The Orlando Hudson question
by DanUpBaby on Nov 9, 2010 9:47 AM EST
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PrintPerhaps the Cardinals just need to get some new problems, or Orlando Hudson just needs to sign a long-term contract—it seems like once a year, at a minimum, we talk about whether or not he's the right man for the job at second base. I think the first thing to think about when answering this question is the logistical one—what do the Cardinals do with Skip Schumaker after they've signed Hudson?
The Cardinals, for reasons still unknown to me, extended Schumaker for two years prior to the 2010 season, as if daring him to have an off season and reprise the Hudson talks. He could split time between the outfield and the infield, but as a utility infielder he's pretty limited, and as an outfielder he would be squeezed for playing time, given the platoon solution the team's pursuing in right. I'm not sure there's $2 million of value in being the fifth outfielder and the second second baseman.
But baseball is one of the few situations in which there's no crying over spilt millions, and assuming the Cardinals aren't confident in Schumaker as their second baseman Hudson is one relatively cheap way to fill the position. From there—what does he do that Schumaker doesn't?
Starting from what Schumaker doesn't do, the most pronounced upgrade the Cardinals would get in this situation is defense. As promising as the situation looked when he made progress throughout 2009, he's a bad second baseman. Maybe not the worst, but bad enough that -10 runs seems like a reasonable expectation for him in 2011. 31 next season, he might have reached the point where increased experience at the position and age cancel each other out for a while, so I don't expect any major improvement or regression on defense.
Hudson's 34 and has been an enigma on defense for a while now; there was a while, when David Pinto was doing his work on PMR, where he appeared to be one of the very best defensive players in baseball, but after that passed—I think there might have been park issues, or something similar—he's been inconsistent. He owns -10 and a +10 seasons per UZR since 2008, and they're not arranged in the way you'd expect. I think it's safe to say he'd be average, maybe a little better, and move from there. A win better on defense is pretty nice—Chris Carpenter would GAF about it.
He's also been a slightly better hitter than Schumaker, and a better baserunner; they both had their worst seasons on offense in some time last year, but Hudson dropped to .268/.338/.371, Schumaker to .265/.328/.338. The Bill James projections, out recently, are bullish on both, predictably, but like Hudson more—.276/.351/.396 to .285/.346/.372.
Hudson is an improvement, but given how bad Schumaker was last season he's not a huge one. What he offers, even at 34, is stability; fewer moving parts have contributed to Hudson's position, where with Schumaker we have to worry about his poor minor league numbers, his limited track record, his awkward defense, and his offensive collapse.
If the Cardinals are going to upgrade in the infield, I think they have to try to do better than stability and comfort; Schumaker and Ryan are likely to regress a little in the fun direction, even if it seems unlikely after watching them hit all season, and moving from Schumaker to Hudson is a case of not trusting that enough in a season where the Cardinals have a budget that's going to require some Jay/Craig-sized trust in free and cheap parts.
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Speaking of 2nd basemen
I’m so glad that I don’t have to listen to Joe Morgan talk about himself on Sunday nights anymore.
I'm kinda sad, actually
Largely because Miller is retiring, apparently. That duo really grew on me, despite my disdain for commentators who say dumb things and ESPN in general (I think I am not alone in my love/hate relationship with ESPN). I genuinely liked Miller and had got to the point where I didn’t mind suffering the slings and arrows of outrageous Morgan.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Nov 9, 2010 10:07 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Is Miller still doing games for the Giants?
"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 Miller still doing games for the Giants?
"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 FUCKING REPEAT
Is Miller still doing games for the Giants?
SOMEBODY GOD DAMN ANSWER ME
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
by Alxfritz on Nov 9, 2010 10:57 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Goddamnit
I dont know.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
Sweet. Thanks.
I can still catch him on the radio, sans moran.
"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
Solid Hamlet reference.
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
Thanks
I was wondering how obvious it was.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
"Is This Morgan I See Before Me, the Handle Towards my Hoof?"
;=8)
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
by The MooCow on Nov 9, 2010 2:06 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
"Out, out, brief candle! Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more,
it is a tale told by Joe Morgan, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing"
Stupid offseason.
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Nov 9, 2010 2:21 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
There needs no ghost, my lord, come from the grave to tell us this
ceterum censeo, delendo est Joe Strauss
by alberich on Nov 9, 2010 2:33 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
You forgot "Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow creeps in this petty pace
from day to day, And all our yesterdays have lighted Joe Morgan the way to dusty death."
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Nov 9, 2010 2:36 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
There would have been a time for such a word
WORD!
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Nov 9, 2010 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
Words, words, words
I haven’t played this game since graduate school.
ceterum censeo, delendo est Joe Strauss
Not Hamlet - but close enough for Morgan. .
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
Cue Morgan: "Well, MacBeth is the most quoted Shakespeare play, consistently."
Cue ESPN graphic showing that Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet are actually quoted more.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Now we're doing Macbeth
whoops, “the Scottish play”
Your 2011 St. Louis Cardinals: Rasmus 8, Jay/Craig 9, Pujols 3, Holliday 7, M Carpenter 5, Molina 2, T Greene 4, Ryan 6, pitcher
Alas, poor Miller. I knew him well.
Perchance to dream – of games without Morgan’s doltish presence. . .
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
maybe the reds will hire them to do their games?
then they can suffer even more, moreso than even they deserve!
Kyle Lohse has a No-Trade Clause.
i would support this idea so i can hate them more
but i already hate jeff brantley enough. he’s quite the tool.
follow me on twitter @nickg105, @Rams_Fan_Voice
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 9, 2010 3:59 PM EST up reply actions
Didn't he pitch for a season or two
for the BoB’s?
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
i wouldn't call what he did pitching
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
by gdm426 on Nov 9, 2010 6:56 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
He occasionally trotted to the mound
and threw a ball towards home?
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
and ducked, he ducked a lot
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
That may be true...
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Thanks, Dan
You have convinced me that I’m back to “undecided” when it comes to the idea of acquiring Hudson.
I just can’t shake this feeling, though, that some sort of 2B upgrade is necessary. Is this all, at least partially, a symptom of so much of our core offensive parts being on the “easily replace-able” part of the scale? I am referring to Albert and Holliday of course, and I realize that Colby represents a notable exception.
We are trying to upgrade, and find extra offense, at catcher and the middle infield. Are those not literally the hardest places to find offense?
To digress a little, but not that much, Strauss mentioned this in one of his recent pieces:
The Cardinals again hope David Freese will develop into their everyday third baseman. But just as the club is reluctant to again expose itself within the starting rotation, strong sentiment exists to acquire veteran insurance for a player who has lost much of the last two seasons to repeated ankle injuries. The club has never slotted more than $1 million to the role.
I haven’t given much thought to this yet, having been more focused on other stuff. What form could such insurance take, assuming the Cards pursue it? A Gotay-type player, maybe?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Miguel Cairo
only made $0.500MM last year Melvin Mora was paid $1.275MM. Gotay was probably around a$75,000 insurance last year since he was never promoted.
greene, descalso, skip
1 or 2 of them are going to stick, and none have trade value
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
Plus, all have a much higher upside than Cairo.
"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 1:13 PM EST up reply actions
There was a week last season where Cairo was the top-rated 3bman in the majors.
That’s gotta count for something, amirite?
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Nov 9, 2010 2:11 PM EST up reply actions
Renteria
has said he was open to playing 2nd base. Would he be worth pursuing? In my mind he would be. A RH option that offers some insurance over the whole infield. I don’t know what his contract demands would be, though.
nope, still FA
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I don't know if the grounds crew
will be able to keep up with the craters he makes swinging from the heels…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
this intrigues me,
but who knows which edgar renteria we’d be getting? 2007 is getting further and further away…
Kyle Lohse has a No-Trade Clause.
I'm meh on acquiring Hudson.
with bouts of “let’s do it”, and (most recently) “let’s pass”
I’m just not sure that Hudson’s upgrade will be substantial enough to justify throwing more money (even if not much) at the 2B situation, if we will still have a little-used Skip.
Unfortunately our situation is not easily upgradeable without trades. I feel 3B is a more instant problem. David Freese’s ankles appear to be made of wet toilet paper, and until he shows a knack for not having them rip, I’m iffy on him (even though I thought he was just fine when he was there this year). And I would rather repeat 2010 Skip at 2B than repeat our 2009-2010 3B situation.
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."
but if you were to post this again in a week...
I’d probably feel differently.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
He's 4 years deep on the wrong side of 30...
That was an issue I (and seemingly everyone else) had with Kennedy – not the only issue, but one of many.
I’m not sure where to draw the line regarding age and “fear of injury”, especially if there is a history of injury. Same goes for Rentaria.
Amaury Cazana for RF in 2011 - the legend will never die!
what was the original injury this season to freese's ankle?
i know he ended his year with the weight slip, and he’d been in the car accident before, but can anyone help me recall the initial injury?
Kyle Lohse has a No-Trade Clause.
Well...
He was on the DL with a deep bone bruise on his right ankle – recovery was slow and then he fractured the big toe on his left foot after dropping a weight on it.
If he doesn’t wear ankle braces all of the 2011 season, he is out of his mind… tape him up… make him wear hightops… full body brace… condoms… the works… something… anything!!
"I don't like to sound egotistical, but every time I stepped up to the plate with a bat in my hands, I couldn't help but feel sorry for the pitcher." Rogers hornsby.
and there was some other thing, too.
the easy explanation is he has no ankles.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
His feet and ankles are actually made out of terra cotta
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
more like panna cotta
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Delicious!
Let’s cover him in some raspberry sauce or something… OK, this is getting weird again.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Don't forget the plate mail armor...
…it adds +6 to his armor class!
:=8D
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
It'll be interesting to see
if we every find out how many players were really involved in the controversial “duping” era. I freely admit I duped in Diablo.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
How stoked are you for D3?!?!
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Bone bruise when he wrenched it running the bases.
Landed awkwardly on the edge of third and that was that.
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 7:07 PM EST up reply actions
I'm still intrigued by
Tsuyoshi Nishioka. He’s been posted, he’s 26, and he’s a switch hitter who can rake.I mean 203 hits in 1 season is nice Also he can apparently play 2b or SS. I mean whats not to like there? I’m thinking the Cards need to at least make a bid on him.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
excuse me
206 hits, not 203.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
He's definitely interesting
I have a few problems with getting excited over him just yet. Apparently, after initial reports that he was going to be posted, his team hasn’t exactly committed to it just yet. He also probably would cost more and would be more of an unknown than someone like Hudson (at least I’m assuming he would, the posting process being what it is) so it’d definitely be a risk. One never knows if a Japanese player is going to be the Ichiro type or the Kaz Matsui type. It is hard for me to imagine the Cardinals being aggressive for him but who knows.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Yea
I just saw that. However if he is posted, I almost feel like the Cards have to take a look at him. Apparently he has the defensive chops to play 2b or SS, and he’s younger than Skip,Brendan, and Orlando.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
Yeah, he's only 26, isn't he?
The thing I keep remembering is that he represents exactly the kind of upgrade we’re looking for. It’s a bit tantalizing.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
I just wonder how high
His posting fee is gonna end up. I keep feeling like it’s going to be 15 million dollars, plus contract.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
Yeah, I'd have to say pass if it gets that high
I just don’t see how the Cards will be willing to spend that kind of money with the direction they seem to be taking things (sign Albert with lots of money, find ways to save money elsewhere).
It’s kind of sad. I don’t blame Japanese baseball or anything for having the posting process. But it makes it pretty unlikely the Cardinals will do much in the Japanese market. Latin America is so much cheaper.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Yea, with Holliday, and Pujols
It’s unlikely were active in Japan for the next decade or so. If only we didn’t have the Lohse contract.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
But it's a nice fantasy.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
Also just for fun
Nishioka’s numbers last season 32 Doubles, 8 Triples, 11 HR’s, 59 RBI, 22 Stolen Bases, .423 OBP, .482 SLG, .905 OPS.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
It is
Does anybody know if the Taiwanese or Korean leagues have anything similar to the posting process?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
According to this link
http://taiwanbaseball.blogspot.com/
A posting fee is required for the taiwanese league. It’s mentioned in the One away….and other news article.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
Interesting
Obviously the Cards are active in Latin America but I wonder what they’re doing in the Asian market.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Not a whole lot
Since So Taguchi lol
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
Minding their own business.
"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's like he's staring into my soul
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Nah...he prefers Billy Wagner's soul.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
You need to rephrase this.
Latin America is so much cheaper.
We’re not cheap, we are good value for your money.
*wink
I am sure the Walrus can play RF...
i can guarantee you the posting fee will at least get to 15 MM
c’mon Cards! fuckin’ spend!
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
honestly, i'm more worried about injuries with this guy
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
Hey
It’s like we’re mind melding…….weird
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
no, actually, i was just responding to you
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
More of an unknown. . .
but more upside. Also more cost, of course.
I agree with the author, in that I think we have roughly Orlando Hudson already under contract, his name being Skip Schumacker. Paying a premium to get the same value that we already have (albeit in a different way), doesn’t give me a lot of warm fuzzies. The $ could be spent better elsewhere.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 9, 2010 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
Seems like a good one to go for!
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5782262
:=8)
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
So you to
Are now on this run away band wagon? Welcome aboard. We still have enough room for Cows and fat girls. lol
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
Don't forget the sushi!
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
I try to every day....
;=8)
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
mmmmmm tuna...................
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
I Like Scallop Sushi....
….with a little bit of hay…
;=8)
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
I like most sushi and sashimi
mmmm tuna… mmmm mackerel… mmmm salmon… mmmm fatty tuna… mmmm salmon roe… mmmm egg sushi… mmmm eel…
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
I've been on a big squid and octopus kick this year.
"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 any of you are in LA for the next two months, hit me up yo
I got some sushi places here…
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
But Have Any of u Tried... Sharkoctopus??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2HGoR8pSps
;=8)
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
Nope
but going to Vegas in a couple good weeks. Any good sushi places there?
"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 only place I've been there is Sushi Twister
Which has all you can eat for $25. Quality was excellent, as well
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Where are you staying?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
NY NY
"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
Good choice. Good location
Every time I went to Vegas for the big Ultimate tourney, we had to stay in Circus Circus _
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
It's a "work" trip
so i had no say in it. I can’t believe not a single comedian I want to see is performing for an entire week. But look it’s David Spade and Carrot Top!
"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 Penn and Teller show is good.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Thats at the top of my maybe list
If I can get a good deal I’ll go.
"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 friend and I went last year,
they stood at the doors as people left and thanked everyone for coming. I was impressed.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Was Teller thanking people, too?
Has he given up the silent act?
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Nov 9, 2010 5:04 PM EST up reply actions
didn't say a word,
just took pictures and shook hands.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
is blue man performing when you're there?
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
I'm not going unless Tobias is in it.
"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
correct answer.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
nice AD ref
but I saw their chicago troupe and was super impressed. I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but was thoroughly mesmerized for 2 hours. They too waited for everyone to leave and take pictures with them. Very entertaining.
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
Having a work trip in Vegas is flat out irresponsible
How many hookers you getting? 3? 4?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
I get to bring my wife.
So like 20.
"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 miss the really white hamachi (yellow tail) we used to be able to get
in the ‘80s and early 90’s. Now it all has a brownish or reddish streak in it, and it just doesn’t taste as good.
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Nov 9, 2010 2:21 PM EST up reply actions
Mmm.
Just went for sushi for lunch. Sour salmon wrap (a locally made appetizer) and a Philadlephia roll (a tuna roll with cream cheese and cucumber). No nigiri or sashimi today.
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Nov 9, 2010 4:59 PM EST up reply actions
Yea
the pinker the tuna the better.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
Mmmmmmmm...hay....
;=8)
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
If Seattle non tenders Jose Lopez
Would he be worth a look at?
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
I'd pass
Jose Lopez is one of those players who would have to do everything right at the same time for me to really want him. If he can keep his OBP above the Brendan Ryan line and play good defense for an entire year, he could probably be above average. But his career high OBP is .322. And sometimes the defensive metrics love him, sometimes they think he’s mediocre. Maybe as a utility guy? He might end up being too expensive for that. It’d be kind of fun to sign Lopez to fill the role previously occupied by Lopez, I have to admit.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
DGJSKLDGJSDKLGJLSDKJGLKDS NONONONONONONONONO
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
What he said
And he’s in the know
"The Helping Phriendly Book it seems contained the ancient secrets of eternal joy and neverending splendor. The trick was to surrender to the flow." Phish - The Lizards
by indakind on Nov 9, 2010 2:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
That still only counts as one "no" in the voting.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
You're making me rage in class right now
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
He comes from the 6th best organization in all of baseball!
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
were there not any bigger pics out there?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
the html img tag does have
width and height attributes, you know…
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
if you go through the tree/img button
and put e.g. height=“40%” length=“40%” between img and src, you’ll shrink the image to 40% of your post size
i assume you knew that but i’ll say it anyway
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
by d-dee on Nov 9, 2010 11:12 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
newsflash
it will still load the whole image and take just as much bandwidth.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
of course dumbass
but at least it won’t take up the entire screen
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
some people don't know that, jerkface
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
SLAP FIGHT!!!
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
take it to twitter.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
...I don't have twitter
[cue cody]
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
if you could add one player to our current roster
just one
regardless of position, money, current and contractual situation. if we had unlimited resources, everyone was a free agent and we had a 100-man roster
who would it be?
off the top of my head, I want Brian Wilson, for selfish reasons and because he’s a decent closer and we never know what kind of year Franklin will have. if i thought about it longer, i won’t be able to choose
so, who do you want?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I'd bring inCarl Crawford
That way the Cards could finally have a true top of the order guy, and a pretty good defensive OF.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
I'd want Chase Utley. Or Evan Longoria.
But Carl Crawford would be nice.
Then Machine. Although, I’m still not convinced that we don’t have Machine already, only we call him “The Maching”
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."
different kind of machine Schekie, different kind of machine
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
like i've said... show me them appearing simultaneously.
It could be like this decade’s Batman…
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
we would like to remind visitors
not to picture anything on VEB
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I'd have to echo Utley
Left-handed power, solid defense, good competitor, keystone is filled for years.
My top 5:
1. Utley
2a. Longoria
2b. Zimmerman
4. Felix Hernandez
5. Jason Heyward (I know, what a bandwagon pick…)
Stupid Sexy Flanders!!!
by timmycardinals on Nov 9, 2010 11:18 AM EST up reply actions
Utley is turning 32
Evan just turned 25. If the pick is for one season, then maybe Chas but otherwise Evan would be the one of those two.
This is why I would pass on Utley.
He is nearing an age for second basemen where they fall off. Longoria is hitting his prime. I would go for either Zimmerman or Longoria. Excellent defense and offense.
"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
Yeah...
I think you gotta look at guys under 30 (preferably 25) that are entering their prime. Zimmerman, Longoria and Cano top the list IMO. I think I like Cano best for positional scarcity.
Jimmy Ballgame for 2011 RFer!!!
Yea
Zimmerman would be a fantastic pickup. You know what I’d take Cain as well.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
+1 to Ryan Zimmerman
I really love the way he plays, he makes me feel happy inside. Evan Longoria is just as good but since we aren’t regarding contractual situations, I’ll take the fantastic 3b defense and offense.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
guide
not Eva one N
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 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Addendum:
I’m young, kinda good looking, have an exotic name, and have my own TV commercial.
I’m young, just as good, have a name a Jewish accountant might have, and toil in relative obscurity for the Nationals.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Nov 9, 2010 3:12 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
you're your own grandfather??
no, wait.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Just don't go to the Enchantment Under the Sea dance with your mom...
Stupid offseason.
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Nov 9, 2010 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
Quick, we gotta figure out how to get an 1880s locomotive
to reach 88 miles an hour!
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
TO THE EASTWOOD RAVINE
"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
Was it ever the Eastwood Ravine?
Is my trivia knowledge of Back to the Future slipping?
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Quick, who did the Cubs fictionally defeat in the 2015 World Series?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Miami Gators
or some aligator related mascot.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Crap...
I know it’s Goldie Wilson in 85… I can’t remember.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
That's right...
I’m noticing a pattern with mayor names… Do you know the band in the 3rd movie?
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
They look like ZZ Top
because they are ZZ Top…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
I thought you were asking for the ZZ Top's movie names.
"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 does not appear so.
"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'll allow it
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
sweet, another BTTF question:
name the two people who played jennifer.
also bonus question: who filmed about 6 weeks of tape as marty before spielberg decided he wasn’t funny enough?
Elisabeth Shue played her in the 2nd two
if I remember correctly. I can’t remember the other, but I’m pretty sure there’s not reason to. And I wish I could remember the guy but I can’t. I do know he got the axe though.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Eric Roberts?
The guy who played Dr Who in the FOX TV movie
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
That's a tough one
just one player makes it a very hard decision. My top four, not necessarily in order, would be:
Cliff Lee
Ryan Zimmerman
Chase Utley
Evan Longoria
by ArkansasTravs on Nov 9, 2010 11:21 AM EST up reply actions
cano
a little bit need based, but he would finally fill 2b and 2 spot in the order.
by I miss Jack Buck on Nov 9, 2010 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
Brett Favre
I am sure the Walrus can play RF...
by Paulspike on Nov 9, 2010 1:21 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
just let him chill at the wall and whatever he catches is a sure out at the plate?
but he might go ahead and retire and then go to the cubs..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
but he's on the wrong side of 30
as in dead
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
we have a time macine
down below.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
And he won't age well with that body.
"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
cue prince fielder gif
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
not really
Argentinosaurus
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
oh wait, science leaped forward.
Amphicoelias wiki
link
and this guy, who’s legit, and uses google:
http://www.hmnh.org/archives/2006/08/05/sizing-up-the-super-sauropods/
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
For some reason I'm getting deja vu have we done this before?
Always late to the party
I'm seriously freaking out right now
Always late to the party
quick, adjust your gloves
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
it's a glitch in the matrix
/attempted-highbrow-film reference
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
I thought the brontosaurus never existed,
but was the result of combining the fossils from two dinosaurs into one skeleton.
"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 3:11 PM EST up reply actions
I thought it turned out to be a young specimen of a different species
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
apatosaurus
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Would he have even been drafted today?
I don’t think so
Always late to the party
drafted as a pitcher who could apparently hit
he wasn’t quite as pudgy as a 19 yr old but…
I thought I told you to trim those sideburns!
We aren't selling jeans!
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Nov 9, 2010 4:49 PM EST up reply actions
Ditto to most on this...
Def E-Long or Zimms. Zimms offers more D, Longo offers more O. Either would be ab-so-loot-lee marvy.
As for pitchers, Felix rules. If I started a franchise today, he’d be my #1.
hudson
did i read the other day that hudson was a type A, if so i say he is out of consideration in my book. anyways i say we make a trade for hanley ramirez :)
by conan_the_barbarian on Nov 9, 2010 11:12 AM EST reply actions
Twins will not offer arbitration
Hudson has a clause in his last contract that if he qualifies as a Type A free agent, the Twins will not offer him arbitration. The clause was added because last offseason the Type A tag caused signability issues.
No, he had the
“Play for two months and then spend the rest of the year rehabbing from an undisclosed dance studio bunker.”
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
lol
there are still epic burns going on in the sunday post
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
engage the blockquotes
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
i'll just leave this here
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
Ok, it's been 10 hours
You just gonna leave that there all day and night?
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
he'll leave it there
till someone picks up what he lays down
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
it stays there until someone acknowledges the reference
esoteric as it may be, someone here was a kid around the same time as me
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
How many licks did it take?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
now, where's that edit function
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
Hell, I remember that from when I was a kid.
One, ta-hoo, three…. three.
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 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
I know.
I told my son that I used to see that watching cartoons like he does now. That thing has to be close to 40 years old now.
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 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
see: animation rant thread.
heh heh heh
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
In the early 1990’s, an urban legend arose about a man who indeed was able to count how many licks it took to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop. His name was “The Lollipop” and he reported licking the lollipop 1,327 times before reaching the Tootsie center. To this day no one knows if “The Lollipop’s” Legend holds true, but it is the only known account of such an attempt.
DOES ANYONE REMEMBER
“abra cadabra”
“that’s not my kid code!”
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
(may have only aired in central mo in the early- and mid-90s)
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
Ah, but how many of you go back to
“Danger is my business!”. Ten million internet dollars for anyone who can tell me what cartoon that’s associated with, without googling.
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Nov 10, 2010 10:47 AM EST up reply actions
The only one who might not get that reference is d-dee
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
Also, everytime I saw that today, it made me laugh.
And want to shout THREE!
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
And now she
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
is that on the test?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
If it's not,
it should be.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
i sure hope so
cause now i know what it is
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Strauss riding a unicorn
Feel free to use as needed. The picture of strauss comes from Derrick Goold’s Bird Land Facebook page.
...the one thing that I will never do is not tell him that I'm taking him to a cabin in the woods and then not take him.
by emrfg8 on Nov 9, 2010 12:27 PM EST reply actions 10 recs
hopefully hauling struass away
because they are anti-strauss.
Albert + unicorns make sense.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
...
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
by RiverRat on Nov 9, 2010 12:40 PM EST up reply actions 10 recs
rec'd
For the sheer win of this pic
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
unless you have platinum membership.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Excuse me sir,
I commissioned this piece.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
and you only got 1 rec
when you made it…lol
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
...
http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/5331/albertpujols1.jpg
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i'm not sure i get it
but it’s interesting
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
I still want to find a place
to watch that video online for when I’m having a bad day.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Strauss is riding a unicorn
Thus rendering his argument invalid.
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
A lot of folks don't see him as an everyday big-leaguer.
"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
surely not Dirty Dan
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I think he's got a shot
To be a Craig Counsell type player in the Major leagues. Good bench player, and starter when you don’t have other options.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
Right.
I should have been clearer. I meant everyday starter. “Regular” on a TLR club can still be a bench 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 9, 2010 1:14 PM EST up reply actions
I see what your saying
I see Decalso’s upside, as “useful”. If that makes more sense.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
maybe they'll call him up some time as needed
but i don’t think he’ll be on the opening day roster
besides, where would you put him?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Where would I put him?
um……second base?
I’m not sure I understand the question.
Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid.
- John Wayne
oh, we're assuming we're getting rid of skip or benching him?
you think descalso’s ready though?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I see him as a big leaguer
he’s like Schu who can actually play the position
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
he's not known for his defense as well
probably a -5 to neutral player on the defensive runs cost.
I cannot prove though because minor league splits is down :(
and his MLE is terrible...
he’d hit worse than schu did last year with it except schu actually could go back to his .333n wOBAing self
OT frickin tony stark
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
fuckin mexican fireworks
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
She's not "that Mexican", Mom. She's my Mexican. And she's Columbian or something.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
by Alxfritz on Nov 9, 2010 1:21 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I think I was in love once...
…she was Brazilian or Chinese, or something weird. I met her in the bathroom of a K-Mart, and we made out for hours. Then we parted ways, never to see each other again.
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 met her in the bathroom of a K-Mart
So she was a he.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
I don't remember.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
Who? Me?
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
you really are turning into gdm
unless… hmm…
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
maybe i'm gdm "slutty" alter-ego...
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
i'm a huge slut, its just no one wants to take me up on it
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
well played
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
At least it was a K-Mart bathroom and not, like, a Wal-Mart bathroom.
Cause that would just be dirty and trashy. Still not as good as a Target bathroom make-out though.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
It could have been a Burger King bathroom.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
Yeah, this thing is pretty weird. I haven't read that article but I was watching about it on TV.
Apparently there have been official statements saying the following: it is not a threat to the country’s security, it was not done by us, it was not done by a foreign government. So… just what in the hell is going on if all those are true?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Maybe it was Balloon Boy Upping his Profile....
:=8.
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
We've always had self launching, privately funded missiles.
Nothing to see here, folks. Move it along.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
yeah i'm lame
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
How does Iron Man fuel his rocket boots?
How can i get some rocket boots?
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."
first you have to watch this
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
apparently it was an airliner.
also, that butt probe you got last weekend was performed by a weather balloon administrator.
Seriously- it registered at NORAD. If it was an airline, it’s the kind you can’t afford to check luggage on (but you can do lunch in tokyo and be home by dinner)
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
Plus, Hudson switch hits.
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Nov 9, 2010 2:06 PM EST reply actions
what a player does on his own time
really isn’t relevant
by _pistol_ on Nov 9, 2010 2:25 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Can we put Hudson in a time machine and make him like 28 again?
Then I’d be totally ok with signing him.
Always late to the party
but that's being unreasonable
Always late to the party
We're already breaking the time rules of physics...
can’t break the destroying mass rules too.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
AL Gold Gloves announced
2010 American League Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners:
Mark Buehrle,
Joe Mauer,
Mark Teixeira,
Robinson Cano,
Evan Longoria,
Derek Jeter,
Carl Crawford,
Franklin Gutierrez,
Ichiro Suzuki.
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
two non-CFers.
"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
Jeter, really?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
So if you don't win it for fielding
or hitting, what do you win it for now?
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
He evidently gets bonus points
For the hot dating interests.
by JWO on Nov 9, 2010 6:23 PM EST up reply actions
I think there must be
at least 5 bonus points for either having the name Derek or Jeter… so that’s 10 right off the bat for him there. Really who the hell still thinks he’s a good fielder? Or did only NY writers get to vote this year.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Frankly
The process is just broken. People look over th Cy Young and MVP winners with a microscope. But a Gold Glover is just a popularity contest. I would love to hear one or more of the voters explain the process to me, and justify the winners. Jeter would be painful.
by JWO on Nov 9, 2010 6:29 PM EST up reply actions
CLASS PRESIDENT!!!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
explaination
“uuuh… i am a coach, so i pay attention to my players but uuuh… i can’t vote for my players so i just kinda glance over the favorites [read big names] and i might look into someone else if he makes a big enough splash so uuuuh.. yeah, jeter. plus, i also had like 3 whole minutes to think about it causepeople were waiting on me to go to lunch. i had lasagna that day. it was pretty good.”
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
If that's true Brad Penny wins GG for sure.
Always late to the party
i seriously dont get jealous of athletes bc i know they are better than me in every way
but gotdamn it’s so f’ing hard not to envy that guy, especially when he’s dating Minka F’ing Kelly
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
i hope you don't envy that ugly ass mofo's face
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Who is Minka Kelly anyway?
I honestly only know who she is because of Derek Jeter.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
she's in friday night lights, the tv series
never seen that, though. I just know her as the chick from the end of 500 days of summer, you know that stupid pandering part where he meets “Autumn”
Ah
Haven’t seen either of those. Is she more famous for those things or for being his girlfriend?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Yeah, it's a flippin' joke.
Cano? Okay. Jeter. No way. You’d have to be blind and senile to throw a vote his way. The voters certainly had a blind spot for all humans named Elvis.
and they all have negative UZR and UZR/150
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
Hmm...
F-Gut didn’t get it last year despite being a +3 win fielder only, but now that he’s merely had a well above replacement year he’s a GGer. Granted he still had the best defensive season according to UZR (if you ignore Julio Borbon who played considerably less than Mr. Gutierrez), but last year he was stoopid good.
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by redbirdnation8206 on Nov 9, 2010 4:11 PM EST up reply actions
F-Gut
[writes it down]
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Thief
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by redbirdnation8206 on Nov 9, 2010 4:14 PM EST up reply actions
because i couldnt find a better place to post it
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
oh, look at me, i'm derek jeter
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
damnit!
Derek Jeter keeps winning the Fielding Grammy.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
derek fucking jeter just won the GG.
what a joke.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 9, 2010 3:41 PM EST reply actions
Watch the Steinbrenners
Cheer and gnash their teeth at the same time.
by JWO on Nov 9, 2010 3:53 PM EST up reply actions
Hmmmmm
A clever ploy by the voters?
Actually I was kind of assuming the Yankees would be forced to overpay Jeter just because the stupid NY sports media would never let them hear the end of it if they didn’t keep him.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Can Jeter play 2B?
Always late to the party
Jeter
Is lucky if he has the range to play 1b.(Only mild hyperbole there ;-) )
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
I read an article on ESPN that said eventually Jeter would have to move to 3B
and A-Rod would DH because of their declining defensive abilities. Terrible article. I do think Jeter would look very smart in a Cards uni if the Yankees don’t resign him. (They will)
Always late to the party
If he'll take a $10M two year contract
I’d be happy with him backing up Brendan Ryan, and coming off the bench as a pinch hitter. Make it happen, Mo!
by JWO on Nov 9, 2010 4:15 PM EST up reply actions
Jeter's UZR for 2010 at SS
Was -4.7.
His total Zone Rating (ZR) isn’t yet available, but he has a career score of -121.
Oh yeah, he’s a gold glover.
by JWO on Nov 9, 2010 4:12 PM EST up reply actions
He's rangy enough to be the base itself.
Oh, but you mean actually play there…
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by redbirdnation8206 on Nov 9, 2010 4:12 PM EST up reply actions
so when do we activate TLR?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
On the subject...
…Jason Bartlett won the team MVP award for the Rays in 2008, ostensibly for his defensive prowess. This year he was a -1 win fielder. Negative one win fielder. Eeeks.
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by redbirdnation8206 on Nov 9, 2010 4:15 PM EST up reply actions
Wow, that's pretty gross
I thought you were saying -1 run, not -1 win.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
elvis andrus did not approve this message, pendejos.
"We were men - flesh and blood - and we played baseball in the sunshine. We hit doubles off the wall, slid hard into second base. We had fights, and we made love. We sang songs and prayed on Sundays. . . . We felt pain. And we felt joy. There was a lot wrong with the world. But we weren't sad, man. We had the times of our lives." Buck O'Neil, from "The Soul of Baseball: A Road Trip Through Buck O'Neil's America."
by tom s. on Nov 10, 2010 1:34 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
2B Question
I’m not exactly thrilled with the idea of Orlando Hudson. But does anyone know if the Diamondbacks would be interested in trading Kelly Johnson, and what that might take? That would be a smart upgrade, if the price was right.
I only want Stephen Drew
Off the D backs infield.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
I could live with either
But you cleverly dodged my question.
by JWO on Nov 9, 2010 4:13 PM EST up reply actions
Only because I'm to lazy to use google.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
No one wants to talk about Kelly Johnson today
Really? I was kinda’ hopin…
by JWO on Nov 9, 2010 6:19 PM EST up reply actions
Perhaps tommorow.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
I've kinda gotten worn out talking about how I wish we had Kelly Johnson
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
only been talking about it for 3 years or so.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
And he's finally at the point where his undervaluedness has become overvalued.
"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
dearth of options in middle infield
looking at yahoo sortable stats amongst "qualified leaders’, there’s only 4 SS* and 8 2B with OPS above .750. Most of the 2Bs on the list are defensive liabilities. Johnson looks like the most reasonable acquisition target on the list.
*(I didn’t count Omar Infante at short as he’s on both lists and ignored their suggestion that Casey McGehee plays 2B)
Lol at B-Ref's front page
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
by albrtfn on Nov 9, 2010 4:16 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
That is awesome
I wish I could somehow rec their commentary.
by JWO on Nov 9, 2010 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
rec away
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
by albrtfn on Nov 9, 2010 4:20 PM EST up reply actions 10 recs
saw that on twitter a few minutes ago
pure brilliance.
follow me on twitter @nickg105, @Rams_Fan_Voice
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 9, 2010 4:24 PM EST up reply actions
yes the key is in clicking through the link
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
Gold Gloves is voted on by the press right?
or is that players and coaches?
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
just coaches IIRC
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
managers and coaches
I don’t get it. These people are suppose to understand baseball.
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 9, 2010 4:49 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
but the thing is they don't even see players play often enough to know
Leach had a really good article on the topic today.
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
yeah, excellent article by Leach
One joke goes that Gold Gloves are like Supreme Court appointments: They’re hard to get, but once you have them, they’re for life. Another often-heard wisecrack is that a given player didn’t hit well enough to win a Gold Glove. Lines like that wouldn’t have caught on if they didn’t have an element of truth.
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
it makes me want to kill stuff.
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
where are the pitchforks
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
not so fast
you understand what that means, right?
Miles and Feliz have a shot at the MVP
Silver Slugger for Carp
Cy Young for McDougal
but no GG for Boog
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
He's a winner
you want winners on your baseball team.
Always late to the party
he is a winner
because he can hit. That’s what the GOB created the silver slugger for.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
But it's not like they give Gold Gloves to a DH...
Oh, hello there Mr. Palmeiro.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
I'm not as big on O-Dog
…as I was post-2005. The organization let Grudz walk and were planning on going with Junior Spivey. That is, until he spent the bulk of that spring swinging at nearby bees instead of the pitches thrown at him. The Cards ended up using a semi-platoon thing of Aaron Miles and Hector Luna, who I decided would be called Hectron Lumiles. However, going into that season I was kind of hoping they would bring in Hudson, who was coming off of reasonably good seasons with the Jays (3.7 and 2.3 WAR, with much of it being defensive value). The price didn’t work and so they got Spivey, which meant they got Hectron Lumiles, which meant they got Ronnie Belliard. So anyway…
Now, I’m not big on it. He’s 34, has had only one full-ish season since 2006, and his TTL on defense right now is a huge mystery given the wild oscillations in UZR. Frankly I’m not big on any of the FA second basemen. Infante’s got a club option so he’s probably going nowhere. Same for Mark Ellis who isn’t ever healthy either. I’m guessing any upgrade would have to come via trade and I don’t even have the foggiest idea who’s targetable. That’s a word right? No? Oh well.
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by redbirdnation8206 on Nov 9, 2010 4:31 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
"Aaror Mina"
Would have been more descriptive of that platoon.
“Aaror Maja” even more so.
by BCinVA on Nov 9, 2010 5:18 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
what about one of the rays spares?
won’t they need a crawford replacement
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
They have one
Desmond Jennings
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by redbirdnation8206 on Nov 10, 2010 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
ZiPS's thoughts on the GG awards
DSzymborski (Dan Szymborski)
Cat just threw up on my jacket. Yelled at the cat but then thought “Hey, at least he’d have a better Gold Glove ballot”
4 minutes ago from Echofon
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
Hudson is not worth the slight upgrade
he will cost too much for how much he’ll upgrade the position. given the free agent market, I still like my sign pitching idea
"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 4:38 PM EST reply actions
i don't think this is really politics, but
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/11/09/national/main7036716.shtml
whaaaat
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
DOD:
“Move along nothing to see here”
Always late to the party
where's fritz
i want answers
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
sometimes
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Hey everyone did you hear Jeter won another gold glove?
Always late to the party
tons of stuff happens that we don't know about, or don't have an explanation for
"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 4:54 PM EST up reply actions
speak about yourself
i know EVERYTHING
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
the more you learn, the less you know
"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 5:05 PM EST up reply actions
the less you know
the less you forget
the less you forget, the more you know
so there
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I was merely quoting Lao Tzu
"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 5:44 PM EST up reply actions
This proves you weren't born in the states
it’s “speak FOR yourself”
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Nov 9, 2010 6:15 PM EST up reply actions
i knew that!
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
He's messing with you.
It’s actually “talk to the hand”.
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 8:31 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Did you mean to reply to me?
Because that would have been lol.
Always late to the party
The Cow Army is Mooobilizing! :=8D
We were just testing our latest surface-to-air missile system. Resistance is futile. Soon you will service us.
;=8)
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
THE ONLY GOOD COW IS A DEAD COW
"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
Served medium rare w/ a chewy Cab.
"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
beef. it's what's for dinner
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."
Michio Kaku told me
that it’s actually just a plane, and a combination of factors made its condensation trail look kind of like a missile in still pictures from a certain angle and distance.
Sorry Cow…
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
fuckin the Catalina Wine Mixer?
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
that's right!
the Catalina fucking Wine Mixer! It’s the biggest helicopter leasing event in the Western Hemisphere since 1997!
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."
Such a great movie...
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
did you touch my drumset?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Anyone read the
“free shan’t warning label” Verducci put on Randy Winn? It’s depressing
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Nov 9, 2010 5:20 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Quick sort on BR
Buehrle +8 runs, Romero +10, Cahill +9
Mauer +4 runs, Wieters +7
Teixiera +7runs, Morneau +12 (77G), Barton +10
Cano +0 runs, Pedroia +11 (75G), Ellis +7
Longoria +15 runs, Lopez +17
Jeter -10 runs, Wilson +12 (98G), Pennington +11
Didn’t get to the outfielders yet, but I have to say that is an amazingly awesome number of runs that Jeter saved this year… wait, that’s a negative 10 runs saved? … huh, how did that happen? I thought he was so fantastic defensively…
Ms Bitters (Invader Zim): Children, your performance was miserable. Your parents will all receive phone calls instructing them to love you less now.
Whoever has the main post for tomorrow's page
Needs to make it a Jeter-bashing post. We would probably hit 1K+ comments.
by JWO on Nov 9, 2010 5:56 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It' will be tough to get to 1000
due to the late start we’ll get.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
i would do my best to help in this venture.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
I'm good for 20-30 posts, I reckon
I mean, I respect Jeter, but giving him the GG is just redonkulus.
by JWO on Nov 9, 2010 6:15 PM EST up reply actions
Just to add to the disbelief
Jeter was worth 1.3 WAR last year, and the Yankees are trying to work out a contract that would pay him $20M a year for the next what, 3-5 years?
by JWO on Nov 9, 2010 6:18 PM EST up reply actions
They really want him to be only a Yankee only
somewhat similar to what Albert will get from us. He will play to his contract better for sure but we will be overpaying at the end as well.
Always late to the party
Albert Pujols would be a more productive SS than Jeter,
possibly for less money.
"What exactly is that thing? A pessimism meter?" - Bruce McCurdy
imagine what he'd do at 2B
what? He has actual MLB experience at 3B? Why the hell would we move him to 1B?
oh, TLR.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
elbow?
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 was Milesian at SS
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."
good idea
advertise it on the east coast too
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 9, 2010 6:52 PM EST up reply actions
Superb work, Rejuve
I wish they would pair this info with the official announcements. That would be fun.
For those who use Google Chrome and have a towel handy
this is the greatest extension ever.
link
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
by albrtfn on Nov 9, 2010 6:10 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I love the little baseball it puts in the upper right, next to the wrench!
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Nov 9, 2010 6:18 PM EST up reply actions
cool
"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 6:53 PM EST up reply actions
mother of god
it’s beautiful
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
Are Jeff Gordon and Joe Strauss related?
Their “Captian Obvious” style of writing is eerily similar…
Amaury Cazana for RF in 2011 - the legend will never die!
I had to stop reading about halfway through
every paragraph contradicts the last… I was starting to get pissed off.
Always late to the party
Do what I do
Save yourself the time and emotional stress. Just don’t read anything he writes. And when he comes on your radio or TV, immediately turn it off.
Gordon is much worse.... as a writer
Strauss just tries to stir shit up, but he knows what he’s talking about somewhat….
Gordon… the guy… just sucks
wow i commented before i read it
and let me just say that i completely regret reading it… somehow he made me so fucking pissed off that he has a job… seriously
The Cards fell flat last season. Change is needed. Rasmus hasn’t played his way into the team nucleus. He offers considerable trade value, unlike many of his teammates.
SFHDWSDHASHDASDASJDASEDHHASJDCDHSDAS
Remember how the J.D. Drew trade paid major long-term dividends?
TWO DIFFERENT SITUATIONS YOU ASSHOLE – ALSO DREW FIT INTO THE FUCKING TEAM NUCLEAS, WHATEVER THE HELL THAT MEANS
In addition to considering offers for Rasmus, the team should be open to offers for top pitching prospect Shelby Miller. It is unlikely that any team would offer enough to pry that gem away from the Cards.
But Mozeliak can’t rule it out after missing the playoffs three times in four years.
trading away valuable prospects that could lead us to the playoffs in future years for a quick fix is a great idea… dumbshit
“Hi my name is Jeff Gordon and I don’t know what I’m doing… So I’m just gonna write my opinion, which ironically enough I’m getting paid for (giggle giggle)…. now i finished my article that manages to somehow make the average baseball fan look like a fucking Mensa level genius….”
Yeah what is he trying to say here?
In addition to considering offers for Rasmus, the team should be open to offers for top pitching prospect Shelby Miller. It is unlikely that any team would offer enough to pry that gem away from the Cards.
But Mozeliak can’t rule it out after missing the playoffs three times in four years.
So, basically, the team must think about trading these guys, even thought they’ll probably get fleeced, so they can make the playoffs next year? Um, Gordo, don’t you realize sometimes the team has to make decisions that balance the now and the later, right? Go ahead, Mo, trade those two guys, get boned on both in those trades, then maybe win next year because random solid-but-we-got-boned-for-getting-him player is good enough to help in 2011 and maybe 2012… and then what? Years like 2007? Sorry, I can’t watch that, Gordo.
No, what needs to happen is the organization hold onto those two unless some bowl-me-over offer drops in it’s lap and then go from there. This team needs cheap players who are, incidentally, good at playing if they’re going to hang onto Pujols and Wainwright in a post-Hollidaian world. Rasmus, and hopefully Miller, fill that very niche.
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by redbirdnation8206 on Nov 9, 2010 9:53 PM EST up reply actions
i can't believe he has a job
to me a successful writer nowadays does one of two things: tells a great story or uses statistics to back up his claim or both….
Gordon does neither of course and does worse than the average bad writer…
Gordon doesn’t have any idea what he’s talking about… he just puts together random shit and makes it a story…. with no statistical anyalsis or evidence to his claims, most of the time which say they should do A, but they can do B….
by stlcardsfan4 on Nov 9, 2010 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
A writer really doesn't need stats.
He just needs to be able to analyze and compose well. Gordon would be a below average VEB poster with his writing abilities, yet he is somehow a professional journalist.
"What exactly is that thing? A pessimism meter?" - Bruce McCurdy
by hazel on Nov 10, 2010 1:21 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
otoh he probably gets paid less
than the average veb poster, per hour of time spent on VEB. Assuming gordon spent 40 hrs a week on VEB.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
you guys are getting paid?
god damnit! I demand a contract! I’ll opt for free agency, I will!
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
you're still 2 years from being arb eligible
now get out there and post you or I’ll send you to PD forums perhaps even mlb.com comments.
How will history remember the purple_haze era?
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
by TBender on Nov 10, 2010 8:58 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
it'll go something like this:
i’ll be described as a good bloghouse guy and a real blog leader and there will be mutual interest in an extension, i’ll say that I want to be a VEB poster for life in press conferences and the VEB has the best readers/lurkers in the world. i will also mention that i want VEB to sign more good posters and prove they’re willing to spend in order to produce to quality commentary. but as soon as i reach free agency, i head for Pinstripe Alley.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
by purple_haze on Nov 10, 2010 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
You're dead to me.
You hear??? Dead to me!
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
It's ok......
you see, I am a fan of VEB, and VEB is more than just PurpleHaze. Some day, a young poster will come out of no where from the PD Boards or Cards Nation, replace his production, and at a cheaper price.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I thought the mlb.com comments were just computer generated text strings?
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
jeff gordon is a good sportswriter . . .
For me to poop on.
"We were men - flesh and blood - and we played baseball in the sunshine. We hit doubles off the wall, slid hard into second base. We had fights, and we made love. We sang songs and prayed on Sundays. . . . We felt pain. And we felt joy. There was a lot wrong with the world. But we weren't sad, man. We had the times of our lives." Buck O'Neil, from "The Soul of Baseball: A Road Trip Through Buck O'Neil's America."
by tom s. on Nov 10, 2010 1:42 AM EST via mobile up reply actions 6 recs
HE CALLED THE SHIT POOP!
I’m not above linking to an Adam Sandler flick… LINKY
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by redbirdnation8206 on Nov 11, 2010 5:10 PM EST up reply actions
there has to be a better option than the ODog
i love the guy, but he’s on the wrong side of 30. there has to be a 22yr old keystoner out there who’s better isn’t there? isn’t there???
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
I can think of a lot of 22 yr olds
that could be called “keystone-ers”
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
by albrtfn on Nov 9, 2010 7:46 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Unless you're talking about beer.
Always late to the party
ding ding ding ding ding
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
Oh I read that as "can't"
Always late to the party
"I'm going to go waterboard Asian Pete Rose when I get to my room.
Heaven or no heaven, I don’t like getting duped."
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 am asking for your predictions on the GG winners tommorrow
I will rec every post with the most correct tomorrow. (if tie I will give it to the person who posted their guess first)
GO!!!
based on the AL ballot
Lincecum
Posey
Votto
Utley
Wright
Rollins
Heyward
Braun
Victorino
…no, nothing I could think of is as atrocious as the Jeter pick
Isn't this a youth movement? Don't Trade Colby!
Not really going out on a limb here:
P – Wainwright
C – Molina
1b – Gonzalez
2b – Phillips
3b – Zimmerman
SS – Tulowitzki
OF – Bourn
OF – Bruce
OF- Victorino
Screw you, you freakin stats nerd
yep mine matches up with your guess as of right now.
wasn’t sure about victorino though.
I ultimately went with Torres instead.
They're all pretty obvious...
except for OF… The last 9 OF GGs have gone to Francouer, Andruw Jones, Beltran, Victorino, Kemp, McClouth, and Aaron Rowand. Pretty eclectic bunch.
Screw you, you freakin stats nerd
I guess Tulo isn't obvious...
Rollins could win despite not playing much, and Ryan could win despite sucking… Tulo seems the perfect combination of offense and defense. Everyone’s a lock except Wainwright, Tulo, and Bruce.
Screw you, you freakin stats nerd
no one is a lock in the gold glove
considering the fact that there is no logic involved.
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
Throw them darts, baby!
I mean, Frenchy? Yeah he was pretty epic in 2007 with the glove… I’d just totally forgotten.
Rowand was about a 1/2 OFer which was pretty good but probably not top 3.
And McClouth. Oh my. That guy would be a better outfielder than a throwback, but that’s about it. Maybe they (who shall remain undefined, thank you very much) should make a stat called fRAN (fielding runs above Nate).
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by redbirdnation8206 on Nov 9, 2010 9:59 PM EST up reply actions
no one knows who zimmerman is
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
they knew him last year when they voted...
Screw you, you freakin stats nerd
by guayzimi on Nov 9, 2010 9:34 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
p – halladay
c – yadi
1b – albert
2b – utley
3b – wright
ss – tulo
of – bourn
of – victorino
of – cargo
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
I wish sir Robert Gibson a happy 75th birthday.
by CodyG on Nov 9, 2010 9:22 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
WOW! How has that not come up yet?
Happy birthday gibby!
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."
...was there a gif post that I made that got deleted?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Oh, apparently I put it in the wrong topic
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
sk8 or die man
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."
...
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
is this compensating gif day?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Goddess Bunny
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
What in the hell?
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by redbirdnation8206 on Nov 9, 2010 10:53 PM EST up reply actions
Trivia question:
Who is the only man to win gold gloves at multiple positions? There’s only one…
Screw you, you freakin stats nerd
Do your girlfriend and mistress feel the same way?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Derek Jeter?
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
by TBender on Nov 9, 2010 9:40 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I present the following without further comment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYs_GCy9PRk
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
Worst show idea in the history of show ideas
I don’t care if that claim cannot be verified and is probably wrong. Don’t matter right now. That’s just… wow.
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by redbirdnation8206 on Nov 9, 2010 10:01 PM EST up reply actions
by the way
terriers is fucking awesome! thanks for suggesting, i’m hooked now…
by stlcardsfan4 on Nov 10, 2010 12:17 AM EST up reply actions
yes!
score one for quality programming
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
by purple_haze on Nov 10, 2010 12:33 AM EST up reply actions
strauss and leach
in a minor twit spat over boog. I bet the good reporters absolutely hate that *
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
I don't like the sounds of
“the one who may be traded”
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
What is the sound of one Strauss tweeting?
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
i wonder if there is this much infighting in other local sports media communities?
If knowledge is the key, then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock.
I think Chicago was when Mariotti was around.
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 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
twit spat lol
an immature version of me might have subconsciously swapped some vowels and giggled
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
you're your own mom??
never noticed that last night
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Jacki Treehorn treats objects like women, man!
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Obviously you're not a golfer
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
five internet bucks says ddee has never seen the big lebowski
by YesWeOquendo on Nov 9, 2010 10:57 PM EST up reply actions
what you mean like "guy" movies? (non porn division)
by YesWeOquendo on Nov 9, 2010 11:00 PM EST up reply actions
Blues Brothers.
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 11:02 PM EST up reply actions
AWESOME!!!!
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Death Wish
They’re on 4 on AMC right now.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
come on guys, i might be a foreigner but i'm not that uncool
die hard – own all, know them all by heart as with all movies where bruice willis is saving the “world” while wearing a dirty bloody wifebeater
blues brothers – i’ve seen two, liked them both, how many are there?
fight club – i can’t talk about that
animal house – i know i have the dvd and there’s a freaking poster in the garage, so i must have seen it at some point
godfather i and ii – yes and yes
big trouble in little china – nope, should i?
rambo – come on! of course. i watch them every time they come on tv too (as i do starship troopers /facepalm) if you asked me to see rocky on the other hand.. not a fan
deathwish – i’ve never seen that but i can’t now cause i’m about to watch your dr strangelove and it better be everything you guys promised!
if you have other assignments for me, make me a list
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
p.s. i've seen the big lebowski but i'd like to see it again
so i’ll take only half of that internet $5 you just lost YesWeOquendo
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
If you liked the second Blues Brothers
you can go ahead and see yourself to the door… that movie sucked hardcore style.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
i remember none of the plot of the second one if there was one
but remember liking the music
do i still need to leave?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Just don't mention the second one during the test.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
I've blocked all memories of it.
You don’t have to leave, but let’s just say you’re walking a very thin line right now…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
I'll cut her some slack on music
Jonny Lang playing 634-5789 was pretty cool.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
Unforgiven
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
starship troopers
Would you like to know more?
Ms Bitters (Invader Zim): Children, your performance was miserable. Your parents will all receive phone calls instructing them to love you less now.
by Rejuvenile on Nov 10, 2010 8:38 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
While I still love that movie
I’m gonna do the fanboy thing and complain a little since it basically is a parody of the book instead of a film adaptation.
I really would love someone to make a movie about the book that doesn’t change so damn much. There would be two problems: people would complain that the book is supporting Nazism or something, and also there would be a lot more talking, which would bore people. The positives would be that it’d be a lot more badass because it wouldn’t be so goofy, and there’d be powered battle suits.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Another movie/book like that is
The Running Man. Actually a pretty good book, but nowhere close to where they went with the movie. Think more like Survivorman and less (lethal version of) American Gladiators.
Being a minor student of things military and a science fiction fan, I’ve never really been satisfied with the way that virtually any movie has handled futuristic wars, especially planetary “beach landings”. Have some of them pulled off some cool stuff? Sure, but usually it’s just cool for its own sake.
Ms Bitters (Invader Zim): Children, your performance was miserable. Your parents will all receive phone calls instructing them to love you less now.
by Rejuvenile on Nov 10, 2010 9:08 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
With Starship Troopers, especially
The groundbreaking technical “special effects fodder” stuff was great, but the more interesting parts of the book had to do with the arguments about the kind of society that it took place in, the arguments for war, etc. The movie kinda glossed over this (I think there was maybe one scene in school with Col. DuBois?) and the attitude and tone of most of the movie did little other than point out how silly it all is supposed to be.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Silly from the point of view of the filmmakers, I mean.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
bad bad horribly bad acting too
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Yeah
It turns out that humanity’s only hope is a group of underwear models! Or something.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
And for some reason
Casper Van Dien does not scream “young South American man of Filipino descent” to me.
In their defense, I don’t think the book makes it very clear that Rico is Filipino, but I could be wrong. Not that they cared much about reading the book.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Yeah how much boob does the book have?
I would bet the movie probably improved on the boob/not-boob ratio.
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 weren't any boobs in the book
Since they totally made up the co-ed infantry thing for the movie. Also, the girl he ends up sleeping with in a tent right before a battle was made up as well. Which sucks, because her character in the movie was much more likable than the movie’s version of Carmen.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
And she showed her fun bags.
"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
gdm hasn't,
but I thought d-dee has.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
But I bet you've seen The Big Lebowski
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
I am Spartacus?
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
...
The St. Louis Cardinals are returning to Hammons Field. The parent club will play the Springfield Cardinals in an exhibition game March 29th, 2011.
Game time is 7:07 pm for the 7th season in Springfield. Unlike in their previous trips to Springfield (2005 and 2008) their will only be the one game, increasing the demand for tickets.
Only season ticket holders will be guaranteed a ticket to the exhibition game.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
yeah that's right
I c/p’d the typo.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Because I'm bored and I'm studying these anyways, interview questions!
1) How many golf balls can fit in a school bus?
2) How much should you charge to wash all the windows in Seattle?
3) In a country in which people only want boy every family continues to have children until they have a boy. If they have a girl, they have another child. If they have a boy, they stop. What is the proportion of boys to girls in the country?
4) How many times a day does a clock’s hands overlap?
5) You’re the captain of a pirate ship and your crew gets to vote on how the gold is divided up. If fewer than half of the pirates agree with you, you die. How do you recommend apportioning the gold in such a way that you get a good share of the booty, but still survive?
6) You have eight balls all of the same size 7 of them weigh the same, and one of them weighs slightly more. How can you find the ball that is heavier by using a balance and only two weighings?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
You know you want to
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
if any potential employers asked me any of those questions i'd walk out
unless you’re applying for a window washing job or divvying up pirate booty
by YesWeOquendo on Nov 10, 2010 3:10 AM EST up reply actions
I think they're very interesting
It shows how analytical you can be
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
1. volume of bus/volume of golf ball
2. $2 each
3. 2-3
4. 24
5. Equal shares divided among half the crew plus yourself. Make sure the half that the gold is divided among include the personnel essential to the functioning of the ship. Kill the other half if they don’t acquiesce.
6. Put half on one side and half on the other. Discard the lighter half. Divide the remainder and repeat. Let with two balls you should be able to pick the heavier one inconspicuously.
"What exactly is that thing? A pessimism meter?" - Bruce McCurdy
1) Yeah, but you should do some estimation. Assume that a school bus is 8 feet by 6 feet by 20 feet, assume that a golf ball is 2.5 cubic inches, et.
2) Similar to #1
3) No, it’s 1:1
4) 22, actually
5) That’s a possible answer, but not how I would divide it. I would offer half of the crew 1 more gold piece than they would receive if you split it all evenly, then keep the rest for myself
6) Put 3 on one side and 3 on the other. If they’re even, then weigh the remaining two to see which one’s heavier. If one side of 3 is heavier than the other, then weigh with one on each side. If they’re even, then the remaining ball is heavier
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Does anybody else ever have this problem logging in
Where the drop down log-in thingie is covered up by the banner ad at the top? Appropriately, it was an SBN ad that was doing it. I reloaded the site and it worked fine, but I hate when websites don’t work properly.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Easy
1) No golf ball fits in a schoolbus: it rattles around.
2) You don’t want the job. Even if you did, it rains too much in Seattle to make enough money.
3) Assuming that girl-babies are exposed, they will all be boys at the end of one generation. At the end of two generations the country will be depopulated.
4) Depends on how fast the clock is running.
5) Divide the crew of C pirates into two moieties M,N such that M+N=C AND M>=N
Disarm group N. Arm yourself and group M. Compel group N to walk the plank.
Divide the loot equally between yourself and the remaining pirates.
Recurse until only one pirate is left. Kill him and keep all the loot.
6) Weigh any three against any other three: either one group is heavier and contains the heavier ball, or the remaining group of two contains the heavier ball. Recurse: weigh two balls in the heavy group against each other.
ceterum censeo, delendo est Joe Strauss
FA News:
Brian Cashman going to Arkansas to buy state and claim Cliff Lee in the process.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
Would that subject Arkansas to New York taxes?
/lolitics.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
It would repeal the Folksy-ness Tax
which is currently bankrupting the folksy people or Arkansas, however.
"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
But you can pay that tax in the form of folksy wisdom and old sayings
And they have a comparative advantage in that. So I think they’d be against it.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
sometime in March:
“But Mr. Cashman, I’m Ryan Franklin.”
“….you’re not Cliff?”
“No sir, Clifton signed up with the Cards. Told him all about ‘em when we went huntin’ for wild boar.”
“NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.”
“I though you knew.”
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 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
You lied to me, Silversun Pickups.
Here I am, getting sucked in by It’s Nice To Know You Work Alone- with its driving, heavy bass line and fronted by this breathy, growing goddess. Only to find that most of their tracks are lead by Generic Indy Guy. Bah.
OK, listening to The Royal We now. They’re starting to redeem themselves. Research continuing apace.
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 10, 2010 10:44 AM EST reply actions
My sister, in one of her fits of brilliance
proclaimed a year or two ago that The Royal We would make an awesome band name. She was seriously bummed out that there is actually a band out there called The Royal We. She was also horrified that they describe themselves as “Glam/Two-Step/Screamo”. Ah well.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
And just in case that's confusing
I understand you’re referring to a song called “The Royal We”, not the band I’m talking about.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
That is a solid name for a band.
But what the hell is “screamo”? It doesn’t sound like something I’d want mixed with two-step in any case.
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 10, 2010 11:14 AM EST up reply actions
Same here
I once thought I made up a musical genre. It was a combination of glam and emo, that I called Glee-mo. Then I told a friend of mine, who informed me that this already existed, and it was called My Chemical Romance.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Speaking of music
I am currently hooked on The Mesopotamians by They Might Be Giants. The video is pretty awesome too.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
I really do like TMBG
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
They're a treasure-trove of delightfully nerdy music.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
They did a free concert at Union Station when I was l living in STL....
It was a great show.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
The Sun is a Mass of Incandescent Gas...
;=8)
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
"experimental film" by TMBG is a pretty wonderful song
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 am currently listening to "Why Does The Sun Really Shine"
which explains how their earlier song about the sun is technically incorrect… all with a smooth jazzy vibe.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
It's not a mass of incandescent gas?
(The first song is actually from the 50’s, if I remember correctly.)
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
Oh yeah
Well, anyway, they say it’s actually a miasma of incandescent plasma.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
did i really type growing there?
Growling. She’s breathy and growling.
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 10, 2010 2:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Monk....I know you haven't been around in a while, but I hope you see this and can explain to me,
just what in the fuck this is about?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I will now shut up before this
spirals out of control.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Uuuuurrribe!!!????.......
Three of six MLBTR writers predict Uribe to land with STL.
Anyone else see this? Thoughts? Is this like sportscasters predicting the weather? I see the Batman likes the idea. I’m not too keen on it for a variety of reasons – mainly $ and a gawd-awful OBP. The same group of writers also unanimously predicted Westbrook signing with us.
Have to admit, I’m at a loss when it comes to solving MI depth. My guess is Mo will take care of this via trade rather than FA. I’d like to see Sean Rodriguez here, but the Rays probably would not go for that.
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