Game 99 Open Thread: St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs
by azruavatar on Jul 25, 2010 5:40 PM EDT
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In the last two weeks, I've written about Felipe Lopez and Matt Holliday: two players who seem to be a bit under-appreciated for what they've provided the Cardinals this season. I've got another player in mind today who is having a really great year but we don't talk about all that often. Would you care for some applesauce?
In 2009, Jason Motte got bit by the homerun bug. Not only did he allow an unusually high number of HRs (13.7% HR/FB) but, from a fan's psychology, they seemed like critical homeruns too. Motte wasn't terrible last year but he continued to fiddle with his secondary pitches throwing his fastball 75% of the time. He'd mix in a messy second pitch that was sometimes classified as a slider, sometimes as a cutter. I strongly believe that those pitches are the same and it was really a command issue.
2010 has been kinder to Motte and he's shown some growth as well. He's gotten the fastball rate up into the 80s again. For me, the higher the fastball%, the better. His second pitch is the cutter/slider though now all grouped as just a cut fastball in 2010. In any event, he seems to have finally found some command of that pitch but it's still simply a show-me pitch. If you look at the linear weight pitch values, his fastball is about 9 runs better than average and his other pitches are below average. Things that don't surprise me.
Motte's control has improved with his command as he's walking fewer batters. His swinging strikeout rate is up along with hi strikeouts. Luck has evened out for Motte a bit as well as his HR rate has returned to the ~10% level that it rests at for most pitchers. (Aside: He's stranding 90% of runners, which isn't likely to continue, but I'm curious what the correlation is between strikeouts and stranding runners. Generally speaking, better pitchers strand more runners and better pitchers get more strikeouts. I wonder how strong that connection is compared to someone who is a low strikeout high groundball type instead. I digress.)
I'm more than willing to criticize Tony La Russa when it's due but he also deserves some praise in this instance. He's recognized that Motte is having an outstanding year and has continued to place him in high leverage situations. Outside of "closer" Ryan Franklin, Motte has been the most leveraged reliever in the pen. Besides, arguably, Mitchell Boggs, Motte has actually been the best choice outside of Ryan Franklin. Tony's bullpen management, while often frustrating in the daily nuances seems very good in the macro sense. Jason Motte has been a heck of a weapon out of the pen and might be, dare I say it, the closer of the future?
* * *
I followed the game yesterday while at work and had little interest in watching it on replay. Unfortunately both the restaurant we were at last night and the bar we went to afterward had the FSN replay on. I was with a Cubs fan; I did not care for what ensued.
I've reached my tolerance level for Blake Hawksworth, starter. I understand that he's been something of the best of a bunch of bad choices. I've equally little interest in seeing Jeff Suppan start and PJ Walters has never struck me as a viable option outside of PETCO. Still, the lack of depth in the starting rotation seems as if it will be our undoing. The Cardinals seem to be trying to address this and I won't engage in more of the Roy Oswalt discussion beyond saying I don't much understand it. I'd settle for something a little less fancy that isn't Jeff Suppan.
(Aside: Danup's pet prospect Gary Daley was released this week. Blake Hawksworth is also a Danup special. Danup attaches himself to players that just aren't very good. Anyone who mentions my attachment to Bryan Anderson or Daryl Jones will be banned summarily.)
I do have to say, the one enjoyable part of yesterday's game was the Ryan Theriot blooper reel. Missed catches, balls through his legs, popups lost in the sun . . . it was like watching a drunk beer league second baseman. I got many a good laugh out of it.
It would be nice if the Cardinals could scrape together a win against the Cubs though. The Cubs have done all they can to give away some of the games. The Cardinals just need to seize the opportunity. Perhaps they will tonight with Chris Carpenter on the mound.
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A little non-baseball as well. I'll admit that I planned on writing this post in the afternoon. While I usually write non-time critical pieces (i.e. not a recap of the previous game) I could, conceivably write days in advance. For some reason, my writing generally suffers when I try to do that. The creative process feels stunted and I wind up forcing the words rather than simply speaking via the post. Since I post on Sundays, this means that I'm often penning the piece on Saturday, which happens to be the night my cadre of friends likes to get together. I had planned to write midday before being called into work this morning.
So with that said, I want to heartily recommend the International Tap House (iTap, if you're in the know) that recently opened in Soulard. They've got over 500 different kinds of franklins from countries all around the world. I had a beer from New Zealand, France and numerous other places in the US. While the seating is somewhat limited, the bar is huge and the crowd was a little more sophisticated. Without the typical drunk beers on tap (no AB or Miller products to be found), the crowd is there to talk and taste rather than yell and stumble. If you're a beer snob or simply a curious taster, iTap is fantastic. Check it out. Some verdicts:
- Mothership's Wit - Very Good - Clovy, wheat beer
- Lefthand Haystack Wheat - Terrible - Skunky wheat beer; brewed in Colorado but tastes like a bad Mexican beer
- Sea Dog Blueberry Wheat - Good - The blueberry is pretty strong so if you like that flavor, it goes well with this wheat beer; if you don't like blueberry or sweet beers, don't get this
- Epic Lager - Good - A New Zealand beer; I don't drink much heavier than lagers -- if I can't see through it, I'm not drinking it -- and this one was quite good but not as thick as some of the European lagers
- O'Fallon Wheat - Average - Nothing special about this Wheat beer, if you can't guess, I love wheat beers
- Strongbow - Good - A English cider that tastes like apple juice; very sweet, I made it about halfway through and was turned off by the amount of sweetness but it was good for the first half
I probably tried about 4 or 5 others from friends that I can't recall. I wanted to try the beer listed from Kenya, "Tusker", but when I asked for it, they were out. I'm uncertain if this was a socio-economic joke about Africa or not. The bartender looked at me funny when I laughed, so presumably they were actually out. Again, iTap in Soulard -- try it.
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It's called getting ambushed by a phone call at 8:30 in the morning
to go to the office. I was really, truly working today. Robot’s honor.
Silly humans, this world is for robots.
Mitchell Boggs
Does anyone else think that he should be striking more batters out with his high-90s fastball and slider combination? While I’ve been relatively pleased with his 2010 peformance, his K/9 and BB/9 remind me of K-Mac’s, which is not ideal.
"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
I am, too
is the groundball rate what makes me think that Boggs is having a much better year?
I am pleasantly pleased, thankyouverymuch
That's long been the oddity of Boggs
Great stuff but so-so results.
Silly humans, this world is for robots.
Can we keep Colvin in the park tonight
Here’s hoping Carp keeps these guys off the plate and not letting them feel too comfortable up there.
Boy a frosty cold Budweiser would be great about now"…long pause…then an "aahhh". --Mike Shannon
It's amazing what "no stuff, no control" pitchers do for batters' comfort levels.
I don’t know if anyone read this pretty horrendous post on Fangraphs, entitled “Dave Duncan Finds His Limit.” It’s not horrendous because I disagree with it; it’s horrendous because there is essentially no analysis. It’s basically about how Jeff Suppan is so washed up that not even Dave Duncan can magically turn him around (like he did with Sidney Ponson, Kip Wells, et al). How hard would it have been to use his own website’s database and analyze Suppan’s performance under Duncan up this point?
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
the signal to noise ratio on fangraphs is becoming intolerable.
Jack Moore’s posts are almost entirely pointless and facile. Other than RJ Anderson and Matt Klaasen I’m not sure if any of the regular posters are really worth reading.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Jul 26, 2010 7:14 AM EDT up reply actions
The emergence of Boggs and Motte, along with Franklin's good start, have helped solidify the bullpen in a big way.
I don’t even want to think about what late innings would be like if Boggs and Motte hadn’t developed like they have.
As for cider, I’m with you there. Dry cider is much better. Woodchuck 802 Dark & Dry is pretty good.
What I’ve had of O’Fallon’s line-up has been OK, but not outstanding. Schlafly is usually a better bet. I do want to try O’Fallon’s smoked porter, just for the novelty of it.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 6:03 PM EDT reply actions
I am still gonna try it, since I've just found O'Fallon Brewery beer up here
but I won’t get my hopes up.
I agree with the robot, the Sea Dog Blueberry wheat is yummy.
I am pleasantly pleased, thankyouverymuch
Speaking of Schlafly
What brews of theirs do I absolutely have to try? I always try to get a sixer or two whenever I’m in St. Louis, and I’ve tried the Oatmeal Stout (not a fan), Hefe (loved it), Pilsner (good), No. 15 (quite different, very good) and Kolsch (fantastic).
What else is out there?
Pale Ale is their stand-by signature beer.
I also love their Dry-Hopped APA. For their seasonals, their Oktoberfest is excellent.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
the dry-hopped apa is my favorite
They also have an IPA at the taproom currently. (i think)
this thread is all Aaron Mile's fault.
The Imperial Stout
I believe I was that, not the Oatmeal, that knocked my socks off. Of course, I love the dark beers.
Never had the IPA, surprisingly, as they are my favorites, usually.
by soil_illini on Jul 25, 2010 7:13 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Franklins
Don’t totally give up Lefthand beers. The milk stout is excellent. Also, a recommendation if they happen to have it. Flying Dog’s Old Skratch. Excellent amber ale. Fantastic flavor. Not sure if that Pennsylvania beer has made it’s way out there yet.
I like Flying Dog (and it's made it out here)
haven’t had that one yet. Hopefully it’s better than the In Heat Wheat, though
I am pleasantly pleased, thankyouverymuch
O'Fallon
I love their pumpkin beer, haven’t felt strongly about the other varieties I’ve tried
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Jul 25, 2010 6:09 PM EDT reply actions
Thank you for pointing this out.
I’m incredibly ignorant as to what there is in St. Louis other than Busch Stadium and Imo’s. My pilgrimages to the city are generally very focused on Cardinal baseball and I don’t know much about bars or restaurants in the area (or, even out of the area). Sadly, I feel like I know more about Chicago eateries and bars than those in St. Louis. Perhaps this is because I go to Chicago in all seasons and generally have a less set agenda. At any rate, I’m definitely going to attempt to check out this International Tap House the next time I’m in town for a game.
"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
Colby on the bench again
w/ Jay in CF.
I find it astounding that Tony, w/ so many years in the game, has to be schooled on small sample size.
Why guess at it?
Why wouldn’t something like that be readily said by Tony? Maybe no one from the P-D asked him. It wouldn’t surprise me I guess.
Adios Esposito.
Adios Sarge. Say a prayer for Surf Boy...wherever he is.
Lack of schooling or willful ignorance?
He has won “his way” for 3 decades now, and it seems like he’s chosen to manage the game this way…his way.
Adios Esposito.
Adios Sarge. Say a prayer for Surf Boy...wherever he is.
haren traded to angels for joe sauders
crazy….link
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
That guy we gave a lot of money in the offseason to protect albert is dead to me...DEAD TO ME
looks like all the pitchings going to the al west
oswalt to the a’s?
by YesWeOquendo on Jul 25, 2010 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions
That says Corbin was their #22 prospect
And from the Snakepit, Nick Piecoro just tweeted “Told the player to be named in the deal is a top prospect…” , that sounds like Carp.
Not afraid to nitpick
Not going to be Mike Trout. Dbacks have a list to pick. Not sure when they have to decide.
by YesWeOquendo on Jul 25, 2010 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
wtf sbn
how does one quote their own sig?
by YesWeOquendo on Jul 25, 2010 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Piecoro also just tweeted
Not going to be Mike Trout. Dbacks have a list to pick. Not sure when they have to decide.
10 minutes ago via TweetDeck
"I told you, I don't like to be manhandled!"
light hal yeah
..Mulder part deux? jk
This guys so good(Pujols) He should be illegal-Pirates announcers
Shocking.
Im sure they will report the story as though they broke it.
1.14.10, the day I went green.
what is NASCAR?
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Cars turning left in an activity that requires no more physical ability than playing video games in a hot room
Not afraid to nitpick
hey i could do that.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I am in no way a Nascar fan
but I highly doubt few, if any of us, could drive over 180 mph for that long and not die.
I still have no interest in Nascar, even though I would watch it over soccer, but it does require skill of some sort
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
So do video games
Have you watched those professional Halo player videos? Reaction time and anticipation is unreal.
Not afraid to nitpick
I'm sure they have great reaction time
they would probably cry if their real lives were on the line
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
A 74 year old was good enough to drive in the Daytona 500 short of a mechanical problem.
What else needs to be said about the physical requirements of driving a car?
Not afraid to nitpick
The PTBNL has to be a top prospect
If it isn’t, then I’m wondering how we could have not put together a package like that.
Onubon > Gates
it is
http://twitter.com/nickpiecoro/status/19525646315
Rasmus can hit lefties
cardinalred
St. Louis Sports blog
by stlcardsfan4 on Jul 25, 2010 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Tyler Skaggs
is a B- prospect. He’s in their top 10, but nowhere near Trout or Conger. The D-backs got fleeced in this deal.
Yeah it doesn't make sense
Haren isn’t even that expensive and they have 30M coming off the books after the year and Saunders is going to get 6-8M anyway!
Not afraid to nitpick
they are 6 games out..which its only july
but havnt been stellar this will help i suppose…
This guys so good(Pujols) He should be illegal-Pirates announcers
Seems like an ok haul
Saunders gives them a legit major league pitcher even if he is just a middle rotation guy. No worrying about having the whole haul wash out. On the other hand, I don’t see any homerun prospects in this deal unless the PTBNL turns out to be that piece.
"The Helping Phriendly Book it seems contained the ancient secrets of eternal joy and neverending splendor. The trick was to surrender to the flow." Phish - The Lizards
Saunders has 2 arb years left so he's an asset at the very least
Corbin looks pretty good and I guess the PTBNL is supposed to be good. Still not really sure how the Angels managed to win the bidding war right now seeing as how they are 6 games out which means they aren’t going to extract much value for him the rest of this year, but whatever.
Not afraid to nitpick
so
trevor bell
Santana
Pinata
Haren
Younger Weava
This guys so good(Pujols) He should be illegal-Pirates announcers
Boo.
was hoping we could get Haren cause it doesn’t look like we are getting Oswalt.
You fit into me
like a hook into an eye
a fish hook
an open eye
just sounds like Wade doesn't want to deal Oswalt to a division foe let alone us...
If he has any hope of competing next year , which he probably thinks he does, then he is not going to want to go against us + Oswalt. I think he is too proud to rebuild or either he is really a walrus.
You fit into me
like a hook into an eye
a fish hook
an open eye
God that is so stupid
It’s a logical fallacy. You necessarily expect the prospects you acquire to take away as much value from the Cardinals as Oswalt would theoretically add—-and that ignores any of the timing effects i.e. the Astros aren’t going to contend now so Oswalt doesn’t really hurt them by being on the Cardinals and the prospects they would acquire would help them 2+ years down the road when they are ready to contend →their absence hurts the Cardinals then. If anything, you’d want to trade in-division because that’s how you maximize that timing effect.
Not afraid to nitpick
Just a thought. Especially likely when your dealing with this guy.
You fit into me
like a hook into an eye
a fish hook
an open eye
I hope you are wrong, Red Blazer
But not surprised by anything Wade does
1.14.10, the day I went green.
first of a long list of moves
Voldemort, being a Dark Lord, had to be traded first.
"They're so stunned they didn't even boo!"
John Rooney 5/3/10 referring to Philly fans on Cards 5-run 7th inning
butter beer.
that is all I know of what you speak.
You fit into me
like a hook into an eye
a fish hook
an open eye
don't forget
Haren’s contract would be harder for us to take on than Oswalt’s.
this thread is all Aaron Mile's fault.
Huh?
He’s guaranteed the same (assuming Oswalt demands the option to be picked up) amount of years and only 25.5M vs 32M, and then the fun of the 2013 option.
Not afraid to nitpick
To Clarify
I am assuming Oswalt doesnt demand his option be picked up if he was traded to St Louis.
1.14.10, the day I went green.
Even then
The Cards would have rather had Haren. 12.75M vs. 16M in 2011 and then trade him in the off-season.
Not afraid to nitpick
What is the logic in trading for Haren to trade him in the off season?
your reaching…
You fit into me
like a hook into an eye
a fish hook
an open eye
How so?
The Phillies traded for Cliff Lee so they could trade him in the off-season. 12.75M < 16M. The risk you’d be running would be if he gets injured.
Not afraid to nitpick
In what way?
He’s at best the same quality of pitcher who is signed for more money next year.
Not afraid to nitpick
And again, Haren would be an asset in the off-season
Without blowing out his arm, at absolute worst they could trade him for a bag of balls. Seeing as how he’d have 2 years of club control at a discount, he’d actually fetch at least one legitimate prospect if not two.
Not afraid to nitpick
you think the Phillies would have traded Lee
if they couldn’t have landed Halladay?
I am pleasantly pleased, thankyouverymuch
No but just because you trade for a player doesn't mean you can't ship him out a year later
If the Cardinals didn’t want him for 2012 at 12.75M and he doesn’t blow out his arm, they could trade him for a bag of balls and they’d have been better off than paying Oswalt 16M in 2011 and declining the option (no FA compensation).
If they would want Oswalt for 2012 at 16M, then they certainly would want Haren in 2012 at 12.75M.
He’s a more valuable asset than Oswalt, he just….is.
Not afraid to nitpick
Better pitcher, costs less, more club control at a price everyone agrees is a discount
That’s pretty much every aspect of why you would want one player over another.
Not afraid to nitpick
I'm not arguing with you in regards to Oswalt
but I don’t think the Phillies traded for Lee to trade him again in the offseason. I think they traded him only because they thought they could not extend him.
I am pleasantly pleased, thankyouverymuch
you can get FA comp when you decline an option. it’s rare that it happens.
St. Louis Cardinals -- 2006 World Champions
still have to offer arb, though
I know it’s theoretically possible, but has that ever actually happened?
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
there’s no reason why that would be the case, nothing in the cba about it. it happened with klesko after the 2006 season. also, the cardinals declined a renteria option years before he hit fa.
St. Louis Cardinals -- 2006 World Champions
by greenback06 on Jul 25, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
that's the assumetion i was going on too
I also assume we won’t trade for him if he requires the option to be picked up.
this thread is all Aaron Mile's fault.
although I thought Roy said he would be willing to renegotiate for the right team.
Maybe we are the right team.
You fit into me
like a hook into an eye
a fish hook
an open eye
You did say that clearly already. Someone isn't reading before they post.
You fit into me
like a hook into an eye
a fish hook
an open eye
"They've got over 500 different kinds of franklins"
Can any of them start?
Could Colby Rasmus hit a ball so hard that even he couldn't catch it?
i used to love lefthand beer
when I was in college i knew a guy in Boulder who worked at the brewery; he would bring home a keg of something unique almost every weekend. For some reason I haven’t been able to find any of their beers on tap since then, though, and I have no idea if it’s actually any good (my tastes were a little less discriminating back then).
Wonder why they completely ignore the west coast?
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
anyone have a link to the game
that doesn’t require streamtorrent or anything else being installed
forgot tonight was expn and espn3 doesn’t work at work
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
twatter
atdhe.net should have you covered.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
i think i'm just gonna be relegated to gameday audio
android 2.2, please come to me EVO sooner
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
twatter
speaking of which
holy crap i think it might be coming on sprint mobile TV
7pm shows MLB (Live). dunno what else it could be!
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
twatter
sprint usually has live espn events
i watched the us soccer games from my phone………
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
it could be laa-tex though too
that game is starting at 7 tonight for whatever reason.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
this is true.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
well isn't that fun.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
that's the one thing i'm glad for for having to wait until january to get that thing
should be on android 2.2
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
lineups
Flop 5
Wick 9
AP 3
Lego 7
Jay 8
Schu 4
Yadi 2
Carp 1
Boog 6
Colvin 9
Castro 6
Lee 3
ARam 5
Byrd 8
Sori 7
Soto 2
Riot 4
Demp 1
god.
shulman, valentine, and orel? GAG.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 8:00 PM EDT reply actions
Who the hell is Dan Shulman?
Oh, he’s Canadian. That explains it.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
bad news: Bobby Valentine
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Just figured it out: His eyebrows freak me out
by thepainguy on Jul 25, 2010 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
not his voice?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
why is MLB selling themselves with the Sherwin Williams song?
(yes, I remember when it wasn’t anybody’s song.)
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
more bad news and good news
ESPN breaks piss off Chris Carpenter.
and…
ESPN breaks piss off Chris Carpenter.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
it's a midget!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Oquendo confirms that Albert hasn't been Albert all year long.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
we can certainly speculate...
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
merit badge for the accent
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Yeah but that's coming from Valentine
something could have been lost in the english-english translation
by YesWeOquendo on Jul 25, 2010 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
you are an expert, so I believe you.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
cool
umps must still think it’s the 9th inning from yesterday.
this thread is all Aaron Mile's fault.
no, it was not
"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
colby sitting for the 7th time in 21 games this month
someone kicked Tony’s dog?
sadly I must revive this meme
perhaps…
WASTING AWAY
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
He's been terrible lately...
.563 OPS in July
.115 OPS last 7 days
I know, SSS, but he has been awful lately. Having major trouble even putting the ball in play.
that's b/c he's being jerked around for a AAAA guy
Tony doesn’t fuck with AP or Holliday’s playing time when they’re slumping, but with Rasmus he still feels the need to show everyone who’s the boss.
things that have histories
1. cardinals playing hurt
2. La Russa being La Russa
In fairness Colby starting sucking horribly ever since hurting his hamstring
There might be a legit reason to sit him right now
76 errors?!
sometimes i forget how much they are the cubs.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
looks like he's moving his back too much
usually he just moves his hands
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I've never seen someone quick pitched in MLB
by YesWeOquendo on Jul 25, 2010 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
i get quick pitched in MVP 05 all the time :[
"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
can I just say it is glorious just to see Ryan Fucking Ludwick
outlined in the sunshine
taking close balls
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
my A/V are out of sync, but it's better than gameday and radio
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
twatter
balking bob
wonder if he is still made tht tony came out on his blown call?
this thread is all Aaron Mile's fault.
ah man
Ryan Theriot is fun to watch out there, as a fan of the other team anyway
"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
Infieldsinglewick
I’ll take it.
by Craig Esherick's Mustache on Jul 25, 2010 8:13 PM EDT reply actions
it must be hell on the players but I do love that golden glow around the batters in this hour.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I still have a hard time believing ESPN
thinks Morgan & Valentine are their two best analysts
I am pleasantly pleased, thankyouverymuch
Ryan Theriot at second.
Hmmm.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
let's go Legoman
"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
Albert BP!
tongue out
then off with Oquendo for extra BP
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
not Dee Dee.
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well, must be the cubs.
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
that whole DL for sore calf thing.
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
aaaaaaaaand that may be why.
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Theriot for MVP
"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
Damn.
Couldn’t-take-home-on-the-throw-wick
by Craig Esherick's Mustache on Jul 25, 2010 8:17 PM EDT reply actions
*maximum* fail.
Matt, again?
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Son of a bitch
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 8:18 PM EDT reply actions
mother of ogd
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
twatter
by prophetjohn on Jul 25, 2010 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Great Odin's Raven!
"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 Hugin and Munin saw that, they'd just keep it to themselves
rather than face the All-Father’s wrath.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
@#$%
BASERUNNING OUTS. F***ING MOTHER****ERS
"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
Can someone please teach Matt Holliday how to run the damn bases? Fuck the heck.
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
so... TLR?
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Oquendo was busy with all that extra batting practice.
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I'm kind of tired of "who can play the circus music the loudest"
because we’re not supposed to be winning that contest.
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
just me so far.
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
well, fuck.
i was hoping to avoid the Franklins tonight
"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 have to wipe the bases?
CHRIS CARPENTER IS ENRAGED.
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
what is with Colvin's lip
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Jeez
Two baserunning mistakes in single inning. This is this team’s Achilles heel. Ludwick has been so great in the field we forget how bad he has been on the bases.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me
STOP IT
Colvin blows, ZiPS has him for .250 .294 .418 going forward. I saw him in the minors, he blew there. He can stop being not terrible now.
Not afraid to nitpick
so we have a classic case of a rookie player who hasn't been figured out yet?
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 Jul 25, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
im hoping he keeps it going just long enough to get an 8 year contract with a NTC
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 Jul 25, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I know he's cost controlled
im just being silly
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 Jul 25, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Progress!
No homer for Colvin.
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by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 8:23 PM EDT reply actions
Why was no one listening to my idea about kneecapping Colvin?
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
not on VEB
besides — we may need him against rivals, later.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
heh
http://twitter.com/fakelarussa
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 8:23 PM EDT reply actions
Carp's shadow is apparently out to get the baserunner.
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
the photogs better not eff this up
I expect some good shots
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Booooooooooooooooooog and Yadi
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Thou shall not.
Even when Yadi skips it to second.
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by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 8:26 PM EDT reply actions
Carp is a little tetchy
But nice pick & tag by Boog.
by Craig Esherick's Mustache on Jul 25, 2010 8:27 PM EDT reply actions
lol colvin is slow.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 8:27 PM EDT reply actions
Not a good throw Yadi
Boog nice effin catch
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
Brendan wasn't even *in the frame* when Yadi threw.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Boooooooog.
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
holy crap.
did brendan just throw completely overhand and accurate?
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 8:28 PM EDT reply actions
for most of the month, yes.
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i respectfully disagree.
i’ve been to my fair share of games this month and he’s still had some awkward sidearm type throws.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
only on the run.
when he’s off-balance anyway.
when he has an extra half-second, they have all been overhand all month long. it made the broadcast when the Cardinals asked him to switch, so it’s documented.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
fair enough.
he still just scares me every time he throws.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
of course he does.
that’s the beauty of it.
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
what was wrong with that curve ball?
by Craig Esherick's Mustache on Jul 25, 2010 8:29 PM EDT reply actions
the ump is not a robot?
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 Jul 25, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
i wish he was
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 Jul 25, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
how many pitches was that?
i’d rather have efficient carp tonight than 110-pitches-after-6-and-labor-through-all-of-it carp.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 8:30 PM EDT reply actions
he didn't look like he was laboring to me
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 Jul 25, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
hopefully he can mix in some 10 pitch innings now.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
my torrent feed keeps lagging out right as they're going to show a play
and then it freezes again when they go to the replay.
espn3 stream is available if lag is unbearable
espn3.com
Signatures are overrated.
by hr on Jul 25, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Judgement time!
Court says- three bases.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
Oyez! Oyez!
"They punched me a lot," Holliday said of the celebration [after his July 18 walk-off single]. "But they were good punches."
WOOOOOO!
You can keep Marbury v. Madison, I’ll take Jay standing up on 3rd.
by Craig Esherick's Mustache on Jul 25, 2010 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
What no jump Marlon Byrd?
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
Would it be presumptious to start calling him
Jon F. Jay?
Has anyone really been far as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
I think Chief Justice is grandiose enough.
Jay is too nice and laidback, IMO.
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
zomg Skip!!
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Skip getting a Milesian hit there
And an RBI to boot. Heh.
by Craig Esherick's Mustache on Jul 25, 2010 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
Hooray, scoring!
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
but every time i hear orel i like him
his calling out Joe Morgan alone has won me his respect
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 Jul 25, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I like Orel, as well
I think ESPN has some quality people that can do games, but why they need to torture us with *s like Morgan, Valentine, and Sutcliffe is beyond my scope of understanding
I am pleasantly pleased, thankyouverymuch
as do i
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 Jul 25, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Balkin Bob Davidson
isn’t very good at calling balls and strikes either ATG
"I told myself from the very beginning: 'If he's going to throw a shutout, then he's going to tie,'" Wainwright said. "He was not going to beat me today."
Jaime chattin it up with Hawksworth.
must be a great joke.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
wait, wait. that's probably Waino tellin' the tale, out of the frame.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Would you say its then a tall tale? Do you get it?
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
I need to measure the shadow.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
So Cards are slightly behind Padres for staff ERA
Wonder what starters’ ERA is.
by Craig Esherick's Mustache on Jul 25, 2010 8:36 PM EDT reply actions
If Stav is Fat Miles
Does that make Soup Old Miles?
by Craig Esherick's Mustache on Jul 25, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Whitey looks great in the HOF clips
"They punched me a lot," Holliday said of the celebration [after his July 18 walk-off single]. "But they were good punches."
I know we need to cover the HOF, but we missed a Carp bunt.
his facial expressions are great.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
homg Boog's smiling!
it’s been weeks.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOG
"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 goat approves
"They're so stunned they didn't even boo!"
John Rooney 5/3/10 referring to Philly fans on Cards 5-run 7th inning
by gocards62 on Jul 25, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i love it
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 Jul 25, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Boooog!
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 8:37 PM EDT reply actions
BOOOOOOOOOOOOGGGGGGG!
"They're so stunned they didn't even boo!"
John Rooney 5/3/10 referring to Philly fans on Cards 5-run 7th inning
homg Boog got a hit!
it’s been weeks.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Boog.... BOOOOOOG... Boog
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 Jul 25, 2010 8:37 PM EDT reply actions
Valentine bitching about the numbers . . .
And then Boog gets a RBI, shutting him up.
by Craig Esherick's Mustache on Jul 25, 2010 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
BOOOOO
he took TWO licks before that swing. Sign of something?
Has anyone really been far as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
Lick moar!
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by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
TWSS
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 Jul 25, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course.
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by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
TWIHBS?
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
by Heisenberg on Jul 25, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm here with the sig
sorry i’m late
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOG.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Boog was safe?
Wow, I thought he was meat.
by Craig Esherick's Mustache on Jul 25, 2010 8:39 PM EDT reply actions
You are not Yadi
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by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 8:39 PM EDT reply actions
Next thing you know, he'll be like "you can't hold the A button, you have to rapidly tap it, otherwise you lose your boost".
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 25, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
It's amazing that he has watched baseball with baseball people and retained multiple high level jobs working in baseball
Not afraid to nitpick
I mean at least once you put yourself in Morgan's shoes, what he says makes sense from that distorted perspective
Baseball guy etc, but Valentine is just saying things that are wrong from any way you look at it.
Not afraid to nitpick
I'm convinced that his interpreter was the brains behind the Marines' championship
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I never even thought of that
Everything he’d say would have to be translated, how the hell is that supposed to work?
Not afraid to nitpick
Couple of days ago someone on MLB was saying he'd be the best match to manage the Cubs.
"They punched me a lot," Holliday said of the celebration [after his July 18 walk-off single]. "But they were good punches."
Yeah, it would be double good:
Fuck up the Cubs and get him out of the booth.
"They punched me a lot," Holliday said of the celebration [after his July 18 walk-off single]. "But they were good punches."
so lopez was late yesterday because of the flooding
and that’s why he was pulled from the starting lineup?
I am pleasantly pleased, thankyouverymuch
that is what i got from the PD story today 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 Jul 25, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
let it be recorded—because I love this shit—
the golden hour has passed. batters no longer illuminated.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Did you say golden shower or golden hour?
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 25, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I did preview it a couple of times to make sure
braintwin!
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"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
oh man, I hope we get to the next inning
and it’s still there.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
behind you!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
at least we are finally taking good at bats
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 Jul 25, 2010 8:43 PM EDT reply actions
yeah but we aren't looking like we did in the first two games
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 Jul 25, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
eh
He’s kind of a tool in the Ford Commercials… but I don’t mind him on the discovery channel shows
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 Jul 25, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
he's just got this deep voice while he's trying to be self-deprecating
doesn’t quite work. if he gives someone a hard time, he usually checks to see if they’re cool with it.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
He's actually a really cool dude, from all I've heard
Look up his TED talk. It’s one of the best I’ve ever seen
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
whoa, he has a TED talk?
something to do tomorrow. excellent.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Yeah
I’ve spent literally days at a time just watching TED talks
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
I try to stay away unless I have a free weekend.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
In baseball season, when do you have a free weekend?
"They punched me a lot," Holliday said of the celebration [after his July 18 walk-off single]. "But they were good punches."
now you know why things haven't been updated.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I would stand on a TV set and talk about anal lube for 30 seconds if they paid me enough
Let alone Ford trucks.
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Jul 25, 2010 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Astro Glide FTW!!!
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 Jul 25, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
After watching him crawl through all the muck and crap on Dirty Jobs
I’d be hard-pressed to call him a tool. I’ve never gotten that vibe from him.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Carp in-depth.
watch him twitch with RAGE as someone’s phone rings.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Carpenter: Hey, did you download the Carp App yet?
Interviewer: What’s the Carp App.
Carpenter: You download it on your phone, open it…and this happens.
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 25, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Wrigley's small. cornered.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
yeah i wondered that too
who has the balls to interview carp on gameday?
by YesWeOquendo on Jul 25, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Slider 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 Jul 25, 2010 8:49 PM EDT reply actions
I am pleasantly surprised
by the amount of good baseball so far today
Since there was none to be found friday or saturday
wow, Boog banked left before the Oh Hi Boog.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Let me paraphrase what he said
“If Soriano had just… you know… been a better hitter, he would have hit a home run as opposed to getting humiliated.”
by Mulliganstew on Jul 25, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
He wants the Cubs job...
That has a little to do with it. Of course, there is also the fact that he is simply a tool as well.
Baseball makes the world go 'round, or at least in my world it does.
by Whiteyballer on Jul 25, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Everytime they hype up the Cub's offense
someone grounds out or strikes out
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 Jul 25, 2010 8:51 PM EDT reply actions
...moar hype!!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
bring on the hype
The Cubs are contenders!!!
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 Jul 25, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, they dissed Boog
And then he immediately hit a RBI
by Mulliganstew on Jul 25, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
hey dumbass... um... i mean valentine was dissing boog
and boog got the RBI
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 Jul 25, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
dumbass=valentine
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 Jul 25, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Bernie has the Cards' baserunning fail numbers
miklasz According to STATS most times making a base-running out on unforced error: Holliday 11, Lud 9, Pujols 8, Ras 8, Schu 7, Molina 7. 15 minutes ago via web
annnnnd Marecek has picked up the circus meme.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
yeah my contacts are driving me crazy tonight
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 Jul 25, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
So I get done with wedding shower crap (why they made me go I'm not sure, Im the groom)
Turn on the game, we’re winning 2-0 and best of all no Joe Morgan. Pair this with the reds losing today and Im pretty happy right now
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Jul 25, 2010 8:54 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Nm
Just realized valentines in the booth
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Jul 25, 2010 9:01 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
occurs to me
Dan Haren is only on red teams.
…though when did the D-backs switch to red?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
oh that's right
I blocked that out for some reason…..
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
we were talking about this upthread
that inning looked like Carp was getting his command. He was spotting the curve pretty well there…..
If the wind was blowing out...
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Marecek's latest
1982 had Celebration, ’85 had The Heat is On, 1996 had that Bryan Adams song, and 2010 has Benny Hill Music.
I am pleasantly pleased, thankyouverymuch
Geez
Valentine is making me sick
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 Jul 25, 2010 8:57 PM EDT reply actions
this off-set CF camera sucks.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Byrd almost blows it again.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 8:57 PM EDT reply actions
Damn I thought that commercial was gonna end with something cool...
instead its another drawn out phone commercial.
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
So is anybody else really annoyed by the song in the nissan rouge commercial?
is it a sampled Kid Rock song?
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 Jul 25, 2010 9:00 PM EDT reply actions
i still don't like it either way
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 Jul 25, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I knew that it wasn't a Kid Rock song
the stupid chant thing that they use reminds me of the Kid Rock song
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 Jul 25, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Guy from ESPN Deportes
saying that Andre Dawson doesn’t have the numbers for the HOF
I want the Walrus back...
Well I mean... he doesn't
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
I share some of his views.
The HOF should be reserved for the top of the tier guys, the absolute best. The guys that stand out head and shoulders above the rest. You don’t want to have a crowded HOF because it makes it less prestigious and less of an achievement.
I want the Walrus back...
The cubs are hitting it hard tonight?
really?
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 Jul 25, 2010 9:01 PM EDT reply actions
of Babe Ruth no less
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 Jul 25, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like the wind was batting that around a bit.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 9:05 PM EDT reply actions
So leave it to the guy in the Cubs hat in my softball game today to make a crucial error
it almost cost us the game but we pulled it out
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 Jul 25, 2010 9:06 PM EDT reply actions
Perseverance in the face of Cubness.
Well done.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
he was a nice guy and all
but fail nonetheless
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 Jul 25, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
well he had the whole hat on backwards with sunglasses look going on
i just think that is silly… the hat is there for shading your eyes from the sun
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 Jul 25, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
(fake link to that pic of the Cubs fan with his hat on backwards, shielding his eyes with his hand)
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
i was thinking the same thing
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 Jul 25, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Complicated.
All the different flavors were one thing. But now there are different formulas and shit.
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 25, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
it clearly pisses off Big Z.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Eats, sleeps, and regurgitates better baseball players?
Not only is te sentence just falt out retarded but it was about Chicago, not exactly land of champions
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Jul 25, 2010 9:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
chicago has 4 teams with championships in the last 30 years... 5 if you count arena football
Boy the cubs really look bad.
was just thinking that
Blackhawks just won the Stanley Cup, the White Sox won the WS in 05, the Bulls won enough titles to last for a while….
The bulls have 6 and the bears have 1 and at the moment hockey is dead to me, fuck Quenville
But just in baseball they have 1 ws championship in the last 93 years and it was from the White Sox. The cubs only regurgitate failure
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Jul 25, 2010 9:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
MLB has an anger management program?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
sign up, Chone
"They're so stunned they didn't even boo!"
John Rooney 5/3/10 referring to Philly fans on Cards 5-run 7th inning
Don't sign up, Carp.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm sure it exists on an "as needed" basis.
AKA whenever Big Z or Milton Bradley have a meltdown.
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 25, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
does Earl Weaver conduct the therapy sessions?
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 Jul 25, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Az, I tried a Tusker a couple weeks ago
it’s a good lager. the best part, though, is the name and corresponding elephant logo. these were chosen because the brewery’s founder was killed by an elephant. outstanding.
Also:
At the same time, Mozeliak admitted he is increasingly pessimistic about Brad Penny’s ability to contribute this season after suffering a muscle tearn in May. Penny has not thrown since shutting down after feeling discomfort during a simulated game in Colorado almost three weeks ago.
Mozeliak said it would be impossible to project Penny’s return this season if he has not made significant progress in 3-4 weeks.
Ugh.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
[cue National Geographic Channel]
it’s interesting no one’s mentioned Jo-El yet.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
hazel or painguy or somebody
why the hell is Penny having such a hard time recovering? A muscle tear seems like something that should take six weeks tops to get over…..
Thinking about Penny
He’s got a lot of small mechanical flaws that add up.
However, I wonder if the bigger problem is that he’s just really lazy and/or is particularly out of shape.1
He’s having as many problems, and the kinds of bizarre-ass problem, as I would if every fifth day I played as much baseball as he does.
1 Many pitchers aren’t particularly athletic or in very good shape.
Penny's got two obvious mechanical flaws
1. He takes his hand a bit too far behind his back, which stresses the front of the shoulder.
2. Rather than being smooth, Penny starts out slow and then speeds up his delivery toward the end. That was Matt Clement’s problem.
TLR has to do this, doesn't like it.
"They punched me a lot," Holliday said of the celebration [after his July 18 walk-off single]. "But they were good punches."
we don't see the piece of paper he's ripping below the frame.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
ANY DAY NOW, FELIPE.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Carp's not in his normal hole?
That’s what his wife said.
/sorry
by Craig Esherick's Mustache on Jul 25, 2010 9:16 PM EDT reply actions
the future called
This morning CEM was found tragically luggaged. VEB is not investigating.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
the mound enrages Carp.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
ball gets away and hits three guys in the booth
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
13.7% of the time this year according to Texas Leaguers
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Which gets the cutter/slider labels wrong
18% on fangraphs and he’s had the pitch since at least 20fucking04. Presumably they have watched him pitch since then. It’s his effing out pitch.
Not afraid to nitpick
can anyone dig out that interview of Carp's about his pitches?
put the fear of luggage into those reporters…
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I think that was mostly a deek
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder if Carp want to flip the bird towards Byrd?
Baseball makes the world go 'round, or at least in my world it does.
DP works too.
Baseball makes the world go 'round, or at least in my world it does.
by Whiteyballer on Jul 25, 2010 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Called!
"I got to get Dr. Freeze off my twig right now."-Nyjer Morgan
by flipthebird15 on Jul 25, 2010 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
exxxcelllent.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
6-3, he-he
"They're so stunned they didn't even boo!"
John Rooney 5/3/10 referring to Philly fans on Cards 5-run 7th inning
Correct!
Baseball makes the world go 'round, or at least in my world it does.
by Whiteyballer on Jul 25, 2010 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I am soo glad that we don't pay an outfielder multi millions to ground into double plays
wait….. Still would rather have Matt
Lou sporting his maternity uniform.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 9:22 PM EDT reply actions
then our infield rediscovers the same swing.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Frankie says:
Red Stripe has jumped the shark.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 9:27 PM EDT reply actions
the effort it takes to emulate the 80s is frightening.
both execution and motive.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I liked the unassuming ambassador guy.
That was just odd.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
All I need from a Red Stripe commercial is...
“Red Stripe…. Hooray Beer!”
"If I'm in a slump, I ask myself for advice" - Ichiro
LUGGAGE!!!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Bring it, Carp.
But don’t get tossed.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 9:30 PM EDT reply actions
I want to fight Bob Davidson
Lets all fight Bob Davidson
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
Good news everyone!!!!!
I made it home in time for the gam thread!!!!
Bad news everyone!!!!!
I’m really really really drunk
please excuse everything i say
Drunk posting! Wooo!
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
yes BBD has not been good tonight
"I told myself from the very beginning: 'If he's going to throw a shutout, then he's going to tie,'" Wainwright said. "He was not going to beat me today."
Mike Claiborne
“Wrigley field really makes you appreciate busch stadium”
awesome
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Jul 25, 2010 9:31 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Colby would've....
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
Fuck!
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Jul 25, 2010 9:32 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
ok who's gonna say it
"I told myself from the very beginning: 'If he's going to throw a shutout, then he's going to tie,'" Wainwright said. "He was not going to beat me today."
There was a terrible fucking camera angle
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
I disagree with that
Jay was positioned shallow. That’s not his fault. His angle was perfect based on where he was positioned
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Just because you play shallow doesn't mean you are obligated to come in on the ball.
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 25, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't see that he came in towards the ball
But I could be wrong. I thought he got a good jump on a ball that would’ve gotten past him no matter what, and he tried to make a great play on it
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
I don't think he could've just conceded it though
That was my point about him playing shallow… it was a very sharp angle for him to get to the ball, there’s no way that he could’ve gotten behind the ball to keep it in front of him
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Right but if he realizes that early then he runs straight to the wall to get it there and it's not a triple
/perfect world defense
Not afraid to nitpick
Eh, maybe. Theriot's quick though
I’m just saying that it wasn’t an awful play by Jay… it was done in by poor position on that particular play.
It’s like how we theorize that other teams should play Miles shallow… Usually, it’ll work out and it’ll be an out. 5% of the time, it’ll bite you and give him extra bases
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Not really
It would’ve gotten past him no matter what
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
ess ach eye tee
Optimism carried too far becomes dementia.
by RosevilleRedbird on Jul 25, 2010 9:32 PM EDT reply actions
well....
guess im gonna sit here and finish this bottle of wine. so much for getting to work early tomorrow.
The number is assigned to him by the clubhouse manager
…also not his fault
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Not how things work?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
reverting?
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 Jul 25, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
They have been indifferent up to this point.
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 25, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
gotcha
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 Jul 25, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Throwing stuff onto the field?
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Dumpin beer on opposing CF's heads?
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
now carp is laboring....
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 9:36 PM EDT reply actions
ALRIGHT.
man carp needed 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
WOOT WOOT WOOT
"I told myself from the very beginning: 'If he's going to throw a shutout, then he's going to tie,'" Wainwright said. "He was not going to beat me today."
It's not veteran experience Claiborne
It’s a nasty pitch
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Jul 25, 2010 9:37 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Claiborne is SO BAD.
"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 thought mikey was back.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
he was
on a bender tonight or something
"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
fair enough.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought he definitely did.
Too much else going on though.
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 25, 2010 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
That strike was nice
But Carp missed his location.
by Craig Esherick's Mustache on Jul 25, 2010 9:37 PM EDT reply actions
Eff.
"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
eff you cee kay
Optimism carried too far becomes dementia.
by RosevilleRedbird on Jul 25, 2010 9:38 PM EDT reply actions
Quit missing location with the curveball Carp
nice play JJ
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
phew
dodged a bullet.
"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
You're awesome right now
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
would it be so difficult to hit that little fucker?
seriously? nobody will intimidate him
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 Jul 25, 2010 9:39 PM EDT reply actions
if carp is gonna let the leadoff man reach base every inning
i would prefer it because his helmet was shattered by the first pitch
Our half of the fifth is long gone.
"They punched me a lot," Holliday said of the celebration [after his July 18 walk-off single]. "But they were good punches."
Fuck you wind!!!!
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 Jul 25, 2010 9:43 PM EDT reply actions
that feels nice.
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
Thank you, Pujols.
Thank you so, so much.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 9:43 PM EDT reply actions
and he doesn't disappoint, does he?
Optimism carried too far becomes dementia.
by RosevilleRedbird on Jul 25, 2010 9:43 PM EDT reply actions
DAMN YOU
TO THE FGUALAGAS
אנא טוני לא יותר ט.א.ס.ס
by chalk on Jul 25, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Back 2 Back
"I told myself from the very beginning: 'If he's going to throw a shutout, then he's going to tie,'" Wainwright said. "He was not going to beat me today."
rockies fan.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
just got in
haren gone, too bad, but they seem to have gotten more than we could do
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
i dunno about that
package looks like garbage to me, minus Saunders, which makes very little sense for either team. odd trade.
"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
haven't checked details
but 4 players and i wonder if ptbnl might be last year’s number 1 pick
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
from what we're hearing (correct me if i'm wrong, anyone)
ptbnl is not looking impressive
"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
ah
mmk
"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
Tim Salmon was pretty damn good
"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
don't knock trout, it can be damn tasty
"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
depends on the carp.
http://animal.discovery.com/videos/weird-true-freaky-asian-carp-invasion.html
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
That's right, bleacher bums
get one of the backup balls out to throw “back” onto the field.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 9:44 PM EDT reply actions
'Fuck no, Im not throwing that ball back...do you know who hit that? You cubs fans are stupid'
- Random Rockies fan in Bleachers
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
by Heisenberg on Jul 25, 2010 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 6 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
Tony should try
it’d be nice to be the first major league team in like 120 years to play a left handed throwing SS
"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
have these announcers said anything that means anything all nigth?
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
twatter
And they won't shut up.
TV game calling doesn’t have to have every second filled with tripe.
"They punched me a lot," Holliday said of the celebration [after his July 18 walk-off single]. "But they were good punches."
couldnt agree more
only thing interesting was hershieser talking about dempsters flick of the glove
by guillermozeliak on Jul 26, 2010 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Bo Jackson jinx.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Remember that time Carp had like 8 RBI in a game?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
they know Carp has a slam, right?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Bobby Valentine, did you just 'pound' Orel Hershiser?
No Bobby, just no.
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
HOW THE HELL ARE YOU SO SLOW SKIP?
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
Jesus H. Christ.
"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
Fucking hell.
Great throw by Byrd.
by Craig Esherick's Mustache on Jul 25, 2010 9:49 PM EDT reply actions
Damn.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 9:49 PM EDT reply actions
Skip is going to get luggaged so hard
"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
How the fuck does he not score there?
seriously… how the fuck doesn’t he score?
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 Jul 25, 2010 9:49 PM EDT reply actions
Cue the Benny Hill music
"They're so stunned they didn't even boo!"
John Rooney 5/3/10 referring to Philly fans on Cards 5-run 7th inning
Has TLR really never batted the pitcher 8th in the playoffs?
Or is Valentine just flat wrong? Which would make sense, since he’s sitting in Joe Morgan’s seat.
by Craig Esherick's Mustache on Jul 25, 2010 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
good throw
playing very shallow for carp
bad oquendo in my mind
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
that was a fuckin' rope by Carp, too.
Skip’s gonna get more than self-flagellation…
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
this is a family blog
we don’t need to hear about that stuff
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
twatter
Fucking slow ass schumacker
Why are you so fucking slow!
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Jul 25, 2010 9:50 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
um skip- you were supposed to knock soto on his ass
and the ball out of his hand…. like a real ballplayer…
Optimism carried too far becomes dementia.
by RosevilleRedbird on Jul 25, 2010 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
that was pretty lame.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Pretty sure Soto weighs more than Skip without the gear
"If I'm in a slump, I ask myself for advice" - Ichiro
Screw it, drop kick his ass.
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
i cant remember
the last time i actually saw a catcher get trucked. ludwick looked like a girl at home earlier.
part of the problem
we have two big dudes — who tend to hit homers — and the pitchers, who don’t get to third usually.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Yeah wasn't the pitcher young
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Jul 25, 2010 10:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
now they're insulting Boog.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Leadoff man out!
"They punched me a lot," Holliday said of the celebration [after his July 18 walk-off single]. "But they were good punches."
Upon further review:
Byrd was actually not playing that shallow, bu that was a damn good throw.
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
Yeah, that was a freaking laser and a strike.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
anyone get the feeling this game is just one the cardinals really need to pull out?
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 9:53 PM EDT reply actions
it is fascinating to me that a player of ship schumaker's stature
is that ungodly slow, that wasn’t even close at home
how about a 6-4-3?
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 9:54 PM EDT reply actions
i like bob carpenter
also uecker is pretty smart
by YesWeOquendo on Jul 25, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
i enjoy the mets radio announcers
don’t know their names offhand though
"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 Royals' radio guys are good
Denny Matthews and I forget the other guy’s name. It’s weird listening to these genial announcers describing such awful baseball….
Also, Mike Shannon.
someone please wake me up
when the technology to punch someone (cough…Valentine…cough) through television becomes available
see a doctor and get rid of it
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 Jul 25, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Their job is to cover professional baseball and they don't know that the cutter has been Carp's out pitch for 5 years
Wow. Just wow.
Not afraid to nitpick
seriously?
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 9:56 PM EDT reply actions
aahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
"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
GOD JUST SHUT UP
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 9:56 PM EDT reply actions
All the Cubs runs today have been because of Carps curveball....
THAT PITCH IS NOT WORKING
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
Yeah, but it probably should have been onto Waveland
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
isn't it sheffield for left handed hitters?
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 Jul 25, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Well I was going with the Oppo approach to hitting hanging breaking balls
but to each his own…
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
i mean....they had to repatriate bobby valentine to fill a spot
at least dennis miller isnt in the booth
Savin' their bacon tonight.
"They punched me a lot," Holliday said of the celebration [after his July 18 walk-off single]. "But they were good punches."
Me too, for the first time in months.
I can still feel the salt burn on the roof of my mouth.
"They punched me a lot," Holliday said of the celebration [after his July 18 walk-off single]. "But they were good punches."
Yes, good DP, very good timing
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
from his knees.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I liked Carp when he was blowing bubbles before his pitches.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
one of the tweets suggested Albert delivers when the tv is national
sounds Edmondsian.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Go, Boog, go.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 10:00 PM EDT reply actions
Boooooooooooooooooog.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
...............this ups his trade value.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Jul 25, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah but if he keeps playing well we cannot afford to trade him
by CentralILcardsfan on Jul 25, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
these are desperate times, my friend
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Jul 25, 2010 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Greetings from romote northern Thailand. Finally found a computer that sort of works.
WTF losing to Cubs? News on the trade front? Where’s Shannon? Help an exile in head hunter country
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
tied
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Jul 25, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Shannon on an epic bender somewhere in Skokie.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Crap on Haren . . . over/under on Oswalt without losing Miller?
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
W. T. F.
Back to the doghouse boog.
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
phantom tag
"They're so stunned they didn't even boo!"
John Rooney 5/3/10 referring to Philly fans on Cards 5-run 7th inning
close, but safe
so lost 2 runners in last 2 outs on the bases
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
Brendan wanted to get in on the baserunning failparty
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
and/or jobbed by the umps
in which case:
AVENGE.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Jul 25, 2010 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, that's going to hurt trade value
And he was SAFE!
by Craig Esherick's Mustache on Jul 25, 2010 10:02 PM EDT reply actions
SAFE
fuck you, ump.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 10:02 PM EDT reply actions
Bad call.
"They punched me a lot," Holliday said of the celebration [after his July 18 walk-off single]. "But they were good punches."
Orel demonstration.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
This is actually fascinating analysis by Orel
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
RFL has scheduled a flight
and it is on time.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Does Dempster do every single sunday night baseball game we play against the cubs?
I hear about his dumb glove flip every single time it seems.
"I told you, I don't like to be manhandled!"
no steal, 1st and 3rd , one out or
4-3 with the right call art second
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
Happy days on Game day. . .. Would be nice to see Albert take Dempster deep agian. . .
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
Close
"They're so stunned they didn't even boo!"
John Rooney 5/3/10 referring to Philly fans on Cards 5-run 7th inning
aw damn
that was close
"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
close but no Soriano flub. . . .
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
If Wrigley was a normal shaped stadium
is that a homer? or am I just wishing it were so?
"I told you, I don't like to be manhandled!"
blame the wind
everyone does.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Jul 25, 2010 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
it is blowing in from left
and he definitely got under that one. Even the homer was kind of a McGwire type moon shot instead of one of Pujols’ more characteristic blazing liners….
bert needs to stop fucking with his stance
and trust his skill. it’ll be interesting to see how he continues to handle his ‘failure’ for the rest of the year. i hope he gets dialed all the way back in soon and stops tinkering
Hitting a bomb and a ball 10 feet from being a bomb in back to back ABs
Tinker away.
Not afraid to nitpick
You know that every single success in baseball is based on adjustments, right?
It’s simple game theory
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Does Carp have much left? High pitch count. . .
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
probably not
but with the way Supp and Hawk are pitching, you pretty much have to get everything you can out of him
"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
by tehzachatak on Jul 25, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
...we're tied in the 7th inning
This could literally go either way
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Well, fuck that vibe.
"They punched me a lot," Holliday said of the celebration [after his July 18 walk-off single]. "But they were good punches."
Wow! A routine ground ball.
"They punched me a lot," Holliday said of the celebration [after his July 18 walk-off single]. "But they were good punches."
...
The Set Position. Set Position shall be indicated by the pitcher when he stands facing the batter with his pivot foot in contact with, and his other foot in front of, the pitcher’s plate, holding the ball in both hands in front of his body and coming to a complete stop. From such Set Position he may deliver the ball to the batter, throw to a base or step backward off the pitcher’s plate with his pivot foot. Before assuming Set Position, the pitcher may elect to make any natural preliminary motion such as that known as "the stretch." But if he so elects, he shall come to Set Position before delivering the ball to the batter. After assuming Set Position, any natural motion associated with his delivery of the ball to the batter commits him to the pitch without alteration or interruption.
How is this glove wiggle “natural motion”?
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 10:10 PM EDT reply actions
Because you touch yourself at night
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Only at night?
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
if the baserunner is stealing signs, then yes, it is deceiving the baserunner
/timetostopbeingasmartass
"I told you, I don't like to be manhandled!"
Screw Dempster's glove wiggle.
For punishment, he should be forced to watch all of Pia Zadora’s films. Straight through, no breaks. Tough, but fair.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
she is a child actor in a Mystery Science Theatre 3000 movie that i have
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
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 Jul 25, 2010 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
SIT DOWN SMALL BEARS.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Looked like a rookie there.
"They punched me a lot," Holliday said of the celebration [after his July 18 walk-off single]. "But they were good punches."
Chris says sit your ass down....
Optimism carried too far becomes dementia.
by RosevilleRedbird on Jul 25, 2010 10:13 PM EDT reply actions
Does Carp come out for the 8th? Motte? The Floogies?
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
Wow nice inning there
now lets score no marmol tonight
by CentralILcardsfan on Jul 25, 2010 10:14 PM EDT reply actions
Is he closing now?
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
huh?
i just meant i don’t wanna see him tonight
by CentralILcardsfan on Jul 25, 2010 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn
I was really really hoping for the CG from Carp
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 Jul 25, 2010 10:14 PM EDT reply actions
That was some filthy stuff right there
Carp must have heard someone saying he was getting up there in pitches
"I told you, I don't like to be manhandled!"
philosophical question
is Yadier Molina paid enough to gauge and regulate the rage of Chris Carpenter?
…let’s leave Motte and his glove out of it, because no one is paid enough to manage that crazy.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
In a mad world the same man is adjudged "crazy".
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
I think that Yadi's value is poorly understood by sabermetrics
as it is for many catchers.
babip giveth... and babip taketh away
by purple_haze on Jul 25, 2010 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
he's got to hold Carp back so often...
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Jul 25, 2010 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
fire up the van
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Jul 25, 2010 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
agreed
never quite understood why they put him in the bullpen. nothing about him says bullpen. hes super tall, left handed without much velocity, can face lefties and righties well, and has that curve
"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
by tehzachatak on Jul 25, 2010 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Matt Holliday: Master of the Weak nubber
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
this is a family blog
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Jul 25, 2010 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Quit hitting it to right center Jay
Byrd has you figured out.
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
Maybe for Marshall Dillon
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
Jay overturned by a Byrd. . .
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
man
nice to see Skipper with a game like this
"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 the night of the Skip
except that whole BASERUNNING THING.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
skippy is going to earn me a tie this week in fantasy.
CDGAFAMFT
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 10:19 PM EDT reply actions
WTIS
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Jay does have a nice swing
I have some great video of him.
I think he may be leaving some power on the table (and that may explain his WTP).
seems too choppy to me
to make for high average
seems to have worked in the past though
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
Motte warming.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
that was an odd warmup motion
but i am just a simple basement dwelling creature
"I told you, I don't like to be manhandled!"
why uh-oh?
"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
by tehzachatak on Jul 25, 2010 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
did you not read the top of this post?
babip giveth... and babip taketh away
by purple_haze on Jul 25, 2010 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
McKay has his quality time with Skip...
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Yadi doesn't hit into a double play!
Celebrate!
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
(there were two outs, dummy)
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Still, not a ground out.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Jul 25, 2010 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Same, same - result Carp out and Miles in. . . .
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
hahaha, the booth is flummoxed that they pull the best hitter out.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
good news, everyone! /farnsworth
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I'm holding my tongue.
"They punched me a lot," Holliday said of the celebration [after his July 18 walk-off single]. "But they were good punches."
carpenter > miles
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 10:22 PM EDT reply actions
BRING CARP BACK
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
really Tony? Aaron Miles?
Should have let Carp bat.
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
really?
Miles in the highest leverage situation of the game?
"I told you, I don't like to be manhandled!"
FFS
we have some good hitters on the bench, Tony
"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
carp out
so miles can bat
make me wrong, but crap
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
boos dissolve into... 2nd or 3rd chant of let's go cardinals
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
didn't we agree that Colby can hit lefties?
And would you really rather have miles up there?
"I told you, I don't like to be manhandled!"
Obviously not
But the way Rasmus is hitting + a lefty + the PH tax=probably not the best option really.
Not afraid to nitpick
agree with that
I just hate to use Miles in such a high leverage situation.
"I told you, I don't like to be manhandled!"
also, has anyone actually found out if Razzle is actually hurt/injured?\
"I told you, I don't like to be manhandled!"
I think hes just in the doghouse...
Jay continues to hit well, so Colby sits.
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
Colby 's line
since June 21 is .247/.277/.404/.681 (111 PAs). Something is not the same with him as earlier in the year.
personally
i’d prefer an injured colby, facing a lefty, over miles.
"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
by tehzachatak on Jul 25, 2010 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
good AB?
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 10:24 PM EDT reply actions
Carp looks like he's thinking "Aaron (bloody) Miles"
then he looks for more gum.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Albert looks resigned.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Jul 25, 2010 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I dunno... if I was Ed Wade, I would be ecstatic if I could get anything for Oswalt
Jon Jay+ would make me happy.
babip giveth... and babip taketh away
wow, that was a take.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Marsahll - first balls after 16 strikes
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
They keep burning their chances.
"They punched me a lot," Holliday said of the celebration [after his July 18 walk-off single]. "But they were good punches."
boy am i surprised.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 10:25 PM EDT reply actions
at least Yadi tried to make it close.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Ya, I was surprised it was as close as it was.
"They punched me a lot," Holliday said of the celebration [after his July 18 walk-off single]. "But they were good punches."
my screenname limps on.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Jul 25, 2010 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
@#$%
at least he can’t be used in the game again
"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
You don't think he's coming onto the field?
"They punched me a lot," Holliday said of the celebration [after his July 18 walk-off single]. "But they were good punches."
unless TLR leaves him in
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 Jul 25, 2010 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
would not have mattered with Shumaker on second. . . a position that he clearly does not handle at all well.
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
i predicted that in my head.
i must be a genius..
Optimism carried too far becomes dementia.
by RosevilleRedbird on Jul 25, 2010 10:26 PM EDT reply actions
my sarcasm detector is beeping, but i dont know if im picking anything up...
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
didn't figure it was need for anyone that was watching the game
but yes there was some sarcasm there
by CentralILcardsfan on Jul 25, 2010 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
i just told you my sarcasm detector was broken!
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
does Azru have any spare parts for a broken sarcasm detector?
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
Ladies and Gentleman
The offensive prowess of Aaron Miles….
Good call Tony! You should be fired for that one.
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
le sigh, you are correct
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
No good alternatives, to be fair.
an injured, slumping colby or randy f. winn against a lefty? Greene maybe…
אנא טוני לא יותר ט.א.ס.ס
Greene, T please
I’d even take Randy Winn over Aaron Miles.
'Don't kiss an ass if its in the process of shitting on you.' - Best advice ever.
not hitting righty - he's probably even worse than Miles at that.
But yeah, I didn’t think of Tea until the end of writing my comment… and he should’ve been used.
אנא טוני לא יותר ט.א.ס.ס
Didn't we beat up on the Cubs last year when they were halfway decent?
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 Jul 25, 2010 10:26 PM EDT reply actions
I dont really like Motte against the top of this order
sitting dead red in Wrigley…I hope Im wrong
free allen craig?
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 25, 2010 10:27 PM EDT reply actions
our problem remains depth of hitters in the line up
no dinger means we gotta get 3 singles to score, and we just don’t have enough consistent hitters
skip has a good night and holliday ofers
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
1. our bench better be effin' injured for that to happen
2. and if it is, effffffffff.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Remember that Allen Craig guy?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
he's down.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Jul 25, 2010 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Essentially for Ludwick
sent down a day early for PJ to back up Suppan, PJ went back to Memphis for Ludwick
I know. He shouldn't be.
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
in which case
no, I don’t remember this person
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT