game CIN @ STL, 9.4.10
by tom s. on Sep 4, 2010 3:45 PM EDT
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PrintCincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals, Sep 4, 2010 4:10 PM EDT
travis wood v. adam wainwright
3.53 ERA 2.30
3.68 FIP2.91
4.44 xFIP 3.21
4.27 tERA 2.86
29.0% GB 53.0%
hmm, while wood's numbers look good-ish generally, how long do you think he'll keep up the 6.4% HR/FB, in the GABP? and a 29% GB rate? wow.
adam, please don't be tired.
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Lineups:
Phillips, Cabrera, Votto, Rolen, Hernandez, Gomes, Stubbs, Heisey, Wood
Miles, Jay, Pujols, Holliday, Stavinoha, Molina, Feliz, Ryan, Wainwright
The worst player in the major leagues is leading off for the 2010 St. Louis Cardinals
How comforting…I bet the Reds are rolling in their seats laughing right now
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
by hr on Sep 4, 2010 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
And....Houston is getting Texas at Minnesota.
Hello Josh Lewin, and someone who like like a cross between Eric Karros and Rick Sutcliffe.
Goold on FB:
Derrick Goold’s Bird Land noticed that Wood hadn’t allowed an extra-base hit to a lefty this season, and in hindsight that should have been the first clue for the Cardinals’ lineup.
Goold again...
Some interesting thoughts from TLR a day after he took umbrage that the team had been called “underachievers,” a label that some within the clubhouse and organization had used …
Bird Land link
Pedro.....
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by vexedtechie on Sep 4, 2010 4:15 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
GRITTY FIELDING
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by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 4:15 PM EDT reply actions
Wtf miles
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by vexedtechie on Sep 4, 2010 4:16 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Stanley1,
next time you defend Aaron Miles, remember that our criticisms of him are partly based on this sort of thing.
We really cant place all the blame on Tony for this
Mo should definitely know better than to waste a roster spot on Aaron F. Miles. In what universe is Miles more useful than Tyler Greene?
one in which Memphis is in the playoffs
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
by hr on Sep 4, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
So Memphis playoffs > the Major league club?
No way. Plus, Miles has been wasting a roster spot for a large chunk of the season.
i know, right
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
by hr on Sep 4, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
one in which TLR can still successfully lobby to have "his guys" on the roster
Colby: "There's been a whole lot of riff-raff going on"
Aaron miles
Worthless piece of grit since he was born.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 4, 2010 4:20 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I SEE ALL.
The Susquehanna Hat Company killed my father!
by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
i will gladly pay you in full by 2014.
The Susquehanna Hat Company killed my father!
by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
at least he isn't underachieving
he’s playing exactly as we expect him to perform.
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 just have to step in here
so that I can curse Aaron Miles for botching routine DP ball, giving the reds three runs, shooting Wainwright’s pitch count up, and most importantly, for slowly duck-waddling after the ball after missing it
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Sep 4, 2010 4:23 PM EDT reply actions
at least now I can see him wave at a couple of pitches
and walk back to the dugout rocking his shoulders like he doesn’t blow
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Sep 4, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
1 run feels insurmountable
to be honest. 3 feels like asking for a miracle
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Sep 4, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Fuck Miles, Fuck Tony for playing Miles, Fuck this game.
3 unearned runs thanks to that SOB.
You fit into me
like a hook into an eye
a fish hook
an open eye
Can somebody explain to me why they've wasted roster space on this shit?
Can we just attribute the shittiness of this season on Aaron Miles? Or is that being too simplistic?
well he is a perfect rep of all the major issues that plague the 2010 cards
1. shitty use of resources in keeping old players with marginal value on the roster over better, younger players (t. greene especially)
2. Poor defense
3. Poor approach at the plate (though some are worse than Miles in this regard)
4. Limited offensive skill set in having contact with little to no power
5. No speed
Colby: "There's been a whole lot of riff-raff going on"
Wtf is an erra?!
Fn fox….
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by vexedtechie on Sep 4, 2010 4:24 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
We really shouldnt blame Miles
he’s doing his best. His best just happens to suck. Blame MO/Tony for allowing him to still play Major League Baseball.
if his best is booting easy grounders ...
than he should think about calling it a career.
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I agree, but if a major league team would pay you 350k to suck, would you do it?
I sure as hell would.
probably not
being booed and shitting my pants on national tv doesnt appeal to me. id rather ask for a cushy job like hitting coach.
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reason no. 3423413 why joe poz is the best
JPosnanski
Aaron Miles boots a ball and then loafs after it in 1st inning … I have absolutely no idea what he’s bringing to the table at this point.
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by averagejoe on Sep 4, 2010 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs
colby hasnt had the greatest AB's lately
and stav has been hitting well in memphis
by guillermozeliak on Sep 4, 2010 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
off the tip of his glove
not really fieldable
by guillermozeliak on Sep 4, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe
If larussa would stick with a decent lineup we’d win. Why the fuck is Aaron miles allowed to play any level of professional baseball? He’s not even good enough for a beer league.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 4, 2010 4:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Can I not go to Aaron miles games
Please? I want a refund.
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
by Evilfrog on Sep 4, 2010 4:26 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
This lineup makes me wanna barf.
Hurrah for Aaron Miles at leadoff.
but at least he got his swings in
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by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Tim McCarver making shit up.
“Very rare to see a 23 year-old left-hander with a changeup.”
Based on what Tim????
Based on the 1960s when they could get by with 2 pitches because no one had power
Not afraid to nitpick
aaaaggghhh mccarver
after only 1/2 an inning my brain is already trying to escape through my ears
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by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
fucking USELESS
is he good for anything? what is tony’s problem?
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
Its been a whiel since Ive been this exasperated with Tony.
I’m done with him. Just, done. I can’t handle his bullshit anymore.
ditto
i’m not sure where the line separating TLR & Mo is, I just know there’s only hope that one of them is gone next year, TLR. And I sure as shit hope it happens.
Colby: "There's been a whole lot of riff-raff going on"
I'll be really interested to see what Mo does once Tony is gone.
Then we can get a look at what his true roster management decisions are without Tony’s meddling.
...and his stupid dog?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I considered the plural
besides, it’s the kitten in the basket.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Red Herring?!
It was you managing the team all along!
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by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah, it's actually Steve Phillips underneath the Tony mask
He could never get the eyes right, which is why he always wears sunglasses
Miles going for the cykiel!
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by vexedtechie on Sep 4, 2010 4:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
neither did tlr
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
by hr on Sep 4, 2010 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Albert is shoulder-kissing now.
huh.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
he did it again
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
The vacant part of his face where his beard used to reside is itchy.
by Ghostrider520 on Sep 4, 2010 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
gameday doesn't even acknowledge that Miles even batted
what a glorious snub.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
TLR: Tell you what, blue, let's just save time.
Start us with an out. It’s not like Miles will do anything anyway.
Is there no end to Tonys arrogance
I’m completely mystified that Miles and Stavinoha are in the lineup
Wood hasn't allowed an extra-base hit to lefties all year.
Or something.
I’m sure we’ll be answering this question for another 4 or 5 innings.
by Ghostrider520 on Sep 4, 2010 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
because felipe lopez couldn't play second
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
IT'S A TARP!!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
holy shit
I can’t hear Mike Shannon over the crowd, what happened?
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
for reference, votto does not have an IFFB this season.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
travis wood duck-hunts with cliff lee
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
No word on whether or not that is actual duck hunting, or the NES version.
by Ghostrider520 on Sep 4, 2010 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
that's exactly what I was—
…waaait.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
heard the last half of that story and was like, what, duck-hunting makes you good at baseball?
can we send miles out to the woods? Possibly with Cheney?
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by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
wow, scotty
I almost feel bad.
(we love you scotty!!!)
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
didn't holliday foul one down the line...
wasn’t the first pitch to him was it?
i think hes like ron burgandy
stat boys hand him stats, he reads them.
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by averagejoe on Sep 4, 2010 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Why are the Cardinals 7 games behind?
same answer
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
by hr on Sep 4, 2010 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
it's Jeff Suppan
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i wish he were starting today
just to see AM, FAM and Soup all on the field at the same time.
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AM and soup happened in houston
iirc this is the first AM FAM game
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
by hr on Sep 4, 2010 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Stav and Jay > Jay and Ras offensively
but i honestly wouldve put Schu > over Miles even though Schu is batting 232 vs lefties and miles is batting like 320 vs lefties
because schu had a good game yesterday and is hitting better…the defense is a wash
Miles did a trick in the dugout and Tony was impressed.
So he inserted him into the lineup.
I believe it involved a frisbee.
by Ghostrider520 on Sep 4, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't care if Stav is a better bet for offense this game.
The season is done already. I don’t give a shit if Stavinoha can luck into another kneeling homer and mean we miss the playoffs by 4 games instead of 5. I want Colby in there getting exposure to tough lefties so he might not be helpless against them in the future.
by dronemc on Sep 4, 2010 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Its pretty clear that Tony doesn't care how much talent Colby has
he’s not one of His Guys, so he gets the shaft.
The I would suggest that the organization have a firm discussion with Tony...
…about how Colby needs to play.
might be a good subject
for the exit interview.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
by SleepyCA on Sep 4, 2010 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
tony doesnt hit Rasmus vs lefties even when he is hitting 400
so it doesnt matter
by guillermozeliak on Sep 4, 2010 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
so if the season is done already and colby isnt playing
why are u here and why are u watching the game?
by guillermozeliak on Sep 4, 2010 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Because I love this team.
It matters to me more than it should. I’ve paid my fan dues – I suffered through the shit years of the early 90’s. I felt the pain when we lost despite being up 3-1 to Atlanta in ‘96. It’s suffering when things are like this that differentiates us from those damnable fair-weather, pink cap-wearing fans.
Don’t throw that “If you don’t like it, don’t watch,” bullshit at me. Each and every one of us has the right to question decisions – especially when they’re as stupid as some of the ones we’ve seen this season.
by dronemc on Sep 4, 2010 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
it sure sounded like u shouldnt be watching
because uve said the season is over
and u want to see crappier lineups in a season that is “over”
ur ridiculous
by guillermozeliak on Sep 4, 2010 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks for the heads up.
I’ll make sure to continue not giving a shit about what you think about me.
*edit
ur ridiculous for posting on this site
happy now
by guillermozeliak on Sep 4, 2010 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like this has degenerated...
…into a game of “Who gets the last word.”
Congratulations, I concede. Enjoy ‘ur’ victory.
SBN needs an option
“ignore textspeak”. A bayesian filter could be used to recognize messages with the words “u”, “ur”, “uve”, etc in close proximity and automatically make them invisible.
i guess they’d have to implement a basic “ignore” function first. but i think this would be useful.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
indeed
there is no text limit on SBNation. Go ahead and spell out the words, please?
Fire John Mozeliak up a nice steak, or stake ( haven't decided)
not even a "mobile" pass
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Stav isn't better at anydamnthing regarding MLB than Colby
I don’t care if it is a lefty on the mound. Colby needs to learn to hit them and be given a chance to do so. 7 games back, it’s not like we’re starting Stav in a close pennant race Besdies Stav sucks at everything. Colby would at least provide defense.
Colby: "There's been a whole lot of riff-raff going on"
i have a problem
with miles over schu that is all
by guillermozeliak on Sep 4, 2010 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you high?
Just curoius. That would be the only thing to explain you thinking Stavinoha is a better hitter, even against a lefty, than Colby.
Fire Tony La Russa
Key to the game
Miracles happen
Wut.
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by vexedtechie on Sep 4, 2010 4:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
good stuff
McCarver w/ the hard hitting analysis.
Ken Rosenthal gets tricked back into his pet carrier by a squeak toy and photo of Jason Heyward
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Sep 4, 2010 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
30 games in 30 days!
That is what the book will be called that chronicles the Cardinals amazing, improbable run to the 2010 NL Central title.
....
Aaron Miles or: How I Learned about the cruel nature of the GOB
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 4, 2010 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
"LaRue, a valuable backup catcher."
Ummm what?
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valuable to OUR HEARTS
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Valuable
As in takes one for the team….quite literally
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 4, 2010 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Cueto can't even be in the country
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
He's wanted
On smuggling new nike super spike cleats out of China
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 4, 2010 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
ha ha,
not a ball, lil bitch.
The Susquehanna Hat Company killed my father!
by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 4:42 PM EDT reply actions
shit, that didn't turn out so well after all
The Susquehanna Hat Company killed my father!
by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
fortune, smile, turn thy wheel!
The Susquehanna Hat Company killed my father!
by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
don't tempt the GOB.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Boog. just fetch, dude.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
someone check the availability of Pappy's
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Wow, if there really are ANY TLR defenders left, I just dont know what to say...
Miles @ 2nd, no Colby & to top it off Stav in the lineup batting 5th no less. What a joke & a disaster, this game epitomizes why this team is where they are right now because regardless of what Tony says, he does NOT give this team the best chance to win on a daily basis. Bottom line is, he is not a very good field mgr. & this lineup @ this point in the season pretty much proves it.
AVENGED!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
but if we start behind
they can’t pull a come-from-behind win.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Thou shalt not
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by vexedtechie on Sep 4, 2010 4:45 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
FREAKING GORGEOUS!
have a seat lil bitch
The Susquehanna Hat Company killed my father!
by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 4:45 PM EDT reply actions
AHAHAHAHAHA DUCK, ADAM, THERE'S REVENGE ON THE WAY
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Don't say "duck" to Adam, he might pull out a shotgun and down something.
by Ghostrider520 on Sep 4, 2010 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
he's more of a deer and fish guy.
the bigger the better
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
better not be that finger pulley
"Nah….He’s an infielder. Second base…..I played second base, how hard can it be?"
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 4, 2010 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Question:
Is it bad that I want to reinstall the sims, create a DFA Family that consists of Miles, Stav, Winn, and Suppan, and create interesting ways for Aaron Miles to die while the others just watch?
Like this:
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 4, 2010 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
That's a good one.
I’m also a fan of removing ladders from the swimming pool.
And rec’d, BTW.
by Ghostrider520 on Sep 4, 2010 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
surely Miles would eventually set himself on fire
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by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably
His grit would drip onto an open flame causing a grit fire….the leading cause of death for gritty people, that and logic.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 4, 2010 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
So if tony wants to start the worst players on the team
on the most important game of the year, i’m just not going to watch.
what is gant doing in the booth?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
wonder what jmo thinks
and wonder if he regrets going with the dfa allstars to fill out the roster
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
Yadi's like, come on, BFF
and they’re sitting down
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
So far 67% of the Cards outs
have been made by Stav and Miles, but don’t worry, it should go down soon
the two shittiest players on any ML roster probably
at least Stavino
"Nah….He’s an infielder. Second base…..I played second base, how hard can it be?"
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 4, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
he is horrible at defense
"Nah….He’s an infielder. Second base…..I played second base, how hard can it be?"
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 4, 2010 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
hopefully gunning BP down will spark something in the offense
maybe?
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
whoa now wait a minute
Oh, you meant throwing him out at second.
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by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
were not that bad :)…although background checks arent required for VEB
by guillermozeliak on Sep 4, 2010 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Nick Stavinoha?
"Nah….He’s an infielder. Second base…..I played second base, how hard can it be?"
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 4, 2010 4:48 PM EDT reply actions
ARRGGGHHH SAY LUDWICK CORRECTLY
i hate the gnome
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
You mean
It’s not Ludwig….damn, and all this time
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 4, 2010 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Posnanski follow up
#
- Three unearned runs so far for Reds … wonder if TLR will ask Miles if he was hurt and then pull him between innings.
WIll never happen.
If asked about it later, he’ll get surly and somehow find a way to blame Boog, like he used to do when grilled about Duncan’s suckage and subsequent unexplainable playing time.
Damn SBN.
“He has done more good things for us this year than bad things.”
by Ghostrider520 on Sep 4, 2010 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Nobody kills with kindness
better than Pos. I hope he devotes a little attention to this years Cards team. His analysis of the 20 innings Mets game was brilliant. Hope he has more to say.
by Merry CRasmus on Sep 4, 2010 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
happy and yadi
weakling pulling the low outside pitch
we take some really crappy at bats
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
other possibilities
“Because Tony LaRussa”
“How to waste a CY3 season”
“Even Albert couldn’t save us”
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
top of Walt's head.
whatever, fake guys in the truck
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
our guys in the truck are tailgating
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
it's like raaaiiiinnnn
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
to be fair, mccarver doesn't know the meanings of many common words
and possibly some letters of the alphabet
The Susquehanna Hat Company killed my father!
by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Nero fiddled while Rome burned
Mozelak eats potato chips
by Iowa on Sep 4, 2010 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
In his defense,
I’ve got a big, 17-inch Imo’s pizza here. Comfort food is often the only way this team can be made palatable.
Alcohol helps
and the occasional sobbing in a fetal position……..I mean, just the alcohol
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 4, 2010 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Giant bag of Red Vines.
God tier licorice.
by Ghostrider520 on Sep 4, 2010 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
crazy delicious
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by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I believe the technical term is..
…“Pain go bye-bye juice.”
by dronemc on Sep 4, 2010 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
not much he can do
all the big deadlines have passed. this, for better or worse, is the team that will finish out 2010
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he got those chips at chip minimum pricing
Fire John Mozeliak up a nice steak, or stake ( haven't decided)
should have been zero
and he would have caught it
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
he only has so many points of articulation
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by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
More Posnanski
Cards baffle me. With backs against wall they have Miles, Stavinoha and Feliz in lineup? I don’t get it.
just not smart enough
only lawyers with >150 IQ understand
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
don't matter
that’s what we have
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
Well, Feliz I at least understand.
Don’t necessarily agree, but the alternative is Lopez.
Miles and Stav, though, just no excuse.
You. RT @MatthewHLeach Two of those, I’m with you. But who else you gonna play at 3B?
by Merry CRasmus on Sep 4, 2010 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Even the mainstream media types, who usually slobber all over Tony
have been scratching their heads lately. (Pos is a cut above, though) I really, really hope this is his last season.
You know what they say
Wish in one hand, shit in the other. See which one gets filled first
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 4, 2010 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
this ump is terrible
so many botched calls…although that went in our favor
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
Since TLR doesn't care about lineup construction
at least make it interesting. Let Boog pitch, winn catch, Feliz at 1b, Stav at 2b, Reyes at SS, Hawksworth at 3b, and an outfield of Lohse, Suppan, and a bottle of Budweiser.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 4, 2010 4:58 PM EDT reply actions
just let the players drink in the dugout
like beer league softball.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
Boog for 1!!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Rolen looking for something else there.
Looks like Wainwright is finishing with the fastball instead of the curve.
Curve isn’t working.
no love letter
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
and while we're at it
dear tony,
your lineup construction leaves something to be desired. and that something is an actual major league-worthy lineup. please stop the crazy and come back to us.
best,
iheartboog
FREE TYLER GREENE
Fatigue.
Physical from throwing like 9000 million innings the last two seasons.
Mental from putting up with the grind of this season.
He's tired and sore
I’d be tired and sore too if my gigantic body was constantly tripping over Miles.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 4, 2010 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry, we don't use that kind of profanity here at VEB.
Fuck – sure. Shit – all the time.
But “miles” should be a bannable word if used.
by dronemc on Sep 4, 2010 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
but the metric system is the tool of the devil!
The Susquehanna Hat Company killed my father!
by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
somehow this commercial
of a guy climbing an aluminum ladder and holding up a golf club in a thunderstorm seems fitting.
The Susquehanna Hat Company killed my father!
by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 5:04 PM EDT reply actions
Doesn't look like it
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
by Evilfrog on Sep 4, 2010 5:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
thanks, tim
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by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
With his VEB memes.
About 50 years behind with his baseball analysis.
by Ghostrider520 on Sep 4, 2010 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
"The Perfectos' hurler is in danger of walking the leadoff man,
having fallen behind on the count, 7 balls to 4 strikes."
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by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
He could hit more home runs if he hit straightaway
That might be true, but he is our 3rd best hitter. Work on his approach while he plays on the field. Is this a radical approach to take or something?
i assume that is a rhetorical question
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
I now present to you
Chris Duncan violating the WS Trophy.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 4, 2010 5:08 PM EDT reply actions
what a duo
Stavinoha: .286 wOBA, projected for about .300 at best. negative UZR
Miles: .311 wOBA, also projected for about .300 at best. also negative UZR, but slightly more versatile
"Nah….He’s an infielder. Second base…..I played second base, how hard can it be?"
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 4, 2010 5:08 PM EDT reply actions
nah
he just plays infield which gets you bonus points in WAR
"Nah….He’s an infielder. Second base…..I played second base, how hard can it be?"
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 4, 2010 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
one thing about tlr (among others)
he rides his core players as far as he can
no matter how far into the ground that is
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
This is why I think this will be TLR's last season.
He’s always said that he’d step out if his message stopped sinking in and if the players stopped believing in it. It sure as heel looks to me like that’s what happened this year, for a lot of reasons.
And Favre always said
he’d be perfectly happy riding around in his tractor. I’ll believe them both when I see it.
by Merry CRasmus on Sep 4, 2010 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
works for the "Post"
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Isn't that the 2nd pitcher Wainwright has allowed a HR to this year, or am I pulling a McCarver
and making shit up again.
by Ghostrider520 on Sep 4, 2010 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
First one this year.
Making stuff up again.
by Ghostrider520 on Sep 4, 2010 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe confusing the HR haren hit off of Carp for Waino?
Colby: "There's been a whole lot of riff-raff going on"
one is floating
"Nah….He’s an infielder. Second base…..I played second base, how hard can it be?"
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 4, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Jim Thome rhymes with homer
Now has passed McGwire in all-time home runs.
9-0 Twins, bottom 4th. Colby Lewis just now getting yanked.
that's Cody Lewis, right?
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by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Thome...HoF?
I say yes, but not first ballot.
by Ghostrider520 on Sep 4, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
they are still talking about how Stavinoha will not get cheated at the plate
and about the dropping to one knee. worst home run ever.
who is the other announcer on the radio? besides Shannon
"Nah….He’s an infielder. Second base…..I played second base, how hard can it be?"
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 4, 2010 5:22 PM EDT reply actions
Stavinoha is now hitting .255 .291 .337 despite a .320 BABIP
I mean what the fuck does it take to see that he sucks.
Not afraid to nitpick
I think TLR needs to do the exercise where you put
a players stats in front of someone, absent of the name.
Ask him, “would you put this player on your team”. And just show the splits.
by Ghostrider520 on Sep 4, 2010 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
he is completely awful
he’s going to be remembered as some kind of hero because of that stupid home run too
"Nah….He’s an infielder. Second base…..I played second base, how hard can it be?"
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 4, 2010 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
might have been J-Rod-ish
if TLR hadn’t overplayed him afterwards, allowing him to regress.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
He has nothing left to prove
But we need to keep our better 26 and 27 year old minor leaguers in AAA.
by Merry CRasmus on Sep 4, 2010 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
so im on vacation in new york and flipping through
Channels and find the Cards game on t.v. …this team has to haunt me even on vacation.
Sucks….not only do we blow the division but Waino throws away the Cy Young and what seemed like a no doubt shot at winning 20 games, and Pujols throws away a legit shot at the triple crown and MVP. I don’t know what this team is gonna do next year, as long as Tony I find it hard to believe we will win anything.
by mick311 on Sep 4, 2010 5:27 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
only 2 ER
the cy young is still available.
And we’re just 4 runs behind in this game… he could stil win it.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
Just a bloop, a bloop, a bloop, a popup, a sac fly, and a strikeout...
From making it 5-2.
by TBender on Sep 4, 2010 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
nah
facing rookie left handed pitcher for first time
doomed
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
I'm just saying
Very few lineups have as many terrible hitters capable of not hitting the ball solidly enough for it to reach the OF.
Not afraid to nitpick
stop looking smug, Miles
cue picture.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
this is a family blog
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
not that one
the smug Miles picture
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
ordering more grit, home delivery
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
by sportsman on Sep 4, 2010 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ordering?
He shits grit when he wakes up in the morning. He’s trying to sell some of it because he’s gotta figure out a life after TLR retires.
Not afraid to nitpick
Was that what he was shitting
while he lolligagged around in the 1st?
by Merry CRasmus on Sep 4, 2010 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
That was grit too
He was simply trying to hard and no one feels worse about that play than him.
Not afraid to nitpick
The Conversation
Miles: Yes, this is Aaron Miles…..don’t pretend like you don’t know who I am Mr. President.
My demands are simple, I want a Minature Horse, because the regular sized ones are too big.
I want a new set of rims for my big wheel
I wish to have Monday renamed to Milesday and Saturday renamed to Caturday….don’t you question me on that one, just do it.
I’m out of 500 dollar bills in Monopoly and cannot afford to take any money out, therefore I demand you contact MB and have them re-write the rules to suit my needs.
Furthermore, any attempts to intervene in my playing of MLB will result in a gRIT attack, the likes of which this world has never seen
….and I want all the marmalade….Crazy? You have no idea.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 4, 2010 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
weird . . .
does anyone else see Kevin Pollak in “The Usual Suspects”?
The Susquehanna Hat Company killed my father!
by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
that's the one
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I knew it.
That one looks like Miles is saying to himself, “That’s right, f*** you, VEB. I’m on this roster and playing and there’s not a damn thing Allen Craig or Tyler Greene or any of you can do about it. Eat grit, bastards.”
I may have looked at that pic a little too much over the course of the season.
agreed,
I wish he could at least appear contrite what w/ all his suckage. I feel like he adopts the cocksure strut and smirk to compensate for the cold knowledge of his sub-standard performance as a Major League bench bat.
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Sep 4, 2010 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah Miles without the arm strength to get the ball from the 1B/2B hole to Pujols
Not afraid to nitpick
wat
B_Walton Memphis IF Kevin Howard suspended. IF Donovan Solano activated off DL. #stlcards #hpgf 3 minutes ago via TweetDeck
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
How about this umpire's strike zone?
The inside for lefties/outside for righties has been moving all day.
but
stav and grit already in the game
our best pinch hitters already gone
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
for the Winn.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Fuckin shit
My thoughts on this game
Winners train. Losers complain.
by Redbirds_n_Horns on Sep 4, 2010 5:38 PM EDT reply actions
classic 2010
offense gets shut down by rookie pitcher, who hits a home run vs us. and what’s up with Waino in the last few weeks?
"Nah….He’s an infielder. Second base…..I played second base, how hard can it be?"
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 4, 2010 5:39 PM EDT reply actions
Can't explain Wood's home run.
But, outside of a start or two, Wood has been tossin’ rocks all year.
Luck.....6 Ks 1 BB
Hell if Miles doesn’t fuck up the tailor made DP he’s still probably in the game.
Not afraid to nitpick
oh yeah
Miles is a huge pile of suck
"Nah….He’s an infielder. Second base…..I played second base, how hard can it be?"
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 4, 2010 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
conclusion
I don’t like Evil Wainwright
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
winner
"Nah….He’s an infielder. Second base…..I played second base, how hard can it be?"
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 4, 2010 5:40 PM EDT reply actions
At this point, Cincinnati is probably happy to pay him to keep him on the StL roster.
by jsl413 on Sep 4, 2010 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I bet Mo never changed the code...
…and Jocketty just keyed the roster move into the MLB roster supercomputer using his old Cardinals password.
by dronemc on Sep 4, 2010 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
ouch
"Nah….He’s an infielder. Second base…..I played second base, how hard can it be?"
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 4, 2010 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
OT
I found out Colby Cheese lives roughly 1 mile away from me on the same road as a friend of mine.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 4, 2010 5:43 PM EDT reply actions
Well
At least the house he bought is roughly a mile away, I don’t know if he lives there
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 4, 2010 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Tell him
for the love of God, don’t work on his hitting with his dad. Tony hates that!
by Merry CRasmus on Sep 4, 2010 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
huh, so did Thome really hit two identical-looking home runs
or is that just Fox doing their thing?
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by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 5:46 PM EDT reply actions
since he got hurt?
"Nah….He’s an infielder. Second base…..I played second base, how hard can it be?"
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 4, 2010 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions
see below
"Nah….He’s an infielder. Second base…..I played second base, how hard can it be?"
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 4, 2010 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions
they probably told him to come back slowly
plus sometimes he experiments with whatever other pitches he throws besides the fastball
"Nah….He’s an infielder. Second base…..I played second base, how hard can it be?"
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 4, 2010 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions
so in that case, he should have gone in headfirst?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
it's very gritty
"Nah….He’s an infielder. Second base…..I played second base, how hard can it be?"
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 4, 2010 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
it's messed up that our best announcer by far is Mike Shannon
"Nah….He’s an infielder. Second base…..I played second base, how hard can it be?"
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 4, 2010 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Chappie's up to throw
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Molina, or whoever
freakin Mccarver
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by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 5:58 PM EDT reply actions
sticky following the yadi playbook
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
yeah, now i see the resemblance
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by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
This lineup is such a fucking joke
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
What does TLR expect when he puts that shitty of a lineup in the game
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
As I remember...
About the same level of frustration
but Miles is now considered a cuss word…
I stood where no man goes...
But Miles doesn't get moved down by random birds on the basepaths.
Not saying Miles is better. Just playing devil’s advocate.
When Thurston was signed
I thought it was a savvy bench filling move. There, I said it. I don’t think anybody was really willing to defend the Miles pickup at any point.
by Merry CRasmus on Sep 4, 2010 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone has to lose their job
Over the roster/lineup situation.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 4, 2010 6:03 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
+10000
"Nah….He’s an infielder. Second base…..I played second base, how hard can it be?"
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 4, 2010 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I think we can judge TLR's sanity with whether he thinks he's
the right man for the job come this offseason
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Sep 4, 2010 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
People are leading hitting categories despite pitchers being good
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Not afraid to nitpick
and cabrera CS
99.99
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
by hr on Sep 4, 2010 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
dont worry guys, we got Yadi, Feliz, and Ryan coming up
BIG INNING!
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
hawk slowly driving his era down
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
we let Scott Rolen get away
have not found a suitable replacement since
I stood where no man goes...
we chose TLR over Rolen.
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he would drive down the street in his El Dorado... -the modern lovers
by SleepyCA on Sep 4, 2010 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
And let us not repeat that mistake with Colby.
The one constant in all TLR’s broken relationships with players is TLR.
by dronemc on Sep 4, 2010 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I've talked a lot of shit on Chapman and still say he can't start
But in relief, that slider looks like prime Randy.
Not afraid to nitpick
He's got a lot of work to do
Watching his AAA starts, he would lose that slider a lot and it looked nothing like what he’s shown in the big leagues, whether that’s a result of airing it out or a real improvement I have no idea—-he wouldn’t even be able to throw strikes with his fastball at times—-and his changeup blows.
That’s control, slider consistency and possibly a 3rd pitch, which is a lot to expect him to improve on. I wouldn’t expect him to be able to start to begin next year. Maybe down the road, but like I said he has work to do.
Not afraid to nitpick
I think his delivery was worked on in AAA this year, and his ability to throw strikes out of the 'pen could predict similar success in the future.
He may just have learned how to throw strikes and control his release point with better, more compact mechanics. He no longer shows the “inverted W” when he pitches. Randy Johnson didn’t have a third pitch, really – and the changeup looked a lot better in ST if I recall correctly.
I don’t think he’ll be an MLB-level starter next year. I think he’s 2 years away from that, and should stay on the David Price program.
Eh
-I think the strike throwing out of the ‘pen is just "throw 103 down the middle and don’t worry about it" to be honest. It’s not like he was trying to have a 5.3 BB/9 in AAA as a starter, that bad of an issue doesn’t evaporate overnight.
If Chapman can keep this slider as a starter then yeah a changeup becomes much less important, but again he didn’t have this slider when he was a starter—-some guy’s stuff jumps up more than it “should” when they get to air it out. I mean he was basically a 1.5 pitch pitcher in the 3-4 games I saw when he was starting, he had zero confidence in his changeup (and rightfully so) and the slider got slurvy on him on top of losing location with it.
Not afraid to nitpick
Well, I think he's had time to work on it I guess is my point.
The Reds want him to start. Jocketty understands that he gets way more value if Chapman can put it together as a starter. They’ve gotta be hoping this bullpen stint has taught Chapman a little bit of control as he looks to get back to starting next year. He doesn’t need to start at the beginning of next season, but I bet he’ll be able to contribute as a starter at some point in the soon.
Oh he has to be a starter to justify that contract
But I’m just saying I don’t see it being realistic in the short term. I’d be very surprised if he’d be really ready before September of next year at the earliest.
Not afraid to nitpick
You can sorta see the flaws in this tiny little sample size
Basically every pitch he’s thrown he’s left it arm side. Of course when you are 99-103 these things matter less.
Not afraid to nitpick
more thrilling rosenthal stories
Baseball players have vanity plates! Sometimes their parents come to the games to watch them! ON AN AIRPLANE!
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by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 6:14 PM EDT reply actions
scratch that
fucking miles
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
by hr on Sep 4, 2010 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Christ's offense is better, actually.
Team Jesus scores about 5.3 runs per game. And their defense is DIVINE, I tell you.
made me smile
that’s a first during a cards game
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
by hr on Sep 4, 2010 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
No doubt Jocketty
will be enjoying a ridiculously expensive single malt and a Cuban tonight.
by peppermartin on Sep 4, 2010 6:23 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
what'd he do?
"Nah….He’s an infielder. Second base…..I played second base, how hard can it be?"
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 4, 2010 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, the Cards might do something that's never been done before!
Three starters with sub-3 ERAs and miss the playoffs.
The more you know! Thanks announcers!
F
"Nah….He’s an infielder. Second base…..I played second base, how hard can it be?"
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 4, 2010 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Another reason someone needs to be fired.
'Hold my stones!'
----Always smooth----
by Heisenberg on Sep 4, 2010 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
so much talent bunched into the top quarter of the roster
(backspaced over political thingy about the rich and the philosophies of those that run this organization and how that compares to the roster construction but still wrote this parenthetical cause I’m a jerk)
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Sep 4, 2010 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Shame
that this team is so much better suited to a 5 game NLDS, and the Reds seem the most vulnerable, what with their rotation.
everyone looks good against us
cardinal independent pitching will become a stat
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
And the guy
that preaches about not giving away AB’s is penciling them in
by Merry CRasmus on Sep 4, 2010 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Silver Lining
Salas has been really good this year
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
Salsa KK
I am really looking forward to seeing him next year
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
HS is chapman coming out for the eighth?
let’s welcome him to st. louis in style
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
All I ask is that they actually make him throw strikes
Though the dude is throwing 10fucking4, it’s more understandable than usual if mistakes get made.
Not afraid to nitpick
I mean, I'm really pumped to see Chapman vs. Pujols
Even if Pujols rocks a fastball, it’s gonna be special to watch.
Chappie time
102 mph warmup
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
HE HAS A SECOND PITCH
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
That's pretty much Miles' cieling.
Though it wouldn’t have surprised me if he’d somehow dribbled a hit back to Chapman, and Aroldis just forgot to field it or something.
well, one way or the other, this'll make SportsCenter
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I'm the worst pitching evaluator ever,
but doesn’t this fastball have some wild movement on it?
You're Walgreen's sunglasses, Aaron Miles, you son of a bitch. -Alex Fritz
I was thinking it's straight as a string
But 103 mph pitches probably don’t even have time to really get movement. Brooks PITCHf/x has it -5 horizontal and +8.5 vertical, which is really straight.
Not afraid to nitpick
Man, Chapman was getting squeezed REAL bad, apparently.
Doesn’t that indicate that the fastball is moving 3-5 inches?
Nah
The average horizontal movement on a fastball is something like 6-8 inches armside horizontal and I think about +9 inches vertically (though more/less is definitely not necessarily better vertically). But I mean the guy is averaging 100 mph so it doesn’t really matter.
Not afraid to nitpick
Hm.. well I guess this isn't something I'm going to understand quickly.
But, I get the general idea.
Yeah, I just don't get it quite yet :)
I’ll figure it out! I hate doing actual work at work, after all.
*and in fairness to the ump
All of those on the 1B side of the plate were pitches set up on the 3B side of the plate I think.
Not afraid to nitpick
this ump has been bad all game
both teams have been screwed, including Chapman
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
by hr on Sep 4, 2010 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I mean, as a Cincinnati fan I'm pissed.
Seems like Waino was getting the benefit of some bad calls. But that’s fandom for you.
Just looked like a funny movement in it
probably just a trick of the eyes.
You're Walgreen's sunglasses, Aaron Miles, you son of a bitch. -Alex Fritz
by The Continental on Sep 4, 2010 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
because we won't win anyway
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
by hr on Sep 4, 2010 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions
mac-d
let’s not throw too many meatballs
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
Matty's suddenly caught avocado
wtf
he’s been so good all year
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
well sort of better
but still not a good fielder
he is playing the last position he can possible play
it’s dh after this
have i mentioned i hate his contract?
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
how is "still not a good fielder"?
he drastically improved his defense this year.
his only errors / misplays, save literally 2 the rest of year, have come in the last two weeks.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i said he's better
that doesn’t make him good
where else on the field do you think he could play?
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
oh, so now all the fielders can play each other's positions
where the hell did I ever say that?
answer my question, how is he not a good fielder? or are you just going to throw out hypotheticals for positions he has never played and never will?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
more specifically
what other outfield position would you feel good about him playing?
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
still not answering my question
next!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
how do you want it answered?
either he is or isn’t a guy you’d be happy to see playing other outfield positions?
that he is rated x, y, z by fielding metrics for his position, doesn’t mean too much to me
so, he’s as good as or better than others stuck in left field doesn’t change a anything
just watch him out there,
you can be an upper level left fielder and not be a great fielder because many teams take the same approach, trying to get passable defense and lots of offense from left field
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
I try to leave a thread when my only response is to re-paste the contents of the thread.
he’s been so good all year
his only errors / misplays, save literally 2 the rest of year, have come in the last two weeks.
answer my question, how is he not a good fielder? or are you just going to throw out hypotheticals for positions he has never played and never will?
cite your evidence or keep talking to yourself.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
he is an established hitter that can't play anywhere else
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
can he play second base?
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
by hr on Sep 4, 2010 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
apparently it hit in the knee?
so much fail
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
by hr on Sep 4, 2010 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
this just in
Dick Stockton and Tim McCarver think the idea of Tim playing fantasy football is the height of hilarity because Tim must watch and talk about the LCS and World Series in a month or so
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Sep 4, 2010 6:45 PM EDT reply actions
I need to hold on to some shred of Cardinal-postseason hope
give me a reason to do so, please
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Sep 4, 2010 6:47 PM EDT reply actions
They start all over again next year?
You're Walgreen's sunglasses, Aaron Miles, you son of a bitch. -Alex Fritz
by The Continental on Sep 4, 2010 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
there was a "peanuts" comic strip where Charlie Brown's team asked him if there was any hope
and he said, well, if there’s an earthquake, and the other team is swallowed up by a crevasse, we would win by forfeit.
The Susquehanna Hat Company killed my father!
by Donovan Hamstain on Sep 4, 2010 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions
this is like that scene at the end of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
let the grail go, man. Just let it go….
by mattyp on Sep 4, 2010 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Tony LaRussa brings in MacDougal and Reyes in one inning...
Good idea.
'Hold my stones!'
----Always smooth----
Honestly I don't understand
What do we have to do to talk to Mozeliak? Send him mass emails? A petition? This is an outrage
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
Let's hope he does
I think everyone will be happier that way
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
by hr on Sep 4, 2010 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Carpenter has this way of being awesome against the Reds.
And, Rolen likely sits tomorrow’s Sunday day game out
and we're losing
isn’t that bit of a waste?
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
I will never understand how you can play Stav over this guy
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
that's why you aren't managing for jmo
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
clobberin
what a pinch hit weapon
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
Yeah, wouldn't have wanted that in for the whole game.
Nice hit, chinstrap.
You're Walgreen's sunglasses, Aaron Miles, you son of a bitch. -Alex Fritz
Stavinoha has been terrible this year and has no talent against any MLB pitcher
Except for a single swing he took off of the corpse of Trevor Hoffman, he would be in AA.
Not afraid to nitpick
if we had lost that game, maybe we would've won this game
and every game FAM started. Imagine that!
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
by hr on Sep 4, 2010 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
He's been holding his own against lefties.
Like joker said, the alternatives are just awful. Colby just shouldn’t be sitting unless he’s hurt.
You're Walgreen's sunglasses, Aaron Miles, you son of a bitch. -Alex Fritz
by The Continental on Sep 4, 2010 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh. Just noticed that azru has sponsored Colby's B-R page.
Colby Rasmus is robot approved.
You're Walgreen's sunglasses, Aaron Miles, you son of a bitch. -Alex Fritz
by The Continental on Sep 4, 2010 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
well, it wasn't a K
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
by hr on Sep 4, 2010 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions
absolutely zero chance we could come back down 5 in the 9th
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Sep 4, 2010 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
you could strike through so many words there and keep making it more and more depressing
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Sep 4, 2010 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions
absolutely
You're Walgreen's sunglasses, Aaron Miles, you son of a bitch. -Alex Fritz
by The Continental on Sep 4, 2010 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I just wish we could
play our 3rd best position player every day, given that there’s such a steep drop off
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Sep 4, 2010 7:00 PM EDT reply actions
Well, this is it
I’m on the “Fire TLR” bandwagon now. Hopefully this “team” gets it sorted out by next year
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
We're currently in negotiations for some of the left over bandwagons that the Brewers no longer need.
This one is getting crowded.
You're Walgreen's sunglasses, Aaron Miles, you son of a bitch. -Alex Fritz
by The Continental on Sep 4, 2010 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
make sure it's the ones with kegs
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i'm behind on memes...
is it a boat?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i'm on a boat
I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.
by hr on Sep 4, 2010 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
i throw a lot on jmo and bdw
tlr plays his bench the same regardless of their ability,
he said this himself
so, when jmo gives him crap, crap plays
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
Silver lining
It’s very disappointing to have such great talent on one end of the roster and miss the playoffs by a country mile. I mean…Wainwright, Carpenter, Jaime Garcia plus Pujols, Holiday, Ludwick (fuck), and Colby…and we’re 8 games out (and falling fast)?
Perhaps this season will allow us to get a new field manager, however.
One that won’t START guys like Aaron Miles, Nick Stavinoha, and Pedro Feliz for any reason, let alone in one of the most important games of the year.
One that won’t bring in pitchers like MacDougal in any game that is even remotely still on the line.
One that won’t sit players who have no business sitting (Colby, Ludwick, etc) and play bullshit psychological games with the talent for some ridiculous reason.
One that won’t repeatedly and predictably get into pointless personality wars with the players to prove some ridiculous ego-driven point.
One that won’t take time off during the busy season to drag our star player to a highly controversial and polarizing political rally immediately pissing off approximately half of the team’s fan base while his team, as Bissinger so aptly put it, “is circling the drain.”
One that won’t start play Felipe Lopez anywhere on the left side of the infield.
And, finally, one that won’t (I can only presume) use his “legendary” status to browbeat our new GM into adding washed-up, worthless castoffs like Aaron Miles, Pedro Feliz, and Jeff Suppan to the roster when we have better options on the farm.
In short, a field manager that won’t squander a golden opportunity with a once-in-a-lifetime group of players like Pujols, Wainwright, Carpenter, and the others with ridiculous, indefensible lineup construction and inexcusable on-the-field moves.
Can we PLEASE get a new field manager now, Mr. DeWitt?
There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't.
by Mr Clean on Sep 4, 2010 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
sorry, had too
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
by Evilfrog on Sep 4, 2010 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 13 recs
I'm Crushing Your Whole Body!
You're Walgreen's sunglasses, Aaron Miles, you son of a bitch. -Alex Fritz
by The Continental on Sep 4, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
EXIT STRATEGY
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Does this "new thread" have less pain and failure in it?
You're Walgreen's sunglasses, Aaron Miles, you son of a bitch. -Alex Fritz
by The Continental on Sep 4, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
On the other hand Mizzou won today
Fire Tony La Russa
by vivaelpujols on Sep 4, 2010 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder what people would say if....
Phil Jackson started DJ Mbenga and Adam Morrison in a game with playoff implications. Ridiculous.
by Willie McGee's Twin on Sep 4, 2010 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Is that TLR's way
of saying it is over? If he was, I think I could take it much better. But I’m sure he really thought this was our best chance to win, and that’s much tougher to take.
by Merry CRasmus on Sep 4, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
sad stat: cards are 26-33 in games miles makes a appearance in.
Stav:29-34
kind of a stupid stat, but I’ll use it as another reason to DFA those two.
Ain't nothing wrong with WOWY
Fire Tony La Russa
by vivaelpujols on Sep 4, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Many sportswriters
have supported their cases with less. For example, if the Cards were 33-26 in those games, or better, you can be damned sure it would be used for positive support.
I’m not saying it’s the best approach, their performance is whatever it is, but go ahead and fight fire with fire without guilt.
by Merry CRasmus on Sep 4, 2010 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Waino wasn't particularly sharp
But the 3 in the 1st were unearned because of a Miles error, and he was somehow pulled at 83 pitches. Thank your sister for her decision to have her wedding during this series.
by Merry CRasmus on Sep 4, 2010 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
he wasn't fulling anyone.
I was okay with PHing him at the time. Needed runs. Of course, if we had a real lineup ….
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
Ptsh, those guys just didn't want to have to hit into his defense
Fire Tony La Russa
by vivaelpujols on Sep 4, 2010 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
It was lost by that time anyway
It was probably lost by the 1st
by Merry CRasmus on Sep 5, 2010 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
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