a huge year off the bench, Walker came over mashing, Womack worked some magic pixie dust to be OK, Reggie Sanders was basically what Ludwick has done—-that team was just comically good.
Not afraid to nitpick
The difference
is that the 2009 Cardinals team has a much better starting rotation.
by Michael_68_1999 on Aug 30, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions
True
But they were just talking about offenses
"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 30, 2009 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Zach Greinke complete game 1-hit shutout
I really hope the Cy voters don’t hose him for playing on the (2nd?) worst team in MLB. FWIW, he leads Neyer’s Cy predictor. Wainwright now leads for the NL (they’ve already got today’s game in the calculations for him – they don’t waste time!).
by BTown Birds fan on Aug 30, 2009 6:24 PM EDT reply actions
The writers vote for raw numbers
and if Wainwright just leads the league in wins, he’s going to be the favorite.
by Michael_68_1999 on Aug 30, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
pretty impressive that ZG leads the cy predictor
and plays for a team that has no shot at the division title. He’s basically spotting everyone else 4+ points.
I think if AW gets to 20 wins, without a blowout loss, AND the giants miss the wild card, he’ll be the favorite. Otherwise it’s a crap shoot, with lincecum and cain both having the advantage of playing for a team in a race for the post-season.
it's Clydesdales vs Goats. Actually sums up Cards vs. Cubs quite nicely. -all4tookie
Wow...
The Giants lead the Rockies 8-5 in the 8th. Renteria hit a grand slam to put them ahead 6-5. Wild Card is about to be all tied up.
V, b.
HFS
"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
Cubbies climb to within 5.5 games of WC
Gives the fans a slight glimmer of hope though they would have to climb over four teams
can anyone explain the Joba rules
and how stupid they are?
"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
Joba rules:
1. Burn out bullpen after he goes 3 innings.
by Tom_Lawless_Bat_Flip on Aug 30, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
seriously
maybe coddle the kid his first year in the league, but he’s old enough now to be throwing like a real pitcher
by Expatcardfan on Aug 30, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
too late
he’s already dead. just around on his back is his key. you turn it at the beginning of the hour.
"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
CBS says Glaus sprained his ankle
Does anyone have more reliable confirmation?
Pretty much FML any time Todd Wellemeyer touches a baseball or Joe Thurston runs the bases.
Mo mentioned it in passing
"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
Not in tonights lineup
per milb gameday Seems to confirm something wrong since he’s been playing everyday. Nothing in Memphis’ news from last nights game and he finished that one.
"How does a team with all that talent play so badly for so long?"
Kruk on the Cubs.
"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
"How does a team with all that payroll play so badly for so long?"
fixed.
it's Clydesdales vs Goats. Actually sums up Cards vs. Cubs quite nicely. -all4tookie
nice 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
While they're not old, they have all peaked and are going downhill
and their window of oppurtunity has passed?
It’s not very hard to figure out.
Shut up, Fritz™.
Gammons feels DeWitt will figure out the LaDunc mess
we’re doomed
"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
Gammons needs to change the onion on his belt
by Expatcardfan on Aug 30, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
they're mocking our lack of offense now.
But A.D.A.M. is awesome. Recognize!
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
that is so not sustainable
They need to stop that.
"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
feels so much better than last year
those losses in July to Milwaukee were painful – one shutout and three games scoring three runs only to lose in extra and by one run in the other two.
yes
I paid money for some of those games. They bit.
"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
all it takes is one Kyle Lohse 09 type incident
I prefer trends that rely on the whole team, rather than a few guys. But that’s just 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 31, 2009 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Albert hit leadoff, pitcher hit 7th?
strangely, that is kind of crap i used to do in APBA baseball
by Expatcardfan on Aug 30, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
"these are the same people" who said
So I assume the Luhnow camp.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
Hahaha they called Franklin Guteirrez "Ryan Franklin"
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
15 inches of break!
“Carlos Beltran, your thoughts?” Wainer!
"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
do the Washington Post sports blog guys really, really want to cover opera?
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/nationalsjournal/2009/08/nats_trade_belliard_to_dodgers.html
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
there was this gem also
In the coda of the Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, composer Johann Sebastian Bach repeats the same chord sequence over and over again, leading the listener to anticipate one resolution, only to provide a tone completely different.
The only tones emanating from Nationals Park in the top of the first inning Sunday afternoon were the faded drones of an audience that had heard this composition too many times this season — game begins, visiting team assumes a lead, game ends in dreadful fashion.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
the Nats beat writer doesn't like baseball
Not sure if its a chicken and the egg type thing, but he got quoted a couple of years ago as saying “I really don’t like baseball all that much”. Other journalists across America immediately put a bounty on his head.
by Expatcardfan on Aug 30, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
that's just sad.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
that's what you get for mentioning football on BBTN
“You know what that means… number four.”
“…Lou Gehrig?”
"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
aww. happy birthday A.D.A.M.
“I knew eventually our offense would [come through],” said Wainwright, who referred to the run as his birthday present from Pujols.
"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
more bobblehead stuff
There was a bouquet of flowers waiting for Adam Wainwright in his locker and a box full of bobbleheads in his likeness, but it was what he forgot that first flummoxed Wainwright.
He told his fellow starters that he left behind a gift for Todd Wellemeyer.
It’s his birthday, too.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
Let's hope so.
Pretty much FML any time Todd Wellemeyer touches a baseball or Joe Thurston runs the bases.
by Cardinals645 on Aug 30, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Check that, make it a plane ticket.
The sooner he’s out of St. Louis the better.
Pretty much FML any time Todd Wellemeyer touches a baseball or Joe Thurston runs the bases.
by Cardinals645 on Aug 30, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Plus, it had the chin of a wizard.
"Of course Kolby Rasmus was going deep! That’s what Kolby Rasmus does! You don’t give Kolby Rasmus second chances!" -Kolby Rasmus
by hazel on Aug 30, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I really want A.D.A.M.
to get the Cy this year and 20 wins. Carp already has one so I think he’d be damn pleased to see Wagonmaker get one too.
the Living History ad just aired!
fuck, I can’t stop smiling. that’s just perfect.
"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
God, Joe Morgan's already driving me crazy.
"I throw him four wide ones then try to pick him off first base." - Preacher Roe on Musial
"The numbers are there for support..."
“But I can tell when I guy’s not swinging the bat well.”
-Joe Morgan, 20 seconds ago
V, b.
leach posted some tidbits
As he said better late than never. A few key points
- Boggs starts on Saturday
- Glaus likely only call up until Memphis is done (see above for possible injury)
- Waino on normal rest next two starts
normally i avoid Burwell's, but this is cool
The starters’ bullpen side-sessions. I wish there were photos of this!
"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
though that is kind of impossible
Given that Carpenter came on in 2003, and DK passed away in 2002.
"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
man...
Where is Jesus Christ when you need him
by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 30, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
thumbs up, Big Rev
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Aug 31, 2009 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
shhhhh
facts are never to interfere with the narrative.
Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation
crap
my bad
"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 30, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Sure makes it seem as though.....
there was something to the Smoltz pitch tipping. At least, he seems to think so. But yea, our fans can go ahead and keep making fun of our players and coaches, saying it’s “nothing.”
Matt Holliday. Nuff said.
by SoonerfanTU on Aug 30, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Holy Fucking Shit on a Stick
you are kidding, right? Damn I am glad I am 3 days late to this thread.
"Ludwick, I could kiss you on the nuts!" - the red baron 7-29-09
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
It's weird...
It’s almost like they give up on guys so quickly due to some attitude of superiority. I mean I doubt that has anything to do with it, but they sure do have a quick hook.
V, b.
it's like Theo made a bet with someone
The East Coast is bizarro baseball.
"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
How many starters with age or injury quiestion marks can you sign this offseason?
OK, now that you have 10000, how many can you get rid of?
Like in “Knight’s Tale”, where she asks Heath to lose the tournament for her, and when he is nearly eliminated she asks him to win it instead.
Pretty much FML any time Todd Wellemeyer touches a baseball or Joe Thurston runs the bases.
by Cardinals645 on Aug 31, 2009 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions
But they have Bill James on the payroll, so everything they do must be his idea.
"Of course Kolby Rasmus was going deep! That’s what Kolby Rasmus does! You don’t give Kolby Rasmus second chances!" -Kolby Rasmus
it's an interesting point from the above thread
It occurred to me that Piñeiro also spent time in the Red Sox. The way he said it, he was uncomfortable having any of the other pitchers watching him throw his side.
The way the Sauks do it may work, but I prefer doing it the Cardinals way.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
did you leave ANOTHER trail of bloody,
Stat-laden mayhem?
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 31, 2009 2:34 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, but there is too many of them
It’s like 300
Smoltz.
by vivaelpujols on Aug 31, 2009 3:41 AM EDT up reply actions
poking around mlbtraderumors
re: Chris Duncan.
" Why let him go? Those 92 abs are such a small sample size. Why not let him finish the season, bring him back next year & see what can be done."
Sox already released VanEvery, who was a career AAAA guy with skills exactly like Duncan’s, Brad Wilkerson who actually had decent MLB power seasons a few years ago and still have both Jeff Baily and Chris Carter at Pawtucket as aging retread types, so why even try to hang onto another for next year to block a spot for Reddick (who took Duncan’s spot btw) Daeges who has been out injured most all this year and probably Ryan Kalish, who are all legitimate prospects? Are not 2 retread type guys in Carter and Bailey enough? Career ML guys already this year make up over 1/2 the PawSox roster, next year it should change and a guy like Duncan just does not fit. Bailey hopefully won’t be back either and that goes for Zink, Lopez, Trabor, Chavez, Woodward and 3-4 others.
I don’t get 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 30, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
^last line's mine
"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 30, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
ATG today
No BP for the home team after the gates opened, so I don’t know if they had it on the field at all today. Cool thing about it was, the Birds were taking a round of infield when the gates opened. Got to watch the guys work on DP feeds, etc. Most importantly, got to see just how ridiculous Boog is with the glove. I recommend getting there early if you have tickets just for the chance to see him in action. They closed with some slow rollers, and, I don’t know if anyone read the article by Goold about Boog’s newest trick with charging a slow roller from 3rd and throwing to first between his legs, but it is an amazing thing to see in person.
Also, I haven’t read through the game thread at all, but did the camera show anything with greene when he got taken out? I noticed that he went to the end of the bench after grounding out in his last AB and it looked like he smacked his helmet a bit and ripped his BG’s off. TLR walked over and gave him what looked like a “keep your head up” talk and a little smack, but when the birds came back out to the field Greene stayed on the bench. Just curious if anything was mentioned about it and I hope that he is ok.
Thats all I got
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
oh that is cool
Much, much envy that you got to see Boog! Damn that’s awesome.
sad, though… That’s what I suspected about Greene. That’s just too bad. Baseball is just too much about streaks… gotta take the good with the bad. He doesn’t sound ready to tangle with the GOBs quite yet.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Aug 30, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
You must have gameday premium.
All i get is the stupid blue and red pitch lines on the static background.
"Of course Kolby Rasmus was going deep! That’s what Kolby Rasmus does! You don’t give Kolby Rasmus second chances!" -Kolby Rasmus
and i just read the glossary
and realized my mistake. Silly me, I always thought that ATG stood for At The Game.
I am so embarrassed!
(not really)
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
that's actually debatable
The thing is, I’ve been reading all the posts from games, and there’s no use of “ATG”. What can ya do.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Aug 31, 2009 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Wait
What does it stand for?
Pretty much FML any time Todd Wellemeyer touches a baseball or Joe Thurston runs the bases.
by Cardinals645 on Aug 31, 2009 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions
according to the glossary
it means “at the game”
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
it should mean "at the game"
but all these usurpers who post from their mummy’s basement’s during games have corrupted the meaning. OTOH, I’ve never, ever been able to see balls and strikes at a game the way you can on TV, or especially with slow-mo robot ump computer, so who knows.
IMHo it’s ATGD (according to game day) and ATG (at the game). But I go to maybe 10 games a year, none at home, so I’m easily outvoted.
it's Clydesdales vs Goats. Actually sums up Cards vs. Cubs quite nicely. -all4tookie
FWIW
i agree with you. but it’s all based on usage. someone will have to go in and luggage all the contenders.
"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
notice how
even after looking at the glossary, I posted it as “at the game” instead of “according to gameday”
I’ll take my FAIL to go
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
C'mon Lidge
Blow another save!
"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
Terrence Cody ate my other team name
"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 30, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Chanel 5 had a super close up of him
on their sports show and I literally put my hands in front of my face and said “oh god” when it/he came on screen.
Shut up, Fritz™.
HD is here, everyone!
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Aug 31, 2009 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
at least we know it's not the same one he started in July
…right? right?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Aug 31, 2009 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Lovers gon love
But I don’t want to do none of the above???
by AWolfAtTheDoor on Aug 31, 2009 5:36 AM EDT up reply actions
when i'm tired and can't sleep
I go over to BCB and do a search on “DeRosa”.
Am I a bad person?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
but i can't sleep
it’s like warm milk…
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
I've been watching these old Twilight Zone episodes on SciFi (or Syfy as they now call themselves)...
And this shit is boring. I mean I realize it’s from like the 60’s, but I was under the impression that it was entertaining and somewhat creepy at times. Maybe I’m missing the point.
V, b.
i always preferred Tales from the Crypt
lots of good ones on youtube
by EinFesteBusch on Aug 31, 2009 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions
There are some good Twilight Zones
Maybe you’ve just been getting the bad ones?
"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 31, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions
you clearly missed
mega shark vs giant octopus, the other day. OTOH, it was on SyFyD, not SciFi, so I get you rconfusions.
Seriously, lorenzo lamas as the heir to robert heinlein just doesn’t work.
it's Clydesdales vs Goats. Actually sums up Cards vs. Cubs quite nicely. -all4tookie
According to coolstandings.com...
Our current playoff odds stand at 98.5%.
According to their numbers, missing the playoffs would amount to the 5th-worst collapse in MLB history.
I’m not sayin’, I’m just sayin’.
V, b.
The American league bores me...
This will be the 4th time in 6 years that the Yankees, Red Sox, and Angels will make up 3 of the 4 AL playoff teams. Yawn.
V, b.
The AL Central has pretty much been a revolving door...
But outside of that, we’ve seen the Rays once and the A’s twice in that time. That’s it.
V, b.
yep. but, damn 10 up, nice.
couldn’t be more happy with where we are at right now.
"It's a BLT with a fried crab on it, Whaaaaaaaaa?"
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