The Wednesday Thread of Thanksgivingness
by the red baron on Nov 23, 2011 1:31 PM EST
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Hello, all.
Here we are again at Thanksgiving, the fifth time said holiday has rolled around since I began writing here at the behest of our founder. It's a bit shocking to say that; the idea I've been doing this silly routine of mine since Colby Rasmus was a breakout Double A prospect rather than a litmus test is somewhat difficult for me to get my head around.
Between the sort of work you get paid for and the sort of work you don't, I've got a full plate today, and I'm sure many of you do as well. Thanksgiving (or Pre-Christmas, as I like to call it), doesn't bring with it the kind of mad rushing about Christmas does, but there are still preparations to make and pies to bake, as well as columns to half-bake ongoing. Besides, most of the ground available today has already been trod, with the exception of the new rules changes for the Wild Card. Which I hate, by the way. I like the balanced leagues, prefer year-round interleague to the way it is now, but the extra WC teams just pisses me off to no end.
You already have a season that goes on for six months and 162 games, a season in which any one single contest is of fairly small importance; why water that down even further? The argument it will create better races is ludicrous as well; how dull would this past September have been if the Red Sox and Braves both still got in to the playoffs? Why baseball seems so intent on fixing problems which don't exist I can't understand, but suspect it has something to do with ESPN talking heads constantly talking about how MLB is going to fix all its glaring issues, i.e. the glaring issue it isn't football and thus doesn't merit embarrassingly sloppy and enthusiastic fellatio 365 days a year. Baseball is an anorexic and ESPN is the aunt who likes to tell people just how Chubby baseball was when baseball was fourteen and she just knows baseball is always going to have to watch it, unlike that friend of baseball's from down the street, Anna, who was always so pretty and thin, just like a little doll right out of the box.
Which brings us back to turkey dinners and embarrassing family members. Ah, full circle. Such a nice place to be.
I leave you today with this clean unspoiled thread, if anyone is around and needs to escape from the whirl of holiday preparations. It would be tradition, of course, to talk about all the things we're collectively thankful for, but you don't have to if you don't want to. Of course, considering we're less than a month removed from a World Series championship it's probably fairly easy to figure out what VEB is thankful for on the baseball side.
Anyhow, that's enough out of me. I hope you all have the very best holiday you're capable of having and are not found dead in a bathtub due to tryptophan overdose.
Take care.
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Dan Lozano
Is the King of Sleaze Mountain
by Cheeseballs on Nov 23, 2011 1:40 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Lozano willl be lucky to make it through the day as Pujols' agent...
…especially once DD finds out.
Wives tend to be much less tolerant of these kinds of associations, and I would imagine that’s especially true of her.
Unfortunately, that will probably drive up Pujols’ price (because there will be less pressure to do a stupid pressured deal to bail Lozano out of his latest Mess).
However, I would like to thank Lozano for making the last 10 years possible.
Boog would have made that play.
what does Dan Descalso have to do with Albert staying with Lozano?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
Daredevil
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Nov 24, 2011 3:07 PM EST up reply actions
what article?
what did i miss?
Stupid Sexy Flanders!!!
by timmycardinals on Nov 23, 2011 2:44 PM EST up reply actions
I just read this article.
Is this all true?? Are all agents really as sleazy as this? What a disgusting business.
TortyCraig
My guess as to the meaning of Yadi's neck tattoos is that they are the symbols from an ancient civilization for "Caught Stealing."
well, based on the overall view the article presented of agentdom
sleeze mtn just past everest as earth’s highest peak
TLR is gone, long live the king
I thought they extended the season this year
so people could watch baseball in late october. I’m thankful for that.
Something clever...
Free Agent Salary Arbitration Offer Deadline
The Cardinals free agents:
Albert Pujols (A)
Edwin Jackson (B)
Rafael Furcal (B)
Arthur Rhodes (B)
Octavio Dotel (Modified B)
To me, it seems obvious that to offer arbitration to Pujols, Jackson, and Furcal. It is equally obvious not to offer salary arbitration to Rhodes (because we don’t want him anywhere near our roster in 2012) or Dotel (because we get a compensatory draft pick in 2012 even if we don’t offer him arbitration and he signs elsewhere).
"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
As discussed earlier today in yesterday's thread
I don’t believe they will offer arb to Furcal. He isn’t a mortal lock for a long term deal like Jackson is on the free agent market, and if he accepts, the minimum offer the cards have to make is 9.6M. Considering the budget constraints the Cardinals will have if/when Pujols signs, I just don’t see the Cardinals take the arbitration risk with Furcal.
YOU ARE WRONG AND A FOOL
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
I guess we will find out in a few hours
Do you always treat people with differing opinions than yours like this?
Aw, that was clearly a joke
And I don’t think I said anything in the other thread that was harsh
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
I guess I should be honest
And state that 90% of the time if someone follows one of my statements with “You are wrong and a fool” they would likely be dead accurate. At least my exwife would vouch for that.
nah, Rui's cool
its that Aranathor fellow you’ve got to watch out for, rumour has it he’s a flaming homo.
Bursting into song.
by Aranathor on Nov 23, 2011 2:40 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
I like my beer cold...my TV loud...and my homosexuals flaming.
by OCCardsFan on Nov 23, 2011 2:41 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
I prefer my Moe's to be flaming.
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Nov 23, 2011 2:44 PM EST up reply actions
i heard he was fabulously evil
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Yea, I've heard this too.
I wonder how that rumor/rumour got started. Do you think it’s true?
"I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. I don't want to live on in the hearts of my countrymen; I want to live on in my apartment." -- Woody Allen
by Cardinals645 on Nov 23, 2011 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
I was under the impression there was some new rule about getting picks for Type Bs without offering arb.
"I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. I don't want to live on in the hearts of my countrymen; I want to live on in my apartment." -- Woody Allen
by Cardinals645 on Nov 23, 2011 2:30 PM EST up reply actions
Ah, gotcha. That makes more sense.
"I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. I don't want to live on in the hearts of my countrymen; I want to live on in my apartment." -- Woody Allen
by Cardinals645 on Nov 23, 2011 2:37 PM EST up reply actions
Takashi Saito is an A but contractually they can't offer him arb
can they still get a pick for him?
"Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage." ― Thucydides
Mark Ellis, Jamey Carroll, and Clint Barmes all got multi-year deals.
I think it’s a safe bet that Furcal will, too.
"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
The alternate interpretation. . .
is that all the idiot GMs have signed their SS dance partners.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 23, 2011 3:11 PM EST up reply actions
Not true.
The Phillies will likely have an opening at shortstop.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Nov 23, 2011 3:13 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The Rockies, Giants, Dodgers, Astros, and Mets are also possible
"Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage." ― Thucydides
2B for the Rockies
definitely unlikely but they have expressed interest
"Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage." ― Thucydides
Nah. Reyes is too young for such a contract.
He hasn’t proven himself as a run producer yet.
"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
Good point
Amaro will trade for him five years from now, and then extend him with a huge raise and extra years.
We really get a comp pick for Dotel without offering arb?
How does that work?
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Nov 23, 2011 6:15 PM EST up reply actions
just like magnets.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Incidentally, if so
that makes the Rasmus trade look a lot better. 4 years of Rzep + 2 supplemental picks + 2 WAR (or so) in a playoff race is worth 3 years of Colby Rasmus IMO.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Nov 23, 2011 6:17 PM EST up reply actions
He was downgraded from a Type A to a Type B under the new CBA, I think, and that's the reason.
It’s some sort of compensation for the rule change.
"I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. I don't want to live on in the hearts of my countrymen; I want to live on in my apartment." -- Woody Allen
by Cardinals645 on Nov 23, 2011 6:26 PM EST up reply actions
i didn't think any CBA-related rule changes came in until next year.
Oh well. If so, that’s pretty cool.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Nov 23, 2011 6:36 PM EST up reply actions
Idk, somehow some guys got reclassified as Type B.
"I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. I don't want to live on in the hearts of my countrymen; I want to live on in my apartment." -- Woody Allen
by Cardinals645 on Nov 23, 2011 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
so how will all of you
handle the awkwardly bad baseball discussions with relations?
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I just downloaded the pics from the Deadspin article to my iPod Touch
Boog would have made that play.
O_O
"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
i'm not sure "make the conversation more awkward" is quite what I expected.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 23, 2011 1:52 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Ask your relatives
to grade his technique.
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Nov 23, 2011 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
Comment of the year.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Nov 23, 2011 6:18 PM EST up reply actions
knocked it out of the park
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 Nov 24, 2011 11:25 AM EST up reply actions
It never is.
NOBODY EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQUISITION!!!!!
by The Spanish Inquisition on Nov 23, 2011 2:00 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Someone who has a google alert for "expected" and "unexpected" on VEB.
"I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. I don't want to live on in the hearts of my countrymen; I want to live on in my apartment." -- Woody Allen
by Cardinals645 on Nov 23, 2011 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
Someone who is CodyG?
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Nov 23, 2011 6:19 PM EST up reply actions
Sure.
"I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. I don't want to live on in the hearts of my countrymen; I want to live on in my apartment." -- Woody Allen
by Cardinals645 on Nov 23, 2011 6:26 PM EST up reply actions
My plan of turning VEB into a circa-2005 IRC channel is coming to fruition
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
by mysterui on Nov 23, 2011 3:16 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
22/m/MO
u?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
Nice to See You...
http://media.egotvonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/chris-hansen.jpg
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
"I'm a graduate of the Mike Shannon School of Diction" - Al Hrabosky
by monkeysareblue on Nov 24, 2011 7:06 PM EST up reply actions
oops... meant to post as image...
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
"I'm a graduate of the Mike Shannon School of Diction" - Al Hrabosky
by monkeysareblue on Nov 24, 2011 7:06 PM EST up reply actions
Nice to See You...
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
"I'm a graduate of the Mike Shannon School of Diction" - Al Hrabosky
by monkeysareblue on Dec 6, 2011 5:09 PM EST up reply actions
hell yes. auto logging!
/dreamy
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
ive got a few cub fans in my family
So I’m actually looking forward to it
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Nov 23, 2011 1:58 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Most Cub fans I know
Seems to know nothing about their team. I know vastly more than they do
by FlimtotheFlam on Nov 23, 2011 3:04 PM EST up reply actions
Starlin Castro is teh lazy!
Blake Dewitt is a gamer!
"Congratulations to the Cardinals! Such a fun world series." - Salman Rushdie
Dewitt's not on the Cubs
will do ANYTHING for a rec
by stlcardsfan4 on Nov 23, 2011 10:09 PM EST up reply actions
Theo Epstein will hit 40 HR this year!
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Nov 25, 2011 1:14 AM EST up reply actions
once conversation breaks down
I bring up game six and go
“WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO”
Grit != flat out sucking.
How to discuss baseball...
I get to go to some in-laws(nice, good people), and will have to figure out how to get baseball into a conversation in rural Central Texas…
Older than any three of you.
by Remember Kenny B on Nov 23, 2011 2:55 PM EST up reply actions
"So, dad-in-law, how 'bout dem Rangers, eh?"
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Nov 24, 2011 4:58 PM EST up reply actions
All my relations are Braves fans...
So they tend to just shut the hell up and try to talk college football…which this year also shuts them the fuck up.
Sometimes I love my life.
:)
by RollBirdsRoll on Nov 23, 2011 3:31 PM EST up reply actions
Has anyone emailed HCL to let him know about the M&N sale yet?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I'm on it
I’m buying myself one Friday with my ‘play’ money that I set aside after meeting the monthly budgets and I’ve been dropping mad hints to the wife about getting me one for Christmas using this sale.
I’ve got Ceppy, McCarver and Gibby. I need Brock and Maris still. I can either have the wife get me the Brock jersey in white, get my a Ceppy to actually wear in grey or get me a Hernandez powder blue.
Honestly, the two jersey I want the most in this world (throwbacks) are a Mike Shannon 1967 jersey or a Andy VanSlyke 1985 jersey. Neither have been released. I’d rock that Moonman jersey nearly every damn day. The man has earned that respect!
by Hardcore Legend on Nov 23, 2011 11:36 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I've always wanted a '44 Musial,
and tomorrow night, it will be mine. I would have a problem wearing a $300 + Jersey, but not if it’s $100.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
not funny scoot.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Scoot overpaid
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Nov 24, 2011 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
Yes please
a Mike Shannon 1967 jersey
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski
I'm thinking of getting the '67 Bob Gibson in grey.
"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
I'm going to shoot for the '44 Musial me thinks
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Nov 24, 2011 1:10 PM EST up reply actions
I WILL CUT YOU IF YOU GET MY SIZE BEFORE IT GOES OUT OF STOCK!!!!!!!!!!!
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Do you wear an XXL?
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Nov 24, 2011 3:39 PM EST up reply actions
I won the 1944 Musial
and it is absolutely beautiful.
"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
It's like the site doesn't like my iPad for shopping.
I’ve been staring at them since this was posted
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Nov 25, 2011 12:23 AM EST up reply actions
Mine is on order!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Nov 25, 2011 9:25 AM EST up reply actions
i am thankful for my 2011 baseball year
i got to see the home run derby and all star game live. i got to witness one of the greatest world series games in the history of baseball, in which MY TEAM came out on top. and, of course, i watched my favorite team win the world series in st. louis.
i almost feel like i should retire 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
2011 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!
You've had a good run.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski
oh, and i managed my softball team to victory against our nemesis! (nemeses?)
in a walk off win in the last inning!
gob, that was really thrilling, too.
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
2011 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!
And then Tony LaRussa and David Freese had sex afterwards
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
no they did not!
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
2011 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!
wait
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
2011 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!
See, now you've worked yourself into a corner.
Good luck.
I can do no wrong, for I do not know what it is.
by the red baron on Nov 23, 2011 3:16 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
It's ok. They make hammocks that will fit in a corner.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
by RiverRat on Nov 23, 2011 3:19 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Fuck hammocks.
I once cracked a tooth having sex in a hammock. They’re an attractive nuisance and should be eradicated.
I can do no wrong, for I do not know what it is.
by the red baron on Nov 23, 2011 3:21 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
o_o
Both for the story and the correct usage of attractive nuisance
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
Attractive nuisance is one of my favourite concepts.
I’m not sure why.
I can do no wrong, for I do not know what it is.
by the red baron on Nov 23, 2011 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
It's an awesome name for a band
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
by mysterui on Nov 23, 2011 3:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It's not the hammocks fault that you were trying to fellate a toaster.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
by RiverRat on Nov 23, 2011 3:23 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
What's the verb form of cunninlingus?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
Cuneiform.
I can do no wrong, for I do not know what it is.
by the red baron on Nov 23, 2011 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
Not surprised that you had that word....
/puts on sunglasses
On the tip of your tongue.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
by RiverRat on Nov 23, 2011 3:27 PM EST up reply actions 12 recs
Well played, Rat.
Well played.
I can do no wrong, for I do not know what it is.
by the red baron on Nov 23, 2011 3:31 PM EST up reply actions
Excuse me I have to go shave my tougue
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Nov 25, 2011 9:37 AM EST up reply actions
YYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
"I'm a graduate of the Mike Shannon School of Diction" - Al Hrabosky
by monkeysareblue on Nov 24, 2011 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
Little known fact:
“Ashurbanipal” and “Gilgamesh” are originally onomatopoeiae, derived from the sound made while trying to say thing during the act of “cuneiforming”.
by mattybobo on Nov 23, 2011 3:48 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Ashurbanipal would have you quartered for such an insult to his majesty.
"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
Well, I'm not gonna give him any of my gum then
Especially since he said my haircut makes me look like a Mohenjo-Daroan.
Then you won't be invited on the lion hunt.
"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
I would lean toward
Cthulu having similar origins. Not sure about Yog Soggoth, though.
I can do no wrong, for I do not know what it is.
by the red baron on Nov 23, 2011 4:03 PM EST up reply actions
Actually, I think it's cunnlingue
or cunniling. Too lazy to look it up at the moment. You never hear it used, though; sort of odd.
I can do no wrong, for I do not know what it is.
by the red baron on Nov 23, 2011 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
I often get strange looks when I tell people
“I derive enjoyment from conlangs.”
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
"I'm a graduate of the Mike Shannon School of Diction" - Al Hrabosky
by monkeysareblue on Nov 24, 2011 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
Someone's been reading The Pearl.
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Nov 24, 2011 5:01 PM EST up reply actions
No, not the Steinbeck novella
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Nov 24, 2011 5:03 PM EST up reply actions
OH, YES IT IS.
I am very susceptible to suggestions from inanimate objects. (As proven by both the activity and the location of said activity.)
I can do no wrong, for I do not know what it is.
by the red baron on Nov 23, 2011 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
WS game 6 was pretty much mind blowing.
I have never experienced a stadium like that before.
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Nov 23, 2011 2:02 PM EST up reply actions
it was so so so so so loud and jubiliant
i have not experienced anything like that, either.
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
2011 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!
I am thankful for IHB
You should give me a shot – everyday would be like Game 6.
(except for the noise and jubilation and fireworks. Well, fireworks maybe. Some women have seen fireworks with me)
IHeartIHeartBoog
gibby45 is one of the less creepy people on this blog. - IHeartBoog
Sorry
if that seemd creepy … or boastful.
IHeartIHeartBoog
gibby45 is one of the less creepy people on this blog. - IHeartBoog
Trying to pick up people you've never met on the internet never comes off creepy.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Nov 23, 2011 6:22 PM EST up reply actions
'everyday would be like Game 6"
Meaning, it’d start off sloppy and not particularly impressive on both sides, but nonetheless still entertaining given the circumstances. Then there would be several “oh my god” “skin of your teeth” “come from behind” moments before the eventually, exhilarating climax?
by mattybobo on Nov 23, 2011 2:32 PM EST up reply actions 17 recs
Hmm...
Now that I look at it again, I believe I originally intended to write “eventual” instead of “eventually”.
Meh. It happens to a lot of guys, Matty.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Nov 23, 2011 6:22 PM EST up reply actions
"skin of your teeth" was partially inspired by the good investigative reporting from those fine folks at Deadspin
Also, leave it to VEB to make such a dirty thread right before such a wholesome, family-oriented holiday like Thanksgiving. In honor of that, I’d like to propose a neologism (stop snickering because that is actually a word and not a sexual pun):
“Lozano’d.” adjective. definition: the act of an otherwise wholesome person, place, or thing, being made a little sleazy by association with something else.
Example: “Man, Thanksgiving threads on VEB used to be more or less SFW until they got Lozano’d.”
by mattybobo on Nov 23, 2011 3:57 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
so you're proposing a meme?
noted
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
VEB doesn't think
it feels
it’s the feeling man
go with the flow
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Come from behind moment
is my favourite thing I’ve read in years.
I can do no wrong, for I do not know what it is.
by the red baron on Nov 23, 2011 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
I will never look at a four run deficit in the fourth inning the same way.
"Congratulations to the Cardinals! Such a fun world series." - Salman Rushdie
What about 6 in the 9th?
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 Nov 24, 2011 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
that's just commenting gold
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 Nov 24, 2011 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
I hate interleague play with the fire of five suns.
Now, back to your regularly scheduled Thanksgiving preparations.
"I don’t like the feeling of losing."---Chris Carpenter
by cardsfan59 on Nov 23, 2011 2:08 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
I am thankful for my son
even though he currently has pneumonia, which has halted all of our T-giving plans.
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Nov 23, 2011 2:09 PM EST reply actions
Sorry to hear that.
Hope all goes well. My son got pneumonia when he was 18 months old and it was quite an ordeal. The Bring Back Tommy Herr family will keep you in our thoughts and prayers
Stupid UCL's.
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Nov 23, 2011 2:13 PM EST up reply actions
Thank you
He’s 12, so he’ll be fine. It isn’t bad or anything.
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Nov 23, 2011 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
I had it at about that same age.
I swear it took ten years for my lungs to not hurt in frigid temps after that. Hope all goes well.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
That's good.
Always sucks when your kiddos are sick, though, especially during the holidays
Stupid UCL's.
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Nov 23, 2011 2:18 PM EST up reply actions
I had pnemonia about that age
11, actually. It was mild, and I only had really 2 bad days followed by 1 or two meh days. But that first day I had it I had trouble walking 50 feet without stopping, couldn’t make it from the gym to the nurse’s office
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Nov 23, 2011 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, that's pretty much where he's at.
Sleeps, then gets up and has some energy, does a little bit, then crashes again.
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Nov 23, 2011 2:20 PM EST up reply actions
my best wishes to your son!
hope he recovers quickly! As in Albert Pujols quickly!
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."
Random observation:
If they make a movie about Allan Sherman, Jonah Hill should play him.
And now I will read the post.
bobo!
someone tried to strike up a conversation with me re: later season NCIS. i was likely too curt in declaring my lack of interest. then i thought, where is mattybobo, i need backup.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Yeah, I haven't even followed this most recent season
My wife and I will probably try to catch up with it eventually, but it just seems like the show doesn’t have that much gas left, to me anyway. It has had a good run but I just haven’t enjoyed it as much lately.
i'm in the same boat
any time the same production team does two shows… something’s gonna suffer.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I was never actually sure how much NCIS and NCIS: Los Angeles had in common with regards to production
I also never got into the latter. I just never looked very interesting to me, and I resented that they were trying to grab my attention with LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell (and the Shadout Mapes from Dune) whereas the original show had people I had never really heard of. I didn’t even really know who Mark Harmon was pre-NCIS.
Mark Harmon
will always be Mr. Shoop to me
Stupid UCL's.
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Nov 23, 2011 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
he did a fairly good job of being Ted Bundy
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 Nov 24, 2011 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
i remember them referencing it on NCIS
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 24, 2011 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
I remember that one as well.
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 Nov 24, 2011 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
...you didn't know mark harmon
oh… uhm. ok.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
he was kind of ubiquitous, is all
even if you didn’t know his name.
I’m guessing an 75% chance you read his IMDB and blow your mind
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Long before Chicago Hope came on the air...
Mark Harmon was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in the late 80s.
From the blackhole of the Iowa TV market.
and UCLA's QB
"Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage." ― Thucydides
Yeah, I figured it was just a generational thing
I was just out of kindergarten when the 1980s ended.
You mean you never watched Dark Angel?
Michael Weatherly started off there.
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 Nov 24, 2011 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
like when he was sleeping with the star?
coughrobbingthecradlecough
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 24, 2011 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
she was 18.
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 Nov 24, 2011 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
for 2011, the last season of reasonable baseball, and of course it coincides with a freakin World Series Championship and a Larussa retirement! Thanks for that GOB! ble gobble
11!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 23, 2011 2:27 PM EST reply actions
Excellent photo captioning, baron
I don’t even care about the Braun “douche” thing anymore, but today’s offering was top-notch.
i am thankful for this year of sports
for a sports fan with strange allegiances, to have my two favorite professional sports teams and my favorite college sports team all win championships in the same year is something that will probably never again happen in my life- and I’m ok with that.
i am also thankful for this incredible, amazing, ridiculous season of baseball that would have been in my top two or three favorite ever even WITHOUT the Cardinals winning the World Series- from the unbelievable night in September, to Carp’s game against Doc… this was truly a year for the ages.
I am thankful for boobs
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
by mysterui on Nov 23, 2011 2:31 PM EST reply actions 14 recs
you're a cylon!
no, you’re a cylon
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
goddamn you, rui.
i’ve now liked your facebook status and given you two recs in the past hour. stop it.
i fail at teh subjunctive
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 23, 2011 4:57 PM EST up reply actions
Ha, John Elway's house got egged
Police said though only 2 out 12 eggs actually hit the house. Tim Tebow is a suspect.
by FlimtotheFlam on Nov 23, 2011 2:32 PM EST reply actions 13 recs
wah wah wahhhhhhhh
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
2011 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!
Bah-doom-CCCHHH
"...Or we could make L.A.N.C.E. into a recursive acronym, like, 'Lance: Adam Needs Cartilage from your Elbow." -- Quote by our very own DanUpBaby
by redbirdnation8206 on Nov 23, 2011 4:35 PM EST up reply actions
The last two, however,
were the most effective.
by Hardcore Legend on Nov 23, 2011 11:37 PM EST up reply actions
i'm so sick of arguing about tyler greene
can we take an oath to leave it alone until ST starts? anyone?
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
2011 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!
FREE GREEN TEA
i have dragonwell and jasmine pearls
by tehzachatak on Nov 23, 2011 2:36 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I will take no such oath.
"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
but I've been posting on the blog again.
THE BATMAN|TOWEL BOY.|VP of TG Fanclub
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i won the 1st two bits, i think. the calculator robot and the zigzag thing...
i assume it continues from there.
Don't say hi to me.
I don't get it
isn’t this just the Polish google homepage?
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Nov 23, 2011 6:26 PM EST up reply actions
That's too bad.
Hopefully, they’ll use it in the US after Thanksgiving. Otherwise, it should appear in the Google doodle archive.
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Nov 23, 2011 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
Weak OOC schedule.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
They just spanked 2 ranked teams in Notre Dame and Cal
by FlimtotheFlam on Nov 23, 2011 3:06 PM EST up reply actions
I know, just busting your balls.
Zags get both those guys in the next couple of weeks. Our schedule gets serious really quick.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
ND wasn't ranked i don't think.
"I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. I don't want to live on in the hearts of my countrymen; I want to live on in my apartment." -- Woody Allen
by Cardinals645 on Nov 23, 2011 3:59 PM EST up reply actions
Couple of very impressive wins to say the least
I don’t know that Notre Dame is all that great, but Cal is pretty good on paper at least and will probably challenge for the Pac-12 title. Winning two games in a row against non-directional schools is still pretty exciting though.
"...Or we could make L.A.N.C.E. into a recursive acronym, like, 'Lance: Adam Needs Cartilage from your Elbow." -- Quote by our very own DanUpBaby
by redbirdnation8206 on Nov 23, 2011 4:41 PM EST up reply actions
Interesting Article about Spirit Arena in Kansas City
Pollstar magazine ranks Kansas City’s Sprint Center as America’s fifth-busiest arena and No. 13 among worldwide venues.
That just seems crazy to me with no team or sport committed to it.
Whooooooooooo
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
I read that as 'fifth-bustiest'
and was wondering where I could get a full copy of the poll. Sigh.
I can do no wrong, for I do not know what it is.
by the red baron on Nov 23, 2011 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
it is that busy because there isn't a sports team there
Due to lack of teams schedules that they would have to work around, they can schedule a lot of events.
Sign me!
by arthropodtodd on Nov 23, 2011 4:49 PM EST up reply actions
Air Conditioning, widescale eradication of infectious diseases,
historically low crime, infant mortality, and starvation rates. Nobody in my family has ever lost a child(not something 99% of 31yo’s in history can say), My third son born on Oct 24(thanks TLR it was almost a perfect day), the Cards, The Rockies, Tim Tebow for combining two of my favorite things Broncos Fandom, and contrarianism.
VEB for being the best place on the internet, vep for being a grouchy but good sport, Spants for cutting to the quick, TPG for stuff that is always intriguing and thought provoking(often argument provoking as well) IHB for offering to sell me a car cheap, Aranathor for his whimsical good natured attempts to drag everything into the gutter, CodyG for his multiple personalities(of which ClemsonGirl may or may not be one(the CG thing is mighty suspicious)), wild mushroom and caramelized onion stuffing with almonds and sausage, Danup for written brilliance that brought me here in the first place(I miss our resident revenant), Red Baron for expanding my musical mind, Mysterui for being a damn good sport, RiverRat et al for introducing a finer selection of microbrew into my life, a whole host of others that I am drawing a blank on, you truly do make the internet an enjoyable place to be.
"Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage." ― Thucydides
by TomCat009 on Nov 23, 2011 3:13 PM EST reply actions 7 recs
Toilet Paper
"Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage." ― Thucydides
I don't get a mention?
I’m going off into the wilderness to ponder my failures.
"...Or we could make L.A.N.C.E. into a recursive acronym, like, 'Lance: Adam Needs Cartilage from your Elbow." -- Quote by our very own DanUpBaby
by redbirdnation8206 on Nov 23, 2011 4:38 PM EST up reply actions
I honestly thought you were a figment of CodyG's imagination
albeit a among the more well spoken and mature figments, not like cardball who I think may have been his repressed id.
"Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage." ― Thucydides
Yeah, but, apart from the Air conditioning, widescale eradication of infectious diseases, historically low crime, infant mortality and starvation rates
what have the Romans ever done for us?
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Nov 23, 2011 6:28 PM EST up reply actions
It was all downhill from there.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski
by TBender on Nov 23, 2011 9:47 PM EST up reply actions 10 recs
only one rec, really?
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 24, 2011 12:04 AM EST up reply actions
but... he forgot to thank the academy!
looks like this will be his last VEB award. poor guy.
"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
i might still sell you that car
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
2011 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!
Work just got some new 2012 Camry's
They are really nice. Everyone that has driven one has loved it and half of them said they are going to buy it
i am also thankful for this
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
2011 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!
by IHeartBoog on Nov 23, 2011 3:23 PM EST reply actions 10 recs
Except for my family and closest friends
This card is truth
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO
by VolsnCards5 on Nov 23, 2011 6:15 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Interesting
Adam Wainwright’s 2010 WAR: 6.1
Albert Pujols’s 2011 WAR: 5.1
"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
YOU THINK A 36 YR OLD 1ST BASEMAN ISN'T GOING TO BE OUTWARED BY
ADAM WAINWRIGHT
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Nov 23, 2011 4:35 PM EST up reply actions
I heard from this guy that Albert Pujols is actually three thousand years old
After the sacking of Troy, Puxolos Albertes, the son of Zeus by an island nymph, was born with amazing powers. He challenged the gods and was barely defeated. As punishment, they gave him immortality, never allowing him the sweet embrace of death until he had redeemed himself through non-violent competition. This is why he is called “The Surly One” by many poets… because he carries a heavy burden, and has watched all his loyal friends grow old and die again and again.
by mattybobo on Nov 23, 2011 4:39 PM EST up reply actions 10 recs
this makes a lot sense, thanks for sharing
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Nov 23, 2011 4:40 PM EST up reply actions
I mean, if people who are paid to write for a living
are allowed to publish fantastic stories about Albert Pujols, I figured I’m at least entitled to post my anonymously sourced stories on a free blog.
pretty sure someone that's paid to write for a living is going to sensationalize your
post and use it for their own benefit
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Nov 23, 2011 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
oh don't worry, these aren't the kind of writers that cite sources
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Nov 23, 2011 4:51 PM EST up reply actions
i'm sorry to tell you all
contemporary fanfiction writers cite sources.
I can’t tell you how I know that.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
WELL DUH!
"...Or we could make L.A.N.C.E. into a recursive acronym, like, 'Lance: Adam Needs Cartilage from your Elbow." -- Quote by our very own DanUpBaby
by redbirdnation8206 on Nov 23, 2011 4:41 PM EST up reply actions
CCDNGAFAAWVSAPWAR!
"...Or we could make L.A.N.C.E. into a recursive acronym, like, 'Lance: Adam Needs Cartilage from your Elbow." -- Quote by our very own DanUpBaby
by redbirdnation8206 on Nov 23, 2011 4:36 PM EST up reply actions
I can get on board with this:
Why baseball seems so intent on fixing problems which don’t exist I can’t understand, but suspect it has something to do with ESPN talking heads constantly talking about how MLB is going to fix all its glaring issues, i.e. the glaring issue it isn’t football and thus doesn’t merit embarrassingly sloppy and enthusiastic fellatio 365 days a year
Pot shot at weird, unnecessary rule changes AND fESPN all in one long, glorious sentence.
"...Or we could make L.A.N.C.E. into a recursive acronym, like, 'Lance: Adam Needs Cartilage from your Elbow." -- Quote by our very own DanUpBaby
by redbirdnation8206 on Nov 23, 2011 4:38 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Unnecessarily adding another WC team
"...Or we could make L.A.N.C.E. into a recursive acronym, like, 'Lance: Adam Needs Cartilage from your Elbow." -- Quote by our very own DanUpBaby
by redbirdnation8206 on Nov 23, 2011 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
not to mention stupid.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Nov 23, 2011 6:30 PM EST up reply actions
Bud Selig, everyone!
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski
I've actually come around on the 2nd WC
This makes winning the division MUCH more important, punishes WC teams appropriately and 1-game for it all is kinda fun.
Not afraid to nitpick
you don't know the 2nd WC joker
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
2011 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!
Between this and the cuneiform discussion above
the oral obsession today is getting a little weird for me. Good thing tomorrow is Turkey Day, or this site could end up getting downright oedible.
by mattybobo on Nov 23, 2011 4:41 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The word itself makes some men uncomfortable.
by mattybobo on Nov 23, 2011 4:43 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Vagina doesn't bother me,
but I literally cannot say the word cunt out loud. It just sounds so very short and ugly and distasteful I won’t use it. I think it may be the only word I never ever say on purpose.
I can do no wrong, for I do not know what it is.
by the red baron on Nov 23, 2011 6:16 PM EST up reply actions
Twat is always good for a laugher though
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
rui is a twat.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Eh.
I feel only Brits can get away with saying twat on a regular basis. I’ve tried using it, and always just feel kind of awkward. English dude saying twat, though? Comedy gold.
I can do no wrong, for I do not know what it is.
by the red baron on Nov 23, 2011 6:21 PM EST up reply actions
It's pretty much never used in its "proper" context, though.
I think if we’re going for archaic pseudo-British phraseology for the female genitalia, you simply can’t go wrong with “cunny”. Especially if you’re wearing a monocle and have a cool moustache.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Nov 23, 2011 6:31 PM EST up reply actions
Or if you're into ME orthography
queynt
The Mang does more than Milton can
To justify God's ways to man.
So, it's clearly watt
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
i'm only semi-british at best, but i'm pretty sure everyone pronounces it like "flat"
Don't say hi to me.
COOLHIP!!!!!!!
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Nov 23, 2011 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
i'm going to pretend that's a new stat.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 24, 2011 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
Twat did you say, I cunt here you
"Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage." ― Thucydides
I have an ear infuction.
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 Nov 24, 2011 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
Aw man, I'm a huge fan of the word cunt
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Nov 24, 2011 8:06 PM EST up reply actions
I like the extra playoff team:
it gives an advantage to the division winners, and it’ll be super fun to have a couple of sudden death games right before the playoffs begin.
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Nov 23, 2011 4:41 PM EST reply actions
I go back and forth with this
There are arguments for and against having a wild card in the first place, but we’ve had it for a while and I’m ok with it being the “norm” (and I’m well aware that the Cardinals benefited from it in 2011). I kind of like the idea of giving extra “credit” or whatever for winning your division, since division winners don’t have a sudden death game to worry about. On the other hand, I really hate the idea of a team facing the possibility of being the better of the two wild card winners and basically getting unlucky for one game, thereby losing their chance at the playoffs before it is started.
It’s basically a smaller, more concentrated version of the problem posed by having a wild card in the first place, so I’m not sure how it really solves anything (other than the “problem” of not having the revenue from the extra game).
this is a good point, and MLB playoffs are always going to be imperfect,
but I’d rather punish the wild card team with a better record than the division winner. Though it probably won’t be long (like AL EAST next season maybe) before there’s a wild card team with a better record than a division winner.
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Nov 23, 2011 4:50 PM EST up reply actions
That already happens
In 2007 the cubs had a record of 85-77 and won the Central. WC Rockies had 90 wins. Plus 2 teams who didn’t make it, the Padres (89) and Mets (88), had better records than the Cubs.
I smacked Rickey right in the face when he told me this idea.
It surely must've happened in 2006 as well
as we only won 83?
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Nov 23, 2011 6:32 PM EST up reply actions
Unless the NL got absolutely destroyed in interleague I suppose.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Nov 23, 2011 6:32 PM EST up reply actions
Hm...
2006 was pretty much the high point of AL dominance in interleague. The AL went 154-98 that year, which is the most lop-sided interleague result ever.
I went ahead an looked up 2006, cause why not. The Mets led the NL with 97 wins, the Padres and Dodgers both had 88 wins, with one winning the division and one winning the wild card. The Cardinals won the central division with 83 wins, and the Phillies watched the playoffs from their couches at home with 85 wins. Not too drastic, but it is an example.
The one thing that I've always hated about interleague play
is that it creates an unbalanced schedule within the division. Some years we may get KC, @BAL, @TOR, TB and the Cubs get NY, @BOS, CHA, @TB.
If you are going to award a playoff berth to the division champ, all of the teams in the division should have roughly the same schedule. I looked it up earlier this year and it actually only made a difference in a couple of seasons over the past 10 years, but it still bugs me.
I smacked Rickey right in the face when he told me this idea.
me too, one game deals are absurd elimination concepts
in a sport where the winningest teams only win a little more than 1/2 the time
TLR is gone, long live the king
I waffle on the idea almost daily.
Sometimes I’m all like “why mess with a decent thing?”
then other times I’m like “that would be exciting!”
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."
can we have an actual thread of discussion about the CBA?
there are some interesting clauses in there.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
oh, any of them. there's instant replay and smokeless tabacco and drug testing and the big egg which we've touched on – the draft
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
With the few rules of instant replay they've instituted, I still can't believe they didn't add
tags at home plate to be reviewed. My gosh that blown call against the Pirates in extra innings this past season still comes to mind.
by Tuning in from Korea on Nov 23, 2011 5:02 PM EST up reply actions
Santa mirite
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
I was going to go Fred
"Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage." ― Thucydides
not sure if CBA covers winter league
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Has the actual CBA been posted yet?
"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
Hmm. I guess that isn't the CBA.
Just the new stuff.
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Nov 23, 2011 5:08 PM EST up reply actions
So, what are weekend waivers?
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Nov 23, 2011 5:17 PM EST up reply actions
Competitive Balance Lottery
A. For the first time, Clubs with the lowest revenues and in the smallest markets will
have an opportunity to obtain additional draft picks through a lottery.
B. The ten Clubs with the lowest revenues, and the ten Clubs in the smallest
markets, will be entered into a lottery for the six draft selections immediately
following the completion of the first round of the draft. A Club’s odds of winning
the lottery will be based on its prior season’s winning percentage.
C. The eligible Clubs that did not receive one of the six selections after the first
round, and all other payee Clubs under the Revenue Sharing Plan, will be
entered into a second lottery for the six picks immediately following the
completion of the second round of the draft. A Club’s odds of winning the
lottery will be based on its prior season’s winning percentage.
D. Picks awarded in the Competitive Balance Lottery may be assigned by a Club,
subject to certain restrictions.
E. Top 200 prospects will be subject to a pre-draft drug test and will participate in a
pre-draft medical program.
Hmm. I guess there will be fewer FA comp picks handed out, so this shouldn’t cause much dilution to the draft. This doesn’t seem terrible.
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Nov 23, 2011 5:24 PM EST up reply actions
also dumb idea, really dumb
adding more chance to baseball is not something that appeals to me
TLR is gone, long live the king
No maple bats for new players.
So, for anyone not in the MLBPA yet? Are minor leaguers in the MLBPA?
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Nov 23, 2011 5:31 PM EST up reply actions
I read that as maple bars, and thought that was a little harsh.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
That would be simply heartless.
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Nov 23, 2011 5:35 PM EST up reply actions
Also Baseball Reference
no matter how they feel about Thanksgiving
"Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage." ― Thucydides
Soooo excited.....
I found a new beer to try with dinner tomorrow. I’ve liked a lot of Deschuttes offerings, and love Belgians, so we’ll see how this stacks up.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
i gotta figure out which beer to have tomorrow.
i’ve decided i’m just going to drink all day.
i fail at teh subjunctive
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 23, 2011 5:06 PM EST up reply actions
all of them.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Their Inversion IPA is very good.
One of my favorites.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
i'm thankful for baron, danup, tom s, and azruavatar.
for the great, daily, comprehensive baseball coverage we get here year round.
i fail at teh subjunctive
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 23, 2011 5:06 PM EST reply actions 9 recs
suckup.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
by RiverRat on Nov 23, 2011 5:07 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Bgh BURNSAUCE!
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO
by VolsnCards5 on Nov 23, 2011 6:12 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 5 recs
aw, i love ben.
my bad.
i fail at teh subjunctive
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 23, 2011 11:47 PM EST up reply actions
What about me, asshole?
I wrote one article this year.
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Nov 24, 2011 8:10 PM EST up reply actions
eh, you're kinda a prick.
i fail at teh subjunctive
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 24, 2011 9:23 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
at least i have one
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Nov 25, 2011 12:34 AM EST up reply actions
it's funny because you're an english major, but you don't like writing
by prophetjohn on Nov 25, 2011 12:35 AM EST up reply actions
I like writing
Just not really about baseball anymore.
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Nov 25, 2011 12:58 AM EST up reply actions
And I thought I was a rec whore...
will do ANYTHING for a rec
by stlcardsfan4 on Nov 25, 2011 4:06 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm thankful for lines like this...
doesn’t merit embarrassingly sloppy and enthusiastic fellatio 365 days a year.
And sad that this quote applies to me as well.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
Um, this is awkward.
But I have to ask the question, or I won’t be able to sleep tonight.
In what way does embarrassingly sloppy and enthusiastic fellatio 365 days a year apply to you?
I shall regret the answer, I feel, but would regret not knowing even more.
I can do no wrong, for I do not know what it is.
by the red baron on Nov 23, 2011 6:19 PM EST up reply actions
I think he's saying he "doesn't merit" it.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Nov 23, 2011 6:34 PM EST up reply actions
next two days off
very thankful no worky
11!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 23, 2011 5:40 PM EST reply actions
can veb explain
what these fan scouting rating mean? http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=4675&position=2B/SS#fsr
and aggregate defensive ratings?
11!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 23, 2011 5:42 PM EST reply actions
The fan scouting reports aren't new per se. I believe they used to be under "FSR" in the advanced fielding box.
"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
I believe they're based on the fan ratings that Tom Tango has us do every year
it’s a crowdsource thing
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
Yes.
They are the Tango crowdsourced (fansourced?) scouting reports.
"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
Anyone want to share favorite Thanksgiving family recipes?
One of our traditional recipes (originally from my Grandma) is spinach balls.
Mix together:
1 bag of frozen spinach, cooked and drained really well.
1 egg
2T grated parmesan
2T melted butter
1/3C bread cumbs
some garlic powder and salt
Form balls around an inch in diameter.
Dip the balls in more breadcrumbs, then in egg*
then dip once more in breadcrumbs.
Fry until golden brown (either deep or pan in a half inch of oil and turned a few times is fine)
Serve immediately, or stick in the oven until time to serve. They can even handle it a bit of baking if you have other stuff in the over. Just make sure to serve them hot.
*this egg should be beaten and thinned with a bit of water
RE-SIGN ALBERT PUJOLS!
or
all the ones who can cook are already cooking.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
not true fans! I've been cooking all day, and I still found time for a brief VEB venture!
RE-SIGN ALBERT PUJOLS!
I just now found time between cooking and cleaning and parenting on 4.5 hours of sleep.
2011 - Year of Our Berk
by spants on Nov 24, 2011 12:05 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
We just made standard fare tonight
Turkey, mashed taters, green bean casserole, stuffing, giblet gravy, sweet potato casserole, and pumpkin pie
…my god we have so much leftover
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
GIBLETS!
My daughter and I watched the good eats thanksgiving episode the other day, wherein giblets were represented by the same food super-agent that also handled brussels sprouts and other foods in need of some image work. Anyhoo, it is now a thing to yell “GIBLETS!” whilst pretending to eat another family member’s innards. Don’t blame me. The kid started it.
RE-SIGN ALBERT PUJOLS!
teaching zombiology to your kid already?
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 Nov 24, 2011 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
Insert over achieving Chinese joke here.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
We stick to the simple stuff for Thanksgiving
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski
Sorry, I cook, a lot but not really by recipe.
Recipes are for baking. Cooking is a little of this, and a little of that.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
My menu:
A 20lb bird that’s going in the oven, and a 15#er in the smoker. Homemade stuffing, cranberry sauce and shrimp cocktail. Mashed potatoes, risotto, raviolis, creamed corn, bacon brussel sprouts. prusciotto/puff pastry wrapped asparagus. Assorted pies and deserts being brought by family. I think that covers it. We will be busy tomorrow. Expecting about 30.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
by RiverRat on Nov 23, 2011 11:53 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hell no, my family cooks the food and I eat it.
That’s how I roll.
"I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. I don't want to live on in the hearts of my countrymen; I want to live on in my apartment." -- Woody Allen
by Cardinals645 on Nov 24, 2011 5:38 AM EST up reply actions
I politely offer to bring something and they politely tell me to just bring myself
I smacked Rickey right in the face when he told me this idea.
dgoold
#Cardinals offer arbitration to Pujols and Edwin Jackson. Decline to offer arb to Furcal and Arthur Rhodes. #stlcards
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Nov 23, 2011 6:32 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
SCREW YOU FLEABOTTOM
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
HE WAS RIGHT!
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO
by VolsnCards5 on Nov 23, 2011 6:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
i'm wondering what furcal would realistically look at in arbitration.
i hope we don’t end up regretting this.
i am also looking forward to two supplemental picks this summer. while i am of mixed emotions about albert leaving, the notion of potentially having an extra 1st rounder and THREE supplemental picks is pretty awesome.
ignorance without the bliss - aimee mann
Albert's agent's alleged improprieties are making the local St. Louis newscast.
Beware: Velociraptors may be present.
Local broadcast transcript: http://m.ksdk.com/local/article?a=287458&f=1261
Referenced USA Today interview: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/story/2011-09-22/Dan-Lozano-Albert-Pujols-Scott-Boras/50522204/1
Beware: Velociraptors may be present.
Ummm... You guys might want to pick up the phone.
This guy has been trying to wish you a Happy Turkey Day from the Bullpen for days, now!
(I’m new, here, and I did the artwork).
FanGraphs should consider a venue for a Gallery Night... they could even serve a cake with a Win Expectancy Chart of the 7/7/11 Brewers' game etched in the frosting, and 7-up. Oh, yeah - and t-shirts that say "SABR-Friday." I'm totally there.
by Jess'HittheBall on Nov 23, 2011 7:01 PM EST reply actions
What are the top three pictures?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
They are the other Tony LaRussas.
Many, many LaRussas!
Actually, he’s part of a post I wrote about having Pat Venditte looped – the infinite platoon loop! I’ve got Tony in the blog, and I’ve drawn a lot of other players, managers and GMs. But no one over at my site really picked up on the Tony thing. And now I’m having more trouble than ever, trying to explain!
FanGraphs should consider a venue for a Gallery Night... they could even serve a cake with a Win Expectancy Chart of the 7/7/11 Brewers' game etched in the frosting, and 7-up. Oh, yeah - and t-shirts that say "SABR-Friday." I'm totally there.
by Jess'HittheBall on Nov 23, 2011 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
would the real Tony LaRussa please stand up
The Mang does more than Milton can
To justify God's ways to man.
by alberich on Nov 23, 2011 7:12 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Jon Heyman knows!
FanGraphs should consider a venue for a Gallery Night... they could even serve a cake with a Win Expectancy Chart of the 7/7/11 Brewers' game etched in the frosting, and 7-up. Oh, yeah - and t-shirts that say "SABR-Friday." I'm totally there.
by Jess'HittheBall on Nov 23, 2011 7:27 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Phillies offer to pay 40 year old Raul Ibanez $12 million or more in 2012...
while Dom Brown sits in AAA. Just another sign that that franchise is going to be in the basement very soon.
Sign Roy O
Ibanez is a complete idiot if he declines.
Amaro is a complete idiot for offering.
#12in12
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Nov 23, 2011 7:29 PM EST up reply actions
If by "very soon"
you mean 3-4 years, then I agree. I think the Nationals will be a dominant force by then.
#12in12
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Nov 23, 2011 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
Definitely
Phils don’t have much of a system and by that time Halladay, Lee, Hamels (if he stays), Howard, Utley, and Pap are all much older
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Nov 23, 2011 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
LOL THEY OFFERED IBANEZ ARB?!
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
ha...
he’ll make more on this 1 year deal, than any team would’ve offered on a 3 year deal.
#12in12
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Nov 23, 2011 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
not that any team would offer a 40 year old
obviously declining OF a 3 year deal.
#12in12
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Nov 23, 2011 8:21 PM EST up reply actions
I heard speculation that there's a handshake deal for Ibanez not to accept arb, fwiw
by Willie McGee's Twin on Nov 23, 2011 9:59 PM EST up reply actions
I'm telling you, Amaro thinks money grows on trees
Its the only thing that explains his decisions
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO
by VolsnCards5 on Nov 23, 2011 11:12 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
This is stupid poured on top of stupid.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Nov 24, 2011 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
tis the season for gravy
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
so this kindle touch is pretty awful for reading pdfs
which is the primary reason i got it. there is not landscape mode and in portait, the text is way too small to read. you can zoom in, but the text does not reformat, so you have to horiztontally scroll constantly to be able to read. then you have to reset normal zoom to turn the page and zoom back in. pretty much impossible to read pdfs
thinking about returning it and getting an older model which has pdf support
that's good to know
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 23, 2011 7:33 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
GO TO BEST BUY BRO
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
Marie Curie could not admit that radium was a dangerous element,
even though she had suffered radiation burns from it along with chronic radiation poisoning, had participated in the experiments that proved radium to be deadly to animals in small doses, and had actually seen two colleagues killed by radiation poisoning because they had handled radium improperly.
People are very good at deceiving themselves.
Albert Pujols will not fire Lozano.
"Congratulations to the Cardinals! Such a fun world series." - Salman Rushdie
I think it just depends on how big the story blows up.
Outside of saint louis, it doesn’t appear to be gaining a whole hell of a lot of steam. If witnesses and prostitutes start doing interviews on 60 minutes, its a whole new animal.
#12in12
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Nov 23, 2011 7:36 PM EST up reply actions
I'm waiting for the first
" I did ___________ to Albert Pujols" interview.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
it should be noted that Dee Dee has promised to kill him for any indiscretions.
of any kind.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
If it were New York, it would be splashed on the front page of the NY Post
WWTD?
by peppermartin on Nov 23, 2011 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
so you're staying Albert's staying?
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I'm sayin' there's a chance...
WWTD?
by peppermartin on Nov 23, 2011 7:55 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
that reply will never be the same after Game 6
we’re gonna face a lot of disappointment, methinks
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
if Albert comes back, then I'll be the first in line to celebrate
but if he doesn’t, then I’m not going to lose any sleep over it. He and his pal Lozano can do whatever they want.
WWTD?
by peppermartin on Nov 23, 2011 8:00 PM EST up reply actions
On the expanded playoffs...
I like the fact that the players want it..
also more teams have been added over the years.
I would think that the battle for the post season in the 1950s was a lot more statistically probable for every team than it is now. So now they give a few more teams a chance and it’s only a one game playoff,,, no biggy.
On the whole ….I like it ..er uh I mean preperation H ?
If you like baseball...you'll love my ROKU !!!
In regards to the "play in" game...
I think this should only apply if there is more than 3 games of seperation between the deserving WC winner and the runner up. How long before some team with a .574 winning percentage gets outsted in a 1 game playoff by someone with a .515 winning percentage? 2 or 3 years tops. Outrage will ensue..
#12in12
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Nov 23, 2011 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
yessir...
complete nonsense.
#12in12
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Nov 23, 2011 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
of course,
we won’t be saying this when the Cardinals are the 2nd WC winner and win the playoff.
#12in12
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Nov 23, 2011 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
hey, there's a tangible disadvantage right there
the WC will never be able to send their ace out against the top seed.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
In a way, I think I like that
there SHOULD be a greater advantage to winning the division than there is currently. This slightly disadvantages the WC teams, which sits OK with me.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Nov 24, 2011 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
yes. this is why i like it.
i just see it as one wild card but an extra qualifying round for them, instead of primitive mascot cage matches.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
oops...
I mean if there is less than 3 games of seperation
#12in12
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Nov 23, 2011 8:35 PM EST up reply actions
In the NL, back to 2000, only once was there more than a 4 game differential between the two teams.
That was in 2000, when the 94 win Mets would have played the 86 win Dodgers. Every other year, the teams were within 4, and most often they were just 1 game apart. The nature of the w.c., with 12 teams chasing 2 spots, makes it pretty likely that the teams will be close in the win-loss column.
Plus, if you don’t want to be involved, win your damn division! I think this makes things more fair in a lot of ways, as it adds an advantage to the division winners, which they should have.
RE-SIGN ALBERT PUJOLS!
In a way, that's kinda my argument against it
there’s already enough competition for one slot, and enough drama in what are frequent “must-win” games in the last week for the WC participants. Adding another WC slot won’t increase competition in all but the most unusual cases (there’s almost always 2-3 teams mathematically involved in the last few days of the season), and it won’t massively increase the drama either, except for that final game (in fact, if there’s only two teams in the WC, it could REDUCE the drama of the last week, as they both coast home and basically reset their rotations for the one-game playoff). It’s just adding one more artificial game, and it increases the chances of a team losing more games than another during the season and making the playoffs.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on Nov 24, 2011 1:15 PM EST up reply actions
how is this new playoff system to be implemented?
11!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 23, 2011 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
it's not "magic" if you understand how it works...
it’s “technology”.
"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
If this additional wild card team
were implemented at the same as the first wild card was, the Cardinals would have 0 additional playoff appearances.
#12in12
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Nov 23, 2011 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
...
http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/spring_training/tentative.jsp?c_id=stl
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
We play 27 of our first 28 against the NL Central...
that seems odd.
Sign Roy O
by guayzimi on Nov 23, 2011 7:53 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
chance for all the guys to wear their rings.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 23, 2011 7:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Trapper Keeper!! that's the one.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
If only VH1 hired regular dudes like us for their constant pop-culture-nostalgia shows
I’d work for way less than Andy Dick and the Sklar brothers and Liz Phair… I’m not even on any celebrity list, let alone lists B through D.
How do you feel about Matt Holliday--and not Albert Pujols--as the featured player?
"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
Albert Pujols is currently not a member of the St. Louis Cardinals
neither is my second choice: Arthur Rhodes.
I smacked Rickey right in the face when he told me this idea.
It should be Matt and Adam
With Carp, Freese, Yadi and Craig following up
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Nov 25, 2011 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
i think if the Tremendous Skull does not overthink it, he'll do just fine.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 25, 2011 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
Hockey messes me up.
Wearing whites on the road is unnatural and wrong.
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Nov 23, 2011 8:42 PM EST reply actions
Um
Ever seen an NFL game other than a Cowboy game ?
Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.
by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Nov 23, 2011 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
You're unnatural and wrong
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Nov 23, 2011 8:52 PM EST up reply actions
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.
by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Nov 23, 2011 8:54 PM EST up reply actions
Something about the subjunctive ?
Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.
by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Nov 23, 2011 9:06 PM EST up reply actions
Cleaning Woman!
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Nov 23, 2011 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
Friends of VEB
FOV
Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.
by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Nov 23, 2011 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
Reinnemacher Frau!
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 Nov 24, 2011 8:06 PM EST up reply actions
I knew it was you without even looking at the sig
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Nov 25, 2011 9:29 AM EST up reply actions
I'm pissed
Amazon offered a $40 off deal on my order to sign up for their credit card, I tarried, and now it’s only $10. Any way around it VEB?
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
I would call the Ghostbusters
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Nov 23, 2011 9:06 PM EST up reply actions
I wound up getting $30 off
And got 2011 collectors edition – 8 disk set, Cardinals playoff movie, and a 2011 season book for $80 – $30 so $50 for all three! Pretty good deals at amazon.com
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Nov 24, 2011 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
Mr Fink
Any luck in obtaining a copy of the Columbia Tribune with the full page one picture ?
Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.
by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Nov 23, 2011 9:28 PM EST reply actions
Sadly, no. Not yet, anyway. I e-mailed him last week, and he didn't get back to me.
I’ll try again after the holiday. He told me he almost certainly could get me some, and he’s a reliable guy; I just haven’t seen much of him lately.
RE-SIGN ALBERT PUJOLS!
What the hell is up with the Royals' obsession with Bruce Chen?
#12in12
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Nov 23, 2011 9:49 PM EST reply actions
dude's got fucking papers.
"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
by SleepyCA on Nov 23, 2011 11:25 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
He waaton ok pitcher this year?
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO
by VolsnCards5 on Nov 23, 2011 11:15 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Was an
Not wannton
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO
by VolsnCards5 on Nov 23, 2011 11:38 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I love Bruce Chen, his windup and stuff are awesome
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Nov 24, 2011 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
Sizemore
resigned with the Indians
Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.
by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Nov 23, 2011 10:30 PM EST reply actions
Cat learned how to climb into our Christmas tree =(
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
Cats, for the most part, are the worst
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO
by VolsnCards5 on Nov 23, 2011 11:13 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
so is your face
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
2011 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!
such attitude.
i fail at teh subjunctive
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 24, 2011 12:40 AM EST up reply actions
Maybe....maybe
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO
by VolsnCards5 on Nov 24, 2011 3:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I don't think cats need to learn that...
It’s an instinct.
I had a dog that ate the candy canes off the tree. Now that was learning.
Serves you right for putting up a Christmas tree before Thanksgiving.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Nov 24, 2011 12:48 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I still get choked up thinking about Freese in Game 6
the sheer bliss I experienced as that ball flew out of view into the RF corner and watched Albert Pujols and Lance Berkman running for all they were worth towards homeplate is so fresh in my mind that I physically get goosebumps 3 or 4 times a week when I think about it.
by Hardcore Legend on Nov 23, 2011 11:41 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
i have watched the switchfoot song with a tribute vid
several times
because TLR
by punchinjudy on Nov 23, 2011 11:46 PM EST up reply actions
anyone doing black friday?
I wish i was in America right now, i used to love doing it like 5-6 years ago.
Cards fan in Seoul.
Albert Pujols is the hero st. louis deserves.
by letsgostlcardinals on Nov 24, 2011 1:05 AM EST reply actions
do subjunctive better.
i fail at teh subjunctive
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 24, 2011 1:16 AM EST up reply actions
bob my junk better
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Nov 24, 2011 1:25 AM EST up reply actions 6 recs
actually, maybe black friday is worse than grammar nazism
i remember the year, maybe a couple years ago, when some wal mart employee got trampled to death by consumer-crazed soccer moms
maybe i’ll participate in some black friday online stuff, i guess.
that mitchell and ness sale is very tempting
they’re like 75% off. but i don’t think i needt o be spending $100 on something like that right now
that's all part of the fun though
camping out at the south county best buy was always the best strategy in saint louis! These days it’s become more popular to do black and the deals have gotten worse, sadly. Now more people are excited about sales now than they were before. I guess i was a hipster black friday dude
Cards fan in Seoul.
Albert Pujols is the hero st. louis deserves.
by letsgostlcardinals on Nov 24, 2011 4:10 AM EST up reply actions
I despise Black Friday.
I can’t stand going to stores during the entire window of Thanksgiving → New Years, people are insane. I make it an annual goal to be done Christmas shopping before Thanksgiving.
WWCD? CDGAF.
Per Goold
Free agent first baseman Albert Pujols told The Post-Dispatch late Wednesday night that Dan Lozano will remain his agent and that he will not change representation in response to an online report that used unnamed sources to allege his agent was involved in sordid activities.
“I am absolutely staying with Danny as my agent,” Pujols said when reached in Hawaii while on a family vacation. “And he will continue to negotiate my free agent contract. I am embarrassed for the people who are behind this. I want to make sure that people hear that.”
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Nov 24, 2011 2:27 AM EST reply actions
Maybe Lozano will be motivated to get a deal done quickly
before the rest of it hits the fan.
Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.
by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Nov 24, 2011 2:38 AM EST up reply actions
i hope you are right
Cards fan in Seoul.
Albert Pujols is the hero st. louis deserves.
by letsgostlcardinals on Nov 24, 2011 4:11 AM EST up reply actions
both he and his slimeaceous chronicler
are likely cut from the same cloth
TLR is gone, long live the king
I found this part of the Pujols quote interesting:
I am embarrassed for the people who are behind this. I want to make sure that people hear that.
I’m sure that Pujols means that he is embarrassed for the people who compiled the information and not for Lozano.
"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
I think it is important to remember that Pujols doesn't care for the media in general
especially since various media outlets ran with that fake named in the Mitchell report list that had Albert’s name on it.
It is also important to remember that the fake Mitchell report...
…originated at Deadspin.
I thought the funniest part was that Lozano was playing like he was going to sue someone....
I put the chance that Lozano sues anyone over this at 0%. Discovery by motivated, well-paid lawyers into his business and actions is the LAST thing Lozano wants.
by Willie McGee's Twin on Nov 24, 2011 3:02 PM EST up reply actions
Albert seems like the naive type
This, and his reasons for doing the Glenn Beck rally lead me to believe that he tries to see the best in people, even when he clearly shouldn’t.
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Nov 24, 2011 8:09 PM EST up reply actions
and, he doesn't make mistakes
too much ego can be a problem at times
TLR is gone, long live the king
It's just hard to understand someone immediately rejecting this information
Although I bet he did not read the article but had it described to him
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Nov 25, 2011 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
There is no longer cake for dinner tonight.
As an aside, my dog has a sweet tooth.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I suspect unfortunately not
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Nov 24, 2011 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
he's lucky he's alive right now.
His only saving grace is that I left him alone with cake, and really, who could blame him.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
at least it's not chocolate cake?
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 24, 2011 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
no, it was a champagne angel food cake.
There are still cupcakes, however.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
i would like to subscribe to your newsletter.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Happy Thanksgiving to you all my fellow VEBers!
When the Cardinals won the World Series, Ryan Theriot was batting lead-off.
Bilingual Twitter
David Freese's walkoff HR in Game 6
is MLB Network’s premier play of 2011.
"I don’t like the feeling of losing."---Chris Carpenter
What else?
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Nov 24, 2011 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
hello VEB
can i pretend i’m related to all of you instead of the people i’m related to? just for a minute?
i would be thankful for that.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
you're gdm?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
not nearly enough bourbon.
well that was a good minute. you can go back to being jerks.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Sure.
So, Y2S, how about that political / religious thing that you’re for / against? I can’t understand how anyone could take on the issue. You must be a .
Turkey ready yet?
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Nov 24, 2011 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
I hate you, Vox Sports Blog Media Nation.
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Nov 24, 2011 1:08 PM EST up reply actions
OK, family.
Everyone gather ‘round the computer for the annual playing of "Alice’s Restaurant".
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Nov 24, 2011 1:33 PM EST reply actions
heh. did that already.
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 Nov 24, 2011 3:10 PM EST up reply actions
An entertaining read in hindsight...
by Willie McGee's Twin on Nov 24, 2011 2:51 PM EST reply actions
It's always a good sign when they pick us to finish 4th or 5th in the NLC.
I remember the beginning of the 04 season, SI and the establishment had us projected at like 4th/5th then too. I was listening to the idiots on MLB today projecting next years Cy Young, MVP, best pitcher/hitter tandems in the bigs and Cards were no where to be found until one of them piped up and said “he you guys are forgetting Wainwright whose been out for the season, but was #3 then #2 in NL CY voting the two previous years”. The other pundits had nothing to say…just moved on without interest basically.
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Nov 24, 2011 3:53 PM EST up reply actions
birds are old news until apu signs somewhere
good time to be off the radar
TLR is gone, long live the king
So the Packers are quite good at that sport they play
When the Cardinals won the World Series, Ryan Theriot was batting lead-off.
Bilingual Twitter
So Paul
Turkey in Guatemala today ?
Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.
by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Nov 24, 2011 4:48 PM EST up reply actions
Nope. Just a regular meal.
A lot of my friends with family from the U.S. are having turkey though. I remember having one Thanksgiving Day dinner a couple of years ago. It was fantastic!
When the Cardinals won the World Series, Ryan Theriot was batting lead-off.
Bilingual Twitter
I'm really happy the Lions got murdered?
I can’t explain why I don’t like the Lions even though four months ago, I was rooting for them.
will do ANYTHING for a rec
by stlcardsfan4 on Nov 24, 2011 4:52 PM EST up reply actions
Suh is such an idiot
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Nov 24, 2011 4:53 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
His comments after the game were such bullshit.
Oh my god….
will do ANYTHING for a rec
by stlcardsfan4 on Nov 24, 2011 6:27 PM EST up reply actions
Happy Thanksgiving
just ate the leftovers from my family’s get together on Saturday. very good smoked turkey, garlic mashed potatoes, then I fried the rest of the stuffing with some bell peppers. going to a beer tasting tonight featuring Founder’s KBS, CBS, Blushing Monk AND Three Floyd’s Baller Stout. can’t wait! then tomorrow night brother’s birthday out at a very good tiki bar
11!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 24, 2011 4:53 PM EST reply actions
I'll second that
Also, for later tonight… Gig ’em!
by ArkansasTravs on Nov 24, 2011 5:30 PM EST up reply actions
Experimenting with mobile
having some great times
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Nov 24, 2011 6:34 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I experimented with a mobile once back in college.
www.stlgatekeepers.com
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
And to our Canadian friends, Happy Halloween.
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Nov 24, 2011 7:37 PM EST reply actions
There are Canadians here?
Getting their Canadian germs all over us?
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Nov 24, 2011 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
I blame Canada
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Nov 24, 2011 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
I was going to blame the schools
but you’re RIGHT!
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Nov 24, 2011 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
Wooooooo indeed
Both the Cardinals and Packers are defending World Champs !!. These are the good old times we will be looking back on fondly.
Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.
by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Nov 24, 2011 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
I didn't want to seem mean or anything, but I was referring to you fink
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Nov 24, 2011 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
(Gets moth stuck in ear)
Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.
by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Nov 25, 2011 1:23 AM EST up reply actions
(Get's ejected from thread for yelling at Fink)
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Nov 25, 2011 9:42 AM EST up reply actions
WTF is up with SBN? did handegg break it?
anyway i’m thankful for VEB & the Cardinals even though i don’t get to enjoy them as much as i want to. it’s really the only joy i have in this sad cruel world so thanks to you all for being who you are, a bunch of insufferable jackasses
Balls
Thankful for this site allowing me to connect with other Cardinals fans even though I'm smack in the middle of
Braves Country.
Also, trying to decide which jersey I’m going to buy from Mitchell and Ness in an hour and fifty six minutes…got it narrowed down to three.
I wound up buying two because I could not make up my mind.
"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
Ya, I got the 44 Musial and the 67 Gibson road.
It was just too good of a deal. I’m a little concerned that I haven’t gotten a confirmation email, though.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Not sure what you're thankful for?
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski
Fuck fuck fuck,
m& n website is dead
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I wonder if anyone was able to order?
oh well saved myself $100
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
I have three windows trying to load.
I will not give up.
I will prevail.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Customer service opens at 12 E tomorrow
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
those poor workers have no clue what they are walking in to...
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
I want to buy at least three.
3 for the price of one is a good deal
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I got my order in
’44 Musial 2xl
Was seriously considering the ‘53 Paige from the Browns. I already have the ’41 Paige from the Monarchs. Always found him most colorful dude in baseball. The Dean from the ’30’s is cool too. Need a hornsby from Cards rather than Browns!
we got to talking about jerseys and i mentioned the sale mitchell and ness are having tomorrow
and the point is that i think there’s a good chance i’ll be getting a bob gibson jersey for christmas
I hope whomever was buying got it in the 40 seconds before M&N's server blew the fuck up.
by RollBirdsRoll on Nov 25, 2011 12:12 AM EST up reply actions
I blame the VEB
our reach has become so vast no internetz can handle us.
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
handle 'er? i barely knew 'er!
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 25, 2011 12:14 AM EST up reply actions
She just held a press conference standing next to Gloria Allred saying
that you are lying
"Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage." ― Thucydides
i dunno
i assume it’s going on all day, but i dunno
by prophetjohn on Nov 25, 2011 12:14 AM EST up reply actions
It is, but I suspect that the good stuff will be gone within the hour.
by RollBirdsRoll on Nov 25, 2011 12:15 AM EST up reply actions
exactly.
what the fuck am I gonna do with a 5x?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I really wanted a Stan Musial Jersey for myself
but I would settle for a Eric Dickerson for my brother.
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
I've got a page sitting there thinking, like it has since 1059...
by RollBirdsRoll on Nov 25, 2011 12:15 AM EST up reply actions
I got borders...then it shit itself and now I'm back to a white screen
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
44 musial just loaded and added to cart.
crosses fingers that its mostly yankees fans on here.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I haven't got to check out yet
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Glad to see I'm not the only one
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Nov 25, 2011 12:25 AM EST up reply actions
We can do this
I’ve learned to never to count myself out
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Nov 25, 2011 12:34 AM EST up reply actions
It's in my cart fuck you all, I;m going for a Slaughter as well
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Good luck checking out...I had my cart and when I went to check out...BAM
Service is un-a-fucking-vailable again. Apparently their damn server is nostalgic, too….
by RollBirdsRoll on Nov 25, 2011 12:36 AM EST up reply actions
Their servers are throwback to the golden days of the interwebs
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Nov 25, 2011 10:04 AM EST up reply actions
I hope we aren't the same side
Because I want that 44 Musial jersey too
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Nov 25, 2011 12:37 AM EST up reply actions
Pretty true, if anything SLIGHTLY small
by RollBirdsRoll on Nov 25, 2011 12:40 AM EST up reply actions
Just got my 44' Musial but did take a while for screens to load
Thanks for alerting me to this sale VEBers!
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Nov 25, 2011 9:49 AM EST up reply actions
I know most of you hate football
but damn Suh is one dirty player…
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
fuck him.
dirty as cornhusker.
i fail at teh subjunctive
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 25, 2011 12:24 AM EST up reply actions
I just got winded walking up a flight of stairs...damn you turkey dinner!
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
all digested over here! ready for round two.
i fail at teh subjunctive
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 25, 2011 12:31 AM EST up reply actions
I think your sig doesn't apply anymore
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Nov 25, 2011 12:33 AM EST up reply actions
Speaking of sigs, Matt
Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols
Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.
by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Nov 25, 2011 1:26 AM EST up reply actions
apparently It wasn't meant to be.
I’ll spend my 100 bucks elsewhere.
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
what happened?
i fail at teh subjunctive
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 25, 2011 12:41 AM EST up reply actions
I just ordered mine without any problem.
"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
Lots of luck
None of it good.
Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.
by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Nov 25, 2011 12:50 AM EST up reply actions
Saw the Descendants tonight
I thought it was a decent movie, but I really don’t know why the reviews are so great across the board. Thought it could have done with a good 20 minutes of pruning some of the damn scenery and reaction shots, and it didn’t really seem to have much of a point (dying mother brings family closer together?), and the characters weren’t that deep despite the film being very long. I have no idea why AO Soctt gave it 5 stars.
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
oh shut up, your cowgirls won.
couldn’t have been that bad.
i fail at teh subjunctive
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 25, 2011 1:04 AM EST up reply actions
never pass up a chance to be a smartass when your PJ!
Balls
by gdm426 on Nov 25, 2011 1:14 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
We talking first or third world problems?
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Nov 25, 2011 1:17 AM EST up reply actions
Plenty of us bitched about not being able to spend money on throwback uniforms
If that isn’t a first world problem I don’t know what is
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Nov 25, 2011 1:26 AM EST up reply actions
you went to multiple world series games.
fuck you.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Well one of the reasons I moved to stl was to go to more games
But the WS games were a lot of fun. I’ll never forget game six
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Nov 25, 2011 2:00 AM EST up reply actions
indeed,
and he wants to hold me buying throwback jerseys against me.
fuck that guy.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Totally do
Because I just went through the same thing ordering mine
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Nov 25, 2011 2:29 AM EST up reply actions
Jason Motte says: Think happy thoughts!
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Nov 25, 2011 1:21 AM EST up reply actions
Motte is always amped up
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Nov 25, 2011 1:23 AM EST up reply actions
Berkman too! I'm sure he would be funny and interesting as hell
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Nov 25, 2011 9:53 AM EST up reply actions
order confirmed
44 Musial home, and 67 Gibson road are mine.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
by RiverRat on Nov 25, 2011 1:53 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
im envious. I've been trying to the get the 44 musial one for like an hour!
It just keeps on loading wtf!
Cards fan in Seoul.
Albert Pujols is the hero st. louis deserves.
by letsgostlcardinals on Nov 25, 2011 3:25 AM EST up reply actions
67 gibson, nice
didn’t Page play one of those?
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Nov 25, 2011 4:15 AM EST up reply actions
Any ofyou know if I should
buy my stuff at the Cardinals Shop today or wait for Cyber Monday?
When the Cardinals won the World Series, Ryan Theriot was batting lead-off.
Bilingual Twitter
If anyone is awake should I get my brother gibson or maris?
jersey that is.
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
Maris was s rental but he's also a great baseball name
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Nov 25, 2011 9:56 AM EST up reply actions
I'm now the proud owner of a 44 musial jersey
My brother a 67 gibson, he just doesn’t know it yet.
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
goddamnit matty you have to let the dark side take over
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Nov 25, 2011 9:17 AM EST up reply actions
What did they add the VEB part?
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Nov 25, 2011 10:06 AM EST up reply actions
"Why does everyone always forget about Trevor Rosenthal?"
-VolsnCards5
by Action Jaxon on Dec 20, 2011 4:21 PM EST up reply actions
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