Let the Albert Pujols contract non-negotiations begin
by DanUpBaby on Nov 5, 2010 2:38 PM EDT
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PrintI think this is the first real salvo in the Albert Pujols contract situation we've seen fired, this Hot Stove season—
"I hope that before the season begins I get an extension," the 30-year-old Pujols said during a news conference Thursday.
The team has said there's no specific timetable for beginning negotiations [...]
Pujols said he wants to spend the rest of his career with the Cardinals, "but that is something that I cannot control."
This might just be wishful thinking on my part, but I think if the Cardinals do resign Pujols, they'll make their big run before the beginning of this season; I can't imagine them intentionally playing through the 2011 season with that question over their heads. Think about how easily the perceived fallout from the Colby Rasmus tiff settled over the second half of the 2010 season, or the questions about Tony La Russa's future in the dugout. Now think about watching six months of baseball where everything the Cardinals do is tied back to Albert Pujols's impending free agency...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 30 2011: "Setting records for RBI in a month, Holliday still unsure about Pujols situation."
... it's a remarkable showing for Holliday, who has emerged as the clutchiest, grittiest baseball player on a Cardinals team filled with short white guys who can't hit. "I just chalk [the average with RISP] up to being ready to do the little things, and always trying to hit the line drive or the ground ball instead of the home run, and offering to donate the entirety of my salary to that farm out in the country where old sports columnists go when they retire, and they can just run all day there, and they never have to stay inside."
But Holliday is still unsure of where Albert Pujols will be in 2012. "I'm not [not] entirely sure how that's relevant," Holliday said. "But I hope they resign him. I mean, I haven't heard anything."
Viva El Birdos, June 1, 2011: "Lohse Learns Life-Lessons: A Play In One Act"
[...]
LOHSE [twirling the straw in his Orange Slice]: No, this Super Nintendo game has taught me something—I really am acting like a child.
PUJOLS: Id's true, mang. Jus' lige Terra mus' learn to agknowledge her esper side ang 'e human side, you godda understan' you're a mang who loves kiddie cogtails ang also a starding pitcher in Major League Beisbol.
DANUP: Look, I'm sorry to do it like this, but are you signing an extension, or what? I can bring your agents in, we can hash this whole thing out, maybe the front office will stop blocking my calls long enough for me to pass your figures along.
PUJOLS: Mang, we're jus' tring to learn aboud ourselves ang have fun, 'e no need for this.
LOHSE: I'm confused about metafiction. [...]
Deadspin, August 1, 2011: On Brett Favre's Cell Phone: No Word Of Albert Pujols's Next Contract
NSFW after the jump—new Omaha Nighthawks quarterback Brett Favre may like to send photos of himself to hot babes, but sources tell Deadspin his new 12.1 megapixel LED Flash camera phone has no knowledge of Albert Pujols's plans after he reaches free agency following the 2011 season.
UPDATE: It still doesn't.
READ MORE:
* Front Row Lap Dance At The Cowboys Game Gives No Indication Of Pujols's Future
* LEITCH: I Would Trade My Rick Ankiel 66 Jersey For Just A Little Closure About This Pujols Thing
New York Post, October 23, 2011: FOUR HOME RUNS IN, PUJOLS STILL NOT YANKEE RIPPER!!!!!!!
FOUR HOME RUNS INTO A HISTORIC PERFORMANCE IN THE WORLD SERIES NON-RED-SOX NON-YANKEES-STAR ALBERT PUJOLS HAS NOT SIGNED A MULTI-YEAR DEAL WITH THE NEW YORK YANKEES STOP
DESPITE BEING THE BEST PLAYER IN BASEBALL PUJOLS HAS REMAINED WITH HIS TEAM WHO REACHED THE WORLD SERIES AS CHAMPIONS OF THE NEW YORK METS LEAGUE STOP
A FREE AGENT AFTER THE SEASON PUJOLS WILL TAKE HIS CHAMPIONSHIP RING TO THE BRONX WHERE HE WILL OFFER IT TO Derek Jeter AS A SHOW OF GOOD FAITH STOP
GAME FOUR OF THE WORLD SERIES WILL RETURN TO KANSAS CITY, WHERE FUTURE YANKEE NUMBER-THREE ZACK GREINKE WILL TAKE THE MOUND STOP
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Pay the man, bitches!
do it!
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
Ratings in Missouri through the roof
Ratings everywhere else flatline… but i don’t care. ;-)
by JWO on Nov 5, 2010 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
"the new york mets league"
hahahah. always gotta end it with the Yankees!
Btw, who are the future yankees?
1. Pujols
2. ?
3. Greinke?
Not to be picky but it can’t be Cliff Lee – he’ll already be a Yankee by then.
Cliff Lee will never be a Yankee if his wife has something to say about it
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
i was going to post that main photo ages ago
but it was too soon after mysterui, so i opted against it
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
pay up, now
"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 5, 2010 3:06 PM EDT reply actions
You pay...
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
by ducttape16 on Nov 5, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Bravo, Dan. Bravo.
You know you could win praise from me merely by referencing Final Fantasy games in a post about sports. But you go the extra mile and make it so much more than an opportunity to score geek points.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
I think a Cyan reference would have worked as well.
Learning to live with the inner pain of his injury, much like Cyan had to live with his guilt over the loss of his wife, child and nation.
I'm gonna have the Doma music stuck in my head for a while
Not that I mind.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
I dunno... a reference to the Aria de Mezzo Carattere would've done it for me
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
I don't want you to get a big head, so... mediocre post.
Just kidding dude, good post/good picture/caption. And I am in total agreeance with mattybobo there.
I also think daily massages from Yadier would be worth at least $1.5million 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."
Roster move
11/4/10: St. Louis Cardinals outrighted Matt Pagnozzi to Memphis Redbirds
Surprised there wasn’t a press release on this one. Somehow no other team made a waiver claim.
why could you take this one, Braves?
WHY COULDN’T YOU TAKE THIS ONE?!?!?
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
stellllaaaaaaaaaa
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
STELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLA
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
Because they don't play baseball in Singapore...
have to attempt to make it look legal right?
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
"...outrighted Matt Pagnozzi to Busch Stadium Hardee's (shift manager)"
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 5, 2010 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
damnit
we need that shift manager position open for real management prospects to get some major league experience. Send him to the AAA Hardees instead.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
no! that is still too close to the field
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
i wouldn't be surprised
if waiver claims include passing around actual 8×10 glossies to each time.
“Oh, who’s that? Our DAR would be off the charts!”
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
metafiction is worth the wait
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
sign Pujols
"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 5, 2010 3:54 PM EDT reply actions
Eat Snacky S'Mores
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
well I say
they should sign Albert Pujols
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
by purple_haze on Nov 5, 2010 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 7 recs
Frankly, I'm of the opinion
that the Cards should get Pujols under contract
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
by purple_haze on Nov 5, 2010 4:01 PM EDT reply actions 9 recs
In my professional opinion
it seems that it would be more advantageous to sign Albert Pujols.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
by purple_haze on Nov 5, 2010 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 8 recs
wow. these all got recced?
i might have more recs in this post than elsewhere in my entire VEB career.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
by purple_haze on Nov 6, 2010 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Having weighed all the options
the likely best outcome would be in retaining Albert.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
by purple_haze on Nov 5, 2010 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 8 recs
Albert Pujols should be extended
this would be good
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
by purple_haze on Nov 5, 2010 4:04 PM EDT reply actions 8 recs
Probably, what we want to do
is sign Albert Pujols
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
by purple_haze on Nov 5, 2010 4:05 PM EDT reply actions 8 recs
just make him the manager, hitting coach, and owner
"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 5, 2010 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
So, in other words (lots of them)
You seem to believe that it would be prudent of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball club to negotiate a contract to retain the services of Jose Alberto Pujols Alcantará past the 2011 Major League Baseball season on a multi-year deal?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Nov 5, 2010 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
it would be most prudent
"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 5, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
No, I believe he thinks
that the professional baseball club in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States of America, nicknamed the Cardinals, after a popular local avian species, should continue to employ the person who currently holds the position of Starting First Baseman, a role named for its proximity to First Base on the baseball field, not just next year, but also for several years, the exact number to be determined and agreed upon by said person and baseball club, beyond.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
by TBender on Nov 5, 2010 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
I believe we should sign, and continue to employ, said first baseman Albert Pujols
only while recognizing that while it is popularly assumed the name of the professional baseball team of St. Louis, Missouri refers only to a crimson-colored bird of the family Cardinalidae, of which there are multiple genera and species in North America, the nickname “Cardinals” actually comes from the distinctive red color worn in the 1899 season of the franchise which was, for that year only, named the “Perfectos”, and which according to legend, so reminded one of the type of red color shared by the afore-mentioned avians and a class of Roman Catholic prelate which shares the same name, that a local was compelled to exclaim “what a lovely shade of cardinal,” inspiring a sports writer to pen the nickname in one of his articles, which stuck with the fans and was officially adopted, inspiring the fine feathered symbol we know and love today.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Nov 5, 2010 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 10 recs
(standing ovation)
(wiping away tears)
"I don't like to sound egotistical, but every time I stepped up to the plate with a bat in my hands, I couldn't help but feel sorry for the pitcher." Rogers hornsby.
It could probably use some editing...
This is going to be a long off season.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
that's how you do it! THAT'S HOW YOU DEBATE
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
Yes, I believe we should offer a certain, rather sizable, amount of recompense
to Albert Pujols so that he would continue in his occupation of the first position on a baseball diamond for our organization for many solar cycles to come.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
by purple_haze on Nov 5, 2010 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
so...trade for Ryan Howard?
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 5, 2010 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Not quite, you've nearly got it
Just a small semantic difference: as opposed to engaging in an exchange with another Baseballing Organization, we would be having Albert Pujols inscribe his name on a legally binding agreement which dictates the exchange of Baseballing services for American currency over a designated time period.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
by purple_haze on Nov 5, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!
A Rod. I’m so silly. Sheesh!
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
i'm not sure what's going on here, but i just greenified all those
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
by gdm426 on Nov 5, 2010 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hopefully were not heading towards "El Decisión"
“I gon’ be takeeng my talentos a Nuevo York”
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."
Albert would never do that.
AJ will insist on making the announcement himself.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
actually, its la decision
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're completely right, i should've known that.
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."
sweet
trick the yankees into signing albert’s gringo evil twin so we can have the real deal
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
OK, Spielbergo, I want you to do for me what Spielberg did for Oskar Schindler.
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
I can tell. Ya'll got nothing to do today.
But I agree. Sign Pujols. Sooner rather than later.
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.
Charles M. Schulz
asap, even
"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 5, 2010 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
ELIMINATE
"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 5, 2010 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
damnit i just saw yesterdays thread re dr strangelove
d-dees not going to like it….that was poor advice VEB
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
VEB: We are never wrong.
Well, we thought we were once, but we were mistaken.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
The COLLECTIVE knows best...
resistance to its will is futile, her assimilation is slowly bring it closer to perfection…
do not question the COLLECTIVE will which is VEB
While Spinning.
How much were yours? 34 dollars. You know you got a pay raise... right?
We'll never match the 6org.
We are the 6org. Resistance to our superior front office is futile.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Nov 5, 2010 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
BEAT ME TO 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've been making this joke for a while now
but I kinda figured I was the only one who actually thought it was funny.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
welcome to...
the “HIVE MIND”
While Spinning.
How much were yours? 34 dollars. You know you got a pay raise... right?
Even if she doesn't like it, it will be educational
I always say the best way to understand a culture is to study their greatest form of athletic competition and view their greatest works of satirical black comedy. She’s already half way there!
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
i just thought that movie was crap
/ducks
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's because you have terrible taste in everything
…except baseball teams
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
so's your face
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
by IHeartBoog on Nov 5, 2010 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
What about Albert?
Remember Albert?
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Nov 5, 2010 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Dimitri
Alright! You’re sorrier than I am! But I am sorry as well. I am as sorry as you are, Dimitri. Don’t say that you are more sorry than I am, because I am capable of being just as sorry as you are. So we’re both sorry, alright?
by lightbulb on Nov 5, 2010 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Be careful Mr. President, I think he's drunk.
Hello?… Uh… Hello D- uh hello Dmitri? Listen uh uh I can’t hear too well. Do you suppose you could turn the music down just a little?… Oh-ho, that’s much better… yeah… huh… yes… Fine, I can hear you now, Dmitri… Clear and plain and coming through fine… I’m coming through fine, too, eh?… Good, then… well, then, as you say, we’re both coming through fine… Good… Well, it’s good that you’re fine and… and I’m fine… I agree with you, it’s great to be fine… a-ha-ha-ha-ha…
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Nov 5, 2010 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
How do you think I feel?
And uh, he went and did a silly thing. Well, I’ll tell you what he did, he ordered his planes…to attack your country.
Well, let me finish, Dmitri. Let me finish, Dmitri. Well, listen, how do you think I feel about it? Can you imagine how I feel about it, Dmitri?
Well, your car has duct tape on the bumper.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
~~~~~THE CALLOUT~~~~~
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
by mysterui on Nov 5, 2010 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
why did you run over ducttape?
"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 5, 2010 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
he was acting out
you guys better watch your backs
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
by IHeartBoog on Nov 5, 2010 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
we could sue you
….oh.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
muahahahahahaha
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 wasn't a fan, but i should give it a "real" chance
well, because i watched it in class and slept through most of it so i didn’t understand what was going on….
by stlcardsfan4 on Nov 6, 2010 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Not to be offensively agist,
but If you kids think Strangelove is a great movie now, you should have seen it in 1964. It transformed our notions of what a movie could be.
ceterum censeo, delendo est Joe Strauss
this the thing. i didn't "get" the movie, i assume due to youth
i can’t imagine d-dee will “get” it. but if she does, i hope she explains it to me.
i also hate blazing saddles!!!!
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 are dead to me
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Oh and Yadi, you asked about horror movies in another thread.
Nosferatu. Silent movie about Dracula. It is one of my favorites.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
yeah, got that one
I think. it’s buried somewhere in some shadowy corner…
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
if anyone else wants some horror recs
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
How can you have a discussion about horror films
and not include “Alien”??
"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 6, 2010 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
well, I've seen most of them
so it’s moot
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
what yadi said.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I'm actually with IHB here
I’m not a fan of either of the movies. Dr. Strangelove was WAY to overhyped for me before I saw it. And since i watched several Mel Brooks’ movies prior to Blazing Saddles, all the jokes were old to 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."
same.
thanks, sheckie.
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
that just means you were spoiled
it’s like watching Psycho after having the shower scene described to you.
duhhhh, you’re not going to enjoy it.
this just mean you should shoot anyone who spoils you.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
correct
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."
in the end, you find out he's dead
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
the ship sinks
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
check for adam's apple
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
you find out that it's Bruce Willis the whole time!
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 then I
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
that's not a spoiler, is it
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
it's the proper response to the end of sixth sense
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
they were all dead!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I was going to spoil Memento, then I realized I forgot how it ended.
is that irony? I can’t recall.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 5, 2010 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
he's Austin's brother, his name is Dougie!
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."
Soilent Green is people
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
It is aliens but they are alergic to water
which is hydrogen and oxygen, but are able to walk around Iowa with it’s 90+% humidity in air that is mostly hydrogen and oxygen.
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
not in Iowa
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
by TomCat009 on Nov 6, 2010 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
it was Bengie NOT Yadier!
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."
we should just all flag that comment
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
NOOOOoooo
i had no idea my preference for post-1980 movies would lead to this
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 are welcome to hate unfunny movies
Blazing Saddles does not fall into this category
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
I'm 30, and I saw it at 20 and loved it
I don’t know, maybe you have to have a since of Cold War and World history from before 1989.
Sorry, that should be 1964
Never successfully transitioned from typewriters
ceterum censeo, delendo est Joe Strauss
Were you in on the Beatles fad?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
you mean chopin
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by prophetjohn on Nov 5, 2010 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Actually, I was playing rock and roll at the time
In ‘64 we didn’t think much of the Beatles – too sweet – but the Stones and the Animals were fiery.
ceterum censeo, delendo est Joe Strauss
Did you or did you not have sex with 10 hippie chicks at once
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
1964 was pre-hippie
By the time hippihood hit my part of the country I was out of music and into theatre. Even given that there was a lot less competition in the theatre, I never managed more than three at a time, and two of them may have been acid-induced hallucinations.
ceterum censeo, delendo est Joe Strauss
by alberich on Nov 5, 2010 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I was born in the wrong decade
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
this
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
I know theatre's been dead since Marat/Sade
but surely acid’s still around?
ceterum censeo, delendo est Joe Strauss
they're all on E
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
now we ply them with Ecstasy
but then all they do is rub each others backs and sniff vaporub
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
how can anyone hate "Blazing Saddles"?
It’s completely awesome with it’s satiric offensiveness…
Gritty Proven Veteran
by RosevilleRedbird on Nov 5, 2010 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Where all the white women at?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Thats Hedley!!!
“someone better go back get a s***load of nickels”
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
and who doesn't do the French Mistake from time to time?
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
Ooooooo IT'S TWUE IT'S TWUE!!
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
THE SHERRIF IS NEAR!
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
my god, I have to watch this movie now
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
Sorry about the "Up yours N*****"
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
They said you was hung!!!
…and they was right.
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
by albrtfn on Nov 5, 2010 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
"This is 1874 - you'll be able to sue her"
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
i can't say, i've never seen it or dr stange love
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
oh FFS.....
go get it…now. Pick up Lebowski while you’re at it.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
i think my bro has strange love on dvd&i know my bro in law has blazing saddles
i’ve seen them watching them before
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
no, no, i think "strange love" is a completely different movie, not mostly about pending nuclear apocalypse.
"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 5, 2010 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
it really is, high quality
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
but it's the same movie
i would say it’s more desirable to grow up in a time where strangelove isn’t something jugely groundbreaking
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Well, some narratological theory would hold
it’s not the same movie today because it’s not the same audience.
But, yeah, it’s probably more consoling to you to know that instead of facing global annihilation you face, what, 40 underpaid years of work to pay for my retirement on a steady diet of dogfood.
ceterum censeo, delendo est Joe Strauss
they sell organic, now.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
but i plan to be grossly overpaid
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actually, i'm just being argumentative
i haven’t actually gottne around to watching strangelove even though i have it. perhaps if i finish all this homework on set theory and cardinality, i’ll give it a spin
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tell us if this theory gives us a hint about Albert Pujols.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i'll let you know when i finish constructing the proof
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...so wait, we should watch Brazil?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I saw it in a college class 15 years ago, and the professor tried to speak to this point.
So yeah, between that and interrogating my Dad about that timeperiod, I have some idea about the situation.
I’m gonna have to go get it now. These two days have me wanting to watch it.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
Do it, Mo
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
by purple_haze on Nov 5, 2010 5:10 PM EDT reply actions 8 recs
I thought it was old English guy day?
Wait, those guys were English at that time.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
but not ye olde
or even middle.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
his head is the same size as his torso
make sure that’s not albert’s gringo evil twin trying to trick us
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Rec'd because
Albert as a founding father made me chuckle.
by JWO on Nov 5, 2010 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
albert is signing the declaration of independence.
Make it green.
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.
Charles M. Schulz
If it's alright with you, I don't want him declaring his independence.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
its the constitution, actually.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
I think that poll is going to be nearly 100% yes
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
the only reason not to do it is...
wait, no i can’t think of one.
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 don't know how VEB broke out into classic movies
it must be how we cope
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
can we have a VEB meetup to watch vertigo?
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Rear Window might be more appropriate...
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
and with our luck it'll actually be Inception.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
What is the exact epicenter of greater VEB?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
*and* gals
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by prophetjohn on Nov 5, 2010 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
now THAT is a good movie
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
Viva El Strangelovedos is better than Viva el Cardos, for me
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
i was about to ask who rides at the end
then I was overcome with Joe Mather nostalgia.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
its gotta be Jason LaRue
the cowboy who makes the sacrifice? c’mon now.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
by purple_haze on Nov 5, 2010 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
We'll meet again
Don’t know where, don’t know when
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Jim Bowden being generally unhelpful:
Tony LaRussa just told us that if the Cardinals can make two key moves this off-season they will be RIGHT THERE….mlbNetworkradio XM 175
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Sign Cliff Lee and trade Stavinoha for Ryan Zimmerman.
The perfect plan.
"What exactly is that thing? A pessimism meter?" - Bruce McCurdy
Westbrook and...?
"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 5, 2010 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Miles, natch.
(Seriously though – MIF depth?)
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
boog is up for arbitration, I am VERY worried about this
"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 5, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
So is he, if you read the quotes just so.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
duh
"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 5, 2010 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
why?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
they might ditch booooooooog
"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 5, 2010 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
i doubt it
i’d be surprised if he makes much more than a mil
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they could pay him in Shannon's gift certificates
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
indeed.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
that's probably what he prefers
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yeah, his woeful offensive season won't help him much in arb.
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."
Won't happen.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
don't jinx nuffin
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
hope you're right
"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 5, 2010 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
what happens, do i have to change my screen name or whatever?
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
If booog goes I will personally fly a B-52
over TLR ’s house and let one drop. I may even ride it down slim pickens style.
"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 5, 2010 7:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
you could just leave it in a flaming paper bag, you know.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
That''d work. Easier than flying a bomber
"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 5, 2010 7:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
if you want to be effective
leave a note signed with a paw print … vowing revenge. from the doghouse.
with a postscript “we’re watching you”
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
that nails it down!
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.
Charles M. Schulz
It's one year + a leg up in the negotiating process
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
This much.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
That's what they would give Albert
I don’t think they’d give the Cardinals that much.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
Any team with prospects worth Albert
would be better off holding on to them.
ceterum censeo, delendo est Joe Strauss
Its an interesting question
Would you rent a ringer for a year, if you KNEW it meant getting a world series championship? I mean, how many years has it been since the Cubs won?…
by JWO on Nov 5, 2010 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
No acquisition guarantees a World Series
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
You dont like hypotheticals very much, do you?
8-P
by JWO on Nov 5, 2010 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions
come up with something better than the cubs
if they sign him it wont make them better, it will just make albert worse
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 just used them
As an example of futility. Not as the team that would get Albert.
by JWO on Nov 5, 2010 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
last used for Matt Holliday...
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
That's an interesting proposition
Couldn’t we “lend” him to another team for a year, kind of like the Beckham-on-loan to the LA Galaxy type deal?
no
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
Technically yes
But it’s not going to happen
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
i think i read that the MLBPA won't let this happen
but i can’t pull a source out, so i can’t be sure
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
John Tudor deal.
Traded for Pete Guerrero in 1988. Came back to Cards the next year as a FA.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
Mariners just hired Ted Simmons as "Sr Assistant to the GM"
Anybody happen to know what he actually brings to a front office?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
He immediately becomes the Mariners best hitting catcher?
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
by TomCat009 on Nov 5, 2010 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
and rec'd.
Poor Robby.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
...
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
(runs away)
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
I think the Cards ought to propose a .01 sales tax to
keep Albert in STL it might just pass
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
by TomCat009 on Nov 5, 2010 5:51 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
11 factorial dollar poll tax
that’ll show those poor people
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I mean because obviously
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
i'll cardinality your S
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Repeal the Intolerable Acts!!!
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
Along those same lines
What if every fan pledged a donation to the Pujols Family Foundation, would that result in a hometown discount? It’s a worthy cause.
born Dodger blue, now dyed Cardinals red
alright, vivaelmathers
those expecting joey bombs nudes will be disappointed
inb4 that t-shirt
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42
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
that's not a how-to-do-it
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I was told there'd be no math.
Also, I believe with #46, you get egg roll.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
the other day
people were falling over themselves to help a guy with a cal problem…
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not looking for the answer. looking for how to do it. i’ve already checked the back of the book
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at first glance
a) Z+
b) 1
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
a) is actually An, i didn't see the n in the union..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
the n is what was throwing me off
i got it explained to me. n is just an arbitrary integer. so it’s
a) {1, 2, 3, . . . n}
b) {1}
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yeah
here
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
damn d-dee
ballin’ out of control
thanks
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i would have given it to you 20 minutes ago if my piece of shit laptop would do what i tell it to in a reasonable amount of time
as a result i am now starting the search for a new laptop
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
simmer down
or i won’t do your homework
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
its probably way too late for this
but the union of sets is just A i and the intersection of sets looks like its just {1}.
n is the number of elements your set goes to… in this notation and summation notation, the number on top is the end point of the function.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
oops, looks like other people got to it first.
good.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
other than Brendan Ryan
did this season just strip all the quirkiness out of this team? bullpen not included — all effective bullpens are crazy.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Pay the man already.
I am Whiteyballer and I approved this message.
Baseball makes the world go 'round, or at least in my world it does.
by Whiteyballer on Nov 5, 2010 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
NO POLITICS!
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Isn't "no politics" actually politics?
In some sort of weird, libertarian way?
"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 5, 2010 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
sure nuff.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Yeah that thread was terrible
I couldn’t get past like 100 comments
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
i stopped at the nate mclouth comps
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Well, they aren't homers at all or anything.
Also, Adam Wainwright, that is all.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
I think we do a good job of being relatively unbiased here
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Stavinoha for Greinke isn't that bad a deal...
"What exactly is that thing? A pessimism meter?" - Bruce McCurdy
The thing is, it's not just homerism in that thread on TC.
It’s also littered with awful player evaluation. Nate McClouth as a comp for Colby? Not in this universe. Jacoby Ellsbury and Brett Gardener both brought up as guys that are substantially more valuable than Colby? WTF?
"What exactly is that thing? A pessimism meter?" - Bruce McCurdy
Brett Gardner had a great year 5.4 WAR is nothing to sneeze at
I think Colby being 3 years younger gives him the nod, but Gardner would be an ideal addition to the Cards
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
but that's in LF, right?
i could see it
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Yeah that 21.9 is a little low
after all he was a +50 at home
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
So if we traded Shelby Miller for Ryan Zimmerman and Jordan Zimmermann,
how many prospects would the Nats need to throw in?
"What exactly is that thing? A pessimism meter?" - Bruce McCurdy
I mean Strasburg is nice and all,
but it’s not like AA-level pitching prospects come along every day, Cody. I guess if they send enough cash it might be okay.
"What exactly is that thing? A pessimism meter?" - Bruce McCurdy
Shelby is not AA yet
but it’s not like A+ pitching prospects come along everyday
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
yes, that's the point
what were we talking about again?
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
seriously
with the little I read, it seems like our comparison would be saying Zimmerman isn’t a good return for Miller. Do they really think that? I would do an Ozzie Smith style backflip if we were able to swing a similar trade (Prospect P going out for young, cost controlled player who is in the top 3 of his position)
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
I've watched Zimmerman play
Are there really people who would prefer we keep a top prospect over the BEST 3B IN THE NATIONAL LEAGUE?
If the Nats offered it (and they wouldn’t) we take Zimmerman and run with him.
it was a joke
if the Nats offered Zim, Shelby would just be the tip of the iceberg.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
9 million for the best 3b in the NL
Hmmm…. methinks that is a burglary on the part of the Nationals.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
once he reaches free agency, he'll make a lot more, i'd imagine
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Oh, definitely
But signing him to a 5yr/45m deal a couple years back looks brilliant now. He’s not Longoria or Longoria’s contract, but he’s damn close.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
STUFFING? DONT YOU MEAN CARROTS? HAHAHAHAHAH
"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 6, 2010 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes
But they don’t actually attend the games.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
okay it's been now what, 4? days without the search function?
how are we supposed to function with no search function?
someone check on Y2S, he must be damn near slitting his carotid
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
i'd never slit my own carotid
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
enter this into your address bar and click enter, only alternative i can think of.
javascript:q=""+(window.getSelection?window.getSelection():document.getSelection?document.getSelection():document.selection.createRange().text);if(!q)q=prompt(“Search%20terms%20[leave%20selection%20and%20box%20blank%20to%20list%20all%20pages]%20…”).replace(/\s+/g,“%252B”);if(q!=null)location=“http://www.google.com/search?q=”q.replace(/\s/g,“+”)+"+site:"+location.hostname;void(0);
google?
site:vivaelbirdos.com?
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Has anyone seen "Moon"?
I’m watching it right now. Sam Rockwell is pretty damn impressive in 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 did see it.
Thought it was excellent.
"What exactly is that thing? A pessimism meter?" - Bruce McCurdy
yeah i'm digging it.
Sam Rockwell is basically the only person in it, but I keep forgetting that. I think he’s underrated, he is one of my favorite actors.
It’s like “Cast Away” for the space age!!!! ;-)
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."
Kevin Spacey plays Wilson,
i mean not Wilson.
"What exactly is that thing? A pessimism meter?" - Bruce McCurdy
Space Wilson!
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."
unicorn in the rotoworld sidebar Re: Albert resigning
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
“…it is a monstrous thing, to slay a unicorn. Only one who has nothing to lose, and everything to gain, would commit such a crime. The blood of a unicorn will keep you alive, even if you are an inch from death, but at a terrible price. You have slain something pure and defenceless to save yourself, and you will have but a half-life, a cursed life, from the moment the blood touches your lips.”
- The Poynter Institute on Joe Strauss
by DanUpBaby on Nov 5, 2010 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Please slay the unicorn. Please, Please, Please
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.
Charles M. Schulz
no, he's saying Strauss is slaying the unicorn
the unicorns protect us from him
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Unicorns are just plain creepy...
see link below for explanation…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5im0Ssyyus
You fit into me
like a hook into an eye
a fish hook
an open eye
corn rolled?
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
Oh ok sorry. I just want Strauss to shut up.
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.
Charles M. Schulz
Then let's keep searching for those horcruxes, shall we?
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 6, 2010 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions
constant vigilance
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
This is is the key line from the side bar.
“It’s not clear what has occurred that’s caused Strauss to reduce the odds so drastically.”
Yeah no shit.
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."
Strauss needed a new story line
now that the trade Colby idea was ripped to shreds by fellow writers.
he's been saying that since the start of the season
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
frankly, strauss is an idiot (but we all knew that)
how in the world does he figure the chances of albert coming back? albert has made it clear that he wants to be back, and wants to stay here for the rest of his career.
what player
approaching free agency, doesn’t say that he wants to stay with his current team? his agent would be all over his ass if he didn’t. if he indicates that he wants to test the free agent market, he’s essentially reducing the number of bidders and driving down his overall salary. it’s called posturing and great albert is not above it.
it’s also been reported that he’s said something to effect of “if they don’t build a team that’s shown it can consistently compete for titles, i’m out of here”
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
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Well we've pretty clearly tried to build a championship caliber team
Giving Holliday a 7 year contract effectively ends any chance of rebuilding during that time.
i agree
the question is whether or not albert does. we missed the playoffs this year and shit the bed in the playoffs last year. i really think we’re postured to contend every year as well as any $100MM payroll team can. i just hope albert agrees
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
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i also wonder how much stock he places
on having farm system that’s set to churn out a few high impact talents in the next few years
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
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Except for TBender's signature
it has failed to be mentioned that we need to sign Albert Pujols, BECAUSE HE’S RIDICULOUS.
Goold on Colby
today’s Bird Land addresses The Colby Question. Well worth the time to read.
by ubeddie on Nov 5, 2010 11:32 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
That's actually a good read
And he makes the case without all of the hyperventilating and hyperbole found in some quarters. Ahem…
Just looked at the
Cardinal Nation blog post Goold links to in that article. I am soooo glad lboros banned WCBW.
by BTown Birds fan on Nov 6, 2010 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions
that's awesome
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 6, 2010 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
"And from that moment on they were called the Tigers"
"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 6, 2010 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Looks like the Cleveland Indians
Playing the Detroit Tigers. Heh.
by JWO on Nov 6, 2010 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
heh
"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 6, 2010 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Hahaha! How about that?
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."
ignore this, IHB
daylight savings aaahhh
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
is that today?
why didn’t anybody complain about that within earshot? how else am I supposed to know?
actually I have no idea if it's today or not
it’s some… time.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
because Joe Strauss
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
daylight savings doesn't start until sunday morning.
don’t change those clocks just yet.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
by SheckieZx on Nov 6, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
if you have a lot of clocks, though...
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
or ends i guess...whatever, we gain an hour of sleep/party time!
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
oh my. whatever will VEB do with itself.
surely not staying up to see if ST will break the commenting system.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
ST has nothing on VEB when it comes to breaking SBN
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
I have two clocks: blackberry and a computer.
"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 6, 2010 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
there is also your invisible life-clock with the magic grains of sand
not that I would know anything about that…. [hums innocently]
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
yeah, which doesn't need daylight savings
"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 6, 2010 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
also
apparently if you have an iphone your alarm app won’t automatically change.
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
didn't that make lots of people late?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
it will tomorrow
if they don’t set a special alarm
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
someone has DST end earlier
I think they made a lot of people late in a financial district. caught it scrolling through the news one day
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
parts of europe and australia reported the problem
a month or so ago, Apple is coming out with an OS update that will fix the problem later this month. but for now, they’re just telling people to delete their regular alarm, set one just for sunday or monday. then make a new regularly scheduled alarm.
link
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
also, change the batteries in your smoke detectors
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
In case anyone is interested, Zach Cox is playing in the Rising Stars game tonight
broadcasted live on the MLB Network and MLB.com. We could even have a game thread for it, if we were so inclined.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
and offseason GT sounds delightful.
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."
ok I will watch
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.
Charles M. Schulz
the cards better start negotiations
but the odds are it won’t happen, if the cards stick to their traditional offseason. the one thing i have not liked about the offseason is the lack of activity with free agents until it gets to the point where we see guys with the likes of miles, soup and thurston on our roster. since albert is basically the franchise, you might as well listen. after all, he’s albert f. pujols!
I'm have hope they'll extend him until the start of the regular season
I will then just be upset that we’re taking the FA picks approach instead of trading him.
/CodyG DGAF about having one more season if it means giving up future success.(look at holliday trade and they got CarGo)
that's because you don't have platinum membership
there’s plenty of activity. every year. and then there’s the hot tub party.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
note to self
don’t get platinum membership
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I never said we were the ones in the hot tub
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i might suddenly be interested again...
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
every wonder why they call it the "Winter Warm Up"...
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I bet Aaron Miles' platinum membership was revoked this year
the hot tub got all muddy.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
veb with the small shovel, any number of people have the big one - gob, strauss, tlr, mo...
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
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