Dzijut Down
by DanUpBaby on Sep 14, 2010 6:01 AM EDT
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PrintThat, presumably, is what it felt like to be on the other end of Kyle Lohse and Colby Rasmus's win Sunday—some truly existential frustration was on offer in the course of Samardzija allowing 11 baserunners in five-ish innings.
This is one of those miserable games where the only thing to do to start the healing process is make it more miserable. How bad is Jeff Samardzija? He's not as bad as Chad Hutchinson, whose minor league numbers are staggering—10.2 strikeouts and 9.6 walks per nine innings, finally rendering the batter completely obsolete—but he's less interestingly bad, too. He's stuck between a reliever's repertoire and a starter's strikeout rate; he puts up numbers that look kind of like Mitchell Boggs's, except he was really good at football.
He shut the Cardinals out for nearly six innings. And he shouldn't have. Not just morally—it's literally difficult for me to see how he did it, and how it seemed so easy and natural. If I've learned one thing from this 2010 season, and I have, it's this: two-out hitting isn't clutch, it's just a great way to set oneself up for crushing disappointment. No-out hitting—that's what's really clutch. The Cardinals led off four innings with baserunners, but then they allowed the Cubs a two-out handicap before doing anything with it. Bad move.
This was the one to win, but really it was just the one to win-est—Randy Wells v. Adam Wainwright and Carlos Zambrano v. Chris Carpenter are games the Cardinals should feel just as confident and determined to win. And then they should win them!
Today's Numbers To Watch That Aren't "Games Back", of course, belong to Adam Wainwright. He's still got a chance to avenge 2009 and win 20 games, and getting it today would take some pressure off his final starts. But he's also in position to take the National League ERA title, which has been passed around startlingly frequently of late. Mat Latos got knocked around on Sunday, falling to third place with a 2.43 average, which left Wainwright 0.08 runs behind leaderboard stalwart Josh Johnson.
And as of Monday Johnson is no longer a moving target—he's been shut down for the season with various Josh Johnson-style ailments. Roy Halladay lurks just behind Latos, at 2.44, but in fifth place Tim Hudson's fallen all the way to 2.62, thanks to the same Cardinals offense that couldn't put Jeff Samardzija away. (Good news: I can now spell Jeff Samardzija without the assistance of Google auto-suggest.)
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The good news: The PCL Championship starts today! It will be sharing space in our newly emptied-out Major League gamethread, pending the creation of Viva El Redbirdos.
And while we're on the exceedingly pleasant topic of the Redbirds, was there a more improbable performance this year than the one that put them in the championship in the first place? Lance Lynn is a fine prospect, one who was victimized a little by non-FIP issues this year, but I find it difficult to imagine a situation in which our latest finesse-righty turns to his teammates, still shell-shocked from the day before, and says: Hop on, boys—this high-80s fastball is carrying us to the promised land.
And then strikes out 16 batters in seven innings.
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Garcia 13-8, might have hurt ROY chance with 2 straight loses
most years he is an easy winner of the ROY, but 2010 is the year of the rookie in the NL, and the hot Heyward and Posey may be distancing themselves from Garcia now
Any task BIG or small, Do it well or not at all
as much as i hate to admit it
i think heyward is the clear winner for the ROY. he’s been far and away the most valuable rookie thus far
heyward – 4.4 fWAR, 4.4 rWAR
posey – 3.3 fWAR, 2.2 rWAR
garcia – 3.2 fWAR, 2.9 rWAR
that said adjusting the wOBA numbers for heyward bring them back to earth a bit from .385 to .369
so maybe i’m wrong. they might all end up being 3.5 – 4 WAR to end the season assuming neutral luck
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
twatter
by prophetjohn on Sep 14, 2010 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Brendan Ryan has given up on this standings thing.
also, BJ Rains et al needs to stop making Boog sad.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
leave him be!!!!
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
it's kind of stupid if he keeps saying he's not going to watch the standings
and then they make a point of telling him game results.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 14, 2010 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions
I am not sure just how bitter and just how sweet it will be
if Pujols ends up leading the league in home runs and RBI. He will not lead in batting average, it’s just too hard to do now. But the other two are doable. And without even talking about the triple crown-related part, I am really curious to see what the Legion of Sportswriters (they’ve pulled out a steel chair! It was under the ring the whole time! Why don’t the officials do something about this?!) will have to say about what those two stats means in terms of the ever-malleable definition of “value”. There have been some hilarious and frustrating things written in defense of various MVP choices the last few years, and I am wondering what kind of noise Pujols will make by the time the year is over, regardless of if he deserves it.
The game last night was the S.O.S. What I really want is just to have a satisfying end to the season now. Can we please win a majority of remaining games against our ancient rivals, the Harkonnens Chicago Cubs? Kanly demands that we not embarrass ourselves. And can we not perform awfully against bad teams for the rest of the season? Is that too much to ask?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
it is too much to ask
you have been banished to the care of the Bene Gesserit.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Albert has no chance at MVP
IMO. I think Votto’s got it all but wrapped up. His only challenger now would be Cargo if he can push the Rox into the playoffs while finishing 1 or 2 in all the triple crown categories. Votto will be perceived, rightly or wrongly, as THE reason the Reds win the division.
by ArkansasTravs on Sep 14, 2010 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree with you
Which is hilarious. I don’t even know if I’d vote for Albert for MVP, but the fact of the matter is that it’s a different award each year, because so many voters seem to have completely different criteria for their choice.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
I think Votto will be a deserved winner
he’s had quite a bit of luck on BIP this year, but exactly how much is difficult to gauge, and in terms of pure results (as well as that all important making-the-difference-in-a-playoff-run category) he’s been the most impressive player in the NL. Actually, I don’t mind Albert not winning it this year because I really like both Votto and CarGo.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Sep 15, 2010 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh yea,
I didn’t mean to imply that he (Votto) won’t deserve it if he wins. I just think he’ll be given a bit too much credit for the Red’s season. He has been a big part of it, but imo Rolen deserves quite of bit of credit too.
by ArkansasTravs on Sep 15, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
so, the season is done now, right?
barring a miracle, no october baseball?
then i hope the guys go on a surge to get the individual awards
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
mathematically, no
the Reds are still in clench.
that’s the sucky part … the waiting.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i know how baseball elimination works
but given the probability…
i’ll still watch all the games and go to three or four more until the season is over but i think i’ve stopped holding my breath
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
can we look forward to moar pictures?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
yeah, i'll post a whole bunch in the offseason
need some time to comb through 10 thousand, pick and crop, maybe learn some photoshop
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
Technically they could still do it...
…But in reality that won’t happen. The BoB is just walking the green mile right now.
VivaElBirdos: Celebrating glorious mustaches since 2009
by redbirdnation8206 on Sep 14, 2010 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
tlr says error on boog, not skippy yesterday with the dropped toss
boog apparently still has the keys to the doghouse to himself
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
in other news
So does Ryan.
Schumaker was charged with an error and the Cubs later scored two unearned runs to double their lead from 2-0 to 4-0.
“It was tailor-made,” said Ryan. "I caught it. I flipped it. (The throw) was a little low. So, I’m kind of blaming myself. He probably won’t agree, if you talk to him.
“But I’m trying to make it as easy I can for my partner. I’m not happy about it. It cost us a couple of runs. It’s disappointing.”
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
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I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
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Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
nicknames for Matt Carpenter
annnnd go.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I don't know if there's any point
Because once Matt Carpenter is called up to the big leagues, Chris Carpenter will promptly luggage his head off while proclaiming that “There can be only one.”
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 14, 2010 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions
lightning strikes
banks of lights exploding
random firing of t-shirt gun
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 14, 2010 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions
This is true...
By the time ElderCarp gets through with him, he will be like a neatly packed shirt.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
by SheckieZx on Sep 14, 2010 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Lil' Carp....
Carpette, Carpe Diem, Matty Carp, Swizzle Stick, The World According to Carp, etc…
;=8)
Spare me your taradiddles!!!!
:=8O
goldfish
isn’t a goldfish a kind of carp?
youneverknow
by floodOfLove on Sep 14, 2010 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Carry-On
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
by SheckieZx on Sep 14, 2010 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Heh
I now will forever assume Matt Carpenter only uses shampoo from containers under 3 oz.
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Sep 14, 2010 10:35 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Matt Carpenter: TSA Approved
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 14, 2010 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
I was going to say 'Hand Bag'
Along the same lines I suppose. I thought of Kansas when I read this.
I thought I told you to trim those sideburns!
by martimeryard on Sep 14, 2010 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions
MATT CARPENTER IS INDIFFERENT TO YOUR NICKNAMING ATTEMPTS
"What exactly is that thing? A pessimism meter?" - Bruce McCurdy
in some parts of the world, he would become MaCarp
‘I am indifferent.’
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 14, 2010 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Is he officially the new "Most Interesting Man in the World"?
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 Sep 14, 2010 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions
you did not just go there.
I refuse your rec
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 14, 2010 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
curses!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 14, 2010 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
It only works if he evolves into a giant flying dragon thingie.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Sep 14, 2010 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
doesn't it just turn into a progressively larger fish?
now i’m curious…
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 14, 2010 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions
you're actually correct.
hmmm.
(and yah, it’s usually blue.)
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 14, 2010 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
so I guess he's just an evolution.....
“Gyarados’s name may be derived from a combination of 虐殺 gyakusatsu massacre/slaughter, and 逆境 gyakkyō, hardship/adversity. Both words relate to the creature’s violent nature and the hardship it experienced before evolving. The end of Gyarados’ name, ドス dosu, is a Japanese onomatopoeic word representing the piercing of flesh, once again owing to Gyarados’ violent nature. Alternatively, the dos may just indicate that it’s the second in its evolutionary line.”
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 14, 2010 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
i was talkin bout Carp
but… Gallardo’s never struck me as violent.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 14, 2010 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Milk Carton?
"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
"You called?"
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 14, 2010 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
version 2.0
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
twatter
by prophetjohn on Sep 14, 2010 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions
It's so frustrating right now
I have such a hard time watching this team. Which is way i haven’t been around. Getting too upset and might start flaming and say things I don’t mean and can’t take back.
Changes needed next year.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
It's been an infuriating year...
I have actually resigned myself to the disappointment. Just looking for little excitements. Albert’s homeruns, Boog’s high kicks between batters (anyone else see that last night?), Matt Holliday being pretty durn good, Skip’s quest to get to .280 (oh accomplishments), Pedro Feliz chasing the GIDP single season record.
I am expecting an active off-season. And I am hopeful that this is just the quiet before the storm that is 2011 St. Louis Cardinals.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
no active off-serason
no point in EI in 2011
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
I've gotten past the pain part. Thank goodness.
I hope something changes for next year. If they head into next season as 2010 redux meaning TLR/Miles/no new starting pitcher/hoping Freeze can play 3rd/no new offense. Then I will be in pain.
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
Who knows how accurate the gun in Oklahoma City was,
but the announcer noted a couple of times that Lynn’s velocity was in the mid-90s. Maybe he had a little something extra on it due to the circumstances. Or maybe those were the exceptions that stood out.
You're Walgreen's sunglasses, Aaron Miles, you son of a bitch. -Alex Fritz
by The Continental on Sep 14, 2010 10:42 AM EDT reply actions
Painful, F-ing painful
That game last night was the most painful I’ve ever watched. I’d rather have a root canal w/o meds and get a taser in the crotch while my weenie is in a meat grinder than have to witness that again. Oh, and running Miles, Winn etc. up there as consecutive pinch hitters made me want to stick my head in the freezer … good news – I found a Klondike bar!
SD
wow i'd hate to think what happened to you during the colorado meltdown ( barfing slightly)
"Thats fucking Little League shit , if you're going to flip the bat , I'm going to flip your helmet next time " Steve Kline at Jimmy Rollins in his rookie year.
by riftraftredbird on Sep 14, 2010 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
this this why in vote no on on tlr
he manages the same way no matter how bad the bench
you gotta be brighter and more flexible than that to manage successfully
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
The scary part is that this is the bench he wanted.
"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 it isn't.
He said that the Cards put in waivers on “several” bats, and nothing came of them.
You don’t put in waivers on “several” bats, if you have the roster you want.
Now.....
If you want to argue that TLR chose Miles/Winn over Craig/Greene for much of the year, you’d be right. And anybody that blames us not making the playoffs on those roster moves is just looking for a reason to hate on TLR.
Why?
I think it’s a pretty good reason to criticize him, actually, as I’ve backed up with countless reams of data in the Rasmus trade thread.
You seem to be coming up with reasons to defend TLR and Mo for putting this indefensible roster together, so if you’re looking for people grasping for straws, stand in front of a mirror.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
TLR advocated for the acquisition of Aaron Miles and then for his promotion.
This is beyond dispute.
TLR advocated for acquiring Winn over having Jay on the bench early in the year.
TLR continues to utilize Stavinoha.
TLR prefers LaRue and Pagnozzi over Anderson, which is indefensible, IMO.
And, don’t get me started on 13 pitchers.
Our bench is not the reason we are going to miss the playoffs, but it is certainly a reason.
"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 Sep 14, 2010 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Viva El Birdosrojos?
"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
that's racist
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
twatter
by prophetjohn on Sep 14, 2010 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions
One good thing about this season for me at least.
I no longer resent Matt Holliday. I think he will be a good Cardinal. He will have his moments.
What about the rest of you? Anything good?
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
i'm hoping that booog's woes at the plate
will not continue into next season and that his performance in the field will earn him the starting spot at ss for next season . I also really enjoyed watching Colby (when he wasn’t being punished) and his interviews were memorable too. I love the Redbirds no matter what and look forward to 2011 .
"Thats fucking Little League shit , if you're going to flip the bat , I'm going to flip your helmet next time " Steve Kline at Jimmy Rollins in his rookie year.
by riftraftredbird on Sep 14, 2010 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
HE HAS HAD NO MOMENTS!!!
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I thought Holliday had a moment.
Unfortunately for him it was the day the shit hit the fan on Colby/TLR and no one here was paying attention.
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
he also got hit in the nuts
that was a moment.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
i thought that said "got a hit with his nuts"
now that would be a moment
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 14, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Would that be a donger?
Or would we just say that he’s a baller?
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 Sep 14, 2010 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
do your boys hang low?
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
to the flo'
can you pay what they weigh
give em to Mo
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 Sep 14, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
danup has screaming nightmares in which the cards trade for samardzija
Mostly because it will muck with his rhyming.
Also, re: post title, is that like the dylan song: “dzidjiot wind”?
"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 Sep 14, 2010 12:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
online dictionary...
DZ9 Dzagnidze Dzama Dzap Dzeren Dzeron Dzerzhinsky Dzhanibekov Dzhayrakhsky Dzhidi Dzhokhar Dzhugashvili Dzhugdzhur Dzhurmongaliev Dzi Dziady Dzieduszycka Dzieduszycki Dziedzik Dziekanowski Dzielski Dziena Dziewulski Dziggetai Dzihanovic Dzindzichashvili Dzintars Dziwisz DZMM Dzogchen Dzong Dzongkha Dzongsar Dzoosotoyn Dzor Dzu Dzundza Dzungarian Dzurinda Dzyan Dzyarzhynskaya
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 14, 2010 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions
from slovenia
"Thats fucking Little League shit , if you're going to flip the bat , I'm going to flip your helmet next time " Steve Kline at Jimmy Rollins in his rookie year.
by riftraftredbird on Sep 14, 2010 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions
nope, that's the english
though some of those are names. of Canadians.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 14, 2010 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions
sorry --
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 14, 2010 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
wow looks like serbo-croatian alot !
"Thats fucking Little League shit , if you're going to flip the bat , I'm going to flip your helmet next time " Steve Kline at Jimmy Rollins in his rookie year.
by riftraftredbird on Sep 14, 2010 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
was surprised to find Mongolian and Hebrew in there
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 14, 2010 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
eh, not Hebrew. name of a Jewish language.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 14, 2010 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe one more so he goes out on a high note (said with hope)
and then shut him down he’s going into uncharted territory at this point in innings pitched isn’t he ?
"Thats fucking Little League shit , if you're going to flip the bat , I'm going to flip your helmet next time " Steve Kline at Jimmy Rollins in his rookie year.
by riftraftredbird on Sep 14, 2010 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions
reply fail meant to reply to the garcia comment below oooops
"Thats fucking Little League shit , if you're going to flip the bat , I'm going to flip your helmet next time " Steve Kline at Jimmy Rollins in his rookie year.
by riftraftredbird on Sep 14, 2010 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
The handshakes
have made deadspin.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
good job, Waino.
someone has recognized your hard work.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 14, 2010 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Preaching to the choir
Angela Weinhold has an article on Baseball Digest where she totaled up the number of runs scored for 142 games and found the Cardinals had scored 3 or less in 57 out of the 142 games. that’s 40%. and a few more tidbits.
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? ~Jim Bouton, 1988
Should Garcia get another start?
Even thought the team will say that they will play every game, there is no playoff baseball in line for the Cardinals. Given this, and the possible 4-5 more starts he gets to play out the string, should Jaime be shut down now and saved for next year? The number of innings he has this year could produce a worn out pitcher next year, perhaps that threshold has already been crossed. It doesn’t matter who they have take those starts, it could be Suppan, Hawk, or someone from Memphis.
maybe one more so he goes out on a win (said with fingers crossed)
"Thats fucking Little League shit , if you're going to flip the bat , I'm going to flip your helmet next time " Steve Kline at Jimmy Rollins in his rookie year.
by riftraftredbird on Sep 14, 2010 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
who's bribing the offense to score some runs for him?
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
twatter
by prophetjohn on Sep 14, 2010 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
and the defense to catch some balls for him?
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
twatter
by prophetjohn on Sep 14, 2010 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
i was gonna say...
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
twatter
by prophetjohn on Sep 14, 2010 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
josh hamilton is straight putting up some numbers this season
wow
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
twatter
Release Randy Winn
You can’t make the playoffs with him. He is the reason for 2010 suckage. Over 1700 games without being in the playoffs! Cut him and watch the wins pile up … 1964 redux!
SD
this is like MFK
if you could only release one guy from the bench
who would it be
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 14, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
he's the only guy who can play 3B
he doesn’t really even qualify as “from the bench” anyway
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
twatter
by prophetjohn on Sep 14, 2010 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions
miles
"Thats fucking Little League shit , if you're going to flip the bat , I'm going to flip your helmet next time " Steve Kline at Jimmy Rollins in his rookie year.
by riftraftredbird on Sep 14, 2010 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
where's winn? until you release him =no playoffs
"Thats fucking Little League shit , if you're going to flip the bat , I'm going to flip your helmet next time " Steve Kline at Jimmy Rollins in his rookie year.
by riftraftredbird on Sep 14, 2010 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
By this logic,
we need to sign Jason Marquis.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
You do?
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by redbirdnation8206 on Sep 14, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
He's not on the bench
He’s our starting third baseman.
Now excuse me while I vomit uncontrollably and weep for the 2010 season.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
snack cake tiers
Pujols tier
Twinkies
Zingers
Good TIers
Ho Hos
Ding Dongs
Shit tier
Suzy Q’s
Sno Balls
did you mean to
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Where the hell are little debbies?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Back here in Civilization...
…we have something called Tastykakes. Behold, rock-breaking savages, and covet dearly:
Spare me your taradiddles!!!!
:=8O
suzie Q's in shit tier?
i beg to differ. I can’t eat ‘em anymore since I found out I can’t eat gluten, but Suzie Q’s are awesome. Also, IIRC the chocolate on Ho Ho’s is like plastic.
youneverknow
You forgot Moon pies for the shit tier.
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 Sep 14, 2010 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Cold moon pie, yes
warm ones, no way, they’ve got to be in the good tier.
by ArkansasTravs on Sep 14, 2010 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions
pujols tier
oatmeal creme pie
miles tier
stale oatmeal creme pie
by DanUpBaby on Sep 14, 2010 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Swiss Cake Rolls FTW
'Hold my stones!'
"Ernie Hayes is up there playing with his organ again." - Mike Shannon
My girlfriend Rocks!
Her birthday is this weekend. Here’s what she requested.
Cardinals Game (9/17 against Padres)
Busch Brewery Tour
Zoo
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
Fuck I've been doing it all wrong
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
by mysterui on Sep 14, 2010 2:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
I can't believe this isn't green yet.
I’m still laughing.
by ArkansasTravs on Sep 14, 2010 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
AAAAAAAAHHHHH
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
There's no call for rubbing our defense in our faces here.
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 Sep 14, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
the opponents BABIP otoh
is just about right
by ArkansasTravs on Sep 14, 2010 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
i think you mean gifs OF VEB
I seem to remember gdm talking about letting the dog out one night. . .
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
With the team tanking
sadly it will probably mean no post season awards to be had.
Heyward will be ROY…to me this is a lock.
Halladay is looking to be the Cy Young winner. I think it will be a close vote but there will not be enough Waino supporters with the voters.
and I would say the voters will pick Votto for MVP over Albert because the Reds are going to the playoffs. Heck if the Rockies make the playoffs Albert might finish 3rd behind “Cargo”.
Boy a frosty cold Budweiser would be great about now"…long pause…then an "aahhh". --Mike Shannon
results i see
ROY
Heyward
Garcia
Posey
Leake
Stanton
Cy
Halladay
Jiminez
Waino
Latos
Hudson
MVP
Votto
Cargo
Pujols
Gonzalez
tulo/prado.halladay
I could see Cargo stealing the MVP, if he continues to hit like he is and Colorado makes the playoffs.
"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
This team just pisses me off.
We go out and light up one of the best starters in the NL on Sunday Night Baseball, then come home and lose to a fucking football playing douchenozzle with a horrible haircut who can’t get anyone else in the National League out. Seriously, I can’t remember being this disappointed in a baseball team in recent memory.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
by fourstick on Sep 14, 2010 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Ok, So Who Wants a Job Working with Bacon?
“Must have experience with bacon”.
This is a 100% serious job for Smithfield Packaging Company down here in Virginia.
I have no idea what to do, I am beside myself. Funniest of all: this popped up on MonsterJobs when I searched for archaeology. I kid you not. Just…loopy.
:=8)
Spare me your taradiddles!!!!
:=8O
Looking to make a career change are ya, Moo?
Please tell me you applied for that.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 Sep 14, 2010 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
From beef to pork?
Could Colby Rasmus hit a ball so hard that even he couldn't catch it?
by Cardinals645 on Sep 14, 2010 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
So a cow wants a job supervising microwave bacon manufacturing?
What’s next, a chicken supervising the slaughtering of turkeys?
How would you feel if this microwave bacon was used on a bacon cheeseburger? Would that make you an accessory to genocide?
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
I wonder how the cow feels about
microwaved beef bacon?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Must have previous bacon experience.
It actually says this.
by QuadCitiesCardsFan on Sep 14, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
No Albert tonight....
he got an injection last night….Haven’t seen a lineup, but rumor has Floppy @ First and Raz in the 3 spot.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Boo!
Alberto rarely misses games… It would seem the Cardinals have given up hope as well.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
They're taking a blood sample.
And injecting it into Miles. They’re calling it the Super Slugger Serum, in a combination of the origin stories of She-Hulk and Captain America.
Could Colby Rasmus hit a ball so hard that even he couldn't catch it?
by Cardinals645 on Sep 14, 2010 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Grit + Pujols DNA!
He might hit a double!
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
Lineup
Schumaker 4, Lopez 3, Rasmus 8, Holliday 7, Jay 9, Molina 2, Feliz 5, Wainwright 1, Ryan 6
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
could be worse
we all could be New York Jets fans.
On a relevant note, personally I don’t care a flip for individual awards, especially this year. And I would personally like to see fresh faces the remainder of the month, except for Rasmus, Ryan and Jay. No more Floppy would be especially nice; he kills me.
no more pujols or Jaime either
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
fsmw tweet impying that albert's absence is not just a day off
“No Albert tonight. Answers on why and how long he might be out coming up on the pregame at 630pm”
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
twatter
don't make fun
i don’t get to watch pregames, so i am not privvy to their tricks
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
twatter
what?!
there’s really only one ‘v’?
i’ve been spelling it that way for so long
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
twatter
like
aware of
Made a participant in knowledge of something private or secret:
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
twatter
that looked just like my dog
only brown instead of black
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
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