Brendan Ryan, Gold Gloves, Tsuyoshi Nishioka
by DanUpBaby on Nov 11, 2010 6:01 AM EST
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PrintSo Brendan Ryan didn't pick up his first Gold Glove yesterday. If he had to lose to anybody, Troy Tulowitzki is
The Best Choice, because at least Tulowitzki is a fine defensive player. Derek Jeter winning is frustrating not because, say, Elvis Andrus didn't win; he's got plenty of time, and according to the metrics it seems like no American League shortstop had a really stellar defensive season. It's frustrating because Derek Jeter won—because he is so clearly bad, and so clearly past his prime besides, that it makes it obvious that the only people who take the Gold Glove awards seriously are the ones who aren't voting on it.
Tulowitzki doesn't show much more care; hitting 15 home runs in September made it difficult to avoid his name in the news just as the ballots were being mailed out. But he's a good shortstop, and the defensive metrics are rough enough that I'd be loath to choose between a +12-15 defensive shortstop and a +15-27 defensive shortstop, just to choose from the two stats available on Baseball-Reference.
The Worst Choice, because now that Troy Tulowitzki has won one he'll ride his outstanding hitting and Team Leader status to Gold Gloves until the Rockies are forced, at 37, to offer him three guaranteed years at a number that's ridiculously above market value. To win a Gold Glove once Tulowitzki is established Ryan will have hit .300 and then wait for Tulowitzki to get hurt again. It'll help if he hits .350 in September. So I like the Tulowitzki pick in 2010, but the ideal pro-Ryan choice would have been in his mid-thirties and headed for free agency.
I wasn't sure just how gracious I wanted to be, so I left both options here.
Meanwhile: Another Japanese shortstop is on the horizon. Maybe this is an awkward time to mention that?
I will make no secret of my irrational impulse toward Japanese imports—the vague differences in the way baseball is played over there, and the very specific differences in the way it is watched, fascinate me, although I'm a pretty milquetoast spectator in-person and totally unprepared to learn a chant for Aaron Miles. But I'm cautious about possibly America-bound Tsuyoshi Nishioka, who's been posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines following a season in which he hit .346.
In a lot of ways he's a perfect fit for a team with generalized infield problems; just 26, he's got the range of a shortstop and the arm-strength of a second baseman, which would leave the Cardinals flexible when it came time to figure out which disappointing homegrown infielder to send to the bench. He led the Pacific League in errors last season, so a Ryan/Nishioka keystone combination would give us plenty of chances to vent our frustration when Jeff Gordon cites fielding percentage in some mid-May P-D chat. An outstanding baserunner, he's coming off a season in which he hit .346/.423/.482.
But that's his career year, and it's his career year by a long way. Beset by nagging injuries since becoming a starter at age 21, he's slugged over .430 twice, and outside of last season has a career average under .300. I'll be interested to see how he pans out in the Major Leagues, because while his career line looks something like the ones Major League teams saw from previous imports like Kaz Matsui, Akinori Iwamura, and Tad Iguchi, those other infielders came from Japan with incredibly gaudy power numbers. Nishioka is the slap-hitting middle infielder to come out of Japan already a slap-hitter.
That might translate better, for all I know, but unless other teams are more frightened by his .395 BAbip than I expect them to be I don't think the Cardinals will get into the bidding war.
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right? it's excellent
Can’t we take that little bitch’s GG and just give it to Boog? I mean Boog practically plays SS AND 2B at the same time
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
whilst spinning
VEB's only queer since '09
by Aranathor on Nov 11, 2010 9:49 AM EST up reply actions 6 recs
I'll go with that
because of the use of “whilst.”
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
CCDGADABPSSA2BATST
He’s still pissed at Boog, and he’s still talking to him in the entrance to the dugout.
"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 Nov 11, 2010 11:18 AM EST up reply actions
apparently
this is a true statement… it is the only thing that seems to make this whole notion make any sense.
While Spinning.
How much were yours? 34 dollars. You know you got a pay raise... right?
AAAAAH
fuck you Tony
"…when he struggled at the plate like Skip did early… you know Skip, he refused to, he bent a little bit you know, but he didn’t break, and I think it broke Brendan quite a few times. You know he just let those at bats drive him nuts and he’d take it out defensively so again, if there’s somebody better, then Brendan’s job is at risk."
fuck. you.
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Yeah, Skip bent but didn't break
and ended up still not being as valuable as Brendan Ryan in 2010.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
oh but you know skip has a better avg
and
"…I think Skip has done an amazing job. You know we won 92 games with him at second base his first time out there and this year you know he was more comfortable making routine plays, and he’s still getting used to the position…"
those are STROOOOONG arguments
i’m starting to think TLR voted a GG for Jeter, that’s how blind he seems to be
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
TLR needs to update his "random justification of bad decisions quote matrix."
It sounds like he’ll still using the inputs from 1988.
he should have been output in 2010
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
i didn't want to blockquote it...
because I did not want to face the depression… yet again. It’s worse because I read these sentiments first from the fingers of Strauss…. who reminds me of….
While Spinning.
How much were yours? 34 dollars. You know you got a pay raise... right?
by streamman on Nov 11, 2010 11:39 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
however depressing just blockquote it
some people don’t click on links
and these are things we need to know
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
THERE IS NOBODY BETTER
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
/fine print
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
Brendon Ryan
and a Gold Glove seem inevitable at some point in the future, but as you said in a round about way, they’re not handed out for defense alone. So it may take awhile before Ryan and GG are in the same sentence.
This year’s model of Boog probably didn’t warrant the award but he’s got it in him, to be sure.
On the other hand, Yadi picked up his 3rd without much of a stick for enhancement, so in at least one case the GG was fairly awarded….maybe it was partly due to the amount of innings he played. Who knows how it’s decided? All I know is that it’s not always the best defensive guy, if it were then Albert would have at least one more than he does….and Luddy should have possibly earned one.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
Matt Holliday should've been in the running, at least.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 8:02 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Matt Holliday....
looks funny to out there at times. He gets the job done but he sure can look awkward doing it.
Lots of times this season he’d make the play but he made me think of what his agent said about him “the best right fielder in the game”. well……..I don’t know about that, maybe so.
But this gives me an opportunity (loosely connected to the topic of Gold Gloves) to ask for some opinions on something:
What’s with all the sliding catches in the outfield?
Are they really necessary or are they for show?
Most of them look like show to me and many of them look risky and some are just plain foolish….and turn out that way. Holliday did a few of those this year.
In my day (I love it) they called it “hot-dogging”, so maybe it’s just me that sees it this way.
I’m just estimating that , say 80% of those that I’ve watched this year could have been fielded without sliding….which is good thing to do.
I saw Musial hot-dog it a few times, but it was really late in his career, he was on his way out and was entertaining the crowd….but he didn’t slide, he caught it and rolled and usually it was the last out of the inning. So that was a different kind of hot-dogging.
Any opinions?
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Nov 11, 2010 9:15 AM EST up reply actions
Holliday didn't do many of those this year.
it was Colby who slid.
and Holliday didn’t miss many.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
and quite honestly, our outfield did not do many sliding catches overall.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
oh... oh I see
no, that’s Brendan Ryan.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Our guys have been
a little better about it but there’s a lot of it going on.
Matt didn’t have an overabundance just a few, and most outfielders catch the ball when they do it. I’m wondering if anybody else sees it as mostly unnecessary and risky at times.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Nov 11, 2010 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
if they don't do it that often, I am not sure how this constitutes "unnecessary"
and if they catch the ball when they do it, I am not understanding how this is an inordinate amount of risk
they’re the ones out there, looking at the ball from their angle, with their sun and wind conditions. they don’t have to do it the way we want them to. they have to catch the ball. and throw it back in to the correct infielder.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I'm guessing they're taught to do that.
It seems that many of those catches are made so they can pop up and try to make a throw. Not always, but often.
its instincts
most likely, and ive noticed holiday making the sliding grabs…its easier to block the ball too if u miss it rather than just reaching down at the ground…and spants makes a good point on making a throw…seems like ive seen marlon byrd try this technique with success
by guillermozeliak on Nov 12, 2010 3:04 AM EST up reply actions
It's pretty cool that we have commenters who can say things like
“I saw Musial…” do anything. Seriously, I love the internet.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
so you like old people?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
a bit yeah
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
by TomCat009 on Nov 11, 2010 10:53 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
a bit...heh
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
does she know she's your wife?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
reminds me of the Mitch Hedburg line
"I don’t have a girlfriend. But I do know a woman who’d be mad at me for saying that."
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
Fuck, I miss Mitch.......
Damn you, you selfish drug addict.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
by RiverRat on Nov 11, 2010 11:04 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
go ahead and add
Belushi to that list, Phil Hartman is missed too although that one was not his fault
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
He did make the mistake of putting his dick in crazy.
"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
by Alxfritz on Nov 11, 2010 11:10 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
they don't always start out with the Crazy
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
I assume gdm hasn't.
/shots fired.
"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
by Alxfritz on Nov 11, 2010 11:12 AM EST up reply actions 6 recs
only 4 recs? for shame VEB, for shame
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
i haven't
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
you know that saying in poker
If you can’t spot the sucker in the first five minutes at the table, You are the sucker….
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
I am rewatching newsradioi right now. it's a little
Bit hard to watch the episodes where bill mcneill is stalked by a crazed santa clause and where bill ends up in a mental ward.
"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 Nov 11, 2010 1:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
But he's so
adequacious!
"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 Nov 11, 2010 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
most underated show of all time IMHO
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
by TomCat009 on Nov 11, 2010 2:04 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Everything about it was phenomenal.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
fantastic show.
i watched all the available netflix episodes couple of months ago – had forgotten how awesome that show was.
is everybody here Bi-Polar?
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Nov 11, 2010 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
that kinda came from out of no where
"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 Nov 11, 2010 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
I'm just noticing
how the topic just wanders. It’s kinda funny.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Nov 11, 2010 7:44 PM EST up reply actions
that's how we do it
"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 Nov 11, 2010 7:47 PM EST up reply actions
it's actually all the same topic.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
heh
"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 Nov 11, 2010 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
you mean ADH. . .
hey look, kittens!
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
aren't you a doctor?
medicate yourself!
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
witch doctor?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
damn it, scoot
I’m a basement dweller, not a doctor
Fire John Mozeliak up a nice steak, or stake ( haven't decided)
by mattyfrommo on Nov 11, 2010 8:51 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
you don't?
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Nov 11, 2010 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
i don't know how to answer that
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I'm gonna go out out on a limb here,
and say you thought JEd was a hot dogger.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
gg won't go to someone who is not a regular starter
which is what will hold boog back unless he learns to hit more consistently (well)
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
1. he should have been played EVERY DAY
2. if the team hadn’t hit so badly that they needed their #9 hitter to produce consistently, he would have played every day
3. if it hadn’t been Tony La Russa, he would’ve played every day
EVERY. DAY.
FACT.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:46 AM EST up reply actions
out of curiosity
do you have a beard now?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
no
but it’s not like hair dye doesn’t work in other places
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
also, MCC knows what Avatar: the Last Airbender is, and they're not obsessed with Inception
VEB needs to work harder on this before I decide to re-up
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:52 AM EST up reply actions
we're gonna go ahead and place you on waivers then
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
by d-dee on Nov 11, 2010 10:57 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I kinda want to try watching that cartoon some time.
Heard the movie was trash. Might have heard that on VEB actually.
It seems like the world of internet fandom in general was very obsessed with that show, and also with Naruto, for a while.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Avatar: The Last Airbender is fantastic
In more ways than one, but mostly it was an extremely well written show that got better (and more mature) as the series went along. The first season has some manga/Nickelodeon moments of goofiness, but still had very serious stories, solid voice acting, and excellent animation. The second season really delved deep into the characters, developed the romantic subplots, and ramped up the quality of the animation, all while maintaining a good balance of straightforward narratives, humor, and dynamic fight sequences. The third and final season was phenomenal: more/bigger fights, full realization of characters, dramatic excellence.
I have the whole series on DVD – I would recommend to anyone who likes animation (or martial arts, as they are extremely true to Chinese disciplines) to pick up the first disc of Season 1 sight-unseen, probably $10-$12 at most. If you like the first disc, get the rest of the discs in that season and then move up to the full season packs, rather than getting them piecemeal (I did, but I was collecting as the seasons progressed).
The problem with watching most of the animated shows like Avatar or their anime/manga kin is that they are progressing stories, and you have to watch from the very beginning or it’s just too bizarre to sit through long enough to figure it all out through inference. Shows like Justice League Unlimited, Teen Titans, or The Tick (also in my collection) are more compartmentalized and accessible mid-stream, although they also have their own story arcs (except The Tick, which is just glorious insanity).
It’s too bad I don’t live in the St Louis area, as I’m usually very generous with loaning out my DVDs, both for movies and shows.
Ms Bitters (Invader Zim): Children, your performance was miserable. Your parents will all receive phone calls instructing them to love you less now.
by the first agni-kai, I was hooked
the in-betweening was a little jerky, but that was the only jarring thing. everything else was original, creative, dynamic, and professional. it’s a joy.
it gave me hope for civilization and stuff.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
that's the fifth episode, btw.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Y2S cannot finish thoughts, hfs
I am constantly surprised that DanUp has never seen it.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I probably will eventually
I just finished season two of Haruhi Suzumiya, which is my new Favorite Thing, and I have no other actual-anime recommendations to watch, except for one the red baron recommended that I can’t find anyplace but youtube.
Apparently Avatar is on Instant Stream, so it looks like I’ll get back to you this weekend…
Oh, almost forgot
Invader ZIM (again, glorious insanity)
Batman: The Animated Series (the original, up through the Superman-style, NOT the new Adam West-looking stuff, or THE Batman)
Ren & Stimpy (what do you know, more glorious insanity)
Superman: The Animated Series (the right way to portray Lex Luthor, not Gene Hackman or Kevin Spacey)
Freakazoid (picking up a theme here?)
Samurai Jack (artistic beauty, total badass)
Animaniacs (HELLOOOOOO Nurse!)
Looney Tunes (all the classics)
Believe it! (don’t watch Naruto, so that’s all I ever got out of being subjected to the commercials)
Ms Bitters (Invader Zim): Children, your performance was miserable. Your parents will all receive phone calls instructing them to love you less now.
YES
Batman the Animated Series got me interested in animation again. it was so cool and so stylized. it got shaky around when they smushed it up with Superman, though. I mean, it was so cool and stylized that the Japanese ripped it off and added giant robots, no joke.
Gargoyles is fun too, though I kind of lost the whole plot. parts of Justice League Unlimited were great too, the adult-aimed sidenotes were actually adult and not immature, and they just had fun with it.
one plot I was always impressed with was Exosquad, but no one saw that. also, it got canceled on the eve of toasting the solar system, so that kinda sucked. last of the awful 80s style animation.
(interested to know what the music mavens think of Samurai Champloo — from the makers of Cowboy Bebop. it was a little too meta, but altogether enjoyable. musical genres + samurai → remixed.)
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
the Canadians are actually quite good at experimenting with animation
their collabs with, like Brazilian companies and French companies are almost always interesting.
also, they seem to be breeding voice actors up there. I always wondered about that.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Batman: TAS
It is one of my favorite shows. I love the early episodes, each with its own orchestral score and individually painted backgrounds. I’m really looking forward to The Green Lantern series coming out soon, even if it won’t be as good as Batman because it won’t be hand-painted and won’t get the individual score for each episode treatment. God bless Bruce Timm.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
God bless him everyone!!
also, the Joker’s voice.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
no love for Roco's morden life
or Doug?
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
I was cool with Doug
then Patti cut her hair and I believe Disney managed to ruin it.
Now…. Fillmore!, there was a show. Disney NEVER marketed the 70s cop show set in junior high, though. I could probably check eBay right now, and there wouldn’t be so much as a key chain.
*not actually against girls cutting their hair, it was all the other jump-the-shark stuff that came with it.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
and yes... *those* 70s cop shows.
Fillmore! worked both sides of the street — hilarious tribute to the smooth-talkin badass big hair with a heart of gold shows and perfectly appropriate kids tv.
if you want younger than junior high, Codename Kids Next Door mashed up elementary and younger with global covert military organizations. (I mean… they did THIS to the Matrix trilogy. er, dodgy Russian link.)
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Beaver! also, Don't you
Ms Bitters (Invader Zim): Children, your performance was miserable. Your parents will all receive phone calls instructing them to love you less now.
by Rejuvenile on Nov 11, 2010 5:39 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I hate posting from my BlackBerry
The backspace and Enter keys are right next to each other and look too much alike…
Anyway, what I was trying to say was: Do you love your Uncle Filbert? (Yap yap!) OK, go the garage and get the acetylene torch…
And lastly: Turn the page, wash your hands; and, That was a hoot!
On to different shows I don’t have on DVD:
Dexter’s Laboratory, before they switched art styles/voice actors, especially the Justice Friends
Powerpuff Girls, including Mojo JoJo – You will be punished for your use of inappropriate dialogue.
Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends – Cheez is my favorite – I’m a cowboy, budda bop, budda bop, budda bop
Limited bits of League Of Super Evil (acronym) and Billy & Mandy (almost entirely Fred Fredburger)
Yes, mid-30’s and still watching cartoons – what’s your point?
Ms Bitters (Invader Zim): Children, your performance was miserable. Your parents will all receive phone calls instructing them to love you less now.
by Rejuvenile on Nov 11, 2010 5:58 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
did you ever see any of Chowder?
definitely not standard fare, but great for the age group.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
My sister's kids like it
But it didn’t offer a lot to interest me.
Angry Beavers
Batman Beyond
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Venture Bros.
Harvey Birdman
Futurama
Robot Chicken (stop-motion, but animation nonetheless)
Ms Bitters (Invader Zim): Children, your performance was miserable. Your parents will all receive phone calls instructing them to love you less now.
by Rejuvenile on Nov 11, 2010 6:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
All I know
is that The Angry Beavers are/is in the Ridiculous tier, everything else is not
Fire John Mozeliak up a nice steak, or stake ( haven't decided)
Twin brother and two sisters
Unfortunately I have to clarify that I have one sister and I had another, who passed away a few years ago. I could go into a depressing story about her, but I’ll avoid that unless you are (for whatever reason) desperate for information on my family.
I was reading about how countless species are being pushed toward extinction by man's destruction of forests. Sometimes I think the surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us. - Calvin, Scientific Progress Goes "Boink", Watterson
Sorry to hear that.
No need to dredge up sad stories. Just curious as your family seemed to grow in the comments. For whatever reason, I thought it was just the two of you.
Silly humans, this world is for robots.
Venture Bros.
IMO this is the best cartoon on right now.
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
Also
I enjoy King of the Hill more and more, as time goes on.
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
i was so into VB, then it got all complicated
now i stick to the high-brow fare of Robot Chicken
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:33 PM EST up reply actions
It is complicated at this point
But still worth the time investment. And anything involving the Monarch is pure gold.
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
Agreed.
Too stupid and sissy-like to say that you want out.
You make the eyes of a million girls and think you'll make them shout.
by The Continental on Nov 11, 2010 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
... and Weena Mercator as The Hopping Woman
Too stupid and sissy-like to say that you want out.
You make the eyes of a million girls and think you'll make them shout.
by The Continental on Nov 11, 2010 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
Good taste!
Batman the Animated Series was probably the best adaptation of Batman on film, arguably until the current movie series. That’s how good it was.
I loved me some Freakazoid, Samurai Jack (until I lost track of it), Invader Zim, Looney Tunes, etc. etc. etc. I actually have some Animaniacs DVDs.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
They're doing a bunch of marathon showings of Avatar on Nickelodeon right now
I’ve been DVR’ing it for the last two weeks. I think I’ve seen most of the first 2.5 seasons. I had enough knowledge of the show prior to watching it that I’ve been able to view it haphazardly and still follow the overall story arc.
Silly humans, this world is for robots.
I'll definitely have to check it out soon then
It seems right up my alley, I’ve just never gotten around to starting it.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
disagree with a few of your points
1.) He should have played everyday. This is true.
2.) Maybe. When he was was set his defense was also suffering, It wasn’t just his bat.
3.) This is speculation. Other Managers may have opted to send him down to the minors and get someone who could hit to play shortstop.
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
BRENDAN RYAN: STILL NO OPTIONS
Memphis was never, ever a choice on the test this season.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:58 AM EST up reply actions
(also, i am using all-caps just 'cause. not because i'm shouting.)
(if SBN could bold subject-lines, i wouldn’t have this problem)
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 11:01 AM EST up reply actions
i mean. you know what i mean
aauuugh.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 11:01 AM EST up reply actions
aren't the subject lines automatically bold?
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
well other managers may have cut him
Or benched him as well.
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
Unless the rules are changed
Ryan will never win a Gold Glove. The voters put too much emphasis on offense and other intangibles. Which is a shame. He could probably accumulate 10 GGs if the voters were honest.
I think Ryan has GG potential
but I think you have to establish yourself as a front-line player to win this award. Ryan is still seen as someone that might be a better backup. The fact that he played a lot of games doesn’t change that in most voters minds. While the award isn’t about hitting, I think you do have to be credible as a full-time player.
My personal opinon is that he is a starting shortstop and that the wrist injury probably led to a very bad first half. I’d be willing to be bet he will play a full season, hit .275 and win the gold glove next year. Once does that, the award will be his as long as he keeps playing full-time. He really is very good defensively.
Just win
I think your first paragraph. . .
assumes that GG voters actually think more than about 30 seconds per position when filling out their ballots.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 11, 2010 9:30 AM EST up reply actions
"Front line"? You have to be IN the majors.
Boog’s bat was so anemic this year that that cannot be taken as a given going forward.
I certainly hope he will be; he’s enormous fun to watch. And if he is able to stick around, eventually the highlight reels will start earning him GGs (possibly, in the way of such things, after he no longer is an off-the-charts defender, but oh well…). Let’s master the “able to stick around” part first. A .260 BA, with walks and “power” (sic) like this year, should do the trick.
StanTheManFan
Contributes any way he can.
He's normally a nuclear physicist
Except when writing for this list.
by StanTheManFan on Nov 11, 2010 9:42 AM EST up reply actions
I WEEP FOR THE FUTURE.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 8:00 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
"YOU'RE Abe Froman? ... The Sausage King of Chicago???"
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Nov 11, 2010 8:09 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Don't get snooty...
SNOTTY!
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 knew last year Boog had no shot Because JRoll.
this year I was crossing my fingers and toes because of JRoll’s injuries (though he’s a very nice fellow and does a very polished shortstopping), but alas. fucking alas. not enough innings.
and. I knew for sure he lost it the minute he pulled a multi-error game. GG’s are voted upon by the guys standing around at field level, and the psychology of that is difficult to overcome.
I bet Riggleman voted for him, though.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
psychology (though it didn't work for Ryan Ludwick... damn)
Interesting that each NL Gold Glove infield winner (Pujols, Phillips, Tulowtizki, Rolen) led NL in Web Gems at their respective position. about 17 hours ago via TweetDeck
FESPN
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i'm sitting here drinking my coffee wondering who TLR voted for
Are Ryan and Tony on good terms now ? i never know when he’s in or out of the doghouse .
And that little bitch from Cinncy winning the GG ? really…… no better in the league than that loudmouth?
"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.I don't know what you're talking about,"
Wilson said when asked (if he puts shoe polish on his beard). "It's dark because we play a lot of day games. It's tanned. It's focused."
by riftraftredbird on Nov 11, 2010 10:15 AM EST up reply actions
you are aware the voters aren't allowed to vote for members on their team?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
was not ....thanks
"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.I don't know what you're talking about,"
Wilson said when asked (if he puts shoe polish on his beard). "It's dark because we play a lot of day games. It's tanned. It's focused."
by riftraftredbird on Nov 11, 2010 10:18 AM EST up reply actions
B. Phillips winning is especially annoying
First of all, he’s not as good a fielder as Chase Utley. Second, he’s not as good a hitter as Chase Utley, so there goes the offensive aspect. Thirdly, LITTLE BITCH.
I mean, Phillips was a very good player this year. Above average offense and, admittedly, really good defense. But come on, man.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Who's Chase Utley?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:50 AM EST up reply actions
Whoa, that's weird
I don’t even remember writing that, and I have no idea who the hell this “Chase Utley” guy is.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Phillips wins because he was on Web Gems like every other day.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
some
truth to it, methinks
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:54 AM EST up reply actions
Damnit....
I’m going over here for awhile.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
walk it off
we’ll just call it a replyfail.
blame sbn, man! blame it!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 11:00 AM EST up reply actions
Utley missed a fair chunk of the year due to injury this season.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
Ack, I can't believe I forgot about that...
He was on my fantasy team too. Ah well.
I still reserve the right to hate on the GG voting process!
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
I refuse to call Jimmy Rollins JRoll.
it just isn’t going to happen. Now get off my lawn.
;=8)
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
watching that, I can't get over the fact of how far ryan goes and how miles looks like he has lead boots on
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
One of my pet peeves with the yearly awards is that they seem to actually be lots of different awards shoved into the same category
This is true of the “one guy a year” awards, like MVP. Sometimes it’s an award for the most valuable player whose team was in the playoffs. Sometimes it’s the most valuable middle infielder. Sometimes it’s the award for being really good in a really interesting way.
This is even more evident with Gold Gloves, because so many of them are given out at a time. Sometimes it’s an award for being an elder statesman, despite the fact that your skills have diminished and you’ve already won multiple GGs. Sometimes it’s an award for being a really good hitter while also being a good fielder. Sometimes it’s an award for the voters knowing who the hell you are. Sometimes it’s an award for having your name be the one the dart hit most often when the voters put the choices on a wall and blindfolded themselves.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Nov 11, 2010 8:15 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
So much
This
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Nov 11, 2010 12:39 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
So, where's the rec?
"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 Nov 11, 2010 3:07 PM EST up reply actions
Can'r
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Nov 11, 2010 4:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Can't rec via mobile
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Nov 11, 2010 4:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
more spam
Brendan Ryan — in the far future — needs to finish his career in Japan.
MFEO
（・ｗ・）
(ok, i had to look this up)
(and that one too)
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
he would get his own personalized cheer. i mean... seriously. it would be seriously awesome.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
there was a cool compilation video of highlights
but instead I chose this TLR dream:
a bunt home run.
…ok, here’s the mad guitar riffs if that’s your thing. very much Boogstyle.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 8:36 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
mad guitar riffs may feed DanUp's obsession.
hmmm.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
WTF HOW DID THAT HAPPEN??
Always late to the party
Oooohhh...Mr. Sparkle....
;=8)
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
and more spam
by the way
we still love you Scotty
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
It's true, I admit it
In a post a day or two ago, when we were all talking about how awesome Zimmerman is, I started thinking, “man, he really is both excellent as a hitter and a fielder at third base… it’s almost like he’s a new… Scott… Rolen… damn.”
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Also, Dave Niehaus, the voice of the Mariners, just died of a heart attack.
Goodbye, baseball.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
He was literally with the Seattle Mariners from the beginning
This is like their version of Jack Buck dying.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
is the Nike ad for Junior mostly him?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:36 AM EST up reply actions
I think so, yeah.
His catch phrases included “Bye-bye baseball” for home runs (I think) and “Get out the rye bread and mustard, grandma, ‘cause it’s a grand salami!”
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
but it wasn't him who called the home run shot, yeah?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:50 AM EST up reply actions
Blah, I'd have to watch the ad again
He has a distinctive voice, it wouldn’t be hard to determine.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
And I don't have time right now, gotta scoop up the little one and run to the grocery store.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
you mean your boss?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:54 AM EST up reply actions
gotta keep up with the other threads
yah
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:54 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, really
Psh. I thought this was well-established.
Though, she’s not my boss, she’s my client. It’s different, I promise.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
yeeeah no
hate to break it to you, but she’s your boss
you’re your two year old daughter’s bitch
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Did someone say Midgets???
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBXyB7niEc0
;=8)
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
WOOHOO!!!
:=8D
Kerrys are uddersized too.
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
damn it man, don't feed the cow
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
{munch, munch, munch}
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
VEB does seem to be fixated on grass.........
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 11:02 AM EST up reply actions
And Don't Forget Silage....
Mmmmmmmm…fermented…..its the beer of cows!
:=8D
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
ripe silage is one of the joys of farming
up there with 4AM starts and breaking ice out of the troughs
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
But a Tasty Treat Nonetheless!
Trust me, the cows appreciate it…
;=8)
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
highland cows in scotland
eat the leftover fermented grain from making scotch. They say that’s why highland cows always have a smile on their face!
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
Lucky Buggers!
;=8)
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
even had diagrams on smoking it the other evening.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
his boss... no.
his principal client yes (well not technically, but presently)
While Spinning.
How much were yours? 34 dollars. You know you got a pay raise... right?
I will remember him as the guy who's voice was on
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
It's fucking terrible, man. I wish I would've gotten a chance to meet him, but our schedules never matched up
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Great retrospective at LL
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Also also, The As traded for David DeJesus
Vin Mazzaro and some other pitcher whose name I can’t remember
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Yeah, that guy
I didn’t know who he was, so I forgot his name. He’s a lefty?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
I like how they DFA'd Bannister.
Then, they traded DeJesus for Mazzaro and Marks.
Mazzaro: 5.8 K/9, 3.7 BB/9, .289 BABIP, 20.6 LD%, 5.13 FIP, 71.9 LOB%
Bannister: 5.4 K/9, 3.5 BB/9, .323 BABIP, 19.9 LD%, 5.46 FIP, 66.6 LOB%
Marks is 23 and only in A ball. I don’t get why you trade DeJesus for production that is largely on par with Bannister. Yes, Bannister would cost more money and keeping Bannister and DeJesus would cost even more money. But, I would have thought the Royals could get more for DeJesus than a cheaper replacement for Brian Bannister and a 23 year-old A-baller.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
SIGN MARK REYNOLDS
The D’Backs are "shopping" Mark Reynolds and looking for relievers and contact hitters.
MLBTR
VEB's only queer since '09
Eh, color me unimpressed. . .
his defense at 3B is Schumacker-esque. Well, maybe not that bad, but below average at best.
I also suspect that his propensity for striking out a record amount of times will lead to a shortened useful offensive life, whether fairly or unfairly. Striking out 200+ times is all fine and well when you’re hitting 30 or 40 HRs, but when you’re hitting 20 and playing sub-par defense, it gets you out of baseball pretty quick.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 11, 2010 9:35 AM EST up reply actions
All true
But; the D-Backs need bullpen arms and we have plenty of those stashed away, he can play 3B and does so more regularly than Freese has. He could improve his hitting by working out with McGwire, maybe. And in 2009 he would have hit 50 HRs and had 30 SBs if he hadn’t been hit with a nasty flu virus in September.
Ok his defense is indefensible, but its really only a tad below average
VEB's only queer since '09
Whey too many whiffs....
….and none of them good. Pass.
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
Also. . .
batting average ain’t everything, certainly, but it is extremely hard to generate positive value when you hit .198, as Reynolds did in 2010.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 11, 2010 9:36 AM EST up reply actions
Reynolds
Why trade for him when you can sign Russell Branyan as a free agent. (Not that I am advocating either.)
How about handin' me another helpin' of those mashed taters...thank you very much!
Branyan can't play 3rd
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
FTFY
Branyan can’t play 3rd
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
No, he can DH for some team. Play a passable 1st, if needed.
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
its okay, skip can't play second
they can be friends
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
To an autograph, maybe, but not a contract.
StanTheManFan
Contributes any way he can.
He's normally a nuclear physicist
Except when writing for this list.
by StanTheManFan on Nov 11, 2010 9:43 AM EST up reply actions
Last year, he had a down year.
He was about average on defense last season, if we abuse UZR. We would be buying very low. Last season, he had a .328 wOBA, which is basically league-average. The year before that, he had a .381 wOBA, and in ‘08, it was .341. I don’t know what we are getting, but he has very good walk rates, hits for power, and Bill James projects a .356 wOBA in 2011. Looking at his batted ball and park-adjusted wOBA on Statcorner, ’09 may be the outlier. League-average bat and glove.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
Buying low. . .
is at best only half of a good investment strategy.
Sincerely,
A purchaser of General Electric stock in early 2009
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 11, 2010 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
i wish the d-bavks were shopping Drew
"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.I don't know what you're talking about,"
Wilson said when asked (if he puts shoe polish on his beard). "It's dark because we play a lot of day games. It's tanned. It's focused."
by riftraftredbird on Nov 11, 2010 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
*backs
"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.I don't know what you're talking about,"
Wilson said when asked (if he puts shoe polish on his beard). "It's dark because we play a lot of day games. It's tanned. It's focused."
by riftraftredbird on Nov 11, 2010 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
NO
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
by prophetjohn on Nov 11, 2010 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
CGAFAAFAL
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101109&content_id=16049138&vkey=news_stl&c_id=stl
VEB's only queer since '09
or a nice suit
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I would describe his demeanor in that picture as "tepid"
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."
no.
he just DGAF.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:36 AM EST up reply actions
CDGAFATMD
is there a “DGAF” gif?
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."
several
and you asked for gifs
i assume you know what you’re getting into
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
Cody and gdm are still in bed,
it’s safe for a while.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
in bed
……….wait.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:50 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I do you go there?
you have no idea what me or gdm look like.
just curious,did you imagine our avatars or something?
gotdammit is this how you all talk about me when i'm sick?
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
together?
but safe for a while… really is only delaying the inevitable and now we are all screwed.
While Spinning.
How much were yours? 34 dollars. You know you got a pay raise... right?
please don't encourage...
it’s like being at the zoo watching the chimpanzee’s you know what that is in there hands and you know what the two options are that they are considering…. you just don’t want to provoke either
While Spinning.
How much were yours? 34 dollars. You know you got a pay raise... right?
Starting up an online tiff,
I posted now a dozen gifs.
Every gif had thirty pics,
Every pic got fifty clicks,
Clicks, pics, gifs, tiffs,
How many VEBers need to get better lives?
by dronemc on Nov 11, 2010 12:04 PM EST up reply actions 8 recs
well for many VEBers, I think better baseball team =
better life (notice I’m not excluding myself from that subset).
And U Guys Thinl that I'M Weird...
:=8/
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
it's Carp
he always looks that way
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
he does have momentary lapses
when he fucks up batters
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
i should have said when he's not pitching
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Not always
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 epic one where he had a scream so primal
Adam made fun of him immediately.
and I think it’s epic in and of itself that Adam is SO GOOD that he can be funnin’ anyone on the team without repercussions.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:42 AM EST up reply actions
especially Carp.
the epic scale of the epicness to clown Carp is epic.
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."
Did you just call Carp a clown?
Just go ahead and pick out your pain now.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
by TBender on Nov 11, 2010 10:46 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
clown = verb
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:48 AM EST up reply actions
Sorry, got confused by the epic uses of epic
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
by TBender on Nov 11, 2010 10:54 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
epic fail
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:55 AM EST up reply actions
oh dear god no!
i’m not insane.
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."
Rec'd... by the way
Carp “luggaging” talk is some of my favorite.
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."
and there's no hesitation (comment has profanity ohnoes)
all around Adam are looks of fear and apprehension, and he just launches into it.
Carp does get them back, though. one of the BEST moments of the season was when he kept a straight face and Slow-Walked a Home Run…. not on the bases, but to the dugout. the puppies all looked like they were going to shit themselves with fear.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:48 AM EST up reply actions
video
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:58 AM EST up reply actions
Well, he looks like this while not pitching.
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 wonder how many restraining orders that picture has
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
TOWEL
does it to me every time.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
there is literally nothing i wouldn't do to get this reaction out of just one woman
just once, just f’ing once. but i guess that’s just too damn much to ask for
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
Alcohol
Is your friend here.
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
Everyone, ignore
Ken Rosenthal’s musings. This is not a rumor. Nothing to see here. Note the large number of “if’s.” I count three.
Know who would be an interesting play for the Cardinals?
Cliff Lee.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
did you count the one in "Cliff"?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I did not.
That makes four.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
VEB
teamwork happens
sometimes
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
no way it's gonna happen. we all know that.
why rosenthal brought it up, even in a hypothetical situation, is beyond me. now he (rosenthal)’s just gonna frustrate me that much more. bastard.
he brought it up because there's nothing else going on
and he might be getting paid by the word
simmer down, no way in hell this is happening
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
maybe him and westbrook are buddies.
like good enough buddies to sacrifice $10-$15million a year to sit next to 162 times a 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."
Also, he says that Westbrook/Cardinals talks have "lost momentum," whatever that means.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
They've moved further down the tunnel so he can't see or hear them talking.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
by TBender on Nov 11, 2010 10:02 AM EST up reply actions 7 recs
BOOM
rec
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
I believe it means no one's told him anything within the last 24 hours...
…and he can’t just write “I don’t know if anything new has happened,” ‘cause he’d look like a fool.
THE SITUATION IS FLUID, PEOPLE.
"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
strauss is that you?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
there's not enough whispering
does that mean there’s fluid in the ear?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
i take that as not a good sign.
but maybe they’re talking but not willing to sign a deal yet? who knows.
by zoomzoomj88 on Nov 11, 2010 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
he probably wants too much money
he’ll come to his senses
"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 Nov 11, 2010 1:18 PM EST up reply actions
this seems like rumor-mongering to me.
they have to add some sort of heat to the hot stove. Everytime there is mention of the Yankees’ Cliff Lee Quest, there is obligatory “but wait… the Nationals are a darkhorse that has a great chance at signing him.” (paraphrase)
How can there be a loss of “momentum” from no deal being imminent?
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
the cards are offering a two year deal but westy wants three years.
by zoomzoomj88 on Nov 11, 2010 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
no
he “could get three” doesn’t mean he’s asking for three
The Cardinals would prefer to sign Westbrook for only two years, and in a thin market he likely could get three.
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
why would he not ask for the most he can get?
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
by prophetjohn on Nov 11, 2010 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
if he wants to play with us enough
he might be willing to compromise
all i’m saying is just because the midget with the necktie thinks westy might be able to get three, it doesn’t make it true or what’s going on
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
it sure makes sense to me
seems to be a prevailing opinion that when a “journalist” that is disliked floats an opinion that is dislike it’s discredited in the name of the quotes. i don’t see any reason for him to be making stuff like this up
why wouldn’t westbrook get 3 year offers?
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
by prophetjohn on Nov 11, 2010 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
age/ injury risk stuff
same reason why carl pavano will have trouble finding a 3 year deal even after two straight years of 200+IP seasons.
FA pitchers with 3+ yr contracts
2009 – Noel Arguelles (Cuba)- 5 yrs; John Lackey-5 yrs; Randy Wolf-3 yrs
2008- CC 7 yrs; AJ Burnett-5 yrs; Derek Lowe-4 yrs; Ryan Dempster-4 yrs; Kenshin Kawakami-3 yrs;
2007- Carlos Silva – 4 yrs
2006- Adam Eaton-3yrs; Yoslan Herrara-3 yrs; Kei Igawa-5 yrs; Ted Lilly-4 yrs; Jason Marquis-3 yrs; Dice K – 6 yrs; Vicentte Padilla – 3 yrs; Gil Meche- 5 yrs; Jason Schmidt-3 yrs; Jeff Suppan-4 yrs; Barry Zito- 7 yrs
Teams are not handing out three year contracts as readily as they were back in the first part of last decade
I think you forgot a certain motocross rider.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I'll go back to shutting up now.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
He was a free agent when we signed him to the one-year deal.
But obviously not a FA when he re-upped.
Wasn't a FA
same reason Zambrano’s bad contract isn’t listed.
"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
It might be best to look at pitchers who signed contracts of 3+ years,
not just free agents.
Carpenter would be on such a list, as well.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
but Ken's point is that he might get the contract elsewhere
hence open market contracts only. That and the fact that finding all contracts signed while under team control would require a lot of work.
Fair enough.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
Ha Ha
A four year contract for Jeff Suppan in 2006?!?! I’d certainly want no part of him in 2010!
"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
by Alxfritz on Nov 11, 2010 1:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
westbrook thinks he can get 3 years
and the cards are not willing to offer it
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
by prophetjohn on Nov 11, 2010 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
Not should they, IMO.
However, a two-year contract with a club option for the third year might be okay.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
Perhaps a vesting option...
…based on total number of appearances? I.e., you make 29 (or 28 or 30 or however many) starts in each season, and the club option for the 3rd year vests into a guaranteed year.
I know financial performance incentives are out, but I recall hitters getting vesting options based on PAs before, so I think this could work.
what was.... Lackey, I want to say ... what was his deal?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Cot's seems to think all 5 of Lackeys years are guaranteed.
Unless I’m reading it wrong.
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tz8qHiYrIzlFtVnly7gibjw&output=html
maybe i'm thinking of the wrong pitcher
but i was pretty sure it was Lackey
had an injury clause or something.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
BR says of the 2015 option:
Club option at minimum for 2015 if Lackey misses significant time 2010-2014 due to an elbow injury
that's the one!
thanks
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
according to
B-R (I don’t know the best place to look):
Signed thru 2014, 5 yrs/$82.5M (10-14) & 15 vesting option
That’s at least 2 years more than we should probably be playing with.
hmm...
I wonder how the numbers would look if the Cardinals were able to move Carpenter.
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
I've been thinking on this
hopefully a better return than what they got for Luddy……
it just doesn’t look like a lot of teams have pieces that the Cards want/can afford. unless there’s some minor leaguer somewhere.
i dunno, that’s just my eyeballs-only thought
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
what the fuck does everyone want to move Carp for??
who’s gonna fill his shoes?
we’re not in a position we can afford to make the rotation worse, i don’t care how much money he commands
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
it would be nice, though, if we were smarter than the Phillies*
and got them both
*disclaimer: not hard
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
If we we're gonna get cliff,
it was last year. Sadly, no one got on my boat.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Ummmm. . .
last I checked, the Phillies started their golf games about three weeks later than the ’Birds, after playing in a tougher division, no less.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 11, 2010 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
so that's an indication of smarts?
read Ryan Howard’s contract and get back to us…
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
no. . .
but then again neither is the 2010 Cardinals’ roster, or the Kyle Lohse signing.
All I’m saying is that those who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.
And FWIW, Howard improved last year against lefties, so there’s that.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 11, 2010 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
actually...
[insert demitri martin joke here]
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
I don't live in a glass house
and I was specifically addressing keeping both Cliff Lee and one or more ace pitchers.
unless you are talking about that, I am not sure what altitude your horse is.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
LOL - - horse altitude
I was addressing your footnote (i.e. that it is not harder to be smarter than the Phillies).
By the most important metric, there were only two teams that were smarter than the Phillies last year, and one team that was equally as smart (arguably). And none of them were the Cardinals.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 11, 2010 2:59 PM EST up reply actions
omfg
that’s what I was talking about when I wrote that
it would be nice, though, if we were smarter than the Phillies*
and got them both
I swear to GOB if I have to cut/paste another of my two-line comments because no one can comprehend them, I will go luggage.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
doh
:forehead slap:
I stand by my point, however, that the Phillies were at least as smart as > 90% of MLB teams last year.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 11, 2010 3:05 PM EST up reply actions
oh yeah, right
let’s get rid of Carp to free up payroll
and then double that to get Cliff Lee
totally makes sense
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
We can also trade Jay
to free up some payroll for Werth. It all adds up.
by WyoCardsFan on Nov 11, 2010 10:46 AM EST up reply actions
i guess Albert gets pinstripes for Christmas then
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Oh d-dee you're being a d-dee downer
We can have Albert and trade Lohse for Hughes and Teixeira. Teixeira well be a great backup.
by WyoCardsFan on Nov 11, 2010 10:50 AM EST up reply actions
I'm with d-dee
no trading Carp for me. such suggestions should be met with a carry-on to the dome.
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."
CHRIS FUCKING CARPENTER DOES NOT APPROVE OF ALL THIS TRADE CHRIS CARPENTER TALK!!!!!!!
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
by RiverRat on Nov 11, 2010 10:56 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
actually i don't think he GAF
he can obliterate us all with one half swing of the samsonite
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
watch it....remember what happened last time.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
yeah....
sigh
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
sure, Teix and K-Lo can just swap NTCs
no problem
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
they're joking
at least, i’m pretty sure. my membership doesn’t go that high
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
it's mostly money
same with Luddy.
I knew ’Wick would go. the prophecy only covers if the Cardinals let him go before his time. or more precisely:
relesid ar his terme
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
yeah but we actually had decent options to fill up luddy's spot
who’s going to make up the loss of Carp?
i don’t mean to burst your bubble but Adam alone can’t get us in the postseason and everyone else at this point is a question mark.
oh, and what happens if Adam needs repairing midseason, “cause he slept wrong”?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
that's what I'm saying
the discussion is going to be out there Because Albert Pujols.
but it’s highly unlikely that the market can equal the magnificence that is Chris Carpenter.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 10:49 AM EST up reply actions
carp should be signed to an extension with option at a reduced aav
now
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
they'd be dumb to pull a trade
it could help our middle infield, but i’d like a decent pitcher in the trade too, especially if we didn’t get westy back.
by zoomzoomj88 on Nov 11, 2010 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
SCHWING!!!!!
:=8D
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
It's probably not gonna happen. . .
but as WAGs go, this one does make some sense.
say Lee costs $17MM per. . .
Your 2011 team is essentially the same as it was at the end of 2010, except you replace Jeff Suppan with Cliff Lee. With a pitching rotation of Wainwright, Carpenter, Lee, Garcia, Lohse/whoever, you don’t have to get a lot of regression to the mean from Schumacker/Ryan to win a lot of games.
In 2012, Lee essentially replaces Carpenter in the rotation (you decline Carp’s option), leaving you no markedly worse off for the purpose of paying Albert’s phat contract, which will start in 2012. By that time Lance Lynn or maybe Shelby Miller fills out the bottom of your rotation. Wainwright ($2.5M) and Yadi ($1.75M) give you a little inflation, but it’s manageable.
In 2013, Lohse’s $12.5M rolls off the payroll, Yadi is a free agent, and Wainwright adds $3MM to the payroll.
Lee is very doable, and is not an either/or thing with Pujols. I’m not saying that I’d do it, but it’s not an unreasonable strategy to take.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 11, 2010 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
do you have MO's #?
I’m just saying.
While Spinning.
How much were yours? 34 dollars. You know you got a pay raise... right?
It's more like replacing Westbrook with Lee
and Lohse for Suppan, but your point remains, in terms of cash money.
KC Still Shopping the Big G's...
Greinke and Gordon.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=stark_jayson&page=rumblings101110
Now, if it was Kim Gordon…
;=8)
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
We should absolutely call and inquire about both,
and possibly get Gordon. That being said, I don’t know how Gordon and TLR would mesh.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
We'd have to give up a boatload of prospects to get the Greinkter, one would think....
but Gordon is possible; but only if Freese can’t hack it.
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
Why Must Parents Insist on Naming Their Kids Corky??
http://twitter.com/CincinnatiReds/status/2462015087968256
It’s just creepy…
:=8.
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
With this talk about replacing Boog, being linked to Miguel Tejada etc...
this offseason is starting to anger 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."
speaking of Tejada
Looks who’s playing him in “Moneyball”
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 still don't believe they actually filmed that.
"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
wait...what?
they hired a baseball player to play a baseball player? why didn’t they just hire tejada? this movie is going to be the WORST.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
It's got Phil S Hoffman, so it has to be good
but there is no way it will actually be good.
"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
apparently brad pitt is playing billy beane
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
Aaron Sorkin is the man
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
Written by Sorkin.
After The Social Network, I’m very excited to see Moneyball.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
The wizard will not be happy
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Nov 11, 2010 12:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I don't see why not.
The casting director said he’d give him every chance to win the job, but Oz’s body couldn’t handle the stresses of filming every day anymore.
by dronemc on Nov 11, 2010 2:48 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
a rec for you
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
+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 Nov 11, 2010 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
doing matrix fourier transforms by hand sucks
that’s all
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
(sippin' coffee)
(confident in the knowledge i’ll never have to do diffeq or fourier series)
(sip)
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
by prophetjohn on Nov 11, 2010 12:50 PM EST up reply actions
until Saw 4³, when you find yourself chained to the floor with a tablet attached to a bomb detonator
there is no stylus
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
let's hope i can just wing it
with my three semesters of cal
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
by prophetjohn on Nov 11, 2010 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
technically 4 semesters
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
by prophetjohn on Nov 11, 2010 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
So, I know it's hockey, but I really miss FJM when I read articles like this
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/web/COM1176803/index.htm
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Nov 11, 2010 12:26 PM EST via mobile reply actions
WOW!
that is bad haha….
Since the inception of the honor in 1954, SI’s Sportsman of the Year generally has been a stand-up guy.
This year my nominee is a guy who stooped.
Many of the men and women who have earned the award have changed their sports, their communities and sometimes even the world.
This year there should be consideration for a man who changed a tire.
for those wondering, yes that is LITERALLY the only thing he did in this artlce… he deserves Sportsman of the Year because he pulled over and helped a lady and her daughter with a flat tire… that’s it…. of course he had to put in those terrible puns too
by stlcardsfan4 on Nov 11, 2010 11:06 PM EST up reply actions
ot...
ooopsies, can I get a mulligan?
While Spinning.
How much were yours? 34 dollars. You know you got a pay raise... right?
They got lucky.
Those wires came right down near all of them.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
probably means there was extra support structure that went unaccounted-for
orrrr someone miscounted.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
someone fucked up.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
or...
Lisa Kelly, the president and owner of Idaho-based Advanced Explosives Demolition Inc., which handled the demolition, told the Daily News that the explosives detonated correctly, but an undetected crack on the south side of the tower pulled it in a different direction.
because they found it after the demolition. ;)
While Spinning.
How much were yours? 34 dollars. You know you got a pay raise... right?
yah
building stuff ain’t my thing, but i know they have to detonate on all the support structure to pull it in a certain direction, especially with buildings close by.
meaning that crack might have been a construction/maintenance thing that wasn’t in the plans, or they failed to detect it during their sweeps. i.e. they might not be 100% culpable. there’s only so much one can do with so many moving parts that are hidden.
demo companies accomplish this all the time.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Oh I know they do it all the time...
I just find it amazing that the government can use some super thermite to bring down the WTC towers without anyone knowing… but these hacks can’t use some stinking dynamite to get a smokestack made out of brick to fall where they wanted it to. /sarcasm
/ducks
While Spinning.
How much were yours? 34 dollars. You know you got a pay raise... right?
Happy Veterans Day everybody!!!
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
Yes, Indeed
Happy Veterans Day!
While Spinning.
How much were yours? 34 dollars. You know you got a pay raise... right?
Both Solanus and I thank you for your appreciation
Me: USAF (93-97)
Him: USNavy (92-96)
Our sister also thanks you (still active USN)
Ms Bitters (Invader Zim): Children, your performance was miserable. Your parents will all receive phone calls instructing them to love you less now.
Awesome
On the way home from the grocery store today, there was a line outside Applebee’s. They, among others, have been doing free meals for veterans today. Pretty cool.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Speaking as a veteran who hates chain resturants
I appreciate the thought, but still hate them.
"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 hope you guys got your free haircuts from the hair saloon today!
"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
Thank you on behalf of
my father USA 1943-1946 and
my mother USN 1944-1945
ceterum censeo, delendo est Joe Strauss
Applebees gave out free food to Veterans in Warrensburg
that was pretty neat….
by stlcardsfan4 on Nov 11, 2010 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
did here too
I had the steak.
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
well since the place was packed and im not a veteran (or my dad)
we just went to rib city… pulled pork and chicken tenders….
by stlcardsfan4 on Nov 12, 2010 1:45 AM EST up reply actions
what do you expect? it's ohio
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
so who's getting the Silver Slugger tonight?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
in bed.
"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
That would be me.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
elvis and alexei
punished because the letters in their name are too far down the alphabet, and require going all the way to the bottom row of keys
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I love how that picture cuts off Brandon Phillips face
"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 Nov 11, 2010 1:21 PM EST reply actions
WHOOSH
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
by mysterui on Nov 11, 2010 1:33 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
aaaannnnndddd
SPLATTT!!!!!
While Spinning.
How much were yours? 34 dollars. You know you got a pay raise... right?
Doing business with Cuba
So I just got an inquiry from someone in Cuba about my baseball stuff.
Is it legal to sell it to them?
careful
Fidel is an *
While Spinning.
How much were yours? 34 dollars. You know you got a pay raise... right?
you're asking veb for advice on..... morality?
the collective is just going to make you put in secret codes that say “defect to the Cardinals” in Spanish.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Only one way to find out........
DO IT!!!!!!
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
You would need to establish
a subsidiary outside the U.S.
Probably not that hard to do, but also probably not something you have time/interest in. Perhaps meeting them somewhere in between for coaching?
sanctioned country
go to treasury website: Office for Foreign Asset Control. search under cuba.
Just win
i know i'm from the enemy site, and i was just dropping by to read the Cardinal take on GG ans silver slugger
but under U.S. Federal law there are a few things that can legally be traded between America and Cuba. Agricultural products, medical products, and informational products (books, electronic media devices with content loaded on them (but not blank CD’s, video’s, dvd’s, etc), posters, etc) are the three big ones.
You might be able to make a case that what you are selling is an information product, but it would be a tough sell.
When I came home from Cuba I had no issue getting the books and propaganda posters I purchased through Customs in Miami.
One other thing to keep in mind, from what I understand (and I may be wrong) very few convictions of embargo violations are heard on appeal, and are almost always dropped by the prosecution. There is a fear that if these cases make their way to the Supreme Court the entire embargo could be ruled unconstitutional.
My question is who do you know in Cuba that has enough money to make it worth you while to go through the hassle of selling it?
"It is a damn poor mind indeed which can't think of at least two ways to spell any word."
-President Andrew Jackson
by justin007000 on Nov 12, 2010 12:19 AM EST up reply actions
Makes me wonder if the client is actually involved in Cuban professional ball
They might have enough money.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
cuban baseball players make the same as everyone else
that is a driving reason for Cubans to come state side. If you are making $15 a month plus rations, but you could make millions of dollars a year what would you do?
"It is a damn poor mind indeed which can't think of at least two ways to spell any word."
-President Andrew Jackson
by justin007000 on Nov 12, 2010 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
Ack
I meant someone higher up, like someone in charge of the national team or something. I wasn’t being very clear.
Man, if I were a Cuban baseball player I’d defect, not at warp speed or ridiculous speed, but ludicrous speed.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
from my understanding
they would have to be pretty high up in the government. You have to remember this a is a country were hotel managers make the same as hotel maids.
My best guess is it is a taxi driver.
"It is a damn poor mind indeed which can't think of at least two ways to spell any word."
-President Andrew Jackson
by justin007000 on Nov 13, 2010 3:18 AM EST up reply actions
LaRussa on Maracek yesterday
didn’t see this interview link posted and haven’t yet listened to the interview. How’s that for an endorsement to click.
I haven't got that far
just him talking about Lohse
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
Josh Kinney - minor league free agent
didn’t know he was released.
Link to full list by Matt Eddy, Baseball America obtained from Goold’s Bird Land article on the minor league free agent pool.
In a video clip posted today on mlb.com,
David Freese says that his rehab is “progressing nicely”.
“progressing nicely”??? That phrase brings back some memories.
uhoh!
greetings btw, haven’t seen you around for a while
"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 Nov 11, 2010 2:01 PM EST up reply actions
I read the main post every day,
but don’t always have time for the comments or for posting. Part-time school and part-time work keeps me too busy.
don't post a link or anything...
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
And D-Dee sucks at playing nice.
But hey – I don’t think anyone really NEEDS to see that video since you summed it up for us.
um, i actually would like to see it
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Here you go:
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=12988129
I searched “David Freese” and it was the first video.
it was nice knowing him
six months from now he’s going to vanish and then reemerge married to a ballroom dancer
by DanUpBaby on Nov 11, 2010 2:12 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
What are the chances
that could ever happen?? Oh, wait…..
and by ballroom dancer you mean one who dances at penthouse
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
See, spants has skilz
cardsgirl, not so much.
girl fight!
/runs away
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
yah yah i'm a bitch whatever
there’s gonna be no hair pulling over this
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
wait, aren't dudes supposed to want to watch girl fights?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
unless they are afraid.!
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.
Charles M. Schulz
yeah
but not when he fears that they could all turn on him
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
two way mirror dude!
While Spinning.
How much were yours? 34 dollars. You know you got a pay raise... right?
So, Freese won't be playing third base next year then. Damn.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
If we're lucky
Zach cox?
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Nov 11, 2010 4:31 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
it works eerily well for freese as well as lohse
by DanUpBaby on Nov 11, 2010 2:05 PM EST up reply actions 7 recs
I did it by spinning
another option is to just wrap a link tag around the image tag, like [a href=“http://shamelesssbnationplug.com”][img src=“fritzcomic.jpg”][/a]
Its easy....
paste the image tag, then highlight it and paste the link.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
That's chitown....
I never did learn that one.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
that was amazing!
While Spinning.
How much were yours? 34 dollars. You know you got a pay raise... right?
there is something to be said for trial and error
"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 Nov 11, 2010 2:36 PM EST up reply actions
I have the power
"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 Nov 11, 2010 2:36 PM EST up reply actions
you are not he-man
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Have you even seen Chitown and He-Man in the same place?
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
nah, he's a weak ass
"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 Nov 11, 2010 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
pretty sure
you’re the least tech savvy linux user i know
no offense, it’s just interesting
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
all that means
is that if you were the average linux user, you’d be writing scripts to wrap the image in link tags for you
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
the average linux user has become more dependent on GUI interface than the kind of user
you described. Linux is trying to compete with windows/mac and they’re doing that by dumbing down the system and making it more user friendly.
/ though admittingly , my computer got the blue screen of death and instead of going back to windows I decided to take the free OS route.
i guess
but that’s more true of just ubuntu than linux in general
you roll with ubuntu?
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
yeah, I was thinking of trying out redhat though.
never got around to doing it though and I just don’t feel like having a dual boot.
I'm going to rec that
because I’m a douche.
"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
random thought of the day:
lean cuisine should make more vegetarian dishes. i never eat the stuff they call “chicken.”
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
ot you can just make your own lean meals
so you know what you’re eating
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
some days there is no time for that
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
make in the evening
freeze the rest
profit
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
my evening ended at 1150 pm last night
also, there are no leftovers when it comes to my BF.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
you mean you don't get home at 11 and get asked what's for dinner?
i could have sworn that was like a law of marriage or sth
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
just when we marry foreigners.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
ouch hahaha well played
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
uhh
manchef here to dispute that
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
I back this statement!
While Spinning.
How much were yours? 34 dollars. You know you got a pay raise... right?
damn it, my american is broken!
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I am also a manchef
Who gets that “make me dinner at midnight” crap from my wife.
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Nov 11, 2010 4:35 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
that gives me hope for future generations
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.
Charles M. Schulz
Some of us learned to cook as a survival skill.
Also, playing with sharp tools and fire.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
It's very easy to avert that
… just make dinner at midnight badly
ceterum censeo, delendo est Joe Strauss
that's what you get for dating those fans,,,,
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
Lawyery types
I got a ticket at LAX while picking up my friend for calling him to ask him where he was
My court date is tomorrow: what do I say to maximize the ability to get the ticket thrown out?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
"i'm in law school"
it worked for me 3 out of 3 times.
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."
put on a skirt, a deep cut blouse
bat your eyelashes and cry a little
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
that's how you get out of tickets, not necessarily paying for them.
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."
wait, what? you can't make phone calls at LAX?
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
APPARENTLY NOT
I was in my car at a stoplight. And I got a ticket for it!
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
okay is there a cell phone waiting area at the airport? (they have one in phx)
how long were you on the phone?
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
There is, yeah
I was on the phone for literally 5 seconds
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
hmmm
interesting, the statute does not define “driving”
you could argue you weren’t driving.
see the judge will probably say, if you needed to find out where your friend was, you should have gone to the cell phone lot.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
it defines driver though, which is weird.
A “driver” is a person who drives or is in actual physical
control of a vehicle.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
how much would the ticket cost anyway?
i am surprised sth that minor will get you an actual court date..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
yeah the statute says its $20
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
and that is a case of beer
well worth protecting and preserving.
perhaps he could use that to argue that it is an undue financial burden for him to be forced to pay the ticket!
While Spinning.
How much were yours? 34 dollars. You know you got a pay raise... right?
I should print out my phone record, yeah?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
yes.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
I owe you like $800, yeah?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
nah, you get the VEB discount
$779
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
There is no way that California only charges $20 for a moving violation
My friend got a $200 ticket for riding his bike across an intersection.
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
the statute specifically says the first violation is a $20 ticket, second is a $50 ticket, etc.
I would also suggest you read the law you allegedly broke.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
I get points taken off my driver's license, dont' I?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
probably
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
It says base fine is $20,
so I read that as any thing the judge wants to do.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
true. in this instance, being on the phone only 5 seconds, and with a pretty good reason, i can't see the judge making him pay more
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
Have you seen the deficit in Cali????
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
touche
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
mysterui is screwed
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
I literally can't afford to pay more than like $20 for this
What happened to the sugar momma deal we had going on?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
by mysterui on Nov 11, 2010 3:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
look, your best bet is to just be honest with the judge
bring in your phone records. show him your drivers license. say, look your honor, i am from out of state, i just go to school here, and i am really unfamiliar with LAX. i was trying to find my friend at the airport and i honestly thought that it would be okay for me to make a very quick phone call while stopped at a stop light. i only spoke to him for a few seconds, your honor, and i was not actually driving my vehicle during that time [if that’s really true].
i’ve read the statute your honor, and i don’t see any definition for the term “driving.” I did not believe i was violating the law at that time.
i am living off of student loans and part time jobs. last summer, i worked in seattle for FREE. i understand that i made a mistake and i assure you it will not happen again.
….or something along those lines. and try not to look douchey. like wear something nice for once.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
This.
Although, I might avoid any discussion of definitions for “driving,” as it might seem as if you are trying to weasel out of the ticket by getting overly technical.
If you waited until a red light to call him, so that you wouldn’t be driving, I might state that, as well.
Definitely don’t wear jeans.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
I do not appreciate your assumptions about my wardrobe, young miss.
Nor your assumptions about my douchiness
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
try to say "jaegerbombs" at least once.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
How'd you get my school photo?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
not that you are douchey, but just that you might unintentionally LOOK douchey
like if you show up to court in skinny jeans and side swept bangs. not saying you are douchey. but you would look the part.
may i suggest slacks and a button up shirt?
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
I am very good at playing the pity card
I’m very very cute
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
But yes I will dress up real good
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
and modest
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
Hey man, I didn't say that I was a sex-god
I ain’t no Brad Pitt
But I have a baby face and I’m generally very pitiable
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
yeah
i’ve always felt kinda sorry for you
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
by prophetjohn on Nov 11, 2010 10:32 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
this does seem like a minor fine
once the steam rolls off…id just pay it and realize airport personel are assholes
u may get points to your license but its never happened to me on 3 out-of-state tickets but who knows
by guillermozeliak on Nov 12, 2010 3:20 AM EST up reply actions
doesn't every moving violation get you a court date
moving violation being defined as you being in your car at the time of citation
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
i'm guessing that's where the get him...
he is still in physical control of the car, even if he is at the stoplight. Kinda like in DUI cases with people passed out, with the car on…still considered “driving” while intoxicated.
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."
however, people in the cell phone lot are also in physical control of their cars
unless you are required to turn your car off when you’re in that lot.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
yeah, but that would maybe be some sort of specified safe zone?
so it wouldn’t matter… i don’t know.
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 statute doesnt exempt cell phone lots at airports
this is a creative argument. you basically have to say the statute doesnt apply when you aren’t actually driving.
the counter argument is that you still have control over the car.
then your counter-counter argument is that you also have control of your car in a parking lot but no tickets are issued.
but then they are just going to say – why didnt you go to the cell phone lot then
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
laws are stupid.
down with them…
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."
my 3 commandments
1. don’t kill anybody
2. don’t blow up or burn down their house
3. don’t steal their guitar or car.
"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 Nov 11, 2010 2:49 PM EST up reply actions
4. dont steal their woman
or even borrow her for the night or the weekend
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
that about sums it up, along with it is what it is
"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 Nov 12, 2010 10:54 PM EST up reply actions
shit happens.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
no cell phones while driving in LA...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."
meanwhile in STL, you can text and drive as long as you are 18 or older
but if you are younger than 18, its illegal
laws are funny sometimes….
by stlcardsfan4 on Nov 11, 2010 11:19 PM EST up reply actions
It's Missouri...
there are no real laws in the state.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Argue that your arrest
is unconstitutional. . .
and failing that, that the law that you broke is against public policy.
That always works.
/sarcasm
What law did you break exactly?
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 11, 2010 2:18 PM EST reply actions
Being on my cell phone while driving
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
or you can tell them the cop was racist
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
don't forget to call the judge an ass clown too
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
you can...
tell the judge he is an ass clown and is on notice and that you will bring civil unrest to his door motherf@ckers!
While Spinning.
How much were yours? 34 dollars. You know you got a pay raise... right?
ah braintwin what's up
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
you're on notice!
While Spinning.
How much were yours? 34 dollars. You know you got a pay raise... right?
throw in a cocksucker 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."
my better half tells me
that this is an exceptionally effective legal strategy to follow.
While Spinning.
How much were yours? 34 dollars. You know you got a pay raise... right?
just say "tubalcain"
"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 Nov 11, 2010 9:59 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
call me dense...
but I just now realized that my boss has not been in the office at all today…
While Spinning.
How much were yours? 34 dollars. You know you got a pay raise... right?
good thing you haven't been working too hard then
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
yeah...
it’s duck season, so… he hasn’t been showing up until about 10:30. But I saw that he was logged on to Google chat at around 11:00 and figured he was here.
While Spinning.
How much were yours? 34 dollars. You know you got a pay raise... right?
My boss lives in a different city
I’ve had to learn to be motivated by something other than my boss over my shoulder.
that used to happen a lot where I grew up
my parents had a large window in the living room, birds were constantly flying into that 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 Nov 11, 2010 2:56 PM EST up reply actions
at IIT...
the dorms are completely glass on the outside and there’s a sidewalk that goes right along the edge of the building. there are always little green and yellow birds dead on that sidewalk. The most i ever counted was 7. So sad.
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
some asshat did a weird "art piece" for the graduating student class of 1999 at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
he saved and froze all these dead birds he found downtown (presumably ones that were flying into buildings) and he placed them all over the sidewalks approaching the Chicago Theater, where we graduated. this pissed my dad off to no end (he was an avid bird watcher)
"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 Nov 11, 2010 3:02 PM EST up reply actions
that's pretty gross in more ways that one
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
I think he was making some kind of fucked up statement about our graduating class
"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 Nov 11, 2010 3:06 PM EST up reply actions
how big are these birds?
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
hopefully not pileated woodpeckers
"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 Nov 11, 2010 2:57 PM EST up reply actions
Blackbirds, lately
I was once driving on highway 40 just over the bridge in Chesterfield and just missed a turkey flying by at eye level.
Turkey's don't fly.
WKRP proved that.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
by TBender on Nov 11, 2010 2:59 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
WHAT FOUL PLAGUE HAS STRICKEN MY FINGERS!
Turkeys.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
don't you mean FOWL
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
Did you eat at the Buckhorn?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
i figured this was some joke
that i didnt get
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
That was a great episode
loved it. The 30 sec version just made me want to find the full-length version.
BTW, for those still wondering, wild turkeys can fly, the fat, domesticated ones we eat for Thanksgiving, not so much.
by ArkansasTravs on Nov 12, 2010 4:13 PM EST up reply actions
My brother-in-law's truck would like to differ with you on that point
More specifically, his truck’s windshield would like to differ, but can’t do it right now on account of being in a thousand pieces after the apparently non-flying turkey magically appeared above hood level and entered the vehicle along the most direct path. While the vehicle was in motion, and my sister and possibly the fam were in the cab. Not a fun car ride.
Ms Bitters (Invader Zim): Children, your performance was miserable. Your parents will all receive phone calls instructing them to love you less now.
I can't find a link,
but last year or so, a golden eagle flew into a windshield of a car traveling down the interstate, and lived. Needless to say the driver was a little startled to have a bird with a 14’ or so wingspan thrashing around in the car with him.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
maybe you should take a hint.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
holy shit i was gonna post that exact same picture
but then i got scared
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
You should be.
Those jungle gyms are dangerous for kids to play on.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
best part of that movie is the guy with his eyes pecked out
he’s just wearing sunglasses.
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
you had time
it took me a while to find it, for some reason
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Edgar Allen Poe
could not be reached for comment.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
you mean.... quoth?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
on I-29 about 30 miles north of KC
watched a well-sized hawk fly face-first into the grill of a semi. one of the strangest things i have ever seen.
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 starting!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
maybe the truck went after the bird...
maybe “Maximum Overdrive” is starting.
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."
Duel
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
the truck won
feathers exploded in the air like a cartoon.
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 hit an owl once......
It wasn’t pretty. I didn’t realise how effin big owls were.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
was it a great horned owl?
those things are monstrous.
"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 Nov 11, 2010 3:07 PM EST up reply actions
ya...came out of the ditch.
I thought it was a deer at first. Completely mangled the front of my truck.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
damn dude
"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 Nov 11, 2010 3:11 PM EST up reply actions
I hit a cow once
Cattle and 74 LTDs don’t mix well.
Fire John Mozeliak up a nice steak, or stake ( haven't decided)
How much did that cost you?
Montana is what the call a Free or Open Range state….If I hit a cow that’s in the middle of the interstate, it’s my fault, not the ranchers, and I would have to reimburse the rancher the value of the cow, and calf it was pregnant.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
not a penny
the cattle guy ( it was far from being a ranch) even covered the 300 bucks the car was worth
Fire John Mozeliak up a nice steak, or stake ( haven't decided)
My wife once ran over something
Maybe a turkey or a pheasant that was walking around in the fast lane on 55. She tried to a avoid it but we had a car on the right so she had to go over it.
Head came clean off.
Driving down the river road one day
when a rather largely sized Great Blue Herron took flight from the river bank across the lane of traffic I was in. I know it was a female from the bits of stuff I had to clean off of the side of my parents mini-van.
I have also struck an owl, though it was just a glancing blow off of the rough of my truck, bent the hell out of my antenna though.
While Spinning.
How much were yours? 34 dollars. You know you got a pay raise... right?
Was up in 'Sconsin a couple of weeks ago
And drove through the shredded remains of some large herbivore that apparently met its end at the north end of a passing semi. Couldn’t tell exactly what it was, especially considering it was well past sunset, but the hamburger meat occupied a pretty good section of pavement.
Ms Bitters (Invader Zim): Children, your performance was miserable. Your parents will all receive phone calls instructing them to love you less now.
A daily occurance round these parts.....
gotta be on the lookout around dusk.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I grazed a bear two weeks ago
and drove right over a porcupine who ducked and cleared my undercarriage and walked away without a scratch
Just win
is this legitimate
or did u feel left out w/o a roadkill story?
an owl almost collided with me while i was running in a park
sprinting down a hill….and swoop! owl comes out of no where…saw it just a sec in my peripheral vision…another time one flew right over my head…fuckers are scary because they are silent and its like a giant blanket flying overhead
by guillermozeliak on Nov 12, 2010 3:30 AM EST up reply actions
legit
we always laugh here at the annual town flyer where they list the number of car/bear accidents. I used to think — “how is that possible”, but those bears move incredibly fast and they fly out in front of you before you react. I was very lucky — hit a bear and kiss your car goodbye.
Just win
I've had two birds hit my windshield
I ducked both times…
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
Ever seen an eagle carrying a snake?
I did once on a drive home from Dallas, it was awesome.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
back in 1982 hit an armadillo in central florida at 2 am
thought I was seeing things since I was in FLA and not Texas. Found out that Florida has the second highest armadillo population in the US.
Hurrah!
kudos to anyone who runs over a stinkin’ armadillo!
by ArkansasTravs on Nov 12, 2010 4:17 PM EST up reply actions
did that movie the birds scare the crap out of you when you were little too?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Got a new toy: Casio EX-HF25 high speed camera
Shoots 120 FPS at 640×480 resolution.
On a related note, I may soon be living the dream; getting paid to watch baseball. Seems my analyses have caught someone’s attention (unfortunately not the Cardinals).
by thepainguy on Nov 11, 2010 2:56 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
Congrats!
that’s great new man… I need to get me a good video cam too
"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 Nov 11, 2010 2:57 PM EST up reply actions
Man best of luck. Sounds like a dream come true
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
good job oleary
no more hiding the tripod behind the baskin robins stand
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
We'll always have Ben and Jerry's
Plus I’ll be covering minor league games, so I’ll still have to hide at Busch.
until the Cubans come for you?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Why do you have to hide at Busch?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Paranoia
Actually, you’re not supposed to be allowed to shoot off of a tripod if you don’t have a press pass.
I guess the ice cream people don’t care.
do those bendy travel tripods count?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
...I'm not saying it.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
this whole talk about "tripods"is SCREAMING for 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."
I was going to say something about not being allowed in Busch anymore,
but passed.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I wish i could say the same.
…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."
I didn't know they had a no tri pod rule.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Congrats, Chris. That's fantastic news.
Too stupid and sissy-like to say that you want out.
You make the eyes of a million girls and think you'll make them shout.
by The Continental on Nov 11, 2010 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
thats great!
not often do hear of someone that fell into such a situation…great opportunity man
best of luck
by guillermozeliak on Nov 12, 2010 3:34 AM EST up reply actions
I forgot to chime in
But that’s kick-ass!
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Let me (belatedly) add my
Congratualtions!
by ArkansasTravs on Nov 12, 2010 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
OT German question
I had the tv going in the background
they mentioned something about “the famous forest that did arithmetic”
what, really? what is this called?
does that mean there are forests that do baseball metrics?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
ash forests or maple forests?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Saberwald
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
by TBender on Nov 11, 2010 3:49 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Any video geeks out there
I currently shoot with a Canon HV-30 which uses tapes. I’m looking for something that would save to a digital file format like AVI, MOV, or MV4.
you want the tapes digitalized or what exactly do you need?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I'm going to be shooting clips of players
I need native 60FPS support and individual files that I can just e-mail to people.
Right now it’s a time-consuming, multi-step process to get files off of the tape (which works in small volumes but not in large volumes). I have to go from the tape into an NLE and then de-interlace the video and then export it.
I’m wondering if some better cameras support native 60FPS in a format like AVI.
The Casio I got might be able to do this for $300, which is why I got it
But I’m wondering if any of the new Canons or Nikons can do this and give me the ability to use better lenses and get better image quality.
canons use .mov
nikons use .avi i think
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
by the way editing the .movs is a pain in the ass
even with the canon proprietary sw
if you can shoot straight in .avi, then you can edit in anything – win movie maker, camtasia studio etc. i’m sure nikon provides software too so i think that might be your best bet
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I almost posted this
.mov is a total pain in the ass to edit
"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 Nov 11, 2010 4:00 PM EST up reply actions
What are you editing with?
FCP native format is QT, and almost any device out there will convert to FCP format.
ceterum censeo, delendo est Joe Strauss
I think now that I've bought Sony's video editor I should be able to edit it
windows movie maker of course didn’t like .mov
"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 Nov 11, 2010 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
it worked fine with my canon, but I bought this other cam that used .mov and it was like hell no
"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 Nov 11, 2010 7:47 PM EST up reply actions
What 's your delivery format?
Not much point in going for ultra high resolution if you’re shipping out 320×240 video. ‘Image quality’ means a lot of things, but by and large the most important factors are the light and the shooter.
ceterum censeo, delendo est Joe Strauss
IDK
I’m going to help them set some standards, because they don’t know what’s available. I don’t know what they are using in house. I know MLSB videos are M4V. I’d like HD, but I don’t know if that’s necessary.
Our video guy shoots straight to memory chips ...
I’ll shoot him an email first thing in the morning and find out what he uses.
Before he got his new toy we patched a firestore to the camera to digitize as he shot.
ceterum censeo, delendo est Joe Strauss
Just cause...he shoulda won the GG
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."
Boog is too good for the gold glove
"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 Nov 11, 2010 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
a replica of his glove should be the award
"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 Nov 11, 2010 4:01 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The Ozzie Smith Platinum Glove of True Fielding Excellence.
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."
Win
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Nov 11, 2010 4:42 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
The Gold Glove should be so lucky as to win Boog.
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.
Charles M. Schulz
by spfldbird on Nov 11, 2010 7:04 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
i disagree
OT comments proceed at more of a linear rate, and not even a steep slope. OT commentary with playoff chances is just more jubilant and loose. but the quantity is — in some cases — even greater than right now.
2010 was flukey, too. people were so disappointed, or angry, they just left. so there might’ve been a dip.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
You may be the only person in the world
Who I believe has a pitch f/x style graph of OT comments and recs vs team success
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Nov 11, 2010 4:39 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
i would never post it
OT comments still in progress.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 4:48 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Well, in quantity, you are correct.
But in proportion of comments about baseball and OT topics, something along the lines of the graph is seen. Perhaps I should have added a % symbol
I am sure the Walrus can play RF...
i still disagree
there have been winning stretches where VEB can’t seem to stay on-topic.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
waffles
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
axes are wrong
playoff chances is the independent variable
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
by prophetjohn on Nov 11, 2010 4:37 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Well...
after Calculus III, you kind of lose track of the meaning or importance of the x-y axis system
I am sure the Walrus can play RF...
It's a like a plane...
but hyperbolic man… I swear all math people have to be stoners to understand half that shit. Which is my problem of approaching it from the perspective of a logical engineer.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Here's an engineerish equation that solves this problem.
Calculus Textbook + A lot of free time differential + Variable amounts of beer = SUCCESS
I am sure the Walrus can play RF...
I have to be the worst math student
to forge his way as an engineer…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
stoners and math
first time ive heard that comparison…seems like there are a lot of calc people here
by guillermozeliak on Nov 12, 2010 3:43 AM EST up reply actions
there are tons of math stoners out 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 Nov 12, 2010 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
OT
Sbn needs to add rec via mobile
See above
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Nov 11, 2010 4:36 PM EST via mobile reply actions
It this a mime I missed or should I know what DR means?
Also I don’t blog on site for American league teams
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Nov 11, 2010 4:41 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Nice
Steinbrenner would tell us NL motherf*ckers without designated Rec’ers to join the 21st century and get one
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Nov 11, 2010 4:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
He was a real classy gent...
oh wait…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
The comment applies to all of them...
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Yeah something like that...
The whole lot of them is very classy regardless.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
If would have to be someone who can't type but still can click effectively.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
Congrats....
You’ve been signed by Lookout Landing.
Report there and start rec’ing immediately.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
Also, leave your keyboard here.
You won’t need that anymore.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
i have had a very shitty day.
The DR makes me smile. Thank you. The next time I need a DR I will just shout out.
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.
Charles M. Schulz
no need for the OT tag
we’re always OT here.
though some feel the need to push our offtopic ways to the fanposts.(we won though)
it's the offseason, infidel.
no one is pure now.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Speaking of OT....
I just finished a monster thick burger from Hardees, regular fries, not curly. Curly fries suck.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I love their natural cut fries....
but they always seem to sneak 1 damn curly fry in there to ruin my french fry experience.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Both kinds of fries are good
but they are the obvious second banana to the sammich. What I wouldn’t give for a Hardee’s in Chicago…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Eh we have Portillo's that more than makes up for it...
you can get a huge burger anywhere… hotdogs that double as salads on the other hand…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
In n Out is better--
No way, Five Guys is better!
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Too stupid and sissy-like to say that you want out.
You make the eyes of a million girls and think you'll make them shout.
by The Continental on Nov 11, 2010 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
Mmmmm... meat...
Wait, what were we arguing about?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
where at?
"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 Nov 12, 2010 10:54 PM EST up reply actions
This reminds me of an eating challenge my roommate and i had...
on successive sundays we ate the worst of the worst in order of terrible
Sunday 1: Baconator meal (this was pre baconator triple)
Sunday 2: Quad Stacker Meal
Sunday 3: Fully Loaded Nachos (tacobell – 1300 calories, surprise entry)
Sunday 4: Monster Thickburger meal.
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 saw that earlier, as well
Probably not much more than it’d take to get Drew from the Dbacks
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
finding gordon beckham, a short adventure
so i was like, gordon beckham, not ringing a bell
google image search unearthed this, and really, there’s no way he’s shaving his head for team solidarity
then came this baseball card, which… I don’t even know
and then on page three of the gordon beckham image search was this:
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
At the same time
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Rasmus.
Something like Beckham/Sale for Rasmus. I wouldn’t do it if I were the Cards but perhaps something like this is what the Cards would be looking for (cheap, top prospect MIF plus top ML-ready pitching prospect).
by Willie McGee's Twin on Nov 11, 2010 7:10 PM EST up reply actions
yes, he was
Sale was a reliever for the chisox this year (was drafted and quickly made it to the majors) but long-term he should be a starter. some say his mechanics make him a reliever longterm but who the fuck knows – somebody says that about every lefty that throws harder than 83 mph.
by Willie McGee's Twin on Nov 11, 2010 7:17 PM EST up reply actions
On the days that Craig plays instead of Jay, do you put him in LF and Holliday in RF?
Discuss
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
That was before Holliday offered to play RF, probably
< /making shit up>
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Craig's in center those days, what are you talking about?
Rassums at 3rd, Holliday catching, Skip in RF, Boog in LF, Yadi at SS, Greene at 1st and AP at 2nd.
Damn TLR.
what are you talking about
Boog is already in left field.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
for the Giants
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
FLAGGED
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
BRENDAN FUCKING RYAN DOES NOT APPROVE OF ALL THIS TRADE BRENDAN RYAN TALK!!!!!
/I figure one of these will work out for me.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
SheckieZx does not approve of all this fucking trade Brendan fucking Ryan talk!
I’m glad Boog agrees.
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."
you know...
we should really be more careful appending that middle initial to guys with two first names
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 11, 2010 5:30 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
yeah boog probably wouldn't approve of such talk either.
you sinner
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."
"Some people have suggested that Brendan Ryan could be traded to San Francisco. The situation is fluid, so stay tuned."
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
i will hurt you
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
carp rulz
"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 Nov 11, 2010 5:25 PM EST up reply actions
Dry dock for you.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
take a good hard look at the
muther****** boat
While Spinning.
How much were yours? 34 dollars. You know you got a pay raise... right?
hellyeah
"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 Nov 11, 2010 5:22 PM EST up reply actions
they might both be happier
Yadi gets a pitching staff to toy with
Boog would fit in, plus closer to family
the only ones cryin’ would be, uh, us.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Yeah, it sure would suck to have a 23 year old All-Star catcher
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
yeah, the groundballers would love that
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Posey would also be cheaper.
We could spend Yadi’s salary on a posting fee for a shortstop.
"What exactly is that thing? A pessimism meter?" - Bruce McCurdy
no
our pitchers seem to fly out to left a whole lot.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
there's some verb problems there....
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
see what happens when we try to talk baseball
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
CodyG's guess for the NL
C- Posey
1b- Pujols
2b- Gag Phillips
ss- Tulo
3b- McGehee
OF- Holliday
OF- Gonzalez
OF- Braun
P- Gallardo
odds albert wins silver slugger/gold glove and doesn't get mvp?
by YesWeOquendo on Nov 11, 2010 5:59 PM EST up reply actions
That's All-Star Omar Infante, to you
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
i wouldve had a tough
time w/ pitcher
by guillermozeliak on Nov 12, 2010 3:52 AM EST up reply actions
Someone tell him
To put down the crack pipe.
by JWO on Nov 11, 2010 6:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Albert Pujols would like a word with you...
Bob Feller is THE prime example of a cranky old man...working with him a 8:00 AM has to be one of the most dangerous jobs in America.
Harold Reynolds is prone to a bit of hyperbole
just a bit.
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."
do these people who work at the WWL and MLBN
have it in their contract that they have to fellate the Yankees at least once a week?
Fire John Mozeliak up a nice steak, or stake ( haven't decided)
id agree with him
he’s one of the players who will make me pay for an mlb ticket
by guillermozeliak on Nov 12, 2010 3:48 AM EST up reply actions
UGGS!
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."
Holliday has a good shot
His numbers were better than all three guys who won last year. My guess is he and Carlos Gonzalez are locks.
ALEXI!!!
won at SS
Bob Feller is THE prime example of a cranky old man...working with him a 8:00 AM has to be one of the most dangerous jobs in America.
Interesting Trivia Point
Not only does Pujols now have six SS awards, he has won the award while playing three different positions (OF, 3B and 1B). I wonder how many players can match that…
Only Al Oliver can match the 3 position mark.
OF/DH/1B. Not quite as fun or agile, but still 3 different positions.
Bob Feller is THE prime example of a cranky old man...working with him a 8:00 AM has to be one of the most dangerous jobs in America.
I'm not sure I count DH
That’s kind of a non-position, isn’t it? But kudos for coming up with someone.
Well it is a separate catagory from 1B and OF...like the pitcher in the NL
so it does count.
Bob Feller is THE prime example of a cranky old man...working with him a 8:00 AM has to be one of the most dangerous jobs in America.
Except that
It requires no defensive skill, and exists only in one of the two leagues.
Maybe Albert can just add this to his collection when he’s 45 years old and creaking around the infield with a walking cane.
noooo....
unless you seem to see some stupid shit happening in which stl becomes an Al city, or Selig goes off of the deepend and makes the DH universal.
While Spinning.
How much were yours? 34 dollars. You know you got a pay raise... right?
Paul Molitor won...
at DH, 1b, 2b, and 3b… HoJo won it at SS, 3b, and OF…
Screw you, you freakin stats nerd
Who is this Zimmmerrrrmmmannn guy?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
one N, gotdammit!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Can't really say Rolen was a bad choice though...
Bob Feller is THE prime example of a cranky old man...working with him a 8:00 AM has to be one of the most dangerous jobs in America.
The metrics say otherwise
See this Washington Post Article for the skinny.
But my consolation is that this helps Rolen become more competitive for the HoF, and Zimmerman is ten years younger and plenty more opportunities.
Gallardo wins pitcher
Vlad at DH
Bob Feller is THE prime example of a cranky old man...working with him a 8:00 AM has to be one of the most dangerous jobs in America.
DEY TUK HIS SILVER SLUGGER!!!!
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Oh, BJ.
@ dgoold
Holliday got a Silver Slugger because the anti-clutch precinct didn’t get their ballots in before the deadline. Get it? Get it? #stlcards
@ BJRains
Maybe its just me, but the jokes about Holliday not being clutch are really getting old. We get it, the guy is clutch. #nothingpersonal
"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
by Alxfritz on Nov 11, 2010 7:03 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
since you can't blockquote yourself
@boxcar_fritz
No offense, but @BJRains probably doesn’t need to be taking shots at any writers, let alone @dgoold. (I said no offense!)
@azruavatar
One time, I punched this guy in the face. It was okay because I told him I was trying to punch his idea in the face and not him. No offense.
by DanUpBaby on Nov 11, 2010 7:15 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
apparently you don't get it
there is no such thing as clutch
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
by prophetjohn on Nov 11, 2010 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
z
This woman was personally involved with 264 murders, and was never once suspected of foul play. Everywhere she went, people would die, and no one ever suspected her.
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 Nov 11, 2010 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
well done
his american flag jammies make the gif
by YesWeOquendo on Nov 11, 2010 7:17 PM EST up reply actions
Here's a dog one for ya'll
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 Nov 11, 2010 7:27 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
heh
"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 Nov 11, 2010 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
this is what ya get for riding a unicycle.
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 is very disturbing
i had no idea they ate rodents that big
searching this gif i found this video of baby owls barn owls on flickr
most scared ive been is when an owl spooked me while i was running at a park…flew over my head less than 15 feet…these are freaky…dark knights
by guillermozeliak on Nov 12, 2010 3:01 AM EST up reply actions
i really like this dogsie
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Damn you....
I was saving that for late night.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I have it in imgur with a time stamp.....
suck it.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
FUCKIN' AMERICA PANTS
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
by prophetjohn on Nov 11, 2010 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
I'm calling BS on this.
That’s not a basement.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
what ever happened to the days of posting a jpg or gif when they actually were warranted?
i miss those days
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
by gdm426 on Nov 12, 2010 4:25 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
how exciting
I just noticed handegg is on tonight. time to fire up the fantasy trackers
"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 Nov 11, 2010 7:50 PM EST reply actions
why this thursday?
i thought only thanksgiving
well falcons are good…rams may bet first road win but then lose first home game to atl on 21st
by guillermozeliak on Nov 12, 2010 4:20 AM EST up reply actions
You know...
Posey is the only reason that not all baseball Busters suck
I am sure the Walrus can play RF...
Rotoworld says what?
Albert Pujols was given the 2010 Silver Slugger Award for first base.
Pujols was out-produced by Reds first baseman Joey Votto, but the Silver Slugger Award is voted on by Major League Baseball coaches and managers, and they obviously don’t take the voting process very seriously.
B-R says Pujols beat Votto by 0.5 oWAR this year…
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
outproduced how?
with his higher AVG and lower HRs and RBIs?
they must go to the TLR school of statistics.. idiots
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
that's what I was wondering
"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 Nov 11, 2010 9:04 PM EST up reply actions
Votto's wOBA was higher though, I think
"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 Nov 11, 2010 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
There it is...ok.
FanGraphs…
Votto = .439
Pujols = .420
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
Pujols' wOBA was "higher" though
"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 Nov 11, 2010 9:09 PM EST up reply actions
sorry
that was a stupid joke
"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 Nov 11, 2010 9:10 PM EST up reply actions
wOBA is not park adjusted. I think Albert's numbers would look even that much
better is he played half his games at GAB. By the way, do people still use (or did they ever use?) runs created? I just can’t keep up with you saber kids. Runs created, in case it matters, was 144 for Votto to 142 for Pujols.
Overall, I think it is pretty meaningless to say Votto outproduced Pujols without specifying how you’re measuring it. That’s like saying someone is the best pitcher because he “outpitched” all the others.
Votto's a beast, but I think Albert's home run total kinda puts him over the top
"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 Nov 11, 2010 10:42 PM EST up reply actions
The fact that Votto hit better on the road doesn
by vivaelpujols on Nov 13, 2010 3:27 AM EST up reply actions
't tell you anything about how much his home stats were inflated by GAB.
It just means he hit better on the road for whatever (likely random) reason.
by vivaelpujols on Nov 13, 2010 3:28 AM EST up reply actions
exactly in 2006 Brad Hawpe put up a 401 road wOBA
to a 350 home one, it doesn’t mean Coors did not help his numbers, Ian Stewart this year is another good example slugging 80 points higher on the road
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
Not sarcasm at all the fact that a hitter has a great year on the
road doesn’t mean he doesn’t play his home games in hitters environment.
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
i think there can
be an errror factor in these
by guillermozeliak on Nov 12, 2010 4:08 AM EST up reply actions
it's hard being a cubs fan.
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
as much as i hate my life, i can't even imagine what its like being one of those dumb bastards
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
Unexpected plumbing is unexpected.
and unwelcome.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
and now direct tv is out because I got everything wet.
Fuck.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Ahhh
A typical offseason day………..lol. Seriously, that sucks though.
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
i know that feeling
nothing like a busted pipe or a sewage backup to ruin your evening. Good luck.
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
oh its fixed....
thanks to sharkbite fittings and 2 trips to HD. I nicked a pipe with a sawzall during demo. I am an asshat. I drenched the swm module for directtv that the asshat installer decided to put next to all my pipes. at least I have a full dvr until either the tech shows up, or the switch dries.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
did you and your wife ever get that camera up and running?
anything on flickr?
by YesWeOquendo on Nov 12, 2010 12:53 AM EST up reply actions
Took a bunch at hockey but I haven't uploaded anything yet.
Like I told d-dee…right now it’s overwhelming, I’m a fan of the auto setting right now. I’ll hopefully get them pulled Sunday.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
yeah it's confusing as hell at first
you almost have to put yourself in a situation to use it everyday, to figure out whats up
but once you get it you got it for life. like riding a bike
by YesWeOquendo on Nov 12, 2010 12:59 AM EST up reply actions
even now i don't mess around with manual settings
i just leave it in Av Mode, it simplifies everything
this way if i need more light in my exposure, i’ll just open up the apature/up the iso a bit. easy as pie
by YesWeOquendo on Nov 12, 2010 1:04 AM EST up reply actions
I've got Cards games on the DVR....
I’m gonna watch the Pads game.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Well, I'm apparently starting in the 2nd,
and Padres announcers are already idiots.
“Wainwright throws a curve 3-2, and he has confidence to throw that second pitch.”
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Cards up 2-0,
Boog struck out swinging to start the bottom of the second.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Waino walks the bases loaded
and gets out of it like a boss. 2-0 Cards bottom of 4.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
St. Louis...home of the famous Drew - Scott decision.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Ludwick...I mean Jon Jay coming over to make the catch.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Completely off topic...
the band is back together… Carolla back on Loveline!!!!!!!! here
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
This is a limited engagment...
not a long term deal sadly…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Awfully quiet in here...
where’d all the fun people from a few nites ago go?
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
They should be listening to Loveline...
and drinking like I am.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Somebody pay for me to go to this. Must also include airfare
http://www.sportsmanagementworldwide.com/winter-baseball-meetings-career-conference
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Can't make me.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
time for more Nyquil, jolly good show VEB
parting is such sweet something something something
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
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