The Forest
by azruavatar on Sep 19, 2010 2:00 AM EDT
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PrintI'm a Cardinals fan first and foremost. When I was in college and had gobs of extra time (retrospectively, it always feels like I had more hours in the day in the past), I used to know the standings on any given day. I'd could usually name the first 4 starter pitchers, the closer and the starting position players. The real world has a way of eating up that free time and I often find myself with no real perspective on what the rest of the league is doing. I lose the forest for the tree of Cardinal fandom. Since the Cardinals are 6.5 games back with about 15 games left, let's look at the other divisions to see how the playoffs are shaking out.
AL East
New York is just a half game up on the Tampa Bay Rays as of this writing. These two teams have to be considered the premier clubs of the 2010 season. New York as a team has a .347 wOBA lead by Robinson Cano. They are, simply put, an offensive juggernaut. Their pitching staff features arguably the best pitcher in baseball right now with CC Sabathia and an ageless Andy Pettite to secure the front of the staff that is something of a middle of the pack rotation.
The Rays really have little to worry about given that they are 6.5 games up on the number two team in the wild card standings, Boston. Tampa has an above average starting squad and a starting rotation that makes scouts drool. They look to battle the Yankees down the stretch and in the post season for AL dominance.
AL Central
The Twins have run away with this division with a 10 game lead over the Chicago White Sox. In the last 10 games, the White Sox, despite the acquisition of Manny Ramirez, have gone 2-8 while the Twins have gone 8-2. Tell me that doesn't feel like the same predicament the Cardinals have faced. Jim Thome at age 40 is posting a sick .436 wOBA in ~300 PAs as the clubs DH. I remember when Philly moved him to make room for Ryan Howard. Thome has continued to be a remarkably productive player despite his various maladies and injuries. Francisco Liriano has a 2.36 FIP. Seriously, a 2.36 FIP.
AL West
The Rangers have claimed the division over a trio of sub-.500 clubs. Seattle at 56-91 is 26.5 games out of first place and looks destined for a 100 loss season. (#6 org) The Rangers have Josh Hamilton sporting a .274 ISO, good for 6th best in all of MLB. Nelson Cruz, once maligned as a quad-A player is having a productive season. Colby Lewis, former first round draft pick for the Rangers in 1999, was mired in the minors, pitched in Japan and finally transformed himself from pitcher to thrower before signing a two year deal with the Rangers in the last offseason. The Rangers have to feel pretty good about that signing with Lewis posting a 3.67 FIP in 183 innings. TINSTAPP fails 11 years later for this former draftee styled as an ace.
NL East
The first race that is in serious contention with a team that could flat out miss the playoffs. Philadelphia is currently 2.5 games up on the Braves. For the Braves, I'm impressed that a club who lost one of it's best starters -- Chipper Jones -- continues to chug along. Jason Heyward is a large part of this with a team leading .388 wOBA. Tommy Hanson and Tim Hudson both sport sub 4.00 FIPs.
The Phillies still have nominal control over the division lead by a (repeat Cy Young) Roy Halladay. Roy Oswalt and Cole Hamels round out the top of a very impressive rotation. Can you fathom how good this team would have been with Cliff Lee. Jayson Werth, headed into his first MAJOR contract, leads the club in wOBA.
NL Central
The Reds are 6.5 games up on the Cardinals.
NL West
San Diego and San Francisco are currently tied for the division lead with Colorado just a game back. To make things even more interesting, they're also just 1.5 games removed from the wild card lead. From a largely uninformed viewpoint, I feel like the Padres have been out playing their true talent level for most of the year. There's no one on that club who strikes me as a truly elite player outside of Adrian Gonzalez. (Aside - is it just me or has the Gonzalez trade talk completely died this year?)
Colorado always seems to make a strange push in the latter half of the season; they are reminiscent of the Astros in that fashion. Carlos Gonzalez and Troy Tulowitzki are probably both due for some MVP votes especially if the Rockies push into the playoffs.
The Giants, led by power house Aubrey Huff (?!?), rely heavily on their pitching rotation featuring five pitchers who could all be considered above average: Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, Jonathan Sanchez, Madison Bumgarner, Barry Zito. But seriously, Aubrey Huff?
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Game time is 1:15pm. 1:00 game thread. Have a good Sunday.
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i really fucking hate the rockies, like really fucking hate them
fuck them & their play like shit for 5 months then win 30 in a row to make the playoffs bullshit. where the fuck are those fucking bastard GOB’s to fucking stop fucking bullshit like this from happening every fucking season? seriously, fuck you, you bastard filled, coated & sprinkled GOB’s & fuck you colorado
and fuck johnny cueto. pay back & karma are a bitch, motherfucker. and you’re going to get a whole fucking shit ton of both. and fuck the reds & fuck this entire fucking state of fucking assholes
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
by gdm426 on Sep 19, 2010 4:10 AM EDT reply actions 4 recs
Tulo is going abso-fucking-lutely nuts right now
something like 35 RBIs and 14 homers in his last 15 games….slugging over 1.000 in September so far, lol.
i'm not a hockey fan, sorry
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
Rec'd for sharing the emotion
but how do you truly feel?
I thought I told you to trim those sideburns!
by martimeryard on Sep 19, 2010 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
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http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2010/9/18/1697129/larue-confirms-that-his-career-is
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Bud Selig and the league FO are a fucking joke
hey, next year, if we’re in a pennant race, let’s get one of our players to stomp on the head of our rival’s best pitcher. His career will be over and our guy will only miss 7 games! And seriously, after this, how would they give him in anymore? They can’t, without looking like total fucking hypocrites, but then again Bud Selig is more than used to looking like one of those (among other things)
and how many times in a season can the Reds get away with a punishment that isn't a punishment
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
milwaukee did it for them.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
There should be a serious push by St. Louis to modify the suspension policies for brawls.
You put an opposing player on the DL, you sit until they come back.
Plus, perhaps also push for a “3rd player in” type penalty too. Time to end the 25-man melees.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
the practical problem
is that St. Louis gets involved in so many of them per season.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I've held this viewpoint for many years.
Cardinals or not, it needs to be implemented.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
i don't mind the standing around and puffing up during benches clearing
it makes for entertaining baseball
but when someone goes as far as to actually throw a punch, there should be consequences
i don’t understand how you can have all the footage and sound available and years of experience in handling accidents like that and you can still be too chickenshit to give out the proper punishment although a five year old can clearly identify what really happened
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
It's not entertaining. It's not baseball.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
i find it entertaining
they stand around, talk trash, scatter – makes for good pictures
but i don’t want the fighting
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
I'm glad for him that he got his ten years in.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
lash larue
should file civil action
no way to stop cueto from playing, but
you can punish him financially
the hockey incident with bertuzzi shows it can be pursued successfully
it should be in this case too
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
he should
get a sympathetic jury and he’d probably get millions. Double win: he gets paid and it puts that piece of shit Cueto in the poor house (well…relatively)
he decided not to
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
but with all that $$$ he could....
do two chicks at the same time, man!
by mattyp on Sep 19, 2010 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
larue has enough money
i think it’s more of a i’m-too-much-of-a-man thing
but yeah, i think he should sue
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
how else can you force the league to handle these situations better
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
i wonder what excuse the reds will have next year for cueto not showing up in st louis
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
yeah, the whole "out of the country" thing was slick
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Yeah, I'm sure they rigged everything so Cueto's uncle would die during that series.
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs.
oh that's right, Cueto took the time to man up and at least speak to the people he permanently injured in the intervening weeks.
oh wait.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 19, 2010 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
and bash his head with a tag every time everytime. that is if he ever makes it to a base .
"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 19, 2010 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions
that might end Carp's career right there
and honestly, that’s why the league should have come down hard on Cueto. every member of this team is pissed off, and there’s no real reparation.
as stupid as the whole thing is, I don’t think this time bomb’s done ticking.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 19, 2010 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
not to mention it sends a dangerous precedent for mlb teams in general
if mlb can’t be counted on to dole out fair consequences, that’s even more motivation to take it into your own hands, damn the suspension.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 19, 2010 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions
the disheartening thing for me
watching the game yesterday (and it was a game that I paid a lot of attention to for the first time in about ten days) was to see late inning crucial at-bats being taken by Feliz, Winn and Lopez. In all three cases I had to leave my chair and go to the kitchen. Although by accident I happened to return to see Lopez, in particular, take a called third strike (which in my book is THE worst thing a player can do on a baseball field.)
Moreover, in the history of my Cardinal fandom, which began more or less in the late ‘50s, the trend in the last few years has been marked by a late season and/or post season fingers-crossing hope that certain players don’t come back. I’ve had more of that in the last five years than in any other 15 year period combined.
The above three head the list this time around, but it recalls in my head names like Tino Martinez, Prestone antifreeze Wilson, Encarnacion, Kennedy, Interestinghausen, Itzturis, Thurston, Ankiel, Lopez (a repeater).
An off-season silver lining, for me, is the return of KMOX, but I fear it may be too little too late. Class and professionalism may be too much to expect anymore. And it will probably not affect the unabidable Hrabosky or Randolph, but I am strongly hoping it is the end of the mucho unsufferable Mike Claibourne, who I am hoping is a KTRS employee.
yea
it is not just they they are on the team, but that we have the memphians available
and they sit and watch
how is jmo going to figure out what to do this winter without some real playing time to evaluate for these guys
i’d be steaming if i were him
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
got some bad news for ya...
Chris Carpenter for Manager
"He’s in his own world out there. He says he doesn’t cuss. I disagree." - Skip Schumaker, on Jason Motte
anybody notice that Colby is sporting a smooth 1.062 OPS so far in September?
If there is one thing that could salvage some joy for me at the end of this season, it would be for Colby to continue this tear, and also to see Jaime have a couple more total shut-down performances
it's the brillo pad
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i'm not sure what it is
but it’s working
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 19, 2010 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions
I thought we were calling it the Pigpen?
That’s a Peanuts character d-dee.
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 19, 2010 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions
oh yeah, that's right
that must be where the rally pig lives
/unnecessary meme recombination
also, d-dee’s gonna getcha
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 19, 2010 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh noes!
Not the dreaded “meme recombo”! Hide the women and children! Save yourselves!
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 19, 2010 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
rally pigs make the best bacon
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
Jaime has nothing left to prove to me
I actually wouldn’t matter if he sat on the bench. I worry about his arm and the big jump in innings.
Anthony Slaughter, weather guy for Channel 5,
Just said that you should take a towel with you to the game because the seats may be wet. Were there that many SD fans at the game yesterday or is he trying to be prophetic?
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 19, 2010 10:49 AM EDT reply actions
Just put Cueto in our on deck circle when Miles is batting
That should take care of him.
If Juan comes back to play baseball again, he'll be a Pirate.
by the.i.inmilesisencarnacions on Sep 19, 2010 11:34 AM EDT reply actions
no, I don't want Cueto to be physically hurt
but he should never throw another ML pitch.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
i don't know how to feel about that one
Chris Carpenter for Manager
"He’s in his own world out there. He says he doesn’t cuss. I disagree." - Skip Schumaker, on Jason Motte
no tv today?
could not find it on EI or mlb
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
i have it on MLB Direct TV chan 739 but im in Cali
"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 19, 2010 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
direct tv 739 for
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
The Twins have done a GREAT job
of resting/playing/resting Thome.
I don’t think the White Sox anticipated that Thome would play so little, but Gardenhire is really getting the most out of him.
Fun with WAR
Using Baseball References WAR I figured out WAR/600 for our starting lineup last night:
Skip: 0.7
Jay: 2.3
Pujols: 6.2
Holliday: 5.0
Rasmus: 4.1
Yadi: 3.3
Greene: 0.6
Boog: 0.9
Honestly that’s a pretty good lineup.
think we'll get it again?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 19, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I found yesterday's loss interesting.
In so far as, Suppan was the one that nobody wanted to see and he was the one that didn’t cost us the game. Not that he’s good, mind 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 Sep 19, 2010 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
there were a couple of those
at least one other from Suppan, and one other from…. Hawksworth? I think.
and about a billion from Westy, but he’s actually good.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
ZOMG THE LINEUP
the BFF Battery has been broken up!
add that to the list of streaks broken this year.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i can't take it, man
someone else do it
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Pagnozzi...are you serious Tony?
Todays Lineup: Schumaker, Jay, Pujols, Holliday, Rasmus, Feliz, Pagnozzi, Ryan & Wainwright
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
And Feliz is batting 6th
Wainwright is actually a better hitter than 6 and 7 in our lineup.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 19, 2010 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
How frustrating must it be to be benched in favor of OBVIOUSLY non-MLB players
Not afraid to nitpick
How many wins do you think replacing Tony would be worth?
by vivaelpujols on Sep 19, 2010 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
better question
how many wins separate the best and worst managers in baseball?
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
twatter
2
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
sounds about right
unless the manager just completely demoralizes the team. which is possible
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
twatter
Just a WAG, but I really don't think it's much.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
wives & girlfriends have that much effect on the games?
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
i find that hard to believe
no one gets paid millions of dollars if they don’t make a difference
in tlr’s case, i’d say he cost us more than 2
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
maybe if we got him on extended leave next season
and let the rest of the coaches take turns in managing,
we might be able to actually get an answer
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
how pissed is jmo
is he really interested in seeing mr happy play more innings than greene in order to decide on this winter’s plans
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
fuck you had me worried,
is he going the Amaury Marti route?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
where's the visa
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Should be in my wallet, unless my wife swiped it.
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 19, 2010 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
follow up
JohnMarecek
Might help since they finally have his birth certificate from the hospital. Matias-Martinez is his name, going by Martinez. #Amaury
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
come down on him robot, come down on him hard
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
It's almost not even worth reading
They obviously can’t see it for what it was. I didn’t get past the first comment without wanting to slam my head into the table.
I thought I told you to trim those sideburns!
by martimeryard on Sep 19, 2010 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
after reading through some of the comments
they’re actually somewhat tame. eh
I thought I told you to trim those sideburns!
by martimeryard on Sep 19, 2010 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
RR can FOAD.
Nothing but a bunch of pompous, holier than thou, SOB’s.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Fuck off and die.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
they don't know how to handle themselves
when their team is suddenly winning
that last saturday reds game at busch was flooded with reds fans
and they were loud and obnoxious and behaved like morons
is that necessary?
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
fuck them all straight to hell
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
how do you find them, since
they are not at the ballpark?
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
I knew what I'd find on the other side of that link. RR didn't disappoint.
Or, rather, they completely disappointed but that’s what I expected from them.
I think I’d feel pretty ill right now if Jaime had gone batshit and ended Cairo’s career.
Cardinals 2010 memorial sig. Never Forget.
by The Continental on Sep 19, 2010 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
So would I
Cairo didn’t do anything.
Cueto on the other hand…
by vivaelpujols on Sep 19, 2010 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
That's just the best analogy I could come up with, reversing the tables.
Cardinals 2010 memorial sig. Never Forget.
by The Continental on Sep 19, 2010 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
eh, don't judge the whole fanbase on the basis of some 50-odd posters
it wouldn’t be fair….that’s only like half the fanbase according to recent attendance figures in Cincinnati.
Pretty much the entirety of Reds Reporter is like that
And ask Dee Dee about the fans at the game.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 19, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
hell, ask thepainguy, he's more reasonable than i am
i almost smacked a little girl on the mouth
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
really? I guess it doesn't surprise me
if a grown man kicking someone in the head with metal cleats is a cowardly bitch, what does that make the people who bend over backwards to defend a grown man kicking someone in the head with metal cleats…
by mattyp on Sep 19, 2010 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
the phillips worshipers over ar RR
have a new abbreviation meme: WLB
well guess what: NOGAF
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
how pathetic is it there's more of their "fans" 400 miles away than their home state?
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
someone tell me
what football game i should watch tonight
disclaimer: it must be available on atdhe.net or similar for me to be able to watch it
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
twatter
well,
i guess most of them started at noon. i’m watching the cardinals, though. i guess the giants and the colts are the only game i a can watch specifically tonight
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
twatter
we ST is what ended up working for me
maybe i should switch allegiance
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
twatter
oh geez
just looking at rick and jay is making me want to throw up
over/under on absurd randolph statements this broadcast?
5?
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
Push
Cardinals 2010 memorial sig. Never Forget.
by The Continental on Sep 19, 2010 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Danny Cox has an endorsement deal?
Wow.
Cardinals 2010 memorial sig. Never Forget.
by The Continental on Sep 19, 2010 1:56 PM EDT reply actions
Local Lasic place
Mulqueeny Eye Center (I think)
Cardinals 2010 memorial sig. Never Forget.
by The Continental on Sep 19, 2010 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
It's Jay Randolph's birthday!
He’s 103 and still lookin’ great!
Cardinals 2010 memorial sig. Never Forget.
by The Continental on Sep 19, 2010 2:01 PM EDT reply actions
what!
it came back from commercial, showed one play (about 1-2 minutes) and it’s a commercial again
"Moneyball: It's kind of like communism."
twatter
DD talking about how it's possible for Waino to get 20
then GIVE HIM A BETTER LINEUP!
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
Also talked about the starters wearing down due to the loss of Penny and Lohse.
Plus, he’s looking to keep coaching for three more years or so.
Cardinals 2010 memorial sig. Never Forget.
by The Continental on Sep 19, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
i really hope he does
by the time he retires maybe Marty can take over and if Carp is retired, make him a consultant or assistant coach or sth
..i miss ludriguez-wick..
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http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2010/9/19/1697122/game-148-padres-at-st-louis
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
"come closer and see/see into the trees"
Anybody remember when alex rodriguez was the best player in baseball, or tied with albert? Now he’s not even the best 3b in the AL or the best hitter on his team. psychological, dumb luck, or from cessation of PEDs?
Playoffs should be fun, for whoever gets there.
"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 19, 2010 2:22 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
i dont think i'm going to watch the playoffs this year, i really dont
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
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