Wednesday Afternoon Overflow
by the red baron on Jun 30, 2010 4:16 PM EDT
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Watching Barry Enright (wasn't that the dude in Rocky Horror Picture Show?), somehow shut down our offense just like every other shitty pitcher in this league is really, really pissing me off. Seriously, I've never seen a more frustrating team.
And guess what, Suppan? You still suck.
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wow. must be a real boring game.
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
@zoomzoomj88
Jeff Passan is an asshat
Hoping that the Cards trade for Cliff Lee!
shut the huck up, al
he is still going on about colby being home run happy
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
he should be complaining about him striking out a lot
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
he is
but the reason why he is striking out a lot is because he hit a bunch of home runs
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
only Albert can hit a lot of home runs and not strike out a lot
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2010 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes
I always worry when young hitters go on home run binges. That is something that really, really concerns me.
One of the "ask the broadcaster" questions for Shannon was what does OPS stand for?
I was really hoping for something crazy, but sadly he gave a succinct and accurate answer. Then he said one of the scariest sentences in Cardinal baseball, “It’s up to Nick Stavinoha.”
by BTown Birds fan on Jun 30, 2010 4:20 PM EDT reply actions
I was hoping he would describe what it is more in depth
but he barely talked about it. like stats are unimportant
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I knew it
we scored all of our runs last night, now we can’t score any in game 3
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2010 4:21 PM EDT reply actions
i knew it too
and i knew that today was tony’s throw-away game. he hates sweeps.
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
@zoomzoomj88
Jeff Passan is an asshat
Hoping that the Cards trade for Cliff Lee!
apparently the whole team hates sweeps
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
just have to concentrate on winning the series remember?
It’s a long season. You’ve got to tip your hat to their guy, he pitched well. Just couldn’t find the holes… Am I missing anything? Oh yea, Day games after a night game are tough.
yep
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2010 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty much everything here I agree with.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
I kind of do too
but, I do think at this point in time the team could really benefit from a sweep, get some mo going. I think Tony agrees, and wants to get one of these. But he doesn’t like to dog his players, especially a pet. So he comes up with the same rationalizations of why we lose over and over, and it gets old. So, I was more making fun of Tony’s habits than disagreeing with him. But I’m also mad at him for Aaron Miles and Nick Stavinoha… so everytime I get ticked at him it becomes magnified…. ahh that was a good vent.
As predictable as the sun rise
By the way, how have Allen Craig and Joe Mather been doing?
Mather: .324 with a .848 OPS.
Craig: .305 with a .882 OPS.
How about Tyler Greene? .839 OPS.
Naw, we’d rather have Miles and Stavinoha on our short bench.
With this kind of roster management ineptness, no wonder this team has played .500 ball for two months now.
by Michael_68_1999 on Jun 30, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
and no reality shows.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
what about jay?
plus our roster management absolutely sucks. hate how we’re not giving our young guys a chance.
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
@zoomzoomj88
Jeff Passan is an asshat
Hoping that the Cards trade for Cliff Lee!
Ah, the fourth Musketeer of the Baby Bench
Jon Jay is hitting .321 with an .884 OPS.
by Michael_68_1999 on Jun 30, 2010 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
What's Greene's AVG?
I’m too lazy to look.
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Twitter: @mstreeter06
so he's like d'Artagnan?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
that makes craig porthos, greene athos, and mather is aramis i suppose?
I don't give a fuck who you confuse me with.
I always mix them up, so I'll defer to someone who's read it more recently.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
very simple
You’re forgetting the “tough out” factor for Stav, and the “proven” factor for Miles. Which are way more important than any fancy stat.
Wallace is hitting
.301 / .869
In case someone was wondering. No one? Just me? Oh well
I want the Walrus back...
working on power stroke
so the k’s nothing to really worry about – he’s still a beast.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
well...
#)_(&@&(!)(^#)(^!!#!
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
@zoomzoomj88
Jeff Passan is an asshat
Hoping that the Cards trade for Cliff Lee!
Al mentioned Allen Craig
whoa.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
If Al is suddenly clued in to how good Craig is
they he must really be in trouble
"I've had pretty good success with Stan (Musial) by throwing him my best pitch and backing up third." - Carl Erskine
Shannon just realized that he missed cinco de mayo
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2010 4:24 PM EDT reply actions
he's also making fun of suppan's fastball
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2010 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Suppan's Fastball
is a punch line to a joke. But I don’t blame Suppan — he’s not the one signing his paycheck.
by Michael_68_1999 on Jun 30, 2010 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
But Milwaukee is.
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Adam Wainwright reaches on force attempt, throwing error by Aaron Heilman. Jaime Garcia scores. Brendan Ryan to 3rd. Adam Wainwright to 2nd. None out.
Listening to the game, I could never tell if we were facing Barry Enright or Berrian Wright. Doesnt matter, I dont think we would have scored off either.
i like how al is blaming the pace of this game on the batters and the umpires
and not suppan.
dan says the umpire needs to call strikes. i say maybe suppan should throw some.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
"dan says the umpire needs to call strikes. i say maybe suppan should throw some."
::moneyshot
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
the mismanagement of Brendan Ryan
who knows who dunnit.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
hey! 99.99!
a bright spot in the game!
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
@zoomzoomj88
Jeff Passan is an asshat
Hoping that the Cards trade for Cliff Lee!
I was going to say
“we’re effed now. Dan Haren hitting.”
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Awesome.
Isn’t Haren’s hitting alone already worth 1 WAR?
by Michael_68_1999 on Jun 30, 2010 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
uh oh.
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
@zoomzoomj88
Jeff Passan is an asshat
Hoping that the Cards trade for Cliff Lee!
Do the bench guys care about being passed over?
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Adam Wainwright reaches on force attempt, throwing error by Aaron Heilman. Jaime Garcia scores. Brendan Ryan to 3rd. Adam Wainwright to 2nd. None out.
I am gonna hate Dan Haren also
Wait, I already hate Joey Votto. Can I hate Haren too. Ok, I will be supremely resentful of haren until he comes back to his sense and stl.
"I've had pretty good success with Stan (Musial) by throwing him my best pitch and backing up third." - Carl Erskine
You can hate as many players as you like
I don’t limit myself
When a reporter asked Gaylord Perry's 5-year-old daughter if her father threw a spitball, she replied, "It's a hard slider."
by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2010 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Suppan takes forever
just to get hit hard.. He sure takes a long time to suck. The antithesis of Paris Hilton
I want the Walrus back...
by Paulspike on Jun 30, 2010 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
and a rec for you, sir.
(signed the petition, btw)
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
@zoomzoomj88
Jeff Passan is an asshat
Hoping that the Cards trade for Cliff Lee!
Suppan shall serve no suck
before its time.
by Michael_68_1999 on Jun 30, 2010 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh hey we walked their pitcher who was pinch hitting
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
it sounds like no one is at this game. there's no background noise at all.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
did everyone fall asleep waiting for suppan to throw his next pitch?
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
Probably.
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Adam Wainwright reaches on force attempt, throwing error by Aaron Heilman. Jaime Garcia scores. Brendan Ryan to 3rd. Adam Wainwright to 2nd. None out.
nice...
we finally pitch around haren!
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
@zoomzoomj88
Jeff Passan is an asshat
Hoping that the Cards trade for Cliff Lee!
stuff
Boggs throwing.
LaRue getting snippy about the calls.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i smell a tlr throw in the towel/cards lose 6-1 combo
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
@zoomzoomj88
Jeff Passan is an asshat
Hoping that the Cards trade for Cliff Lee!
I smell it, too
Man, the stench is reaching across the country.
by Michael_68_1999 on Jun 30, 2010 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
nice catch by the fan.
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
@zoomzoomj88
Jeff Passan is an asshat
Hoping that the Cards trade for Cliff Lee!
nice catch
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
2 out rallies are supposed to be ours
not our opponent’s.
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
@zoomzoomj88
Jeff Passan is an asshat
Hoping that the Cards trade for Cliff Lee!
Skip not tall enough.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
103 pitches for Suppan is
103 too many.
But then, I don’t run the roster. I’m not a Proven Veteran™
by Michael_68_1999 on Jun 30, 2010 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Awesome for me!!!
I get to take a trip on Friday morning to the tractor assembly building to see the bulldozer that I’m designing stuff for… the building is huge and they literally build the tractors in huge pieces (Cab, Tracks, Frame) with a huge overhead crane
When a reporter asked Gaylord Perry's 5-year-old daughter if her father threw a spitball, she replied, "It's a hard slider."
by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2010 4:35 PM EDT reply actions
well that means he's getting the hook soon?
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
Someone has to tell Milwaukee that we have to finish this game
before we start Friday’s game. There might be a slight delay.
by Ghostrider520 on Jun 30, 2010 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
no
tomorrow they play the brewers. WOLF vs. hawksworth.
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
@zoomzoomj88
Jeff Passan is an asshat
Hoping that the Cards trade for Cliff Lee!
wolf and hawk.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
the cards maybe getting haren back
has made its way to mlbtr.
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
@zoomzoomj88
Jeff Passan is an asshat
Hoping that the Cards trade for Cliff Lee!
do that and he can be the 4th outfielder
"I've had pretty good success with Stan (Musial) by throwing him my best pitch and backing up third." - Carl Erskine
say bye bye to Shelby then
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2010 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah.
It won’t take Shelby to get Haren.
by Ghostrider520 on Jun 30, 2010 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
bye to Pujols then?
elaborate. he’s got a big contract right?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2010 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
this game is to make up for the 2.25 hour VEB day game
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2010 4:37 PM EDT reply actions
I think my internal clock is still off from that game
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2010 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
get soup outta there. NOW.
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
@zoomzoomj88
Jeff Passan is an asshat
Hoping that the Cards trade for Cliff Lee!
stop watching for a few weeks then
there will still be months of the season left
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2010 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I start to try and avoid watching, then we rip of two good wins...
and I’m like “Yeah, this is what I’ve been waiting for.” Then this crap happens. We just can’t get “there.”
I just think we're all spoiled and expect too much some times
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2010 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
That's very rational of you, Chitown ;-)
But seriously, for me anyway, it’s not that I expect us to win EVERY game, but rather I would like for this team to get on a roll. And when they play SEA, ARZ, etc. and win the 1st 2 games and just can’t finish a team off, it’s irritating. I mean, these guys could easily go on a tear – like 10 out of 12 or something – and yet they just seem so flat far too often.
And what irritates me isn’t the loss in the 3rd game of a series; it’s the appearance of not even trying. I mean, look at this pitcher today…is there any reason that we shouldn’t be able to hit him? Look at the lineups that TLR regularly trots out for the 3rd game of a series.
You can point to injuries now, but how many times this season has TLR inexplicably felt the need to rest Ludwick and/or Colby or play LaRue when trying for a sweep?
/end rant
no, there's a distinct difference between expecting too much,
as in expecting them to win every game…and expecting them to complete one GD sweep of a three game series out of 7 chances, especially against a shit-tastic pitcher. I’m expecting the exact right amount…that is, expecting to win the games they SHOULD win that will come back and haunt them at the end of the season if they don’t
Glad you're not an Astros or Pirates fan
I’d fear for your well-being
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2010 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
heh
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2010 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
fixed
fuck this game the lack of sweeps
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
@zoomzoomj88
Jeff Passan is an asshat
Hoping that the Cards trade for Cliff Lee!
how about
fuck suppan, miles and winn? plus the recent roster management.
....my quick smells like french toast...
Twitter: @mstreeter06
Winn is AT WORST the 5th worst player on this team
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2010 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I agree
LaRue has to stay but we can get rid of the other 4 for a combo of Craig, Mather, Greene, Jay, and pick your pitcher.
....my quick smells like french toast...
Twitter: @mstreeter06
Winn doesn't offer much to me
Am I just wrong with this? I don’t really know.
....my quick smells like french toast...
Twitter: @mstreeter06
He offers plus defense and somewhat below average offense
Jay might be the only one who could replicate that, but he’s left handed and if we are going to be spelling our LHH centerfielder, it would be best to do it against LHP with a RHH.
Not afraid to nitpick
Maybe I'm just bitter about the homer that shouldn't have been
But I really think Jay > Winn. Winn can’t hit RHP IIRC
....my quick smells like french toast...
Twitter: @mstreeter06
Damnit
I mean to say. I thought Winn couldn’t really hit against LHP. I’m all frustrated from the game.
....my quick smells like french toast...
Twitter: @mstreeter06
This is why it's dumb...
Tony “electing to carry an extra pitcher” so you have the extra pitcher, but you are hesitant to PH for your middle reliever? I mean, you HAVE AN EXTRA PITCHER. There is another dude who can do the same thing!
PH for a guy who rarely takes any BP cuts and at least give yourself a shot. But yeah, you’ve gotta always “save” a guy.
So frustrating.
It's kind of a catch-22
He’s got the extra pitcher, but if he PHs for Boggs, that’s one fewer guy left on the already-thin bench
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2010 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
True
Gotta be prepared for a 20-inning game right
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2010 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Brandon Dickson
is 8-4 with a 2.94 ERA for Memphis, although his WHIP is 1.33. Basically, he’s Ottavino with fewer strikeouts.
But they’d rather have Suppan.
What good is having a player development strategy if the manager wants his comfy blanket of Proven Veterans™?
by Michael_68_1999 on Jun 30, 2010 4:39 PM EDT reply actions
yeah
when you have soup starting, it’s an automatic L. throw in a no-name starter, it’s a sure L.
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
@zoomzoomj88
Jeff Passan is an asshat
Hoping that the Cards trade for Cliff Lee!
This will be the eighth time
this season the Cardinals win the first two games of a series, and lose the third, if they lose again today.
I’m not talking about taking two of three, I’m saying they’ve done a W-W-L pattern eight times this year. That’s not random. That’s deliberate. And that’s LaRussa’s roster management and lineup decisions.
by Michael_68_1999 on Jun 30, 2010 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
like i said before
larussa is afraid of sweeps
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
@zoomzoomj88
Jeff Passan is an asshat
Hoping that the Cards trade for Cliff Lee!
to be fair,
i dont know how the lineup today could have been better (absent roster changes)
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
well considering TLR is heavily responsible for the roster changes...
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
yeah, definitely he can be partially blamed for that.
but as far as the lineups go…today’s isn’t one to be upset about.
although, they should put luddy on the DL retroactively to get through the weekend series
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
hitting .220 against rookies........
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
They've still got 12 outs to fuck up somehow
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2010 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
They have
Chad Qualls and Aaron Heilmann. So there’s always a chance.
by Michael_68_1999 on Jun 30, 2010 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
aaahhh it's Blaine Boyer.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
former cardinal! cue our guys not being able to hit him.
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
@zoomzoomj88
Jeff Passan is an asshat
Hoping that the Cards trade for Cliff Lee!
You mean Former Cardinal© Blaine Boyer?
We’re fucking doomed
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2010 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Right?
For as little as he ever plays, wouldn’t you still like to see Bryan Anderson in there on Yadi’s days off? I mean, at least he can handle the bat and pose a THREAT of possibly hitting the ball/driving in a run.
but tony CAN'T have that...
he has his proven veterans ™ theory
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
@zoomzoomj88
Jeff Passan is an asshat
Hoping that the Cards trade for Cliff Lee!
I'm not the Hall of Fame Manager(TM)
but I’d replace LaRue with Bryan Anderson
Stavinoha with Allen Craig
Winn with Jon Jay
Miles with Tyler Greene
and find a space for Joe Mather.
My kinda team. Wait, that pretty much was the roster in April, wasn’t it?
by Michael_68_1999 on Jun 30, 2010 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
why joe mather? i feel like he's getting unrelented love here
probably because he’s joey bombs but he wasn’t very good here and while in AAA he is doing well, im not going out of my way to put him on the roster…..
and Winn i’d still keep over Jon Jay
Rasmus can hit lefties
cardinalred
St. Louis Sports blog
by stlcardsfan4 on Jun 30, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
i'd probably also keep winn over jay
but i’d swap stav and miles for craig and greene
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
ditto
Rasmus can hit lefties
cardinalred
St. Louis Sports blog
by stlcardsfan4 on Jun 30, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
At least when Bryan Anderson hits the ball, he makes pigs squeal
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2010 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
where are you now, rally pig.........
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Rally pig, rally pig
Does whatever a rally pig does
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2010 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
(if you don't know what we're talking about)
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2010 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
what am i missing?
i watched it and i didnt see what you were referring to
When a reporter asked Gaylord Perry's 5-year-old daughter if her father threw a spitball, she replied, "It's a hard slider."
by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2010 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
me either.
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
i love the look on that horse's face
When a reporter asked Gaylord Perry's 5-year-old daughter if her father threw a spitball, she replied, "It's a hard slider."
by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2010 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you have the sound on?
It sounds like a pig’s getting slaughtered when Anderson hits the ball
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2010 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok, that is hilarious
I didn’t hear that on the first one, so didn’t play the second link.
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
the radio call doesn't have that sound
it must be the tv version only
When a reporter asked Gaylord Perry's 5-year-old daughter if her father threw a spitball, she replied, "It's a hard slider."
by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2010 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
ok what is going on there?
because it sounds like it was deliberately edited in afterwards… is it fake?
When a reporter asked Gaylord Perry's 5-year-old daughter if her father threw a spitball, she replied, "It's a hard slider."
by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2010 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
No, it was live for 2, maybe 3 games,
and then the rally pig left us.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Also, Dave Concepcion.
is this in the glossary?
cause i have no idea what you are talking about
When a reporter asked Gaylord Perry's 5-year-old daughter if her father threw a spitball, she replied, "It's a hard slider."
by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2010 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
it's explained above, and it wasn't fake.
and yes, it is due for the glossary. it was almost stricken from the list from lack of use THANKS, CARDINALS TEAM.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
No, it is not.
3 games in April, I think, the pig squeal was heard during the broadcast, we dubbed it the rally pig.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Well, maye he would/should
I mean, we all agree that Tony has been riding Yadi into the ground so far. So give him an extra day off and get Anderson some PT. And with the frequency of these effin’ throwaway games/white flag games, I think Anderson would get enough ABs to justify the move.
I think he would need at least 15PA a week to justify any call up.
do it a week before the allstar break and give yadi a 10 day vacation with some off the bench at bats.
mmm boggs hitting.
batting practice!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
or maybe his beard is hitting.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
it's looking really Just for Men, today.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
the white flag was engaged
before today’s game even started.
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
@zoomzoomj88
Jeff Passan is an asshat
Hoping that the Cards trade for Cliff Lee!
To be fair
We don’t have much of a bench at the moment.
That’s its own major problem, of course, but it’s the reason Boggs is hitting, most likely.
and whose fault is that?
cough… larussa… cough
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
@zoomzoomj88
Jeff Passan is an asshat
Hoping that the Cards trade for Cliff Lee!
exactly...
Carrying an extra pitcher means that you can replace one middle reliever with a pinch hitter and then bring in that 47th reliever or whatever. Because. He’s. The. Extra. Pitcher.
zomg Booooooog.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
BOOOOOG!
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
@zoomzoomj88
Jeff Passan is an asshat
Hoping that the Cards trade for Cliff Lee!
I hope this game is another 20 inning debacle
What else am I gonna do for the next 12 hours before I go to bed
Well then, nevermind
I do want to pass my thesis, afterall
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2010 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
you can do this video conference meeting for me
with my boss here in 8 minutes
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
always
When a reporter asked Gaylord Perry's 5-year-old daughter if her father threw a spitball, she replied, "It's a hard slider."
by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2010 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooog.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Boog checks his nails.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
BOOOOOOOOG!
has wheeeeeeeeeels!
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Jeff Passan is an asshat
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Does it help our moods any
knowing the Pirates are beating the Cubs, 2-0, top ninth?
by Michael_68_1999 on Jun 30, 2010 4:51 PM EDT reply actions
not really
considering that the reds won and we’re playing some shitty baseball.
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that made my boring afternoon better
When a reporter asked Gaylord Perry's 5-year-old daughter if her father threw a spitball, she replied, "It's a hard slider."
by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2010 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
That's not historically acurate.
That drum cover looks synthetic.
by Ghostrider520 on Jun 30, 2010 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
skippy!
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zomg our middle infield is not sucking much!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Boog caught a stop sign, even.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
sadly, i was thinking the same
as lopex is at the plate
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skippy!
has wheeeeeeeeeels!
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bahahahahaa. Skip's like, hey, Yadi can do it...
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
gee, dan...
like i really wanted to know that neither side has had a 1-2-3
WHEN WE’RE DOWN BY 3 RUNS!!!!!
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odds lopex swings on 3-2?
i’ll say 90%
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lopex BB
bert eliminate???
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Shhh
You’ll only encourage LaRussa to find tough, gritty Latinos.
And we don’t need Miguel Cairo.
by Michael_68_1999 on Jun 30, 2010 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
no pressure, Albert.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
how on earth is this game in the 6th?
I seriously thought that we were in the 8th or something
When a reporter asked Gaylord Perry's 5-year-old daughter if her father threw a spitball, she replied, "It's a hard slider."
by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2010 4:59 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, I was just thinking "OK, this might be our last chance to score with the big bats"
then I also realized it’s just the 6th.
by BTown Birds fan on Jun 30, 2010 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope you're not getting my hopes up just to crush them, Birdos.
I cannot freaking believe this game is only in the 6th inning.
by BTown Birds fan on Jun 30, 2010 4:59 PM EDT reply actions
feels like it's in the 8th
don’t it?
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cue up some five stone
and let’s make some noise!
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Jeff Passan is an asshat
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no, that's watching paint dry.
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Lopex apparently dove back into first base.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
c'mon APU
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dammit. bert reached at that one.
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According to Gameday, yes.
"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
swung at thaaaaaaaaaaat?
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
Yeah, too jumpy
The guy risked walking in the run, but Albert couldn’t hold up.
So says, Titus Pullo (formerly The Dude)
hey, we have three more chances
and the its the dbacks BP
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
it's not like the cards are making this game
any easier when the d’backs are batting…
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You'd think
this would be Yankees-Red Sox at this pace.
by Michael_68_1999 on Jun 30, 2010 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
don't tell joe west!
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i could've played a round of golf, arrived home
and not missed much. sigh.
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no 3 game sweeps allowed
*now with more veterany veteranness and a higher grit factor
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2010 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
out of the baseline!!!!!!!
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[vowel sounds]
Pujols missed the tag.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
We'll still be here
when you get back.
by Michael_68_1999 on Jun 30, 2010 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
boggsy!
now… offense, listen up: MOAR RUNZ!
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So who had?
95-98 mph reliever in the “What will Mitchell Boggs become” pool from 3 years ago?
Not afraid to nitpick
I don't know, but him and Motte are nice bullpen arms to have!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2010 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
him, motter,sanchez,reifer, and samuels and we probably have the hardest throwing pen in the majors.
jorge sosa
When a reporter asked Gaylord Perry's 5-year-old daughter if her father threw a spitball, she replied, "It's a hard slider."
by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2010 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
pedro bourbon jr
When a reporter asked Gaylord Perry's 5-year-old daughter if her father threw a spitball, she replied, "It's a hard slider."
by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
well he had... I just didn't think he had the mindset or control.
I think he’s been properly Carp’d, now.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I may be crazy
but i have always thought that if he could harness his control that he could be a closer
When a reporter asked Gaylord Perry's 5-year-old daughter if her father threw a spitball, she replied, "It's a hard slider."
by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2010 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
it's possible
perhaps even more than motte
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2010 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
really?
the beard is pretty sinister as well
When a reporter asked Gaylord Perry's 5-year-old daughter if her father threw a spitball, she replied, "It's a hard slider."
by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
...who are you?
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
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Jeff Passan is an asshat
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he had the skull avatar.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
kidding! kidding
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
walkapotamoose.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Because Gutierrez threw him a fastball down the middle on the first pitch
And he didn’t swing.
Stav is an anti-hitter.
but he plays one on tv
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
for the same reason that somehow the book on soriano doesn't include one sentence
slider low and away: repeat
When a reporter asked Gaylord Perry's 5-year-old daughter if her father threw a spitball, she replied, "It's a hard slider."
by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2010 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
smoooooth steal.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
and now we get la rue
it would be cool if they hadn’t kept yadi in for the entire shutout yesterday so that maybe he could pinch hit and come in the game.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
yikes.
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Jeff Passan is an asshat
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is LaRue down to one tiger stripe?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
When the hell did LaRue clean up?
Clean cut? No facial hair? How could he ever be mistaken for a Metallica roadie looking like that? This development is profoundly disturbing.
So says, Titus Pullo (formerly The Dude)
Colby had a haircut, too.
but seriously, we may need a fanshot to properly vent our distress at his clean-cut-ness. it’s been several weeks since Lohse went at him with the trimmer and the gel.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
do you guys seriously want an actual date and time on this?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
and that was
the epic Colby-got-a-haircut May 3rd thread.
no guarantees on what went on in the concurrent game…..
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I've got it at
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I saw him from the front on the post-game last night
and thought, “who is this guy? I thought LaRue was #21. Oh, it is LaRue”
Cardinals Baseball 2010: Why have only one 25th man when you can have four?
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Jun 30, 2010 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
i agree.
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Boys
with girlfriends who wanted to see Twilight, I wager.
by Michael_68_1999 on Jun 30, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
twilight? really?
waste of time & money. that’s all i’m gonna say about that.
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I did. My fiancee made me. I was so wasted I slept through 3/4 of it
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
I added extra garlic to any food I've eaten for a few weeks in protest of that shit
I was forced to watch the first one, and if there has ever been a major produced movie with worse acting, I’d actually like to see it.
Not afraid to nitpick
I just saw Wolverine the other day
I was disappointed with the acting, script, basically the whole movie
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2010 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm 30, Male and Straight
Halle Berry couldn’t drag me to that nonsense.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
i'm betting larue swings on 3-2
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larue!
a run!
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
@zoomzoomj88
Jeff Passan is an asshat
Hoping that the Cards trade for Cliff Lee!
good point
i forgot about last night’s lameme that labegan.
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
@zoomzoomj88
Jeff Passan is an asshat
Hoping that the Cards trade for Cliff Lee!
COLBY'S SO FAST, THEY DON'T EVEN THROW.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
allegedly that's LaRue.
I think he’s Ottavino’s dad.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Why not?
You expect the All-Star Holliday™ to drive in a RISP?
by Michael_68_1999 on Jun 30, 2010 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
he's trademarked?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
yes
Rasmus can hit lefties
cardinalred
St. Louis Sports blog
by stlcardsfan4 on Jun 30, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
with a .381 wOBA? hell yes.
larue’s .211 wOBA? no thank you.
follow me on twitter @nickg105
by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 30, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
unexcited by colby?
i don’t recall…
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
holy crap
Larue actually got a hit!
*now with more veterany veteranness and a higher grit factor
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2010 5:27 PM EDT reply actions
randy? ft-LOSS
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What do you think about the pace of this game, attractive but suspiciously-underaged-looking girl that the cameraman found in the stands?
Yeah, I agree. It’s moving pretty slow.
who out of these 5 should go to ASB
I know they probably won’t make it, but these are the top 5 outfielders in my mind, with help from fangraphs
Rasmus
Holliday
Willingham
Werth
Byrd
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2010 5:29 PM EDT reply actions
I'm partial to Rasmus, Holliday, and Werth
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2010 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
ha! yes
well, if people were voting better, who would be the starters
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2010 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
no, it's All Starbase Ballgame.
I don't give a fuck who you confuse me with.
by chalk on Jun 30, 2010 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
raz, werth, holliday
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..........KMac warming.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
schu CAN play 2nd!
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@zoomzoomj88
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gee i'm glad i put jay bruce on the bench today since he was facing a tough pitcher and strikes out a lot.
halladay sucks lately.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
I played Votto
Because you play Votto. That’s just what you do.
Votto has now homered off both Greinke and Halladay recently.
Votto is awesome/carrying that team
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2010 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
and Rolen too of course
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2010 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
He hit a game-tying three-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the 9th off Lidge yesterday
He is having a season of near-Pujolsian proportions, right down to the Lidge-pwning.
Boooooooog.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
MOAR RUNZ CARDS!
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
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yawn.
longest game ever?
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My name is Brendan Ryan
and I neither can hit nor resist swinging at breaking pitches
So says, Titus Pullo (formerly The Dude)
...
but i have great defense and can grow mustaches while spinning!
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
@zoomzoomj88
Jeff Passan is an asshat
Hoping that the Cards trade for Cliff Lee!
no, no.
he chases balls.
that’s his thing.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
unfortunately that's in both halves of an inning.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Jun 30, 2010 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
i was hoping
lopex could keep the streak going, but of course i had to figure that he’s going back on his two week 0-fer 1-fer streak before having a 4 for 5 game again.
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was that the first 1-2-3 inning? posted by a guy with an 8.33 era??
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
shut down by qualls
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2010 5:45 PM EDT reply actions
yep, tony's thrown in the towel. kmac on the mound.
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mcclellan isn't terrible, and you probably wouldn't want him to waste motte in a game that, nonetheless, we'll almost certainly lose.
I don't give a fuck who you confuse me with.
because we all know how bad a 2.43 ERA is.....
Rasmus can hit lefties
cardinalred
St. Louis Sports blog
by stlcardsfan4 on Jun 30, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
veb needs to hide the towels
too accessible to tony.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Is anyone else shocked to learn that McClellan has a 3.84 xFIP
And a 1.06 WHIP? He’s having the best year of his career so far. Strikeout rate at a career high, walk rate at a career low.
I’m still terrified every time he comes in, though.
disclaimer: its a 12-person league with a 30-man roster
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
i'm terrified every time too
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
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atta Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooog.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
they just did a LOBster count.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
padres up on the rockies 13-2
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heilman! we're still in it!
awesome.
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Whoa I'm out of it
I just got the bottom of the 6th and the bottom of the 8th confused
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2010 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
i guess
we’re bottom 9 now
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bert :(
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matty!
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Jeff Passan is an asshat
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and now it's up to staviNOha
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i'm not sure if shannon
was just confusing him with stav or if it actually was miles
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
OT: The Padres scored 13 runs today (at PETCO!) without hitting a homer
And nobody on their team has more than 2 hits.
Wat.
stav :(
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Jeff Passan is an asshat
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well, it was a good game.
WTF TONY!!!!!!!!
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This shouldn't be a thing
someone’s head should roll for this
by YesWeOquendo on Jun 30, 2010 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions
i can't believe luddy couldn't go up there for one swing
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
I don't know what egregious means but
The managing this series month has been egregious.
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
...
The managing this series month season has been egregious.
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@zoomzoomj88
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PH with Miles is not offensive
it’s the antithesis of offensive
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
i do know what it means actually
I just wanted to appear like an ignoramoose
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
Try having Miles pinch hit in the last at-bat in the game.
With two men on and your team down 2.
by Cardfanintherock on Jun 30, 2010 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions
If you're aiming for the ignoramoose angle.
by Cardfanintherock on Jun 30, 2010 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Good advice
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
i hate larussa's late game managing decisions!!!!
ARGH!
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@zoomzoomj88
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so it was up to Stav... twice?
or was it up to Miles twice?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
I don't give a fuck who you confuse me with.
Predictable.
Starts with a past-his-prime pitcher who wouldn’t be on the team if he weren’t with the Cardinals before, ends with a past-his-prime hitter who wouldn’t be on the team if he weren’t with the Cardinals before.
by StopSpe on Jun 30, 2010 6:10 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs
this. & rec'd
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How to Lose a Baseball Game
by Tony LaRussa
by mojowo11 on Jun 30, 2010 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
RRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
that is all.
Hey, I have an idea.
Let’s option Miles, and Stav (or whatever we need to do to make them go away) and call up Craig and Greene. Whaddya think? genius?
Currently selling signature space. All offers considered.
by RosevilleRedbird on Jun 30, 2010 6:11 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
but is it..... suuuuuper genius?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Allen Craig does not suck, or at least hasn't been shown to suck yet
Keep in mind that Craig had a 28.6% line drive rate but only a .053 batting average when he was up. He hit a lot of balls right at people.
And Tyler Greene maybe sucks, but sucks less than Miles, is useful in the field and on the bases, and even has occasional power.
The thing you are looking for is
DFA!!!
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
wait, if we're talking about miles and stav, surely you mean HOF?
I don't give a fuck who you confuse me with.
by chalk on Jun 30, 2010 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Your ideas intrigue me
And I wish to subscribe to your newsletter
by Merry CRasmus on Jun 30, 2010 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
call up jay & greene
get rid of miles & stav
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Jeff Passan is an asshat
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I am somewhat morbidly interested in seeing the plays of the month for June.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
we look kind of awesome in montage
Colby gets his own section in the home runs.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Ludwick gets his own section, period.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Yadi and Adam, complete with handshake!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
and yes, the rookies got their own cup of coffee.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
how many of these third games have been day games...?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
this is odd with your sig.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
the 9th longest game in Cardinals history
since they started keeping time stats in the 80s.
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
it's by time, so I assume so.
/tvstats
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
even with the two 15+ innings games in the last year, that's just 2 out of the 9.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Four Hour Waste of Time
Now now Red Baron…..La Genius is gonna reprimand you for “disrespecting the competition”. According to him, every pitcher that has taken the mound against the Cardinals this season is the second coming of Cy Young himself.
The shots of the young tanned girl were the MOST entertaining moments of this otherwise completely forgettable affair. Hats off to the boys in the truck!
good evening, all
please, PLEASE tell me that wasn’t nick stavinoha and aaron miles that batted with two on in the ninth winning with a chance to tie and win the game. please tell me i didn’t actually witness that.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 30, 2010 8:24 PM EDT reply actions
tbh i actually cried when miles came to the plate
well, in my head at least, i was so pissed….
Rasmus can hit lefties
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by stlcardsfan4 on Jun 30, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
where, i'm sitting
my TV reflects off my window really well and i often have moments where i look and go holy crap thinking that matt garza is standing outside my window
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
remember when we could have acquired daisuke for change?
he’d be all right to have right now
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
this year is no exception despite him "struggling"
RIDICULOUS
Rasmus can hit lefties
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by stlcardsfan4 on Jun 30, 2010 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
sigh.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jun 30, 2010 9:41 PM EDT reply actions
I really hope the Cardinals finish the season 2-3 games out.
And La Russa gets fired.
Stupid shit like his demand of having “his guys” on the team leads to shit like Randy Winn and Aaron Miles getting 86 PAs and Jeff Suppan throwing 14 piss-poor innings when there are unproven commodities with MLE’s just as good as the crap we’ve been throwing out; if you’re telling me that Allen Craig, Joe Mather, et al. couldn’t blow Winn out the water, and Delcalso, Gotay, or Greene couldn’t run circles around Miles?
i hope the cardinals make the playoffs
but i kind of hope TLR moves on also
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
to be fair...
Jeff Suppan throwing 14 piss-poor innings
suppan has been more than adequate in his temporary #5 starter role.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 30, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Ehhhhhhhh
I’d say adequate at best. His ERA is beating his FIP and xFIP, but neither of those numbers have been great. Ottavino probably could have done just as well.
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
the same ottavino that has an 8.20 ERA?
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 30, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Touche
Of course we are talking about < 20 IP sample sizes for both of them (not considering Soup’s numbers with MIL this year). I didn’t expect Ott’s advanced numbers to be so bad (even in < 20 IP).
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2010 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
and that was going to be my next argument
we only need soup to be serviceable over a small sample size (hypothetically). so far, he has done that.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 30, 2010 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Soup's gonna stick to the end of the season
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2010 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
sssssssshhhhhhhh
even though he’s probably better than lohse, ottavino, hawksworth, etc so i can’t complain too much. and it’s not like he’ll make the playoff rotation. or the roster. hopefully penny comes back though, just realized it’s been almost six weeks. i’d rather not live with hawksworth starting the rest of the year.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 30, 2010 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
soup is better than lohse?
how do you figure that?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
ERA.... that's about it though
im not agreeing with him, just that he probably glanced at his ERA and thought it…. but yeah there is no way soup is better than lohse
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i have to say
soup has probably given us about what i expected, probably even a little more, and so for the immediate emergency situation we were in i’ve been kind of fine with him. but i’d much rather have lohse in the rotation. seems a miracle if he could actually come back this year, but those seem to be the indications from the club.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
i'm gonna wait
until he has at least one bad outing before i resume bashing him
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
by prophetjohn on Jun 30, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
If we can't score more than 4 runs off a AA pitcher,
then we can hardly hold Soup to blame for this loss.
You're the fail to my win?
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on Jun 30, 2010 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
What would you consider his outing today (other than TLR leaving him out there way too long)?
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2010 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
5 2/3 innings with 4 runs allowed?
i think that’s wildly better than most people would have hoped for and as good as or better than what we’re likely to get from ottavino or walters
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
My god how many times does it need to be said
RANDY WINN IS NOT BAD. Bitch about Miles, bitch about Stav, but none of Mather, Craig, Jay or whoever you’d like to choose are going to be expected to be better than Winn. He’s below-average offense with a plus glove.
Not afraid to nitpick
i agree--the defensible one is most definitely winn
at least he’s good at something. he’s even been serviceable with the bat as well. miles and stav, on the other hand, aren’t good at anything besides taking up space and frustrating fans.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 30, 2010 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
A few things:
1. Uhhh, you do realize that Randy Winn has actually been a good pickup, right? Fluky homerun aside, he has a track record as being a very good (at least above-average) defender, his statline is pretty above-average for a bench outfielder. I mean, we would all love Allen Craig or John Jay to get some starts, but he doesn’t have Aaron Miles-like incompetence.
2. Jeff Suppan has pitched 3.95 ERA ball out of the 5 spot. How about you reserve your judgement until he actually sucks? Most 5 starters aren’t pitching near as well as Suppan.
3. And no, Craig and Mather wouldn’t blow Winn out of the water. Winn is what he is, a plus defensive outfielder with little offense game. Craig, while unlucky, is not a great defender, and we really don’t know if he achieve a .333 OBP like Winn has even with the peripherals saying otherwise.
And keep dreaming about LaRussa getting fired for the record.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
Yeah, now that I look at it, Winn's not been terrible.
Thought he was hitting worse than he was.
It’s just INCREDIBLY frustrating to see minor leaguers not get chances to show what they can do in favor of guys that are terrible solely because they played for Tony 5 years ago, and losing games because of it.
Well.
In Suppan’s case, the minor leaguers have been really bad this year, as Ottavino has no control and Hawksworth is, well, Hawksworth. They are going for it this year, and while playing Ottavino would be good in the future, the FO believed that Suppan could contribute now, which is in their philisophy.
It sucks, but whatever. Least the team is competing for something. I think that if they didn’t have a team breathing on their neck, they would become complacent, and suck like they did against the Dodgers.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
i don't care how pissed i am at the cardinals or their FO
i will never EVER root for them to not make the playoffs…. that’s just me
Rasmus can hit lefties
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Molina Update
Bengie to Texas, traded for Chris Ray
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Adam Wainwright reaches on force attempt, throwing error by Aaron Heilman. Jaime Garcia scores. Brendan Ryan to 3rd. Adam Wainwright to 2nd. None out.
Thouroughly "meh" trade.
At least it means the Giants quit jerking Posey around.
well, at least there were a lot of Molina v. Molinas.
let’s hope Bengie doesn’t catch the yips.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
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by Yadi2Second on Jun 30, 2010 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
can anyone give me a good reason why ludwick wasn't DL'd?
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 30, 2010 10:38 PM EDT reply actions
Might not need it
Pointless to put him on the 15-day DL when he’ll only be out 6 or 7
but he's been limited for about that much time anyway.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 30, 2010 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
He's been out for 7 games
If it was a 15 day injury or close, the Cardinals would have DL’ed him, but their inaction makes me believe that he will come back in 2-3 days, maybe tomorrow. I don’t think they are that incompetent. :)
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
i sure hope not
as i mentioned below, it’s just frustrating. this has happened before with other players in other years, and it’s one of the most frustrating things to watch.
however, i’ll give the cardinals the benefit of the doubt for now. hopefully he’s back for the weekend, the lineup misses him.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 30, 2010 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
My guess
They didn’t think the injury was that bad at first, but Ludwick wasn’t healing, and figured out it was more serious.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
then they should have DL'd him the second they realized that
just pisses me off that we’re essentially wasting a roster spot on a roster that already sports stavinoha and miles playing in bench roles. i mean, nick stavinoha has started two consecutive games in right field. that’s inexcusable.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 30, 2010 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
That depends.
What if they believed the injury would take 2 days, but they found out it would take 5 more days on top of that. Would you still DL him and waste 8 days of production? I sure as hell wouldn’t. You said it yourself, the less Nick Stavinoha in right field, the better.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
By the way.
For people who commonly look up stats. I have a question, for people like Suppan who transfer to another team mid-season, where would you look up seperate stats? Fangraphs only does stats for both teams combined, and I can’t find anything useful for some reason on Baseball Reference.
Any help is appreciated.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
+1,000
i don’t give a shit about what he did for the brewers, but am having trouble finding his numbers with just the cards.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 30, 2010 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Baseball Musings's Day by Day Database has a useful filter.
I seem to remember Fangraphs dividing the season between the teams last year. Am I wrong on this?
"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
At Fangraphs, there's a link above the stats that says something like "include partial seasons"
Click that
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2010 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 30, 2010 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
or you can go to B-R
go to game logs, the click the row where you want to start looking at stats and then click the row where you want to end and it’ll sum everything between
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
Wow...
Barry F. Enright. 14 lobsters. Stav-Miles grit their way to the final two outs. This is reminiscent of the agony of 2006.
Fire La Russa!
So, All-Star voting is winding down.
I put my 25 votes in, and tried to avoid blatant homerism, and giving the NL the best chance to win. That led to me not necessarily voting for the best choice at some positions.
C – Brian McCann. I love me some Yadi, but the dude just isn’t hitting well enough to justify a spot this year. Plus, he needs more games off, not…more games to squat in.
1B- Albert. Duh. Votto may well be having a better season so far this year, but it’s…Albert Pujols.
2B – Chase Utley. This one really isn’t close.
SS – Hanley Ramirez. Don’t like the guy, but probably deserves the spot.
3B – David Wright. To be honest, I’d rather vote for Rolen or Zimmerman here, but Wright is the only person with any chance to overtake the horrible Placido selection, so he gets my vote.
OF – Holliday, Rasmus, Ludwick. What? Don’t look at me like that, I’m a Cards fan, and I love our outfield. Plus, you can actually make the argument for all three of them when accounting for defense as well.
I couldn’t bring myself to vote for a terrible AL squad, despite my obvious desire to see the NL win. With no real preamble, I went with
C Mauer
1B Morneau
2B Cano
SS Jeter
3B Beltre
OF Hamilton, Crawford, Rios
Is it just me, or does the AL lineup as a whole look a little bit better?
Damn
Yadi has the 33rd best OPS among (all) catchers in the NL…he’s 2nd to last among catchers with at least 150 PAs
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2010 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
yikes
so two backups are hitting better than yadi.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 30, 2010 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Lots of backups are hitting better than Yadi, but they've only got like 50 PA
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2010 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
SSS was assumed
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 30, 2010 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
don't care!
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 30, 2010 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, that's fair.
though i think the “regular playing time” argument is actually valid with anderson.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 30, 2010 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
my guess is that neither heyward or utley make the all start team because of injuries
*now with more veterany veteranness and a higher grit factor
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 1, 2010 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
if utley is injured enough why would he be on the team
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 1, 2010 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
what you're saying is the NL is going to lose again this year
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 1, 2010 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
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