Game One: At least it was baseball
by DanUpBaby on Mar 5, 2010 6:00 AM EST
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One more clerihew, on the occasion of what was hopefully the only 17-11 game we'll see this year—
When Francisco Samuel
schedules his annual
trip to the strike zone
the ball's home alone.
Things we can safely remove from the docket of possible spring surprises: my boy Charlie Zink blossoming into a useful reliever; other peoples' boy Adam Ottavino turning a corner before he makes his second trip to Memphis; and Francisco Samuel, whose walk rate sits, today, at 36 per nine innings, leveraging his high velocity and small sample size to jump ahead of the other claimants on Kyle McClellan's possibly empty relief slot. If you're keeping score, Samuel and Zink make two danup-approved narrative suggestions to be shot down in one game; the life of a prospect I'm following is a difficult one.
Watching these guys, especially Ottavino and Samuel, is kind of a dissonant experience after all our combined years of watching Major League players. There are exceptions—Rick Ankiel, briefly, Daniel Cabrera—but most of the time when a pitcher has great stuff he at least sometimes reaches the strike zone with it. The guys like Samuel and Ottavino disappear in the minor leagues. So to watch someone like Samuel outline the strike zone with fastballs is a rare and frustrating experience. Chris Perez, he had bad control; Samuel clearly does not have any.
But there was good news, certainly. Joe Mather isn't all better now that he's smashed one double off a guy who may or may not end up as the Mets' WonderBrad equivalent; he hit six of those (in 136 at-bats) last year in Memphis. But it was great to see him look like he could hit, and if his first base play wasn't exactly stirring I don't ever want to see it again, anyway. Ryan Ludwick looked like Thudwick, too; I'm not about to try to claim his swing looks different, because I can't tell, but that particular swing looked good. And Eduardo Sanchez! He wasn't perfect, but since the pitchers around him walked nine batters I was in awe—relative awe, if that's a thing—of his command.
I was glad to watch baseball, but that was not the kind of game made for paeans to the only sport Without a Clock; nobody would have minded Charlie Zink getting nailed with a three-seconds violation. It was the kind of game that is made more interesting by the removal of all its recognizable players; in the regular season it would have been one of those games where Yadier Molina moves to first base.
Today's action, according to the mothership, will involve Albert Pujols, Matt Holliday, and Yadier Molina, but thanks to the endlessly spiteful machinations of the gods of baseball scheduling we won't get to see it. As a discussion topic to leaven the talk of our terrible TV luck—which player do you most regret not getting the chance to watch yesterday?
For me, it's Fernando Salas. I know Eduardo Sanchez has scouts drooling; I know Francisco Samuel couldn't hit Craig Biggio with a baseball; and I even know that Casey Mulligan gets 0.5 decidangerfields of respect from anyone who has watched him pitch. But Salas, with his great numbers, his varying reports, and his easily-confused-with-Samuel name, is a mystery to me.
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So....
So went back to Japan the last I heard. J/K!
Speaking of going to Japan
and also of disappearing pitchers in our system, here’s an interesting bit from a recent Fangraphs piece:
“Brian Falkenborg (RHP, SoftBank Hawks) — Falkenborg fits the fringey MLB reliever with good velocity and middling control profile that NPB teams like. His first year in Japan was outstanding, running a 1.74 ERA and 61:9 K:BB over 51.1 innings pitched.”
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
wouldnt you say
“And So, それは始まる”
by ADMDrayson on Mar 5, 2010 9:01 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
salvador dali???
all that’s missing from that picture is a melting clock. Who thought the cardinals could be so post-modern??
Jermaine Dye fan since KC. He's STILLLLLLLLLL GOT IT!!! now lets get him...and a real closer (named rafael soriano). Thats all, thats all I want.
i hadnt thought about the kmac size hole
In the bullpen, the BP is my only real area of worry and now no kiko.
by ADMDrayson on Mar 5, 2010 9:05 AM EST via mobile reply actions
in my roster make up
Boggs makes the team and their is still a hole
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 11:35 AM EST up reply actions
I see two holes total
2: Yadi
3: AP
4: Schu
5: Freese
6: Greene
7: Holliday
8: Rasmus
9: Ludwick
Bench: LaRue, Lopez, Lugo, Mather, Craig/Jay/Stav/etc.
-13 Position Players
Rotation: Carp, Waino, Lohse, Penny, KMac
Pen: Franklin, Reyes, Miller, Motte, Boggs, Hawks, Kinney/Jukich/Hill/Garcia/Samuel
-12 Pitchers
That is assuming Ryan starts on the DL, if not then there is only one hole in the pen. That is also assuming we go with only 12 pitchers, if we go with 13 then it gets interesting especially once Ryan comes back off the DL
"Come test me every day if you want," says Pujols, "Everything I ever made in this game I would give back to the Cardinals if I got caught."
I also don't think Hawk is anywhere as good as people thing he is
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
He isn't
but I am also one of the people that thinks every team needs a Brad Thompson whipping boy and Hawks is ours this year.
"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."
Well, I'm going to give him the kiss of death.
Hawk is going to be a very serviceable, if not very good, releiver this year for the big club.
Baseball's only fun if you're playing it, watching it, or thinking about it.
Does K-Mac leave a hole?
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Mar 5, 2010 9:39 AM EST up reply actions
Don't see a big hole
if the Cards go with 7 in the pen. If all are OK, there are Franklin, Motte, Boggs, Hawk, Miller, and Reyes. The last could be Hill if Mac makes the rotation or Mac if Hill does. If Hill simply can’t get it back, then there is Jukich. However, if the Cards go with 8 in the pen, there is a potential hole. And the Mets yesterday signed Colero to a minor-league deal.
we do not need 3 lefties in the pen
If Hill can’t win the starting job than I don’t want him on this team.
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 11:36 AM EST up reply actions
would you at least keep him in Memphis
for insurance?
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
we could potentially have a very lefty rotation in Memphis
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 11:50 AM EST up reply actions
Hill, Garcia, Norrick at least
Too bad we can’t stash the Rule 5 pick up there too :( poor Jukich
"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."
Think he could pass through?
I doubt he would pass all the way through the process for us to be able to keep him.
"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."
not pass
just make some minor trade with the Reds for him
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 12:03 PM EST up reply actions
true
could make a trade, if he shows some promise this spring I say we should try but if he does show promise it makes it even less likely
"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."
don't get all big-time on us, albert
With the Lakers in town and a marquee matchup like Wade vs. Bryant, the seats were predictably filled by some star power, including Jason Taylor, Albert Pujols, Timbaland, Scottie Pippen, Bryant McKinnie and Will Allen.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Pujols...
…next to Timbaland….cogntitive dissonance…too strong….
Seriously, what’s a LESS likely pair of celebrities to end up in a sentence together?
I’m thinking something like “In other news, former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney and singer Bjork made an appearance at the children’s cancer research center…”
Bjork's dress featured a goose that Cheney personally shot the previous week.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Mar 5, 2010 10:13 AM EST up reply actions 5 recs
Obligatory
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOoKiszmKAQ
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Mar 5, 2010 11:25 AM EST up reply actions
I would kill thousands of puppies
to see Albert Pujols and Bjork taking in a sporting event together.
We all have ways of coping. I use sex and awesomeness.
by the red baron on Mar 5, 2010 12:00 PM EST up reply actions
If I could gas them all it would be one thing
But to hand kill 2000 puppies would not be worth the effort
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 12:02 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
borrow az's plastic bags?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I do not approve of this subthread.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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oh
So you have a better way to kill puppies than?
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 12:07 PM EST up reply actions
kindness
I kill them with kindness
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
This could work.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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Evan Lysacek: 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist ♥
Let Veep do it
Chaney could handle it with his 20 guage – just give him lots of room if you’re in the area.
SD
I didn't say shoot them!
I said be nice!
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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Evan Lysacek: 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist ♥
could be wrong but I just assumed they were talking about
Cheney as in Dick
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 1:48 PM EST up reply actions
Oh really?
I was kind of thinking about former Temple basketball coach John Chaney packing a 20 gauge
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
remember when he tried to kick calipari's ass?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
He seems to prefer a 28 guage
At least on certain occasions.
Play ball!
by IL and StL Fan on Mar 5, 2010 4:31 PM EST up reply actions
I can do that, too.
Ever see Misery?
Ever see it with a four-month old chocolate lab?
We all have ways of coping. I use sex and awesomeness.
by the red baron on Mar 5, 2010 12:12 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
this reminds me of an old trick
Hey, Does this rag smell like chloroform to you?
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 12:07 PM EST up reply actions
It would be to me.
It totally would be to me.
We all have ways of coping. I use sex and awesomeness.
by the red baron on Mar 5, 2010 12:11 PM EST up reply actions
Eddie Vedder and George W Bush attending a Mariners game together
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Mar 5, 2010 5:23 PM EST up reply actions
I *KNEW* IT
I knew there was something wrong with that picture when Albert’s at a Lakers game and Boog isn’t; this from the guy who let Brian Barton check out a cockpit in flight, and let Jason Bay hitch to the All Star Game in the private jet.
It wasn’t just Albert. He did bring his boys.
Brendan Ryan reports last night’s Lakers game against the Heat in Miami was a blast. Albert Pujols and his son AJ went with Brendan and Joe Mather. They met Kobe Bryant as well. A real thrill for Brendan who is a huge Lakers fan. There will be video posted later today of the behind the scenes meet-and-greet.
http://foxsportsmidwest.com/pages/landing/?blockID=191647&feedID=3713
I’m sorry I doubted you, Albert.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
This team seems to really like Joe Mather
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
they can't resist him.
but also, he and Brendan are tight.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
from some of the articles, I think they've been hanging since the minors
whoever said it was right – they’re a funny pair.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Fox and the Hound... not sure which is which...
Having so much fun together,
You’re not even aware,
you’re such a funny pair!
You’re the best of friends…
Brenden Ryan is my hero...
Underrated Disney movie imo
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
closest I've ever come to crying at a movie
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Moral of the story is that they can't be friends
because they’re different and life isn’t fair and the world is a cruel place. Live with it, children.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
so you're saying Boog and Bombs can't date the same chick?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
No, that's the moral of The Fox And The Hound
The moral of Boog and Bombs is that the Man Stew is awesome.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
this Cardinals stuff is confusing
we’re not even to the magical creatures.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I can't watch that movie.
I bawl. From start to finish.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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Evan Lysacek: 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist ♥
Even they can see he's dreamy.
We all have ways of coping. I use sex and awesomeness.
by the red baron on Mar 5, 2010 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
I just discovered
that your avatar isn’t frylock on steroids….I’m somewhat disappointed.
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
my name is
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
sicka-sicka
slim shady
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
I just re-watched Trigun recently
It holds up pretty well I think, but there are some annoying episodes where it’s obvious that the animators were just phoning it in. Also, I totally forgot about the random sandworms.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Trigun is good
But Cowboy Bebop is still the best animated series ever exported from Japan.
I always have an episode or two of Bebop on the DVR.
Sometimes I’ll bring one up just to listen to the opening credits.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on Mar 5, 2010 2:28 PM EST up reply actions
Anime has always been a little too out there for me
I think I lead all VEB members in GSARTFOWTHYPATA
(Google Searches Above Replacement To Find Out What The Hell You People Are Talking About)
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
it depends on the anime
that’s kind of like saying something about American tv — anime covers all demographics in Japan and most of the Pacific. there’s something for everyone.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Anime is great
You can tell stories in ways you couldn’t do with live action. But sometimes anime crosses over to the world where it could be a live action and is amazing like
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 2:36 PM EST up reply actions
DUDE.
include the tissue box warning.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
yeah it is a sad film
But I think it is a great film to show the depth of anime
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 2:40 PM EST up reply actions
I'm just sayin'
I’ve known people who stopped speaking to their friends for a while because they weren’t warned.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
it's not like it a horror porn film like
2 Girls and 1 Cup.
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 2:42 PM EST up reply actions
I know some super-emo people
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
He's the good looking friend who attracts a gaggle of good looking women
and then the battle begins for his leftovers
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
we vultures
like to say they open but we know how to close
this is good.
i always got the feeling albert didn’t like boog very much.
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
nah, he likes him
he punched him in the face, he likes him so much.
but really, Albert’s going to glare at anybody who committed the kind of errors Brendan would make last year. that’s during gametime with surlyintense!Albert. by all accounts Albert likes puppies.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
also, eff you, national "coverage"
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
yeah, they cropped everyone out for Albert's pic
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/photos?gameId=300304014&photoId=497721
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Being myself,
the two players I’m most interested in are the two coming off of major surgeries. I hope Mather stays healthy and the last wrist surgery took, but if Rich Hill is really healthy, that would make three glenoid labrum surgery survivors on the same staff (Hawksworth, Carpenter, and Hill). That’s more than the rest of the NL combined.
"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."
How many are there in the big-leagues, hazel?
And who are they?
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Mar 5, 2010 9:40 AM EST up reply actions
The number is increasing.
Labrum surgery has advanced by huge leaps in just the last few years. Also, it’s difficult to say what grade of tears the pitchers overcame (they are graded I-IV based on location and thickness). For a few years, Chris Carpenter was the only pitcher in the league that had come back from the surgery.
Off the top of my head, Joe Smith, Scott Rolen, JJ Hardy, Coco Crisp, Mark Ellis, Jorge Posada, Mike Jacobs, Scott Olsen (though you’d hardly call him a successful surgery since he has been terrible since returning) are relatively healthy (and are mostly position players, usually meaning they tore the inferior labrum in a collision or dislocation rather than the superior labrum by pitching), and several people are attempting comebacks including Dustin McGowan, Chris Young, Erik Bedard, Brandon Webb, Anibal Sanchez, and Kelvim Escobar (who appears to have failed).
John Smoltz recovered successfully from labrum surgery, but since he doesn’t have a contract he doesn’t technically count. I’m sure there are others, but this is a tiny fraction of the number of pitchers who never recovered (Schilling, Chad Cordero, probably Bonser, probably Prior and Mulder although both also had elbow/rotator cuff problems, many of the pitchers in history who retired with “dead arm” issues including the majority of those who left after Tommy John surgery was invented).
"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 5, 2010 10:42 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
man, when was the last time you did a fanpost?
I love this stuff. Moar gory details!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I've been working on a few drafts,
but I have trouble dedicating enough time to finish them thanks to histology and biochemistry.
"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."
aw, KC
Perhaps Royals fans need to forget about winning, which probably won’t happen ever anyway, and embrace the team as modernist performance art. Because the Dayton Moore transaction log hits you like T.S. Eliot hit you when you were sixteen, “wow, there’s something referring to the Grail Legend, right next to a line from an advertisement for gum, next to something in Greek I don’t know and won’t look up… my mind is blown!”
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
KC
The team needs to market their team to hipsters. The irony of rooting for a team that will never be good will too sweet to pass up. They can have theme nights like “Bands only 5 people have heard of” night. 50 cent PBR night.
by graffin on Mar 5, 2010 9:36 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Just look at the Cubs...
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Mar 5, 2010 9:41 AM EST up reply actions
You know, for being dirt cheap
…PBR isn’t too bad. You could do a lot worse.
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by redbirdnation8206 on Mar 5, 2010 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
I'd rather have busch or high life than pbr
/opinion
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 4:00 PM EST up reply actions
busch
in my fridge right now.
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Life is to short to drink cheap beer.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
by RiverRat on Mar 5, 2010 4:20 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
that's why
next to my busch light, I have Heineken & Woodchuck
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
heineken,...ich ich
Good beer= Fat Tire (a good any occasion), Schafly’s Pumpkin Spice (obviously only during fall), Lion Stout ( had a few of these in Charleston, SC- brewed in like Sri Lanka.) Hoptoberfest (by New Belgium) mmmm.
Lagunitas is my favorite beer company
also, Brooklyn Lager is freakin awesome
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 5:02 PM EST up reply actions
beer around here is like music around here
I will try new stuff, if it’s readily available, but I never go out of my way. I pick up beer when i grocery shop, so just the basics for me.
I am not ashamed to admit that I enjoy Heineken Light, or Premiere, or whatever the actual name is…only 99 calories for us fatties out there too
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
I was surprised how good Heineken Light is
I would drink that stuff pretty often if it were a little cheaper. right now there’s too much competition from other good beers that only cost like $1 more, I’ll go with those ones every time (hint hint, Heineken/other companies like Amstel light, drop yr prices)
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 5:04 PM EST up reply actions
I have a pyramid of draught kegs in my garage
there’s bound to be something fun to do with them eventually
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
i admit im a beer snob... when i go to the grocery store I can
get fat tire here..if not available, than boulevard wheat or sam adams…but I go to the Wine Shop a lot and by beers by the bottle to try new ones.
That was good
was the that the one called 1554 or whatever it was?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
yeah
that one is based on a really old recipe
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my divisional picks: AL - Mariners, White Sox, Yanks, Rays
NL - Cards, Braves, Diamondbacks, scrubs
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 6, 2010 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
i'm not drinking anything
that sounds like what i think that sounds like
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
I drink Bud regularly
Because I drink too much beer to always buy the goods. When I splurge it is usually for Sam Smith Imperial Stout, Redtail Ale or Anchor Steam.
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
I don't want that much of one type of good beer
I prefer to change it up when I buy the good stuff.
"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.
That's why I have 3 on tap.
2 local Micro IPA’s, and currently Sam Adams Noble Pils, which is quite good.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
gamethread night for all VEB'ers in RR's mom's basement?
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
that's the way to go
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 2:32 PM EST up reply actions
pabst in a bottle will do for cheap beer
on a related note, somebody recently recommended to me Simpler Times beer from Trader Joe’s. $2.99/6 pack. Shit tasted like battery acid.
Now to earn back some semblance of beer cred, I must add that I did have Rogue, Bell’s, and Delirium last night (and all for $3 a glass – Prime bar at west county mall has a sweet happy hour deal)
you guys forget dirt cheap beer
shake the can and you can actually hear the dirt inside. We used to stock a soda machine with beer for parties and it was all dirt cheap beer. The price was 50 cents so we had to find beer that was cheaper than 50 cents each.
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 4:07 PM EST up reply actions
How is Delirium?
I’ve heard good things, but I’ve never gotten the chance to try it out
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
gets you wasted in style
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 4:27 PM EST up reply actions
all the above are acceptable responses
I think its 9%, so yeah, good beer that gets you good and buzzed. By the way, I have to commend posters here for recommending some good high alcohol % beers. Just picked up some Sixth Glass the other day on a recommendation I got from here.
have you ever had samiclaus?
it’s a german very high alcohol percentage beer, very sweet tasting. but I swear, one 12oz bottle just about gets you drunk
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 4:36 PM EST up reply actions
i like my women like I like my beer
With higher than average alcohol levels
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 4:40 PM EST up reply actions
damn that's some awesome beer
I better go out and get another bottle tonight.
Thanks Again Effer!
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
How's it taste, motherfuckers?
Mmm-mmm! It’ll get you drunk!
We all have ways of coping. I use sex and awesomeness.
by the red baron on Mar 9, 2010 12:15 AM EST up reply actions
started typing this...
and then read this…
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
aw, nuts, this mlb/players twitter list is so addictive.
LoMoMarlins: I wonder if tossing a #JonasBrothers randomly on my Tweets will do anything for me?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
the existential angst is rife
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Where's the link?
Am I missing something?
Testicle-exploding shit storms, to date: T.E.S.S '08, T.E.S.S '09
hang on, let me get the link right
I plopped it down in yesterday’s thread
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
it's supposedly all the confirmed players on twitter
http://twitter.com/mlb/players
I’m trying to figure out what list Ozzie Guillen’s on.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
lol Jason Grilli
http://twitter.com/GrillCheese49
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Hahah oh man some of these players are hilarious
Dirk Hayhurst (TheGarfoose): I have been banished back to the minor league side of camp, where time stands still and players out number lunch time sandwiches 2 to 1
I may have to tune in to him
It will be a test, I will have to rely on the Force to sustain me, using my Sith powers to ensure the last chicken finger sub is mine.
The chicken finger sub- it’s the pot of poultry gold at the end of the minor league rainbow. It beckons to you… cluck…cluck….
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
This guy missed his calling.
He could have been the first comedian to specialize in nerd and sports jokes.
I will be Darthfoose, and my VORPstar will be operational soon. I shall test it on Tatooine first, then Yankee stadium…
by Mulliganstew on Mar 6, 2010 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
we should invite him to VEB
he’d fit right in
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
that guy just became one of my favorite MLB'ers
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
nice work.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I hope there's no TESS '10
might have a heart attack
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NL - Cards, Braves, Diamondbacks, scrubs
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 5:29 PM EST up reply actions
I will take the blame
and then fart
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NL - Cards, Braves, Diamondbacks, scrubs
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 6, 2010 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
seeing as the meme changed
I don’t wanna know.
think of that next time y’all randomly talk about body parts in a game thread.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Bullpen
If Sanchez, Motte, and Boggs end up in the bullpen, wouldn’t that be the hardest throwing bullpen the Cards have had in at least 20 years? Those three all sit around 94-95 and touch 98 frequently.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
That would be a ridiculous bullpen.
Honestly, that’s really pretty close to the bullpen of the Nasty Boy Reds, at least in terms of stuff. The Tigers in ’06 had Zumaya and Rodney and the one lefty kid who melted down after that (his name is somewhere rattling around in my head), and Houston had Wagner and Dotel in the ’pen at the same time. Oh, the Lidge/Qualls/Wheeler Houston ’pen was pretty close, too. But Boggs/Motte/Sanchez is a frightenly talented relief corps. Unproven, of course, but hugely talented all the same.
We all have ways of coping. I use sex and awesomeness.
by the red baron on Mar 5, 2010 12:06 PM EST up reply actions
man
I’m really anticipating a bullpen like that, I hope it works out. we’ll see if Boggs or Motte will stick very soon
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NL - Cards, Braves, Diamondbacks, scrubs
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 1:45 PM EST up reply actions
Did you see the slider
Ottavino threw to David Wright (if memory serves) to strike him out? Man, a thing of beauty. Ron Darling was gushing over Ottavino’s stuff even with the walks. Ottavino often makes a hitter look foolish and that’s the most frustrating thing about him. It’s not just unharnessed raw power.
I thought Ottavino's 2nd inning was much stronger
That strike 3 to Wright was a major league pitch
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
cute
Yadi is an uncle again.
Damn, why didn’t I check the blog as soon as I knew SF picked up Bengie again. Like I always say, more are out there.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Mar 5, 2010 10:05 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
that's from the summer, btw.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
they say he's even leaner, this ST.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
why, as a matter of fact...
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
BABY!
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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Evan Lysacek: 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist ♥
Leach has the lineup
1. Lugo 2B
2. Rasmus CF
3. Pujols 1B
4. Holliday LF
5. Ludwick RF
6. Molina C
7. Freese 3B
8. Mather DH
9. Greene SS
Penny RHP
Additional pitchers on the lineup card: Jukich, Boggs, Lynn, Salas. link
BASEBALL
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Colby in 2 hole v LHP
Would love it if (in Tony’s mind) Colby hits LHP well enough to get 150 starts.
Double-take
I did a double-take at “Greene SS” when I saw it. But, I quickly remembered T-Greene, not K-Greene. I wish that I could watch this game live.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
we got nothin' but Greene Tea now.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Greene has a 1.000 AVG vs Mets pitching
Mather has a .167 AVG
Man I love small sample sizes :)
"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."
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2010_03_05_nynmlb_slnmlb_1
"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."
Sexy
(Well, switch Lopex for Lugo)
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Mar 5, 2010 11:27 AM EST up reply actions
I'm not sure I'd write Zink off that quickly.
That line sure looks to me as if the knuckleball wasn’t knuckling. Since he definitely can throw it so that it does knuckle, there may have been something going on other than him throwing his best stuff and them clobbering it.
Samuel and Ottavino, OTOH, look to me like toast.
Here's the box score
Of Zink’s memorable major league debut.
I’ll keep my optimism at bay on this one.
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
He's a long shot, no doubt about it
But I still wouldn’t read too much into the first game of the season.
by StanTheManFan on Mar 5, 2010 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
to be fair to Zink
It was exceptionally windy which must be difficult for a knuckle baller.
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
I thought windy days helped knucklers
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
if the wind is blowing straight out
and into the pitcher’s face
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
it was cold as hell
which makes it hard for a knuckler to grip the ball.
i'm guessing he's not going to start in Minnesota
now I wonder if Wakefield will get a start there
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Sorry for the spam, but I'll probably post this once a day til it's done.
Please click the link in my sig and vote for option 2!
Thanks
Also….BASEBALL!
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voted
is #1 your original design?
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Yeah, then #2 was tweaked to bring out "individuality" of the 2 players.
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I have voted twice
and will keep a tally of each vote, thus expecting compensation equivalent to my efforts
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One high five per vote.
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What if I like #4 more than yours?
Am I required to vote for #2 anyway?
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
even without my VEB allegiance
I like his the best. Logo’s should be simple and don’t need a bunch of explanation. The Tiger Woods and Jordan Logo’s come to mind
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
I'm not sure what the Logos are possessing...
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Tom Brady's, however, is awkward.
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fixed
Tom Brady ’s, however, is awkward has inappropriate intimate relations with Bill Belichick.
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Really kinda difficult to integrate a b and a j without making it look like bj
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excuses are like buttholes
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Anyone able to stream audio from the games...
…without any MLB.com purchase?
I think last year I was listening to KRVT outta Tulsa, but I don’t remember the link.
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Toadonalump
They didn’t carry yesterdays game, and they said yesterday that they were not sure which pre season games they would be airing.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Thanks, tuned into the stream and I caught it at the right time...
….they’ve got Sunday’s game. But tomorrow is OK State basketball…meh
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Baseball
goes so much better with clerihews than haiku. Thank you thank you thank you!
"Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals." --Churchill
Well, you're still
getting haikus for game threads from me. Deal with it.
We all have ways of coping. I use sex and awesomeness.
by the red baron on Mar 5, 2010 12:09 PM EST up reply actions
hell yeah
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NL - Cards, Braves, Diamondbacks, scrubs
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 1:48 PM EST up reply actions
good news
Pags Lite teaches us about catching
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
That's because
no one would listen if he gave a demonstration on how to hit.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Mar 5, 2010 11:18 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I beg you, Danup,
please don’t start following Salas.
Dots Miller for HOF. 'cuz a name means everything!
can't we quarantine him somehow
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Why not?
His 2008 and AA numbers are just so sexy
60G 74IP 65H 12HR 16BB 100K 3.65 ERA
A 6.25 K/BB rate is pretty freaking amazing. Over the last couple seasons he has proved to be very strong against RH hitters with his plus curve.
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 11:48 AM EST up reply actions
keep up with the mod memes
If you’re keeping score, Samuel and Zink make two danup-approved narrative suggestions to be shot down in one game; the life of a prospect I’m following is a difficult one.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
You clearly aren't familiar enough with Dan's record of following prospects.
Salas will be lucky to walk out of camp with all his limbs.
We all have ways of coping. I use sex and awesomeness.
by the red baron on Mar 5, 2010 12:10 PM EST up reply actions
Leach has the rest of the tidbits
http://yourenotagolfer.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/03/friday_spring_training_tidbits.html
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
strauss reports
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Bengie on Metsfail and DeRo
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
speaking of the Mets
the most exciting tests in the world
that sounds kinda serious.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Totally off-topic,
but I clicked on the link about Angelina Jolie and Mick Jagger apparently hooking up on that page, and the question immediately came to mind: has there ever, in the history of the universe, been a hookup involving two larger, uglier pairs of lips than that one? Yikes.
We all have ways of coping. I use sex and awesomeness.
by the red baron on Mar 5, 2010 12:16 PM EST up reply actions
aw c'mon, I'm still recovering from yesterday's prospect portrait
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Sorry.
We all have ways of coping. I use sex and awesomeness.
by the red baron on Mar 5, 2010 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
are they like the eyes
do they follow you around the room
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
is it easier kissing someone who's lips are equally as big as yours?
or is it better for one kissee to have bigger lips?
I was too drunk the last time I kissed someone before my wife, so I will now be thinking about this next time we kiss…
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
I have a phone interview for a job at 12:30
I made a cheat sheet for all the stupid questions I am about to be asked
My current employer asked me what kind of car I would be
Got an answer for that one?
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
A Toyota.
I go full speed ahead no matter what.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
by davethebutcher on Mar 5, 2010 1:31 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Ford
Cause this is America, Damnit
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
I'd be a Toyota...
…because I don’t stop!
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Mar 5, 2010 5:39 PM EST up reply actions
sorry, davethebutcher beat you to it.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Super
They never called me and when I called them. All I got was an answering machine.
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 1:45 PM EST up reply actions
the good thing about them is
That I can do it where I feel most relaxed, on the toilet.
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
My company refers to the phone interview as a sanity check
They just want to make sure you sound like a reasonable person, not an idiot, and somewhat personable. All the real questions are asked during the in-person interview.
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
interviews are such bs
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NL - Cards, Braves, Diamondbacks, scrubs
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 1:50 PM EST up reply actions
well they finally called me to tell me
They didn’t have time for it today and would need to reschedule it for monday, grrr. I don’t need a new job. I was just looking for something else.
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
leach twits
Royce Clayton throwing out first pitch.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
behold the centiquid
bring your unicorns
Strauss has the live-blog today
g-d has its usual, with some anecdotes
http://twitter.com/Fox_Sports_MW will probably live-twit
http://twitter.com/theredbirds has begun its live-twit
and I’m hoping http://twitter.com/FakeMikeShannon chimes in. heh heh heh.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
correction
theredbirds can’t find a feed either
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
oh right. have a franklin for Frankie.
it’s his birthday.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I so want to be in Jupiter today.
We lived in Port St. Lucie and made the jaunt to Jupiter 6 times in 2007, made it to 1 game last year (now living in Branson, MO) however I had to chase my one year old all over the stadium because he would not sit and watch.
So, there's no audio for this game even on mlb.com?!
Testicle-exploding shit storms, to date: T.E.S.S '08, T.E.S.S '09
I guess they can't do anything if the game isn't being broadcast.
But I can’t believe its not on the radio SOMEWHERE.
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
i was going to look for a mets broadcast
But apparently they are having a split squad game right now. The other half of the team is currently playing the Marlins right now.
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
and the
Mets vs Marlins game is on TV. Not sure if they are also covering it on the radio
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
look at the Cardinal MLB.com site
They have a schedule of the TV games. Next one not till the 13th
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
I'm not sure I wanna watch the game...
1:20 p.m.: Mets take a 1-0 lead on the game’s 16th pitch. Brad Penny allows consecutive singles to Gary Matthews’ Jr. and Alex Cora after leading each 0-2 in the count. Penny worked threw six pitches to Matthews, eight to Cora. The Mets score on Jeff Francouer’s chop to third baseman David Freese. They bump the lead to 2-0 on Penny’s 20th offering, which former Redbird Fernando Tatis drives to the right-center field wall. The bleeding continues when Fernando Martinez bleeds a single over third base, scoring Tatis for a 3-0 lead.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
How do you know these things?
The gameday link still says “Warmup”
by cloistermaximus on Mar 5, 2010 1:22 PM EST up reply actions
strauss says
“remember, it’s only the second game.”
that sounds like an imposter!
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
nah, it sounds like someone read the 1:20 post
and said, “oh, come on, joe.” and he added the addendum two minutes later.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Brad Penny debuts with #Cardinals with a 29-pitch inning. 19 strikes, three runs, four hits and not one swing and a miss.
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 1:25 PM EST up reply actions
all 3 outs on the ground though
"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."
MOAR SINKERS!
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
sign smoltz now!
…I’m sure I beat somebody to it.
Dots Miller for HOF. 'cuz a name means everything!
Let's hope it's inverse spring training...
Not so much in last few years but back in the day when the cards had terrible ST they often did well throughout the season. This is just a recollection, I might do the research to see if I’m crazy….
Anybody else remember this?
Goold did, I think. it's backwards.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
LOL
1:33 p.m.: Albert Pujols and Matt Holliday appear in tandem for the first time this spring. Pujols fouls out on 2-0 pitch. Holliday falls behind 0-2 then walks, advancing Colby Rasmus (who singled on a two-strike pitch) into scoring position. Coming off Thursday’s six total base performance, Ryan Ludwick strikes out to end threat. The Cardinals have been outscored 6-0 in the first inning this spring. I sense a chat board thread coming.
it is so hard to judge pitchers in spring training over the internet
Because you really shouldn’t judge pitchers by the results as much as the actual pitches.
RELEASE THE FAT BEEKER!
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
by RiverRat on Mar 5, 2010 1:57 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
of interest to me
1:54 p.m.: Joe Mather steps in and launches a fly ball just shy of LF warning track. It’s spring training for fans, too, as many in crowd "oooooh" over can ‘o corn. Yadier Molina stranded at second after narrowly missing leadoff jack to CF. Cardinals continue to trail, 2-0, after two innings. Mather continues to recover from Thursday night indignity. Security at AmericanAirlines Arena initially denied him preferred parking due to his unimpressive bright yellow ride. Brendan Ryan, who rode shotgun, delighted in the re-telling this morning. I must attest, Joey Bombs could use an automotive upgrade.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I wanna see Boog's ride.
I know he has one in Cali (to get to dinger camp), but as far back as he’s been called up, it’s been taxis and Metrolink.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
And we know he has taxi issues, although sitting on the Link
next to Boog would be quite humorous.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I'm *pretty* sure it was Boog
there was a whole ton of prospects through the revolving door, and it was this short blurb out of a longer story.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Cards had three out's to score a runner from scoring position...and didn't
Let’s hope that doesn’t happen a whole bunch this year again…
NO MORE LOBSTERS
STOP IT. STOP ITTTTTTTT.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
FIRE MARK MCGWIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111111111111111ONEONE
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
actually I'm just against crustaceans.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I never thought I'd say this
I hope Tony puts a beat-down on the team — I really don’t like the Cards’ April schedule as opposed to the cubs’. The one thing I never liked about the Man Stew is the tendency to complacency. It’s nice when you’re winning. It’s a luggage-invite when you’re losing.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
go Memphis!
2:01 p.m.: Hyperventilation alert! Lance Lynn retires Mets in order, striking out first baseman Mike Jacobs for the second out. It’s only the third time in 11 innings pitched this spring a Cardinals pitcher goes through a frame 1-2-3.
(I think he’s talking to the hippogriffs)
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I like this
2:08 p.m.: Cardinals break through against Fernando Nieve! Gary Matthews’ weird route in center field allows Julio to reach on a leadoff double. Colby Rasmus advances him on a pulled ground ball that he nearly outhustles to first base. Albert Pujols returns. After taking two high sliders for strikes — Pujols was visibly put out with plate umpire C.B. Bucknor — the three-time MVP launches a ball just inside the left-field line. Cardinals draw within 3-1.
Bucccckkkknorrr
but seriously, you don’t wanna mess with C.B.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
GMJ - haha.
"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."
God I love FakeMikeShannon
Going into the bottom of the 4th inning. This game is moving quicker than a cat in chiantown. heh heh heh #stlcards
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
heh heh heh
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 2:43 PM EST up reply actions
who doesn't have a sig?
because that would be a great sig.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Update
2:17 p.m.: An all points prospect alert has been posted. Lance Lynn cruises through a second straight inning in order. His advocates in the system refer to him as a pitch-maker without a single dominant offering. I’m buying. Big frame guy who appears unafraid to throw strikes, just the way we scribes like ’em. Second baseman Julio Lugo makes outstanding play to end inning, ranging far to his right and throwing off balance to beat Ruben Tejada. An exclamation point play. Nieve gives way to Mets lefthander Bobby Livingstone.
Small sample size but it seems like Lugo is impressing on defense so far this spring
Any word on how penny looked today
seems he was hittable, but were they shots, or just seeing eye grounders? no walks is nice
and how has freese looked in the field…obviously not doing great at the dish(two games, i know)
"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
A few hits were labeled as line drives
he had 5 ground outs, no walks and 1 k, but a few of the hits were labeled as line drives
"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."
respectable
"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
moar..
Brad Penny explained his two-inning, 45-pitch outing as a product of experimenting with his split-finger fastball and sinker. Penny is still trying to determine how best to fit the sinker in his repertoire. "Mechanically, I was flying open on my off-speed stuff," Penny told Derrick Goold. "I was leaving my split up and they were getting hits off it. It’s usually the last pitch to come around."
"I heard there was a secret pitch
that confused the Tigers, but still Dunc bitched
but you don’t really care for fastballs do ya?
It goes like this, the heat → the whiffs
Filled in great where Ankiel missed
And through it all it’s hardly like I knew ya
Hallelujah."
-Anthony Reyes
(p.s. the greatest part about this is that no level-headed person will ever witness this bit of pop culture parody. let’s hope tom s. or RB have a great archival system for such things.)
"on gameday it says duke loves to face the four seamer and hates to face the four seamer" -VolsnCards5
"perhaps it's a computer joke about the duality of man." -tom s.
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Mar 6, 2010 3:13 AM EST up reply actions 8 recs
Colby and Lugo are on fire
2:31 p.m. Cardinals tie the game, 3-3, against lefthander Bobby Livingstone when Colby Rasmus drives a two-out single through second base, scoring David Freese and Tyler Greene. Julio Lugo extended the rally with a two-out infield single. Rasmus’ second hit of the day is a welcome sight to those aware of his .160 average against lefts last season. Lance Lynn on to become the first Cardinals hurler to push past six outs.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
fire burning in teh middle infield?
"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."
with all those beans?
something like that.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
It seems like Lugo has been pretty good so far this spring training
Most of been the Steak, Rice, and Beans
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 2:39 PM EST up reply actions
there is no steak
it’s chicken.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
aha, I missed a word.
my bad.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
it's ok
I seem to excel in remembering things I read on the short term very well. It makes me appear much smarter than I really am.
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 2:44 PM EST up reply actions
Lugo is glaring extra hard at the baseball
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 2:43 PM EST up reply actions
Lynn to take that last Pen slot?
Meanwhile, Lance Lynn just threw a third consecutive perfect inning. Are we seeing a new entry in the competition for the Brad Thompson role?
"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."
Meant to quote there
The body of that last post was from Strauss
"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."
His stuff doesn't play as well in the pen
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
no
he is a starter. Just like Jaime Garcia
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 2:43 PM EST up reply actions
Not my suggestion
but Waino started his ML career as a releiver, so I don’t see the problem with it even if he is a starter in the end.
"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."
yeah but
Lynn doesn’t really have any “plus” pitches. He is just overall a good starter.
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 2:46 PM EST up reply actions
True
he doesn’t have the Waino Curve but neither did KMac and he has done pretty well in the Pen.
"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."
It's not that I don't think he could be ok in the pen
But I think the smart thing to do is ramp up his innings pitched load rather than lower it by going to the pen.
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 2:49 PM EST up reply actions
true
I agree with keeping him as a starter in Memphis or the 5th starter if he is the best option but if he makes the team as a releiver I won’t be upset by it either.
"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."
who's hyperventilating now, joe?
it’s one fricking game, joe.
"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."
hmmm
if he just threw three perfect innings, isn’t he competing for hte role of the OPPOSITE of Brad Thompson?
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
i totally stole this comment
and tweeted it to Joe Strauss
JoeStrauss @FlimtotheFlam Wow! A contestant for open mic night!!!
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 5, 2010 3:10 PM EST up reply actions
wooohooo!!
One Y only!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
from red baron's write up on him last year
it sounded like he would fit in perfectly as a cardinal
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
Lynn is the perfect Duncan padawan
a strike throwing machine who pounds the lower half of the zone. But what did he think he was doing striking out batters today? Didn’t papa Dunc tell his pupil that strikeouts are not a stater’s friend?
if lynn keeps pitching well as spring
does anyone think tony and mo will give him a legit look and chance to be our 5th starter?
"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
no
he’s the next YP, at best.
(not in style, just in name)
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Depends on what KMac does I think
If KMac pitches well I think the spot is his to lose, followed by Hill if both of them struggle I think it is wide open and Lynn could walk right into it.
"Come test me every day if you want," says Pujols, "Everything I ever made in this game I would give back to the Cardinals if I got caught."
I still don't feel like mcclellan should be a starter
/gut
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
Not sold on it either
but it looks like the club thinks he should at least get first shot at it, and realistically I think if he can handle it he should get the first shot at it, but I don’t think he would do any better than any of our other options and he would be a better releiver than most of the other options there.
"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."
probably not
he’s still really young, and there’s plenty of guys ahead of him
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 2:46 PM EST up reply actions
if Lugo keeps hitting well
and Mather as well, with the addition of Lopex, maybe Freese will be the one out of a job
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 2:47 PM EST reply actions
what about Freese/Mather?
I’m not convinced Bombs is okay yet. I’d rather have him heal fully than go through the long-haul of starting.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
well
I was thinking that Lopez would start at third… Mather would back up him and Colby. but I guess maybe Lopex defense might be questionable as a starter at third?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
Mather is not a third baseman
He’s only adequate at 1st much less 3rd. Joe’s big asset is that he’s a right handed bat with pop who can play CF. I see Joe with more value as an spare outfielder than an infielder. So it is Craig who should be sweeting Mather’s resurgence (if it continues), not Freese IMHO. Freese is the best fielding third baseman on the 40 man roster so that gives him the leg up as reserve corner infielder should Lopez start at 3B. Mather and Craig will be battle for a bench outfield spot.
i don't know
but i get the feeling that this craig quad strain could be devestating to his chances…if mather and lugo are both on the opening day roster, i just don’t see craig being there
"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
yeah
I am not liking Craig’s chances if Mather is not hurt
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
Me neither
But that may not be the worst thing. I know that another year in Memphis makes him too old to be a “prospect” but it also gives the Cards another year of club control and it allows the team to make a decision regarding Ludwick’s status. If Ludwick has an awesome year he is likely priced out of STL. Craig could spend the year learning left and right field in Memphis and be ready defensively to become Ludwick’s replacement at league min.
"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.
yeah
Mather is older so he should probably make the team and it won’t hurt Craig to have another season at AAA (plus we could call him up at the end of the season right?)
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 6, 2010 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
also
x can be pronounced as z, like in xenophobe
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 2:51 PM EST up reply actions
phlopex?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
flomax?
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
(it's also slightly easier to type, which is a good indicator of future meme-success)
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
really?
i find the ‘z’ much easier than the ‘z’ ‘c’ ‘s’ ‘x’
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
if you're typing with the home keys
you’re typing it with your left pinky. the x is with your left ring finger. that’s how the typo happened in the first place, most likely.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I'm married
so the circulation has been cut off to my left ring finger
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
you can just call him Lope
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
oh hell yeah
2:47 p.m. David Freese and Yadier Molina could be known as the Slim Twins. The two dropped at least a combined 30 pounds over the off-season. Molina looks his trimmest in six major-league seasons. Molina drives a ball to the LCF track against a strong headwind three innings after narrowly missing a home run to CF. Bad news in the fifth: For the third time today Cardinals get nothing after a leadoff double. This time Matt Holliday is stranded.
Ben Jukich follows Lance Lynn to start the sixth inning as Colby Rasmus, Albert Pujols, Julio Lugo, Ryan Ludwick, Holliday and David Freese are lifted as well. Your Memphis Redbirds inherit a 3-3 game.
NO LOBSTERS
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
omgad
are we finally gonna get that yadi power we were promised?
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
To start the 6th
1: Jukich
DH: Mather
2: Molina
3: Hamilton
4: Solano
5: Gotay
6: Greene
7: Jay
8: Robinson
9: Stav
"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."
let's go Memphis + Molina!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
what in the world are they doing with Fat Elvis
alysonfooter Favorite storyline of the spring so far:Was Puma’s knee injected w/ shark cartilage or rooster comb? Answer: neither. It was from a chicken.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Straussie
2:53 p.m.: The hyperventilating continues. Lance Lynn needed only 35 pitches, including 22 strikes, to set down nine consecutive Mets hitters. A scribe’s favorite spring training announcement just came over the press box P.A.: "Three perfect."
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
isn't this the Mets SS today?
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Francoeur, Jacobs, Tatis
Martinez, Santos, Tejada
Riggans, GMJ, Cora
"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."
so
major leaguers
"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
still
the best outting so far. better than the wild man, it appears. Strauss:
Jukich’s second wild pitch of the frame puts another run in scoring position. Now Jukich bounces another pitch several feet in front of the plate. The ball ricochets off Yadier Molina, who is probably done after seven innings.
so what you're saying
is that we should expect to see Jukich gunning people at 3B in about 6-7 years?
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
washed up and old?
your forgetting about frenchy’s untapped potential that we have been promised will be realized for the past 3 seasons
and tatis hit two grand slams…in one inning!!!!
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
I forgot about Francours open stance
That does change everything.
by cloistermaximus on Mar 5, 2010 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
ding ding
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 6, 2010 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
Facebook war with an Astros fan...
Him: well since its almost baseball season i just wanted you to hear from me first, the Cards wont make noise..
Me: If by “the Cards won’t make noise” you mean “the Cards won’t run their mouths off when they win the division by 10+ games” then I agree, the Cards won’t make noise
Him: you mean the same Card team that always fold in the playoffs in recent years..
Me: Define recent years. Because last year was the first year since 2001 that the Cardinals made the playoffs and failed to win a series. Here’s their results from the past decade:
2000: won NLDS, lost NLCS
2001: lost NLDS
2002: won NLDS, lost NLCS
2004: won NLDS, won NLCS, lost World Series
2005: won NLDS, lost NLCS
2006: won NLDS, won NLCS, won World Series
2009: lost NLDS
By my count that’s 7 series won, 6 series lost. Get your facts straight before bringing that filth.
Him: recently, since 2006.. thats what i meant about it..
Me: So, starting with the year after they won the World Series, every year since that, they’ve “folded in the playoffs”…so, one season they made the playoffs, and were knocked out by a team with home field advantage counts as “folding”?
Him: w/e
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Mar 5, 2010 3:32 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
It's so cute when they think they're right.
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
Just realized I miscounted the series total...
8 series won, 6 series lost
Oops
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
you would be delusional
if you were an astros fan, too. how else can you make it through the day?
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
heh
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
heh heh heh
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BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
by vexedtechie on Mar 5, 2010 3:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
What have the stros done since 05?
"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."
made bad decision after bad decision
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
I have a friend who is an Astros fan
But his spirit is broken, and he initiates more of the WTF IS WRONG WITH THE ASTROS conversations than I do now.
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
Well I was working so obviously I couldn't watch anything no matter what...
…but
As a discussion topic to leaven the talk of our terrible TV luck—which player do you most regret not getting the chance to watch yesterday?
To be honest I think watching Samuel’s four walk inning may actually have been kind of fun in a macabre sort of way. The guy is a Crash-less Nuke LaLoosh. The dude has a career walk rate that is within spitting distance of nine per, but also strikes out, well, a whole ton of people. I’m telling you… he’s THE Nuke LaLoosh. The team must go out and acquire an aging catcher whose kicking around minor league baseball and send him to find Samuel. Then, Samuel will get his head on straight. And learn his cliches.
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by redbirdnation8206 on Mar 5, 2010 3:37 PM EST reply actions
Gary Bennet?
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
It is for me.
GD says Boggs was in for the 8th, gave up a bunt single, K’d someone I’ve never heard of then erased the baserunner with groundball dp.
Hey Ump!
Greinke = machine
http://twitter.com/jessespector
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Then he gives way to Brad Thompson, who is somewhat less of a machine
BTW, the KC/Texas Gameday is working way better the Cards’ one was – regular updates, pitch trajectories. WTF, mlb.com?
by BTown Birds fan on Mar 5, 2010 4:07 PM EST up reply actions
gee-d
damn.
The Mets broke a 3-3 tie in the seventh. With one out, catcher Chris Coste doubled off Ben Jukich, and he moved to third one out later on a wild pitch. the first of two Jukich threw in the inning. Jukich could not get out of the jam as Shawn Riggans delivered a hard single to left to drive in Coste and put the Mets in front.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
jettison the stav asap
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
not up to speed yet?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 3:59 PM EST up reply actions
very few pitchers are at this point in the season.
"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."
yeah
not sure what people are expecting from them lol
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
eh
too early to worry about that, I’d rather them not get hurt than try to hard
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 4:06 PM EST up reply actions
well, it is their profession. but spring training is for trying new things out -
adjusted deliveries, new pitches, etc. – and pitchers are still shaking the rust off. generally, hitters get back in shape quicker than pitchers. so, there are a lot of ugly games early on in spring training. it’s just the way the game works.
"We were men - flesh and blood - and we played baseball in the sunshine. We hit doubles off the wall, slid hard into second base. We had fights, and we made love. We sang songs and prayed on Sundays. . . . We felt pain. And we felt joy. There was a lot wrong with the world. But we weren't sad, man. We had the times of our lives." Buck O'Neil, from "The Soul of Baseball: A Road Trip Through Buck O'Neil's America."
i think that is generally the case.
the games completed today or nearly complete are very high-scoring. 11-8, 13-7, 14-7, 11-7. san diego is beating seattle 8 to 3 in the third inning. there are some less dramatic final results: our 7-3, a 5-0, and a 4-3. but as a general rule, there aren’t a lot of 2-1 victories in early spring training.
"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."
which is part of why pitchers report earlier
"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."
pure genius
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 3:55 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
with his EYES
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
He shot* a Met in Jupiter just to watch him die.
*with optic blasts
by BTown Birds fan on Mar 5, 2010 4:11 PM EST up reply actions
Lugo,
I’ve been meaning to talk to you about that. You might want to lay low for awhile
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
so, is salas going to finish the game up?
"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."
Lance Lynn seemed to do well, was it a fluke, or was it he was amongst pitchers doing crappy
that relatively speaking he looked like an ace and the adjustments were difficult by the batters
my guess is that he's going to be good
like a #4 rotation type
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my divisional picks: AL - Mariners, White Sox, Yanks, Rays
NL - Cards, Braves, Diamondbacks, scrubs
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 5, 2010 5:04 PM EST up reply actions
Illinois/Northwestern FB @ Wrigley appears to be a go next season
I hope it rains and they tear it up
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Only one more game if Indiana basketball....
Then I can start pretending these last 2 seasons never happened.
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)
of* Indiana Basketball...
In football, the object is for the quarterback, otherwise known as the field general, to be on target with his aerial assault, riddling the defense by hitting his recievers with deadly accuracy in spite of the blitz, even if he has to use the shotgun. With short bullet passes and long bombs, he marches his troops into enemy territory, balancing this aerial assault with a sustained ground attack that punches holes in the forward wall of the enemy's defensive line.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
I am intrigued by secret McDonalds secret sandwich known as the Mc10:35
Apparently it is starting to get a cult following in San Fran
1. Go to McD’s right when they are transitioning from breakfast to lunch.
2. Order one of the remaining Egg McMuffins from the breakfast menu and also order a McDouble since the lunch menu is now open.
3. Take the egg and Canadian bacon from the Egg McMuffin and put it on the McDouble.
sounds pretty good
except for the fact that it is mcdonalds
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 2:42 PM EST up reply actions
let's start rakin' up the debris...
http://www.globe-democrat.com/news/2010/mar/05/cardinals-notebook-lohse-set-spring-debut-saturday/
http://www.globe-democrat.com/news/2010/mar/04/joe-mather-starts-hot-two-hits-spring-opener/
JohnMarecek RT @thebig550: Sportsnight 6-9 PM. T.J. Oshie & Lance Lynn. Also hear from @TonyLaRussa, John Mozeliak & Brad Penny. #hpgf
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I didn't get a promotion or a $3/hr raise
But my boss DID let me go home early because he was too hungover to want to remain at work
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
man
that’s what I need… well, preferably just the raise
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 2:43 PM EST up reply actions
Lance Lynn
Well, it looks like we can pencil him in for 200 innings as our number 4. Clearly we trade lohse now and we don’t have to sign Smoltz. This is what spring training is for — one more question settled.
Just win
oh, good point
i was totally ready to promote the dude from springfield to the big league rotation based on a couple early spring innings
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
Thursty Joe is still at it....
runner on second, and our hero on first, the batter hits a dinger, which Joe proceeds to watch, and then gets passed by the hitter at first base. Hitter is out and is credited with a 2 RBI single.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
does he have some kind of baserunning disease
I thought Boog was bad on the basepaths, yet he’s a genius compared to Thursty. I mean, I’m no super athlete, but how can you play baseball for that long and just not pay attention.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Are you making this up?
Please, tell me you are. If not… I mean… Wow.
Do any of you guys remember last year when he missed first base in that 14 inning game or whatever it was against LA? Yeah, that was pretty horrible. At least he touched second, I guess.
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by redbirdnation8206 on Mar 5, 2010 8:06 PM EST up reply actions
we will never forget.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
No...I am not....
sorry y'all
Albert didn’t punch him in the nuts
more people have been added to this caravan:
catcher Yadier Molina, infielder Ruben Gotay and their wives
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Penny and Lynn
http://www.globe-democrat.com/news/2010/mar/05/veteran-penny-youngster-lynn-have-different-spring/
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
"youngster"
heh heh heh
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
oddly the P-D doesn't mention Boog and Mather
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
pujols says the first 2-3 weeks is about the pitchers dominating
so i guess he disagrees with the general consensus here.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
man, someone's obsessed with Boog
http://twitter.com/stl_cardsfan29
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
this is another great twitter
I second the rec.
OldHossRadbourn “Out of cigs. Think I’ll kill Zumaya.” #JimLeylandDugoutTweets
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I've been following ORH for a while
Totally hilarious, and even saber-friendly.
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
you on twitter, yadi?
follow me on twitter @nickg105
by stlcardinalsfang on Mar 5, 2010 9:31 PM EST up reply actions
Classic
You know how Iago feels about Othello? That’s how D. Baker feels about the ulnar collateral ligament. His goal: to destroy all of them.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
by RiverRat on Mar 5, 2010 10:11 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
definitely classic
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
My thoughts on the games so far...
Not too worried about Penny. He was working on some stuff. It might take a few outings for the Duncan philosophy to take.
I am beginning to worry about the bullpen. I would have no problem with Lynn or Sanchez (or whomever) pitching their way onto the team. With so little experience in the pen, I think that performance and nothing else should dictate the bullpen’s makeup. I think it is conceivable that Lynn could open in the rotation with KMac in the pen. TLR and Dunc would undoubtedly like to have some more known quantities in the pen. Hopefully Lugo keeps hitting so that he can be traded for a bullpen piece.
If Mather hits he really rounds out the bench. He can play all 3 OF positions and backup the corners. The bench needs RH pop as well. If Mather makes the team, Craig starts the year in Memphis. That would suck for Craig but it might help the team long term if he goes down and plays some RF in anticipation of Ludwick moving on after this year.
The pitching so far has not been good. Hopefully the staff will come around as ST goes along. I would rather they round into form closer to the end of this month rather than right now.
Finally, I would like to see Albert hit a HR. It has been too long. Time to start eliminating some baseballs.
"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.
My thoughts on spring training
are that it is spring training. It’s a magical land where Kip Wells looks respectable and Jon Jay roams freely. Split squads, shortened games, ties. All in all, not necessarily a preview of what’s to come.
I’m not worried (and never worry) about the vets in ST. I enjoy watching the competition for the few spots left up for grabs. I also like peeking into the cupboard at what’s available in the farm system (especially in the post-Jocketty era). Other than that, it’s time for fans to relax… lord knows the players are.
"on gameday it says duke loves to face the four seamer and hates to face the four seamer" -VolsnCards5
"perhaps it's a computer joke about the duality of man." -tom s.
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Mar 5, 2010 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
let's discuss the Garfoose's suggestion
TheGarfoose If Baseball had more hockey elements, like frozen surfaces & violence, it be more fun to watch, and play! I’m writing a letter to Selig
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
In other words
a greater tendency toward finesse skills (skating) against competition that is decidedly less cosmopolitan (less hispanics and black folks). Also, it would be better if it were devoid of all unspoken disciplines that baseball players dare not cross with a godly fear.
Yeah, sounds gay to me too. Viva baseball.
"on gameday it says duke loves to face the four seamer and hates to face the four seamer" -VolsnCards5
"perhaps it's a computer joke about the duality of man." -tom s.
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Mar 6, 2010 3:07 AM EST up reply actions
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