1999 and 2009
by DanUpBaby on Mar 11, 2010 6:00 AM EST
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Yesterday Shelby Miller struck Chris Duncan out, and while I didn't see it (or even hear about it live) I am taking as a matter of faith the fact that it was awesome. With Miller a few years from a long-term stay at Major League camp things have been a little dry, prospect-wise; there is the kind of enjoyment one gets from watching Stephen Strasburg pitch as a National for the first time, and there is the kind of enjoyment one gets from watching Allen Craig and Joe Mather compete for a job on the bench, and the Cardinals have begun 2010 with a lot of one and almost none of the other.
That the strikeout victim was Chris Duncan doesn't necessarily make it more awesome, but it adds something I can't quite put a word to; it also allows me a neat segue to the kind of untimely comparison that March engenders. Chris Duncan was the Cardinals' third first rounder in a 1999 draft that produced Dunc, Josh Pearce, Ben Johnson, Jimmy Journell, Coco Crisp, Mike Crudale, Bo Hart, and some other guy.
Coco Crisp and Chris Duncan isn't a bad haul for a draft, let alone Albert Pujols. But it's an interesting draft; far from the stingy drafts of 2002 through 2004 that kept the Cardinals' system in the dumps, the 1999 draft that pushed them in that direction was plenty rich for the average team's blood. It just didn't work out.
First Round, Pick 30: Chance Caple, RHP, Texas A&M: This pick was courtesy the Braves, who'd signed away Brian Jordan; the Cardinals' real pick, number 18, went to the Orioles for Eric Davis. A big (6'6") college pitcher without a dominant strikeout pitch. John Mozeliak, director of scouting operations at the time, may not know art, but he knows what the Cardinals like. Caple signed soon enough to make seven starts in short-season New Jersey, then spent a perfectly good full season in high-A Patomac.
Caple's one of the increasingly rare pitchers who never made it anywhere near back from elbow surgery. He missed all of 2001, then walked 77 batters in 109 innings during his 2002-2003 comeback. (According to a contemporary Baseball Prospectus article—I wasn't following so closely at the time—he also lost time in 2002 when he "suffered a broken hand when a foul ball drilled him in the dugout."
First Round, Pick 36: Nick Stocks, RHP, Florida State: Hey, it's the kind of pick we like to see every year! Stocks was a supplemental pick, but he got top-twenty money, $1.4 million. A USA Today article from 2002, stranded even now on their old website interface, has the following:
Back trouble didn't shut Stocks down in 2001 but it definitely deflated his numbers. The supplemental first-rounder in 1999 out of Florida State posted a 3.78 ERA in his pro debut in 2000 at Peoria. Like Journell, he already went through Tommy John surgery in college. "He has an electric arm and a plus-plus curveball," Mozeliak said. "All he needs is to make the adjustment to pitching at a higher level."
He never did, of course. 2000 was his best year in the minors; for the next several seasons he struggled to get out of AA as his control wavered and the injuries piled up. He reached AAA as a reliever in 2004, but got hammered in Memphis and sent back to AA in 2005 after a terrible camp; he was released shortly afterward.
First Round, Pick 46: Chris Duncan, 1B, HS: Duncan! Extra young—he played an age-18 season—and extra named-Duncan, he remained a prospect in the Cardinals' weak system long after 5'11" John Doe would have, then stopped being a prospect, and then crushed the ball for a year and a half in a way that was almost completely unforeseeable from his minor league numbers. Without his brief stint as Prince Fielder (on offense and, it should be said, defense) in 2006 the Cardinals are missing a World Series trophy.
To be honest, I'm not sure what there is to learn from a draft like this, except that to retreat, as the Cardinals did after their late-nineties trip into over-slot overdrive, into the chintzy drafts of the pre-Luhnow period doesn't do anything but save money. Sometimes a well-planned draft—especially one with two pitchers at its head—is a miss. Back problems crop up, a guy gets beaned in the dugout, etc.
The 2009 draft was a perfectly satisfying blogosphere draft. A high-risk, high-upside high school starter, some weird picks like Robert Stock and Scott Bittle; I, personally, cannot ask for anything more. But even though we have ten times the information we had in 1999—following a minor league team game by game was an ordeal as recently as 2006 or 2007—the risks are still there, and being able to watch Miller's every start live doesn't actually make his elbow more secure. I feel like someone who's been given the opportunity to watch his empty house on closed-circuit TV while he's on vacation; I'm glad I don't see any burglars in the area, but I still can't do anything if they show up.
That said, Robert Stock has a single and Shelby Miller has a strikeout. (And Scott Bittle doesn't have to retire after all!) I won't worry about the Curse of Chance Caple until I absolutely must.
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kids woke me up early, again..
What did daddy Duncan feel when SM k’d Chris Duncan? ‘Shelby, we don’t strike players out on this team unless your name is carp or waino, hit the showers and enjoy low-a Siberia.
by ADMDrayson on Mar 11, 2010 7:30 AM EST via mobile reply actions
well by all accounts, CDunc is really zen about it.
http://www.globe-democrat.com/news/2010/mar/10/cardinals-notebook-duncan-excited-fresh-start-wash/
http://yourenotagolfer.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/03/wednesday_camp_tidbits_craig_a.html
There’s more, but everyone was really impressed by Chris’s attitude.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 10:50 AM EST up reply actions
Leach's take:
Some people are going to seize on the one short bit where he talks about being booed. But seriously. Read the whole thing. A lot of grace, a lot of class. To be admired, in my opinion.
I agree. Lil Dunc played hurt and out of position, and his major regret was that he let down the team. contrast that to MB.
to be fair, if dunc played anywhere near to what MB actually did play last year
he’d still be on this team. MB got killed as if he was playing like dunc when he was playing much much better than that…..
the thing is, MB also blames the high expectations on him
from the organization … and how he couldn’t meet them … for some of his “difficulties.” He’s said this over and over again despite his good numbers.
It’s like Albert complaining that he’s only one man, the Cardinals want him to win the World Series all by himself.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 11:51 AM EST up reply actions
seriously, he was a scapegoat for them last year. he most definately wasnt the reason they didnt win the division or make the playoffs
and to hear his teammates and the media tell it, he by himself cost them the world series. if i were he, i would be bothered by that as well
all I'm saying
is when you compare the facts to what he’s saying, there’s a disconnect in reality.
there are numerous instances of MB martyring himself without taking any responsibility for his own actions. however the cubs mishandled it, the allegations that he’s flung around — and is still generating, even on another team — contend with the actual facts.
and I have yet to read a quote that says
to hear his teammates and the media tell it, he by himself cost them the world seriesDon’t help an exaggerator exaggerate.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 11:59 AM EST up reply actions
disconnect in reality
with milton bradley? c’mon, yadi2, surely you jest.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
mizzou vs illinois at busch $15 GA
http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/stl/ticketing/college_game.jsp?partnerId=ed-3244437-127501398
plus buy one get one free cards tickets
I want to go, too
Been waiting for tickets to go on sale.
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
I'm pleased to see the competition
between Mather and Craig heating up. Tony always talks about creating competition for roster spots in ST but we rarely see it. Craig is a hitting machine when healthy.
"Young Hitter" seems apt.
Per the daily must-read “tidbits” feature on Matthew Leach’s blog over at the Mother Ship:
Allen Craig doubled and homered in his first Grapefruit League game of the year, and he caught TLR’s attention. La Russa’s comments on Craig after the game were really striking, and definitely worth taking note of.
“It shows me that we better pay attention every time he hits,” La Russa said. "What did I say before the game? He’ll have to hit his way on the team, right? … A guy hangs a changeup 2-0 and he gets to it, that’s impressive.
“We didn’t have a lot of other guys center it against him. Mock, I like his arm. [Craig] will be out there again tomorrow.”
Asked if Craig might be the kind of player who could help as a pinch-hitter, La Russa answered:
“I don’t want to assign any roles to him till he gets on the club. I just think, take a look at him. I know that they say that in the last couple of months, he was as good as any hitter there was in the PCL. He really got it going. And this is his first action since then, and he gets two hits. So, what did you see? He’s here. he came in to get a shot, and he’s overcome the [quadriceps injury] and he’s got a lot of the spring left.”
Craig himself, meanwhile, had a philosophical comment on his attempt to hit his way onto the team:
“That’s what I’m good at,” he said. “I’m good at hitting. So that’s what I’m going to have to do to make the team. I don’t think that’s really anything new.”
Apologies if this has been previously posted (specifically by Yadi2Secon), but I find it terribly heartening. If ever there were cause to put entirely too much stock in a single Spring Training game, this is it!
"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
And Shelby is "young guy"
"I was really impressed," said manager Tony La Russa. "(Dave Duncan) has been saying that this young guy really has a good idea already.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
may have to do an entirely separate post detailing TLR's mnemonics
I can’t keep them straight.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
So reminiscent of "young pitcher"
Perez = “young pitcher”
Miller = “young guy”
One can only hope there is not correlation there.
I like how TLR never says Craig's name.
Leach had to insert “Craig” in brackets to use his actual name.
"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
won't start to worry until Goold uses parentheses
and no euphemism.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 11:46 AM EST up reply actions
I probably did
but I have no memories of last night. it’s all a blur. I think there was something about Keyser Söze being a fluffy animal.
(srsly, no need to apologize. I like to tease nexdeffers.)
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 10:29 AM EST up reply actions
for once I didn't shift-alt it
that’s a cut/paste from wiki. i’ve got an injury on my special characters finger.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 10:47 AM EST up reply actions
Impressive? Really?
A guy hangs a changeup 2-0 and he gets to it, that’s impressive.
I thought that was a pitch that every hitter should crush. I guess maybe hitters may be looking for a fastball, but hung changeups are meant to be obliterated.
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Mar 11, 2010 10:55 AM EST up reply actions
what is a hung change up anyway?
a hung curveball is a curve that didn’t break where a change up can just miss location but can it really hang?
"Come test me every day if you want," says Pujols, "Everything I ever made in this game I would give back to the Cardinals if I got caught."
I would guess
that since a change-up is supposed to look like a fastball in arm speed and arm location but the ball just dies. Evidently, that one didn’t die…until Craig hit it anyway.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Mar 11, 2010 11:06 AM EST up reply actions
Just missed location
Most “hanging curves” are pretty much the same thing IMO.
Not afraid to nitpick
A good change should be thrown down the middle and then fade or die
If you throw it up, then the hitter has a chance to lift, as with a hanging curveball.
IOW, a hanging curveball is essentially a change-up thrown up in the zone.
uhnnnnngrrrrhhargh
"What's your favorite Chuck Palahniuk book?"
"I like the one about the alienated character who finds the socially unacceptable way of coping with modernity."
by hazel on Mar 11, 2010 12:29 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
well most hitters are looking fastball on 2-0
so a changeup, even a hung one, can be difficult when you are expecting the hard stuff
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
it doesn't matter anyway
seconds after the above photo was taken, Yadi crushed his skull.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 10:59 AM EST up reply actions
Today's lineup v. Marlins (Johnson)
1. Ruben Gotay, 2B
2. Julio Lugo, SS
3. Felipe Lopez, DH
4. Ryan Ludwick, RF
5. Allen Craig, 1B
6. Jon Jay, CF
7. Yadier Molina, C
8. David Freese, 3B
9. Joe Mather, LF
Starting pitcher: RHP Kyle Lohse. Followed by: LHP Jaime Garcia, LHP Trever Miller, LHP Dennys Reyes, RHP Lance Lynn. Insurance arms: Tyler Norrick, Pete Parise and Blake Hawksworth.
Other notes from GR: Boog had an ingrown toe nail removed, and was scratched from pinch running duties.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Is there radio today?
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 11, 2010 10:24 AM EST up reply actions
mlb audio....I don't know if there's a free link.
and yes frog 12:05 CST
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Generic Gameday Link
Here is a link to the Gameday Index.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp
Bookmark this page and then just click on the game you want to follow on Gameday
Direct link to today’s game from Liam
So
they do have the links posted somewhere.
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
Ingrown ... ouch.
Boog can’t catch a break these days.
@aaronjscott
by musialsuspects on Mar 11, 2010 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
HFS ®
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 10:30 AM EST up reply actions
yer killin' me, Boog. yer killin' me.
see sig.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 10:34 AM EST up reply actions
we always knew he had ten fingers (and a wrist)
but now we have to keep track of his toes?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
I didn't think he was gonna count that high!!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 10:07 PM EST up reply actions
also, he has the 8 fingers left
the other two were late last season.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 10:07 PM EST up reply actions
yeah. even their favicon (the small thing in some browsers)
it’s kind of… roided up, isn’t it? no difference in skill and content, but ten times more aggressive.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 10:43 AM EST up reply actions
Just new images...
…the css looks incredibly similar to the “old” design
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
by vexedtechie on Mar 12, 2010 12:18 AM EST up reply actions
Shelby Miller
Why yes, DanUp. Reportedly it was awesome.
dgoold Miller freezes Chris Duncan to end his scoreless inning. #stlcards about 20 hours ago via web
JoeStrauss Shelby Miller strikes out Little Dunc’ looking to end 7th, tie run frozen at third base. #hpgf about 19 hours ago via web
The official tweeter:
MLBSTLCardinals First round pick Shelby Miller makes debut in 7th inn 1.0 IP, H, 0R, BB, K. Froze Chris Duncan on a wicked pitch to end the inning #stlcards about 19 hours ago via web
And a great profile on his family just making it to the game. Must-read from the gee-d.
…now would you please stop following him, DanUp….?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
The article from the G-D isn't real news Y2S,
just ask Straussie.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
...
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 10:54 AM EST up reply actions
I feel that this should be the Straussicorn icon.
Rather than writing “Strauss,” we can just use the unicorn and a colon…
"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
On behalf of the Robot...
“Beware the Ides of ‘Meme’”.
That thing smells way to much like a Pegacorn to me.
pegacorns smell like colon?
"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."
more like a semi-colon ;
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 11, 2010 1:55 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Speaking of the robot
where is he? Haven’t seen a post from him in awhile…of course, I’ve been scrolling swiftly through the comments the last few days, as I’ve been getting on usually after the game is over, and there’s too much stuff and too little time to read everything, so I may have missed him.
"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 Mar 11, 2010 2:37 PM EST up reply actions
heh Goold.
First pitch from Miller is grounded up the middle for a swift 6-3 by Tyler Greene. As I type, @JoeStrauss is transfixed. #stlcards about 20 hours ago via web
We are administering smelling salts to @JoeStrauss after Shelby Miller’s debut. Should be back tweeting in no time. #stlcards about 19 hours ago via Tweetie
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 10:56 AM EST up reply actions
oh hell, NOW I remember why I was struck by the poetry of it
Anyone remember part three of the Seattle meme? Or maybe it was part two. Where’s Dave Duncan was that mysterious personal leave … when everyone from Smoltz to AJ saw Shelby Miller throw except DD.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 10:54 AM EST up reply actions
how'd he do?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 11:08 AM EST up reply actions
how old is his dad? 32?
also, Shelby:
please use your new-found wealth to hire a trainer/dietitian. The genetic deck is stacked.
Trever Miller is awesome.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
pretty cool
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
OTish
Shockingly enough, I can’t seem to find this, so I appeal to VEB… help me, VEB, you’re my only hope.
Does anyone have current pictures of Matt Stairs?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
oh good. a 'before' picutre.
You’re not sorry! Dave Duncan says you don’t mean it.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 11:14 AM EST up reply actions
i'd bet those back cheeks on that woman (forget who posted that)
would get the big guy there all aroused and stuff.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
I just can't imagine being a professional athlete
And not being in great shape.
Not afraid to nitpick
The customers who viewed this item also viewed is a bit disturbing.....
Who in the hell would think that it’s a good idea to knit with dog hair? And who needs wolf urine?
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
That's a really random list of items.
Apparently Christians who don’t believe in birth control also need wolf urine and knit with their dogs’ hair. They also own a wedding chapel with a wooden roof.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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Evan Lysacek: 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist ♥
by ClemsonGirl on Mar 11, 2010 12:14 PM EST up reply actions
I use this daily.
Obviously a need.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 11, 2010 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
This makes me wonder
MLB has outlawed performance enhancing drugs. But has it outlawed gamma rays? Hulk Smash?
Prince Fielder
Incredible Bulk?
"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 Mar 11, 2010 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
Colby smash!
its proboably the longest sentence colby can get out and I imagine him saying it every time he hits the ball
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 2:42 PM EST up reply actions
heh heh heh
colby smash = bam bam
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
the wolf urine
reviews are worth a read
by _pistol_ on Mar 11, 2010 12:20 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Golden.
"What's your favorite Chuck Palahniuk book?"
"I like the one about the alienated character who finds the socially unacceptable way of coping with modernity."
This stuff is great, as other reviewers have said. I give it only four stars, however, because the label makes no mention of what to do if it gives you an erection that lasts for more than four hours.
As a lure this thing sucks. I can’t even get a hook into it. It’s liquid! HELLOOOOOO? Who makes a lure out of liquid? Shiny plastic, rubber, or metal, sure, but liquid? No, this is a serious design flaw.
"What's your favorite Chuck Palahniuk book?"
"I like the one about the alienated character who finds the socially unacceptable way of coping with modernity."
funny stuff
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
I need a shower
after reading all this
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
i don't know what you're suggesting, pal, but i'm not your buddy
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Love it.
This is soooooooo much easier than trying to get the Wolf Urine directly from a Wolf. Wolves are, from my experience, VERY possessive of their urine.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 11, 2010 12:27 PM EST up reply actions
You have experience trying to get wolves to pee?!?
You must be one tough chick!
by cardsgirl95 on Mar 11, 2010 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
Forgot the blockquote.
But yeah. Along with my daily use of Uranium I often try to collect wolf urine from real wolves. I’m much tougher than these fools who buy their wolf urine from Amazon.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 11, 2010 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
you really have to be careful buying wolf urine online
there are unscrupulous vendors known to substitute dog urine, and most customers duped in this manner never even realize it.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
To say nothing of those vendors
who cut even authentic, pure wolf urine with less powerfully potent piss taken from less dangerous and desirable animals. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been spraying on a nice healthy dose of wolf urine and suddenly caught an inexplicable whiff of turtle. And then I know I’ve been had.
We all have ways of coping. I use sex and awesomeness.
by the red baron on Mar 12, 2010 3:00 AM EST up reply actions
one born every day, baron
don’t feel bad. don’t feel bad at all.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Yes
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 12:35 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
But, as previously mentioned(see above)
Yadi quickly destroyed him
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 12:36 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
yadi does look pissed
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
by prophetjohn on Mar 11, 2010 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
maybe he wanted to steal a base before the homer
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
'Cause that is how Yadi rolls
All that speed is just going to waste.
He runs
like he’s mad at the ground.
(can’t remember which broadcaster said that, but I’m still laughing at it.)
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
I wanna say one of the Reds announcers...
Outside of cubs broadcasts, I only get to see the Cards play on TV when it’s national or vs the Reds….and I’m pretty sure I remember hearing that on the TV broadcast.
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
by vexedtechie on Mar 12, 2010 12:22 AM EST up reply actions
it's someone's sig
or was, at least
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 12, 2010 12:31 AM EST up reply actions
TNTinCo, I think?
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
by vexedtechie on Mar 12, 2010 12:36 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah
Yadi’s a badass so the pissed look is awesome, I just worry about “Yadira the destructor” coming into a game as the sta-puft marshmallow man
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 1:19 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
My iPhone keeps correcting yadi to Yadira for some reason
So of if you see Yadira from my post it’s from a failure to recognize autocorrect, not some strange “Yadira warrior princess” thing. God what in living color could do with that
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 1:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
we don't speak much of yadira
but it is said he’s ten stories tall and has radioactive fire instead of arms
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 10:09 PM EST up reply actions
at first read
it sounded like only one of Mather and Craig will make the team, and that they are competing against each other…. I think they will both make the team, but hypothetically, if they are competing against each other, who would the other prospect be to make the team?
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 11, 2010 1:16 PM EST reply actions
i'm not sure how he meant it either
but it definitely made me pause. imo, they are both competing to make the roster, but not exclusively against each other. but let’s say they are both going to be on the roster – then they are competing directly against one another for ab’s and playing time.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
ah
that makes sense
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 11, 2010 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
Double for A. Craig
Off Josh Johnson. Hard line drive to the wall in right-center.
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
if you happen to know
what was the count?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
2-0
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
deja vu
hanging changeup?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
That I can't tell from the radio
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
kidding
i’ll assume fastball until corrected.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
i stand corrected
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
and for those who have not seen dice-k pitch
gyroball=REALLY bad changeup
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by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
i thought it was one of his assortment of curves?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
if it is its a bad one
but he does have 5 other good pitches
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by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 3:40 PM EST up reply actions
eephus.
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by vexedtechie on Mar 12, 2010 12:22 AM EST up reply actions
that
that is my favorite pitch. i actually teach/preach it. but i am evil.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
I throw a mean riser in slow-pitch....
….but it always falls across the strike zone.
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by vexedtechie on Mar 12, 2010 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
Free AC!
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by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 1:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Slater, y is that even a question
(singing) when I wake up in the morning . . .
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by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 1:31 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Newman.
We all have ways of coping. I use sex and awesomeness.
by the red baron on Mar 12, 2010 3:01 AM EST up reply actions
Spring Training OPS = 2.750
SSS
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
matt holliday = most expensive 4th OF ever?
"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 Mar 11, 2010 1:41 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
heh
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 11, 2010 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
Ludwick = trade bait?
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
yadi2 would like to have a word with you
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Methinks we're getting ahead of ourselves
But if he keeps hitting .750 for the rest of ST, it would be hard to keep him off the 25-man roster, wouldn’t it?
Just messing around
I do think that some combination of Mather, Craig, Jay and possibly Jones/Henley will be in RF next year.
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
Reminiscent of some guy
can’t remember his name, who came to ST in 2001, and they couldn’t get him to stop hitting…
"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 Mar 11, 2010 2:43 PM EST up reply actions
Here's a quote from
this article, published before the 2001 Spring Training:
Prospects to WatchHeh. That whole article is a good read, by the way, if you’re into time travel.
3B Albert Pujols — By dealing Tatis, the Cardinals showed a trememdous amount of faith in the future promise of Pujols. The 21-year-old hit .324 with 17 homers in Class A, although he struggled in a short stint in Memphis. While not ready in 2001, Pujols is the heir apparent for the third-base job while the Cardinals keep the seat warm for one year.
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
well, obviously we were wrong about finding a long term 3b solution
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by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 2:55 PM EST up reply actions
reading that article was damn interesting btw
I like how the worst case scenario included Alan Benes disappointing, McGwire being badly hurt most of the year and ankiel turning into wild thing, all of which happened and we won the division
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by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 3:03 PM EST up reply actions
Kile-Morris turned out to be our 2001 version of Carp-Waino 2009
And Edmonds-Drew-Pujols was out MV3, each hitting 27+ homers and on-basing over .400.
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
yeah i remember JD having an amazing year
until he got busted on the hand (by David Wells?)
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by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 3:08 PM EST up reply actions
also
Albert “couldn’t turn on the ball” and was supposed to be the next Ben Grieve
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by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 3:10 PM EST up reply actions
MARK MY WORDS...!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 10:10 PM EST up reply actions
F that
Most expensive LF in Memphis history?
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Mar 11, 2010 2:12 PM EST up reply actions
Flyout, groundout (good play by Gotay @ 2B according to Shannon), bloop double and popout
0-0 through 2 full. 2ip, 1 hit, 0 runs, 0K, 0BB for Lohse so far.
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
according to gameday
the ball gotay fielded must have deflected off lohse
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Not mentioned by Shannon
But it was described as a line drive up the middle that Gotay dived and made a great play on.
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
lohse better stay out of the way of hit or thrown balls this year
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Top 3
Freese 6-3
Mather 6-3
Gotay ???
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
F7 for Gotay.
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
Not a surprise
He is a very good pitcher.
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
E5 - Throwing for Freese
Murphy reaches leading off the bottom of the 3rd for the Fish.
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
Would really add fuel to the fire
if they let Craig some 3B in ST.
i wish they would, but doubt it
just to push freeze, see what he’s made of
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Isn't it obvious
He’s made of ice.
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
he won't like st. louis in august
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
MacBain!
We all have ways of coping. I use sex and awesomeness.
by the red baron on Mar 12, 2010 3:03 AM EST up reply actions
Johnson out looking at strike 3 while trying to bunt
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
99.99 4-6-3
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
gotay-lugo-craig
lol
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
bizzarro world!
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 11, 2010 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
Clay Hensley in for the Fish
Lugo out 6-3
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
mine's good -- using waxy or ktrs?
"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."
popup blocker? sometimes simple things.
"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."
well the box is open, its just been taking over 10 minutes to load. and i still only have 5 green bars.
sooo annoying.
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
Triple for Lopex
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
seems there's a lot of triples in spring training games
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
flip trip!
"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."
what will take out of Kyle Lohse this year
to get people to stop complaining about his contract?
(honest question, for once no smart ass tone to be added)
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
another 2008?
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 11, 2010 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
i think he's gotta look like a real #3 pitcher and put together a well-above average season, pitching 200 innings.
"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."
Popout for Ludwick
Not able to score Lopex.
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
AC at the dish now
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
dudwick
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 11, 2010 1:50 PM EST up reply actions
TRADE HIM!
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
K swinging for Craig
Send him to minor league camp.
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
OPS down to 2.200
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
read your sig
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
it's like when you're bowling, you shouldn't pay attention to the score
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 11, 2010 1:57 PM EST up reply actions
A couple of weeks ago
My lab challenged the lab down the hall to a bowl-off. I threw 4 strikes in my first 5 frames. Then I started thinking about how good of a score I would roll and ended up in the 150s range. I think my best ever was around 175.
Same thing used to happen to me in golf. If I got off to a hot start, I’d start thinking about breaking par and stuff, and inevitably screw myself up. Sometimes I need to get out of my own head.
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Mar 11, 2010 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
I rolled 5 straight strikes to start a game once
then it just all fell apart from there, didn’t add much to the total after I realized that
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 11, 2010 2:20 PM EST up reply actions
Tuesday
I followed a 233 game up with a 158 and a 157. The other team probably thinks I’m a sand-bagger, but I’m really just that inconsistent
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
We won our league one year.
I had an 140 average bowled two games over 200 in the championship series.
clutch?
big-gamer?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
alcohol
is a ped in bowling and billiards
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
I've only broke 200 twice sober
probably close to 20 times drunk…that I can remember
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
I've been over 200 three or 4 times
although I can’t remember what my highest game is any more, I think in the 220’s
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 11, 2010 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
those were actually 20s
your double vision just made them look like 200!
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
Only to a certain extent
One time I was trying to impress a girl who’d never played pool before, and I said “I’ll break.” I was obliterated. I jumped the cue off the table. Needless to say, I did not get a date with her.
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Mar 11, 2010 4:06 PM EST up reply actions
first of all
the right dosage is critical.
secondly, my god, that was the perfect opportunity for bullshit. have you never seen stripes, man? you tell her that’s good, exactly what you want to do, because now you can place the cueball wherever you want. and if she ever discovers this outrage, just say something about “respecting house rules” (i’m thinking of the card game in stripes)
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
the last time I played pool at a bar
I broke everyone’s favorite house cue over my knee, realized what I had done, quickly hid it in the corner, left, and haven’t been back to that bar since.
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
haha!
it’s funny cuz it’s true
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 11, 2010 4:07 PM EST up reply actions
It has been my White Whale to skunk someone in Beer Pong
I’ve had it 2-3 times where I was down to the last cup (which means we were shooting hot fire) and couldn’t finish the deal, and didn’t even come close. As soon as I start thinking about it, I can’t even come close.
Not afraid to nitpick
Never come close to that
But one time a buddy and I both hit a cup, got the balls back, both hit a cup again, got the balls back, both hit a cup again for a whopping six in a row, then both missed. By far my biggest BP accomplishment.
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Mar 11, 2010 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
Summer after freshman year
I’ll go ahead and admit to spending a lot of time practicing with a water cup. In my defense: I’m really competitive, there is nothing to do in Columbia in the summer aside from sit by the pool and drink, and being good at beer pong has many ancillary benefits in a college setting.
Not afraid to nitpick
I loved summer in Auburn
Everything was so much more relaxed and we all just sat around my apartment playing BP, then every now and then hitting up house parties. There’s a place in town that had burger night on Thursdays. Every Thursday night we’d go there, grab a burger, I’d get a beer (I was the only one of my 3 roommates who was 21), and the weekend would commence. I had class on Friday at like 11, so that was a usually painful hour and a half, but we’d pretty much be obliterated from Thursday at 8/9 through Sunday AM. It was awesome.
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Mar 11, 2010 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
I'm 26
Married with a kid and a full time job, and still try to sneak in an occasional game of Pong and take it very seriously…is that bad?
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
I'm sure it's been invented somewhere
but to mix things up, we play Beer Pong Baseball. We line four cups up, Bozo cups style, and when it’s your team’s turn, you go through the batting order with one throw being an at bat.
1st cup = single
2nd cup = double
3rd cup = triple
4th cup = homerun
old ghost-runner rules for runner advancement (advance as many bases as the hit). And to throw another wrench in, there is a single cup on the side for each team, and if a runner is on base, you can steal a base by being chugging and successfully flipy-cupping the cup before the team on defense notices you have begun, and chugs and flips their team’s cup.
(I hope I explained that well)
I like to call myself Yadi, because my love for drinking beer has allowed me to become a singles & doubles machine while cutting down the opponents running game.
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
all kinds of grammar fails
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
christ, the way you guys are into this game
i’m thinking it would have some appeal for the summer olympics – kind of balances out the inclusion of snowball fighting in the winter games.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
That would be fun.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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BP Baseball is phenomenal
I brought out the scorebook from softball season one night; we had a 7 on 7 game, full 9 innings. Final score was something like 46-42. Turns out when you can drill the back cup on command, points rack up quickly.
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by vexedtechie on Mar 12, 2010 12:29 AM EST up reply actions
Sounds fun
I’ve been meaning to try this version of drinking baseball/pong for a while now.
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
I feel like I could hit a home run every time
especially if I had 3 attempts at it. It’s definitely more intense than my verision though, and would probably end in drunk fun and injuries
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
I would use a smaller cup for the triple and HR, like he suggested
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
I take it seriously when I play, because I'm competitive
I approve of this Table
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
I thought VEB might like it
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
there should be a nobel prize
for these sort of endeavors. and you don’t need practice with that sort of intimidation.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
It ended up being a lot of fun
We left most of it white so that anyone who won a game on the table could sign it. By the end of the year, it was covered with dozens and dozens of signatures. It was pretty cool.
One Cubs fan signed some really obnoxious shit on there, but it ended up getting wiped away mysteriously.
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
i had a guy in chicago
make some cardinal bean-bag boards that fit together into a carrying case
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Bean-bags wasn't too popular at Wash U, for some reason
I’ve literally never played it.
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
second thought, hell with the nobel
this deserves the medal of honor of albertofstan, a far more prestigious prize
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
I've rolled 9 in a row once
but I opened and closed with spares for a 278. This was in November, and I’ve rolled pretty well ever since, raising my average steadily from 174 to 182. I have found that the more I think about rolling a high score, the less likely I am to do so. If I’m a little distracted, I tend to bowl better. But it’s not consistent. Sometimes, I can roll it well even if I’m thinking about the score, and sometimes I roll badly when I have something else on my mind. There are just too many factors, too many variables (and too many excuses).
"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 Mar 11, 2010 2:30 PM EST up reply actions
a lot has to do with adjusting
to the oil on a given night, and I seem to struggle with that. By the time I figure out what I need to do, the oil has shifted and missing the pocket again.
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Totally true....
I rolled a 160 a couple years back, no biggie, but I kept running the numbers to see what I could max out at, and it kept decreasing. Then the next game, I rolled 9-, 9/, strike-out.
269. 10 strikes in a row to close out. Best game I’ve ever put together. I wasn’t paying attention to score, but I knew it had to be pretty good when a group of 6 or so kids just stood behind the lane watching me.
It was kinda awesome.
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by vexedtechie on Mar 12, 2010 12:27 AM EST up reply actions
mighty craig has struck out.
no joy in jupiterville. matt holliday’s job secure.
"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."
Chance Caple- wow- blast from the past
I still remember the pics of Caple sitting down in his Sunday best and signing that contract. Hope sprang forth. It was a good sign. It didn’t work out.
For an either longer term blast from the past that didn’t work, for the Birds anyway…
who here remembers Mike Dunne?
They say sing while you slave but I just get bored
why is johnson batting for florida
but we are using a dh?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
florida too cheap to pay a dh/ph type?
"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."
well, i know it's only spring training
but i don’t like this concept of an unlevel playing field, nor do i understand it.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Lunch break over for me
End PBP.
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
I was mildly saddened to hear this news.
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
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by vexedtechie on Mar 12, 2010 12:37 AM EST up reply actions
Random Chris Duncan story
Just gotta share my little Chris Duncan story.
So here I am with the wife and kids checking my bags curbside at Houston Hobby Airport for a nice two-week tour of friends and family in the Midwest. My wife says “hey, look! That guy must be a Cardinals fan. He’s checking a Cardinals bag.” And there was Chris Duncan checking in for presumably the same flight to STL the morning before the Cards were supposed to play the final game of a series with the Astros.
My daughter and I introduced ourselves briefly while waiting for the flight to depart. If I’d had internet access on my phone, y’all would have known something was up before the rest of the world. I’m not even sure he knew he was being traded before we got on the plane.
Here’s to hoping he can recover physically to be the hitter he was. It was bittersweet meeting my first Cardinal after he was no longer a Cardinal.
Curious
Everyone is talking about Craig. But no one is discussing that Lohse has now thrown four scoreless frames. My confidence meter is rising.
I turn off the confidence meter in ST unless the numbers are legitimately eye popping
Not afraid to nitpick
Fair enough
But four scoreless frames is good to see, ST or not. Hopefully he’s rested and cleared up those lingering physical issues.
jon jay = grit!
breaks up double play with molina “running”!
"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."
yadi should buy everyone a dinner
who saves him from a GIDP.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
the chief justice rulz
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 11, 2010 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
he didn't want Yadi crushing his head
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 2:13 PM EST up reply actions
clean, well shaven
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 11, 2010 2:20 PM EST up reply actions
I've done that before
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 11, 2010 2:30 PM EST up reply actions
two straight walks by jaime
to open the 6th. both batters he started out with a first-pitch called strike. and the second batter even tried to sac bunt. now the big boys are up – hanley and cantu.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
i love mike shannon - "jorge" was just pronounced as "HOR-gay."
"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."
LOL
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 11, 2010 2:35 PM EST up reply actions
MoonMan just called Garcia "Jaime Man"
And of course with the way he pronounced Jaime, it sounded a bit awkward….
by BTown Birds fan on Mar 11, 2010 2:35 PM EST reply actions
wish I coulda heard that one hahaha!
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 11, 2010 2:35 PM EST up reply actions
Okay Jaime
stop trying to find out that La Catrina was your grandmother and start working on not walking two people in front of HanRam.
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
The Best Defensive Play I Have Seen in Person/a>
I hate that show.....sooo...much.
Stupid Spanish class.
In football, the object is for the quarterback, otherwise known as the field general, to be on target with his aerial assault, riddling the defense by hitting his recievers with deadly accuracy in spite of the blitz, even if he has to use the shotgun. With short bullet passes and long bombs, he marches his troops into enemy territory, balancing this aerial assault with a sustained ground attack that punches holes in the forward wall of the enemy's defensive line.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
Nice work by Garcia
After walking the first two he struck out HRam looking then got Cantu to ground into a 6-4-3.
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
lugo-gotay-craig
working the leather today.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
I would really like our bench if it were the following
LaRue
Lugo
Gotay
Craig
Mather
Of course that would mean that the platoon at third would be Lopex/Mather-Craig not Lopex/Freese. I really like Gotay and his ability to walk and switch hit as a bench player.
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
replace gotay with freese though, and I'm all for it
and its somewhat realistic
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 2:44 PM EST up reply actions
But then no lefties on the bench
unless you mean put Freese as starting 3b, and switch-hitting Lopez on the bench.
"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 Mar 11, 2010 2:47 PM EST up reply actions
i think that's what it will be (no gotay)
but i think freeze will be nominally the starter at 3b and lopex we can list as part of the bench, since he’ll play other positions but freeze will only play 3b
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
now we just need a hyponotist
and a way into Tony’s and Moz’s offices
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
we could hypnotize them with a gif
if we could get them to veb
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
a gif with cake?
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 3:10 PM EST up reply actions
can never get enough cake.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
never confuse pie with cake
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
JAIME GARCIA
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 10:12 PM EST up reply actions
craig hbp
upping the obp
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
clogging up the bases
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
well, jay eliminated him with a grounder
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
craig?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
i just didn't know if you were replying
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
In Pond Scum news
Jose Reyes is out 2-8 weeks. He’s been told to rest until his thyroid normalizes.
In future news, tomorrow Jason Bay’s knee will explode, and next week David Wright will be crushed in a freak satellite crash.
Perhaps they’d be interested in a Julio Lugo?
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
Hard to compete
When 50% of your team’s salary is injured. I almost feel sorry for the Mets. Almost.
and santana?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Unlucky home infestation
Of the Bohemian Shoulder-Gnawing Gnome, minisculus biteylatus. Left arm bitten away from body while he slept.
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
Lugo as the reserve ace?
is he f***ing oquendo now or am i just misreading enjoyment of pond scum misery?
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 3:06 PM EST up reply actions
2-8?! Well at least they're REEEALLY precise on the date he'll be back.
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
by vexedtechie on Mar 12, 2010 12:39 AM EST up reply actions
To be fair,
who even knows what the hell a “thyroid” is?
"What's your favorite Chuck Palahniuk book?"
"I like the one about the alienated character who finds the socially unacceptable way of coping with modernity."
It's like a big toe nail, right?
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
One of the funniest things I ever saw
was on bash… Basically it boiled down to “she says she has a thyroid problem.” “I didn’t know Nabisco made thyroids.” Laughed for quite awhile when I first read that.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Something sounds really amiss to me
if you have an investment like that isn’t there a doctor out there who should be able to dial in the dosage of Synthroid pretty quickly and get him back out there?
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
That's for hypothyroidism.
My Grandma takes it. They’re saying Reyes has hyperthyroidism.
STAB STAB STAB
that makes sense
most exciting thyroid in baseball!
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Mar 12, 2010 2:22 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I have several relatives on it too
but I thought they also had something that could get a hyper thyroid under control too.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
I think it's only for hypo...
Since I know if you take too much of it it’s the best diet anyone’s ever seen… But like I said I imagine they have a medicine that would work for hyper… However my lack of any medical knowledge is probably striking again…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Apparently the Marlins scored a run, but I don't know how
by BTown Birds fan on Mar 11, 2010 3:01 PM EST up reply actions
two-out triple
after a walk and wild pitch. reyes in for garcia, man on third.
lotsa triples.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
I literally have no memory of them telling me that the Marlins scored.
I don’t even remember their voices changing.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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Evan Lysacek: 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist ♥
according to gd
fish batting their pitcher against reyes. it also has bonifacio having changed between cf and 2b 26 times during the course of the game…so far.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
have we outlawed the atg acronym since ive last been on here
due to confusion?
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 3:13 PM EST up reply actions
not that i know of
although there was confusion with “at the game”
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
exactly and since ive found minimal blogging time recently
ive been seeing everyone spell out atg
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
we're in spring-training mode too?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
stretching out the acronyms?
I like it, I don’t want the surgical cancer (Paletta) anywhere near our acronyms so lets not pull them
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
i thought that was "at the game, duh?"
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
you guys best figure this out before I deploy a glossary update
the mythical one.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 10:12 PM EST up reply actions
it's your call
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
what. no. no no no.
I’ll say it as often as I need to because this will lead to problems in the regular season -
1. Memes are not a popularity contest.
2. I am recording what is being used.
If the threads start clogging up with meme-wars this year, I’m going to ditch the glossary altogether.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Damn - he blistered one right to the second baseman
by BTown Birds fan on Mar 11, 2010 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
damn it bonifacio
you were supposed to be in the outfield!
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
heh heh heh
i picture him running back and forth on the windup
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
and waving his hands around as the batter swings
OMG look at me I’m in the outfield!
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 3:30 PM EST up reply actions
aha no I'm not I'm at second base!
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 3:32 PM EST up reply actions
what happened?
gameday shows mather up – i’m assuming he led off the inning?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Yeah, he got on somehow, then Rasmus singled him to second, then Luddy walked
with a couple of outs mixed in there. So Craig came up with bases loaded, two outs.
by BTown Birds fan on Mar 11, 2010 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
Ah, now GameDay is finally updating
Mather made an out – the other baserunner was Gotay HBP
by BTown Birds fan on Mar 11, 2010 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
we only have 3 hits, don't we?
lopex, craig, rasmus – anybody else?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
We have seven now with four hits this inning
Jay 1B, Freese 2B, Mather 2B, and Greene 1B.
by BTown Birds fan on Mar 11, 2010 3:35 PM EST up reply actions
Everyone put on your rally thongs!
Freese at 2nd after an RBI double, no outs, 2-1 Marlins.
by BTown Birds fan on Mar 11, 2010 3:31 PM EST reply actions
no!
double-up, this is a family blog!
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 3:34 PM EST up reply actions
can you manage that
without taking it off?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
A couple of weeks ago
It was one of my buddies’ birthday, and we had a huge keg party for him. Obviously, I partook in the beer drinking. After the party, we headed out to the bars, and once those closed down, came back for more keg beer. A bunch of people (self included) crashed at his house. I was wearing a long-sleeve button-up shirt over a t-shirt. When I woke up the next morning, the t-shirt was off but the button-up was still on. I have no idea how I managed that (I hope it was cooler than taking both shirts off then putting the button-up back on).
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Mar 11, 2010 3:39 PM EST up reply actions
Like a ladies bra trick?
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
i just hope he can't tie a cherry stem...
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
*mangiggle
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 3:49 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
heh heh heh
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Haha I guess
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Mar 11, 2010 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
and put it inside out
The bible declares an eye for an eye, so, let us now take our vengeance on this murderous ocean. . . You won't be hurting anyone anymore
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Mar 11, 2010 3:35 PM EST up reply actions
thong thing
let’s hear shannon say that fast three times
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
sugar shane picks up colby
watch your back, razzums.
/kidding, clemsongirl
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
winner!
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 11, 2010 4:12 PM EST reply actions
who's up for a nice MLB race war
[link]
sheesh, this sort of discussion makes me cringe. In and effort to create an atmosphere of unity and colorblindness, we need to further define everyone’s race and culture
The hypocrisy of these sorts of discussion is rather obvious, no?
i doubt that'll go over too well in the clubhouse, torii
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Colorblindness?
MLB isn’t spending money installing baseball fields in inner city areas in order to get more white people to play.
on a semi-related note
I wanted to leap into the TV and punch Barbara Streisand right in her prodigious beak when she was presenting at the Oscars. Will it be a black director? Will it be a female director? It’s time! It’s finally time! *Idiotically celebrates like she had something to do with it because this is obviously a victory…FOR ALL WOMANKIND!!!*
No you dumb old skank, some people just want to be acknowledged as great directors as individuals,
i was thinking about something to eat
read that, and thought “yentyl soup”
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
So
The bench is shaping up (Mather looks good, Craig looks good, Felipe is around, etc.).
The rotation looks, if not good, then at least pretty solid. The 5th starter, whoever it is, might suck, but whatever.
The bullpen, particularly our 37-year-old closer, is quickly becoming my biggest concern.
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
yes, but then there's boggs
best case is he becomes a better closer than perez in the future and we can just forget the whole thing happened.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
yeah
some have concerns about his control, but so did Perez. he should be able to hold down the ship until someone else steps up…. but the bullpen is pretty obviously the weakest part of the team I think (barring injuries on starters of course)
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 11, 2010 5:25 PM EST up reply actions
Worst case, as I see it, is that Boggs keeps walking 5 guys per 9 innings
And he becomes a middling bullpen arm. His bullpen work down the stretch was surprising, but you have to remember that a) it was only 7.2 innings and b) he walked 7 guys in those 7.2 innings. Ew.
I think we’ll be okay. But like I said, it’s my biggest point of concern. There are no real knockout sure-fire successes in the bullpen, that’s what scares me the most. The way I see our relief corps now:
- Motte: Hopefully he improves. Hopefully he’s got another pitch.
- Franklin: Hopefully he can produce like last year for another year or two (3.31 FIP). Hopefully he can sustain his success into September/October for a change.
- Boggs: Hopefully he can harness his velocity and slider and become a good setup guy/closer backup.
- Jukich: Hopefully he’s good. But realistically, probably not.
- Hawksworth: Hopefully 2009 wasn’t just a SSS mirage, but his 3.95 FIP and his 4.95 xFIP…well…
- McClellan: Hopefully he’s able to find a role somewhere he’s good at. But, his high BB% last year was scary.
- Miller: Solid, but he’s just a LOOGY.
- Reyes: Poor man’s Miller, but another solid LOOGY.
- Kinney: Sucks.
There’s a lot of potential for good relievers here, but just not a lot of established good relievers (our LOOGY duo being the exception). Our most established reliever is Franklin, who is 37, coming off a suspect career year, and has a meme here that revolves around him sucking.
I realize we had serious depth when we recently lost/dealt Worrell + Gregerson (for K. Greene), Perez + Todd (for DeRosa), Mortenson (for Holliday), and Perdomo + Parisi (for nothing). And, of course, some of those come with caveats — Worrell wanted out, Gregerson surprised everyone, Perez’s control issues were troubling, 40-man roster crowdedness, etc. But I’d sure feel a lot more comfortable knowing that we had a little more stuff to throw at the wall to see what sticks, that’s all. And it would be nice to have just one truly dominant RHP in the bullpen (I’d kill to have Gregerson with his 2.50 FIP and 11+ K/9 back now).
Where were we on that Calero deal, man? Minor-league deal? He might not be as good as he seemed last year, but there’s so much upside on him if you can keep him on the field. Bah.
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
by mojowo11 on Mar 11, 2010 5:41 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
strange about gregerson
i read that his petco era last year was 1 or so, but that his road era was 9.
i think the bullpen will change if/when we add smoltz, either by (my preference) his presence in the pen, or the presence of whoever he moves out of the 5th spot in the rotation.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
one idea would be
to limit Franklin’s use so that he doesn’t run out of gas at the end of the season. since we’d be limiting his use, audition Motte and Boggs to be the new closer of the future, see which one is most effective. when Franklin is closing, they can be set up guys…. I have a feeling this is how it’s going to go down this season
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 11, 2010 5:50 PM EST up reply actions
It doesn't matter about Franklin running out of gas
if it turns out that he himself is gas to the fire.
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
The Best Defensive Play I Have Seen in Person/a>
yeah, we might WANT him to run out of gas
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
maybe one of those two guys will steal the role from him
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 11, 2010 5:57 PM EST up reply actions
or there could be a midseason trade
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 11, 2010 5:57 PM EST up reply actions
I just hope that if he's ineffective TLR will give him a short leash
don’t want any more izzy ’08 moments
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 11, 2010 5:56 PM EST up reply actions
Remaining Free Agent relievers
Braden Looper
Noah Lowry
John Smoltz
David Weathers
Russ Springer
Chad Bradford
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 11, 2010 6:39 PM EST up reply actions
what's the story with bradford
isn’t he the submariner? he get hurt or something, because maybe all we need is a shut-down roogy.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Mmm.
78 MPH fastballs.
"What's your favorite Chuck Palahniuk book?"
"I like the one about the alienated character who finds the socially unacceptable way of coping with modernity."
if you're the twins, do you take looper and see if he can close?
"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."
how much you think looper's going to get?
he apparently turned down a starting job with nats hoping the dodgers would call. i think there was a question with whether nathan’s contract was insured – as to how much money the twins would be able to spend.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
they could also sign washburn
and move a starter to the pen. if they don’t have money i guess they could trade a prospect or two to toronto.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
This is only righties
and not even all of those still out there:
Chad Fox
Brett Tomko
Tomo Ohka
Izzy
Lefty FA relievers:
Joe Beimel
Alan Embree
Ron Mahay
"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 Mar 11, 2010 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
i was a big proponent of chan ho park
but i guess that train has left the station.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
todd helton got a two-year extension
taking him to age 40. he agreed to defer a good chunk of his upcoming salaries in exchange.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
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A warm tingle runs up my leg every time I see that message and know that I haven’t been banned (yet).
Seriously, that message box is so 1997.
has motte pitched this ST?
if so, how did it go
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
i think once
for two innings – maybe gave up a homer? pretty sure he gave up a run anyway.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Against Boston, on 3/8
2 IP, 2 hits, 1 ER, no K, no BB.
by BTown Birds fan on Mar 11, 2010 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
for a good laugh
scroll all the way down to the heading “miscellaneous” and read the first paragraph.
http://www.sbnation.com/2010/3/11/1368446/2010-mlb-preview-astros-houston
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
so what'd I miss
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I can't watch this
someone watch it for me.
damn it, Boog.
- Latest #stlcards video on FoxSportsMidwest.com: Brendan Ryan demonstrates new batting stance; wants more backspin. http://bit.ly/9PZwRq about 6 hours ago via web
- More #stlcards video: One-on-one with Jason Motte. http://bit.ly/9hy81m about 6 hours ago via web
- #stlcards video: Matt Holliday and Brendan Ryan compare shoes. Holiday’s $34 pair vs. Ryan’s Nikes. http://bit.ly/cx2U2m about 6 hours ago via web
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
that's what Boog said
(ok, i had to watch that.)
that’s pretty classic. “You know you got a pay raise, right?”
lmao.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 11:16 PM EST up reply actions
So did you.
Well… sort of.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 11, 2010 11:33 PM EST up reply actions
Boog did wring a smile out of Colby
though now I suspect his M.O. is hanging out with the tall, reasonably attractive curly-haired guy and playing wingman.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 11:46 PM EST up reply actions
Joe Mather could quickly replace Colby as my favorite.
I would be actually kind of sad if this happened.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 11, 2010 11:47 PM EST up reply actions
wow.
that dreamy, huh?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 11:48 PM EST up reply actions
He seems like a pretty chill guy, too
So from a male’s perspective, I like him a lot.
Given that he’s a really chill guy AND he’s super-dreamy, I can see why the ladies would love him.
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
just do it!
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
this is like some warped john hughes movie
Girl dumps gawky guy with terrible personality for dreamy hunk who’s fun to be with—who just feels right. There’s less conflict than usual…
by DanUpBaby on Mar 12, 2010 6:27 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
don't you dare try to talk her out of this, danup
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
the 80s are dead, danup
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
It must be some kind of...
Hot Tub Time Machine
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Mar 12, 2010 3:40 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
better you than me, jd.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
actually
Then what's with the "Better you than me?"
B/c that’s the second time you’ve said that following one of my comments recently.
STAB STAB STAB
because a number of people hate the movie
and I was thinking of commenting the same thing.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i'm sorry the world is an existential nightmare too.
i try not to take it too personally.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Actually
sorta sounds like Pretty in Pink.
"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 Mar 12, 2010 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
so... Duckie...?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Jon Cryer = Colby
Andrew McCarthy = Joey Bombs?
"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 Mar 12, 2010 9:00 PM EST up reply actions
that one was hilarious
"Franklin has no patience for bloggers who believe because he pitches to contact, his start last season was something of a fluke."
Is Matt Holliday a hipster?
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
darn
I was hoping he’d strangled a man
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 12, 2010 12:33 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hipsters don't listen to Creed. Hipsters make fun of Creed
while denying they ever listened to them in high school.
I created the first #BrendanRyan hashtag on Twitter
"She gone! Airplane time! Airplane Time!! AIRPLANE TIME." Boog
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
Pretty much.
No matter what clothes he wears, or beer he drinks, Matt Holliday cannot be a hipster.
STAB STAB STAB
I did enjoy his tweets about "obviously your ipods are full of perfection"
and “Am I cool again? Wait, was I ever cool?”
I like him even better now.
I created the first #BrendanRyan hashtag on Twitter
"She gone! Airplane time! Airplane Time!! AIRPLANE TIME." Boog
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
haha
Brendan Ryan with a nice Albert impersonation
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
and on the Holliday one
Colby Smash
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
I believe this is the Motte link...?
http://foxsportsmidwest.com/pages/video/?PID=DsKv9zf_2d7ohqO1KKlAZh_pwkJwYyEN?PID=DsKv9zf_2d7ohqO1KKlAZh_pwkJwYyEN
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 11:20 PM EST up reply actions
I wonder if Colby is sad that Mather has taken his buddy.
Should consult andi_k.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 11:26 PM EST up reply actions
I doubt it--Joey and Boog were buddies before there was Colby
and they’re probably a threesome now.
I created the first #BrendanRyan hashtag on Twitter
"She gone! Airplane time! Airplane Time!! AIRPLANE TIME." Boog
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
haha
there is that
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
And they're both wingmen for Mather
I created the first #BrendanRyan hashtag on Twitter
"She gone! Airplane time! Airplane Time!! AIRPLANE TIME." Boog
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
I do know it...
I alluded to this in the fanshot, but I imagine the oldest brother/patient father vibe he puts out scores extra points. He’s obviously in charge of those two. While Brendan and Colby are acting up, Joey Bombs shares a secret smile with target woman that says “see what I have to put up with? But I do it out of love.”
Obviously, I have thought this scenario out too well. :)
I created the first #BrendanRyan hashtag on Twitter
"She gone! Airplane time! Airplane Time!! AIRPLANE TIME." Boog
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
No he most certainly does not.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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Raz - '.....I'm waiting to go home.....'
‘The always colorful Colby Rasmus’
Bird is the word.
by The_teague on Mar 12, 2010 4:16 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I like that he had to think about what he was doing for a few seconds
before he was able to respond
I created the first #BrendanRyan hashtag on Twitter
"She gone! Airplane time! Airplane Time!! AIRPLANE TIME." Boog
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
Good thing his brain is a little quicker
with the whole ‘see the ball, catch the ball’ thing.
STAB STAB STAB
For second he wondered if Boog was asking a deeper question.
And was actually wondering, “What AM I doing?”
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 13, 2010 8:46 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
oh, that gets a rec.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 14, 2010 12:19 AM EST up reply actions
Jason Motte is still my hero
I imagine that between all the white flashes of those jump-cuts, he’s savaging bystanders.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 11:24 PM EST up reply actions
I'm slightly disturbed.......
he didn’t lick his shoulder once.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I KNEW IT.
i can has a sad.
damn it.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 11:47 PM EST up reply actions
DAMN YOU MCGWIRE
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 11:47 PM EST up reply actions
THE MORAL ATROCITY
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 11:48 PM EST up reply actions
This I can't forgive.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 11, 2010 11:51 PM EST up reply actions
MY FAITH IN BASEBALL IS GONE
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 11:52 PM EST up reply actions
THINK OF THE CHILDREN
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
It makes me so sad.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 11, 2010 11:47 PM EST up reply actions
He's just on his best behavior during Spring Training
what with all the grown-ups around and all.
He’ll revert.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on Mar 11, 2010 11:52 PM EST up reply actions
Holy Fucking Shit
Boog is channeling Joe Thurston. That’s a truly terrible swing. It starts out looking like Pujols at set-up, but he’s lunging and chopping down on the ball like this…
I hope this isn’t reflective of McGwire’s philosophy.
P.S. Whenever people start talking about backspin, be nervous. Golfers can spin balls because they aren’t moving. That’s hard to do with a 90 MPH fastball, and generally the result is to make it harder to square up the ball.
how appropriate
that that gif is a whiff – though i guess there weren’t a whole lot of contact shots to pic from…
"Franklin has no patience for bloggers who believe because he pitches to contact, his start last season was something of a fluke."
His instructional stuff is truly tragic
Hands straight to the ball.
Golly gee willikers.
The problem is that, like Thurston, he’s a good enough athlete to pull this swing off.
Oops--I just fanshotted these
I created the first #BrendanRyan hashtag on Twitter
"She gone! Airplane time! Airplane Time!! AIRPLANE TIME." Boog
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
no 13 pitchers per Tony
from a mothership article on who will make up the bullpen
“You can do the same thing I do,” manager Tony La Russa told reporters on Thursday morning. "You’ve got 12 pitchers. There are going to be four [starters] and whoever the fifth guy is. … And that leaves seven relievers.
i read that
and celebrated with some beer someone here (tomcat?) recommended: la fin du monde – i think it truly is.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
tomcat may have recommended it, but it's definitely one of my favorites
I created the first #BrendanRyan hashtag on Twitter
"She gone! Airplane time! Airplane Time!! AIRPLANE TIME." Boog
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
the Red Sox figure The Youk is worth four men
http://twitter.com/BJRains/status/10347107424
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
only 2
they don’t count so good
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 11, 2010 11:53 PM EST up reply actions
OT: My all time favorite NFL annoouncer has died
and he was a pretty good player too, I hear.
RIP Merlin Olsen.
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Erstwhile spokesman for FTD florists
well, I was going to post this, then matty made the juxtaposition inappropriate
Joel Piniero, expected to fill a key spot in the Angels’ rotation, suffered an off-field injury this week when he bit down on a bagel and lost a tooth. That setback, of course, will be temporary.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Uh
He bit down on a bagel and lost a tooth?
Isn’t that sort of what you’re supposed to do with bagels?
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
hes got the midas touch
"Franklin has no patience for bloggers who believe because he pitches to contact, his start last season was something of a fluke."
I just read
I'll shut up.....
"Does the guy need to pitch Triple-A or would he benefit more from big league experience," La Russa asked. "You look at Jaime Garcia. Where is he there? One of the problems with Jaime is health. Which way can he stay healthier?
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
fixed
What the hell isHummelTony thinking?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 12, 2010 12:48 AM EST up reply actions
don't break my heart, 2010!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
D'oh!
First time I’m up before 6 since…maybe sometime last year…and there’s not a new post up yet. Darn it!
we don't do that meme anymore.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Friday's post better be good, though
Baseball unlikely today. Sopping fields.
The Youk will have to sit around and wash his beard.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
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