Middle Infielders, Playoffs, The Social Network
by azruavatar on Oct 10, 2010 2:21 AM EDT
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I've said previously that I don't think there's an obvious route to upgrading the 2011 Cardinals team. You can't spend much on a right fielder or a pitcher, which would be the obvious positions to make a splash, given the payroll commitments as they stand. The middle infield positions are difficult to upgrade given the players expected to be available and those two spots certainly seemed like the problem positions this year. How bad was the performance of Skip Schumaker and Brendan Ryan and how much of that was luck?
Starting with Schumaker, let's take a quick look at offensive performance. In 2010, StatCorner has him down for a .311 wOBA with league average being at .324 wOBA. That's a -7 runs over 600 PAs. Schumaker was rather unlucky on his batted balls and when you regress for his distribution, his wOBA would have been a .336. That's a 13 run swing over 600 PAs. So, in a luck neutral environment, Schumaker would have been worth about half a win with the bat. He's still an atrocious defender with two full seasons of defensive data in the infield pointing rather starkly toward Schumaker being a -10 with the glove. All told, that would be about +5 runs (half a win) in 2010. If you correct for luck, he was closer to a 2 WAR player.
Schumaker will turn 31 next year and has had park/luck adjusted wOBAs of .359/.333/.336 for the last three years. If he was a 2 WAR player after correction last year, a reasonable back of the envelope adjustment would be something around 1.5 WAR. So if you look at alternatives at second base this offseason, remember that you really need to work from a base level of 1.5 WAR as that is what the team has in house.
Brendan Ryan has an even starker set of numbers. He hit for a .261 wOBA, which is undeniably terrible, but, based on his batted ball profile, he should have hit nearer to .290, which is slightly less terrible. That translates to -31 and -17 runs respectively over 600 PAs. Obviously those are atrocious numbers but it's astounding the level of bad luck that Brendan Ryan had in 2010. Both UZR and the +/- system like Ryan (+/- might look to have his children in the future rating Ryan as a +20 or better fielder for two years running) and a +10 projection for defense is a safe assessment. So in 2010, Ryan was worth around 1 WAR unadjusted and around 2.5 WAR adjusted for luck/park.
Brendan Ryan turns 29 in March (is it just me or do are the "young" players not nearly as young as they are in your head) and should be right around average for next year at 2 WAR. His adjusted wOBA for the last three years is .290/.318/.290 leaving us with something around .295 for a simple projection.
So that's your baselines for improving either 2B or SS in terms of WAR. Those seem to be the two positions that earned the most ire from the fans in the past year and, to some extent, rightfully so. The question is whether there are players available who are both demonstrably better and worth the additional cost that is likely to come with them.
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I was watching the Rays-Rangers game yesterday and I'm struck by the fact of how much fun it seems like those two teams are to watch. Admittedly, we had a crappy season so this is a certain degree of grass is greener. I've never had a problem with the Yankees but I'll be rooting for the winning of the Rays-Rangers series to trounce the Bronx Bombers and move ahead.
Meanwhile the NLDS have been fun to watch. Roy Halladay had an amazing start that will now be chronicled forever in baseball history. Orlando Cabrera contracted a case of, what Brandon Phillips described as Cardinal Syndrome, after that first game. I felt sorry for Jay Bruce (but not that sorry) as he lost an easy flyball in the lights. If you need an example of why the Matt Holliday 2009 postseason experience is just one of those tragic moments that happens from time to time, Jay Bruce 2010 is an example of that. The Reds actually fell apart further as Phillies were hit in the batter's box and errors were made in the field. I've got little sympathy for the Reds and the Phillies combination of dynamic offense and stellar starting pitching make them a fun team to watch. For my money, they're the team to beat in the NL.
As someone who never overcame Rick Ankiel walking away from pitching, regardless of the validity of the reason, I've no emotional attachment to him as a player. If anything, I dislike him. I know I'm in the minority there, so for the rest of you, there's Will Leitch. I'd love to see the Braves win the series for Bobby Cox but that looks like a team with too many holes. The Giants bore me to tears. What an endlessly dull team.
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I'm a week late to this but based on the modest box office haul last weekend ($24M) there's more of you I need to send to the theaters. The Social Network was a movie that 6 months ago, I had no desire to see. My generation's most mindnumbing creation writ large seemed destined to be both a lifeless movie going experience and a crotchety, old person's finger wagging.
About two weeks prior to the release, the buzz began to build. Strangely enough, the names that came up weren't actors. The film wasn't touted for the performance of Jesse Eisenberg (who rates a solid 7 on the Michael Cera type-cast scale) or Justin Timberlake (who is quite good) or Andrew Garfield (who should make a very whiny and scrawny Spiderman in the near future) but rather the buzz focused on the director (Finch) and writer (Sorkin). That's not entirely unheard of (see Cameron, James) but it's rather uncommon.
Against what I thought was my better judgment, I decided to see the movie. It was spectacular. The script was one of the best I've heard in years. I'm inclined to believe you could actually read the script as if it were a novel and be entertained. The dialogue was rapid, tight and concise. It was witty and helped with the pacing of the movie. Despite being two hours (aka my attention span limit), I did not once find myself checking my watch.
Personally, I'm someone who is obsessed with endings of movies. That so often will make or break a film for me. V for Vendetta is forever spoiled by the crappy ending soliloquy of Natalie Portman. Stranger than Fiction needed Will Ferrell to be hit by a second bus to kill him. Unlike those movies, The Social Network had the always stunning Rashida Jones deliver a clever, incisive ending in conversation with Jesse Eisenberg. It was the entire movie's best attributes compressed into one poignant scene.
I highly recommend The Social Network for your viewing pleasure.
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saw the social connection last night
check this out – http://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-movie-zuckerberg-ims (spoiler sort of – only read if you’ve seen the movie – apparantly eduardo wasn’t such a good friend as the movie shows)
anyway, i loved the movie…andrew garfield stood out… can’t say i’ve ever seen a movie where you can honestly say people were talking constantly throughout the whole 2 hours and you were never bored and completely invested in the characters… fast-paced but with no action and all talking yet completely riveting
i doubt zuckenberg is as awesome as jesse eisenberg played him in the movie (“As for the charges, I believe I deserve some recognition from this board” – “I’m sorry?” – “Yes” – “I don’t understand” – “Which part?” – its a shame zuckenberg said he wasn’t going to watch this movie, then again he’s not painted very.. uhh.. nicely)
I actually found Zuckenberg to be a very sympathetic character.
Silly humans, this world is for robots.
in bed
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
by d-dee on Oct 10, 2010 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
i agree on some note
i sympathize with him because he doesn’t understand how human feelings work or h
by stlcardsfan4 on Oct 10, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Social Connection
Weird – because I, too, saw the movie last night. Brilliant film making – the cuts between flashbacks and the two depositions was seamlessly orchestrated. I had heard from many places that Zuckerberg comes across as a jerk. To me, he didn’t. In the movie (and I’ve read elsewhere that in real life he’s less nerdy, more likable) he creates more sympathy than dislike. My biggest problem was that I couldn’t remember if this was the actor from Zombieland or the one from Juno. I always get those two mixed up. In any case, if you are ok with movies without aliens, car chases, or gun battles, this is as good as a film can be.
Honi soit qui mal y pense.
I was pleasantly surprised by The Social Connection
I thought it was pretty well-written and reasonably well-acted. It wasn’t what I was expecting. The depictions of Sean Parker, and the circa-70’s Frat Boy-movie view of Harvard was laughable. But overall I enjoyed it.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
Ronny isn't the only one who's fought the snow man
even the ones closest to us can fall down. we must do what we can to help pick them back up. i’ll help you kick the snow mans ass bear, i swear to you i will!
doesn’t the question the team has to answer is, who are the real Skippy & Boog? are they the Skippy & Boog of 2009 or 2010? if the team thinks it’s the 09 versions i doubt any one else will be brought in to fill those positions. but if you listen to Mo’s comments the last weeks of the season it’s pretty clear he doesn’t think the 2009 Skippy is the real one, while he believes Boog’s D is so superior, it helps cover any holes his O opens up. so at least going by what Mo says we should focus on finding a new keystoner & not look for a replacement for Boog.
and you’re dead on, i could have sworn Boog was 23. HFS® i can’t believe he’s almost 30.
you clearly are a robot with no heart & soul AZ if watching Dick win the game for the Braves did nothing but make you dislike him more.
the Rangers have been a fun team to watch for a couple years now. i hope they win the series later today & give the Yanks a run for their money.
i still feel nothing but contempt for the reds & phills. still pulling for that meteor or black hole, which ever comes first.
i have no interest in seeing a movie about facebook either. especially since 99% of it is fake. isn’t it? i thought i read that somewhere the story only follows a basic blueprint of the actual truth with most of the story completely false. either way, i don’t get why you’d want to communicate with people you don’t like in the real world. i get the twitter but the facebook/myspace thing i just don’t get. i know i’m the only one on the planet without a facebook & i’m not taking shots at the rest of you all, i just don’t get it. and therefore i have no desire to watch a movie based on it’s creation. besides, my never ending hate for anything that justin timberfake has his hands on prevents me from seeing it.
you are right though, a bad ending can kill a good movie. for the better part of 20 years Hollywood has been terrible at making a good ending. with this & Inception being so popular maybe that trend is starting to reverse course. and if so, it’s about damn time.
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
i hate justin timberlake's music and most of what it stands for.
But ever since he hit SNL (in the briefly good tina fey phase) I’ve had a soft spot for him as a person.
The writers clearly felt basically the same way about him or at least his music and wrote a bunch of sketches wherein he’d be humiliated in one way or another.
He responded by being a surprisingly good sport and showing some basic comic instincts. So I’m not hugely surprised to hear he does well in the social network.
"We were men - flesh and blood - and we played baseball in the sunshine. We hit doubles off the wall, slid hard into second base. We had fights, and we made love. We sang songs and prayed on Sundays. . . . We felt pain. And we felt joy. There was a lot wrong with the world. But we weren't sad, man. We had the times of our lives." Buck O'Neil, from "The Soul of Baseball: A Road Trip Through Buck O'Neil's America."
by tom s. on Oct 10, 2010 3:50 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, I am strangely kind of a Justin Timberlake fan now
I don’t seek out things he is in or anything, but I have to admit to myself that he’s very talented, and can be very funny. Much as I am “meh” on Jimmy Fallon, I really liked the recent “history of rap” sketch performance thingie they did. A lot of that was just from how well they both impersonated the voices, but it was fun. (Fallon’s Neil Young impersonation is also uncanny, apparently that guy has some mostly hidden talent as well)
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Did you see Black Snake Moan?
He had a fairly small role in it but he didn’t do too bad a job. The whole movie was a little strange, but he did okay as a hillbilly with a stress disorder(that’s the best I can do in the description, not sure what to call it)
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 10, 2010 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
you guys like Justin Timberlake ;0)
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 10, 2010 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I kind of just try to pretend he is a random guy who is only famous for SNL appearances.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
i hate jimmy fallon for that shit he pulled in 04
plus he’s not even close to being funny & always laughs at his stupid ass jokes. fuck that assclown
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
I'm actually a big fan of Justin Timberlake's music
I think it’s a lot smarter than he gets credit for and he gets dinged for just being in the top 40s genre (and it is a genre) when he really is constructing some very intricate pop. Plus, he managed to sneak a 7 minute song onto the pop charts, an accomplisment unto itself.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
by purple_haze on Oct 10, 2010 1:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
greatest photo ever
never seen that one before
Also, i wont plan on seeing the social network either…agreeing with you…plus i think it was based on Ben Mezrich’s novel “how i accidentally became a billionaire” or something titled similar
after “bringing down the house” mezrich has been trying to cash in on that one brilliant book (turned in to the movie “21” if u remember) and he focuses on rogue entrepreneur’s and creative stories involving money…but i think he’s shit
by guillermozeliak on Oct 10, 2010 4:00 AM EDT up reply actions
can anyone stir up the average age of rookies around the major leagues before call-ups?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
for position players - 23 yrs 10 months
but this is a guess using B-R query of a players first season being 2010 and the player had at least 50 plate appearances. There may be a player or two who was called up in the group, but the results are sorted by age and there are 50 players – LINK.
"The dialogue was rapid, tight and concise."
Hi Aaron Sorkin.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
exactly what i said when i read that
I still have yet to see it, but since I’m a HUGE sorkin fan(west wing just wasn’t the same without his writing) I feel I will totally enjoy the movie. Also, as a product of this generation, I am totally psyched(and embarrassed to say this) for Jackass 3d. Old jackass episodes still make me laugh like crazy. Maybe I should grow up?
Also, damn you azru, now I want to play fear factor with tyrone biggins.
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
follow me on teh twitterz @greenfieldt
by tgreenfield on Oct 10, 2010 11:24 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
"my feet are strong joe rogan."
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
I instinctively read that in Tyrone's voice
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
by purple_haze on Oct 10, 2010 1:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
nothing wrong with being excited for jackass
I could watch this clip all day and I would probably laugh every time
Awaiting the Coen Bros . version of True Grit. Once again they've followed the book
not the old J. Wayne movie . Should be a winner and opens on Christmas . As for the Redbirds what to do about 3rd base ? Isn’t that the biggest concern ?
"Thats fucking Little League shit , if you're going to flip the bat , I'm going to flip your helmet next time " Steve Kline at Jimmy Rollins in his rookie year.
by riftraftredbird on Oct 10, 2010 10:30 AM EDT reply actions
not holding my breath for Freeze's return with new ankles BTW
"Thats fucking Little League shit , if you're going to flip the bat , I'm going to flip your helmet next time " Steve Kline at Jimmy Rollins in his rookie year.
by riftraftredbird on Oct 10, 2010 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
yes, don't blow on them
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 10, 2010 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I still can't believe he had surgery on BOTH ankles.
That seems like it should have been a much bigger story than it was. Also, David Freese, in his sophomore season, will be 28 years old.
Silly humans, this world is for robots.
I'm still reeling from the number of surgeries on Joey Bones
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 10, 2010 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
With nothing but two nubs for feet.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Have you seen the trailer for it?
If not, here’s a link.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 10, 2010 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 10, 2010 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm a huge fan of both the Coen Bros and Matt Damon
But it’s a little disingenuous to call Damon an Academy Award Winner when he’s being billed as an actor and not a writer.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Yeah, but his performance in Team America was grossly underappreciated.
by spants on Oct 10, 2010 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
lol
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 10, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
that sounds awesome
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 10, 2010 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
skippy seems a target for replacement ok, but
i don’t see anyone taking him in a trade, so jmo owes him 2.7M
my guess is he plays for us somewhere
i suspect most likely is he moves to the spiezio utility role, if jmo wrangles a new 2nd baseman and maybe if he doesn’t
if not, platooning at 2nd with tg or descalso seems most likely
tg seems a good candidate for infield utility next year
no room for him at short or 3rd in memphis
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
how much better would skip be doing if we'd left him in the outfield?
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
wouldn't it be worse? because of the offense and stuff?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 10, 2010 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
The slowness would be exacerbated. I would think.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 10, 2010 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions
well he's out there for his impressive guns. i mean, arms.
i sort of understand the whole “offense by position” thing, and it would probably be a huge loss in the outfield.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 10, 2010 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Skip's defensive regression at 2B was disappointing.
I still like Skip as a utility-type guy. Throw him in the outfield occasionally, run him out at 2B e’ry-so-often. He still has a decent-enough OF arm, i think… Skippy getting 250-300 AB wouldn’t bother me.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
this
I’m cool with him being the 25th hotmaker.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
If WAR included "sex appeal" do you think Skip would push Albert levels?
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
VEB is
still working on these metrics
I take no responsibility for any mishaps resulting from this photo.
Albert is far more ridiculous than that.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I think this is a case for the VEB ladies.
Pretty sure I’m not going to weigh in on this metric.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 10, 2010 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I just showed my gf the Good-Looking All Stars
she thinks it is sinful that Skip isn’t on there.
“Well, Ian Kinsler is pretty damn sexy. But Skip NEEDS to be on this list. Maybe lik the DH, Designated HOTter. Or SH, SEXYnated hitter. I don’t know, but he needs to be on there”
sigh…she’s probably right.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
the ladies worked hard on it
they were kind of busy, though. it was a pretty impressive rating system.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I had to REC it
I remember seeing this earlier this year. It was actually one of the first VEB posts that I read.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
That was a pretty fantastic fanpost
I think Lou Gehrig is a shoe-in for the veteran’s committee Historical Hall of Dreaminess. Look at the man, he was gorgeous.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Young Alec Baldwin!
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
I know!!!
They really, really missed an opportunity to make that movie. He is way too old now.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
They could do an alternate history Lou Gherig movie
where Lou Gherig and the Harlem Globetrotters team up to cure ALS and assassinate Hitler, then Gherig becomes the head of GE and hilarity ensues.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
okay, skip is fairly good looking
but i never got the albert hotness
or does his ridiculousness make him hot or what? i don’t get it
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
isn't it just a subjective thing?
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 10, 2010 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions
they're saying is Skip so hot, his hotness-adjusted metrics are better than Albert
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
still looks like his head was photoshopped
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
skippy needs the chris duncan treatment.
as long as he and tony are on the same team, his little league D will be at 2B. waiting for tony to admit a mistake could take decades.
there has to be a reliever salary out there he matches up to, with his limited (platooned) leadoff skills. pull the plug Mo!
tyler is now out of options. if he makes it through the winter, he’s a 25man guy.
by ball in play on Oct 10, 2010 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
what gets me is that Skip did decently on defense in the first year
and just fell apart in the second.
there might be a Brendan Ryan effect. except opposite.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 10, 2010 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty sure Greene has one more option.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
yeah, put on 40-man after 2008 season
optioned in ’09 and ’10.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
I think Tyler Greene is a candidate for a breakout season
I am still among his biggest fans.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
by purple_haze on Oct 10, 2010 1:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm not sure how you can call the giants endlessly dull.
There’s no pitcher in baseball I’d watch over Tim Lincecum.
and unexpected collisions with pandas
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 10, 2010 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I rec'd for the proving brendan and skippy could be worthwhile next year
proves my sign pitching thesis, thanks!
but then you lost me with the Ankiel hate, and the Giants aren’t that bad. agree that the Braves have a lot of holes as a team, but maybe the whole of the team can be pieced together just for the playoffs, it really is a crapshoot sometimes (2006, you were a very odd beast)
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 10, 2010 12:54 PM EDT reply actions
uh
no. Brendan was above average THIS season, and will most likely improve next season. Skip, see below
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 10, 2010 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
as I understand it neither was above above average
B-ref WAR has Brendan Ryan at .9 WAR for the year and Skip at .4. That means they were above replacement level—0.0—but below MLB average, which hovers around 2. Even Azru’s prediction of 1.5 WAR for Skip, and I’m not nearly as sanguine on Skip as Azru, puts him at 1.5, still below average. Boog I can live with, he’ll be about average, but it would be nice to get some more value out of 2b.
agreed
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 10, 2010 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm still more worried about Skip at second though, I think Brendan is that ridiculous at defense that I'm not all that worried about his offense
but this means, we need some nice production from second base if we are not getting it at shortstop. very very few teams have good hitters at both short and keystone.
I’d prefer someone that can hit AT LEAST as good as skip, but play defense much better. I suppose there’s an outside chance that Schu could up his offensive stats while playing closer to average defense…. that would be a bit of a coup though.
the only obvious upgrade that pops into my mind among the free agents is O-Dog. but his offense has been slipping quite a bit in recent years. he was at .320 wOBA with a .338 OBP. that just doesn’t impress me at all. and considering he will be barely above average at defense imo next year, he’s not very much better than Skip.
not an easy year to make upgrades
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 10, 2010 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
If only we'd played Tyler Greene at 2nd base
enough to know what we had with him.
Not that I"m bitter or anything.
+1
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 10, 2010 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
oh my god, Tony La Russa really does try to turn every player into Aaron Miles
…sorry. epiphany. move along.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
he really is the perfect player in Tony's mind--the heart of Rick Ankiel, the toughness of David Eckstein,
the can-do attitude of Skip Schumaker, and the pure grittiness of, well, Aaron Miles. I’m not missing any necessary qualitites in there, am I?
oh, yeah….talent :(
but he's doing it to the talented players too
that’s the scary part
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Do people think that Colby could lead off?
I know there are some around VEB that like this idea.
He has a nice OBP, would provide a threat immediately, showed that he can work a count, he doesn’t seem like the type of dude who’s going to get a ton of RBI, anyways. I know he striked out alot this year (148), but i’m guessing he will continue progressing as a hitter.
I doubt this happens, but the more i think about it, the more compelling the idea becomes.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
He could lead off, but it's a waste of his power.
Sort of like Soriano leading off for Cubs. Colby should be batting with men on base.
soriano leading off was "bad"
because he doesn’t get on base (career OBP of .326). While the “waste of power” is true- power is more valuable in almost every other lineup spot-, it’s not nearly as big of a factor as OBP when it comes to overall runs scored (OBP is MOST valuable in the leadoff spot). It also gives the power hitter more PA’s (about 20 for each spot that you move forward in the lineup), which helps make up for fewer PAs with men on base.
Anyway, STL had a .306 OBP out of the lead-off position this year. in 761 PAs. That is, STL was 20 points worse than soriano, and we (TLR) did it by choice- AND we didn’t get any extra leadoff HRs out of it. Instead, we got a lot of “wasted” PAs for skip and brendan ryan and aaron miles…
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
now that it looks likely Tony is coming back
can we please refrain from posting stuff like this? Mods, maybe delete? It only serves to aggravate, since it will assuredly happen again and there’s nothing we can do about it. Ignorance is bliss, as they say.
why?
I for one didn’t come to VEB for ignorance.
We can discuss things without getting all up in each other’s grill.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
.306 OBP from lead-off position. Miserable.
outside of Pujollidasmus (and maybe Yadi, and Healthy Mr. Freese), our team’s offense was a black hole of suck.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
yadi was pretty bad offensively
but I think you could make a case for pujollidasmuswick. Although it appears Luddy was moved at the right time.
Anyway, I’ve heard a rule of thumb is “15 points of leadoff OBP is a win”. Not sure where that came from, but it’s stuck in my mind… seems like we have at least one “easy” upgrade path, even if it is just a Jay/Craig platoon leading off.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
but then where do you put Holliday?
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
4th
he’ll have a much higher BA, making him more valuable with runners on base. Rasmus is gonna have a better ISO OBP.
by vivaelpujols on Oct 10, 2010 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
You're right.
Still would rather not see the power wasted there. But if no one is on base in the first place, then what does it matter?
2-3-4
should be Holliday-Pujols-Rasmus
by mattyp on Oct 10, 2010 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm sorely disappointed by his base-stealing skills
he’s so fast
and yet…
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
THIS
I hope to GOB that he develops the skillz. 30-30 guys are always nice to have.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
That's a function of our manager.
Silly humans, this world is for robots.
by azruavatar on Oct 10, 2010 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Is it?
Was Rasmus considered a threat in the minors? His MiLB totals appear to me to be consistent with his numbers this year.
Just wondering if maybe he’s just not good at getting a good jump. Which I didn’t know that TLR was responsible for teaching him.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
Ok, but it doesn't answer my question though.
He led the team in attempts, unless you also mean TLR doesn’t run anyone.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
except hit-and-runs
which fail way too often, it seems. Wish they collected h&r stats differently than cs.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
Yeah, 120 attempts seems like too many.
I was thinking about TLR’s Rickey years. (Ignoring Rickey was Rickey and Rickey just did what Rickey do.)
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
I would think just with his speed and maybe a little coaching he could steal tons of bases
I always assumed it was Tony not being that into stealing bases.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
you're fast and you're smooth but i'm just not that into it
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
okay, my brief dalliance with Rams football
is over for the year (they’re still the 2008/2009 Rams + Sam Bradford), so full attention back to baseball. Enthrall me, VEB!
Getting beat by the Detroit Lions
does tend to make someone forget about their team for a few days.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
Detroit has played about everyone (excet Favresota) close so far this year.
but getting blown out like that is terrible.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
Oh, I know.
But it’s still the perception due to their record.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
nah they aren't
the lions are way better than their record shows…
by stlcardsfan4 on Oct 10, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
But....Shaun Hill....really?
The hell did he come from? This guy lost his job to Alex Smith of all people last season.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
he didn't have that great of a game
TD to Calvin on a fade (which i could have done), a 10 second protection throw to a wide open Pettigrew, and a 3 yard pass that the receiver took to the TD for 15+ yards…
and Bartell dropped a surefire INT… by the 3rd quarter, it was clear the Rams were done so anything then or after isn’t really reflective of the team’s talent level
by stlcardsfan4 on Oct 10, 2010 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Ohh, he's not an elite QB by any means.
But he is performing pretty well considering the circumstances.
But the Rams have some work to do, like getting Bradford more weapons.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
oh yeh the WRs sans Clayton (who is out for the season now)
suck, the OL is above average yet inconsistent (which i guess makes them average)….
today bradford had no receivers to throw to with limited time cause the OL was off its game… it was BRUTAL…
by stlcardsfan4 on Oct 10, 2010 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Ndamakung Suh is a beast.
That is all.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
naw. they are better than those rams
Not a playoff team. but moving in the correct direction.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
Every time I try to think what would really improve this team
Only including options that would be possible for us to do (i.e., we’re not going to add Longoria and Utley),
I run up against the manager.
Honestly, I think he will manage next year. I can’t imaging him going out like this. But I also don’t believe he will manage much differently from before.
But upgrading the positions we need to upgrade needs to include: 1) Play talented players; 2) Don’t play crappy players just because you like them.
Play ball!
no obligatory double switches would also be a request
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
Tampa Bay does not appear to want their season to end yet...
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
what's been happenin
i’ve been busy
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Tampa up 5-1, bottom 6th
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
whodunnit
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
If I hear any more nonsense about how the Rays are
“two different teams” and how they “look different” after the 8th inning of the game, I might start hurting someone.
Silly humans, this world is for robots.
But, but...
“Clutch” narrative! Post-season heroics! Reinforcement of baseball cliches!!! This is what it’s all about!
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
it's more like 5 game series have a huge amount of statistical noise
I don’t think it’s enough games to determine which team is really better
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 10, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Quick Recap: it's now 5-2
Top 2nd – run scored on Kinsler error
Top 4th – Pena RBI, Upton RBI
Top 5th – Longoria HR (1 on)
Bottom 6th – Cruz HR, Moreland RBI
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
Bengie has a "I can't see my toes" moment
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
and then a Molina Death Stare to make up for the temporarily lapse in Molinaness
Kyle Lohse has a No-Trade Clause.
the guns come with laser sights
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Longo, that is not what I think of when you say "jug run"
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
so he has motivational stuff written on his cap?
it’s not pine tar?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
tim hudson has to have thrown 75
pitches this inning
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
haha
You know what the best thing about the MLB postseason is? That it means baseball is almost over.
this is coming from a writer who is a reporter covering the Texas Rangers… and who is a sports editor of the Herald…
did anyone buy that postseason.tv package for $10?
I wonder how the quad feed looks
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 10, 2010 4:56 PM EDT reply actions
is heyward ok?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
whoaaaaa heyward down.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
ankiel possibly having flashbacks
I heard that.
he may just be shaken up… depending on what’s behind that wall.
I mean, Bobby went all the way out there.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
after a very long visit, he's staying in
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
good job Brooks Conrad.
“another errah”
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Heyward must still be shaken up. that should've been his.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
PFP! nice one for Hudson
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
heyward is hurt?
i can’t tell, this is in spanish
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
he backwards body slammed the wall
didn’t get up for a bit
he’s still in there, supposedly only shook up, but I think his ears are ringing. he didn’t leg out the next play, Brooks Conrad bobbled it and a run scored. (head first. way to go, Fontenot…)
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
yeah, that's the replay i saw
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
or at least... that's what was happening last time I checked.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
why is it in spanish?
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
STOP SHOWING THE 2000 CLIPS
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
no 2000 clips on fox sports vivo
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
ok, maybe a pass for the Babe Ruth comparison
but only a little pass.
only other player who started a playoff game as a pitcher and hit a game-winning home run in a playoff game as a position player.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
ah
i miss the babe ruth comps
first to K 200 batters in a season and then hit 20 HRs in a season, too
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
Ruth never k'd 200 people (topped out at 170).
Of course, neither did Ankiel (194).
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
frickin base 10!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
there was Ted Turner
whoever he was sitting with looked a lot like Jane
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
he stole that move from Boog
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
fuck y'all, I'll do it myself
- Tim Hudson
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
hey people who make montages
do one on all the fans in the different stadiums. it’s all very colorful. it’s like anthropology, man.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
(in the truck)
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
chants of let's go heyward
oh well.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I firmly stand behind my claim that the Giants are boring.
This game has done nothing to change my mind. The Braves aren’t exactly lighting up my world right now either.
Silly humans, this world is for robots.
In bed.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
by RiverRat on Oct 10, 2010 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
The Braves/Giants series is depressing...
with Waino, Carp, Westy, and Jaime. Pujollidasmus and 6 automatic outs, I feel like the Cards could take either of these teams in a short series.
Too bad those pesky Pirates, Nationals, Cubs, Brewers and Mets have our number….
Sigh
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
against the phills and the yanks though, we'd have no shot
i think even the braves could kill us too
these are teams that add on to the lead and/or come from behind to win
we don’t do either of these things
i’d rather not go to the postseason than be swept in the nlds
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Yeah, the Phills would shred us.
Any of the AL teams would shred us.
I think the Braves would be a better series, but our big guns are much better than their big guns. And I think that would carry us through.
As I type this HINSKE HOMERS!!! I LOVE PLAYOFF BASEBALL!
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
why? we went 4-4 against the phillies this year
if the astros or the cubs had made the playoffs, we’d be screwed, but we went 25-15 against the NL teams that made the playoffs this year.. Small sample size, but none of the playoff teams had a winning record against us (actually, NO NL team over .500 had a winning record against us), and we had a .600 wpct against the AL (better than NYY) despite going 1-2 against the royals.
Saying we’d have been shredded is silly. We might have lost, but we very well could have won.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
Troy Glaus is pinch-hitting for Rick Ankiel.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
and now it's Hinske.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
IT... IT WORKED!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
he's drunk with power
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
thank you
that was hanging there for a while
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i had to hold back since the az comment
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
oh yeeeeeah
ph hr braves
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Braves take the lead.....
also, I hate the chop.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
i love the chop
ever since 2006.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
Yup.
Or, I don’t mind it so much at least.
"he and the umpire pitched a no-hitter. He gave him every pitch. Basically, we had no chance." -Orlando Cabrera, whinging eunuch.
by The Continental on Oct 10, 2010 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
i prefer it to the white towels
also it reminds me of robin hood men in tights
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Santa!!!!
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
not santa.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
that wasn't Glaus?
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
Hinske PH for him.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
it was a switch for your switch for your switch
situation.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
oh. heh
I missed it. I went outside to get the coals light on the grill when it was announced that Ankiel was being PH’d for.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
you are fixing to grill
so close to the beginning of the game where cueto gets his nose caved in by a line drive?
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I'll be done by then
Just salmon.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
There's Rick Ankiel looking happier than I've ever seen him.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
can he play third?
or second?
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
ankiel can play every position.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
put some icing on his head and a bow
and present him to tlr when he signs his one-year extension
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Man, I'm actually rooting for the Giants here.
I can’t root for the Braves…I just can’t. Also, the Chop? WTF? Is this still 1993?
by mattisnotfrench on Oct 10, 2010 7:24 PM EDT reply actions
i am rooting for (in this order)
1. NOT the Reds
2. NOT the Yankees
3. NOT the Phillies after they kick the eds out
4. drama
idgaf about any of these teams
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I live on the West Coast and I'm not a Dodgers fan.
I actually like the Giants quite a bit. At least, I like their pitching. I can’t get into the Braves at all. Or any team in the NL East, for that matter.
by mattisnotfrench on Oct 10, 2010 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
i am indifferent to both, i am just rooting for drama
come from behind wins are dramatic
if the giants do something crazy now or next game, i’d be applauding them too
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
1. Good baseball.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Of course you never know...
but it looks like we’re heading for another Phils/Yanks World Series…at least, they have looked the best thus far.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
i'm just gonna enjoy the early rounds
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
sure looks like it
i will never hear the end of it
and i’ll have to buy another phils/yanks ws hat
fml
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Gross.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
that's what you get for having friends
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
yeah i wouldn't know
I have no friends
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
get your own material mate
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
who's a bigger robot bobby cox or tlr?
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
idk guys
i like the chop and the chant.
beats the shit out of the wave.
Kyle Lohse has a No-Trade Clause.
yes, the wave needs to die a very painful death
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
chop
is awesome
i fucking love the braves…what a shot!
by guillermozeliak on Oct 10, 2010 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
moar drama come on
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
HFS dramaaaaa
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Aubrey Huff, noted postseason danger!
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
Woot!
Giants! I’m still rooting for a Rays – Giants WS.
by mattisnotfrench on Oct 10, 2010 7:40 PM EDT reply actions
i really wish the rays would advance
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
uh oh McCann down
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Wow. It got quiet in Atlanta awful quickly.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
'cause of McCann
they were loud when they were trailing
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Lincecum's on the good stuff.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
damn Timmeh jumping like a weightlifter
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Brooks Conrad needs a burlap sack
third error of the game
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
ump was in the way
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
check out his self-flagellation
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
ball was hit hard
and the ump was in the way
by guillermozeliak on Oct 10, 2010 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
three errahs
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Holy crap!
Skip would’ve?
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
yeah, but it would've gotten stuck in his glove
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
good news, everyone!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
don't tell us or anything..
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
...Kyle Farnsworth.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
since it's sunday i doubt anyone would need this but just in case
this game's pretty boring.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
brian wilson and the epic hair-beard situation
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
yeah
what is going on there
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 10, 2010 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
i wish they all could be Cardinals beards
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
has the strike zone been so random all night?
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
it's seems like it has been a been erratic
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
braves, you got 2 minutes to either walk off or sit the fuck down
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Skip would've?
No, probably not.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
SF wins
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 10, 2010 8:01 PM EDT reply actions
sigh.
If I was a braves fan, I’d chalk that one up to overmanaging.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
alright tbs
switch over let’s go
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
dinner time
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 10, 2010 8:02 PM EDT reply actions
(cough)phils game(cough)
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
ok I'm back
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 10, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
do we really have to look at his face?
I may switch to radio.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i am buying a table dance to every philly player
that returns a line drive at cueto
i’d watch his ugly face just for the mere possibility it will get smashed it
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
keep in mind
those may be Phillies phans in the seats.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
they must have given away free tickets
notice there are no white towels though?
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Is it a well known fact that all Phillies fans hate Scott Rolen?
I just found this out. Does anyone know why they all hate him so much? It’s not his fault Ed Wade’s an idiot.
they do?
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I knew that for years
you guys didn’t know that?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
He never left Philly on the best of terms
Larry Bowa played the role of TLR.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I've heard that too
I thought I heard that they feel like he forced a trade, and quit on them. I don’t know when/where/how I heard that. Either way, Phillies fans may not know why they hate him.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
I remember it being this way too.
He wanted management to pony up and build a winner (I think?) and was vocal about it.
The team/press lit him up for that.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
IIRC...
He also announced, mid-season, that he would not re-sign with the Phillies when he entered free agency at the end of the year.
by bailorg on Oct 10, 2010 8:23 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
all this sounds like they have a legit reason to hate him
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
he refused a long-term deal with them
at higher $$$ than STL eventually signed him for, because he said the ownership wasn’t trying to win, and then ripped the fans after he was traded.
he didn’t “force a trade”, but it made sense to trade him, and in retrospect, the phils got a decent haul (polanco was worth 10+ WAR over his time with PHI, and was paid ~$20M less than Rolen over that period).
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
i thought the braves were facing elimination
until the bottom of the ninth then i realized ankiel had split the series
by guillermozeliak on Oct 10, 2010 8:10 PM EDT reply actions
Damn.
And that’s more proof that the GABP is a t-ball field.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
points to the TBS broadcasters
for calling GAPB a “bandbox”
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
2 on for the Rated R Superstar
come on 2010 Royal Rumble winner!
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
werth wtf are you swinging at
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
ahahahaha wow
did you see him punch his glove first
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Lopes ducked.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
aaaaahahahahaaa
orlando cabrera, whose fault was that??
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I can totally see how the home plate umpire screwed that play up.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
absolutely he did
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
is the Simpsons on right now?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
that was the best episode in years!
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
with the exception of scotty
this must be the ugliest lineup in recent postseason history
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
aaand siddown 27th out
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
colbyesque
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
gomes shouldve never been that deep as a LF
thats terrible defensive alignment..a righty like howard will flair a ball to left..that cost them.. i think he catches that normally
by guillermozeliak on Oct 10, 2010 8:24 PM EDT reply actions
Gomes in LF is a terrible defensive alignment.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
balls 2 and 3 were strikes ATG
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
hamels is not getting the low and high strike calls
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
i don't want to know about private massage treatments
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
poor scotty.
6 of 9 PA’s this series have been k’s. And that last pitch was gorgeous.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
i love scotty, but he needs to k in all of his next ab's
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
carlos ruiz, good effort
i’m buying you a lap dance
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
hey phillies, brooms are neat
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 10, 2010 8:35 PM EDT reply actions
don't say stuff like that yet
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
.
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 10, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
what if i said please?
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
ok
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 10, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
AZ's post
Here is the group of postion players that are refered to as “young” guys
2011 Age
Brendan Ryan 29 years old
Joe Mather 29 years old
Allan Craig 27 years old
Tyler Green 28 years old
Can the cards please get another “True” young player in the sytem with good upside besides Colby!
young players have no grit
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I know! ha ha
It’s just funny I swear the Cards must have oldest group of “young” guys ever…
It funny how many people on the board think these guys are young….
That is why the front office can’t trade Colby, he is actually young and good….
Yeah, he's only a month older than Colby
Also, I don’t get how Craig is 27, B-Ref says he’s 26. Jay is 25, that’s not too old. We’re kind of a young team!
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Greene is 27
birthday was in August 1983, Craig is 26 (birthday July 1984), Ryan is 28 (March ‘82 – to be fair, he’ll be 29 at start next year), Mather is 28 (July 1982)
i guess you just added a year to everybody or im doing something wrong?
by stlcardsfan4 on Oct 11, 2010 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes I just based their age on how old they will be during the 2011 Season...
I know Jaime is young but he is a pitcher so I am fine with him. I was more looking at position players.
John Jay is young at 25 and I am glad the team traded an OLD player in Ludwick to actually give Jay a shot at a still young age.
My point is the cards are trying to roll out Tyler Green, Joe Mather, and Alan Craig at such older ages you wonder what type of upside the players have left. I generally like giving guys a shot at age 24 so after a few years of big league action they are 26 with more of a sample size to guage how they project. Just seems that some of these guys are too old to project much anymore. You figure at this age most of them are what they are. To be fair Craig might actually provide something as he has put up good AAA numbers.
It’s just that the Cards seem to sit on some guys too much. Heck maybe their position players have not been worth promoting early.
ahh, but most of those guys aren't a year older except ryan
when spring training comes around
by stlcardsfan4 on Oct 11, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
so, a survey
for those here looking for the Phils to give the Reds the ‘Rams-at-Lions’ beatdown treatment…
Who had to break out the multiple-TV setup this weekend?
I had MLB, CFB, Blues, Rams, and now Sunday night cartoons going at various times.
/Only regret is having but two sets to watch at once.
dexter coming on right now too
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
u can catch it all on online
its better to watch it in marathon sessions
by guillermozeliak on Oct 10, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
what, no picture-in-picture?
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
Not on my old-ass TV
brought in a small flat screen from the spare room.
“I like picture-in-picture whenever I want to watch two very tiny shows.” -a comedian whose name escapes me right now.
Kinda sounds like a Mitch Hedberg line.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
I haven't slept for ten days, because that would be too long.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
My friend asked me if I wanted a frozen banana,
I said “No, but I want a regular banana later, so … yeah”.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
That might be his crowning achievement.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Another favorite:
I’m against picketing, but I don’t know how to show it.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
this game is so much more fun w/ Mitch paying on youtube
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
a message of inspiration from your friends at yoplat
fruit on the bottom, hope on top
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
i don't have picture-in-picture either
one of these days I have to join the 21st century.
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.
Charles M. Schulz
wtf are these bitches booing? utley?
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
The non-HBP earlier apparently
I haven’t watch this series too close since I missed the no hitter. But that’s what they TBS guys were saying.
Although it could be the standard “we boo good players on the other team” BS that fanbases do.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
I want Cueto to be humiliated tonight.
how dare you strike out Utley.
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.
Charles M. Schulz
Another bit of commentary on the size of GABP.
You know they just want to say that this park is too small.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
siddown 27th out
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
fuck the reds, fuck that coward cueto
bring on the meteor & or black hole!
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
Get some chloroform and a rag, and get Utley out of there before it hits.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
i hope that meteor's got good aim
gabp is pretty damn small
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Honestly, though. The shit he pulled last game definitely made me think less of him, regardless of whether or not it was against the Reds
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
what? selling it? helping his team win?
that makes you think less of him?
he was told to take a base – sold it, ump thought he got hbp – should he argue that
he was called safe – ump missed the call, should he argue that?
he swiped third – even rolen said so
what’s the problem?
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
the whole thing was bullshit
the umps fucked up his being out at 2b and missing 3b, but that’s not his fault. Really I just hate how he bullshitted the HBP.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
i'd expect no less selling from anyone on our roster
he took a shot, he won
also, they said the ump heard his glove get swiped
he might have been out at second but he did touch third. barely but he did
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
i've never been one in favor of juking the rules or playing it up for the refs/umps
it’s my number one complaint against soccer.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
if the pitch swiped his glove
he was actually hbp
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
did they appeal him missing 3rd?
Because if they didn’t that doesn’t fall on the umps, that falls on the Reds, specifically Scotty Rolen for not catching it
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
TBS said that Rolen thought Utley got the bag on his way around.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
interesting
didnt hear that come up
by guillermozeliak on Oct 11, 2010 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
scotty said utley touched third
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
...
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
then my point still stands
umps didn’t blow anything on that call.
FWIW, i thought he caught the corner of the bag too
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
it looked like his foot slipped enough to catch the bag
otherwise he would have probably missed it
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
ya it's part of the game, everyone does it
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
So I missed it
Did the entire city of Atlanta demand the public hanging of Brooks Conrad?
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
phills, any time will be a good time to add some more runs, okay
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
scotty i thought i told you to k
make it up by getting picked off or dp’ing
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
"The Reds need a signature moment..."
Like winning a game, maybe? That’d get them into this series.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
omfg that umpire is blind or asleep when hamels is pitching
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
How ya doin?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
asl
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Ugh. The internet has always been gross, hasn't it?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
since gdm got wiff of it, yes
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
by d-dee on Oct 10, 2010 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
hey, you got them ST streams d-dee?
you’re the one that usually has them, right?
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
control f stream
posted them somewhere above
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I think it's safe to say
that the early days of chat rooms were entirely populated by attractive teenage girls from warm climates who wore bikinis all day long.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
i swear that motherfucker gets strike calls that are not even close
but hamels doesn’t get calls at the top or the bottom of the strike zone
this is bullshit
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
The obligatory Walt Jocketty reference.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
boom chase!
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
who is that?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
was that dude wearing a cubs jersey?
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
the fans reached up
gonna throw the fans under the bus too???
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
orlando cabrera nods yes
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
"Chase Utley was given a couple of extra feet by our own whiny b*tch fan..."
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
by SheckieZx on Oct 10, 2010 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Anybody watch "Moneybart?"
How was it?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
let me guess, you've come to root for the nl central?
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
It's a little hard to root for Cueto...
but I still hope the Reds come back. Not optimistic.
Fire La Russa!
you spelled impossible wrong
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
by gdm426 on Oct 10, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
take that rec
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
maybe you'd feel a little more at home at RR tonight
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
He must be taking Cueto's karate class.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
Who is that?
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.
Charles M. Schulz
by spfldbird on Oct 10, 2010 9:42 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Go Phillies (today only)
If it comes down to Giants/Phillies in the NLCS not sure.
But tonite score so many runs that it makes BP cry.
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.
Charles M. Schulz
by spfldbird on Oct 10, 2010 9:40 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
c'mon the Giants are cool
no one else likes Buster Posey?
I’m a fan
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
Yeah, I'd be happy with either outcome in that series
It’s tough though, because I want someone in the NL to have a chance… maybe the Giants’ pitching can do it.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
I don't want the Phillies to win, but they are good and would be a threat to the AL
it’s quite the pickle.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
I think the pitching is much weaker in the AL
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
NL rules for the WS
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
that too
i forgot about home advantage
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
cueto out?
how the hell’s he gonna get a line drive to the face now?
i has a sad
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
foul ball...
it’s weird to think about all the “i wish the year was over…” controversy that was following Hamels last year.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
Well played d-dee
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.
Charles M. Schulz
by spfldbird on Oct 10, 2010 9:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
i'm uncomfortable wishing harm to other players
even if said player is the biggest little girl to ever set foot on a diamond
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
just that one guy gdm, just that one guy
i hope someone ends his career in the dumbest way possible
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
sausage race in milwaukee gone horribly wrong?
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
usually, i am too
but this is a special situation
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
It was Cairo, maybe we can get him back and he and miles can
have bunkbeds together and play shitty baseball
"Thats fucking Little League shit , if you're going to flip the bat , I'm going to flip your helmet next time " Steve Kline at Jimmy Rollins in his rookie year.
by riftraftredbird on Oct 10, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I was waiting for the "going out and getting role players like Miguel Cairo...
…is why Jocketty is so good at his job" line, but it never came. I guess he struck out too quickly.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
heh seriously i cant believe we haven't tried to get him back
"Thats fucking Little League shit , if you're going to flip the bat , I'm going to flip your helmet next time " Steve Kline at Jimmy Rollins in his rookie year.
by riftraftredbird on Oct 10, 2010 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
what is amazing is that
just extrapolating SSS performance, if we had cairo instead of Lopez/miles this year and the Reds had kept miles, there’s a good chance we’d be in the playoffs.
Cairo was worth about 1 WAR in 226 PA, milpez was worth 0.1 war in 651 combined PA. Just about works out- would be a ~4 WAR swing.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
....
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
by gdm426 on Oct 10, 2010 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
+1000
"Thats fucking Little League shit , if you're going to flip the bat , I'm going to flip your helmet next time " Steve Kline at Jimmy Rollins in his rookie year.
by riftraftredbird on Oct 10, 2010 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
The Rated-R Superstar!
Spear. Spear. Spear….nevermind
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
what was the deal with that phillies scandal a little while ago
who supposedly slept with whose wife? i forgot..
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
any truth to this?
utley looks like he’s a member of the mob. Werth’s a caveman. Who wins in a cage fight??
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
No.
I think it got debunked pretty quickly.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
it was funny, though.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
imagine how funny it must have been in the phillies clubhouse
not
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I think it was debunked
I dunno who would win though. I assume Werth has a size advantage. But Utley has a “Santino from The Godfather” look going, so maybe he’d end up leaving the gun and taking the cannoli.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
yeah, i'm thinking
utley would have some help.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
so he acts like Edge too?
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
homer bailey
if he faces 6 he gives up a run
calling it
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
wow, maybe they should move Bailey to the pen
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
oh scotty
i love you
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
we still love you, scotty!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
awwww Scotty
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
Scotty ALMOST made a wonderful play...ALMOST
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
it's hard to field with boxing gloves
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Scott is secretly on our side!
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
i just got home why did they pull fuckhead so early ? Was he not getting his way ?
"Thats fucking Little League shit , if you're going to flip the bat , I'm going to flip your helmet next time " Steve Kline at Jimmy Rollins in his rookie year.
by riftraftredbird on Oct 10, 2010 9:57 PM EDT reply actions
too ugly for television
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Dusty had a sudden attack of conscience and realized the he doesn't deserve to be playing
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
the = that
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
by purple_haze on Oct 10, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
27th out sit your mf ass down
AGAIN bahahahahaaa
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I could watch LB whiff all day long
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
Damn my dinner is good.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
give some to digger
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I should...he found it....
roast pheasant and mashed potatoes with gravy.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
you went hunting again?
man i’m jealous
you got yourself a good dogsy
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Yesterday was opening day,
so it was his first time on a real hunt….he probably covered close to 30 miles over the last two days. He ass is wiped out.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
did you have to use the god button much?
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
just a couple of times when he started chasing hens after they flew....
he learned quickly not to do that.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
i want some fucking dinner
goddamnit. what should I make?
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
by purple_haze on Oct 10, 2010 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
toss some pizza in the oven
sit down and watch the game
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I'm cooking some pasta with fresh tomatoes ,garlic, red pepper flakes, olive oil and parm.
"Thats fucking Little League shit , if you're going to flip the bat , I'm going to flip your helmet next time " Steve Kline at Jimmy Rollins in his rookie year.
by riftraftredbird on Oct 10, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
that would be easy enough
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
by purple_haze on Oct 10, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
so easy and good plus i get to feed the wife and watch the game . life is good
"Thats fucking Little League shit , if you're going to flip the bat , I'm going to flip your helmet next time " Steve Kline at Jimmy Rollins in his rookie year.
by riftraftredbird on Oct 10, 2010 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I just ate a Nutty Bar
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
A close second to be sure.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
by TBender on Oct 10, 2010 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i shoulda married you
i get to feed one big ginger and two dogs
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
so gdm's at your place now, then?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
gdm's a ginger?
Or a dog?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
yes?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
you married a ginger?
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
by purple_haze on Oct 10, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm european, i didn't know
he looked exotic
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
by d-dee on Oct 10, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
hope?
you can just invite us to come over, you know
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
there's been an open invited to the basement for years
no one will come to ohio. i cant say that i blame them
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
why are you not at gabp anyway?
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
the guy who usually gives me free tickets kept his
its 2hours away & i really didnt feel like driving down there w/out tickets, i hate paying scalpers
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
mvp my ass
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
serious braintwinning
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
by purple_haze on Oct 10, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
hey so who's kicking who now
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Didn't you hear?
It’s actually the umpires, they’re out to get them.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
come on cole PHINISH IT!
/i feel dirty now
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
i want Scott to crush one here
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
by purple_haze on Oct 10, 2010 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
if it's not in cueto's face, i won't allow it
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Gomes and that helmet adjustment WTF! LOL
"Thats fucking Little League shit , if you're going to flip the bat , I'm going to flip your helmet next time " Steve Kline at Jimmy Rollins in his rookie year.
by riftraftredbird on Oct 10, 2010 10:23 PM EDT reply actions
the hair underneath is worse
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
wow , thats well i have no words
"Thats fucking Little League shit , if you're going to flip the bat , I'm going to flip your helmet next time " Steve Kline at Jimmy Rollins in his rookie year.
by riftraftredbird on Oct 10, 2010 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
i guess they need an even smaller park
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
come on phils, he's slower than a molina
geeez
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
hamels got crushed that inning
i can’t believe the reds didn’t score
the gob must really have it in for them
dont bring up those bastards yet, it ain't over till it's over
and those fickle bastards can change their minds at the drop of a hat
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
fuckin bastards
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
see what you caused
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 10, 2010 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
howard needs to smash one
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
he's one of the few that can hit the river
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
joe morgan
just another reason to hate the reds
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Oct 10, 2010 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
is joe morgan still employed?
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
jason, all you have to do is imagine it's someone's wife
and hit that
geez
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
So easy a caveman can do it.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Oct 10, 2010 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
only french wines and fine cheeses
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
one pitch one out
that’ll help
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
that first pitch was not a fuckin ball
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
neither was the second
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
intrestingly enough hamels has been getting screwed
cueto will not get one then get another – even steven
hamels have been only screwed
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
man the phillies take some great ab's
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I do like the nickname "The Cuban Missile"
Has a classic feel.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Chooch just broke Chappie's 105
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Chooooooooooch
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 10, 2010 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
where have you been?
and yes, chooooooch
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
i don't need to be present
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 10, 2010 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
if anyone thinks the launching pad gun isn't rigged you're nuts
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
Of course not
His fastball sits comfortably at 105 mph, but he tops out around 117. Everyone knows that.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
made solid contact
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
not bad
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 10, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
why the fuck does Chollie
have him hitting? It’s a 2 run game and a runner at second. That’s dumb.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
cgso
only 2 runs up
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
that would be chancing it
who’s up next for CIN?
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
so what about a cgso.....
it’s the playoffs. Make the right move and sit Hamel’s ass down for a pinch hitter instead of giving away an out. I hope Cinci comes back next inning just so Chollie can learn a lesson.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
votto and rolen coming up
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
i'd take hamels over lidge any day
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Lidge is fixed, right?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
pheasent not agreeing with you buddy ?
"Thats fucking Little League shit , if you're going to flip the bat , I'm going to flip your helmet next time " Steve Kline at Jimmy Rollins in his rookie year.
by riftraftredbird on Oct 10, 2010 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
it's the whisky.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
also, I'm not your buddy, friend.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
my mistake friendo
"Thats fucking Little League shit , if you're going to flip the bat , I'm going to flip your helmet next time " Steve Kline at Jimmy Rollins in his rookie year.
by riftraftredbird on Oct 10, 2010 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
he'll be okay
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
so which of you GOB-tempted
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
raises hand.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
why is the brew crew guy sucking the reds balls so hard?
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
hey mvp, that's 0-for-4
mvp my ass
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Albert Pujols had 46 games this season in which he had no hits
Just sayin’
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
stop saying
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
and none of those were in the playoffs,
which is why Albert won’t get the MVP.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
well that shut them up
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
enough with the fuckin coldplay
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
it figures
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Hey let's express wonder at the fact that people can have different tastes in music
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Welp, you convinced me
Do you have any idea how pretentious people who criticize others’ tastes in music sound?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
lolz jk
Sorry, it’s a pet peeve of mine
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
FFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
your face is a joke.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
hit refresh
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
FFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
i got A Message once In My Place At Violet Hill
it was about my Clocks, apparently they were making some of my friends Yellow. i told them i wasn’t getting rid of them because my Brothers & Sisters got them for me. they said we need to Fix You then, and i said it was too late, i was leaving forever with my girl & we were going to live happily ever after being Lovers In Japan
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
oh not scotty.
poor scotty.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
yeah...
I don’t want him to get the last out. But he’s a Red, see you bitches next year.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
scotty i love you, but you know what you need to do
k
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
whoa, that's Jamie Moyer running.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
nice !
"Thats fucking Little League shit , if you're going to flip the bat , I'm going to flip your helmet next time " Steve Kline at Jimmy Rollins in his rookie year.
by riftraftredbird on Oct 10, 2010 11:08 PM EDT reply actions
crying fans!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
well, it's not like we didn't see that coming a mile away
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
HAHAHAHA
obnoxious phans
“The New Red Machine: The Phillies”
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
that's exactly why i hate the phillies as a team
and i actually like most of the single players
back to hating the phills now
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
pic
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 11, 2010 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
....
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
by RiverRat on Oct 10, 2010 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
and now the reds can go back to being irrelevant
all is almost right in the baseball world
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
would've been better
if Phillips had been the last out, but he gets to go home for the winter anyway. I just wish Rolen had been 14 for 14 with five homers and the Reds lose anyway.
Shot of Brandon phillips
Crying like the little bitch he is. Man those comments came back to bite him in the ass.
by TheWagonMakerCometh on Oct 10, 2010 11:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
did i miss that?
was he actually crying?
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
looked like he was and mumbling too
"Thats fucking Little League shit , if you're going to flip the bat , I'm going to flip your helmet next time " Steve Kline at Jimmy Rollins in his rookie year.
by riftraftredbird on Oct 10, 2010 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
karma's a bitch
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"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I believe you mean
Karma’s a WLB
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 10, 2010 11:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Yes
You could see his eyes were bloodshot and he was mumbling. Add that to him complaining like a bitch when that play was made in the outfield on him….and all is indeed almost right in the baseball world.
by TheWagonMakerCometh on Oct 10, 2010 11:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Great game
Oilspill spilling his tears as the final shot was a great end to their season. We can all go back to hating the phillies again.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 10, 2010 11:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
you mean you don't have a screencap of that?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 10, 2010 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
TASTE THE SAD
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
pics
The t.v. sequence was really the best shot.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 11, 2010 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm going to go ahead and REC this game.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
apparently crying, although i didn't see it
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
They didn't act like they've been there before?
by Merry CRasmus on Oct 10, 2010 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
lolnlcentral in general, i guess
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
by prophetjohn on Oct 10, 2010 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
at least the phillies let the reds score in one game
they needed that
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
Well that was fun
Dear GOBs, please let someone other than the Yankees win this thing. The Reds losing was karma, you can’t go around saying you have already done enough favors for us.
Now it’s time to go read Dune for a while and then sleep.
Later VEB.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
oh and not the phillies either, k?
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Good book choice.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
Just out of curiosity,
How many times have you read it? I’ve probably read it 10-12 times.I wait a couple of years and read it again.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 11, 2010 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
This is only my second or third time
I keep picking up details and differences between the film adaptations and the book that I forgot.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
LOL Reds
you came, you saw, you wore your asses as hats…
by mattyp on Oct 10, 2010 11:48 PM EDT reply actions 15 recs
I can't rec this harder.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
and green
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 11, 2010 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
i believe in the original latin
that translates to something like: “Veni, Vidi, Cueto!”
(would have worked so much better if it had been Votto or Volquez who performed the asshattery…)
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
by SleepyCA on Oct 11, 2010 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
So, it's been a week.
What’s the word Tony?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
IT'S GON' RAIN
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
by mysterui on Oct 10, 2010 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
bird
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 10, 2010 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
have your pets spayed or nurtured
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
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