Only so many people can be in the best shape of their lives
by DanUpBaby on Mar 30, 2010 6:00 AM EDT
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PrintMy judgment may be a little rose-colored by the terrible National TV broadcast, proof we're getting close to baseball season, but yesterday's game was the first one I managed to catch that made me feel like I was actually watching a baseball game, and not waiting for interesting prospects to come to bat.
Maybe it's because the interesting prospect was already pitching! Jaime Garcia's velocity was a little lower than I expected—mostly 88-90 on the fastball—but not adjusting a scout's 93 was my bad in the first place, and his fastball command more than made up for the iffy gun readings. And that curveball—I'm sure Rich Hill's is (or was) better than that, but I don't know how much better it could have been. That Garcia isn't known as "the left-hander with the curveball" is a testament to his other pitches.
But what got me most was this stretch of the batting order, between—eghh—Lugo and Pagnozzi—Pujols, Holliday; Rasmus, Ludwick. Two guys I don't have to be optimistic about, and two guys I'm optimistic about. Rasmus, especially, seems like a great chance for the Cardinals to pick up a win or two; we look at his season is a success, because Ankiel was so bad and his defense was so good, but if you'd shown me his numbers before 2009 I would have been pretty disappointed. A .307 OBP? A .407 SLG? It's nice and symmetrical, and all, but not particularly valuable.
Basically, having passed through the period of time during which everyone is in the best shape of his life, I'm left with unverifiable hunches about who actually is in the best shape of his life. Since I'm getting over—or just getting into—a nasty brain cloud-style cold, my opinions don't matter. That means it's time for a poll. The choices, and the reasoning for them, after the jump:
- Colby Rasmus—PECOTA has him pegged for basically the exact season he had last year—ten points more in OBP, identical slugging—but gives him a 22% breakout rate, which is pretty good. (Breakout rate, in Prospectus parlance, is the chance that his EQR/27—insert offensive rate stat here—increases by 20% relative to his baseline in the next season.) It's easy to like Rasmus as a breakout candidate; he had the reasons to be in the worst (and now best) shape of his life, he was extremely well regarded as an offensive player as recently as last year, and he had times in 2010 where he looked the part.
- Ryan Ludwick—Ludwick gets a low breakout percentage, perhaps because an enormous breakout season is already reflected in his last three years. PECOTA thinks he'll do about what he did last year, and I wouldn't be at all surprised if that happens—I'm not expecting this breakout—but a slugging percentage around .500 isn't out of the question.
- Jason Motte—PECOTA really loves Motte, projecting him for a 3.41 ERA next year, mostly on the strength of halving his incredibly high home run rate from 2009. I think this is something we often forget about when projecting players' future chances—just because it looked like Motte should be giving up a ton of home runs doesn't mean that what happened in 2009 was normal. Even if he doesn't pitch any better it seems likely to me that 1.6 home runs per nine was on the high end of his range of possible outcomes. If he gives up half as many home runs as he did in 2009—five—and you assume they're all solo shots, his ERA is below 4.
- Write-in vote—Mitchell Boggs? Albert Pujols? The Cardinals have a surprising number of known quantities this year; I like Skip Schumaker, but I don't really expect him to suddenly hit 15 home runs, or anything. But if you want to tell me this is the year Alberg finally hits .400 with 60 home runs—well, I'm listening.
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I voted Colby as well.
Ol’ Orange ’n White is going to be a BEAST this year. Mark my words.
We all have ways of coping. I use sex and awesomeness.
nobody cares about your fantasy team
I drafted a fantasy team in a 12 team league (snake) with a bunch of chicago guys. (mostly sox fans).
The cardinals I ended up with: (not in this order, I don’t think)
- Carpenter
- Wainwright
- Ludwick (called him a 4th OF)
- Rasmus (they laughed at this one. the reason I’m boring you with this)
- Skip
- Franklin
- Garcia (last pick of the draft)
I also have Lincecum & Hanson. at first they had more pitching than offensive categories, so I loaded up on pitching early, but then somebody saw the unevenness right before the draft and evened it out, so hitting is a little light on my team. luckily avg. isn’t a category (AB & OPS are) so Carlos Pena’s avg won’t hurt me as much. plus I have swisher who OPS’s pretty well in Yankee stadium.
wow. I need a life.
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
i drafted swisher as well
his positional flexibility is nice…as is his 90+ walks
"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
AB sounds like a dreadful category
You get punished when your guy takes a walk or is HBP? What’s up with that?
?
I guess they did it to offset having OPS as a category
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
I like how you left Stavinoha off
so the others would have a chance.
Hey Ump!
by paposse on Mar 30, 2010 8:01 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
LaDunc
See above
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 30, 2010 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions
but it sounds like a cross between a pet supply store and some kind of farming equipment
Allen Craig > Nick Stavinoha
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 30, 2010 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I voted for Ludwick
Mainly because Colby is too young to be in the best shape of his life. I think the minimum for “best shape” is probably 29 yrs old. OMS for the win.
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
same
even though ludwick was probably already ITBSOHL in 08. But he could be better. And Colby still looks too skinny to me. Either way, I think both of those dudes are primed to have great seasons. I see the Cardinals easily having the best OF in the NL.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
The Dodgers would disagree.
I dont know where I stand on that. I guess a lot depends on Manny.
1.14.10, the day I went green.
Manny has OPS'd under .949 twice in his career
And neither of those two years were in the last two seasons. I expect Manny will hit, and hit will. The Dodgers outfield is stellar.
Manny is also (without looking it up) 38 years old.
Time for some decline to begin.
1.14.10, the day I went green.
That's fine
I expect “some decline,” too. But he posted a .949 OPS last year, and if he slips to .900, that’s still a significant offensive weapon. I don’t know that I see any reason for him to fall off a cliff, unless he gets hurt.
I’m just saying, the Dodgers have a ballin’ outfield, even if Manny is being slightly less Manny this year. I’m optimistic about our OF, too, but we’re also expecting a big progression from Colby and a big bounceback from Ludwick. All the Dodgers need is to stay the same, so they seem like a better bet, especially given that the sky is the limit for Matt Kemp.
Or ya know...
sits out 50 games for no reason at all..
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
wouldn't it be 100 this time?
for the second offense…
Doubt, indulged and cherished, is in danger of becoming denial; but if honest, and bent on thorough investigation, it may soon lead to full establishment of the truth.
-Ambrose Bierce
Yeah...
I really need to tighten up my game… season starts in less than a week.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
He'll also be 38 at the end of May
and who knows how much he’s been juicing off and on for the past 10 years. He’s a great hitter, but I wouldn’t be surprised if his power numbers suddenly fell off a cliff.
He’s bound to decline at some point, despite his fitness level. He can’t stay at that high level forever.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
who is will
and what is manny’s problem with him?
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
by prophetjohn on Mar 30, 2010 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
eff. i forgot about the dodgers.
well i think ethier is a little overvalued, at least from a fantasy baseball perspective. manny will probably be awesome because its his contract year.
Even then, assuming Holliday plays like he did in the second half last year, and assuming Colby and Luddy have the seasons we think they are going to:
Holliday > Manny
Kemp > Colby (barely)
Ethier = Ludwick
So I see it as a tie. I am obviously very biased.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
Ethier is way overvalued in fantasy
But he’s probably a three win player in real life, which is probably about what we can expect Ludwick to be with a modest bounceback year.
That Kemp Rasmus comparison
Is off. Kemp is a much better player than Colby right now. Maybe in 2 or three years Colby will have closed the gap but currently, Kemp is a lot better than “barely” better than Rasmus.
1.14.10, the day I went green.
Those sentences barely made sense
but I think you know what i was trying to say.
1.14.10, the day I went green.
right now, sure
but I’m saying this based on how we expect colby to perform this year. and because we expect him (or at least I do) to hit 20 HRs and 90 RBI, and because of his defensive value, I expect Kemp to be only slightly better than Colby by the end of the season. i had a disclaimed about my bias, anyway.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
Kemp is 25, already a 5 WAR player, and could still improve
I love Colby, too, but realistically, Kemp is a monster and Colby is untapped potential.
Agreed
Ripping off Simmons’ Trade Value concept, there aren’t many players higher on the trade value list at this point than Matt Kemp. He’s probably in the top 5 or 6 guys on that list with Longoria being #1 by a wide margin due to his great contract.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
La Douche would have to be on that list too, considering his contract
i think i saw the other day the dodgers, in extending both ethier and kemp for 2 years, gave ethier 15 mil and kemp only 10 – that seemed reversed to me.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Slow down the train a little bit on the Cardinal outfield love.
Holliday > Manny? Probably not, unless you think that Manny’s going to fall off a cliff this season. Manny’s OPS’d below .949 twice in his career. Holliday’s only DONE it twice in his career. In terms of total WAR, they’re probably about equal due to Manny’s atrocious defense, but they aren’t nearly the same hitter.
I also think the Kemp and Rasmus comparisons are a little off. I would trade Rasmus for Kemp right now. I’d even kick in another prospect to do so. No way the Dodgers make that trade. Kemp is 25 and won’t be 26 until the end of the season. I love Colby, but to say that he’s just a smidge lower than Kemp is really overvaluing Rasmus or really undervaluing Kemp.
Ethier = Ludwick if Ludwick has a repeat of 2008, except Ethier is cheaper, probably a better defender, younger, and has the ability to carry a team for a stretch of games. I don’t think that Ludwick has that quality. Obviously you can get him out with lefties, but I can’t think of too many lefties you can’t get out with a good LOOGY, that’s why they exist in the first place.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
Manny’s OPS’d below .949 twice in his career.
didn’t you JUST refute this logic not five minutes ago?
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
No, I didn't
I simply said he’s not guaranteed to put up those numbers forever, and that he could fall off a cliff at any time because his performance may have been enhanced.
Expecting Holliday to hit like it’s the last two months of 2009 is the definition of “inflated”, and he’d have to do that to be on par with Manny at the plate. Like I said, by WAR they’re probably comparable, but offensively Holliday can’t touch Manny Ramirez. No right handed hitter not named Pujols this decade can compare, actually.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
A little late to this debate, as per usual
but Holliday’s been a pretty consistent 6-win guy and is slap-bang in the middle of his prime. Manny’s pretty frickin’ awesome with the bat, and I’m sure he’ll still tattoo the ball this year even without chemical enhancement, but he’s exceeded 6 WAR only once since 2003, mainly because he’s so awful in the field.
The projections seem to like him for a .400-ish wOBA next year, but they’re also projecting similar for Holliday (CHONE and Marcel both have Holliday as the better hitter in 2010, Bill James and ZiPS prefer Manny, but they’re really all very close) and, realistically, 30-year old Matt Holliday, who hasn’t taken less than 600 PAs in any of the last 4 years, is likely to have more playing time than 38-year-old Manny Ramirez, who’s only taken 600 PAs once in the last four years.
Add in the fact that Holliday is probably close to 2 wins better than Manny in the field, and I think it’s fair to say he’s a much better player, circa 2010. Probably by 2-3 wins in total.
As to the other comparisons, though, I agree that Kemp is way better than Colby (and likely will be this year), and I think Ethier’s better than Ludwick (I’d certainly swap the two if they were earning the same money). Overall, though, I think the two outfields are comparable. I’d probably give it to the Dodgers, but it’s close.
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by Felonius_Monk on Mar 31, 2010 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions
The real difference between the two teams, imo,
outside of Mr. Pujols, is on the pitching staffs. The Dodgers have a pretty weak starting staff after the top two slots while the Cardinals have a bit more depth and a bit more injury concern. The Dodgers bullpen is probably the best in the National League, while the Cardinals bullpen is full of a bunch of unknowns and high upside guys with a 38 year old closer.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
yeah, you're probably right
although if Kuroda’s healthy this year he’s probably as good as any of our guys outside of the big 2. I kinda feel like their rotation is just a little bit worse than ours in every spot, but in reality they’re probably not much worse overall.
Carp > Billingsley
Waino > Kershaw
Kuroda > Penny
Lohse> Padilla
I’d say whoever wins the respective 5th spots will probably be a bit of a toss-up too, but I like what Garcia’s done in comparison to whoever is their 5th guy (Haeger? McDonald? I don’t think either of those guys are very good right now and there’s not much depth).
All the above are probably arguable, too – some might say BIllingsley’s better than Carp because of the injury risk (although I think it’d be very hard to argue that any of their starters are better than Waino, after last year).
Like you said before, the infield is a big difference, too. We’re better or equal in pretty much every spot IMO, with Pujols being about 5 wins better than Loney, which is really pretty collosal. I actually think our advantage in the infield is the big decider.
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by Felonius_Monk on Mar 31, 2010 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions
well
if Motte somehow develops a second pitch and Boggs has more control they do.
Allen Craig > Nick Stavinoha
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 4, 2010 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions
whoa!
Did I really just read this on VEB?
I don’t think that Ludwick has that quality.
I think you just mentioned an intangible. Isn’t that forbidden here?
Hey Ump!
That intangible matters
While Manny was on the shelf, Ethier really carried and led that ballclub last year. Same thing happened down the stretch of the playoffs. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that he and Russell Martin are their clubhouse leaders. If Pujols got hurt, I don’t see Ludwick picking up the slack to carry the Cardinals. He’s just not that type of guy — good ballplayer, but not a vocal leader or someone who puts the team on his back when they need it.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
hmmm
luddy just HRed for the third game in a row. just sayin.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
In Spring Training
Didn’t Carp homer the other day? David Freese is hitting like .370 the last two weeks. Carp and WW have looked like shit in all their starts. Anthony Reyes only allowed 2 earned runs one spring and was traded for a AA prospect 2 years later.
I don’t put much stock in spring stats.
FWIW, I predicted Ludwick to have a .900+ OPS by the All-Star break. I even bet Azruavatar that he would. I’m not down on Ludwick, I just think that Ethier is a better player and will continue to be a better player in the future. You’re basing your assumptions on Colby improving to be as good as Kemp, but on Ethier (the younger) dropping off as Ludwick (the older) has a breakout. Sorry, I just see a lot of rose colored glasses there.
If the Dodgers had any reliable starters past Billingsley and an infield that didn’t hit like a bunch of middle infielders they’d be a really tough team to beat.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
i don't think carp and waino
have looked like shit in all their starts, at all.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
The point is
they’re working on things. When they’re working on things they’re going to tend to get hit more often. Similarly, Ludwick might get a lot of fastballs in spring training because pitchers are trying to fine tune their control and are working out the winter kinks. Get into the season, and he won’t see a fastball on a 2-1 count for 3 months. That’s all I’m saying — you can’t put a ton of confidence into those numbers.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
hmm
Get into the season, and he won’t see a fastball on a 2-1 count for 3 months.
Are there no other teams out there with a Motte like player in the pen?
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
does a Motte-like person exist?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Probably
but he might only see that guy once in three months.
If the scouting report says not to throw him a fastball in a hitters count, most pitchers who have other pitches aren’t going to do that. In the spring, it doesn’t matter much — you’re working on fundamentals and fine tuning your control, so you’re not pitching to a scouting report very often. They’re exhibition games, they don’t mean anything.
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by fourstick on Mar 30, 2010 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
good points.
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by Felonius_Monk on Mar 31, 2010 8:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh I agree completely
Those are the kinds of things that keep me glued to games long into the summer, yet people seem to be down in intangibles here.
Hey Ump!
Let's hash this out before the regular season
It’s not that people (I’m speaking broadly from my own opinion) don’t believe in intangibles. It’s that we acknowledge there’s no cogent, objective way to measure them so we don’t bother to try. I’ll take the “nice guy” everytime if he’s an appreciably equivalent talent to the “bad guy”. The reality is that no one outside of the coaching staff or the players has much of an idea who is or isn’t an ass.
To conclude: intangibles do exist but you can’t properly evaluate them.
Think; It's not illegal yet.
Also
Many of the “intangibles” are represented somewhat by a player’s statistical output. Things like being a clubhouse leader, being a nice dude, tickling Colby — those things are impossible to measure, like you said. But when people say things like “he’s got heart” or “he’s gritty” or “he’s persistent” or “he’s smart” or whatever, those are qualities that, presumably, affect a player’s performance.
Maybe it manifests in hanging in for a tough AB against a good pitcher and working a walk. Maybe it means he goes from second to home when another guy might not. Maybe it means…well, whatever. Point is, these are things that affect a player’s statistical output — they’ll get on base more or steal a few more bases or hit another homer or two. So those things are being measured, even if we don’t know how MUCH of a player’s results are related to his “heart” or “grit” or whatever.
Agreed
My opinion is strictly that, an opinion. It’s hard to quantify what I’m talking about, it’s just something I see (or think I see, I guess) when I watch Ethier take a late game AB and when I watch Ludwick take a late game AB. Hard to quantify, but I just perceive that he’s got the innate ability to come through in big situations and put his team on his back. Very few players have that quality.
As mojo says above, I think you can quantify some of those things statistically, but the sample sizes are really the problem. Bill James seems to have come around a little bit on the idea of certain players being “clutch”, when he used to completely deny that “clutchiness” existed.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
2008 Luddy could carry the offense, I think
Imagine if Luddy’s 2008 .406 wOBA resurfaced. The Cards would just run away with the division, I think.
I'm not saying numbers wise
I’m saying rising to the occasion in big moments and winning games all on their own. Pujols has done that, Bonds did it. I don’t think that Ludwick has that type of persona. Rising to the occasion when your team needs you. I love the guy, but I don’t see that in him.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
somehow
I think his 92% LD rate or whatever the hell it was in 2008 was the anomaly of all anomalies….
That said, I think he’ll be above-average this year. He’s never going to be that player again, though.
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by Felonius_Monk on Mar 31, 2010 8:47 AM EDT up reply actions
see above.
i based my assessment on the fact that Manny is going to be 38 this year and that he’s been on who knows what kind of PEDs for who knows how long. his second half last year was good, but not stellar. manny will play well this year, but I think Holliday will be better.
as for Kemp, colby blows him away on defense, which I took into account. CHONE projects Colby to be worth one win less than Kemp. considering the fact that most of us think the projections for Colby are low, I don’t think its a stretch to say that, as an overall player, Kemp will be only slightly better than Colby this season.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
Kemp blows away Colby on offense
and you’re basing Rasmus’ defense on a limited amount of innings. I wouldn’t be surprised if he was a 1.5 win defender, but I also wouldn’t be surprised if he’s just a 0.5 win defender.
Like I said above, John Mozeliak would trade Colby for Kemp straight up if it was offered. He wouldn’t even think twice about it.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
Hmm
I can’t really figure out why CHONE has Kemp backsliding a little this year. Last year he increased his walk rate, decreased his strikeout rate, his BABIP went down, his ISO (and HR totals) went up, his speed score went up, all while his LD rate actually went down. And I can’t see any reason he’d get anything but better on defense.
That’s a weird projection. I like the Fans’ projections at FanGraphs much better, which have him being a 5.5 win player.
Agreed
I think he could be a 6-7 win player if he makes “the leap”. He certainly has that type of talent. Now if Torre would stop jacking him around in the order so he could find a place to hit.
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Torre stopped messing with him in the second half last year
I think he pretty much hit third for the entire second half.
I agree. Kemp is a “great” player now, and has the ability to make the leap to “transcendent.”
Not “ridiculous,” though. There’s only one ridiculous.
Agreed, lol
and that would be 2002-2004 Barry Bon…
oops, my mistake
2001-2009 Albert Pujols.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
I don't even know what word you assign to 2002-2004 Barry Bonds
Other than, perhaps, “suspicious.”
by mojowo11 on Mar 30, 2010 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You know, based on video
from the 1970s/80s and earlier, that too-skinny Colby would be a pretty average guy back in those days.
I think Colby looks noticeably better this year … more like an athlete and less like an Apple Store clerk.
by MdRedbirdFreak on Mar 30, 2010 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Yesterday
Watching the game yesterday my first thought seeing Colby was that he appeared to be more ‘filled-out’ this season. I think he looks noticeably bigger.
Hey Ump!
well, he put back 15 of the pounds he lost
and it’s not fat, so that pretty significant
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
TLR's mental shape
had better be improved from his game playing with Ankiel the pitcher. Please don’t let him screw up Garcia. Unfortunately he already seems to be playing games- is he, isn’t he the fifth starter, does he pitch game 5 or 6 of the regular season. Let’s hope he is at least being clear and direct with Garcia, if not with us. The few times (including yesterday when he reportedly did not have his best stuff) I’ve seen Garcia he looks good. Photographically he looks a lot like Johann Santana. Stuff wise he looks a lot like Randy Wolf. Ludwick looks poised for a monster year, and I think Colby will be what we hoped for last year.
by vinniefromjersey on Mar 30, 2010 8:47 AM EDT reply actions
I wouldn't worry too much.
For one thing, Garcia’s brain is not Ankiel’s. LARGE difference between a guy hyped as a can’t-miss star practically from birth, and one drafted in the 22nd round.
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He's normally a nuclear physicist
Except when writing for this list.
by StanTheManFan on Mar 30, 2010 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions
+1.
Yes, and Ankiel clearly was a guy who never actually liked the hype … making him always uncomfortable in his own skin. From the quotes I’ve been seeing from Garcia, he seems like a confident and determined kid. That, throwing strikes and a nice hook can get you a long way.
by MdRedbirdFreak on Mar 30, 2010 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions
double-edged sword
was that tony’s fault? if so, then we also criticize his affinity for proven veterans?
I don't think has been playing any games with him.
They told him he and a slim chance at making the team. Basically that Hill and McClellan would have to look like they couldn’t handle the job before he would Garcia would get a look. McClellan did look like he could handle the job btw; but Garcia pitched so well took the spot.
If anyone is being dicked around here it is McClellan. Who seems to have handled it well.
As far as the rotation goes. I read somewhere that Tony had two rotations that he presented to Duncan and they have selected one. They might try to limit Garcia’s innings a bit, but thats more do to coming off of TJ surgery. (Btw, they pulled Carpenter a few times in Apirl last year from games which he was in control of and could have gone longer for the same reason.)
Hard to see how McClellan was dicked around...
He was told there would be a competition between himself, Hill, and Garcia. Garcia pitched the best so he won and McClellan went back to the bullpen (and Hill, who pitched the worst, went to the minors). That’s not being dicked around; that’s just life in the major leagues.
by Willie McGee's Twin on Mar 30, 2010 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
to date
kmac has the better ERA than garcia. kmac is in the bullpen more because of a need in the bullpen. i the pen were stacked, i doubt garcia could have made the rotation out of camp
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
by prophetjohn on Mar 30, 2010 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, and if sundaes grew in my
back yard I’d never have to go to Baskin-Robbins. KMac wasn’t mistreated here, in the actual situation he found himself in.
by MdRedbirdFreak on Mar 30, 2010 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
okay,
but jaime is the fifth starter because he “pitched the best, so he won”
jaime is the fifth starter because the bullpen sucks and kmac was needed there. “we had no other options” <- dave duncan
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
I haven't looked at all the ST numbers
but ST ERA seems to be an inadequate way to judge how each has pitched. I haven’t seen either pitch this spring, but I imagine Garcia has looked much better.
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
ERA isn't the only stat
Garcia: 5 G (1 GS), 18.2 IP, 13 H, 5 BB, 16 K
McClellan: 6 G (2 GS), 12 IP, 9 H, 5 BB, 11 K
Jaime logged almost 7 more innings in one less appearance, and missed a lot more bats. I think he won the job because he pitches well in the STL mould — throw strikes, get groundballs, but have the stuff to get strikeouts when you need one. He’s been the better pitcher.
But yes, I think our need for a reliable RHP in the pen probably helped him, too.
missed a lot more bats
garcia k/9 – 7.9
kmac k/9 – 8.25
seems like kmac missed bats at a better rate to me
jg h/9 – 6.43
km h/9 – 6.75
jg k/bb – 3.2
km k/bb – 2.2
so jaime was better on walks, but from the sample, i’d say they were both pretty good. still my point is that the only competition jaime won by being the better pitcher was garcia v. hill. even if we say that garcia was better than kmac and tony/dunc agree, the main reason garcia starts the year in st louis was because kmac had to be in the pen
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
I hope Mac keeps that 2.2 K/BB all year
"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."
yeah
even in the pen, that’ll be pretty useful if he can maintain his solid GB rate. Probably good enough to be an acceptable set-up guy.
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Mar 31, 2010 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm gonna guess.....
But yes, I think our need for a reliable RHP in the pen probably helped him, too.
That if we had Luke Gregerson in the pen, McClellan would be the 5th starter. Well founded statement there, imo.
Nothing wrong with two guys pitching really well and duking it out for that role though, only to have BOTH of them on the roster in some capacity.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
I don't think McClellan got dicked around though.
I think he’s a perfect example of a “team guy” or “glue guy”. He does what the team needs him to do in a given situation. In this situation he was needed in the bullpen. Next year he might be needed in the rotation. Those players are hard to find this day and age, where you have players like Steve Kline that want to dictate to the manager when they should and should not be used. (sidenote: I hate Steve Kline).
We should be glad to have a guy who’s willing to go to the bullpen even though he pitched well enough to earn a starting spot simply because that’s what the team needs him to do. That’s a true professional.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
by fourstick on Mar 30, 2010 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
if he wasn't willing to go to the bullpen
then what does he do, go home? not sure i give him points for pitching where he’s told.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
He could demand a trade
He could skulk around the clubhouse and bitch about pitching in the bullpen to the media.
He could make a valid case that the club is costing him money by keeping him in the bullpen versus letting him try his talents out as a starter.
He’s done none of that. He goes where he’s needed and does his job. That’s a lot of the reason why Tony and Dave like him so much.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
see worrell, mark.
"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."
i admit he's taking it well
but doing any of those things wouldn’t be very good for his career, either – he knows where his bread is buttered; at least i’ll give him professional points for that.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
oh
you’re right, since Jaime had a 1.93 ERA (over 18.2 innnings) and McClellan had a 1.50 ERA (over 12 innings), McClellan pitched better. Silly me. I retract my comment.
/sarcasm
by Willie McGee's Twin on Mar 30, 2010 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
that's not my point
but if you’re gonna be condescending i don’t feel the need to spell it out to you
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
Disagree all you like,
but don’t be an ass.
We all have ways of coping. I use sex and awesomeness.
by the red baron on Mar 30, 2010 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
who you callin an ass Pal???
Belief that success is inevitable is as likely to hold you back as a belief that it is impossible.
he's not your ass-pal, guy
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Mar 31, 2010 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Look nobody is talkin to you chief
Belief that success is inevitable is as likely to hold you back as a belief that it is impossible.
+1 on wolf, actually
that looks a pretty good comp for Garcia going forwards, although I think Garcia may coax a higher GB% and doesn’t seem to have much of a slider (at all) as far as I can see. And, obviously, hopefully won’t be incredibly injury-prone…
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Mar 31, 2010 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions
hill to memphis
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
lineups from Goold
link
1. Felipe Lopez, 2B
2. Brendan Ryan, SS
3. Ryan Ludwick, RF
4. Matt Holliday, LF
5. Allen Craig, 1B
6. David Freese, 3B
7. Joe Mather, CF
8. Jason LaRue, C
9. Chris Carpenter, P
It may be a touch surprising that Nick Stavinoha isn’t in the lineup, but he is going on the trip. La Russa confirmed yesterday that the final spot on the roster has come down to three guys into two spots on the bench. Those three: Stavinoha, Mather, and Craig.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Goold is caught up in the wonder of baseball
shhhh.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Molina test-drive
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
he's just going to make some tight turns around home plate
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 30, 2010 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Is this 2010 LHP lineup?
-Craig, +Pujols
LaRussa makes too much sense too little of the time.
by FlintCardsFan on Mar 30, 2010 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions
No -- I think Colby still plays CF against lefties
He was in CF for most of the last two months last year, even against lefties. His defense is just too good to take out of center field. That’s not saying Tony won’t rest him against lefty starters occasionally, but it’s certainly not going to be all the time.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
he hit lefties in the minors
i think that will be a huge part of his anticipated improvement this year.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
you really are evil
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
But it solves so many problems.
We get a Vet who we know can go every fifth day. We move so outfield bench glut. Brewers get one of their young guys on the rotation plus a bench bat.
Now all we have to do is Convince DeWitt to “Open DeWallet” It’s only $14.7 Mil right? Just raise beer prices by a nickel or something.
jaime > soup
but at this point, soup > penny. i hope penny pitches better once the regular season starts. i’ve been pretty disappointed thus far.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
talkin' bout practice
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
by prophetjohn on Mar 30, 2010 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm not looking at the stats
just watching him pitch. at the beginning of ST, sure, but at this point, the guys are locked in – or should be. example: carp vs. whoever it was that we played a few days ago when he pitched really well.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
He's been working on a 2-seamer, a pitch he's never mastered.
Duncan made it sound like Penny will abandon the 2-seamer if he can’t get it working since his 4-seamer already induces a lot of groundballs.
Personally, I think Dunc was lobbying for OI’ Christy to inhabit a new host.
You can read it in any tone you like.
What's that you say?
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
by ducttape16 on Mar 30, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
that's so wrong.
"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."
That is terrible.
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where is the kiddy pool full of lemon juice?
Belief that success is inevitable is as likely to hold you back as a belief that it is impossible.
that should refresh him
after an acid bath.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
This is Photoshopped
That little (Z) logo doesn’t appear naturally in the black borders around motivational posters.
Really?
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It's photoshopped because of the Z, not the grater slide. Heh.
You can read it in any tone you like.
I was being sarcastic.
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am i okay?
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
by prophetjohn on Mar 30, 2010 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I think so...i can tell by the pixels and I've seen a few photoshops in my day
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
by vexedtechie on Mar 31, 2010 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
wat
how dare you call that funny picture a photoshop…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
No, the z in the corner.
I blame it on that Fat Cub.
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
by vexedtechie on Mar 31, 2010 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
He prefers
master of the beverage machine…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Suppan is abysmal
he would be out of a job if not for that ridiculous contract. I would rather just roll with Walters or KMac or something.
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Mar 31, 2010 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions
I'd trade for Parra right now
He doesn’t have a ton of value and could probably be had for peanuts, but we’re in the division, so that’s not going to happen.
Lugo for Parra? Done and done, lol.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
I'm sold lol
No way it’ll happen though unfortunately
....my quick smells like french toast...
Twitter: @mstreeter06
by mstreeter06 on Mar 30, 2010 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Bingo!
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)
Bango!
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
I'm a tiny bit concerned about the Brewers rotation
I think Gallardo will be excellent this year, and Bush and Parra are both talented and had really inexplicable bad years in 09, so the only way for them is up. Add in Davis and Wolf and that rotation could go from awful (I think it was worth 2 wins or something in 09) to above-average.
The Brewers could potentially add 10 wins this year in starting pitching alone.
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Mar 31, 2010 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions
I Thought I Had a Brain-Cloud Once...
…but it turned out to be Jameson’s…
;=8)
Big McLargehuge!
:=8O
Hay....
you need to verify your CBS Fantasy account, and get into the draft. You currently have Crawford and Elsbury and are on auto draft.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Also, Dave Concepcion.
That is still happening?
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 30, 2010 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Is this going to be done by the time the season starts?
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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 30, 2010 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions
go head first, make sure all four hooves are in
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I think I need league info and name and all that....
…when I go in all I see are my mock drafts
Big McLargehuge!
:=8O
If you go to the
main page after you login, it says enter draft room on the right.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Username: Where's the Beef?
Password: Moo
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Passwod: Moo
(SBN’d)
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
This is what comes up when I sign on
“This is a private fantasy league. You are logged in with userid ‘moocowmoo2’, which does not have access to this league. If you think this is wrong, please contact the league commissioner and ask for an invite. "
No udder sign-on works
Big McLargehuge!
:=8O
When I give my email address...
…it only accepts my AOL accownt, not my yahoo account – and the CBS account udder the aol email doesn’t show the VEB league, so I can’t get in.
:=8(
Big McLargehuge!
:=8O
i think it's a cowspiracy
to keep the moocow down.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Just An-Udder I have to Put Up With...
…in this incredibly heroic life of mine…
;=8)
Big McLargehuge!
:=8O
alberg
will hit .400 with 60 homeruns.
obviously.
Until now we've only seen the tip of the Alberg
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Mar 30, 2010 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
twss?
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
by IHeartBoog on Mar 30, 2010 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
I regret passing up the opportunity this morning
good work
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
done and done
with pleasure…
In the poker game of life, women are the rake.
by el birdo in soko on Mar 31, 2010 1:22 AM EDT up reply actions
my first non-limerick green comment!
i’ve got to start thining of more funny things to say.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
i vaguely remember reading
a plea for this meme to go away this year. and i understand that for some people it gets a little old. but there’s not many things that bring joy into my life like an unexpected and unusually well-played twss. also, the question mark makes it better. not sure why.
In the poker game of life, women are the rake.
by el birdo in soko on Mar 31, 2010 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions
i think its better now that its not used all the time.
it really means something now. and the question mark makes it seem more innocent or something.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
like a young girl
just entering that heralded experimental phase, dipping her toe into the waters of sensuality?
yeah, that’s definitely what makes it better. good call.
In the poker game of life, women are the rake.
by el birdo in soko on Mar 31, 2010 1:32 AM EDT up reply actions
too far?
was that wrong? should i not have done that?
In the poker game of life, women are the rake.
by el birdo in soko on Mar 31, 2010 1:38 AM EDT up reply actions
he said gently
Belief that success is inevitable is as likely to hold you back as a belief that it is impossible.
Albert's Jewish half-brother
"There's a new sheriff in town." - Brendan Ryan
by jd is legend on Mar 30, 2010 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions
for the record, I am appalled that so many want Boog to fast-track to the doghouse
aka Twitter.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
There's a Twitter petition starting lol
RT @BJRains If you want Brendan Ryan on twitter, sign the petition and pass it on: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/brendanontwitter/
....my quick smells like french toast...
Twitter: @mstreeter06
by mstreeter06 on Mar 30, 2010 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions
How funny,
here is my signature from early this morning (1am?)
Name: Andi_k on Mar 30, 2010
Comments: Can you tweet and still stay out of the doghouse? If you can, please do.
80
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
via BJRains tweet
Tony La Russa confirms he told Jaime Garcia he is fifth starter and David Freese that he is opening day third baseman.
....my quick smells like french toast...
Twitter: @mstreeter06
OT: You know it's gonna be a good day
when the Fire Burnin in the Outfield Remix comes up when the music has been set to shuffle…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
I was still unable to download that on my computer.
It makes me infinitely sad when I think about it.
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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 30, 2010 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
You are sadly missing out
I could probably send it to you over the emails or something like that if you’d like…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Okay.
Maybe try and Twitter it to me.
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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 30, 2010 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions
You can send files over Twitter?
How would one go about that?
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
I don't know.
I thought you were going to send me in a link. In this case I will just DM you my e-mail.
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Yeah I have no idea where the link for that was
but it should be in your inbox…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
peter gammons
speaks from the grave,
realizes in the last paragraph that he’d failed to mention his vaunted Sawx
Gammons does mention the Rockies
and Aaron Cook in in the best shape of his life
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/aaron-cook-is-in-the-best-shape-of-his-life.html.php
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 30, 2010 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
now I'm confused
the new 1,000-calorie-per-day diet that has me looking as svelte as Prince Fielder on a bad day
is 1000 calories alot?
or a snack
for me anyway
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
It's like 2/3 of a Monster Burger...
mmmmmm Type II Diabetes…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
mmmm
now I want a jalapeño thickburger
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
the writer is jealous
1000 cal/day for writer = still fat.
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
or if you've dropped only dropped 10 of 100
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
after seeing the majority of votes for Rasmus
I still contend that he is too young to be in the best shape of his life, since, physically he is already supposed to be in the best shape of his life
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Yeah, I voted for him without really thinking about it
But you’re absolutely right. Players who probably are actually in the best shape of their lives clearly cannot be “in the best shape of their lives.”
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
best shape of his life (so far)
I voted for luddy because I thought Corby was the obvious choice, and I didn’t want to jinx Motte. I’m a paranoid contrarian. Anyway, isn’t the “so far” implied? Should always be a younger guy.
by Oedipa Maas on Mar 30, 2010 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions
don't forget the OMS
I don’t think he’s there yet.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 30, 2010 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
referenced above
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
to quote myself
I voted for Ludwick
Mainly because Colby is too young to be in the best shape of his life. I think the minimum for "best shape" is probably 29 yrs old. OMS for the win
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
OMS=Old Man Strength?
"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 30, 2010 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
yes
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
yes, I was agreeing
watch out for that OMS*
*Old Man Senility
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
When did we start talking about Al?
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
i don't think that can be attributed to the "OM" part
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
wow
yesterday’s game was the first one I managed to catch that made me feel like I was actually watching a baseball game, and not waiting for interesting prospects to come to bat.
i totally felt the same way
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
Ditto
I got all excited yesterday and made lots of posts on VEB before the game. I was just so excited to see Zordon throw, now that he’s the official fifth starter/top-no-such-thing-as-a pitching prospect.
Zurco. Who the h* is Zordon?
"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 30, 2010 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
he's a floating head who bossed around the power rangers.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I'm just going to go ahead and say it
Someone needs to make a blue, blurry floating headshot of Jaime floating in the Zordon tube.
If only I had Photoshop skillz, I’d have done this already. Maybe I’ll try to make something like this later.
I just think this is a whole lot of premature nicknaming
but I’m not about to leave a guy hanging on Zordon.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Don't worry
I won’t force it. Can’t force nicknames. For now, it’s just CGirly and me who are going with Zordon.
I voted for Luddy
but now that you mention it, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Albert win the triple crown
Allen Craig > Nick Stavinoha
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 30, 2010 12:38 PM EDT reply actions
Damnit, Dan.
Now I can feel a cold coming on. I’ve seen infected websites before, but this is absurd.
Thanks heaps.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on Mar 30, 2010 12:43 PM EDT reply actions
No Respectwick
Just read SI’s Spring Postcard on the Cardinals. (Here)
It’s probably not too far off for a quick summary, but this part bugs me.
Rasmus has 20 home run-20 stolen base potential and should provide a huge boost to a lineup that has Pujols and Holliday but little else.
This was written yesterday. Yes, Luddy was down last year but I think he deserves more mention in the press. I hope he has another big season.
And clearly, Mr. Chen has not paid close enough attention or he would know Stavinoha will carry this team.
Hey Ump!
you love Stavino
Allen Craig > Nick Stavinoha
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 30, 2010 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
true
he is a Cardinal after all
Allen Craig > Nick Stavinoha
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 30, 2010 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
well
hopefully a redbird heh
Allen Craig > Nick Stavinoha
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 30, 2010 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Question about Rasmus I've been meaning to ask
A lot of stuff on Rasmus says the same 2 things.
1. He lost 25 pounds
2. He put on 15 pounds over the winter.
So, compared to spring training last year, is he 15 pound heavier or 10 pounds lighter?
I think he's probably lighter
He said he was training more for endurance and less for bulk this offseason, so it wouldn’t surprise me if he was slightly less jacked this spring.
man I'm not sure I like that
He was skinny in the first place. heh
maybe he put some muscle on?
hopefully didn’t lose 25 pounds of muscle and gained 10 pounds of fried food
Allen Craig > Nick Stavinoha
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 30, 2010 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
that first year of parenthood...
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Both
He takes some really big shits.
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Mar 31, 2010 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Poor Matt Leach
Sometimes there’s just not anything to write about, so you just write some fluff.
“For [Insert Any Team Here], healthy key to 2010 success”
Anyone else getting a Media error on MLB.TV?
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Never mind.
It’s back.
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the most exciting PA in baseball
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Allen Craig HAS to make this team
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
so what'd I miss?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
yikes, twitter had an boner over them.
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Every once in a while
A team signs a pitching contract that is lucrative…and everyone knows it’s going to be a horrible disaster. The Zito contract. That one Russ Ortiz contract. And the Oliver Perez contract.
God, Oliver Perez is such a mess of a player. And they’re paying him $11M per year through 2011.
Vernon Wells is probably worse than all those combined.
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)
Oh good point
I should probably read the entire post before I babble on. :)
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)
I dunno
when they signed Wells, he was actually good. Yes, it was a lot of money, but he was a pretty good young player in his prime.
Oliver Perez is garbage and always has been.
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Mar 31, 2010 9:04 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm reminded of Hampton's contract with the Rockies
and Kevin Brown’s with the Dodgers.
"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 30, 2010 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Pavano?
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Chris Carpenter sends a message
“You, Alex Cora, got $2M and a $2M vesting option? And we signed Felipe Lopez for $1M plus incentives? That’s silly, you’re making too much money. I’m gonna have to even that out a bit.”
* PLUNK *
“That was for Floppy.”
by mojowo11 on Mar 30, 2010 1:28 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
plunking based on sabermetrics would be totally awesome
or something.
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Adding onto this
Given their contracts, here’s a fun stat:
Lopez 2009 WAR: 4.9
Cora 2009 WAR: -0.1
God, that Lopez signing was awesome.
"Matt Pagnozzi is going to go north with the Cardinals"
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goddammit
Allen Craig > Nick Stavinoha
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 30, 2010 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
don't trust my news today
but hearing it sucks.
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the last thing we need is 3 catchers
the sidebar said Yadi may play on opening day, Larue can handle things for a day or two if not
Allen Craig > Nick Stavinoha
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 30, 2010 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I would be okay if LaRue starts snowconing, though.
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does that mean he would have his own snowcone stand in the dugout?
or something more nefarious?
Allen Craig > Nick Stavinoha
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 30, 2010 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
if by nefarious
you mean awesome
nothing says Cardinals like a little taxidermy and stick-on staches
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I'm vaguely mad at Freese
we were SO CLOSE to Mottie catching that last game.
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it'd be nice if our outfield all hit at least 25 dingers
Allen Craig > Nick Stavinoha
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 30, 2010 1:29 PM EDT reply actions
Mets announcers don't know how smooth Colby is
No respect. None whatsoever. Say we need to get someone in CF who is rangey and plays “Willie Mays” defense.
Colby has stealth D
Allen Craig > Nick Stavinoha
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 30, 2010 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
That is awful.
I am going to have to give them a piece of my mind. Do they have one of those e-mail question things?
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Well then guess who's going to Florida.
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we'll pay your gas money
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My personal favorite that I read earlier this year,
was that the Cards needed a .400 OBP guy in the leadoff spot….Well who the hell doesn’t?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Things I've learned today:
- The Cardinals season depends on their players being healthy
- The Cardinals need an awesome leadoff guy to bat leadoff
- The Cardinals could use Willie Mays in center field
Good lord, let’s just start the season already.
by mojowo11 on Mar 30, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
we're screwed!
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
This comment brightened my day undescribably
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 30, 2010 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
And when have we...
… ever had a .400 OBP guy batting leadoff? Not in the last 30 years, anyway – Lonnie’s .381 in 1982 and Vina’s .380 in 2000 are the highest we’ve had in that span. Frankly, I’m not sure we’ve ever had a .400 OBP guy batting leadoff; our .400 OBP guys are generally middle-of-the-order guys like Musial and Pujols and even Keith Hernandez.
Speaking of Smiths and CFs
Reggie Smith was really good.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
There are only a handful of them in the history of the game really
Wade Boggs
Rickey Henderson
Ty Cobb
Tris Speaker
Jackie Robinson
That’s pretty much the list, and of those guys, only Henderson spent the majority of his career in the leadoff spot.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
And this is coming from the team with Jason Bay in LF
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
by mysterui on Mar 30, 2010 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
Recced.
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big curve fells Wright
Wright has a sad.
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Mets dugout is gettin' on CB
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stop cutting to the practice game! give me more carp!
i hope, for SNY’s sake, that carpenter does not know about this.
PLUNKS all around.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
but it's the most exciting practice game in the world
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My thoughts exactly.
Oh, look, we are back on field 7 for another EXCITING AB
I can't believe I'm missing boog's AB for this crap.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
he's not wearing his socks again today!!
WTF is going on here?!
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
that's horrible.
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man, he's never going to wear them again.
he homered today while not wearing them.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
noooooooooooooooooooo
THE HUMANITY
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aaaand a double.
love to see Boog hitting well. the socks will be missed.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
nooooooooooooooooo
[weep]
I can’t handle a cards team where the only guy showing sock is Brad Penny
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Don't worry, he has a sock pattern.
They’ll be back.
He didn’t wear them up yesterday because he didn’t start.
I’ve been studying his sock pattern for years. last year on Opening Day, the went up and down FOUR times within the game. I even wrote it on my scorecard.
We will see the socks again; never fear.
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
make that *they*
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
thanks andi_k
i feel better now. and i’m being completely serious. i’d hate to see the socks go.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
No problem; I'm here to document and over-analyze player behavior
Now that Rick is gone ( *sniffle * ), I have more time for Boog.
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
hey andi
twas suggested that the Boog posts/shots go under a new BoogTV tag; for fanshots just type into that first line for homemade tags.
what do you think?
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by Yadi2Second on Mar 31, 2010 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Not a bad idea. Next time I will add that tag as well as player name
When I think about it I will edit previous vids, if they are still edit-able two weeks after posting
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
they can be edited indefinitely
just not the comments
I’ll get around to doing mine. i’m hoping this means the vids won’t get buried in the player page, which has frighteningly little space before items fall off.
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i don't know if i'm impressed or terrified of you right now
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
YOU SHOULD BE BOTH
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
you're getting screwed.
SCREWED.
I’m sorry.
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Cincinapolis?
haha, Mike.
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BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOG
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Newsflash SNY: I don't care about the Mets' other game.
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BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOG!
Dinger Camp- Success?
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only if he does it to someone other than the Mets.
then I’ll put my stamp of approval on Dinger Camp.
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which will result in garage shenanigans
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Nice play Ryan!
Dinger and a sweet play
by cloistermaximus on Mar 30, 2010 1:50 PM EDT reply actions
lusty boos for Ollie Perez
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and then lusty applause when he gets a good hit
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Shannon and Rooney are rollin'
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can I flag Goold?
And Ryan makes its three. How many homers could Boog hit if he only played the #Mets? Maybe Pujols had a point. #stlcards 2 minutes ago via web
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Marecek = awesome.
JohnMarecek The @memphisredbirds now up to 7 runs in the inning off Johan Santana. Sugar Shane is up again. #stlcards #hpgf less than a minute ago via Seesmic
JohnMarecek I want to see Rod Barajas and Yadier Molina in a match race. #stlcards 7 minutes ago via Seesmic
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No, it's a trick question.
No one wins because the guy timing the race gets tired and falls asleep before its over.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
by IHeartBoog on Mar 30, 2010 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
The ground loses.
"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 30, 2010 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
They would finish in a dead heat
for 3rd and 4th behind the pregnant woman who happened to wander onto the race course…
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by ducttape16 on Mar 30, 2010 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Perez pulled
Mets fans cheer lustily
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they're too busy trying to trade
David Wright for Albert
by bmorgan on Mar 30, 2010 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Bombs doubles!
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This just in: Bay is bad at defense
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sac from LaRue, wild throw, Freese scores
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Who was the first National League pitcher to win An MLB all-star Game.
Hint: He was a Cardinal at one point in his Career.
D.) None of the above
the National league has never won an all-star game
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by STLRegalia on Mar 30, 2010 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
The all-knowing Wiki sez Dizzy
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on Mar 30, 2010 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
damn carp looks good today
and he’s pitching pretty well, too. hey-o!
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"While SPINNING."
by IHeartBoog on Mar 30, 2010 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Nice.
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The Wright strikeout reminded me
I checked his spring training stats; at least he’s hitting. For some reason i’d feel bad if he had another crappy year.
Then again a) he has to go hit at Citi field and b) this could easily be fixed if he, say, ran over Beltran.
neither is Citibank
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opening day less than a week away
hellz yeah!
Allen Craig > Nick Stavinoha
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 30, 2010 2:17 PM EDT reply actions
I have mlb.tv and I'd rather liten to Dan and Mike than watch SNY.
I’m sure IT appreciates the lowered bandwidth, too..ROFL.
walks. boo.
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when they say "Albert Pujols did not make the trip to Port St. Lucie"
I wish they’d finish the sentence with something. Like “He’s working on his knitting today.”
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When Albert works on his knitting
all he has to do is stare at them, and out of fear, the trembling needles work themselves.
by Michael_68_1999 on Mar 30, 2010 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Boog double!
“Ryan did not swing hard enough to break a glass window, but he made just enough contact to get past Jason Bay.”
so much in that one.
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HBPwick
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Luddy assures trainers et al that he is in fact Ryan Fucking Ludwick.
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by Yadi2Second on Mar 30, 2010 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i would say craig and stavi
based on their hitting, but mather can play CF, so he almost needs to make the team.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
Stav and Craig, right now, maybe, I guess
I don’t know. Luddy for backup CF, perhaps, maybe, I dunno, I guess. Who knows.
Thought
Is it necessarily a given that Bombs makes the big club? Stav and Craig are both having great springs (SSS, I know) and Mather is posting pedestrian numbers coming off an injury. I understand that he’s the backup CF, but is it possible that Stav and Craig go to STL and Mather goes to Memphis to get regular playing time, while Luddy is the backup CF?
Is this uber-Nexdef’d?
"There's a new sheriff in town." - Brendan Ryan
It's problematic if Colby gets a non-DL injury
because they either have to play Luddy out there regularly or DL Colby to call up Mather.
Think; It's not illegal yet.
or swap stav and mather
assuming stav inevitably shows the true fat miles
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
swap stav and mather
if Colby gets nicked. Otherwise play Colby everyday. Would love to see Colby in the lineup everyday.
i think if greene had earned his way onto the club as a utility infielder, it might make a little sense.
but if we’re going to have lopez and lugo, mather probably hits better than greene and probably fields CF better.
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Agreed
I think Mather and Craig make the most sense, since all of the remaining guys are right handed hitters. If John Jay was in the mix, I might actually be arguing for him because of his left handedness.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
i can't picture a scenario where mather doesn't make it
he will also be the designated pinch-runner, besides the rest of his assets.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
I just pictured an adoring crowd breaking some barricades and crushing him.
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by Yadi2Second on Mar 30, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
they wouldn't catch joe
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
I see no reason why Craig would not go to the big club
I think you’re doing the whole process a disservice if he doesn’t go. He’s knocked the shit out of the ball all spring and done what is necessary to earn a roster spot — there’s no conceivable reason why Stavinoha should get a spot over him.
Mather is different though. He proved he could play three outfield positions. He’s proved he can hit major league pitching. Just like Tyler Greene making the roster as a utility infielder with little offensive output, Mather makes the team as a utility outfielder/corner infielder with a decent right handed bat.
Stavinoha is the odd man out in my opinion. He’s had a great spring, but he can really only play LF, he’s proved he can’t hit big league pitching over the last two seasons, so why should he get the benefit of the doubt over someone like Craig who really deserves his shot?
I see what you’re saying and it makes sense in theory, I just don’t think our ballclub is better with Stav over Mather and our ballclub is definitely NOT better with Craig at AAA. That’s just a fact.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
I 100% agree with everything you've said
If it were up to me, the decision would have already been made. I’m just guessing what the Cardinals brass is going to do.
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by jd is legend on Mar 30, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree with everything except
he’s proved he can’t hit big league pitching over the last two seasons
The guy only has 152 PA in the majors, I don’t really think that’s conclusive evidence.
That’s not to say he hasn’t been suckity suck suck, though.
True on the 152 PA's
But generally you have to do something in those 152 PA’s that show that you can play at the MLB level, and I’ve probably seen at least 80% of those AB’s and I haven’t seen it yet.
He just seems like a AAAA player. He kills AAA pitching, can’t hit in the big leagues. Craig may not be any better, but we should definitely find out.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
ball coming back in gets past Boog
Carp backs him up
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OT: fantasy trade
is Zambrano for Colby a good trade? I, obviously, will get Colby.
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"While SPINNING."
who are your other pitchers and OFs?
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OF: dejesus, choo, torii hunter, grandy, jay bruce
P: pinero, beckett, matusz, wandy, jonathan sanchez, wade davis, JAIME GARCIA
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
oh I also have Chase headley and delmon young on the bench
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
I'd do it
might help your HR numbers if he does what we hope he does
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I wouldn't do it
Choo, Granderson, and Jay Bruce are money. Hunter is due to regress from 2009, but is useful, and DD is a good fifth OF.
On your starting staff, however, you look a little thin. At his best, Pineiro is a #2-#3 fantasy pitcher because he doesn’t strike anyone out, and he’s moving to the AL. Matusz has upside, but he’s a young guy in the AL East. Wandy is good, I guess, but scares me a little. Sanchez has potential, but again, he’d need to break out to be useful. Davis ditto. Garcia is, realistically, a very low-tier fantasy pitcher.
Your OF is fine the way it is. Your pitching is going to need a lot to go right to be a strong staff, and you may end up with a few total duds. Zambrano is something of a known quantity, he’ll get you strikeouts, and serve as probably your #2.
So I say no.
we start 5 OFs
we have weird scoring because its a points league. but yeah, there is a huge drop off between zambrano and sanchez, who would be the next highest scorer. colby is projected to be better than hunter and bruce, but not by much on either count. you’re right, my pitching sux.
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"While SPINNING."
i dunno
what stats you use, but in the real world, z is not that much better than sanchez
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
His K's make him more valuable
And he’s a lot better pitcher when he’s on, even in real life.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
that's true
but he’s inconsistent enough, especially the last couple years, that you can’t bank on him being “on”
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
doesn't sanchez get a lot of K's?
or is that who you’re talking about?
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I've picked him up in a couple leagues
with that hope
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projections
IP QS W L S K BB HA ERA WHIP
Zambrano, Carlos SP CHC 200.0 32 15 9 0 167 85 179 3.60 1.32
Sanchez, Jonathan O. SP SF 180.0 30 11 11 0 180 90 165 4.15 1.42
they look pretty close, but we get points for IP and QS, so that could be the difference. there is like a 100 point difference between these two. in reality, they will probably end up around the same.
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"While SPINNING."
Why not have them both!
You’re better off with Beckett, Zambrano, Sanchez, Wandy, and Pineiro. Matusz and Davis offer big upside.
Your OF can be the five guys you have now, plus Delmon Young and Headley are decent upside bets as well.
so you're saying i don't need colby?
damn. i just think he’s going to be way better than CBS thinks, and I could make a really good deal at this point in the season.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
Having Colby is always good
I just think your pitching isn’t that deep, and you shouldn’t trade from it to add depth to depth in the OF.
This really isn't an argument about the deal itself
More of an argument about the roster matrix that you have on your club in relation to the players at hand.
In a real life example, the Cardinals wouldn’t trade Yadier Molina for, say, Casey Kotchman. While Kotchman is likely to be a good player this year, he would never play for the Cardinals and the Cards have no depth at catcher.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
I would bet money
that Hunter and Bruce will end up being better fantasy players this year than Colby does.
Hunter will probably hit 25+ homers again, and Bruce is a 25+ homer threat. They’re also better bets to drive in and score runs since they hit in the middle of their orders.
If it’s a points league like I’m thinking of, you’re going to need as much high quality pitching as you can get, so I don’t think trading Z, who’s going to strike out 175+ hitters is a good idea for a guy with only TUP (Tremendous Upside Potential) as his selling point
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
but it's Jay Bruce
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
they project bruce for like 30 HRs i think
i just don’t trust it.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
but it's Jay Bruce
I have limitations when drafting. probably why I’m inconsistent year-to-year.
I never draft anyone from Boston.
I draft Cubs in hopes of jinxing them.
I never draft players I personally, whether for reason or not, dislike.
(which can be overridden by rule 2)
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
DOES NOT COMPUTE
I draft Cubs
I never draft players I … dislike
Abort ( A ), Retry ( R ), Fail ( F )?
happens to the worst of us
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
He'll hit 25+
and he might hit 40 if he’s healthy.
Look at the ballpark that he plays in if nothing else. That pennant porch in LF that they made for Griffey? That’s now the Bruce/Votto Pennant Porch.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
yeah its really not.
i’m going to tell him no. i’ll counter with pinero and see if he bites.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
There you go!
Now THAT would be a good deal for you. I’m going to guess Joel regresses hard this year.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
i know. i just realized that.
glad I realized it before making this trade. thanks VEB!
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
I know I was late to the party
just thought maybe ONE more comment would sway the decision :)
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
I think she means Victor
"There's a new sheriff in town." - Brendan Ryan
by jd is legend on Mar 30, 2010 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
It was a joke
Is he even around anymore?
"There's a new sheriff in town." - Brendan Ryan
by jd is legend on Mar 30, 2010 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
not at the table, carlos
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
whoa, there was a Dunc visit?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
carp has switched to the curve
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
bad news: Stav in RF
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
worse news: Carp + walks.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Lopez fail
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Yeah that was a sloppy Floppy.
Good play by Freese though
by GasHouseMang on Mar 30, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
personally, i would rather see carp give up 6 runs than 6 walks.
"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."
EXTREME FAIL.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Freese boots it
LaRue possibly down.
STACHE DOWN. STACHE DOWN.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
picture proof
of LaRue feeling no pain. he is the master of pain.
http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/photos/cards-twins-official-game-thread/689097
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
for some reason that just goes to the pic above
Allen Craig > Nick Stavinoha
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 1, 2010 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I just tried it, and it goes to the LaRue picture
same one on the April Fools post
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
was he not paying attention?
boog made a hell of a play anyway.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
The horror! The horror!
That’s a book quote if anyone remembers where that is from.
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)
dude, don't go all Conrad on us.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Ahaha, well done.
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)
OPENING DAY CLEANUP HITTER
"There's a new sheriff in town." - Brendan Ryan
by jd is legend on Mar 30, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Albert will never get another IBB in his life!
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)
/runs around in circles with hands over ears mumbling gibberish
Take that, Winter!
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Mar 30, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
/runs around in circles with hands over ears mumbling gibberish
Take that, Winter!
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Mar 30, 2010 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
him too and three
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
possibly spiked
but there’s no blood. because he’s made of … whatever LaRue is made of.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
turkey sausage and bourbon, i'm guessing?
"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 30, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Now --
I don’t care who y’are, that’s funny.
by Michael_68_1999 on Mar 30, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
deer meat
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
by STLRegalia on Mar 30, 2010 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
mmm meat pies.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Bourbon sounds tasty...
sadly my only mixing options are Pepsi and Cherry Coke… that as a poor soda choice on my part…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
WATER
You never mix Bourbon with Soda, Gross
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 30, 2010 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
jack & coke is as close as you get
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
I don't consider Jack to be a bourbon
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 30, 2010 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
it's not, i meant was that drink & coke is as close as you get to mixing bourbon with soda
i agree with you, you don’t mix bourbon with soda
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
i've never tried that, is that good?
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
guys, this is tough
i have this minibar here taunting me and you’re all talking about booze…
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
open it up, it's on your firms dime right?
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
probably
i’m not sure i would turn that receipt in, though. ketel one is freaking 9.50 for one of those little things. this bottle of wine is only $22 though….
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
a little wine, a little lost, sounds like IHB's gonna have a good night
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
Isn't there a liquor store near by???
I say it’s time for a road trip…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Are you out by an airport or something?
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
downtown sacramento.
i have no idea if there’s a liquor store around anywhere. i guess i could find out. but will you guys stay up and hang out with me when i’m all shitfaced?
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
I've got no job to go to tomorrow...
granted I also don’t have any beer… this could cause problems.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
I do have jack jim and maker's
but don’t feel like drinking straight whisky or bourbon tonite…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
i don't even know who you are anymore
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
by gdm426 on Mar 31, 2010 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You left for awhile and I lost my way...
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
We just went through the fact I'm understocked...
And I’m drinking tomorrow nite for trivia anyways… trying to take it easy in my old age.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
neither do i!
ceasar chavez day. my only problem is figuring out how to open the wine. i don not want to walk around downtown at night by myself.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
if they have corked wine in the mini bar,
they have a corkscrew at the desk at least. I would assume.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Sure it is actually a cork?
If not call the front desk
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 31, 2010 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
there are sensors.
they automatically charge you if you move anything. to prevent people from drinking it and then replacing it for cheaper.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
i am intrigued by this
I very much enjoy counter security methods
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 31, 2010 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
I have not seen this anti screw the hotel technology.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Also, Dave Concepcion.
i would love to get drunk
And pretend I am Indiana Jones. Where I have to quickly swap out a bottle of booze for a bar of soap I mashed together to look like a bottle.
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 31, 2010 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
What you need to do is...
get a bag of sand that weighs the same as the bottle… then do a quick shift. Should solve all the problems. Nothing bad will happen from it.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Isn't that what internet friends are for?
To get drunk with so you are not classified as an alcoholic that drinks alone in his mothers basement, (Sips)
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 31, 2010 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
this is when matty's & i liquor delivery service would come in handy
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
by gdm426 on Mar 31, 2010 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
There are so many delivery options
you could make tons of money off of… booze… crappy fast food for stoners or lazy folk… I really need to figure out how to make money off of this idea…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
no doubt, we think local laws need to be changed
because we don’t think many would allow it for some reason
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
I'm sure it could go down in Missouri
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Mizzou's down for almost everything right?
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
in regards to booze, Yes
Drugs though. Missouri has some of the strictest in the country
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 31, 2010 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
And luckily
they have that meth problem cleaned right up because of it… time to move onto the next big problem in Missouri… the Royals.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
by ducttape16 on Mar 31, 2010 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
not kidding, i felt like a terrorist trying to buy some
allergy meds there a couple years back
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
Illinois did that for like 2 months...
now it’s pretty much back to normal. At least around Chicago.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
That's my understanding
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Vodka is Vodka to me
I never could pay a bunch for Vodka when I am happy with well Vodka. I divert booze money to Bourbon.
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 31, 2010 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
gin gin gin gin ginny ginny gin
also scotch.
"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."
I could never drink Gin on a regular basis
But I do like to have a nice bottle of it around for some martinis from time to time
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 31, 2010 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
there is no gin.
we have:
absolut : 8.50
ketel one : 9.00
chivas regal: 8.50
jack: 8.50
bacardi: 8.50
chardonnay: 22
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
is there not a bar in this hotel?
As a general rule I refuse to stay somewhere that doesn’t have an onsite lounge.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Also, Dave Concepcion.
two bars, actually.
but that would require me to get dressed and leave you guys. and lost.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
Really
I probably prefer no pants to to no booze
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 31, 2010 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
well yeah that doesnt make sense
i either have no pants and no booze OR pants and booze. you know, if i went downstairs, i would probably end up paying the same with tip and everything. and then i’d have to be fighting off all the guys…chardonnay it is!
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
fighting off all the guys
look at you!
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
You'd really be fighting them off
if you went down there without pants on… women in skirts can be very attractive…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
I'M PISSED.
i pulled out that chard, and its a mini bottle. there was no way to know that before i pulled it out of the minibar. now I have to pay for it.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
Put pants on
and go to the desk and say you thought it was a full sized bottle and refuse to pay for a mini? If it’s still cold and unopened I don’t see how they could charge you for it.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
this....
and while your down there get a couple of drinls to bring back to your room.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Just put it back
If you didn’t open it. The Mini-Bar sensors detects when an items is removed but also when it is put back. If you put it back quickly enough it will void the purchase.
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 31, 2010 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions
ok i like this idea because then i don't have to go downstairs.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
IHB might not like that though
i’d recommend the chard for her
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
i think i get the most drunk for my buck with the chard.
but i dont want to have to ask the front desk to come open it for me.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
I love gin and tonics
Allen Craig > Nick Stavinoha
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 31, 2010 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I have a drunks mouth
I can’t drink anything except straight booze and ice anymore
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 31, 2010 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
I have a beer mouth
with the occasional mixed drink to wash down the beer taste
Allen Craig > Nick Stavinoha
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 31, 2010 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
I only really drink beer anymore when I have a keg
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 31, 2010 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
I should switch over to harder stuff
because basically I am just overusing my kidneys for all the beer and am putting on more weight
Allen Craig > Nick Stavinoha
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 31, 2010 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
might want to buy some teeth
Allen Craig > Nick Stavinoha
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 31, 2010 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Not really
I am smoking Meth to lose weight to play Hockey
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 31, 2010 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I take it you're not a defenseman???
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
who did you steal that line from?
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Since we're talking whiskey,
my buddy bought me a $32 glass of whiskey this weekend. Middleton’s Irish whiskey. WOW!
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Also, Dave Concepcion.
that's $250 bucks a bottle!
damn, you’ve got a nice friend
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
...
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
It was funny,
we’re sitting in the lounge of this fancy hotel in SLC wearing jeans and tee shirts, and my friend is saying, “I can’t remember the name of this whiskey, but if I see it I’m getting us some.” We were paying our bill to leave and he spotted it, and ordered us 2. The bartender rang it up and voided it out twice, then looked at us and said, “This is $32 a shot!”
My buddy calmly replies, “I know.”
What an amazing glass of whiskey.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I paid him back in volume of Jameson's over the course of the night.
And then we almost fought. So endeth another whiskey adventure.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I like how guys can get in fights
But somehow the next day all is forgiven. While girls will play nice while plotting murderous plots behind each others backs
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 31, 2010 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
He said nothing about stabbing...
she’ll never catch on… aw crap now I just went and said something about it…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
I'm sensing
that someone’s getting an ass full of it…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
WHen you are in SLC look up my buddy Dave's place the Piper Down on State Street
Belief that success is inevitable is as likely to hold you back as a belief that it is impossible.
Missed that one while we were there....
Salt Lake is a brutal place to be an alcoholic. I enjoyed the Utah against porn Seminar at my hotel though.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Also, Dave Concepcion.
You should have handed out
something free that would have stirred the pot…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
I was thinking aboot grabbing the lap top
and surfing porn in the hallway outside the room.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Also, Dave Concepcion.
But laptop speakers don't give
the full aural experience of porn…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
man, i really need some wireless headphones
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
I have had two pairs before, they are really nice.
you can go about 40 feet from your computer with them.
I much prefer my 7.1 Surround Sound headphones
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 31, 2010 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Turtle Beach???
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
by vexedtechie on Mar 31, 2010 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions
i prefer my studio monitors
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
by prophetjohn on Mar 31, 2010 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions
i have a nice 7.1 Surround System also but dig the headphones
Especially for video games
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 31, 2010 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
these are mine
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
by prophetjohn on Mar 31, 2010 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions
i can't imagine spending that much
on headphones. are bose any good? you always see those commercials for them & they look good
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
Sennheiser's are great
my buddy in the Ars Nova singers gave me his old pair
Belief that success is inevitable is as likely to hold you back as a belief that it is impossible.
you really need a good amp to drive them though
i have some hd600’s
most valuable thing I own
worth every penny
"There's a lot of things we say that don't make sense to our viewers. Okay, primarily me." ~Al Hrabosky~
by YesWeOquendo on Mar 31, 2010 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah
I need a headphone amp for my sennheisers
Allen Craig > Nick Stavinoha
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 31, 2010 1:31 AM EDT up reply actions
good luck
tubes are cool (I’m big on analog if you haven’t noticed, and they glow!)
i got a cheap solid state amp though, definately due for an upgrade
I hate how sound equipment so restrictively expensive
"There's a lot of things we say that don't make sense to our viewers. Okay, primarily me." ~Al Hrabosky~
by YesWeOquendo on Mar 31, 2010 1:36 AM EDT up reply actions
good to know
i’m writing this down
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
bose are soooo overrated
Allen Craig > Nick Stavinoha
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 31, 2010 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions
my dad swore by bose
but i think it was only because he was a huge paul harvey fan
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
They are DJ head phones
I do have a Turtle Beach sound card though
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 31, 2010 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions
I have a set of USB headphones I use as live monitors for VirtualDJ
…it’s really the only time I use them, lol
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
by vexedtechie on Mar 31, 2010 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
I really want to get a nice spdif capable PA system
Allen Craig > Nick Stavinoha
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 31, 2010 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Think you missed what I was going for there...
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
The way I picture him doing it
is with the volume turned up nice and loud… that way people walking by would have no doubt what’s going on… At least that’s how I’d do it… There’s also a bad pun in there… It’s no fun having to explain jokes, perhaps I should do a better job making them…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
mudflaps
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Mar 30, 2010 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
that's the one
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
silver lining?
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Murphy injures himself between second and third
GOB justice is swift
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I can't believe cody is holding the draft up
I mean does he know how to show up?
Belief that success is inevitable is as likely to hold you back as a belief that it is impossible.
is he sarcastically sabotaging it because of yesterday?
Allen Craig > Nick Stavinoha
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 30, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
i thought you guys had a time limit to pick?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Cody has taken the last 10 or so
Belief that success is inevitable is as likely to hold you back as a belief that it is impossible.
maybe someone should knock on his door
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
At this rate I will have finished my VEB yahoo
draft before the third round of this one
Belief that success is inevitable is as likely to hold you back as a belief that it is impossible.
i don't understand. is there no timer on each pick?
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
there's a timer, it's just a 20 hour one. or 2hour one between 6-10.
or something like that, dan has me confused sometimes with his setup.
beware the ides of march!
question (compound format)
A) larue is pretty much ready for the season, right?
B) there is a non-zero chance he has to take up the first several games at catcher, right?
C)larue should be familiar with all the pitchers (except penny and garcia), right?
D) these games still don’t count, right?
E) why are wearing him out and exposing him to injury by starting all these games?
"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."
so it was YOU
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
JoeStrauss
Cards backup C Jason LaRue leaves game after being hit on glove hand by Jason Bay’s slide. Matt Pagnozzi now starter pro tem. #stlcards
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
"pro tem" is latin for "teh suck."
"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 30, 2010 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
effin' Jason Bay
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
"Ryan could throw from six feet underwater, standing on his head, backhand..."
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
You guys are all overreacting
The marginal loss in offense and defense from Jason LaRue to Matt Pagnozzi isn’t great. Pags is probably what, a .220-.230 hitter in the majors? LaRue’s a .240-.250 hitter. That’s not going to make a huge difference in the short span of time that Molina’s out. In fact, there’s a reasonable chance that he would OUTPERFORM LaRue by quite a bit in such a small sample size.
Also; can we stop for a second and think how AMAZING that play Boog made was? He backed up 3rd, sprinted after a booted ball, and made a PERFECT throw to LaRue. I think his health is a linchpin of this season because his defensive play can’t be replaced
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Absolutely. Do we have any word on what he injured?
He didn’t really get hit hard
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Wrists and strained obliques
CURSE YOU GOBS
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
pagnozzi is a .210-.220 hitter in the minors
he’ll be lucky to break the mendoza line in the majors
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
Yeah, but by most accounts I've read, Pagnozzi is fine as a catcher as well
Even if those accounts are out of LaDuncan’s mouth…
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
rumors of his adequacy have been greatly exaggerated.
"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 30, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
big helping of REC for you
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
He is the poster child for
adequosity.
"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 30, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
i think the lesson to be learned from today is
never ever ever put a picture of the backup catcher on the front page post. ever. danup, rb, are you listening? no one’s innocent here.
by swade on Mar 30, 2010 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
This is, of course, the correct answer.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on Mar 30, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll rec it
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
don't put carp either
or, for that matter…
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Kiko Calero pitching
Tatis stays in
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Holliday avenges his dude.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
second made them freak out
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
hmm. hooray?
can’t get excited right now.
"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."
some Craig guy is hitting well.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Cheese bats for Diner.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
They're talking about Strauss' article
And how Colby felt isolated
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
...
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 30, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hollijack.
That’s a pair on the day.
Also, Craig singles.
Hard singles
Not Stav-singles
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Boggs pitching
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
We need to have a drinking game for this
1 shot every time they call Albert “ridiculous”
1 shot every time they mention Skip’s conversion
1 shot every time Franklin allows a baserunner
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Oh god.
I would have Cirrhosis by the end of the night.
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)
I will always have a special spot in my heart for
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 30, 2010 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Ahahaha
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)
wtf
Bryan Anderson must suck or something if Pags is going to be our opening day catcher
Allen Craig > Nick Stavinoha
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 30, 2010 3:27 PM EDT reply actions
so will Boggs plunk Bay?
or is this going to get interesting come next month’s Mets series?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
bay plunked boggs.
"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."
Every Time I See the Name Bay....
…I think East Bay Ray. Maybe I’m just an old cow….
;=8)
Big McLargehuge!
:=8O
;=8)
“Tonight’s the night that we got the truck
We’re goin’ downtown gonna beat up drunks
Your turn to drive I’ll bring the beer
It’s the late, late shift no one to fear
And ride, ride how we ride
We ride, looooowride "
Big McLargehuge!
:=8O
Boog's homer was against the wind, apparently.
to his same spot. I think all of his homers are within 30 feet of each other.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
do we have any more ST games against NY? tony should bat boog cleanup just once.
"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."
My guess
is that he changed his name from Anthony of Jesus. It being Easter season and all, he probably didn’t want anyone to be confused.
by Michael_68_1999 on Mar 30, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he plays for quad cities
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 30, 2010 10:42 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
What am I supposed to say to someone who insists that projections like CHONE and PECOTA are worthless
and that I need to use my own “feelings and instincts” to determine a player’s value?
/facepalm
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
well
the projections systems don’t have a whole lot of worth. it’s just giving you an idea. you should put your own reasoning and context into it
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
sure, but they tend to be pretty accurate.
he compared it by saying he could predict the end of the world will be tomorrow or that the nationals will win 100 games, and it wouldn’t mean anything.
obviously CHONE is based on something tangible, not just a BS theory.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
the difference being
the rigorous math applied to these projections systems and your friend just being dense and pulling something out of his ass to make a point he doesn’t fully understand
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
Seems to me he's arguing against yourself
What if my instincts and feelings say that the Nats are going to win triple digits?
You ask him
for an autograph, and then go brag to your friends that you got Hall of Famer Joe Morgan to sign.
by Michael_68_1999 on Mar 30, 2010 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions 12 recs
green
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
but
the answer is that thos eprojections systems are supposed to be the most statistically probable outcome for each player.
ask him if he thinks he’s smarter than science. that will shut him up
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
Have you read that book?
It’s so obnoxious
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
he says statistics aren't science.
this guy is my friend, but i really hate him sometimes.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
oh
Science (from the Latin scientia, meaning “knowledge”) is, in its broadest sense, any systematic knowledge-base or prescriptive practice that is capable of resulting in a correct prediction, or reliably-predictable type of outcome. In this sense, science may refer to a highly skilled technique, technology, or practice, from which a good deal of randomness in outcome has been removed
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
i mean
does he just not think math is a science?
if so, does he think he’s smarter than math?
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
alright, i tried this.
we’ll see what happens. its very helpful to have input from someone else when i’m arguing with this guy because i get too pissed off at his arrogance.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
ya cause it sounds like arguing w/ a wall
i honestly would suggest dropping it but you have more patience that I it seems
you're right.
i don’t really care what he thinks anyway. i’m a lawyer, so i automatically win.
/mostly kidding…mostly.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
by IHeartBoog on Mar 30, 2010 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i've told you before to get new friends
you’re only hurting yourself by not following my advice
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
he's the only person i know IRL that loves baseball as much as i do.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
he loves baseball like adam dunn loves america, it seems.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Also, Dave Concepcion.
perhaps i should rephrase.
he’s the only person i know IRL that follows baseball as closely as i do.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
if we send you cody or zoom zoom to talk baseball
will you stop talking to this guy?
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
possibly, we're gonna mull it over
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
shhhhhh!!!! he's supposed to think this is a good thing!
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
mine's better
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
your country was a rough draft
Belief that success is inevitable is as likely to hold you back as a belief that it is impossible.
i have a f yeah pick i wish i could share
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
The email address is in the profile...
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
it's not porn, just not VEB safe
oh & check your emails
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
no way
i don’t want to the women to know i have that
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
I'm trying to figure out
what we would be offended if it isn’t porn.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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Evan Lysacek: 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist ♥
by ClemsonGirl on Mar 31, 2010 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
A question mark?
That’s offensive?
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 31, 2010 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
?
?
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
by vexedtechie on Mar 31, 2010 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm Ron Burgandy?
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)
When I open it in a new tab
it says this gmail account is not available.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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Evan Lysacek: 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist ♥
by ClemsonGirl on Mar 31, 2010 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
So it's Anime porn.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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Evan Lysacek: 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist ♥
by ClemsonGirl on Mar 31, 2010 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
What Clemsongirl said.
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)
No.
That is not anime porn. Trust me.
When you’ve seen anime porn, you know it. And you don’t feel sort of okay about it, either.
We all have ways of coping. I use sex and awesomeness.
by the red baron on Mar 31, 2010 1:47 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
They're racists,
that’s what.
"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."
i would never have guessed there was anime porn.
the things you learn on VEB.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
and they involve tentacles
Belief that success is inevitable is as likely to hold you back as a belief that it is impossible.
And now. I suggest we end this line of conversation.
"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."
really?
you are internet-sheltered
you should learn about rule 34
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
i don't think you realize what you're asking
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
rule 34
"There's a lot of things we say that don't make sense to our viewers. Okay, primarily me." ~Al Hrabosky~
by YesWeOquendo on Mar 31, 2010 1:53 AM EDT up reply actions
It exists.
It is called hentai, it can be found relatively quickly, and I would recommend you never, ever, ever seek it out.
And at the very least, you should respect the fact I have a rather high threshold for weird sex stuff. So trust me on this one.
We all have ways of coping. I use sex and awesomeness.
by the red baron on Mar 31, 2010 1:59 AM EDT up reply actions
I never would have guessed...
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Toasters and tomatoes, sure.
But I draw the line at rape fantasies as written by H.P. Lovecraft.
Now everyone knows where my line is.
We all have ways of coping. I use sex and awesomeness.
by the red baron on Mar 31, 2010 2:10 AM EDT up reply actions
don't worry, i don't want to see it.
but whats the big deal? why is it so freaky?
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
you'll have to see it to really get it
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
Okay,
here’s one of my patented Aaron formulas. To make hentai, take:
Junior High school, plus
Porn star anatomical incorrectness, plus
Rape fantasies, plus
the Cthulu Cycle, plus
A bathtub full of various fluids.
Basically, it’s a bunch of underaged girls being forcibly mated with by big giant octopus type creatures. Lots of tentacle penetration and screaming. That sort of stuff.
We all have ways of coping. I use sex and awesomeness.
by the red baron on Mar 31, 2010 3:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Wow.
not sure what the cthulu cycle is, but i get the point.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
Cthulu Cycle
It’s one of the big, overarching storylines H.P. Lovecraft put together. Lots of unnameable horrors from beyond the rim of the universe that drive people insane whenever they catch a glimpse of said horror. Good stuff, actually; Lovecraft provided the archetypes for much of our modern scifi horror.
We all have ways of coping. I use sex and awesomeness.
by the red baron on Mar 31, 2010 5:07 AM EDT up reply actions
I've seen this porn
I am not quite sure what to think of the friend who showed me it
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
are all your comments in this thread
solely about hentai?
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
It's the only thing
I can bring myself to care about at this hour of the night.
See, now you don’t know what to think of me again.
We all have ways of coping. I use sex and awesomeness.
by the red baron on Mar 31, 2010 5:14 AM EDT up reply actions
you'll have to do more than that
to get me to change my high opinion of you red
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
Hmm.
Don’t you worry. I’ll think of something.
It is odd, though, what I actually deign to discuss. I rarely comment at all, and when I do it’s almost never about anything baseball-related. I’m not sure if that’s because I put all my sports energy into coming up with stuff to write every single day or because I don’t actually like baseball nearly as much as I think I do.
We all have ways of coping. I use sex and awesomeness.
by the red baron on Mar 31, 2010 5:20 AM EDT up reply actions
never say what you just said
we will forget it, and just never say it again.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
This is true...
Sophomore year in the dorms the roommate decided to fire up some anime porn which I caught out of the corner of my eye… decided it was then time to quickly wander off.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
To the privacy of your own dorm room?
"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."
No it was in my room...
I sought refuge in a buddy’s room until I could face the world again.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
This was several years back
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
why is anime porn so terrible?
i dont really watch porn or anime, so maybe i just don’t get it.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
or go
it’s a list of sites you can then search from & find whatever you want
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
nope i'm heeding rb's advice this time.
plus i’m on my work computer right now. probably not smart to be looking at porn.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
You're on a work computer,
at 1:14 AM?
"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."
the biznass of getting your drink on
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
The problem is that searching for anime porn on the internet will probably get you into the japanese version of goatse or such.
"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."
one word
tentacles.
but you’re right, it is just cartoons (but you may think of japan differently if you see them)
Allen Craig > Nick Stavinoha
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 31, 2010 2:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Why are decapitations so terrible?
I’ve never seen one but I can do a pretty good job figuring that I don’t want to see it.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
but its just cartoons having sex.
seems harmless compared to decapitation.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
Well anime soft porn.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 31, 2010 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't really know if I want to know.
I just want to know what besides porn would bother me.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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Evan Lysacek: 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist ♥
by ClemsonGirl on Mar 31, 2010 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions
it's a cartoon of a girl in a skimpy bikini
eating a burger & a coke bottle in her other hand. i just don’t want to offend anyone & i think it’s not safe for VEB
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
It's just not live porn.
it’s like one step up.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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Evan Lysacek: 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist ♥
by ClemsonGirl on Mar 31, 2010 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions
or down
depending on your view point…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
fwiw, i don't look at either one
and i can’t remember where i found that, i guess i kept it because every other day someone here says America! F YA!
Hope is the worst of all evils, for it prolongs the torment of man
statistics are neither science nor math, apparently.
i guess that was his only way out.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."