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Baseball! Baseball that is on expanded cable and MLB.TV! Baseball that features a knuckleballer!

A new year means a new type of fixed-verse novelty poetry. Clerihews for everybody!

R.A. Dickey
Knuckled under quickly
When they found no hint
of his ulnar collateral ligament.

Evan MacLane
to some scouts' disdain
might outgun Rapid Robert
today, with a head start.

The analysis to which you are accustomed will appear after the game. In the meantime, hidden in a Goold blog entry detailing today's travel squad was this, which should be adequate for anyone worried that the Cardinals were not trying anything weird enough this year—

Shane Robinson (who has been working with Jose Oquendo as an infielder)

Well, fine, I guess. But a minor league OPS of .697 in 1100 at-bats doesn't really play anywhere, even though it is, I suppose, exactly 120 points higher than Matt Pagnozzi's. The Cardinals have enough infielders jostling for playing time in Memphis that they released Jarrett Hoffpauir, who already fielded like a converted outfielder but at least hit like one; I'm not sure what this move does, except for neutralize Robinson's one asset. 

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I'm wearing my Cardinals Jersey!

It’s kind of small for me now but that’s okay.

Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 4, 2010 7:44 AM EST reply actions  

had to

officially retire my ankiel jersey this offseason, but i do have a new Molina and Wainwright jersey to christen

Pujols takes out "I" in BIG and "A" in MAC, previously considered to be an unyielding, consonant threat

by DESTROYER on Mar 4, 2010 10:40 AM EST up reply actions  

Not yet

I can only pull a “Oh, I didn’t know you can’t wear a baseball jersey to work!” once. So, I’ll save it for opening day.

by graffin on Mar 4, 2010 8:13 AM EST up reply actions  

What;s the dress code for guys..

men must wear a “professional looking button up shirt with a collar.”

Its professional…i mean they get paid for it, its button-up, and it has a collar and even a belt

by ADMDrayson on Mar 4, 2010 11:27 AM EST up reply actions  

Plus

No tie. Big bonus.

On the other hand, they do have to tuck their shirts in.

@aaronjscott

by musialsuspects on Mar 4, 2010 11:31 AM EST up reply actions  

maybe

I may be able to pull it off, with the exception of walking into work with a bat slung over my shoulder.

by graffin on Mar 4, 2010 1:20 PM EST up reply actions  

That reminds me ...

back in college, when we used to have Monday Night RAW Nights in the dorm lobby, I always thought it would be great if more people would walk around with giant gold-plated belts slung over their shoulders. That way you’d know who’s in charge.

@aaronjscott

by musialsuspects on Mar 4, 2010 1:22 PM EST up reply actions  

I shall join you

Giddy with excitement. I’m up early so all my chores are done. I have had this programmed into my satellite so I can’t forget. There is just something about the crack of the bat in ST.

by spfldbird on Mar 4, 2010 8:26 AM EST up reply actions  

Me too

The only one I’ve got is Edmonds, but I’m rockin’ it in the office today. Nobody else gives a crap about the Cardinals out here in San Francisco, but that’s okay.

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 12:00 PM EST up reply actions  

man, my office sucks.

"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR

by IHeartBoog on Mar 4, 2010 12:05 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah, probably.

time for a career change, I guess.

"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR

by IHeartBoog on Mar 4, 2010 2:31 PM EST up reply actions  

flagged

for “the only one I’ve got is Edmonds”

don’t make me flag you again

Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Mar 4, 2010 6:07 PM EST up reply actions  

I will wear my Cards yarmulke

to Shul this Sabbath. I wear my Cards yarmulke to Shul every Sabbath. He he.

born Dodger blue, now dyed Cardinals red

by totalloser on Mar 5, 2010 5:05 AM EST up reply actions  

I notice you didn't say cardinal yarmulke

Belief that success is inevitable is as likely to hold you back as a belief that it is impossible.

by TomCat009 on Mar 5, 2010 5:58 AM EST up reply actions  

Naturally...

I have a cow yarmulke. I call it my yamoolke…

Mooozle Tov!

;=8)

Big McLargehuge!
:=8O

by The MooCow on Mar 5, 2010 8:58 AM EST up reply actions  

What Channel?

Does anyone know what channel the game will be on? No cable for me but baseball would convince me to make the 45 minute drive to the ’rents.

check out VEB on facebook...just search groups for Viva El Birdos

by Dttl89 on Mar 4, 2010 8:07 AM EST reply actions  

?

Does anyone know if this is going to air in the springfield mo area on MLB network? I know last years ST games were blacked out a few times even though they weren’t on local channels, I hope and pray it’s on I have the dvr ready to rock!

by SKyNYrDCHiEF44 on Mar 4, 2010 8:38 AM EST via mobile reply actions  

Was probably mentioned yesterday

But here is Tyler Greene’s ‘chatter’ at the G-D

Link

I really respect his quiet, honest demeanor. A reason to root for the guy I guess..

Hey Ump!

by paposse on Mar 4, 2010 8:40 AM EST reply actions  

He's one

of the only ballplayers I’ve met that I thought seemed someone I would get along with in real life

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by Dttl89 on Mar 4, 2010 9:02 AM EST up reply actions  

brian barton seemed pretty cool, too

shame we dumped him for about 2 weeks of blaine boyer.

RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!

by Felonius_Monk on Mar 4, 2010 9:12 AM EST up reply actions  

whither Cardinaut!!

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 10:10 AM EST up reply actions  

Because of the Great 80's....

…I will always hate the Mets as our bitterest, though shortest-lived, rivals.

Big McLargehuge!
:=8O

by The MooCow on Mar 4, 2010 9:09 AM EST reply actions  

hell yeah

my dad used to hate the mets even more than he liked the cards

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 1:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Lugo must be desperate.

Steaks for lunch at the clubhouse yesterday.

You know, if Dick would’ve sprang for lunch a few times, he might not be wearing blue this year.

@aaronjscott

by musialsuspects on Mar 4, 2010 9:28 AM EST reply actions  

Of course,

I wonder if Lugo knows that TLR is a veg-head.

@aaronjscott

by musialsuspects on Mar 4, 2010 9:33 AM EST up reply actions  

rice and beans, man

that was probably a good cuban place

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 10:11 AM EST up reply actions  

A Wade Boggs

kind of thing. Except Lugo like rice and beans for dingers. Not chicken!

I want the Walrus back...

by Paulspike on Mar 4, 2010 10:16 AM EST up reply actions  

Mitch Williams on Dan Patrick this morning....

On Stephen Strasburg:

“If he’s ready, he’s ready. It’s stupid to make a business decision with a player of that type of talent, keeping him down in the minors because of fear of arbitration.”

Mitch Williams for Cubs GM!!! Do it Ricketts!!! DO IT! WILD THING!

Can Colby round out our new MV3?

by fourstick on Mar 4, 2010 9:32 AM EST reply actions  

Ignorance

clearly, is bliss.

Can Colby round out our new MV3?

by fourstick on Mar 4, 2010 9:32 AM EST up reply actions  

Of course, the counter to that argument is. . .

that if every pitcher has a certain number of innings left in an arm, and that pitcher is ML-ready, why waste those innings in the minors?

If innings spent on a non-contender are worthless (and they’re not, for a variety of reasons), then innings spent in the minors arguably give you negative value.

by SouthsideCardsFan on Mar 4, 2010 12:20 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah, but

odds are, the nats won’t be able to pay strasburg for all his innings, so they’d be better serverd to only let his arb clock start running once they have some sort of shot at contention. plus more time in the minors means closer to his prime and the better production they get from him while he’s around

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 12:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Isn't Strassburg a special case though...

Signed an MLB contract or something to that effect? I can’t remember all of the Boras angles.

* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.

by RiverRat on Mar 4, 2010 12:27 PM EST up reply actions  

i dunno

either way, the team still gets 6 years of control

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 12:28 PM EST up reply actions  

He's on the 40 man,

so doesn’t that start the 6 years of control?

* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.

by RiverRat on Mar 4, 2010 12:29 PM EST up reply actions  

No

Service time is “MLB 25-man roster Service time”. The “Major League Contract” deal for draft picks gets them on the 40-man roster (for the player: MLBPA insurance, pot smoking ability, guaranteed to not get blood tested) and lets them structure the contract however they want vs. a minor league deal that can only be a signing bonus paid over 2 years.

Not afraid to nitpick

by joker24 on Mar 4, 2010 1:47 PM EST up reply actions  

And FWIW. . .

who says the Nats can’t contend for at least the WC right now? It doesn’t take all that much to cross that line from no chance to some chance, and adding a true ace* to a staff can help that along, no?

  • - FWIW, I don’t know that Strasburg is there yet, but if he is, I think that you have to add him to the roster, so long as you are not somehow stunting his development.

by SouthsideCardsFan on Mar 4, 2010 12:23 PM EST up reply actions  

this article explains the reasoning

link

having an extra year of not dealing w/ boras trumps all IMO

by FunkeeC on Mar 4, 2010 12:47 PM EST up reply actions  

that article. . .

explains why not to bring up Jason Heyward for 2 weeks. . .

I think it’s a stretch to say that the same rationale would lead you to keep Strasburg on the farm for a whole season or more.

by SouthsideCardsFan on Mar 4, 2010 2:16 PM EST up reply actions  

did you bother to read it?

at least a full paragraph on the connection to Strasburg and why delaying his call up gives them another year of control

by FunkeeC on Mar 4, 2010 3:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Yes, I read it. . .

but nowhere does it say that he should be kept on the farm until the Nats are ready to contend, as it appeared that ADMDrayson was proposing.

by SouthsideCardsFan on Mar 4, 2010 3:54 PM EST up reply actions  

I guess I would clarify that I meant a "better" chance and not forever

so, try and build a team that has a decent chance bring Strasburg in maybe the year before where you might be missing a couple of pieces. Instead of bringing him out now starting the clock and then having one great pitcher amongst all other bad players…

by ADMDrayson on Mar 5, 2010 1:26 PM EST up reply actions  

I don't think they have the pitching to contend this year

their position players are at least about average, but their rotation and bullpen is very poor. Maybe next year – Jordan Zimmerman back, Strasburg presumably ready at some point. That’s the year to actually try to win, I think, and I reckon there’s a good chance they’ll go for it then.

RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!

by Felonius_Monk on Mar 4, 2010 1:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Regarding the verse...

Your lines and rhyme scheme are not Clerihews: http://www.ehow.com/how_4780493_write-clerihew-poem.html I think that form would be an excellent choice for the season, but I personally and artistically prefer the classic Haiku form. – - – Enough of the highbrow poetry comments! It’s BASEBALL!

Honi soit qui mal y pense.

by p_lampe on Mar 4, 2010 9:34 AM EST reply actions  

Correction on the "Regarding the verse..."

I didn’t realize the highlighted name was meant to be the first line of the poem. I stand modestly self-corrected. My apologies. Still, I’m not sold on the form…

Honi soit qui mal y pense.

by p_lampe on Mar 4, 2010 9:37 AM EST up reply actions  

VEB, home of baseball and literary criticism

love it

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 10:12 AM EST up reply actions  

Brilliant observation

I doubt any other sports fan site (baseball or otherwise) ever references such things. Again, for the record, my vote is for the game day Senryu rather than the Clerihew. Projecting, I think the Clerihew will tend to grow tired. But what do I know? I never thought Boog would amount to an everyday player.

Honi soit qui mal y pense.

by p_lampe on Mar 4, 2010 11:46 AM EST up reply actions  

Variety is the spice of life

I think a number of different poetic forms will keep things fresh throughout the season.

RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!

by Felonius_Monk on Mar 4, 2010 1:38 PM EST up reply actions  

unless you accept that baseball is a force of nature

there is little debating that it is seasonal

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 11:46 AM EST up reply actions  

yeah

I’ll be sticking with the tried and true haiku

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 1:27 PM EST up reply actions  

MLB Gameday

Does anyone know if the game will be live on Gameday, and what the “secret” link might be?

by blehmann on Mar 4, 2010 9:42 AM EST reply actions  

Liam Moran

used to post these at Hey Listen, but his new site, The Hot Sign, doesn’t have any Gameday links (for today at least).

by blehmann on Mar 4, 2010 9:46 AM EST up reply actions  

It's linked from the sidebar

“Spring Training Gameday”

It’s set to update automatically every day at noon. (Originally midnight, but thought folks might want to catch up on yesterday’s game over morning coffee.

Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.

by liam on Mar 4, 2010 12:53 PM EST up reply actions  

bah

I just had to create it myself since Liam’s site is blocked at work right now, if I had just waited a couple minutes :)

"Come test me every day if you want," says Pujols, "Everything I ever made in this game I would give back to the Cardinals if I got caught."

by StLHugo on Mar 4, 2010 10:02 AM EST up reply actions  

Awesome.

I now have it bookmarked. If only I could figure out how to “recommend” his fanshot. I’m logged in, but see no way to give it a thumbs up. Oh well. He’ll never know how much I love him.

by blehmann on Mar 4, 2010 10:13 AM EST up reply actions  

here's where to bring the love

http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2010/3/1/1331488/spring-training-gameday-links

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 10:19 AM EST up reply actions  

Lineup today per Goold

http://interact.stltoday.com/blogzone/commishs-hot-stove/commishs-hot-stove/cardinal-beat-updates/2010/03/cardinals-lineup-3-4-freese-starts-ludwick-cleans-up/

1. Skip Schumaker, 2B
2. Julio Lugo, SS
3. Nick Stavinoha, DH
4. Ryan Ludwick, RF
5. Colby Rasmus, CF
6. David Freese, 3B
7. Joe Mather, 1B
8. Jon Jay, LF
9. Jason LaRue, C

Starting Pitcher: LHP Evan MacLane. Followed by: RHP Adam Ottavino, RHP Eduardo Sanchez, RHP Francisco Samuel, and RHP Charlie Zink. Insurance arms: LHP Ben Jukich, RHP Lance Lynn, RHP Fernando Salas.

"Come test me every day if you want," says Pujols, "Everything I ever made in this game I would give back to the Cardinals if I got caught."

by StLHugo on Mar 4, 2010 9:51 AM EST reply actions  

Sad...

I really would have liked to see Allen Craig in at DH.

by Schnurdog on Mar 4, 2010 10:37 AM EST up reply actions  

who?

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 10:39 AM EST up reply actions  

good luck being specific

though allegedly TLR knows his name, now.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 10:44 AM EST up reply actions  

He'll know his name

when he needs to know his name. There’s like, forty guys in a camp now!

@aaronjscott

by musialsuspects on Mar 4, 2010 10:52 AM EST up reply actions  

Last year in ST

27AB, 12Hits, 3Doubles, 1HR…

Clearly he needed more ABs, but you would think that TLR should’ve known his name last year.

by Schnurdog on Mar 4, 2010 11:14 AM EST up reply actions  

Out with a quad injury

According to the Rotoworld sidebar…otherwise he would’ve been in. Hopefully nothing serious, and it doesn’t sound too bad…just a little tweak that’ll only keep him out a few days.

"But I’m still hungry. I’ve got 10 fingers. There’s one that’s busy and I need nine more."
- Albert Pujols

by splhcb67 on Mar 4, 2010 11:31 AM EST up reply actions  

Jebus

Was Tony high? I know this is the first ST game, but The Infection batting third? Give me a freakin’ break.

Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Mar 4, 2010 6:12 PM EST up reply actions  

he had experience against the starter

and was successful.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 6:33 PM EST up reply actions  

maybe

whatever it was McGwire was talking about with his swing, has been fixed? (Something about not following through or something) and Stav has been infecting the shit out of the ball this spring?

I have not idea

Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")

by STLRegalia on Mar 4, 2010 6:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Interesting question

when was the last time two knuckleballers were on the mound at the same time in an MLB game? Could happen today in ST with Zink & Dickey.

(I would guess the answer is probably Dickey and Wakefield, at some point in the recent past, but there ya go…)

RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!

by Felonius_Monk on Mar 4, 2010 10:02 AM EST reply actions  

If you were creating a fictional

knuckleballer for a novel, there’s a pretty good chance you’d come up with a name like “Charlie Zink.” Perfect, just perfect.

by MdRedbirdFreak on Mar 4, 2010 11:18 AM EST up reply actions  

That would make a good, tongue-in-cheek baseball study

comparing the oddity of names and the positions/roles of the players. I’m pretty sure knuckleballers deviate from the norm quite farther than most.

Someone fire up a spreadsheet.

@aaronjscott

by musialsuspects on Mar 4, 2010 11:24 AM EST up reply actions  

I think players that get profiled by Red Baron often have funny names

Like Bittle, Tootle, Wimmer, and Deck McGuire.

Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.

by mattybobo on Mar 4, 2010 12:42 PM EST up reply actions  

fine baseball names

I still stick by the premise that a good “Y” name is the wave of the future.

Yadier, of course. Yunel. Yuniesky. Yonder. Yunel. Yorman. Yovani. (Yoel. Yoslan. Yusmeiro. → MiL) Yordany. Yorvit.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 12:52 PM EST up reply actions  

In the future, all baseball players are from the Caribbean?

Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.

by mattybobo on Mar 4, 2010 12:53 PM EST up reply actions  

I dunno, I just like the names. it's creative and not totally crazy.

though I have faith that European-based names have not yet yielded all there is in baseball name-worthiness.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 12:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Heh. I've always thought "R.A. Dickey" is pretty much the archetypal baseball name.

That, or the owner of a fleet of long-distance trucks or something.

RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!

by Felonius_Monk on Mar 4, 2010 1:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Baseball time!!

I am shivering with excitement. I really want to see Colby fly off the gates today; it would be a nice start…
Game starts at 12:10 CT or ET?

I want the Walrus back...

by Paulspike on Mar 4, 2010 10:11 AM EST reply actions  

I believe

game time is 1 p.m. eastern (thus 12 central). If I’m correct, all the day spring games begin at 1 eastern.

by CRay on Mar 4, 2010 11:20 AM EST up reply actions  

The schedule says 12:10 CT but

the countdown clock says it starts in 49 minutes.

by swmofan on Mar 4, 2010 11:23 AM EST up reply actions  

Carp speaks to the mortals

link

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 10:14 AM EST reply actions  

I thought

the mere sound of Carp’s voice would bring wrath and destruction. I’ve always wondered how he does interviews.

@aaronjscott

by musialsuspects on Mar 4, 2010 10:28 AM EST reply actions  

well there is a weird quality to it.

I’ll say no more of it, since I have a lot of luggage around.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 10:29 AM EST up reply actions  

Clarihew

A new word for me today. Studied, enjoyed and filed away for Words With Friends.

by Hoffa on Mar 4, 2010 10:48 AM EST reply actions  

Will this game be in HD?

The YES Network showed the Yankees game in HD. Will SNY show this one today in HD or will the feed by 4×3?

by Hardcore Legend on Mar 4, 2010 11:33 AM EST reply actions  

SNY didn't show the Mets/Braves game in HD....

….so I’m gonna bank on no… :-(

Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.

BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS

by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 12:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Allen Craig

is hurt.
Slight hamstring injury.

* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.

by RiverRat on Mar 4, 2010 11:45 AM EST reply actions  

should I drink this milk carton now?

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 11:48 AM EST up reply actions  

Probably.

* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.

by RiverRat on Mar 4, 2010 11:50 AM EST up reply actions  

wrong side

its the quad

"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

by VolsnCards5 on Mar 4, 2010 12:25 PM EST up reply actions  

woo hoo!

i’ll be in class for all but like the last 30 minutes of the game!

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 11:47 AM EST reply actions  

I'm going to listen to it here @ work,

and watch it tonight on the DVR.

Toadonalump is still running this year, btw.

* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.

by RiverRat on Mar 4, 2010 12:02 PM EST up reply actions  

that's my plan

thanks for the link. I’m giddy.

Dots Miller for HOF. 'cuz a name means everything!

by Oedipa Maas on Mar 4, 2010 12:13 PM EST up reply actions  

How do you listen to it at work?

The only broadcast I know of is mlb.tv – is there another way?

by blehmann on Mar 4, 2010 12:20 PM EST up reply actions  

did you read his post?

because the answer is right there

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 12:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Click that link,

then click radio stations…..I get blocked from most streaming sites, but not this one.

* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.

by RiverRat on Mar 4, 2010 12:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Is KTRS carrying this game?

Toad is not airing Baseball, yet.

* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.

by RiverRat on Mar 4, 2010 12:49 PM EST up reply actions  

I believe so

Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.

by mattybobo on Mar 4, 2010 12:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Damb.

I left my walkman at home. Sad face.

@aaronjscott

by musialsuspects on Mar 4, 2010 12:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Gameday audio isn't running a stream for it though

Which is really lame.

Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.

by mattybobo on Mar 4, 2010 1:00 PM EST up reply actions  

So I was wrong

Curses!!!

Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.

by mattybobo on Mar 4, 2010 1:08 PM EST up reply actions  

no xm either....

Damn you MLB Network and your exclusive rights.

* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.

by RiverRat on Mar 4, 2010 1:12 PM EST up reply actions  

I don't think so

According to the 2010 broadcast schedule, the first radio broadcast will be Saturday. So I don’t know how / if toadonalump will work.

by blehmann on Mar 4, 2010 1:05 PM EST up reply actions  

I am watching it during class!!

1 minute per site’s countdown timer!!

I want the Walrus back...

by Paulspike on Mar 4, 2010 12:10 PM EST up reply actions  

i think i'm just gonna start it

and i should be able to watch like a pitch before i have o leave. then i’ll pause it and pick it right back up after class

this isn’t the kind of class where i’d be able to really pay attention to the game

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 12:13 PM EST up reply actions  

I'll be home around 2:30 (eastern)

and I’ll be watching the game from there on. Go get em Cards!

by zoomzoomj88 on Mar 4, 2010 11:57 AM EST reply actions  

I know what you mean HL, but

I wouldn’t be shocked if Stav ended up as one of bench bats, at least to start the year. Stav did OK in that role last year, there is clearly no real role for him in the minors, and he would not have play in the field very often in STL.

by CRay on Mar 4, 2010 12:05 PM EST up reply actions  

just looked at last year's stats on Stav

Best thing he did was get 17 RBI’s in 87 AB’s in the majors, but not much average or anything else. So, you are certainly correct in your general view, Funkee. I’m not wild about the idea of Stav making the bench, it just wouldn’t surprise me if he did.

by CRay on Mar 4, 2010 12:40 PM EST up reply actions  

ya well what we SHOULD do with him and what TLR does with him are often 2 different things i agree

im guessing should Craig hit like we all hope he can this spring, he would make stav unnecessary

by FunkeeC on Mar 4, 2010 12:48 PM EST up reply actions  

"OK"?

I think we differ somewhat on our interpretation of Nick Stavinoha’s 2009 season in the majors. Let’s just leave it at that.

RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!

by Felonius_Monk on Mar 4, 2010 1:41 PM EST up reply actions  

OK

I withdraw the OK. Before I looked up his stats from last year, I think I was remembering the RBI’s, which aren’t bad for a bench bat. I don’t think any of us want to Stav play the field, but the Cards have a pretty set outfield, and I could see TLR keeping Stav simply to pinch hit. I don’t want this to happen, just think it is a real possibility.

by CRay on Mar 4, 2010 4:46 PM EST up reply actions  

I hope not

if we need a right-handed pinch hitter, Craig and Mather are both FAR better hitters than Stavinoha, and from the left side, the similarly positionally-challenged Mark Hamilton is a better bat, too. There’s really no reason for Stav to be on the MLB roster at all, barring a catestrophic injury crisis in the OF, or unless he’s called up as the 3rd catcher when rosters expand (which I think I’d be broadly supportive of). Really, he needs to work on his catching and see if he can at least get to MLB-backup level (probably unlikely, given he’s barely caught in the last couple of years and was presumably moved out of the role due to defensive concerns), which is about the only way I see him having much of a pro career with his bat.

RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!

by Felonius_Monk on Mar 5, 2010 3:53 AM EST up reply actions  

picture:

http://twitpic.com/16l4ee/full

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 1:44 PM EST up reply actions  

I really hope the cards are just humoring Shane Robinson.

Don’t we have better ways to allocate the time of our fielding guru? Even if Robinson learns how to play infield, he still has to learn how to hit. You don’t build players from scratch at this level.

Enough getting worked up over nothing, it’s time for baseball to begin. My 2010 resolution is to be more understanding of TLR’s lineups.

Sad news with Allen Craig BTW, I hope he can still make a good impression in ST because a hot spring could do wonders for his career at this point. I also hope Joey Bombs can make a comeback, definately a player I enjoy watching.

by TheBirds on Mar 4, 2010 12:01 PM EST reply actions  

trade bait?

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
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by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 12:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Holy Crap!

40 minutes till BASEBALL!!! Thank god its back, i was really starting to go through withdrawals

Allen Craig cannot catch a break…hope its only a couple days and then he comes in and hits like a maniac….i’d still like to see him get a shot at 3rd, but i know thats a pipe dream

"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

by VolsnCards5 on Mar 4, 2010 12:24 PM EST reply actions  

I have a phone with my company's PR firm at 10

And the game starts at 10:10 out here…I don’t think I’m going to be paying much attention during this call. Hope nobody has anything important to ask me.

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 12:25 PM EST reply actions  

come on unicorns, work harder

Strauss’s twitter claims the big guys are left behind because it’s a knuckleballer. Also reports that there will be no ST Boog, but there will be Opening Day Boog.

Personally, I’d shoot for the St. Louis Opening Day rather than the scheduled Opening Day. We’re gonna get screwed by this schedule through and through anyway, might as well get something outta it.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 12:38 PM EST reply actions  

Leach calls in

MatthewHLeach Currently playing at Tradition Field: Eddie Murphy’s “Party All The Time.” #CouldntMakeThatUp

Lots of good notes.
http://yourenotagolfer.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/03/thursday_spring_training_tidbi.html

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 12:40 PM EST reply actions  

by the way, in case anyone complains about the obscurity of our memes

the reporters are currently rockin’ Taco in a Helmet.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
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by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 12:41 PM EST reply actions  

LOL Bradley

http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/03/bradley-on-cubs-stint-it-was-something-with-chicago-not-me.html

…they play the Cubs in Seattle startiing June 22.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
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by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 12:44 PM EST reply actions  

He does have a point in there, though.

While there’s no question that Milton Bradley is completely off his rocker, they did bring him in as a power hitter. This reporter is being 100% dishonest when he says there is no record of the Cubs management and anything about power numbers mentioned with Bradley. While there never was anything, it was well reported that Piniella wanted a “left-handed thumper”. Now, someone might have disregarded this (then again, he did ask for Bobby Abreau and ended up getting Bradley) but one could easily make the correlation that Bradley fit the criteria of a “left-handed thumper” since he’s a switch hitter and, if memory serves me correctly, they didn’t sign anyone else who hit from the left side with anywhere near the power numbers Bradley has.

But, he’s still one crazy ass mofo.

Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid.

- John Wayne

by Tackle Box on Mar 4, 2010 12:56 PM EST up reply actions  

he'll be Junior's hardest case, for sure.

I have yet to meet a reporter who’s totally sane about Bradley. Perhaps given the history… somewhat understandable.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
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by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 12:57 PM EST up reply actions  

interesting clash of the Jockettys

Aroldis Chapman will debut vs. the Royals out of the bullpen.

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by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 12:47 PM EST reply actions  

Just wanted to say one thing....

BASEBALL!!!!!!

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 12:53 PM EST reply actions  

Exactly.

I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.

by The Continental on Mar 4, 2010 12:54 PM EST up reply actions  

i wanted to say the same thing!

baseballbaseballbaseballbaseballbaseballbaseball

that is all that is going through my mind right now.

"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR

by IHeartBoog on Mar 4, 2010 12:54 PM EST up reply actions  

T-minus

10 minutes!

I want the Walrus back...

by Paulspike on Mar 4, 2010 12:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Seriously

This day feels like Christmas. And if not Christmas, the month before Christmas when you wake up from your turkey-induced stupor and you go “holy shiz, Christmas is almost here!” Then you mull around the mall, drooling at all the cool things that could happen for Christmas, try a few things on and see how they fit, realize that the one thing you REALLY want for Christmas (Colby hitting .275/.345/.450 26 hr 92 rbi and a WS ring) might happen. But of course, it’s a month away and you have to trudge through snow (Exhibition Series in Minnesota) to get there.

Yeah, winter and all that shiz is nice, and the Olympics were a delicious thanksgiving feast, but still BASEBALL OMG BASEBALL HOLY CRAP GUYS ITS BASEBALL OUR TEAM IS PLAYING BASEBALL TODAY LOOK REAL GRASS AND BASEBALL!

by tgreenfield on Mar 4, 2010 12:54 PM EST reply actions  

Because Tony La Russa.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
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by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 12:58 PM EST up reply actions  

but flim, uh...

i’m backing away now

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by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 1:00 PM EST up reply actions  

pre-game is on!

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:00 PM EST reply actions  

WOOO

I want the Walrus back...

by Paulspike on Mar 4, 2010 1:01 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah

I never understood that, seems like they are being lazy

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 1:30 PM EST up reply actions  

I figured

it had to do with the antenna, which would have to be really small, and earbuds don’t make any kind of loop that you could use. So if they put one in, it’d get crappy signal and make their product look poopier.

Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.

by liam on Mar 4, 2010 2:06 PM EST up reply actions  

maybe but I don't think so

I have a portable radio that is super small and plays AM. It does use the headphones as an antenna and I don’t have any problems with it.

by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 4, 2010 2:07 PM EST up reply actions  

didn't realize this was an SNY feed

guess we get 3hrs of mets preview

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by YesWeOquendo on Mar 4, 2010 1:03 PM EST reply actions  

I think the moment fits.

“There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem – once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit.”
Al Gallagher

I want the Walrus back...

by Paulspike on Mar 4, 2010 1:03 PM EST reply actions  

first pitch!

coming up!

next!

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:03 PM EST reply actions  

why can't i pause it?!

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:04 PM EST reply actions  

Some of the features

of MLB.TV do not work until start of Opening Day. It says it when you purchase that

I want the Walrus back...

by Paulspike on Mar 4, 2010 1:05 PM EST up reply actions  

well, i guess i can't go to class!

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Don't go!

What’s more important? Baseball, or school?

I want the Walrus back...

by Paulspike on Mar 4, 2010 1:06 PM EST up reply actions  

especially stupid spanish

i already know this crap!

but the bad thing is, i skipped class last time to watch the mets/braves spring opener

oh well!

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:07 PM EST up reply actions  

I can teach you that!

Cardinal fellow fans help each other!

I want the Walrus back...

by Paulspike on Mar 4, 2010 1:08 PM EST up reply actions  

I hate my Spanish class

but my study group is really cool. The old guy originally creeped my out but once I realized I was like the ‘Hawkeye’ of the group, everything seemed better.

by Hardcore Legend on Mar 4, 2010 1:08 PM EST up reply actions  

i actually like the class

but it’s at a stupid time

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:09 PM EST up reply actions  

thanks a lot

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
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by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 1:14 PM EST up reply actions  

nice

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 1:31 PM EST up reply actions  

So far so good

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 1:32 PM EST up reply actions  

i little low!

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:09 PM EST reply actions  

AHHH SOMEONE THREW A PITCH TO SKIP

BASEBALL HAS BEGUN

AND IT WAS A KNUCKLEBALL WHAT ARE THE ODDS

BEISBOL!!!!

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 1:10 PM EST reply actions  

Baseball.

has. started. Fuck. yeah!

I want the Walrus back...

by Paulspike on Mar 4, 2010 1:10 PM EST reply actions  

No dive from Skip?!

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 1:11 PM EST reply actions  

Unvelcro-Revelcro-bring bat up awesomely

repeat

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 1:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Bad news everyone

Skip is still surprisingly slow.

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 1:11 PM EST reply actions  

rice and beans today!

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:11 PM EST reply actions  

anyone else having problems with their MLB feed?

its awful

"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

by VolsnCards5 on Mar 4, 2010 1:11 PM EST reply actions  

None here.

But its probably because I am using my university’s internet. Which is great…

I want the Walrus back...

by Paulspike on Mar 4, 2010 1:12 PM EST up reply actions  

ugh its so choppy on tv

"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

by VolsnCards5 on Mar 4, 2010 1:13 PM EST up reply actions  

What's with the pacman music?

"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 4, 2010 1:12 PM EST reply actions  

Lugo on pace for .000 average this season

TRADE HIM. SKIP TOO

</early season overreactions>

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 1:13 PM EST reply actions  

ugh.

Season Over

I want the Walrus back...

by Paulspike on Mar 4, 2010 1:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Team batting avg of .250....

…game over, man, game…over…

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 1:16 PM EST up reply actions  

I have missed these game threads.

It seems like a very long time since we had one of these.

"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR

by IHeartBoog on Mar 4, 2010 1:13 PM EST reply actions  

YEAH

FUCK YEAH

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:13 PM EST reply actions  

and rec

"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 4, 2010 1:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Ewwwwwww

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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 4, 2010 1:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Infection!

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 1:13 PM EST reply actions  

yea

he probably just took allen craig’s bench spot

"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

by VolsnCards5 on Mar 4, 2010 1:15 PM EST up reply actions  

All you need to know

is that my only memory of the Infection was him yacking balls on to Waveland Avenue last July. He was crushing them. Says a lot about his career when that’s the only positive memory I have of his swing. Batting practice.

"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
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by tgreenfield on Mar 4, 2010 1:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh. My. God.

I was so excited to watch the game. I nearly forgot to sign into my favorite blog ever. Shame on me.

by Pujols Is A God on Mar 4, 2010 1:15 PM EST reply actions  

Soft throwing "crafty" lefty

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 1:17 PM EST up reply actions  

NO!

COLBY!

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:17 PM EST reply actions  

COLBY NOOOOO!!!!

Sell it, kid.

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 1:17 PM EST reply actions  

COLBY!

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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 4, 2010 1:17 PM EST reply actions  

Rasmus....

I want the Walrus back...

by Paulspike on Mar 4, 2010 1:18 PM EST reply actions  

yes colby

get all the errors out of the way now

"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

by VolsnCards5 on Mar 4, 2010 1:18 PM EST reply actions  

Damn mlb.tv

Freezes up every 15 seconds

Testicle-exploding shit storms, to date: T.E.S.S '08, T.E.S.S '09

by bjork24 on Mar 4, 2010 1:18 PM EST reply actions  

MY GOD WHY

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:18 PM EST reply actions  

Man, we're gonna be lucky to have 65 wins this year...

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 1:18 PM EST reply actions  

What is this?

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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 4, 2010 1:18 PM EST reply actions  

"That's a good sign for Gary Matthews"

He hit a can of corn, great sign if they are going to play on the deck of an aircraft carrier.

by Hardcore Legend on Mar 4, 2010 1:18 PM EST reply actions  

haha

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Seeing eye single up the middle

Bad throw by Rasmus home

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 1:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Mathews can of corn

Colby missed it.
Basehit up the middle, Colby threw home.
Mather didn’t throw hard 2 second on a pickoff.

by Hardcore Legend on Mar 4, 2010 1:20 PM EST up reply actions  

HE WAS OUT

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:19 PM EST reply actions  

The ump angered Lugo.

He’s gonna get the glare.

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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 4, 2010 1:19 PM EST reply actions  

terrible throw by colby

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by VolsnCards5 on Mar 4, 2010 1:20 PM EST reply actions  

Gameday just isn't cutting it for me.

(scratches arm) I need something stronger.

Incorrigible.

by spants on Mar 4, 2010 1:20 PM EST reply actions  

Is it too early for whiskey?

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 1:20 PM EST up reply actions  

It's after noon...

…hit it hard, son.

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 1:20 PM EST up reply actions  

It's five o'clock somewhere.

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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 4, 2010 1:23 PM EST up reply actions  

I used that line of thinking when I was in Vegas a few weeks ago at a tournament

It got rained out at 10:00 AM.

That… was not a good day for me

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 1:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Baseball sucks. When's handegg start?

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 1:20 PM EST reply actions  

At least we have the winter olymp....

….oh.

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 1:22 PM EST up reply actions  

March Madness

Also, my life has gone into a spiral without curling in it

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 1:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Mine too.

They should show that on some station all the time. Come on WWL in sports! You’re falling behind!

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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 4, 2010 1:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Eve Muirhead; Madeleine Dupont....

….Curling needs to be around all the time.

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 1:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Anybody been keeping up with the Mets-going-opposite-field talk on Fangraphs?

And how it seems to sapping them of power?

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 1:21 PM EST reply actions  

that is a fly out if the wind is blowing at 500mph

"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

by VolsnCards5 on Mar 4, 2010 1:21 PM EST reply actions  

If you play your cards right.....

…pop up bunt home run

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 1:22 PM EST up reply actions  

If this were a video game

I’d keep restarting the game until the weather changed to something real.

by Hardcore Legend on Mar 4, 2010 1:23 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

Speaking of which

MLB2K10 is still awful. I started a franchise, and immediately traded Julio Lugo for David Price and Kyle Lohse for Jordan Zimmerman. That… should not happen

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 1:24 PM EST up reply actions  

I heard it was better

My PC spends so much time editing video that it just doesn’t seem worth it to buy the game. If I had a secondary rig I could play games on, I’d consider getting it. My 360 is cooked.

by Hardcore Legend on Mar 4, 2010 1:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Played MLB2K9

Salaries were so ridiculous that Jason Bay, Matt Holliday, Albert Pujols, Joe Mauer, CC Sabathia and Halladay were all free agents by 2011 and no one could sign them. Your best bet was just…. throwing that piece of crap out the window

I want the Walrus back...

by Paulspike on Mar 4, 2010 1:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeaaaahhhhhhh

Collllby!

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 1:24 PM EST reply actions  

YEAH

COLBY

FUCK YEAH

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:24 PM EST reply actions  

LOOK AT THAT PATH!

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:24 PM EST reply actions  

Haha!

I want the Walrus back...

by Paulspike on Mar 4, 2010 1:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Ankiel-like.

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 1:25 PM EST up reply actions  

colby lol

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by YesWeOquendo on Mar 4, 2010 1:24 PM EST reply actions  

Dammit, Colby.

…you’re gonna get benched for Ankie….oh wait.

Go eat some white castle.

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 1:28 PM EST reply actions  

We stil have Thurst...

Oh wait!!

I want the Walrus back...

by Paulspike on Mar 4, 2010 1:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Hoffpa....dammit.

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 1:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Not at all.

Grrrr, ump.

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 1:30 PM EST up reply actions  

The return of Joseph Bombs!

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 1:30 PM EST reply actions  

HAHAHAHA

THEY SAID THAT FREESE WAS FROZEN

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:30 PM EST reply actions  

Oh hooo hoooo! Ees funny 'cause hees name sound like "freeze"


Thanks Fouad

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 1:32 PM EST up reply actions  

was that a curveball?

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by YesWeOquendo on Mar 4, 2010 1:30 PM EST reply actions  

Hmmm... this Mather fellow looks good in a baseball uniform

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by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 1:31 PM EST reply actions  

LOVE.

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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 4, 2010 1:31 PM EST reply actions  

JOEY bullet?

"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 4, 2010 1:31 PM EST reply actions  

shake off the cobwebs boys

and play some hardball!

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 1:31 PM EST reply actions  

Well

There’s the new Thurston

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 1:32 PM EST reply actions  

what

Jay touched first base

by ubeddie on Mar 4, 2010 1:32 PM EST up reply actions  

I have a nickname for him

goaty

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 1:32 PM EST up reply actions  

heh

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 1:32 PM EST up reply actions  

this is fun

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:32 PM EST reply actions  

DJ made the trip

list per Goold
PITCHERS: Ben Jukich, Adam Ottavino, Francisco Samuel, Lance Lynn, Evan MacLane, Fernando Salas, Eduardo Sanchez and Charlie Zink.

CATCHERS: Jason LaRue, Bryan Anderson, Matt Pagnozzi, Tony Cruz.

INFIELDERS: David Freese, Tyler Greene, Mark Hamilton, Julio Lugo, Skip Schumaker.

OUTFIELDERS: Allen Craig (who is still listed as an infielder), Jon Jay, Daryl Jones, Ryan Ludwick, Joe Mather, Colby Rasmus, Shane Robinson (who has been working with Jose Oquendo as an infielder), and Nick Stavinoha.

by ubeddie on Mar 4, 2010 1:35 PM EST up reply actions  

go Memphis

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 1:34 PM EST reply actions  

Boy....if Memphis beats the Mets....

lol

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 1:35 PM EST up reply actions  

they're champions, man. champions.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 1:36 PM EST up reply actions  

So are the Fort Wayne Tincaps...

…Fort Wayne SmirkyApples.

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 1:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Tell me about it....

….been livin here for 23 years.

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 1:39 PM EST up reply actions  

no shit?

my band used to play there all the time. brass rail was one of your regular stops on tour.

by adiueordie on Mar 4, 2010 1:40 PM EST up reply actions  

brass rail

played there too, had a great time, will be back in June!

by heavy metal on Mar 4, 2010 1:43 PM EST up reply actions  

no pun intended

i didn’t even know the mets had a pitcher named stoner

by adiueordie on Mar 4, 2010 2:01 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah

we’re playing stl march 26th at fubar i think if you’ve got nothing better to do

doing anything now?

by heavy metal on Mar 4, 2010 2:33 PM EST up reply actions  

hey

send me an email, I like to stay in touch with metalhead cards fans! plus i need to remember to check out your band when I get home

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 2:43 PM EST up reply actions  

is that a weekend night?

i’ll probably be working, if so. i’m much more lame these days.

by adiueordie on Mar 4, 2010 2:49 PM EST up reply actions  

hah

you played with The Lurking Corpses, who we also played and are playing with again there. No carbondale on your list eh?

by heavy metal on Mar 4, 2010 2:17 PM EST up reply actions  

that band never played carbondale

but others i’ve been in have. hangar, etc.
lurking corpses are great. they just played alton il last halloween (my home base). it was super fun.

by adiueordie on Mar 4, 2010 2:27 PM EST up reply actions  

and munchies

was a regular stop the following afternoon/morning if time allowed

by adiueordie on Mar 4, 2010 1:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Brass Rail?!

That place is a diiiiiive

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 2:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Never really liked it.

Last time I went there the Two Man Gentlemen Band was there. Pretty fun

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 2:29 PM EST up reply actions  

i've only been there when i've played shows there

if i lived in fort wayne i’d probably feel differently about the place. everyone i know from there says the same thing as you.

by adiueordie on Mar 4, 2010 2:34 PM EST up reply actions  

You live in Fort Wayne as well?

Sweet, Im not the only 1!

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)

by Taskmaster on Mar 4, 2010 9:20 PM EST up reply actions  

no way, I live in Fort Wayne as well.

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 9:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Liar.

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 10:19 PM EST up reply actions  

caught me. damn, how did you know?

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 10:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Wait....are you for real?

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 10:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Totally serious

Allen County, out by Luers High School, if you happen to know where that is.

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)

by Taskmaster on Mar 4, 2010 10:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Yessir...Actually just went on a random drive today...

…Passed by the ol’ Cornucopia then drove down to Tillman park…kinda waitin’ for softball season to start up…haha

I live out by Homestead

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 10:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Ahhh, about 20 minute drive to Homestead for me.

Haven’t seen a baseball game at Tillman since I played there at age 7 :D

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)

by Taskmaster on Mar 4, 2010 10:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Haha, come May, I'll be playing 3-4 nights a week at Kreager and Tillman

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 10:25 PM EST up reply actions  

VEB Poll: Should I skip class to watch the rest of the game?

We just took a midterm on Tuesday, so chances are slim we’re doing anything important today. And it’s baseball!

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 1:34 PM EST reply actions  

Is this REALLY a question?

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 1:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Skip!

I want the Walrus back...

by Paulspike on Mar 4, 2010 1:36 PM EST up reply actions  

it's the gritty thing to do

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 1:37 PM EST up reply actions  

i skipped class!

you can too!

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:37 PM EST up reply actions  

You should skip.

I did. Is business even that important anyways? Not in my eyes.

by Pujols Is A God on Mar 4, 2010 1:44 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm an Economics major, actually

WAITING on an internship from either the Cards or the Mariners

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 1:44 PM EST up reply actions  

lol

MatthewHLeach What is it about the Cardinals and baserunning at Port St. Lucie? /Miles’d

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 1:36 PM EST reply actions  

Sold.

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 1:36 PM EST reply actions  

colby!

fuck yeah!

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:36 PM EST reply actions  

this camera work is giving me a headache

"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 4, 2010 1:37 PM EST reply actions  

stache!

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:41 PM EST reply actions  

Marecek:
  1. Adam Ottavino warming for the #stlcards 7 minutes ago via Tweetie

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 1:43 PM EST reply actions  

we need some infection

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:44 PM EST reply actions  

time for a

STAV INFECTION

hello baseball, i missed you…

by nycbirdo on Mar 4, 2010 1:44 PM EST reply actions  

Oh Darryl Strawberry...

Jeff Francour has 25 hr 95 rbi potential?

This is what drugs do, kids.

by purple_haze on Mar 4, 2010 1:45 PM EST reply actions  

gameday's way behind

they might need spring training more than the players do. they’re a MESS early on. was the same last year.

by nycbirdo on Mar 4, 2010 1:47 PM EST reply actions  

LUDDY!!!!!!!!!!

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:48 PM EST reply actions  

TWORUNDOUBLEWICK

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 1:48 PM EST reply actions  

Thanks.

Gameday is way behind.

Incorrigible.

by spants on Mar 4, 2010 1:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Thudwick!!!

I want the Walrus back...

by Paulspike on Mar 4, 2010 1:49 PM EST reply actions  

that's mcgwire helping out right there

note that the above will be an ongoing theme this season regardless of its basis in reality.

by nycbirdo on Mar 4, 2010 1:49 PM EST reply actions  

stoner!

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:50 PM EST reply actions  

stoner?

"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 4, 2010 1:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Christ.

Gameday is horribly slow.

"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 4, 2010 1:50 PM EST reply actions  

Colby. 1 more walk than he had all of June last year.

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 1:50 PM EST reply actions  

For those of us on GD

One of you watching needs to give us an AB play by play.

Hey Ump!

by paposse on Mar 4, 2010 1:50 PM EST reply actions  

This

Apparently Stav is still up on GD.

Hey Ump!

by paposse on Mar 4, 2010 1:52 PM EST up reply actions  

me too

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 1:54 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah, we are definitely not in regular season form

shape up, live-bloggers!

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 1:51 PM EST up reply actions  

+1

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 1:53 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm biased, however

As I’m one of the live game tweeters

Testicle-exploding shit storms, to date: T.E.S.S '08, T.E.S.S '09

by bjork24 on Mar 4, 2010 1:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Wow. Feels so weird that actual baseball is happening somewhere in the world

whilst I’m sitting (on my own, last one in the building!) at my desk at work. Still, BASEBALL! YEAH!

RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!

by Felonius_Monk on Mar 4, 2010 1:50 PM EST reply actions  

catsw and dogs living together?

or does colby take walks now?

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:50 PM EST reply actions  

I think Colby can put up a .350+ OBP this year

It’s scary how good he can be

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 1:52 PM EST up reply actions  

colby with the bb!

please to make my jersey purchase last season pay bigger dividends this season.

by nycbirdo on Mar 4, 2010 1:52 PM EST reply actions  

Joe McKnight jerseys were on sale here yesterday. I got one for $30

I’m just hoping that there’ll be some other significant #4 soon >_>

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 1:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Nope

Also, if there are any prospect geeks here, who should I look out for on USC?

Last year we had Grant Green and Robert Stock… No clue this year

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 1:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Just wait until he hits a walkoff or something

The PD headlines are going to be so corny.

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 1:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Announcer

“As Dickey throws a fastball by…the hitter.”

Poor Freese, nobody knows who he is.

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 1:52 PM EST reply actions  

not even "Young Hitter"?

burn.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 1:53 PM EST up reply actions  

One question

Where are the dingers?

Not afraid to nitpick

by joker24 on Mar 4, 2010 1:53 PM EST reply actions  

freese Ks twice in as many ABs

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:53 PM EST reply actions  

oh wait

i guess he got apiece

and then FC’d

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:54 PM EST up reply actions  

mather up

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:54 PM EST reply actions  

And Strong Jawline strolls to the plate

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 1:54 PM EST reply actions  

The best play-by-play boards

give the score every three minutes.

/kidding. I once read Jon Miller did that on the radio.

by Michael_68_1999 on Mar 4, 2010 1:56 PM EST reply actions  

if you guys got this

i’m just gonne go back to all caps and lots of exclamation points

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:57 PM EST up reply actions  

RBI single over SS head by Mather

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 1:56 PM EST reply actions  

My GD froze

After the Lugo bb.

"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.

by indakind on Mar 4, 2010 2:01 PM EST up reply actions  

STONER

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 1:59 PM EST reply actions  

what's with you saying stoner today?

so I missed a Luddy home run?

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 2:01 PM EST up reply actions  

it's the pitcher's name, haha

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:01 PM EST up reply actions  

No.

But Ludwick did take it to the warning track…

by Pujols Is A God on Mar 4, 2010 2:02 PM EST up reply actions  

score?

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 2:05 PM EST up reply actions  

5-3 cards

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Premature perhaps

but after ridiculing anyone who thought Mather would contribute anything this year, I’m pretty much pencilling him in as my favourite for the NL MVP after today…

RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!

by Felonius_Monk on Mar 4, 2010 2:00 PM EST reply actions  

he looks nice

ver nice

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:00 PM EST up reply actions  

that's what the ladies say

and most everyone else

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 2:03 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah

f’ing stung the ball both times

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Joey's back!

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 2:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Bombs!

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 2:01 PM EST up reply actions  

anyhow, off to the gym & volleyball

sadly I don’t think there’ll be a live feed of the Cards’ game at either venue. Still, BASEBALL!!!!!

RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!

by Felonius_Monk on Mar 4, 2010 2:00 PM EST reply actions  

wooooooooooo!!!!!!!

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 2:02 PM EST up reply actions  

take one for the team, jj

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:01 PM EST reply actions  

just saw this on espn

but halladay has thrown 21 of his first 24 pitches for strikes

jeeeezus he’s going to tear up the NL.

"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
The Best Defensive Play I Have Seen in Person/a>

by tgreenfield on Mar 4, 2010 2:03 PM EST reply actions  

nice avatar

for your health

yeah, Halladay is the shit

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 2:03 PM EST up reply actions  

no doubt!

that shit cracks me up like nothin else

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 2:07 PM EST up reply actions  

of course

did you see the new season’s first episode. i was “LOLing” all over during Quall of Duty

ya dummy!

"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
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by tgreenfield on Mar 4, 2010 2:10 PM EST up reply actions  

If yer rakin your yard and ya get leaves on yer driveway...

Just hose it off, dummy! Fer yer health.

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 2:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Does your milk taste sour when you take-a-sip-of it?

Just check the expirationdate, dummy!

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 2:16 PM EST up reply actions  

It's cause your makin' em outta water you stupid bimbo!

Put some fruit juice in there…and freeze it into ice cubes and put THAT in yer milk.

Fer yer health

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 2:17 PM EST up reply actions  

unless its summertime

then you’re out of luck PAL

"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
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by tgreenfield on Mar 4, 2010 2:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Premature perhaps

but I think he’s the early favorite for the NL CY. I’m guessing the voters are going to be a little bored of Timmy, and Doc’s been kinda unlucky not to have won more than one in the AL.

RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!

by Felonius_Monk on Mar 5, 2010 3:57 AM EST up reply actions  

Ottavino in

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 2:06 PM EST reply actions  

Thanks.

My battery died. Got lost

I want the Walrus back...

by Paulspike on Mar 4, 2010 2:06 PM EST up reply actions  

and stav is

“an exciting prospect”

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:08 PM EST up reply actions  

if by that they mean

it’s exciting for us to wait for the day he’s no longer on the roster

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 2:08 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

i've

never loved any man’s stuff, for the record. that’s for mets fans, apparently.

by adiueordie on Mar 4, 2010 2:11 PM EST up reply actions  

I don't like his mechanics at all

But I’m no expert

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 2:06 PM EST reply actions  

to the backstop!

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:06 PM EST reply actions  

Walk

Almost every pitch a fastball high

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 2:07 PM EST reply actions  

we have quite the defensive outfield today

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 2:08 PM EST reply actions  

Leach has a 'live' pic

http://twitpic.com/16lcp3

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 2:10 PM EST reply actions  

he had a taco in a helmet.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 2:14 PM EST up reply actions  

He gon' poo his pants.

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 2:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Nooooo they are talking about Game 2 in LA

NOOOOOooooooo

"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR

by IHeartBoog on Mar 4, 2010 2:11 PM EST reply actions  

those avocados.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 2:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Motherf...

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 2:13 PM EST up reply actions  

I was at Game 1

Do you still not have a replay of Ludwick’s “foul ball?”

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 2:13 PM EST up reply actions  

it mysteriously doesn't exist.

men in black seized the footage

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 2:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Er.. not you. We*.

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 2:14 PM EST up reply actions  

in Astros news

Carlos Lee selling cattle > baseball

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 2:12 PM EST reply actions  

Boooo

Big McLargehuge!
:=8O

by The MooCow on Mar 4, 2010 4:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Remember when the "major damage" in the 1st was insurmountable?

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 2:13 PM EST reply actions  

i remember the season being over.

"You wait for a strike, then you knock the shit out of it"- Stan Musial

by Drewshank4 on Mar 4, 2010 2:13 PM EST up reply actions  

we do not speak of it.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 2:13 PM EST up reply actions  

sit down, girly man!

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:13 PM EST reply actions  

Memphis rocks!

http://twitter.com/theredbirds/status/9986432052

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 2:13 PM EST reply actions  

Ottavinoooooohhhhhyeeeeahhhhh

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 2:13 PM EST reply actions  

...

Albert Pujols is ridiculous.

by stlhulsey on Mar 4, 2010 2:16 PM EST up reply actions  

gameday broken

it’s broken again. crap!

"There's only one way to play baseball, "the Cardinals' way." - George Kissell 1920-2008

by Supergus on Mar 4, 2010 2:14 PM EST reply actions  

No

Last spring it only updated after each half inning. It appears to be doing that again after a sporatic first inning up updates.

Hey Ump!

by paposse on Mar 4, 2010 2:15 PM EST up reply actions  

oh ok

forgot about that. guess i will check twitter n here for updates

"There's only one way to play baseball, "the Cardinals' way." - George Kissell 1920-2008

by Supergus on Mar 4, 2010 2:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Another walk by Otto

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 2:16 PM EST reply actions  

wow

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Explain Next Defed

I’m not here everyday and rarely post in non-game threads but I’ve seen this a few times.

Hey Ump!

by paposse on Mar 4, 2010 2:18 PM EST up reply actions  

On MLB.tv

If you turn “NexDef” on for higher quality, it delayed the broadcast by 20 seconds or so. I hope to god they fixed that this year.

Not afraid to nitpick

by joker24 on Mar 4, 2010 2:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Started as "chitown'd" 'cause there was a time where on a regular basis....

….he seemed to post a couple minutes behind. We got a kick out of it, but then a user named nexdef did it a lot afterwards… has since been renamed “nexdef’d”

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 2:20 PM EST up reply actions  

lol, wait...I need to lurk moar.

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 2:20 PM EST up reply actions  

a user named nexdef?

haha

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:21 PM EST up reply actions  

sounds like a great idea

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 2:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Yep, I created him?

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 2:21 PM EST up reply actions  

memesplanation

eh, I was nexdef’d.
but DanUp suggested it in the original glossary, and it stuck.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 2:21 PM EST up reply actions  

that sounds an awful lot like my nickname

Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Mar 4, 2010 6:24 PM EST up reply actions  

my other nickname

it’s a game thread, I don’t have to keep it clean, right?

Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Mar 4, 2010 8:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Ottavino's stride seems very inconsistent.

Am I wrong, or does it seem like Adam’s body posture and stride length is different on virtually every pitch?

by etp_stl on Mar 4, 2010 2:18 PM EST reply actions  

/facepalm

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:19 PM EST reply actions  

Shallow fly ball to center

Raz catches it, fires a laser toward home, Matthews returns to third, Mather goes to cut off the throw and it tips off his glove and rolls away, Matthews scores from third.

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 2:21 PM EST up reply actions  

thought it was otto

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Announcer said that

Announcer is a boob. It was Mather. Ottavino was backing up home like a good pitcher should.

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 2:23 PM EST up reply actions  

GoElBirdos

Glove fail. #stlcards 3 minutes ago via Twitterrific

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 2:23 PM EST up reply actions  

fun fact

this is an ottavino:

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 2:19 PM EST reply actions  

Pop up to Rasmus

Otto drops the cut off, Matthews scores anyways

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 2:19 PM EST reply actions  

This must be what the Tigers felt like

but, you know, more world series-y

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by YesWeOquendo on Mar 4, 2010 2:20 PM EST reply actions  

dammit

pop fly to short center. rasmus throws in to 3rd, would have held cutoff man, ottavino can’t catch, ball gets away, run scores

by nycbirdo on Mar 4, 2010 2:20 PM EST reply actions  

huh

guy who can’t catch may have been mather.

by nycbirdo on Mar 4, 2010 2:21 PM EST up reply actions  

error to mather?

what?

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:20 PM EST reply actions  

I was wondering that too

Seems like everybody just left

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 2:28 PM EST up reply actions  

ohai

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 2:29 PM EST up reply actions  

i was smoking a cig

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Still here

Ottavino is boring to me, so I’m trying to get some work done.

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 2:29 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah, gimme some sanchez

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:30 PM EST up reply actions  

I can do that

But it’ll be inappropriate

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 2:30 PM EST up reply actions  

not of the dirty variety

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:31 PM EST up reply actions  

here's the live link

http://www.livesport21.com/1e.html

"There's only one way to play baseball, "the Cardinals' way." - George Kissell 1920-2008

by Supergus on Mar 4, 2010 2:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Not behind this firewall....

thanks though.

* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.

by RiverRat on Mar 4, 2010 2:38 PM EST up reply actions  

I forget...

I forget that I am the IT guy… (no blocking for me)
sorry :(

"There's only one way to play baseball, "the Cardinals' way." - George Kissell 1920-2008

by Supergus on Mar 4, 2010 2:42 PM EST up reply actions  

i am still here

but having trouble working, watching the game, and commenting all at the same time

"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR

by IHeartBoog on Mar 4, 2010 2:35 PM EST up reply actions  

lookin' better, otto

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:30 PM EST reply actions  

Zink warming up

KNUCKLEBALLS EVERYWHERE

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 2:31 PM EST reply actions  

HOMERUNWICK

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 2:36 PM EST reply actions  

6-4 good guys

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 2:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Who are you, Hawk Harrelson?!

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 2:37 PM EST up reply actions  

RFL

* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.

by RiverRat on Mar 4, 2010 2:37 PM EST up reply actions  

JACKADONGWICK

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:36 PM EST reply actions  

opposite field-wick

"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 4, 2010 2:36 PM EST reply actions  

oppoblastwick

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:36 PM EST reply actions  

colby got robbed

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:37 PM EST reply actions  

Hard grounder by Rasmus

Nice play by Murphy

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 2:37 PM EST reply actions  

nice play at 1B-mus

"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 4, 2010 2:37 PM EST reply actions  

freese 6-3

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:38 PM EST reply actions  

i mean 5-3

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:38 PM EST up reply actions  

mather 4-3

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:39 PM EST reply actions  

Zink in

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 2:41 PM EST reply actions  

Only Rasmus and Schumaker still in the game

Everybody else replaced

Pags at C

Mets just signed Calero, according to the announcers

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 2:42 PM EST up reply actions  

mets signed calero?

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:42 PM EST reply actions  

MiL deal?

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Yup

Where were we on that one?

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 2:43 PM EST up reply actions  

No kidding.

I think the FO has just decided unless we’re in ser…

I was going to say maybe the FO is just against FA relief pitchers because they’re mostly replaceable with guys from the farm, but then I thought of Miller and Reyes. Then I thought there was a LHRP exception when we’re short on lefties, but we also resigned Franklin…

Yea, we officially should have been on top of this one.

"And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is ALBERT when I lay my vengeance upon thee." -The Bible

by Cardinals645 on Mar 4, 2010 6:28 PM EST up reply actions  

no, the bar to his signing was medical reports on calero's shoulder, which were apparently awful.

if calero were healthy, he would have gotten better than a minor league deal from somebody.

if the rationale was that there just wasn’t room to rehab or baby someone with a bum shoulder, i can’t argue with that. if calero was reduced to taking a minor league deal, he may have preferred to go to NY where he might get more chances if moderately healthy.

"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 4, 2010 6:47 PM EST up reply actions  

kiko calero a met

damn

"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 4, 2010 2:42 PM EST reply actions  

Noooooooo

Dots Miller for HOF. 'cuz a name means everything!

by Oedipa Maas on Mar 4, 2010 2:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Who do I see at catcher???

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 2:43 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

And he's almost as bad as Miller Lite

Almost.

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 2:44 PM EST up reply actions  

awesome.

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 2:54 PM EST up reply actions  

GMJ HR

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 2:43 PM EST reply actions  

Asian biker STL fan with large beard catches HR

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 2:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Daryl Jones playing LF

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 2:44 PM EST reply actions  

tgreen at ss

DJ in left

"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 4, 2010 2:44 PM EST reply actions  

Luddy rulz

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 2:45 PM EST reply actions  

luddy's out of the game

"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 4, 2010 2:47 PM EST up reply actions  

he did good

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 2:50 PM EST up reply actions  

omgad

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:46 PM EST reply actions  

good point

I’m just hearing about it and it works

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 2:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Hamilton in at 1B...

Any other changes?

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 2:50 PM EST reply actions  

some guy's in right

"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 4, 2010 2:51 PM EST up reply actions  

razzle dazzle

"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 4, 2010 2:50 PM EST reply actions  

nice throw too

"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 4, 2010 2:50 PM EST up reply actions  

He's a gazelle

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 2:51 PM EST up reply actions  

so hey

what’s a good excuse for calling off work? i used dead battery last month. considering flat tire, but i’m not sure about that.

by adiueordie on Mar 4, 2010 2:51 PM EST reply actions  

diarrhea or stomach flu

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 2:52 PM EST up reply actions  

this is good

because no one wants to know the details. and no one wants to risk catching it from you.

"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR

by IHeartBoog on Mar 4, 2010 2:54 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah

it ends the conversation fast, and you can say it musta been food poisoning. stomach flu sounds too much like hangover excuse

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 2:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Call in while sitting on the toilet

In the middle of the call pour a glass of water between your legs. Don’t say anything about it make sure it is loud enough so they hear it

by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 4, 2010 2:56 PM EST up reply actions  

you could get a note.

"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 4, 2010 2:57 PM EST up reply actions  

really?

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 2:56 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah

I can’t think of any. Looking back I probably should of. But I have never gotten paid sick leave before.

by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 4, 2010 2:58 PM EST up reply actions  

I don't do it anymore

but when I used to work at 8:30am there were times that I had to

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 2:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Call in Blind......

Just can’t see myself coming in today.

* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.

by RiverRat on Mar 4, 2010 2:57 PM EST up reply actions  

heh

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 2:59 PM EST up reply actions  

See, that's tricky.

That requires a diagnosis.

Incorrigible.

by spants on Mar 4, 2010 3:12 PM EST up reply actions  

that is what I am saying

Strep throat means they want you to go the doctor. With diarrhea it could be anything. Just say you had a spicy curry dish last night and it is destroying your stomach.

by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 4, 2010 3:15 PM EST up reply actions  

if you're saying what I think you're saying I agree

I try to avoid lying about being sick because I feel like doing that will give me bad karma and then i will actually get sick.

"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR

by IHeartBoog on Mar 4, 2010 3:20 PM EST up reply actions  

i don't have insurance

so i can be stubborn about the doctor thing. plus, my girlfriend actually had strep throat last week, and i’m pretty sure i mentioned that to my boss… so it should all add up. plus, i’ll look like a super hero tomorrow when i stroll in lookin good.

by adiueordie on Mar 4, 2010 3:19 PM EST up reply actions  

or you'll look like a normal healthy person

could raise a question

"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 4, 2010 3:21 PM EST up reply actions  

also

i brag about my iron stomach at work. i can stomach anything.

by adiueordie on Mar 4, 2010 3:21 PM EST up reply actions  

what a circus

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 2:52 PM EST reply actions  

Gotay throws the ball away

7-6 Mets

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 2:52 PM EST reply actions  

thursty's back!

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 2:53 PM EST up reply actions  

ack.

go-away go-tay!

Dots Miller for HOF. 'cuz a name means everything!

by Oedipa Maas on Mar 4, 2010 2:55 PM EST up reply actions  

zinc ...

… made every batter duck. he and pags were like a good comedy team.

by staticard on Mar 4, 2010 2:55 PM EST reply actions  

Unthink: Choose KFC

a new low for society

"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 4, 2010 2:55 PM EST reply actions  

well

at least he might take a few more walks

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 3:10 PM EST up reply actions  

MatthewHLeach

Ike Davis on deck to face Charlie Zink. This could be entertaining. #mets #stlcards less than a minute ago via web

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 3:04 PM EST reply actions  

Alright guys....so what's the origin with Fredbird and the van?

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 3:06 PM EST reply actions  

memesplanation

you know how fredbird is really creepy around kids

you know how sometimes you just want to steal good players instead of trading your prospects for them

you know that unmarked van outside your house

do the math.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 3:08 PM EST up reply actions  

i was told there would be no math.

"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 4, 2010 3:10 PM EST up reply actions  

sometimes I drive a plain white gmc safari with tinted windows

it’s my bros van, he calls it the kidnap van, he even put a crayon drawing in the window for extra creepy effect

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 3:11 PM EST up reply actions  

oh yeah

i forgot the Free Candy

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 3:13 PM EST up reply actions  

it's a must

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 3:14 PM EST up reply actions  

remember when I kidnapped barden?

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 3:12 PM EST up reply actions  

there goes your plausible deniability

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 3:13 PM EST up reply actions  

van kidnapping at it’s best

"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 4, 2010 3:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Sanchez!

"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 4, 2010 3:07 PM EST reply actions  

sanchez up finally

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 3:07 PM EST reply actions  

oh well

I’m just taking in this game vicariously through you guys’ commenting

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 3:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Well I've DVRed it so I can see a game. I don't care if I already know what happened.

You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.

by MaytheForschbewithyou on Mar 4, 2010 3:15 PM EST reply actions  

It's baseball, dammit!

I’ve been looking forward to this since Oct. I’d be happy with Little Leaguers…if it weren’t for the god-awful sound of an aluminum bat.

You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.

by MaytheForschbewithyou on Mar 4, 2010 3:30 PM EST up reply actions  

When Zink starts throwing, skip the next 2 innings

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 3:17 PM EST up reply actions  

effin dammit

RT @TylerKepner: Watching Reds intrasquad game. Their infield (Rolen, OCabrera, Phillips, Votto) is one of best in baseball. 9 minutes ago via web

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 3:16 PM EST reply actions  

OCab is pretty worthless with the bat

But that’s a really solid defensive infield. Rolen is still above-average, right?

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 3:24 PM EST up reply actions  

from what I saw last year

oh yeah

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 3:25 PM EST up reply actions  

So I went to class.

And I see that we are losing but still have six runs. So did I just miss bad pitching?

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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 4, 2010 3:16 PM EST reply actions  

Darn.

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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 4, 2010 3:17 PM EST up reply actions  

holy shit

strikes being thrown!

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 3:19 PM EST reply actions  

LOLOLOLOL
Barry Zito drills Prince Fielder in the back with 1st pitch. Yep, the Giants remember that whole "bowling pin’’ incident from September.

3 minutes ago via web

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 3:19 PM EST reply actions  

i love this.

"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR

by IHeartBoog on Mar 4, 2010 3:19 PM EST up reply actions  

we never choreographed a walk-off.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 3:21 PM EST up reply actions  

baseball justice doesn't go for the non-douches.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 3:21 PM EST up reply actions  

I'd only be scared

If you also replaced Zito with Cain/Lincecum.

Not afraid to nitpick

by joker24 on Mar 4, 2010 4:07 PM EST up reply actions  

if the ump doesn't tell prince to take first, does prince realize he's been hit?

"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 4, 2010 3:20 PM EST up reply actions  

...

You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?

by jd is legend on Mar 4, 2010 3:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Thanks for the subject line.

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 3:28 PM EST up reply actions  

WOW!

I can’t stop laughing! (the pic is gross, but the quotes are classic)

"There's only one way to play baseball, "the Cardinals' way." - George Kissell 1920-2008

by Supergus on Mar 4, 2010 3:38 PM EST up reply actions  

what a hoot

"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."

by cardball on Mar 6, 2010 2:28 AM EST up reply actions  

shoeless takes the field!

"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 4, 2010 3:23 PM EST reply actions  

how long can D'Marco Farr have a career asking stupid questions?

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 3:24 PM EST reply actions  

leno at least knows the questions are stupid.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 3:26 PM EST up reply actions  

best comment of the day

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 3:26 PM EST up reply actions  

recarific

"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR

by IHeartBoog on Mar 4, 2010 3:31 PM EST up reply actions  

had to log in just to rec this comment.

And the man wants to hit the ball. And he does! And there he goes, off in that direction. And everyone is happy. -- Marge Simpson's play-by-play

by vico on Mar 4, 2010 4:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Colby 2 walks today

LOVE IT

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 3:30 PM EST reply actions  

Jason Bay curled?

Can I like him now?

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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 4, 2010 3:31 PM EST reply actions  

Pags is almost a more sure out than AnKiel was last year

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 3:32 PM EST reply actions  

almost?

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 3:33 PM EST up reply actions  

By the end of last year

I basically accepted that Ankiel was going to strike out every time, and was floored every time he put a ball in play.

Pags vs. whoever the hell is pitching in ST seems less sure to me.

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 3:34 PM EST up reply actions  

11-6

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 3:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Wow. Thanks I guess

Just came back and gameday is still in the 6th showing 7-6. More Zink?

Hey Ump!

by paposse on Mar 4, 2010 3:34 PM EST up reply actions  

all zink

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 3:36 PM EST up reply actions  

hmm
Zinc is an intestinal irritant, and the first sign of zinc poisoning is usually intestinal distress. This includes vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and nausea. Further symptoms of zinc poisoning are low blood pressure, urine retention, jaundice, seizures, joint pain, fever, coughing, and a metallic taste in the mouth. If these symptoms appear and exposure to zinc is suspected, the person affected should be given lots of milk or water and taken to a hospital.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 3:40 PM EST up reply actions  

sounds like an excuse

not to go to work.

"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."

by cardball on Mar 6, 2010 2:31 AM EST up reply actions  

the spring training experience

is not getting angry when matt pagnozzi comes up with the bases loaded.

by DanUpBaby on Mar 4, 2010 3:36 PM EST reply actions  

has there been a season without a potential target

for nepotism gossip?

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 3:49 PM EST up reply actions  

2005?

"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 4, 2010 3:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Sanchez's stuff is SICK

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 3:37 PM EST reply actions  

Descalso in at 2nd

Almost comes up with a hot shot by Chris Carter

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

by mysterui on Mar 4, 2010 3:37 PM EST up reply actions  

lol

http://twitter.com/FakeMikeShannon

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 3:41 PM EST reply actions  

Totally following that

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 3:43 PM EST up reply actions  

the "heh heh heh"s make it

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 3:43 PM EST up reply actions  

I love the heh heh heh's.

Funny because it’s true.

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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 4, 2010 3:43 PM EST up reply actions  

The Cardinals might lead the league in guys with two first names. Jon Jay, Brendan Ryan, Allen Craig. heh heh heh

yes

"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 4, 2010 3:46 PM EST up reply actions  

love it!
FakeMikeShannon Man on 2nd. Let’s see if Stavinoha can hit a 3-run homer. heh heh heh #stlcards

"There's only one way to play baseball, "the Cardinals' way." - George Kissell 1920-2008

by Supergus on Mar 4, 2010 3:57 PM EST up reply actions  

no content

booo.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 3:49 PM EST up reply actions  

So I figure since on MLB.TV they are focusing on Mark they are probably talking about him?

And I’m glad I have the sound off.

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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 4, 2010 3:50 PM EST reply actions  

2 run double for hamilton

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 3:53 PM EST reply actions  

Colby!

2 run Double!

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by YesWeOquendo on Mar 4, 2010 3:53 PM EST reply actions  

something like that

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 3:53 PM EST up reply actions  

swing and a miss

"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 4, 2010 3:54 PM EST up reply actions  

damn, what a slugfest

i wonder if the wind is blowing out pretty strong.

"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR

by IHeartBoog on Mar 4, 2010 3:55 PM EST reply actions  

Given that the end of spring training games are pretty blah

I think I can safely say that the best thing about today for me was Joe Mather.

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 3:59 PM EST reply actions  

I wonder what LaRue calls Colby

damn you Goold and your parentheses

"I think he handled it pretty well given some of the things that happened behind him," LaRue said. "He could have gotten out of that first inning 1-2-3 if (Colby Rasmus) hadn’t misjudged that fly ball. He handled it well and pitched a good game."

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 3:59 PM EST reply actions  

Fuckin' a

You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?

by jd is legend on Mar 4, 2010 4:00 PM EST up reply actions  

truck fail

69BBs/30Ks for kiko calero?

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by YesWeOquendo on Mar 4, 2010 4:01 PM EST reply actions  

who's up next?

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 4:01 PM EST reply actions  

That display on Calero said:

2009 BB/K – 69/30

For a second there I was like, “Holy crap, how did he have an ERA under 2.00 with twice as many walks as strikeouts!?”

And then I was like, “Oh, it’s backwards. Mets have a negative team GITAR (Guys in the Trucks Above Replacement).”

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 4:02 PM EST reply actions  

dgoold

 Another bases loaded situation for Pagnozzi. #stlcards 2 minutes ago via web

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 4:04 PM EST reply actions  

anderson PHing

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 4:04 PM EST up reply actions  

thanks

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 4:05 PM EST up reply actions  

ball eats ike davis up

11-9

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 4:04 PM EST reply actions  

I love spring training.

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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 4, 2010 4:05 PM EST reply actions  

dj hbp

11-10

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 4:05 PM EST reply actions  

ouch

right of the knuckle

"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 4, 2010 4:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Anderson needs some more seasoning

Foot-first slide into 1B? What the fuck is that nonsense?

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 4:06 PM EST reply actions  

ha

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 4:07 PM EST up reply actions  

this is March, but

it looks like a mid-season little league rally!

by baked mcbride on Mar 4, 2010 4:07 PM EST up reply actions  

ten run thursdays?

"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 4, 2010 4:09 PM EST up reply actions  

that's a

…serious number. I can’t believe I said that.

Dots Miller for HOF. 'cuz a name means everything!

by Oedipa Maas on Mar 4, 2010 4:10 PM EST up reply actions  

"john jay" is batting apparently

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 4:06 PM EST reply actions  

Those Memphis Redbirds are on the comeback trail!

You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?

by jd is legend on Mar 4, 2010 4:07 PM EST reply actions  

go Memphis!

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 4:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Jinx'd em

Get ’em next time, Autozoners

You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?

by jd is legend on Mar 4, 2010 4:09 PM EST up reply actions  

heh heh heh
FakeMikeShannon Jon Jay is like a 7th grader with a dirty magazine. They both got caught looking. heh heh heh #stlcards

"There's only one way to play baseball, "the Cardinals' way." - George Kissell 1920-2008

by Supergus on Mar 4, 2010 4:10 PM EST reply actions  

Jay is one of my favorites of the minor leaguers

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 4:12 PM EST up reply actions  

ST for umps

the umps gotta get some spring training too

"There's only one way to play baseball, "the Cardinals' way." - George Kissell 1920-2008

by Supergus on Mar 4, 2010 4:12 PM EST up reply actions  

are they trying to pick off the guy at first?

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 4:15 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah

larue and anderson have done it

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 4:15 PM EST up reply actions  

there are more.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 4:15 PM EST up reply actions  

your point?

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 4:16 PM EST up reply actions  

they didn't make the trip up.

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 4:16 PM EST up reply actions  

probably

they’d have to use a teleportation device

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 4:16 PM EST up reply actions  

a pujols air drop would be badass

"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 4, 2010 4:17 PM EST up reply actions  

badass

"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."

by cardball on Mar 6, 2010 2:38 AM EST up reply actions  

samuel is looking ankiel-esque

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 4:16 PM EST reply actions  

not THAT bad...

…trouble finding the k-zone, though

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 4:17 PM EST up reply actions  

8 pitches, 2 walks.

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 4:17 PM EST reply actions  

Ball 8!

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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 4, 2010 4:18 PM EST up reply actions  

And Vaughn walks the bases loaded!

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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 4, 2010 4:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Can I have your autograph?

I saw you on the news. You made their Hall of Shame.

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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 4, 2010 4:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Is this a serious comment?

I guess I should assume not everyone has seen Major League as many times as I have.

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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 4, 2010 4:26 PM EST up reply actions  

ha

i remember it now… bit i was fairly recently interviewed on the news and frankly gave a less than flattering performance…. so it wouldn’t surprise me if i made their hall of shame

by muidomi84 on Mar 4, 2010 4:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Greene Tea with the circusy catch.

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 4:19 PM EST reply actions  

Communication is neat.......

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 4:20 PM EST reply actions  

wtf!

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 4:21 PM EST reply actions  

Anderson shoulda let it go after it hit the ground. Definitely goin foul.

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 4:21 PM EST up reply actions  

where was the infield fly rule?

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 4:22 PM EST up reply actions  

2 outs.

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 4:22 PM EST up reply actions  

dad blast

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 4:23 PM EST up reply actions  

The IF-rule is only designed to prevent DPs and TPs

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 4:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Jesus doesn't have a gameday picture.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 4:21 PM EST reply actions  

Dinger with cheese....

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 4:25 PM EST reply actions  

wow

"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 4, 2010 4:25 PM EST reply actions  

ugh

ugly baseball. ST time.

Dots Miller for HOF. 'cuz a name means everything!

by Oedipa Maas on Mar 4, 2010 4:25 PM EST reply actions  

inauspicious start to ST

And the man wants to hit the ball. And he does! And there he goes, off in that direction. And everyone is happy. -- Marge Simpson's play-by-play

by vico on Mar 4, 2010 4:25 PM EST reply actions  

...it's spring training.

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 4:26 PM EST up reply actions  

yes, that's what the ST means

And the man wants to hit the ball. And he does! And there he goes, off in that direction. And everyone is happy. -- Marge Simpson's play-by-play

by vico on Mar 4, 2010 4:27 PM EST up reply actions  

...I'm saying it doesn't really amount to much right now, as it's just spring training.

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 4:31 PM EST up reply actions  

i want to watch the cardinals

the redbirds suck

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 4:25 PM EST reply actions  

17-10 mets

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 4:26 PM EST up reply actions  

i thought football season was over

we need a TD with a 2 pointer for the win

by muidomi84 on Mar 4, 2010 4:30 PM EST up reply actions  

17-10

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 4:26 PM EST up reply actions  

MatthewHLeach

Standing behind scouts’ section. Samuel sitting at 91-92 on their radar guns.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 4:28 PM EST reply actions  

eww and still no control?

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 4:28 PM EST up reply actions  

So, ...

despite his great upside, is Samual even still a prospect with this type of control? I’ve only officially seen him pitch twice. The first time was last year in the futures game, and now this ST game. Both games have looked the same. He simply has no idea where the ball is going when it leaves his hand.

by etp_stl on Mar 4, 2010 4:29 PM EST reply actions  

not much of a prospect in my mind

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 4:29 PM EST up reply actions  

to be the closer in AA?

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 4:31 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

I don't know about you, but ...

I can’t sign Smoltz. I’ll have to wait for the Cards to do it.

by etp_stl on Mar 4, 2010 4:38 PM EST up reply actions  

17-11 final

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 4:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Awwww.....

:=8(

Big McLargehuge!
:=8O

by The MooCow on Mar 4, 2010 4:37 PM EST up reply actions  

We witnessed with our own eyes Joe Mather hitting two lasers off real pitching

I think we won.

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 4:40 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

backup CF!

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 4:41 PM EST up reply actions  

didn't he finish last year in AA?

I’m pretty sure i remember him playing when i was down in springfield over labor day.

by muidomi84 on Mar 4, 2010 4:42 PM EST up reply actions  

i guess my question is why?

did he “earn” that demotion or was there another reason he was in springfield? It was just shocking to me at the time that a guy who had spent a significant amount of time with the big club had fallen to AA.

by muidomi84 on Mar 4, 2010 4:56 PM EST up reply actions  

aww man, I missed the game.

stupid afternoon baseball.

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 5:09 PM EST reply actions  

dear francisco samuel -

i am still not a fan.

regards,
tom s.

"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 4, 2010 5:16 PM EST reply actions  

how about sanchez?

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 5:22 PM EST up reply actions  

I like him and salas

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 5:24 PM EST up reply actions  

i am shamelessly optimistic about sanchez, and have to keep reminding myself that he doesn't yet have the track

record to justify my level of optimism.

"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 4, 2010 5:26 PM EST up reply actions  

dear Francisco Samuel-

you suck, it’s not your fault you suck, I would like to blame you, but it’s not your fault you can’t stop sucking.
-CodyG

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 5:24 PM EST up reply actions  

and I thought he was a guy who was wild because he threw too hard.

you learn something everyday.

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 5:29 PM EST up reply actions  

goold's liveblog
First off, [Ike] Davis is swinging to be the Mets’ eventual first baseman. If not when they open the season then possibly some time during the season. Second, Davis is the reason why Brett Wallace played third base in his final year of college. Davis was the first baseman at Arizona State and combined the two of them were the best hitters in college and the best hitters available in the draft. (Davis is also the son of former Yankees pitcher Ron Davis.)

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 5:16 PM EST reply actions  

Game cliffnotes, for those who missed it:
  • First and foremost — Mather had a couple of hits, including a long drive to left on a high knuckleball. If he could be healthy this season, he could be a HUGE asset off the bench, filling in as 4th OF and backup-backup 3B insurance.
  • Ludwick hit a solid home run to right center. Even the Mets announcers were wowed by the sound it made. He also had another hit (double over CF’s head) and finished two-fer-three. Vintage Luddy.
  • Francisco Samuel looked crappy. He was all over the place.
  • Ottavino looked crappy. He was all over the place.
  • Zink looked crappy. He was all over the place and got crushed to boot.
  • David Freese looked unimpressive. In particular, IMO, he looked pretty bad against the knuckleballs. Oh-fer-three.
  • Colby looked bad early in the gale-force winds, dropping a short popup on the first batter of the game and later nineteen-hopping a ball to the cutoff man. However, he glided nicely under a hard-hit ball later in the game, and showed a much better arm on a couple strong throws. He also drew two walks.
  • Molina, Pujols, Holliday, and Lopez didn’t make the trip. AAA Memphis had the entire field covered by the middle innings.
  • Matt Pagnozzi did exactly what you would expect at the plate. A whole bag of nothing.
  • If you’re into Mets prospects, Ike Davis had a nice game at the plate, including a long grand slam in the 9th. However, the managed to botch and easy ground ball with the bases loaded in the field.
  • tom s. made a funny joke. Unless you like Leno. Look for the green comment.
  • Final score: 17-11 Mets. It was a long, slow, ugly game.

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 5:26 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

good work.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 5:31 PM EST up reply actions  

thnx

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 5:31 PM EST up reply actions  

I thought his stuff was good -- got Wright on a nice slider

But walking the bases loaded made me barf.

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 5:33 PM EST up reply actions  

at least it's just the first game of st

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 5:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Word

Doesn’t really mean anything.

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 5:57 PM EST up reply actions  

thanks

i wish i could’ve watched it though…

That's baseball, and it's my game. Y' know, you take your worries to the game, and you leave 'em there. You yell like crazy for your guys. It's good for your lungs, gives you a lift, and nobody calls the cops. Pretty girls, lots of 'em. ~Humphrey Bogart

by muidomi84 on Mar 4, 2010 5:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Don't you find it tough ...

to judge a guy like Freese against a knuckleballer? He’ll hardly ever see one, and they have messed up plenty of hitters.

by etp_stl on Mar 4, 2010 6:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, I'm not holding it against Freese

I’d rather he was good at hitting all the other pitches.

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 6:49 PM EST up reply actions  

saw this facebook status, and thought of VEB
in search new graphic/html designer at work came across one applicant’s submission – his design website completely dedicated to his love for unicorns..

unfortunately, the web address wasn’t included

Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")

by STLRegalia on Mar 4, 2010 5:30 PM EST reply actions  

stltoday.com/sports/cards

"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 4, 2010 5:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Vexed:

We need to get Timmeh a matching hat to add to the Wizard collection.

* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.

by RiverRat on Mar 4, 2010 5:46 PM EST reply actions  

I got this vexed

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 7:03 PM EST up reply actions   2 recs

Needs moar brooms and buckets

You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?

by jd is legend on Mar 4, 2010 7:59 PM EST up reply actions  

that hooligan is flashing gang signals at me.

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 8:26 PM EST up reply actions  

beiber?

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 9:15 PM EST up reply actions  

you got moxie kiddo.

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 9:21 PM EST up reply actions  

As fans, sometimes we are faced with choices

My best friend is a big Red Sox fan (and a small Cardinals fan), so we’re planning to go see some Red Sox games out here in the Bay Area this year. I will be at all three Cardinals-Giants games at AT&T Park in April, so don’t worry about that. For the Red Sox games, however, my options are these:

  • I can pay minimum $40 to see the Red Sox come into town and play the Giants for a single game at beautiful AT&T Park. I can’t afford more than one, realistically.
  • I can pay minimum $7 per game for any or all of the six games the Red Sox play at Oakland’s rather awful stadium.

What would you do, VEB? See one really awesome game with an electric crowd in a cool stadium (and pray for Lincecum vs. Lester)…or see potentially more than one ho-hum game against Oakland in what will probably be a half-empty, ugly, not-that-excited stadium? It is a quality vs. quantity decision.

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 6:25 PM EST reply actions  

c) pay $7 to attend oakland game, invest saved $33 in beer, drink, convince yourself you in fact attended a

wonderful, exciting game.

  • i should say, leave the confines of oakland before pursuing part II of the plan.

"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 4, 2010 6:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Hey mojo

My husband and I will be at 2 of the Giants/Cardinals games — where are you sitting?

Don't ping my cheese with your bandwidth.

by RosevilleRedbird on Mar 4, 2010 6:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Not sure yet

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 6:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Giants game. Hands down.

Everything about the Colliseum sucks. I hope the A’s build a new stadium at Jack London Square in downtown Oakland and stop all this Fremont A’s/San Jose A’s talk.

By the way, my personal opinion (I know nobody asked) is that it’s really crappy the Cards come out here in April instead of later in the year and it’s even worse we only get 3 games again this year. At least it’s on a weekend though.

Carry on.

NorCal CARDS FAN

by norlanski on Mar 4, 2010 7:23 PM EST up reply actions  

You're already going to AT&T for the Cards games

I’d save cash

You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?

by jd is legend on Mar 4, 2010 8:00 PM EST up reply actions  

I've seen games in both

and paid approximately the same amount for them: seats up in the nosebleed section (about as high as you could get without a dirigible) down the right field line in San Fran, absolutely primo seats five rows from the visiting team’s dugout in Oakland. They were about the most expensive seats in the house.

The San Fran experience was far more enjoyable. I say this despite really enjoying watching games from as close to the action as possible. It’s just a far prettier stadium (views of the Bay from the right-field line are fantastic), far better fans, much less of a sensation of the thing being a chore. (It kinda was. My wife and I are trying to see games in all 30 home parks. Some are looked forward to more than others.)

There’s more to life than being close to the action. Incidentally, we saw the Steroidal Wonder hit two HRs in SF, one of which landed in McCovey Cove. The other one was a line drive that never got as high in the air as our seats were. I despise the man … but hoo boy, could he hit.

by StanTheManFan on Mar 4, 2010 8:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Blue Jays...

Hoffpauir and Wallace (RBI) with a single each. The Hoff was caught stealing and dropped a catch for an error.

Jarrett Hoffpauir started at third base.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 7:21 PM EST reply actions  

Why do I keep telling myself we're not that bad?

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 7:54 PM EST up reply actions  

I dunno

considering we hardly ever have a losing record and the fact that Luhnow is pretty good at what he’s doing, I think we’re doing fine

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 8:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Garcia projects as a number three.

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 8:05 PM EST up reply actions  

I definitely consider Garcia to be much better than Lynn.

I would think he has the potential to be Wandy Rodriguez at his peak.

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 8:21 PM EST up reply actions  

I think Lance Lynn will be fine

but that’s just a guess

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 4, 2010 8:13 PM EST up reply actions  

I think Lynn is probably going to be a Doug Davis, Jon Garland type

which I’m perfectly fine with, it’s not a high ceiling though.

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 8:17 PM EST up reply actions  

compared to most prospects that would be a high ceiling

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 3:40 AM EST up reply actions  

we have a few high picks this year

i hope we go for upside and retool this system

"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

by VolsnCards5 on Mar 4, 2010 8:11 PM EST up reply actions  

busttterrrrrrr

Buster_ESPN Heard this: The Reds are interested in acquiring Gary Matthews, Jr. from the Mets in the event Angel Pagan wins NY’s CF job (as expected).

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 7:58 PM EST reply actions  

Oh Walt

What are you doing.

I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...

by mojowo11 on Mar 4, 2010 8:07 PM EST up reply actions  

this is the mets obviously Buster misheard

Buster_ESPN Heard this: The Reds are interested in acquiring Gary Matthews, Jr. Angel Pagan from the Mets in the event Angel Pagan Gary Matthews, Jr. wins NY’s CF job (as expected).

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 8:07 PM EST up reply actions  

dgoold and JoeStrauss having a twitter bitchfight is hilarious

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 9:17 PM EST reply actions  

link?

"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

by VolsnCards5 on Mar 4, 2010 9:41 PM EST up reply actions  

twitter.com

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 9:46 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

lol

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 9:54 PM EST up reply actions  

at least someone gets my humor.

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 9:56 PM EST up reply actions  

so, i'm in the process

of getting mass effect off steam for $20

opinions?

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 10:14 PM EST reply actions  

why do you care what I think?, I haven't played it yet.

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 10:15 PM EST up reply actions  

i just want your opinion on me spensing $20

too much? should i repent?

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 10:17 PM EST up reply actions  

cody thinks you should give him $20

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 10:17 PM EST up reply actions  

$20?, spend $2 on a ball in a cup and you'll have endless hours of fun

plus yadi2 is correct.

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 10:18 PM EST up reply actions  

I expect a $5 surcharge for being correct.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 10:19 PM EST up reply actions  

sorry my other internet outlet

where i would normally ask for video game advice has been in the process of a software update for like 2 days. i have no choice!

ware is flim when i need him!

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 10:20 PM EST up reply actions  

probably scanning reddit to share a link with us.

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 10:21 PM EST up reply actions  

that effer RobRains
Arrived in Florida just in time to see Rams lose 17-11 to Jets….hoping for a little quicker game tomorrow.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 10:16 PM EST reply actions  

it was a long ass game

north of 3.5 hours, right?

f’in’ zink

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 10:18 PM EST up reply actions  

oh wow.... it's like every MLB player's neuroses in one page

http://twitter.com/mlb/players

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

what?

the rays ripped off longoria so bad that he has to advertise on twitter for banks and video games to make ends meet?

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 10:22 PM EST reply actions  

reply fail

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 10:22 PM EST up reply actions  

haha

you’re not even exaggerating

i bet he’s playing the shit out of that game

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 10:25 PM EST up reply actions  

I know, it's crazy

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 10:23 PM EST up reply actions  

ahaha, I found the Longoria sitcom/skit.

it was joker.

[fake blockquote]

But like I said, I have no real basis for saying this but I doubt Rasmus goes for that anyway. Then again his agent is the same guy who did Longoria’s joke.

I still picture Rays management all in a room getting ready to make the call to Cohen holding back their laughter:

PC: "*ring…ring…This is Paul Cohen"
AF: "Hey Paul this is Andrew…shut up guys cough…so, we’re prepared to offer a generous 6 year/17.5M guaranteed deal."
PC: "Okay that sounds good"
AF: "Wait what? I mean okay okay…[muffled laughter] SHUT UP[/muffled laughter]…but that comes with the condition that we get a 7.5M option in year 7."
PC: "That works for Evan"
AF: "No way."
PC: "Yep"
AF: "Uhhhh, in that case, we’re also gonna need two more option years in 8 and 9 for 11.5M [crosses fingers]
PC: "Done deal."
Click
Queue <sic> riotous laughter.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 10:42 PM EST up reply actions  

cogz4Christ

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 10:24 PM EST reply actions  

there's a lot of Bible study going on

it seems to be the thing to tweet

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 10:25 PM EST up reply actions  

vexedtechie:
@TheRealBJUpton The finalists have been chosen- get your vote in now for the new Upton Brothers logo – http://theuptonbrothers.com/

I voted for your logo.

Incorrigible.

by spants on Mar 4, 2010 10:25 PM EST reply actions  

Holy Crap!!!

Really?! Thanks!

Didn’t think I had a running chance.

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BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS

by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 10:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, gotta stir up the VEB community to vote for it now.

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)

by Taskmaster on Mar 4, 2010 10:27 PM EST up reply actions  

what huh

is it time for ballot stuffing

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 10:29 PM EST up reply actions  

I going to ballot stuff this like crazy.

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 10:29 PM EST up reply actions  

silly upton brothers

not remembering my IP or placing a cookie on my browser!

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 10:31 PM EST up reply actions  

so you're saying it's time to ballot stuff

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 10:32 PM EST up reply actions  

they won't

just saying, they should have made us work. i’m only gonna burn through so many proxies before i say f VT, he can win based on the merits of his work

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 10:34 PM EST up reply actions  

so if we don't worry about the IP, all we do is fix the cookie problem

which I found to be most effective if you switch continuously between private browsing and regular browsing.

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 10:40 PM EST up reply actions  

I have a fanshot....or I thought I put one together.

I think as long as they just vote for each an equal amount of times, it’s all good.

VOTE FOR OPTION 2!!!!

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 11:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Which one did you vote for? 1 or 2?

Cause split votes might hurt

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 10:29 PM EST up reply actions  

this is CYA '09 all over again!

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 10:38 PM EST up reply actions  

And vote for 2 again, lol

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 10:46 PM EST up reply actions  

and again, and again, and again....

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 10:49 PM EST up reply actions  

I did.

Hey – I informed you. That plus voting a few times is awfully helpful if you ask me.

Incorrigible.

by spants on Mar 4, 2010 10:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Thanks to you!

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 10:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Easily better.

Nicely done, vexed.

I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.

by The Continental on Mar 4, 2010 10:58 PM EST up reply actions  

You're all biased. I think it's more marketable than everyone, but I worry about #6

VOTE FOR OPTION 2!!!! http://theuptonbrothers.com/

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 10:59 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm not that biased.

If I thought your work was shitty, I wouldn’t have praised your work. #6 is UGLY.

Incorrigible.

by spants on Mar 4, 2010 11:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Well thank you for not thinking my work sucks

I find it funny how 3 of them have baseballs incorporated.

Also, I wonder how few entries were…umm…entered.

VOTE FOR OPTION 2!!!! http://theuptonbrothers.com/

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 11:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Well FWIW, I did put together 5 entries...

….and ummm…both of mine are options 1 and 2…maybe I’m reading into it too much, but they personally picked the top 6, then left it up to fan-vote.

VOTE FOR OPTION 2!!!!

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 11:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Yuuup

VOTE FOR OPTION 2!!!!

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 11:48 PM EST up reply actions  

you can really stuff the ballot box too

which will, in all likelihood, make a bit of a mockery of the contest, sadly. But anyways – if you vote, then click “home”, you can just vote again, ad infinitum…

RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!

by Felonius_Monk on Mar 5, 2010 4:26 AM EST up reply actions  

I, uhhh.....have.

VOTE FOR OPTION 2!!!!

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by vexedtechie on Mar 5, 2010 10:21 AM EST up reply actions  

yeah, but

you know the other contestants are doing the same

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 5, 2010 9:16 PM EST up reply actions  

I think #4 is the best, tbh

but still voted for our resident ’shopper :-)

RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!

by Felonius_Monk on Mar 5, 2010 4:25 AM EST up reply actions  

4 looks a little web2.0 for my taste

but….Thank you. Sincerely.

VOTE FOR OPTION 2!!!!

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by vexedtechie on Mar 5, 2010 10:22 AM EST up reply actions  

you should change your sig

include the link

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 10:53 PM EST up reply actions  

done!

VOTE FOR OPTION 2!!!! http://theuptonbrothers.com/

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 10:56 PM EST up reply actions  

make it a link.

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 10:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Whoopsies

VOTE FOR OPTION 2!!!! http://theuptonbrothers.com/

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 10:58 PM EST up reply actions  

you could make "Option 2" the link as well

like in my sign with batman.

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 11:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Done and done.

VOTE FOR OPTION 2!!!!

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 11:06 PM EST up reply actions  

good

I bet you didn’t know you could put pictures as your sig.

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 11:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Liar.

VOTE FOR OPTION 2!!!!

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 11:07 PM EST up reply actions  

I don't lie, I alter the truth.

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 11:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Touche.

VOTE FOR OPTION 2!!!!

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 11:20 PM EST up reply actions  

hey what happened to chinatown?

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 10:56 PM EST up reply actions  

as little as possible, spants.

"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 4, 2010 11:12 PM EST up reply actions  

wow, me too

those others suck

are both the top two yours? i voted for the one in color

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 10:30 PM EST up reply actions  

I like that one too.

I think we need to be unified though.

Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 4, 2010 10:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Option 2; will post a fanshot

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 10:33 PM EST up reply actions  

no, fanpost

so you can insert a poll

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 10:33 PM EST up reply actions  

But...why poll if everyone just votes for option 2?

The fanshot is to get everyone to go there and vote

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 10:34 PM EST up reply actions  

oh sorry, reading-fail

I missed the semicolon

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 10:35 PM EST up reply actions  

is there a prize for this?

and why do they need a logo anyway?

"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."

by prophetjohn on Mar 4, 2010 10:33 PM EST up reply actions  

they're the effin' Upton Brothers.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 10:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Autographed jerseys.

…which if I win, I’m gonna try to parlay it into a pair of tickets for 2 individual games instead of a jersey; I’d rather meet ’em in person….

If all else fails, I could just sell the jerseys on ebay. lol

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 10:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Here's a game that's worth a rec if you get all three right.

Tell me what three minor leaguers autographed this ball?

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 10:31 PM EST reply actions  

Bottom one Allen Craig?

Don’t want to look at the roster #s.

Former Mizzourah.net asshat

by Big Head on Mar 4, 2010 10:39 PM EST up reply actions  

no,but here's a hint this ball was signed in 08.

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 10:44 PM EST up reply actions  

no

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 10:48 PM EST up reply actions  

AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?

by jd is legend on Mar 4, 2010 11:26 PM EST up reply actions   2 recs

AAAAAHHHHH

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 11:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Imagine Cavazos and Lugo having a staring contest

Who would win?

You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?

by jd is legend on Mar 4, 2010 11:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Cavazos.

Lugo looks angry, Cavazos looks empty. It’s unnerving.

Incorrigible.

by spants on Mar 4, 2010 11:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Jukich

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 11:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Wes Borland?!

VOTE FOR OPTION 2!!!!

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 11:30 PM EST up reply actions  

What the heck is that thing?

It’s very scary.

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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 5, 2010 12:33 AM EST up reply actions  

I think you meant to post this one comment down.

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 5, 2010 12:45 AM EST up reply actions  

Former guitarist for Limp Bizkit

VOTE FOR OPTION 2!!!!

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by vexedtechie on Mar 5, 2010 12:53 AM EST up reply actions  

oh he's back

golden cobra yo. (I hate limp bizkit)

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 3:41 AM EST up reply actions  

lol, Johnny Weir?

VOTE FOR OPTION 2!!!!

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by vexedtechie on Mar 5, 2010 12:54 AM EST up reply actions  

haha, I vageuly remember skeleton-dude.

….I was wrecked…and kickin ass at pool in a bar.

VOTE FOR OPTION 2!!!!

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by vexedtechie on Mar 5, 2010 12:59 AM EST up reply actions  

That outfit looks like one of those little kid costumes for Halloween.

I wonder if glowed in the dark too.

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by ClemsonGirl on Mar 5, 2010 8:58 AM EST up reply actions  

...

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 11:57 PM EST up reply actions   2 recs

begone, spectre!

"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 5, 2010 12:25 AM EST up reply actions  

yep

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 10:43 PM EST up reply actions  

any more guesses?

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 10:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Jaff Decker.

….I know it’s a no…but he’s awesome. Pudgy lil dude who can crush.

VOTE FOR OPTION 2!!!! http://theuptonbrothers.com/

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by vexedtechie on Mar 4, 2010 11:02 PM EST up reply actions  

yep it is a no.

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 11:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah these guys suck at sigs.

one guy is Adron Chambers, and the other is Andres Rosales( the hardest one in my opinion)

I am the Batman .
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by CodyG on Mar 4, 2010 11:05 PM EST up reply actions  

the journos are now thinking of investing in a van.

To Marriott points hoarders out there: How many points can I get if I complain about the youths that are running and screaming down my hall? 32 minutes ago via TweetDeck

@bigleaguestew It’s good for 3,750. Unless you’re platinum, then 12,000, plus you get to keep one of the kids. 29 minutes ago via web in reply to bigleaguestew

@dgoold You must have a few soccer team’s worth of kids at your home then, right? 26 minutes ago via TweetDeck in reply to dgoold

WANT RT @SouvenirCity If you refer to them as “youths”, you get a special sign for your doorknob that says “STAY OFF MY LAWN”. 22 minutes ago via TweetDeck

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 11:34 PM EST reply actions  

why does this sound slightly ominous
RT @EthanJSkolnick: Albert Pujols waiting for Kobe outside Lakers locker room. 5 minutes ago via web

There better be an autograph for Boog in the morning. Something to chew on.

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 11:52 PM EST reply actions  

maybe it's 'cause it's late

but that would be so cool

Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Mar 4, 2010 11:58 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm referring to

this, in case you wondering what the hell I was talking about.

Incorrigible.

by spants on Mar 5, 2010 12:00 AM EST up reply actions  

Weak sauce, Kobe

Weak sauce

Lebron wouldn’t do that

You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?

by jd is legend on Mar 5, 2010 12:06 AM EST up reply actions  

And then

this just came out, with players voting Kobe the 5th dirtiest player in the NBA.

Incorrigible.

by spants on Mar 5, 2010 12:09 AM EST up reply actions  

Aw, Zaza was #6

You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?

by jd is legend on Mar 5, 2010 12:15 AM EST up reply actions  

i just assumed he'd nut-punch kobe on general principle.

"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 5, 2010 12:27 AM EST up reply actions  

yeah.

I'm gonna need a whole lot more franklins if Franklin is our closer this year

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 3:42 AM EST up reply actions  

Our minor league pitching sucked.

/end analysis.

* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.

by RiverRat on Mar 5, 2010 10:52 AM EST up reply actions  

MESSAGE FOR CODY

hey cody, if you read this, can you please boot me out of the espn fantasy league? I’m going on holiday tomorrow and I’m not back until next weekend, and I believe the draft is then, so there’s basically no way I can make it. Unfortunately, my laptop at home is broken and I can’t get on espn at work as it’s firewalled, so I can’t go into the league personally to pull out.

Sorry about that – hopefully someone will be willing to jump into my spot!

RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!

by Felonius_Monk on Mar 5, 2010 4:40 AM EST reply actions  

Quitter!!!!!

* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.

by RiverRat on Mar 5, 2010 10:52 AM EST up reply actions  

won't the program just draft players for you?

I’ve had guys win leagues that way

bacon infused bacon scorched to perfection
my divisional picks: AL - Mariners, White Sox, Yanks, Rays
NL - Cards, Braves, Diamondbacks, scrubs

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 1:26 PM EST up reply actions  

It's an auction though,

I don’t know how that would work. He probably won’t end up with Pujols.

* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.

by RiverRat on Mar 5, 2010 1:55 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah

I don’t know how the auction system works, I can’t even figure out how to pre-rank players or anything, gonna just be at the auction I guess

bacon infused bacon scorched to perfection
my divisional picks: AL - Mariners, White Sox, Yanks, Rays
NL - Cards, Braves, Diamondbacks, scrubs

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 6, 2010 2:29 PM EST up reply actions  

I saw that they do offer mock drafts

for the auction, I may get in on one tomorrow to get an idea. I’m thinking about blowing all my money on four guys, and just getting ready for next year….

* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.

by RiverRat on Mar 6, 2010 3:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Sorry if it's already been discussed

New hitting coach Mark McGwire advocates the approach. “He’s been big on strike zone judgment and getting a good strike to hit,” Schumaker said. “It’s not necessarily about the first strike, but about the best strike.”


This does sound really good if indeed our batters will execute. What a difference from last year.

born Dodger blue, now dyed Cardinals red

by totalloser on Mar 5, 2010 5:00 AM EST reply actions  

Last year...

“Protect the plate!”
“Coach, the count is 2-0.”
“Did I stutter? Protect the [expletive(s) deleted, phone thrown] plate!”

You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?

by jd is legend on Mar 5, 2010 9:59 AM EST up reply actions  

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