It's almost November; It must be time for the World Series!
by azruavatar on Oct 24, 2010 11:53 AM EDT
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PrintWell, we've got a Texas Rangers versus the San Francisco Giants World Series. Even acknowledging that I'm nothing of a baseball history buff, it's hard for me to imagine what the Rangers franchise is experiencing right now as their team enters the first World Series ever. The Cardinals are such a storied franchise and with titles in the 80's and the Aught's (has anyone decided what we're calling the 2000s?), there hasn't been a generation of Cardinals fans that lacked a postseason title.
The Rangers are going to be favored going into the World Series over the epically dull Giants. I get a good laugh out of the Giants roster construction -- it's the kind of team Brian Sabean and Tony La Russa can both love. Aged to perfection if you will.
One of the more intriguing storylines for the Giants in the post season has been Barry Zito. I haven't read much about it so maybe it's gotten more publicity than I realize but Zito was left off of both the Division Series and the NLCS rosters in favor of Madison Bumgarner. That, to me, is rather astounding after Zito put together a good year with ~200 innings and average pitching metrics. Bumgarner certainly seems like the better option but I'm still surprised that it takes place.
In the end, I have a hard time getting excited about the Giants. Their pitching is fun to watch but I can't stand the idea of a Juan Uribe, Edgar Renteria, Freddy Sanchez and Aubrey Huff infield being vindicated in any fashion.
Meanwhile, in Texas, I can only assume that the $ signs in front of Cliff Lee continue to rise. How much additional compensation has he earned himself in the last two weeks by showing that he can overcome the mythical postseason pressure and still perform. I've got a feeling that a control pitcher like Colby Lewis will have a much easier time making his way through a Giants lineup than the more patient lineups of the NLCS. So long as Neftali Perez can get the same postseason mojo that Cliff Lee has in his first postseason (omg! what do I do?!?! I'm supposed to pitch!?!?!) the Rangers have a potent arm at the back of their pen with a live fastball.
My favorite player among the Rangers is, without question, Elvis Andrus. Besides the fact that his skillset reminds me of Brendan Ryan -- heavy on defense, short on offense -- he's a joy to watch in the field. He's quick on the bases, not afraid to steal, and the glove work is on par with the best shortstops in the league. While the small sample size performance of the World Series lends itself to quick and easy narratives, I think you'll get good odds on the personal history of Josh Hamilton making an appearance in many a writer's article. Aside from the inspiring personal story, Hamilton (.359/.411/.633) has been a heck of a baseball player on the field this year.
If it's not obvious yet, I'm rooting for the Rangers. None of the teams I originally wanted to make the World Series have survived the playoffs but it's more fun to watch baseball if you've got a side to root for. Go Rangers!
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I've got another movie recommendation: Red. It's a combination of over the top action flick with a heavy dose of comedy. Bruce Willis plays a retired CIA operative who comes under attack from unknown assailants. With the help of Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich and Helen Mirren, he sets out to discover who is acting against him. The plot was thin but substantial enough to support a good script. The acting makes the movie though as the cast is simply terrific. Consistently a laugh out loud movie and worth seeing in theaters.
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A difference between Andrus and Boog
is that Andrus is very likely to get better at the plate with more experience. Boog … isn’t. I love the guy for his defense (and … attitude), but expecting much out of him on offense is unrealistic.
StanTheManFan
Contributes any way he can.
He's normally a nuclear physicist
Except when writing for this list.
well
i should have read this bf i posted the same thing
by guillermozeliak on Oct 25, 2010 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Josh Hamilton is from literally 5 miles downthe road from me
We we’re Joking at work that if he’s World Series MVP does he get a parade here too?
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
The World Series this year is yet another example
Of how it has become a crapshoot.
I don’t say that to disrespect the Giants or the Rangers. Both are good clubs. But both have significant flaws. I’d bet neither of them was even favored to win their division this year, much less make it to the series. But with baseball, you never know. You make it to the post-season, ANYBODY can win.
And even though I root for neither team, I am kind of excited. This should be a fun matchup.
I dunno, I would think a lot of people had the Rangers picked to win the AL West
It was a weird division this year. But your main point is right on, this is a very unexpected result. I would have liked Twins and Braves, but I can live with it. It’ll be fun to watch.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
i picked the giants to win the west
and when they did, i picked them to win the NL
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
by prophetjohn on Oct 24, 2010 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
The rangers...
are a good team but you are dealing with a grade A pitching staff and pitching if it is on can win the series.
I personally love all the Derosa role type players on the Giants. I think they will do well as long as the pitching continues and the defense holds up better than game 5 of the NLCDS.
The rangers on the other hand are lucky that Nolan Ryan is the boss. He is going establish a great tradition that will hinge on great pitchers and that is how you win championships. Also they slayed the NL East giant. They took down the supposedly “best division in baseball”. They beat the best record and the second best.
Can’t wait to watch this series.
You fit into me
like a hook into an eye
a fish hook
an open eye
i still crack up at the ws matchup
must be nice to be in bengie molina’s position
and although i’d prefer if he were still playing for the giants, cause that’s who i want to win (suck it az), i really want to see how much more buster posey is going to do
i hope this goes 7 with lots and lots of drama, brian wilson’s beard pitches 12 innings and does many postgame interviews, and then giants win it all
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I want to see Wilson's beard
Have a throw-down fight with Ryan Franklin’s beard. Which beard would win?
which beard has the bigger firearm?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i am obligated to take franklin's side although
i know brian wilson’s beard will hand franklin’s an epic asswhooping
..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 24, 2010 6:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
the machine wilson was talking about at :43 seconds in D'OH
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrkSElfm7Lk&feature=player_embedded
"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 24, 2010 1:22 PM EDT reply actions
really dudes , crickets ? did you look at this ?
"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 24, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
well, the thread was in the other post, so...
also, probably nsfw. that was almost film school perfect.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
also, there's no confirmation that that's him.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I live in SF up until this season thats what he looked like . you mean Wilson right ?
"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 24, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
also check out the wrist tat for confirmation
"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 24, 2010 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
noooo, I know who Wilson is.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
then check out this you have to wait for the end 8 min in
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yf0j1rmZVbM
"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 24, 2010 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel I must introduce you to one of the wonders of the internets
don’t tell anyone.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
thanks Yadi2 those 2 youtube posts were my first . this will be a great help
"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 24, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
now you will be unstoppable
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i'm new to this so i'm slowly learning the do's and dont's
and i know you guys will bitch slap me …….. just watched my 49’ers lose an easy win sigh
"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 24, 2010 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
so was that reaaaly wilson
if so that guy is effed up
by guillermozeliak on Oct 24, 2010 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
i think he's more of an excellent prankster
plus the dude can BRING IT on the mound.
"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 24, 2010 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
yes, that was painful, wasn't it.
I’m ready for them to start all over. Get rid of everyone. Start from scratch
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.
Charles M. Schulz
yeah Smith getting his shoulder roached didnt help
"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 24, 2010 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
So...
Albert and Brian Wilson are buddies eh?
I mean, Albert is “The Machine”
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."
Brian Wilson is quickly becoming one of my favorite non-Cardinals.
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."
FACT
"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
this!
..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 24, 2010 6:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
if someone doesn't have a sig, that's a good one right there.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
McCarver: In my day, they wouldn't let ours on the team bus. We had to buy them a ticket on the Greyhound.
Joe Buck: [fake laugh]
McCarver: Let me tell you, it was quite the to-do picking them up from the bus station!
Joe Buck: Must have been. Speaking of pick ups, which of the new quarterbacks in the NFC will make an impact in their division? Find out on Fox — Sunday night football.
McCarver: Smoothly done.
Joe Buck: Thank you. A to-do, huh?
McCarver: Hee hee.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
hat-tip
to sfg, for ignoring zito’s contract status, when making out the postseason roster. he was their 5th SP and they simply don’t need one.
This just in...
…Bud Selig will be canceling the World Series. When told that San Francisco and Dallas were still big markets with lots of TVs and are part of two huge states, he merely laughed. I imagine the convo went like this:
Lackey One: The ratings may actually be okay. Dallas and San Fran are big cities.
Bud: Dallas is a TV show, silly, there’s no team there! And San Francisco can’t draw anyone, Barry Bonds plays for them!
Lackey Two: No, the Texas Rangers play in Dallas and…
Bud: Whoa, whoa, whoa… the Texas Rangers are a police force based in Texas. They hunt down the Cleveland Indians!
Lackey One: That’s a team too… ok, never mind. But Barry Bonds is out of baseball now!
Bud: Wasn’t I just ignoring his pursuit of Hank Aaron?
Lackey Two: Yeah that was several years ago.
Bud: No way! So he’s gone? That’s excellent! But seriously, the Texas Rangers aren’t real, and Texas isn’t even a state silly.
Lackey One: (facepalms)
VivaElBirdos: Celebrating glorious mustaches since 2009
by redbirdnation8206 on Oct 24, 2010 2:28 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
who cloned john lackey?
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpjRhNi5NOA
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
I second the Red rec.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 24, 2010 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
i rec'd the rec of the Red rec
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
I replied to the comment of the rec of the rec of the Red rec.
Lookin’ forward to seeing the movie.
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Oct 24, 2010 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
...
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
by mysterui on Oct 24, 2010 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
I just got this joke
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
Good to know I'm appreciated haha
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
I still don't understand inception though
granted i’ve only seen it once
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
why Barry Zito won't earn his ring.
Zito walked in 2 runs in the first inning the last game of his season when it REALLY mattered and the Giants needed to clinch the division. You don’t earn a postseason roster spot by taking a dump on your team when you’re fighting for your life, so Zito can ride the pine, get a ring and watch as the Giants try desperately to unload his massive contract.
He's no Bengie Molina
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
will he get a ring?
he’s not benched, he was left off the roster
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
yes
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
freakin' crappy lefties
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
did the rams just cough it up?
because that’s pretty bad.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
They didn't score at all in the second half.
Ugh.
"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 24, 2010 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
The fact that I'm disappointed in a Rams loss is a pretty impressive turn around.
I still feel like I should be expecting them to lose every game, but now I find myself upset that they lost this one. Could they actually be a good team again in the near future?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
good point
it is a disappointment and that is improvement….bradford needs to morph into an elite QB…his numbers look pretty bad…but his games seem fine to me
by guillermozeliak on Oct 24, 2010 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
well, granted, he might be pretty crushed from last night.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
in bed?
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 needs some receivers
and time. Rookies are not elite QBs. The fact that he looks like he can manage a game in his rookie year is impressive.
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
also
would we have won more w/ Feeley? I didnt know he was a our starter…i always thought sam was the man from the get go but Feeley wouldnt have put up any worse #’s imo
by guillermozeliak on Oct 24, 2010 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
i never noticed ron washington bf
he never “looked” like a manager to me
if u gave me a headshot of him and asked me is this guy a sports guy or a guy who does cocaine i would choose latter
by guillermozeliak on Oct 24, 2010 4:34 PM EDT reply actions
its definitely racist.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
who says you can't be both?
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Oct 24, 2010 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
well i didnt know about the legal issue until a couple days ago
so i always thought he looked goofy
maybe i can get this guy out of my flashbacks
by guillermozeliak on Oct 24, 2010 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
He's not gritty like a Ron Gardenhire
Or dynamic like a Jose Guillen. But he is speedy.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Oct 24, 2010 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
that's funny
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
Who has used more cocaine:
Washington or TLR?
"What exactly is that thing? A pessimism meter?" - Bruce McCurdy
by hazel on Oct 24, 2010 5:42 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
too bad he doesn't look more like one of those guys
Who just look like a manger – like keith hernandez or gary carter.
"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 24, 2010 6:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
i kind of see what you are saying
the way his mouth moved during the last game of the ALCS was ridiculous….
by stlcardsfan4 on Oct 24, 2010 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
so i almost drove into lou brock's red hummer
with lou brock in it
i shouldn’t be allowed to drive
..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 24, 2010 6:40 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
opinion of CJ Beatty:
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
tweeps eh?
There is so much wrong with that tweet. But calling people “tweeps” is the worst!
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."
Pretty standard in the Twitterverse
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
that doesn't make it 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."
damn it, you beat me to it
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
i noticed it earlier
but this was just a double wham
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Random question:
Have you played Minecraft?
Should I buy it?
How detrimental would it be to my studies?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
that pic on the cover of the stockton record is BA
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
yea that was my favorite too...it was commented later too as someone cropped it...ill prly save that one
three distinct celebrations…the salute by wilson…jubilation by buster…and the defeat of howard mulling at home plate
truly a unique picture for any baseball fan, im glad they got that shot
by guillermozeliak on Oct 25, 2010 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions
i like the Gettysburg quote at the beginning of the post...
so over-dramatic. I also like the argument about it at the front of the comments.
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."
/hug
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
people who offer frivolous i-hugs are worse than hitler
only in San Francisco…
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
Very nice use of geriatric stereotypes
There is certainly talent there but if someone slept in a craftmatic adjustable bed, I wouldn’t be surprised.
Been looking forward to Red for awhile. I love John Malkovich, can’t wait to see it.
Also, Ron Washington has cool glasses.
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
I believe Neftali Perez is retired
"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 24, 2010 8:17 PM EDT reply actions
wow, i totally missed that one
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
Neftali Feliz is such a weird name
"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 24, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
this 'Red' is also good
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111495/
"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 24, 2010 8:18 PM EDT reply actions
ah! moi, j'aime irene jacob!
Le wiretapping n’a jamais ete plus belle!
"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 24, 2010 9:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
nice
the director is a Polish dude, I’ve enjoyed his work… the 3 colors movies are all great.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001425/
I’ve also seen some of his Dekalog tv series, they remind me if Sartre made black and white Polish short films
"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 24, 2010 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
you should. see the double life of veronique
"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 25, 2010 12:59 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
maybe I will
maybe I will
"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 25, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
you should. see the double life of veronique
"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 25, 2010 12:59 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Not sure if SBN'd ...
"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 25, 2010 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Also, "Waiting for Superman," if it happens to be showing at your theater
Is absolutely must-see. Life changing is a bit hyperbolic, but it’s definitely made me reevaluate my priorities
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
I just youtube'd the trailer
Definitely looks like a docu worth seeing.
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
Ahh The Onion.
It usually has pretty good articles about Albert. This is more topical though.
A-Rod Finally Leads Rangers to World Series
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."
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1266368/
"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 24, 2010 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
if i ever get that bad i expect, nay, i demand that you all to shoot me
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
the roof, the roof, the roof is one fire
we don’t need no water, let that motherfucker burn, burn motherfucker burn….
that song is ingrained in my head right now….. im pretty bored right now maybe i should go to bed….
yes, you should
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 24, 2010 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
but i won't cause i hate sleeping...
for whatever reason
by stlcardsfan4 on Oct 24, 2010 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
then drink heavily until you black out
it’s like sleeping, except without all that “rest” and “rejuvenation” mucking it up
better judgement tells me no
better judgement also tells me to sleep though
by stlcardsfan4 on Oct 24, 2010 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Well,
My favorite player among the Rangers is, without question, Elvis Andrus. Besides the fact that his skillset reminds me of Brendan Ryan — heavy on defense, short on offense
Actually Andrus did a kick ass job of putting the ball in play and helping advance the runner. Not to mention he made that kickass play where he shot up and took away a double with his defense.
You fit into me
like a hook into an eye
a fish hook
an open eye
It kinda makes the point of why you can't always go by the usual numbers.
You fit into me
like a hook into an eye
a fish hook
an open eye
...
Andrus made something happen with each swing.
You fit into me
like a hook into an eye
a fish hook
an open eye
Grounding out to shortstop, generally
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
well i like the guy too
and he is no brendan ryan…which is a huge complement to Elvis
elvis did draw some key walks if i remember…and is a better base stealer…something ryan might not have pulled off
by guillermozeliak on Oct 25, 2010 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions
15 CS this year for andrus
ouch. Pretty sure B-R could have done that.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
seems like an avg basestealer
based on stats
by guillermozeliak on Oct 25, 2010 2:14 AM EDT up reply actions
elvis that is
and can only improve his technique
by guillermozeliak on Oct 25, 2010 2:14 AM EDT up reply actions
he was really good, last year (2009)
but in 2010 he cost his team runs.
There’s a decent chance he gets better, but no guarantee; as it was, brendan ryan was a better base stealer last year.
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'm more worried about colby learning how to steal a base
he’s too fast to not have 30+ steals per season
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
What the fuck is that panda doing
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
this talk about andrus/ryan made me look at vince coleman's stats
’85 through ’90 .265/.326/.339 while stealing a ridiculous amount of bases like 500
and he only had a collective bWAR of 9.6 and his best was 3.2 in ‘87…seems like he should be rated better than that…brendan ryan had a bWAR of 3.4 last year and i would clearly take vince’s ’87 over ryan ’09
by guillermozeliak on Oct 25, 2010 2:28 AM EDT up reply actions
We had this discussion a few days back
He was valuable because he was in a scarcer run environment back then than the environment is now… but generally, a low-OBP high-SB guy isn’t THAT valuable
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Compare Vince Coleman to Michael Bourn, for example. They have pretty comparable numbers
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
yea i remember the discussion thats wat sparked me
but ryan isnt even close to .320 OBP…and he got a .9 bWAR this year
id agree w/ that first poster in the thread a couple a days ago if we had a vince we would do a hellava lot better
by guillermozeliak on Oct 25, 2010 2:39 AM EDT up reply actions
That was entirely due to his defense
Vince was no great shakes at that
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
i know i saw that...i was like
i just cant believe coleman was a worst OF’er than Pujols as an OF’er
by guillermozeliak on Oct 25, 2010 2:48 AM EDT up reply actions
scarcer run env. i believe
but coleman and bourn are able, because of their skill to cross the plate 2x as many times as ryan…granted ryan bats 8th…ah whatever i give up on baseball!!!!!
by guillermozeliak on Oct 25, 2010 2:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Coleman put up great numbers for a SS.
Unfortunately, he was a left fielder.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
i just noticed that Washington looks like either a 70's movie star or a pimp in that pic
i can’t decide which
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
the samuel l jackson pic was gold
i should have thought of that
by guillermozeliak on Oct 25, 2010 2:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Ron Washington is Willy the Pimp?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
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