David Freese, sabermetrics, Game 6 of the 2011 World Series
by DanUpBaby on Oct 28, 2011 9:01 AM EDT
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People talk a lot about how statistical analysis sucks the fun out of baseball, how it turns people into number-producing automatons, how it leaves baseball games with all the suspense of a Strat-O-Matic game, and it's easy to see why someone might believe that having never gone through a season from that perspective himself.
For most of the teams every year you'd observe four months of people calling themselves on each other's small sample sizes, talking prospects up for next year, considering just how long it's going to be before the no-name guy who's won five starts in a row gets shelled and sent back down to the PCL, and then two months of those same people, or what's left of them, debating who should get called up when rosters expand. Then the season ends and you'd watch them debate the merits of FIP and xFIP until February, when it's time to talk about small sample sizes again.
But watching baseball after you know how baseball works is knowing when it's time for the analysis to stop. Yesterday the Cardinals needed—and this is just starting in the bottom of the ninth inning—an Albert Pujols double on the latest last-at-bat-in-Busch-Stadium-as-a-Cardinal; a David Freese triple off Neftali Feliz and just over the head of Nelson Cruz; singles from Daniel Descalso and Jon Jay against a left-hander, followed by a Kyle Lohse bunt; a single from Lance Berkman out of an intentional walk; and David Freese hitting his fifth home run of the postseason, and driving in his 19th.
Old Sportswriter Straw Men of baseball, this is the situation in which you're totally right, and the reason you've got things all wrong—when it comes down to this one moment, WAR really doesn't mean anything.
That said, in case you were wondering:
- David Freese is now hitting .393/.439/.787 in the postseason, and .313/.364/.495 in 2011.
- Jake Westbrook's scoreless inning was his second appearance since exactly a month ago, when he gave up five runs in two innings on September 27, and his first playoff victory since the 2007 ALCS.
- I'm finally okay with the Cardinals trading Jim Edmonds, as of right—now.
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I am still in love with David Freese this morning.
And I was APPALLED at the news that people left the game in the 7th inning. APPALLED!
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 ♥
I didn't leave until the 8th
Just kidding !!!
It was magical there. All the people in my section were standing from the 8th inning on. After the game, the guy next to me says “I’ll probably never see you again, but we shared something special tonight.”
by Poop on Oct 28, 2011 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
just make sure he didn't poke you with a hepatitis needle
and that’s what he was talking about
my favorite words are goodbye and my favorite color is red
by mattyp on Oct 28, 2011 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
speaking of hepatits
Did anyone catch Beavis and Butthead last night? It was pretty good.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 28, 2011 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
serious
the new beavis and butt-head premiered last night and those who caught it would know why i said “speaking of hepatitis”
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 28, 2011 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
this coming from the same guy who posted below he lives for baseball
what were you doing watching beavis and butthead last night??
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
I had it on DVR
watched it after the game. Come on now
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 28, 2011 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions
I caught it.
I laughed throughout. It wasn’t the best B&B episode ever, but it didn’t lack the classic B&B atmosphere.
From the blackhole of the Iowa TV market.
yeah, wasn't the best
I’m still fond of “No Laughing” but it was definitely a classic. I loved the ripping of Jersey Shore, True Life: I’m addicted to Porn, and the music videos. The True Life bit had me laughing non-stop: porn, porn, porn, porn, glasses, porn, porn, porn, porn, there’s my dad, porn, porn, porn, porn.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 28, 2011 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah but those fucks left some pretty awesome seats empty
so i win
and Cardinals win
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
"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 28, 2011 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
i love you instead, icing black and blue swollen ankle according to your directions as we speak
i brought some preliminary happy pix too before i sit down and edit the batch
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
I'm just kidding, of course
I’m happy for everyone that got to witness that game. Earlier in the night I thought we may see you in the dugout strangling someone. I’m glad things turned around and you didn’t have to resort to violence against our beloved birds.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
one of the presswire photogrphers was telling me he has to empty his memory cards quickly
because it’ll get crazy when the rangers stream the field
take that!
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
The people that left got exactly what they deserved for their lack of faith
For years, they will have to lie to folks and say they were “there” for this epic contest and suffer the guilt of both their lie and their disloyalty. I just wish fans like that would give their tickets away to true fans. Maybe some of those early leavers were among those that post so often here about had bad a team the Cards are and how they would never win, etc, etc.
I mean they paid hundreds of dollars to be there.
And people like me would have killed to be there and then they’re going to leave? Screw them.
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 28, 2011 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
It's their money
if you would really kill to be there, kill them and take their tickets
by jeff_abs on Oct 28, 2011 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
But then I have to get on a plane and get there.
I may not kill but I may tie up and leave in a locked closet.
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 28, 2011 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Although if SBN was alive I might kill it.
I had more but I don’t feel like typing it again.
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 28, 2011 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
it took me three restarts to get SBN to cooperate last night
some people didn’t even get on at all
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
that would be me
I was quite sad I didn’t get to post
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 28, 2011 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Now the whole comment is here and there aren't two!
I am so confused.
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 28, 2011 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
this comment needs
a fritz hobo-murder reply
my favorite words are goodbye and my favorite color is red
Busy, Matty.
These stolen from a murdered hobo cans of beans aren’t going to heat themselves!
"He probably misses his old glasses."
by Alxfritz on Oct 28, 2011 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
just put it in your engine compartment and drive
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions
there were people outside the stadium after the game asking to buy people's ticket stubs
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
I woke up this morning
To find I apparently bought four tickets to tonight’s game. Will be driving down from Chicago around noon. And to think we have (in part) Prince to thank for this! Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to go sell my first born.
Go Cards!!!
by Please Tommy Don't Herr't 'Em on Oct 28, 2011 9:05 AM EDT reply actions
kids are more important than baseball
I’ll take those tickets off your hands so you don’t have to worry.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
reply fail
not on mobile phone.
by Please Tommy Don't Herr't 'Em on Oct 28, 2011 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions
FREEEEESE
Tonight’s Forecast: A FREESE is coming!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRH-Ywpz1_I
get some runs
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Oct 28, 2011 9:12 AM EDT reply actions
is this just fantasy?
caught in a landslide
no escape from reality
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
open your eyes, look up to the skies
and seeeeeeeeeeeeeee
DO YOU THINK IT'S NOT GOING TO BE WHAT IT IS?!!
by Vindicator9000 on Oct 28, 2011 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Because I'm easy come, easy go
A little high, little low
2011 MLB All Star Game FanFest: July 8-12 at the Phoenix Convention Center!
Are they, though?
This is Game 7 we’re talking about.
by Please Tommy Don't Herr't 'Em on Oct 28, 2011 9:14 AM EDT reply actions
I'm told they are
better sell me the tickets just to be safe
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
Does the professional signs...
…bother anyone else.
First the “Deep Freese” sign is obviously made for TV and supplied by Fox for the event.
Second, you know it is Fox making these because the same people in charge of coming up with the catch phrases hired Tim McCarver. (side not is anyone old enough to remember when McCarver was good as the Mets play by play guy, I want to know when this guys hits the bottom of the slide.)
Third, if you want them to look homemade change the font and color up some. Same freaking sign every game.
Fourth, I have seen real homemade signs taken away from actual fans. Probably because they are not readable on TV.
Sht this list could be endless.
That looks like the sign guy
He’s from Springiield and he’s there with 20 to 30 signs stacked up in the aisle (near the Cardinals Cowboy).
He’s famous now, so the ushers don’t hassle him.
Boog would have made that play.
by thepainguy on Oct 28, 2011 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
He's only been doing it for as long as I can remember
since 1985 for sure…
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 28, 2011 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I recall him at games in the early 90s
I remember signs about Bernard Gilkey hitting it out of the “Gilkey Way”
Yeah sign guy always uses that font
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 28, 2011 9:21 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I find the Cardinals Cowboy incredibly annoying
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 28, 2011 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Hate is such a strong word
Are you the incredibly annoying Cardinals Cowboy?
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 28, 2011 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions
no, just jealous of you for getting to go to the game last night
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
yep
He’s also a season ticket holder for most of the Missouri state athletic programs, and owns a large screen printing business in springfield. Most definitely not a plant.
"I wonder if I put on a uniform and told La Russa I wanted to play for him if I could be a big leaguer too?"
"that all depends. are you gritty?" "You would need a mediocre decade of MLB experience first" "do you have a goatee, are you short, and do you try really hard?" "Are you willing to play four positions terribly?"
by cschepers on Oct 28, 2011 9:29 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
You guys know everything.
"What I said is what I said. At the time, the moment was heated. Maybe I shouldn't have said it. But it is what it is." -- Nyjer Morgan
VEB: We sound knowledgeable on everything.
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 28, 2011 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
our basement is right under a holliday inn express
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
there is this dude in st louis "the sign guy"
he logs a bunch of signs year round
it’s not fox, the guy is legit even if an irritating fame whore
you can follow him on twitter, but all the puns get old pretty much immediately
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
You ever think how hard it is to come up with those
Without getting old?
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 28, 2011 9:22 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
clearly impossible
"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 28, 2011 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don't think you can call him a fame whore
He is at every Springfield Cardinals game with his signs. Not exactly getting on prime time TV down there.
Official sponsor of Fat Jesus.
have you really never seen the sign guy before?
he’s one of the first things I remember seeing at busch stadium as a kid.
and he passes out suckers!
(don’t take candy from strangers, kids. Unless it is Halloween night)
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
OMG...I have become too much of a cynic!
There is a guy who makes this and doesnt get paid by someone. I am skeptical. I always thought he worked for someone, his signs show up at a lot of sporting events now or the style is copied. It is the font.
I apologize I obviously have been jaded living in Chicago too long.
by BigJawnMize on Oct 28, 2011 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
so, about Ronnie Woo Woo.............
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions
I bursting out in laughter...
…I dont know if it is thinking of Ronnie Woo Woo or how when every Cubs fan walks by my desk they shake their head in disgust, I cant stop laughing. It is like turrets.
by BigJawnMize on Oct 28, 2011 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Obviously
I am an idiot….
I vote that someone from the site, say one of the actual clever ones work with this guy to come up with some decent shit.
by BigJawnMize on Oct 28, 2011 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
This should be a permanent fanpost...
..signs the Sign-Guy should make.
by BigJawnMize on Oct 28, 2011 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Here is some feel good music
to celebrate Card’s big win. This is the kind of music I grew up with in the 40’s. Glad some young people have found the good taste to appreciate it. Arte Shaw would be grateful.
by ridgesee on Oct 28, 2011 9:15 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
that was great
"What I said is what I said. At the time, the moment was heated. Maybe I shouldn't have said it. But it is what it is." -- Nyjer Morgan
One of my proudest moments
was getting this played on K-SHE.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Oct 28, 2011 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions
What is it, big band day at VEB?
because if it is, I approve
my favorite words are goodbye and my favorite color is red
gotta rec that
I didn’t grow up in the ’40’s, but I do love me some big band swing. (or just about anything with a lot of brass)
by ArkansasTravs on Oct 28, 2011 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Some of the best jazz I ever heard was at a bar in Yokohama Chinatown.
"What I said is what I said. At the time, the moment was heated. Maybe I shouldn't have said it. But it is what it is." -- Nyjer Morgan
I will now contribute to this by posting an old-fashioned song sung by a Japanese guy
Sukiyaki (actually “Ue o Muite Arukō”) by Kyu Sakamoto.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
Warning: This is actually a really sad song when you read the lyrics
So here’s a preemptive happy picture of So Taguchi.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
IT'S ALL BECAUSE OF YOU
I’M FEELING SAD AND BLUE
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
I was worried when Westbrook came in
and I was like “awww, crap, our season comes down to a guy who hasn’t pitched in a month”. I’m so glad to be wrong.
don't get it twisted, if he'd have to pitch three
some balls would have hit the bleachers
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
I had the same reaction
I was yelling at him to keep it down every pitch.
Westbrook goes down in history as the winning pitcher of this game. Awesome.
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 28, 2011 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions
He had that one great bullpen session though.
I mean, geez, come on guys, he threw a 4 hitter against a simulated lineup!
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
Is MLB 2011 that lifelike of a video game?
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 28, 2011 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
I was actually relieved
I forgot all about Westie and the only pitcher I could remember that was available was Rhodes.
by ArkansasTravs on Oct 28, 2011 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Would still rather have Sanchez there, though.
Baseball's only fun if you're playing it, watching it, or thinking about it.
Our bullpen worries me tonight
also, vs a lefty with probably no Holliday, our lineup worries me tonight. The closer it gets to gametime, the more worried I guess I’ll be…
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
we have two fully rested starters behind Carp
Lohse all ready to follow his excellent pinch-bunting performance with a good relief outing
What is Corey Patterson doing in Tyler Greene's spot on the 25-man roster?
Motte threw 27 pitches
I’d say he’s available if need be tonight. Salas and Lynn both threw in the 40s IIRC and aren’t going to be available.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
Salas looked overextended last night, anyway
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
Salas was pitching just fine last night.
Just got sabotaged by our defense.
by chriswallace on Oct 28, 2011 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I know I'm in the minority here
but I wouldn’t mind seeing Lohse get the start. (without checking stats) seems like he gets through the first 2-4 innings pretty smooth. Then use a bullpen arm if Lohse gets in a tight spot and have Carp warm up to get us to the end of the game. Carp on short rest makes me nervous
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
then we move him to the outfield and then back to the mound!
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Either Lohse or Carp is going to be the first arm out of the pen tonight, I imagine
I guess its a matter of which one you want to start.
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
I'd start Carp
Lohse, then Jackson. Tony will not bring any of them in during the middle of an inning, he’ll use the actual relievers for that part.
"No, it seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great."--Posnanski
My preference
would be Carp but on a really short leash, say 40 pitches/3IP or so, or until/unless he starts to labour. Then I’d try to get EJax in for 1-2 innings, and use Lohse if needed. I think both should be rested enough to pitch as a pure bullpen arm. I’d mix in Rzep and Dotel as matchups allow, and hope this combo gets us to the 8th or 9th.
Really, I’d be prepared to throw all my best bullets in the first 9 innings (perhaps even the first 7 or so). Salas or Lynn can always throw in extras, if it gets to that, but in no way do I hold anything back. TBH, if the bullpen hadn’t been so taxed last night, I’d consider giving Rzep, Motte, Dotel, Lynn and Salas all an inning or so, and use Carp/Lohse/Jackson effectively as relievers (although probably start with Carp). Basically use 7 or 8 pitchers, intentionally, for 9 innings.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I can understand that
but I wonder if it might make more sense to just hold EJax as the last man out of the ’pen in case of extras, so you have someone who is capable of going six or seven innings if it comes to that.
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
Perhaps
but I don’t like holding too much back in this scenario. It’s not like the regular season, because we still have Westbrook and Jaime who both pitched last night and should really be unavailable, but both (esp. Westy) threw <60 pitches I think, so in an emergency they could be used. Probably the only time I’d vaguely consider being a bit more conservative is if it’s tied after 7 or 8 and we still have (say) Motte in the pen. Maybe go with EJax or Lohse for another inning at that point.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions
This is Game 7.
It’s ‘all hands on deck’ time.
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 28, 2011 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Westbrook can still fill this role.
He only threw one inning last night, and could probably go 3-4 innings if needed tonight I would guess. Plus, as a sinkerballer, he might be better off with a little arm fatigue anyway.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
Why are Lynn and Salas out but Dotel/Zep/Motte can all pitch?
Didn’t both Lynn and Motte both go more than an inning yesterday? I imagine any of them can/will be used if needed, but also guessing that all of Lynn, Salas and Motte (and Zep, to a lesser extent) will be less effective than usual tonight.
I hear you on Jackson and Lohse, though. Kinda hoping Jackson can be our wild card, somewhat. Two innings of hard-throwing stuff from the pen would be very useful, especially if Carp can only make 3 or 4 innings on short rest.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Rzep threw something like 15 pitches yesterday
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
8, even
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 28, 2011 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Salas threw 48 pitches and Lynn 32...
considering that and the fact that both kind of seem out of gas I assume they’ll be at the back of the pen. Motte threw 27 pitches but he at least seems strong.
True
I didn’t think it likely we’d see Salas tonight. I think Motte will come in in a save situation, but if it’s a lefty up first we might see Rzep/Rhodes and then the ball given to Motte for any righties. I’m pretty sure Motte won’t throw multiple innings, though.
Realistically, I’d think a well-rested Kyle Lohse throwing at maximum effort would be better than Lance Lynn (who I think has been pretty lucky so far and probably isn’t quite the beast he’s looked in his MLB career to date) so I kinda hope we only use Lynn as a last resort.
Boggs is the big question mark. Given that Westbrook took the 11th yesterday, I’m kinda guessing that he’s worn out his welcome with TLR. That said, he still looks a good pitcher to my eyes. Will be interesting to see just how far down the pecking order he is if it goes to extra innings. Will Lynn or Salas get in before Boggs?
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I have to say that I'm with TLR, at least for tonight
he came in and gave up the go-ahead run in game five on his first pitch. He shouldn’t be immediately dumped, I think he has a lot of promise still, but that doesn’t exactly inspire a ton of confidence in me.
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
I probably agree tbh
though part of that is that he’s barely pitched in the last couple of months and has been oddly (to my eyes) under-used this year. One week, he’s the closer, and then about a month later he’s demoted to Memphis and then unsure of his role when he comes back.
For a guy with such good stuff he does seem oddly hittable, though. Maybe it’s partially bad luck.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Westbrook was excellent because he keeps the ball down.
Even when the Rangers hit it in the air, they undercut it.
by chriswallace on Oct 28, 2011 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I would think Lohse and Jackson will get the Salas/Lynn roles...
with not much drop off. Then Dotel/Zep/Motte… As for the rest, I’d put it at Westy-Boggs-Lynn-Salas, but who knows?
On the the other side, Holland, Lewis, and Ogando have to be out… Maybe they go with Adams over Feliz? I would, but Wash probably won’t.
I find it hard to believe Lohse & EJax
(two guys with sub-4.00 FIPs in MLB in starting roles this year) won’t be BETTER out of the pen than Lynn, who’s hovered round a 4.00FIP in triple-A the last two years.
I’m guessing Texas are in the same spot we are, really. Ogando didn’t throw that much did he? Mind you, we’ve hit him pretty well so far. I imagine they’ll go Adams/Feliz in the 8th and 9th and the rest is all pretty up for grabs.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Lynn did something new or found some velocity that renders his past stats less meaningful (I think)...
as for Ogando – he is toast. Stick a fork in him, my god he is terrible. I think it’s a result of going from 45 innings to 180 this year.
Lynn found a bit more velo in the pen
he was early-90s in Memphis I think (despite early year suggestions he hit 97 one game), but seems to sit 94, 95 in the pen. That said, most pitchers get 2-3mph from moving into relief. I imagine Kyle Lohse could throw 93 from the bullpen (with probably better control and secondary stuff than Lynn), and Jackson would be up at 97, 98, comfortably. I’d go to those guys first, I think.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions
incredible game
I was gigging w/ my band, but had my eyes glued to the TV the whole freaking game. Luckily my band mates and the crowd are really supportive and cheer along with me. Several times I thought it was over (when we were down 7-4, when we had a chance to blow it open in 8th w/ loaded, the J. Hamilton home in the 10th). But they just coming back. Only bummer was we were playing a song in the 11th and got distracted from the TV (guitar solo?) and missed the Freese homer.
UNBELIEVABLE GAME!
youneverknow
I dont post very often,
but im a daily reader…. and you people entertained me well after the game was over so thank you, i was giggling well after 3 am last night
VEB + Cardinals huge win = BEST DAY EVERRRRR
my love for you is like a truck
by TheHolyDiver19 on Oct 28, 2011 9:19 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
In terms of tension and excitement,
I never thought that I would see Game 7 of the 1991 World Series topped in my lifetime. The young worst-to-first Braves playing a group of cagey playoff veterans to a standstill for 10 innings, Jack Morris throwing a 10 inning complete game shutout (probably the second best start in World Series history behind Larson’s perfecto), and a young John Smoltz matching him for 7 full innings on short rest. The Braves costing themselves a run when Neon Deion gets deked by Greg Gagne at second base, the lone run of the game coming via small ball (double, sac bunt, and what would have been a sac fly had the defense been playing normal depth), the incomprehensible Morris dominating a Braves lineup that had scored 14 runs just 3 days earlier to take a 3-2 lead in the series.
Yet, 21 years to the day of that epic Game 7, I bear witness to the most incomprehensible baseball game I’ve ever seen. Three different times down 2 runs or more, twice down to their very last strike against a more than capable reliever, our birds come through to win the game. Just amazing. Absolutely incredible. When you consider that this same team left the bases loaded not once but TWICE, committed three fielding errors that led to runs and another baserunning mistake that cost yet another run, you have to wonder what the Rangers did to piss off the GOB. You’re not supposed to win games like this, you’re not supposed to fall short of taking the lead multiple times and then win a war of attrition because the sinkerball pitcher who stunk the entire second half throws the only clean frame in three innings, setting the stage for the third baseman who’s come nearly out of nowhere to win the game with a walk off.
There’s so much more to say about this game, but I simply can’t summon words to describe it — probably because I’m working on 3 hours of sleep due to not being able to settle down enough to go to sleep last night.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
by fourstick on Oct 28, 2011 9:22 AM EDT reply actions 14 recs
powerfull emotions there
very eloquent
my love for you is like a truck
by TheHolyDiver19 on Oct 28, 2011 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions
You dont need more to say. This game has a lot to talk about but I think you put it perfectly
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 28, 2011 9:26 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
This.
exactly this.
Stupid UCL's.
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Oct 28, 2011 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Gant
I think it was Ron Gant that got deked but yeah, great game. This one however, will resonate a lot longer.
Gant didn't reach base in Game 7.
And Sanders didn’t play. Game Log and Play by Play
It must have been Lonnie Smith or Brian Hunter.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
It was Skates
Chuck Knoblauch deked Lonnie. Very famous play. I always felt bad for Lonnie. That was one eff’d-up stadium and little wonder he could not find the ball. Guess he should have found his third base coach.
by Youneverknow on Oct 28, 2011 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
strangest, most heart destroying game heart repairing
brain busting game ever
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Oct 28, 2011 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm going to go on the record
And say that I prefer Jack Buck’s “We’ll see you tomorrow night.”
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 28, 2011 9:22 AM EDT reply actions
Jack>Joe
But Cardinals win> Twins win
Also it was kind of perfect that Joe honored Jack with that call by calling it for the team that Jack spent his career doing radio for
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 28, 2011 9:28 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
honestly I know a lot of people don't like joe but I thought he called the game pretty well, especially in the late innings
aside from the jaime-on-the-bench gaffe
Oh I agree and say that to people a lot
But Jack is, well, Jack. Enough said
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 28, 2011 9:53 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm not much of a Joe Buck fan
But from what I saw, he did a good job last night.
Other than the Jaime Garcia pinch-hitting part.
Still not a werewolf.
I especially appreciated them shutting up during the tensest moments.
Of course, I won’t be able to judge the broadcast tonight, AS I WILL BE THERE IN PERSON FOR GAME SEVEN OF THE FUCKING WORLD SERIES AT BUSCH FUCKING STADIUM.
"He probably misses his old glasses."
by Alxfritz on Oct 28, 2011 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
baseball broadcasters should always STFU during tense moments.
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I felt like they stopped trying to ruin everything with crappy camera angles
That is on Fox rather than Buck and McCarver, but yeah.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
are you guys not tweeting
#FoxTruckSucks @MLBonFox
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions
I have remained a Twitter celibate this entire off-season, so I can't start tweeting now
Playoffs! Magical thinking!
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
Using the club tickets?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I will demand a t-shirt from a commoner in the regular seats
and make his peasant wife sew it into a tie for me.
They will both avoid eye contact, as traditions dictate.
"He probably misses his old glasses."
Peasants are good at doing menial work like that
They should be honored to provide for their betters!
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
I guess some people might find the quotation of his dad kind of cheesy or something
But I thought it was great. Especially after that eerily prescient trivia question and discussion segment! You can’t write this stuff, folks.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
Early in the game
when they were talking about 6th games ending on home runs, I said to myself, “Well, maybe tonight will be another one.” I never dreamed it would actually happen, much less in the 11th after 2 run rallies to tie in both the 9th and 10th!
by ArkansasTravs on Oct 28, 2011 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
my favorite buck comment last night
They just. Won’t. Go. Away.
the phrase, the timing, the tone….made me laugh out loud and yell at the TV, “That’s right, baby!”
by westsidecards on Oct 28, 2011 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
yeah, I find Buck is good with certain kinds of calls
if he didn’t spend half his time cleaning up after McCarver, I bet he’d come off much better.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions
I love the comment McCarver tried to make
I don’t recall what his rambling was about but even McCarver stopped and said “nevermind”
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 28, 2011 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah, i did really enjoy that one.
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 28, 2011 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions
When exactly did that happen?
I remember hearing it but I can’t remember what moment of the game it came in. One of our game-tying hits maybe?
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
yeah, i can't find it on the replays either...
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 28, 2011 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
I blockquoted it when it happened.
check out the game threads.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Sweet, maybe I'll do some thread spelunking in a minute
I knew I could count on VEB
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
VIDEO
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
Wasn't expecting a video link so quickly
Again, I should have known VEB would be on top of this.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
I'm basically replaying these clips over and over right 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
remember to wash your hands
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Zombie Cardinals
they’re still coming after you!
by ArkansasTravs on Oct 28, 2011 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions
well it's more of a relentless lumbering
oh, the lumbering.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions
So much lumber...
Remember to wash your hands.
by Cardinals645 on Oct 28, 2011 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
It sounded to me like Joe Buck was trying very hard...
to suppress his enthusiasm for the Cardinals. I think part of the reason he’s so monotone is that he tries too hard to be impartial.
What was he like as a Cards-only broadcaster? I recall him being a lot better but maybe some of you feel otherwise…
by mattisnotfrench on Oct 28, 2011 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he was actually quite similar as a Cards broadcaster.
I don’t recall him being like a radio broadcaster very often.
by chriswallace on Oct 28, 2011 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
I don’t think he was ever the regular radio broadcaster. he subbed for Jack a few times when Jack was sick, if I remember right.
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
yeah, I misread chriswallace's comment
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
I loved him when he was a cards only broadcaster.
He has a good sense of humor that seems more subtle than a lot of announcers which I really like. He does seem to try really hard to not be biased in my opinion. Other fans don’t think he does a good job, I think he sometimes goes overboard and does too good a job.
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 28, 2011 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
My thoughts exactly
Although last night I thought I could hear I distinct “I’m lovin every minute of this” vibe during the events of the last three innings.
I'm sure everyone does.
Here’s the thing though: If you’re Joe Buck, that’s a no win situation for you, especially since Fox decided to talk about that particular Game 6 three separate times during the coverage last night. If you do your own thing there, people criticize you for not paying homage to the old man. If you pay homage to the old man, people criticize you for ripping off one of the greats, even if the guy was your dad.
I think Joe is a pretty great announcer in his own right, but his sense of history and the fact that he’s the son of a legend who was part of so many of them make it difficult to put the moment in context without seemingly ripping off dear old dad.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
by fourstick on Oct 28, 2011 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I have no problem with Joe
but Tim McCarver, my GOB, how is he still allowed to talk?
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 28, 2011 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions
It's in his contract with FOX
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
Yeah, that's kind of my attitude two
I still wish they could get the WS back on NBC.
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
Fantastic.
Al: You know what they call a butterfly without wings Dan?
Dan: ...What, Al?
Al: A Butter-walk!
Dan:..........
by liars&thieves on Oct 28, 2011 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions
i have absolutely, positively no problem with his call last night.
and think joe buck is ridiculously underrated as a broadcaster and hated around the country for seemingly no reason. i mean, come on, the alternative is thom brennaman. no thank you.
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
People elsewhere think he's a homer.
People in St. Louis think he is not and that he should be.
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 28, 2011 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
he's fine just the way he is.
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
What the heck SBN?
People elsewhere think he’s homer. People in St. Louis think he’s not but should be.
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 28, 2011 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions
But I did that earlier several times and it didn't work.
SBN needs to learn how to handle David Freese.
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 ♥
Joe just talks too much on TV
Master of the Obvious. MOTO. If he would stop telling us what we can clearly see with our own eyes, the rest of his work is pretty solid.
Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.
by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Oct 28, 2011 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions
his job his play by play.
i’m not sure exactly what you’re looking for. i actually joe’s work is a bit downgraded because mccarver is such an idiot. if joe could get someone competent in his booth to provide actual analysis his work would improve. it’s kind of the dan mclaughlin effect.
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Don't tell us the count after the pitch.
We can see that on the graphic. Don’t tell us “Flyball to right field” We can see that.
Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.
by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Oct 28, 2011 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions
I hear this about tv pbp guys often
but I’ve never actually watched a who doesn’t say those things, and I think it would sound strange. for me that patter’s just part of watching a baseball game on tv.
I'd say that it's an old habit from most starting out on radio.
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 28, 2011 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions
And people being used to it from radio too
Like DanUp, I think it would just be weird to not get the “play by play” commentary even though we can see what is happening because we have television now.
If nothing else I think we can fall back on the “part of the game” argument just like bad umpiring and managers wearing uniforms.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
agreed
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 28, 2011 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
besides
lots of time (regular season at least) I’ll only be half-watching a game. It’s nice to know when to look up to see a play or be able to follow along by just the sound while you’re in another room.
by ArkansasTravs on Oct 28, 2011 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Is there a "competent" color man in baseball though?
I think Smoltz does a great job, but that’s mostly because he hasn’t been doing it for very long. I thought Hershiser was really good when he first started, but now he’s just like the rest of them — constantly saying stupid things and making dumb comments in an effort to reach that casual fan.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
new rule: only smart people are allowed to watch baseball.
and fourstick will do color.
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions
and... that's a burn.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
That wasn't my point at all actually
It’s that while the casual fan may not care as much about things as the rest of us do, people like McCarver do the game no favors by making comments that are either completely false or are completely hyperbolic in their nature. There’s plenty to explain just about the game itself while making comments about things that are happening while they are happening through the eye of an informed observer.
FWIW — I think Tim McCarver, judging by his interview show, is FAR more intelligent than what comes off on TV. It’s just that he’s been produced as part of a broadcast for so long that he’s forced by FOX to dumb it down for a “tee-vee” audience so as not to turn off the casual fan.
I’m sorry, I just think that’s backwards. I think good analysis can be engaging. I think what turns most casual fans off are the endless cliches and stupid banter. Which is how I feel about Mark Jackson on NBA broadcasts. It’s just one stupid cliche after another in his Brooklyn staccato.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
my comment was super tongue in cheek.
i agree with you completely.
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm ok with commentary
I can just tune the ramblings out, but I really wish the TV networks could give us more whole field views of the plays. (like when Lohse bunted, and they showed the defense playing it out)
why do we always have to see just a crappy angle of the plate from behind the pitcher?
"There's only one way to play baseball, "the Cardinals' way." - George Kissell 1920-2008
TV meme?
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 28, 2011 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions
I hate it
I especially hate it when the show him when they get a run, are in the midst of scoring runs, etc.
I do not mind however when they go to a shot of him when we are sucking the life out of thier team when we hit HR or make great plays, or otherwise get on a roll…also do not mind the shot’s of Nolan Ryan in these circumstances, even though I have huge respect for him.
11 in '11
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Oct 28, 2011 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup
My dad actually says he like Tim McCarver a lot, and I think he is getting at the same thing you are… that he is clearly smarter and better at talking about baseball than the broadcast format makes him seem. He probably remembers more Tim McCarver over the years and has the “smarter Tim” improving the projection, as it were, whereas I have a much larger recency bias.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
I seem to remember someone a few years ago rewatching a WS game from the late 1980's
and remarking in utter shock that Tim McCarver was consistently making insightful points about the game.
Francona was 1000x better than McCarver
Competent guys who are fresh out of the league are always the best.
Not afraid to nitpick
Poz made the point the other day that a color guy is only good for so long
Specifically talking about McCarver. I think this is probably right. Smoltz has a fresh perspective. McCarver, not so much.
Well, it's a lot like a band, right?
There are so very few that remain consistently good at turning out new material for years and years and years, and even those bands (Rolling Stones, U2, Springsteen) have a real contentious relationship with their original fans because they can’t continue to do the same fucking type of music forever. They get bored with it, experiment, and piss off a bunch of people enough that those people then form a huge backlash against the “new stuff” or claim that they’ve “sold out”.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
That's an example of
- Huge Outrage
- Backlash
- Turnaround
- Acceptance
- Distinguished as classic folk/rock masterpieces.
Basically, Dylan has come full circle.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
He's the only one I can think of that made interesting choices but
ones that always seemed to work out well for him.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
At least until his born-again Christian phase
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
The only issue I have with Joe has more to do with Fox than with Joe, probably
It’s the fact that he’s in commercials that are supposed to be funny but end up coming off as smug and contrite.
That, and his sometimes over-reaching in terms of what is and isn’t appropriate (The Randy Moss fake-moon at Lambeau was not “disgusting”, just merely a bit inappropriate unless you’ve been an opposing fan at a GB game).
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
says the viking fan!
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions
As a packers fan (undefeated defending SB champs)
I disagree. Getting beaten by a team that didn’t even have a winning record that we had beaten twice was bad enough, that moon was cocky an offensive and to be ok with it and call fox commercials smug is unbelievably contradictory. Did I mention the Packers are undefeated SB champs that just beat the last place Vikings?
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 28, 2011 10:34 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Well,
perhaps if your drunk ass, cheese eating fans would stop mooning the opposing teams bus (which also happens to be in public), the “fake-mooning” probably wouldn’t have happened.
Arrogance is not liking a taste of your own fucking medicine.
I don’t give a shit about the Packers this year or next year or the year after that. I really don’t, so keep on with your rubbing in your Super Bowls and all that endless bullshit. If you can’t take a fucking joke, then I have no respect for you.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
Um, Randy Moss's fake mooning was intentioned every bit to be offensive out of cockiness
And I was the one telling a joke by teasing you about the Packers winning and you were the not taking a joke
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 28, 2011 10:42 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Whatever
Packers fans are the most arrogant I’ve ever seen in person. Most arrogant. So I’ll just lump you in with those people based on your above comments about being undefeated and super bowl champs and move along.
P.S. Don’t call me a hypocrite when you can’t even realize how incredibly arrogant you’re being about this whole situation.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
I CAN HEAR YOU
"He probably misses his old glasses."
by Alxfritz on Oct 28, 2011 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm sorry of it offended you, it was meant to be a playful jab
You should know I’m not arrogant from my posting one here. There is another guy here who’s like you and is a Cardinals and Vikings fan and is very curteous and kind, he even gave me a funny Detroit blows pic, but I can’t remember who it is but if he is reading I hope I’m not offending him either
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 28, 2011 10:54 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm sorry of it offended you, it was meant to be a playful jab
You should know I’m not arrogant from my posting one here. There is another guy here who’s like you and is a Cardinals and Vikings fan and is very curteous and kind, he even gave me a funny Detroit blows pic, but I can’t remember who it is but if he is reading I hope I’m not offending him either
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 28, 2011 10:54 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
i disagree with you.
i think just about everyone but packers fans were okay with the move moss pulled.
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions
I was more than okay with it.
Don’t judge us by our worst. That’d be like saying every Cardinals fan is an attention whore that owns a Dominos franchise in Springfield, Mo.
"He probably misses his old glasses."
i was more than ok with it
that was one of my least favorite Joe Buck moments ever
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 28, 2011 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
i meant if anyone was going to upset with it, they were packers fans.
not saying all packers fans were.
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Most Packer fans I know thought it was "obscene"
which I find incredibly hypocritical, considering those same fans think it’s funny that a certain group of Packer fans moon the opposing teams bus after EVERY GAME IN GREEN BAY.
So it’s more obscene for someone to fake doing it on national television than it is for a group of drunk people to do it in public in a parking lot?
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
I don't care about football as previously stated
But i think the whole Packers “joke” middle finger takes away packers fans’ right to be pissed about fake mooning.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 28, 2011 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm actually surprised that didn't come down hard on Hawk
That made it through the cameras and everything
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 28, 2011 10:55 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I didn't realize
I knew he was a Vikings fan so he was automatrealized ping to be Ok with it and I wanted to tease him a little. This is the first third party opinion of it besides FESPN guys that I’ve gotten despite being surrounded by Rams fans because my family/friends never gave me an opinion.
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 28, 2011 10:46 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
automatrealized ping= automatically going
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 28, 2011 10:47 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Honestly, I don't think I would've given Joe's call on Moss a second thought
if not for it being brought up seemingly 90% of the time Joe Buck’s merits as a broadcaster are discussed.
I just didn’t, and still, don’t think of it as a big deal either way.
He's the only television guy
who states the count on EVERY SINGLE PITCH. It’s not like we can’t see the graphics or anything, or keep it in our heads by watching. On radio sure, but this always bugs me during the game.
I'd rather have this than have the color guy (any color guy) fill the air with inane ramblings
about a play that happened five freaking minutes ago.
He does have to drown own shoe size mentioning Tim McCarver who thinks Mt Everest is a volcano
Did anyone else notice after Freese crossed home McCarver realized he hadn’t said anything to ruin that great moment and be remembered forever yet so he popped up and said “How did this happen?” like an upset parent talking to a kid that just ran thier car into a mailbox?
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 28, 2011 10:38 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Ya, I thought it expressed the wonder that I was feeling
"What I said is what I said. At the time, the moment was heated. Maybe I shouldn't have said it. But it is what it is." -- Nyjer Morgan
Jack>Joe
But Cardinals win> Twins win
Also it was kind of perfect that Joe honored Jack with that call by calling it for the team that Jack spent his career doing radio for
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 28, 2011 9:50 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
F'ing double posts
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 28, 2011 9:56 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Vin Scully in his prime
Heaven !
Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.
by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Oct 28, 2011 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions
they did, however, stop talking to let it breathe.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Had to rerun the last 3 innings
Would you believe that in the middle of the eigth inning some giant
steel monster came wandering down my street destroying every thing
in sight, stepped on my beloved 1992 chevy Silverado extended cab
smashing it.
Then backhanded my split level, tacking off my roof and second floor,
then reached in with in with index and middle finger, plucked up my ass
in my Lazy Boy and dumped me right of the top of my neighbor’s Lexus
350 Suv.
by ridgesee on Oct 28, 2011 9:32 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
What a game!
Went to bed 1:40 AM eastern, don’t have to work, and I was up ay 7:30 AM since I could not sleep.
Gonna be a long day.
Redbirds Fun
2006 WS for JB and DK57RIP: Josh Hancock
Lightweight
Went to bed at 2:30, up at 6:00. And now staying home with a kid who was up and down all night with an ear infection.
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
lightweight
went to bed at 4.30. (got up at 11am though)
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
Lightweight.
haven’t slept yet.
Do it for Torty.
Happy Flight!
by Oedipa Maas on Oct 28, 2011 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
WOOOOOOOOOOOO
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
4 AM - 7:45
and I’m not even a little bit tired. So pumped full of adrenaline, just want it to be game time
my favorite words are goodbye and my favorite color is red
i appologize if this has been brought up
but has anyone seen the highlight of freese with the two guys that got his home run ball? One of the dudes is wearing a cubs t-shirt. Is he just trolling or what??
my love for you is like a truck
I'll never understand why cubs fans do that at Busch
I was at a Cardinals/Dodgers game and this guy was at Busch dressed in full Cubs gear, jersey, pants, spikes and all.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 28, 2011 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Not sure, we're checking.
We can report he is from St. Louis though.
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
he is?
don’t you have him confused with Ryan Howard?
DO YOU THINK IT'S NOT GOING TO BE WHAT IT IS?!!
by Vindicator9000 on Oct 28, 2011 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions
I saw that
on the newsfeed today. The guy who got the ball brought his Cubs fan friend with him to the game. He (Cards guy) said something like “I didn’t know he was going to wear that shirt, unbelievable”
by ArkansasTravs on Oct 28, 2011 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
just left my 8 o'clock patient sitting in the waiting room for 15 minutes
had no clue he was here. It’s going to be a long (but great) day
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
I hear you.
Is it bad that I hope most of my patients no-show so I can just hang out on VEB all day?
Stupid UCL's.
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Oct 28, 2011 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions
no, not at all
our phone system is down now so even if people call in they get a no show.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
ZOMBIE CARDS LIVE ON!!!!!
I have to admit that I posted a “thanks for the great season, Cardinals” message on my Facebook in the 7th. I knew I could be proven wrong by this team, and I wanted to be the one “doubter” that turned karma back to our Birds.
My wife purchased a Groupon for a comedy club thing tonight
some time ago; she was nice enough to ask if it clashed with the World Series (she bought it after the playoffs started). I told her no, and that I didn’t think we’d make the Series anyway.
She walked into the office this morning while I’m on a call and said “I guess I should cancel the show and the sitter tonight?”
She didn’t know the outcome of the game. She was in bed upstairs and heard me yell “UN FUCKING BELIEVABLE” at some point before midnight.
i hope anyone's "wife" is a keeper.
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions
I know what you meant.
But I still keep reading it wrong.
Ask me about the death of five hookers and how Craig James was allegedly involved.
by IsayPetrinoYouSayPaterno on Oct 28, 2011 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions
hah!
now that i read it over i could see how someone could read that.
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Can we all make an agreement tonight?
Whether the Cardinals are up by 10, or down by 10, let’s all forego proclamations about the championship until the actual final out has been recorded. Clearly, the insane has become sane now, and we should collectively acknowledge that.
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
There is no championship
There is only a baseball game tonight.
And the Cardinals are involved.
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
just another day at the ballpark
no big whoop.
scrappy, scrappy, scrappy ball club
that's what i hear
apparently it begins around 8 or so. but who knows? i get my info secondhand here. i’ll be glued to the tennis channel myself.
scrappy, scrappy, scrappy ball club
Getting pretty bored with this damn baseball season.
When will it ever end???
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
october 28th and still playing basebal?!
jesus!
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
The only thing I want to find out after the game
Is to find out who on VEB is Torty on Twitter
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 28, 2011 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions
the cover's working
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
that's what we want you to think
the “Lab” is working.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
I'm so upset that I don't know and noone will tell me.
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 28, 2011 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
It was diggers rally hat
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
you must seek out the one
known as the shredder
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm SpartiTorty!
No, I’m SpartiTorty!
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
His face doesn't change much
Ever.
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 28, 2011 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions
He looks pretty evil in that black overcoat
Almost Palpatinian
by bobohilario on Oct 28, 2011 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
i'm just gonna leave this here. last night was a big....
DO IT FOR TORTY!
twitter
by zoomzoomj88 on Oct 28, 2011 9:48 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
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RE-SIGN ALBERT PUJOLS!
FLASH
He’ll save every one of us!
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
More Queen !
Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.
by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Oct 28, 2011 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
KING OF THE IMPOSSIBLE!
From the blackhole of the Iowa TV market.
WAR, huh, good god ya'll, what is it good for?
Absolutely nothin’. And while we’re on the boomer era music kick:
Like a bird on the wire
Like a drunk in the midnight choir
Sounds a lot like I felt last night after that ugly, beautiful, clusterfuck of a win last night
scrappy, scrappy, scrappy ball club
What a long, strange trip it’s been, Cardinals fans.
It all comes down to tonight, let’s hope we keep truckin’ on
my favorite words are goodbye and my favorite color is red
I'm reading a thread on Google+
It was started by Vic Gundotra (from Google) and it’s pretty interesting.
People are mostly talking about how boring baseball is and how it shouldn’t be called the World Series because it’s US only.
So someone follows up with “the nba has a world championship and it’s us only” to which a genius replies
" USA basketball is of a way higher level than any other country. So with basketball it’s righteous to call it “World Championship”."
I shit you not.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 28, 2011 9:57 AM EDT reply actions
I've also got a person in my circles
Who’s a die-hard Red Sox fan (thick Bostonian accent and all) who “hates the cardinals.”
When did the Cardinals become the Yankees of the NL?
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 28, 2011 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions
baseball pseudo-fan self-righteousness about the world series is just infuriating
it’s called the world series because that’s what it’s called. the super bowl often does not take place in a bowl-shaped stadium.
by DanUpBaby on Oct 28, 2011 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Also
AFAIK there’s nothing in the rules that states that MLB franchises have to be located in the USA. That’s just where they are.
Barcelona, the best soccer team in the world, cannot play in the kickyfoot world cup. So should they rename it “the Championship of National Soccer Teams” or something?
Additionally, sometimes boats from outwith the American continent win the America’s Cup Yachting.
Some things are slightly confusingly or inaccurately named in the English language. Who knew.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
not only are there not rules athat states MLB franchieses have to be located in the USA
There are MLB franchises that are currently, not located in the USA
Grit != flat out sucking.
Pedantic post is pedantic.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Correct me if i'm wrong....
But the United States of America isn’t the only Country that has a baseball team, is it?
Grit != flat out sucking.
Netherlands won the Baseball World Cup!
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Oct 28, 2011 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions
honkbal ftw!!
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Calling it the World Series because Toronto has a team...
is like calling the Fargo airport “Fargo International Airport” because it has one flight a week to Winnipeg. Technically true…
Um hello?
CANADA! It’s where they ship you if you don’t get along with Tony. Duh!
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 28, 2011 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Furcal made a pretty solid throw from short to first on a grounder
my favorite words are goodbye and my favorite color is red
I could watch Edwin Jackson pitch all day
probably about 8 innings worth, I guess.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
snoozer
just another boring win for westbrook. dude’s like clockwork. put him out there, get the W. zzzzzzz……
scrappy, scrappy, scrappy ball club
and then he deposited one to the grass in center field
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 28, 2011 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions
he keeps dropping things FFS
if the camera guy and Beltre had let him fall into the camera-well? OMFG.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
How can people say baseball is boring?
I guess I’ll never understand it. Then again, when I tell people I find the NFL boring, they’re like “THAT’S UN-AMERICAN”
I’m sorry, i’ll never understand the dances and celebrations after EVERY. SINGLE. PLAY. You made a tackle? Congratulations. You threw for 2 yards? Congratulations.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 28, 2011 10:01 AM EDT reply actions
its almost like doing a title belt celebration
after a single up the middle
DISCOUNT DOUBLE CHECK
That commercial always makes me laugh.
or like Beast Mode,
after a broken bat infield hit.
Nyger Morgan, I am looking at you.
by BigJawnMize on Oct 28, 2011 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
I mean, I guess that's just how I was raised
I really don’t care for anything else but baseball. I don’t watch the NFL, NHL, NBA, etc. I’ve tried to watch games, they just don’t interest me.
I will forever live and breathe for baseball.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 28, 2011 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i will borrow from Joe Po.
"I never argue with people who say that baseball is boring, because baseball IS boring. And then, suddenly, it isn’t. And that’s what makes it great."
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 28, 2011 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
+1
I totally understand how baseball is boring if you aren’t into things like pitch selection etc.
Not afraid to nitpick
yeah.
me, personally, I can watch Brandon Dickson pitch the 6th inning of a 10-1 game in June and be happy, but for more casual fans, I really think baseball IS pretty boring most of the time. but 2 outs, bottom of the 9th, down 2 runs, men on second and third, wild closer on the mound… you can’t get better than that in sports. you just can’t.
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 28, 2011 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
I can understand how baseball is boring if you don't have a decent centerfield camera
that is not off-set like a f’n Batman villain shot.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions
well seeing as how Freese is the batman villain
it’s appropriate.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 28, 2011 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I find handegg incredibly boring too.
It’s 3 hours of committee meetings, where guys occasionally line up and run a few feet. Halfway though, you see the Black Eyed Peas.
DO YOU THINK IT'S NOT GOING TO BE WHAT IT IS?!!
by Vindicator9000 on Oct 28, 2011 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Professional is boring me this year for some reason.
College handegg is awesome.
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 28, 2011 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
This. The NFL for me stands for "Not For Long" as in how long will I watch an NFL game...
College on the other hand…I’m as bad as I am with the Redbirds!
by RollBirdsRoll on Oct 28, 2011 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions
our family calls it the No Fun League
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
This is why they created the Redzone channel
There is no reason to watch the NFL without it.
Not afraid to nitpick
Football's pretty boring because 12 actual minutes have play during it.
I don’t find it boring, but when you have that little actual play, I can see it.
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by stlcardsfan4 on Oct 28, 2011 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
I think part of it
is what you grew up with. I played baseball in the summer, football in the fall growing up and and still enjoy both. I do like college football better than the NFL, but I do watch big games.
If someone never played baseball/softball, it is harder for them to appreciate the pace of the game which does seem slow if you’re not fully involved in each pitch. I know there’s probably quite a few here who never played but love baseball, but most probably had a dad/uncle/mother/etc. that introduced them to the game.
by ArkansasTravs on Oct 28, 2011 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I have friends who sit in front of a TV and watch cars go in circles for 4 hours at a time
and they say baseball is boring. I just LOL
by RollBirdsRoll on Oct 28, 2011 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
this
I’ll never understand NASCAR.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 28, 2011 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
me either
and I don’t have anything against racing, I can appreciate F1.. but NASCAR is just stupid
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 28, 2011 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I like a lot of forms of racing...
but Corporate Pretty Boy bumper cars isn’t one of them.
by RollBirdsRoll on Oct 28, 2011 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
if you ever go to a race in person, it may change your mind
racing is impossible to capture on TV. But in person, it’s completely compelling (at least to me). Those machines are crazy – you feel the cars as they go by.
Plus, the fans are a sideshow like no other.
I don't get the idea of racing around a completely circular track
Surely the whole skill of racing is judging the track, taking different lines, judging and using the various corners and textures of the circuit etc.
Just going round and round in a big oval seems a bit ridiculous to me.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
i know nothing about mechanics
or technique. And admittedly a pretty dumb premise. But: crashes. LOUD NOISES. Man-made machines going fast.
Me neither.
I love watching other types of racing… Rally, F1, LeMans, etc. But Nascar really does nothing for me.
DO YOU THINK IT'S NOT GOING TO BE WHAT IT IS?!!
by Vindicator9000 on Oct 28, 2011 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I've been to more than I can count.
Still boring.
by RollBirdsRoll on Oct 28, 2011 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
we had a non-baseball fan with us at the bar last night
Er, former non-baseball fan.
Grit != flat out sucking.
I'm sure baseball got more than a few converts last night
my girlfriend has always been a bit apathetic about baseball (comes naturally when you’re from Baltimore). I thought she was going to have a heart attack a few times in the last four innings.
What is Corey Patterson doing in Tyler Greene's spot on the 25-man roster?
My friend from Houston...who surprisingly doesn't really care about baseball..I mena she has the Astros why doesn't she watch them?
She watched the game last night and said it was so exciting and now she is getting out of something she said she would do tonight to watch the game tonight. Well done David Freese, you have gained baseball fans.
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 28, 2011 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions
My wife loves the tension of the World Series
but won’t watch regular season games. That’s where you develop the love/hate for the game. Just being in it for the WS is too much like a one night stand. Not that there’s anything wrong with that…
I want more... More baaaacon!
Jim Gaffigan
by blueinmemphis on Oct 28, 2011 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh you know
There was a zombie virus outbreak, the Cards were all infected, and they refuse to die and forced a Game 7….you know, just regular baseball stuff.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 28, 2011 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions
two things from the morning buzz
Bernie reported that for the first time, the stadium was shaking.
(Now, I’ve seen Bernie in person, and let me tell you, it would take a lot to shake that guy’s chair. Just sayin’.)
A cubs fan called in to the DP show and asked if Colby Lewis was cheating because he saw some HD moisture of some sort “glistening” … sorry
glisteningon his ballcap, and he kept going to it.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
well it obviously didn't help him
still threw 88 MPH junk
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 28, 2011 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions
it would take a lot to shake that guy’s chair.
heh. so true.
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions
I can believe it
When we left 20min after the game ended when we were walking under the stadium to get out it sounded like the old kiehl.
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 28, 2011 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Pitchers have "foreign substances" all the time, no one really cares unless it's comically blatant
Not afraid to nitpick
looking at you, Kenny Rodgers
get some runs
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Oct 28, 2011 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Double switch situation I think.
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
Yeah, double switch
Furcal made the last out in the 8th, so Motte went into the leadoff spot and Descalso went into the 8th spot for Rzepczynski.
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
I think they did a double switch to get
The pitcher farther down the lineup
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Oct 28, 2011 10:09 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Because TLR
tony had done yet antoher double switch and was screwed. So then we had DD at short and FREAKING THERIOT at 2nd.
I just wish we could pinch hit for the pitcher and leave the damn positions alone.
I actually thought Tony was great last night
Played must win in a must win and put guys in positions to overcome two runs from Jaime leadoff walks and three errors and two late dingers plus a pitcher scoring thanks to a wild pitch and an extra inning dinger. No problem with Tony last night
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 28, 2011 5:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Man SBN was weird last night
After Freese tied it up in the ninth I hopped online to share a WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO with y’all, but the VEB front page was showing 7-4 in the box score and 2 overflow threads. So I reloaded and then it was 4-3 with one overflow thread. I reloaded again - tied 2-2 with just the original game thread.
It was like freaking Memento or something.
Zombie Cardinals...
…have infected SBN.
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on Oct 28, 2011 10:56 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm having similar issues right now
where threads disappear from the main page.
Beware: Velociraptors may be present.
are you sure they weren't destroyed?
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
just refresh the page
works for me
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
Got this on twitter last night when I called for a Chef Rhodes Zombie Attack...
@ArthritisRhodes: @swmrnbk @boxcar_fritz Chef Rhodes is gon’ bussa cap in yo bitch asses if you keep bein funny.
I have no idea how im even moving this morning
Must try and get work done.
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Oct 28, 2011 10:11 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I GOT LAID LAST NIGHT!!!!!
oh, never mind. that was just david freese.
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 10:12 AM EDT reply actions
David Freese looked like that after he got shredded
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions
i can only imagine
that David Freese got more action last night that all of us combined in our entire lives.
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
30 guys just beat him up and tore off his clothes
I mean, if one is into that kind of thing
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I was mostly weirded out by Carp having a great time with EJax.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
SBN is not being my friend today.
It must think I have a better chance with David Freese and it is jealous.
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 ♥
It clearly thinks I have a better chance with David Freese and is jealous.
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 28, 2011 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Over/Under on comments today
Yesterday’s threads: 1177, 671, 1451, 1491, 1071, 1087, 1036. Total of 7984
Over/Under is 10,000 ?
Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.
by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Oct 28, 2011 10:15 AM EDT reply actions
if we win?
fucking 10,000,000
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
so you're all saying
over 9000
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
THE MAFIA IS BACK IN TOWN! LONG LIVE THE MAFIA! ZOMBIE CARDINALS LURCH ON!
THE SCENT OF UNDEATH GETS ON YOU!
And it smells like Berk.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:16 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I love that everything I read about them today is
‘They will not die! Kick them, stab them, knock them down and they just keep coming back!’
and all I can think is
BRRAAAIIIIIIIINNNNSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
get some runs
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Oct 28, 2011 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
after those first innings, it seems they may be in need of such.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
I knew Westie would win Game 6 of the World Series
Told ya. Told all of ya.
scrappy, scrappy, scrappy ball club
Someone dig out all those pics of the westie dogs?
From the blackhole of the Iowa TV market.
Texas' only chance is to call in
native son Woody Harrelson as a professional zombie killer. These people wearing the birds on the bat are not human. They have died many times but appear obviously to this fact.
You mean they appear in plain sight
or oblivious?
by LandSickness on Oct 28, 2011 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
I was born in STL and live
no more than four miles from Busch III but feel Nolan Ryan’s pain. I almost wish they wouldn’t keep showing him in utter agony each time the Cards come back from the dead. It must be a horrifying sight from his perspective.
every good zombie movie needs a reaction shot.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
wait
this is not a movie
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
woodland creatures taking their revenge upon the industrialized world?
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Agreed. I don't like to revel in others' pain
unless its Nyjer Morgan
by dmiles on Oct 28, 2011 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Prospect watch:
pet prospect Jeremy Patten is subsititute teaching today at Mrs. Scoot’s school. Also, he is checking stub hub for tickets and trying to get in contact with someone from the organization to hook him up for tonight.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
Who is Jeremy Patten?
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Longshot to make the team as the starting History teacher
He was give a Grade B by Sickels
by OCCardsFan on Oct 28, 2011 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Anyone ever have an issue with fake tickets?
The gf and I were in the extra bleachers above the Rangers bullpen last night on the aisle. This guy comes up and he asked us to make room so he could carry his handicapped son to their seats in the middle of the row. I offered to just trade our tickets for his so it would be easier for him and his son.
We take the tickets and go sit down after moving a family over. Then another guy shows up and says we are in one of his seats. We get up and go ask one of the aisle workers to check everyone’s tickets so we can get our seats. At this point the game has already started, it wasn’t going well and I was realizing the path to hell really is paved by good intentions.
The worker goes through everyone’s tickets and basically just has the family move over so we can sit. He however gave us the tickets for those seats. Later on my gf went out to go smoke. When you leave the stadium they scan the ticket and mark your hand. When you come back in they scan it again. When she tried to leave the ticket came up invalid. They let her go smoke and come back in though.
I’m assuming someone made some fake tickets. Anyone ever hear of anything like this? The one that came up invalid was from stubhub.com
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 28, 2011 10:25 AM EDT reply actions
If you tell stubhub they'll refund it.
I mean she got back in so it’s not a huge deal but they will.
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 28, 2011 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Our original tickets were bought from the Cardinal website
Wasn’t a big deal once we got a seat. Although if she had gotten kicked out or something I would have been really pissed at the situation
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 28, 2011 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions
what's possible
is that the person who sold the stubhub ticket, tried to get in anyway and likely got there early. I’ve never had it happen to me, and I’ve never done that to someone who’s bought a ticket from me on stubhub, but I have heard about it before.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 28, 2011 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
but if two of the same tickets try to enter, the second one is denied.
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions
right
that’s why I don’t understand how the people got in anyway
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 28, 2011 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
"i'm with the band"
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
They may not have noticed at the entrance
Or if it was the family of 5’s ticket then maybe some scanned and the ticket scanner saw but let them come in anyway.
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 28, 2011 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Didn't think of that.
Seems like a more likely situation than a fake ticket
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 28, 2011 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Game-tying triple off of Neftali Feliz
Game-winning HR to the deepest part of the park to win in the 11th. Guess we know who our Mr. October is.
And man, when Freese makes an error on the infield, he REALLY knows how to make up for it.
Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?
sbn keeps re-highlighting old comments
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
...
"He probably misses his old glasses."
by Alxfritz on Oct 28, 2011 10:30 AM EDT reply actions 15 recs
my exact thoughts
after last night. Good thing Tony did the double switch with Furcal so he couldn’t switch Freese out.
by ArkansasTravs on Oct 28, 2011 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
@FortClank's Twitter love letter to David Freese is amusing.
Also, he may be slowing going mad. Or maybe this is a symptom of lycanthropy.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Oct 28, 2011 10:30 AM EDT reply actions
I prefer to think this "awesome lab" he completed was actually some kind of brain stretching experiment
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions
you have to sit still or the ganglia won't set.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions
A quick word on Napoli
Over on the “game/manager” threads on Tom Tango & MGL’s site, Rally has jumped in occasionally and called Mike Napoli the “God King”, and he’s right. That guy is amazing. After we win this game tonight, I’m fine with them still giving him the MVP.
Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?
if we win tonight and he does at least something.
lance berkman is your MVP. and he should be.
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Also perfectly fine
I’m just sort of in awe of Napoli in this series. First time I’ve really gotten to see him play.
Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?
After seeing him twist his ankle last night in the replay and then keep playing I'm impressed just by that
Last night when the Ranger fans behind their bullpen started the Napoli chant the rest of the bleachers yelled sucks afterward. We were able to pretty much counter or drown out anything they tried to start.
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 28, 2011 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
still way too many rangers fans there last night.
WHERE DID THEY COME FROM?!!?!?!
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah there were a ton
I was feeling bad when we sat down. I kept looking around for fellow Cardinal fans to sit down with us. Eventually it filled out to be all Cardinals in our extra bleachers section.
My gf noticed that the best pair of cowboy boots belonged to a Cardinal fan. Texas fans should be ashamed.
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 28, 2011 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm still in Craig for MVP camp
It might be lonely after Freese’s big night or after Pujol’s record night.
You take Craig’s hit out of the first 2 games and the series is already over.
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 28, 2011 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Pujols had a record night in game 3 alright
but that doesn’t give him the award, especially with his 1 hit in the rest of the series
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 28, 2011 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
i'll set up in this camp.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
I agree
It gave me hope that we could still come back
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 28, 2011 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Can we talk about Lohse's bunt for a minute?
With a little less charging from Beltre, that could’ve been caught in the air. I don’t know if anyone covers second base on the wheelhouse play, but if so, I think there was a real possibility you could’ve seen a WS-ending triple play there.
no
Kinsler was on his way to 1st, Andrus to 2nd and the runner was trailing behind Andrus, paused to see if it was going to be caught. Would have been a pretty easy double play though. If he had bunted it a little harder, however, it would have been bases loaded with no outs.
My question was, why send Jackson up there in the first place? If we had played on another couple of innings, it sure would have been nice to have him available.
by ArkansasTravs on Oct 28, 2011 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
...
No, because what I did was shove it down my pants right away. I don’t think anyone realized I had it.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:38 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
there it is
that was the fan who came with his cubs pal and caught-and-released Freese’s home run ball.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm guessing that he didn't fuck a toaster last nite.
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 28, 2011 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
He didn't need one.
Pretty sure that ball would’ve gotten him laid at any point in time.
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 28, 2011 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions
David Freese Just. Won't. Die.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 28, 2011 10:38 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
this doesn't look frozen enough.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions
I like my blood like I like my martinis... ICE COLD.
"He probably misses his old glasses."
by Alxfritz on Oct 28, 2011 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
I definitely brain-read that in an Arnie voice.
FWIW.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions
What killed the LOBsters?
… THE ICE AGE.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
by mattybobo on Oct 28, 2011 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
well I like the color of the original
just put a freeze background or overlay a foreground
/opinion
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Why is his shirt not torn in half?
Ask me about the death of five hookers and how Craig James was allegedly involved.
by IsayPetrinoYouSayPaterno on Oct 28, 2011 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
So i never post
But i read this daily, literally every day. Im going to the game tonight. And whoever does these photoshops is amazing. I kept shouting “we dont die” at the game last night and was searching for a “zombie cardinal”. U r my hero. Getting this printed at staples today! Can u do one with carp standing over texas, or something to go with a " we mess with texas" theme? It may get national media exposure tonight!
Win expectancy graph from last night
Sorry if already posted — looks like a seismograph of a huge quake:
(not sure this will work — haven’t embedded one of these before…)
Source: FanGraphs
my wife said I rolled over this morning
And said “let’s have lots of babies and name them all David Freese!”
I’m awesome and so is she.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 28, 2011 10:40 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 2 recs
I feel like VEB is going to see a decrease in readership in approximately 9 months.
Beware: Velociraptors may be present.
I worry less about the site
and more about a massive influx of velociraptors in the St. Louis Metro Area.
Beware: Velociraptors may be present.
by azruavatar on Oct 28, 2011 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
how's the dating going?
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions
so that story you told about the brawl at the wedding
was actually your wedding? I’m so sorry, man.
Still not a werewolf.
by clank on Oct 28, 2011 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
hahahahahaha
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
No . Imagine worse.
My wife’s name is Work. She’s kind of abusive. I never get to finish but I’ve constantly got to tinker with her various parts. She expects me to get up early with her and talk to her late at night. She won’t let me drink. She’s always adding things to my to-do list and she never rewards me if I accomplish something.
She’s just one disembodied foot from literally kicking me in the balls.
Beware: Velociraptors may be present.
by azruavatar on Oct 28, 2011 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
actual lol. one of the best posts i've ever read.
I never get to finish but I’ve constantly got to tinker with her various parts
perfect.
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
I think I saw you guys in an AT&T commercial a few weeks ago
cute couple
by DanUpBaby on Oct 28, 2011 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
this isn't the clearest version of this song
but it’s the best I can find. for you, az
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 28, 2011 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh!
That’s great…so when’s the baby coming?
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 28, 2011 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
But a boom in 13 years and 9 months!
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 28, 2011 11:37 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Is 13 the cutoff for internet usage at your house?
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 28, 2011 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Sooooooo.......was it worth the 20 hour trip to the Lou?
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 28, 2011 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions
You can't put a price
On last night
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 28, 2011 11:52 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 7 recs
this should be green
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
My parents went last night
And I was concerned that they may have left when it was 7-5 late. I told my mom via email that I hope they stuck around last night, her reply:
“Hell yeah we stayed”
who would leave? i can't believe people left. the thought never ever crossed my mind
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
St. Louis bound on the Megabus from Chicago!
When I booked this ticket home three weeks ago, the World Series was still an unlikelihood. Then they beat the Brewers.
I looked at the schedule and saw that it would end on Thursday at the latest. A day before my arrival. There was a way though. Seven games, 1 rainout.
It needed to happen for this to happen — for me to be home to celebrate or commiserate with my city. Just as the Cardinals path to Game Seven was a tightrope, so to was the path to me seeing it. And here we are.
When everything lines up like that, ladies and gentlemen, only one word is appropriate. Destiny.
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on Oct 28, 2011 10:47 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
it's DENSITY
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
come on, y'all.
i need more wonderfully done pictures to put up on my facebook.
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 10:51 AM EDT reply actions
I got some ideas for some good ones
but I don’t have photoshop on the work computer so it will have to wait for later today
by LandSickness on Oct 28, 2011 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions
fair enough.
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions
there's a pic going around on FB of a topless chick
with the full Cards logo painted across her chest if you’re looking for Cards related pics. Nice artwork
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 28, 2011 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions
I've had about three friends share it so far.
Just wait and it’ll come around.
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 28, 2011 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Where is the link?
just want to check out the art work.
Okay.
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 28, 2011 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I work at home. ;-D
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 28, 2011 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
then you can never look at that link
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
well, since I am the boss
I get to break the rules when I feel the need to.
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 28, 2011 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions
y'know, I just can't come down on fans walking out like all the sportscasters are doing
Some people have work. Some people have to drive a few hundred miles. They’re sitting there in their hundred-dollar suits spewing disgust at the walk-outs. Dude, some people have young kids. They can’t just leave them with the nanny.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Those fans should know they need to stay and face the media after a game like that.
/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 28, 2011 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
someone on the locals made a crack that she pulled her kid out after a little league game before the press conference.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions
speaking of kids
how about the kid that Beltre almost fell on and then he said something to the kid and rubbed his head? Then as Beltre was walking away you could hear the kid yell “YOU MISSED IT!”. I just had to laugh.
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 28, 2011 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions
I think Beltre said
“sorry about that little man”
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 28, 2011 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions
i thought it was a deeper voice that yelled
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions
It sounded like a little kid voice to 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 28, 2011 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions
It didn't sound like the kid to me, either.
Sounded like an adult behind him. That and I think it was yelled while the kid was laughing.
Still was funny though. :)
WWCD? CDGAF.
maybe so.
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 28, 2011 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, my parents were at the game and left before it was finished
That’s cause my mom needs to sleep because she is a workaholic. Of course, they still stayed up and watched the end on TV, but at least they could go to bed right after instead of find their way home and then go to bed.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
Your parents sound like terrible, terrible people.
"He probably misses his old glasses."
by Alxfritz on Oct 28, 2011 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
They CERTAINLY don't like America.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
At least they still watched 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 28, 2011 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
They said their logic was the following
As hard as it was to leave a World Series game early, they just didn’t feel like they needed to be there if the Cardinals lost… and didn’t mind watching a win on TV at home if it got to that point.
Maybe this all gets filed under “first world problems” but in the words of the philosopher Ryantherius, it is what it is.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
by mattybobo on Oct 28, 2011 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Anyone heard from RB?
He was complaining of the classic signs and symptoms of heart attack last night
"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 28, 2011 10:56 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
a heart attack? I thought that was an orgy
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, he hung out with us after the game
Even banned ClemsonGirl from all of SBN.
Still not a werewolf.
Ok good, was worried about him
Like actual hang out, or Internet hang out
"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 28, 2011 11:00 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
How do we know if he was wearing pants?
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 28, 2011 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm in Texas, so internet hangout.
But his network-wide banning would have been just as effective if he’d done it in person.
Still not a werewolf.
I believe it was a joke.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Right
"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 28, 2011 11:04 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
oh look it's another person I hate today
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
Hey scoot, just wanted to make sure you know I'm going to the game tonight.
"He probably misses his old glasses."
guess you didn't get the official notice
Alex Fritz has been banned from Game 7
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Oct 28, 2011 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Dude..
It’s blockquoted…don’t argue.
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 28, 2011 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
You no go?
"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 28, 2011 11:05 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Or from IHB?
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
Oh man I bet she is totally happy
in spite of all the job crap she’s dealt with.
soooo hungover....
slept until 10:30
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
He's probably still busy with the graph, taped to his toaster.
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
Also
I was there. Under the press box. I made Bernie shake
"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 28, 2011 10:57 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
i'm not sure you should admit that in a public forum
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I made them all shake
Seriously though, there is a metal facade that is part of the press box, and it is where you lean in SRO. the lady attendant tried to get us to stop banging on a couple times, but by the 9th, she had given up and joined in
"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 28, 2011 11:03 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
well now I feel better about the earthquake readiness of the stadium
it’s supposed to sway
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions
I heard that SRO sucks hardcore
Can’t see anything but 2nd base to the outfield
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 28, 2011 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions
It want ideal
But I was able to see 95% of the action
"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 28, 2011 11:15 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Wasn't
"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 28, 2011 11:15 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
You got to be in the stadium though
That was the loudest and craziest game I’ve ever been at
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 28, 2011 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
That game
makes up for the dramaless last game of the regular season. The Stl/Hou game was nowhere near as good as the Bos/Balt, ATL/Phi & Bos/Tam games. They needed to make up for that.
One day, the dream will come true.
Man, if I'm skipping my first class after all, why did I bother to wake up at 7:30?
But anyway, baseball! Woooo!
Still not a werewolf.
MLB.com Must C clips
Freese’s triple
Berkman’s single
Freese’s HR
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
shannon's call on the home run is pure, pure awesomeness.
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
great call by rooney, too
in the 10th.
I teared up a little on Joe B’s echo of Jack B’s call. stupid sentimentality.
by baked mcbride on Oct 28, 2011 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Let him sit
I’m getting tired of his “hitting.”
mmmmm holliwalks
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
what about Napoli and Cruz?
I can’t imagine that Napoli’s ankle isn’t swelled some (a lot) and why did Cruz leave after the top of the 11th?
by ArkansasTravs on Oct 28, 2011 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
Just read this
As always, well done Joe.
by LandSickness on Oct 28, 2011 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
spoiler
He leaped for the ball but awkwardly and meagerly, like someone descending stairs in the dark who doesn’t realize that there is one more step. The ball crashed off the wall, bounced by him, and the Cardinals scored two runs to tie the game and the St. Louis crowd transformed into a jet engine.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions
So anybody catch the story in the paper about the 23 year old woman from Arlington?
She didn’t show up to work so she could watch her Rangers win the World Series in Game 6 and was told before she left that if she didn’t show up she’d be fired. Worst. Career Choice. Ever.
I love my Cardinals but in 2006 I had to watch the World Series from a Walgreens tv that got a fuzzy OTA broadcast.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 28, 2011 11:04 AM EDT reply actions
I bet she can get another job pretty easily
Some company will offer her one just for the free air time on the news.
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 28, 2011 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions
any boss that makes you choose between work and the world series isn't worth working for
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
Just realized Freese's triple was hit the opposite way.
SUCK IT, EVERYONE.
"He probably misses his old glasses."
that was the first thing i was going to say when i logged on today.
ALL YOU FREESE HATERS CAN SUCK IT
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
10 AM and 400 comments.
going to be a long day.
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 11:08 AM EDT reply actions
Also, I was at the captains corner "bar" at 615
Yelling “viva el birdos.” no one showed up
"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 28, 2011 11:09 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
maybe we should change the word to 'bacon'
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions
I didn't realize anyone was meeting up
Or I would’ve come by
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 28, 2011 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
i had no idea where it was!
then in like the 7th inning i found it. it was right by my seats. but fritz said third level, so i was so confused.
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
So we can all basically agree it's Fritz's fault?
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Usually is.
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
I'll grab a jpeg copy of this
on the off-chance I ever make it back to Busch some day (sniff…)
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
speaking of good beer, Fritz
the APA I brewed last weekend, (I tweeted you about it), is having some issues… the fermentation has stalled so far. I’m gonna give it a little more time & hopefully it will finish out ok. at least my basement room smells nice and hoppy!
"There's only one way to play baseball, "the Cardinals' way." - George Kissell 1920-2008
might try warming or cooling it a bit?
"I wonder if I put on a uniform and told La Russa I wanted to play for him if I could be a big leaguer too?"
"that all depends. are you gritty?" "You would need a mediocre decade of MLB experience first" "do you have a goatee, are you short, and do you try really hard?" "Are you willing to play four positions terribly?"
I'm going to game 7.
Just booked a flight. I do not, however, have tickets yet. So maybe I’m just going to St. Louis to stand around.
Any words from the wise on acquiring said tickets? Stubhub’s been rising slowly all morning — is hoping a last-minute scalp dumb?
I'd jump on Stubhub
I think prices only increase
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 28, 2011 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions
And, done. Sitting in 434.
Headed to Busch Stadium for Game 7 of the 2011 World Series.
I just pooped a little.
No. Try it. If it fails, go to a nearby bar and watch the game.
They open the gates at the stadium for stragglers in the 7th inning. Have fun.
"He probably misses his old glasses."
They do that in the playoffs?
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 28, 2011 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanks, wasn't sure
I remember seeing a lot of people standing outside the fence in the outfield area last night.
Looks like thats what me and the gf are doing tonight
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 28, 2011 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
I'll wear mirrored sunglasses
So you won’t know where I’m looking
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 28, 2011 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I might be down there as well.
Can you really see anything from there? Does someone usually have a radio or something?
I’ll definitely be downtown, but I haven’t come up with a plan of action yet.
DO YOU THINK IT'S NOT GOING TO BE WHAT IT IS?!!
by Vindicator9000 on Oct 28, 2011 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Damn, Uncle Pennybags
You can just up and pick up a day-of plane ticket and grab a ticket? What do you do for a living, and can I be your assistant…
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on Oct 28, 2011 12:23 PM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
If you have some guts
Prices will probably start to drop with an hour to go.
I know of a guy who parks in one of the stadium garages and has a printer in his car.
Boog would have made that play.
Furc has been getting BABIP'd
I can think of three line drives right at someone
"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 28, 2011 11:13 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Craig in place of Holliday so he can continue his bid for MVP
Furcal has been really unlucky
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 28, 2011 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
depends on how hurt Holliday is
if the injury will affect him in the field I’d rather not see him out there. Would love to see him come through in a big pinch-hit situation though — I feel bad for him
He needs his Cardinal moment
That doesn’t involve him catching a baseball with his cup
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 28, 2011 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions
All his playoff moments for the Cardinals
Have been terrible ones
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 28, 2011 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions
I'd be fine with either
Holliday the better player and all…….but those two indefensible mental mistakes mean I wouldn’t complain if Craig started.
Not afraid to nitpick
Furcal in for sure
Matty I’m not so sure about…
my favorite words are goodbye and my favorite color is red
yep, going on facebook.
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
AWESOME
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
Rec'd
despite slight concerns about GOB-poking….
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I have a couple requests, need some photoshop help
Me and some buddies will be at the game and are getting some signs printed up. If anyone could do an “angry” carp vs. Chuck norris (as walker, yexas ranger) pic with a “who would REALLY win in a fight” caption. Also was trying to think of a “we mess with texas” pic. Any help, watch for them at the game tonight.
I may head down to the gates...
…with a “The Cardinals are coming. Tra-la, Tra-la” sign.
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on Oct 28, 2011 12:26 PM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
nice
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
So what does David name his restaurant?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
sports bar?
maybe he buys into an Applebees chain and changes the name to AppleFreese?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
Goliath is my bitch.
OK, probably not.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Oct 28, 2011 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm laughing.
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 28, 2011 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
also, if anyone cares, I bombed my midterm this morning
So glad we get to drop one of the scores from the final grade…
David Freese and Lance Berkman
The Video Aw shucks (giggle)
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Lol that is awesome.
I really like Berkman a lot.
DO YOU THINK IT'S NOT GOING TO BE WHAT IT IS?!!
by Vindicator9000 on Oct 28, 2011 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions
i have developed an exaggerated affection for him
if he keeps up this endearing banter, coupled with his clutchy 3 for 5, 3 rbi behavior, i may go over the edge and become stalkeresque
by westsidecards on Oct 28, 2011 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
damn that folksiness!
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Easy to like a guy who puts up a .400-odd wOBA
and is earning <$10m. Especially if he seems a genuinely cool person.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
TODAY IS CHRIS CARPENTER DAY!!!!!!!!
for the last time this year. For that, I’m very excited, and also a little sad
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 28, 2011 11:47 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
it's more like all hands on deck.
I hope Jaime gets an RBI out of his ordeal.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
It's the holiday where no one gives a fuck in honor of its namesake
FIRE EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Oct 28, 2011 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Chris Carpenter comes down the chimney and teaches kids fun new ways to use profanity
What is Corey Patterson doing in Tyler Greene's spot on the 25-man roster?
by Robth on Oct 28, 2011 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
leaving for downtown stl from central il now.
have fun, everyone.
get some runs
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Oct 28, 2011 11:48 AM EDT reply actions
The heat is on, on the street
Inside your head, on every beat
And the beat’s so loud, deep inside
The pressure’s high, just to stay alive
’Cause the heat is on
Oh-wo-ho, oh-wo-ho
Caught up in the action I’ve been looking out for you
Oh-wo-ho, oh-wo-ho
(Tell me can you feel it)
(Tell me can you feel it)
(Tell me can you feel it)
The heat is on, the heat is on, the heat is on
the heat is on Oh it’s on the street , the heat is – on
Oh-wo-ho, oh-wo-ho
Caught up in the action I’ve been looking out for you
Oh-wo-ho, oh-wo-ho
(Tell me can you feel it)
(Tell me can you feel it)
(Tell me can you feel it)
The heat is on, the heat is on, the heat is on
Oh it’s on the street , the heat is – on
The shadows are on the darker side
Behind those doors, it’s a wilder ride
You can make a break, you can win or lose
That’s a chance you take, when the heat’s on you
When the heat is on
Oh-wo-ho, oh-wo-ho
Caught up in the action I’ve been looking out for you
Oh-wo-ho, oh-wo-ho
(Tell me can you feel it)
(Tell me can you feel it)
(Tell me can you feel it)
The heat is on, the heat is on, the heat is on
It’s on the street
The heat is on, the heat is on, the heat is on
Yeah it’s on the street
The heat is on
"He probably misses his old glasses."
by Alxfritz on Oct 28, 2011 11:49 AM EDT reply actions 6 recs
but Fritz
it’s SO COLD.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't know whether to rec this or hate you for invoking such memories.
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 28, 2011 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
I read this
And just stole 3 bases.
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
lineup predictions!
should:
furcal
freese
pujols
craig
berkman
molina
jay
punto
carpenter
will:
furcal
theriot
pujols
berkman
craig
freese
molina
jay
carpenter
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 11:49 AM EDT reply actions
Don't think Theriot will hit #2
Most likely Craig. Which is fine by me.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
craig should bat fourth as he is our second best hitter against lefties.
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
By that rationale
shouldn’t Craig but 2nd? With Pujols 4th.
My main worry here is that, sans Holliday, our lineup vs lefties looks so much weaker than it does against righties. Berkman really isn’t that great against LHP, so we’ve really only got one genuinely very good hitter there (Pujols).
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions
well sure, but that's talking about pure hypotheticals.
i’m talking in tony terms here.
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Freese, Craig and Yadi are all slightly better against lefties I think
but none of them have a massive career platoon split, and Berk/Jay/pretty much whoever we play at 2B all suffer quite badly vs LHP. I definitely think our lineup looks much more stout with a righty on the mound, sadly.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
This is funny
because it’s damn near the exact quote we’ve been paraphrasing all year…
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
That would work for me yeah
But it’s a lefty on the mound tonight, no?
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions
these types of mistakes are to be expected today
see, Fritz didn’t even catch his official ban from the stadium tonight. I’m glad I was able to point that out for him.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
Yeah it would have been sad if he had driven all the way up there, paid for parking and all that.
You really saved him.
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 28, 2011 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions
The Saint Louis Cardinals are pleased to announce that the Belize ambassador to the United States, Alejandro Fritzaria, will be throwing out tonight’s first pitch before joining Stan Musial in his gold plated rocket suite.
"He probably misses his old glasses."
Too bad that's not you.
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 28, 2011 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
OH MY FUCKING GOD!!!
Two things:
1. Columbia = mass hysteria. An hour after the game at Dobbs outside, people were chanting “LET’S GO CARDS,” “FUCK TEXAS” and a thousand more. Then two Cubs fans were running around saying Let’s go Cubs and then a FUCK the Cubs chant started.
2. The place where I watched had neighbors who were Texas Rangers fans (fairweather naturally). Anyway when Hamilton hit the homer, they screamed FUCK THE CARDS and knocked on the wall. Then when we won, not me, but a guy who had been drinking for the next 15 minutes kept hitting his door and saying “what’s the score?” (They were douchebags about it, but then again the Rangers fans were too).
Anyway that kid has a broken thumb and a sore knee now (also going to Game 7).
Last night = pure awesome. I would say more but I’m going to be late to class (I’m still going? Yeah…)
President of the Tyler Greene fan club - Wiki - PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE
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I'm trying to come up with a David Freese song Geiger-style but I can't think of which song to start with.
Help!
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 ♥
People = Shit by Slipknot.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm thinking more poppy and stuff.
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 28, 2011 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions
David Freese is in the hooooouse toniiiiiight
Everybody gonna have a good time
And he gon’ drive in hundred runs
Another title for our fans
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
I mean this is what I keep coming back to.
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 28, 2011 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
there are many Halloween Light shows from previous years.
here’s 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfcNoMnKjrY
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions
THIS IS HOW WE DO IT
It’s Friday night and I feel all right
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
by mattybobo on Oct 28, 2011 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Speaking of Friday
You could do it to ‘Friday’
You could even work lineup construction into it :p
again I point out,Texas ended our happy flight streak
Texas is on a ridiculous streak of their own; havent lost back to back games in well over a month now.
DENSITY
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
On 10/28/2006, Wainwright's strike out of Inge
for a most wonderful Birthday present. Last night David Freese’s HR was another awesome gift.
I wonder what the Cards have in store tonight.
i'm guessing DOOM.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
10-27-2006 was in the eastern time zone.
do subjunctive better
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 28, 2011 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
STOP SPOILING OUR EST FUN :[
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 28, 2011 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Something you ain't never see before!
Yeah, I stold that line from Secretariat…
by XxStLunaticxX on Oct 28, 2011 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions
i didn't recognize it because it wasn't spelled
befo’
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions
This is the least productive day of work in human history.
I am taking work I’ve done on previous days, and setting it on fire. That’s how unproductive today is.
Just told a customer I'll get to their project on Monday
and they totally understood why.
"He probably misses his old glasses."
Okay, reading the BCB-lite gamethread from last night is making my day.
Nothing against those guys — it’s just fun.
I read the BCB and the RR game threads
I just can’t get over how so many people let jealousy and hatred eat at them like that.
"I don’t like the feeling of losing."---Chris Carpenter
I really thought...
at least some fans got behind their league, but looking at the Angels/Brewers/Reds blogs this doesn’t appear to be holding.
In all honesty
If it was Milwaukee in this thing, I’m pretty sure we’d all be rooting for Texas. Not quite as rabidly, perhaps, but still.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I would have been rooting for Milwaukee
If only to give Cub fans one more thing to be annoyed about.
I could root for the Reds or Brewers...
but probably not the Cubs. If they win the pennant that will ruin an important tradition.
I'd be rooting for Milwaukee.
I’ve always had a large soft spot for them, dating back to the AL days. They’re just like us, except for without the banners.
by mattisnotfrench on Oct 28, 2011 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I would have been rooting for Texas if it were anyone but us.
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 ♥
I very likely would have
Though I would have had a tough time deciding between the Rangers and Diamondbacks.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
Me too.
Probably would have picked the Rangers because they’ve never won.
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 28, 2011 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
schadenfreude not, lest ye be schadenfreuded
of course, given that our gamethread tonight is going to be slightly longer than the Iliad, I guess no one’s really going to take the time to read through it if we lose.
What is Corey Patterson doing in Tyler Greene's spot on the 25-man roster?
by Robth on Oct 28, 2011 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
a cubs fan friend texted me this morning
that it was a good ass game and he hated me
i told him i was there so he can hate me more and told him to be a good sport and root for the trophy to come to the NL
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
ok what's the deal
I thought obstruction was against the rules
there are some mouths with jobs who were saying good job blocking third base
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
On a tag play it's fine
When you aren’t trying to make a play on the runner, it’s not.
Not afraid to nitpick
yeah
and I don’t think the block was intentional at all. Somtimes you just end up in the way on a play like that and it worked out to Beltre’s advantage there.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
Albert does it all the time on
The Pickoff ©
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I don't think that qualified as obstruction
I’m still not convinced he was out.
"No, it seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great."--Posnanski
5000 cameras in the place and not a good angle with any of them
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
IS THERE NO JUSTICE FOR RYAN LUDWICK
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
It looked to me like he was out even though it was difficult to tell.
You can see his arm bend on the replay and appear to be at an inch or so from the bag when he was tagged.
The good news is though, IT DOESN’T MATTER!
GAME SEVEN BABY!
That is sooooo not funny - Maize N Brew Dave
the problem is they never showed a shot where you can see both Holliday's left hand AND the tag
not Holliday’s right hand (which hit Beltre’s foot) but his left hand.
"No, it seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great."--Posnanski
Honestly, I don't care about the rule
Holliday made an idiotic play.
i'm just trying to get a clarification
and mostly trying to keep us smarter than the “broadcasters”
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Looking at our bullpen
Salas threw 48 pitches yesterday; I don’t expect to see him tonight.
Lynn threw 32, Mott threw 27, and the rest of our guys threw 10 or less. I think it’s safe to say that our bullpen wasn’t rocked too badly and should be fine for tonight.
I'm starting to think our bullpen is exhausted.
I mean, I know they couldn’t keep just shutting down everyone forever, but every pitcher seems to be giving up runs lately.
it's not so much exhaustion as they know our gameplans now.
that’s the one thing that might get at Carp. they’ve seen him a lot already.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Gameplans change, especially when you have as many pitches as Carp.
As long as his pitches have good movement, he does well. It really all comes down to fooling the hitter, even if they know what pitch you’re throwing.
by chriswallace on Oct 28, 2011 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Carp
"No, it seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great."--Posnanski
's pitched pretty well in his appearances vs TX so far though....
"No, it seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great."--Posnanski
Hard to imagine Motte as a shutdown closer in the post-season, for that reason
once a team sees him 3 or 4 times in a series, you’ve got to think they’ve got a decent handle on his fastball, even if it is a great pitch. Maybe.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
As long as it's middle half and down, he does alright. Typically he has trouble with that though.
Sometimes balls find holes and he’s been a bit unlucky in that regard, especially in game 2.
by chriswallace on Oct 28, 2011 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Still Cardinals related:
St. Louis Business Journall is reporting that the Cardinals are 95% finished on a $95 million dollar Phase 1 for Ballpark Village. Will include new Cardinals Hall of Fame and restaurant with tiered seating looking into stadium…
/end of nerdy business me for the day
2011 MLB All Star Game FanFest: July 8-12 at the Phoenix Convention Center!
maybe they'll open a concession stand too this time though?
2011 MLB All Star Game FanFest: July 8-12 at the Phoenix Convention Center!
It truly does amaze me that they haven't figured out a business plan to take advantage
of the most valuable commercial property in all of St. Louis.
Not afraid to nitpick
Well I do think the major decisions by Centene
and Peabody to not build new headquarters there kind of messed up the plans…There was a list of companies that wanted to locate there, but once the major hitters left, everyone else did too.
2011 MLB All Star Game FanFest: July 8-12 at the Phoenix Convention Center!
Exactly. BPV's draw was
always “new modern development with iconic connections next to the Cardinals”. Without major companies wanting to have their corporations overlooking the stadium (and the publicity associated with that), the whole thing just fell apart.
They should have moved MUCH quicker early on to get Centene locked in; before they decided to move to Clayton.
2011 MLB All Star Game FanFest: July 8-12 at the Phoenix Convention Center!
"once the major hitters left, everyone else did too."
I feel bad that I can’t come up with a good baseball team simile for this. Some unfortunate Marlins team? Expos? Somebody come up with one.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
What?
The Cardinals have never been bad. What are you talking about.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
Clearly they have not
Zeile usually hit 5th. Whitten was cleanup
And yet when Whiten hit 4 HRs in a game.
He hit 6th.
It was what it was.
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
Zombie Ballpark Village?
I guess the Zombie Cardinals need a place to live.
That is sooooo not funny - Maize N Brew Dave
For those who remember this
Last night I felt like Thomas Hill after Laettners turnaround shot in ’92 to beat Kentucky when Hill was standing around not moving with his hands on his head in shock.
by McLaughlin_Stole_My_Beer on Oct 28, 2011 12:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
does anyone know when the cardinals take batting practice tonight?
and are you allowed to go down and watch the practice in the good seats, or can you only go to your ticketed seat?
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
Usually 3 hours before gametime. You can go down to the good seats to watch.
by chriswallace on Oct 28, 2011 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions
gates only open 2 hours before gametime though, right?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
We went to game 5 and were there about 3 1/2 hours before game time.
This was in Arlington. The Rangers were in the middle of BP when we arrived. You may want to get there about 4 or 4 1/2 hours early to ensure seeing Cardinals BP. That is, if they’re letting people in already.
by chriswallace on Oct 28, 2011 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
z
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 12:20 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
ffs
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions
nothing.
It’s what Chris Carpenter presses to unmark comments, though.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I almost posted lots of "cx", "z" and "A" last night in my subject line.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
try pressing Rz
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Slider low and away….swing and a miss.
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
FWIW
There’s another post queued up for 1:00pm as this one is already at 673 comments.
Beware: Velociraptors may be present.
Since i can't afford tickets to game 7
where is a place near the stadium within walking distance that is a great place to watch the game? It’s been awhile since I’ve been back here home. I’ve been going to the Landing for most games that i haven’t been to yet. Any recommendations would be awesome.
Cards fan in Seoul.
Albert Pujols is the hero st. louis deserves.
by letsgostlcardinals on Oct 28, 2011 12:24 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
How stupidly packed is it going to be tonight?
I still haven’t figured out where I’m going tonight… I just don’t want to be standing somewhere where I can’t see what’s going on.
DO YOU THINK IT'S NOT GOING TO BE WHAT IT IS?!!
by Vindicator9000 on Oct 28, 2011 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Get there early and it will be fine. People gotta work. I think.
by chriswallace on Oct 28, 2011 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
lol I gotta work too.
I get off at 4:30, then drive an hour from St. Louis INTO Illinois to change and pick up my wife, then drive an hour back, find a place to park, and get to Shannon’s or wherever.
DO YOU THINK IT'S NOT GOING TO BE WHAT IT IS?!!
by Vindicator9000 on Oct 28, 2011 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
why park downtown? take the Link or a bus.
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on Oct 28, 2011 1:41 PM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
might do that.
Wife gets a little freaked out on packed metro trains. I normally ride, so I’m used to it.
DO YOU THINK IT'S NOT GOING TO BE WHAT IT IS?!!
by Vindicator9000 on Oct 28, 2011 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Pick any Bar in Soulard.
Something on Geyer Street perhaps.
by Eastwindquinn on Oct 28, 2011 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I went to Hooters in 2006
And then ran to the stadium afterwards and got in.
I have no idea if that Hooters even still exists, but it was a good time.
Proud
I am walking around the office this morning with my head held high as a proud Cardinals fan. That game was a microcosm of my life. Lots of mental lapses and stupid errors. But never quitting or giving up.
by VinegarBend on Oct 28, 2011 12:25 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I get to pick up my daughter from school while wearing my Carpenter jersey.
I live outside of Dallas, TX.
by chriswallace on Oct 28, 2011 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it bullet-proof?
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 28, 2011 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Cool post up at BtBS
David Freese now holds the biggest WPA performance for a post-season game.
Also, look who has the number 11 WPA game for pitchers in the post-season…
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
by mattybobo on Oct 28, 2011 12:27 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
And Berkman is now fifth all time...
and Hamilton is probably in the top 20. All from one game. That should clinch it for anyone arguing that it was the most exciting WS game ever.
Yeah, forgot to mention the Berkman and Hamilton parts
Insane.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
Also, just realized a beautiful symmetry
We traded half-shirt for half-shirt. It’s the circle of life…
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
by mattybobo on Oct 28, 2011 12:28 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
hahahaha
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Feliz ain't Pujols
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 28, 2011 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently Cruz is somewhat questionable today.
He’ll be playing injured if he plays. Strained right groin.
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 28, 2011 12:30 PM EDT reply actions
Aaron Boone says Matt Holliday only needs four fingers.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
CUT IT OFF! RONNIE LOTT DID
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 28, 2011 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Mike Adams
“If that’s the choice the wanna make, I think we will be in favor of that. "
On Carp on 3 days rest.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 28, 2011 12:33 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
That boy ain't near as smart as somebody told him he was.
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 28, 2011 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions
He was a Padre
He doesn’t know baseball is ever played this late in October.
by McLaughlin_Stole_My_Beer on Oct 28, 2011 2:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
more like a walk-off role...
Tip your waitresses, folks.
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on Oct 28, 2011 1:38 PM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Irony
After all the irony of the Cards beating the Phils in the NLDS after the Phils had swept the Braves which allowed the Cards to get in, and the Cards getting to host Game 7 tonight because (in part) Fielder homered in the All Star game; wouldn’t it be incredible if Rhodes struck out Hamilton or Murphy at a crucial moment in a Cards victory.
Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.
by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Oct 28, 2011 12:40 PM EDT reply actions
with all the inexplicable things this postseason
it seems a little dangerous to make predictions
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions
not to mention the colossus
is getting a ring either way
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions
When you're a midwest ex-pat, it's amazing how people are coming out of the woodwork to talk about the Cards
it’s like “hey, you’re the Cardinal fan guy, aren’t you? Did you see that game? Wow, that sure was exciting!”
Nyjer Morgan Fan Club President
what high school did you go to
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Oct 28, 2011 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions
middle-of-nowhere, about 1/2 hour west of Springfield, MO
Nyjer Morgan Fan Club President
by peppermartin on Oct 28, 2011 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Sweet!
I went middle-of-nowhere about 3/4 hour SW of Springfield MO
Stupid UCL's.
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Oct 28, 2011 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, it's really amazing
but it was pretty easy to pick out the jumping and screaming person in a crowd last night
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
Exactly.
Of course, wearing team polos also makes me stand out.
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
Craig
Kind of hoping he finds his way into the starting lineup tonight. Guy is swinging the bat WELL right now. He needs 4-5 at bats tonight.
by Stanley1 on Oct 28, 2011 12:43 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
He seems to just feast off of Ogando
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
I think it's wide open tonight
If Texas wins, it’s probably Napoli. If we win, I could see Craig, Berkman and Freese all having a shot at it (depending on who does what tonight).
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions
i want adron
his mojo needs to be in the line-up, not just in the dugout w/a rally towel (oscar performance again last night). plus, i want to see him score from first on a single. i love me some speed!
by westsidecards on Oct 28, 2011 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
if there is a legitimate injury, yes
but you have to replace them with someone who plays the same position, IIRC. so could not remove Holliday and add Wainwright.
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 28, 2011 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
really?
i thought you could
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 28, 2011 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes you can.
We covered this yesterday.
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
was in the morning thread, right?
gotta go find that
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.
Yeah.
Link to my post with details and source link
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
gracias sir
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.
No
Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.
by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Oct 28, 2011 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Bob Forsch throwing first pitch. Chris Daughtry singing national anthem.
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.
my thought process exactly.
at least it isn’t Chris Daughtry singing God Bless America, in which case I might have offed myself in the 7th inning stretch
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 28, 2011 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
That guy last night killed God Bless America
Best I’ve heard all post season
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 28, 2011 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, he was awesome
It was very quality as well as patriotic and it breathed life into our team after the downer top of the 7th. Everything about it was excellent
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 28, 2011 1:18 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Nice Cheers reference
Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.
by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Oct 28, 2011 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Because Bob Forsch is a Cardinal hero, that's why.
Oh…..wait……you were talking about the singer? nevermind
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 28, 2011 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Did somebody say Bob Forsch?
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 28, 2011 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
There you are.
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
Well, we can definitely say that the Forsch is with us.
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 28, 2011 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Worst zsymmbroskuusi symbol ever.
"He probably misses his old glasses."
by Alxfritz on Oct 28, 2011 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
for the worst sabermetrics guy ever
it’s fitting
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 28, 2011 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I think I'm just going to go sit outside the stadium and smile...
I’ve done one and a half work-related things so far…
"I don't know, but it works. Doin it for Torty works... He brings us luck and we're gonna roll with it." Allen Craig
screw this, i can't work
headed home to head to the airport to head for st. louis to head to the game. fuck yeah, zombie cards.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
ESPN just showed the shredding
That’s…..disturbing.
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
COREY RAMOS
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions
My wife just got her part 3 boards results back and she passed the whole part!
Now she just has part 4 in a couple of weeks!
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Oct 28, 2011 1:15 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
cool. congrats to Mrs. Buddha
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 28, 2011 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I need a nap.
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
Hey, folks
Yankees fan here. Just want to stop by and say no matter what happens tonight, the Cardinals gave the baseball world a ride this postseason. What a show last night, and best of luck to you tonight.
Follow me on twitter @nyybrandonc
Writer/Editor for Pinstripe Alley, Blueshirt Banter
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
"Every day is a great day for hockey."
by Brandon C. on Oct 28, 2011 1:20 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Thanks.
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
you notice he didn't say that he hoped that we'd win?
just good luck
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 28, 2011 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I really am not a fan of that form of thinking. All the AL teams are the Yankees’ rivals, and I hope for all of them to lose every time out there.
That being said, at the beginning of the series I said this
“I hope the Rangers win in 5, or the Cardinals win in 7”
So that’s who I’m rooting for!
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"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
"Every day is a great day for hockey."
We're just yanking your chain.
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 28, 2011 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I must refrain from commenting.
Thank you for stopping by.
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 ♥
I have been following baseball since I was 7 years old in 1991
In those 20 years, this will only be the fifth World Series game 7, and obviously the first featuring the Cardinals. Cherish it, people.
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FIRE TONY LA RUSSA
SEDGWICKS
Cards fans in Chicago, is this the place to be tonight? Anyone there last night>
I went to the ND vs USC game saturday only to watch the irish lose, flew to texas, watched the Cards lose Sunday. Watched them hand the game over on Monday. Flew to STL on Wednesday, only to have the game get postponed and have to sell my tickets. Took a train back to Chicago Wednesday night. Had to watch the game last night in Harry Carrays of all places due to my bud’s birthday dinner. Now I’m tempted to drive down to STL for the game but think I might be bad luck.
Talked to the waitress at Sedgwicks on the phone and they are out of tables and recommend getting there by 330 to guarantee a spot.
by ShannonIsn'tSober on Oct 28, 2011 1:23 PM EDT reply actions
Sedgwicks...
…will be a madhouse. In a good way. Wall to wall Cardinals fans tonight, I’m sure. Fortunately, they’ll open up the basement lounge and turn on the game, but the atmosphere’s a bit more subdued down there.
Go. Get a bucket of beer because: a) it’s only 18 bucks for a five-pack and b) you’ll have trouble getting a new bottle quickly what with the mass of Cards fans.
Also, they have Cardinal Bombs.
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on Oct 28, 2011 1:48 PM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
It's only UN-dying
It will gain momentum and pretty soon the VEB horde will be banging on the doors of the abandoned factory where the survivors are holed up.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
Braaaaaaiiiiinnnnsss....... neeeeddd..... braaaaiiiiinnnnnssssss.....
especialllllllyyyyyy…. hrrrrabossskkyyyy….
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you saying Al needs a brain
or to eat Al’s brain?
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
could go either 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 28, 2011 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you saying it's down to its last strike?
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FIRE TONY LA RUSSA
by jd is legend on Oct 28, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
It's easier to watch that mess of a game on MLBN now that I know how it turns out.
"What I said is what I said. At the time, the moment was heated. Maybe I shouldn't have said it. But it is what it is." -- Nyjer Morgan
3/4 of the way back to STL.
Looking out the window, there’s a cloud that looks like a seal floating on it. Behind it, another cloud follows that looks like a crab, pincers raised menacingly.
Does that mean anything?
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on Oct 28, 2011 1:25 PM EDT via iPhone app reply actions
You sure it's not a LOBster?
gulp….
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 28, 2011 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Punto shredded your pants?
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 28, 2011 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Hah!!
undies…
"I don't know, but it works. Doin it for Torty works... He brings us luck and we're gonna roll with it." Allen Craig
Last night, I didn't want the season to end
Today, I don’t want the season to end.
Grit != flat out sucking.
Per Bernie
Sprained wrist for Lego. Chambers on the roster for tonight.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts -- for support rather than illumination."
- Andrew Lang
Predicted Lineup
1. Furcal – SS
2. Schumaker – CF
3. Pujols – 1B
4. Berkman – LF
5. Craig – RF
6. Freese – 3B
7. Molina – C
8. Punto – 2B
9. Carpenter – P
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts -- for support rather than illumination."
- Andrew Lang
by EinFesteBusch on Oct 28, 2011 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Freese is due for a night off.
"He probably misses his old glasses."
by Alxfritz on Oct 28, 2011 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
my stab
1. Furcal – SS
2. Craig – LF
3. Pujols – 1B
4. Berkman – RF
5. Freese – 3B
6. Molina – C
7. Theriot – 2B
8. Jay – CF
9. Carpenter – P
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 28, 2011 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's just...
Jay goes 0-15 when starting, then 2-4 off the bench. Does this matter?
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts -- for support rather than illumination."
- Andrew Lang
by EinFesteBusch on Oct 28, 2011 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
No
Hit me up on Google+
FIRE TONY LA RUSSA
by jd is legend on Oct 28, 2011 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
SSS LOLWTFBBQ
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.
I think we might see Theriot against the lefty...
call me crazy. Then he’ll be replaced by Punto in the fourth when Ogando comes in.
Jay plays, I think.
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
Jeopardy. Yes, this.
Allen Craig needs to achieve a bit more to really hammer that possibility home.
by hangingfromatree on Oct 28, 2011 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
sbn'd
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts -- for support rather than illumination."
- Andrew Lang
by EinFesteBusch on Oct 28, 2011 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Count your fucking money
/notserious
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FIRE TONY LA RUSSA
by jd is legend on Oct 28, 2011 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I just had a vision of Chambers scoring the winning run on a wild pitch
please let this happen
screw that
I want him to steal home
What is Corey Patterson doing in Tyler Greene's spot on the 25-man roster?
GOOD GOD ALMIGHTY
CHAMBERS IS STEALING HOME!
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
I think I would literally crap my pants if this happened
but the cleanup would be worth it
What is Corey Patterson doing in Tyler Greene's spot on the 25-man roster?
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
STOP RIGHT THERE
I GOTTA KNOW RIGHT NOW
Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.
by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Oct 28, 2011 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
wow. that sucks for holliday
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
Chambers is on the World Series roster replacing Holliday per John Marecek
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.
@CardsInsider
St. Louis Cardinals
Rookie OF Adron Chambers will replace OF Matt Holliday on the roster for Game 7. Holliday out injured with a sprained right wrist. #STLCards
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
at least he has the whole offseason to recover
thanks, matt, for hitting .400 in may
by hr on Oct 28, 2011 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Chambers would be a fairly improbable hero
But here’s to hoping it doesn’t come to that.
Boog would have made that play.
I love the speed.
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 28, 2011 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
on the subject of Ryan Theriot
maybe I am forgetting just how awful he was for a while, but I really think if he had been playing at 2B a lot, with maybe 5 starts at SS over the year, and batting 7th or 8th for most of the year, with Furcal playing SS all year… I would be pleased with his acquisition. I hated on him as much as anyone mid-summer, and I don’t take any of that back, but I really think he’s a pretty competent bench MIF- just sucked to see him starting and leading off all damn summer.
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.
most people would agree with you
If he was platoon with skip, it would have been a great pickup
Grit != flat out sucking.
I don't even care anymore, we're down to one game for all the marbles.
As long as Theriot doesn’t GIDP and we are in a position to win, I’m happy with this year.
by chriswallace on Oct 28, 2011 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
At first the Rangers were all like
But then they were all like
by mojowo11 on Oct 28, 2011 1:45 PM EDT reply actions 14 recs
Boggs just misses Super 2.
(not that it really matters)
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.
Bernie talking with Chris Rose
Sounded like Bob Costas’ story of the 1986 WS…trophy ceremonies on again, off again, running everywhere.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts -- for support rather than illumination."
- Andrew Lang
So ...
The undead Zombie Cardinals, are a win away from becoming un-undead, and achieving eternal life? Last night was a pretty good summation of everything we love, hate, and everything-in-between about baseball. Seems everybody on both teams had an equal share of hero and goat moments (except Matt Holliday, who only gets to be a goat). It will be sad when this series is over. I kind of wish it was best of … more games.
by hangingfromatree on Oct 28, 2011 1:59 PM EDT reply actions
nah, we get ALL THE BRAINS
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
do you mean to get him off the roster for this game? don't know how they can
he’s definitely not really injured, and I’m pretty sure MLB would be really anal about not allowing fake injury moves.
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.
Lynn?
uh, not that I saw. he left after throwing 48 pitches…
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.
no
that was Salas. still, he threw a lot.
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.
Unfortunately
Lynn got a sore neck from turning his head so quickly to watch Cruz’ bomb go out.
Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.
by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Oct 28, 2011 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Adron chambers is now on the roster!!!
Reporter: "Did you visit the Parthenon while in Greece?"
Shaquille O’Neill: "I can’t really remember the names of all the clubs we went to."
by cj2k on Oct 28, 2011 2:27 PM EDT via iPhone app reply actions
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