Bench Warming
by DanUpBaby on Mar 8, 2010 6:00 AM EST
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Yesterday's action illustrated the odd mechanics of the fifth starter competition—both Kyle McClellan and Rich Hill impressed, but no matter what McClellan does, he's a right-handed relief candidate and Rich Hill is a lefty in a bullpen with two of them under contract. If Rich Hill becomes the fifth starter they'll both break camp as Cardinals; if McClellan does it will be interesting. (Pete Parise, at least, has not yet wilted under my suggestion that he might be future-McClellan.)
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The first cuts came in yesterday , and there were no surprises. Some 2011 options (Daniel Descalso, Tyler Henley); two young shortstops who are in over their heads (Donovan Solano, Pete Kozma); Memphis depth and an elbow surgery victim (Charlie Zink, Sam Freeman); and various catchers, most pressingly 2009 sleeper Charles Cutler and 2009 draftee Robert Stock.
For those of us trying to divine the makeup of the bench, it was not a particularly helpful cut. But with the minor league camp due to open soon, and our windows on watching long-term guys closing—it was good to see (well, hear) Stock single in his Spring Training debut, however meaningless it was—that's about to be the most interesting story coming out of these increasingly recognizable box scores.
What follows is almost certainly wrong. When I write the same post in 2011 I will no doubt link back to this one and say: Ha! What was I thinking, saying that 2010 Charlie Zink award winner Charlie Zink was Memphis depth! But it's Spring Training and we must try. So here's my best March 8 attempt at handicapping the remaining contestants in the St. Louis bench derby.
Assuming they bring twelve pitchers to St. Louis—and I don't want to talk about it if they don't:
Tier Zero: Jason LaRue
Jason LaRue: I realize the team has to have a backup catcher, but as someone who would love to see more weird platoons and pinch hitting specialists, having to spend a scarce roster spot on one replacement-level catcher a year is infuriating. The backup catcher can never hit, because if he could he'd be the starting catcher; he can't pinch-hit, because there is no calamity more terrifying to managers than the idea that the starter might get hurt after his backup grounded out for the pitcher three innings earlier; and he probably can't play other positions, because backup catchers who can play other positions probably don't hit enough to make it worthwhile.
Jason LaRue stayed on a bench that was no more than five players deep all year; he received fewer plate appearances than Tyler Greene and Brian Barden, and had just 21 more than Nick Stavinoha.
Tier One: Felipe Lopez
Felipe Lopez: His ability to play all over the place (and his Major League contract) closes some doors for other would-be bench players. He duplicates Lugo's functionality; he makes it less relevant that Joe Mather and Allen Craig can kind of play third base. And his ability to play shortstop keeps Tyler Greene from looking like a wizard, if not The Wizard, against a stationary backdrop of Julio Lugo. By playing both the third base and middle infield roles, he leaves the remaining three spots on the eventual Cardinals bench relatively flexible; he also makes the players who are on it less valuable.
Tier Two: Good Bets
Joe Mather: As was pointed out in yesterday's comments, Rotoworld considers Mather a long shot to make the Cardinals' bench, but I'm not sure they realize quite how strong the notion that Mather is a legitimate center fielder became during his 2008 stint. I hadn't heard anything about it before he joined the Major League club—I knew him best as a guy who'd had to move off third base and into the outfield, which doesn't often portend great things.
But we were all in thrall to his athleticism, his graceful, non-Duncan way of moving around the outfield and running the bases, and the way the Spring Training roster materialized he has little competition as Colby Rasmus's caddy. Jon Jay is left-handed and has no MLB experience, Shane Robinson can't hit, and after that... well, the only other guys mentioned regularly as possible center fielders spend most of their time in the middle infield. If the Cardinals end up with a fourth outfielder who can play center—and I think La Russa would already have talked about it if he'd planned on, say, sending Ryan Ludwick out there once a week—it almost has to be Joe Mather right now. And if his wrist isn't a wreck, that's probably a good thing.
Julio Lugo: Lugo does most of the same things Felipe Lopez does, and he doesn't do them as well. But he's got a big league contract, and the Cardinals haven't yet dumped him, either on someone else or into the dump. If his knees are better he might be able to hold off Tyler Greene for another year.
Tier Three: Fair Bets
Allen Craig: I hate to see Craig's camp start like this, hampered by nagging injuries, but on the post-Matt Holliday Cardinals Craig has a difficult road to extended playing time. Holliday will play as much as he can, which will probably be a lot; Ludwick will play as much as he can while he's healthy. And in the meantime Craig is second on the third base depth chart among right-handed outfielders with slugging credentials. Craig is probably a Major League hitter, and there are teams out there who are paying more to get less; the Giants, after all, are looking for a boost from Aubrey Huff.
The situation will continue to change until the season starts, and after the Opening Day festivities they'll change some more. But on the ideal version of the Cardinals here in March, his role would be smaller than it ought to be. (If Mather's wrist comes undone and Jay becomes the backup center fielder, of course, Craig looks much better as a fourth outfielder/third third baseman.)
Tyler Greene: Certainly the best defensive shortstop who didn't have wrist surgery recently, but the simple fact that he can go back to Memphis makes it likely that he will. That's probably not the best set-up for the Cardinals-minus-Brendan-Ryan, because of the way Lugo and Lopez duplicate one-another, but right now Greene has 89 excellent Memphis games to his name; there are, I guess, worse fates than giving him another few months to play every day.
Tier Four: So You're Saying There's a Chance?
Jon Jay: I nearly put Jay in tier three—I hope he'll forgive me. He had something of a tweener reputation when he was drafted, but in the interim he's turned into an excellent defensive center fielder, which is good, because he hits like one.
At 25 he's nearly a finished product, and he's already a fair approximation, value-wise, of outfielder Skip Schumaker and So Taguchi and every other fourth outfielder of this stripe. But as another left-handed hitter on a team that's still a little wary of Colby Rasmus's platoon splits, he'll probably spend 2010 trying to replicate his excellent 2008 in AAA.
Nick Stavinoha: Stav probably gets a bad rap from us, given how stupendously badly his MLB career has begun. OPSs of .884 and .853 in Memphis should not really translate to MLB lines of .193/.217/.211 and .230/.242/.379 (wow—did he really get his SLG all the way up to .379?), but it happened, and given his total lack of secondary skills—the Fat Aaron Miles thing is a fair description of his playing style, and he plays the outfield like someone who would, right now, be trying to learn catcher—it's no wonder he's become a game thread pariah.
He's got Craig and Mather ahead of him, and his starting spot at DH will probably not outlive Allen Craig's various maladies. But I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up with another 50 at-bats as the seventh(?) outfielder, and another big year in the middle of the order in Memphis.
Shane Robinson: The more I think about it, the more I'm convinced the weird second base thing is an excuse to get him regular at-bats in Memphis. Jay will likely start in center, with Stavinoha and one of Craig or Mather in left and right, but with Jarrett Hoffpauir gone the Cardinals need another non-prospect with which to bilk Daniel Descalso out of some much-needed at-bats.
Given the Cardinals' weird fourth outfielder arrangement, Robinson is probably another fair bet to accrue 25 more at-bats in St. Louis this year.
Ruben Gotay: Maybe the most eagerly sought-after minor league free agent at the close of the season, Ruben and his agents no doubt looked at the Cardinals and thought: this team could use a guy who plays a lot like Felipe Lopez.
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Lugo
When they signed Lopez it appeared Lugo’s days as a Cardinal were numbered. Barring further injuries (or Ryan worse than we’ve been told), Lugo may not make it through spring training. Texas has a need, and supposedly a strong farm system (I’m not familiar enough with them to make a specific suggestion). Maybe they can get a legitimate prospect for him; say a lefty reliever a year or two away from the majors. They can subtract Lugo without opening a need for this year. An injury to someone’s starting ss might open up another opportunity.
by vinniefromjersey on Mar 8, 2010 6:42 AM EST reply actions
keep in mind WE got lugo for the
remains of Chris Duncan. thats about what we should expect back for lugo…
which means Lugo probably isn't going anywhere imo
tony likes his vets
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
Not so
We got Lugo and something like ten million bucks for C-Dunc.
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
No
When we acquired Lugo, Boston agreed to eat his whole contract. The fact that he’s essentially free should allow us to get more than Dunc in return
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
yeah, as far as i know
lugo gets the money, not us.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Wrong.
The fact that Boston was willing to eat 10 mil to get rid of him essentially means he’s the plague. And all they wanted in return is the dessicated remains of Chris Duncan, which bodes even worse for Lugo’s value. That being said, Lugo has restored some value to his name since we got him. This potential trade needs to be considered on its own. Texas (or anyone else for that matter) values Lugo higher than Boston did last year. If we want to unload Lugo, we will probably get something better than an undead ogre in return, and we certainly won’t have to pay $10 million for the privilege.
by Sukafish on Mar 8, 2010 8:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I prefer "wreckage" to "remains"
‘cause that’s what we shipped to Boston; what we now have is a somewhat revitalized and healthier (hopefully) middle infielder with some skillz, ‘some’ being the operative word.
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Mar 8, 2010 3:02 PM EST up reply actions
What if you packaged a pretty useful 3b/corner outfield type with him?
A free Lugo/Allen Craig combination should be attractive to somebody, surely.
Baseball's only fun if you're playing it, watching it, or thinking about it.
that would be trading a lot of our depth
what would you be looking to get in return?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Oh you know, the usual
Matt Cain.
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 8, 2010 5:00 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
get 'er done, mo!
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
fire up the van!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
the giants need to throw in a lefty hitting first baseman to complete this deal
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
is panda a first-baseman now?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Mather/Lopez provide the flexibility that TLR loves. Bear in mind each plays a key position very much in doubt.
. . . Figure Larue (sadly) and then I think it a crap shoot with imponderables including Ryan’s health, Freese on and off the field, the status of the left hand side of the pitching crew. If all excel does the team consider a 13 man staff? Lugo looks like the odd man in. . . .
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
Don't be Surprised...
…if Mather gives us a lot moore this year – expect a Joey Bombs Comeback!
:=8D
Big McLargehuge!
:=8O
I, for one, would greatly enjoy some Joey Bombsquad lettin' em fly.
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Why is everyone down on LaRue?
Yeah, I know he stinks, but he is a back-up catcher with porn caliber facial hair. Fuckin’ A dude.
I like the way the outfield options are stacking up. I really hope Mather makes the team because he has a wholesome name and he looks like the sort of guy the ancient Greek play-writes were into. Provided his wrist holds up, and that is the question I suppose, I expect him to make the squad and I’m looking forward to Joey Bombs coming off the bench to hit Joey Bombs late in games.
I kind of dig the idea of T. Greene making the team because I like the way he moves in the field. There is some poetry there. But sadly, it is not to be and probably for good reason.
Quoth Gotay and his agents a couple of weeks ago, “d’oh!”
They say sing while you slave but I just get bored
If were gonna have a back-up catcher....
…we need one with a pornstache, IMO.
;=8)
Big McLargehuge!
:=8O
the visual of this conversation cracks me up.
imagine a comic strip with scarecrow and a cow hanging out in the pumpkin patch – talking about pornstache.
Somebody else has mentioned this before
so I’m not going to pretend it’s my idea.
But a player like Tony Cruz could address all the roster spot-related hand-wringing a back-up catcher like LaRue creates. If I’m not mistaken, Cruz is a catcher who’s also spent time at third, first, and (perhaps not much) left.
If he could successfully fill that role of corner infield backup + corner outfielder in a pinch and also be capable at catcher, then it opens up the team’s options regarding it’s back-up catcher.
You could have a back-up like, say Bryan Anderson, who’s a good enough player that you may actually want to give him at bats: use him as a pinch hitter, don’t be afraid to double switch with Yadi on days Anderson starts (to get the defensive advantage when the Cards have a lead late), etc. And you can do all this without fear of a vengeful GOB-induced injury once your catcher has been replaced, because you’ve got a guy like Cruz who can be your third catcher … but isn’t on the roster solely for that purpose.
It’s like what TLR wanted to see when he threw Freese behind the plate for a few innings last year or, many springs ago, when he had Mabry behind the dish in Jupiter (I think just taking practice … I don’t recall Mabry at catcher during a game, even if it was just exhibition).
Anyway, if you can find a player like that, I really like what he does for your roster construction. But this is all contingent that your player can actually do other things beside catch … and do them well. Is Cruz that player? Don’t know yet.
by arch support on Mar 8, 2010 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I think the key is "if you can find a player like that". . .
it’s not like ML rosters are exactly stocked with that kind of guy right now.
The TLR regime tried it with Eli Marrero a hundred years ago, but Eli apparently decided he didn’t want to play behind the plate at exactly the time that his bat started playing like a back-up catcher. Go figure. ‘A’ for effort, ‘F’ for execution.
FWIW, LaRue is less helpless against RHP than you would imagine, given his own right-handedness, and he has a little pop. And of course, he used to have a lot of pop, so there is always hope that the genie (or HGH, or time travel, or both) might make him hit well, if even for an AB or two.
A more creative, and perhaps more realistic way to use the 25th spot on the roster is to have two guys with options:
- one with a good bat that had “emergency catcher” panache behind the plate, ala David Freese. Allen Craig would be the prime candidate here, I would think.
- one who is a real defensive catcher.
When you plan to give Yadi a day off, call up the Matt Pagnozzi of the world.
Otherwise, have Allen Craig on the roster, available for pinch-hitting duty.
Actually, now that I think of it, that’s probably not very efficient. Because of roster rules, you would have to have at least two of each of those guys, and it probably wouldn’t be great for any of their development to be ride the ML/AAA shuttle all season long. Never mind.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Mar 8, 2010 11:31 AM EST up reply actions
But We've Already Paid for Pornstache LaRue...
besides, those udder guys don’t look anything like Ron Jeremy.
;=8)
Big McLargehuge!
:=8O
the bad way to look at that is
that Tony might have found this guy in Stav. Even if he can’t play OF or 1B, he probably can’t play C either, so why not give him the chance to not play 3B!
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
most overlooked minor league stat in 2009
tony cruz’s defensive numbers:
sb allowed: 43
cs: 42
insofar as sb/cs numbers are a measure of a good defensive catcher, those are pretty good numbers. his bat took about three steps back at springfield and his splits are wrong for yadi, but you can’t say his defense hasn’t improved.
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But....but....
Freese can play 3rd string C :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)
illustration
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
don't forget the built-in background music.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
What do you get when you
cross a cow and a chicken?
Brown-chica-brown cowwwwww!!!
(it’s cuter when the bww server told me)
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
The joke I've heard
is “what are the two sexiest farm animals?”
@aaronjscott
by musialsuspects on Mar 8, 2010 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
What do you get when you cross an elephant and a rhino?
’ell if I know!
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
...
“This is why I love I school girls… I keep gettin’ older and they keep gettin’ younger. yessery. heh”
by vivaelpujols on Mar 8, 2010 2:33 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I thought it was "I keep getting old, and they stay the same age"
Unless, of course, these school girls have stumbled across the fountain of youth.
Testicle-exploding shit storms, to date: T.E.S.S '08, T.E.S.S '09
maybe it's a cross between the dazed and confused guy and mike shannon
that’s a scary thought
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
family guy ripping somebody off...shocker.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
I'm not sure it's so much ripping someone off
as just making pop culture references. At least that’s how I choose to view all those types of jokes on that show.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
they do both
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 9, 2010 12:02 AM EST up reply actions
I still like this one
I like my girls like I like my math. Easy and at a high school level
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 8, 2010 2:59 PM EST up reply actions
I like my women like I like my coffee
hot, black, and with a spoon in them.
by Mister Eff on Mar 8, 2010 2:59 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Which is also how I like the President of Burundi
Testicle-exploding shit storms, to date: T.E.S.S '08, T.E.S.S '09
Ou est le singe???
Le singe a disparu!
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
ground up in the freezer.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
I used to find that to be one of my top 5 favorite movie quotes of all time
then I worked for a couple years after college before going back to grad school… wandering around campus I really felt a bit too much like Wooderson for my own good…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
The one I use the most is
I immediately regret this decision from Anchorman… I’m also partial Oh shit I got you good you fucker! From Super Troopers.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
But I immediatly regret this decision
is the Secret Weapon of the movie quote. It can be used anywhere.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
You
and your damn scotch.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
I don't know how much I agree with that list...
But it did remind me that I also us LOUD NOISES a lot
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
I have also been known to use
That escalated quickly from time to time… If I was ever smart enough to come up with my own phrases and not steal them from movies I may be onto something…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
and in my search for more quotes on youtube I found one glorious one
" I have come here to chew bubble gum and kick ass….. and I’m all out of bubble gum"
Hasn't that been used everywhere though?
Or am I making crap up again?
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Hell, I've used that here
and I’m old, married and boring.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on Mar 9, 2010 1:06 AM EST up reply actions
Get with it dude...
and while you’re at it get off the lawn…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Rowdy Roddy Piper in They Live.
1988 according to the mighty and all-powerful Wikipedia (all hail!). Same year that I graduated / escaped high school.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on Mar 9, 2010 1:14 AM EST up reply actions
The Human Torch was denied a bank loan
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Mar 9, 2010 10:08 AM EST up reply actions
Not sure what you mean by
“he looks like the sort of guy the ancient Greek play-writes were into.” The classical corpus seems to dwell largely on murderers and obsessives.
ceterum censeo, delendo est Joe Strauss
Romans?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Pretty much the same,
only bloodthirstier.
ceterum censeo, delendo est Joe Strauss
unless of course he means
whom the play-writers were into.
if you know what I mean.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Well, there's something to that ...
but in the Symposium the only straight guy is the playwright.
ceterum censeo, delendo est Joe Strauss
Moving Lugo
As soon as Ryan gets cleared I’m all for moving Lugo.
As Vinnie pointed out, I too have seen Texas mentioned as someone who may be interested, if not someone else.
Knowing that he is cheap thanks to the BoSox, and that he can’t field worth a damn, what can we reasonably expect to get for him?
They say sing while you slave but I just get bored
chris duncan
"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 don't see the point in moving him
We won’t get anything for him and I don’t think Tyler Greene is that good. While Lugo is not great he is a solid backup MIFer.
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 8, 2010 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
yeah
and tlr likes experienced pinch hitters/runners
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 1:01 PM EST up reply actions
I'm wondering
Am I the only one who looks at that picture of Colby up there and thinks “Woo! He has meat on his bones!”?
i did a double-take
thought it was brian giles for a sec
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Right now Gotay is thinking....
Felipe Lopez?
Wait a minute! What was all that one-in-a-million talk?
by mtalken on Mar 8, 2010 8:42 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Haha, that was on TBS last night....
Swim? Swammi? Slippy? Slappy? Swenson? Swanson?
Samsonite…I was WAY off! I KNEW it started with an S
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
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Still Obsessing over Trololololoo...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oavMtUWDBTM
Big McLargehuge!
:=8O
ya, that was in my head all day yesterday.
creepy. fucking creepy.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
what is it?
i want to know, but I don’t want to actually watch it.
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
Russian Lounge singing....
without words is the best description I can give.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
i don't think it is actually words
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
It's worth checking out, long as u don't mind losing a few sanity points...
;=8)
Big McLargehuge!
:=8O
That really is disturbing cow.....
I haven’t been the same since I saw it.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Middle Eastern Lawrence Welk?
How did that end? It gave me diariah and I didn’t get to see the last minute or so?
Best moment I've ever seen at a Cards game in person
SIGN JOHN SMOLTZ!
something like that
i took it as a joke, but then again, david hasselhof was serious, i think.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
I'd put Jay in tier three
There’s no evidence that Mather hasn’t recovered from wrist surgery, so it’s likely the bench emerges:
LaRue; Lopez; Lugo; Mather; non-13th-pitcher
With that fifth player coming from the most valuable of Craig, Greene, Jay, and Stav. The factors that best predict value here would be whether B.Ryan’s is ready to man short when camp breaks and platoon depth on the bench. As of now, Colby, Skip, and Lopez are the only left-handed hitters available to Tony, which puts Jay in a pretty competitive position.
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
I think Jay has as good or better a chance to make the club than Allen Craig does
He’s a left handed hitter who makes good contact and can play really good defense at any outfield position. He’s a much better 5th OF option than Craig is, and considering TLR’s penchant for double switching with defensive replacements late in games, Jay is a great stand in as a LHH So Taguchi. I think if both he and Tyler Greene play well, regardless of what happens with Boog, they’re the two most likely to make that final spot. Craig seems like the odd man out.
If Mather continues to hit, he’s going to be in the Speezer role of corner infield/corner outfield, and he has the ability to move to CF when Colby needs a day off against a tough lefty. So we’re either carrying a 13th pitcher (please, NO!) or Jay and Greene. Even if Craig makes the roster he’s not going to get a lot of AB’s anyway.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
I think Craig just has to out hit Jay
and if Craig doesn’t make it back this week than he isn’t going to get the chance.
gotta open that bar.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Did that bar ever get a name?
Because 13th Pitcher sounds just right, in an oh so wrong kind of way.
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Mar 8, 2010 3:26 PM EST up reply actions
flagged
for not knowing the bar’s name
don’t make me flag you again
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Didn't we also determine that it would take like 5M to start?
Anyone have a mil layin around for a downpayment?
Not afraid to nitpick
I don't know about you, but I'm saving my mil for the Albert Pujols Contract Fund.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Well hopefully by that time the bar would be turning a profit and we could use that as collateral to get a bigger loan for that
When has getting loans on top of loans ever been a bad idea? You can always sell them.
Not afraid to nitpick
I've fired off an email to Colby about funding this
the sad thing is that it would require taking the douchey shirt ban off of the dress code
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
We could just say people wearing Braun's shirts aren't allowed.
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braun should be specifically banned
lest he try to slip by in a different shirt.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
I don't think the bouncers could miss those eyes.
And if they do, they should be fired on the spot.
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and albertofstan citizenship revoked for treason
maybe even shipped to one of the other -stan’s for interrogation
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
If he shows up in Groucho Marx glasses and mustache though
He can stay for one drink
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
on the patio?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
also
will the bouncers be dressed in umpire attire – give the ole heave-ho?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
I'd let in anyone who came wearing Groucho Marx glasses and mustache
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
i'd prefer he was sporting a black eye
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Craig
has no future with the Cards, unless he somehow ends up at third (which seems very unlikely at the moment). Not the worst thing to have him play every day at Memphis and hopefully tear the cover off the ball. He then becomes reasonable trade bait.
I'm not so sure...
if Ludwick rebounds this year he will enter his last arb year next year, and will be getting very expensive. The team will have to pinch somewhere, and my guess is Luddy will be the first casualty…if Mather or Craig can step in. I think there’s a better than zero chance Luddy is trade bait next offseason, and almost certainly gone in 2012.
If you see a guy open the car door for his girlfriend, either the car is new or the girlfriend is.
mark my words...!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
and old
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Mar 8, 2010 3:26 PM EST up reply actions
as much as I hate to
I agree with this. I think all Craig has to do is show that he has a decent glove to go along with an above average bat, and he will be set for serious PT next season.
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
I agree that Luddy will be gone by 2012
but I don’t see Craig having the arm to play right. Maybe he’ll surprise me, but probably not. Mather could play right, and there is always someone like Henley (or possibly Jay) if they continue to develop.
I agree
if Mather continues to look healthy, and can hit, he’s on the team. it comes down to Craig or Jay
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 1:02 PM EST up reply actions
Video Cards up at the Mothership
http://interact.stltoday.com/mds/sports-cardinals/html/3029
Part of a (surprise) pick the roster competition.
They are shot with high key lighting and no fill, which makes the players look dramatic but also tends to bring out any latent psychopathic tendencies. There are some of these guys that I would not want to end up in a dark alley alongside.
Play ball!
That was fun
I decided that Kinney and Hawksworth would leave poor Rich Hill in Memphis.
by Mulliganstew on Mar 8, 2010 10:03 AM EST up reply actions
I'm going to have nightmares
after seeing Kinney
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
I'm still in shock
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Hahah
I am now imagining an ominous picture of Carpenter scowling at the reader in the Daily Quibbler.
by Mulliganstew on Mar 8, 2010 11:22 AM EST up reply actions
Look at Carps focus, he does not even blink or have even a muscle twitch.
Dude is Pure IRON.
Trevor Miller looks like he should be roofing
I swear. My dad was a roofer and it seems like everyone he worked with had the same facial hair and hair style configuration that Miller has.
by Mulliganstew on Mar 8, 2010 11:24 AM EST up reply actions
Trever is a good guy
I think he’s one of my favorite Cardinals, now. It’s the Larry Walker effect.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Yeah
He even looks laid back. It helps that he’s solid as nails in relief.
by Mulliganstew on Mar 8, 2010 11:27 AM EST up reply actions
To Add...
Ludwick—He has no pupils. Freeeaky….
Jay—so sad….and then, he’s happy!
Greene—-I LIKES COFFEE! WANT SOME COFFEE?!
Stock—when. can. I. stop. smiling.
LaRue—the porn ‘sache is gone. That’s like cutting Sampson’s hair.
Lynn—you kicked my puppy. Why did you kick my puppy?
Kinney—it’s bigger than Ryan’s. That means I’m on the roster, right? Tony?
at least Lugo didn't unleash the death glare
and kill thousands
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
by STLRegalia on Mar 8, 2010 11:22 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
AAAHAHAHA! How blazed is Motte?!
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
about as much as he always is
I think that’s his standard pokemon look
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
The fun thing is to picture the caption underneath the mug shot
Example:
Kozma—“I did it for my country, I did it for my wife…”
Applesauce—“Just be happy I didn’t get to you.”
Play ball!
by IL and StL Fan on Mar 8, 2010 11:50 AM EST up reply actions
Penny has a cute face.
he could up the DAR factor on this team.
also, Carpenter is by far the best one. dude is seriously photogenic. and he looks so sweet. he tricks the hitters with those pretty eyes and that barely-there smile and then gets the motherfuckers out.
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
Check Lopex
/swoon
"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."
Wainwright seems like he's practiced his smile a lot
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Penny has a cute face?
Once again proving my complete inability to guess what women find attractive.
Not afraid to nitpick
I don't see the cute face on Penny.
I was highly distracted by his ears though.
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he seems to have lost some weight since his dodger years.
i don’t know, maybe its because i was expecting him to be awful.
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
do we know if he's braun-y?
I like his dog, though.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
to be fair
boog has one too
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 5:44 PM EST up reply actions
I saw my first affliction shirt in the workplace last week
I almost quit
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
lol
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
Ahhh the expectations effect.
And see you raised mine so the opposite happened.
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Ugh.
Are there any people on the Cardinals who dress in anything other than camo and douchey (Affliction, Ed Hardy, Braun, etc.) t-shirts? I feel like for a bunch of millionaires, MLB players have, as a whole, astoundingly awful style.
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
Chris Carpenter disagrees
and I can’t find the photo I wanted to link.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
This one?
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Mar 8, 2010 8:13 PM EST up reply actions
What a classy blazer.
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
that's their weakness
although Franklin just wear’s Amish clothes in the offseason
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 7:57 PM EST up reply actions
Jeter seems to be a pretty classy dresser
But I understand that he is a) a loathed Yankee, and b) a rarity among ballplayers (snazzy)
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Mar 8, 2010 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
He appears to have an affinity for large, very long jackets.
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for GOB's sake man
first no knowing the name of the bar
now linking Jeter pics
bannable offense dan?
/just kidding
/mostly
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
i think that upside the head would effectively eliminate the problem
so i see no need for an official ban.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
He somehow looks like Ray Liotta in that last one
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
keep workin' on that meme, spants!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Chris Carpenter
doesn’t blink
"There's a lot of things we say that don't make sense to our viewers. Okay, primarily me." ~Al Hrabosky~
that's how you get lost in his eyes.
it’s all part of the plan.
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
i'm pretty sure that's a pokemon
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I'm just shocked that they found a way to make Skip look unattractive.
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
OT
- Name Erin Andrews
- Bio ESPN Broadcaster 27 Following 3,691 Followers
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Does she send out pictures of herself or something?
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
they look like they were taken through a peep hole.....
/too soon?
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
disturbingly, her first picture
was of her bruised arm.
so I dunno, man…
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I liked her for a while
and I do like her reporting
but she doesn’t stop smiling whenever she speaks. ever. it’s like a nervous-twitch from high school oratory. kind of creeps me out.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
She's my favorite Ginger
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
sudden desire to watch Dancing With the Stars
Erin Andrews, Pam Anderson, & Ochocinco are enough for me. Once they’re gone, so am I
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
I was actually pizzed to see that
there was video footage of yesterday’s game on WWL. Why the hell wasn’t it broadcast anywhere. I can’t wait for opening day. I’m tired of being teased with baseball.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
twitter gleanings
I’m running late, bah.
KMOX has a Waino interview online.
Boog is progressing to soft-toss. (Don’t miss his Can Has a Sad quote in gee-d.)
KTRS has new photos.
Mothership has three video clips up of Thudwick and Bombs.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
oh and Bustterrrrrrrr
allegedly has a piece on headfirst vs feetfirst, but it’s an insider article. if someone can sneak that in, that would be nice. gritty, even.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Nice to hear that
Boog is “progressing nicely.”
not news: Carp still badass
"It’s all about executing," Carpenter said. "It’s the same thing all year, and it’s not just because it’s spring training. I’d say the same thing in the season. It’s not about the opponent and it’s not about the atmosphere. It’s about executing pitches."
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
yes, but that doesn't give sports writers much room
to sensationalize nonsense!!!
I has a sad :*-(
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
I have no idea what your point is....
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
if i'm not sarcasm
I’m eluding to the fact sports writers like to steer interviews/stories into something “magical” and carp is just like “no. just pitch good”.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
if "that's not" sarcasm
don’t ask.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
good news and bad news
Ackerman1120 Watching Brendan Ryan make full throws from shortstop, for the first time since wrist surgery. Looking good, strong. #stlcards 6 minutes ago via UberTwitter
http://twitter.com/Ackerman1120/status/10176454746
BJRains Albert Pujols was on the schedule for today’s trip but is not here in Fort Myers…..waiting to talk to Tony to find out what’s up 14 minutes ago via Seesmic
http://twitter.com/BJRains/status/10176116367
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Minority Report
I’m going to disagree with the premise here and predict 13 pitchers. My guess is that (1) we won’t be able to work out the pitcher situation based upon the Spring; and (2) that the flexibility provided by Lopez and Schu makes TLR feel like he can have a short bench.
IMHO, Hill should get the starter role because he’s a left and b/c McClellan is more valuable to us in the pen. McClellan will be slated for long relief. I think TLR will carry both Kinney and Boggs to start the season, which will give us 13 pitchers, which we will carry until Hill or Kinney implodes.
So says, Titus Pullo (formerly The Dude)
yeah
I’d like to see Hill be the 5th starter, if he proves he deserves it (so far it looks like Kmac is in the lead though)
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 1:05 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think there's a lead yet
Hell, Hill had two very solid innings yesterday, and he was only throwing fastball-curveball.
I’ll reserve judgment.
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
let's not forget...
that Garcia was impressive in his turn (though it was at the end of the game against subs of subs)…perhaps more so than KMac.
If you see a guy open the car door for his girlfriend, either the car is new or the girlfriend is.
yeah
I’m not sure why he’s been counted out, unless we know for sure that the management doesn’t want him to start in the majors this year
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
maybe they can only concentrate on two 5th starters at a time lol
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 2:22 PM EST up reply actions
Seems like they don't want to
rush him after surgery. Unless Kmac & Hill both implode, I’m pretty sure he’s slated for Memphis.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
might be smart move
He already has a year plus of ML time. Might make sense to stick in him in Memphis so he doesn’t become a Super 2
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 8, 2010 2:32 PM EST up reply actions
yeah
and if McClellan converts to starter it ups his value quite a bit, and they have to see what they have with Hill
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
McClellan's line. . .
3 IP, 1 BB, 4 KK?
Sign me up.
- Best shape of his life? Check
- 4 pitches? Check
- Better attitude? Check
I am being somewhat facetious here, but I will admit to being more optimistic about McClellan’s chances than most.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Mar 8, 2010 11:34 AM EST reply actions
I'm glad he seems to have settled into playing
in front of the hometown crowd. that’s got to be tons of pressure.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Agreed...
…I’m still not entirely sold on Hill yet, although if his hellacious curve starts to find the strike zone cownt me in! I bet they both get looks this year before it ultimately goes to Garcia.
Big McLargehuge!
:=8O
it'd be kinda cool if they took turns as the 5th pitcher or something along those lines
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 1:05 PM EST up reply actions
btw... great caption, danup.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
So I just made a gmail account solely to get MLB At Bat on my phone.
Is that normal?
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now with buzz
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 2:28 PM EST up reply actions
Absolutely, 100% bar none, definitely
I’m always aghast when I hear someone tell me they still use Hotmail or Yahoo or some other such garbage.
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
That doesn't really count
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
I'm trying desperately to convert my company to Gmail
But the CEO doesn’t like threaded conversations (for some reason I can’t quite comprehend), and Gmail doesn’t offer an option to turn that off. It’s REALLY frustrating. Gmail is light years better than what we’re using right now (Zimbra).
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
He's actually pretty brilliant
But…well…yeah, he’s just wrong on this one.
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
I don't trust google
I wouldn’t want my company’s internal communications sitting on google’s servers.
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
Any particular reason for not trusting Google?
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
Not really
It’s just a natural disinclination to very large organizations.
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
someone posted this earlier
http://www.theonion.com/content/news/google_responds_to_privacy
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
yeah
not a great idea… but then again if you’re a small company and can’t afford outlook or whatever, maybe it’s not as big of an issue, dk
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
I would
It is called ‘cloud computing’. Google Apps can be pretty awesome for a business.
by FlimtotheFlam on Mar 8, 2010 3:51 PM EST up reply actions
We have gmail at work
It is referred to as the little girl’s email system internally
Listen it is a great informal tool but as a business application it is horrible. Filing data for easy access is next to impossible, basic Microsoft business applications don’t exist like automated spell check. Threads are great in one to one emails but are incredibly confusing when multiple conversations are going on with the same subject. List goes on and on.
To your point, storing sensitive data on google’s servers is a terrible security idea. Look at how the Chinese just stole Google’s source code.
The good news is that outlook is getting much better with a bit of competition and we will be switching back soon. In a million years I never thought I would be happy for Microsoft.
Just win
yeah, Outlook is pretty good nowadays
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
Replies replies
Filing data for easy access is next to impossible,
Labels are 1000x better than folders, because you can put a message in more than one at a time. The search functionality is top of the line. How is filing data next to impossible? Filing data is GREAT in Gmail.
basic Microsoft business applications don’t exist like automated spell check.
1. On-the-go spell check has been a built-in feature of browsers for years now. If you’re not getting spell check in your Gmail through your browser, you’re using a pretty crappy stone-age browser.
2. Gmail has spell check…it’s right above the message in any composition, on the right hand side. It highlights anything that’s spelled wrong.
Threads are great in one to one emails but are incredibly confusing when multiple conversations are going on with the same subject.
I’ve heard this complaint before, and I just don’t see it. If you need to split off a private side conversation, it’s as simple as changing the subject line of the email. Otherwise, how is threading more confusing or harder than getting 1000 separate emails about various lines of conversation? I’m not saying you’re wrong, per se, since I think this is more a matter of personal preference — I actually was shocked to find out that Gmail doesn’t have an option for turning off threading — but I just don’t get what the difficulty is here.
List goes on and on.
Like what else? There’s a whole list of benefits, too. Multiple inboxes. Awesome mail filters. Attachment warnings. Undo send. Built-in in-network chat. Easy connection to Google Docs and Calendar, if you use those. Plus, if you don’t want to use Gmail, you can always just forward your mail on to Outlook and use that.
Gmail is clearly better for small businesses than large companies, and I agree threading shouldn’t be forced on users (though I still think it should clearly be the default setting). As for security, if you’re going to have web-based mail (the best option for a small business), your security isn’t going to get any better than Google’s. And if you’re in a position where you think someone with the resources of the Chinese goddamn government is going to be looking for your information, any system you use is going to be vulnerable to some extent, even if it’s not web-based.
Anyway, there’s my rant.
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
me too
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
We use it for school but it apparently doesn't count to buy the app.
I don’t know why because my school e-mail can get forwarded to my phone.
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ah. here it is. [ahem][clears throat] OH FUCK.
dgoold Pujols held back in Jupiter with back stiffness. More up at StlToday.com. #stlcards
JoeStrauss Pujols just left camp after receiving chiropractic treatment for lower back pain. Scratched today. Said he may play tomorrow in Ft. Myers.
JoeStrauss Pujols said discomfort unrelated to tumble he took on Roger Dean Stadium warning track Saturday. All parties suggest a short-term issue.
TYLER GREENE, YOU HAVE MUCH TO ANSWER FOR.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
oh, unrelated, never mind
Greene Tea has a reprieve from me. for now.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Boog found many ways to nearly kill Albert last year
but he never actually did it
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Thurston tried way too many times.....
Albert caught so many balls on the dugout side of first base, I thought it was something he was working on.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Albert positioned there in part because of Boog
they were trying to get Boog to throw to, like, where Albert is supposed to be.
basically Albert adjusted for Skip on range, and adjusted for Boog on catches. though I think towards the end Albert was able to relax and get out of the basepath.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I need a jumbo unicorn for this
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
he won't be due back till Wednesday with his quad
and they’ll be in Ft Meyers.
Bombs is taking 1B, Yadi is taking his place in the order.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Short-Term Issue
I’m guessing it’s cleared up right after those bus trips to Ft. Myers. Pujols’ time is better spent concentrating on keep space debris away from Hubble, anyways.
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
by liam on Mar 8, 2010 1:45 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
I don't know why I like this comment so much
but you get a rec for it, nonetheless.
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
ahh, first round of cuts
tis the season
"Four goals in sixteen shots... I'm really tired of the...............25% rule." -John Tortorella
ok. I'm going to take deep breaths
and watch Boog throw for the first time this year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP5DOERIr4g
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Leach says the timetable is moved up
MatthewHLeach Brendan Ryan’s timetable has, as of now, been advanced a bit. Story to come later this afternoon at Cardinals.com. #stlcards 19 minutes ago via web
Please don’t backfire please don’t backfire please don’t backfire
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I am not as down on Lugo as everyone else.
no, I can’t really explain it. and I did not look directly into the glare.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
He's in the best shape of his life,
so he’s got that going for him.
On a related note, I enjoy hearing that more than “Progressing nicely,” as in years past.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
well I think partly it's the improvement in his skills
his skills and instincts were always what tripped him up — when he was younger. if his injuries have settled down, and if he has gotten into a rhythm with the infield, he has a higher ceiling defensively. i think he turned a corner starting late last year.
lopez just doesn’t seem like he’s going to change at all. like, there’s no improvement. he’s going to flub the same plays he’s always flubbed, and we’re gonna say, he’s felipe lopez! look how little we paid for him! i dunno, that just doesn’t excuse it for me. I don’t just want lopez… I want lopez to get better.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
his glare makes him more dangerous vs opposing pitching than most
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 1:06 PM EST up reply actions
when memes collide
http://twitter.com/dgoold/status/10179324610
@JoeStrauss You forgot a word. “Luggage”. Been carrying my “luggage.” Which, by the way, I need laundry done during my one-man band day. 12 minutes ago via web in reply to JoeStrauss
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Best Thumbs-Up in a Baseball-Related Film?
The Sandlot
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hey vexed
is this your alter ego or is some guy named mike stealin your glory?
"Franklin has no patience for bloggers who believe because he pitches to contact, his start last season was something of a fluke."
WHAT?
Someone’s lying. Or there are two vexed’s.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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Evan Lysacek: 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist ♥
vexed said he was going on a mission,
just nothing about incognito.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
so he posted on every team site?
will have to investigate, see if he used 30 different names.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
didn't post on the d'backs or rays
the two i checked. why the pale hose?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Mike's one of my best friends, lol
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I was at his house when option 1 was created...
…I guess you could say it was a bit of a collaborative effort.
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So you're both partly lying!
And it is kind of like there are two vexed’s!
Weird.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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Evan Lysacek: 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist ♥
You kiddin? There's one vexed; I do decent work in photoshop.
He’s way better with a pencil and paper.
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I was using photoshop on my laptop when I went over there, hah
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Why is it baseball?
and not Fieldball, or Gloveball, or Stickball, or Inningball, Yardball?
:=8/
Big McLargehuge!
:=8O
because cricket.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
or plateball?
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
horsehide
gloves are cow though
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 2:04 PM EST up reply actions
oh
horses probably got too expensive
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
I thought they only used their hooves for glue.
Baseball's only fun if you're playing it, watching it, or thinking about it.
unfortunately, no
our great government did away with horse slaughter houses in favor of people taking them and dumping them off because they are more expensive to keep up than people feel they are worth. So, horses are MUCH cheaper than cattle now.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
cow will be happy to know
that my choice of gloves is a nokona made of kangaroo
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
HardToDescribeToForeignersBall
@aaronjscott
by musialsuspects on Mar 8, 2010 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
honkbal rules
I was sold after the WBC
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
google it
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I think my favorite team will be the Amstel Tijgers
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Hoofddorp Pioniers for life!
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I can't like you anymore, thus I can no longer vote for option 2
everyone know that the Tijgers and Pioniers are brutal rivals
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
It's been about 4 days, i think
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i voted a "few" more times today
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
still makes more sense than american "football". Where the foot is the means of moving
or manipulating the ball a very small percentage of the game.
it began with no forward pass, right?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Before the forward pass
it was legal to throw a player carrying the ball over the line of scrimmage. Most teams had a little dude who specialized in the extremely dangerous task.
That was made illegal when the forward pass was introduced and the game was much improved.
This is for real, too.
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
midget tossing?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
little person tossing
aussie rules probably allows it
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
that was the start of the No-Fun League
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Is Goold going to live blog today's game?
Testicle-exploding shit storms, to date: T.E.S.S '08, T.E.S.S '09
i'm desperate enough to look for a Sox liveblog
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
how is this game not on the radio?
this really pisses me off. all the ST games should be on the radio!
/withdrawals
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
could watch Boog on youtube, continuous loop
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I don't think it needs a qualifier...
Shannon gets drunk at night…not so sure about Rooney.
If you see a guy open the car door for his girlfriend, either the car is new or the girlfriend is.
surprising
I’m actually surprised it’s not on MASN or whatever, at least.
I have a love/hate relationship with the Cardinals' middle relief corps. | Cards on Cards
cool, thanks.
but someone should still tell goold his link is broken.
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
try the gee-d
I have to commute somewhere, so I’ll be missin’ this thang either way.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I mean, uh
I’m going to move to the other side of the basement
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I am okay with this
Carpenter … plunked Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis
@aaronjscott
by musialsuspects on Mar 8, 2010 1:28 PM EST up reply actions
Dude must have done something to deserve it,
although wearing that uni is enough reason for me.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
by RiverRat on Mar 8, 2010 1:34 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
My guess
He holds his bat with his hands apart
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
I wish GR would just live blog here on the SBN.....
auto updates FTW.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
B.J. is bringing the Rains
Best live tweeting I’ve found for today
Testicle-exploding shit storms, to date: T.E.S.S '08, T.E.S.S '09
Carp
is adding a splitter.
That’s fantastic.
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
just don't let it...
add any stress to the shoulder/elbow and I’m good with it. If it increases risk of injury it seems to me the current arsenal is getting the job done.
If you see a guy open the car door for his girlfriend, either the car is new or the girlfriend is.
heh heh heh
"Franklin has no patience for bloggers who believe because he pitches to contact, his start last season was something of a fluke."
heh heh heh
"Franklin has no patience for bloggers who believe because he pitches to contact, his start last season was something of a fluke."
hazel, on Hill's surgery,
thoughts on this?
Hill arrived at the operating room expecting to have his labrum reattached in his left shoulder, a procedure that has a complicated recovery. But when he was revived, the surgeon told him something unexpected.
Something positive.
“I was very lucky,” Hill said, explaining how only a thread of the labrum had to be repaired and not the whole liner within the joint.
"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
The surgeon went on to say
“Really, none of us knows crap about shoulders. It’s all guesswork. But, you should know, I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.”
by sdrone on Mar 8, 2010 1:44 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The proof is in the pudding.
I’ll do a fanpost on this real quick, I think.
"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."
true?
or is this a mulder reference?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
@OHR
Breaking news: A. Pujols out with a sore back. Other news: large chunk of Midwest sacrifices livestock to Wotan to ensure a speedy recovery. 4 minutes ago via Echofon Retweeted by 1 person
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
The Midwest said **** you to Jobu?
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)
Lopex is selling it.
Felipe Lopez breaks up the perfect game with a one-out walk in the fourth…
Felipe Lopez steals second….1-2 count on Rasmus with Cards first runner in scoring position
link
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
I like that he brings some good obp and speed to the table
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 2:17 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, he just did the two main things we signed him for.
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
It was a good post before you
quoted dumb and dumber, but that IMO made it even better..great job helping me and hopefully others informed on ST.
This guys so good(Pujols) He should be illegal-Pirates announcers
excellent btw (rec!)
this is the best part about spring training: who makes the roster…
my hunch is that they will have Lugo on the team, and perhaps he’ll up his trade value if he plays really well.
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 2:27 PM EST reply actions
Good read Dan
Holy moly, we have a lot of positional depth now – too bad the guys they are backing up aren’t very injury prone.
ummm
isn’t that a good thing?
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Well it's not a bad thing
But I’d like to sacrafice some of that positional depth for some more pitchers.
no no no no.....
The way the Cards work is you sacrifice your pitching depth for MIF depth.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
add pixie dust
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I have a bad feeling this comment will come back to haunt us....quick throw salt over your shoulder
spit on the ground, say that comment backwards, and do two Hail The Man’s
VEB Day is 6/19 right?
i think I’m going to buy my megabus ticket today
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 2:51 PM EST reply actions
I guess so......The FP kind of died,
I don’t think anyone has emailed inda about tickets…….If nothing else I’ll meet you for the game…lol
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Also, Dave Concepcion.
sounds good!
although maybe I should wait to see if some kind of veb chicago to stl car pool forms
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
I'll be in town for the M's series,
and the first 2 games of the A’s.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
it seems that not enough people will be committing to doing the bleacher tix idea
which would be the ideal way to go, but oh well
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 3:05 PM EST up reply actions
If you take a train down to Champaign
I’ll drive you the rest of the way.
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
sounds good
I’ll check on prices, megabus might still be cheaper
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 3:51 PM EST up reply actions
I'd be it is
A friend of mine used to use some kind of a deal where if you were the first person to buy a ticket for that route (or some crap like that) it’d only be a buck fare.
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
yeah
that’s what I’m hoping for!
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 5:32 PM EST up reply actions
If someone tells me what's going on
I see no reason that I wouldn’t go… I’m sure I could find a spot in the vehicle for you.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
I knew it was in theory
going down the 19th of June, but I didn’t know if we had decided for sure to get a group of tickets or if it was every man for themselves…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
hey
I’d rather give you gas money than the megabus company!
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 9, 2010 1:39 PM EST up reply actions
Holy crap!
I’ve got tickets for that game. Didn’t even know.
Any idea what time it’ll be? I think it might be a TV game, thus prob earlier in the day.
@aaronjscott
by musialsuspects on Mar 8, 2010 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
'Tis a Saturday game,
my schedule says 6:15, which is odd for a Satuday game.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
go zags
when is the tourney selection unveiled?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
WCC Championship game tonight....
SMC may be playing for a birth.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
just looked at the latest projection on si.com
had saint mary’s in as a 12 – in spokane (with mich st).
had zags as a 7 and shipped to buffalo – bleh.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Lunardi still has them as a 5 in Spokane.....
but my odds of seeing them in SLC are slipping away. Sunday will tell.
He also has SMC as an 11 in New Orleans.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
The S-Cards sent out a mailer
for season-ticket holders listing advance opportunities for several games. The time for the 06.19 game was listed as TBD, so my assumption was TV game, whenever Fox wants to broadcast it. Maybe a 1:30 game?
@aaronjscott
by musialsuspects on Mar 8, 2010 3:44 PM EST up reply actions
I printed the schedule off of
the mothership last week. It’s say’s 6:15.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
that might be a good point though
if you’re coming from out of town…
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 3:52 PM EST up reply actions
wow
apparently we can’t hit today
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 2:57 PM EST reply actions
what's going on in the game?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
not sure if this link will work or not
but it’s from the mothership http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2010_03_08_slnmlb_bosmlb_1&refresh=60
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 2:59 PM EST up reply actions
thanks to both of you
and yikes – we literally can’t hit. and tyler greene two bad throws in one inning. did not know bill hall was with bosox.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
his full name
is Bat Gagnozzi, yes?
forgot who came up with it, but very clever.
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
I suppose he does need a nickname
GOB knows we’ll see him this summer, although I am not sure if he warrents a nicky,
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
he's had a nickname for ages.
Pags Lite.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
For some reason I don't even wanna think of Prime Pags when I think if Gagnozzi
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
i'll append it to the glossary
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
first hit
sugar shane of all people. 2-1.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
i think bass is already plural
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
woooooooo
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 3:36 PM EST up reply actions
comeback kids
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
he flew out with bases loaded
has an rbi groundout though.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
So I started to play Civilization IV last night
Checked my clock and it was 4AM. Where in the world did 5 hours just go!?
The same thing happened when I bought Civ III,
and Civ II, and Civ I.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I'm so Hooked on Civ IV Beyond the Sword....
…I haven’t even loaded Colonization yet!
But I WILL!!!!!
:=8D
Big McLargehuge!
:=8O
colon-ization
kind of sucks
i think it’s the product of civ iv’s colon!
oh!
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
I bought Civ III
and never played it.
Still break out the original in DosBox from time to time.
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
I love Civilization
I tend to like to early game more than late, so i never finish any of mine, but yeah, it does take lots of time away.
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 like when things break right
and you and only you have nukes… and everyone else signs the non proliferation treaty… oh yeah I bomb everyone I can after that goes down… Teach them to tell me what toys I can and can’t have…
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
Ahah
I like just going straight gunpowder tech, then amassing a huge army of musketman and riflement and blowing away enemies that still have spearmen.
It’s entertaining for me to have a huge raid of elephants as well :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)
reading this sentence....
“The inning opened with Colby Rasmus nearly tracking down a fly ball hit by J.D. Drew. Nearly because just as he reached for the ball it appeared as if he lost it on the run.”
huh.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
poetic... something. I dunno.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
you can say that again
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
third base!
To end the inning, the Cardinals shortstop fired widely again to Mather.
It took every inch of Mather’s wingspan to haul in the throw for the final out.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Memphis giveth, Memphis taketh away.
5-3 Sawx on 3 R HR given up by Sanchez.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
what, is DanUp following him or something?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
two walks and a wild pitch
must be.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
t-greene cannot pull that shit when pujols is back.
all of VEB will hunt him down.
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
Greene Tea nearly broke Albert!
bs that it had nothing to do with his wild throw
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
CANADA!
Home of the 20 minute bladder!
@aaronjscott
by musialsuspects on Mar 8, 2010 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
let's go, Memphis
- The Cardinals refuse to go without a fight! Singles by Stavinoha and Pagnozzi to start the ninth…1st and 2nd no outs for Tyler Greene 4 minutes ago via web
- I am an idiot…..Cardinals were losing 5-3…..but have now tied it 5-5 here in the 9th less than 5 seconds ago via web
- infield single by Solano tieds the game at 5……bases still loaded with no outs….now Robinson gets drilled…6-5 Cardinals. less than 20 seconds ago via web
- BJ Rains
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
...
MatthewHLeach
We had a tight, compelling, well-pitched Cardinals-Red Sox game, followed by a wild and woolly Memphis-Pawtucket tilt. Spring Training!
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
let's goooo Memphis!
PCL Champs!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
go memphis
two infield singles for solano now
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
above. and via BJ Rains
Daryl Jones grounds into a 1-2-3 double play…..two outs, bases still loaded, Gotay up. half a minute ago via web
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
how would bases still be loaded?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
magic spring training rules
and some Fort Meyers brew for Mr. Rains.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
okay
BJRains
Daryl Jones grounds into a 1-2-3 double play…..two outs, bases still loaded, Gotay up.
wat?
bases still loaded after a DP?
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
yeah, gotay walked
but at the time of that tweet, “Gotay up.”
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
it has not clicked
seems like there would be runners at first and second
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
who's pitching the ninth?
(for us)
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Sup? I pitched?
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Chief Justice
John Jay on the scoreboard….Jon Jay batting 3 minutes ago via web
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
What is going on?!
The suspense is killing me! I know it’s 6-5, b9… but that’s it. This is like being blind and making out with Cindy Crawford!
Testicle-exploding shit storms, to date: T.E.S.S '08, T.E.S.S '09
thanks BJ Rains
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Tool.
MacLane gives up an RBI double in the bottom of the ninth after Jones error allows runner to reach…..we are tied 6-6! 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
he drop a fly ball?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Game over
Shane Robinson dives….and misses a liner….Red Sox win 7-6!
Testicle-exploding shit storms, to date: T.E.S.S '08, T.E.S.S '09
it's like a little capsule of 2007
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
A blown save? That reminds me more of '08
Testicle-exploding shit storms, to date: T.E.S.S '08, T.E.S.S '09
you still have the best avatar
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
I second this
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I think I just had a seizure
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
you're not supposed to look directly into it
it’s like Lugo, or Phillies fans
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Ackerman1120
Today’s interviews with Brendan Ryan and Adam Wainwright, photos and more: www.kmox.com/cards
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
is the next televised cards ST game this sat.?
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 4:38 PM EST reply actions
JeD at the plate right now :-)
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
opposite field warning track out by 374 sign.
5 years ago that woulda been a 2 run shot.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
...
Is it supposed to be a comedy? Why Demetri Martin in the first place, then why replace with Jonah Hill?
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
It's an Aaron Sorkin movie
Sorkin loves working with comedians because he writes witty characters.
2010 has a ... trailer??
http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=7175755
It’s like we’re the Red Sox. Or a Jerry Bruckheimer movie. I dunno… it’s cool but weird.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
and more balanced with the defensive plays that we liked
as opposed to the all-home run packages that clog up national “coverage”.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
hehehehehe
I like the music. It’s so intense.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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they didn't have music like that last year, but that's what was playing
heh heh heh
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
That music sounds an AWFUL lot like the Pirates of the Carribean theme
Note the comparison in chord progression.
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Yeah.
I think some of it is but then there are some weird parts.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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That's what I thought, too
Definitely the Pirates theme in at least one part.
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
poor sad catcher
that was such the epitome of “….d’oh.”
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I love it, but one complaint
Ryan Franklin’s name is shown before Wainwright’s at the end. Grrrrrrr…
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
I was sad when they showed Boog's leaping throw over Micah Hoffpauir
Because while it looks really cool, I’m pretty sure he threw that ball away.
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
Colby sold one!
and sad catcher!
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
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Avenge!!!!!
Brendan Ryan’s timetable has, as of now, been advanced a bit. Story to come later this afternoon at Cardinals.com. #stlcards 19 minutes ago via web
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Also, Dave Concepcion.
I forgot he had to be avenged
Manny did get bit on the ankle with a foul ball, but it was too late.
AVENGE!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
heh
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 5:56 PM EST up reply actions
Here's the story
“It was all good things. Even in the soft toss, I let it eat two or three times at about 100 percent. And I finished on my best swing with 100 percent. Even with my limited power, I’m pretty sure it was a homer.”
Bold is mine….lol Boog.
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Also, Dave Concepcion.
a dinger in soft-toss
imagine how far it would’ve traveled had it been a 90+ heater!
yeah, lol boog.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Carp feels good
Striking quote of the day, from #Cardinals starter Carpenter: “I’m not concerned that my next throw is going to be my last.” #stlcards
he can’t jinx himself, can he?
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
I can't watch this right now (thatnks Websense).....
but Boog Coaching and Mac hacking.
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by RiverRat on Mar 8, 2010 6:03 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
More like
Boog playing cameraman, Big Mac hacking, and David Freese flipping the hell out.
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
I linked this, screencapped this, and now you guys find it?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
The average VEB'er
Cannot keep up with your furious cataloging of Cardinal news, Y2S.
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
I just thought you were above replacement value
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
heh heh heh
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
OT: pump-up songs for golf season
I’m making a CD to pump myself up before golf matches. I’ve got one made so far and probably will make another one. It can be rap, hard rock, whatever fires you up. Fire away.
Best moment I've ever seen at a Cards game in person
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Oddly enough, I really like "We Made It" by Busta Rhymes feat Linkin Park
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Obligatory "Til I Collapse" - Eminem feat Nate Dogg
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i know that song from madden
but i’m not a huge fan of it. it’s OK though
Best moment I've ever seen at a Cards game in person
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It actually made a soundtrack?!
I heard it on the radio ONE time, never again. So I downloaded it.
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I don't really "pump up" for golf matches
But when I was a senior in high school, we’d listen to “Rollout” by Ludacris on the way to each tournament. Not for pumping up, just because we thought a bunch of white boys from the city rolling around listening to that was funny
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
yeah, sounds odd
i’m not a golfer, but was thinking classical might be more suitable
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
i like to fire up
i’ve got more of a football/baseball mentality. helps me focus.
Best moment I've ever seen at a Cards game in person
SIGN JOHN SMOLTZ!
"pump it up" by elvis costello has been keeping mr. costello's pool full of champagne for many a year now,
for good reason.
"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."
any sort of electronica/house/trance/techno works for me
i’d suggest this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOMtj7OXGn0
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
The Best Defensive Play I Have Seen in Person/a>
Deadmau5 is phenomenal.
I also enjoy the “Hard House” genre…gimme a little Benassi Bros
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there's a band called Turing Machine (featuring the late drummer of !!!)
that is really good… good pump you up music anyway. check out ‘A New Machine For Living’ or ‘Zwei’
other than that, anyone who doesn’t have Aphex Twin ‘Richard D James Album’ should probably have that in their collection
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 7:48 PM EST up reply actions
"Pump It Up", by Elvis Costello, of course.
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Mar 8, 2010 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
Comment-reading before posting
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"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Mar 8, 2010 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
careful, man
can’t afford even the smallest of slip-ups when you’re being scrutinized
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Slayer Raining Blood...
That’s all you ever need. However if you need to make a montage of the golf matches I think you have to use Name of the Game by TCM by law now… so keep that in mind.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
yeah
just throw on some slayer, can’t go wrong with that when working out. dave lombardo could power an entire city with his drumming
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 9, 2010 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
miller time
http://yourenotagolfer.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/03/monday_spring_training_tidbits.html
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
I show up to spring "practice" for softball in the worst shape of my life
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How'm'ah s'posta make my team betta by practice?
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Why yes, I believe I know what you are saying
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by vexedtechie on Mar 8, 2010 10:35 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
visual aid...
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson
he doesn't have to worry about practice anymore
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
he hit 2 home runs in the first game I think
something like that. first game positive, not sure what happened after that
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
think it was actually an intrasquad game
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
oh yeah
still, a positive at the beginning, not sure what he is doing now
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 7:46 PM EST up reply actions
this from posnanski today
Two batters later Chapman struck out Rick Ankiel on a slider that Ankiel missed by so much he had to be rebooked on a later flight. Watching Ankiel trying to hit Chapman was somewhere between comedy and tragedy; you got the sense that if Ankiel faced Chapman 100 times, he would strike out 100 times.
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"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
At least he's not so bad that a manager would consider
walking two batters to load the bases just so he could pitch to Rick Ankiel, knowing that he will strike out pretty much every time he faces a decent left-handed pitcher.
Oh wait.
I need your discipline / I need your help / I need your discipline / You know once I start I cannot stop myself...
From reading that blog,
I’m convinced he will make the team, and Dusty will have him out of baseball in 3 years. I feel sorry for the kid.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
ironic that dusty
has that gibby quote on the wall that is someone’s sig, about good friends and a good bullpen.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
think he already sold it
for the next half-decade anyway.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
sounds about right
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
verducci picks
tulo to win mvp. (AL = longoria)
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
wtf
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 7:44 PM EST up reply actions
I would say the safe preseason pick for NL MVP
is Albert Pujols for at least the next 6 or so years.
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Also, Dave Concepcion.
yeah
unless he thinks there’s going to be some kind of Dustin Pedroia effect drifting over from the AL and the sportswriters, etc.
Hanley Ramirez would be much more likely than Tulo
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
I agree with this......I think this is just the
“Look how bold of a prediction this is!!!!!!OMG” syndrome.
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the audio was messed up
but i think he picked the rocks in NL, and thus tulo. he mentioned utley too – i’d never heard of the guy before.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Utley at least makes sense
I think things would have to change a lot in the mvp voting, at the very least they would have to value defense really highly, and even then Tulo would have to have a career year at the plate
"If you don't have outstanding relief pitching, you might as well piss on the fire and call the dogs." -WH
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Mar 8, 2010 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
slow start
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
I really don't like this game.
They’ve beat SMC twice and there is definitely a payback factor going on. Looks like the ref’s are letting them play for now.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
When is Gonzaga gonna finally break through?
They made a couple of sweet sixteens as 10-seeds but haven’t gotten to the next level, like a final four trip
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
You gotta remeber that they still can't sign
the AA type players. They work hard to fill their system with good players that fly under the radar and fill specific roles for their system. The Morrison years were an anomaly in that the offense was basically Morrison coming off of screens and making anything from everywhere.
The system is good, just haven’t had the talent. Watch out the next few years though.
You will know the name Bol Kong before to long.
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Also, Dave Concepcion.
read today about this 6-10 freshman at seattle
declaring for the nba draft. how did gonzaga not land him? (although the article said he was denied admission to washington and went to seattle when the guy who recruited him at washington was named head coach)
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Cameron Dollar...
and they aren’t gonna grab a one and done with issues.
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st. mary's coach (bennet?) just looks AAU-connected
he does a pretty good job finding some players.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
They usually have a real good team....
he gets a lot of Aussies.
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Also, Dave Concepcion.
what became of mills?
d-league, or oversees? strange to watch st. mary’s without dimond simpson – seemed he was there 8 years. and samham’s conditioning has really improved over the years.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Seems he's on the Blazers roster.
Screw Ham Sandwich…and I’d like to see them hold him to 0 for another half.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
is it possible that foster
is a worse free-throw shooter than shaq?
but they are letting them play. at one point foster pushed two guys out of the way going for the ball, but they only whistled him when he finally fell on top of the guy who’d recovered the loose ball.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
He is in only to change shots on the defensive end.
For a guy that is 10’ tall, he sucks around the rim.
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looking like one of those patented dig-a-hole zags games
where they make a charge in the last two minutes.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
I think they're hosed.
SMC wants it more. Their only chance is Harris taking over. Or maybe Bouldin, but they’re keying on him pretty hard.
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
saint mary's celebrating on the sideline
might be a motivating factor.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
well hell
the zags apparently missed it.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
zags even lost the battle of the scrubs
hello buffalo?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
don't know if this was posted
Last Monday, Dolphins president Bill Parcells, a huge baseball fan, stopped by the Cardinals’ training facility in Jupiter, Fla., before going to the office. It was 6:50 a.m., and Parcells went looking for his good friend Tony LaRussa.
Parcells walked by the Cards’ weight room. There was one man there. Albert Pujols.
“And he hadn’t just gotten there either,‘’ Parcells said. "He was working hard, sweating. There’s a reason why the great ones are great.’’
Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/peter_king/03/07/freeagency/2.html#ixzz0hezLsLtH
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
sounds like someone's skipping out on the morning feeding...
or he was up since then
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
looks like chone figgins is back at 2b
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
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