World Series Kind Of A Big Deal Morning&nbsp;Thread

by I-Musial-ly-Am on Oct 27, 2011 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Never mind...see above

11 in '11

by I-Musial-ly-Am on Oct 27, 2011 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Still no subject lines

"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister

Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO

by VolsnCards5 on Oct 27, 2011 9:46 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

only once though

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions

you can't see me you can't see me

get some runs

by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Oct 27, 2011 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions

and now that I’m on mobile, I realize how annoying this is…

get some runs

by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Oct 27, 2011 11:59 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

oh great

now I’m conflicted as to whether to use the subject line or not

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions

existential crisis!

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions

aaaargh. does the full site do that too?

"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78

by d-dee on Oct 27, 2011 2:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

We can see everything fine.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.

It’s broken!

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions

so mean.

Ya something hokey was going on. Fritz posted the fix above.

Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.

by RiverRat on Oct 27, 2011 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, it comes down to this VEB. I don't want this season to end tonight.

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 9:47 AM EDT reply actions

pregame nervousness has set in.

it’s ten hours before gametime.

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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 9:55 AM EDT reply actions

And I thought I was just cold.

At least, that’s what I’m telling coworkers.

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions

it's going to be a long day.

luckily (or unluckily?) i only have one class to worry about.

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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions

having only one class is lucky.

I am having the damnedest time attempting to focus on work.

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions

The clock on the computer can't go any faster...

by GodDam_Hawkeyes on Oct 27, 2011 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions

heh, same here

Thursday nights mean my lab from 8 to midnight, and we’re currently doing the most important lab of the year (double-slit interference, woo!!!!!)
and all I can think of is how I can cut as many corners as possible and get out of the lab early.

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Freshman year in college

I waited until the NCAA 3rd place game (back when they played it) was over before going to physics lab. I got a lot of dirty looks from both students and the TA when I showed up.

by ArkansasTravs on Oct 27, 2011 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions

I would do this

but it’s a time consuming lab and I don’t think I can finish it in an hour or two. And making my partner do all the work and showing up in the last hour would be a really shitty thing to do. Also, it’s a cool lab.

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions

double slit? yea, cool.

mine was something like kinetic/potential energy, big whoop.

by ArkansasTravs on Oct 27, 2011 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions

I like Skip. I really do. I support him more than most.

But, reading this does not comfort me.

The Cardinals’ second hitter in Game 6 may be the most important of all. If he is standing on first base, Pujols is more likely to see pitches to hit. La Russa has indicated that the crucial assignment could belong to veteran Skip Schumaker.

Link

Whether or not you agree with Mr. Morosi, something about “most important of all”, “crucial assignment” and “Skip Schumaker” being related to each other, doesn’t feel right. Unless of course it was, “Most important of all, you do not want to ensure a crucial assignment to Skip Schumaker.”

Whatever. Prove me wrong Skip. Please! Go 4-5, with 3 runs or something like that.

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 9:55 AM EDT reply actions

i think we need to give skip a break.

he made all the plays monday night (even though we sweated out the napoli bomb), has a better arm than jay, and sure as hell looks more competent than jay at the plate right now. now, you can argue whether or not he should be batting second, but i don’t think playing skip in centerfield is the worst decision in the world.

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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, that was more harsh than I wanted it to be.

I actually like Skip.

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions

I think it has to do more with Berkman and Holliday beating them than Skip performing.

There is a reason those two bat behind Pujols.

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions

or if our damn leadoff hitter could freaking get on base.

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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions

If their damn good 3b could stop robbing him of hits...

I haven’t really seen Beltre since his Dodger days. Dude’s still really good.

by SAFairGame on Oct 27, 2011 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions

one of the most annoying things of the series.

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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions

this is true.

Furcal (and others) have laced some balls, only to have them gobbled up by Beltre.

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions

He did much better bunting,strangely enough

How about a nice half-bunt towards first?

Better yet- to the pitcher. That got him to 2nd on Monday

Cards fan in Middle East

by Shloz on Oct 27, 2011 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions

Hey, it worked in 2006!

…but seriously, stop hitting balls to the left side of the infield. Beltre and Andrus are killing us with their defense.

by SAFairGame on Oct 27, 2011 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions

not easy for RH hitters

or our opposite-field-hitting lefties.

I guess that leaves Freese… And Albert-bombs.

And 2006 was classic.“Hit It To The Pitcher”

Cards fan in Middle East

by Shloz on Oct 27, 2011 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions

Plus, I think we will see Gentry at center, tonight.

So, don’t hit it there, that dude can run. Lefties, pull! Righties, push!

2011 fWAR Final Results: Theriot = 0.7, Boog = 2.6
Bilingual Twitter

by Paulspike on Oct 27, 2011 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions

can't catch homers.

am i right or am i right?

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions

See Chavez, Endy

2011 fWAR Final Results: Theriot = 0.7, Boog = 2.6
Bilingual Twitter

by Paulspike on Oct 27, 2011 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions

fuck you Endy Chavez

Grit != flat out sucking.

by Evilfrog on Oct 27, 2011 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

That's what Yadi said in Game 7 of the 06 NLCS.

Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"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 Oct 27, 2011 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

cheater.

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions

and of course

he’s on the Rangers now

Cards fan in Middle East

by Shloz on Oct 27, 2011 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions

didn't work out all too well for the mets...

silly “momentum” narratives aside…

www.stlgatekeepers.com
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"

by rocKStark5 on Oct 27, 2011 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions

It seemed to at the time

My uncle (rabid fan) said he was ready to tip the cap at that point in the game.

Made the end even sweeter.

Cards fan in Middle East

by Shloz on Oct 27, 2011 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions

Bing!

Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.

by mattybobo on Oct 27, 2011 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions

with him batting lefty tonight this hopefully shouldnt be a problem

I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!

by First mammal to wear pants on Oct 27, 2011 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions

this

If furcal gets on, that would give the 2nd place hitter a chance to bunt him over. Then we can walk Pujols to set up the Holliday / Berkman DP.

No, but in all seriousness. Or 1 and 2 batters have been better for these last few games.

Grit != flat out sucking.

by Evilfrog on Oct 27, 2011 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions

Then we can walk Pujols to set up the Holliday / Berkman DP

heh

do subjunctive better

by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions

* our 1 and 2 batters have to better for these last two games.

fixed

Grit != flat out sucking.

by Evilfrog on Oct 27, 2011 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions

Furcals bad luck

You know, both Texas losses began with Furcal hitting a bullet that Beltre snagged (the first being quite amazing). I just wonder how those games would have gone if those balls get into the corner.

I agree though. He’s GOT to get on somehow.

by YepYouGuessedIt...CardinalRed on Oct 27, 2011 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Tuesday I had the AC on

Yesterday it rained all day. This morning I had to turn on the heater. The leaves are brown and gold. The wife roasted some acorn squash for dinner last night…

It’s October in St. Louis. There’s baseball to be played.

Grit != flat out sucking.

by Evilfrog on Oct 27, 2011 10:03 AM EDT reply actions

Very Majestic TM

by LandSickness on Oct 27, 2011 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions

how poetic

where’s my plate of roasted acorn squash?
if you’re gonna talk delicious, you better have enough for everyone

"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78

by d-dee on Oct 27, 2011 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions

key to the game that won't be discussed...

jaime garcia has GOT to get through the first inning.

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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 10:07 AM EDT reply actions

(discussed enough)

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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions

Avoid the Capital One Call to the Bullpen

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."

by MeSoHornsby on Oct 27, 2011 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions 23 recs

This is awesome

by GodDam_Hawkeyes on Oct 27, 2011 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions

This might be my favorite so far.

Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.

by beer me on Oct 27, 2011 10:37 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

that may be the funniest thing I've ever seen

by CRay on Oct 27, 2011 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions

It freaks me out when stuff like this gets posted here...

And then quickly shows up in my facebook feed.

Grit != flat out sucking.

by Evilfrog on Oct 27, 2011 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions

I got it by email yesterday

So it was inevitable that it would be on F-B. Do we know each other? I just put it up at the same time I phot here.

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."

by MeSoHornsby on Oct 27, 2011 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions

...posted here

put it on FB at the same time. Me no say English good.

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."

by MeSoHornsby on Oct 27, 2011 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions

I dunno

Do you live in Atlanta and take pictures?

Grit != flat out sucking.

by Evilfrog on Oct 27, 2011 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions

saw it on facebook yesterday

"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum

by scoot on Oct 27, 2011 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions

nonononono

do not support him!

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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions

y'all know a rangers fan made this, right?

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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions

Does that make it less funny?

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."

by MeSoHornsby on Oct 27, 2011 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions

who cares?

"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum

by scoot on Oct 27, 2011 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions

I do.

I’m very disappointed that no Cardinals fan—and, specifically, no VEBer—created this wonderful bit of humor.

"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."

--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS

by bgh on Oct 27, 2011 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions

that's what we like to call 'drinking'

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

where?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

11 in '11

by I-Musial-ly-Am on Oct 27, 2011 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions

somebody should do this with the

‘This is patrick’ meme.

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions

....

by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 27, 2011 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs

yesyesyesyesyesyes

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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions

haha

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions

This is brilliant

President of the Tyler Greene fan club - Wiki - PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE
Google+ <
Follow me @thestlcardsfan4

by stlcardsfan4 on Oct 27, 2011 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Jaime's French Toast

MUST BE COOKED EXACTLY AS ORDERED.

"Some guys smoke. Some guys drink. Some guys chase women. I'm a big barbecue sauce guy." Rick Majerus

by Fendi Hotdogbun on Oct 27, 2011 10:46 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Well Puma... How about you berk something about it.

“We’re all human beings,” Berkman said. “People can say, ’It’s no insult to such-and-such.’ But by the same token, teams clearly feel they have a better chance of getting me out than they do Albert if they intentionally walk him to pitch to me. Intellectually, I know that’s probably the case. But in your heart, as a competitor, it rankles you a little bit.”

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 11:06 AM EDT reply actions 19 recs

and my first rec

Hope it’s a good one

Cards fan in Middle East

by Shloz on Oct 27, 2011 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions

if it works, that is

what does the “loading…” mean?

Cards fan in Middle East

by Shloz on Oct 27, 2011 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions

it went through.

SBN has been a bit wonky recently.

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions

SBN has always been

‘a bit wonky’

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions

it's all that cotton candy Y2S eats

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions

now see here

i’m not the young ’un i used to be
i ration my cotton candy

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions

A lesson is learned but the damage is irreversible

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions

the only food which violates that Not Bigger Than Your Head rule.

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Love him.

So glad he’s coming back.

by LandSickness on Oct 27, 2011 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions

Big Puma goin' green.

dig it.

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions

well he'll be batting as a LH today

and hopefully TLR bats him fourth so he berks the berk out of the ball

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkADj0TPrJA

by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 27, 2011 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions

already confirmed Berkman 4th

by infallibleopiniongenerator on Oct 27, 2011 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Rangers lineup is much less scary

when you’ve got a pitcher behind Mike Napoli.

by chriswallace on Oct 27, 2011 11:10 AM EDT reply actions

the more we say this, the more there will be some bloop hit.

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, but that's manageable. A grand slam is less manageable.

by chriswallace on Oct 27, 2011 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions

yes, that would be our pitchers.

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions

3 of the last 4 pitchers to hit a grandslam have been Cardinals

bollocks

by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 27, 2011 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions

if only Carp had been able to bat

freakin’ AL rules.

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions

I thought the DH was technically optional.

Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.

by mattybobo on Oct 27, 2011 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions

I don't feel like reading the rules.

But I do know that even if it isn’t optional the DH can bat for any defensive player.

by Danrarbc on Oct 27, 2011 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions

It is optional; however, the DH can only be used for a pitcher.

"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
"I'm a graduate of the Mike Shannon School of Diction" - Al Hrabosky

by monkeysareblue on Oct 27, 2011 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes, the pitcher can bat in the AL if the manager wants him to

by dmiles on Oct 27, 2011 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions

In other words

Berkman should have been batting for Jay in game 5

Cards fan in Middle East

by Shloz on Oct 27, 2011 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions

no, DH has to bat for the pitcher

but the manager doesn’t have to use a DH

"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum

by scoot on Oct 27, 2011 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions

What about the pinch-hit bunt?

Couldn’t he just have Lohse or Garcia come in to bunt instead of a position player? Cuz, they definitely practice it more.

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."

by MeSoHornsby on Oct 27, 2011 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions

that's not right, is it?

I always understood the rule to be you could designate the DH for any position player but once so designated, it stays with that position (for that game). I don’t know if anyone has ever used it for anyone but the pitcher, but the rule doesn’t preclude this, iirc.

by ArkansasTravs on Oct 27, 2011 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions

thats right in college and high school

but not in the big leagues. I’m pretty sure we’ve had this discussion before.

"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum

by scoot on Oct 27, 2011 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions

ah, ok

I don’t watch/pay attention much to AL baseball until the playoffs. I’ve never looked at the rules and just assumed it was the same as HS/College.

by ArkansasTravs on Oct 27, 2011 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions

. . .

The Designated Hitter rule:
A hitter may be designated to bat for the starting pitcher and all subsequent pitchers in any game without otherwise affecting the status of the pitcher(s) in the game. A Designated Hitter for the pitcher must be selected prior to the game and must be included in the lineup cards presented to the Umpire-in-Chief.

The Designated Hitter named in the starting lineup must come to bat at least one time, unless the opposing club changes pitchers. It is not mandatory that a club designate a hitter for the pitcher, but failure to do so prior to the game precludes the use of a Designated Hitter for that game.

per MLB

"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum

by scoot on Oct 27, 2011 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions

So you could just let the hitter hit for himself

But if you do that you get no DH the rest of the game.

Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.

by mattybobo on Oct 27, 2011 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions

don't hitters usually hit for themselves?

Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"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 Oct 27, 2011 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Oopsie

Pitcher hit for himself

Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.

by mattybobo on Oct 27, 2011 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions

will sbn allow me to comment.... and go!

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 11:11 AM EDT reply actions

Not without consequence.

by chriswallace on Oct 27, 2011 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions

i think i'm prepared for the consequences

except that one.

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions

flagged

Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?

by lightbulb on Oct 27, 2011 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions

crap

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions

hadn't read bgodar's TLR meme

WASH MY BALLS! I’M TONY LA RUSSA, BITCH! … might be the single greatest line ever posted on veb. Well done bgodar! Keep up the good work.

by jjray on Oct 27, 2011 11:19 AM EDT reply actions

You know, Tony LaRussa just might be

the Rick James of baseball. We are so lucky to have had the pleasure of his performance these many years.

by jjray on Oct 27, 2011 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions

As much as I dislike the word meme, I don't think we're using it correctly anymore.

"He probably misses his old glasses."

by Alxfritz on Oct 27, 2011 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions

MEH-MEE

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions

MA'AM

"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum

by scoot on Oct 27, 2011 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Don't call him Ma'am.

He’s no Ma’am, he’s a decent respectable woman.

Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"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 Oct 27, 2011 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah!

Wait…

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions

indeed, we are not.

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions

Misusing the word meme

is now a meme

by jeff_abs on Oct 27, 2011 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, perhaps "reimagining" is the right term

Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?

by lightbulb on Oct 27, 2011 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions

Alx, perhaps you could

write a fanpost instructing all the vebers how to use the word correctly. God knows we would not want to misuse internet slang. Of course, there is a right way and wrong way to use slang. And the wrong way pisses off Chris Carpenter so I wouldn’t want to do that. Except on the day he is pitching when a pissed of Carp is a good Carp.

by jjray on Oct 27, 2011 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions

Yup. When Jaime's pitching, you make sure his eggs are cooked just so.

When Carp’s pitching, you put sand in his bedsheets.

by Pegasus on Oct 27, 2011 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs

rankly

HAPPY FLIGHT!!!
Running list of Molina pick-offs | twit

by BVHeck on Oct 27, 2011 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions

You're right.

F’ that. we’ve got bigger things to think about right now.

Do it for Torty.
Happy Flight!

by Oedipa Maas on Oct 27, 2011 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions

heh

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions

ZOMBIE CARDINALS... DAMP BUT UNDEAD! WAKE UP AND SMELL THE GLOVE, MAFIA!

It is the 27th of Ozzie Extraordinary Time here in Albertofstan.

And there is baseball to be played.

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 11:19 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Somebody gave him a job

@MLB_PR
MLB Public Relations
David Eckstein to throw 1st pitch, Vince Coleman delivering game ball b4 #WorldSeries Game 6 tonight 7:30ET on @MLBONFOX

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 11:30 AM EDT reply actions

VEB: Vince Employment Board!

Way too go!

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions

Look out

behind you, Vince

Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.

by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Oct 27, 2011 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions

VINCE

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions

"Delivering game ball?"

How is that a thing? You are not good enough to throw out the pitch, but you can walk out and hand someone a ball.

by OCCardsFan on Oct 27, 2011 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions

I guess they were worried he might throw a firecracker if he were allowed to throw something

by dmiles on Oct 27, 2011 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions

I was thinking maybe it had to do with fear of tarp

by OCCardsFan on Oct 27, 2011 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions

lol, i went back and read that gamethread last night

I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!

by First mammal to wear pants on Oct 27, 2011 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions

So THAT'S why they postponed it

Hit me up on Google+
FIRE TONY LA RUSSA

by jd is legend on Oct 27, 2011 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Why do they even use the Eastern Time zone when referring to this World Series?

We all know nobody on the East Coast is even watching this World Series.

"It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy." - Nolan Ryan

by BigTex71 on Oct 27, 2011 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions

I am

actually, I’ve talked to folks here (near DC) and lots of folks are really enjoying the series. Of course, these are people who like baseball and might have watched no matter who was playing.

youneverknow

by floodOfLove on Oct 27, 2011 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Game 5 had a higher rating than Monday Night Football

link

Hit me up on Google+
FIRE TONY LA RUSSA

by jd is legend on Oct 27, 2011 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Yet still the lowest rated game 5

in 15 years or something, wasn’t it?

That MNF football overnight rating was one of the worst in forever as well, I think.

by sdrone on Oct 27, 2011 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Historically, no one does well when the World Series and the NFL go head-to-head

Wait, did I just learn something from Dan Caesar?

by bailorg on Oct 27, 2011 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Sunday was also higher than handegg

Grit != flat out sucking.

by Evilfrog on Oct 27, 2011 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions

I certainly am.

by paposse on Oct 27, 2011 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions

IDGAF

this is fantastic. Nerves, butterfly stomachs aside, THIS TEAM IS IN THE WORLD SERIOUS AND HAS SHOWN THAT IT DESERVES TO BE. Billowy stomachs aside, I am proud of this team from where is has come from. I’m proud to call myself a cards fan, no matter how the chips fall were they may. 10 1/2 games back? SCREW THE ODDS! This team is a miracle, missing it’s starting ace from day one. And I won’t cry if it doesn’t happen, because there is much to be proud for, but I will lay my heart on the the line and say this team is miraculous. This team, it could go to 11!

IT COULD GO TO 11!

Do it for Torty.
Happy Flight!

by Oedipa Maas on Oct 27, 2011 11:33 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs

this post needs an edit button.

it. where.

Do it for Torty.
Happy Flight!

by Oedipa Maas on Oct 27, 2011 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions

Great Scott !

Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.

by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Oct 27, 2011 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions

One more night. Just one more night.

I am not ready for this run of baseball to end.

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions

Damn you

for putting a crappy phil collins song in my head

by jeff_abs on Oct 27, 2011 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions

put the different phil collins song on

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions

How about Spinal Tap?

Tonight I’m Gonna Rock You Tonight!

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."

by MeSoHornsby on Oct 27, 2011 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions

if so

stick it in the thread that goes to 11

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions

i mean, comment. geez.

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions

The Cards should be relaxed and not too wound up.

They are ‘playing with house money’.
This scares me as a Rangers fan.

"It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy." - Nolan Ryan

by BigTex71 on Oct 27, 2011 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe so, but then again

I think it probably started to feel pretty real to the Cards after going up 2-1, if it hadn’t before. But as long as you’re scared, I’m happy.

by Pegasus on Oct 27, 2011 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions

WE'RE REALLY TENSE OKAY

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions

PANTS AT RISK

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions

I think

we don’t want to be embarrassing
that puts a different kind of pressure on

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions

I concur

11 in '11

by I-Musial-ly-Am on Oct 27, 2011 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions

can i get a minute of not being nervous

by Pegasus on Oct 27, 2011 11:40 AM EDT reply actions

Recall

Click here

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions

I made it

10 seconds

Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.

by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Oct 27, 2011 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions

Screw you.

Make your own nerves. many of us are. IDGAF! Say it, folks! BE PROUD!

Do it for Torty.
Happy Flight!

by Oedipa Maas on Oct 27, 2011 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions

IMADGAFATR

11 in '11

by I-Musial-ly-Am on Oct 27, 2011 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions

i am almost shaking.

i have so long to wait before this game.
it is not going to be a fun wait.

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 11:44 AM EDT reply actions

Word up

Not sure what to do with myself at work

by LandSickness on Oct 27, 2011 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions

reloading stubhub to watch the tickets get purchased every few minutes is boring

I need a hobby or some tickets to do at work

bollocks

by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 27, 2011 11:46 AM EDT reply actions

just buy all the tickets

then sit back and laugh

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions

ALL OF THEM

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions

Then resell all but however many you need at a 20% markup!

Then laugh harder!

by bailorg on Oct 27, 2011 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions

You could make...

[dramatic turn]

ONE HUNDRED BILLION DOLLARS

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions

this is actually a fairly brilliant idea, assuming you had enough credit cards to initially purchase all of the tickets

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by IHeartBoog on Oct 27, 2011 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions

And if you get stuck with them

I bet you could bribe some people for some favors if you let them go with you.

2006, best year of my life. StL Cardinals AND Indy Colts win their championships.

by Sir Sci on Oct 27, 2011 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions

is the tap water acceptable to drink here?

You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein

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In addition, IHeartFreesie

by IHeartBoog on Oct 27, 2011 11:59 AM EDT reply actions

Best in the country!

"He probably misses his old glasses."

by Alxfritz on Oct 27, 2011 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions

the water in phoenix tastes like bleach or rust, depending on the season

doesn’t take much to impress me

You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein

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In addition, IHeartFreesie

by IHeartBoog on Oct 27, 2011 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions

the water in st louis is really very good.

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Hell yes

by bailorg on Oct 27, 2011 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions

So, besides Phoenix then

Is there any other place in the US where anyone would recommend NOT drinking the tap water? Just for my own future reference when traveling.

I’m guessing anywhere south of the Mason-Dixon line is probably the main danger area…

Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?

by lightbulb on Oct 27, 2011 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions

tucson

its even worse there. portland has great tap water.

You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein

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In addition, IHeartFreesie

by IHeartBoog on Oct 27, 2011 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Makes sense

Good water = Good brews

Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?

by lightbulb on Oct 27, 2011 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions

New Orleans

Bottled water

by LandSickness on Oct 27, 2011 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions

The water at Camp Lejeune, NC may or may not end up killing me

so if you find yourself there, especially in the past, I’d avoid it.

"He probably misses his old glasses."

by Alxfritz on Oct 27, 2011 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions

damn time travellers

always drinking my water

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions

camden, nj

although only because of the taste; I don’t think it’s unsafe

What is Corey Patterson doing in Tyler Greene's spot on the 25-man roster?

by Robth on Oct 27, 2011 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions

why south?

do you think we are unclean?

I actually can’t imagine anywhere in the U.S. where the tap water would be “unsafe”, unpleasant, sure, not unsafe. I did find, however, that the water in College Station, Texas is unsafe for house plants. We killed almost all of our plants when we first moved there because of the salt content of the water (infiltration of seawater into the wells).

by ArkansasTravs on Oct 27, 2011 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions

South carolina.

All of it.

Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
"If I do it wrong just break another toe. Three's my lucky number anyway." -Evan Lysacek: 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist ♥

by ClemsonGirl on Oct 27, 2011 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions

AB set up shop in StL because this was the only area they could get vast amounts of water at high quality

bollocks

by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 27, 2011 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions

that's cool. what makes the water so good?

in portland, i always assumed it was because the water comes from the mountains

You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein

Secretary of the (VEB) Tyler Greene Fan Club

In addition, IHeartFreesie

by IHeartBoog on Oct 27, 2011 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Some people say it's the Clydesdales

but I don’t agree

Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.

by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Oct 27, 2011 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions

They use a shit ton of lime compared to other municipalities.

"He probably misses his old glasses."

by Alxfritz on Oct 27, 2011 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions

mmmmm.... lime

by Pegasus on Oct 27, 2011 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions

mmm municipalities

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions

mmmmmm... shit

…wait

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

you and fritz can find other places to discuss your scat porn

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions

and you'll search for it later

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions

yes, so preferably do it a searchable forum

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions

using lots of kinky keywords

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions

We have good water treatment

The plants have some features that others around the country don’t have. Not sure if that is due to different regulation in STL or they just choose to go the extra mile.

by jibbers on Oct 27, 2011 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Too bad they turn it into Budweiser.

Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"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 Oct 27, 2011 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs

there it is

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions

This.

by RollBirdsRoll on Oct 27, 2011 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions

You mean Buttwiper

"It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy." - Nolan Ryan

by BigTex71 on Oct 27, 2011 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions

what do Budweiser and sex on the beach have in common?

They’re both fucking close to water.

Still bitching to contact.

by Felonius_Monk on Oct 27, 2011 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions

I can attest to that

in a round about way. When I moved to Texas for grad school the local Bud came, of course, from the Houston brewery. The difference in taste was quite noticeable.

by ArkansasTravs on Oct 27, 2011 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions

But it's not like they just fill up vats with tapwater..

Consistently pure water is the key to consistently pure Budweiser beer. And that goes for any water that rinses or cleans our containers, too. That’s why our filtered water is flown to our headquarters in St. Louis from around the country daily and tested for purity by our brewmasters. Taste testing water to brew beer..that’s a commitment to quality.

http://www.budweiser.com/en/our-beer/default.aspx#/our-beer/five-ingredients-no-compromise/not-just-any-water

by all4tookie on Oct 27, 2011 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions

..

link fixed

by all4tookie on Oct 27, 2011 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Now if only they taste tested the damn beer...

by RollBirdsRoll on Oct 27, 2011 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions

You forgot the next paragraph.

then the water is filtered one additional time through our brewmasters urinary systems and used in the brewing process of our award-winning Budweiser beer. It is this final filtration that provides the crisp, pee-pee taste of which our customers consistently approve!

(honestly, i dont hate budweiser)

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs

The brewmaster is a horse?

RE-SIGN ALBERT PUJOLS!

by a fink on Oct 27, 2011 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions

You're being very generous comparing Budweiser to urine.

I have no idea what urine tastes like, but it can’t be a lot worse.

by RollBirdsRoll on Oct 27, 2011 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions

yea, I know

still, it tasted different. ‘Course this was in the early- to mid-’80’s, maybe they’re doing it better now.

by ArkansasTravs on Oct 27, 2011 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions

thats fair

by all4tookie on Oct 27, 2011 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions

I thought it was because of all the German immigrants in the area

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."

by MeSoHornsby on Oct 27, 2011 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions

if you check the label of gallon jugs of Great Value drinking water

a lot of it comes from the Mississippi River via the St Louis and Quincy, IL municipal water supplies

I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!

by First mammal to wear pants on Oct 27, 2011 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions

thats why i assumed the water would be gross. the mississippi isn't exactly clean

You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein

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by IHeartBoog on Oct 27, 2011 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions

We had terrible water until the Worlds Fair.

Now it’s piled high with lime boldness.

"He probably misses his old glasses."

by Alxfritz on Oct 27, 2011 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions

1904 was a helluva year

Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"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 Oct 27, 2011 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Just as long as you check for snakes first

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions

GOOD VIBES! WOOOO

DO IT FOR TORTY!
twitter

by zoomzoomj88 on Oct 27, 2011 12:17 PM EDT reply actions

I would prefer that the Saint Louis Baseball Cardinals win tonight's baseball contest this evening.

And if it’s not too much to ask, the next evening as well.

Thank you

Nyjer Morgan Fan Club President

by peppermartin on Oct 27, 2011 12:32 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

So after laughing at you guys posting a bunch of subject only post in reply to my lack of subject lines but unfortunately not knowing what you said for me to respond to, I update to iOS5 to try and fix the problem and as it turns out, problem still there? Is SBN breaking the mobile site to strong arm the app?

"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"

by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 27, 2011 12:34 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

SBN is just breaking

by Pegasus on Oct 27, 2011 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions

He can't see your reply or this

bollocks

by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 27, 2011 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions

oh, right

by Pegasus on Oct 27, 2011 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions

this sounds terribly frustraing.

just do that and it should work.

"He probably misses his old glasses."

by Alxfritz on Oct 27, 2011 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions 11 recs

Thats mean but mainly hilarious

Thats what I did on my phone and it worked

bollocks

by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 27, 2011 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs

Still can't get mine to work so gave up and went to the computer

Thanks! That was very helpful!

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."

by MeSoHornsby on Oct 27, 2011 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs

fritz, you're an ass.

that should work great! hadn’t thought of it that way before.

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs

I wish I had thought of it

whoa, worked for me.

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

i'm giggling uncontrollably at this (even though it's really rather played out at this point)

i know, isn’t it amazing?

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

You’re cold

"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"

by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 27, 2011 1:06 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I don't get it

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter

by mysterui on Oct 27, 2011 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions

can't tell if serious

buddhas can’t see subject lines.

You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein

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In addition, IHeartFreesie

by IHeartBoog on Oct 27, 2011 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Eh his post was kind of jumbled.

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter

by mysterui on Oct 27, 2011 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions

it was. i didn't get it at first either.

but, context, brah

You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein

Secretary of the (VEB) Tyler Greene Fan Club

In addition, IHeartFreesie

by IHeartBoog on Oct 27, 2011 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah, bru

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't even have a phone. You're cruel.

Wow works like a charm.

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by stlcardsfan4 on Oct 27, 2011 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions

I get it now. Took me forever.

Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
"If I do it wrong just break another toe. Three's my lucky number anyway." -Evan Lysacek: 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist ♥

by ClemsonGirl on Oct 27, 2011 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions

SBN is just breaking

(he said, after saying it in subject-line only before)

also, nice one, fritz. i hadn’t thought of that.

by Pegasus on Oct 27, 2011 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Also thank you to hr for posting where I could see it purposely

"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"

by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 27, 2011 12:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

it seems like an awful problem to have. i'm really sorry. i don't know why SBN would break their version of the mobile site, though, since that doesn't seem like good business practice. however, i'm more inclined to think that this is just another

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

manifestation of SBN being SBN, meaning it's a "temporary" problem and it will linger on indefinitely. i'm hopeful it will be resolved, though. sorry again. seems like a shitty issue to have.

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

this is my favorite subthread of the day.

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions

tonight could be the last night arthur rhodes ever puts on a cardinals jersey

by prophetjohn on Oct 27, 2011 12:40 PM EDT reply actions

tonight ~~could~~ should be the last night arthur rhodes ever puts on a cardinals jersey

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."

by MeSoHornsby on Oct 27, 2011 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions

shall we name others?

How about Theriot, Patterson (may not be in uniform anyway), Jackson.

by ArkansasTravs on Oct 27, 2011 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions

TOMORROW SHOULD BE THE LAST NIGHT THEY ALL PUT ON JERSEYS

You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein

Secretary of the (VEB) Tyler Greene Fan Club

In addition, IHeartFreesie

by IHeartBoog on Oct 27, 2011 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Except for the parade of course (and/or the White House visit)

by OCCardsFan on Oct 27, 2011 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions

yes, tomorrow

and, hopefully, they’ll all get a nice parting gift that fits on their finger!

by ArkansasTravs on Oct 27, 2011 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions

OF ANY SORT

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Wouldn't mind seeing some of them in Cubs jerseys next year

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."

by MeSoHornsby on Oct 27, 2011 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions

wait, you want them naked?

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Haaaavvee

you met IHB?

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions

well I knew about the hammock, but I don't stalk her

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions

hell no

Tomorrow, maybe.

Grit != flat out sucking.

by Evilfrog on Oct 27, 2011 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions

And

Ryan Theriot

Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.

by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Oct 27, 2011 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions

And Skip

bollocks

by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 27, 2011 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Awwww

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions

most attractive cardinals player?

i vote yes.

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Waino

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions

this edition of hot or not dot com brought to you by

VS.

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions

There are only two people with smiles that good

Adam Wainwright and my boyfriend.

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Unfortunately, by BF doesn't have a curveball that good

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions

You should try Rui's mom, she has the best curveball in town

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions

if he ever tries Rui's mom

that’ll be one helluva bender

Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"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 Oct 27, 2011 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions

What about this?

Forgetting the awkward smile.

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions

This is more my style.

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs

Nausea, heartburn, indigestion! Upset stomach, diarrhea!

by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 27, 2011 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

Pretty sure George A Romero holds the copyright on that pic, actually

if litigation ensues, don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Still bitching to contact.

by Felonius_Monk on Oct 27, 2011 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions

/clicks the first one

Hit me up on Google+
FIRE TONY LA RUSSA

by jd is legend on Oct 27, 2011 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions

My wife's favorite

She gets annoyed when my son and I call him “Lego”

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."

by MeSoHornsby on Oct 27, 2011 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions

A.DA.M.

is the hottest, by far.

Do it for Torty.
Happy Flight!

by Oedipa Maas on Oct 27, 2011 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah I'm gonna miss Skip

Not theriot.

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions

And Dave Duncan

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."

by MeSoHornsby on Oct 27, 2011 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions

HDGAF

Do it for Torty.
Happy Flight!

by Oedipa Maas on Oct 27, 2011 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions

under contract for next year

bollocks

by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 27, 2011 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I thought he was going to retire because of the wife

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."

by MeSoHornsby on Oct 27, 2011 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions

oh, i hadn't thought of that...

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions

I don’t think there has been an announcement, but it’s possible.

#FireTLR

by The Continental on Oct 27, 2011 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions

So long, fair emperor

by YepYouGuessedIt...CardinalRed on Oct 27, 2011 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

there's that other guy too

what’s his name?

by ArkansasTravs on Oct 27, 2011 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Laird?

bollocks

by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 27, 2011 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions

yea, uh,

we’ll go with that.

by ArkansasTravs on Oct 27, 2011 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions

you get me, ArkansasTravs

by prophetjohn on Oct 27, 2011 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions

apparently,

no one else got it. I figured by the time I got back from lunch…. oh well.

by ArkansasTravs on Oct 27, 2011 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions

schumaker

theriot
rhodes
dotel
furcal
patterson

. . . I think that’s about it

"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum

by scoot on Oct 27, 2011 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions

and matt holliday once mo trades him for striking in game 5

http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/rftmusic/2011/10/world_series_2011_chris_carpenter_flyout_swearing_fuck_no.php

by prophetjohn on Oct 27, 2011 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Matt was playing. Does that make him a scab?

Since he crossed the strike line?

bollocks

by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 27, 2011 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions

i believe it's called a picket line.

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions

that too

bollocks

by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 27, 2011 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions

mmmmmm

picnic line…

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions

TLR?

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions

I'll be mourning

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions

it finally hit me

tears flowing

by infallibleopiniongenerator on Oct 27, 2011 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions

I can only hope

"It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy." - Nolan Ryan

by BigTex71 on Oct 27, 2011 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, gotta go

See you all on the other side, folks

Go Redbirds!
Prayers from the Promised Land.

Cards fan in Middle East

by Shloz on Oct 27, 2011 12:48 PM EDT reply actions

Shalom!

And on Saturday, hopefully Mazeltov!

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."

by MeSoHornsby on Oct 27, 2011 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Hope you wake

Sunday to good news!

by ArkansasTravs on Oct 27, 2011 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Amen.

and out

Cards fan in Middle East

by Shloz on Oct 27, 2011 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions

You're in Topeka?

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter

by mysterui on Oct 27, 2011 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

whatever happens tonight....

I’m going to enjoy the shit out of this game.

Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.

by beer me on Oct 27, 2011 1:08 PM EDT reply actions

BEER ME!

/had to

DO IT FOR TORTY!
twitter

by zoomzoomj88 on Oct 27, 2011 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.

by beer me on Oct 27, 2011 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Fucking A

"I don’t like the feeling of losing."---Chris Carpenter

by cardsfan59 on Oct 27, 2011 1:19 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Fuck yeah

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions

fuck. yes.

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, my dad made that last night

That’s why I wondered if there were more samples.

by LandSickness on Oct 27, 2011 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Fuck Yeah!

11 in '11

by I-Musial-ly-Am on Oct 27, 2011 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions

This search glitch is killing me.

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 1:22 PM EDT reply actions

YOU'RE KILLING YOUR FATHER, LARRY

"He probably misses his old glasses."

by Alxfritz on Oct 27, 2011 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions

I hope by the end of the day you have managed to quote the entire movie in this thread

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions

I wonder if that's the first time anyone's SBN searched "butt sex"

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions

doubt it

get some runs

by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Oct 27, 2011 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah, I've been to RR.

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions

zing

by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 27, 2011 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions

One thing about this no subject line thing. TE entirely blank threads, well, my mind is blown

"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"

by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 27, 2011 1:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

heh

this thread included “butt sex” and “zing” that’s a small summary for you.

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions

That summary deserves every bit of creativity my mind is giving it

"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"

by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 27, 2011 3:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

you can read thegoodphight
they are really weird with their subject lines

get some runs

by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Oct 27, 2011 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions

McCovey Chronicles, too.

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions

You wouldn't believe the amount of porn terms I've searched on VEB

Surprisingly, a lot of interesting threads came up.

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions

DP?

Hit me up on Google+
FIRE TONY LA RUSSA

by jd is legend on Oct 27, 2011 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Wonder if Wash is serious about starting Harrison over Holland in game 7.

. . .And there WILL be a Game 7, and Carp is starting it for us.

by RedAllOver on Oct 27, 2011 1:26 PM EDT reply actions

He sure sounds serious.

Said it at least twice, now.

(also I sort of would prefer Jackson in 7, which I know isn’t popular, but arguing about it would probably anger the GOB)

by Pegasus on Oct 27, 2011 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions

The GOB were angered when Mickey Lolich pitched a certain Game 7, too.

by RedAllOver on Oct 27, 2011 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions

(Carp threw more innings this year than he's ever thrown.)

(The one time in his career he pitched on short rest — game 2 vs. Philly — he looked bad.)

(And we already know his elbow has been bothering him.)

It’s my belief that the GOB can’t see inside parentheses. Because anyway, none of this matters unless we win tonight.

by Pegasus on Oct 27, 2011 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Want nothing to do with Jackson

Though if Jayson Stark is to be believed, before the rainout yesterday, the Cards were seriously considering Jake F. Westbrook.

Not much confidence in Carp on 3 days, but he’s the best option if TLR isn’t willing to start Lance Lynn.

by SAFairGame on Oct 27, 2011 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Frustrating and nerve-wracking though he may be,

Edwin Jackson is a fairly good pitcher.

by Pegasus on Oct 27, 2011 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions

just not in the first inning

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AGCKVCp0x8

by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 27, 2011 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Not with us he's not

With CWS this year, sure. Other than his record and ERA, there’s not much to like about his tenure as a Cardinal. Those peripherals are scary.

I guess he “eats innings,” but that’s not a quality I want in my Game 7 starter.

e: HYPOTHETICAL game 7

by SAFairGame on Oct 27, 2011 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions

They're not THAT bad.

I’m not a big proponent of “just throw out the bad numbers,” but remember that he got left in that Aug. 3 game against Milwaukee to get knocked around and save the bullpen. TLR was explicit about that. Knock even a couple of those HR off his post-trade numbers and he looks basically the same as he did before the trade.

by Pegasus on Oct 27, 2011 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Why not?

He can have Holland warm up in the first and pull Harrison at the first sign of not having ‘it’.

"It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy." - Nolan Ryan

by BigTex71 on Oct 27, 2011 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Anyone know where I can find video of Edmonds' 04 NLCS Walkoff?

MLB.com doesn’t have it, and the only youtube hit for it is terrible.

by SAFairGame on Oct 27, 2011 1:32 PM EDT reply actions

I have been having similar trouble.

I would appreciate the help as well.

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions

unfortunately the only place I see it anymore is on MLBN

get some runs

by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Oct 27, 2011 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Here it is at 0:44

kind of sucky, but you get the idea.

by guayzimi on Oct 27, 2011 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions

and here it is...

by guayzimi on Oct 27, 2011 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

man, he could really catch up to those high ones

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions

clearly we need Jim in attendance tonight

by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 27, 2011 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions

He'd swing and a miss at 5 of em and tomahawk the 6th

Not afraid to nitpick

by joker24 on Oct 27, 2011 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions

We can’t even write subject lines

"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister

Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO

by VolsnCards5 on Oct 27, 2011 1:39 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Man did Szymborski go on a Cardinals-related Twitter follower adding spree

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter

by mysterui on Oct 27, 2011 1:43 PM EDT reply actions

Oh shit how do I turn this signal off

Fuck

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter

by mysterui on Oct 27, 2011 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions

call him Dave

or Dan
or something

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Szy.

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Dante

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions

bobo will have your head

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions

it would appear that you have indeed summoned him

to see that you keep a disturbingly close eye on his twitter account

What is Corey Patterson doing in Tyler Greene's spot on the 25-man roster?

by Robth on Oct 27, 2011 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I hope he enjoys talking about clean drinking water.

"He probably misses his old glasses."

by Alxfritz on Oct 27, 2011 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions

it's because he appreciates the fact that we worship his magical abilities

Here’s to the crazy ones. The rebels. The troublemakers. The ones who see things differently. While some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.

by tehzachatak on Oct 27, 2011 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions

So can someone, not in a subject line, link fritz’s pizza recipe?

"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"

by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 27, 2011 1:48 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

here

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm your personal assistant, fritz

he added, “I add a small handful of cornmeal to the dough, too.”

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions

you're a good man. your christmas bonus will reflect.

"He probably misses his old glasses."

by Alxfritz on Oct 27, 2011 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions

He is good man. And thorough.

by Merry CRasmus on Oct 27, 2011 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions

vagina.

Do it for Torty.
Happy Flight!

by Oedipa Maas on Oct 27, 2011 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions

johnson?

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions

valdes

by bailorg on Oct 27, 2011 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions

you mean.... coitus?

by kyle3776 on Oct 27, 2011 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions

what is happening here

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions

i'm not sure this should be explained on VEB

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions

If you do, use the subject line

then half the crowd can’t be offended by what they can’t read.

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Thank you clank for linking, and thank you fritz for the recipe

"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"

by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 27, 2011 2:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

don't actually add the cornmeal.

remember to add the cornmeal.

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions

I found a recipe for "Pizza Fritz"

though I’m sure that’s not what you want

by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 27, 2011 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Add 6 penises braised in Rui's mom's mouth, 4 gallons of hot sauce, Rui's moustache and poop

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions

when did I start talking about poop a lot? Or rui's mustache, for that matter?

"He probably misses his old glasses."

by Alxfritz on Oct 27, 2011 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions

i guess, it's never too late to start.

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Weren't you the original scatporn guy?

And this recipe is a amalgamation of you and Rui, because I got Rui jokes.

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions

I like a good scatporn joke as much as the next guy (lol, Germany), but I don't think it's my thing.

Penises, that’s my thing.

"He probably misses his old glasses."

by Alxfritz on Oct 27, 2011 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs

wait

"He probably misses his old glasses."

by Alxfritz on Oct 27, 2011 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

classic fritz

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions

that what it said on the restroom wall

Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"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 Oct 27, 2011 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Is this where I now point out you cannot insert an active link into the subject line?

At least, I haven’t figured out how.

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions

subject line

do subjunctive better

by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 1:49 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Who decides what colors to use?

bollocks

by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 27, 2011 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions

i like the wild gyrations toward the end

here’s to making them even wilder.

by Pegasus on Oct 27, 2011 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

You mean "wider"

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."

by MeSoHornsby on Oct 27, 2011 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions

don't think so, but it's possible

by Pegasus on Oct 27, 2011 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions

sorry, i meant after they intersect again.

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."

by MeSoHornsby on Oct 27, 2011 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions

I wanna see that yawning

progression clamp down and then cross streams like strangers in the night!!

I want more... More baaaacon!

Jim Gaffigan

by blueinmemphis on Oct 27, 2011 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions

you and your "progressive" propaganda!

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions

yo can you dig it?

Furcal ss
Molina c
Pujols 1b
Berkman rf
Holliday lf
Freese 3b
Schumaker 2b
Jay cf
Garcia p

by infallibleopiniongenerator on Oct 27, 2011 1:55 PM EDT reply actions

For real?

by Cardinals645 on Oct 27, 2011 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions

yes

by infallibleopiniongenerator on Oct 27, 2011 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Actually I meant "Is this the real lineup for tonight's game?"

Not like, “Are you serious?”

by Cardinals645 on Oct 27, 2011 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions

ah, no. the real lineup will be worse

by infallibleopiniongenerator on Oct 27, 2011 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Yadi second?

Are you high?

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions

I have bigger issues with Schu playing 2B.

Always a bad idea.

by Cardinals645 on Oct 27, 2011 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah that too, go punot

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm fine with Punto being there for defense but I think the Schu man is going to slap

some singles through tonight.

by infallibleopiniongenerator on Oct 27, 2011 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions

no

by infallibleopiniongenerator on Oct 27, 2011 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions

oh

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions

t yet

by infallibleopiniongenerator on Oct 27, 2011 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Yadi2Second!

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah?

oh.

oh. that is not what I intended.

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions

please stay away from the 2 hole.

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions

its exit only

I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!

by First mammal to wear pants on Oct 27, 2011 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

we all know IHB's feelings about this

i like freese in the 2 hole
and that IS what she said!

I am mean

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions

maybe this is a 9 1/2 weeks reference

Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"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 Oct 27, 2011 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions

how that didn't end up green is beyond me

Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"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 Oct 27, 2011 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Better than being variance mirite

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter

by mysterui on Oct 27, 2011 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions

"she" is not me!

You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein

Secretary of the (VEB) Tyler Greene Fan Club

In addition, IHeartFreesie

by IHeartBoog on Oct 27, 2011 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, that's just like your opinion.

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions

the fuck

You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein

Secretary of the (VEB) Tyler Greene Fan Club

In addition, IHeartFreesie

by IHeartBoog on Oct 27, 2011 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions

I was astounded

until I realized that was his idea and not the actual lineup

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions

oh whew

You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein

Secretary of the (VEB) Tyler Greene Fan Club

In addition, IHeartFreesie

by IHeartBoog on Oct 27, 2011 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions

"whew"

ha

Don’t worry the real lineup will provoke zero angst.

by infallibleopiniongenerator on Oct 27, 2011 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions

ha

why is this so astounding?

by infallibleopiniongenerator on Oct 27, 2011 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions

I was astounded

until I realized that was his idea and not the actual lineup

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions

this is coming off your bonus.

"He probably misses his old glasses."

by Alxfritz on Oct 27, 2011 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions

damn you, SBN.

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions

So, would you say you did a double take?

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

how about this? I think this is my favorite one that has a non-zero chance of happening.

Furcal ss
Holliday lf
Pujols 1b
Berkman rf
Freese 3b
Molina c
Jay cf
Punto 2b
Garcia p

But for real the Schu man is coming.

by infallibleopiniongenerator on Oct 27, 2011 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions

There's no way this is official

Three LHH batting back-to-back-to-back? In a TLR lineup? Molina batting second? Even though that’s really where he should have been batting all season?

This lineup makes too much sense and is so anti-TLR that I can’t fathom it being accurate. Or maybe after losing two games to a guy who bats his best hitter 8th, he’s decided to throw caution to the wind.

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions

finally someone who sees reason

by infallibleopiniongenerator on Oct 27, 2011 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Honestly

I’d bench Holliday in favor of Allen Craig right now.

Holliday hasn’t had a lick of power since the injury, he’s just been slapping the ball to the right side and back up the middle. His homer in the NLCS was of the “cheap” variety, in that everyone, including the catcher and home plate umpire, thought it was a foul ball.

Craig has been seeing the ball well, has taken a number of good AB’s and walks, and it gives us a contact hitter to pinch hit with late in the game (Holliday).

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions

isn't this the exact same argument with jay v. skip?

unless you think that holliday is actually still injured.

You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein

Secretary of the (VEB) Tyler Greene Fan Club

In addition, IHeartFreesie

by IHeartBoog on Oct 27, 2011 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions

no, it's pretty much the exact same argument

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions

No, it's fucking not.

And you didn’t read a word I said above.

Matt Holliday is clearly still injured and it is affecting his ability to hit for power and pull the baseball

Holliday (Final 28 days of 2011 Reg Season): .255/.309/.353/.662
Holliday: (Spray Chart for October)
Holliday: (Spray Chart, pre-injury 2011)

Notice how there aren’t hardly any balls to the deep outfield? This injury’s turned him into a slightly better version of Ryan Theriot, essentially. In 59 post season PA’s, he’s had 3 XBH: 2 doubles slapped down the line Furcal style and the one cheap homer in Milwaukee. That’s it. His other 10 hits are all singles.

Craig, on the other hand, is putting up a .500+ slugging and .400+ OBP in the postseason thus far in only half as many PA’s as Holliday.

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Ok, you're right

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions

holliday's hit in game 5 finally looked like a legit hit.

maybe he’ll for 4-4 tonight.

do subjunctive better

by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions

guys, colby lewis has a 4.54 FIP

the best offense in the NL should be able to score 6 runs off this guy.

do subjunctive better

by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 1:57 PM EDT reply actions

hits with RISP

time for the “it’ll come around” to come around

by Pegasus on Oct 27, 2011 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions

should

by LandSickness on Oct 27, 2011 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions

definitely should have smacked him around in game 2 but

sometimes sliders with zero movement are hard to hit

by infallibleopiniongenerator on Oct 27, 2011 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions

his slider is pretty good

the 88 mph fastball is the one that baffles me.

by Wombat x on Oct 27, 2011 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions

soft tossing righties=soft tossing lefties

Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"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 Oct 27, 2011 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Going to the handegg event this Sunday

Can’t wait to see those boys crush the home team

by LandSickness on Oct 27, 2011 2:27 PM EDT reply actions

pappy’s is jampacked, now where the hell do I have lunch?

"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78

by d-dee on Oct 27, 2011 2:37 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

blue city deli

Grit != flat out sucking.

by Evilfrog on Oct 27, 2011 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions

map

Grit != flat out sucking.

by Evilfrog on Oct 27, 2011 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions

mmm blues city deli

I always go with the #2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCvQ_7u1XeI

by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 27, 2011 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions

at pappy's.

by hangingfromatree on Oct 27, 2011 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions

also this

the line at pappy’s moves quickly

Grit != flat out sucking.

by Evilfrog on Oct 27, 2011 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey Rui, did you see the new South Park?

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 2:41 PM EDT reply actions

rui's busy seeing wicked with his wife

by tomsteele on Oct 27, 2011 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions

who are you

his secretary?

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions

wat

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter

by mysterui on Oct 27, 2011 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

That one's a real jaw-breaker

Hit me up on Google+
FIRE TONY LA RUSSA

by jd is legend on Oct 27, 2011 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Sweeney Todd, bro!

by matt man on Oct 27, 2011 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions

No I only watch good shows

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter

by mysterui on Oct 27, 2011 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

oh

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter

by mysterui on Oct 27, 2011 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions

uh, so, uh

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions

....

Hit me up on Google+
FIRE TONY LA RUSSA

by jd is legend on Oct 27, 2011 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions

poor ralph

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions

5 hours

Hit me up on Google+
FIRE TONY LA RUSSA

by jd is legend on Oct 27, 2011 3:07 PM EDT reply actions

shit!

I gotta get to the beer store

my favorite words are goodbye and my favorite color is red

by mattyp on Oct 27, 2011 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Couple of oat sodas, Gary

Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?

by lightbulb on Oct 27, 2011 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions

say, you got a good sasparilla?

I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!

by First mammal to wear pants on Oct 27, 2011 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Sioux City?

Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?

by lightbulb on Oct 27, 2011 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm not ready for the season to be over so the Cards must win!

I will be in St. Louis tonight and the last time I was in St. Louis during a game the Cards won so I will volunteer to be a good luck charm. Not at the game, unfortunately, visiting family. GO CARDS!

Yadi hitting second. All I could think of was moar double plays.

TortyCraig
My guess as to the meaning of Yadi's neck tattoos is that they are the symbols from an ancient civilization for "Caught Stealing."

by spfldbird on Oct 27, 2011 3:07 PM EDT reply actions

I'm with ya on this.

This run has been so much fun. I want it to last as long as possible. Any good luck you bring the redbirds way is more than welcome!

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, I just want more baseball.

Championships are nice, too, but winter is long and cold and there’s no baseball. Gimme another day, fellas.

by Pegasus on Oct 27, 2011 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions

hey man, at least it makes tonight a good night no matter what

it could be the last real baseball I’ll see for a long, cold, dark while, so I’m gonna enjoy it no matter what

my favorite words are goodbye and my favorite color is red

by mattyp on Oct 27, 2011 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Baseball is probably worse for my productivity than any other single thing.

I’m terrible during the playoffs, and even worse in between pitchers-and-catchers day and Opening Day.

by Pegasus on Oct 27, 2011 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions

oh, me too

for sure. I’m laughably far behind in every single class, and it’s like 50% due to baseball (the other 50% because it’s my third year and I don’t give a shit anymore)

my favorite words are goodbye and my favorite color is red

by mattyp on Oct 27, 2011 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions

damn it i can’t read any veb

"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78

by d-dee on Oct 27, 2011 3:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

so sorry d-dee.

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah, i feel sorry for those people that can't read our sincire comments about how much we don't

hate them all, especially d-dee

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs

very well played, i appreciate the way you changed gears mid-stream so that it wasn't

a display of your true feelings, in the end

by Pegasus on Oct 27, 2011 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions

No, you're not.

Indeed.

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions

you can stuff your sorrys in a sack, mister

"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78

by d-dee on Oct 27, 2011 3:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

this thread gets a lot less interesting if you can ACTUALLY read what we post.

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions

what grapefruits?

"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78

by d-dee on Oct 27, 2011 3:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

i'm being reverse double un-tricked here, you guys

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions

what’s that? you don’t think d-dee can stab you over there

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions

New glasses?

"He probably misses his old glasses."

by Alxfritz on Oct 27, 2011 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions

No, she's acting like something might be disturbing her.

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions

probably misses her old glasses.

"He probably misses his old glasses."

by Alxfritz on Oct 27, 2011 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs

So very proud to see "do a thing" making its front-page debut

They grow up so fast…

by mojowo11 on Oct 27, 2011 3:09 PM EDT reply actions

do a thing

hasn’t been effective since the May, its resting on its laurels, living off past glories.

it should be non tendered.

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions

i believe "do a thing"

has been following a strict diet and workout program. it very well may be in the best shape of it’s life.

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions

your about 6 months too soon for that meme

you don’t want to be like Trevor Hoffmans fastball-change up combo and have memes back into each other so that they’re basically the same.

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions

so you're saying

don’t cross the streams

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions

yes

but i wanted to get that ridiculous metaphor in there

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions

you've been having thoughts about Trevor Hoffman?

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions

i've spent most of today

thinking about Aztecs and Conquistadors.

Even defunct closers provide a welcome distraction.

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions

you really Stavinoah'd that one!

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions

HERE COME STAVINOHA

WITH THE STEEL CHAIR

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions

"do a thing"

is progressing nicely.

by redbirds34 on Oct 27, 2011 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions

YOU THINK DO A THING WON'T DO A THING?

by bailorg on Oct 27, 2011 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs

DON'T YOU TALK BOUT MY BABY THAT WAY

by mojowo11 on Oct 27, 2011 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

MOJOWO

DO A THING

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

i can only conclude

y’all are jerks

hahahahaha

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 3:11 PM EDT reply actions

Wrong blog.

by hangingfromatree on Oct 27, 2011 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions

i gotta stop talking porn

damn

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Men can't multi task.

Every ex-girlfriend has told me so. One open window at a time.

by hangingfromatree on Oct 27, 2011 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions

oh please

new interface devices exist.

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions

how how

how did you know?

by hangingfromatree on Oct 27, 2011 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions

i thought everyone knew

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions

why is the word

immediately so hard to spell?

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 3:18 PM EDT reply actions

i blame the media

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Because it's so

NOW.

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions

RO-ADS

Nyjer Morgan Fan Club President

by peppermartin on Oct 27, 2011 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Courtesy of BRef...This Date in Cardinal History...

1965 – The St. Louis Cardinals trade two of their mainstays, sending first baseman Bill White and shortstop Dick Groat to the Philadelphia Phillies for outfielder Alex Johnson, pitcher Art Mahaffey and catcher Pat Corrales. St. Louis also throws in catcher Bob Uecker.

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 3:22 PM EDT reply actions

anyone in SRO today
(no effin subject lines)

"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78

by d-dee on Oct 27, 2011 3:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Who wants to stand all night?

bollocks

by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 27, 2011 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions

you better come find me and tell me what to do about my ankle like you promised
and it better be helpful

"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78

by d-dee on Oct 27, 2011 3:45 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

It helps

Biggest thing is staying off your ankle though

bollocks

by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 27, 2011 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions

you tell me NOW? i went walking my foot to see if i regain some range of motion. wonderful

"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78

by d-dee on Oct 27, 2011 4:30 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

ignore him, that’s not good advice. Stick to what I told you and you’ll be fine. Heck, meet up with VolsNCards tonight and he’ll be able to give you some tips. Since, you know, he’s a Doctor just like me.

"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum

by scoot on Oct 27, 2011 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions

scoot, judging by how swollen and painful my ankle was this morning

i don’t even want to imagine what it would’ve been like if you hadn’t told me what to do last night
thanks a bunch

"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78

by d-dee on Oct 27, 2011 7:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Well, I've always been told...

And it’s always helped me with a bum ankle.

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions

I am.

Best place to stand?

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 27, 2011 3:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

in the place where you live

Nyjer Morgan Fan Club President

by peppermartin on Oct 27, 2011 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Now face north

think about direction
wonder why you haven’t before

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions

You know I can’t read this, right?

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 27, 2011 4:01 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Hey man, I found a 1985 Cardinals DVD at the Salvation Army here yesterday. Let me know if you need it

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter

by mysterui on Oct 27, 2011 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 12 recs

hahahaha

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions

You are a dick

Hit me up on Google+
FIRE TONY LA RUSSA

by jd is legend on Oct 27, 2011 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions

You are

a massive dick

Hit me up on Google+
FIRE TONY LA RUSSA

by jd is legend on Oct 27, 2011 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Heh no subject line people

Hit me up on Google+
FIRE TONY LA RUSSA

by jd is legend on Oct 27, 2011 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions

I really wish I could view this thread via moblie

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions

This so wrong.

You shouldn’t do that to him.

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions

That's just mean.

HCL’s going to hate you when he gets on a real computer.

Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.

by RiverRat on Oct 27, 2011 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions

totes harsh dude

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions

1985. DVD.

Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?

by lightbulb on Oct 27, 2011 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

So THAT'S why I can't find a Casablanca DVD anywhere?!

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter

by mysterui on Oct 27, 2011 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow

but soon…you’ll find it.

Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?

by lightbulb on Oct 27, 2011 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

I think this is the beginning of a beautiful thread-ship.

Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.

by mattybobo on Oct 27, 2011 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs

I'm shocked, shocked

to find that memeing is going on in here!

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

You must not lose your head

A thread is still a thread, “reply” is still “reply”
The not-on-topic things apply
As memes go by

Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.

by mattybobo on Oct 27, 2011 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs

Three little recs don't amount to a hill of beans in this crazy VEB world

Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?

by lightbulb on Oct 27, 2011 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

REC'D!

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Rui, I would like to purchase that DVD

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Alright, sold

To VEP it goes!

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter

by mysterui on Oct 27, 2011 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Aww sweet, a new door stop

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions

42

and THAT is the answer to the ultimate question of Life, the universe, and everything.

"It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy." - Nolan Ryan

by BigTex71 on Oct 27, 2011 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions

i like how even the texas guy's

getting in on the action

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe I'm an attention whore.

or not.

"It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy." - Nolan Ryan

by BigTex71 on Oct 27, 2011 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions

We covered this.

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions

when are you getting there?

"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78

by d-dee on Oct 27, 2011 3:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Me

"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister

Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO

by VolsnCards5 on Oct 27, 2011 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Sorry

I am

"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister

Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO

by VolsnCards5 on Oct 27, 2011 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions

to clarify for d-dee, VolsnCards5 will be at the game in SRO

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions

He is also sorry for many other things that some people can not currently see.

"He probably misses his old glasses."

by Alxfritz on Oct 27, 2011 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions

what grapefruits?

"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78

by d-dee on Oct 27, 2011 4:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

well i’ll be at the front of the line gate 2 if anyone wants to come join me and we can troll for the best spot as soon as they let us in

"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78

by d-dee on Oct 27, 2011 4:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

in all seriousness, enjoy yourselves, at-the-game-ers!

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions

VEBers meeting at 615, third level left field, where the good beer is?

"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister

Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO

by VolsnCards5 on Oct 27, 2011 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions

OT: Anybody know anything about Robbie's House of Jazz in Webster Groves?

Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"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 Oct 27, 2011 4:01 PM EDT reply actions

I LIVE THERE!!!!

….and know nothing about the place.

do subjunctive better

by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions

thanks for your help

Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"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 Oct 27, 2011 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions

i think it's relatively new.

they’ve held good shows before, i’ve just never been. the people i’ve talked to have enjoyed their visit.

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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks. I saw there

is supposed to be a quartet playing there on the 5th. That’s a helluva a trek for me, but it doesn’t cost much and might make the wife happy.

Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"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 Oct 27, 2011 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions

I think it's been there for a while, but with a different name(?)

My wife and I went there a couple of times after other shows and hung out for a while. An OK little place. Never went specifically to see a show, though.

#FireTLR

by The Continental on Oct 27, 2011 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Is it very hard to locate?

Even with mapquest directions can get a little fuzzy.

Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"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 Oct 27, 2011 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Mapquest? Did you log onto Prodigy to get those directions?

"He probably misses his old glasses."

by Alxfritz on Oct 27, 2011 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

No. I'm just talking about any directions in general.

Haven’t tried Prodigy yet. I knowz nuffing about it.

Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"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 Oct 27, 2011 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions

It's like CompuServe

"It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy." - Nolan Ryan

by BigTex71 on Oct 27, 2011 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Works great on my 386

by OCCardsFan on Oct 27, 2011 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions

heh. that's going back a long way

Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"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 Oct 27, 2011 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions

I had a 386SX

My first computer I bought (non parental unit purchase) when I joined the Air Force, way back in 1991. I remember playing Fantasy Baseball on Prodigy with that computer. Prodigy’s Fantasy Baseball rocked!

"It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy." - Nolan Ryan

by BigTex71 on Oct 27, 2011 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions

I can remember when our computer lab

got a whole roomful of 286’s around that time. Holy shit was that a step up.

Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"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 Oct 27, 2011 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions

I remember repairing computers

with an oscilloscope and a soldering iron.

#FireTLR

by The Continental on Oct 27, 2011 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Ah, the good ol' days... sigh

"It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy." - Nolan Ryan

by BigTex71 on Oct 27, 2011 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions

found it with an alta vista search on netscape navigator 2.0

http://www.ussmariner.com/2007/08/20/projecting-future-performance/

by prophetjohn on Oct 27, 2011 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions

nice

would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Oct 27, 2011 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions

No, but it's kind of tucked away

in the far corner of a shops/office building. It’s just off Lockwood.

#FireTLR

by The Continental on Oct 27, 2011 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions

thanks. might have to give it a try for something different.

Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"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 Oct 27, 2011 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Furcal 6, Schumaker 8, Pujols 3, Berkman 9, Holliday 7, Freese 5, Molina 2, Punto 4, Garcia 1

"He probably misses his old glasses."

by Alxfritz on Oct 27, 2011 4:06 PM EDT reply actions

miklasz: Furcal 6, Schumaker 8, Pujols 3, Berkman 9, Holliday 7, Freese 5, Molina 2, Punto 4, Garcia 1

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter

by mysterui on Oct 27, 2011 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Would lineup construction really make a difference today?

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions

having skip instead of jay lowers our oddes by 1.2%

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions

but only in a true statistical model.

in reality i think it increases our odds.

do subjunctive better

by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions

wat

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter

by mysterui on Oct 27, 2011 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions

maybe Jay is currently < Schumaker?

by infallibleopiniongenerator on Oct 27, 2011 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions

the statistics say to play jay, obviously.

he hits for a better average and likely has better defense than schumaker (at least using the metrics we have to measure).

however, jon jay isn’t seeing shit right now. he’s 1 for his last whatever and hasn’t really squared up a ball well in about two weeks. i know you and VEP are big followers of the “hot and cold streaks don’t exist” movement, but the postseason is all about small sample size.

do subjunctive better

by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

the statistical model predicts what's most likely

use whatever inputs you want. if you want to take into account the fact that Jay’s 1-30, do that, but your decision is still based off the statistical model.

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions

okay that's fair.

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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions

and fyi, while hot and cold streaks do exist

they are impossible to predict. therefore you should really just go with who is the better player.

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions

but it's easier to predict if one will continue than if one will end.

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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions

no it isn't

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions

well maybe not in 2007 but that was four years ago

"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum

by scoot on Oct 27, 2011 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh yeah, I forget to mention

that the way baseball works has changed since the great fire burning in the outfield in 2009.

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

hahaha

nice.

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions

regardless...

skip’s wOBA against R (career): .338

jay’s (BABIP assisted) wOBA against R (career): .344

it’s really damn close.

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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Skip's older and has been a lot worse the past two seasons

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions

and skip has a better arm and has hit better lately.

it’s at worst a push.

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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Jay is a better fielder than Skip in center

A lot better. And yeah, it’s a push if you ignore all of the evidence and common sense.

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions

whatever.

i meant to say “you’re right” the entire time.

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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Now you're learning...

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions

ftfy

it’s at ~~worst~~ best a push.

Here’s to the crazy ones. The rebels. The troublemakers. The ones who see things differently. While some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.

by tehzachatak on Oct 27, 2011 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions

I think the real issue is that Skip seems to be trending down overall

While Jay is younger and isn’t necessarily doing that. Does anybody envision Skip posting 112 wRC+ anymore? I sure don’t, but I could see Jay continuing to be that good a hitter.

Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.

by mattybobo on Oct 27, 2011 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah I think Jay is a far better player than Skip going forward

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Yup

Those career numbers include the good Skip years and the bad ones. I know more data usually is better, but that’s something to think about. I don’t think the “pleasantly above-average hitting” Skip Schumaker is coming back at this point, whereas Jay is currently an above average hitter.

Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.

by mattybobo on Oct 27, 2011 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions

That said

God only knows if it’ll make a damn bit of difference over a single game. Maybe Jay has gangrene in his foot and Skip will hit three home runs. I’d be thrilled with that. OK, I wouldn’t be thrilled about gangrene but the homers would be awesome.

Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.

by mattybobo on Oct 27, 2011 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah that's why 1.2% drop was the pulled out of ass number

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions

EXACTLY

i don’t give a shit about “going forward”—we need to win TONIGHT. jay is 1 for his last 30.

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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, it might actually be a good move

Here’s hoping!

Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.

by mattybobo on Oct 27, 2011 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions

tonight is "going forward"

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions

a very tiny piece of "going forward"

i’m pretty indifferent to the move.

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm sure you've been watching Jay hit the last 10 days.

So I’m also reasonably sure that you’ve noticed that he hasn’t hit more than 2 balls out of the infield in this entire Series. He’s struggling right now, clearly.

Schumaker has been making good contact, is a good hitter against right handed pitching, and has been playing better recently.

We can argue to the end of the earth about who the better player is over the long run, but for this one game, Game 6 of the 2011 World Series, I think it’s hard to say that Jay is the better hitter for the lineup.

Now, clearly, he’s the better defender. But sometimes you have to sacrifice a little to get a little somewhere else, and this is the trade off that we have to make. He looked pretty good out there on Monday night — got to all the balls he needed to get to and didn’t miss any plays that Jay would have made.

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Hot and cold streaks aren't predictive of future performance

Future – meaning tonight.

Read the link I posted above. Evidence!

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't think Skip is a signifcantly worse bet than Jay

I think that he is the worse choice if your going to use any logic for the decisions.

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't know if I can get behind this

Your use of “any logic” seems to be going a little too far. I think it would be better if you said “strictly statistically based logic” because logic does not include only statistics. One of the reasons “streakiness” and “clutchiness” are so meaningless when it comes to predictions is because of all the noise. Now, if player A goes 1 for 10 because he just broke a rib, is that the same thing as player B going 1 for 10 because he hit ten balls really hard but nine of them went right to a fielder? I would say no, but unless we go into batted ball data, they are statistically the same. I would sit player A and start player B.
If we are limiting ourselves to a very small amount of data than I would start Jay every single time, but clearly that’s not what’s going on here.

Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.

by mattybobo on Oct 27, 2011 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions

I realize I kind of turned "not stats" into "stats" by getting into batted ball stuff

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by mattybobo on Oct 27, 2011 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions

They are basing their decision on nothing but results

They are not basing it on anything else that would be predictive – such as injury, or the like.

So they are using the same statistical reasoning as I am – they are just doing it poorly.

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions

I can't say for sure that they are doing what you say

but it is a possibility. I’m more interested in the hypothetical “what Tony is thinking” when he makes the decision. We’re talking about such a small amount of data that this is all really hypothetical, and we as VEB commenters are not privy to all the information. If I were in charge of the lineup I’d probably just play Jay. Maybe if I were the manager of the Cardinals, though, and not myself, I’d have a chance to look at a ton of video or just talk to Jon Jay and see if anything is hurting, etc.

Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.

by mattybobo on Oct 27, 2011 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions

What else are they basing it off of?

That Skip has looked better? That’s just the same thing as results. If a player is 1-30, no doubt he’s looked pretty shitty.

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions

You can have bad results and not look shitty

Remember how much we hated seeing all of Craig’s blistering balls-in-play not amount to anything when he first started getting playing time? Most people (including the Cardinals if I remember right) drew a distinction between the results and how things “looked” and they were right to do so. I am not going to say that I really think Skip has “looked” better than Jay or whatever, I’m just saying that this sort of judgment call is not crazy.

Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.

by mattybobo on Oct 27, 2011 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't think the judgement is crazy!

I agree that Skip has looked a lot better than Jay. The odds that Jay has been playing well and gone 1-30 are very, very low.

I’m saying it doesn’t matter that Skip has looked, or played, better than Jay over the past 8 games. It’s not predictive.

Please read the link I posted above.

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Predictive in what context?

Context is your problem here, and it’s a HUGE PROBLEM in this case where the predictive point is exactly ONE game.

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Predictive as in going forward

As in the next 1000 – or 4 – at bats.

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions

more so, over a 1000 bats.

there’s not much that is going to be predictive of a single game performance. but, you say that further down in the thread too.

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Wrong again

It’s NOT the same thing as results. And if you don’t get that, then, well, you just told every scouting department that they don’t know what the fuck they’re talking about.

I’m sure they appreciate the fact that their entire job is now illogical.

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm saying if Jay went 1-30 he most likely has actually played like shit

You are agreeing with me.

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions

And you are also saying

that even though he’s played like shit in his last 30 PA’s and shown zero signs of breaking out of it (like hard hit balls, good pitch recognition in multiple PA’s, etc.) we still can’t make an inference that Skip, who is nearly and identical hitter against RHP in his career, might be the better play offensively in this particular game?

That’s really just nonsense, VEP, and I think you know it.

Your problem is that you can’t PROVE WITHOUT ANY DOUBT that he’s the better play, and therefore, saying that is just illogical. Well, this is baseball, not rocket science. Sometimes you go with your best educated guess.

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Here's what I'm saying

Jay and Skip have hit equally well against RHH over their career. Skip is older than Jay and has been worse over the past couple of years, therefore Jay is the better bet.

The fact that Skip has hit better over the past few games, and neither of the players injured, is not predictive, and that’s proven by the link I posted above.

I agree that there is a big chance that Skip is actually a better bet than Jay for tonight, I just think there is a bigger chance that Jay is the better bet.

Now I

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions

How close is it?

Statistically run it out for me. Because I don’t much care what YOU think as much as I care about the hard information you’re using to make your assertion, which I’ve not yet seen.

I laid out the reason why I think Skip is the better play tonight offensively, I’ve yet to see you do that other than say I’m wrong while insulting me of being illogical.

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Let's see

Jay’s ZIPS wOBA is .328, Skip’s is .310. Let’s say they have an equal platoon split going forward.

That’s my assertion. Their career numbers are more reflective of their talent – and thus their odds of getting a hit tonight – than their performance over the past 6 games.

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions

How predictive are their wOBA's?

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't want to do the math

I know, however, that they have more than zero predictability, which is more than I can say for the past 30 at bats.

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions

i guess it depends on who you mean by "they"

but if you mean the people actually make the roster decisions, you really have no clue what they are using to make their decision.

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, there is the "VEB discussion" level

and then there’s the “real world decision makers” level. The first is all fun and games since we just don’t have access to as much information.

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by mattybobo on Oct 27, 2011 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Do you really think there is something we don't know about Jay?

C’mon Bobo, Tony has time and time again used small sample size stats (machups and the like) religiously in his lineup choices.

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions

I have no clue but not really

Tony does use small sample sizes and I hate it, especially when it’s weird stuff like “this guy played in the same division as this pitcher five years ago and was 4 for 11 off of him, he gets a start”. I hate that stuff. But I just don’t guarantee to myself that he’s making an entirely illogical decision here. In a narrow “on paper” way it definitely looks illogical, and as I said I would start Jay over Skip just about 10 times out of 10. Tony manages both of these guys right now and it’s entirely plausible he has a decent reason for starting Skip.

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by mattybobo on Oct 27, 2011 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, sure Tony could be making a logical decision

I just highly doubt it.

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions

I doubt it too, probably not as much as you do

But eh. Maybe the playoff run has Tony’s gut on a (non-predictive) hot streak. I’m OK with a little magical thinking during the playoffs because it helps me stay optimistic.

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by mattybobo on Oct 27, 2011 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah I don't really care

It’s not like it matters much in one game.

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm talking about you guys

And given Tony’s very obvious and documented reliance on small sample size statistics, I garauntee he is using the same logic.

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Wrong again...

I said nothing about results, actually. I merely stated that Skip has looked better and taken better AB’s as of late. Not sure what that has to do with “results based analysis” — it’s simply using my eyes to gauge the performance of two players and inferring things based on my educated presumptions of what makes a good hitter or not.

If you want to continue to be bullheaded about shit like this, fine. I would just suggest that you stop resorting to “anti-stat” talking points in order to do it.

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions

I clarified what I meant by results below

I’m not interested in arguing with you fourstick, I’ve made my point already.

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions

And you're, well, wrong

but I’m sure that doesn’t matter as you won’t be admitting it any time soon.

Carry on…

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions

you JUST said

that you refused to argue with him any more, fourstick, and you’re doing it any way.

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions

oh hey

Welcome to VEB. Please check your bags at the door. Are you a Cody? They get different name tags.

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Thanks

If I needed fatherly advice, I’d go ask my dad.

And if you have anything you’d like to add to this conversation, except arguing with me about who I do or do not engage on this site, then I’d ask you to butt out.

Thanks.

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions

I was typing a similar post.

using past behavior to predict future performance is not the only “logic”

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Dude

You did not just use the words “any logic” to refute someone else’s logically laid out argument?

This is why I don’t argue with you anymore, you have no respect for how anyone else thinks if it doesn’t fit into your “model”.

Well, your model don’t measure everything, so get used to insulting other people’s “logic”.

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions

fourstick.

did you just use the words “i don’t argue with you any more” and then launch into a polemic?

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs

I don't, I pretty much stay away from him.

He says stupid stuff like this all the time, completely ignoring context and inferred logic, to make some diatribe about the semantics of the predictive nature of statistics and the like.

It really borders on insanity.

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions

it isn't healthy for you two to speak to one another

so someone has got to stop doing it.

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions

How many times do you think you've personally insulted me over the past two months?

I’d say well over 100.

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions

How many times have you made assertions

without supplying tangible evidence? Lots of times.

You just don’t like being called out on your BS. Understandable.

FWIW — if calling me “illogical” isn’t a personal insult, I’m not sure what one is then.

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I didn't call you illogical, I said your decision to start Skip over Jay was illogical

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions

That's calling ME illogical

as I am the one who put that decision in the post.

Again, semantics. It’s always semantics with you.

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions

i disagree with this...

“That idea is stupid” =/= “You are stupid”

Without this distinction it would be impossible to have a disagreement on the site without everything being considered an ad hominem attack.

by all4tookie on Oct 27, 2011 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs

when he taps the ball in the infield

28 or 29 times in his last 30 ab’s don’t you think its reasonable to say that is more than just randomness?

by Wombat x on Oct 27, 2011 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions

I do

by infallibleopiniongenerator on Oct 27, 2011 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions

psh, you're totally fallible now.

"He probably misses his old glasses."

by Alxfritz on Oct 27, 2011 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions

wrong

by infallibleopiniongenerator on Oct 27, 2011 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm not saying it's randomness

I’m saying it’s not predictive.

I agree that hot and cold streaks exist – players have off days and on days. However, using past cold streaks to predict future cold streaks is bad statistics.

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Last 14 PA, starting with most recent game

weak GB
weak GB
K
weak GB (ROE)
weak GB
GB to pitcher
GB, FC
GB, 1B unassisted
GB, 1B unassisted
FB, CF
FB, deep CF
weak GIDP
GB
Sac Bunt
weak GB

source
Oh, and he went 0-5 in our 16-7 game 3 win, when all other cardinals got on base at least TWICE.

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by BigMOman on Oct 27, 2011 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes, I agree that Jay has played very poorly over the past few games

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions

What is Skippy's same pattern?

I’ve seen a bunch of weak grounders to the rights side from him as well. In fact, I’ve seen so many weak grounders to the right side from Skip that I call a weak grounder to the right side a “Skip.”

by Willie McGee's Twin on Oct 27, 2011 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions

in the last 20 days:

GB, 1B unassisted
1B to CF
GB, 1B unassisted
K

by all4tookie on Oct 27, 2011 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Skip's en fuego!

I cannot contain my excitement about Skip Schumaker, a career -10 UZR/150 in CF, with a .300 wOBA this year, playing CF and batting 2nd in the most important Cards game in at least the last 5 years.

And by “cannot contain my excitement,” I actually mean, “want to shoot myself.”

by Willie McGee's Twin on Oct 27, 2011 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions

you do sarcasm so well

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by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 27, 2011 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions

fair enough

i understand statistically i lose this argument. but i think in a situation like this where its 1 game is the season you can argue that jay’s struggles are predictive that he would have a bad game because something is wrong with his swing that is causing him to roll over everything. and while its possible today is the day he breaks out of it, there is more of a chance today is not the day he corrects it. and today is all that matters.

by Wombat x on Oct 27, 2011 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't think that those flaws in swings neccesarily carry over games

I get what you’re saying – Jay has probably played so poorly becomes something is wrong with his swing. However, I don’t agree that there is more of a chance that today is not the day he corrects.

If that were the case, we would see that hot and cold streaks do in fact have predictive value to some degree. However, the research shows they have no value.

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Also,

the consecutive days off may have given him time to work with McGwire on getting his swing back? Just thinking out loud.

Don’t really think it makes that big of a difference really. In a one game situation there is a lot of luck involved: I’m hoping that the cardinals get lucky tonight and tomorrow. Haven’t seen many bounces our way since game 1.

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by BigMOman on Oct 27, 2011 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions

How do you know they aren't predictive?

Do you have a model that completely eliminates all possible error to the point where you could determine this?

No, you don’t. So, therefore, your point is just as illogical as the one the rest of us are making.

The difference is that we have hard evidence that his previous PA’s have been poor and that he’s hit only one or two balls hard out of the infield in the last 30 or so PA’s.

I think you’re making a theory into a law without any basis whatsoever for doing so. Which is also bad statistics — but because you have numbers your method is somehow superior to ours.

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions

agree. this is where i hate the streaks don't matter talk

i cant take anymore jay choppers to second. i know you can say its impossible to predict them ending or whatever but the whole hot streak issue is the one sabermetric thing i don’t agree with.

if it was a lefty i would say play jay just because shu is equally inept againwt lefties and is a far worse fielder. but i don’t mind it against a RHP

by Wombat x on Oct 27, 2011 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Do you disagree that Jay is more likely to have a better game than Skip?

I’m pretty indifferent as well, I’m just the one defending the argument.

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions

I think Skip is the better "pick to click" at this moment.

He’s made solid contact when he’s been in the lineup as of late. Haven’t seen that from Jay in two weeks.

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't think that means anything

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions

And I don't really give a shit what you think

I think I’ve made that perfectly clear.

I really do wish I could watch you coach Little League sometime. I think it would be a fantastic thing to watch.

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions

stop

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions

GO AWAY

You’ve made your point. Now you’re being a nuisance.

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions

sorry.

i commented in three places. you apparently don’t read through everything before posting, so it looks like i’m continuing to engage you when i just said something in three places around the same time.

i’ll shut up now. i apologise for interjecting, i just took you at your word when you said you didn’t want to engage VEP anymore…

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Once is enough

You made your point. No need to post it three different places.

I’m sorry that I have to call into question people that hide behind numbers to tell other people they don’t know what the fuck they’re talking about. It rubs me entirely the wrong way, and VEP does this all the time.

There is more to the game than what is in the data. In the long run, the data generally win out. In the short run, however, matchups, performance, and fundamentals matter much, MUCH more and can wash out a lot of the statistical edges, simply because the edges are so infinitesimally small for one game that you’re just as well going off your gut feeling.

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

like i said

sorry about the three posts.

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions

are baseball players' outcomes typically

a normal distribution?

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by BigMOman on Oct 27, 2011 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions

No, players are much more likely to get an out than to do something positive

If that’s what you’re asking.

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions

what I meant was

does a particular players’ outcomes follow a normal distribution. For example, if John Jay’s career OBP is .350, then if you split his career up into 30AB samples, would they follow a normal distribution?

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by BigMOman on Oct 27, 2011 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions

thinking out loud here...

I think I’m missing StDEv. it could be normal, but the standard deviation be really high?

Reason I ask is, if I used Excel random number generator to “Create” a 30 AB sample with an expected outcome of .350 of the samples generating a number 1, then over 100 samples (F9, F9, F9… etc.), the smallest number of successful PAs was 3, and it only happened once in N=100 30AB samples. This would tell me that the explanation for John Jay’s performance is not random chance, but instead something that has affected my actual EXPECTED outcome. Does this make any sense at all?

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by BigMOman on Oct 27, 2011 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, no, that would tell you that it's an extreme outlier

There is never any point where you can dismiss luck completely as a possibility.

But I’m not saying that Jay’s true talent OBP over the past 30 PA is .350 and he’s just getting unlucky. His true talent OBP over that time was probably a lot lower (you could use some Bayesian math to figure out what, I don’t even wanna try), but that is still not predictive of future performance.

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions

this much about statistics I do know

if it’s that extreme an outlier, and N=30, then I could give you a 95% confidence that the mean/expected OBP for John Jay over the last 30 AB is LOWER than his career mean.

Of course that still doesn’t tell you he won’t fix whatever’s CLEARLY wrong before tonight. That is, if he actually played tonight.

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by BigMOman on Oct 27, 2011 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm not sure

I would think it would be skewed towards 0.

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I would say Skip is more likely to have a better game than Jay

Because Jay is not only 1 for his last 30 but he’s swinging at everything and rolling over within the first 3 pitches of every AB. You can say its impossible to predict when it will end so just play him, and in the regular season that could be true but we don’t have time to wait. Something is off with his swing, when you tap the ball in the infield almost every one of your last 30 AB’s, I think its more than just randomness.

by Wombat x on Oct 27, 2011 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Jay's career wOBA against righties is not all that assisted compared to Schu's

Skip’s career BABIP against righties: .335
Jay’s career BABIP against righties: .342

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by mattybobo on Oct 27, 2011 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, nothing to do with this game but going forward

Jay’s expected BABIP >>>>>>>>>> Schu’s BABIP

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by stlcardsfan4 on Oct 27, 2011 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions

No

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by mysterui on Oct 27, 2011 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions

so many of those ABs were against LHP though weren't they?

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by IHeartBoog on Oct 27, 2011 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions

the majority of them would be

yes.

Grit != flat out sucking.

by Evilfrog on Oct 27, 2011 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions

so then the 1-30 streak is probably not as bad as it seems

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by IHeartBoog on Oct 27, 2011 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions

that's still pretty bad.

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions

and he hasn't made hard contact in a billion years

by infallibleopiniongenerator on Oct 27, 2011 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Right, and Jay's pretty obviously a better hitter vs LHP than Skip

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by mysterui on Oct 27, 2011 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions

this makes sense

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions

But he's our World Series Centerfielder

by OCCardsFan on Oct 27, 2011 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, but

Now we don’t have to have Skip pinch-bunt. He can just bunt every time now. And you save Jay for pinch-bunting later in the game, and everyone knows Jay is great at pinch-bunting.

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by lightbulb on Oct 27, 2011 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Yay!

Now Holliday can chop grounders with Pujols and Berkman on.

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by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 27, 2011 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Not if they hit Dingers.

by OCCardsFan on Oct 27, 2011 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions

can't argue that

unfortunately, we haven’t hit any outside of game 3. And we’re not likely to tonight.

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by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 27, 2011 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions

WHAT?

by infallibleopiniongenerator on Oct 27, 2011 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions

You were

fallible.

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by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions

So... what's the consensus expectation for tonight's game?

And any thoughts on this?

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by BigMOman on Oct 27, 2011 4:12 PM EDT reply actions

Gotta compliment him on his dynamite crotch beefers, you guys

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by mysterui on Oct 27, 2011 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

sss

Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?

by lightbulb on Oct 27, 2011 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

larger sample size

here

BABIP against in those 79.1 innings is .266, WHIP is 1.172

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by BigMOman on Oct 27, 2011 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey IHB, what's the disposition of your Game 7 tickets?

Unless I’m only imagining that you had them and their disposition was an open question.

by Pegasus on Oct 27, 2011 4:13 PM EDT reply actions

Sunny?

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by mysterui on Oct 27, 2011 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

She asked them earlier

and they said they were very happy at the present.

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

VEB is in full smartass mode today.

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by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 27, 2011 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions

But then they took a philosophy class and now they realize that hapiness is just a fleeting emotion and they are going to die

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by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

upon learning that southwest might have mercy on me and let me change my flight for free

and in light of the fact that i will actually get more work done tomorrow if i stay, i have elected to stay for game 7.

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by IHeartBoog on Oct 27, 2011 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions

and even though my dad is in phoenix right now

its his fault i’m a cardinals fan, so i expect he will understand

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by IHeartBoog on Oct 27, 2011 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions

did you actually call and ask yet?

i would call and ask.

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions

i think you probably should have done it last night. they might not have the same mercy tonight/tomorrow.

plus, if we lose tonight, it’s all your fault for not changing your flight in the first place. practically BEGGING to go home.

do subjunctive better

by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions

why not?

i mean, you might be right. but its total GOB baiting to change my flight before i know anything.

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by IHeartBoog on Oct 27, 2011 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions

i would call and ask.

don’t have them change the flight yet, but explain the situation (rain-out and a ~~possible~~ game seven) and ask if, ~~if needed~~, they can show mercy on you even if you call tomorrow to change it for sure.

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions

i'm going to blame you.

and just because you waited.

do subjunctive better

by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions

what would even be the point? if i call today and they say, yes, if that happens, call us back and we will change your flight

then tonight i call back and talk to someone totally different.

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by IHeartBoog on Oct 27, 2011 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions

chill. i'm just giving you crap.

do subjunctive better

by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions

WELL NOW I'M WORRIED

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by IHeartBoog on Oct 27, 2011 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions

sorry :)

do subjunctive better

by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions

"Oh hey Linz, just wanted to surprise you! I'm right outside the door! Let's go grab dinner, my treat!"

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter

by mysterui on Oct 27, 2011 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions

asshole.

do subjunctive better

by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions

I thought Southwest uses the 'no change fees'

as an advertising theme. (?)

"It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy." - Nolan Ryan

by BigTex71 on Oct 27, 2011 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions

same day only.

do subjunctive better

by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Ahh. OK.

I am an American Airlines guy myself, so I am used to change fees. ;)

"It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy." - Nolan Ryan

by BigTex71 on Oct 27, 2011 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions

plus they (southwest) make you pay for the difference in fares

anyway, so you’re really only saving the change fee itself. i didn’t know it was same day only, though…that’s strange.

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Wait, what?

There’s no change fees ever

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter

by mysterui on Oct 27, 2011 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions

this is correct

You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein

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by IHeartBoog on Oct 27, 2011 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions

okay, that makes a lot more sense.

i was pretty sure i had changed flights to later days entirely and i was only charged the difference in fare price.

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah, my fault.

i meant what il rosso said.

do subjunctive better

by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions

yeeeeeeeeey! who are you here with anyway?

"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78

by d-dee on Oct 27, 2011 4:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Me

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter

by mysterui on Oct 27, 2011 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions

her boyfriend.
and rui’s mom.

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

everyone is with rui’s mom

bollocks

by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 27, 2011 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions

nerts. thanks anyway, and have fun!

back to staring at stubhub and wondering if i can afford it.

by Pegasus on Oct 27, 2011 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions

wait for tomorrow

if we don’t make it what’s the point in spending a bundle to watch the other guys spill champagne on our field

"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78

by d-dee on Oct 27, 2011 5:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Yeah, I did that last year.

My buddy and I spent $200+ on SRO at RBiA, just to watch the freaking Giants celebrate on our holy land.

"It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy." - Nolan Ryan

by BigTex71 on Oct 27, 2011 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions

I really like Wainwright.

This article does not change that feeling.

He offered to skip today’s scheduled side session.

“Then I’ve got five innings for them in Game 7,” he said.

Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"

John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."

by SheckieZx on Oct 27, 2011 4:14 PM EDT reply actions

yeah that was delightful

by infallibleopiniongenerator on Oct 27, 2011 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions

In all seriousness

is this possible? Maybe that’s why LaRussa hasn’t announced a Game 7 starter?

/fingerscrossed
//wishingandhoping

"I have CDO. It's like OCD, but the letters are in alphabetical order. Like they should be."

by BigMOman on Oct 27, 2011 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions

highly unlikely

but it does give one goosebumps thinking about it

Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"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 Oct 27, 2011 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions

that would cause VEB

to implode… or at least warp some kind of time-space continuum

"I have CDO. It's like OCD, but the letters are in alphabetical order. Like they should be."

by BigMOman on Oct 27, 2011 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions

I know I would implode

Wainwright attempted to throw at close to full strength a couple weeks ago during the National League championship series. The effort disrupted some scar tissue in his right elbow and forced him to stop throwing for a week.

(from that same article)

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions

no

"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum

by scoot on Oct 27, 2011 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

No

Even if he were medically cleared, he is not on the roster for the Series and therefore ineligible to pitch.

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions

In what situations can the roster change?

injury?

"I have CDO. It's like OCD, but the letters are in alphabetical order. Like they should be."

by BigMOman on Oct 27, 2011 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions

In the organization on August 31st

Just need another pitcher to be “injured” to slip him onto the roster.

Or can teams only make injury changes in the LDS and LCS?

(Not advocating this move, but a that move can still be made.)

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions

No changes can be made to rosters after they are set for the World Series

If we had four pitchers get hurt in Game 1, then we are four pitchers short the rest of the Series. No exceptions.

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Got a link for that?

I can’t find anything that is WS specific.

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions

It's the same rule that applies to the LDS and LCS.

You set your roster of 25 players. In between rounds you can make changes to that roster prior to the next series if the player was on the 25 man roster prior to rosters expanding and you can use a player not on the 25 man roster at that time due to an injury to another player (Skip in the Milwaukee series) or and injured player returning from the 15 or 60 day DL (Lynn for the LCS and World Series).

And no, I can’t find a link.

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Then that means an injured player can be replaced mid-series.

And they have to be replaced by a similar player (position or pitcher), and are not eligible for the rest of that series or the next.

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions

BPro Link from 2010

The final 25-man playoff roster must be set a day before a club’s first Division Series game, and a team that advances has the right to change its roster for both the League Championship Series and World Series. A rule change, new under the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, allows a team to replace an injured player during the middle of a series, so long as another player at the same position replaces him. Additionally, a player replaced in one post-season series may not be brought back for the following series.

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Wainwright would not count, though

As he was not on the active roster during the 2011 season.

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Just has to be in the organization.

See Lance Lynn.

Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.

by RiverRat on Oct 27, 2011 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions

*on 40-man

by all4tookie on Oct 27, 2011 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah

I’m not sure he would count as he was on the 60 day prior to the start of the season.

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions

i think he would - was always on the 40-man and was on the 60-day DL as of 8/31

from everything i can gather, those are the gating criteria

by all4tookie on Oct 27, 2011 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions

I thought there was something about being on the active roster during the season though

And it stemmed from an incident a few years back in relation to a situation much like Wainwright’s (missed the whole season, but was on the active roster the season before and placed on the 60 day during spring training).

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions

as is Wainwright.

They were both on the 60 day dl on 8/31

Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.

by RiverRat on Oct 27, 2011 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions

No just in the organization

If not on the 40-man, then the player must be placed on the 40-man before being activated..

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions

got it. technically has to be on the 40-man, but you can easily arrange that

makes sense unless you have Rule 5 concerns

by all4tookie on Oct 27, 2011 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Exactly.

This is a great example of

We have these rules. You can follow them, or not. Whatever.

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions

he still hasn't thrown a breaking pitch.

do subjunctive better

by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions

okay, it was a liberal usage of the word "serious"

but it’s still fun to think about.

/lalalalal
//Ican’thearyou

"I have CDO. It's like OCD, but the letters are in alphabetical order. Like they should be."

by BigMOman on Oct 27, 2011 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Did you know that Adam Wainwright has had a positive hitting WAR in every single major league season?

Whoa

Hit me up on Google+
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by jd is legend on Oct 27, 2011 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Are you adjusting for position though?

It’s not like being an above average hitter from the pitcher’s position is all that much to write home about, hell, only about 75 of them hit in a given year as it is.

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Debbie Downer...

.254 wOBA for his career

Brendan Ryan wOBA for 2010 – .256

President of the Tyler Greene fan club - Wiki - PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE
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Follow me @thestlcardsfan4

by stlcardsfan4 on Oct 27, 2011 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Shaved head... check.... 2006 inaugural cardinals tshirt... check.... big beard....check

Shrine of Cardinals memorabilia around my 42 inch high def tv…. check…. Awesome workout before the game…. about to happen! I am doing my part guys! Go RED BIRDS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Baseball was designed to break your heart

by ANDYAK47 on Oct 27, 2011 4:25 PM EDT reply actions

Could you bench Arthur Rhodes?

Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter

by mysterui on Oct 27, 2011 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Yes

Baseball was designed to break your heart

by ANDYAK47 on Oct 27, 2011 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

He's going to bench press the entire west coast!

"He probably misses his old glasses."

by Alxfritz on Oct 27, 2011 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Whatever works

Baseball was designed to break your heart

by ANDYAK47 on Oct 27, 2011 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

see you guys soon!

Baseball was designed to break your heart

by ANDYAK47 on Oct 27, 2011 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Game 6 coming up soon! What says you, Motte?

Hit me up on Google+
FIRE TONY LA RUSSA

by jd is legend on Oct 27, 2011 4:28 PM EDT reply actions

you son of a bitch

"He probably misses his old glasses."

by Alxfritz on Oct 27, 2011 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions

did you write this in bold or can i see subject lines now out of the blue

"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78

by d-dee on Oct 27, 2011 4:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Maybe they fixed it

Hit me up on Google+
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by jd is legend on Oct 27, 2011 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions

seems to be working for me

"I have CDO. It's like OCD, but the letters are in alphabetical order. Like they should be."

by BigMOman on Oct 27, 2011 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions

it’s bold. Fritz is a dirty rotten bastard.

"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum

by scoot on Oct 27, 2011 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions

*what are you talking about?

bollocks

by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 27, 2011 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions

well nevermind now

bollocks

by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 27, 2011 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions

way to go man

That was a pretty indicting failure
on your part

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions

She already threatened to kill us all. . . this is only going to make her urge to kill rise

it is what it is

"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum

by scoot on Oct 27, 2011 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, well, fuck 'em!

JD Started it!

"He probably misses his old glasses."

by Alxfritz on Oct 27, 2011 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions

SBN must have fixed the problem

You can see both lines?

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh my god
it works again!

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Haha fuck you mobile users

Hooray SBN!

Hit me up on Google+
FIRE TONY LA RUSSA

by jd is legend on Oct 27, 2011 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

i'm actually curious about how this looks to them. can they see the space?

Hallelujah!

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I wish I had access to the mobile site so I could actually see the havoc we've wrought.

Now that dan’s finally listening, onto collapsible threads!

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions

I think I arrived too late.

oh.

Still not a werewolf.

by clank on Oct 27, 2011 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions

yes, I caught a glimpse,

and then it all started working again.

Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.

by RiverRat on Oct 27, 2011 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Screw those bunch of dumb idiots!

Sweet. The system works!

"He probably misses his old glasses."

by Alxfritz on Oct 27, 2011 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions

you assholes are lucky it’s only from this point on

"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78

by d-dee on Oct 27, 2011 4:42 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

She has no idea.

Good to see it works now!

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Now who's the asshole

Welcome back d-dee!

Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?

by lightbulb on Oct 27, 2011 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions

MUAHAHAHAH

What does ‘only from this point on’
mean?

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions

still broken above

"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78

by d-dee on Oct 27, 2011 5:01 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

oh. okay.

i understand. well, it was fun while it lasted.

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions

refresh.

Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.

by RiverRat on Oct 27, 2011 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

still not.. boo

"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78

by d-dee on Oct 27, 2011 5:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I just checked on my phone,

it’s showing everything

Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.

by RiverRat on Oct 27, 2011 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions

not my opera mobile

but if the you click reply you can see the subject line and that’s why fang will get his ass kicked

"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78

by d-dee on Oct 27, 2011 5:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

BRING IT!!!!

do subjunctive better

by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions

oh, it's been broughten

"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78

by d-dee on Oct 27, 2011 5:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

i pronounced this a "brofften"

in my head when i first read it.

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions

i can't remember what movie that line was from

"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78

by d-dee on Oct 27, 2011 5:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

not another teen movie

says the google.

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Sounds like you need a phone that doesn’t run Android

bollocks

by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 27, 2011 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions

sounds like you should be slapped

"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78

by d-dee on Oct 27, 2011 7:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

ohmagad

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions

OPERA!!

by hr on Oct 27, 2011 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Where's operacard these days?

by guayzimi on Oct 27, 2011 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Visiting lineup

@KMOXSports
KMOXSports
Rangers World Series Game 6 lineup: Kinsler 2B, Andrus SS, Hamilton LF, Young 1B, Beltre 3B, Cruz RF, Napoli C, Gentry CF, Lewis P

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 4:44 PM EDT reply actions

Napoli should get nothing to hit.

by Wombat x on Oct 27, 2011 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions

no shit.

do subjunctive better

by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions

He wouldn't have gotten anything to hit the last couple of games either,

except that the hitters in front of him WERE ON BASE. It’s awful hard to put the go-ahead run on third base with less than two out just so you don’t have to pitch to him.

This whole “protection” scheme is just a huge myth. In reality, we should hope for Albert to be walked every time he sees the plate, because our run expectancy goes up every time they do that. He shouldn’t be extending his strike zone when they pitch around him, he should take his walk and rely on his teammates to drive him in.

Seriously, this team is too fucking good to continue a 1-20 streak with runners in scoring position.

Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.

by fourstick on Oct 27, 2011 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions

the protection thing is a myth for the most part but in the NL

washington batting napoli 7th makes it so you can reasonably walk napoli since there is a low risk of him coming around to score with gentrey and the P coming up next.

by Wombat x on Oct 27, 2011 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions

The best 6-7 punch in baseball history?

Hit me up on Google+
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by jd is legend on Oct 27, 2011 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions

In Post-Season History, which makes it seven times as important!

Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.

by mattybobo on Oct 27, 2011 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions

man, that d-dee poster is a real pain in my ass.

do subjunctive better

by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 4:47 PM EDT reply actions

You are playing a character, right?

by LandSickness on Oct 27, 2011 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions

way to ruin it for everyone by posting without a subject line...here I'll fix it

stop being an ass, now d-dee is going to think its broken again after your blank post
seriously man, not cool

by all4tookie on Oct 27, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions

i will choke you bitch

"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78

by d-dee on Oct 27, 2011 4:58 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs

ya, it's working again.

Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.

by RiverRat on Oct 27, 2011 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions

all of the missing stuff shows on refresh, too.

oh well, it was fun while it lasted.

Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.

by RiverRat on Oct 27, 2011 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions

no i still can't see it but i know what he wrote

"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78

by d-dee on Oct 27, 2011 5:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Hello.

The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...

Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski

It is October in St. Louis, and there is baseball to be played. - Red Baron

by TBender on Oct 27, 2011 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions

looks like it's working again.

i’ll take the credit.

do subjunctive better

by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions

I can see the blimp!

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 27, 2011 4:49 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

...

It’s weird, right? Seeing that DirecTV blimp in person…it’s like we’re in Back to the Future 2 or something. Digital ads floating through space.

Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?

by lightbulb on Oct 27, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Meh

Actually, strike that. More like Blade Runner

Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?

by lightbulb on Oct 27, 2011 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Speaking of BttF2:

It appears the movie makers were on to something. In 2015, Marty is amazed that the Miami team won the World Series. There were no Florida teams at the time of the movie, and Florida becomes the Miami Marlins next year. Interesting…

Movie predicting life, or life following movie?

"It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy." - Nolan Ryan

by BigTex71 on Oct 27, 2011 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions

i don't know if you can say back to the future two was predictive.

not a big enough sample size.

/sabr’d

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Au contraire...

You can use multiple samples from multiple dimensions.

Prise de fer of your Sabr.

"It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy." - Nolan Ryan

by BigTex71 on Oct 27, 2011 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, not quite

Marty was amazed that Miami had a team, but they didn’t win the series. Instead, it was the Cubs who “won” the World Series in a sweep, which is total science fiction.

by bailorg on Oct 27, 2011 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Correct.

As usual, my insistence on not Googling and depending on my memory has again failed me.

"It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy." - Nolan Ryan

by BigTex71 on Oct 27, 2011 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions

I can barely make it out from the 18th floor at my work but I’m in Clayton.

bollocks

by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 27, 2011 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions

This is great

Game 6, World Series, in St. Louis.

It wouldn’t have been fun if we didn’t have to come from behind to win this series.

Go Cards

Just win

by The Duke on Oct 27, 2011 5:00 PM EDT reply actions

Subject lines!

I’m excited! Also, il Rosso is an evil evil person

"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"

by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 27, 2011 5:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

aw man.

what’d i do?

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Absolutely nothing

And cornmeal

"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"

by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 27, 2011 6:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

oh shit.

i forgot about that. you didn’t do that, did you?

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions

No. I did add corn flour though

And top it with Zia’s original restaurant recipe with added organic garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper, oregano and cilantro (as is always my red sauce recipe) as well as proven cheese, salsiccia, and pepperoni. It was excellent. But you felt bad for a sec, didn’t you

"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"

by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 27, 2011 7:02 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

*provel cheese

Cheese was not gritty

"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"

by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 27, 2011 7:03 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

This is the fun part of the day to watch Stubhub

Prices drop and tickets disappear fast

bollocks

by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 27, 2011 5:12 PM EDT reply actions

i think tonight classifies as a must win

by prophetjohn on Oct 27, 2011 5:26 PM EDT reply actions

you know what, prophetjohn, it really does.

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions

2-0 in must wins so far

by infallibleopiniongenerator on Oct 27, 2011 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions

TLR thinks Moneyball had "good acting"

but he’s offended by the depiction of the team and scouting, so he found some parts not enjoyable because it wasn’t accurate enough

Here’s to the crazy ones. The rebels. The troublemakers. The ones who see things differently. While some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.

by tehzachatak on Oct 27, 2011 5:29 PM EDT reply actions

That's what the sabermetricians think also

Can’t win em all.

Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.

by vivaelpujols on Oct 27, 2011 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions

i'm just amused this is what he's spending time on in the press conference

Here’s to the crazy ones. The rebels. The troublemakers. The ones who see things differently. While some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.

by tehzachatak on Oct 27, 2011 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions

It is somewhat topical

with the 5 outs given away.

They were pretty rough on Art Howe and Fuson in the movie. Much more so than the book. In movies, I guess, someone clearly has to wear the white hat and black hat. Not easy to deal in nuance, and not enough time to explain when you try.

by Merry CRasmus on Oct 27, 2011 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m in St. Louis!

Go Cardinals!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister

Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO

by VolsnCards5 on Oct 27, 2011 5:32 PM EDT reply actions

what meat do I grill to increase Cardinals chances of victory?

by infallibleopiniongenerator on Oct 27, 2011 5:35 PM EDT reply actions

Fillet of Napoli

#FireTLR

by The Continental on Oct 27, 2011 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions

great answer

but hard to come by and plus I don’t want to get “the hunger” for human meat.

by infallibleopiniongenerator on Oct 27, 2011 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Chicken Dinner?

by hangingfromatree on Oct 27, 2011 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Not Squirrel

At least they skinned it first.

Reminds me of “The Cook the Thief His Wife and Her Lover.”

Boog would have made that play.

by thepainguy on Oct 27, 2011 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions

is that poop

alos that film was kind of fucked up

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by prophetjohn on Oct 27, 2011 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions

One of my friends from high school got me into f'ed up movies

Said it would challenge me and stretch me (and we didn’t do drugs like acid).

Of course he turned out to be schizophrenic, so I haven’t been to a movie like that in a while.

Boog would have made that play.

by thepainguy on Oct 27, 2011 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions

More: Via CakeWrecks

RE-SIGN ALBERT PUJOLS!

by a fink on Oct 27, 2011 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions

What do a beaver and a shiva squirrel have to do with the Cards and the WS?

Boog would have made that play.

by thepainguy on Oct 27, 2011 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions

i have a friend who works in a Schnucks bakery

and her squirrels look like that

I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!

by First mammal to wear pants on Oct 27, 2011 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions

BLIMP!

"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister

Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO

by VolsnCards5 on Oct 27, 2011 5:39 PM EDT reply actions

jesus what did i start up there.

do subjunctive better

by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 27, 2011 5:40 PM EDT reply actions

this is all your fault.

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions

when in doubt, blame fang

by leefyg on Oct 27, 2011 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions

always blame fang

there is never need to doubt

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions

well, I don't know that you started it

the Earth has been going around the sun since that thread began, but I don’t think that the thread started that. Similarly…

What is Corey Patterson doing in Tyler Greene's spot on the 25-man roster?

by Robth on Oct 27, 2011 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Standing outside Musial statue

Open the gates already!

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 27, 2011 5:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be

by il rosso on Oct 27, 2011 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Want to kill lady

Singing and dancing at gate

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 27, 2011 5:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Is it d-dee?

Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.

by RiverRat on Oct 27, 2011 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions

or IHB?

by OCCardsFan on Oct 27, 2011 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Hard to dance with that bum ankle

by Merry CRasmus on Oct 27, 2011 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions

i only do a knife dance

"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78

by d-dee on Oct 27, 2011 7:18 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

So if I brought cash to the stadium

How much do you think I could pay for a seat if I could get to a seller before a scalper did?

Boog would have made that play.

by thepainguy on Oct 27, 2011 5:57 PM EDT reply actions

Passan is selling tix for face

http://lockerz.com/s/150806934

by matt man on Oct 27, 2011 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions

The cardinals better fucking win tonight.

2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174

by Aranathor on Oct 27, 2011 6:06 PM EDT reply actions

Or else

Boog would have made that play.

by thepainguy on Oct 27, 2011 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions

...they'll have lost.

by mojowo11 on Oct 27, 2011 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions

umm?

DShulman_ESPN Dan Shulman
LaRussa says he has a Plan A for tomorrow night but it could be altered by what happens tonight. #stlcards #worldseries #mlb #cardinals

Not only this, Tim Kukijan just said “it appears he is leaning towards starting Jake Westbrook”

by Wombat x on Oct 27, 2011 6:08 PM EDT reply actions

Wrong tweet woops

DShulman_ESPN Dan Shulman
TLR just said Carpenter is unlikely to start gm 7 but is def available in relief. That leaves Westbrook, Jackson as most likely. #stlcards

by Wombat x on Oct 27, 2011 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions

either full of shit or carp is hurt

maybe the cardinals are just not meant to sign him to extensions

by prophetjohn on Oct 27, 2011 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Kurkijan said that it was likely to be Westy starting

with Carp coming in later. I was assuming he was just speculating.

Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"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 Oct 27, 2011 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Wait what happened to Lohse?

by guayzimi on Oct 27, 2011 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions

hasn't been very good recently

i guess westbrook is a lot more rested. lohse just pitched 230 innings or so after maybe 100 or so the previous 2 years total

by prophetjohn on Oct 27, 2011 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions

So La Russa has decided for sure not to start him in a game 7?

by guayzimi on Oct 27, 2011 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions

i know what it says in those tweets

which is not much. i don’t know why dan schulman doesn’t think lohse is a possibility

i think there is merit to starting westbrook over lohse, though.

by prophetjohn on Oct 27, 2011 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Depending on how things go tonight...

Salas/Lynn/Zep/Motte/Dotel can go 6-8 innings, so maybe it doesn’t much matter…

by guayzimi on Oct 27, 2011 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions

On Metrolink

On my way to game. Yipppppeeeee!!

by Poop on Oct 27, 2011 6:10 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

is that poop

wait, yes it is