Game 25 Open Thread - Cinci @ StL 1:15pm
by azruavatar on May 2, 2010 8:00 AM EDT
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PrintThe Cardinals picked up the win yesterday in what felt like a poorly played game especially in the late innings. Colby Rasmus had what can only be described as a terrible day combining some terrible throws with three strikeouts. Looking over gameday, he was fooled by a couple sliders but for the most part it looks like the ump had the zone about right. It was just one of those days for Rasmus. The poor throw narrative seems to be taking on a nasty life of it's own. There shouldn't be much concern about the arm that once made him a top flight high school pitcher and long earned glowing reviews in the minors. It's simply an aspect of the game in the majors that either has fully developed or we've seen a smattering of negative anecdotal evidence. Either way, not a long term concern.
Not long after offering Blake Hawksworth some praise, he proceeds to lose command walking a batter and allowing a hit. Both baserunners would come around to score. I'd say he was overly reliant on the fastball in the game and I wonder if he was feeling comfortable with the changeup. Either way, it showcases the concerns that I've had with Hawksworth the reliever -- if his command of his changeup is off, things seem not to end well. His other secondary pitches aren't great and the fastball by itself is .... well, not ideal.
Dennys Reyes offered little in the way of help which set the stage for Ryan Franklin to be the hero of the game. Give LaRussa credit for calling in what he perceives as his best pitcher prior to the 9th. That's the way it should be done. Franklin would proceed to retire all four batters he faced and strike out two of them.
Lost in the late game ups and downs is just how fantastic Kyle Lohse was. 7 innings, 8 strikeouts, 5 hits and 1 ER. The strike zone seemed a little liberal early in the game but Lohse's command and control were much improved than what we've seen in recent weeks. He did a nice job of getting inside on the Reds hitters but for me the key was the superb job of mixing pitches. Switching from fastball to slider was a recipe for success yesterday.
The only other thing I want to touch on from yesterday's game is the continued mileage that Dusty Baker places on young pitcher's arms. Obviously Dusty is doing something right in the dugout. He's managed some excellent teams and has been hired by three different front offices. He's often referred to as a player's manager. That said, letting Homer Bailey pitch to Pujols and get bit on pitch 121 is negligent. Bailey is still a young pitcher with relatively little big league success. The logic behind leaving him in there at that point escapes me. Bailey's command deteriorated as the game went on forcing him to grove some pitches and when he went back to the fastball well one last time, it was dry. It's poor managing but even more perplexing is that it seems Baker is incapable of learning how to prevent this problem or break the habit. I just don't get it.
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The Cardinals will send Chris Carpenter to the mound to face Aaron Harang. Harang has been terrible this year getting hit hard and giving up a lot of HRs. Some of that is bad luck (his HR/FB% is 20; a normal rate is 10%) but he doesn't seem to have found his pitches to date. Harang has been an under appreciated pitcher in the past posting 4+ WAR seasons from 2005-2007 but he's not that pitcher anymore.
Chris Carpenter is well, healthy, and it seems that whenever he's healthy, he's really good. Outside of the atrocious Milwaukee start, Carpenter has posted 4 quality starts. He's got a 3:1 strikeout to walk rate and a fluky homerun rate that's sure to come down. The only tidbit that worries me is his fastball is coming in about 2 miles slower than last year. It's early in the season so he may not be at full arm strength but that's what I'll be keeping and eye on moving forward. Carpenter has the assortment of pitches to be useful without a fastball but a dominant Chris Carpenter features a heavy, hard fastball.
Game time is 1:15 CDT on Channel 5 KSDK locally.
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| Chris Carpenter | Aaron Harang |
| 3.38 ERA | 7.16 ERA |
| 4.25 FIP | 5.48 FIP |
| 3.30 xFIP | 4.14 xFIP |
| 4.43 tERA |
6.68 tERA |
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Carp and Lohse
I still have high hopes for Lohse. Not willing to write off that contract. I think he will end up earning his $41 million over four years and assuming he doesn’t have any more freak injuries, he seems like the kind of pitcher who will give you 200 innings every year with few blow-outs.
Carp’s drop off worries me more. He was quoted last year as saying he needed to do an insane amount of work to keep his arm strong — maybe that routine has been hard to maintain. At any rate, he’s still a top flight pitcher, just not Cy Young.
Just win
I think
It’s still too early to draw any solid conclusions from the season so far. I think philosophical differences might be something we can observe and dissect, but as far as performance, it’s a bit too young of a season.
I think Carp will hit his stride soon.
Agreed, to a point.
It’s still early, but Carp’s command struggles with the Fastball, and subsequent reliance on his breaking stuff, terrifies me. It’s not like he’s a young kid with no history of arm troubles… having issues with the heat and going to a higher percentage of curves is not a good thing for him.
I’ll be checking anxiously at this game today, hoping for signs that he’s working off the fastball like he has in the past. He’s gotten strikeouts with the off speed stuff the last few starts, but…
On Lohse, I’m still on the fence a bit. I never really liked Lohse when he came over from Minnesota, and still don’t like him for the money we paid him. Irrational? Maybe. I think the money spent could have been put to better use at the time. But since the money is spent, there’s no point in quibbling over it, and he could well justify the contract (even though I still think the money could have been better used elsewhere), if continues to pitch like he did yesterday.
Maybe Carp just needs a friendly consult
from Smoltz.
On a serious note though, I think the struggles with the fastball are a legitimate concern, I just think it’s a bit early to remove him from the ranks of the Cy Young caliber after such a small sample. I think it’s early struggles, and he will return to form, it just happens to be at the beginning of the year. There was a post a couple days ago that very astutely stated this month just seems so significant because of the isolation of one month. Colby will have more days like yesterday, Skip will rebound, Albert will most likely strike out less, and Holliday will wear $34 shoes.
As far as Lohse is concerned, I agree that the money could have been spent more wisely, or in different places, but I think if he is our least favorite contract…. We’re pretty lucky. We don’t have an albatross contract, I think he will be close to that valuable, and with starting pitching, we could have done a lot worse. Look at Zito’s contract, granted thus far he has been brilliant, but over the life of the contract? Not so much. Zito also brings me back to Carpenter….
Carp might not have the masterful stuff of some other pitchers, but his focus/grit/toughness/bad-assness/whatever you want to call it, will probably be on the up swing during the middle/end of a long season. There were games last year that he won when he didn’t have his best stuff, I have faith he’ll continue to be a stud.
Also – Luggage.
by pbg222 on May 2, 2010 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
No disagreement on the bad contract
But at what point should we stop bitchin’ about it, and let bygones be bygones? He is, after all, a Card’s pitcher, and I will root for anyone with BOB on their uniform. Ok, I am not quite rooting for Stav to stay on the roster, but I do root for him at the plate.
My point is simply that we dissociate the Lohse of the bad contract from the Lohse, the Card’s #4/5 starter.
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This
Is my exact feeling. Intellectually, we can quantify his year after the season, and post season GoB willing, in the context of the contract. But, when he goes out there to throw, I look at him as #26 on my favorite team and root for him to go 9 perfect innings. I don’t root for him to validate his tax bracket.
yeah
he won’t be worth his deal, but then again he’s probably our 5th best SP at the moment. I’m not sure anyone outside of New York or Atlanta have as good a pitcher in their #5 slot, so in that respect, you could even argue he’s a bit of a plus for the team.
Chris Carpenter doesn't give a fuck about your fantasy team.
by Felonius_Monk on May 2, 2010 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Carp as enforcer is a substantial plus for the team.
and apparently has been so for a while.
with more of the mafia coming up, someone has to be the bad cop to Waino’s good cop.
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unless you meant 'bit' in the British sense
in which case, yes.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
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He's doing about what I figured he would do.
That being said, he is better than most any of the other 5th starters in the league. He may not be worth what he is being paid, but the club offered it to him. He would’ve been an idiot to turn it down. I am trying to see past the contract, as the contract isn’t his fault.
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Ya
If my employers offered me four times the money I was making, and probably worth, I would take it in a heartbeat. I would work my ass off to feel like I EARNED that money, but I damn sure wouldn’t turn it down. A pay check like that pays for college for my little lady.
agreed
and I think we, as Cardinals fans, tend to lose sight of the fact that sometimes you gotta pay for pitching, even if its not spectacular pitching. Sure, we pay Carp 16 mil, but by now we’ve become so accustomed to Dave Duncan reanimating scrap heap throwaways that any semi long-term pitching contract had a good chance of disappointing.
they did actually talk about baseball in the overflow thread.
amazing but true
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Colby's OF throws
Either didn’t or couldn’t get his body behind them. Also needs work hitting the cutoff man.
Who’s job is it to teach OF throws? Secret Weapon?
On one throw
he clearly was fooled by the batted ball. He was wrong-footed and almost stabbed at the catch. That could have had a lot worse consequences than just a missed cutoff man, and the poor mechanics of the throw were secondary.
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by StanTheManFan on May 2, 2010 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions
having watched a year and a bit of colby
nothing so far his dissuaded me that he simply has a really weak arm. I’m not necessarily sure why any more theories are necessary. He can’t throw it very hard, and so, to get it anywhere near the catcher from the OF, or even anywhere near the 2Bman from the warning track, he has to try to absolutely crank it, and so he loses accuracy and often puts a real fade on throw (as seemed to occur yesterday). Even then, it still seems to one- or two-hop before it reaches its target. I have no faith in him gunning down anyone from the OF, compared to Holliday (who I’d say isn’t far off average) and Luddy (who is very good).
Simply put, I just think the minor league scouting reports that suggested he had a good arm were wrong. Whilst it’s possible to build arm-strength and improve technique, I’m not sure he’s going to find it easy to “learn” to throw better or improve the strength and accuracy of his throwing in a busy major league season. Simply put, he’s going to have a bad OF arm, at least in my opinion.
FWIW, I think OF arm strength is (by the average fan) badly over-rated in terms of its importance and you can easily be a good-to-elite CF or even RF with a pretty mediocre arm. Simply put, range, route to the ball and sure-handedness are far more important.
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by Felonius_Monk on May 2, 2010 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions
I agree with you completely
Nothing I have seen from Colby in the last year+ suggest that he has anything but a noddle arm. As far as all the skills needed from an outfield this one is at the bottom.
But sure is fun watching a player get gunned down at the plate.
Maybe
But if teams decide to test him that’ll mean more throws. More throws could equal more errors. More errors will equal more bases and turn him into an average defender pretty quick.
It’s scary when baserunners can score from third on a glorified pop-up.
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He's going to have to get rid of the ball faster.
If he had thrown the ball in as soon as he caught it, the runner doesn’t score.
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions
is it me, or is he throwing like Holliday?
these guys have got to get rid of the ball closer to Boog-speed.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
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Yep, That is one area that i haven't been overly impressed with.
It’s almost an attitude of “I caught the ball, what more do you want?”
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Holliday has at least shown some improvement
which is what I really wanted to see from him, defensively.
(though on a side note, I’m not sure that side of the field has synced up with Boog quite yet. Matty is a touch better, he did call him off yesterday. all the 2Bs and possible 2Bs, plus Colby, have played with Boog before. the balls will be gobbled, they’re just not going to look smooth out there.)
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I think his arm will prove to be average
Maybe slightly below average. But as far as how important arm strength is, I agree completely.
Tony Gwynn would be a good example who didn’t have great arm strength but worked on it over the course of his career.
Rasmus was clocked with an 90+mph fastball in high school.
There’s solid evidence to suggest that he has a strong arm. Human psychology predisposes us to remember very few (but emotionally significant or seemingly noteworthy) instances that color our entire perception of something. The objective evidence from the past disagrees with Rasmus having a noodle arm.
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i'm sorry az, but the preponderance of anecdotal evidence over the past year in the big leagues are all I care about.
correct me if I’m wrong, but we’re not in small sample size anymore. if we’re just accentuating the negative, then find me a throw where he did it right.
this is one guy we’re scrutinizing on the game threads, and unlike some players, we’re looking hard to see all the things he does right. with that logic, we’d be finding more positive instances standing out in our memory.
I accept that this is one bad day. I’m more concerned about the instincts that he has, and the performance that he’s going to have. but even then, I want to see him do it right, at this level.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
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Exactly.
I don’t think that he has a bad arm, not great but not bad. The play was a confused Little Leaguer play not a paid professional. Every kid in Little League is taught, or should be, to fire the ball back in from the outfield with runners on board. His brain went blank and it cost a run and extended the inning.
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
personally, I'm more concerned with his instincts than his physical abilities
he’s a frickin’ superboy out there, and he’s not to OMS yet.
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agreed.
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
From last season I can remember his arm looking very good.
I’d say our current OF arms grade something like Ludwick, Rasmus, Jay, Holliday, Stav.
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yeah, but where's the play?
i’m from missouri; show it to me.
i mean, in this case, it’s not about samples, it’s about me remembering a zero amount vs. a nonzero amount. as much as I don’t want it to be true, I’m gonna go with the nonzero amount. I’ve asked, this year and last, the question “does Colby have a plus arm?” why would I ask a fool question like that, more than once.
i am currently going through mlb’s highlights, and I have yet to see a throw past second base. (which given how iffy Brendan Ryan is as a cutoff man, might be a hole to worry about.)
prove me wrong. I would be pleased to be wrong.
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you're probably right
that his arm hasn’t been that great, but what’s the big deal? it’s not the most important part of outfield defense, let alone overall performance.
yeah but the argument is
psychologically, we must be mistaken because of his high school numbers.
okay, you can’t weight anecdotal evidence as much as other evidence. that’s fine. but dismissing it out of hand as “it’s all in your head, he’s obviously a plus arm” is rather illogical, when you can, through the magic of the internet, find the evidence.
quite frankly, I don’t care about his potential or his overall picture. he can’t go any higher. he’s a starting centerfielder in the Major Leagues, and I don’t think it’s unreasonable to evaluate him like one.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
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'cause the thing is
other teams are looking at this and saying, “Hey, there’s a hole we can punch in the Cardinals’ defense.” the smart managers and smart players are going to test it.
that’s kind of important, right?
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I think you're being a bit too negative
if they were thinking that
wouldn’t it have started last year?
I don’t recall for sure, but it didn’t seem like there was a lot of naysaying about his arm last season
My argument is that there's hard evidence your eyes are wrong
and only your eyes to prove your right.
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i’m from missouri; show it to me.
i will fucking punch you
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i probably should have just posted the avatar pic
much better effect
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he obviously doesn't give a fuck
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This feels like utter overreaction to me.
He has looked good to me, and since I didn’t watch yesterday, I haven’t decided the sky is falling today. You watched yesterday, you think the sky is falling today, therefore SSS.
I’d love to “prove” you wrong, except that you’ve got your finger on the scale. You’re unwilling to accept the evidence (resident prospect expert Azru, scouting reports, other peoples anecdotes, radar gun, UZR, etc.).
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his best throws have come from charging the ball on the ground
on the flies it’s a matter of not getting behind the ball. this is something he can and should definitely improve – who’s the OF coach? would be nice to have someone like van slyke around.
i re-watched that throw he made toward the reds dugout yesterday, and though obviously way off target, from the side view it did look like it was humming as it crossed the third base chalk line. the throw albert had to cut was another matter, thrown flat-footed by a surprised colby – that was the irritating one, imo, even more so because i love the kid, and was disappointed by his lackadaisical attitude.
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I don't understand why 1 year in the bigs
is better/more convincing that the previous 5 years of scouts praising his arm. The bad defensive wrap on Rasmus used to be his range and there was questions as to whether he’d have to move to right field.
The whole point I was trying to make was yes he’s made some really awful throws and his inability to get his body behind throws is baffling to me. (I think that’s 80-90% of the problem — him not getting behind and squaring up on throws.) But when you have some really awful throws, they stick in your head. Just like Ankiel’s really great throws to gun down runners. I don’t believe the human brain is capable of properly assimilating large quantities of evidence over long periods of time. When you say the “preponderance of anecdotal evidence” shows something, I’m immediately skeptical of any conclusion you come to.
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When Sean Smith (CHONE & TotalZone creator)
looked at outfield arms in Feb. of 2009, he said the following:
Cardinal Colby Rasmus was +9 last year and has consistent ratings, for a total of +30 runs over four years.
I’m trying to be completely unbiased here but I think the argument that Colby has a bad arm is simply wrong and based in really poor sample size.
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scratch that
that’s not an arm rating. I thought it was. I’m trying to find the arm rating data on THT but I haven’t seen it for 2009
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I can't find a THT article for 2009 arms
but UZR’s arm component has him as a positive in 2009. (SSS caveat applies)
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I see your point, but I see more trade offs
Maybe I am opening up a can of worms, but I have a problem with
I don’t believe the human brain is capable of properly assimilating large quantities of evidence over long periods of time.. I am not disagreeing that human memory is subject to perception and memory problems as well as bias in expressing the memories. But there are certainly significant error sources for quantitative analysis: quantization, measurement, human front end (e.g. defensive metrices). Also, there are many factors that are not quantifiable that perhaps are taken into account by the brain. I’ve worked in AI areas for the past 20 years (neural networks, expert systems, etc.) and IMHO, AI is still as dumb as ever compared with the human brain. Computers are great at number crunching, though. All I am saying is that let’s not completely toss out all humanly perceived evidence in favor of only quantitative data.
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Just to clarify
I am saying let’s both consider the significant evidence that Azru has presented (5 years of scouting data, high school pitcher data, other historical defensive metrices) along with Yadi2’s recent “annecdotal” perceptions of Colby’s throws. The two seem somewhat contradictory, but real world evidence is often messy and seemingly contradictory.
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I've seen many, many throws by Colby in the last year and then some...
And my problem is not so much his arm strength per se (I’ve seen some throws I thought were ok, and some looked weak, whatever) but he consistently fails to put himself in a good position under a flyball to make a strong, quick, accurate throw when he should know the runner is tagging and breaking for the next base.
He just doesn’t do it. He’s likely to be off-balance or floating when he catches it (or not coming forward), not in a good throwing position, and often (apparently) not cognizant or ready for the runner to tag.
It’s literally like he doesn’t recognize that he should do anything different in the process of catching the ball as between situations where there are or aren’t runners on base.
by Willie McGee's Twin on May 2, 2010 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, that's what I'm seeing too.
some things about his footwork just never looked right, and I couldn’t put my finger on it.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
he always seems to catch the ball
way over his head instead of, say, chest high were he can pump a good throw right away
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I saw him AAA back when he was struggling at the plate.
What I took away from that series was that he had a good eye at the plate and was excellent defensively. This was back when Felix Pie was the overhyped Cub prospect du jour. (Although, the I-Cubs fans had turned on him for his lack of hustle and perceived hot-shot attitude.) I came away very enthusiastic about Colby. His two best plays that weekend were throws. He cut down a runner at second on a gapper to left-center that the runner tried to stretch into a double. He also cut a runner down at home.
I was at the game yesterday and was dumbfounded by Colby’s poor fundamentals. In my opinion it was his positioning leading up to the catch that led to the poor throws. I don’t know that we can necessarily indict his arm strength based on yesterday. However, there was a lackadaisical approach that is unacceptable (especially if, as Colby stated, he expected Phillips to tag up and try for home).
TLR’s measured critique seems appropriate to me. Having McKay work with Colby on his pre-catch positioning ought to remedy the problem.
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--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on May 2, 2010 1:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
i don't know what the conventional wisdom is on ARM runs, but fangraphs put colby's arm at +2.4 runs above average.
it’s not ryan ludwick (+5.4), but colby’s ahead of carl crawford and franklin gutierrez.
i’m not sure what the noise ratio is on ARM.
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circumstantial "evidence"
Jim Edmonds apparently saw zero baseball at the time of the Mickey Mouse interview. He later told Milwaukee press (IIRC… I can’t seem to find the article anymore, it might be archived) that one of the reasons for his return was from watching some of the young centerfielders, and thinking, man, I can still do better than that.
(In actuality, we have Albert to blame for being so, so generous.)
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
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that seems less like circumstantial evidence
Of colby’s incompetence than direct evidence of jim edmonds inability to judge objectively his own abilities.
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by tom s. on May 2, 2010 12:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
that's why there are quotation marks.
don’t make me do the gesture.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
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Lohse...
After that horrid start in Arizona Lohse said he went back to his old wind up he used before his injuries last year.
WTF? What took so long? Hopefully from here on out he starts to pitch like the guy we signed.
On Carp he may just have a little dead arm. He went from not pitching while rehabing from surgery to throwing near 200 innings last year. Just a guess. But last year I remember seeing him dial it up to plus 95 a few times and he aint doing that right now.
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I thought he dialed it up later in the season?
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Ya. That is the way I remember it also. Seemed like he hit another gear midway through the year.
Hopefully that happens again.
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He hit plus 95 quite a bit in the back half.
I remember it being worried about that he was over-reaching. I think it was TPG that brought it up. Which if he was worried about it, I might would put some credence to it. I had wondered then if it would have any lasting effect going forward, cuz he didn’t pitch that well in the NLDS . I think his last start of the year was un-Carpian.
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
are we talkin' playoffs?
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He was reaching back for 97 whenever he needed it
He’s down almost 2 mph on average according to FG……..which is a huge drop.
Not afraid to nitpick
...is irrelevant in this context
Aside from that fact that we’re dealing with several hundred FBs already so it isn’t a SSS, when you measure FB velo you are measuring the actual skill itself not indirect estimations of it. There’s almost no error in that. It was safe to say his velocity was down only after his 87-92 mph start in Milwaukee.
Not afraid to nitpick
seriously....
This board is getting ridiculous about “small sample size.” Every f’ing comment about an observation is not an attempt to use that observation, to the exclusion of everything else, as a basis for predicting future performance.
by Willie McGee's Twin on May 2, 2010 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
no worries, it wasn't about you in particular
more of a general comment since the sample size retort has infected so many recent threads (for example – see earlier comments about Colby’s arm).
by Willie McGee's Twin on May 2, 2010 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I think you're basing this accusation
on a small small size of comments
by mattyp on May 2, 2010 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
well I know you're all excited.
David Freese will don the Batman mask on the pre-game in 10 minutes.
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heh heh
well, I hope y’all got that. pretty good screenshot for future photoshop opportunities.
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i'm not sure i can look at rene knott any longer than needed
they invented jackets for that.
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ouch, Boog.
“Oh man… when you’re not hitting your weight, you better make the plays defensively.”
- Brendan Ryan
yeah, he knows.
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To anyone with the At Bat app -
I’m in St. Louis. The free game of the day is the St. Louis game. Will I be able to watch it on my iPod Touch? Or will it be a blackout and rob me of the free game?
You can read it in any tone you like.
also my guess
there are few forces stronger than MLB blackout rules
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
dont know if this has already been posted (likely has)
but the BoogTV episode w/ Jim Rome was posted finally.
http://www.foxsportsmidwest.com/pages/video?PID=w8s26ljdFHXrPk_edulhF9_54mR8jKB_
by longhornscardinals on May 2, 2010 11:57 AM EDT reply actions
awesome
but why is Joey Bombs completely out of breath after a couple of short sprints? Man, I love baseball, but that clip does nothing to dispel the notion that baseball players aren’t exactly peak physical specimens.
there were stairs too.
and they probably had him laughing for about half an hour beforehand.
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Cards lineup per BJRains
Sunday lineup:
Schumaker 4
Ludwick 9
Pujols 3
Rasmus 8
Freese 5
Molina 2
Stavinoha 7
Carpenter 1
Ryan 6
as us all, i'm sure
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Just b/c you pay a guy...
$17 million doesn’t mean he can work every day.
These off days are excessive. It’s May 2nd for cryin out loud…
Franklin !#@$!&*%#
the Cards don't get a lot of off-days going forward
we have a screwy schedule ahead, IIRC.
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tony is just cycling through
and giving all the core guys days off. yesterday, luddy and yadi, the day before, albert, today holliday. maybe tomorrow clby or freese
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
is philly next up?
colby will get his off day against a lefty, i suppose. i’d rather he sat today.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
what time is the game?
we are going and aren’t going to be downtown til 12.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
i like the sig with this
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Dreamy Joe is hurt, I see
not ours, the other one.
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Did you watch the E:60 piece on him?
Seems like a genuinely good guy. I thought that was pretty cool.
all 'em true minnesota boys are like that
i think it’s all the hot dish
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actually
the cold kills off the weak ones.
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oh, I listened to him a lot
it was less entertaining above freezing, for some reason.
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Nature's way of thinning out the herd.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I think you're right
I have to friends from ‘sota and they are both the nicest people you’d ever meet.
by cloistermaximus on May 2, 2010 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
MUCH OBLIGED SIR
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
The Best Defensive Play I Have Seen in Person
follow me on teh twitterz @greenfieldt
If "baller" means "lucky."
He hits a lot of LDs and all, but this is the Bizarro Craig BABIP.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on May 2, 2010 1:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
he took all craig's BABIP
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with an ice ray gun?
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excuse me while I shake a baby animal
this Heyward ROTY boot licking is sickening. FBBTN.
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don't believe everything you read on the internet
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The Heyward backlash is getting as boring as the hype.
Yes, lots of people made lofty comparisons (as sports writers and announcers are wont to do). But Heyward is pretty frickin awesome.
At 20y/o, and in his first month in the bigs, he leads the NL in WPA, has a .947 OPS with a .289 BABIP, and has played good defense. How can he not be the ROTY favorite at this point?
by Willie McGee's Twin on May 2, 2010 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
the part where they don't mention anyone else is maddening
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that's impressive,
but if we’re talking ROY favorites, how is garcia not the favorite thus far?
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
I agree Garcia should be getting more pub....
But Heyward came into this year as the top prospect in baseball, and he’s living up to his billing. He had a big head start.
Garcia has been almost as valuable as Heyward so far (if, e.g., you go by fangraphs WAR), but he had/has nowhere near the name recognition and scouting pedigree Heyward had/has. So, it’s fair to expect that Garcia will have to perform at a high level over longer than 4 starts to start getting on people’s radar screeen. If he keeps it up, the publicity will come.
by Willie McGee's Twin on May 2, 2010 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
uh...
but he had/has nowhere near the name recognition and scouting pedigree Heyward had/has. So, it’s fair to expect that Garcia will have to perform at a high level over longer than 4 starts to start getting on people’s radar screeen.
that’s the part we’re pissed about. eff the storylines. report the effin’ game.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdOfUcEyWqk&feature=related
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
Beaker needs more fatness.
I'm one of those "I don't care how you killed the cow; just serve me a great steak" guys. If the results are logical and easy to understand, I'm pouring some A1 sauce on that formula and eating it. UZR qualifies. -Bill Simmons
no comment.
JohnMarecek TLR says he’d squeeze with Yadi on third. #stlcards about 1 hour ago via Seesmic
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Dusty
There is no manager in the game who has more respect for Pujols than Baker, who has been trying to figure out a way to get the three-time National League MVP out since 2001.
With his bullpen tired from the rain-delayed victory Friday night, and based on how well Bailey had pitched in this game, Baker elected to let Bailey pitch to Pujols. He did think about walking him intentionally, as he had done in the first inning, even with a runner on first.
"I wanted to give him a chance to get the win," Baker said about Bailey.
When Schumaker stole second, leaving first base open, Baker thought about the move again, and again decided to let Bailey try to retire Pujols, as he had done in his previous two at-bats.
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Because everyone knows that pitchers getting the win is what wins ballgames!
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on May 2, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaahh
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i saw that mentioned last nite at red reporter
they were not pleased with the strategy or statements.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Anyone want my tickets for today?
2 seats, 263, Row 11. Shoot me an e-mail (it’s in my profile) and I’ll try to transfer them to you. I haven’t done the transfer thing before, so I apologize in advance if I screw it up.
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by The Continental on May 2, 2010 12:55 PM EDT reply actions
Of course.
You have the Mr. Fusion reactor in your super-sonic hover car all full of banana peels and ready to go, right?
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by The Continental on May 2, 2010 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
any chance you made it to the 14-inning
affair at UFCU-Disch Falk Field last night?
wish i was back in austin – would’ve been a great game to catch.
by longhornscardinals on May 2, 2010 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions
i have no idea what that is
i am kind of new and not very good at austin
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
ah, it's texas' baseball stadium.
texas beat baylor in a 14-inning pitchers duel, which i’d refer to as epic if it weren’t for the cardinals-mets game. think it pushed texas’ winning streak to 19 games.
i left austin a few years ago, live in NYC now. love it here, loved it way more there.
by longhornscardinals on May 2, 2010 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions
it's great
i’m about to have to move to SM, though for texas state
kinda sad to be leaving even though i’m not going far
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
i wouldn't be concerned...
san marcos is equally awesome. gorgeous weather, gorgeous campus, gorgeous girls, a fun nightlife, and you’re a hop, skip and a jump from austin. never lived in san marcos, but been there a ton of times – you’ll like it if you like austin.
restaurant recommendation: Palmer’s. place is real good, and not too pricey.
by longhornscardinals on May 2, 2010 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
one other recommendation:
keep friends in austin so you don’t mistakenly drunk drive from austin back to san marcos.
cops love that stretch of road.
by longhornscardinals on May 2, 2010 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
i actually went the other way drunken once on accident
i should have stayed at my friend’s house in san marcos that night
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
so, so many hot, dumb girls at Southwest...
by Willie McGee's Twin on May 2, 2010 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
Southwest Texas State – kickin’ it old school.
by longhornscardinals on May 2, 2010 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
They've been claimed!
Thanks.
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by The Continental on May 2, 2010 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Help!
I live in Syracuse NY. It seems apparent that Stephen Strasburg will be promoted from AA to AAA (us, yay!) after today’s start. This would put him on track to start Friday in a normal rotation. I know that once they announce the start the place will sell out in 5 minutes flat. Anyone know if teams usually keep pitchers on their regular rotation? I can buy myself tickets for all the weekend games, but I have about 10 friends that want in. Should I gamble now or not?
awww
though I can’t really take a rep seriously if he can’t spell “Bengie”
(Jason LaRue is a few months older than him.)
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he must have fixed it
cause he spelled it right for me
Rasmus can hit lefties
cardinalred
St. Louis Sports blog
sorry, the tweet.
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it's always been big drama
Bengie was ready to teach him the ropes, but SF can’t figure if he should be up or down. which affects whether they continue to sign Bengie. I assume it’s the same-old same-old.
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Suck it Lohse haters
Just kidding.
But I did see that Lohse currently has a higher 2010 WAR (fangraphs) than pitching luminaries like Felix Hernandez, CC Sabathia, and AJ Burnett, as well as local faves Jaime Garcia and Chris Carpenter.
by Willie McGee's Twin on May 2, 2010 1:53 PM EDT reply actions
Lohse has 5 starts;
Garcia has 4 starts. We can compare apples to apples after Jaime’s next start.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on May 2, 2010 2:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Baseball!
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oh. Randolph and Rick.
sadface.
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the legend of Freese continues
the first homer was to the Lafayette section
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they'd come to the ballpark for the day, or something.
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pick your mood
great mood
pissed off
inspirational
sad
in love
rebellious
also try not by inspired by this guy
Rasmus can hit lefties
cardinalred
St. Louis Sports blog
dan and al reprieve today.
but i dont know if these two are any better.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
CDGAFAKSDK
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BAHAHAHAHA.
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Im still tired. Nice pitch Carp.
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
i want my i want my centerfield camera
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SIT THE FUCK DOWN.
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I really think we're being overly paranoid about this
dude is older
dude pitched more innings last year than he had in a long time
dude is not coming off a intensive arm strength and conditioning regimen
maybe I’m wrong, but for now I’m just gonna enjoy the filth
Boy, if this is the 'new' Cris Carpenter
because Ricky Horton says it’s not the old one…me likey.
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well the old Cris Carpenter pitched till 1996
he is now a social studies teacher in Gainesville, GA.
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i want to flag this whole thread
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feeling like some fish today...
maybe a lil carp?
Section 158 row 10 seat 8
If carp gives up a hr blame it on the pregame crap at the stadium where they announced that starters haven’t allowed a hr in 20 plus innings.
Oh and Colby did an awesome butt wiggle while warming up to ’what’s your name’. I tried to get video but I failed
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by scoot on May 2, 2010 2:23 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
hahahahhaa
your valiant effort is appreciated
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carpenter is not messing around today.
the look on his face is like “lets go, i dont have time for this shit.”
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
Carp sometimes pitches like he's just pissed off to be at work
which makes him so endearingly relatable
he's pissed off that he showed up
and the other team didn’t immediately concede.
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by Yadi2Second on May 2, 2010 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rolen robs Pujols.
sniff.
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it's starting to seem more and more weird that Pujols used to play third base
or the outfield for that matter
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe its staying the same
and you’re just getting weirder. In fact, I think that’s almost certainly it.
yeah
seem to remember him being pretty good there. would he be like 10 WAR if he was a third baseman?
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Good question
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he could
I mean, he spent about two seasons in Oquendo camp and got himself a Gold Glove at first. I’m never worried about Albert’s D.
well. he might accidentally strangle Boog, if he played third.
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he used to play third
but it’s been a while
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
No. Never.
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on the D maybe
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Not me.
He wanted out of Philly because he wasn’t happy there.
He wanted out of St. Louis because TLR hurt his feelings.
He wanted out of Toronto because it wasn’t close enough to home.
Phenomenal defensive player. Occasionally very good offensive player. At this point in his career, he shows that he wears down over a season.
From the outside looking in, he seems like a sourpuss who who can’t be happy anywhere long term.
Yadi: The fastest of all the Molina brothers.
But he looks like Russel Crowe.
Doesn’t really add anything to the argument, but it’s true.
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
I thought we were going with Kevin Spacey
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Eh, the eyes see what the eyes see.
I’ll stand by my eyes.
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
it may depend on what you want
more wry humor, I’d go with Spacey
more action shots, I could see Crowe
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I think that 'I'm just sayin' segment on Ch 5
is pretty damn dumb. I’m just sayin’…
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Don't they do that on SNL's Weekend Update already?
And just as unfunnily?
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
Mo spoke.
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it was like a melodious ocean as Carp K'd a m-fer.
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No contract negotiations with Albert during the season
So, no.
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BRENDAN RYAN. ARE YOU SH*TING ME
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Carp says
I’ll see your two strikeouts, Mr Harang, and bitch slap your hitters.
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it still looks weird without his socks.
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"You'll wanna put a star around that play"
wtf does that even mean, Randolph. Encapsulate that play in a star!
when scoring a game
you often make great plays on the scorecard with a star. otherwise, it looks just like a 6-3 putout
can we get an animated gif of that play?
holy shit
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 2:32 PM EDT reply actions
i want to make a fan post with all my pics from the arizona series
but for now, i will just give you this:
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
by IHeartBoog on May 2, 2010 2:33 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I would love to see that
if you have the time.
btw, one of those umpires is in law enforcement.
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i will try to find the time this week
i also have this:
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
by IHeartBoog on May 2, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
be still my heart
they can only hope to contain him.
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Carps got it today.
They should call him butter, because he’s on a roll!
Very good pitching.
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
seems like lots of pitching duels this season
don’t make harang look good at pitching, offense. although he is handsome.
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 2:33 PM EDT reply actions
Don't worry, we'll get to him later on.
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
Or he has cataracts
Tough to tell
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or mudguppy?
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, holliday keeps stepping on the tube.
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My eyes are playing serious tricks on me.
I read that as ‘slipping on the lube.’ And had to re-read it. Twice.
we have license to blame the man stew.
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Lost it for a sec
back now
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It's KSDK
The production for Cardinals games have always been amateurish.
Colby glitches the Matrix.
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
yeah, sounded familiar
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Yadi's sick of him screwing up his steals.
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I like this development.
I’d be pretty happy with it being permanent.
Skip
Luddy
Albert
Holliday
Colby
Freese
Yadi
Pitcher
Boog
I'd honestly rather see
Albert 2nd, and Luddy 3rd, but even TLR wouldn’t do that. Conventional thinking wins out.
I can only see one negative(?) in that lineup
it is very difficult to sacrifice Yadi to second with the pitcher. But sacrifices are annoying anyway.
"I told you, I don't like to be manhandled!"
Yeah, this is true.
But I still think it’d be our best lineup, unless TLR does some tinkering with the ‘heart’ of it.
he always should, imo
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
wow, what a pitch to take
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Because he haz a gudd eyez!!
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Freese Ray!
Mac fist pump!
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there's also a future hall of famer to contend with
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Didn't think Freese qualified until I Wiki'd it
The current standard of 130 at bats, 50 innings pitched or 45 days on the active roster of a Major League club (excluding time in military service or on the disabled list) before September 1 was adopted in 1971.
He only had 31 ABs in 17 games last year, so I believe he still qualifies. Meanwhile, Mather’s 2008 MLB time disqualifies him (133 ABs, 54 games).
"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 May 2, 2010 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
all Mather has is his good looks.
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
now Freese is just making Albert look bad
good work batman
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
got a hearty butt slap from Joe
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
That's what she said
So I used to go by MilCardFan, but I was able to change my screen name. Because I'm kind of a big deal. People know me. Yeah.
are you kidding me with freese?
this is incredible!
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
Freese!!!
Vroom vroom party starter!
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
Red killer!!!
Hey Harang…
“You need to chill…”
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
dont care
as long as they’re over the fence.
by longhornscardinals on May 2, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
aaron dropped his over the fence
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Hit 'em any longer and it's just showing off...
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
Boog asking Mac stuff.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
how far did that one go
wasn’t opposite field either
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 2:40 PM EDT reply actions
Boog is LIBERAL with the spray.
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
what talent
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Yeah, I think Halladay pitched a couple nights ago.
He one-hit the Mets, did pretty good. He’s really prospering in the National League, now.
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
unfortunately
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
chair has good wood
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
20% chance of rain means
80% chance the KSDK signal will suck
So I used to go by MilCardFan, but I was able to change my screen name. Because I'm kind of a big deal. People know me. Yeah.
Im fairly sure that the KSDK signal suck percentage is higher than that...
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
MUTE MUTE MUTE
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Kill that commercial
never bring it back
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
Thirst Inning:
Lamest sponsored segment evar.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
translation: he went to the Kentucky Derby
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
now he tells of sneaking his grandson into a ride.
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
wait. wait. Cusamano is doing Ken Rosenthal's job, isn't he
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
BRENDAN RYAN
Shannon: Is he too much, or what?
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i missed that
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
no you didn't
it was earlier in the season
something about standing on one hand one the top of the statue of liberty and throwing a strike to first
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
ohhhh that.
Shannon was more drunk then.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
There's a lot of ROY contenders...
Garcia, Freese, Niese, Leake, Escobar, Ike Davis, Colvin… The race for second is going to be interesting.
Franklin !#@$!&*%#
Didn't you hear?
The award is already being engraved with our Lord and Saviour’s name. Praise be to Heyward.
that's why he made it a race for second
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Cardball you get the prize for reading comprehension...
I bet you have a college degree, a good job, and a hot wife.
Franklin !#@$!&*%#
So he did.
I just read the subject line, and the names. Ewps.
My mocking of people that are overly hyping Heyward stands, however.
Once Strasburg gets promoted, it'll be the race for third, no?
by Willie McGee's Twin on May 2, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Babying him a ton in the minors, at least.
Had a no-hitter through 5 other day, with like…68 pitches? And was taken out.
what's your point?
He could pitch 5 innings and still come in second. Amiright?
/playing on the hype = substance meme w/r/t to ROY voting
by Willie McGee's Twin on May 2, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's ask Brian Barden.
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)
Good question...
that’ll be an early test of whether they’re going to be objective or just kiss Heyward’s ass all year.
Franklin !#@$!&*%#
"Somedays you eat the bear, somedays the bear eats you"
Is that an actual expression?
"Tomorrow's game starts at high noon. High Noon. That's a great movie with the Duke. Shane, come back, Shane!" - Mike Shannon
far from it dude, sheesh almighty
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
I'd like to start using it
"Tomorrow's game starts at high noon. High Noon. That's a great movie with the Duke. Shane, come back, Shane!" - Mike Shannon
internetz: ACTUAL EXPRESSION
from gambling.
give me a sec to run it down.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
oh. it was in The Big Lebowski
pre-dates it, though.
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
that's why I didn't remember it, I guess
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
which was a pun on the actual saying
by Willie McGee's Twin on May 2, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
nah
when it’s as stupid as “bowed up like a cut worm” we can talk
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
I found a stream of FS Ohio, Reds feed. Anyone want?
Streaming good so far.
by Tom_Lawless_Bat_Flip on May 2, 2010 2:47 PM EDT reply actions
Wait, does FS Ohio get the game 7 days a week?
Why can’t FSM do that? I hate KSDK!
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
If you blinked in the first at-bat of the game, you literally missed all three pitches.
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
Harang with one of the tougher Cinci AB's
He saw 5 pitches – 17% of Carp’s Total
Yadi: The fastest of all the Molina brothers.
Carp says FTS
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
CDNGAFAAH
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
Carp and Freese:
So far the only two hitters who actually realized they were facing somebody as crappy as Aaron Harang.
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
on Brendan Ryan "He's kind of enjoying that bottom slot."
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
That means something
entirely different in San Francisco
Yadi: The fastest of all the Molina brothers.
that was Randolph btw
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Really all three of the major awards were a foregone conclusion...
before the year started… Pujols, Halladay, Heyward. No need to even play it out.
Franklin !#@$!&*%#
I haven't seen Carp bat yet this year...
Does he still look like he doesn’t give a fuck in the box? Or is he back to trying?
"If I'm in a slump, I ask myself for advice" - Ichiro
Is it just me, or is Boog in a weird stance right now?
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
he changed everything when he pulled the socks look
his bat is different, and yeah, his stance doesn’t look the same.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
wha... what happened?
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
sure it wasn't Tony?
I thought that was 3 balls.
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Hmm
I tried taking a look at Carp’s mechanics from this year vs. last and found diddly difference. I can post some GIFs if anyone wants but there’s not much to see.
Not afraid to nitpick
Confirmation that there's nothing off mechanically
is nice to know, at least. Probably not a huge point in posting them unless there ‘is’ something different, but some folks might still want to look at it.
Gotta be something different.
Time for some more statistical research.
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)
lord, we're hitting and running with carp
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
that's what I was sayin'
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Harang can't throw strikes to save his life these past AB's
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)
he can blink?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Alright, no double play Luddy Lud Luds.
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
Carp did not slide into Scotty. just so ya know.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Game over.
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
Hah. Regarding the hit and run.
Everything LaRussa does works out…
he sends Carpenter, and Ryan grounds weakly, avoiding the double play, and Carpenter from being caught stealing.
by kcgard2 on May 2, 2010 2:54 PM EDT
they don't stay up late, do they
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
It just amuses me how differently fans of the team, and fans of other teams
can perceive events, sometimes.
red reporter
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Yeah.
Was followed up by:
He’s the Anti-Dusty
Oh, you hate your job? Why didn’t you say so? There’s a support group for that.
It’s called EVERYBODY, and they meet at the bar.
by RedsMasochist on May 2, 2010 2:55 PM EDT
and
I’m starting to think
that "sold his soul to the devil" theory is correct.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
by BubbaFan on May 2, 2010 2:57 PM EDT
TLR – Intimidating opposing fans with his TLRness since the dawn of time.
it doesn't help that players who've played for him
can’t explain what Tony does.
we have about fifteen years on ’em, to figure him out. somewhat.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
LUDWICK EATS THE BEAR
"Tomorrow's game starts at high noon. High Noon. That's a great movie with the Duke. Shane, come back, Shane!" - Mike Shannon
CARP IS SAFELY HOME. REPEAT: SAFELY HOME.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I was mostly pleased there was no injury involved.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Carp could've scored on that...
he’s 240 pounds… put the shoulder down… he would destroy Hanigan.
Franklin !#@$!&*%#
ESPN says 230 at 6-6.
In football, the object is for the quarterback, otherwise known as the field general, to be on target with his aerial assault, riddling the defense by hitting his recievers with deadly accuracy in spite of the blitz, even if he has to use the shotgun. With short bullet passes and long bombs, he marches his troops into enemy territory, balancing this aerial assault with a sustained ground attack that punches holes in the forward wall of the enemy's defensive line.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
A single run?
The health of a Cy-Young-Caliber pitcher > 1 run
Yadi: The fastest of all the Molina brothers.
Yeah...
just hit Hanigan with the right should, maybe put a little elbow and wrist into it….
Franklin !#@$!&*%#
sarcasm detectors aren't warmed up yet
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
shoulders... no... blacking out... no shoulders
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Tony fail
"Tomorrow's game starts at high noon. High Noon. That's a great movie with the Duke. Shane, come back, Shane!" - Mike Shannon
that was dumb
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 3:01 PM EDT reply actions
It's a lot grittier to slide into 1st than it is 3rd
He doesn’t practice things that don’t require grit.
Not afraid to nitpick
scared of Scott.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
fuck, that was a hanger
why did pujols duck?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Actually, he doesnt have to
he cant purposely get in the way, but he has every right to just stand there in the batter’s box
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
Why try your luck a second time Tony?
Albert has been K’ing an awful lot this year.
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
Yeah, wonder what happened to him.
Last year, didn’t he have more HR’s than K’s at this point in the season?
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 didn't have a problem with sending them
and that was a meatball. outcome wasn’t good, but the decision is at least debatable.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Not the desired outcome there.
Also, is it just me, or is Pujols striking out a lot more than usual this year?
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
His K rate is a bit higher than his career average.
I suspect it’ll regress to the norm sooner or later, and he’ll actually start hitting.
didn't help that pujols didn't hit that fucking hanger
by Willie McGee's Twin on May 2, 2010 3:02 PM EDT reply actions
Nap time
someone wake me if it’s late in the game and Carp is on the verge of something special
Yadi: The fastest of all the Molina brothers.
carp is pitching
watch it
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Carp doesn't give a fuck
about your nap. Baseball beckons.
watch the game in bed
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
dude, every pitch Carp makes is a gift.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I can only accept this if Carp said "I weary of this inning. I wish to fuck up more batters."
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
wtf
i’m going to go get the double down… i wish i had avocado though… that’s the only thing that sandwich needs to be perfect
Kinda looked like Skip was doing his Willie Mays Hays impression.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 3:02 PM EDT reply actions
Cabrera tell him his shoe was untied?
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)
Haha
Nothing like sliding and stopping before you get to the bag.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
No kidding.
Greatest baseball movie ever.
In football, the object is for the quarterback, otherwise known as the field general, to be on target with his aerial assault, riddling the defense by hitting his recievers with deadly accuracy in spite of the blitz, even if he has to use the shotgun. With short bullet passes and long bombs, he marches his troops into enemy territory, balancing this aerial assault with a sustained ground attack that punches holes in the forward wall of the enemy's defensive line.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
When we get pitching like this...
La Russa should be lashed to his chair in the clubhouse… There’s nothing useful he can do…
Franklin !#@$!&*%#
nice Freese play.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Carp missing his spots.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
he's offended by the nap idea
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
It's the logical course of action, with man on third and one out...I guess.
Walk a fly ball hitter, and try to induce a grounder with Rolen up.
that'll fire them up at red reporter
they spend a lot of time discussing rolen GIDP’s
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
I was guessing that, too
The Cards seem to respect the Votto. He’s a more dangerous hitter than most people realize — dude had a .418 wOBA last year.
One they get another hitter for him.
Perhaps by trading Yonder Alonso, they will be dangerous.
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)
Sup folks
Just signing on…looking at the highlights…hooray pull power for Freese! Hooray Boog spin throw!
What's up sir.
How could you miss Carp with the single!
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)
one day I hope one of these x-mo shots catch Boog
changing his socks in mid-spin. it’s just a flicker, undetectable by the naked eye.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
not pleased with where he's landing?
?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Brendan Ryan knows where his luggage is.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
There we go!
Great work to get out of the jam.
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
Leadoff double? stranded like a motorist in the desert
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
Money for the kids!
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
God Gamecast is godawful
How many pitches for Carp?
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)
hmm... it was a filthy 9 pitches in the first...
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Excellent.
Thanks
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)
Good for JAIME I guess?
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)
is hamels a better hitter than blanton or something?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
First start of the year for Blanton
Better chance of a blowup? Plus, I think Hamels is a much better pitcher.
Give JAIME a lead to work with.
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)
just messing with ya
jaime shouldn’t care who’s pitching for the other team, though.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Well, I do :)
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)
Colby's tongue out...
Colby: your excuse-me swings are too polite.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
OT a bit.
I feel bad for Zack Greinke. Yes, W/L is a horrible metric, but the guy could have ~2.2 era and be 0-3 after today’s game.
/KCRoyal'ed
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
He had a pretty shitty start mixed in, iirc. He could have better periphials
than the extrapolation indicates. Which is scary.
When is he eligible for FA?
Bet he’s outta there faster the Road Runner.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
thought he signed a pretty long deal, like 5 yrs?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Ooof.
Sucks to be him.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not so sure.
I don’t pretend to know everything about the guy, but he’s overcome a lot, and I’m not sure pitching in a bigger market with more scrutiny is necessarily a good thing for him.
disagree
Greinke seems to genuinely want to pitch in KC, despite the, you know, 100-loss seasons and stuff.
The guy is masachistic?
Who knew.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I admire his willingness to be the centerpiece of their rebuild
But I think he’s going to regret that. The Royals aren’t very good at the whole rebuilding thing.
After this many years, it should just be "building"
because, what the hell are they rebuilding from?
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by The Continental on May 2, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
it's the curse of Don Denkinger
haven’t been back to the playoffs since 85.
(More like the Curse of David Glass, actually….)
I think it's more that
he’d be a bad fit in a place like New York, LA, Boston, with heavier media coverage. Maybe he’s 100% past everything in his past, but… the ‘just go out there and enjoy pitching, because we sure as fuck aren’t going to win anything’ attitude in KC may be what he needs.
There are a lot of markets between KC and NY, though.
What would be be doing with the Twins, for example?
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by The Continental on May 2, 2010 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Winning a World Series, or something.
Christ. That’d be terrifying if Minnesota had an ace of that caliber to go with a pretty underrated run scoring machine of an offense.
was gonna say
they do
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Isn't quite as lights out today as he's been.
I like Liriano, but…I’d like to see him do what he’s doing for more than a month before hopping on that bandwagon. Man that slider is disgusting, though.
Still 8 Ks in 6 IP
And he’s touching 95-96 again. I’m firmly planted on the bandwagon.
Not afraid to nitpick
Guess I'm just afraid to, for some reason.
He was a good late round pickup in my big money fantasy league, though.
Which no one cares about. Obviously.
speaking of whom
they asked him before the game what his game plan was facing Greinke. He said (paraphrasing) I’m not facing Greinke. I’m facing hitters.
I LOL’d.
/bow
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)
And for several of those years
they played two ASGs. He was in both.
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by The Continental on May 2, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
On this day Stan the Man hit 5 home runs in a double header back in 1954
anybody here see that?
Fun fact from channel 5 broadcast
I stood where no man goes...
Missed being alive by 4 years.
"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 May 2, 2010 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
wow, that was a pitch to take.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Yadi looks slimmer
doesn’t he?
"Tomorrow's game starts at high noon. High Noon. That's a great movie with the Duke. Shane, come back, Shane!" - Mike Shannon
Yadi bat-slam
dang.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Harang 68 pitches
Carp 39?
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
it was a really good at-bat
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
where's the SIGN BEN SHEETS crowd?
75 PC, 3.1 INN, 10 HA, 2 BBI, 2 K, 9 ER
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
His last 2 starts have been horrible,
but before that, he was solid.
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In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
They're in the bullpen warming up. Can't post right now.
by Tom_Lawless_Bat_Flip on May 2, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i didn't want to touch sheets or harden
anyone know what harden’s doing?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
uh.. closer than you think?
Obviously we wouldn’t sign him for 12 million
But nobody else is going to sign him for that either. His price will come down into the 5 million range, and that would probably make him worth it.
by vivaelpujols on Dec 29, 2009 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, I’ll buy that.
of course I’d love to have him for a reasoanble price. maybe I should have mentioned that.
“I knew they were up to shenanigans.” —TLR
by IHeartBoog on Dec 29, 2009 4:11 PM EST up reply actions
Franklin !#@$!&*%#
hahaha
well done.
reasonable price, to me, meant something like $2MM + incentives.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
I saw him pitch in Oakland recently
Dude is chubbs. His velocity also seemed down a bit.
But the curve—oh that curveball.
Carp was apparently mad at the mound
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Yadi, get your head back in the game.
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
strikeout and passed ball
Yadi, calm it down.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Edwin Jackson gettin the beatdown
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
18 hits and 16 runs in his last 4 innings...
that’s a rough stretch… Not sure why they did that other than insider knowledge of Sherzer’s arm.
Franklin !#@$!&*%#
No, they probably won't
From what I understand, they projected him as a bullpen arm going forward. They effectively traded 2 righty bullpen arms, which they had a surplus in, for 2 starters, which they didn’t have depth in at the time.
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)
didn't they trade schlereth?
he’s lefty
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Really?
Gotta lay off the Franklins apparently……….
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)
An intriguing strategy
To project a 3.88 xFIP 170 inning in-his-first-year-starter as a reliever going forward. Like guayzimi said, unless they had some insider on the health thing I still can’t figure that one out.
Not afraid to nitpick
That's precisely what my point leads to.
Arm health. They don’t think his arm will handle the strain of being a starter, due to delivery or some injury of some sort, so they believe he will be in the bullpen.
Then again, I could be completely wrong on this, because this is information from a friend of mine who is a D-backs fan. I tend to listen to him, mostly because he is a lawyer, but that’s what I get for not looking things up.
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 thought
all pitchers got amazing when they come to the NL from the AL
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
Cuz the NL is horrible compared to the AL!
/sarcasm
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)
The NL actually is worse than the AL
There’s a valid point to be made there. The problem is that usually AL fans don’t say that the AL has a higher level of competition, they basically insinuate that the NL is like AAA compared to the AL. That’s when the steam starts coming out of my ears.
You said exactly what angers me about it.
AL fans that put down the NL as awful because the NL doesn’t have a DH. If the NL had a DH, Carpenter would have a Cy Young as far as I am concerned.
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)
oooh I heard that from Carp.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
can the groundskeepers fix the mound before Carp obliterates it, already
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Dave Duncan's out.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
oh god he's made it over here too?
bless us all.
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by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I was kind of just making a joke,
saying that two runs is enough for Carp.
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
not generally received well here.
the gods of baseball will usually tell you to suck it
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i think we're going to win
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by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
SNORT!
wait, what?
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on May 2, 2010 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
this lack of reaction makes me happy. maybe we’re above getting pissed about WPA graphs now.
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by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
nah, just at you.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
well you're always pissed at me
so whatever.
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by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
you gonna tell me to shut up now?
heh heh heh
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
naw
you haven’t done anything to piss me off yet.
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by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
I thought you told people to shut up for fun
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
he tweets them to shut up now
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
shut up.
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by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
naw
just when they piss me off.
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by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
you sly devil you
i guess i’m giving up on the ignoring you thing.
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by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
sneaky html
nice.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
doesn't bother me anymore
i just like carp so much
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
The Best Defensive Play I Have Seen in Person
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something goofy here
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
nice curve. siddown.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
That pitch was a ball when Molina was hitting.
But I’ll take it!
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
whew.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
harang running down the line - hilarious
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
they were both mad
maybe Dunc really did tell ’em to get their heads outta their asses.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I'd be terrified for my life
If I had Carp and Yadi looking at me, after I told them to get their heads out of their ass and start fucking playing this here baseball game.
"This bores me. Make it more interesting."
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Freese defeats Rolen!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
wait, I'm in the wrong inning?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
lineup fail
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
An infield hit for Nick Stavinoha
Does not compute.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
I thought Gameday was going to explode for a second there.
"The only thing real is waking and rubbing your eyes."
- Mark E. Smith
by The Classical on May 2, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Phillips deke fail?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
announcer said stav has decent speed
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
indications are
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Brandon Phillips, you are a garbage actor
stick to being a 2B
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
Carpenter trying to take Rolen's head off
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
excellent.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
was that a strike?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
the one that Carp put in play?
yeah, it would have been called strike three. middle of the plate, right at the knees
Cusamano needs to stop making us miss Scotty
stfu
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I don't need Cusamano for that
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on May 2, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Good job Harangatuanging in there, Carp.
/bad pun
"The only thing real is waking and rubbing your eyes."
- Mark E. Smith
by The Classical on May 2, 2010 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
finally back where i belond
its been a long weekend, and i am finally here. hello allz.
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
The Best Defensive Play I Have Seen in Person
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WHO IS THIS MAN?
BRENDAN RYAN
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
That's the way!
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
booooooog
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
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boog hits 9th!
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 3:33 PM EDT reply actions
Come on, Jared.
It can only be you…
just like the commercials have said.
"The only thing real is waking and rubbing your eyes."
- Mark E. Smith
yeah really
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
How many pitches has Carp thrown?
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
Doesnotliketotakepitcheswick.
"The only thing real is waking and rubbing your eyes."
- Mark E. Smith
Oh crap
My girlfriend is in Japan for business right now and has apparently found some J-Pop she likes.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
J-Pop is pretty horrible, but...
tell her to not bring you back a souvenir from the Hard Gay scene and you’ll be alright.
"The only thing real is waking and rubbing your eyes."
- Mark E. Smith
by The Classical on May 2, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
That's Nasty
-Cleveland
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)
Aaron is, um, Haranging in there
83 pitches thru 5. I was hoping we were gonna be able to chase him in the 4th
I don't really care about getting to the bullpen tonight.
Last game of the series, right?
It's still fun to tire out the team that's in second place, though.
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
should we just keep boog at 9?
@miklasz B. Ryan is 6 for 19 as the 9th hitter this season. Since TLR made the move to bat pitcher 8th earlier this week, Ryan 4-13 with .400 OBP
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
We should have him at 9, regardless.
If I’m not mistaken, pitcher batting 8th really is more projected runs for the team than batting 9th.
Shit, busted.
Knew I shouldn’t post on the phone from the dugout.
Hold on to win.
$5 outfield loge seats ain’t a bad deal.
by Tom_Lawless_Bat_Flip on May 2, 2010 3:38 PM EDT reply actions
yeah, i already have five dollar loge seats to that series
thanks to flim.
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by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
If only we'd won on Friday...
Then they could possible be free.
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
is it too much to ask for a broadcast that doesn't cut out??
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
It's been good today....
Knocking on wood…
It’s been pretty bad the past week especially during the Braves series…
Out in the middle of the mojave desert in California here…
Guess everyone else around here is watching the Dodgers or Angels
I stood where no man goes...
i know what dunc said
“dusty baker thinks you’re a wuss”
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Neither does he
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
keep us posted
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
ha ha
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
he was on an extended thing about taking infield practice before games
then said when Ty Cobb was in a slump, he would stand in the box without a bat and watch 20 pitches.
i just pictured albert hitting without a bat.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
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Shakespearean
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
actually I was thinking of the worm speech
I may have my stuff transposed
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
that was smooth, Skippy
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
stubbs is fast
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
I think KDSK was listening to FSM the other night.
That Ken Rosenthal wannabe just restated exactly what Dan&Al were talking about the other night.
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
Carp
Naysayers watching the game? Not me gloating or anything, honestly asking – how has the fastball looked? I can only gamecast where I am at….
oh whoops heh
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
looks pretty good
he’s locating it well
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
earlier in the game moreso
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
according to GD
he hasn’t thrown a ball this AB. Must have been cold last night because it seems to have shrunk.
Nobody in their right mind anyway.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Not naysaying.
There are people who worry about Carp, of course. We wouldn’t be fans if we didn’t care about his health and command.
I think it's thoroughly justified to worry about him if he's at 87-92
He’s rebounded since then so it’s not that big of a deal, but his velo is down from last year.
Not afraid to nitpick
He was faster than last start from what I saw.
Not pinpoint control, but had an effectively wild thing going. Worst control was in…i think the fifth inning. Curve and FB were sailing on him big time.
I'm one of those "I don't care how you killed the cow; just serve me a great steak" guys. If the results are logical and easy to understand, I'm pouring some A1 sauce on that formula and eating it. UZR qualifies. -Bill Simmons
Greinke.
4 hit, 6k, 0 walk Complete Game.
And gets tagged with the Loss.
Well, probably. Barring an unusual occurrence by the KC offense in the next half inning. Like…Runs being scored.
"KC" and "offense"
don’t go in the same sentence.
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)
question: should I start JAIME GARCIA against the phillies?
benefit would be that later in the week, he pitches again against the pirates. but if he gets lit up against Philly, its a wash.
IGAFABFT
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
I would refrain
"The only thing real is waking and rubbing your eyes."
- Mark E. Smith
by The Classical on May 2, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
you absolutely start him
he’s given you no reason to not start him.
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by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, but that's the problem.
he’s bound to have a bad start eventually. the phillies would be the most likely opponent.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
but it will be great to watch him against that lefty lineup
he’s pretty equipped with the curve, and then the change to werth
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
i thought that, as well.
the phills have a lot of lefties, don’t they?
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
and the slutter
i think i’d rather him pitch to philly than most of our pitchers
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
I am having the same dilemma.
As of right now, he is on the bench for me. Still deciding.
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'm starting him, but...
my league has no innings limit. So shrug
what the fuck is with all the damn letters instead of words
can this please stop… it’s retarded
by BirdsonFire on May 2, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Memekillers
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
it's excessive
VEB perpetuates memes for the sake of memes. not because they’re funny or interesting, but just because it makes the conversation a little more esoteric
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
I did warn 'em that excessive over-use of that one was just going to kill it.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
yeah, i try to keep mine simple or obvious
and I mostly use it because I’m trying not to yell “eff” so much.
unless it’s a Carp start.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
it stands for
i give a fuck about my fantasy team.
derived from carpenter doesnt give a fuck about your fantasy team
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
how did you miss the whole advent of this?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
2008
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Just joining today didn't sound right
Thought I’d seen your name prior to today.
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
he's celebrating by bitching.
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by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
wowwwwwwwwww
follow me on twitter @nickg105
by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
he's just a little chicken hawk
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
miss?
they’ve been around for more than 20 years
i didn’t say i haven’t done them… i said i don’t do them
i just meant that particular one
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
i'm referring to playing fantasy sports
not my willingness to appreciate 12 year old cell phone texting habits
in case anyone cares
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
you rule.
follow me on twitter @nickg105
by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Then skip them.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on May 2, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
it's there... i asked a few times today and in the past
usually they don’t get answers… it’s annoying
i figured it out
but i definitely didn’t read it until attention was drawn to it
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
Agreed
Maybe commit to the basic ones and not get completely government soupish about them.
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Hrm.
CDGAFATCOYAAOAMATL
Yeah, keep it simple. It’s amusing in context, but when you simply drag it out to unneeded lengths to try and be funny…it’s not.
I'm not even sure I remember, at this point.
Carp doesn’t give a fuck about the complexity of your acronyms and other assorted memes and the like?
I dunno. Was just making a point that keeping it simple, and using it sparingly keeps it amusing. Drawing it out for the sake of drawing it out is a bad idea.
its never good to forget what your own
acronyms are
Rasmus can hit lefties
cardinalred
St. Louis Sports blog
that one is easy enough to decipher
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
sorry i think its funny
i thought NCAYFT (no one cares about your fantasy team) was pretty well known.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
hmmm you probably don't need to be so rude about it.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
Pretty much this.
It’s going to continue whether one or two people dislike it, or not, so no point in being overly hostile about it.
no, no we don't
because that will rapidly run afoul of the rules.
just stop using them. they die out a lot quicker than some people think.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
and they get revived a LOT quicker when people bring them up again, positive or negative.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
well i will go ahead and stop with the acronyms
i didn’t think it was a big deal. people are constantly talking about things are on here that I don’t understand. who cares, especially when its something that’s not at all important. you can’t expect to be in the loop on everything.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
and for another thing
I don’t see why one can’t just ask what something means.
instead the reaction is often anger and frustration.
just ask, geez.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
IDK IMNSHO
They’re here to stay. – kthxbai
I hate text/twitspeak much much more than the NCAY or CDGAF things.
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
not even close
people don’t use acronyms in text speak… they shorten their words
Rasmus can hit lefties
cardinalred
St. Louis Sports blog
Um...
Refer to my post at 2:59 upthread. Just sayin’.
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
i did
you said you hate them more… i was responding to birdsonfire
Rasmus can hit lefties
cardinalred
St. Louis Sports blog
Read my subject line
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
weird
i thought you were all over these acronym/abbreviation things
so acronyms are not shortening their words?
say… lol, lmao, etc etc.
i abhor meme on meme violence
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
dude, chill.
seriously.
follow me on twitter @nickg105
by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Also, the r-word needs to stop now.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on May 2, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
concurrence
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
The Best Defensive Play I Have Seen in Person
follow me on teh twitterz @greenfieldt
NCAYFT is fine with me
The rest of the acronym meme has become annoying, and I just skip posts that employ it now.
Carp hits Rolen
Scotty doesn’t really move much
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I remember Vina doing that quite a bit.
He was never too keen on getting out of the way.
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
and what's his name...
lord, I’m blanking on names, and I shouldn’t. Astros.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
that's the one!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
He Who Stood In the Zone
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
come on get out of this arduous inning
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
The Best Defensive Play I Have Seen in Person
follow me on teh twitterz @greenfieldt
sorry. spoiler alert.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Colby snags it.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
according to the reds announcers
the cardinals won the ’85 world series.
and “a” controversial call came in game 7.
i can only dream we won that series.
I remember every painful minute of the last two games.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Through my fingers while curled up in a ball on the couch.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
most horrific game in cardinal history?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Damn close.
If you ever wanted to see the definition of the wheels coming off, that was it.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
i can't imagine any ever being worse
that one being a game 7 of world series and all
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
True,
But I always like to leave room for possibilities.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
the Ankiel-to-the-backstop game in ATL
probably deserves a dishonorable mention or something. That was pretty damn hard to watch.
I think I have to throw Game 6 in there as the worst.
We had the game won until “The Call”, and then we just imploded.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
The original TESS.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
andujar was insane
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Cocaine will do that to you.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
helluva drug
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
You know,
Out of all the ones that used back then, I think finding out that Darryl Porter did coke was the most bizarre. I you looked at him and tried to imagine him doing a line, the first thought that came to my mind was" Bullshit."
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
8 ER thru 4 innings now for Edwin Jackson
Arizona refusing to take him out because their bullpen MIGHT be worse.
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
That's the Jason Marquis method.
Let up a bunch of runs, but stay in so the bullpen doesn’t tire.
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
Im talking about worse today...
its hard to be worse than a 16.00+ ERA
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
2 for freese!
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 3:55 PM EDT reply actions
Heyward haters should not look at his line today...
by Willie McGee's Twin on May 2, 2010 3:56 PM EDT reply actions
Meh, it's Houston
Not a hater of Heyward, a hater of the annointing committee.
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
by TBender on May 2, 2010 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
My fantasy team applauds his efforts.
I think he’s on deck now too.
"The only thing real is waking and rubbing your eyes."
- Mark E. Smith
by The Classical on May 2, 2010 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
One small step towards Cooperstown
One giant leap for a Braves win
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on May 2, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Mathbitch!
I need a pitch count update!
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
it's probably not a good idea to ... arrive when someone calls for that...
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Harang's a vet. Gotta protect the vets.
Get more innings out of these young kids, they can handle it.
/Dusty.
that's not math
that’s pointing your browser to gameday
95 and 85
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
by prophetjohn on May 2, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
by the way, codyg better give you a rec
for your work
Rasmus can hit lefties
cardinalred
St. Louis Sports blog
Because I called for it, I will rec.
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
I now regret spending my insomnia on VEB.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
numbers=math
make no distinction, mathbitch.
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
Yay drafting him with my last pick in most of my drafts.
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)
Has he gone...
back to the pitching style that wrecked his arm, or does he have a new style that is both effective and safe?
Franklin !#@$!&*%#
Ludwick is like a gazelle!
Frolicking and catching flyballs
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
Please tell me Mike Shannon just said this.
"The only thing real is waking and rubbing your eyes."
- Mark E. Smith
by The Classical on May 2, 2010 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
would've been epic, through.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
safer than a bath I suppose
you could drown!
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
make sure you have traction
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Don't bring the toaster with you.
by Tom_Lawless_Bat_Flip on May 2, 2010 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Or the laptop.
Referencing the girl that died while using twitter in the bathtub.
More proof that Twitter is pointless
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
is this it for carp i guess?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Carp's wiping his brow with his sleeve, and *wow*, those are some tats.
have we gotten a picture of the second one yet?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I'm fairly certain...
he is the very definition of the term, “Bro”.
"The only thing real is waking and rubbing your eyes."
- Mark E. Smith
by The Classical on May 2, 2010 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Gomes apparently nearly killed some dude in BP
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Denard Span hit his own mother with a foul ball
Baseball players are so evil.
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)
it was up near Big Mac Land
I’ve nearly caught some up above there.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I only caught a ball at Progressive Field
mainly because it was empty since the Indians are horrible, and they were playing the Royals.
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)
Pretty sure I woulda been laughing had I seen it.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
on the nose.
they hauled him out in a stretcher, went to hospital.
up there, those are coming in fast and hard.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
My brother was at a hockey game and the puck came flying over the glass and tattooed a guy five seats away.
Said he never took his eyes off the puck after that.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I got nailed in the head by a Derek Jeter home run in batting practice once
down at Camden Yards. Knocked me out cold for about 5 minutes, apparently. Jeter actually came out to the warning track after he was done taking his swings to see if I was okay, and signed the ball that nailed me. I was too woozy to summon up any of my vitriol towards the Yankees, at that point, so just kinda dazedly smiled and thanked him.
That's an awesome story.
Still have the ball I assume :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)
Yeah, lol.
Somewhere in a box. Never unpacked all my souvenir type stuff after the move. I still hate the Yankees, but I have at least a tiny bit of respect for Jeter as a person after that. Not many guys would even notice they brained someone in batting practice, let alone care enough to personally come out and check on them.
Yeah, that's a pretty nice thing of him to do.
But yes, your Yankee hatred is still correct :).
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)
be seated.
effers.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
So at what point
Do the Royals trade Greinke and his affordable contract for every prospect in another team’s system?
They're the Royals
so, never.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on May 2, 2010 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
It's Dayton Moore
So, probably.
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)
wait
if they were the royals, they would trade an awesome contract for older, declining players
right?
Rasmus can hit lefties
cardinalred
St. Louis Sports blog
That sounds about right.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on May 2, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Too bad we don't have that many Eggs left.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I do love Greinke...
But I’m not sure how he would handle the postseason pressure.
I’d rather have a more proven commodity come October to help pad the rotation. Probably in the minority here.
"The only thing real is waking and rubbing your eyes."
- Mark E. Smith
by The Classical on May 2, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
You'll never know if he never gets there.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Carp's not going to be an ace forever.
Penny’s on a one year lease, and if you had a shot at a pitcher with his ability with a friendly contract and if it cost us everything we have. You wouldn’t take that deal?
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
*didn't cost
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course I'd take him...
But I don’t think that situation is reasonable… They’re gonna want just about everybody
Probably
this winter… They don’t have the players/prospects to compete in 2011 or even 12, so the only question is when he’ll be at his most valuable.
There is a certain home town boy who could sell some tickets and create buzz… Greinke, Moustakas, Crow, Melville etc for Apu?
Franklin !#@$!&*%#
okay i'm gonna shower
don’t lose the damn game in the next 15 minutes
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
Carp at 100 on the dot
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
All stand for the honorable pinch hitter!
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
sauce warming.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
hahaha, Carp is conferring with Waino and the other starters
they’re laughing about how he fucked batters up.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
There goes The Judge, there goes The Judge.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on May 2, 2010 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
I'm going to rec this till someone else gets it.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
SO I have missed most of this game
but according to Gameday Carp had a lot more 92-94 mph sinkers today than we have seen all season, which is a good sign. Was he as good as it seems?
You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all.
-- Earl Weaver
He had some control issues in a few innings, but he was looking great for the most part.
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
there was an inning of Anger-at-Mound
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
he was hitting his spots more early on
seemed like his velocity was going up in the later innings at the expense of the command
John Jay is awesome.
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
by StopSpe on May 2, 2010 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
The infection keeps spreading!
And the goggles, they do nothing!
"The only thing real is waking and rubbing your eyes."
- Mark E. Smith
justice is served
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 4:10 PM EDT reply actions
bunt?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
question answered
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
come on mafia
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
someone fix the bunny ears! HFS
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Channel 5, you suck.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
God damnit KSDK!
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
interesting that the mlb.tv feed of KSDK isn't having any problems.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
mine is fine
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Chief Justice finds you guilty of 1st degree meatballish-ness
sentences pitcher to two baserunners with no one out…
FIX YOUR FUCKIN FEED KSDK
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
GIVE CHANNEL 5 A BREAK!
It’s .4 miles from the stadium to their studios! That’s like a ten minute walk!
by PeterStork670 on May 2, 2010 4:13 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
rec'd for truth
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Larry Rice has better production values that this.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on May 2, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
kill the wave
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Brendan bat-slings.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
For those who were up late night with us last night...
Konerko hit another HR today for the Chi Sox, but they still lost.
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
so, assuming it stays 3-0
boggs for the eighth, motte for the ninth?
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by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 4:16 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah and if they score a bunch of runs...
we’ll bring in the bullpen guys that suck to mop up like… Boggs in the eighth and Motte in the ninth…
Franklin !#@$!&*%#
so, so true
but in that situation boggs just might take care of both of them.
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by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
it's too bad
considering he was the go-to guy two years ago.
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by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
even though I've been trying to catch up on bills and stuff most of the month
and I was mad at it at first, buying the season of mlb.tv was well worth the hundo
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 4:16 PM EDT reply actions
Masset in
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
He of the shutdown 11.32 ERA
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
A rich co-worker just texted me to offer me two "great seats" to the Rockies-Giants game
I am attempting to pounce on this, but she is not answering her phone. Game is starting right now…AAHHH
That totally sucks.
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)
or born into it
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Great success!
She called back. Gotta run to the stadium, toodles. Don’t let the Cards blow it while I’m gone.
KILL THE WAVE!
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by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 4:18 PM EDT reply actions
some of the players have been really pissed off lately, haven't they?
tempers running high. I don’t just mean after blood of carp. it’s a little weird to be this far ahead and being on edge.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
At least he didn't GIDP.
"A good catcher is the quarterback, the carburetor, the lead dog, the pulse taker, the traffic cop and sometimes a lot of unprintable things, but no team gets very far without one." – Miller Huggins
Good Bye.
On this day in 2008, I came to this site through my love of the Cardinals.
Today, I finally realized this isn’t a place for me. It’s a place where words go to die.
I’m not really sure why people can’t be bothered to actually write down what they are trying to say. But it’s readily apparent that that’s the preferred method of posting.
Go Cards.
lol this guy.
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by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
what?
this is a game thread. on the internet. it’s not supposed to be deep and meaningful.
if you can’t take a joke, you can skip over it.
honestly, you came into that whole thing angry, and more angry, and even more angry. I don’t see how you’re going to communicate with anybody that way, acronyms or no acronyms.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
the best part is
this is over an acronym that keeps people from typing out a swear word, which gets even more people offended.
IDGI.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
which is the primary reason why i was doing it.
i swear like a trucker IRL. trying to tone it down for VEB.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
ooops IRL = in real life.
not trying to be snarky.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
exactly. me too.
I’m trying to cut down (and obviously I fail awesomely), and that does help out.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
C'mon man...
like 99% of the posts are written out. BOOSFN?
(Bent out of shape for nothing)?
Franklin !#@$!&*%#
You're going to be sorely disappointed in the rest of the internet
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Yeah, if he thinks this blog is bad, he should go check out the forums of any site
and then check out the comments on any news story. This place is a mecca.
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
One meme
that will likely die out in short order, and isn’t even used by the majority, isn’t precisely ‘words going to die.’ I can understand the distaste for shortened forms of words, and the ‘textspeak’, but I don’t begrudge people this one little thing, as long as it doesn’t get overly silly. If this board frequently used ‘u’, ‘ur’ and the like, I wouldn’t frequent it, either.
Have a good life, I suppose.
later
you just gotta learn to ignore unfunny jokes. (at least the acronymns are better than the cat and bacon pictures.)
by Willie McGee's Twin on May 2, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Ever play this game?
Franklin !#@$!&*%#
by guayzimi on May 2, 2010 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
evil always deserves a rec
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
No cats before mid...
Is that bacon?
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
wow. all because i didnt know whether to start JAIME against the phillies.
sorry all. i didnt see this coming.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
So, what did you decide?
/ICAIHBFT
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on May 2, 2010 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks!
i think i will start him because he also pitches against pittsburg later in the week and will probably pitch well.
and my other options are dallas braden against texas and tampa bay (yikes), brian matusz against the yanks and the twins (equally bad), and livan hernandez against atlanta and florida. i kind of like the livan matchup, but that’s the only other viable option besides jaime.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
it's really all on you
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
hey y'all.
Carp looking good? i’m sure he’s done now but how was his stuff?
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away, and the infield is the same, except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull."
-Mike Shannon
pretty good overall
more hits than usual. curveball was pretty great. overall B+
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
you hearing this about the reds? haha
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Ludwalk! or... Walkwick!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
for serious this might be a good idea for a normal manager
…good thing we’re playing the Reds
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away, and the infield is the same, except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull."
-Mike Shannon
let's do this!
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by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 4:22 PM EDT reply actions
this is exciting
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away, and the infield is the same, except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull."
-Mike Shannon
they'll probably screw this up
and walk him
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Channel 5, I swear, you are going to make me homicidal.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
Masset not aware that the 5th base doesn't exist.
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
ELIMINATED.
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away, and the infield is the same, except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull."
-Mike Shannon
DUCKS CLEARED!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Boom!
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
best. player. ever.
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 4:24 PM EDT reply actions
The ducks are off the pond!
I repeat, the ducks are off the pond!
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
Damn, Albert!
Leave more for Colby next time, ya greedy bastard!
"The only thing real is waking and rubbing your eyes."
- Mark E. Smith
i'ma big fan of these multiple 6 games in a row
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away, and the infield is the same, except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull."
-Mike Shannon
it's RIDICULOUS
when i am disappointed there wasn’t a homerun in that situation.
ridiculous, i say.
by longhornscardinals on May 2, 2010 4:25 PM EDT reply actions
It's easy to get spoiled.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
how much does dusty hate pujols?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
I'm sort of surprised he doesn't have the pitcher
just roll the ball to home plate underhand, 4 times.
pujols gonna get dusty fired
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
From all 5 other divisional opponents.
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
I just realized...
25 cent drinks at Mobile On The Run tomorrow! Woo!
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
Dear Colby:
when someone (like Albert) is at second, you might want to communicate to someone where the ball is.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Albert takes third
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 4:27 PM EDT reply actions
This bases clearing really can't help Masset's ERA.
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)
is it gonna lower it?
bahahaha.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Isn't hurting it much, either.
Since, y’know. It was already pretty damn high.
It only went up like .6 points or so.
That’s pretty pathetic.
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)
Ahh you are correct.
Still, Masset is pretty horrible.
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)
Unsmooth.
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away, and the infield is the same, except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull."
-Mike Shannon
Hell, Edmonds was streaky.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Edmonds could sell sand to a camel.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
works for me
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
you know what rules?
colby gets unhot and pujols gets hot right away. no beat missed. this is awesome.
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by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 4:28 PM EDT reply actions
if Wick, Pujols, Holliday AND Rasmus ever get hot all at the same time
LOOK OUT. I don’t think we’ve seen that yet.
Colby is super streaky...
blows up to start the year, goes in 15 ab slump, blows up for the next two series, then goes in another slump.
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
he's super streak-y...
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
He's a super streak?
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on May 2, 2010 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
the kind of guy you read about
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
sauce time!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
sweet
it’s motte
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 4:30 PM EDT reply actions
high, tight, and 95.
watch out, son
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
yeah Brendan Ryan!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
ATG, Motte is not impressed
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Boog is just ridiculously awesome
at defense
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 4:31 PM EDT reply actions
IS THAT A STACHE
I’M NOT EVEN KIDDING.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
does anyone else see it?!!!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
it could be wishful thinking
it took him a long time to get there last year, though.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I did
faint, but there
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
it's starting
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Peach fuzzish
but there’s something there.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on May 2, 2010 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
now if only he can convince Skip to start out
so we can call them the Stache Brothers.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Best part about Jay pinch-hitting...
No more Stav in LF.
"If I'm in a slump, I ask myself for advice" - Ichiro
followed by 90
by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
97
uhhh we may need towels.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Motte is just hookin it today.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 4:33 PM EDT reply actions
motte was not amused
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
^_^
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
by The_teague on May 2, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
that's the one
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
That and the above
look like cousins or brothers
But not the same guy.
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
it's Sméagol
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
"Should we throw The Second Pitch here, precious?"
“Oh, yes. Curse them and crush them.”
“Not the fastball?”
“Oh, no, precious. They’re sitting dead red.”
Now we know why he talks into his glove.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on May 2, 2010 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
that's it right there.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Rec'd for the image
of Gollum saying that last line.
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
looked like me last night
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
The Best Defensive Play I Have Seen in Person
follow me on teh twitterz @greenfieldt
"You want sumptin?"
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
That almost makes him look like he's in a mugshot.
I am Iron Sam!
He has a strong mind,
He is totally not blind.
He can stand real tall,
When he's hit he knows to fall.
Just ask the Reds.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
what is this
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Bad man stew
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
the secret code
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
rec'd SO FAST
it’s the secret Saucy handshake. come on, man.
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away, and the infield is the same, except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull."
-Mike Shannon
larue knowing better than to fist bump a pitcher's throwing hand
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
97 again
with movement
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 4:34 PM EDT reply actions
LOL "Oh that's nice work if you can get it."
Fredbird with his ladieeez.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
The ol' JayBird sounded jealous
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on May 2, 2010 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
nicely done, motte
i’ll have another.
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by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 4:34 PM EDT reply actions
97 by him, 97 grounder to ss
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
the motte special
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
pretty sure it's a two seamer.
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by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
The Second Pitch
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
by TBender on May 2, 2010 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
That's the one
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on May 2, 2010 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away, and the infield is the same, except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull."
-Mike Shannon
secret sauce
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
who killed Jason Motte and replaced him with 03 Gagne
he’s unhittable right now
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away, and the infield is the same, except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull."
-Mike Shannon
Motte for Cy Young?
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)
unfortunately he'd need 50 saves for that
because it’s such a important stat
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away, and the infield is the same, except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull."
-Mike Shannon
No kidding.
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)
Damn Freesey, you ice cold, son!
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
Wow, Freeser.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
my god Freese is on FIRE
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away, and the infield is the same, except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull."
-Mike Shannon
had that typed out
and its troof
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
Resident malcontented betamale
by slu on May 2, 2010 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Good luck breaking through the Josh Hamilton media fireworks there.
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
and I'm a boob
clearly I meant Jason Heyward
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
I was rather confused
remember, the season is not very old
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
their left and center field play has been weak this series
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Motte mixed at least one 12-6 curve in there
second pitch to Phillips. 80 mph, 11" break, 5" pfx. Not a Wainwright/Carp/Ankiel/DK type Nintendo curve, but a good one nonetheless. I’m not watching a video feed, but I imagine Phillips’ knees buckled on that one.
Should we start calling Freese Icyhot?
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs
freeze has a nice-looking line
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Right day to put Freese on my fantasy team
IKTNOCAMFT,BIWTYAAMFTIISD
Feel free to take that as nonsense
by LandSickness on May 2, 2010 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
i'm done with this site!
follow me on twitter @nickg105
by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
yes, sorry.
follow me on twitter @nickg105
by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
rec!
wait, are abbreviations ok?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
oh come on
by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
you asked for your own comment to be green?
unrec
Rasmus can hit lefties
cardinalred
St. Louis Sports blog
haha i never do it.
follow me on twitter @nickg105
by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
told you, didn't i?
didn’t have to call him out, though.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
that's the last time i'll call somebody out
i just didn’t realize it happened so often
Rasmus can hit lefties
cardinalred
St. Louis Sports blog
see, if you place it far enough down from the original comment
people might not notice – but you were looking for it.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
cardball tutoring anyone is a frightening thing.
carry on.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i must agree with this
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
done and done.
you’re on twitter, right?
follow me on twitter @nickg105
by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
i thought so.
and you’re not following me. hater.
follow me on twitter @nickg105
by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
i get all your tweets about school and your dorm quiet hours
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
ziiing.
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away, and the infield is the same, except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull."
-Mike Shannon
wow, my bad.
well, thanks for putting up my shit. it’s much appreciated.
follow me on twitter @nickg105
by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
i didnt mean that to be snarky
i was just trying to prove to you that i do follow you, and those were the tweets i remember recently reading
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
ha! no
i know. you weren’t being snarky at all.
follow me on twitter @nickg105
by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
sounds like a monastery
i wonder if monks tweet – that wouldn’t break the code of silence, would it?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
I wanna try and translate this...
I know that no one cares about my fantasy team, but ……???
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
I know that no one cares about my fantasy team,
but I will tell you all about my fantasy team if I so desire
yeah, no way I was coming up with that.
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
I like how gameday said that the ball landed well short of the track
It was off the wall
"I told you, I don't like to be manhandled!"
"an even dozen cousin"
god randolph is old
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
Resident malcontented betamale
He's 75 years old
he sounds a lot more than 5 years older than Shannon
"I told you, I don't like to be manhandled!"
Joe Mather on deck
calm yourselves
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
MLB.com live look-in
With Cincy feed.
“I still like Dusty Baker” sayeth the color guy.
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
it was Rick.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
That's the hometown feed?
Sigh.
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Why does it have to be a color guy, huh?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
still
that’s mindblowing, i figured people were still up a lot higher than that
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away, and the infield is the same, except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull."
-Mike Shannon
wait, seriously?
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away, and the infield is the same, except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull."
-Mike Shannon
I think so
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
are runners supposed to keep their gloves in their pockets?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Until they get to first base
They buy one pair for each base they are going to steal. After each stolen base they nail them to a wall above their bed where their nickname is spray painted.
by PeterStork670 on May 2, 2010 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Exactly.
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)
all is clear now!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I say it because I've seen several runners holding their gloves as they run.
what’s wrong with their pockets?
what has they got in their pocketses precious
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
so when they slide their hands are protected
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
fingers, i should say
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
oh! okay.
it takes me a while. (read: years.)
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Motte talking to Greene, either avoiding bugs or acting out electrocution
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
HI GUYS IN THE TRUCK
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Hi Guys In the TV Booth
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Up next...
Jay John
/Cards Talk
"The only thing real is waking and rubbing your eyes."
- Mark E. Smith
it's their fault for having two first names
kids these days
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
so if Motte keeps pitching like this
and Freese keeps hitting like this, and everyone else does what they’re supposed/projected to do… we’re going to have one hell of a year, yes?
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away, and the infield is the same, except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull."
-Mike Shannon
sorry, i meant to also add Jaime pitching like he is..
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away, and the infield is the same, except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull."
-Mike Shannon
If this keeps up
I’ll need to hire a towel service.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on May 2, 2010 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Bed Bath and Beyond is an official sponsor of VEB
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
yeah... what i'm saying is if they don't... 110?
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away, and the infield is the same, except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull."
-Mike Shannon
+ Penny
+ Rasmus
+ Garcia
now if Boog can get back up to speed and Holliday can get on a hot streak we’re going to pretty imposing
s/imposing/unbeatable
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away, and the infield is the same, except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull."
-Mike Shannon
more Motte weirdness
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Looks like he is staring straight at me.
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)
could someone please post a synopsis of this picture? i'm confused.
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away, and the infield is the same, except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull."
-Mike Shannon
Motte is a wizard.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
only his glove knows
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Must have sprayed it with Febreeze.
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)
there are probably a few more growly noises in there.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
guttural utterances
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like medicine ball ab workout.
Catching, curling, throwing back, can see a dude’s hands in the picture, and the ball at top of it.
you win in the serious category of the synopses
pretty sure Yadi2 wins overall
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away, and the infield is the same, except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull."
-Mike Shannon
"Jason Motte and Alfonso Soriano play a game of 'Hot Potato' during spring training. Motte won when the Cubs' outfielder hopped while attempting to catch it and it hit him in the face" (AP Photo)
by PeterStork670 on May 2, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 10 recs
rec'd
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away, and the infield is the same, except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull."
-Mike Shannon
this is ripe for photoshop
but I don’t know what.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Needs a wizard hat.
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)
lightning bolts out of finger tips NOW
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
Resident malcontented betamale
by slu on May 2, 2010 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Is this a photograph from "World's Strongest Man" on ESPN 2?
"The only thing real is waking and rubbing your eyes."
- Mark E. Smith
by The Classical on May 2, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Motte Motteguson?
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Not pictured:
In his left hand, the carcass of a unicorn.
"The only thing real is waking and rubbing your eyes."
- Mark E. Smith
by The Classical on May 2, 2010 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
so he likes strauss?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
So who is going to have the better season
Freese or Rasmus?
I’d say Freese got a little help from the GOBs early in the season, a lot of balls finding holes, but now he’s legitimately driving the ball.
Colby has a ton of talent, but slumps can depress his season totals.
and then could have had a rookie year last year
but for the injury
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Boggs
fail.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
this is going to be fun
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away, and the infield is the same, except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull."
-Mike Shannon
Need to invent a drinking game with Boggs apparently.
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)
Simple
“In comes Boggs….”
Drink until he leaves the game.
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
I think an overall bullpen drinking game should be in order
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)
Someone start a VEB liver transplant fund first, though.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on May 2, 2010 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
that's a good idea
we need more encouragement for drinking here, seriously
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away, and the infield is the same, except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull."
-Mike Shannon
Drinking games can be fun,
watching Boggs pitch isn’t always fun…I see your plan now.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Rick: "The best pitches he throws... aren't strikes."
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
At least they don't get hit a long way.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Boggs' sideburns are... uh.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
it's pointy.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
it's pointing at the edge of his mouth.
I am almost certain I have seen a more elaborate version on an anime character.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Boggs lookin good so far
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 4:50 PM EDT reply actions
possibly the dumbest tweet i've ever seen
@benbrogan just a bit of trivia #Cardinals pitcher Mitchell Boggs shares the same last name as Wade Boggs.
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away, and the infield is the same, except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull."
-Mike Shannon
Nice!
I could not have possibly figured that out.
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)
and the same first name as the Mitchell report!
You wait for a strike and then you knock the shit out of it - The Man
That is a waste of perfectly good electrons, that is.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on May 2, 2010 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
sounds like a fun fact
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
and that's a winner!
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away, and the infield is the same, except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull."
-Mike Shannon
the craziest thing just happened to me
my power went out for a minute or so and when it came back on, the internet would not load veb or google. i could go to every other website, but i could not go to google.com or vivaelbirdos.com. is that not crazy?
p.s. WINNAR
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
Freese!
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Never would've figured 3b would be a strength for us
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
Resident malcontented betamale
The curse has been lifted??!?!
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)
it had to be done against rolen
so we had to wait
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
that's the one.
I am not convinced the curse of Scotty has been lifted but I’m hoping.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
it must piss off Boog, though
he’s trying to justify his existence with D, and there’s Freese TAKIN’ HIS BASEBALLS.
[then he licks his shoulder]
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
chicken dinner
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Evidently Boggs didn't want to be shown up by Motte.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 4:52 PM EDT reply actions
I'm assuming that teague is your last name.
One branch of my family tree are Teagues.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Although Im not related to any Teague's in the STL area...
they all moved away. :-/
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
Mine are all from down in Texas and Oklahoma.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, mine moved south too, Indiana and Florida
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
(Yes, Indiana is not south, sorry)
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
Ah, mine started out down south.
The first one came over in the 1750’s. So I really have no idea how many people belong to that bunch.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed, there are too many teague's down in the south...
Who knows who’s related to who…
"So do you like 'Little Women'?"
"Yeah, I'm not too picky. Ya' know."
17-8
because .666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666 simply doesn’t feel good enough
But it's really serious?
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
those umpires sure do get in Boog's way a lot, don't they?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
man, i like this team
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
The Best Defensive Play I Have Seen in Person
follow me on teh twitterz @greenfieldt
Pujols:
David Freese has carried the team for the whole week. Albert is awesome.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
he playing grea' defeng.
I LOVE YOU ALBERT.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
good game Cards! I am outta here
You wait for a strike and then you knock the shit out of it - The Man
running the bases in the background
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
so I guess Boston got swept by the O's
man, wouldn’t that be hilarious if Boston is looking at third place this year.
Personally,
I’m waiting for the season that both them and the Yanks tank badly. That will, of course, be immediately followed by Hell freezing over.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Strike what I said then.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
they were talking about Duncan's pixie dust, btw.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Tony:
He told me it was none of my business. Heh.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on May 2, 2010 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I bet it was all swear words.
damn, Duncan is badass.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Of course it was all swear words.
This was a talk between Dunc and Carp after all.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on May 2, 2010 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
and Yadi. who was mad.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
does anybody remember when fredbird took a picture with that girl
and randolph said, “that’s good if he can get it”
i laughed my ass off
Rasmus can hit lefties
cardinalred
St. Louis Sports blog
fredbird wouldn't be a bad wingman for the hitter's bar
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
there were twitter reports of Fredbird crusing before the game
http://twitter.com/NateLatsch/status/13248854641
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
that is a quality tweeter right there, ladies and gentlemen.
follow me on twitter @nickg105
by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
and what would you know about quality tweeter?
/kidding
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
you suck.
follow me on twitter @nickg105
by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
VEB: Where Words Come to Die
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
VEB: where cardball sucks.
follow me on twitter @nickg105
by stlcardinalsfang on May 2, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
i just pictured weird al doing "tweet it"
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
"this one's gonna be deleted" ?
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."
it was awful and awesome
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
its like he doesn't know he's on television
Rasmus can hit lefties
cardinalred
St. Louis Sports blog
or like he knows Shannon's gotten away with worse
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
haha true
wonder if he’ll mumble words more?
Rasmus can hit lefties
cardinalred
St. Louis Sports blog
Back when the games were on KSDK all the time and Jack and Mike were calling the games,
Mikes nose would get redder the longer the game went and his face would get shinier. It used to crack me up by the end of the game.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 2, 2010 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
i love how scully always sounds like he's talking to a partner in the booth
but no one’s there, and you realize he’s talking to you like you’re his partner in the booth, casually watching the game with him
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Tony tweaks ... sounds like Goold about his betting practices
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Strauss is the bettor of the group
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
yeah, I was surprised, because it sounded high pitched and in Goold's cadence
that might be KSDK’s production values. it must’ve been Strauss, Tony doesn’t tweak just anybody.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Boog practices the spin move!
Everyone else probably already knew that.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
he ain't no Ozzie till he practices what Ozzie did.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
nononono. I am against this.
I have read his injury report. that’s exactly how he gets hurt. most bizarre injuries ever.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
off a little trampoline
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Can Ozzie Jr. still do a backflip?
That’d be my vote.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on May 2, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
conspiracy theory!
miklasz Weird early-season stat that makes no sense: Rasmus 7 for 38 at Busch Stadium, 14 for 33 on the road. about 2 hours ago via web
home cookin’ not tasting too good…?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Stop making him feed the baby at 3:00 am!
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on May 2, 2010 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
HAHAHAA he called him The Mang.
I’m pretty sure there was a ‘g’ there.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
it's that expert dude
I don’t know who he is
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Our cursed 3B before the curse of Scott Rolen
Scott Cooper
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on May 2, 2010 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
ohhhh so that's Scott Cooper.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
jocketty helped us break the curse
by bringing rolen back to the division. we had to get him on home soil for the curse to be broken.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
and maybe text The Cat some
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
MUTE MUTE MUTE
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
1496 comments and no overflow???
what is this, Amazin’ Avenue?
"The outfield is deep and playing him straight-away, and the infield is the same, except first, second, third, and short are playing him to pull."
-Mike Shannon
from red reporter:
“maybe Dusty should recognize a decent gameplan when he sees one. Then again, Carpenter puts himself in situations where he has the option of pitching around Votto, and our pitchers put themselves ina situation where they have no choice but to battle Pujols”
by kcgard2 on May 2, 2010
“So… why the heck did BP bunt after Stubbs got a leadoff double? Carpenter is what we call a GOOD pitcher. He’s what we call SMART enough to walk the best hitter on the team to set up what we call an INNING ENDING DOUBLE PLAY. Way to think that one through Dust-for-brains.”
by crolfer on May 2, 2010
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
uhhhhh yeah, we planned it all along! thassright.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Rick Reilly might be annoying, but he's gonna do a piece on the man-hugs of sports
if you’re into that kind of thing
i’m still trying to figure out when the walk-off celebrations started, so hopefully they have actual dates and places instead of just FESPNion (…hah)
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
sooo that's Jason Heyward sliding head-first.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
ha, who's at the game in san fran - mojo?
he’s being treated to the colonel out of the pen. did they already dump him from the rotation?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
watching welley on mlb.tv
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
his facial expressions crack me up
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
sound bite from pujols' agent:
http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/05/02/agent-albert-pujols-is-on-an-island/
only 2 comments, but the second is a doozy.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Block quote incoming for the lazy
if pujols is so good why keep comparing howard to him?howard got what his team says he worth.cards havent said anything yet.howard got what his team says hes worth because of his accomplishments and last i heard howards been to 2 world series and what has albert done lately
what has albert done for his team lately?last time i heard howard went to 2 world series.so the phils gave howard what hes worth to the phils.pujols is a big baby comparing him self to howard.hey cry baby at least put ya team in a world series and win it before crying about someone elses worth to there team
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Evident the wash.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on May 2, 2010 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
I guess it would be silly
to point out that Albert has also played in to world series. Howard isn’t even the best player on his team.
rec for usage
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
let's reply to this guy and agree with him so he feels smart,
he probably doesn’t know how that feels.
this guy needs to be armed with this fun fact:
“He, Griffey, Babe Ruth and Sammy Sosa are the only guys to (hit at least 40 homers and drive in at least 130 runs) over a four-year stretch.”
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
it's too late
this guy has probably reproduced already.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I feel dumber now.
Thanks.
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
we can't talk about that til the offseason
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
we play to his level
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions
this is a little pricey, but is probably worth it
http://shop.saltedcaramel.net/Bacon-Bourbon-Caramel-Corn-Pig-Out-24oz-002.htm
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 7:01 PM EDT reply actions
Ahem...
:)
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
must be goin viral
he is a bit eccentric
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 2, 2010 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
the rally pig is strong with this blog.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on May 2, 2010 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
overflow for you.
"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."
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