Game 84 Open Thread: Cardinals at Rockies
by DanUpBaby on Jul 8, 2010 2:59 PM EDT
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| Carpenter | Jimenez |
| 9-2, 3.16 | 14-1, really low* |
Ubaldo Jimenez's
like Raul Ibañez:
his name's tough to rhyme,
he can't hit half the time
*but not as low as it was
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live chat on fsn midwest
i asked sth, got a quick response
2:05 [Comment From ellie ellie: ]
why is our base-running so bad?
Thursday July 8, 2010 2:05 ellie
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2:06 Brian Walton – TheCardinalNation.com:
TLR will generally say he is ok as long as the mistakes are because of aggressiveness, but it seems some have not been…
Walton's everywhere, dude.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Sitting here quietly
trying to figure out how to sneak enough alcohol in to work to prepare myself for this game.
Cardinals Baseball 2010: Why have only one 25th man when you can have four?
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Jul 8, 2010 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
@ work
listening to the radio
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Underwater
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Adam Wainwright reaches on force attempt, throwing error by Aaron Heilman. Jaime Garcia scores. Brendan Ryan to 3rd. Adam Wainwright to 2nd. None out.
driving through breckenridge.
Regression, bitches.
by spants on Jul 8, 2010 3:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I picture this
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2599691865554417517#
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
razzle double
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 3:14 PM EDT reply actions
Colby + second base = BFF
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Seriously, Rasmus' double was like an inch away from a homer
And Pujols drive was 380 feet. This is really pissing me off.
"Allowed a 1 out double, took care of Pujols and Holliday"
More like allowed a double that was an inch away from a homer than a deep drive from Pujols. Dominating!
man was it that close? damn
I am at work n just turned the game on the radio. For some reason it is way more stressful for me to listen on the radio. I hate when shannon does the “home run!”…….but its foul
by mick311 on Jul 8, 2010 3:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
they made Carp run.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
"Carp has said to me* that when he starts, he wants Brendan Ryan at short."
- while I tried not to wet my pants.
- Dan
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
oh man. rookie sbn'ing.
I suck.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
ATG, all the umpires are broken
That was a strike
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Adam Wainwright reaches on force attempt, throwing error by Aaron Heilman. Jaime Garcia scores. Brendan Ryan to 3rd. Adam Wainwright to 2nd. None out.
Carp attempts to blow a bubble while pitching.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Even on Gameday
that swinging strike cutter to cargo was nasty
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
Shannon:
Jason Yambi
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 3:22 PM EDT reply actions
called third strike, nasty.
Carp is still angry that he cannot blow this bubble.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
great....bud norris tomorow
So the cards will be 5 back by saturday
by mick311 on Jul 8, 2010 3:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
They're spent.
Carp’s filling in for them.
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Adam Wainwright reaches on force attempt, throwing error by Aaron Heilman. Jaime Garcia scores. Brendan Ryan to 3rd. Adam Wainwright to 2nd. None out.
wow... contrast Colby fielding and Jay fielding
that’s some arm, Chief Justice.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
well carps picking up right where he left off
If the cardinals try really hard they might even manage to be 7 GB by the end of the week
by mick311 on Jul 8, 2010 3:27 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
he got very unlucky on the first two hits
And he’s getting squeezed by the ump. He’s pitching fine. 2 Ks, 0bbs.
Is it realistic to blame the lurkers from Purple Haze for this series?
I mean, it has to be someone’s fault, right?
this doesn't seem like anyone's fault.
unless the GOB hate Creed, or something.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
everyone hates Creed
"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
Matt Holliday got that memo, alright.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
now i'm listening to creed.
FUUUUUUU
"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
nah
they seem like good people. i still give AZ Snakepit an edge over them though due to eelbombs.
"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
yeah, we can party with them.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
the two BCB visitors way, way back when weren't bad
they were just really repressed. they went crazy streaking almost immediately.
I don’t remember if we tazed them…
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
we don't use Lugo without a license for WMDs
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
the batters are just beating him. good pitches.
and of course… the umpire effect.
it’s just a normal jam.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
he does look awesome.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
how come more strikeouts for carp means more runs?
by mick311 on Jul 8, 2010 3:30 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
looks like Skip and Albert gotta lay out more.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Albert looks rather tan.
But Skip could use a little more color.
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 8, 2010 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
in case you missed bracken's excellent screenshot
Note the tan lines.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Jul 8, 2010 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Now we get to do the come-from-behind thing.
Or has the name changed to be simply “pulling a Rockie”.
we have to Coors them on their own turf
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
OH MY GOD FSM showed two Carp pitches in one!
I just saw GOB.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I just got an electric fly swatter from Harbor Freight
This thing is no joke. It hurt like a mother when I just tapped my finger on it. Could be a deadly weapon in the hands of a drunk person
i don't know
but is this new for the cardinals?
"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 blame Hal McRae
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
ryan is so overmatched at the plate vs. Ubaldo
I know we want his defense but its a safe bet to assume he won’t even come close to getting a hit.
by mick311 on Jul 8, 2010 3:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
did anyone hear the Shelby interview?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
he cleaned up his interview skills after the first few last year
pretty articulate for a young kid. Besides, mellow Texan accent seems more intelligible to my ears.
He did explain the absence as working on some stuff, but then hurried to reassure that the elbow was fine, it was a little sore after some curveballs.
At which point I felt a little ill.
But otherwise, I was impressed. He was all business — he’s got to get the work done at his level, big honor to go to the Futures Game, and last but not least, the pro game is a grind and it’s like showing up to work to get the job done.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
They are engaged in an intense battle for third place.
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 8, 2010 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
my poor brother in law still believes the cubs have a chance to win the division
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 8, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
battle of the beers?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I agree.
Although they both will be interesting teams to watch come the trade deadline.
"When I gave up a grand slam to Pete LaCock," Bob Gibson said later, "I knew it was time to quit."
by The Classical on Jul 8, 2010 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
They made Carp run again.
Albert looks behind him to make sure he hasn’t maimed anyone.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
45 pitches vs 19 pitches.
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Adam Wainwright reaches on force attempt, throwing error by Aaron Heilman. Jaime Garcia scores. Brendan Ryan to 3rd. Adam Wainwright to 2nd. None out.
MacLane!!!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I think he walks.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
You know...walk as in...4 balls?
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
Swung at ball four
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Adam Wainwright reaches on force attempt, throwing error by Aaron Heilman. Jaime Garcia scores. Brendan Ryan to 3rd. Adam Wainwright to 2nd. None out.
Ahhh
Can’t recognize tone on the internet :P.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
bemused also means 'puzzled' or 'bewildered'
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
He's got a better chance than Ryan at least.
"When I gave up a grand slam to Pete LaCock," Bob Gibson said later, "I knew it was time to quit."
by The Classical on Jul 8, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
My God that is sad
(shakes head)
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 8, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
now that I think about it, last night was the night of a thousand trolls
even Strauss
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
is it me or does Lopez's wrist get more and more wrapping...
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
instead of sacrificing a chicken
maybe I need to get a Double D from KFC… maybe that would help 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."
Hay Caramba
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
looks like the cardinals just wanna finish this game ASAP and get the hell out of COL
by mick311 on Jul 8, 2010 3:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Group trip to Pike's Peak.
Train leaves at 4 Mountain time (or Eastern time, according to a VEB’er who shall remain nameless).
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 8, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
i think the players forgot they lost the last two games....
This looks a lot like how we play after we have taken the first two games of a series and r tryin for the sweep
by mick311 on Jul 8, 2010 3:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
These players aren't the ones usually out there for such a game
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Adam Wainwright reaches on force attempt, throwing error by Aaron Heilman. Jaime Garcia scores. Brendan Ryan to 3rd. Adam Wainwright to 2nd. None out.
HOLY GOD WHAT IS THAT ON ALBERT'S ELBOW.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
why did I not notice that earlier
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
what are you talking about
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
He's tripping on acid and seeing little monsters on Albert's elbow
by jd is legend on Jul 8, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Mr. Balloon hands
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
it's wrapped up a touch less than Lopez's wrist.
it’s like a mummy wrap.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Maybe there was a knife fight in the clubhouse.
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 8, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
snap, snap, snap
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
nice catch
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 3:53 PM EDT reply actions
Boog check: no stache, no socks.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
none showing, anyway.
they’ve gone up and down all season long. I used to have it all on one page, but now resorting to tracking it in the game threads.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
The "Don Johnson"?
"When I gave up a grand slam to Pete LaCock," Bob Gibson said later, "I knew it was time to quit."
by The Classical on Jul 8, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Matty tried to barehand.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
10 home runs and 61 hits so far in this series
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 3:57 PM EDT reply actions
not fairing too well vs the Rockies in the last 2 seasons
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 3:59 PM EDT reply actions
Progress!
Run traded for an out!
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Adam Wainwright reaches on force attempt, throwing error by Aaron Heilman. Jaime Garcia scores. Brendan Ryan to 3rd. Adam Wainwright to 2nd. None out.
ok this us cellular commercial on the radio is really pissing me off
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 4:01 PM EDT reply actions
I was thinking that yesterday
it’s mocking our current state of mind
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
I didn't really like it at first
but now it’s in a whole new light
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I think the Cardinals have been too preoccupied with the LeBron watch this series.
It is definitely responsible for the lack of consistent focus.
didn't you hear
it was the Connect 4 tournament.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I thought it was
RIHANNA
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
by albrtfn on Jul 8, 2010 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Speaking of...
There is a Connect 4 version that is Cubs vs. Cardinals.
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 8, 2010 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Who is LeBron?
Does he have a decent curveball?
by peach concrete on Jul 8, 2010 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
do y'all see the mummy wrap now?
again, not sure how I missed it the first time…
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Sigh....Albert not looking too hot.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
What an inning....
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
Hey Houston,
Suck it; you suck
I cannot believe that I'm going to say this
but I am going to have to turn the game off… I have work to do and its only depressing me to the point of being a distraction
When a reporter asked Gaylord Perry's 5-year-old daughter if her father threw a spitball, she replied, "It's a hard slider."
Does it bother you radio folk that Rooney is saying "H'manaz"??
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
Hey Houston,
Suck it; you suck
So he's talking like a zombie?
Wan’ h’manaz braaaaainz!
by Cardfanintherock on Jul 8, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
good work, Boog.
even if I can’t pick you out from a distance anymore.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
are they trying to mute his personality?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone may have mentioned that he should cut back on the act
until he can actually play again.
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 8, 2010 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I bet it was ricky horton
with a megaphone
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 8, 2010 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
but right now we need the overt reminder that we love him, rascal that he is.
not in a Colby Rascal way, though.
I dunno, he's undershirt sleeve married to Colby...
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
the main thing he needs to do is not try to make those unmakeable plays
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
he probably decided it was bad luck to have a personality.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I like this Jay fellow
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Chief Justice
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 4:13 PM EDT reply actions
THANK YOU JON JAY
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
Jon Jay showing some grit
Even though he’s of Latin descent. That’s how impressive that was.
Not afraid to nitpick
JJ
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
"they have a train inside the roof"
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 4:14 PM EDT reply actions
Boog gets us a run and stuff!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
well at least we are only down by 2
step it up Carp
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 4:18 PM EDT reply actions
last inning
Dan to Rick: Is there anything else you’re bitter about?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
so what are the actual counts for this "baseball" game?
4 balls, 5 strikes?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
...what was that, Colby.
show us footage of that throw.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Bud Norris?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
and the Mets.
and the Padres.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
And the Reds...
Are we going to keep going?
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 8, 2010 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
we could. I just don't recall which teams got hot right after seeing us.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
apparently Skip has quite the pipes calling for a ball.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Jon Jay disagrees.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
Skip got to the outfield and got existentially confused.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Skip catches it against Jay.
fortunately they were almost hugging already.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Same amount of K's.
Carpenter with 1 walk and Ubaldo with no free passes.
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 8, 2010 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
this is just sad. cardinals dont even look like they care.
Fuck this man. What a horrible week. This team needs to realize they have 3 more games before the all star break. Someone needs to tell them they still have to play until the end of the week.
by mick311 on Jul 8, 2010 4:34 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Is it better to have led then lost
or to have never have led at all?
by Cardfanintherock on Jul 8, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
ha
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
hey!
haven’t seen you in a while, it seems. but i am off and on in my participation so perhaps i just missed you.
also, i much prefer this type of losing to the one of which the cardinals have grown fond.
only two games
it’s not a pattern yet!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
this game seems much more familiar
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I haven't been around much.
I’m in St. Louis staying at my folks. They don’t have internet access and the coffee shop down the block only offers an hour of free wireless at a time. It’s good for my work habits, but bad for posting. I barely make it through email in an hour. I keep making it into game threads only a couple of minutes before I run out of time. (Grumble grumble.) Not that I have much of substance to contribute right now anyway.
by peach concrete on Jul 8, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
it was nice for him to throw up at the cocktail party
/shannonism
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 4:41 PM EDT reply actions
dear mike shannon -
A highball glass full of bourbon is not a “cocktail.”
"We were men - flesh and blood - and we played baseball in the sunshine. We hit doubles off the wall, slid hard into second base. We had fights, and we made love. We sang songs and prayed on Sundays. . . . We felt pain. And we felt joy. There was a lot wrong with the world. But we weren't sad, man. We had the times of our lives." Buck O'Neil, from "The Soul of Baseball: A Road Trip Through Buck O'Neil's America."
by tom s. on Jul 9, 2010 12:38 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Carp
Has to
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
Screw Herrera
Miss a goddamn ball for god’s sake.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
HAHAHAHAHAAHA.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
now that is why I'm still watching.
heh heh heh
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I'd rather have Yadi than anyone else
offensives woes can’t in any way attempt to negate his value behind the plate.
that should be the case for Ryan too...
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Ryan's defense has been rather shoddy.
At times.
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 8, 2010 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I was alarmed to find they were asking him to change his throwing motion.
one more adjustment to make.
making that guy think is just going to lead to disaster.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
that's why I said should be
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
no. its hard to convince some people that a run saved on D is equal to
a run produced on O. Don’t tell me we now have to contend with people asserting that a run produced on O is worth less than a run saved on D.
it's rather bad timing to make this comment.
lol
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Anyone else having keyboard problems
I can’t scroll up with my keyboard anymore. Like the simple pressing the up or down arrow keys. It will scroll to very top or the very bottom. Nothing in between
Tried to do his best Yadi impression.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
uh, son... you're not Yadi.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I think Carp has to go another inning.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
At 113 pitches?
I know our bullpen isn’t in the best shape right now, but I’d still rather see him lifted.
…and the PH point is moot thanks to Yadi’s DP….
by BTown Birds fan on Jul 8, 2010 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
a... squeeze attempt?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
better than what I'm sure we all knew was coming
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
all rise!!
scary, Jon
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
got a break, he was quite out.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Tony la Russa, everyone.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
Oh thank GOD
I was JUST talking about how that play never worked, HFS, it that had happened I would have punched someone.
got luddy already this year
also saw it get a dodger this year, perhaps kemp
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
ive been holding on to the positive all year....
Oh its just a couple games back, albert will start bein albert, our injured guys will come back, the reds will regress, carp will be ok, mozeliak will get us help, the offense will turn it around, eveyone will eventually start hitting better as a team, our luck will turn around in some of these close games, we can’t keep gettin shutout, eventually we will sweep a series (or even win 3 straight)…….it goes on and on and right when we seem to maybe be turning the corner on one thing we fall right back down or another issue pops up. We just don’t look like a very good team. We had a nice start to the season and since then have just been a below avg team. We have been decent at home winning series against bad teams (usually) and then rly bad on the road. We seem to play good teams close but always end up blowing or loosing the game. I really feel like its a miracle we r even 5 games over .500. Cardinals r lucky thy aren’t completely out of it and could easily still make a run. There’s still a lot of games left. But right now I just can’t say the cardinals look like a team that is capable of making a run or turning it around, I really don’t expect that they will. Ppl will prob think I’m overreacting but the cardinals keep digging themselves in an even deeper hole and the issues keep piling up. Everyones been talkin about the attitude of the team being different, and I agree. they just don’t seem to play with any passion, esp on the road. And also like it was mentioned before, last years team was able to pull of 4-5 game winning streaks or take 7 of 9. This years team has not shown they can do that.
by mick311 on Jul 8, 2010 4:54 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
I'm not reading all this
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
We suck.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
we're under .500?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean, at the moment, we suck.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
but if you take away May & June they aren't
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d'oh
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish at least one of boog or yadi could hit
because they are both awesome players in the field
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 4:55 PM EDT reply actions
I'm convinced
that you could put one defender anywhere in the infield, put a runner on first and less than two out, and Molina would find a way to GIDP
You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all.
-- Earl Weaver
I'm going with 76.66%
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
According to B-R
Yadi’s had 47 PA with a runner on first base and less than two outs. He’s DP’d 11 times.
X the pissed off fan factor of 2 = 50%
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walk city
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Does anyone else think of a Grand Slam every time they read Reyes name?
Not the baseball kind either, the kind that Mr. Reyes enjoys.
by Cardfanintherock on Jul 8, 2010 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
SIGH
Random question. I went to Bush III for the first time last weekend and was surprised to see them show each team’s LOB on the scoreboard. It seems like the last thing our team would want to advertise. Do other stadiums show that too?
i dont know if Yadi has ever NOT hit into the DP with a man on 1st and one out
How many of us knew that was coming.
by mick311 on Jul 8, 2010 4:59 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
i would have to imagine we eventually will get to bud norris
Esp if this game turns out like it looks like it will. I would imagine the cardinals will be fuckin pissed and take their anger out on his ass.
by mick311 on Jul 8, 2010 5:05 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Where do you get your optimism?
And is there enough for everyone? :-)
by hex706f726368 on Jul 8, 2010 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I was hoping that would happen yesterday and today.
But we aren’t doing so hot.
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 8, 2010 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
you mean swing at every first pitch from a guy who can't find the strike zone?
that would be how he turned into Cy Norris.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
some game
they should not swing at a single pitch the first time through the order and see how many BB’s vs K’s they get
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
what? no walks?
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Aaron Miles PH for Brendan Ryan
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
The quintessence of grit is up to bat.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
Jimenez will go CG
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Yup
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
Aaron Miles grounds out softly....
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
and Felipe is K'd
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
surprise surprise
Jimenez is really hard to hit
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 5:11 PM EDT reply actions
It is an illusion he isn't actually any good
I have it on very good authority
Time is the best teacher; Unfortunately it kills all its students
Ubaldo continues to succeed with non-elite peripherals
Watching him pitch for the first time in detail, he does not have good command at all. I stand by my assessment that he is getting lucky.
better to be lucky at 98 mph than good
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
for the record this is not dominant Ubaldo you are facing
this is just starting to get his strength back ubaldo
Time is the best teacher; Unfortunately it kills all its students
Well hopefully these two get to meet again in Late Sep/ Early Oct
and the Cards get another shot to prove you right
Time is the best teacher; Unfortunately it kills all its students
So you are saying this was an unimpressive start? :)
Time is the best teacher; Unfortunately it kills all its students
Under a microscope that is usually true
go watch a replay of Doc’s perfect game
Time is the best teacher; Unfortunately it kills all its students
If you accept that Jimenez is getting lucky, I don't see why we should be praising him
Did he do something special to deserve such a low ERA? He’s pitched as well this year as about 20 other pitchers who aren’t being talked about as the best in baseball. Why is his good luck in any way impressive?
because of his 30ERs this year
17 came in the three games leading up to this one, he has a 1.23 road era and a sub 1 road WHIP
You saw today how an elite pitcher can have a bad day really quick at Coors.
Time is the best teacher; Unfortunately it kills all its students
there are 20 pitchers with a 1.23 road ERA?
Time is the best teacher; Unfortunately it kills all its students
are you saying that other pitchers such as
Halladay or Johnson are not getting lucky?
Time is the best teacher; Unfortunately it kills all its students
I'm saying they are getting less lucky than Jimenez
And that they are pitching better than him overall.
Not really
18 BIP, 3 hits. .167 BABIP. And he’s allowed as many balls in the air as ground balls. We’ve definitely had a few hard hit balls right at people, not to mention the Colby shot in the first.
Jon Jay also hit a double
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
he's got more power
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
if and buts man
three of the best hitters in baseball in the 2,3,4 spots today they had no problem mashing the average pitchers they faced the last two days
Time is the best teacher; Unfortunately it kills all its students
Again, so...?
I agree Jimenez is better than fucking Cook, I don’t agree he is anywhere near the best pitcher in the league.
Yeah
I’m taking Strasburg over Jimenez. Better curveball, better command, even more velo for good measure.
Not afraid to nitpick
If someone forced you to give Ubaldo his due
your head would explode
Time is the best teacher; Unfortunately it kills all its students
I mean seriously, by all accounts Jaime Garcia has pitched just as well as Ubaldo this year in terms of results
Their peripherals are similar. Ubaldo is slightly better across the board. Do you hear anyone felating Jaime as the best pitcher in the game? Can you explain this to me?
[cautiously]
are you talking to yourself?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
loudly
and as far as I can tell Doc and Strasburg get the Uptons from the media
Time is the best teacher; Unfortunately it kills all its students
There have been many more fluff peices on Jimenez this year
Strasburg get’s hyped on his potential, which is deserving. Jimenez gets hype as being in his own class in comparison to the rest of the league, which is not deserving.
maybe you watch different stuff than I do but
considering you have a 26 old ace with a no-hitter and a low 2 ERA in an extreme hitters park I could see why people would talk.
Time is the best teacher; Unfortunately it kills all its students
The no hitter doesn't mean anything
Dallas Braden had a perfect game FFS. It’s just a small sample size oddity, and he got incredibly lucky in that game. Just like he has been all season, which is my point.
Again, why no hype for Jaime? You have a 23 year old rookie with a low 2’s ERA. Or why no hype for Wainwright, who has a career ERA just over 3?
It’s because Jimenez throws hard and has a good W/L record. You think the hype would be the same if he had Jaime’s record?
The 99MPH fastball is
like the Dinger it attracts a lot of attention otherwise why would I know Zumaya’s name.
I love Garcia and think he is having an amazing year, the Rockies announcers on radio at least went on and on about his start.
Most of your attacks on Ubaldo seem a lot like people saying the Beatles really weren’t that good
Time is the best teacher; Unfortunately it kills all its students
My attacks on Jimenez is that he has not pitched as well as his results and he has not pitched as well as the hype he gets
That’s what I’ve been saying for about a month now and people keep trying to justify the hype (and sometimes the results).
I think it's more like saying oasis isn't the beatles
He just hasn’t put up historically great pitcher peripherals yet. He’s excellent, but he’s not yet proven himself to be transcendent.
"You can't give 110%! It's mathematically impossible."
odds on Dan throwing him out the window?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
This game
would be bearable if we had won the last two like we should have.
by saladdays on Jul 8, 2010 5:14 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
wow
boggs allows 69% of inherited runners to score
Aaron Miles
Can you ever field any sort of ball cleanly?
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
fuck miles is playing SS??????!!!!!??!?!?!??!!??!11
*%&$#^#!$#$#@#~~!!!
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
And he just turned a double.
Defense ain’t the problem today.
by Craig Esherick's Mustache on Jul 8, 2010 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
hey
he turned a double play. (which is more than our SS gave us yesterday)
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
unless he K's the side in the 9th
we’ll K less than once an inning against Jimenez…that’s got to count for something, right?
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
shut up
I’m trying to cope
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
100%, or so close to it you couldn't tell.
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Adam Wainwright reaches on force attempt, throwing error by Aaron Heilman. Jaime Garcia scores. Brendan Ryan to 3rd. Adam Wainwright to 2nd. None out.
so you're saying there's a chance...
no, I guess not
Cardinals Baseball 2010: Why have only one 25th man when you can have four?
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Jul 8, 2010 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Cardinals record in the last game of a 3 or 4 game series?
11-14
by Cardfanintherock on Jul 8, 2010 5:20 PM EDT reply actions
Which is actually not as bas as I thought it would be.
That line of thinking was influenced by the fact that they haven’t won the last game of a series since facing the Reds on June 2.
by Cardfanintherock on Jul 8, 2010 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
why not send Ubaldo out there again?
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
They want to keep his workload down.
He’s pitched pretty deep in a lot of games recently.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
pitch count was just in the 90's, right?
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Yup
Ended up with 94
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
Albert hasn't even gotten a hit in this series?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 5:21 PM EDT reply actions
Albert hasn't sniffed a hit in this series
Missing balls up over the middle of the plate…balls he used to crush
holliday hasn't even driven albert in in this series?
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
there's one
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 5:22 PM EDT reply actions
BREAKING MARINERS NEWS
Leftovers available
If anyone is hungry, there are plenty of leftovers available in the First Base Terrace Club from the SODO Business Association’s luncheon. Help yourself!
Susan Harsh
Executive Administrative Assistant, Legal & Governmental Affairs
Seattle Mariners
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
by mysterui on Jul 8, 2010 5:22 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I will be there asap!
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
Oooh is there any Cliff Lee left that sounds good
Time is the best teacher; Unfortunately it kills all its students
by TomCat009 on Jul 8, 2010 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Just, uh, fyi.....
If there really is a person names Susan Harsh in your organization, you need to stop posting stuff like this. Some orgs will immediately fire you for posting internal stuff, word for word, including names, on the internet.
These posts are one of the best reasons to come to this website lately.
I'm one of those "I don't care how you killed the cow; just serve me a great steak" guys. If the results are logical and easy to understand, I'm pouring some A1 sauce on that formula and eating it. UZR qualifies. -Bill Simmons
It's about ****in time... Sheesh.
Baseball makes the world go 'round, or at least in my world it does.
Except . . .
Now Holliday’s up with RISP.
by Craig Esherick's Mustache on Jul 8, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
anyone pointed out the sleeve or wrap or something on Albert's right elbow?
You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all.
-- Earl Weaver
Yes.
No information on why it’s there though.
by Ghostrider520 on Jul 8, 2010 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll settle for "not an out."
by Craig Esherick's Mustache on Jul 8, 2010 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
good eye
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 5:25 PM EDT reply actions
that strike was a make up call.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
Oh thank jesus.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
sweet
Jay likes to get on base
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 5:27 PM EDT reply actions
interesting.
I gotta say, Jay has been cool as a cucumber. he’s so laidback.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
yeah
he always looks calm and collected
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
No kidding.
He’s saved us from the insanity of watching Dr. Thunder.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
thank goodness
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 8, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
don't worry
if Yadi extends it, Miles … was after this.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I will never make fun of a Yadi GIDP again if he hits a jack
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Agreed.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
Come on, Cards.
More “not an outs,” please.
by Craig Esherick's Mustache on Jul 8, 2010 5:28 PM EDT reply actions
Game.
I am now going to drink myself to short term amnesia.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
Yeah
luckily, I was listening in between working and only had to suffer through small doses of the misery at a time.
Cardinals Baseball 2010: Why have only one 25th man when you can have four?
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Jul 8, 2010 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
yes i totally agree
I decided not to go out last night to watch the game and for the 2nd night in a row it totally ruined my fucking night….at least I was working n didn’t have to loose my night suffering through another one of these games. Fuck the rockies
by mick311 on Jul 8, 2010 5:42 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
that's like a Chris... Carpenter... game ....
[weep]
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Well that was painful. Let's get the hell outta Colorado. Off to Houston!
to face … Bud Norris
FFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
i really dont know if u could have a more devastating 3 game series
by mick311 on Jul 8, 2010 5:36 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
im of the opinion that the Rockies
Should of put in their version of a TLR lineup and let us win that game after stealing the first two. I mean fuck that’s what we would of done, where’s the karma?
by mick311 on Jul 8, 2010 5:39 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
They ran out backups at SS, 1B, 2B
what more do you want?
Time is the best teacher; Unfortunately it kills all its students
and OF
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
Hawpe has been injured.
Think he played in the last game though.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
yeah bruised some ribs on a railing against SF
but Seth Smith really isn’t a downgrade
Time is the best teacher; Unfortunately it kills all its students
yeah, smith's pretty good
can hawpe play first, tomcat?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
not saying much there
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
he is supposed to be taking grounders there with Helton on the DL
he was a 1B in the minors, Holliday came in as a 3B so I imagine Hawpe is a natural 1B
Time is the best teacher; Unfortunately it kills all its students
haha im at work n didnt pay too much attention to their lineup....
but I guess ur right, we r the only team that can truely give away a game by playing our bench. So really we have that goin for us. I don’t think anyone can beat the shittyness of Miles, Stavinoha and Winn. You just can’t find those type of players on Major League squads anymore. Its a damn shame too, it would be a much grittier league if we had more guys like that.
by mick311 on Jul 8, 2010 5:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
well they could of put in Jason Giambi....
He hasn’t been good in years plus he’s slow and unathletic. …wait what is this? He did play? He had 4 hits? He scored on a sac fly? Ahhhhhhhhhhh!
by mick311 on Jul 8, 2010 5:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Miles bein on this team is utterly ridiculous
I was at this game vs. Cincy earlier this year, Walters got ripped for 7 runs in 3IP. Cards fought back but then reyes gave it right back to them. The next inning we had a guy on 3rd with 1 out. Pitcher spot up, AC/DC back in black comes on…‘Pinch hitting: AARON MILES!!!!’ The Crowd fucking ROARS! My friend looks at me, “he got called up are you kidding me”, I respond “yea we need a sac fly y would he be hitting here anyway?”….my friend, “why is the hell is evryone cheering?”…..“Don’t know”
….Miles pops out to 2nd and we end up loosing the game. I didn’t know what to be more surprised by, the fact that Miles was actually batting for your 2010 Cardinals or the fact that he got the loudest cheer/biggest ovation I had heard/seen all year (and I’ve been to a lot of games)
by mick311 on Jul 8, 2010 6:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Bud Norris' teammates like him so much, they try to add a piece of him to the Juice Box
like anyone would notice that on Tal’s Hill
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
walk-up music afficianados may have something to look forward to...
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=9713199
for … other values of “look forward to”
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
And he swings at 300% every time.
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Adam Wainwright reaches on force attempt, throwing error by Aaron Heilman. Jaime Garcia scores. Brendan Ryan to 3rd. Adam Wainwright to 2nd. None out.
It's not like the Cards will be using that part of the park tomorrow night.
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Adam Wainwright reaches on force attempt, throwing error by Aaron Heilman. Jaime Garcia scores. Brendan Ryan to 3rd. Adam Wainwright to 2nd. None out.
Randy Winn would run into it anyway...
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I'm laughing...and yet weeping at the same time
So not looking forward to this weekend.
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Adam Wainwright reaches on force attempt, throwing error by Aaron Heilman. Jaime Garcia scores. Brendan Ryan to 3rd. Adam Wainwright to 2nd. None out.
Jon Jay: 1.004 OPS in 61 PA
Nick Stavinoha, Professional Hitter: .668 OPS in 88 PA
Also, would it be better to just tell Yadi not to swing at a single pitch if he comes up with a runner on first and less than two outs?
This was the most I have been able to see Jay
he really is an impressive defender, and has a grip it and rip it type swing if he is a 4th outfielder he is a damn good one
Time is the best teacher; Unfortunately it kills all its students
he's a good defender
just don’t know if he’ll hit enough to play a corner, and colby kind of has center locked up. he’s more valuable of course in center where he doesn’t need to hit as well, so he could definitely be a trade chip. i saw his single and double today, and both were a bit lucky – a bloop and a hard grounder to short that goes as a double in the book.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
yeah but a plus defender with some power would be ideal
for someone like Atl, or LAD for that matter he is probably a better hitter than most of SD OF as well
Time is the best teacher; Unfortunately it kills all its students
some power, not much
yeah, he’d fit san diego well, but probably somebody more for next year for them than this – i assume if they trade for an outfielder for the pennant race it will be at least a dejesus, which is likely jay’s upside.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Fixed.
Also, would it be better to just tell Yadi not to swing at a single pitch if he comes up with a runner on first and less than two outs?
He’s probably thisclose to being able to make an out without a pitch.
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Adam Wainwright reaches on force attempt, throwing error by Aaron Heilman. Jaime Garcia scores. Brendan Ryan to 3rd. Adam Wainwright to 2nd. None out.
Hmmm....
Headline from the Astros’ main page…Hey Cardinals, look out, Norris is starting
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Adam Wainwright reaches on force attempt, throwing error by Aaron Heilman. Jaime Garcia scores. Brendan Ryan to 3rd. Adam Wainwright to 2nd. None out.
WOW I just looked up Norris' career splits a .35 ERA?
Time is the best teacher; Unfortunately it kills all its students
i'm stepping away for awhile
i’m sick of tlr doing what he’s been doing. until i see tony actually try to manage a game well and we get going again, i’m not watching this team. so long for now.
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
Waino's CG, 7/4/10
@zoomzoomj88
Jeff Passan is an asshat
Tired of the yearly TESS. I blame Tony.
Hey Everyone, long time no post and things have been really depressing
We get swept out of Colorado in the most depressing way possible and now we go to Houston who swept us at home back when we were good and the last two games we have Suppan and Hawksworth going. We do have Waino starting the first game but that one is less about who we have starting . . .
In better news I love my new house and the wedding planning is going well.
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Jul 8, 2010 8:50 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
just came on to post that
phillips k’s to end the inning…but no.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
here we go
phils get one in bottom 8 to take the 3-2 lead. votto singles and rolen walks to lead off 9th off lidge. bruce just hits into dp, votto on third, cairo up.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
cairo doubles, 3-3
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
Phillies take lead in bottom of 8th
Then Lidge blows it in top of 9th, giving up RBI double to FUCKING MIGUEL CAIRO
Jesus Christ
the real mind-blower was kendrick leaving home plate to go after the ball
when stubbs scored from second.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
man Ryan Howard was totally worth 25 mil a season
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 8, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
that contract hasn't even started yet
Finally the Hampton deal won’t be the worst contract in history
Time is the best teacher; Unfortunately it kills all its students
werth went to my high scool
lets go!!
When a reporter asked Gaylord Perry's 5-year-old daughter if her father threw a spitball, she replied, "It's a hard slider."
and utley's wife is sleeping with him!
what a STUD!
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
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 8, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
that's what i heard on the radio yesterday.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
he’s an ugly dude too
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 8, 2010 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I dislike your high school
Nothing personal
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Adam Wainwright reaches on force attempt, throwing error by Aaron Heilman. Jaime Garcia scores. Brendan Ryan to 3rd. Adam Wainwright to 2nd. None out.
really?
do you actually know where i went to high school? or are you just giving me shit cause werth grounded 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 8, 2010 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Chatham Glenwood, right?
Went to Springfield.
We didn’t do so well against them when I was on the baseball team.
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Adam Wainwright reaches on force attempt, throwing error by Aaron Heilman. Jaime Garcia scores. Brendan Ryan to 3rd. Adam Wainwright to 2nd. None out.
is there still a springfield lanphier?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
As far as I know, yep.
Haven’t been in Springfield since ’97 (brief visit in 05).
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Adam Wainwright reaches on force attempt, throwing error by Aaron Heilman. Jaime Garcia scores. Brendan Ryan to 3rd. Adam Wainwright to 2nd. None out.
my parents went to lanphier
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 8, 2010 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
the gym is actually named after my uncle bob
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 8, 2010 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Nika?
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Adam Wainwright reaches on force attempt, throwing error by Aaron Heilman. Jaime Garcia scores. Brendan Ryan to 3rd. Adam Wainwright to 2nd. None out.
Great coach....Horton and Gamble
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Adam Wainwright reaches on force attempt, throwing error by Aaron Heilman. Jaime Garcia scores. Brendan Ryan to 3rd. Adam Wainwright to 2nd. None out.
yep
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 8, 2010 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
cool
state baseball tourney was held at lanphier back in the day, wasn’t it?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
not sure
i do know that when i was growing up the springfield cardinals played there…. i believe it was called robin roberts stadium
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 8, 2010 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Same place
Lanphier Park / RR Stadium
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Adam Wainwright reaches on force attempt, throwing error by Aaron Heilman. Jaime Garcia scores. Brendan Ryan to 3rd. Adam Wainwright to 2nd. None out.
gotcha
i didnt know if it was still called both or if they had changed the name
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 8, 2010 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
ew...glenwood
ew.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
yes
chatham glenwood… dated a girl from springfield high… played hockey with a couple guys from there 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 8, 2010 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder if Pujols...
will have an hour long show to announce he’s signing with the Angels? I could see it if the proceeds went to a charity for Down’s Syndrome.
Fire La Russa!
Let's go Phils!
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
wtf, failed sac bunt, but he gets a hit
but by then the baserunner is thrown out stealing, by a mile.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
because TLR
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
The Ondrusek guy for the reds
is pitching perfect duncanball.
Sliders down everytime
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
Hmmm, I feel like a jerk for some reason.
I just don’t feel sorry at all for Cleveland, I don’t like their fans at all. Maybe I am just biased from watching them cheer after Anderson got injured for the Browns, but I could give a crap if they are cursed and the only thing keeping their basketball team there just left personally.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
i guess lebron either didn't care about his legacy
or cared too much – either way the supposed best player in basketball doesn’t have to go elsewhere to try and win championships with other all-stars. i think he just dropped on the all-time list, but wade made out.
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
how many this year?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
one was last week against the cubs
that i witnessed in person
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
im gonna go saw the head off of my reds voodoo doll
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 8, 2010 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
What a catch Jason Werth!
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
Nope
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Adam Wainwright reaches on force attempt, throwing error by Aaron Heilman. Jaime Garcia scores. Brendan Ryan to 3rd. Adam Wainwright to 2nd. None out.
haha
Alright… I’m calling it… We DESTROY Bud F. Norris Tomorrow!!!!!
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 8, 2010 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
suck it, reds.
you deserve about 12 more of those.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2010 10:55 PM EDT reply actions
alright
im going to go and eat a giant chocolate chip cookie… later homies
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 8, 2010 10:56 PM EDT reply actions
didn't watch a lick of this game
a rare occurrence indeed
anyone who likes to talk want to summarize. feel free to also randomly yell things at me that you know i won’t understand as someone who didn’t watch the game
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
Hey let's go troll RR!!!!
just kidding.
stay classy VEB.
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
how fast you think i could get out of there?
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2010 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
i think that depends what you say
they so deserve to lose like that tonight.
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
yeah...not going to do that though.
i trolled a brewers blog after that 2008 series where they hit drastic, disgusting, ninth inning home runs like 3 nights in a row to sweep a four game set that basically won them the division.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2010 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
good idea
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
yeah, trolling the brewers blog was not a good idea that night either
but it’s because they called me out on the comment i made that initiated the first and only “official” veb warning that i ever got.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2010 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
all those strike through parties were just unofficial then i guess...
j/k
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
ha! those were fun.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2010 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
YES YES YES
http://twitter.com/fakejoestrauss
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 8, 2010 11:55 PM EDT reply actions
i'm one of em
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
So.....
If I go to Vegas and bet my life savings on the Cavaliers winning an NBA title before Lebron James, and they inevitably don’t, do I get to sue Dan Gilbert for double my life savings?
ah, man
astros series coming up
gonna have to figure out some proxies again
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
this thread is now about okkervil river
and we take
each night’s journey
to the hotel
in a hurry
where we love
without worry
on a bed that’s
five days dirty
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
fine. this thread is now about this gif
<img src="[IMG]http://imgur.com/6N3DA.gif[/IMG]"/>
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
I think this was mentioned recently
http://bacontoday.com/turbaconducken-turducken-wrapped-in-bacon/
*now with more veterany veteranness and a higher grit factor
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 9, 2010 1:24 AM EDT reply actions
I had a bacon burger today, made it myself
-whole wheat buns (toasted)
-spicy mustard
-red leaf lettuce
-red tommato
-haas avacado
-sirloin meat
-three strips of bacon
sounds good
that avocado is questionable, though. practicing for the sandwich truck?
"Some days I feel like the hypotenuse in a love triangle; others as if my lucky number is pi."
I don't htink it was haas actually, I just wanted to get a reaction
I make a kickass sandwich, one of my passions in life. If the whole baseballl thing doesn’t work out, I’ll open up a sandwich place.
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