The Play, in 4 photos
by musial6 on Oct 7, 2011 10:40 AM EDT
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Print[Editor's Note: I'm out of pocket this morning, but in lieu of a typical no-content morning thread I thought I'd promote this great set of photos from musial6. Check all the fanposts, while you're at it—there's some great stuff in the recommended section. -danup]
I'd just returned to my seat in the top of the 6th, the Pence plate appearance already in progress. I photographed several shots of Jackson throwing over to first. I decided to focus on Utley/Pujols in anticipation of another pickoff throw, but Jackson went ahead and threw a pitch, so I got Utley leaving with the pitch instead...I stayed with Utley (ignoring the ball in play) and by chance picked up Furcal's throw as Utley rounds second. I then go back to Pujols for the play at first and get him coming off the bag - then was fortunate to get a nice shot of Utley dead meat at third.
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Awesome.
Thanks!
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
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This is beautiful.
Thanks!
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
"I'm a graduate of the Mike Shannon School of Diction" - Al Hrabosky
tremendous camerawork there
the picture of Furcal releasing the ball with Utley one stride past 2nd is amazing.
"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
I love the ball in the air on picture #2
can’t believe you got all four of those.
"Now that they've come out with that great stat, 'innings pitched per inning'-- is there anything they don't have a stat for these days?" -Al Hraboski, 3 Jun 11
damn it, from the other side of the stadium, i only got 3 ouf those
good job
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2011: Boog would've count 78
Time to up your game d-dee
Also the find secondhalfmatt pic you sent is now my wallpaper at work. I make people find me in the pic first if they want to ask me a question
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 7, 2011 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions
ahaha, maybe i should take a picture of a few sections you're not in at all to lighten your work load
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Fantastic.
That’s an especially good one of the tag.
ka-whump.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Oct 7, 2011 12:45 AM EDT reply actions
Where were you sitting? That's pretty much what I saw. Great pics.
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Sitting that far up does have it’s advantages, especially when rocking a 70-200mm zoom.
Essentially a sniper tower for photography, you don’t get the detail that you see from the 100s and 200s, but for simple documentary purposes it’s an excellent position.
Yep! I was in 440!
Really nice seats to see the whole field.
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by a fink on Oct 7, 2011 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Awesome pictures
In fact, the entire album looks really good.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
Wow, this is great...especially the second one.
If there was ever a play to make use of TBS’s “Turning Point”, this is it. Would love to see that.
He was planning it as he approached 2nd
you could see during the replay that he slowed down but never stopped and was watching Furcal all the way.
by ArkansasTravs on Oct 7, 2011 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Nice photos. You captured the moment.
That was just a smart, great baseball play all around – Utley makes 3B on that play probably >90% of the time, but was undone by Pujols’ excellent baseball awareness and execution.
by Willie McGee's Twin on Oct 7, 2011 10:43 AM EDT reply actions
I would agree with you
Watching the play from the stands, I thought Utley was going to make third once I seen the throw go to first. I never expected Pujols to throw to third. Until he stepped off that is.
Grit != flat out sucking.
very interesting analysis of the risk/reward here:
http://www.baseball-reference.com/blog/archives/15675
I think Utley was shocked.
It's one of my favorite plays of this year -
I think Utley makes it to 3B rather easily unless (1) Furcal’s throw to Pujols is chest-high, on line, and strong; (2) Albert, seeing Utley, realizes that he has to come off the bag to make the play; and (3) Albert throws a cross-diamond strike to Freese.
I don’t think the play was too risky by Utley, he just got beat on a smart, well-executed play by the Cards (mainly Pujols).
by Willie McGee's Twin on Oct 7, 2011 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
I think it would be interesting to see Freese's positioning on the play from start to finish
He obviously had to start moving early. So not only did Albert have to see Utley, he also had to recognize Freese was moving towards 3rd and come off the bag to cut down the throw..all in a couple seconds.
What intrigues me is
why would Freese be moving to 3rd at all on a play like this? Except if he thought that Albert was going to get the out at 1st, then try for 3rd. I don’t think that this play is in the Cards optional playbook, or is it? A classic play. I am going to stay up all night (dry) to watch the Brew Crew (2 am start) and then the Cards game. Please correct me if I am wrong, but I feel like this team is actually a more well balanced team than the 2006 WS winners. This is going to be a fun night!
by kkkkathmandubirdsview on Oct 7, 2011 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions
the answer to your question
is because he plays with albert. And if the runner is going to third he should go to third as well.
Grit != flat out sucking.
Freese should be moving towards 3rd because of the runner at 2nd.
Being away from the bag opens the door for the runner to think about taking third.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. 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. - Joe Posnanski
that and even if he stops at 2B
if the ball gets away, he’s heading to 3B. so be ready for a throw over.
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 7, 2011 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions
You are
all right of course. Just not having seen the play at all, I couldn’t visualize what David would be doing. Still a gutsy run by Utley.
by kkkkathmandubirdsview on Oct 7, 2011 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, I'm thinking where else should he be?
There is a runner coming to 3d, of course he should cover 3d
wouldn't that be difficult to see with those stupid glasses on?
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 7, 2011 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions
it was too obvious a joke to let pass
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 7, 2011 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions
i think it is natural for freese
to move towards 3rd base when he sees a runner moving towards him regardless if there is a play or not. but natural doesnt mean immediate
what you could critique utley for
is making a play that would be great against weak defenders (decently high chance of pressuring them into making a bad throw or other error) against strong defenders. As you point out with (1) and (2), he’s running against Furcal’s arm and Pujols’ game awareness—in other words, their respective best defensive skills. It’s a much better play for him if the ball is in shakier hands. Pujols’ arm is more average, but he also gave himself plenty of time to set up a good throw.
What is Corey Patterson doing in Tyler Greene's spot on the 25-man roster?
Great article
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What is surprising is that Utley’s helmet managed to come off. You would think all that hair gel would stick it on tight.
I like the premise of the article, but I don't really agree with the arbitrary percentages the author assigns for the likelihood of success.
Also, the author said that there was only a 10-15% chance that Utley would be safe, but this is incorrect. Using the author’s numbers, Utley is out 85-90% of the time only when Pujols comes off the bag early. The odds that Pujols remains on first have to be accounted for in the likelihood that Utley makes it to third. However, I have no idea what those odds are so, unlike the author, I won’t try to come up with them. Having gone back and watched the replays and looked at these pictures, I’m not sure it is even possible to get Utley at third without coming off of first. I also agree with one of the commenters in that Furcal’s throw is extremely underrated on this play. If it wasn’t perfect, then Pujols can’t come off the bag early to make the throw to third. The possibility of a bad throw by Furcal also has to be factored into Utley’s success rate since Utley was rounding second as Furcal was throwing to first. I think the author is underrating both players’ decisions here, though I can’t say for sure. Pujols throws better than most first basemen, but the throw isn’t really the difficult part. I’m not sure many first basemen, if any others at all, would have come off the bag for that and can’t fault Utley for not anticipating it.
I think a lot of people saying Utley made an obvious bad move aren't looking at the play correctly.
Especially in saying Pujols didn’t necessarily need to come off the bag. The process of getting the out at first almost assuredly makes Utley safe had Pujols focused on getting Pence out. It’s not just the extra travel time for Pujols’ throw if he’s throwing from first… it’s the extra time on Furcal’s throw + Mang having to hold the catch briefly to assure the out call + Pujols having to shift his weight and footing (on the throw that actually happened, he already had forward momentum) + extra travel time on Pujols’ throw. I don’t see Utley having too hard of a time making up the extra distance during that series of events.
Rams, Cardinals, Bulls. Life is good.
I just remember watching that
and loudly thinking ‘what the hell is Albert doing’, and then just being astounded after the tag. One of the best plays I’ve ever seen.
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
Holy Awesomeness!
This is just so cool. Another reminder of the incredible community of VEB!
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
i am
and you can buy for more than one game too
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here
link
passwords 7SY3VC5, 7TBK3BE, 7T8ZX3D, 7T3JVX7 (you can only use them once so grab one)
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
well it took but 5 seconds for these codes to get used
so if anyone else has spare codes they won’t use, please post them
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
yeah, please do
I got in with one of your codes, but I suspect beer me hit order before I did. He posted that he got tickets with one of your codes right after I tried.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
Introduce myself as a lurker
by giving everyone the code I can’t use: 8T9A87A
by WainoEsBueno on Oct 7, 2011 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions 11 recs
I'm going to use this before scoot can,
and sell the tickets on stub hub.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
don't do that shit
let scoot have them
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
he's just trying to give scoot a little excitement in his life
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 7, 2011 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
I'd sell them to him for a fair price.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
LOY right here.
Seriously, has there ever been a better first comment than this?
Grit != flat out sucking.
I bequeth to you, the trophy of LOY
RiverRat can piss up a rope. If game five happens, I’ll be in section 129.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
heeeey o/
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
\o
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I've earned every warning and banning that I've gotten.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
enjoy your win before the robot catches you without an avatar
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
Fixed
I was afraid that might be a problem. . .
by WainoEsBueno on Oct 7, 2011 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I got mine yesterday
Where you sitting?
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 7, 2011 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Nice
I’m in 595.
I decided on bleachers because they were more fun than 166.
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 7, 2011 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
I went "best available" first and they were Champions Club. Almost $500.
No thank you.
"He probably misses his old glasses."
i bet RiverRat would have bought those
extra seat for tophat and monocle
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
Don't want the top hat to get dusty.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Didn't that almost burn you last time?
Championship club for game 4?
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 7, 2011 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
I had them for game 4
It was ~$260 for the pair. So, they nearly doubled in price.
"He probably misses his old glasses."
Bleachers more than doubled
They were $40 and now are $95 apiece. I wouldn’t be surprised if they upped the service fees too
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 7, 2011 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
How much were infield box seats for the NLDS?
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just think about what these will cost at Yankee Stadium
oh wait! aaaaaaaaaahahaha
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
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by d-dee on Oct 7, 2011 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I just got on the website and it says 1 pm? I slow thought they were doing a lottery thingy?
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Oct 7, 2011 11:09 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
that's over, now it's open to the public (more or less)
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
So we have to wait until 1 pm central time right?
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Oct 7, 2011 11:10 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
no, it ends at 1 central
it’s going on right now
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
I just used your link to buy game five tickets. Thank you!
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Oct 7, 2011 11:27 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
you are welcome, you can beer me at the game
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
done
If we sweep, do they automatically refund how does that work?
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Oct 7, 2011 11:38 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yes.
And… let’s have no more talk of NLCS sweeps or how excited we are to have NLCS tickets. I feel the GOB narrowing their eyes.
I feel like I’m walking through a mine field.
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Oct 7, 2011 11:43 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
It looks like form needs to be filled out?
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Oct 7, 2011 11:46 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
nope
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
hmm on the cqrdinals.com website it says that.
Is that only for tickets not purchased online?
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Oct 7, 2011 11:50 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
don't even worry about that
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
im really confused.
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Oct 7, 2011 11:52 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
you'll get a refund if we need to get a refund
they’ll just put it back on the card you bought it with
the form fillout is for another sort of tickets and that doesn’t concern online sales
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
i feel like an idiot
Thanks for the help and ticket codes. Good karma is certainly “do” in the form of beer.
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Oct 7, 2011 12:14 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
sro are 40 bucks
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
um, $9.75
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
probably more if we make the NLCS
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 7, 2011 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
WS $30 frenzy beers
we’re doomed
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
not doomed
just really fucking broke
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 7, 2011 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Take "sodas" in with you
My gf and I pretty much had a picnic at the last couple games
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 7, 2011 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
WHERE IS MY HALF SANDWICH?!?!
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
as far as food goes
I like the turkey legs. I lets i feel like it’s worth the $8. (though last year I thought they were $6, and larger)
Grit != flat out sucking.
things are always bigger and better with 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 7, 2011 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Ahhh, the late 'aughts...
when men were manly and so were turkeys
Stupid UCL's.
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Oct 7, 2011 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions
where you buying the draft with the cup?
Because the bottle beer, or without the special “NLDS” Cup, it’s $8
Grit != flat out sucking.
i wasn't buying anything, i just saw the price
oh, i forgot to tell you guys
the other night, after we won and everyone was leaving, i went by one of the concession stands and wanted to just buy the cup, nothing in it, just the cup. shouldn’t be a big deal, they’ll toss those anyway, so i thought i’d give them a couple bucks and done, right? right?
WRONG!
they said fine, you can have one, $9.75
WAT??
i politely declined and i really didn’t want to be one of these people but screw it, i walked through a couple of sections, snatched a couple of the souvenir cups people had left and went home (where i proceeded to wash them thoroughly)
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
if the cup costs $9.75 by itself
and the cup with beer in it costs $9.75….
Do you think they’ll let me stick my head under the tap for free?
Grit != flat out sucking.
Just do it.
Don’t ask permission or explain what you’re doing, just hop the counter and start guzzling. Then, when you’re being hauled away scream repeatedly “D-Dee said I could! D-Dee said I could! This makes logical sense!”
Makin' toast!
DING
Butterin' toast!
The people at the stands have to account for each cup that is missin.
That’s how they track sales, not by the amount of beer gone. Dude just needed to make sure his count was right, so he didn’t get in trouble at the end of the night. At least, that’s how the minor league team around here does it. Thus, big tip = free refill.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
that just calls for a covert scoop-up of empty beer cups
wash, pocket difference
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
laaaaaame
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Says the lawyer
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
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i'll always regret missing the 2006 world series
i was a totally broke law student. but that’s what credit cards are 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
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In addition, IHeartFreesie
Amen
I was almost totally broke and just out of residency in 06 and am probably still paying off the WS tickets to this day, but I will never regret seeing Carp’s beautiful Game 3…even at 14.99% interest or whatever absurd amount they’re charging me these days.
Stupid UCL's.
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Oct 7, 2011 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
it happens when you get old.
After 30 you become so lame…
But I got to save money for WS tickets some how.
Grit != flat out sucking.
i can understand that
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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Me.
I’m willing to make the trip from DC just to see them play. Why miss this opportunity?
by Pujols Is A God on Oct 7, 2011 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions
It is not workign for me
Keeps saying I have to contact customer service cause of errors
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 7, 2011 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions
try another browser
safari didn’t work for me, so i switched machines, and chrome and IE were both fine.
got my game 5 seats. pumped.
It's too bad none of us will get to use them, as the Cardinals will most certainly lose tonight.
"He probably misses his old glasses."
somebody is trying to reverse-psych the GOBs
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 7, 2011 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
or just needs an ass kicking
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
Agreed. Douche. Unless it works.
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Oct 7, 2011 11:33 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
yes, because having high expectations has always worked out for the Cardinals.
"He probably misses his old glasses."
If you check the front page,
he’s already predicted a 5-3 Cards victory. Asshat.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
no idea what you're talking about. Philly is the better team. It is what it is.
"He probably misses his old glasses."
you're doing fine. keep it up.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 7, 2011 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Final Score: Cardinals 5, Phillies 3
Source: Fritz.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
AAAAAAAAAH
stop 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
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obviously you missed
Final Score: Phillies 12, Cardinals 1.
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 7, 2011 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions
I'll cherry pick what I want!
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
hit backspace and retry
the ticketing system they use has always been super buggy, i suspect it was coded by children
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
It worked either well enough, or poorly enough
to keep me from buying tickets to more than one game. Don’t know if that was their intent or not. Suspect it was.
I'm trying to use one of your codes
but I keep getting the same thing he’s getting.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
Also got game 5 tickets
Right on the foul pole in 169. All we need to do is win tonight, no big deal.
Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?
I too would be sitting in 169 if this game were to occur.
Which it will not. But in an alternate timeline, I will wave at you.
"He probably misses his old glasses."
Cool, look for me, I'll be wearing red.
Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?
I go section 440. Definitely moneys i didn’t have. Who cares, I’m so pumped.
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Oct 7, 2011 11:32 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
in that alternate time line i browsed southwest.com just to see what plane tickets to stl cost
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
Stop giving me ideas.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. 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. - Joe Posnanski
Do it
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if i happen to make it to STL this fall
this better happen
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In addition, IHeartFreesie
if this disorganized bunch won't meet, i'll summon smallpants and minipants
and we’ll take you out
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
awesome.
can always count on the ladies to get shit done
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
hey everyone, she just said "shit"
heh
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
Great snaps. Well done.
I like the leap at first by Pence. You can see his dust almost even with the grass cut. Anyone have a definitive study on running through the bag vs leaping vs diving. I’m amazed how many professionals (Skip included) who leap or dive when the word is always "just run through the bag – it gets you there faster).
SD
As to leaping
I would expect there is a value to arriving at full extension (foot gets there well ahead of the center of mass), just as there’s a slight advantage to throwing your chest forward at the finish line of a sprint. Diving involves both sacrificing your propulsion and flinging your center of mass forward, so it’s hard to see where the benefit would be.
What is Corey Patterson doing in Tyler Greene's spot on the 25-man roster?
agreed
the only way diving would get you to the base quicker might be (might) if your first contact with the ground puts your hand on the bag. If you have to slide into the bag, it’s going to be slower.
by ArkansasTravs on Oct 7, 2011 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't see why Skippy (or whoever)
doesn’t just test this at Spring Training at the begining of the year.
Just have someone time him from the batter’s box to 1B and have him slide headfirst 5 times and run through the bag 5 times (or however many times over how many days it takes to develop a suitable sample).
Maybe the times are so close it’s a toss-up, maybe running through the bag is better, etc. Then we’ll know for sure.
by Willie McGee's Twin on Oct 7, 2011 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Last time I
sacrificed my propulsion while flinging my center of mass forward, ZoomZoom was born. It IS hard to see the benefit in that!
SD
by Gibby45 on Oct 7, 2011 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions 11 recs
I'll give ya that one.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 7, 2011 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree, but I've seen
the one exception to that rule a couple of times. Picture a situation where the fielder at first has to tag the runner instead of holding his foot on the bag. I saw it in an Orioles game this year … there was a race to the bag and the 1st baseman was in a position where he could not get his foot on the bag so he reached out to tag the runner; except the runner had gone down to slide and came in under the glove.
But I sure wish Skip would cut that crap out.
by MdRedbirdFreak on Oct 7, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
High throws especially
All the jumps off the bag and the tag to the shoulder make me think “Damn Skip would’ve”
But other than that..painful to watch.
look at what they're doing behind TLR's back
srcHead groundskeeper Bill Findley said seven “humane” traps were set Thursday around the stadium. The traps are baited with a trail of peanuts leading to inside the device, where there is a pressure plate coated with peanut butter, he said.
…
“Maybe the squirrels have a Philadelphia thing going,” he said. “So maybe we switch to cream cheese.”
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
Can't wait
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Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
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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 7, 2011 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
ass
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
by mysterui on Oct 7, 2011 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
this is my favorite document type.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
I think I've actually seen a .ass before but I have no idea why or where
Then again it could be my brain wanting that to be a real file type because it would be funny and awesome.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
yep. I love .ass files.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
i'm glad mlb gave us the later time slot
i have a mid-term at 3pm. I’m not sure i’d been able to focus if we played earlier.
now i can get home relax with a pregame.drink .
Stuff's gonna 'splode
Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?
I wanna win!
I’m excited
I’m nervous
I’m gonna puke
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 7, 2011 11:26 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I feel the same way
..but that’s from too much coffee. When is it too early to switch to baseball beers?
so where's everyone watching the game tonight?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
TBS postseason.tv coverage
“Mid home plate” camera.
Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?
i'll be at home, curled up in a ball on my couch, probably really drunk
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In addition, IHeartFreesie
So, nothing special for the game?
by Willie McGee's Twin on Oct 7, 2011 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
she doesn't want to use up the magic of the hammock
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 7, 2011 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
if the diamondbacks win today, i think i will be much more relaxed watching the cardinals
i don’t know why that makes sense
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
Because you want the Cards-Brewers series really bad?
And if that possibility is gone, slightly less invested in this game?
no. its like the dbacks are a consolation prize
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
because you'll get some kind of postseason baseball that matters to you?
i really hope they crush the brewers’ spirit
plus, weren’t they talking in 2009 about no team has ever been able to overcome a 2 game deficit in the LDS and win it?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
win the whole thing? or just the LDS?
lots of teams have won the LDS after being 0-2
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
i don't know, they were saying lots of stupid shit when we were 0-2 against LAD
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
are we a better team now than we were in 2009?
i’m really not sure.
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
with the addition of Berk
but the subtraction of Waino…
hell if i know
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
that might be true.
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 also read that in the NLDS, only
One out of 17 teams had ever come back from down 2-1 on the road.
by mick311 on Oct 7, 2011 12:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
how can you be down 2-1 on the road?
one of the next two games will be at home? or are you saying if you’re on the road and you’re down 2-1, you won’t win that 4th game?
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
I kind of want to go watch it in a bar.
But I’m concerned that I’ll get thrown out by the third inning, so probably at home where the only person able to hear me is my wife.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Digger?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
He doesn't qualify as a person,
that and he needs to relax so that he’s rested for Sunday. The boys are going to the HS homecoming game.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Normally
Wet Mixture
2 packages yeast
2 c. warm water
2 T sugar
-let mixture sit until foamy (really thick foam will form)
-once yeast mix is foamy, add:
2 T oil
Dry Mixture
4 c. flour
1 t salt
-mix
-add wet mixture to dry mixture
-if too soupy, add flour. should be texture of bread dough.
-should form a ball, but not very stiff
-knead 8-10 times
-place in bowl
-let rest
But we are being lazy and buying premade dough balls at Urzi’s on the hill. They’re really good.
"He probably misses his old glasses."
I really like Trader Joe's premade pizza dough
But haven’t found a good substitute here in Colorado (where for some damn reason there are no TJs).
I use a similar recipe
But I use a mixture of unbleached flour, semolina flour, and wheat flour. I also use brown sugar. I use my bread machine to make the dough and it does a nice job.
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 7, 2011 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
At home with some currently undetermined food and beverage selection.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. 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. - Joe Posnanski
Wife wants me to go out to a bar or something to watch the game
I think I’m going to be too much of a wreck to do that.
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
yeah see i don't want to be in public if things don't go well
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
It is awfully embarassing to be in the fetal position in public
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 7, 2011 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Get a booth, it hides it better.
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 7, 2011 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
It is like
when Canada was playing USA in the Olympics in 2010 and we were in a bar in San Tan Valley with mostly ardent Canadians, and a few disinterested Americans. But when the USA tied it up in the dying minutes of the 3rd period, my f’bombs were flying, and like you say, better not to be in public. Luckily, gold was ours, and the Cards do the same today!
by kkkkathmandubirdsview on Oct 7, 2011 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
this...
and honestly, this is the reason my mom takes my dad out to bars to watch playoff games. he’s “better behaved” in public.
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 7, 2011 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
This is why my wife hasn't said a word about my evening absences to watch games with bgh
the last two weeks.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
heh. doesn't want to deal with you, eh?
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 7, 2011 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Doesn't understand what the unhinged screaming about this "La Russa" person is all about.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
Cards bar in Chicago.
I feel like getting either drunk and happy or drunk and angry with strangers tonight.
OH SHIT
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
conceal and carry permit?
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 7, 2011 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions
thats not a bad idea actually...
i usually don’t like going there to really watch cards games for whatever reason..usually just because there is so much going on. but since the place would be glued to just our game, thats an interesting option
In an airplane!
Oh, wait. The airplane will not be carrying the game.
FUCK.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
Seriously
The realization hit me yesterday. Going to the wedding of one of my best friends who is a cop in NY. Very excited to go. Did not realize at the time we bought the plane tickets that the Cardinals would be playing the Phillies in NLDS Game 5 while we were in the air.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
that kind of thing is hard to foresee
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 7, 2011 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup. I don't even know when they finalized the game start time
When I saw it I was all like, “Yeah!” but then I was all, “Aw.”
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
bite the bullet, buy the wifi, and stream it.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Oh that's totally worth it
I would 100% do that
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
Does SW offer wifi?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I think so
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
However!
I think I have shown a significant positive correlation this year between me being present for the game, watching closely, etc., and the Cardinals losing, in the post season. I am hoping for it to swing the other way also.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
Depends on what airline
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
Southwest
To Newark. Probably not gonna have televisions carrying the game.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
yikes, are you going to the city? how are you getting from newark to where you are going?
they have jacked cab rates semi-recently (>$100 to get to manhattan), so i would suggest making use of the rail
My friend won $11,000 playing Plinko on that show
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
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Plinko is totally the awesomest of all Price is Right games.
Makin' toast!
DING
Butterin' toast!
by dronemc on Oct 7, 2011 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Totes
I don’t think I’d ever been more jealous in my life
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Twitter
In that case do Phillies phans have the Phlu
by hr on Oct 7, 2011 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
what you want to do is take AirTran to Penn Station via NJ Transit
http://www.panynj.gov/airports/ewr-to-from.html
Costs like $12 bucks and its pretty quick, but since you are arriving later in the evening I don’t know how frequently trains will be running. Happy to help if you have more questions.
Coolness. I am looking at some stuff online currently, I might ask some specific questions in a bit
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
Yeah, I figured it would be simple enough to figure out
But my wife will be exhausted so I would prefer to have a decent idea of what I’m doing ahead of time so she doesn’t have to worry about it.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
Would you just recommend taking a cab from Penn Station?
Something like that would be simple enough. Not gonna worry about taxi money unless it’s exorbitant. The Newark airport website seems to think fares to where I’m going are around 60-ish buck (I think, our hotel is on 92nd street) and it looks like there’s an additional five dollars for going to the state of New York, plus whatever taxes and tip, etc. So that could run up a bit higher than I’d like but would be do-able.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
92nd street on the upper east or upper west?
if its on the upper west, taking the subway is really easy from penn station to there – you could get on the 2/3 express and only have like 4 stops or something to 96th and broadway.
but if its on the east side, a cab would probably be easiest. probably run you about $15+tip from there
hmm. is it just you and the wife?
depending on how you value convenience, the cab from newark might be worth it.
its probably going to be about $100 if you take a cab the whole way, but its easy and wont take nearly as long. and you dont have to schlep your bags around on the train. Ill try to find a more precise estimate of cost.
train for 2 plus cab once you get there is about $45. but you have to wait outside for a bit, train takes longer, etc.
Yeah, I actually think either one is viable
We will be traveling fairly light, and won’t be bringing the kid. Convenience will be valuable but we have been stretching the budget a tad by going to this wedding in the first place. Thanks for the info, it will help us decide.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
i can't find a good estimator online
but going through my records my last fare from newark to the city was $98. Remember what the website quotes is likely before taxes, surcharge, tolls, and tip
The bus from Newark to NY Port Authority is 15 bucks
And it’s pretty quick, too.
by hangingfromatree on Oct 7, 2011 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I think
that I win the most exotic VEB game watcher award. Now 9:05 pm in Peshawar, Pakistan. I am at the Khyber Club (american compound,only place for beer in town) drinking Sam Adams. Amazingly, on our local cable tv here, they have ESPN. Mostly it is football (European) and South Asia cricket, but all season they have shown Skankee games, or the Nationals, of all things. But they have shown the whole playoffs. Usually I have to watch on mlb.com, if the bandwidth is working. So, I will stoke up here in the club a little longer, and wake up at 2 am (5 pm EST) for the D’Back game, then 5:30 am for the Cards. What a way to start the weekend! I really believe that this team can do it. If not, it has been a great ride! ON-ON!
by kkkkathmandubirdsview on Oct 7, 2011 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Your life is incredible
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
Whoa, way to be a buzzkill
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
The international version of ESPN can grab pretty much any sporting event it wants...I think.
Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?
It depends on where you are
Amazingly, in central Asia (like Kabul and Pakistan,where I have lived 2005-07 and now) ESPN shows baseball. But in Nepal, not. Philippines yes. Once when I lived in Manila, we missed the whole world series. Dispute between the local provider and ESPN on how much they would pay, as far as I understand it. Maybe media types here can explain the economics of what we actually get to see.
by kkkkathmandubirdsview on Oct 7, 2011 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
well
TBS may be on your local cable provider, but not mine.
by kkkkathmandubirdsview on Oct 7, 2011 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
How's security in Pesh these days?
Ex-GF did a term of relief work out that way. That town was… kind of popping at the time. Hope you’re safe and sound.
It is
an acquired taste for sure. Have to basically go office to home. A lot of violence going on, but mostly taliban vs government, and locals are the victims, mostly outside of the city. But kidnapping and targeting can happen anytime, which is why it is office to home. Official americans are completely locked down, other organizations don’t even allow staff here. I am the crazy canuck. It is actually fine, until something happens. Karma. At least I found this American club with beer! I go golfing on the weekend at the Peshawar GC, a regulation 6,600 yards from the white tees (old man) and hard for me to break 100 (bad golfer), so it is OK, but definitely lock down people can’t enjoy the links at all. Rock on!
by kkkkathmandubirdsview on Oct 7, 2011 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Fun
will be watching the Cards game at 5:30 am, and Carp brings his A game, bullpen is tight, few LOBs, and we are on our way to either Brew Crew or D’Backs!
by kkkkathmandubirdsview on Oct 7, 2011 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Counter Exotic
I live in the southern part of Jordan (Tafila). It’s now 9:50 pm. I’m sitting at home drinking coffee because I can’t drink booze here. It’s not available in my town, and the best stuff I can get off the street (elsewhere) is Amstel. I listen to whatever games I can on bootleg radio broadcasts over the internet. I think staying up all night to listen to the last of the games of the season was one the best choices I’ve made this year.
by martimeryard on Oct 7, 2011 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I am with you
but, there are always bootleggers willing to sell. Even here, but I don’t want to push the envelope. Enjoy the game. Why don’t you subscribe to mlb.com and watch the video, or TSN, as someone said above?
by kkkkathmandubirdsview on Oct 7, 2011 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
That
is my problem too, I start watching, then it craps out. Then, I just watch gameday and listen to Mike Shannon on mlb.com, which is just as much fun.
by kkkkathmandubirdsview on Oct 7, 2011 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
okay, just got invited to watch with a fellow cardinal fan
I’ll be bringing guacamole and beer.
Beer suggestions? I’d like to try something new, tasty.
don't you get involved with those pesky avocados
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
What kind of beer do you normally like?
"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
There's Schlafly Oatmeal Stout if you wanna go all St. Louisy
Affordable too.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
i guess the next chicago trip i make i can give everyone heads up and i'll load up the truck with whatever beer you guys want
so there’s no more crying over Schlafly for a couple weeks
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
I will take you up on this
Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?
no problem
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
Rogue Shakespeare Stout
Or whatever they call it, I think they may have changed the name.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
i had one of those last night
they just added the word “oatmeal”. So now it is “Rogue Shakespeare Oatmeal Stout”.
"Now that they've come out with that great stat, 'innings pitched per inning'-- is there anything they don't have a stat for these days?" -Al Hraboski, 3 Jun 11
One of the most common stouts that isn't too expensive,
Is Old Rasputin by North Coast. Great beer. You should be able to get in a few places with better beer selections.
"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
Oh, I forgot the link
"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
still the best stout I've ever had
a title it’s held against all comers for years. I actually just tried brewing a clone of it so that I’ll have it ready for the winter. Going to be really excited if it comes anywhere close to the original.
What is Corey Patterson doing in Tyler Greene's spot on the 25-man roster?
That's pretty awesome.
That’s my 2012 goal… I’m submitting a custom brew-kettle system to a friend who does welding… I’d like to start homebrewing on a regular basis.
"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
Outside of that...
If you can or ever get a chance to try one of these… MMmmm… but seasonal.
Founders Breakfast Stout
Stone Imperial Russian Stout
Goose Island Burboun County Stout
Firestone Walker Parabola
Bells Expedition Stout (available in November)
Had a beer tasing with a bunch of these years ago and we have them as much as possible since…
"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
Keegan's Mother's Milk Stout.
Find it.
by hangingfromatree on Oct 7, 2011 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm on it.
"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
Only milk stout I've ever had was Left Hand
But I liked it. Interesting variety.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
NO AVOCADOS!!!!!
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
With all of the guys
At Rui’s mom’s house.
SD
by Gibby45 on Oct 7, 2011 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
Son of a bitch
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
It's nice how she has TVs for when you are waiting in line.
I smacked Rickey right in the face when he told me this idea.
I've spent way too much time with friends watching sports in recent years
and not enough with my dad at home like I used to growing up. So, gonna be doing that, and also tomorrow to watch the Blues opener.
:)
by leefyg on Oct 7, 2011 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
An office dinner party
that was sceduled awhile back. It’s now a game 5 party, whether the host knows it or not. :)
Some people just need a high five. In the face. With a chair.
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Fritz breaking down tonight’s game scientifically.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. 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. - Joe Posnanski
Everything's coming up Fritz.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. 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. - Joe Posnanski
are we? we need direction
i’m scared
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
@tortycraig tells the best stories!
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
...
TortyCraig Torty Craig
“Shut up!” shouted the Phanatic. He tied us up and then suspended us over a tub of sprinkles. He told us he would have glove & tortoise soup
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 see torty hasn't really accepted the squirrel
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
they have to band together now
I told Mr. La Russa that we had heard of the traps. “Not just traps,” he said. “They’ve hired Carl Spackler to eliminate all the animals.”
“Thanks for the warning, Skipper.” I turned to Buschy. “This is bad news. Spackler is an anti-animal extremist who will stop at nothing.”
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
It's not Buschy related but
“Pujols: “So now instead of jus’ having sprinkles on th’ top I can ‘ave the sprinkles all over the doughnut. It’s heavenly in my mouth.”"
I think that may be my favorite tweet ever.
Rams, Cardinals, Bulls. Life is good.
@TortyBoner tells better stories
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
Has he met a single mother tortoise with a son who's a Cardinals fan yet?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
damn you veb
if i finish this memo by 2pm i can watch baseball for the rest of the day. but i can’t seem to concentrate
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
GET OUT!!!!
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
Heh.
I just got out of working this afternoon! I guess that’s the silver lining of replacing a water heater.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. 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. - Joe Posnanski
Get to shit done!
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Oct 7, 2011 12:22 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I broke my thumb, that is why my post make zero sense. That and the beer.
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Oct 7, 2011 12:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Just tell an associate to do it and leave for the day
That’s what I do.
by Willie McGee's Twin on Oct 7, 2011 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
i am the associate who gets told what to do!
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
You should work on that.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. 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. - Joe Posnanski
Don't you have a law student or something?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
only during the summers.
sadly
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
Find a 1st or 2nd year and tell them to do it.
The wonders of biglaw delegation.
by Willie McGee's Twin on Oct 7, 2011 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm actually the most junior person in my firm, save for one dude who is out of town right now.
the youngins can’t seem to stay employed.
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
in fact, the person who passed this off to me is driving to disneyland right now...
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
hey, btw, whatever happened to that asylum case you mentioned a while back
the girl that married an american but was illiegal beforehand
did you get her adjustment of status through?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
ha
its the government. these things pend for years.
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
awesome pics
it is awful having to do a ton of homework today, in the morning, before the game.
my mind is going haywire and i can’t concentrate.
but again, awesome pictures.
get some runs
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Oct 7, 2011 12:05 PM EDT reply actions
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
I'm absolutely jumping out of my skin right now
Nyjer Morgan Fan Club President
by peppermartin on Oct 7, 2011 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
okay, i'm leaving this cesspool of distraction.
going to do at least a few hours of honest work today, then go watch the game.
go cards. fuck and yes.
AFL notes
Cardinal pitching prospect Tyler Lyons started for Peoria and struck five of the 12 batters he faced — the best pitching performance so far in the early days of the AFL season. Curiously, among the other seven batters he faced, one of them walked and three got hits — one of which was a home run. Lyons only struck out 19.7% percent of the batters he faced this season as a 23-year-old (i.e. old for the level) in the High-A Florida State League, making this performance more intriguing.
FEAR
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. 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. - Joe Posnanski
i feel like it should say struck out five
get some runs
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Oct 7, 2011 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions
My boss (a Philly native) has had a framed picture of the "4 Aces" on his desk all year
man, that thing has bothered me all year.
Nyjer Morgan Fan Club President
What a bunch of copycats
Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?
does he do the "Every 5th day is a Halladay" thing too?
i have a Philly friend that told me that and i told him in STL every day was a Holliday and that was the end of that
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
No - we don't talk about baseball, and it's probably better that way.
He knows I’m a Cards fan. I just hope that I can walk in on Monday wearing a Berkmanesque smile.
Nyjer Morgan Fan Club President
by peppermartin on Oct 7, 2011 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
you know that only goes with a mullet, right?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
Anniversary is tonight.
Ladies, confirm/deny – canceling the Oceano reservation and taking the wife out to Lester’s or Sportsman’s Park or another sports bar is a bad idea, right?
Sidenote – my wife last night asked me “If the Cardinals win tonight, do they face the Brewers in the World Series?”, so she’s not a baseball fan.
Makin' toast!
DING
Butterin' toast!
True,
but posting the question beats working on the stack of documents to sign that I’ve got sitting on my desk.
Makin' toast!
DING
Butterin' toast!
Wills, trusts, Powers of attorney, etc.
I was a witness to a massive signing for an older couple earlier today.
Just signing them may take two or three hours. Imagine closing on a home, only times about 30.
Makin' toast!
DING
Butterin' toast!
divorce papers?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Oct 7, 2011 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Who have you known longer?
The Cardinals or the wife?
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 7, 2011 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
this logic
Will end poorly for you.
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Oct 7, 2011 12:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
which
wife? But in any case, the answer is always the Cards!
by kkkkathmandubirdsview on Oct 7, 2011 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
You also need to ask who lets you have sex with them?
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 7, 2011 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
No I don't
baseball is more important (impotent) than sex!
by kkkkathmandubirdsview on Oct 7, 2011 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
You sure you want to admit that?
(the impotence part.) I’ll let you take it back. But this is your only shot.
by hangingfromatree on Oct 7, 2011 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha
I am not going there! But, seriously, without getting too descriptive on a family site, Cards games last much longer than……, and as for the enjoyment, I am will happily trade abstinence for a month for a Cards victory today. How about that for dedication (or reality!)?
by kkkkathmandubirdsview on Oct 7, 2011 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
*facepalm*
but really, why can’t you just compromise and celebrate doubly tomorrow?
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
if i make another accidental innuendo
can i be in your sig again?
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
I'm skipping Kol Nidre services to watch.
If she gets mad at you, just redirect her to me. “At least I’m not sinning against god, dearie. Just you.” It’ll go over really well.
My mid-season predictions contest RESULTS
See if you won!
hint: Oceano has a tv at the corner of the bar facing the dining room that will probably be showing the game
it was showing the Yanks Monday night, so, just sit in the appropriate spot and try to keep yourself together and not scream at big plays
another hit: salmon and mushroom risotto with grilled asparagus
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
That's her dish.
I usually get the scallops there, as they’re not particularly rich until the last one (why is it that scallops operate that way, btw?), and I don’t feel like I’ve overeaten if I go appetizer-salad-entre when the entree’s that small.
Any recommendations on flowers? I plan on stopping on the way home to pick up card and flowers. Thanks to the new baby, we’re stretched to thin to afford a proper gift at the moment.
Makin' toast!
DING
Butterin' toast!
why don't you buy her flowers in a pot
that way she can keep them longer
something colorful and fun
i’m not girly enough to know about this stuff
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
And its a reminder that you bought her flowers...
cut flowers – out of sight, out of mind…
"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
I made bacon mushroom risotto the other night.
It was delish.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
It is your anniversary too.
If she truly loves you, she will want you to be happy and see the Cards. Sorry that you will have to watch The Notebook or some similar chick movie tomorrow night!
SD
i agree with this statement.
hard for me to say, really, since i am a sports fan. but i do feel like if it were my anniversary and there was something going on that was really important to my boyfriend, i would not mind postponing a day. but not everyone is like me. and i also see why someone who doesn’t care about sports would be peeved that the sports take precedent.
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
This will be awkward for zoomzoom
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
i've been getting that a lot lately
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
No, THIS will be awkward for zoomzoom
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Oct 7, 2011 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Who is awesome?
Me or IHeartBoog?
PS – Boog Lover, like my new sig?
IHeartIHeartBoog
by Gibby45 on Oct 7, 2011 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
recarific!
also, i’m blushing
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
gibby45 is one of the less creepy people on this blog.
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
Funny how your name starts this list.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
My mother always told me I'd be best at something!
Right before I …
by hangingfromatree on Oct 7, 2011 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess
If you can’t be “not creepy”, it is better to be “less creepy” than others. Would that be similar to being “less error prone” than Theriot at shortstop? I’m just not sure there is a compliment in that statement.
My love, why hast thou foresaken me?
IHeartIHeartBoog
So what is creepy
about a fat, middle aged, bald and married guy who ain’t getting any, who is flirting with an obviously awesome woman who loves sports? That isn’t creepy is it? Anyone have any pictures of IHeartBoog that you could share?
IHeartIHeartBoog
by Gibby45 on Oct 7, 2011 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
i take it all back!
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
Would you reconsider
If I were tall, dark and handsome? I’m not very fat, or all that old, or even totally bald.
IHeartIHeartBoog
yeah, having her pictures hanging from a tree is just weird
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Oct 7, 2011 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
I just wanted to
have her face emblazened into my etch a sketch. Before I had the statue made. Before I erected a monument on her behalf. Nothing way out there. Geesh.
IHeartIHeartBoog
by Gibby45 on Oct 7, 2011 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
I'd say it's a safe bet that your off the less creepy list.
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 7, 2011 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
*you're
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 7, 2011 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
just shellac the pictures onto your favorite pet rock.
like my sister did with he scott baio pictures. she loved chachi.
by hangingfromatree on Oct 7, 2011 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
iheartboog is awesome. but i've known that for a long time.
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 7, 2011 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
why are you being so nice to me?
are you about to get arrested or something?
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
Secretary of the (VEB) Tyler Greene Fan Club
In addition, IHeartFreesie
by IHeartBoog on Oct 7, 2011 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
if we win tonight, we play japan in the world series
duh
get some runs
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Oct 7, 2011 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Bought tickets for the family to a show at the Fox a month ago.
So, I’m going to the Fox tonight. It is what it is.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Oct 7, 2011 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
ear buds and a radio?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Occasional peeks at the score on my phone is probably the best I'll manage.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Oct 7, 2011 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I keep picturing Lou Brown in the hospital, for some reason.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
so
I’m thinking schlafly pumpkin beer during the game tonight.
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Oct 7, 2011 12:49 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I really like this year's batch.
Not normally a pumpkin beer fan, but they did well.
"He probably misses his old glasses."
Son of a bitch
Somebody ship me some
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
Yeah but we didn't have time to actually do stuff
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
you really couldn't stay overnight?
not like you had to work the next day
seems like a shame to make that trip and stay that short
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
The wife did, though
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
ah, i thought you came alone
"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 7, 2011 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
so much potential in this comment
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 7, 2011 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
We stopped at a janky one right by the stadium
Also, I forgot that I wanted to pick up Schlafly pumpkin beer
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
It does seem especially good this year.
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Oct 7, 2011 12:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
My taste
usually runs to pale (amber) ales. Pumpkin is a new one to me. What is it like? Worthwhile? Sounds like someone got carried away with Oktoberfest!
by kkkkathmandubirdsview on Oct 7, 2011 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I was just about to ask for suggestions for game beer.
For Game 2, I had my girlfriend pick us up some beer. When she asked me what I wanted, I simply replied with “Something from St. Louis. I don’t know, something Anheuser Busch or Schlafly.” She got me Busch and herself Schlafly Pumpkin. I drank her beer.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
Drinking Busch during the game tonight might be good karma
haven't had a Busch beer since HS 20+ years ago
don’t think I’ll start now.
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 7, 2011 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
agreed, I'm not much of a fan.
get some runs
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Oct 7, 2011 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Never tried one because I can't imagine I'd like it all that much
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
So, umm... If one were to attempt to get tickets to the NLCS for whatever teams might be playing,
how would one attempt to do this? Would ANY tickets be available at stubhub for less that, say, $100?
My mid-season predictions contest RESULTS
See if you won!
stubhub under $100
very very doubtful (i already looked)
SRO might go down on day of the game
SRO works the following way – you go and you stand (in designated areas)
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
around the main level concourse afainst the stairs below the upper field level seats (good view)
third deck behind hp right under the pressbox (okay view)
the stairs at 1b and 3b (partial view)
behind the seats on the third deck (bad view)
behind the bleachers (bad view)
they will however, i think, allow people to stand outside those like they did on tuesday, as long as there’s pathway for people to pass
and it also depends on the usher of that section a lot of times
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
I might be getting to find this out.
Didn’t want to drop 177 per ticket for the other 2 games. SRO was the only way to get 2 together.
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 7, 2011 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
i got two sro's for 4 and 5
since i’m there when gates open anyway, might as well park my ass and save a buck
who knows what you night need it for in late november
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
apparently buschy now has more followers than torty
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
Busch squirrel was on national TV
Torty is kind of just a Cards fan thing, but it’s a better, more clever account
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
I'm pretty sure it's Y2S.
Too many links to sources.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Yeah I don't get that
It’s been obvious since like Day 2
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
well just say it already
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
we both have multiple times
but I don’t believe he wants to be revealed, so I have stopped.
"He probably misses his old glasses."
It's fang
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
BAHAHAHAHA
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
go to hell.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
i only wish i were that clever and witty.
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 7, 2011 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
So do we, so do we.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. 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. - Joe Posnanski
by TBender on Oct 7, 2011 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
i just try too hard.
my best jokes (and yes, i do have them every once in awhile) are when i don’t sit there for 20 minutes and think of it first, they just come to me.
unfortunately, they don’t come to me very often.
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 7, 2011 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow.
I initially read this comment and thought you were talking about women.
President of the Tyler Greene fan club - Wiki - PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE
Google+ <
Follow me @thestlcardsfan4
Kind of like the ladies.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
i've actually had more lady luck this semester.
not like girlfriend or close….but lady luck. and that’s the last comment i have on my love life.
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 7, 2011 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
If lady luck isn't code for sex,
then I’m extremely disappointed.
President of the Tyler Greene fan club - Wiki - PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE
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by stlcardsfan4 on Oct 7, 2011 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Fang prefers doubles and triples, not homers.
Homers aren’t that exciting to fang.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
back-to-back-to-back though
and the rally is totally dead.
by hangingfromatree on Oct 7, 2011 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
That depends where the homers occur I think
I’m not sure this would be the case at a cheerleader camp or a frat party.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
You can't get it with the witty stories?
I mean, it’s painfully obvious that it’s Joe Strauss.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
I prefer smaller, more intimate Twitter feeds at this point in my career anyway.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
Picture's worth a 1000 friends I guess
Buschy sold it.
Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?
I thought it was a character from Dune?
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 7, 2011 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know the designation. It's old saxon, old norse, and more.
I just know it’s the first word of Beowulf.
Too lazy to go to oed
My mid-season predictions contest RESULTS
See if you won!
(I guess this comment wasn't as funny to anybody else as it was in my head)
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
Is there
any VEBer going to the game in Philly? That will be quite an experience.
by kkkkathmandubirdsview on Oct 7, 2011 1:05 PM EDT reply actions
A Phils fan/buddy of mine offered me a ticket, but I couldn't make the trip today.
So we’re watching the game with 2 cards fans and 2 phillies fans in nyc
by hangingfromatree on Oct 7, 2011 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Sounds great!
I hope that you are all good friends, like the 2 pitchers.!
by kkkkathmandubirdsview on Oct 7, 2011 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
you are either getting married or having dialysis today
that’s why you can’t go, right?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
Leading a seminar that's been on the calendar for 6 months this afternoon/early evening.
Will be done just around game time. Couldn’t be avoided. Believe me, turning down the ticket was agonizing.
by hangingfromatree on Oct 7, 2011 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
This comment is funnier if you read your screen name like it is the last part of your comment.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
I see your point.
Really, it makes all my comments funnier if you read them that way. New meme?
by hangingfromatree on Oct 7, 2011 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
How do you steal a whole fucking bridge
Well. It's North Beaver.
Read into that what you will.
by hangingfromatree on Oct 7, 2011 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Scrap's running about 200 dollars a ton, so there's that...
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 7, 2011 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I think you're asking the wrong question.
Perhaps they actually needed the bridge.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
well, i guess philly is after the squirrel too
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
damn it
i meant this video
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
a propos fox29
that was the hunky reporter they sent to st louis
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
New Motte nickname - The Smoke Monster
I dig the nickname, ‘Sauce’, I do. But…I just don’t think it encapsulates the dude’s on-mound presence.
So, I’ve taken to calling him The Smoke Monster.
I love the phrase “throws smoke” for hard-throwers, so there’s that. And he is a monster. And he does have a beard like that guy who was Jacob’s brother who was the smoke monster on ‘Lost.’
It also seems like the kind of nickname Shannon would give to him, heh heh heh.
Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?
Except that there's a Justin Smoak in the league
Damn him
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Twitter
He's a hitter. Oak Monster is better for him.
Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?
appropriate
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Is it too early to start drinking?
The nervous energy is building.
your time stamp is 12:36
which falls after 12:00pm. So no, it isn’t. Unless you are in MDT or PDT. Then yes, it is. Give it a half hour.
Grit != flat out sucking.
That's between you and your conscience.
by hangingfromatree on Oct 7, 2011 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
actually it's between you and your fridge
"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 7, 2011 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
There are other potables
That do not come from the fridge. Tequila!
by hangingfromatree on Oct 7, 2011 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I often drink them warm
so even the fridge is removed from the equation. Keep it simple.
where the hell are you? Europe?
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 7, 2011 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
when drinking guinness
in South St. Louis it’s kinda like being in Europe
they don't have refrigeration in So.StL?
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 7, 2011 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
You haven't heard?
Ryan Howard is from St. Louis.
by hangingfromatree on Oct 7, 2011 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
who stops?
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
For the record.
I am not involved here.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. 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. - Joe Posnanski
This is
a very philosphical, or physical question. Personally, I think that anytime in the 24 hours is acceptable, but perhaps the majority of people do not agree. Depends on the time zone too. While you are asking if it is OK, I have already consumed 8 Sam Adams, now at home for brief respite before the Brew Crew hit the field at 5 EST or so. Enjoy your drinking while I watch dry (no supplier) in the wee hours of the morning. I am feeling so strongly that the Cards lineup is going to hit Halliday well today, and Carp is going to be tough, but that is just the fan talking. What a great fall game!
by kkkkathmandubirdsview on Oct 7, 2011 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you reach this conclusion
>> I am feeling so strongly that the Cards lineup is going to hit Halliday well today <<
before or after consuming the 8 Sam Adams?
Actually
Sam Adams is a pretty benign beer for me, speaking as a drinker in industrial quantities (when available). But of course it is wishful thinking, but since we went on this crazy run in late August, I have felt that this team can do anything. Particularly after the sweep of Brewers, and 3/4 with the Phillies. As I said earlier, I feel that this is a more well rounded team than 2006. Let us see. I wish I had some of the benign SA for the game.
by kkkkathmandubirdsview on Oct 7, 2011 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I am
out of my own league! My Sherpa mother-in-law used to serve me a glassful of their moonshine (double or triple distilled corn mash) at 6:30 in the morning with an egg in it, as an attentive sherpa mother in law would. But, the thing is, they keep on pouring it down your throat all day with consummate Sherpa hospitality. I would just keep on pouring it down, trying to be a polite son in law, whereas in fact if you are sherpa, you just leave it there, and the hostess tries to force you to drink it, and you refuse, and everyone is happy, because the hostess has been hospitable, and the guest has tried and failed. But I happily imbibed. I swear that those several days in the 80s when in my innocence (why wasn’t my wife coaching me?) I was drinking that hooch killed my liver. I have never managed to drink hard stuff since, and just stick to beer, albeit in industrial quantities. However, that won’t help me for this game today. All I have in the house is Bass Super Shandy .05%. Yuck!
by kkkkathmandubirdsview on Oct 7, 2011 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
people in my office are trying to bait me and the phillies fan
i’m not responding! i haven’t talked to him all week.
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Just put your hands around his throat. Softly.
There. Doesn’t that feel nice?
by hangingfromatree on Oct 7, 2011 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
grab some brewers fans from the street for office counter attack
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
brewers fans on the street in arizona?
this comment also funnier if you read hangingfromatree’s screen name at the end of it.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
All comments should end this way.
And your fortune cookie fortune, too.
by hangingfromatree on Oct 7, 2011 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
If anyone can still use this, please do
Hi. I’m assuming there’s still 15 mins left to use this code: 8NGR2FA, so am hoping one of you can use it. Have fun!
by westsidecards on Oct 7, 2011 1:44 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
swan lake
what else
"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 7, 2011 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
NLCS silly
(notice I didn’t say what teams)
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
yikes
i wasn’t expecting a question – i’m new to this whole blog posting thing. it’s the code i got from cardinals.com to purchase tix for the NLCS series. i can’t use it, so thought one of you could, if there are still seats left.
by westsidecards on Oct 7, 2011 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
these lurkers are really nice today.
on behalf of VEB, we thank you, and invite you to comment more.
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I've been thanking them with Recs
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
good idea.
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In addition, IHeartFreesie
tnx
i probably hold the lurking record, given i’ve been reading this blog since it’s embryonic stage; although technically i posted once before when HCL was going to leave (in 2008?) and i was rather sad about that, so i made myself post.
was hoping to see our boys in philly tonight, but my son is sick and we can’t go. massive disappointment, but that’s the way it goes. will be cheering from home, as always!
by westsidecards on Oct 7, 2011 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
That has yet to be determined,
LOY nominee.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
You were more fun when you went back to lurking, RiverRat
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
will it ever be determined?
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.
And
Does the determination happen after the WS, or after Jan 1?
by hangingfromatree on Oct 7, 2011 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll put something up in the off season.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
...
dbackswriter Steve Gilbert
IF the #Dbacks win tonight, they will stay in Miller Park clubhouse and wait to see if #Cardinals or #Phillies win.
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well of course they will.
they don’t know their destination otherwise. then again i guess they’ll for tomorrow to fly anywhere.
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 7, 2011 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I have faith in Ian Kennedy to own the Brewers.
Cards fan in Seoul.
Albert Pujols is the hero st. louis deserves.
by letsgostlcardinals on Oct 7, 2011 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
they should ask to have our game played on the jumbotron at miller park
and drink beers and eat very messy food right on the field
and if you have to go to the bathroom, there’s always left field
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
Oh what have we done
FritzBoner: Really looking forward to watching Game 5, you guys! @rui_xu @flavius217 @b_g_h
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
It's either fang or albertfn
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
flavius is playing it a little too cool for my liking.
"He probably misses his old glasses."
by Alxfritz on Oct 7, 2011 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm not liking the timing of his tweets
He retweeted it, and then responded to you saying “whoa, weird.” That strikes me wrong
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
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I'm too lazy to start puppet accounts
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
But he will work for free!
2011 - Year of Our Berk
by spants on Oct 7, 2011 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
awesome.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
he's not working
he’s enhancing his resume’. Or some bullshit like that….
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 7, 2011 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
yesssss @frtizboner is now following me!
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I feel honored
to have been tagged in his first tweet.
VEB hipster
also
ESanchez52
Let’s go lets let’s go cards!!! #NLDS #Game5
by prophetjohn on Oct 7, 2011 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Something that very nearly looks like baseball news. Sort of.
@memphisredbirds Memphis Redbirds
2011 Redbird Chuckie Fick tossed two scoreless innings of relief as USA shutout Greece 3-0 in last night’s victory.
#FireTLR
It's Greece...
That’s like Chuckie Fick tossing two shutout innings at the Sunday church baseball game where the leftover sacrament is being guzzled between, and sometimes during, innings.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
Is BuschSquirrel a VEBer?
It referenced GOBs and hates Joe Strauss
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
I remember seeing that in my physics class at UMR
The lecturer showed us it at the beginning of the semester. I never raised my hand that semester.
I just showed it to a guy at my work a couple weeks ago. Fit rather well for his situation
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 7, 2011 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh you went to Rolla?
Heh heh heh
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
Yeah
Best thing I’ve ever done for my life was to move out of there.
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 7, 2011 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think that's an uncommon sentiment
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
I hadn't seen that in a long time
wonderful, as always
by ArkansasTravs on Oct 7, 2011 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
once i saw GOBS i assumed so
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If it hates Joe Strauss
then the squirrel is with us
enemy or our enemies == our friend
I've got tickets for all 3 NLCS games in StL now
I find its a great way to spend all my money. If I get it back because we don’t get past Philly it’ll be like getting another pay check but from MLB.
bollocks
So you won't jinx the Cardinals by talking about a potential series next week
but you’ll jinx all of us to die? Thanks a lot, jerk. If anyone dies this weekend, it’s your fault.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
This was supposed to be a reply.
It went poorly. Ignore the sentiments in that comment please. Or not.
by hangingfromatree on Oct 7, 2011 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
chess match
besides, you already know our lineup is going to be
furcal
jay
pujols
berkman
holliday
freese
molina
schu
carp
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Schu and Jay will be swapped
and Freese and Molina might be.
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Oct 7, 2011 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
my move
furcal
schu
pujols
holliday
berkman
freese
molina
jay
carp
this has been TLR’s alignment lately.
by kkkkathmandubirdsview on Oct 7, 2011 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
yes
Bloomquist, Hill, Upton, Montero, Goldschmidt, Young, Roberts, Parra, Kennedy
Hart, Morgan, Braun, Fielder, Weeks, Hairston, Betancourt, Lucroy, Galldaro
you know what's weird
Is the first one from the email where you had to put the code in?
Is the 2nd the public free for all tickets?
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 7, 2011 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Soooooooo nervous
Excuse me, I have to go pee. I’ll be right back.
Some people just need a high five. In the face. With a chair.
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StL Lineup at PHI (10/7) Game 5: Furcal, 6; Schumaker, 8; Pujols, 3; Berkman, 9; Holliday, 7; Molina, 2; Freese, 5; Punto, 4; Carpenter, 1.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. 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. - Joe Posnanski
Why no Jay???
Seriously… that doesn’t seem right.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
Please, GOD, let this be wrong:
Schumaker, 8
WTF? Really? Didn’t he leave the game with a leg problem the other night? Why is he starting in CF?
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
just a cramp was the report
but yes, thoroughly weird
What is Corey Patterson doing in Tyler Greene's spot on the 25-man roster?
Don't worry
I’m sure this is so TLR can double switch him out of the game in the 4th inning for “defensive replacement” Jon Jay.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
i can understand that schu's been hitting
but the only way i could think that schu’s playing in CF is to give jay a day off.
DO IT FOR TORTY!
twitter
Jon Jay doesn't need the day off
He may very well have the rest of the season off if we don’t win today
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 7, 2011 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
here's why, i guess.
@BJRains So that means, obviously, Jon Jay is out, Punto is in, and Schu moves to CF. Jay is 2-11 with 2 RBIs NLDS. Jay was 0-3 vs Halladay G1
DO IT FOR TORTY!
twitter
Schumaker was 1-3 against Halladay in Game 1
Therefore, he must play. Even though he’s more likely to lose the game on defense than win it on offense.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
might as well put allen craig out there
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In addition, IHeartFreesie
My thoughts exactly
Plus — Jay is a left handed hitter, so why are we benching him?
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
he showed off too much catching that ball Wed.
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 7, 2011 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
And he sold it SO WELL, in fact,
that they determined he didn’t even catch it on first glance.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
I was really afraid that he was going to drop it.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 7, 2011 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I was more afraid he was going to dive, miss the ball completely
then get up and do his slow sprint towards it as it hits the base of the wall.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
an entirely plausible fear.
But since he didn’t……THAT WAS AN AWESOME FUCKING CATCH!!!!!! DID YOU SEE THAT SHIT!!!!!!
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 7, 2011 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Not real sure I can stand to watch this catastrophe tonite.
cuz you just know that the phillie gameplan will be to just slap the ball into CF and let Skippy chase it.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 7, 2011 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
That will be the plan for Utley and Rollins and Victorino
Ryan Howard will continue to be content with striking out on pitches 4 feet out of the strike zone, however.
Hunter Pence will continue to pretend he’s swinging a battle axe and pound balls into the dirt.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
For some reason, I can believe Pence actually does pretend to swing a battle axe.
His childish face and gangly body just make him seem like such a goofball.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
When he swings, that's just what it looks like to me.
I guess scouts call that a “max effort swing” or something.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
So you're saying max effort swings can make it to the majors?
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 7, 2011 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
I have no idea
I’m just assuming that this is what people mean when they say that: Hunter Pence’s swing.
I would guess that Rob Deer and Matt Stairs also had “max effort swings”.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
I'd like to see somebody throw him an Eephus pitch
just to watch him come out of his shoes.
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 7, 2011 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I can live with this scenario.
I’m betting that flyballs may be hard to come by tonite.
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 7, 2011 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I totally agree with that part.
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 7, 2011 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
this has to be some sort of sick joke.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
THE FUCK
first i was like, punto, YAY! then i was like, wait.
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same reaction here.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
phillies lineup
Rollins SS, Utley 2B, Pence RF, Howard 1B, Victorino CF, Ibanez LF, Polanco 3B, Ruiz C, Halladay P
DO IT FOR TORTY!
twitter
i'm depressed now.
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Fret not little Boog hearter!
For there are many things that may occur in this 5th game! Keep faith!
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
Schumaker in CF in 2011
13 innings. That’s it.
14 combined
in 2010 and 2011.
Might be crazy enough to work, but worrisome.
I would feel better with Allen Craig out there.
And he’s a better hitter to boot.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
(I'm also guessing Schu's diving catch had something to do with it)
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don't get too bent out of shape
you know there will be plenty double switches and both jay and riot will play
it’s a crapshoot
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
Why would we want the riot to play?
No need to group him in the same sentence as Jay….
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in case they bring cliff lee in from the bullpen
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which they very well might if the situation calls for it
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
Until Skip goes 2-2 with a pair of RBI doubles...
and then gets double switched out of the game in the 6th inning.
If we were to win, we will probably have Skip starting in CF the rest of the playoffs. You know “ride the hot hand” and all that.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
fuck that noise
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 7, 2011 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
ride the hot hand?
another one of those sports sayings that I’ve come to despise.
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 7, 2011 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
WE'RE F'IN DOOOOOOMED
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. 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. - Joe Posnanski
How long does it take for them to refund my money?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
Good question cause I got a pay check coming back
Well maybe coming back
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 7, 2011 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
just think, when your money comes back
it’ll be like you traded for a new job that pays twice as much without having to give up anything.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
You know when you put it that way
It sounds terrific
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 7, 2011 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
FUCK YOU TONY, FUCK YOU AND YOUR DOGS
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You mean cats?
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okay, so just how bad is skip in CF?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
So I was just texted from a friend that certain Philly fans took this squirrel thing seriously
“Apparently people in Philadelphia took a squirrel and beat it to death because they blame the squirrel that ran across the field for their loss.”
However, this is the closest thing I could find to what he said. So what he said can be taken with a grain of salt.
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It probably just came up on a local crazy-ass radio talk show
Doesn’t sound like an excuse an entire city would default to. But if you consider Torty and the moth, we might have the whole animal kingdom on our side. THAT would be tough for them to deal with.
If this is true
I expect to see a large group of squirrels heading south towards DC.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
I just think it's foolish to blame the loss on the animal and not the performance.
Whether it’s a squirrel, a turtle, a goat, a black cat, or a human being with headphones on, it’s funny to me.
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But grown men with mustaches and blue shirts who blow calls that cost your team the World Series are exempted from this list, right?
RIGHT?
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
oh my god - this is what happens when the marlins hit a homerun at their new stadium
by all4tookie on Oct 7, 2011 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs
OMG
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Oh, that's going to be beautiful to watch.
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 7, 2011 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Watch out, Enron Field
there’s a new terrible, terrible stadium gunning for ya.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Oct 7, 2011 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Clearly part of a promotional scheme
in which all fans will be provided with a couple tabs of acid when they arrive at the game.
Other elements of the scheme will include a video of a glowing, pulsating bear that will flash on the screen after every opposing batter strikes out, and a strobe light dance party during the seventh inning stretch.
What is Corey Patterson doing in Tyler Greene's spot on the 25-man roster?
by Robth on Oct 7, 2011 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I can't wait for "Birdcage" night
in which the first 10000 fans dressing like characters from the movie “The Birdcage” get to perform a flash mob on the field to the song “Flashdance” during the 7th inning stretch.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
by fourstick on Oct 7, 2011 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
So, I know that the Dolphins have a bunch of "minority owner" celebrities
I’m assuming the Marlins “minority owners” are the performers from Cirque de Soleil?
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
are they putting a hill and flagpole in center field as well?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
FABULOUS
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. 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. - Joe Posnanski
So I would think Jaime would be available out of the pen tonight right?
Do you use ahead of Rhodes or Rzep to pitch to Howard?
No
Because Rhodes and Rzep have owned Howard in this series since Game 1.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
I would be concerned that Carp might tear up his left arm
It hasn’t been sturdied with stronger ligaments yet.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
he wouldn't have to throw it that hard.
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 7, 2011 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey everyone
New here, first comment. I have been posting on STLtoday boards but man its tough to read some of those comments.
oh GOB
i came here from STLToday also. i will never go back.
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Cool -- check out the "Welcome" fanpost to get clued in on how things flow around here.
It’s a bit different than the P-D boards, that’s for sure.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
You go to hell!!!!!
That’s stupid advice and ur an idiot for thinking it!
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 7, 2011 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Yes, dad. I'll go to my room now.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
by fourstick on Oct 7, 2011 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
welcome
don’t mind our over-reactions to skip starting in CF. There’s very little chance that comes back to bite us in the ass.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
you need to learn how to read sarcasm
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
At least we get Punto's glove at 2nd
lefty heavy lineup against a ground ball pitcher… and pray they don’t hit it to Shu
Unless they hit it right at him.
Basically, pray Schu doesn’t have to throw.
Rams, Cardinals, Bulls. Life is good.
Schu's arm doesn't scare me.
him chasing down balls scares 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 7, 2011 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
end your affiliation with them
and get an avatar before the robot ends you
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
that's our d-dee
always helping out the newbies by trying to scare them to death. The Robot does fire a warning shot first.
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 7, 2011 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
EIGHT MINUTES UNTIL BASEBALL GLORIOUSNESS BEGINS
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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Holy crap...
StubHub has NLCS tix in the bleachers at $140…what’s the story on them being cheaper tomorrow from the mothership?
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts -- for support rather than illumination."
- Andrew Lang
sold out today, i believe
and i think bleachers were about $80+
get some runs
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Oct 7, 2011 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep
I got in on the first day and emptied my checking out for 4 of them. Plus services fees you’re looking at $103 a ticket.
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Oct 7, 2011 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
alrighty then...
so no more tomorrow morning at 10?
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts -- for support rather than illumination."
- Andrew Lang
by EinFesteBusch on Oct 7, 2011 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Paraphrasing:
The setting: TBS’s pregame show
Matt Winer: Tonight, two teams have to win, because we’re out of games. Who wins?
David Wells: (Long schpiel, after which he says the D’Backs and Cards)
Matt Winer: To lose?
(Ripken and Eckersley both pick the Phils and Brewers in about five seconds apiece)
I really wish they would not play deciding Game Fives at 2 effining PM on the West Coast
I cannot watch this, I have to work. What the hell.
Why the hell is Schumaker starting in CF????
Reporter: "Did you visit the Parthenon while in Greece?"
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"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
previously on VEB
http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2011/10/6/2472594/cardinals-vs-phillies-playoffs-score
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
and this
http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2011/10/6/2474508/we-are-beyond-1000-comments-overflow
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
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