Exit Bat Gagnozzi, Enter Allen Jay
by DanUpBaby on Nov 8, 2010 6:00 AM EST
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PrintAlong the marginal moves continuum, we can say that Aaron Miles is absolutely a Tony La Russa move; that Randy Winn is probably a Tony La Russa move; and that Allen Craig's position on the Major League roster to start last season was probably a John Mozeliak move. Now we have the Aaron Miles to Mozeliak's La Russa—the Cardinals have dumped Matt Pagnozzi, apparently in favor of long-suffering catching prospect Bryan Anderson. Mozeliak seems notably psyched up, compared to his usually subdued comments:
"I think we may change our model there," Mozeliak said. "I don't think we can look at the backup from solely a catch-and-throw standpoint. We need to consider offense, too."
This sounds like "I'm going to put Bryan Anderson on the 25-man roster, even if Tony La Russa glares at me," to me. Or maybe, "I'm going to put Bryan Anderson on the 25-man roster; I hope Tony La Russa doesn't glare at me."
Might this mean that Yadier Molina, who had to be shut down this September, actually gets some days off? I can only hope. But as far as free backup catchers go, Anderson is ideal—he's left-handed, so La Russa has an additional excuse to put him in on specific days, beyond "Yadier woke up today and couldn't remember how to stand up." He's probably not ready to be a starter, but if Molina's out for a week or two Anderson offers a clear skill to watch for as the under-study—he's not just a flatly terrible replacement-level guy, even if there's no guarantee he isn't, finally, a replacement-level guy.
Bringing in a prospect to back Yadier Molina up at catcher might lead to concerns about playing time, but at 24, and having fallen off the prospect lists twice now, Anderson might finally be old enough and low-upside enough to use. And he's not Matt Pagnozzi, which is a win.
Meanwhile, it sounds like the Cardinals do intend to go into the 2011 season with Jon Jay in the large side of a platoon at right field. There aren't a lot of right fielders like that around—Carl Crawford has a slugging percentage of .450 since he became a starter, thanks to the triples, for instance—but it's clear what Jay needs to do to be a truly useful corner outfielder: hit exactly like he did last season.
Thanks to his late-season collapse that's a little less difficult than it was in August; counting his MLEs at Memphis, he finished the season with a Major League OPS around .769 in 500 plate appearances. It was the best year of his career, but he was also 25 and healthy. If he really is an above-average center fielder, and he really does manage a league-average OPS—which was lower last season than I'm used to seeing it, having come of age at the height of the Jeremy Giambi Era—and Allen Craig really does get all the at-bats against left-handers... having exhausted all those reallies, I kind of like this platoon. I wouldn't want to rely on either Craig or Jay to be a solid corner outfielder next season, but I'm more okay with relying on one of them to do it.
Given the state of the middle infield and the back of the rotation—where the Jake Westbrook signing rumors continue, although Mozeliak swears nothing is imminent—it's the right move. So is the Bryan Anderson thing. It's great to be able to worry about stuff like this in the abstract again; I can tell I'm not the only one who feels this way, because the Fan Confidence Poll has stormed all the way to 56. Sometime in July, the Cardinals barely holding on to first place in the NL Central, Joe Mather making wacky web-videos in Atlanta, I may well be less pleased by this platoon. But for now I'm into it.
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It's about time LaRussa had a reason to glare at Mo!
It makes me happy to see that Mo is looking beyond the TLR era of the cardinals. I really think by saying things like that, he sends the message that he is currently likely to have a longer future with the club than TLR. So since that’s the case, the teams going to start being run how he wants it.
When he took over, nothing was certain as to how he would fare or how long he would be GM, but now that he has done decently, traded and re-signed Holliday he can act with more assurance, IMO
I too have noticed the fan confidence poll has been going up ever since the cardinals stopped playing everyday. It seems that without the constant reminder of the little things that can go wrong, opinion of the team goes up.
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
I sometimes wonder (not too seriously but in a "sometimes truth is stranger than fiction" way)
if MO and Tony made some sort of gentlemen’s agreement last year: Okay, Tony. How about this. We run the team how you want it the rest of 2010. If we don’t win the division, then I get to do this, this, and this in 2011…
It isn’t realistic, but it would explain a lot.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
i just hope that the 'TLR factor' doesn't happen again
because if I see the likes of Miles and Soup on the Cards again, I’m not gonna be happy.
just wait
until after TLR is gone and we are still picking up the Miles and the Soups of the world.
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
word.
who will the masses blame then?
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."
bite your tongue and go stand in the corner
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
(If he's managing, he's not playing!)
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
i am so conflicted...
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
that's an assumption
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
Or perhaps
JMo had that agreement with DeWitt. We’ll let Tony do his way for the 2nd half of 2010 and if we miss the playoff then I get do x, y and z. Might be the deal. DeWitt is the decider.
Everything I've read.....
has Mo saying we should be looking for more offense out of the backup catch spot, then going on to say we’ll probably sign a vet through free agency.
Not sure I really believe Anderson will start the year as the backup.
Really curious to see what Mo adds to the team, if it isn’t going to be in RF. Not many SS/2B types available, and even if you trade for one, what do you do with Ryan/Skip?
Pick One
Free Agent catchers from mlbtraderumors.com free agent list. Last year’s salary per Cot’s
Catchers
Rod Barajas (35) – Type B – $0.900mm
Josh Bard (33) – $
Henry Blanco (39) – $0.750mm
John Buck (30) – Type B – $2.0mm
Ramon Hernandez (35) – Type A – $3.0 mm
Gerald Laird (31) – Type B – $3.95mm
Victor Martinez (32) – Type A – $7.0 mm
Bengie Molina (36) – Type B – $4.5mm
Miguel Olivo (32) – Type B – $2mm
A.J. Pierzynski (34) – Type A – 6.25mm
Yorvit Torrealba (32) – Type B – $1.25mm
Matt Treanor (35) – $
Jason Varitek (39) – Type B – $5.0mm
Gregg Zaun (40) – $
The Cards have historically allocated $1MM to backup catcher.
i'm guessing bengie will retire before he takes a 3.5 mil family discount
bummer
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I wouldn't mind Zaun for $1M, but why not just save the money and play Anderson?
"What exactly is that thing? A pessimism meter?" - Bruce McCurdy
Is Zaun even coming back?
I thought he was done after his last injury.
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 8, 2010 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
Torrealba is pretty good
Too bad A.J. wouldn’t back up for us for like 1MM. A man can dream eh?
Always late to the party
Yes he Can!
Although I’m a bit embarrassed to admit what I dream about…;=8)
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
don't cows dream standing up?
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
Until you tip them over.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I can toss cow pies u know...
:=8P
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
don't cows dream standing up?
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
Barajas
"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 8, 2010 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
although I'd rather just have Anderson as backup
"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 8, 2010 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
can we maybe start anderson every other lohse start?
with kyle-l we can use all the runs we can get and either anderson helps score some or he caught a game we we gonna lose anyway so yadi can rest..
that will give yadi regular breaks and shouldn’t affect the season’s outcome too much. i’d rather he has regulated time he needs to sit than let’s see how long he can go before we break him
also, is it too late to politely ask for bengie molina?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Is this spot even Anderson's?
Or is Tony Cruz promoting himself into the backup role, based on the way he’s hitting in the AFL?
StanTheManFan
Contributes any way he can.
He's normally a nuclear physicist
Except when writing for this list.
by StanTheManFan on Nov 8, 2010 9:57 AM EST up reply actions
I don't think Cruz or Hill will get much of a shot to make the team out of Spring Training
after getting a cup of coffee in Memphis. Later in the year, though, who knows?
I do hope they take one of the internal options for backup catcher, rather than signing some scrap-heap guy like Kelly Stinnett again.
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 8, 2010 11:01 AM EST up reply actions
"Nothing" overstates it. They just must be taken in context.
Is Cruz going to put up a .942 OPS in the NL, the way he is in in AFL? Of course not. But that OPS is about 150 points higher than average for the league. That means he’s worth watching.
StanTheManFan
Contributes any way he can.
He's normally a nuclear physicist
Except when writing for this list.
by StanTheManFan on Nov 8, 2010 2:42 PM EST up reply actions
bengie's overpriced
i dunno, i partly blame yadi … he’s got to kick the BFF habit with A.D.A.M.
i mean close a world series with a guy and all of a sudden the battery’s gotta go streaking
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Sign Edgar Renteria!
I will bang that drum until he either retires or is signed by someone else.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 8, 2010 9:36 AM EST reply actions
I thought San Fran bought out his contract.
“Yeah, um, Edgar, thanks for the MVP-winning performance in the World Series. But, well, it was a small sample size, so we’re buying you out. Good luck in free agency. We’ll always have October 2010.”
"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
no team would want to pay a player 10 million to be a platoon player.
that’s what renteria is now in his career.
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
I think this is where Rick Ankiel can thrive hitting in front of Pujols--OHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!
CHUGS LARUE
that was what his option costed
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
I agree.
San Fran absolutely should have cut him loose. That doesn’t mean the timing wasn’t awkward, though.
"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
by bgh on Nov 9, 2010 9:24 AM EST up reply actions
They declined his option.
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 8, 2010 11:02 AM EST up reply actions
brendan ryan is better
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 8, 2010 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
Renteria would be for. . .
a utility guy / bench player, with upside maybe as a second baseman (because that worked out so well with Shawon Dunston back in the day). Rentreria no longer has the range to be an everyday starting SS.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 8, 2010 1:06 PM EST up reply actions
I'm confused as to if he is retiring or not
"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 8, 2010 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
Tell that to Aaron Miles who logged innings there in 10. . .
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
why can't i find the mo gif of him ducking the baseball?
fail
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
thanks. ok, what i was trying to say was
is it
or 
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
it's nice to see something decent done by John Mozeliak every once in awhile.
it doesn’t come close to repairing the rift he and I have but its a step in the right direction.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
Cardinal Nation interviewed Old Spice
but it’s probably subscription-only
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Swagerty
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
this nickname is very meh to me
we can’t come up with anything better than a deodorant ad?
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
there's other stuff implied, including that we couldn't figure out which was his real first name
you had to be there.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I would just like to say,
in my attempt to vote my usual 10, I actually voted 50%. The fan poll is flawed.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
how did I miss this
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
yeah i saw that last night.
just the end though, it really tugged at the ol’ heart strings.
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 if Mo can pull it off
imagine the show
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
everyone knows Mo, though.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
slap a beard on him, blue contacts, bleach his hair
and give him a hick accent
and then see what happens
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
accent won't cover the long, deliberate Mospeak
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
maybe attach an electric buzzer to his ass
give him a 300 word vocabulary and a 5 word a sentence maximum and buzz his behind every time he tries to say “in terms of” or “fundamentally”
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
d-dee...
and i say this as someone with a sick mind
you scare me
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
why am i a little aroused?
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
if the answer is you like to watch me and d-dee
protip – DO NOT SAY IT
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i just noticed
the cubs boardroom has a framed picture on the wall that is a big black W on a white background
baaahahahahahaa
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
there's a guy who sits by me at work that has one of those W's by his desk
sometimes I want to laugh at it, other times I want to replace it with the L
"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 8, 2010 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
How come Matt Pagnozzi has never been called "Pagnozzia"?
SHABAM!
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."
Ooh I like that
Kinda pissed I never came up with it, not gonna lie…
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Matt Pagnozzi career MiLB OPS:
.586
Albert Pujols’s career SLG:
.543
"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
by bgh on Nov 8, 2010 11:11 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
But he's so dreamy!
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."
WHYYYYYYY?!?! WHY WHY WHYYY???
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
his eyes are totally saying
“Hi d-dee. Let’s tongue kiss”
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 8, 2010 11:34 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
stooooooooooooooooooop no mooooooore no more
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I apologize.
that was a little overboard.
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."
dude, it may be midnight in that part of the world...
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
looking directly at gagz just gives me the creeps
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I don't think he has the ability to "look"
he can only leer…
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."
y'know, it's not very nice to just be doggin' pags lite
it’s not like he did anything
he was just called up.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
he hit a fuckin home run and made me worry he had future with the club
you call this nothing??
still, i wish they’d given him his HR ball back
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
i thought that was Hill's homer
i may be confusing things
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
no, hill got his ball on the spot
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
..
When September call up Matt Pagnozzi hit his 1st major league home run [..] the fan who caught it figured it was time to negotiate. [..] When approached by Matt Pagnozzi and the St. Louis Cardinal officials, […] this fan wanted (are you ready for this?) box season tickets for the 2011 season…..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
It was very interesting
that the Cards called him up, gave him the majority of playing time, he hit well, and although they apparently believed he was the best pitcher/handler of all of the prospects, he was dumped.
Just strange that Anderson wasn’t given equal time to prove himself, yet Anderson sticks?
I want more... More baaaacon!
Jim Gaffigan
by blueinmemphis on Nov 8, 2010 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
I don't hate Pagz lite.
He’s just not a very good baseballer. and d-dee finds him unattractive.
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."
so you're just hatin' on d-dee
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
nice knowin ya
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I'm just drinkin' on haterade
at the Hater’s Ball
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."
Now if you'll excuse me
I have to go put some water in Buck Nasty’s mama’s dish.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Why does he have two sets of eyebrows?
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 8, 2010 11:38 AM EST up reply actions
That left one
reproduced at an acute angle!
I want more... More baaaacon!
Jim Gaffigan
by blueinmemphis on Nov 8, 2010 11:58 AM EST up reply actions
So if Jay and Craig platoon in RF...
that still leaves room for (see sig)…!!!
Jimmy Ballgame for 2011 RFer!!!
Perhaps...
I should change that to 5th OFer, though I think Edmonds could put up better numbers than what Jay will. I know he wants to be a “backup first baseman”, but he still has the chops for a part time RF role.
He needs 7 dingers for 400 and 51 base knocks for 2,000. I’d LOVE to see him reach both of those wearing the BOB!!!
What say you VEB?
Jimmy Ballgame for 2011 RFer!!!
I would definitely support this move,
however I don’t want Edmonds to be the starter or the big half of a platoon until Jay proves that he can’t do the job better. Edmonds is a mediocre starter, but he is excellent Jay insurance.
"What exactly is that thing? A pessimism meter?" - Bruce McCurdy
That's a good point.
Unless Mo somehow musters up the courage to stare down Tony, you know Edmonds has a good shot at supplanting Jay in RF out of Spring Training.
Could Colby Rasmus hit a ball so hard that even he couldn't catch it?
by Cardinals645 on Nov 8, 2010 12:22 PM EST up reply actions
We Should Sign Him...
…for grit, glamor, huge lefty uppercuts, and blond highlights alone….
;=8)
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
BRING EM BACK
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."
....
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
by gdm426 on Nov 8, 2010 3:57 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Edmonds may or may not be as good as Jay,
but he is definitely an attractive option for the Randick Winnovha spot.
"What exactly is that thing? A pessimism meter?" - Bruce McCurdy
I don't know...
…it’d be new and confusing for Tony to have an old, “washed up” vetern who was actually good at some point, rather than just the old, washed up vets who capped out at mediocre or worse.
I’m not sure he’d know how to use Edmonds anymore. Can he play 2nd?
Tony with five outfielders who play above replacement level...
time for Kyle Lohse to get some more outfield time.
"What exactly is that thing? A pessimism meter?" - Bruce McCurdy
i have always said lohse will make a pretty decent defensive outfielder
i would like to see him in left again in some blowout or 400 inning game
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
throws wouldn't be off-line?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
actually, he's surprisingly accurate when not aiming at a catcher's mitt
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I like it.
Even if he doesn’t win the RF job and becomes the 5th OF, he’s a very good LH Power Bat to PH when he’s not starting and there really isn’t one right now.
Could Colby Rasmus hit a ball so hard that even he couldn't catch it?
by Cardinals645 on Nov 8, 2010 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
let him start every time lohse starts
no harm done and he can get his 7 HRs
plus it’s jimmy, gotta love him
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
what if lohse actually wins some games
and these last two injury riddled seasons are the aberrations and not the 6 or 7 other consistent 2-3 WAR years?
all your plans would fail!
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
well then more power to him
i’d love to see lohse dominate
but he’ll need a good outfielder behind him regardless
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Seeing Jimmy around would make me pretty happy.
He could be our gritty proven veteran
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."
There were some muggings at his club this weekend
he needs to come back and get his house in order.
"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 thought that was supposed to be a classy joint?
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
as if you'd ever be admitted into a classy joint
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Why does it feel...
…that anyplace considered a “classy joint” is anything but?
:=8/
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
in my previous life i did actually eat at some pretty swanky establishments
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
I've never been.
It’s not the kind of places I frequent.
"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
any perticular reason why?
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
I generally don't go anywhere that labels itself as a "club"
Not me style.
"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 thought they only did the club part on the weekends
and the restaurant was the main attraction?
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
If I'm going out for dinner
I’m going out somewhere probably not owned by a baseball player.
(Currently addicted to Farmhaus.)
"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 get that, have you ever been to Dierdorf & Hearts?
my family tells me them & Shannon’s are probably the best steakhouses in the city
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
I went there once
and I was kinda disappointed actually.The thing is, though, my dad’s a really good cook, and he honestly is so good at making steaks now that it’s hard to justify paying people money for one.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
I have the same issue.
If I’m dropping big bucks at a restaurant, it’s going to be on something that I can’t do really well at home, like sushi, or anything “fusion”, Asian or European.
I normally feel after a $100 bill at an “American” style place — like a steak/chop house — that I could have gotten pretty much the same dinner at home by going out and buying amazing meat from a good butcher, a nice bottle of wine, and cooking it myself for half the price.
"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
Exception:
Amish soul food from central IL.
"What exactly is that thing? A pessimism meter?" - Bruce McCurdy
OK, you're going to have to explain that one to me
because Amish Food & Soul Food are two different types of food
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
They're pretty similar, from what little I know of each.
"What exactly is that thing? A pessimism meter?" - Bruce McCurdy
you think? we have the Der Dutchman's up here
they are really good & have some similar dishes with soul food restaurants, but i wouldn’t say everything is similar. i fully accept the fact i’m probably wrong though
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
They're okay
Not big on steakhouses unless I’m in another city. I can cook a fucking steak.
"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
ever since our butcher closed i cant find a good place to buy meat
my family is really lazy & the only thing they like to cook is burgers, hot dogs, brats & chicken
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
can we pretend i actually finished my thought about the butcher?
because i swear i actually did
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
your mom is really cool
i should take her there and order her the meatloaf and their blue plate salad
she would enjoy it. it’s a tasty meal
by YesWeOquendo on Nov 9, 2010 12:05 AM EST up reply actions
I'd take your face there
and order your face…
Wait a minute, I’m not gonna do this. Not again!
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
My face is delicious!
you’d be so fortunate!
by YesWeOquendo on Nov 9, 2010 12:09 AM EST up reply actions
i just want to know who's dating matty's mom
you or mattybobo?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
absurdist!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
If it's the restaurant I'm thinking of
Aside from the fact that YesWeOquendo has never taken my mom there on a date, they are one of those places that basically goes to the market every day, sees what looks good and fresh, and makes the menu of the day based on that. Very yummy. Surprisingly not pretentious, and surprisingly not expensive (I think, I could be remembering wrong).
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
i'll have to google them & see what's up
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
that you know of
mommabobo is a noticeably subtle and quiet woman
also you could spend a couple of bills at farmhaus pretty easily (and not regret it)
or just go to lunch and spend like 12 bucks and be equally satisfied
by YesWeOquendo on Nov 9, 2010 12:30 AM EST up reply actions
uh, 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 8, 2010 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
i don't think it's a bad idea
if he shows that he’s healthy in ST. last season he had an .846 OPS and was worth 2.8 WAR in only 272 PAs
i guess the question is whether tony can actually use him properly
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or if they can even get along
I guess if he doesn’t command much money it wouldn’t be a bad move
"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 8, 2010 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
i'd be surprised if he got more than a mil
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he could be like the floppy of the outfield
cheap supersub who won’t hurt the team financially if he flames out
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wait til ST or just before
"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 8, 2010 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
he could be the 5th outfielder
"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 8, 2010 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
sadly
that would quickly become the everyday CF
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and colby would be demoted to the DSL
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I don't want to know what that 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 8, 2010 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
it starts with "Dominican"
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
depends on who Tony is feuding with more
"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 8, 2010 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
Alright...
so I’m not crazy, and most of the group is on board.
Shall I start a petition?
Jimmy Ballgame for 2011 RFer!!!
disagree
you’re saying VEB isn’t crazy??
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
How can you call ME crazy
When I went to YOUR sabermetric sites.
When I studied YOUR pitch/fx data graphs
When I bought into YOUR roster construction methods.
I’m not Crazy. Your the one who is Crazy.
Doesn’t matter. II’ll probably get hit by a broken bat anyways.
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
by Evilfrog on Nov 8, 2010 1:22 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
Rec'd for referencing Suicidal Tendencies....
;=8)
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
oh yeah....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuOmsGXznHU
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
yep. Noticed that and the ll'll as soon as I posted it
but since we can’t edit. Deal.
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
we say this now, the mo signs him
and we will complain when edmonds starts more than craig and jay
we are asking for it…..
in all honesty, if we didn’t have TLR i would fully support this move but he’ll overuse Edmonds and start him anytime his SSS numbers are good against a pitcher (considering how good he was, that’s a lot of pitchers…)
either way my point stands... edmonds will get too much PT
he’d probably get to 400-500 PAs barring injury
good point but that's not exactly a "positive"
either he gets injured or tony plays him too much….
by stlcardsfan4 on Nov 10, 2010 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
i'm more worried about him starting over colby
he was better than craig or jay last season
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no pags lite!
…why do i have the irrational fear that this means more, not less, playing time for yadi?
Isn't this a youth movement? Don't Trade Colby!
yadi is having titanium knees installed in the offseason, so no worries
"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 8, 2010 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
prophetjohn, OT
is that ideapad display very glossy?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
my boss has one
and it’s really nice, but i never paid much attention to the screen
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oh i thought you had one since you kinda endorsed it
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
i have a toshibe satellite
which is also pretty nice, but it’s like 2 years old. my next laptop will likely be a small thinkpad.
the HP envy’s look really nice, too, but i dunno about HP’s build quality. they look a lot like MBPs. they’re also priced a lot like MBPs
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I'm a mac guy
and this is probably my last laptop anyway, but I saw a really nice-looking ultraportable toshiba at best buy the other day—well built, really light, etc. I think it was this one.
if they weren't so damn expensive
i would get one of those badass MBPs and just install windows on it. apple’s build quality is excellent and the new MBPs that are like $2200 are beasts.
not spending 2 grand on a laptop, though
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I'm just done with laptops
I realized I had no need to carry around this much computing power 99% of the time I feel a need to carry a laptop around. When this finally dies I’ll get an iMac and an iPad or similarly priced netbook and probably still end up paying less for the combination.
i don't really want a netbook or tablet
but i want something smaller. my laptop is 15.4" and when i bought it, it was great because it was my primary computer and portability didn’t really matter. now, i pretty much only use it when i’m taking it somewhere and it’s kinda of a pain in the ass to haul around
but me being an aspiring software engineer probably implies different needs than you have
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yeah. netbooks/tablets are really underpowered but when I'm away from home I'm not a power user
the 11.6" macbook air is one of the most beautiful laptops I’ve ever seen but I’m definitely not spending $900 on a second computer.
Does the Macbook Air even have a DVD player?
"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
by bgh on Nov 8, 2010 3:00 PM EST up reply actions
No
But uh, let’s just say that I don’t use the DVD-ROM very often
If I had an unlimited DI, I’d absolutely get the 11.6 Macbook Air. Absolutely perfect for travel
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
yeah
discs and such are pretty much obsolete. can’t think of anything that i would absolutely need an optical drive for
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a blueray?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
if i'm that worried about picture quality
i’m probably not watching it on the bus or something.
i have a PS3 and a 37" 1080p TV. if i have blurays, i’m playing them on that
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There are alternate options on the internet
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Are you alluding to pornography?
"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
If there's any doubt, I'm always alluding to pornography
Now go back and read every single one of my comments
Mind = Blown
Inception
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
i just read all of your comments
you’re lying
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i doubt it
unless you have a boner for mysterui’s comments
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i don't share those details
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I downloaded a virus.
I am looking at getting a new laptop. I always feel like I overbuy and just want something light that I can surf the internet, write Word docs on, and do Excel spreadsheets on. Suggestions?
"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
by bgh on Nov 8, 2010 4:38 PM EST up reply actions
netbook
use google docs for word and excel(not sure about google doc excel quality)
BOOM you have a cheap portable computer.
I can't rely on Google docs.
Due to professional regulations, I can’t have Google owning the documents containing my work.
I have to be able to save them, either on the computer or a portable drive.
"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
by bgh on Nov 8, 2010 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
is that the only problem? the virus?
or do you actually need a new machine?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I need a new machine.
The virus was the straw that broke the camel’s back.
"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
by bgh on Nov 8, 2010 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
I bought an Acer laptop about 6 months ago
as my second computer. I primarily just surf the we on it but I’ve never had any issues running a few applications as well. I think it ran me about $400. First time I’ve had a laptop. I like it.
Silly humans, this world is for robots.
I've heard of Acers spontaneously combusting.
Any truth to that?
"What exactly is that thing? A pessimism meter?" - Bruce McCurdy
damn close to it
NEVER buy Acer
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
same here
two, both a steaming pile of garbage that will get me into court ordered anger management classes if i don’t decide on a new laptop soon
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
my 1st acer had a pentium 1 processor
it ran at 133mhz and had mmx© technology (whatever the fuck that means) it cost about 2000 and had a 12gb hard drive
also a 13.7" monitor with stereo speakers attached and windows 95.
it was a pos and i still hold it against acer
by YesWeOquendo on Nov 9, 2010 12:15 AM EST up reply actions
i ad an acer
around the second time i drop it and it landed on the plug, it broke. i had to manipulate the plug to get power to it. it progressively got worse and then died completely about a month after i bought it
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my acer netbook
works great. I really like it. I hope you arent judging the quality of acer by the fact that you can’t drop them on their plug and have them work perfectly.
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
not really
but i’ve been equally rough with this toshiba (which has a much better design for the plug) and it’s still rockin’ out
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I'd agree that the construction is a step
below some other laptops but I’m generally very easy on my machines.
Silly humans, this world is for robots.
there a robot sex joke in there somewhere.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
you're getting a new laptop because you have a virus?
man, peoples’ conceptions about computer problems…
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someone make an account called prophetjosh
"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 8, 2010 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
i have one
it’s great and runs snow leopard faster than my imac
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
i get so frustrated cause i can never pay for what i want
and what i can/would pay for i really don’t want
i still can’t get used to the size of netbook screens though, they make me uncomfortable – it’s like they want to be a laptop and pretend to be one, but they really aren’t
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
if you're just looking for raw power
you might look at getting a macbook pro and putting your OS of choice on there. pretty much the only laptop that i know of that offers a high end i7
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i will never shell out the money to buy the apple name
never
i think i am looking for a no name laptop that makes up for not being a big brand or having some slick design with performance. msi often brings out something like that. but i thought i’d give the lenovo a look since you mentioned it.
i am looking for an i3 or i7 and would even consider a good core 2 duo but i really don’t want to upgrade every two years if i don’t have to
looking for laptops is even more frustrating than dealing with the piece of garbage running vista i have now. i didn’t think that was possible
if anyone has any ideas, they’re all welcome
also, you guys mentioned some sites a while back that had deals on electronics and stuff, anyone care to repost these?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
if that's the case
i would shoot for an i5 in something like a toshiba, asus or msi. i wouldn’t get an i7 until something more powerful comes out. 2.8 i5 > 1.6 i7
lenovo is kinda of a namey brand, but the build quality is supposed to be top of the line
and really apple’s laptops are really high quality hardware. it’s just their OS and business practices that aren’t to my liking
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i don't care for the i5's but
i might wait on better i7’s for a couple months
while banging my head on the wall cursing myself for ever buying acer
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
you don't like the i5s?
how is the i3 or core2 line better?
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not saying they're better
i3 and i5 have comparable clocks but the i5 comes at a higher price because of the turbo boost, which for the low-end i5’s really gives you nothing
and if i can’t find an acceptably priced i7, an i3 is as good as a solid core 2 duo, since they’re both dual core but the i3 only has the hyper threading, which i can look away for if the core 2 duo has other better features
i’m saying at this point i’ve decided price is a factor and i won’t go overboard – still gotta pay for that damn citizenship
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
if you're going core2
you might want to look for core2quad. not entirely sure if those are available in laptops, though
my current toshiba has a 2 ghz core2duo and it’s still pretty solid
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they are available in laptops
but they start at $1600
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I Felt the Same Way
Best Buy talked me into it. Best purchase I’ve ever made in my life. Totally worth the extra cash. Was always a PC guy, I’ll never go back now tho.
but yeah
that’s a nice laptop. i think those dinky little i7s they’re putting in laptops right now are marketing gimmicks, though. i’m gonna wait until they start putting >1.6 ghz i7s in them before i get a new laptop. this one is still mostly fine anyway
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It will take a lot
for me to ever by HP again. This one we have now is a pile.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
and i hear that a lot
which is why, as nice as the envys look and as powerful as they are, i won’t be getting one
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same goes for me & Dell, i f'ing hate them stupid pos
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
we had an hp
that took a major beating every day for two years in iraq like a champ
the new hp i bought last year doesn’t have the same build as far as body goes. i think they might be cutting cost in the wrong spots
other than that, solid machine so far
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Mabry
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
the Pags Lite era is over
"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 8, 2010 1:51 PM EST reply actions
it was a short lived, very confusing era
"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 8, 2010 1:51 PM EST up reply actions
What if no organization signs him,
and we re-sign him?
"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
by bgh on Nov 8, 2010 3:00 PM EST up reply actions
I like how Mozeliak has declared RF a Jay and Craig platoon
I am pretty confident one of those guys will end up being a good hitter. if not, you have to see what you have.
what’s more interesting is seeing what happens with Westbrook. as a hypothetical, what happens if the Cardinals DON’T sign Jake?
"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 8, 2010 2:01 PM EST reply actions
the prophecy comes to pass.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
but what if....
someone by the name suffix of wick is still available come February?
"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 8, 2010 2:03 PM EST up reply actions
would they really negotiate him down?
and then they’d have to unload him again
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
someone will sign him
"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 8, 2010 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
hopefully not the cubs or reds
"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 8, 2010 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
or asstros
"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 8, 2010 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
or brewers
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
that'd be lame too
but a smidgen less lame imo
"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 8, 2010 2:09 PM EST up reply actions
why you gotta talk about me when i'm gone
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I feel like we have tunnell vision when it comes to westbrook
In my book Kuroda should be the first option assuming they come around the same price. He had a xFIP of 3.73 compared to westy’s 4.09, his K rate was 7.29 compared to 5.68, walk rate is 2.06 vs 3.09, has thrown 496 innings in the last year vs 237 in the last three for Westbrook, due to injury of course. Westbrook has the advantage on ground ball percentage at 56.4 but Kuroda is no scab at 50.8 and the contact percentage is 76.7 for kuroda compared to 83% for Westbrook.
Westbrook is a younger, 35 compared to 33, and has a longer track record. However, I suspect they will sign for a similar contracts due to this difference in age. If not, then the comparison is not applicable, but I believe Kuroda would be a better target.
or kmac
seems the smart play to me
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
poop, i wonder if the Cards placed a bid?
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
hwo does a team
end up with 4 first names and no last names in right field?
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nice
"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 8, 2010 2:16 PM EST up reply actions
Jon Allen
Jay Craig
"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 8, 2010 2:17 PM EST up reply actions
Chief Carton
Milk Justice
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
by d-dee on Nov 8, 2010 2:41 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Milk Justice
Porn name or Superhero?
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
by Solanus on Nov 8, 2010 4:09 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I know
It’s the alter ego of The Moo Cow.
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
by Solanus on Nov 8, 2010 4:11 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
But our centerfielder has two last names
Kolb, Erasmus.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
bring your unicorns
strauss takin’ shots at everyone.
stabbing imminent.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
god bless his predictability
from one fake journalist to another I think he should be a little more careful about making fun of other low-paying professions that nobody respects.
i foresee a little spit in his burger in the future
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
something i picked up in the military...
Always be kind to those who make your food.
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
he sounds bitter
And threatening
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."
SDGJSKDLGJLKSDGJ CALL ME BACK
Is this what it’s like to date?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
i think your phone just vibrated
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twatter
No that was your mom
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
R U Ready for.....ZOMBIEZ???????????????? :=8D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjqzH49CngY
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
CoCo!
"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
is that show the walking dead worth the one hour?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
i enjoyed it last week.
but not much happened.
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."
yes yes yes a billion times yes
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
dude shot a little girl in the face
gotta be good, right?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
heck yes, FYI it was just picked up for season 2, look for it to be at least 13 episodes
instead of just 6 like season one
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
wait is season one over already?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
no, there's 4 more episodes left
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
Ep. 2 was MUCH better than Ep.1
but I still feel like I’m asked to watch a lot of really stupid people deal with a zombie invasion. That or I’m disproportionately well versed in how to deal with a zombie invasion.
Silly humans, this world is for robots.
And Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer was in it!!!
:=8D
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
i totally agree with you
i’m hopeful next week they’ll start to explain why his family left him in the hospital & just how the whole zombie apocalypse started
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
freakin' nietzsche essay down
straight ripped that dude. only one more stupid philosophy paper to write and then i’m DONE
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twatter
done as in graduating?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
psh, i wish
done as in done with lame non-science classes
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twatter
Gotta name fer the Bull Pen for U All...
Hisanori Takahashi
He’s a lefty, he had a nice year for the Mutts, and they just released him:
According to the article: “Takahashi is looking for a 3-4 year deal between $4-5 million per year while the Mets were only willing to give him a one-year deal with an option for another year at best.”
Split the diff and give him 2 years/option for 3 @ 3 mil/year? He and Millar cud really nail down the LOOGY roles for us big-time…
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
We Already Got Louse in the 5 Spot.....
unless we trade him someplace…
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
SACRILEGE!!!!!
:=8O
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
my preferred japanese free agent swingman
is Koji Uehara. Decent starter if Lohse collapses, and should Lohse pitch well he’s an excellent reliever—last year he struck out 55 batters against 5 walks in 44 innings.
I suspect
He’ll cost about the same as Westbrook. I might be wrong here, but I think the difference in age will keep the contracts relatively close.
if it does I think whoever signs Westbrook will be making a huge mistake
the difference between 33 and 35 for effective pitchers seems pretty low for me, especially considering Westbrook’s been effective one year out of the last three.
I agree
Kuroda does come with his share of injury concerns as well though, dealing with shoulder tendinitis last year. I’ll guess I’ll have to wait to compare the two until their contracts are signed.
Also, Check Out Kung Fu Panda!
“Giants general manager Brian Sabean told the San Jose Mercury News that 3B Pablo Sandoval would begin 2011 in the minors if he doesn’t “get his act together” and lose weight this off-season."
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/article_8fa3dde9-b003-508d-ba50-76431338c03d.html
Worth trading for?? Think of the boost in cake sales around the St. Louis Metro area…
;=8)
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
gooey butter cake + kung fu panda
???
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
Carp Would Luggage that Pound Cake Off Him....
;=8)
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
interesting how your mouth gets louder when you win a championship
uribe ain’t in no macdougal shape either but noone says anything about it
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
interesting comparison
sandoval OPS this year (age 23)- .723
uribe, career- .731.
uribe this year- .749.
uribe’s age 23 season? .724.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
i'd love to have the panda bear!
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
yeah, but as usually for you it didn't makes a lick of sense, here it's relvant
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
Oh god they're synchronized
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
It's 3 pm. Why is the sun setting?
"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
cause it's 8 pm somewhere
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I should be drinking then.
"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
see? you really don't have a problem
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
only if he's outta booze like i am
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
Because you touch yourself at nite.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
if you were Fritz, you couldn't keep your hands on yourself either
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
that sounded gayer than i intended it
not that there’s anything wrong with that
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
Lastly....
…looks like Methusela is done:
I was hoping he still be pitching into his 50’s, just because.
:=8/
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
Learn to take a hint, dude.
"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
Sometimes the site goes bonkers and tells everyone they've been banned.
Unless you’ve actually been banned, in which case it will always say that. It also like to bounce between regular and mobile view despite all my efforts to stop that.
Silly humans, this world is for robots.
working now
Thanks for the explanation – I post pretty infrequently, so I couldn’t think of a reason I’d been banned. =)
Amaury Cazana for RF in 2011 - the legend will never die!
yeah,
except all the boobs posted in the comments by some guy named avs18fan
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twatter
oh, that was...
that was you
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twatter
I like this
You’ve either been rude, lame or just plain annoying. Good day.
I think at the bottom of the page, after a long scroll, you should add….“I said Good day!”
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
and I fail at replying.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Just because Jimmy's been in the convo today.
And this is still one of the most amazing defensive plays I’ve 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."
This 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."
Both ways...
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."
Miyagi Style
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
Why is Edmonds in a righthanded batting position for that card?
"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
by bgh on Nov 8, 2010 6:17 PM EST up reply actions
I thought I read somewhere
that he did it on purpose.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Cause they're all dummies.
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."
Okay VEB, anyone wanna help me out with studying for my Calc exam?
x^3 – 12x^2 + 45x
Find the critical points
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
I almost remeber this.....
but It’s not getting past the mental block I put on maths 10 years ago. Sorry.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Ugh, it's been so long
6 plus 3 i
6 minus 3 i
0
But seriously, I haven’t done this in 7 years.
Silly humans, this world is for robots.
yeah, i figured it out and its not that
there are real roots here
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
they were three and five
in case anyone was wondering
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
did you get it?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
o fuck
I have to take the derivative and solve for zero on that don’t I. I just found the zero’s of the function. Wow, it has been forever.
Silly humans, this world is for robots.
math is like riding a bike
/pain in the ass
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
After awhile, your ass starts to hurt?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
eeeexactly
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
why does everyone hate math?
esta muy divertido
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
by hr on Nov 8, 2010 11:18 PM EST up reply actions
i don't think i've ever done this
unless i know critical points as something else
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twatter
It's just where the derivative equals zero
…right?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
right
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
yeah
i learned those as the local extrema
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I thought that was a disease
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Critical points
I’m pretty sure there are two kinds: (1) local maxima/minima – so where the first derivative is zero or doesn’t exist; (2) points of inflection where the concavity changes — so you’re headed to the second derivative there.
by peach concrete on Nov 8, 2010 11:12 PM EST up reply actions
critical points are when the derivative is 0
derivative: 3x^2 – 24 x + 45 = 3(x-5)(x-3)
this is 0 when x is 5 or 3, so your critical points are at x=3,5
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
by hr on Nov 8, 2010 11:15 PM EST up reply actions
Joe Morgan did get fired
ESPN Sources: Miller and Morgan will not be returning to Sunday Night Baseball. Morgan out @ ESPN; Miller out of TV; rest TBD.
Now if Al would go down the river as well.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Word is he left to write a new series called "The Waiver Wire"...
…where Isiah Whitlock Jr. will star as Joe, playing the role of an old school front office man trying to protect his interests in a changing baseball environment.
Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiet, can’t wait to watch!!
Oh yeah, I hit a lot of bombs. Don’t kid yourself.
by all4tookie on Nov 8, 2010 6:57 PM EST up reply actions 9 recs
This needs to be green.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
3 moar
and miller being gone is the best news of the day
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
ya i meant morgan being gone, i actually like jon
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
i hope he will still do the play by play for the Giants....sorry to see him go
but glad to not have to listen to Morgan evar .
"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 8, 2010 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
i can't imagine KNBR will firing him
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
if anything he'll be able to do more games yes!!
"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 8, 2010 10:01 PM EST up reply actions
well Miller got HOF and parade
go out on top
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I'm so happy to see Morgan gone.
I’m not sad that Miller is done for as well. I think he is much better for the radio, and I fear Morongan was dragging him down a bit, but it often seemed like he forgot what he was talking about mid sentence.
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."
For his next trick, Ken Tremendous will get Warren Buffett 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
It'll take like, five years
But I think Warren especially would appreciate seeing an investment pay off after all that hard work.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
then, maybe, will they put his TV show back on air?
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
Not wanting to create a new fanpost about this...but still tell everyone
about it…
Mark Buehrle’s wife has spilled the beans and stated that he won the AL Pitcher’s Gold Glove award this year. Link
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 bet he won for that Opening day play alone
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Still not the quickest season-long award handed out.
Heyward had his ROY wrapped up before spring training was over.
"What exactly is that thing? A pessimism meter?" - Bruce McCurdy
gotta love the objectivity
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
buster posey disagrees
JGDGAFF.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
Wrong link.
This is the correct one:
http://alastairble.typepad.com/blog/2010/11/buehrles-get-scoop-on-second-gold-glove-award.html
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.
well... first day of the season...
she’s a talkative one. that’s like the third time I’ve seen her quotes about the spouse, not including no-hitters.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
If only she'd talk a little more and tell us if Yadi and Waino repeated
or if Pujols or Ryan got one this year too.
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.
so who keeps voting they are confident about the Cardinals?
i’m still voting 10’s
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
With the Sword of Pujols hanging over the team,
Tony back for a return engagement, and a mess in the infield, I’ve been voting 20.
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 8, 2010 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
I fluctuate between 30 and 40
"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 8, 2010 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
I screwed up,
and voted 50, but I logged out and voted 10 10 or so times to make up for it.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I'm going to give Mo the benefit of the doubt this offseason
until Feliz-type action happens. Or the typical Mo lack of action… But right now I vote 50.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
pretty much the same team, yo
votin’ 5s up in this piece
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twatter
I'm voting 10
until they win a series.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
you realize that bigger numbers indicate greater confidence, right?
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twatter
yes......
but it’s the only way I can vent my anger at the team. My one, weekly, lowering of the bar to ten. I look forward to it.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Umm, different people have different ideas of confidence
I’m pretty much voting whether or not they’ll be competitive for a postseason spot next year, so 50-60 seems appropriate to me.
bullocks, it's over, it's all f'in over & they'll never win anything ever again
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
Tsuyoshi Nishioka is gonna be posted, apparently
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Do it Do it Do it
says injury prone though…
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
144 games this year
also batted .346/.423/.482
plays SS/2b
do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it,do it.
/I reserve the right in the future to complain about his performance.
and the japanese league
is the rough equivalent of what, AA?
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twatter
hmmm
I would guess the average player is a AA/AAA player and the really good ones are serviceable AAA/AAAA/ MLB players.
i mean
isn’t there a long list of MLB players who turned out to not be good enough who went to japan and absolutely dominated?
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Matt Murton, mothafuckas
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Matt Murton is an above average MLB player.
He just never got a shot anywhere because he’s a ginger.
Also, Colby Lewis got better in Japan since he sucked in the US, was good in Japan, then was good in the US.
"What exactly is that thing? A pessimism meter?" - Bruce McCurdy
I loves me some Red Line...
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Matt Murton broke Ichiro's single season hit record in the NPB this season
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
damnit.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
but murton walks plenty
not elite, but acceptable, at least, in the US (8.9%). Can’t seem to find Japanese stats online.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
but ichiro is a Bunter
ewww.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
My wife's best friend from High School
after not being able to get a guaranteed MLB deal last offseason, went 12-8 w/ a 3.35 ERA (Sorry, no good stats easily available) for the Ham Fighters. Was a journeyman here, but is like a rock star over there. He’s excited to go back for next season.
"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
Oh look at me I'm Fritz I'm cool because I have important friends who are rock stars in Japan and I'm an ex-Marine and I blog for SBN
Sellout
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
buuuuuurrnsauuuuuuuuse
"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 8, 2010 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry, it had to be done
DanUp, what have you wrought???
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
I DRIVE A HONDA ACCORD.
GET OFF THE SHED.
"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'm not a liar.
I WISH YOU WEREN’T A LIAR.
"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
Only when the wife is out of town.
That’s her ride.
"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
The winner of the Twins Game 163 in 2009, yes.
My most exciting non-Cardinals baseball moment.
"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
A spatula.
"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
Send me your SSN and bank account info
and we can get this deal hammered out.
"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
ham fighters?
why can’t our team be called the ham fighters?
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
because why in the F would we fight delicious ham?
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
Sounds like a euphemism
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
your face is a euphemism.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
They Fight Hams Over There?!?!?!?!???
:=8O
Is nothing sacred??
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
Ichiro's career in Japan:.353/.421/.522
Ichiro’s career in US: .331/.376/.430
Hideki Matsui’s career in Japan: .304/.413/.582
Matsui’s career in US: .290/.369/.479
Similar scaling with both players
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Fuck if I know
I was gonna attribute it to poorer competition
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Is he the one some people have already been talking about on VEB,
or is he a different high-average-Japanese-middle-infielder?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
I wonder how much Iwakuma will make
he’s known as a strike throwing groundballer…
"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 8, 2010 9:28 PM EST up reply actions
The Cardinals have little prediliction for the Asian market.
Silly humans, this world is for robots.
Yeah, I was really just kinda making conversation
I keep hoping a tiny little bit that we’ll get in on these “mysterious and exotic” Japanese players, but, meh.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
I tend to believe that Ichiro is, in fact, a ninja.
Can you imagine a 7’7 ninja 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."
That's great.
What do those words mean?
"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
gotta start sometime
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
Hey now, be fair
So “Pass the Doochie” Taguchi doesn’t count?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Even after the success of the So Taguchi experiment?
"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
by bgh on Nov 9, 2010 9:32 AM EST up reply actions
BP suggests
we trade 5 minor leaguers for Grady Sizemore: Lance Lynn, Daryl Jones, Adam Reifer. jay or Graig or Stav, and Aaron Luna. Seems like a good deal to me
Thoughts?
Just win
That'd be weird.
"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
hmm... I mean Dj tools/ Reifer/Stav/Luna
are probably the guys I’m not afraid of losing.
This Graig guy must be a nobody though.
if we can throw in Stav instead of Jay or Craig then fuck yeah
"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 8, 2010 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
here Cleveland
have a buttload of random-ass minor leaguers.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
Future
Reifer- Future closer
DJ Tools- Grady Sizemore part II
Lance Lynn- Cliff Lee
Luna- Carl Crawford
Stav- Bus Driver
Jay- Ichiro
Craig- Miguel Cabrera
It's like Independence Day meets Field of Dreams.
"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
He means it's implausible and it Brent Spiner is included for some reason.
"What exactly is that thing? A pessimism meter?" - Bruce McCurdy
I mean Jeff Goldblum seems pretty nervous.
"What exactly is that thing? A pessimism meter?" - Bruce McCurdy
and the president's wife is a cylon
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Why doesn't Sci Fi make a show that starts Siddig el-Fadil?
That guy needs more work.
"What exactly is that thing? A pessimism meter?" - Bruce McCurdy
wait, you live up in ctown?
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
never get old, it f'ing sucks & is embarrassing
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
why?
"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 8, 2010 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
This is a little ridiculous
For a real wild card, let’s buzz the Brewers and see if Doug Melvin is hungry enough for pitching talent to talk about Rickie Weeks—to play right field for us, though, not second.
..what?
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
jay is not really a minor leaguer anymore
stav they can have for free with a miles on top
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
throw in a mcdougal
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I think we're being more than generous, here.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
yeah, but we get Grady, CGirly might return
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
the st louis fire marshal is wondering too
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
New use for SBN search:
Check out what you guys think about new-to-me bands.
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.
Mumford & Sons: Thumbs up.
"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
They are quite good
from what I heard…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
This is true.
They’re excellent. Also, I think they’re all descended from hobbits.
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 9, 2010 1:15 AM EST up reply actions
^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 9, 2010 1:34 AM EST up reply actions
the other 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 9, 2010 1:38 AM EST up reply actions
awww
what about Nick Drake?
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
I'm not even into that
"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 9, 2010 1:38 AM EST up reply actions
to me heavy metal has been the folk music of the last 20 or 30 years
"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 9, 2010 1:38 AM EST up reply actions
Try this song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-uBfYkfA9o
if you don’t like it, I’ll never bother you about folk music again
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
is drake really folk?
i always thought he was like ray laymontagne
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
Listening to that song...
Jack Johnson should lawyer up cause he stole that guy’s sound.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
whaaaaat?
Nick Drake is really really sad and dark.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
It's more the voice and tuning of the guitar
than song topic or anything like that. I’ve always focused more on arrangement than lyrics…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
and he's not just strumming that guitar
he’s a really fascinating guitar player
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
there are too many drake rip offs to count
hell every college campus has at least 50 of them playing on the quad
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
by gdm426 on Nov 9, 2010 2:40 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
On a tangent... are you a fan of Bob Marley?
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
I'm sorry...
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
I was just playing the odds
that you like to smoke and like Bob Marley… I’ve yet to find someone who smokes and doesn’t like that hack.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
I'm don't know how you don't like him
He’s so peaceful. I’ve seriously only heard like 5 songs of his though.
The songs just never seem to go anywhere and randomly end...
Which is my big bitch about Like a Rolling Stone being named best song EVAR by Rolling Stone… perhaps the best song ever should have an important part of the song like a bridge… just sayin.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Bob Dylan songs usually don't have a bridge or much variance in the song structure
At least the ones I can think of off the top of my head. I’m guessing that’s a relatively new invention in music (or at least a new standard).
I have a lot of problems with Bob Dylan...
song structure is only one of my problems… And I just had a random Buddy Holly song come up with a bridge… so those have been around since the 50s.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
And how can you hate on a band
that still employs the double bass?
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
I'm not sure what most people consider folk music
And…
Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard had a #1 hit covering this.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
Well that's just, like, your opinion... man.
"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
Excellent album
Heard the song Timshel on radioparadise.com and scooped up the album at my first opportunity. Maybe not everybody’s cup of tea, but I go to (mainly acoustic) Open Mic nights and this group is a perfect fit for that scene.
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
Oh god... I think I might've found the most annoying video on the internets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnJyCDGLUZU
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
speaking of internets stuff
check out the most epic banner ad in the history of banner ads
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
girls meet the winchester model 12 ....model 12 meet the girls
"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 8, 2010 10:49 PM EST up reply actions
I don't even know what to say
I can’t finish this video. I can only take so much furry emo steam punk scene kids (or whatever they are) who love buying foam in bulk.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
i last 30sec before i couldnt take those idiots any longer, tell me why i should keep watching
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
VEB is like an absurdist bar fight
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
bar fight? this is not cincinnati
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I say Dada is dead!
Long live Dada!
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
and it's all on Springer
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
is that irony i smell?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
yeah, right?
tough to melt your own flesh if you’re too dumb to plug the iron in.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
is that someone holding an iron between their butt cheeks?
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
pobably not.
Plus, this particular iron is turned all the way down.
Although the picture you see might be a different picture from the picture I see. I get that a lot.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
iron-y
nobody commented on it largely because codyg is not funny
by YesWeOquendo on Nov 9, 2010 12:53 AM EST up reply actions
You mean this guy?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Nov 8, 2010 11:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
In an effort to take a different direction OT...
College basketball is back… So happy with life.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
ooOOoooOoooo ooo
Isn’t this series in San Francisco also when Boog attempted a … a … rally thong???
Cody Ross acquired game thread:
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/8/22/1636486/post-game-thread-giants-lose-taut
Don’t worry. Cody Ross will fix everything.
Where the fuck is Cody Ross going to play?
Catcher?
Scott Reiss says he has pop.
cola or lemon-lime flavored?
LOL Pitch counts.
Garcia had a 6 pitch inning, two 8 pitch innings and two 9 pitch innings.
He went over half the game throwing less than 10 pitches per inning.
I still would like to know if the Giants made a play for Ludwick.
Cody Ross
Perfect Giants. 100 strikeouts. .315 OBP. One positive – he has more speed than the other right handed hitting outfielders.
If it means we never see Rowand again, its a great move. Just because I don’t have to see Rowand again. But that won’t happen.
So…
If the Giants again fail to make the playoffs, that’ll be seven straight years of missing the postseason. That’ll tie 1990-1996 as the longest postseason-less streak for the team in the past quarter century, give or take. Fun!
Can I just remind you all of something?And there’s Voxx representin’.
WE’RE IN THIS THING!!!
/facepalm
WASN’T IT.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i'm sayin' they stole our mojo.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
so many blockquotes
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
oh, so nowwwww you want fake blockquotes
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
don't listen
the blockquotes are excellent
well done kid
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
however, here is an interesting thought
dare I say… intriiiiiguinggg.
According to Enrique Rojas of ESPNDeportes.com, Edgar Renteria is willing to move to second base.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
not that intriguing
i mean, he was gonna be a utility type no matter what. its not like he hits enough to play 2b full time. my opinion on Edgar Renteria is meh.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
yeah
just don’t see him bouncing back at age 34.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
(actually, it's amazing he's just 34)
thought he was much older. but still.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
There's a good chance he may be much older...
Crazy Latin players and their birth certificates…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
last thing we need is replacing more broken bones and joints in the infield mid-season
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
i'm just trying to halt the renteria > boog talk
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
renteria. boog.
wiffle ball death match.
i demand this.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
this thread needs more fluxus
"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 9, 2010 12:16 AM EST reply actions
they are the opposite of the olympic ceremonies, apparently
"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 9, 2010 12:20 AM EST up reply actions
meh
seems like a bunch of stoned art historians decided to be all systematic
/overly opinionated drunk art historian
by YesWeOquendo on Nov 9, 2010 12:22 AM EST up reply actions
also
Jónsi was just on kdhx (stl’s local public radio) and i’m freaking out
by YesWeOquendo on Nov 9, 2010 12:27 AM EST up reply actions
This looks like something the Time Cube guy would make
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Also I'm reminded of this, somewhat randomly:
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
a bit inaccurate, that
but someone should make a map of SBN sites. that would be crazy.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
It's also a little out of date, too
But yeah, a map of SBN would be tremendous.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
4chan is in the shape of a dick'n'balls
by YesWeOquendo on Nov 9, 2010 12:58 AM EST up reply actions
time cube guy is 35 years too late
google tells me this fluxus stuff was old when bono was young.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
I heard speak of the dada movement
this is like the mutant offshoot of the dada movement
"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 9, 2010 12:46 AM EST up reply actions
the time cube guy is probably a member of the fluxus movement
more accurately
"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 9, 2010 12:45 AM EST up reply actions
I just assume he was a schizophrenic who doesn't listen to his doctor...
Anyway, I’ve never heard of this fluxus stuff before. It looks… really weird!
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
that is what they are trying to do basically
here’s a site with some videos, the one with the mail is probably the easiest way to describe their randomness
"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 9, 2010 12:58 AM EST up reply actions
there is of course the wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluxus
I’d like to point out that a lot of the shoddy looking indie album covers from the aughts (yknow, ones with stick figures, pasted together random stuff, and whatnot) has some fluxus influence, since they advocated do it yourself creativity, self publishing, etc
"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 9, 2010 1:00 AM EST up reply actions
Interesting
Gah, I wish it weren’t after midnight. There are about 12 things I want to read on the internet right now, and I have to finish laundry and actually go to bed at some point. Darn you VEB, and your seemingly endless font of amusement!
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
they also had a lot of humor involved, VEB is it's own fluxus movement in a way
"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 9, 2010 1:10 AM EST up reply actions
okay, i just read all that
if anything, would argue VEB has excess of ‘fluxus’
we may be a bit self involved though (i sure as hell am)
Aren't all artistic movements like that kind of self-involved?
Or at least self-indulgent?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Not that there's anything wrong with that
in moderation.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
where did JD go? seriously, i haven't seen him since the season's final week
landsickness fell off the VEB & Twitters map too
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
gdm, some people have a life in the offseason
and now i will pretend like i know what that is
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Always Remember:
Austin Wilson
1991-2010
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
'e's not dead
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
oops it was 1992
guess I forgot
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
yes, that was indeed the joke
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
i wonder what would happen if the Wilson family found this blog...
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
there is, in fact
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
rule of tree
I admit, I don’t get it. Is it some kind of nordic thing?
Google fails- everything refers to blog entries congratulating stanford on successfully starting a blog. Erm.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
oh my.
During the first decade of its existence, the role of the Tree was generally performed by the Band managers’ girlfriends.
Can’t see that ending well.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
and that's also a reason not to date the band manager
as if the guy wasn’t already in a hole being the band manager and all
that's a lot of digging.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
yeah 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 9, 2010 1:24 AM EST up reply actions
Better than some other things
they could be asked to dress up as.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
i've got a pic of the tree getting a lap dance
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
i think you spelled jealous wrong
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
I have a feeling
that I know what one of them is not.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
very nice...
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
i never thought i'd get a chance to use that one
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
what an interesting picture
i’m actually not sure where the tree ends and where the bizarrely tanned girl begins.
SAdly, there’s a pretty good chance that “Shu-Fry”’s penis was never again that close to bizarrely tanned girl. Or freaky bleached untanned girl(s). And the even sadder thing is, there were several feet of tree-lips between them, even at perigee. Poor guy.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
speaking of lapdances
this dude got one front row in cowboy stadium
ts ts ts…
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Yikes
Cowboys Stadium: A completely wholesome entertainment experience for the whole family.
I actually went to a small university a stone’s throw away from Texas Stadium, in Irving. They made a nice amount of money on the side providing parking. I believe the university worked out a deal with the team, as they used to or still do own some of the land the stadium was on.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
I see what you did there...
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Looks drunk...
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
It usually is,
I think that mascot has been fined more than any other mascot in the NCAA.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
peachconcrete was almost listed before she appeared tonight
although one could argue she’s been dead for a year. (referencing to thread last year.)
you just don't notice when peach appears.
shame on you.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
absurdist!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Absurdist fiction is a genre of literature, most often employed in novels, plays or poems, that focuses on the experiences of characters in a situation where they cannot find any inherent purpose in life, most often represented by ultimately meaningless actions and events. Common elements in absurdist fiction include satire, dark humour, incongruity, the abasement of reason, and controversy regarding the philosophical condition of being “nothing”.
"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 9, 2010 1:23 AM EST up reply actions
"picture this" was also fantastic
can’t believe heller has been gone for over ten years. He would have had so much fun with the aughts.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
never read it, i'll have to check it out
i think heller is going to be one of those guys who future highschoolers will be unwillingly forced through and only like 10% will “get”
well, he has been that for a while
they used to force cadets to read his books at the Air Force Academy. One of the reasons I love the AF.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
Nothing is a concept that describes the absence of anything. Colloquially, the concept is often used to indicate the lack of anything relevant or significant, or to describe a particularly unimportant thing, event, or object. It is contrasted with something and everything. Nothingness is used more specifically as the state of nonexistence of everything.
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'" -Isaac Asimov
Absurdism is very closely related to existentialism and nihilism and has its origins in the 19th century Danish philosopher, Søren Kierkegaard, who chose to confront the crisis humans faced with the Absurd by developing existential philosophy. Absurdism as a belief system was born of the European existentialist movement that ensued, specifically when the French Algerian philosopher and writer Albert Camus rejected certain aspects from that philosophical line of thought2 and published his manuscript The Myth of Sisyphus. The aftermath of World War II provided the social environment that stimulated absurdist views and allowed for their popular development, especially in the devastated country of France.
"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 9, 2010 1:29 AM EST up reply actions
by accepting the Absurd, one can achieve absolute freedom
"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 9, 2010 1:33 AM EST up reply actions
i thought cardball changed his name?
and Cgirly promised she’d pop in more often when she wasn’t so busy. didn’t she? or did i dream that?
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
you dream of ClemsonGirl?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
and now we know why she doesn't pop in more often.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
if i did have a dream about her it would take place in church or bible study
she is the epitome of good & i would never, ever do or say anything to drag her down to my level
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
She's like the Vestal Virgin of VEB
Or maybe Athena or Joan of Arc. If I’m gonna do metaphors, and I love me some metaphors, I might as well go over the top, right?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
saw predators instead
"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 9, 2010 1:02 AM EST up reply actions
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 9, 2010 1:39 AM EST up reply actions
FlimtotheFlam made a brief appearance
to reveal his insane plans before quietly exiting.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
Haha oh yeah
That was awesome
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
cardball?
don’t you mean wcbw?
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
Wait, I thought cardball was the guy from South Korea who has his own blog
I think I have some user names confused…
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
cardball was just wcbw by another name
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
was that actually proven
i thought i twas just speculation
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
he's not wcbw
no way
"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 9, 2010 6:30 PM EST up reply actions
Not....enough.................
Or………………………..feelings talk…….
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
he actually, you know, conversed.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
you believe gdm?
"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 9, 2010 6:30 PM EST up reply actions
I guarantee that cardball was not WCBW.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
exactly
"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 9, 2010 6:30 PM EST up reply actions
Then who is our Korean sabermetrician?
I can’t remember the guy’s user name. I feel bad now.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Redbird something or other.......
panda avatar.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Found him
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
you want a merit badge or somethin
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 10, 2010 11:35 AM EST up reply actions
MERIT BADGES??????
we don’t need no stinkin’ badges!
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
WAIT WE HAVE OTHER ASIANS?!
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
there's like four or five
they actually live in Asia, too.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
oh cmon
"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 9, 2010 6:30 PM EST up reply actions
did they annihiliate each other?
HFS
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I have to agree with all of these decisions
http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/2010/11/8/1793380/mlb-awards-mvp-cy-young-rookie-of-the-year-winners
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
except maybe Heyward over Posey
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
A little surprised that he had JAIME GARCIA as a Very very very very very close second (tie) with Heyward.
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 9, 2010 12:55 AM EST up reply actions
what, you are surprised that some people actually pay attention to all teams
even to us outside of albert pujols?
yeah, me too
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I agree with a lot of the decisions too
I just don’t think the predictions are correct
Sabathia will win the cy young probably
Votto Will win the MVP
Heyward will win the ROY
nah
sabbathia ain’t gonna win
"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 9, 2010 1:09 AM EST up reply actions
Lee or Hernandez methinks
sure, they might vote old school style, but I think maybe they won’t give it to a yankee
"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 9, 2010 1:12 AM EST up reply actions
read my cy young post
"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 9, 2010 1:15 AM EST up reply actions
Oh right
I guess I should reread it instead of you explaining it over again.
Looks like I went with Lee and Halladay.
but the voters
what would they do… I’m thinking since they were voting for timmeh they may be over the wins 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 9, 2010 1:20 AM EST up reply actions
DisagreeI
Timmy had a 15-7 W/L record
He led the league in strikeouts
2nd lowest ERA but 30 IP more than carp
I’m not taking anything away from timmy or Hernandez. It’s just that I can’t see voters giving as much support to hernandez and his 13-12 record over a guy who is nearly as good in saber stats with friendlier traditional stats.
I can't even remember which year I was talking about for Lincecum
"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 9, 2010 1:34 AM EST up reply actions
that's ok, neither can he.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
he's acceptable I guess
"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 9, 2010 1:15 AM EST up reply actions
anybody but sabathia for me
don’t care about Cy in AL much but if CC wins because he’s a Yankee and he has 21 wins with like half of them coming with 5 or more runs then i’ll be pissed..
injury problem
"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 9, 2010 1:39 AM EST up reply actions
I wouldn't be opposed to signing adam everett for 1 year to play second base
that mif defense would be airtight
"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 9, 2010 12:56 AM EST reply actions
anybody want to buy a 2yr old Xbox360,two wireless controllers & 5 games?
honestly i never use it, it’s probably been turned on 25 times, never registered w/ Xbox, & quite honestly i could use the cash. holla if you’re interested.
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
no, but i'll pay the shipping if that helps
i dont really want to put it on craigslist or ebay if someone here would take it off my hands
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
i'm just breakin' your balls
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
ah, well my cousin has family down your way, i'm sure i could get them to drop it off
you’d like them, they aren’t weird at all
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
what is their opinion of bacon?
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
how much?
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
i was thinking $250, i paid $400 for everything new
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
project gotham 4 but its in project gotham 3's box
assassins creed
full auto, it’s a car combat game
mlb 2k6
and the one i never even opened that came with it sega superstars tennis
i got all the games but the tennis one used at game stop, the xbox & controllers were brand new
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
this is cool
WWII plane pulled from lake michigan
did you see this chitown, albrtfan or any of our other windy city VEB’ers?
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
I'm more curious
as if that’s a yellow Ford GT in the background…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
yes it is, i wonder who's that was?
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
Clarkson's...
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
And he doesn't own it anymore
but it was worth the cheap joke
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
when did he get rid of it?
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
I don't know
but I was watching a Top Gear and he said he finally sold it. I’m suprised it took him as long as he did with all the problems he had.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
was that this season? i've missed about half the shows
i don’t remember seeing that
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
It was a quick comment he made during the cool wall
I still have this most recent season stockpiled on the TiVo.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
last nights episode was soo good
Jeremy drove the new Ferrari 458 Italia, it gave me goose bumps. that’s such an amazing machine
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
Everytime I watch the show
I can’t help but debate if Top Gear host, or Mythbuster would be the better dream job. I flip flop on that all the time.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
But where else would I get to do things
like drive the Veyron? And I have a strange attraction to British chicks so that point probably doesn’t hold…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
i would kill to be a host on Top Gear USA
i’m way more knowledgeable & funnier than Rutledge Wood and Adam Ferrara. Tanner’s a cool cat & he should be on the show. but why they picked those two i’ll never understand
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
The first pilot for it
had Adam Carolla and dude from one of those HGTV shows but I can’t remember his name.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Eric Strommer is his name.
with that it’s time to take a nap.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
I didn't see that
that’s pretty cool though
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
heard about it
didn’t really pay much attention to it 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 9, 2010 6:31 PM EST up reply actions
veb will fight you
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
hm... i am not sure what the hell is going on..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – 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 9, 2010 12:27 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I like that painting
"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 9, 2010 6:32 PM EST up reply actions
click for more
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
cool thanks
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 11, 2010 6:40 PM EST up reply actions
Fire joe Morgan!
and done.
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
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