Monday open thread
by vivaelpujols on Aug 2, 2010 12:21 PM EDT
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PrintI have some stuff on Albert Pujols in the works that I'll be able to finish some time later today. In the meantime, here is a fresh new thread so you don't have to use the last gamethread.
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woohoo! New thread
I feel like a thirteen year old girl with mood swings right now. On one hand, Cardinals just traded one of my favorite players for a so-so pitcher, on the other hand, that so-so pitcher means I’m not watching Hawksworth pitch tonight.
On one hand, I’m glad we swept the pirates. On the other, different fingers, I mean, the pirates are now facing the Reds.
this thread is all Aaron Mile's fault.
On one hand,
the Reds have three remaining games against Pittsburgh. On the other, we have nine games remaining against Pittsburgh.
"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
Holy hell, nine?
I knew we hadn’t played Pittsburgh much this season, but nine meetings still remain? The schedule does weird things, sometimes.
the bad news is
we’re facing the stros, who play good against us, while the already-hot reds will be taking on the team we just swept.
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
Waino's CG, 7/4/10
@zoomzoomj88
Fire Tony LaRussa
The Cardinals need to hire a baserunning coach. Hello, Larry Walker.
Tomorrow we get to play against
Bud Frikkin Norris. FYI…
by JWO on Aug 2, 2010 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought we broke that curse
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Wallace vs. Lee eating contests will make Houston fans feel better
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
if we sweep them
we’ll be .500 against them at home
whoopee
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
Sweeps feel good.
That is all. I will now return to work.
"I have CDO. It's like OCD, but the letters are in alphabetical order. Like they should be."
Fun with Sample Sizes!
Since Ludwick left, the Cardinals are averaging 10 runs per game.
Clearly, Ludwick was holding the offense back.
by dronemc on Aug 2, 2010 12:35 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
We also won 8 straight games while he was out
Clearly Ludwick was the cancer that was killing this team.
the numbers don't lie
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Astros Coming to Town Makes Me Think of Oswalt Stuff
As it turns out the Stros may have gotten more for Oswalt than any of the teams with ace pitchers to trade. Card fans were all over the Stros saying that there was no way that they would get the type of return that they were requesting. It is to early to tell, but it looks like a heck of a trade in the favor of the Stros. They get a good looking young lefty, their starting 1B, and another prospect. Wallace may not be what Card fans thought he was going to be, and the prospect may not pan out, but they may not have to because Oswalt has looked not so good and the young lefty was great in his first outing. The Stros look to be smarter than what everyone was saying, while the Cards do not look so good after the Ludwick trade. Very hard to swallow, particuarily with Wallace at 1B for the Stros tonight.
Well, the initial Oswalt trade did not include Wallace.
It included Goce, who was then flipped for Wallace, which was a decent trade. But, however, smart the Astros may have looked after landing Wallace, they then completed the Berkman trade, which Ken Tremendous sums up nicely on his Twitter page:
Astros paying Berkman’s salary is like a homeless guy getting robbed by a billionaire and throwing in a free shoeshine.
“We want Berkman.” “Okay.” “But you pay him.” “Okay.” “In return, we’ll give you a pile of cat vomit.” “Okay.” “Now gimme your car.” “Okay.”
“I will trade you negative four million dollars for Lance Berkman.” “Deal!”
“We want Montero for Berkman.” “How about we give you nothing and you give us four million dollars and Berkman.” “Even better!”
Oh, and then they go and sign the overperforming Brett Myers to an extension, which I guess isn’t as bad as the Lohse deal, but is still awful. They should have sold high on him this trade deadline since they likely won’t be competitive while he is on the team.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Details
per the Astros official site:
Myers will make $7 million in 2011, $11 million in ‘12 and $10 million in ’13 if the option is picked up. There’s a $3 million buyout if the option doesn’t vest, and Myers will receive a $2 million signing bonus that supersedes the $2 million buyout he had for ’11 in his previous contract.
"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
drayton mclane & ed wade. DUH!
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
Waino's CG, 7/4/10
@zoomzoomj88
Fire Tony LaRussa
The Cardinals need to hire a baserunning coach. Hello, Larry Walker.
think what they could have got for him
now all they get is a bill
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
I hope we don't look back in 20 years
And see this moment as the beginning of “the curse of the Walrus”.
by JWO on Aug 2, 2010 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I have donned this sig for so long
because I’m afraid that is exactly what will happen
I want the Walrus back...
Greene to the DL drama
I don’t see the story on the main Cardinals page but on the Cardinals mobile site there is a story detailing Tony’s frustration with Greene. Apparently after they had decided to send down Greene, Greene’s agent called Moz and said that Greene needed to go to the DL. Sorry I don’t know how to link the story.
Boog time to move over and make room in that doghouse for Tyler. I have to think this won’t do much for Tyler’s long term favor in Tony’s eyes.
I think it's more a matter of Boog finally being out of the doghouse,
and TLR needing to fill the vaccuum.
by dronemc on Aug 2, 2010 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well if they are sending him down to just DL him
I don’t blame him. Huge pay difference for him. If he is DLed on major league roster vs minor league
by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 2, 2010 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I can see why Greene would want to do it...
I can also see why Tony would be upset. Greene has been telling him he’s good to play ph, and would be able to start yesterday. Until he found out he was going onto the DL. Can’t have it both ways.
As far as sending Greene down over Miles. WTF Tony/Mo. (of course, with him only being available sparingly I could understand wanting to have a go who can go everyday.)
He should have been DL’d after he hurt the wrist. Bottom line.
this thread is all Aaron Mile's fault.
These types of situations are tough.
With injuries such as these, you have to wonder what the training staff is telling Greene and TLR (as well as what Greene is telling the training staff). I would imagine that Greene had to be doing some sort of grip strength test to gauge if he could hit. Nonetheless, it seems like TLR gripes when players complain about mild injuries and then gripes when players belatedly go on the DL.
As an aside, in the last 7 days, Greene hit .000 but had a .600 OBP.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
DFA Miles - for the third time from the third club would be another solution.
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 don't see that story on the regular site
it’s be interesting for you to link it when you get the chance
Ok found a way to link it
Here is the article
And here are the key quotes:
“That was upsetting,” La Russa said after the game. "I actually told him last night, ‘Coming to the park, there is a chance you will play.’ You know, I wasn’t sure if I would play Felipe [Lopez] or who would be at second base. ‘So come to the park ready to play.’ ‘OK’ [Greene said].
“We had a long meeting to discuss it,” La Russa continued. “It took us a while to figure, because it is a complicated thing, and it went against him. Next thing we know, I guess he called his agent, the agent called [general manager John Mozeliak] and says he has a bad wrist. [Greene] said — the quote I got — was he didn’t want to make a lot of it with the trainers because he didn’t want to get sent down. Well, I mean, that is not really fair.”
Yeah
Stupid move by Greene Tea. Be honest about your injury, ya douche! I can see why he did it (I’d be worried about staying in the majors, too), but you set yourself up for bad situations like this one.
After the shit storm that happened with Rolen and Edmonds,
who would be?
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Aug 2, 2010 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Greene looks really bad on this
Not only underreporting the injury but not needing the DL until they send him down. Greene — “What’s that you say Tony, I need to go to Memphis? Hold on, I’ve got my agent on the phone and he needs to talk to Mo for a minute.”
Pause, phone ringing.
TLR — “Johnny you’re telling me Tyler needs to go on the DL? Well he is sitting right here. He didn’t mention it to me.”
i think it's the opposite
Greene was apparently playing through pain, trying to make it in the big leagues, trying to help the big league team win games. If the MLB team decided they don’t need him at his current ability level, he needs to get his ability level back to a point where he can help the big league team, and the question becomes “how best to do that”.
if the injury is going to heal faster on the DL than by playing in the minors, he needs to go to the DL. There’s no reason for him to play injured in the minors.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
The issue was that
They didn’t realize he was still in pain, so they were sending him down to play healthy in the minors, not to play hurt. He didn’t tell them he was playing through pain, otherwise they surely would have DL’d him instead of sending him down.
tonight will be full of interesting lets see how they do...
Westbrook and wallace should be a fun night
But what about Wallace?
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Aug 2, 2010 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions
He plays for Houston now
And is starting
by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 2, 2010 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Against the Cards?
I can see it.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Aug 2, 2010 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh wait.
He bats left, but throws right. That line might be optimistic.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Aug 2, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah,
and so is Halladay.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Halladay is on pace for nearly 270 innings
Really going to be rough on him to duplicate that ever again.
If the Phillies get to October
Halladay is going to be toast.
by JWO on Aug 2, 2010 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
He's on pace for 270 innings
But he has thrown the 6th most pitches in the majors this year…Weaver, Hernandez, Haren, Verlander, and Sabathia have all thrown more.
Carp is 8th and Waino is 13th, in case people were wondering.
Not that big a deal....
…was par for the course not that long ago. Now 300 innings, that’s really pushing it.
Big McLargehuge!
:=8O
here
I spent longer trying to get SBN to post it than I did transcribing it
so… I’m out. Enjoy.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Aug 2, 2010 12:56 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Excellent. Thank you
I said this on last night’s thread and I think it is worth saying twice. I have exorcised my trade demons and am looking forward to the Jake Westbrook era for the Cards.
Also glad RFL is having a good time in San Diego. (I still miss you!)
It’s all GOOD!
"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."
ya, I had to sneak in a few minutes to post it now
because it won’t be relevant in a little bit. if it’s even relevant now.
until we meet the pads in the postseason, of course.
or:
Thu, 9/16 Padres 7:15p
Fri, 9/17 Padres 7:15p
Sat, 9/18 Padres 6:15p
Sun, 9/19 Padres 1:15p
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Yeah.
I am kicking around the idea of heading to a few of those to give Ludwick a standing ovation.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions
me! I'm at least sending a card.
I think he knows how popular he is but reading that article from the mothership that said he was “crushed” made me sad. I heard in interview where he said it was even really hard for his wife.
"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."
Oh you mean at the game?
"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."
do not watch Sportscenter highlights from the Pads last game, in that case
it was rough watching Luddy knock in a run, then make a great slide to score the go-ahead run. He shouted and clapped and everything :(
the irony of it all
lud was the winning run in his last game as a cardinal. and in his first game as a padre.
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
Waino's CG, 7/4/10
@zoomzoomj88
Fire Tony LaRussa
The Cardinals need to hire a baserunning coach. Hello, Larry Walker.
I'll always remember that I was in attendance for Ludwick's last game/hit/run
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
and they kept showing the post-game on MLBN
over and over and over lol.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
me too
as if someone broke up with me, how stupid and irrational is this?
it’s very strange how you get attached without noticing
and tonight i’ll watch westbrook pitch from right field and no luddy
here he is in the new clubhouse
how ugly are those uniforms?
and Luddy’s first hit
he did slide in the winning run though
Westbrook is gonna pitch from right field?
And, why oh why did you link that first video? I was doing ok with the trade until I saw that. Now I have to hold back the tears! “Baseball Heaven”, indeed!
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Aug 2, 2010 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think so....
Asked if he was surprised by the deal, Chris Carpenter waited 12 seconds before responding.
“The loss of Ludwick is something that surprised me,” the ace eventually said. “In turn, you have to give up something to get something. Unfortunately it was Ryan. … I can only speak for myself and not for everybody else. It’s nice to acquire a guy like Westbrook, and it’s hard to lose a guy like Ludwick. There’s no question.”
He paused five seconds.
“It will be interesting to see.”
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I think he is saying at the end that it will be interesting to see him
luggage Westbrook into being a Pinata the rest of the season.
i was thinking...
when is the last time the cardinals traded a regular at the deadline? and not like Chris Duncan, but like an actual good starting player.
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
Probably Placido Polanco in the Rolen deal.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Hector Luna to the Indians for Fat Ronnie in 2006.
If that counts.
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 2, 2010 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, and none of those dudes (polanco, luna) were particularly important to the team
i don’t remember being sad to see either of them go. when did we trade j.d. drew? was that during the offseason?
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
I recall people being upset about Polanco leaving.
Admittedly, it was talk radio callers and stuff, so probably not the most reasoned analysis. But there was definitely a section of the fanbase that was angry Placido was gone.
Probably the same set that loves gritty middle infield types.
But we got a World Series out of it.
Should have been 2…but I digress…
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 2, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Drew was traded 12/13/2003
with Eli Marrero to the Atlanta Braves for Ray King, Jason Marquis and Adam Wainwright.
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 2, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
If I may voice my opinion
It’s my personal read on this trade — and I’m just riffing here, totally my personal opinion, not trying to force it on anyone — that Adam Wainwright worked out pretty okay.
by mojowo11 on Aug 2, 2010 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
I dunno, that's a bit of a stretch
we can never know how great Marrero’s contributions may have been had he stayed in St. Louis.
אנא טוני לא יותר ט.א.ס.ס
If Mo was GM in 2003
imagine if we had traded Drew for a couple of C prospects that we then flipped for a league average pitcher…
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
hahaha
"Very accomplished bunter" - Rick Horton about Aaron Miles
by jd is legend on Aug 2, 2010 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I've been wondering about this myself
I can’t recall the last time a St. Louis fan favorite was traded all of a sudden like this. I expected one of either Jay or Craig to be traded before Ludwick.
I think part of why it’s been so traumatic is we weren’t prepared for it at all. There weren’t any rumors, and then the news just breaks. Nobody saw it coming.
Also
these links go to the same video.
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Aug 2, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
either i can't link
or.. there’s no or, i guess i can’t link
this is the video in the new clubhouse that i meant to share
well done...
Optimism carried too far becomes dementia.
by RosevilleRedbird on Aug 2, 2010 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Allen Craig Watch
Allen Craig has 3 HR and 3 BB in his last two games.
"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
No. 1 K.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
What fourth outcome could he have possibly achieved then?!
"Very accomplished bunter" - Rick Horton about Aaron Miles
Does Craig Actually Get Recalled
I know the word on the street is that he is coming up, but I have to wonder. Who goes down? For Craig’s promotion to make sense it would seem that two players are going to have to go down because Lohose is back also.
So tell me what two players are going down to make a spot for Craig and Lohose?
Suppan and/or Mac the Ninth.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't see it happening......
Stav / jay are gonna man the rf….
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Also, Dave Concepcion.
probably McDougal for Craig
on Lohse, I think the Cards may decide to give him more than one more rehab start. They could start Soup one more game (against either Florida or Cincy) and give Lohse two more rehad starts and have him come back between Aug. 20-24. That also provides protection almost to September if another starter gets hurt. Then, I suppose Soup will go.
In what limited action we've seen from MacDougal...
I have liked his stuff. I think he’s a solid option to keep Boggs and Motte from being overworked. Maybe Mo puts Hawksworth on waivers and works out a deal with someone?
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 2, 2010 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
boggs will go to memphis for a couple weeks
if hawk passes waivers, then it will be him
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
Lohse sends suppan away
Freese hopefully sends miles away. And Craig hopefully sends Stavinoha away. But there is talking of going down to 12 pitchers.
this thread is all Aaron Mile's fault.
don't get our hopes up
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
I wish I could subscribe to your hopefulness.
But, I just don’t see it going down this way.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Freese's return is when it becomes very interesting
concerning the move the Cards will make. Hopefully, Miles (though I must say he has exceeded my expectations – boy, that last part was hard to write).
What does it say about Aaron Miles
that a .303 wOBA exceeds your expectations? (For comparison, Skip Schumaker’s 2010 wOBA is .298.)
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree
Stav goes down, Craig comes up
chief justice
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 2, 2010 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
desperately need Craigression
BABIP is .148 w/LD 28/6%
"They're so stunned they didn't even boo!"
John Rooney 5/3/10 referring to Philly fans on Cards 5-run 7th inning
You didn't capitalize the second I.
Keep trying.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Aug 2, 2010 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Or the first one
/pedant failure
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Aug 2, 2010 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions
or lboros
or tom s. for that matter.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Aug 2, 2010 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone know what number Westbrook will be sporting tonight?
He was 37 with the Indians, but Soup is wearing that, currently.
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Aug 2, 2010 1:17 PM EDT reply actions
He was wearing 35 in the dugout yesterday.
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 2, 2010 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok, WWL has him with #35, which was Ottavino's number when he was up earlier.
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Aug 2, 2010 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
hopefully 37 soon
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
by STLRegalia on Aug 2, 2010 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
exactly what i was thinking.
"He’s in his own world out there. He says he doesn’t cuss. I disagree." - Skip Schumaker on Jason Motte
STOP TRYING TO TRADE SHELBY MILLER!!
I like pieces like this.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
That's good stuff.
I think that many of the more statistically inclined here already use a broader base for analysis rather than focusing on one aspect and calling a player’s results luck.
BABIP, HR/FB, etc can be used as a club, or (along with other stats) as a scalpel. I think a lot of the folks here are doing it right.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Aug 2, 2010 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I think the strongest argument is that BABIP and HR/FB are not only very luck infiltrated
But also correlated with K and BB rates over the long run. As Derek said there are simply no pitchers with elite K:BB rates who have very high BABIP’s in the long run, although the converse appears to be a bit more likeily.
There's nothing all that interesting here
So pitching babip isn’t entirely luck-based? Isn’t that something the SABR community had figured out eons ago?
FJM: Fire John Mozeliak
Is it the round table from last week?
If so, yes.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Also, Dave Concepcion.
nope....tahts twice in the last week for lboros.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Also, Dave Concepcion.
...
LARRY BOROWSKY (Founder of Viva El Birdos and editor of "Maple Street Press Cardinals Annual")
The Cards paid a much steeper price for Westbrook than I thought they’d have to. But would I have been happier if the cost had been Jon Jay, Allen Craig, or an equivalent prospect? No way. Ludwick was going to be dealt after 2010 anyway to conserve payroll, and some combination of Jay/Craig was going to replace him. The Cardinals simply accelerated that transition by two months. It’s a big gamble, and if it backfires it might cost them the division. But the trade’s statement of priorities is correct – i.e., young, cheap talent (Jay/Craig) over pricey veterans (Luddy). That’s the cost of affording Albert Pujols’ next contract.
You could also argue that the St. Louis lineup needs a left-handed table-setter (i.e. Jay) more than it needs another right-handed RBI bat (Luddy). If Jay can maintain a decent OBP, they’ll score enough runs.
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
Waino's CG, 7/4/10
@zoomzoomj88
Fire Tony LaRussa
The Cardinals need to hire a baserunning coach. Hello, Larry Walker.
That is one seriously
smart guy, taking the long view over a quick emotional reaction.
Damn, see, this is the kind of analysis I came to VEB for.
Repeal The LaRussa Tax.
by Michael_68_1999 on Aug 2, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Man, the f-word is so versatile
You can slap it pretty much anywhere in that sentence and get the same effect:
Have you fucking read Azru’s post?
Fuck, have you read Azru’s post?
Have you read fucking Azru’s post?
Have you read Azru’s fucking post?
Have you read Azru’s post? Fuck!
by mojowo11 on Aug 2, 2010 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Have (fuck) you read Azru's post?
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
I don't think my alleged robosexual tendencies are an appropriate subject for discussion here.
אנא טוני לא יותר ט.א.ס.ס
Fuck! Have you fucking read fucking Azru's fucking post? Fuck!
"Very accomplished bunter" - Rick Horton about Aaron Miles
by jd is legend on Aug 2, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
I understand it improves the club
but it’s bad positioning to bring your weaknesses to the bargaining table like Mo did in this trade. It allows stronger GMs to take advantage of you. I don’t know if Mo is capable of seeing past the pressures and negotiating full market value for his players. The fact that this trade occurred right at the deadline makes this seem even more like a last resort compromise. And don’t tell me we got full market value for Luddy. And DON’T tell me we couldn’t have offered a better prospect than Kluber.
FJM: Fire John Mozeliak
dear god
JEFF GORDON
Good deal – IF the Cards re-sign Westbrook to an extension after he settles in with Dave Duncan. The Cards have a rotation hole to fill past this season. Given the lack of internal candidates for that spot, investment in a veteran appears necessary. The Cards are way more likely to replace Ludwick’s outfield offense cheaply than fill the pitching hole cheaply.
Does Gordo just sit down and type without thinking?
this thread is all Aaron Mile's fault.
Sounds reasonable to me too.
If you can get Westbrook for 2 more years in the range of 8 million to 10 million per, I take it.
Better than Hawksworth or Ottavino at the back end of the rotation.
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 2, 2010 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
we certainly didn't have to trade ludwick to sign westbrook in the offseason
alright, maybe i’m in the minority here.
this thread is all Aaron Mile's fault.
This is what some said about Holliday, too, although he was clearly an upgrade over our then OF.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
My comment was lazy.
I agree wholeheartedly. The upgrade Holliday brought was significantly greater than the upgrade Myers brings. However, stating that we can re-sign the player once that player reaches free agency should not factor in when one is analyzing a trade. Even if Operation Midwest Nice is in effect and Yadi2Second is on-hand with delicious apple pie.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoops. Westbrook.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I always get bgh and joker24 confused for some reason
I have no idea why
"Very accomplished bunter" - Rick Horton about Aaron Miles
this
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Other VEB'ers I always get confused
vivaelpujols and stlcardinalsfang
"Very accomplished bunter" - Rick Horton about Aaron Miles
by jd is legend on Aug 2, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Wow.
That is a big F.U. if I ever saw one.lol
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Aug 2, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
.
/just kidding fang
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Aug 2, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
We need to combine them
Imagine if VEB was as reliable with his front page posts as fang is with his tweets!
Do you mean
VEP?
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Aug 2, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I was actually planning on doing that...
But then I got high.
No but seriously, there really isn’t much to do with Westbrook. We pretty much know what kind of pitcher he is, and I doubt anyone cares about seeing the breakdown of a meh sinkerballer.
Just being snarky anyway....
I’m sure you knew that.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Also, Dave Concepcion.
i think it would be interesting
the meh sinkerballer used to be a 4 win pitcher until TJ. I’d like to see what he’s been doing differently since then.
FJM: Fire John Mozeliak
Was this back when he pitched
for the Yankees? …………. Didn’t think so
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Aug 2, 2010 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
this subthread is hurtful!
maybe i just won’t post anymore!
follow me on twitter @nickg105, @Rams_Fan_Voice
by stlcardinalsfang on Aug 3, 2010 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
i think it works in the sense
that we need to separate the the trade for Holliday from the signing up Holliday when we look back and judge these moves.
this thread is all Aaron Mile's fault.
but getting Westy now
benefits us this year. Westy also gets to find out what it is like to pitch in the NL, to pitch in STL, and to work with Dunc, all of which may increase his willingness to sign with us for a year or two. If the market for mid-level pitchers is as bad as last year, all of this may get us a contract at a reasonable price.
photo shop a #35?
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
I called him Westie First!
http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2010/8/1/1599045/leveraging-future-surplus-for#comments
;=8)
Big McLargehuge!
:=8O
I know
I forgot to post a picture earlier.
possible new mascot…and who doesn’t love dogs? (Nazis, that’s who)
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
and Adam Dunn, of course
…and who doesn’t love dogs?
Cardinals Baseball 2010: Why have only one 25th man when you can have four?
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Aug 2, 2010 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
You are so wrong!!!
Dunn loves Russian Wolfhounds and Chinese Charpe’s!
Baseball's only fun if you're playing it, watching it, or thinking about it.
All depends on the terms of the hypothetical extension
I think he’s right about the last line—hence the Jay/Craig platoon on the cheap. No one in Memphis’ rotation is particularly impressive. Lynn is probably a year away, and of course Miller a few years as well
With Lynn hitting a speed bump in Memphis,
I don’t see him competing for the 2011 rotation. Without him, there really isn’t much else in the way of internal options (unless, you see Hawksworth as a viable candidate for next year’s rotation). With RF, we have Jay and Craig who are ready to contribute right now.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
K-mac would be the most reasonable internal option
if “reasonable” is the correct work to use? In any case, that may work fine or may not.
And Jeff Gordon
is why I only go to the P-D site for laffs.
Repeal The LaRussa Tax.
by Michael_68_1999 on Aug 2, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
He sure makes pretty good sense...for a NASCAR driver.
His grammar isn’t bad either.
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 2, 2010 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Well duh. That's why so many NASCAR folk hate him.
Born in California, raised in Pittsboro, Indiana. Not a lick of southern twang.
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
Hey Houston,
Suck it; you suck
He did have a righteous 'stache back in the early 90's though.
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 2, 2010 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Righteous, indeed.
He would’ve fit in well as a Cardinal.
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
Hey Houston,
Suck it; you suck
Lohse gives up home runs...
He says Moustakas’s second home run came on a low fastball that was way in off the plate. Then jokes that he must have faced the best hitter ever.
(insert awkward laughter)
"I don't like to sound egotistical, but every time I stepped up to the plate with a bat in my hands, I couldn't help but feel sorry for the pitcher." Rogers hornsby.
ack. Where are you seeing the interview?
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Aug 2, 2010 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Official site.
And that pitch looks pretty well over the heart of the plate to me.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm not going to judge pitch location
from the minor league gameday.
this thread is all Aaron Mile's fault.
When I was watching, all of the HRs looked well over the plate to me.
But the camera angle that Memphis uses is just horrible. It’s tough to judge location sometimes.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Aug 2, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
4th inning, leadoff hitter.
I tried to get a specific link, but couldn’t.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
they mentioned that on the ratio too
basically he said that was a good pitch that the hitter hit for a homerun. Happens.
this thread is all Aaron Mile's fault.
he won't be the only pitcher giving up bombs to Moustakas.
he’s not exactly aaron milesian.
by Willie McGee's Twin on Aug 2, 2010 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
can you feel the love tonight...
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
In all seriousness
Moose Steaks (as my friend and I called him during the winter league, has a good approach to the plate and a surprising amount of pop given how small he looked compared to the other winter leaguers.
I'm the Albert Belle of Golf...
Elias projections through 8/1/2010...
Trever Miller is barely a Type A.
Dennys Reyes is a Type B, barely.
Felipe Lopez is a Type B. He was a Type A in the last set of projections. The Cardinals would be best suited to keep playing him as much as possible to see if he can reclaim Type A status. Especially since I think management is souring on his attitude and the likeliness of him re-signing next year is slim.
If management sours that much
there’s no chance they offer him arbitration. I hope they do… lousy work ethic aside, he’s a helpful player who comes at a value in terms of salary.
Depending on how he finishes out the season, I think they offer him arbitration
to get the draft picks. I think Flippy is allergic to being with the same team for too long.
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 2, 2010 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe the allergy is on the teams' side
Play ball!
by IL and StL Fan on Aug 2, 2010 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
6 teams in a 9 year career...
Methinks it’s the player.
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 2, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
and i would be surprised if floppy declined
a nice little raise, plus a second year with his amigo albert. there hasn’t exactly been a world of demand for his services when he’s been a free agent.
We don't want Lopez to be a Type A
He would accept arbitration in a second. He is not worth it to give up a 1st round draft pick for
by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 2, 2010 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
The Horsey sauce kicker
>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 so allen craig has to stay in the minors for 10 days at least right?
I thought that he could be called up sooner if there was an injury? Didn’t Stav get called up yesterday? So technically with Greene going on the DL they could of brought back Craig instead?
I know Goold reported that Craig would get called up this week, but I am still very worried that the organization is going to go with Stavinoha over Craig. If they are planning on bringing Craig up this week doesn’t that mean Stav will have to go down? I can’t see them keeping 3 backup OFers.
by mick311 on Aug 2, 2010 1:42 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Stav was brought up 7/31
Greene to DL 8/1. Haven’t heard who’s coming up for Greene.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Aug 2, 2010 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
They have 25/25 on the roster right now.
Greene heading to the DL allowed Stavinoha to come off without a corresponding move.
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 2, 2010 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Wasn't Greene going to be optioned to Memphis for Stav,
but then they just DL’d him?
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes.
He magically re-iterated the intense discomfort in his hand right before they handed him his plane ticket.
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 2, 2010 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah, I got my moves confuzzled.
Thanks.
I'm out of champagna. How about some 7-Up and Mad Dog 20/20?
by The Continental on Aug 2, 2010 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Didn't his agent re-iterate this for him?
Is this pissing match in print any where? I’ve read aboot it on here, but haven’t seen anything linked.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Snippet from Goold article...
After Greene had been told of his demotion, his agent told the Cardinals that Greene had been playing with a more severe hand injury that originally advertised.
Instead of Memphis, Greene was transferred to the 15-day disabled list with a deep bruise on his right hand. The infielder will go for an MRI today to determine the extent of the damage.
“The hand wasn’t really getting any better,” said Greene, who was hit July 17 and has since played through the pain. “Get it rest. Get it better. I should have said something right away. It was something that was there. It wasn’t 100 percent. I was playing and hoping that it would get better with time. It just didn’t.”
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 2, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
sounds like a typical response to the tlr manly approach to baseball
personally, i don’t blame greene
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
oh ok so i assume stav was called up before they knew Greene was goin to the DL.
But then who got sent down for Westbrook?
by mick311 on Aug 2, 2010 1:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
No one.
Westbrook took Ludwick’s roster spot.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
THE NEGATIVITY ON THIS BOARD SUCKS.
DARIC BARTON IS NOT WALKING THROUGH THAT DOOR!
DANNY HAREN IS NOT WALKING THROUGH THAT DOOR!
CHRIS PEREZ IS NOT WALKING THROUGH THAT DOOR!
BRETT WALLACE IS NOT WALKING THROUGH THAT DOOR!
RYAN LUDWICK IS NOT WALKING THROUGH THAT DOOR!
AND, IF THEY DO, THEY WILL BE OLD, EXPENSIVE, AND DECLINING!
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I beg to differ...
they will be walking through many doors…just not any that access the Cardinals locker room.
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 2, 2010 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rec
for you, sir.
Repeal The LaRussa Tax.
by Michael_68_1999 on Aug 2, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
haha wow im an idiot
So now we have an extra pitcher then? So that means if they wanna bring up Craig they can dump mcdowgl
by mick311 on Aug 2, 2010 1:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
mcdougal isn't that bad
i’d rather see them DFA reyes and call up pinto.
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
Waino's CG, 7/4/10
@zoomzoomj88
Fire Tony LaRussa
The Cardinals need to hire a baserunning coach. Hello, Larry Walker.
Reyes is having a pretty good year, is he not?
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
I cringe every time he comes in.
And Al talks about how good of a lefty is.
It’s one thing that his BB/9 is a little high, but it seems like they have a habit of coming in bunches. At the worst time.
I’m not gonna adress the DFA-Reyes thing – but has Pinto been good this year? I don’t really get calling him up – over his career I’m fairly sure he’s been worse than Reyes (this year or career)
אנא טוני לא יותר ט.א.ס.ס
He gives up a lot of hits and walks a lot of batters.
In 18.2 innings at Memphis, he’s walked 15, struck out 18, given up 5 runs, and allowed 13 hits.
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 2, 2010 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
That's not exactly good
and fangraphs bears out my opinions…. poor career fip and xfip, negative career WAR… in general, I’d say he projects to be much worse than Reyes.
אנא טוני לא יותר ט.א.ס.ס
moves went like this
Ludwick traded and off the 25 man, Stavinoha promoted
Greene DL’d and Westbrook activated.
this thread is all Aaron Mile's fault.
so last time i'm going to ask if someone wants to go to the game for free tonight
i have a spare ticket and i am giving it away
it’s only one and it’s not anywhere in my vicinity, so you can really enjoy the game
if no one wants it, i’ll have to make some stranger outside of busch stadium happy
You better hope people read from the top down on this subthread...
“I could use it”
“If you want it, you can have it”
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 2, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Any thoughts on what Mo is trolling the waiver wires for?
I’m inclined to think he’s looking for an upgrade at middle infield (obviously) and maybe a bat with pop to come off the bench (think a healthy Nick Johnson, for example).
Sounds about right.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
we could def use some power off the bench...
Too bad we don’t have a guy like that in Memphis…
Oh wait, we do.
by mick311 on Aug 2, 2010 1:58 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I know, I know.
But I was thinking more of a professional hitter type. Think Matt Stairs, Nick Johnson, etc.
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 2, 2010 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
A Professional Hitter to go along with Nick Stavinoha, Professional Hitter.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Fixed.
A Professional Hitter to go along with Nick Stavinoha, “Professional Hitter”.
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 2, 2010 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Is that from The Whole Nine Yards?
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Aug 2, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Man I loved me some Amanda Peete
I wish she could have found a lot more time for gratuitous nudity.
Baseball's only fun if you're playing it, watching it, or thinking about it.
Fixed.
A Professional Hitter to go along with Nick Stavinoha, “Professed Hitter.”
stop the spread of infection...DFA
yea either one of those guys would have to strictly pinch hit
But I agree, a veteran bat with some power would be nice. Right now that spots occupied by Nick ‘power only on one knee’ Stavinoha
by mick311 on Aug 2, 2010 2:03 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
We're #1!
The Cardinals have overtaken the Red Sox as the ballclub that is the best source of local television ratings in baseball. Last week, the Sports Business Journal reported that the Cardinals have seen a 41.6 percent increase in local ratings from last year, and their 9.7 rating on Fox Sports Midwest topped the majors, ahead of Minnesota’s 7.85 and Philadelphia’s 7.2. Boston, the annual leader, experienced a 36 percent plummet and dropped to fifth behind the Cardinals, Twins, Phillies and Cincinnati Reds (6.52).
It's the camera angle, I'm telling you
by vivaelpujols on Aug 2, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
same here.
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
Waino's CG, 7/4/10
@zoomzoomj88
Fire Tony LaRussa
The Cardinals need to hire a baserunning coach. Hello, Larry Walker.
+1,111,111
You don’t really notice how hard it is to see a) the strike zone’s actual location and b) the side-to-side break on a lot of pitches until you’ve been spoiled by the straight-on camera.
The old-fashioned angle makes appreciating a lefty slider totally impossible.
4 hour layovers are fun, right?!
Anybody know anything cool about Chicago midway?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
by mysterui on Aug 2, 2010 2:50 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I remember getting a pretty good chicken sandwich there.
I think it was a Chili’s Express or something like that, because I was surprised the sandwich was that good for such a place. I do remember it being right next to a bookstore.
it's an airport
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
The only thing cool I remember about Midway
is that it’s not O’Hare.
Cardinals Baseball 2010: Why have only one 25th man when you can have four?
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Aug 2, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
This is what I was coming to say
O’Hare always has so many delays
by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 2, 2010 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Just read this:
Houston Astros starters had the best ERA in the majors in the month of July, 2.54.
by mick311 on Aug 2, 2010 3:33 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Man, the Astros make bad decisions.
Sometimes I wonder if they secretly think that eventually, all their bad moves will mystically cancel each other out and they’ll spontaneously go 128-34 one year.
great
but then again, ERA
chief justice
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 2, 2010 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Freese coming back will be like acquiring another bat
Soft-toss for you: From the FSMidwest website: “With the trade of Ryan Ludwick to the Padres, the return of Freese’s bat will almost be like acquiring another bat for the Cardinals lineup.”
Alley-Oop!
"He’s in his own world out there. He says he doesn’t cuss. I disagree." - Skip Schumaker on Jason Motte
STOP TRYING TO TRADE SHELBY MILLER!!
When Volquez was on the verge of returning, I clicked his little yellow Yahoo Player Notes indicator thing on my fantasy roster
And there were three pieces of news in there from various sources…every single one of them noted how this would be like making a trade at mid-season without giving anything up. For a second there I wondered if I was, in fact, in a fake world like Truman from The Truman Show, and people were just screwing with me.
this happened when beckett came back from the DL
someone in my fantasy league literally said to me “maybe Beckett will come back strong and it will be like grabbing a guy off waivers without having to drop anyone.”
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
Unfortunately, a bad bat...
Freese hits like Miles.
Okay, that’s going too far. Skip Schumacher (of years past)? Good average, little power
His best value is his defense and they can then play Floppy at 2B.
Schumaker's power drain has been disconcerting.
He’s morphing into a Miles type of hitter. Slugging percentages by year:
2007: .458
2008: .406
2009: .393
2010: .335
This year, Freese is slugging only .404, but he never slugged lower than .489 in AAA (and over .500 every other year), so some expect more power to show itself. Az is not one of those people, however, if my memory serves me correctly.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I like Freese to hit more doubles in the future
But I’m not sure that I expect him to hit any more homers.
so, jmo gives him a 2 year deal
i like skip overall, but he is not getting better
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
How dare you!
David Freese is an alcoholic SAINT
"I got to get Dr. Freeze off my twig right now."-Nyjer Morgan
by flipthebird15 on Aug 2, 2010 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
STLToday.com trying to fan the flames...
The title of a poll in the Sports section is:
“What do you think of the trade that sent Ryan Ludwick packing and brought in Jake Westbrook?”
I frown upon their choice of words there…“sent Ryan Ludwick packing…”
I would like to see a Nate Silver analysis of how leading this poll question is.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I imagine they rejected the initial poll title
of “What do you think of the trade that evicted All-American family man Ryan Ludwick and his wife and infant child from his St. Louis home and forced him to migrate west to San Diego…”
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 2, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
in exchange for Ludwick,
the Cardinals received Jake “Westy” Westbrook a guy who no one really knows anything about and will be universally disliked for awhile unless he does well. Even then, his name is not nearly as fun as Ludwick’s because let’s be honest, the phrase Strikeoutbrook! is not nearly as fun to type and say as RBIWick! Your move Westy… I mean vote below."
by Cardfanintherock on Aug 2, 2010 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
plus westbrook doesn't really strike anyone out.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
that's really the saddest nickname ever on VEB
I’m disappointed in VEB for not coming up with something better.
This is just a lesson in not rushing nicknames
I am pleasantly pleased, thankyouverymuch, but not with Johnny Mo!
they are getting better
I’m still partial to Not-wick
I am pleasantly pleased, thankyouverymuch, but not with Johnny Mo!
so it's official
it’s Not-wick until VEB comes up with an awesome possum nickname
I am pleasantly pleased, thankyouverymuch, but not with Johnny Mo!
Alternate title:
"What do you think of the trade that literally luggaged Ryan Ludwick and brought in Jake Westbrook?"
Tickets tonight
The last game I went to was in 08, Jaime Garcia’s first major league start. Hopefully, Jake Westbrook’s first start with us goes as well.
"He’s in his own world out there. He says he doesn’t cuss. I disagree." - Skip Schumaker on Jason Motte
STOP TRYING TO TRADE SHELBY MILLER!!
jaime got an ML start in 08?
how can i not remember this?
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
It was a Sunday against the Padres, I think.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Stan Musial Day?
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone please enlighten me...
She is at work, inside, for 8 hours a day. For what reason does this lady in my office need to have her sunglasses on the top of her head!?
goes to mirror
thinks she looks nice
takes glasses off head
doesn’t look that nice
therefore, disregards all commons sense (since female) and leaves sunglasses on head all day
at home complains she has headache and doesn’t know why
i’ve seen worse – glasses on head as permanent accessory, outside extra pair of sunglasses worn as prescribed in addition to glasses on head – sheer stupidity but as long as likes what sees in mirror – all logic out of window
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
It's her Jackie Kennedy impression.
Or maybe her Jackie Curtis impression.
I LOVE this trade for the St. Louis Cardinals! -- Buster Olney.
so she doesn't forget them?
everytime I forget to take mine off in the car I leave them at my desk
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
2 reasons
1. no room in her purse (she doesn’t want to lose them)
2. She doesn’t have pockets on her shirt like men do.
I’ve sometimes kept them in my shirt pocket all day ‘cause I’ve left work without them WAY too many times.
Along with the "no room in purse" thought is "I don't want these to get scratched."
Not an apologist.
that's how I feel about my "As Seen on TV" HD shades
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Cards set to sign Nate Robertson?
As tweeted by their PR guy
fuck that
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
by mysterui on Aug 2, 2010 4:14 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
In his last 10 appearances, he's given up 61 earned runs.
11 long balls.
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 2, 2010 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Woah woah woah...
Disregard what I said.
He’s given up 61 ER this year in 100 IP.
11 HRs all year.
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 2, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know much about FIP or projections
but I’ll bet 1,000,000 internet dollars that Robertson won’t be better than Westbrook, going forward
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
That's a lot of internet dollars, sir. Can you afford that?
I only make 120,000 internet dollars per internet hour. I’d have to save up for several days to make that much internet money!
actually, robertson's similar to soup/reyes
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
Waino's CG, 7/4/10
@zoomzoomj88
Fire Tony LaRussa
The Cardinals need to hire a baserunning coach. Hello, Larry Walker.
who the hell am i thinking of
i thought nate robertson was a MIF for the orioles
either way, i’m not particularly impressed. lohse is back in a week and we have westbrook. better be a minor league deal
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
twatter
Brian Roberts?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
by mysterui on Aug 2, 2010 4:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I would love Brian Roberts if he didn't make 10 million a year in his 30's.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
Well then
Let’s pull a Yankees and just trade for him, give up nothing, and have the Orioles pay his salary.
but worse.
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
Waino's CG, 7/4/10
@zoomzoomj88
Fire Tony LaRussa
The Cardinals need to hire a baserunning coach. Hello, Larry Walker.
He actually projects to be about the same as Westbrook
by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 2, 2010 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Westbrook projects to be 4.53 FIP the remaining of the year
Robertson projects to be 4.50 FIP the remaining of the year
by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 2, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought this would blow more of your guys mind
Or is it just denial
by FlimtotheFlam on Aug 2, 2010 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Another reason not to pay too much attention to FIP projections
(for me)
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
If I learn about FIP then I have to forget something to make room
I liked Luddy, but I think they addressed the biggest need and since I didn’t have a wire tap on any trade negotiations, I can’t know what was and wasn’t tried as other options
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
but i'd say it's a more accurate metric for past performance
of course with the poor accuracy of ball-in-play typing, that has to be questionable too
אנא טוני לא יותר ט.א.ס.ס
Does your projection factor in the league change?
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Interesting
I know Robertson’s a free agent, but is there any way we can we trade one of our starting outfielders for him?
by mojowo11 on Aug 2, 2010 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
We'll have to involve a third team.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
well... I kept screwing up Brian Westbrook and Jake Westbrook yesterday
maybe you could do something along those lines
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 Aug 2, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah...cuz they look like twins and all...
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 2, 2010 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
You know Dan
they really do!
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 Aug 2, 2010 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoa, I didn't realize that...
1) Jake Westrook is kind of pretty; and
2) Brian Westbrook has some scraggly leg hair.
it has now occurred to me
that in 26+ yrs, even growing up in Decatur, IL, I have never seen a black guy with leg hair
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
That's alright
On first read (and second, to be honest) I thought the Cards picked up this cat:
"He's the straw that makes the drink go."
by Thelonious Dunk on Aug 2, 2010 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
the picture above of the Westie I posted?
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
huh?
stlbirdbrian
Cards preparing to sign an opposing starting pitcher from 2006 World Series. Stay tuned. 10 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® Retweeted by MatthewHLeach and 3 others
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
there it is
BJRains
The Cardinals announce the signing of pitcher Nate Robertson to a Minor League contract. He will report to Triple-A Memphis. #stlcards half a minute ago via web
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
for now
“hey, let’s sign all kinds of ppl so we don’t have room to bring in craig”
fuuuuu
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
this is 07-esque
getting all the other team’s scrubs b/c we’re desperate
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
Waino's CG, 7/4/10
@zoomzoomj88
Fire Tony LaRussa
The Cardinals need to hire a baserunning coach. Hello, Larry Walker.
'06, too.
Jeff Weaver…
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Aug 2, 2010 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
in 06 we got just a few
07 we got a TON.
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
Waino's CG, 7/4/10
@zoomzoomj88
Fire Tony LaRussa
The Cardinals need to hire a baserunning coach. Hello, Larry Walker.
yeah, but weaver > robertson
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
Waino's CG, 7/4/10
@zoomzoomj88
Fire Tony LaRussa
The Cardinals need to hire a baserunning coach. Hello, Larry Walker.
when westbrook's elbow pops
nr will be startin right behind soup
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
NO NO NO NO NO NO.
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
Waino's CG, 7/4/10
@zoomzoomj88
Fire Tony LaRussa
The Cardinals need to hire a baserunning coach. Hello, Larry Walker.
+1
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
Waino's CG, 7/4/10
@zoomzoomj88
Fire Tony LaRussa
The Cardinals need to hire a baserunning coach. Hello, Larry Walker.
Not quite as bad if you look at it at night. Wearing sunglasses.
by dronemc on Aug 2, 2010 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Don't switch the blade, though.
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
Hey Houston,
Suck it; you suck
Even a caveman would sign that
>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.
Yes. It does.
I keep wondering how people who get into positions of power in the MLB do it, and why it’s so difficult for people more qualifies to break in.
Connections? Sure, but there’s something more. Charisma? The appearance of intelligence?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
by mysterui on Aug 2, 2010 4:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
You can't gag when you get to the balls.
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 2, 2010 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
heh....
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
Waino's CG, 7/4/10
@zoomzoomj88
Fire Tony LaRussa
The Cardinals need to hire a baserunning coach. Hello, Larry Walker.
Is that what you tell them?
Or is that what they tell you?
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Aug 2, 2010 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I read it in "So You Want to be a Baseball Executive"
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 2, 2010 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
hahahahahaha
mysterui take heed of this.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Aug 2, 2010 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
They all sleep with Bud Selig.
>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.
by TBender on Aug 2, 2010 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Idea for a FanPost (or front pager)
I don’t have time to do this, but maybe someone does (or one of the main writers will like the idea). I’d like to see an update on all the prospects/pseudo-prospects we’ve traded or lost (in any of a variety of ways) over the last few years and how they’re doing with their new teams, what their prospect stock looks like these days, etc. We all know a lot of them, I’m sure (Walrus NOOOO!), but it would be cool to see a master list.
Some names off the top of my head: Brett Wallace, Chris Perez, Jess Todd, Brians Barton and Barden, Ben Jukich, Mark Worrell, Luke Gregerson
I was just looking up Perez
on Yahoo sports, since he’s now the Indians closer.
quick analysis
wallace – obvious
perez – cleveland closer
todd – was in majors at one point, still in bigs i think (cle.)
barton – playing for newark bears
barden – last i heard, got cut by FLA
jukich – don’t know
worrell – cut by padres last i knew
gregerson – padres reliever
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
Waino's CG, 7/4/10
@zoomzoomj88
Fire Tony LaRussa
The Cardinals need to hire a baserunning coach. Hello, Larry Walker.
So is Hector Luna
I actually got to see the Redbirds play the Zephyrs in New Orleans a few weeks ago.
by Cardfanintherock on Aug 2, 2010 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Question for the group.
Do you think Mo’s extension increased his willingness to make such a ballsy trade?
I wonder if he would’ve had the same “eff the world” attitude if he didn’t just sign a new contract.
Just throwing it out there…
no such thing as a no-fire contract
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
I don't think it was that big a trade...
Ludwick was pretty much the obvious trade bait (who else did they have to trade, really?). It’s what they got for him in return that seems to be the problem.
Today's Lineup
ASTROS
CF Michael Bourn
SS Anderson Hernandez
RF Hunter Pence
LF Carlos Lee
2B Jeff Keppinger
1B Brett Wallace
3B Chris Johnson
C Humberto Quintero
P Brett Myers
CARDINALS
3B Felipe Lopez
RF Jon Jay
1B Albert Pujols
LF Matt Holliday
CF Colby Rasmus
C Yadier Molina
2B Skip Schumaker
P Jake Westbrook
SS Brendan Ryan
well....hey...i have no complaints.
though i suppose with the exit of RFL, the days of holliday hitting 2d are over
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
He's Anderson Hernandez!
Who’s Anderson Hernandez?
>Pitcher Change: Felipe Lopez replaces Ryan Franklin, batting 7th, replacing third baseman Felipe Lopez
Adam Wainwright reaches on force attempt, throwing error by Aaron Heilman. Jaime Garcia scores. Brendan Ryan to 3rd. Adam Wainwright to 2nd. None out.
i believe he was the nats 2B at one time.
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
Waino's CG, 7/4/10
@zoomzoomj88
Fire Tony LaRussa
The Cardinals need to hire a baserunning coach. Hello, Larry Walker.
good lineup!
does westbrook have a VEB nickname?
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
Waino's CG, 7/4/10
@zoomzoomj88
Fire Tony LaRussa
The Cardinals need to hire a baserunning coach. Hello, Larry Walker.
East River?
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
Hey Houston,
Suck it; you suck
by vexedtechie on Aug 2, 2010 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I like this one.
I was going to say the WB.
by Cardfanintherock on Aug 2, 2010 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Michigan J Frog?
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
Hey Houston,
Suck it; you suck
Mob Dumping Ground? Stinky Kramer?
I think some very obscure, multi-jump, play on it would be appropriate.
Some have said Westy (or Westie), but that sounds like a hippy ice-dancer.
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 2, 2010 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
JDubs?
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
Waino's CG, 7/4/10
@zoomzoomj88
Fire Tony LaRussa
The Cardinals need to hire a baserunning coach. Hello, Larry Walker.
wahoo? (for being on indians so long)
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
Waino's CG, 7/4/10
@zoomzoomj88
Fire Tony LaRussa
The Cardinals need to hire a baserunning coach. Hello, Larry Walker.
Then Killer Brook Trout
>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.
If he sucks
can we call him Shit Creek?
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Aug 2, 2010 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions
After all the transactions, DLings, recalls, etc,
what’s our bench right now?
Miles, Fat Miles, Former Fu,….?
Pitchers bat 8th, baby
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
Hey Houston,
Suck it; you suck
Larussa's numbers
Albert Pujols, who is batting .424 (14 for 33) with two homers and 10 RBIs versus Houston this season, is 14 for 28 with two home runs lifetime against Myers. Matt Holliday is 7 for 19 with two homers versus the Astros starter
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
no wonder they're both in the lineup.
We all know how Tony loves to play the numbers game.
Gamethreads suck.
Colby is 0/8 with a HBP against Myers
I am somewhat shocked he is playing, although maybe Tony likes Colby’s ability to get in the way of Myers’ pitches.
awesome.
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
Waino's CG, 7/4/10
@zoomzoomj88
Fire Tony LaRussa
The Cardinals need to hire a baserunning coach. Hello, Larry Walker.
I was overly excited to high five Fredbird in the dugout bar on Friday
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Fredbird wants you!
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
gordo vent
just read todays gordo live chat at p-d. worst pandering i have ever seen from him, and that is saying something!
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
We get some e-mails from PR types about stuff over the course of the season
and most of it gets ignored. I really liked this one though (for obvious reasons) and thought I’d share it.
Birdies in the Future for the Red Birds’ Big Swinger
King Albert may hold the keys to the Cardinals’ offense, but he’ll be holding Colby Rasmus’ clubs on the golf course. Rasmus’ king-sized homerun, surrendered by Kyle Davies in the fourth inning on July 26, measured 483 feet, earned him a brand new set of Callaway Diablo Edge golf clubs. Rasmus will be receiving those clubs during a special on-field pregame presentation tonight, Mon. Aug. 2.
For the duration of the season, Callaway is rewarding any professional baseball player who hits a homerun over 470 feet with a full set of Diablo Edge clubs. Why? Because ballplayers that embody the attitude and skill that it takes to drive a ball 470 feet and longer are exactly the type that would want to play the new Diablo Edge clubs, which are designed to blast the ball longer and straighter than ever before.
Rasmus joins Jason Heyward, Adam Dunn, and Josh Hamilton as one of four professional baseball players to hit his way to a set of new Diablo Edge Clubs.
I’m pretty sure the Cardinals have a large golfing contingent on their roster. I find the idea of Colby on the greens a bit humorous but maybe Adam or someone will take him out for some swings now.
Silly humans, this world is for robots.
he has a good divot repair tool
for when guys ask him to toss them a golf ball
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Hmm, would Colby outdrive Pujols I wonder?
Although, I doubt neither of them would touch golf, as I imagine it can really mess up your baseball swing.
In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! "I hope I'll be safe at home!"
-George Carlin (RIP)
I thought Albert had an annual golf tournament?
They probably just play golf with a baseball swing.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Aug 2, 2010 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions
that's how i play. i can drive the ball like crazy.
the rest of my game….not so much
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
that’s how i play. i can drive the ball like crazy.
for a girl…
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
I'd be impressed if you were able to turn male just for when you're golfing
File that under “Lamest Superpowers Ever.”
interesting/surprising splits for Molina
via Leach:
270/348/338 vs RHP, or about in line with what he’s been since ’07. But an absolutely awful 175/252/268 vs LHP. Wow. #stlcards
"Did you just grow a mustache?"
"While SPINNING."
Coming up on MLBN: Why St. Louis might be the perfect fit for Westbrook.
I LOVE this trade for the St. Louis Cardinals! -- Buster Olney.
St. Louis baseball tonight will have the warlus on it
101.1 espn. You can stream off their website for the other towners that want to listen. Don’t know what time it will be, but sometime during the 6 oclock hour.
this thread is all Aaron Mile's fault.
How about a heads up from someone when it starts?
I LOVE this trade for the St. Louis Cardinals! -- Buster Olney.
i'm not listening
watching tv with the wife until the game starts.
this thread is all Aaron Mile's fault.
Freese's rehab schedule
Per Kary Booher, fixed for formatting:
Monday: 3 ABs at DH
Tuesday: 5 innings at 3B, 3 ABs
Wednesday: 6 innings at 3B, 3 ABs
Thursday: Full game at DH
It is hotter than heck here, but I'm gonna have to go to that game on thursday
"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."
OT:
how long ago did Seth Blair sign? With Lyons also signing, that leaves only 10 from our draft of 52 left unsigned. Unfortunately, the deadline is fast-approaching, and Cox, Wilson, Jenkins and Swagerty are still out there. Any new news on these four?
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Aug 2, 2010 7:45 PM EDT reply actions
Selma?
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Aug 2, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess it's better than
The Blair Bitch Project.
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Aug 2, 2010 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
There was a Skinemax movie called The Bare Wench Project
"Very accomplished bunter" - Rick Horton about Aaron Miles
by jd is legend on Aug 2, 2010 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
OT
Did you used to play Oregon Trail? Anyway, anyone else think the main male (the one with the beard) in this video looks like Jason Motte? Safe link – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHps2SecuDk&feature=player_embedded
that game was cool.
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
Waino's CG, 7/4/10
@zoomzoomj88
Fire Tony LaRussa
The Cardinals need to hire a baserunning coach. Hello, Larry Walker.
Is this thing on?
>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.
hello?
echo… echo…
Albert's grand slam, 7/3/09
Waino's CG, 7/4/10
@zoomzoomj88
Fire Tony LaRussa
The Cardinals need to hire a baserunning coach. Hello, Larry Walker.
only way you would probably have ever got to see him pitch
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
game thread?
When a reporter asked Gaylord Perry's 5-year-old daughter if her father threw a spitball, she replied, "It's a hard slider."
F'ing Reds up 2-0 in the third.
Game thread time.
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Aug 2, 2010 8:15 PM EDT reply actions
First pitch strike.
Second pitch groundout.
Trade success!
>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.
Dave just wet himself.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Aug 2, 2010 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
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