the angels wanna pay my pujols
by tom s. on Dec 8, 2011 5:00 PM EST
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well, i used to be disgusted
but now i try to be amused
since his hamstring got busted
you know the angels wanna pay my pujols
but when he told me about their side of the bargain
that's when i knew that he could not refuse
and i don't care if he's older
now the angels wanna pay my pujols
oh-oh, i was watchin' you a-bargainin' away
my heart got broken in the snappin' and the play
how come everybody wants to pay you so much cash
plus lozano strikes me as an ass . . .
oh, i know that he's disgusted (oh why's that)
because he's feeling underpaid (oh that's too bad)
he gets tired of fuss (oh i'm so sad)
but still makes less than holliday
how can you say that he's too old
now the angels gonna pay my pujols
i said, "i can't take it, here's two-twenty-five"
he said "drop dead" and left with some other guy
that's what you get when you chase a hall of famer
guess i'll see who hasn't made it yet through waivers
oh, i used to be disgusted
but now i try to be amused
since his hamstring got busted
you know the angels wanna pay my pujols
but when he told me about their side of the bargain
that's when i knew that he could not refuse
and i don't care if he's older
now the angels wanna pay my pujols
pujols! the angels wanna pay my pujols!
pujols! the angels wanna pay my pujols!
pujols! the angels wanna pay my pujols!
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I'd just like to say: Thanks for the memories Albert
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 5:01 PM EST reply actions 9 recs
not quite ready for nostalgia just yet
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
this brought tears to my eyes.
thanks a lot.
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um...yeah.
i don’t think i’m quite ready for this yet.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 5:09 PM EST up reply actions
With the Brinks truck you rode out on.
Sideways.
by RollBirdsRoll on Dec 8, 2011 9:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
i can't close this thread anymore or i will have to keep seeing this picture and cry
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2011 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!
by IHeartBoog on Dec 8, 2011 11:39 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Well, I guess it's time to sign Bobby Bonilla again...
…and fall bass ackwards into another ten years with the next greatest ballplayer of a generation.
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
oooooohhh we're half way there. ohhhh living on a prayer
Cards fan in Seoul.
Albert Pujols is the hero st. louis deserves.
by letsgostlcardinals on Dec 8, 2011 5:08 PM EST reply actions
i'm going to break my diet and get drunk tonight
albert pujols owns me some new clothes.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
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i can't decide whether i think this is the proper response.
i mean, it is thirsty thursday.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 5:09 PM EST up reply actions
i'll probably feel better by the time i get home in 5 hours
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that's a loooong time away.
i’ll be drunk by then.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 5:16 PM EST up reply actions
well since i did no work for the first three hours of the day, that's what i get
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kickyfoot and wine for me tonight. Probably with a VEB browser open.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
Kickyfoot?!
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damn it, I mean handegg. I can't keep the action/body part/object names straight.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
oh yeah, GREAT game on tonight.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 5:19 PM EST up reply actions
I'll watch any old football garbage. Steelers are fun to watch anyway, no matter who their opponent is.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
the browns are soooooo so so so bad.
maybe worse than the rams bad.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 5:23 PM EST up reply actions
case is even better!
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by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 5:25 PM EST up reply actions
Rui's search continues
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Blues will be playing if you prefer hockey
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
I was already planning on getting drunk tonight.
Last Thursday Night!
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by ClemsonGirl on Dec 8, 2011 7:10 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I have to think it would be amusing to witness.
"You've got to have poise. You've got to walk away. You're a long snapper!"
B. Kelly
Well I was on my way but then my friend got really drunk and I sobered up fast.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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Story of my college life.
Carried my friend like a quarter mile once.
"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
I'm drowning my sorrows in triple chocolate crinkle cookies
thanks veb!
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 5:25 PM EST up reply actions
let's be serious guys.
- is getting retired. like it should.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 5:14 PM EST up reply actions
fuck you sbn. fix this, dan.
number 5
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by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 5:14 PM EST up reply actions
not until he goes into the HOF
club policy
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
Really?
So, did this policy get put in place after they retired Boyer’s #14? ‘Cause, last time I looked, he still wasn’t in.
"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 Dec 8, 2011 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski
Cardinals sign Skip Schumaker who reports that he will take #5.
I smacked Rickey right in the face when he told me this idea.
use a subject line dammit
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 9:08 PM EST up reply actions
that leaves 3, 4, 7, and 8 unretired in the single digits.
with yadi and holliday locking down 4 and 7 currently, that leaves 3 and 8. I vote we stop letting guys like Theriot and Punto wear them..keep them in bubble wrap until Taveras goes nuts in September 2013
What if Pujols decides he wants to go into the HOF
as an Angel?
by hangingfromatree on Dec 8, 2011 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
I'm really doubting he doubles his counting numbers, MVPs, WS wins, etc's during the next decade
But latency effect could impact decisions, especially after a decade if he does 80% of mangness
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
If he breaks the HR record as an angel
it could happen.
"With the miraculous escape of the entire St. louis baseball team still fresh in our memories we may well ask, is there such a thing as luck? What is luck? ... It is a mystery we may never know. However, this we do know... -F. C. Lane, 1911
WOOOOOO! -VEB, 2011.
needs 340ish HRs, correct
that’s 34 a year for 10 years.
What kind of decline in power can we expect with a normal aging curve?
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Or if the Angels go on a streak where they win
3 WS in 4 years or something.
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
i wonder if he'd want it now
i think he might have gotten used to 7
plus all the merch that’s already out there..
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
Somebody is looking for a firstbasemen on Craigslist...
"I don't know, but it works. Doin it for Torty works... He brings us luck and we're gonna roll with it." Allen Craig
Go Ahead, Albert. Follow your dreams!
by YepYouGuessedIt...CardinalRed on Dec 8, 2011 5:13 PM EST reply actions 36 recs
now THAT'S an easy rec.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
Holy shit, Albert looks,huge in that pic.
Wasn’t even sure it was him at first.
by mick311 on Dec 8, 2011 5:16 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
You mean the real Albert, taking pictures in the crowd?
Yes, I noticed that. I think he has started dressing to hide his physique, rather than emphasize it.
by YepYouGuessedIt...CardinalRed on Dec 8, 2011 5:27 PM EST up reply actions
needs more cow bell.
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Dec 8, 2011 5:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I am totally printing that and posting it at work.
"With the miraculous escape of the entire St. louis baseball team still fresh in our memories we may well ask, is there such a thing as luck? What is luck? ... It is a mystery we may never know. However, this we do know... -F. C. Lane, 1911
WOOOOOO! -VEB, 2011.
where is cgirl
you can’t post chain letters on facebook!
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
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Elvis Costello
Got old and sucked…we will have to see if the comparison holds.
Could we do a roster matrix in the next couple days. For as bad as I feel, Mo kinda built this team to withstand this.
We need a SS; a platoon partener for Jay; a platoon partener for Descalso and some thump off the bench. SS is hard but the rest are doable.
there are not many 57-year-old rock stars that have had uninterrupted success. i think he's done pretty well.
i used to be disgusted, but now i try to be amused . . . - macmanus
eh
His early stuff was awesome. He did marry that Diane Kruger hottie, so he has that going for him.
I always think the band Girls pull off the best Elvis Costello sound if Elvis was still cool.
nobody makes it through such a long career without laying some eggs.
but lots of people never make anything worth listening to after 40.
i used to be disgusted, but now i try to be amused . . . - macmanus
Maynard James Keenan is doing pretty well
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 5:37 PM EST up reply actions
Jeff Beck?
but he’s not exactly that popular…
"I don't know, but it works. Doin it for Torty works... He brings us luck and we're gonna roll with it." Allen Craig
Dylan
is horrendous. I trust no one who thinks Dylan makes good music. I wouldn’t even let him marry my daughter.
by Forsch's2nohitters on Dec 8, 2011 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
Dylan is the only concert I've ever walked out of
because I couldn’t stand the music. And that was in 1998. Can’t imagine he’s improved since then.
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
He has no business still singing
stuff like "The Times they are a-changin’ ". His voice has fundamentally changed.
His new music is way more adapted to his voice. But I don’t think anyone would call him a performer more than a songwriter.
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
ha, i heard some of this a few weeks ago
absolutely horrendous
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 7:10 PM EST up reply actions
Sonic Youth
their lows weren’t nearly as low as most super old bands.
by molina mo problems on Dec 8, 2011 5:36 PM EST up reply actions
Stephen Malkmus is hanging in there pretty well too
Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?
malkmus is 12 years younger and keenan is 10 years younger.
i used to be disgusted, but now i try to be amused . . . - macmanus
Malkmus is the bees knees
I’m confused as to why Mirror Traffic isn’t getting more end of year accolades.
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Dec 8, 2011 5:48 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, he's even gotten better in some areas
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i'll give you that. also, tom waits.
still, i think costello has done pretty well.
i used to be disgusted, but now i try to be amused . . . - macmanus
It is like any artistic endeavor...
…your going to have hits and misses. Elvis is just so disappointing to me because I love the late 70s early 80s albums. He started venturing into different genres and never was able to really capture his sound again. Like I said there are some indie bands and albums that kinda pull it off.
I can think of a couple more rock musicians that I think left there iconic first bands to produce solid music.
Clapton
Lennon / McCarthy
McCartney?
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 7:10 PM EST up reply actions
Gotta give props...
…Kinder Murder is an excellent song.
Tom Waits was even more interesting in his 50s as he was in his 20s
but I still loving Closing Time and Blue Valentine
"Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage." ― Thucydides
Saw Elvis and Dylan about three years ago
EC played solo guitar for about an hour—awesome
Dylan—whoa! I love Bob, but he has nearly incomprehensible.
he sort of lost the ability to sing coherently live in the late 80s
"Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage." ― Thucydides
You almost made me spit my beer onto my keyboard
DIane Kruger is an uber-hottie actress. I went with trembling fingers to Wikipedia. Elvis married Diana Krall, the way less uber-hot and also older version of, well, not Diane Kruger.
Diana Krall, maybe?
"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 Dec 8, 2011 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah I wanna do some laughin' too
You only did it so that you could wear terry underwear and feel the city air run past your body
Saw Peter Murphy last night, with SWR
He’s aged pretty well. Granted he’s only 54.
Believe it or not, Geddy Lee is now 58, and is going strong.
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
Oh, and Leonard Cohen was 57 in 1991
And he was frigging AMAZING last year, in LA. Maybe 2 years ago.
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
I'm surpised about Geddy Lee
You’d think his voice would be shot from screaming at the range, a la Robert Plant.
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by vivaelpujols on Dec 9, 2011 12:29 AM EST up reply actions
I wonder if he speaks like an ordinary guy.
Still not a werewolf.
by clank on Dec 9, 2011 12:30 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I like to think he sings instead of talking
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by vivaelpujols on Dec 9, 2011 12:32 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Aww, DanUp
You’re my fact-checkin’ cuz.
Still not a werewolf.
by clank on Dec 9, 2011 1:38 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
@cwyers
Fans just can’t get over the idea that athletes aren’t as loyal as fans are to their teams, they’re as loyal as fans are to their jobs.
I wonder if this would hold true though if fans’ employers had an approximation of the following and public dependency on employees that athletes’ employers do.
It's definitely not an good analogy
Office workers don’t have fans.
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if you seriously wanted to cry though...
http://www.joesportsfan.com/?p=7724
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by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 5:18 PM EST reply actions
Does not paint a flattering picture of Pujols
I lost count of the number of times he said “i want to finish my career here”
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 5:21 PM EST up reply actions
yep. this really makes him look shitty.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 5:23 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
or the "why would i want to play anywhere else"
“there’s no city like stl to play baseball”
“why would i leave, this city has blessed me and my family, the fans have taken us in?”
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 5:24 PM EST up reply actions
yep
these are the quotes that bother me the most
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 7:12 PM EST up reply actions
The first two lines are fluff
The third line any baseball player could say about any city where they play.
I want to finish my career here*
*after im old and washed up at age 43 or so
you guys think you can hold a spot for me?
(maybe ill get hurt and retire before spring training that year)
The part with the Bernie shrugs is hilarious.
As sad as the whole thing is, the video makes me want to laugh like half the time with the funny Pujols jerseys.
"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
This one hurts....
I know ten years was a really bad deal for the organization, and I know that this is a business and that this is the type of money people like me have trouble wrapping their heads around; however, this hurts the most because I bought the hype. I bought the whole ‘i wanna be a cardinal for life’ routine, the ‘winning rings is more important than the money’ posits, and generally thought he’d be to us what Stan was to my grandparents… Stupid, emotional, and unrealistic is the only way to explain it I guess.
I always thought if he walked I would be mad at Mo and Dewitt… instead I’m angry at Albert (for not turning away the type of money I can’t even dream about and probably wouldn’t turn down myself), and angry at myself because I let myself believe that he would magically stick around in a Cardinal uniform despite more lucrative offers lurking in the free agent waters. Part of me knows that this is better for the team than a ten year deal. The other part is the 8 year old kid that cried like an infant when Jack Clark was traded away…. and that part says I wanted Albert on the wall in left, with a statue like Stan’s, where I could someday take my kids and tell the stories like my dad and grandad did with me, and that part of me says that this whole thing sucks.
Thankful for an offseason, I am glad pitchers and catchers don’t report tomorrow…. hopefully by then I’ll be numb to this whole mess.
yea, but if that had been true
he would have re-upped earlier
i think there were lots of things going on
he felt he’d never be the man in stl
lozano kept whispering on his ear that he was the best and deserved the most
tlr left, so not clear what would happen
he felt bdw was taking advantage of him
never felt i’d say it, but it makes the reyes-marlins deal look like a winner for the fish
TLR is gone, long live the king
LOLOLOLOLOL IS HE SERIOUS
@Jon_Heyman: the #cardinals are likely to nontender ryan theriot. Versatile player with good stick. May interest mets atl cin hou tor kc etc
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by mysterui on Dec 8, 2011 5:26 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
so we should try and trade him?
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Will anyone still be concerned about losing Luhnow if he signs Theriot?
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski
well... they have a nice second baseman
so he’d be their SS most likely, so no I wouldn’t be concerned.
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do not i repeat NOT show them the riot video until after they sign him
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
well... they have a nice second baseman
so he’d be their SS most likely, so no I wouldn’t be concerned.
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well... they have a nice second baseman
so he’d be their SS most likely, so no I wouldn’t be concerned.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 5:32 PM EST up reply actions
theriot sucks. i'm glad the cards realize he sucks.
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someone could make Tripping_Heyman, but it would just be constant retweets of the actual Heyman.
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by tom s. on Dec 8, 2011 5:34 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
that sounds like a pretty good gag
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please let cincinnati sign him
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Emotionally, I was ready for this
Wait… Wait. I’m not sure. Can we sign Yu Darvish now?
by purple_haze on Dec 8, 2011 5:27 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Okay, I'm all better now. The ESPN experts have weighed in
and really put things in perspective. On Around the Horn, for example, the nerdy black guy said the management botched this by spending too much on the Halladay contract. Hard to disagree.
my favorite words are goodbye and my favorite color is red
why does every talking head say halladay
HOLLIDAY, HOLLIDAY, HOLLIDAY. FFS
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 5:30 PM EST up reply actions
re:flyover country
they stopped caring about the cardinals the second the world series was over
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
yeah but look what that did for our rotation
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
yeah, but he sure shored up the rotation
(also Pujols wanted us to bring in someone to “show commitment to wining” or something amirite?)
they probably could have got Doc for Walrus and Colby :(
"Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage." ― Thucydides
What did DeWitt say the payroll would be?
I’ve got $90 million for 2012 if we don’t sign anyone else.
Sign Roy O
At the presser, Mo seemed pretty clear that they had money to spend.
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Dec 8, 2011 5:34 PM EST up reply actions
Mo's sitting on those crayons, feeling good
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I'm with whoever who said that
If we sign Beltran and Fielder, we come out ahead.
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
i dont know but this is what worries me
if the options were pujols gets the money or dewallet gets the money then… yeah
oh yeah, i just thought of this in the bathroom....
the developments of the past several days point to a likely skip signing, imo
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by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 5:29 PM EST reply actions
I hope you flushed that thought.
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by Cardinals645 on Dec 8, 2011 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
the same ludwick that OPS'd .674 last year.
no. thank. you.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 5:31 PM EST up reply actions
No, not that one
I’m talking about the one who OPS’d .827 when he last darkened our doorstep
by dan on Dec 8, 2011 5:33 PM EST up reply actions
heh.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 5:34 PM EST up reply actions
no
I’d rather just give Chambers, Jay, and Pham ABs.
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Free ABs
Opportunity to see how they perform.
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Free ABs
Opportunity to see how they perform.
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WTF is with these double posts?
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New SBN feature
Post count padding.
Thanks dan!
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski
was there one?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
Yeah, live blogging in previous thread.
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Dec 8, 2011 5:54 PM EST up reply actions
damn it man
i decide to do some work and this happens
oh well
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
254? Enjoy LA big guy
I’m a little stunned for many of the reasons everyone above me mentioned, but this is not bad for the Cards.
Still, I have to divorce myself from the pride I had of his numbers. That’ll take time.
If he goes to the hall as an Angel… shitty puuke
They say sing while you slave but I just get bored
yeah,
Cards should be ok
Albert should be ok (I mean is he EXTRA rich now)
Angels…might be ok for a while at least
not the end of the world.
Not that I remember.
"I don't know, but it works. Doin it for Torty works... He brings us luck and we're gonna roll with it." Allen Craig
it did. he said it reflected well on the org and on the farm that luhnow was selected.
i used to be disgusted, but now i try to be amused . . . - macmanus
i dont think so.
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!
Has everybody else had to fend off the idiots today?
I’ve had to bitchslap several people on FB for saying stupid shit.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Dec 8, 2011 5:39 PM EST reply actions
Mistake #1
Getting into an argument on Facebook.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski
I don't argue with them.
I just powder them with more info than they ever needed and walk off.
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 Dec 8, 2011 5:41 PM EST up reply actions
Mistake #0
Getting Facebook.
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Dec 8, 2011 5:49 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I like it.
It helps me keep up with family and friends that I never see otherwise.
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 Dec 8, 2011 5:58 PM EST up reply actions
This
#newtwitter sucks, but it’s still a billion times better than Facebook. Like Stan Musial to Albert Pujols.
Yeah, I’m pretty bitter.
Manchester City: 38 points, 12-0-2, 1st in EPL, +35 GD
Sergio Aguero: 11 G, 3 A
Edin Dzeko: 10 G, 3 A
by cardinalswsbound on Dec 8, 2011 6:58 PM EST up reply actions
What new Twitter?
Looks the same to me.
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Dec 8, 2011 9:31 PM EST up reply actions
But come on, how much time do you waste on it?
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
Not nearly as much as on VEB!
Seriously, not that much. Look at the frequency of my posts.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
yeah don't post much either
but I’ve spent way too much time browsing stupid status and pictures off the newsfeed.
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
you and your fancy college education
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
I'm sorry,
I can’t hear you with all of this college graduate money filling up the room and deadening sounds.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
i'm sorry, you misspelled "student loan bills."
i used to be disgusted, but now i try to be amused . . . - macmanus
by tom s. on Dec 8, 2011 7:20 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Damn it. I often do that. I had a crappy state university education and don't spell gud.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
i'm a facebook genius.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, crapping on Pujols is really original
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
go be an asshole somewhere else.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 7:40 PM EST up reply actions
"some fish pictures"
you sly bastard.
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
Heh. I knew it was a meme before it was a meme.
I’ve come a long ways in the last year here.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
I'm not getting on facebook for a few days.
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Dec 8, 2011 5:43 PM EST up reply actions
i've had to argue with people saying the cards were being cheap
and the idiots who said because we underpaid him he deserves the money now.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 5:44 PM EST up reply actions
basically the same.
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 Dec 8, 2011 5:45 PM EST up reply actions
does it really matter how others think about it?
hes just some ballplayer, its not like they were talking about your mother.
If someone talked shit about you, would Albert care?
(of course not)
an Illinois Yankee fan that I know said on FB
Looks like pujols is no Jeter!!! lol it takes a great ball player to stick with the team they started with. Go Yankees!!!
yeah…thats besides all of the idiot cub fans on my friends list
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 7:19 PM EST up reply actions
Try being a Cards fan in LA.
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
Every status
“woooo, the Angels got Pujols swaggg”
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Dec 9, 2011 12:34 AM EST up reply actions
at least you have the beach & warm weather year around
but it’s going to suck for you for a while, you might want to consider moving
Balls
actually, it's overcast, and chilly year-round
at least in the beach cities. You have to go inland to smogland to get the warm sunny days in November.
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
eh, it was sunny all day today in santa monica
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
60 in CA feels like 40 in MO
Folks in redondo today were in sock caps, and everyone in my office has a space heater, because the stupid CA philosophy of “we don’t need a/c or central heat” is clearly false.
I’m actually looking forward to moving to Colorado next summer, since at least they are honest about Winter.
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
I don't think it got over 40 in Central IL today.
and its 32 with flurries right now.
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 3:35 AM EST up reply actions
balls
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 3:36 AM EST up reply actions
I will be trying it when I go home for Christmas.
Not looking forward to it at all, if fb is any indication.
"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
Is it ok to be a little angry at albert?
Cause I am. I wish him the best of luck, but I feel a little misled.
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Dec 8, 2011 5:39 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I think its natural.
Im a little mad at him as well. I think he lied and I think the Cards did more than enough to keep him on their part.
But its not a big deal or anything.
that said I dont expect him to walk away from that money and I dont wish him any ill will
hes just another ballplayer now on some other team who wanted the pay day like most of the rest.
i've had a poster of albert on my bedroom door
since 8th grade. i bought it at a book fair for like $5 and it’s stayed on my door since. i just took it down and it will remain in my closet for a while… until i figure out what i want to do with it.
THEY DID IT FOR TORTY! 2011 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!
twitter
Bonfire.
"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 8, 2011 5:40 PM EST up reply actions
don't be ridiculous
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
albert can get a prescription for that now
but there’s the whole MLB rule and everything
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 8:36 PM EST up reply actions
hahaha
They don’t test for weed in the MLB
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 8, 2011 9:31 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think you can get high off posters.
And I’m not sure you should try.
"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
Joking
"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 Dec 9, 2011 12:04 AM EST up reply actions
save it for when he retires
THE BATMAN|TOWEL BOY.|VP of TG Fanclub
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figure out your petty little problem
and then tell me what to do about this ass tat of Albert.
my favorite words are goodbye and my favorite color is red
send it to his charity
I dont think anyone should burn his stuff.
If you want to make a point donate it to his foundation, they can do whatever they want with it.
It might make SOME difference in someones life, it makes somewhat of a point, and it gets it out of your possession if you just cant keep it.
by jealousblues on Dec 8, 2011 6:34 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Not sure if already mentioned
According to Bernie on radio (listening to the beginning of the podcast now) he talked to Mo today and their offer was 10 year guaranteed and likely between 210-220.
Sooo anyway, Pujols direct quote from 2009 “So why would you want to leave a place like St. Louis to go somewhere else and make 3 or 4 more million a year? It’s not about money. It’s about winning, that’s it.”
Our offer 210-22010 years
Angels offer 250 10 years
Difference= 3 or 4 million a year.
by Wombat x on Dec 8, 2011 5:41 PM EST reply actions 16 recs
yep.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 5:42 PM EST up reply actions
to quote house, "everybody lies"
THEY DID IT FOR TORTY! 2011 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!
twitter
by zoomzoomj88 on Dec 8, 2011 5:44 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
This should
Be engraved next to his statue…
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Dec 8, 2011 5:48 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
very damning indeed
Albert is no doubt going to be bombarded with such quotes and asked, so why did you leave for 3-4 million more a year? I’d really like to hear his answer, because he doesn’t have a good reason. Like I said, something else is going on here, and Pujols wanted a fresh start. Let him go and move on.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 5:51 PM EST up reply actions
really doubt Albert will talk about this at all
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Dec 8, 2011 5:51 PM EST up reply actions
because he wouldn't be able to rationalize it
and he’d look terrible trying to make up something
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 5:55 PM EST up reply actions
The DH
For Albert to maximize the last 5 years of a 10 year contract, he needed the DH.
by olddomination on Dec 8, 2011 5:54 PM EST up reply actions
i dont think he gives a shit if he maximizes his value
about the money and the money only. which is fine, but its just disappointing to go back and read all those quotes.
these were my exact thoughts on this
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 7:21 PM EST up reply actions
It's less than $2M/yr, after taxes (10.3% in CA, vs 6% in MO, paid on about half the income)
Also, 1% of the LA tax is not deductible. And property taxes are lol.
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
(and those are all going to go up in next few years)
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
Sorry if that has been nexdef'd, but
Security guard don’t mean shit to my bazooka.
"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
hehe
"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 8, 2011 5:45 PM EST up reply actions
He better stay overnight
Because I’d be shocked if that thing makes it through the night
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Dec 8, 2011 5:46 PM EST up reply actions
So, I've had actual work to do today.
How’s the collective holding up?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
i know i shat my pants...
but that’s just because it was Thursday
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."
We're fine.
Everyone’s fine.
Just fine.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski
this is normal for gdm though
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!
Just fine.
“Fine. Just fine. I heard a new voice in my head and Albert Pujols signed with the Angels, so my childhood has been rent from my body.”
“That’s great! Wait… you were just kidding about the voice, right?”
“Relax – we don’t have to answer that.”
"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 8, 2011 5:55 PM EST up reply actions
What is the best way to cope with this?
Cards fan in Seoul.
Albert Pujols is the hero st. louis deserves.
by letsgostlcardinals on Dec 8, 2011 5:46 PM EST reply actions
I could really use a hug.
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Dec 8, 2011 5:47 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
the guy with "crush" in his name argues for booze; the guy named "beer me" argues for hugs.
the world is a funny place.
i used to be disgusted, but now i try to be amused . . . - macmanus
by tom s. on Dec 8, 2011 5:48 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
go find a girl.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 5:48 PM EST up reply actions
My girl has a swim meet and I'm too young to drink.... Guess I'll just stick with the old stand-by of tweeting awful, bitter things about him.
Manchester City: 38 points, 12-0-2, 1st in EPL, +35 GD
Sergio Aguero: 11 G, 3 A
Edin Dzeko: 10 G, 3 A
by cardinalswsbound on Dec 8, 2011 7:04 PM EST up reply actions
a swim meet?!
are you even college aged?
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 7:07 PM EST up reply actions
now fang is going to look down on him
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
Creepy, I'm a junior. Not sure how you knew that.
Manchester City: 38 points, 12-0-2, 1st in EPL, +35 GD
Sergio Aguero: 11 G, 3 A
Edin Dzeko: 10 G, 3 A
by cardinalswsbound on Dec 8, 2011 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
/turns around, waves at Cody
Manchester City: 38 points, 12-0-2, 1st in EPL, +35 GD
Sergio Aguero: 11 G, 3 A
Edin Dzeko: 10 G, 3 A
by cardinalswsbound on Dec 8, 2011 11:55 PM EST up reply actions
how come you didn't say hi to me at school today dude?
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Do you take notes or just have one of those photographic memories, cause I'm barely ever commenting on here
Manchester City: 38 points, 12-0-2, 1st in EPL, +35 GD
Sergio Aguero: 11 G, 3 A
Edin Dzeko: 10 G, 3 A
by cardinalswsbound on Dec 9, 2011 12:03 AM EST up reply actions
I have no fucking clue why i know these thing.
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umwat
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 11:55 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, i knew he was in high school
that’s about it.
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there are swim meets in college...
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 8, 2011 8:03 PM EST up reply actions
Colleges with swim team susually have swim meets for said swim teams.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Future Mrs. David Freese ♥
St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Series Champions
Players come and go, but championships live on
Uh, sorry lurking Cub fans. (Actually, not really sorry)
This will cheer you up
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Dec 8, 2011 5:49 PM EST up reply actions
Thank you!
We did just win the world series. I should still be happy!
Cards fan in Seoul.
Albert Pujols is the hero st. louis deserves.
by letsgostlcardinals on Dec 8, 2011 5:54 PM EST up reply actions
my girlfriend doesn't care about baseball
She said that he did the right thing. I had to hold my tongue
Cards fan in Seoul.
Albert Pujols is the hero st. louis deserves.
by letsgostlcardinals on Dec 8, 2011 5:52 PM EST up reply actions
i don't think there was an objectively "right" or "wrong" thing
it’s not like our interests and his interests are aligned
to be fair.
She is Korean and has no idea how Free agency works in the MLB or Korean Baseball. All i said was he got offered more by LA than STL.
Cards fan in Seoul.
Albert Pujols is the hero st. louis deserves.
by letsgostlcardinals on Dec 8, 2011 5:56 PM EST up reply actions
it was "right" for him to take the most money only because it's the logical thing to do
problem is, it was the “wrong” thing for us after 11 years of him saying he would never take the money, he lied & took the money. so logic & reason are thrown out the fucking window when the one guy we always counted on to do the “right” thing for us, stabs us in the back & took the money
Balls
meh. at my age, i can't be surprised that money is an important factor in people's decision-making.
as for his prior comments, one has to take them with a grain of salt. if he were dead set on being a cardinal, no matter the money, he would have signed a below-market extension a long time ago.
i used to be disgusted, but now i try to be amused . . . - macmanus
I guess I never thought him resigning was likely...
Exactly because of the way DanUp worded it in the last article, about Albert’s view of the world as a series of “Respect / Disrespect” events.
Though, also, I shouldn’t be surprised that a player would say they want to stick around no matter what they’re actually thinking. Not many people were saying “Good for him, for being honest” when Fielder said he didn’t see himself coming back to the Brewers, just before the playoffs.
WWCD? CDGAF.
This is actually my perception
It was completely inevitable that the Cardinals wouldn’t resign him, because it was inevitable that the people around him had “disrespected” him in some manner, be it not offering him a record contract before his current deal was over, various random perceived slights throughout his time here, and other things.
i'm not surprised at all he took the money, of course he was going to take the money
it’s the being lied to i have the problem with. we all knew this could happen, we all knew this probably would happen. i admit i should have taken everything he said with a grain of salt, but he kept saying it over & over again for years so i foolishly bought into his lies. it’s my fault really.
Balls
no, but going for the money isn't very admirable
I like to believe tom s. thought that he’s looking for a new challenge.
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...Dan Lozano?
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski
sup, VEP?
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 5:55 PM EST up reply actions
Won't look right with the birds on the bat over a manssier
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 8:29 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
his breasts can be squished together to be the breast on the cardinal
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
Cleveridge not to be part of the cards legacy on my watch
nor untucking and such nonsense … even if his jersey probably self untucks by the end of the game if not before
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
At times like this, there's only one thing to say
And that’s that I’m just glad we acquired a dude names Shooter Hunt.
by purple_haze on Dec 8, 2011 5:47 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Wait, what?
I thought that was just some obscure reference that I didn’t get and subsequently z’d through.
What’s the deal with that?
I played against Dusty Napolean in HS
That bastard. Went to the same HS as our very own Charlie Tilson.
Ugh
Jon_Heyman People ask, is albert pujols worth $254 million? And I say, is he 3 times better than aj burnett? Or twice as good as vernon wells? #bargain
You are totally right
I just did so. This tweet put me over the edge. Apparently there is an Academy Awards for Faulty Logic and Heyman is gunning for prime billing.
How do people like this have jobs
and I’m sitting at home typing on the internet. Seriously Heyman and the lot of them are some of the most moronic “insiders” I have ever seen.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 5:52 PM EST up reply actions
Agents and GMs don't really want to talk to smart, reasonable people at times like this
It’s much easier to get sociable, but somewhat gullible reporters to say whatever you want them to say for the benefit of your client or team.
or is he 500 times better than allen craig?
i used to be disgusted, but now i try to be amused . . . - macmanus
by tom s. on Dec 8, 2011 5:52 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Can anyone put this song to a montage of Pujols pictures?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIF4_Sm-rgQ
So I can cry myself to sleep tonight. Thanks.
this was played in the OC and i cried.
i am not ashamed to admit that.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 6:02 PM EST up reply actions
It's pretty much the one song its okay to cry to
Not that I’ve ever done that.
<.<
>.>
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Dec 8, 2011 6:09 PM EST up reply actions
that's where I heard it for the first time
The girls in the suite across the hall made me watch it….I swear
I don't even particularly like this version of this song
my favorite words are goodbye and my favorite color is red
rally squirrels
http://media.fukung.net/images/13102/34376c958390128704396f346f85a4d1.jpg
my love for you is like a truck
Just curious for honest VEB opinions.
Since all the Loyalty vs Money talk going around…
Has no one at VEB never turned down a job offer, promotion, etc that would have involved a significant (20%+) raise in pay because they knew they wouldn’t be as happy in the new job, or that it wasn’t right for them, or that they had an attachment to what they are currently doing?
I have (and would again, for the same particular job), and I can guarantee you I have far greater “need” for that 20%+ than Pujols does. I’m not saying this to knock him, his decision is his decision, but I really do not buy all the talk going around of “Anyone would always take a pay raise no matter what.”
WWCD? CDGAF.
by JStymie on Dec 8, 2011 5:57 PM EST reply actions 8 recs
i was going to disagree with you entirely because i thought i knew where you were going with this.
then ended up completely agreeing. rec.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 5:59 PM EST up reply actions
For me, that's what sucks so bad.
Because I thought that’s what he’d do. I thought the BFIB stuff was heartfelt and all, that he was a great guy.
To be sure, I probably would have taken the money too. So I realize there is some hypocrisy on my part. But I didn’t take the money, he did, so he’s the greedy money grubbing jerk today, and I am the judgmental fan that feels like his heart got ripped out with a vacuum cleaner.
i think that its fair at this point to say albert valued the ~$50m more than he valued the attachment to the familiar
as far as knowing he “wouldn’t be as happy in the new job, or that it wasn’t right for” him, that’s all speculation. I’m pretty sure he wouldn’t have signed with the Angels if he didn’t think it was right for him or if there wasn’t a chance he would be as (or more) happy.
Word!
additionally, in Pujols’ case there are many more factors (even monetary factors) that are affected by his decision than just the annual salary difference.
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."
it's a complicated question. it depends on what the intangibles are and how much i value them.
i’ve worked for non-profits for less than i could make in the private sector because i valued what they did, and i valued having a different schedule and a different set of expectations.
but you’re supposing that pujols saw intangible value to being a cardinal over being an angel or a marlin. he may not have seen that value. or maybe he saw intangible value in it, but just didn’t think it was worth the salary difference.
i used to be disgusted, but now i try to be amused . . . - macmanus
it's just REALLY hard to see his true marginal utility of those $4M
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 6:02 PM EST up reply actions
it's subjective. only albert can decide how much the extra $4m is worth to him. or how much living in st. louis v.
southern california is worth to him. hell, maybe he likes california! maybe the intangibles weigh in the other direction. nobody really knows.
i used to be disgusted, but now i try to be amused . . . - macmanus
...
but you’re supposing that pujols saw intangible value to being a cardinal over being an angel or a marlin. he may not have seen that value.
it is also possible that for whatever reason continuing to be a cardinal is relative negative
well if any of his words are to be taken seriously, that's not the case.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 6:07 PM EST up reply actions
its pretty clear a lot of what he said is puffery directly contradicted by his actions.
So why would you want to leave a place like St. Louis to go somewhere else and make 3 or 4 more million a year? It’s not about money. It’s about winning, that’s it.
don’t know why we should treat his statements about how he always wanted to be a cardinal for life as any different
Honestly I'm making zero assumptions to whether or not Pujols had any REAL attachment to the Cardinals.
Maybe he had a little, maybe he had a lot — maybe it was somewhere in the middle (most likely). That’s beside the point. I’m just surprised how many people are saying “Anyone would take that big of a pay jump %” — to your exact point, it really depends on the intangibles for the specific job A & B, and the person involved.
WWCD? CDGAF.
It's not as if he's being offered a different job in a completely different situation
He’s still going to be playing first base for a MLB team.
have us or would any of us say every time we are asked we'd never take more money
and we want to stay at that job for the rest of our careers and always say we love it there & wouldn’t leave as long as we are paid fairly for our services, only to then leave when more money is dropped in our laps? hell to the fuck no we would never say that. Albert said all that & more. he lied. he’s just like every other greedy athlete, show me the money bitches!
well i hope he enjoys his money. and i hope he has the exact career Ken Griffey Jr had in Cincinnati.
Balls
i think you're overestimating people. or maybe just not seeing the ways people do this every day.
how many people go to school or out into the world of work and say, “i just want to help people” and then end up cashing in for the big paycheck? i know a TON of people like that.
i used to be disgusted, but now i try to be amused . . . - macmanus
/shifts eyes
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nah. i mean, i never wanted to help people
but i did want to be a writer. so i did sell out in that respect.
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the next great american novel
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
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didn't everyone? i wouldn't call IHB a sellout because by that definition
we’re all sellouts. we all had childhood dreams of doing big epic things. but then we grew up when we saw how the world works & we learned to dream a lot smaller.
Balls
you grow up when your regrets take the place of your dreams.
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and then you're dead inside
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and then you take the bottle
and as the bile fills up your body, you start to slowly erode
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as much as i like to think i'm dead inside, i'm not there yet
hence my reaction to today’s news
maybe there’s hope for me yet
Balls
i feel like i sold out a little bit.
but i don’t regret it. and it turns out that i really do like my job. so i could love my job and be poor, or like my job quite a bit and be comfortable.
i chose the latter.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
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don't feel that way, you're doing what you love
in my book you’re not a sell out if you’re doing that
Balls
i actually decided that if i ever get a year's worth of salary saved, i will take a year off to write
of course, i may not get my job back when its over…
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and now you help giant corporations
discriminate against the old and disabled….a tool of The Man, dare I say.
by Willie McGee's Twin on Dec 8, 2011 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
I don't want to be that way....
I wanna stay classy and all the other stuff… but right now I hope he never reaches the milestones, never breaks the records, never cements his ‘legacy’…. and dislike myself for being petty and emotional and childish. It is what it is.
Me too...
I was sure this day would come back in 02 – 04, that soemday that wouldn’t be able to afford him, but really bought into the mythic nature of the whole thing after the hr off Lidge though… I don’t want to hate…the Cards are still here, and still have a chance to be good, but he was the only player, the only one ever, that I never missed an opportunity to watch him hit no matter how busy I may have been; then he backed it all up with the flattery and the promises that I swallowed like some Jonestown kool-aid. Knew it might be happening, and let myself fall into it anyway. So stupid and naive.
i hope this proves to everyone that you really can't trust athletes
no matter what they say, no matter what they do, don’t believe them. never, ever believe them
Balls
by gdm426 on Dec 8, 2011 6:21 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah...
but cynicism and distrust doesn’t seem to make people happy either. Not sure how to not get hurt/upset/sopissedIhopebadthingshappenbaseballwisetopeople/sad over this stuff without being completely skeptical all the time either…
after a while you learn turn your feelings off
you become jaded & cynical and just say f it all & f everyone. well at least i did, or i thought i did
Balls
i think you can say that about a lot of people in society
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
depends...are they cloned cows?
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 11:00 PM EST up reply actions
100% All-Natural Holstein here!
;=8)
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And that is NERTLERB!!!!!!!!!!
:=8D
The cow's biggest mistake:
trusting man
Sign Cody Ross
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Heart Disease is COW REVENGE!!!
HAAHAHHAHHAHHAHhahahahhahahahaaaaaa!!!!
;=8)
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could have been Musial,
Chose to be LeBron…again, with the Brinks truck he rode out on. Sideways.
by RollBirdsRoll on Dec 8, 2011 10:07 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Lebron left to hang out with his BFF Wade and because Cleveland was terrible.
"Congratulations to the Cardinals! Such a fun world series." - Salman Rushdie
Lebron did what we are hoping Pujols would do
Choose winning over money. He chose both.
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by vivaelpujols on Dec 9, 2011 12:33 AM EST up reply actions
no, people hate him because they thought he owed cleveland something
which is ridiculous
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by vivaelpujols on Dec 9, 2011 12:50 AM EST up reply actions
no one up here thought that, they thought he was one of their own
and would never leave because he said he wanted to stay there forever & build a great team & win a lot of championships. sound familiar?
Balls
yeah, but they had made up their mind to hate it before it
or many did, at least.
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no they diddn't. you don't understand, he was all Ctown had
the clowns suck & the tribe was in the seller. the economy is crap up here. everyone’s out of a job, the weather sucks, it won’t stop raining & snowing. it’s fucking miserable up here. lebron was their one bright spot. and when he bent them over on the WWL like he did, their reaction was absolutely justified & still is
Balls
Almost
They do have the dastardly Red Wings. And something about October 1968 that I just can’t put my finger on.
There were many people who had it in their minds to hate Labron for leaving
irrespective of the fashion in which he left. I can understand why the poor people of Cleveland wanted Labron to stay, but he’s justified to go to where he has the best shot of winning.
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how do you know the people here did that?
not being a dick i really want to know why you think that. living up here i can tell you it was a shock & no one saw it coming
Balls
A lot of the comments I saw on various place
were along the lines of “if Lebron leaves he’s a traitor and scum, etc.”.
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this is quite true
and i’ve known plenty of people who took massive pay cuts just to do something they’re happy doing. but there is a level of pride that attaches to athletes’ salaries, which does not attach to our own lives.
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But I think there are some objective standards
Legacy, and duty to your fanbase.
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something i have been thinking about is maybe albert did not want the legacy he was falling into
i mean, maybe he didn’t want the pressure that goes with it. maybe he wanted to show he was more than a big fish in a small pond, you know what i mean?
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I think the pond in Anaheim is a lot smaller than the one on St. Louis
Pujols doesn’t seem to be a guy who shrinks away from a challenge, especially considering that he’s essentially become the new A-Rod. He now needs to perform, or else his legacy is damaged.
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ya i do think his ego of being overlooked by the media in the STL led to this decision
i don’t think the pressure of being this generations Stan had anything to do with this.
Balls
nah, money matters as an aspect of respect for all of us
at least me
TLR is gone, long live the king
yeah, it's ridiculous to compare Pujols to an average worker
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i did about 9 years ago
i still regret it
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
Passan stole our joke
On the other hand, this may be the day that saved the Cardinals, the one on which they avoided the sort of albatross – or, as it shall be called, the Albertross – that can hamper a franchise for years.
Though he does have this cool tidbit
The only person to play that many games from his age-32 to -41 seasons is Pete Rose. And the only player with 1,500 games at that age over a decade is … Pete Rose. Knock it down to 1,400 games and the list grows to nine. Ever. And just 22 in history have played at least 1,300 games from their 32nd birthday to their 41st.
by dan on Dec 8, 2011 6:00 PM EST up reply actions
On the other hand
Modern strength and conditioning is way beyond what it’s ever been, so that’s likely to help a player’s longevity.
what's actually amazing about that list
is that only 6 are steroid-era guys, afaict. Palmeiro, Luis Gonzalez, Biggio, Finley, Edgar Martinez, and Omar Vizquel, on the list of top 25.
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
if omar vizquel took steroids, he should get his money back.
and yes, i know you said “steroid era.”
i used to be disgusted, but now i try to be amused . . . - macmanus
so we know who originated it yet?
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Make the Phillies hate him so much they trade him to us
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Dec 8, 2011 6:14 PM EST up reply actions
or trade for
It’s there. You just have to look for it
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Dec 8, 2011 6:20 PM EST up reply actions
Hamels - Lohse swap?
I can dream, can’t I?
I am a college student that sleeps with a St. Louis Cardinals Fredbird Pillow Pet, and I am proud of it.
If we sign a SS Lohse will be good, Westy will be what we signed him for, a 4th or 5th starter
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 7:47 PM EST up reply actions
my thoughts after a bummer morning
1. It’s not the cubs
2. I’m sad, but wondered if when this day would come
3. He said winning is what matters, he got more money and went to a winner.. if hed taken that to go to toronto, or seattle I’d be real upset
4. It’s not the cubs
because TLR
I won't lie...
1. I would prefer it be the Cubs. I would prefer he go to a franchise with a storied (if humorous) history, and stay in the NL. Then we’d have more chances to boo him.
2. Still in denial.
3. He said winning is what matters, and went from the reigning WS champions to a team that has missed the playoffs two years in a row and has ten fewer championships in franchise history.
4. Again, rather be the Cubs.
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by monkeysareblue on Dec 8, 2011 6:03 PM EST up reply actions
by the halos can be competitive
and its not a re-building team all i mean…still glad its not the cubs
because TLR
1. It would also have a chance to visibly bite them in the a$$
And it’s always fun to see the Cubs get bit in the ass.
Boog would have made that play.
Me too
Everyone I know is from So Cal. Too many fb statuses from BS fans already.
"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
We'd have certainly enjoyed the decline phase, more frequently.
Seeing miller K him 5 times in a day would have made my week, in 2014.
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
i dont know about cubs
and i know its just bitterness but i wish he would have gone to the marlins and have to deal with them going bankrupt and selling off their team in a couple years. the angels are a good franchise and will likley win a WS with him
there's no way they'll win unless they go on a crazy run like we did
the Rangers, Yankee’s & sawx will are much better teams
Balls
Especially if Moreno continues to spend like a drunken sailor.
#HappySeason #SadOffSeason
by The Continental on Dec 9, 2011 1:24 AM EST up reply actions
they said the same thing about the sawx & eagles this year and look what happened
wombat i really don’t believe they’ll win. they will probably win a wild card or two but they are full of really old & not that good anymore players. also they’re minors ain’t what it used to be. you can’t win a lot with that combo
Balls
He'll probably have several years at least of high production from Pujols
to chase a WS with. He gets to take another swing each time. World championships are pretty random, so who knows, but they’ll be in the mix for a while.
#HappySeason #SadOffSeason
by The Continental on Dec 9, 2011 1:30 AM EST up reply actions
i can see Albert having a monster year or two in 12&13
but the ball does not carry at night out there & in a couple years his power numbers are going to disappear
Balls
that park is pretty bad for right handed power
also he will be playing a lot of games in safeco (literally DEATH for rh power) and oakland. and…. texas. but yeah, that division has some good pitching and big parks.
Are there rankings for park factors adjusted for RH vs. LH batters?
Because for 2011 overall, Busch III seems to be rated 4th worst for home runs, only ahead of Citi Field, Kaufmann, and Phone Co in SF.
i dont feel like looking it up now
i know safeco is notorious for being really brutal on RH power. busch is a pitchers park too and it didn’t bother him so yeah
he'll love fenway, Yankee stadium, skydome, Arlington,&of course KC&Htown
but i can’t see him liking Oakland, Safeco & Angels stadium at all
Balls
I haven't been following Oscar Taveras at all
what should i know about him?
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 6:01 PM EST reply actions
He's not Albert.
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"I'm a graduate of the Mike Shannon School of Diction" - Al Hrabosky
by monkeysareblue on Dec 8, 2011 6:03 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
max effort swing, and lacks some plate discipline
hard hard contact
very young
probably a corner OFer
still raw
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I have no idea what his power potential is
20-30 HRs I guess if everything works out
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Angels career bWAR leaders
Jim Fregosi 44.1
Brian Downing 37.7
Tim Salmon 37.6
Bobby Grich 35.0
Garret Anderson 28.6
Legit shot he retires as the best Angels position player ever
by all4tookie on Dec 8, 2011 6:10 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
yes.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 6:15 PM EST up reply actions
na, he could put up like 35-40 WAR and have the deal be a wash
given salary inflation in next 10 years (esp considering new handcuffs on draft/int’l spending) and tangential revenue (if this exists? not sure)
I'm sure it exists to some extent
And I agree.
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Im shocked
just wow……was sure he was heading back to STL
GO:Gators, Dolphins, Heat, and Marlins
he who fears losing, has already lost
FLORIDA Marlins Forever!
I WOULD HAVE RATHER THE MARLINS GOTTEN HIM THAN THIS
okay, well not really.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 6:15 PM EST up reply actions
I hope in a little less than 11 months we're all commenting "Pujwho?! 12 in 12!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
Then posting the requisite Nature Boy gif.
cue the Benny Hill music
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 7:36 PM EST up reply actions
because i'm a sadistic f**k and this is my way of dealing with all of this
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 6:14 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
flagged.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 6:15 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
technically its only 233 million times better
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lawyer'd
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 6:22 PM EST up reply actions
what's carpenter getting paid?
technically it’s only 254/carpenter times better
it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be
carpenter's should have some sort of weighting involved
for coming significantly before. and for the fact that it looks like carpenter is actually saying “ha!” pujols is more like “aaaaaaahaha!” or so
that's why i'm a lawyer dude
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by IHeartBoog on Dec 8, 2011 8:48 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Not a math major
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski
legal engineer
and we won the world series.
by YesWeOquendo on Dec 8, 2011 11:20 PM EST up reply actions
One of my big pet peeves is when non-ABET majors
called themselves engineers. That used to drive me up the wall.
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i knew. you've ranted about it here before
sorry, it seems the albert pujols sweepstakes made me unusually provocative
and we won the world series.
by YesWeOquendo on Dec 9, 2011 12:21 AM EST up reply actions
I am eminently sorry for anyone who watched a webcam of my life
because they would all be in boredom coma’s right now.
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How do you feel about non-PE guys
Who call themselves that?
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
i am a doctor, though
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i couldn't resist
it came to me and i couldn’t resist
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 6:34 PM EST up reply actions
i gotta say i'm rather impressed
by how generally collected VEB has managed to stay today
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
by d-dee on Dec 8, 2011 6:15 PM EST via mobile reply actions
yeah, we freaked out a lot worse over Rasmus.
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on Dec 8, 2011 6:16 PM EST up reply actions
*pssssst* I think you mean 'stoke'.
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"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 Dec 8, 2011 6:19 PM EST up reply actions
I meant stroke
that’s what i do
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I hope you have some fire-retardant gloves.
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 Dec 8, 2011 6:22 PM EST up reply actions
I'll take your word for it....
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Dec 8, 2011 6:25 PM EST up reply actions
What a man and his fire get up to behind closed doors
is none of by business.
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Dec 8, 2011 6:21 PM EST up reply actions
"come on bayybe, stroke my fire"
could be the unlikely goofy indy hit of 2012.
If so, thank me and CodyG in you liner notes. And maybe send a groupie or two our way.
Thx!
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
I remember lboros not thinking so that day.
I’m still not sure that I’ve seen his after-thoughts on it yet now that the season is over.
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 Dec 8, 2011 6:24 PM EST up reply actions
I'm guessing it's targeted for the maple street edition
but I’d love to see it sooner.
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
I would ban you...
but there are soooo many site upgrades I still want.
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I was reluctant to come here today because I thought we would be freaking out, honestly I'm really happy
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WE'RE FINE.
EVERYONE IS FINE.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski
you were thinking of the angels site in Sept 2012, 2013, 2015, and then boredom set's in
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
VEB is rational it it's heart
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
well, i admit i totally lost it with the Boog trade
but i generally try to remain rational
just lock me up when we give up Carp
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
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by d-dee on Dec 8, 2011 6:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I was seriously more upset
about both Boog and Luddy, than I am this. I was dangerous after Luddy- had to take a day or two off work. Turns out both of those were likely overreactions, if only by degree. I’m so strangely OK with this that I wonder how I’ll feel tomorrow. I guess I’v just been expecting it.
This just seems like such a bad deal for the angels that I almost wish them well.
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
this is worse than Boog or Luddy because this was Albert's choice
i’m not as mad because those two were bit players. i’m also more hurt than mad. i feel betrayed, stabbed in the back. i fee like my wife cheated on me with my brother right in front of me. and i’m not even married.
this hurts. a lot.
Balls
DOOOOOMED
When the Cardinals won the World Series, Ryan Theriot was batting lead-off.
Bilingual Twitter
TLR tweets
@TonyLaRussa Tony La Russa
AL fans celebrate. You get to enjoy Albert’s greatness!
Balls
by gdm426 on Dec 8, 2011 6:18 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
f u tony
TLR is gone, long live the king
by sportsman on Dec 8, 2011 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
that is wrong TLR if it's even true
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
He's a jerkface mcpoopy pants.
Boog would’ve cheered us up by now.
"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
Oh I so agree with you. Way to rub it in Tony.
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."
Good morning VEB, a nice dusting of snow is falling here, and my ski legs are itching to go.
I’ve had a gut feeling all summer that Albert would be leaving the Cards, so this is in no way a surprise or shock to me. I am saddened to see him leave, but I’m glad that he went to AL since it would be weird to see him play against the Cards, so I reckon I’ll be following the Angels next summer as I’ll continue to a Pujol’s fan, and hope he takes the Angels far. I’m looking towards the day when I’ll tell my grandson stories of the Great Pujols when he was a Cardinal.
by Tuning in from Korea on Dec 8, 2011 6:18 PM EST reply actions
I'm loving the snow!
Yeah, i wish i could say the same though. I am childish and i don’t want to see him be successful with the angels though. I will probably calm down in March, I just hope the Cardinals sign someone else
Cards fan in Seoul.
Albert Pujols is the hero st. louis deserves.
by letsgostlcardinals on Dec 8, 2011 6:21 PM EST up reply actions
re: loving the snow. I was just thinking today
that I really wish it would snow here. Hasn’t snowed yet this winter (besides in early October for some reason) and this is Boston.
Really would up my spirits to wake up to a big snowfall tomorrow morning.
my favorite words are goodbye and my favorite color is red
I love snow but i hate driving in it
Luckily, i get to take the subway here so it’s not too bad. This is our first snow and it made my day a little bit brighter. I am hoping for snow for you as well!
Cards fan in Seoul.
Albert Pujols is the hero st. louis deserves.
by letsgostlcardinals on Dec 8, 2011 6:26 PM EST up reply actions
Ya the subway is a godsend, takes me 22 minutes to get from Uijongbu to Dongducheon.
by Tuning in from Korea on Dec 8, 2011 6:34 PM EST up reply actions
I never really go that far north!
I work at the world trade center near coex so im south of hangang. Maybe it’s a little warmer down here haha
Cards fan in Seoul.
Albert Pujols is the hero st. louis deserves.
by letsgostlcardinals on Dec 8, 2011 6:42 PM EST up reply actions
Ah it's snowing in Seoul to, it was just barely coming down when I left the house this morning,
get up here at Casey it’s coming down good and sticking.
I’m with you, hope the Cards rebound good on this, and spend wisely.
by Tuning in from Korea on Dec 8, 2011 6:29 PM EST up reply actions
It gets colder that a witch's tit in Korea.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on Dec 8, 2011 6:31 PM EST up reply actions
my grandpa always says "colder than a welldiggers ass"
or “albert pujols’ heart” for you young kids
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 6:35 PM EST up reply actions
there's actually supposed to be 'in a brass bra' at the end of it.
I was typing fast.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on Dec 8, 2011 7:00 PM EST up reply actions
Colder than Albert Pujols's heart in a brass bra? Now that just doesn't make sense
He can totally afford a diamond-encrusted one
it gets much colder than it does in saint louis.
Usually it’s dry though
Cards fan in Seoul.
Albert Pujols is the hero st. louis deserves.
by letsgostlcardinals on Dec 8, 2011 6:41 PM EST up reply actions
i hope this is a joke
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 7:38 PM EST up reply actions
I'm so very glad this is over now.
I was fine with him leaving just for the fact that….well…..I really didn’t want to have to watch him gimp around like an old man when he reached that stage. As well as the money end of it. I think we have more room to do more things now. It was hard to see it happen but I’m fine with it now. Onward and upward!
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 Dec 8, 2011 6:22 PM EST reply actions
Really?
I would have been perfectly happy watching run-down Pujols at age 47 or something just for the memories of the days of Albergtus Magnus, because what would a single massive HR at age 42 be, even if it’s one of only 15 all year and he has to do a Kirk Gibson-worthy limp after every swing of the bat, if not a momentary burst of light to Brad Lidge’s collapsing on to the mound in 2005, or Nolan Ryan’s vacant combination of admiration and horror at watching three homers in Game 3? It would be the same joy as watching 47-year-old Jamie Moyer throw a complete game shutout or 48-year-old Julio Franco steal a base or 40-year-old Jim Edmonds still be Jim Edmonds. Because, in the end, you would know, he’s STILL Albert. You know he’s still quite possibly the greatest hitter in the history of the game. You know he’s played for this team for over 20 years, and has come to define St. Louis baseball as we know it.
http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2011/7/5/2259104/chris-carpenter-albert-pujols-comeback
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by monkeysareblue on Dec 8, 2011 6:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah.
Instead we’re left at the juncture of baseball dreams and business realities, the crossroads of childlike idealism and cruel grownup reality.
Yep, and a lonely intersection it is.
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by monkeysareblue on Dec 8, 2011 6:43 PM EST up reply actions
i'm going to bed.
i left work at about ten, drank a bottle of wine, and am crawling under the covers. i am acting wholly irrationally. sigh
it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be
I'm sure RR will be by at sometime.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on Dec 8, 2011 6:30 PM EST up reply actions
Friends coming over for drinks over here,
I say we play a drinking game. Every time you see, say or hear the number 5 you have to drink
When the Cardinals won the World Series, Ryan Theriot was batting lead-off.
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that alewife place i went to before
http://alewifequeens.wordpress.com/draught-list/
think I’ll probably just get a couple flights with recs from the bartender
i think there may be three or four on that list i covered before.
sorry i’m not going to be able to be much assistance this go-round.
it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be
great beers on that list that i have had
Racer 5, 60 Minute, Allagash White, Stone Smoked Porter, De Ranke XX (so good on tap), Jack D’Or is a really good saison.
Where are your sign JD Drew and Rick Ankiel posts VEB?
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Hey, man, give us time to grieve: we'll get there.
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by monkeysareblue on Dec 8, 2011 6:27 PM EST up reply actions
you should just not have a heart like CodyG
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an OF of Ludwick, Ankiel, and Drew!!!
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Not enough "sign Cody Ross" posts
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 6:36 PM EST up reply actions
Hell of a placeholder for Craig too.
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 6:38 PM EST up reply actions
sign drew to platoon with him
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Career splits for both
Drew vs. RHP: .286/.393/.513
Ross vs. LHP: .282/.349/.563
alternative older choice Aaron Rowand
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rowand is not a choice for anything.
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depends on the drugs
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by monkeysareblue on Dec 8, 2011 6:48 PM EST up reply actions
I'm down for both of these if ankiel's the LOOGY
by DanUpBaby on Dec 8, 2011 6:53 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Flagged
/too soon
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by TBender on Dec 8, 2011 9:47 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I was going to suggest Drew, but then I saw that he sucked ass last year.
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We are only allowed to grieve for 11 weeks apparently
one week for every year seems to be the standard. So right in time for spring training!
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 6:32 PM EST reply actions
Or 50,000 drinks. Whatever that takes.
When the Cardinals won the World Series, Ryan Theriot was batting lead-off.
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so like, 3 days, for VEB.
Maybe 2, given the way we’re going tonight.
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
Oh... I thought it was 1 month for every year.
So… right in time for the World Series. 12 in 12.
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by monkeysareblue on Dec 8, 2011 6:41 PM EST up reply actions
you go Mang!
So many memes are gonna be asterisked now … skulks away
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
I guess in the back of my mind
I was already expecting this to happen after the failed extension talks.
so I’ve been preparing for the last 10 months.
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I did too after the talks failed before ST
But around midseason I convinced myself he would come back.
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Dec 8, 2011 6:35 PM EST up reply actions
small hope was there after the WS, even then it was pretty mild.
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keyboard shortcut to scroll through my own comments to more easily keep track of subthreads I am commenting on or alternatively a shading system to highlight my own comments
I think the Angels were just trolling the Marlins
Some can make a fish joke out of this.
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Angelfish?
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on Dec 8, 2011 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
Um...
You just did.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/troll
It’s pretty amazing how many people don’t know where the word “troll” came from.
Lets just say Pujols signed a 10 year/$210M to $220M contract with the Cardinals
Wouldn’t most of us be bitching today about how we over paid him?
nope...
I wouldn’t have been bitching if they gave him 10/254…..I’m not gonna bitch that they didn’t though.
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 6:40 PM EST up reply actions
I will for you.
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by monkeysareblue on Dec 8, 2011 6:41 PM EST up reply actions
no
I wouldn’t be bitching even about 10 year/$250M.
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by monkeysareblue on Dec 8, 2011 6:41 PM EST up reply actions
not at all
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It all depends on what comes next.
Who among us didn’t throw stones at the Rasmus trade? I want to watch some baseball before I decide whether or not I should be looking for a ledge.
by StillLostinNC on Dec 8, 2011 6:47 PM EST up reply actions
i did not hate it
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Well, and some of us can stomach this as being the right decision.
I guess I’m just using that as the most recent lesson that initial gut reactions don’t win and lose baseball games.
by StillLostinNC on Dec 8, 2011 6:51 PM EST up reply actions
honestly no
I’d sign that contract without a second thought.
my favorite words are goodbye and my favorite color is red
but still glad Mo was unwilling to beat the Angels (someday to be) disastrous offer
my favorite words are goodbye and my favorite color is red
I said I'd be excited yesterday.
Still would be.
"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
No.
Maybe a little if it had been $220, but not like I would if it had been $250.
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I was scared he would accept, I'll admit.
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
Sigh I said this on Dec 10th 2010
AGon to Boston is good news for us
We now don’t have to worry about Boston or the Yankee’s to bid on Pujols. Still got problems with Mets and Angels though
I wonder if Boston or the Yankees were the mystery team.
Bidding in secret because if they signed him they’d have to unload a star to make space.
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Dec 8, 2011 6:43 PM EST up reply actions
You get points for pointing out a big-market team with an obvious need at first base?
Then do you also lose points for pointing out the Mets, who were definitely not involved in the bidding?
Anyone have anything to add to this (reposted) list
The legacy of Albert Pujols over the past decade+ is virtually unimpeachable, but here are a few things that I won’t miss:
- The two-hop doubleplay balls to shortstop, during which the throw beats him by 30 feet
- The standing and watching of his homeruns
- The tendency to range all the way over to the shortstop position to field a routine grounder
- The occasional idiotically aggressive base running play
- The half-jog, half-walk to first on a ground out
I know the good outweighs the bad by a ridiculous margin. Still, let us focus on these things and begin the healing…Ah, who am I kidding. This list makes me miss him all the more, for it was in his errors that he hath revealed unto us of his humanness.
by YepYouGuessedIt...CardinalRed on Dec 8, 2011 6:43 PM EST reply actions
Meh, with the way that guy hits
I wouldn’t even mind if he decided to kick puppies on his way to first or play his position while eating a turkey leg.
When the Cardinals won the World Series, Ryan Theriot was batting lead-off.
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by Paulspike on Dec 8, 2011 6:46 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Pujols is consistently rated as one of the better baserunners in the game
And him jogging out groundouts is a smart way to prevent injuries.
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except that one time he did get injured
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the first time i see him stand and watch a home run in an angels uni
um, yeah.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 7:04 PM EST up reply actions
"The first time I see him stand an watch a home run in an angels uni..."
I will have to pay for a new TV.
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by monkeysareblue on Dec 8, 2011 7:11 PM EST up reply actions
Whats next for Cards?
with all this newly “free’d” up money. are they planning on trying to sign anybody/trade?
GO:Gators, Dolphins, Heat, and Marlins
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GM was asked similar questions today
to which he had no answer. Clearly avoided talking about any particular plan about any particular player. He only said he prefers FA to trade.
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there just isn't anybody out there.
But I have to believe a marginally big to legitimately huge trade is a legit possibility
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Dec 8, 2011 6:44 PM EST up reply actions
ugh, I would hate a trade, we'd done come out on the losing end
just sign Furcal and Beltran and wait till next year to get a big guy.
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I don't want Beltran for 3 years.
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 6:47 PM EST up reply actions
He's 35, I don't think we'd have to give him a 3 year contract
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probably 2...he'll ask for 3
and of course his agent is Lozano..ugh.
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 6:52 PM EST up reply actions
i would also.
just not 3
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 6:57 PM EST up reply actions
Really
Cross out Carlos Beltran off the list
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 8, 2011 6:56 PM EST up reply actions
I'm cool with Furcal and Beltran
but I’d be surprised if some right handed relievers and top ten prospect(s) weren’t packaged for something.
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Dec 8, 2011 6:49 PM EST up reply actions
top twenty-five prospect(s)
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Dec 8, 2011 6:49 PM EST up reply actions
I'd be fine with that
But I think it would take Shelby or Martinez for anything big to happen.
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you may be right
but I feel like we could make a “fair” “big” trade without including Shelby or Carlos.
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Dec 8, 2011 6:56 PM EST up reply actions
the gm is playing it close to the chest.
my guess is we get an outfielder (expensive option: beltran; cheap: crisp) and a shortstop (probably furcal). maybe re-sign punto. not a lot of huge impact talent out there in free agency. trades are a possibility.
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Why not put together a bid for Yu Darvish?
Waino
Carp
Darvish
Garcia
Whoever
Victory.
by purple_haze on Dec 8, 2011 6:48 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
i would rather see us bid on kuroda. he's a very talented pitcher who likely wants only a year.
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Yeah but Kuroda is 87 years old
Darvish is 25! How many shots do you get at a potential star pitcher’s prime years?
by purple_haze on Dec 8, 2011 6:53 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
for ~20M + posting fee
you can get a lot of pitchers for that.
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kuroda will be 37 next year. he had a 3.56 xFIP last year.
darvish has no track record in MLB. he’s much more likely to be below average in his first year in mlb than kuroda is to crash.
the last thing we need to blow big money on is the right to pay even more money to a japanese starting pitcher.
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I'd rather spend that money on cepedes
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also, Shelby, Martinez, Rzep, Lynn
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Dont name me our pitching prospects.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned about pitching development, it’s that you can always find a spot for them if they have the talent. I don’t think signing Yu Darvish will preclude any of them from reaching their potential.
by purple_haze on Dec 8, 2011 6:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
But pitching's clearly our strength in the minors
I’d rather sign a SS with Darvishes money.
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I suppose we could trade Shelby for Hanley or someone and sign Darvish
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i wonder what it'd take to get alexei ramirez from chiw
hanley makes so much money, the marlins would have to eat some of it if we’d want both him and darvish
and we won the world series.
Sure, but pitching being fungible as it is,
There’s always room for surplus value there.
by purple_haze on Dec 8, 2011 7:50 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Pitching doesn't win World Series
Just ask the Phillies.
Nick Puntos win World Series, my friend.
by dan on Dec 8, 2011 6:51 PM EST up reply actions
Cardinals will forever be my heros for knocking out the Phils
Cant stand them……
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by Gatorfan4life on Dec 8, 2011 6:56 PM EST up reply actions
Remember that time Victorino tried to throw the ball AND IT WENT BEHIND HIM?!
by dan on Dec 8, 2011 6:57 PM EST up reply actions
remember
That time pujols stepped off the bag and threw utley out? Weep.
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Dec 8, 2011 6:58 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
That was one of the top three plays of our postseason
But seriously, just take a moment to remember the time Dotel struck out Ryan Braun 18 times in one game.
by dan on Dec 8, 2011 7:00 PM EST up reply actions
that was one of my favorite things of all time.
EVERY TIME! so awesome.
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This line of thought...
…worked out so well for the Phillies.
yup
Density just got in the way.
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Dec 8, 2011 6:59 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
bad news, guys: chase utley bought a turtle.
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by tom s. on Dec 8, 2011 7:00 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
ugh...the phils are gonna do it for Turty.
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 7:01 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
he should be a cardinal
Get it done Mo.
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Dec 8, 2011 7:03 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Ugh, That's like calling Fredbird a Velociraptor.
Also, side note, why does Mozilla try to correct “velociraptor” to “velocipede”? Did I miss the jurassic park episode that featured extremely hungry fast-legged creatures?
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
google found a bunch of them for me
this one’s even better:
by tomsteele on Dec 9, 2011 1:47 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Yes, a derby seems much more appropriate than a top hat.
#HappySeason #SadOffSeason
by The Continental on Dec 9, 2011 1:48 AM EST up reply actions
He should be in a velodrome.
#HappySeason #SadOffSeason
by The Continental on Dec 9, 2011 1:47 AM EST up reply actions
Pitching...
…is overrated. (Tongue was kinda in cheek for that one.)
Now that I say that why do the Cardinals spend so much on there rotation?
years of failure to draft and develop pitching prospects
if any of reyes/lambert/ottavino had worked out the back of the rotation probably wouldn’t cost $18 million this year.
Well...
…this looks like it is on the mend.
Offensive side of the ball the farms problem currently.
I have to say,
I am really glad to have VEB to come here and vent about this stuff…
Else this would be a really lonely day. You folks make it better…
I'm in an M88 headed North on 270 to Westport
Who wants to help me pull the statue down?
Boog would have made that play.
if i started demolishing public art, that would not be where i'd start.
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Wouldn't it be great
if out of nowhere Matt Adams hits his way onto the club out of Spring Training and puts up better numbers than Albert and wins the ROY……..at $480,000.
Don’t mind me….just daydreaming.
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 6:47 PM EST reply actions
Matt Adams is basically the guy Pujols is replacing in LA in Mark Trumbo.
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shhhhh....daydreaming.
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 6:49 PM EST up reply actions
If this doesn't motivate him to train hard this offseason
Nothing will. He now has opportunity knocking at the door.
Hes really going to love the LA media
maybe not as bad as chicago or new york, but its certainly worse than STL.
my love for you is like a truck
the toughest question
He ever had was do you think this wrist injury will coat you money in free agency and he answered it like a jack ass.
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Dec 8, 2011 6:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
current lineup:
1. Jay cf
2. Craig rf
3. Holliday lf
4. Berkman 1b
5. Freese 3b
6. Molina c
7. Descalso 2b
8. Greene ss
9. Wainwright/Carpenter/Garcia/Lohse/Westbrook
I’d say we’re a Pujolsian middle infielder away from being Championship contenders.
Those are easy to find right?
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Dec 8, 2011 6:47 PM EST reply actions
he doesn't even need to be pujolsian. he just needs to not be descalso
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No...
…but a platoon for Jay and Descalso and some thump off the bench aren’t too far off. If we can keep things together and avoid gaping holes in the line-up like Theriot and Schumaker, we will be fine. It isnt the sexiest line-up but the rotation the 2nd half of the year looks like it has a chance to be really smokin’ if Miller is ready.
You have to keep Descalso as a stop gap until Wong is ready.
The big problem is finding a solid SS that will hit. Greene might be able to do it given some ABs. The other long term problem that we created was CF. Jay is a 4th outfeilder, but give him a decent platoon partner I think you could get above average production out of the position.
yuck.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 7:06 PM EST up reply actions
Please, no Jay
Leading off.
Why do people always want to put the fastest guy (or the guy who looks the fastest) on the team in the lead off spot, instead of the guy who gets on a lot?
Okay, his .344 OBP wasn’t terrible, but it still is below what you want for a lead off guy.
They don’t have a lot of good options, though.
in this case the fastest guy is clearly greene
it’s just that the cardinals don’t have anybody with a high OBP who also isn’t a power hitter. jay is the closest thing to that.
well I'm saying the lineup the Cardinals would currently field,
not what they SHOULD currently field.
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Dec 8, 2011 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
Over/under 6 months before we hear all the stories of the behind the scenes
Rumblings of deceit and deep-seeded pujols resentment
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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
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#Drama #Intrigue #Developing
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Dec 8, 2011 6:51 PM EST up reply actions
Under. With Boog it took seconds.
When the Cardinals won the World Series, Ryan Theriot was batting lead-off.
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already heard them, on MLBN, tonight
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
any specifics?
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 1:53 AM EST up reply actions
One caveat, I do realize that this guy is basically a Lozano mouthpiece, but here it goes anyway:
“There was a frustration there,” said Mattingly, who grew up a Cardinals’ fan in Evansville, Ind. "You could just sense something was wrong. He was getting frustrated by it.
“I hoped he would stay in St. Louis because he’s such a legend there. He’s like [Derek] Jeter and Cal [Ripken], but I also knew he would go where his heart would take him. People talk about the money, but I knew he would be following his heart.”
Pujols’ frustration stemmed from two years of not being able to come to an agreement with the Cardinals on a long-term contract extension and sensing the team didn’t view him as a priority. He helped the team to the World Series championship this season in the final year of an eight-year, $116 million deal.
They made an offer in February worth about $195 million for nine years. Pujols, who wanted a 10-year deal, declined. They agreed to shut down negotiations until the season ended, but when free agency opened on Oct. 30, the Cardinals took the offer away and supplemented it with much shorter-term deals. Pujols, people said, almost felt as if the team was daring him to leave."
Meh, I gotta take that with a grain of salt
But I really can’t buy into the idea that Pujols wouldn’t have felt like a priority.
Also, “agreeing to shut down negotiations until the season ended” isn’t exactly what happened.
But overall, I do think, for whatever reason, that he wanted to leave.
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 2:08 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I don't think we'll ever get the full story
But there are a few too many stories that have implied something went wrong in the relationship between Pujols and the Cards’ FO in the past couple of years for there not to be something there, even if it just as small as one or two perceived slights that the Cardinals may or may not have realized the importance of.
it was sleezano who told the team the negotiations start at ARod's deal or nothing
WTH is the team supposed to do when his agent says that?
Balls
he works for albert
if that was actually said, it’s because albert told him to get the most money possible
Or Lozano convinced Albert that the A-Rod deal what he rightfully deserved
and that anything significantly lower is a disrespectful insult.
that's how they played it
he was “upset they got the Holliday deal done, but they didn’t get an agreement done with him in spring training last year” or something like that.
Came across as pandering, but it was pretty bad.
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
I wonder if the Angels play pujols at third to keep Morales and Trumbo in the lineup/.
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much more likely to see trumbo @ third than pujols.
i used to be disgusted, but now i try to be amused . . . - macmanus
I can dream where pujols helps my fantasy team at third, can't I?
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I'm not one of those sickos who wishes injuries on guys.
Hell, I’ll be all for it if Albert breaks the HR record. But am I the only one who has lived the last sixish years with the perpetual fear that the next Pujols elbow injury was going to be the last one? I almost feel strangely at ease knowing that I don’t need to worry about that.
i will be surprised if the angels don't, at some point, pay albert $25m to be on the DL.
i used to be disgusted, but now i try to be amused . . . - macmanus
Which reminds me of something a Red Sox fan friend said to me about 20 minutes ago:
“What happens if Pujols fails his physical?”
"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 8, 2011 6:57 PM EST up reply actions
Yep, unless the Angels decide that they still want to pay injured Albert >25M a year.
"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 8, 2011 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
well i did have a dream a while ago
that pujols’ elbow exploded
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 9:10 PM EST up reply actions
At some point...
Guys like David Wells and Andruw Jones passed physicals didn’t they? Which begs the question: Is it possible for someone that is still breathing to fail an MLB physical?
Yep, but it's rarely free agents.
Cardinals voided a few IFA signings in the past, the Dbacks first-round pick in 2010, and some trades have been nixed (Greg Vaughn for one). The last free agent I can think of who had a deal voided because he failed a physical was… wait for it… yes, Dennys Reyes with the Phillies.
"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 8, 2011 7:08 PM EST up reply actions
Rich. Garces.
Rich Garces never failed a physical.
"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 8, 2011 7:21 PM EST up reply actions
Let me dream, man! Let me dream!
Seriously, though, could you imagine how crazy shit would get if the Angels voided the deal based on some elbow or leg problem that popped up?
"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 8, 2011 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
when is the last time albert had a physical for the Cards?
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 7:46 PM EST up reply actions
if its a bad injury,
he accepts arb!
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 7:48 PM EST up reply actions
watching pujols was always more anxiety-inducing than watching the average great player
between the injuries and the (until last year) perfect baseball card.
Heh lakers just trolled the angels
Traded for Chris Paul….so much for your front page story, Arte
"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 Dec 8, 2011 6:58 PM EST via mobile reply actions
i don't know who that is. seriously.
i used to be disgusted, but now i try to be amused . . . - macmanus
likewise
"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 8, 2011 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
Basketball. Don't know what that is.
When the Cardinals won the World Series, Ryan Theriot was batting lead-off.
Bilingual Twitter
Chris Paul?
Well he’s going to the lakers, so it’s automatically a bigger story than Pujols to he Angels
"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 Dec 8, 2011 7:03 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Chris Paul?
Well he’s going to the lakers, so it’s automatically a bigger story than Pujols to he Angels
"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 Dec 8, 2011 7:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
For Gasol and Odom though
I can see that being unpopular.
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note my basketball knowledge is slim.
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It's genuinely frowned upon to trade your big man depth...
Because they’re hard to come by. But at the same time, Chris Paul is the best PG in the league right now (I say that as a Bulls fan). Not sure what I think of that trade.
WWCD? CDGAF.
Bynum is the best piece the Magic could get for Howard...
That is going to be an unreal stacked team. It’s like the Heat, except with guys that actually compliment each other.
Not afraid to nitpick
it seems unanimous that its a great move
basketball is pretty weird, literally there are abot 20 players in the league that matter
i was driving home from los angeles at ten
and pujols was already on the back burner. they were just talking lakers rumours at that point. pujols was treated, for better or worse, like a god in st louis. he was the preeminent sports figure for almost his entire career here.
southern california does not care about baseball nearly as much as saint louis does.
it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be
what a weird city if that trumps signing pujols
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 7:00 PM EST up reply actions
It already is
Pujols isn’t in Kansas anymore
"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 Dec 8, 2011 7:07 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
it has trumped pujols.
not very many people here are talking about anything but the lakers.
it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be
fuckin weirdos.
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
i thought you went to bed?
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 did. i actually am in bed right now.
i pulled out my computer again, just to check something, and ended up back here. i’ll be gone soon. the wine is setting in.
it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be
Well, it's been fun guys, but I gotta run
I have to clean the man cave before my poker pals get here and start drinking and bitching about Pujols. TTYL!
Offfff
Disappointment. That really pretty much sums up how I feel about the loss of Albert Pujols. I don’t blame him for taking the most money where ever it could be found. Nor do I blame him for equating respect and value with salary. Many of us in our professional lives equate how much an employer values our services based on compensation. Clearly the Angles valued Albert’s contributions more. I would have been ok with the cards offering a similar size deal, even if it would have been detrimental within a decade, but I am ok with the decision to draw the line at 10×210.
I don’t care if Albert reaches 3,000 hits or 600 home runs; neither of those milestones benefit the Cardinals and therefore need not be celebrated by its fans. I do not want to see the Angles succeed because their success in no way benefits the cards (in fact Albert the Angle experiencing similar team and personal success as over the past decade would likely degrade the importance of his time with the Cards within the narrative of his career).
A few other thoughts:
1. I want Albert to still go into the hall as a cardinal.
2. If in the future there is an opportunity to allow Albert to finish his career with the Cardinals, the decision should be made based solely based on his on-field value at that point. No freaking 1 day contracts or sleeping in the clubhouse deals.
3. No Red Jacket club. Business is business and by taking the money Albert forfeited his status as a Cards living legend.
by JMedwick on Dec 8, 2011 7:12 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Idc what people say
I do blame him… He should know better than to be selfish and break millions of fans hearts just so he can line his pocket a little more… When will men figure out that no man is an island
Baseball was designed to break your heart
I guess Im just not that angry
Ultimately he loses. We are a helluva baseball town. This is one of the most storied franchises in all of baseball and we got some damn loyal fans. If he wants 30-40 million over in LA over here good for him, its his loss.
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Dec 8, 2011 7:19 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Here's the thing
I doubt he thinks about it that way ( or won’t without some suffering ). That may change though. Without a decade of excellence to fall back on, Angles fans need have no patience with him. Their team is paying big money for the greatness they have heard so much about. If he isn’t great, the fans will turn quickly (look no further than aRod).
Agreed on all three of the final thoughts
Although I’m not sure I want us forking over any kind of contract when he’s 42! We’ll see what cyborg parts he has by that point, but still…
by StillLostinNC on Dec 8, 2011 7:17 PM EST up reply actions
hmmm
1. Agreed – Albert goes into the Hall as a Cardinal.
2. Not necessarily. Bring him back the way they wanted to bring JE15 back this year.
3. Agreed – by leaving, he forfeits the jacket.
"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 8, 2011 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
Albert might not want to go in as a Cardinal.
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Dec 8, 2011 7:21 PM EST up reply actions
True he may not want to go in as a card
But it really depends on how the LA fans treat him and level of success.
It entirely depends, I think, on the Angel's Postseason success with Pujols
I have no ill will towards the Angels or Pujols, but I really hope they do not win any WS while he is there, simply because even if he breaks all kinds of records while an Angel, if his only WS Championships are with the Cards, I suspect the Hall will put him in as a Card.
I am a college student that sleeps with a St. Louis Cardinals Fredbird Pillow Pet, and I am proud of it.
Why bring him back?
He made a business decision. the cards should approach any though of brining him back with the same clinical eye.
This has been a fucking weird baseball year
What a rollercoaster.
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Dec 8, 2011 7:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Heh, yeah.
Quite the eventful 2011 year for the Cards
When the Cardinals won the World Series, Ryan Theriot was batting lead-off.
Bilingual Twitter
possible the most eventful year ever for the Cardinals
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 8, 2011 7:16 PM EST up reply actions
i would say that
quite the up and down year, Waino going down in ST, the incredible September, all of those playoff elimination games, down to 2 strikes twice, TLR retires, and then this
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
idk about you guys and Idk if this is pathetic
but I cannot stop the tears from coming
Baseball was designed to break your heart
Somewhat similar feelings,
especially since I found out about this late? Why did I find out about it late? Because I’m already dealing with panic attacks. This sucks.
"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 8, 2011 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
we have towels.
not sure you want to hug anyone here, though… it’s a bit dodgy.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
If there was ever a must-win Blues game, tonight is it. Home or Road?
Manchester City: 38 points, 12-0-2, 1st in EPL, +35 GD
Sergio Aguero: 11 G, 3 A
Edin Dzeko: 10 G, 3 A
by cardinalswsbound on Dec 8, 2011 8:01 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think so,
and I’d like to believe I’d remember that one
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Dec 8, 2011 7:19 PM EST up reply actions
sad Mo is sad
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Dec 8, 2011 7:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
this is like "dat ass" and "welp that sucks"
rolled into one facial expression.
it is what it is, not what we thought it'd be
by il rosso on Dec 8, 2011 7:21 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
add "HFS, " to either of those
Looks like a guy with 4 aces being beat on the river by a 2-6 straight flush.
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
VEB ... very funny!
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 8:02 PM EST up reply actions
Works
Since Beaker is awesome, and is my favorite muppet.
I am a college student that sleeps with a St. Louis Cardinals Fredbird Pillow Pet, and I am proud of it.
Mine too!
"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
Sht Beaker works for everyone...
…when you can draw Beaker comparisons from Brad Penny to Mozeliak you know the reference applies to everyone.
This is not even remotely the same facial expression
/hater
by mojowo11 on Dec 8, 2011 10:22 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
What are some good earbuds or earphones I can buy for 50 bucks?
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
check amazon.com with their lightning deals
they’ve had quite a few up for sale in the last few days and the past weeks.
Cards fan in Seoul.
Albert Pujols is the hero st. louis deserves.
by letsgostlcardinals on Dec 8, 2011 7:17 PM EST up reply actions
any earbuds with albert pujols likeness should be severely reduced right now
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 7:55 PM EST up reply actions
That is very 'cute' of you
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 8:03 PM EST up reply actions
italics didn't work
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
headphones i'd go with either
koss portapro’s or sennheiser px 100’s. I have a pair of the sennheisers at work and like them quite a bit.
> tebow
MEE
I have these for my phone.
You can pick the ones without the inline mic for $30ish.
I'm a fan of Arsenal, the Cardinals, and the Colts
In the past 6 months, Arsenal has lost their talisman in Cesc Fabregas, the Cardinals have lost their icon in Albert Pujols…..chances are, the Colts will lose their legend in Peyton Manning.
At least we won the world series
"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 Dec 8, 2011 7:17 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Same here,
barring Arsenal.
It’s odd, I’ve been a fan of two teams with the best respective players in their sport, and now both may be gone.
I am a college student that sleeps with a St. Louis Cardinals Fredbird Pillow Pet, and I am proud of it.
Oh weird.
That’s me too. Oh Cesc…I still love you. Nasri, you can eat worms for all I care.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Future Mrs. David Freese ♥
St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Series Champions
I suppose now would be a poor time for the Man City fan to interject...
Manchester City: 38 points, 12-0-2, 1st in EPL, +35 GD
Sergio Aguero: 11 G, 3 A
Edin Dzeko: 10 G, 3 A
by cardinalswsbound on Dec 8, 2011 7:54 PM EST up reply actions
I literally don't care about Man City fans. Just hate Nasri.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Future Mrs. David Freese ♥
St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Series Champions
is this where a Tottenham fan starts trolling?
Seriously though, why are so many Cardinals fans Arsenal fans? Is it a STL thing that I thankfully missed out on?
by AWolfAtTheDoor on Dec 8, 2011 8:26 PM EST up reply actions
I don't know
I kinda have always rooted for the Glasgow Celtic.
I just want an MLS team in St. Louis.
I am a college student that sleeps with a St. Louis Cardinals Fredbird Pillow Pet, and I am proud of it.
ok...now that Pujols is gone, here are my demands...I think you'll find them quite reasonable, Mo.
Rafael Furcal, Cody Ross, Nick Punto, and George Sherrill. Also, get Jake Westbrook off the team. A shiny new contract for Yadier Molina would be pleasant as well.
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 7:17 PM EST reply actions
Eh
Just because you didn’t overpay for Albert doesn’t mean you should blow money overpaying for medicore FAs.
Descalso basically is Punto, and Furcal is likely better than Greene, I don’t think he’d be that much better over a season. HIs power he showed with the Cardinals was the only thing that didn’t make his stay during the regular season a disaster, and IMHO, that was fluky – he’s not going to replicate that over a whole season
as much as I'd love to throw prospects at every hole on the team that comes up...
its just not realistic.
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
punto is a much better defender than descalso i think
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!
also, probably a better hitter.
which is scary.
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
but, but...
descalso’s max effort cannon throws are fun!
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 2:01 AM EST up reply actions
Also...
Punto would be in addition to Descalso…not in place of.
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 7:40 PM EST up reply actions
I just hope the 2010s Cards don't become the '70s or '90s Cards
without the big guy in the middle, it’s a scary future
something is happening here but you don't know what it is
And Freese and Craig and maybe 2011 Molina
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 9, 2011 6:41 PM EST up reply actions
Well, night VEB
Going to grab a beer and put on game 6, to watch my favorite Cardinals players win the best game I’ve ever seen: Craig (smash), Holliday (gun), Puma (clutch), Freese (explanation unnecessary).
Am I missing anyone….? Nope, guess that covers it.
my favorite words are goodbye and my favorite color is red
besides westy that about sums it up
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 7:55 PM EST up reply actions
wow, hiroyuki nakajima's posting fee was only $2 million?
I wish I’d had time to get pissed off about that.
So are the Angels awesome now?
Someone tell me please.
Weaver/Haren pretty cool top of the rotation. And I guess a couple of awful contracts they’ve signed have no effect on them.
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Dec 8, 2011 7:28 PM EST reply actions
They aren't necessarily better than the Rangers
Rangers pitching is still deep as can be, and that lineup…
Not afraid to nitpick
and they still have Mike Trout
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 7:32 PM EST up reply actions
Mike Trout may not make the opening day roster
Crowded outfield. Would have to cut Abreu or Hunter or Wells, probably.
Teams we'll be playing in the 12' WS for $1000 Alex
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
hey look, keith law likes something!
keithlawkeithlaw
Great hire. RT @ESPN_MLB: New Houston Astros GM Jeff Luhnow confident Astros can become winner – http://es.pn/sfiVuR
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 7:33 PM EST reply actions
uh, i feel like i should
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
Rasmus didn't have a choice.
"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 8, 2011 7:40 PM EST up reply actions
i changed my pic
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 7:40 PM EST up reply actions 10 recs
well...modified it anyway
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
Just think of A Muppet Christmas Carol and Kermit the Frog...
“Life is made up of meetings and partings. That is the way of it.”
In related news, me and my friends are thinking of doing a Muppet Christmas Carol drinking game tonight before DT.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Future Mrs. David Freese ♥
St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Series Champions
I was terrified of that movie
Statler and Waldorf always scared me as a child, and the part where statler is the door knob screaming when michael cain goes to open his door, or when they show up in chains scared the shit out of me
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
Just the Ghost of Christmas Future scared me.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Future Mrs. David Freese ♥
St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Series Champions
The more this day goes on the more disappointed I am
For those of us around age 20 basically all my memories of the Cardinals include Pujols. I vaguely remember the McGwire stuff but I was too young to comprehend any of it. Its still pretty surreal that he’s gone.
they come and they go....
Hornsby, Frisch, Medwick, Musial, Brock, Ozzie, Big Mac, Albert, ?
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 7:57 PM EST up reply actions
they were a lot better than the memories from 88-2000
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
I know how you feel, I grew up with the Cards all thur the 60's and felt the same when
the Cards traded Flood…But all mellowed out now..
by Tuning in from Korea on Dec 8, 2011 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
I just had 3 dog treats, but my dog stayed next to my dad's side. You know why?
HE’S LOYAL, UNLIKE SOMEBODY
Manchester City: 38 points, 12-0-2, 1st in EPL, +35 GD
Sergio Aguero: 11 G, 3 A
Edin Dzeko: 10 G, 3 A
by cardinalswsbound on Dec 8, 2011 7:57 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Wait. Why did you eat the dog treats?
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Dec 8, 2011 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
eat $254 million dog treats
then we’ll see who’s loyal.
Seriously, that would be ~5,100 dog treats, for every single person in attendance at opening day. ~510 dog treats, per year, for 10 years.
I don’t think I’m that loyal.
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
(assuming you can only get one dog treat for a dollar)
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
everyone i know, goes away in the end.
Cards fan in Seoul.
Albert Pujols is the hero Saint Louis deserves, but not the one it has the money for right now.
by letsgostlcardinals on Dec 8, 2011 8:00 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
and you could have it all, my empire of dirt
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Dec 8, 2011 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
also, couresy of Kermit the Frog:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57ta7mkgrOU
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 8:01 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
great
now i’m stuck on sad Kermit songs
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
oh man...theres more?!
off to youtube.
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 8:21 PM EST up reply actions
sad kermit kicks ass
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
Great song, How apropos ... perhaps in 10 years someone will have some serious reflective regrets
Or sooner or longer
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 8:01 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah
I prefer this gem by terrance and phillip VERY NSFW
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 8:03 PM EST up reply actions
Ive got another one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2bqXzmpCzM
Pearl Jam – Long Road, I think this song sums this situation up perfectly
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
Johnny Cash cover is much, much better than the original
Nothing against the original, it’s just that Cash’s cover is so great
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Dec 8, 2011 8:28 PM EST up reply actions
Once Cash sings another artists song it's a Johnny Cash song
Ask, Kris and Willy
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
check Cash's cover of Rusty Cage
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 8:35 PM EST up reply actions
Why is it not a Johnny Cash song now?
Or is it better than whoever sang it?
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
everything johnny cash covered is immediately better than the original
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 Dec 8, 2011 9:18 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Reznor said he had tears in his eyes the first time he heard it; he loved it so much
But he felt like Cash had taken the song, like it was Cash’s now. And then Cash and Carter died just months later
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Dec 8, 2011 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
Quote:
Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor has revealed that hearing Johnny Cash’s cover of his song ‘Hurt’ for the first time felt “like someone kissing [his] girlfriend”.
Reznor added that the 2002 cover matters much more to him than industry accolades like the Grammys.
Speaking to The Sun’s Something For The Weekend, the frontman said: "[Producer Rick Rubin] called me to ask how I’d feel if Johnny Cash covered ‘Hurt’. I said I’d be very flattered but was given no indication it would actually be recorded.
“Two weeks went by. Then I got a CD in the post. I listened to it and it was very strange. It was this other person inhabiting my most personal song. Hearing it was like someone kissing your girlfriend. It felt invasive.”
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 8:40 PM EST up reply actions
and
Reznor also hailed Cash’s cover as a great honour, saying: "Having Johnny Cash, one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time, want to cover your song, that’s something that matters to me. It’s not so much what other people think but the honour that this guy felt it was worthy of interpreting.
“He said afterwards it was a song that sounds like one he would have written in the 60s and that’s wonderful.”
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 8:40 PM EST up reply actions
yeah
Cash could make any song his. Before hearing this song years ago, I would not have believed he could do a NIN song. But he did. And it was so fantastic.
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Dec 8, 2011 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
I didn't believe he could do it, actually
the first time I heard. IIRC
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Dec 8, 2011 8:43 PM EST up reply actions
the video destroys me.
wasn’t long before he died.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
That video is incredible, as is the song. Reznor on it-
I pop the video in, and wow… Tears welling, silence, goose-bumps… Wow. [I felt like] I just lost my girlfriend, because that song isn’t mine anymore…
"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 9, 2011 1:59 AM EST up reply actions
I gotta go with Kermit's version....
right now anyway
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
oh i'm not arguing that
i prefer the cash version
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
oh god
SNAP OUT OF IT
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
My future husband rules:
dfreese23 David Freese
Blessed to have played and won a world series with Albert. Now it’s time to win one without em. New challenges. New opportunities. #pujols
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Future Mrs. David Freese ♥
St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Series Champions
by ClemsonGirl on Dec 8, 2011 8:06 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
Most are keeping it together pretty well
But thought I’d post this, if you’re like me. Link
Manchester City: 38 points, 12-0-2, 1st in EPL, +35 GD
Sergio Aguero: 11 G, 3 A
Edin Dzeko: 10 G, 3 A
by cardinalswsbound on Dec 8, 2011 8:08 PM EST reply actions
governor jay "mojo" nixon declares he is disappoint.
Per P-D, the guv says albert shouldn’t have taken the money and gone to california.
i used to be disgusted, but now i try to be amused . . . - macmanus
by tom s. on Dec 8, 2011 8:14 PM EST via mobile reply actions
A politician should never speak of someone taking the money...
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 8:15 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
He's also from Mizzou
Yup, kinda like Mizzou bailing for more money in the SEC.
Excuse me, I just have a slightly irrational hate of both Mizzou and the SEC.
I am a college student that sleeps with a St. Louis Cardinals Fredbird Pillow Pet, and I am proud of it.
DROWN IN OUR SEC SPEED
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Dec 8, 2011 8:50 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The thing is
I don’t think they will make more money in the SEC. At least not net
Sure, they get 4 million dollars a year more (or something like that) but they will have to increase their sports budget by about 20 million a year
MU got scared a couple years ago when it looked like the Big 12 was breaking up and they had no place to go.
SEC SEC SEC SEC SEC
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Future Mrs. David Freese ♥
St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Series Champions
Classic MLBTR comment regarding the Jeff Lunhow hire...apparently thinking the Pirates hired him
tightenupthenCollapse
Not a good choice. A National League office man that never played pro baseball, had nothing to do with the Cards surprise World Series titles in 2006, 2012, and was probably hired on the strength of his loyalty and ability to follow instructions. The Pirates need a general manager that understands “the money ball principle” and fully understands baseball with the designated hitter. I don’t know if this guy fits the bill to lead the Pirates out of the lower class status, even below many newer franchises that don’t have the history and honor of the Buccos..
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 8:20 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
that was the worst comment I've ever seen
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
tighten up then collapse
what Dan Lozano’s opening line is to every hooker
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 8:26 PM EST up reply actions
I stopped reading here
had nothing to do with the Cards surprise World Series titles in … 2012
by hr on Dec 8, 2011 8:26 PM EST up reply actions
well, it was *supposed* to be a surprise
by prophetjohn on Dec 8, 2011 8:26 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
this!
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 8:27 PM EST up reply actions
that wasn't even close to being the dumbest thing he said!
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 8:28 PM EST up reply actions
at least we can be reasonably sure
the GOBs don’t bother with MLBTR.
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
i hear he also doesn't have to wait in line for any of the rides at Disneyland
that alone is worth 254 million dollars
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
ok i lost it on this video
bert is shit (sesame street censored) SFW it’s bleeped out
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 8:24 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
stuck on Kermit's "Creep" right now
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
Please select the the little box that says "open in new window" in future
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 9:28 PM EST up reply actions
wheel click every link
trust, but wheel click
I smacked Rickey right in the face when he told me this idea.
yes, most times I trust be verify
but sometimes I foolishly click the “gambling Google thing”
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
minor news:
The Cubs have acquired Ian Stewart and Casey Weathers from the Rockies in exchange for Tyler Colvin and DJ LeMahieu, tweets Troy Renck of the Denver Post.
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 8:27 PM EST reply actions
Tyler colvin, much like the Cubs...
Is always going to be really good really soon, guys!
WWCD? CDGAF.
Pie is going to break out any time now.
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Dec 8, 2011 9:58 PM EST up reply actions
the real loss here
is all the wasted wong/pujols and cox/pujols we’ve drafted over the last year and a half
we've still got cox and wong
we’re good
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
Fritz told us Steve Penis
Is draft eligible for SS next year too. It’s gonna be so awesome. The dream is still alive.
by Merry CRasmus on Dec 8, 2011 8:36 PM EST up reply actions
Scrubs talks about Cox:
You don’t like Cox? Oh, I love Cox
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Dec 8, 2011 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
On the upside of things...
As a 30 year old, I got to grow up during the Whitey Ball era then sort of wonder what happened in the 90s, then be mildly distracted by McGwire. Anyone else really not worried about this team becoming the 90s Cardinals? Even without Pujols, with Wainwright coming back, I feel like we still have a great team who just needs a decent hitting SS or 2B to stay a contender.
I was thinking about it on the way home, how weird it was that a manager and a superstar, both of whom were super competitive, would jump ship after a championship. It seemed like an odd way for an era to end. But then I thought about it more and whether or not it’s “odd”, it’s sure as hell a much better way to end an era than to do so on a losing season where we didn’t even make the playoffs (which, let’s be honest, almost happened). We’d all be wondering.. if Wainwright just had been healthy, if [insert other random factors], would Pujols have stayed because he thought we were in a better position to contend?
Maybe the reason this doesn’t feel too bad is because… well, the way TLR and Pujols left, it really didn’t leave too much room for questions. There may be some eventual revealings of off-the-record Bert/FO fist fights, but the era ended on a highlight.
I feel like our farm system is set up to keep us competitive in at least pitching for the next 7-8 years. We’ll need another bat or two, but I feel like this is a club still going in the right direction.
But… wait… I had high hopes for the Rams this year HFS DOOOOOOOOOOMED
WWCD? CDGAF.
Hate to jump in the middle of conversations, but any word on who the Cardinals will pursue now?
Either by FA or trade? Saw Beltran, wouldn’t mind him at all.
I've been hearing reports that we are now challenging the Marlins in pursuing ALL THE PLAYERS.
"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 8, 2011 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
You know who's a huge Prince, guy?
Prince Fielder. HAHAHAHAHAHA
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Future Mrs. David Freese ♥
St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Series Champions
by ClemsonGirl on Dec 8, 2011 8:43 PM EST up reply actions 12 recs
You're better than this, CG
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Dec 8, 2011 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
I lol'd
And I am not a tiny guy.
It’s too bad Rollins is a Sleazano client, since he’ll assume he has a good idea of what the Cards can spend right now. Though I wouldn’t want Rollins for more than 2 years and he probably wants a longer contract.
Fielder for more than 5 years worries me.
.. There’s really not anyone I want left, unless we could somehow magically get Cepedes.
WWCD? CDGAF.
I don't really think of it is as a fat joke.
More of a Prince Fielder joke. I don’t really like fat jokes…
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Future Mrs. David Freese ♥
St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Series Champions
why is this green?!
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 9:15 PM EST up reply actions
I think it has more to do with the poster than the post.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
then how come everything i post doesn't go insta-green?
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
What are you saying?
That people can read my sarcastic chessiness through the internet.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Future Mrs. David Freese ♥
St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Series Champions
Or that.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Future Mrs. David Freese ♥
St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Series Champions
I just assume any posts you make wearing the
Xmas sweater go green.
i used to be disgusted, but now i try to be amused . . . - macmanus
by tom s. on Dec 8, 2011 9:50 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I... don't have a Xmas sweater. Do I need to flag you for religion?
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
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Because I am awesome.
Clearly.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Future Mrs. David Freese ♥
St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Series Champions
you left Awesome! in response to Clearly.
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 9:56 PM EST up reply actions
/fail "off"
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 9:56 PM EST up reply actions
SHUT UP FINK
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Dec 8, 2011 11:50 PM EST up reply actions
SIGN HIM! NOW! TO MORE YEARS AND WITH MORE MONEY THAN IS WISE!
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
You just like him cause he's a vegetarian, you biased bastard
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Dec 9, 2011 12:02 AM EST up reply actions
you know who else was a vegetarian?
HITLER!
THE BATMAN|TOWEL BOY.|VP of TG Fanclub
Twitter|Google+|FREE TYLER GREENE!
and you know who wasn't?
FINK!
Still not a werewolf.
by clank on Dec 9, 2011 12:09 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
More like was but isn't.
"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 Dec 9, 2011 12:10 AM EST up reply actions
He doesn't eat mansteak and manbacon
still a vegetarian.
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Dec 9, 2011 12:11 AM EST up reply actions
As a former Catholic who observed Lenten Fridays, I used to think occasionally forget vegetarians couldn't eat meat.
fun fact.
"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
of the remaining name guys yoenis cespedes probably makes the most sense.
but I don’t know just how much sense that is yet. if he’s any good he’s the perfect age for a five or six year deal, but a big MLB deal on a guy who’s punished high-A/AA pitching his whole career is tough, even though the scouting reports are great.
I at least hope
they’re scouting him thoroughly. If he is as advertised he would help make up a lot of offense. Cubans don’t have the greatest track record though.
You don't think Rene Arocha was awesome?
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski
I'd be very surprised if Mo made this move
It’d be pretty uncharacteristic for him to take a risk like Cespedes.
Granted, if the scouting reports and everything else convince him, it’d be possible. But very unlikely.
What fresh hell is this I'm seeing on the twitter homepage
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 8:41 PM EST reply actions
What fresh hell IS it?
"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 8, 2011 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
http://www.minorleagueball.com/2011/12/8/2620950/2011-rule-5-baseball-draft-results-and-reports
22) St. Louis Cardinals: Eric Komatsu, OF, from Nationals: Komatsu was drafted by the Brewers in the eighth round in 2008 from Cal State Fullerton. 24 years old, he was traded to the Nationals for Jerry Hairston Junior this past summer. He hit .277/.367/.382 in 124 games in Double-A this year, with 21 steals and 64 walks. The 24-year-old runs well and has a good eye at the plate, but lacks substantial power and profiles as a reserve outfielder.
pretty much
i guess it doesn’t hurt to have the back up. you can always return him in ST if he shits the bed or you sign beltran
I'd've preferred Lorin, but MABDNGAF.
"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 8, 2011 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
No... Brett Lorin to be taken in the Rule 5. He was the next pick taken.
"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 9, 2011 12:09 AM EST up reply actions
you know what would be really priceless
if the Pujols family agreed to do a “Pujols goes to Hollywood” reality show
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
I dont go near reality shows anyway
so I wouldnt even bother with it
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 8:53 PM EST up reply actions
something else i was thinking
you know surely within the next year or so, just from him talking to teammates about st louis and media spinnage and word of mouth, some shit is gonna leak about pujols and the cardinals organization, some stuff that went down behind closed doors and what he thought about teammates, fans etc. ala theriot and the jorts just maybe not that blatant
wonder what else kinds of crap we’ll have to hear
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
Yeah it will
It won’t take a year either.
by Merry CRasmus on Dec 8, 2011 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
i would watch it if it involved Shaq.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I thought 5 recs led to greenage...apparently it's 6
It’s a serious number
"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 Dec 8, 2011 8:51 PM EST via mobile reply actions
you have to change your nickname to VolsnCards6 if you want to be taken seriously, doc
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
must get rid of the 5 anyway
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
The number 5 must be stricken
From now on, it shall go 1,2,3,4,6
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Dec 8, 2011 9:08 PM EST up reply actions
Ha, this is the first time I realized equated my name to albert's #
Truth be told, it’s VolsnCards5 because I couldnt remember my AIM password for VolsnCards4 in like 5th grade
"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 Dec 8, 2011 9:34 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
So...who does Hrabosky drool over during every telecast now?
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 8:54 PM EST reply actions
Note: He is the "Tigers in 3" guy
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 8, 2011 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
Nintendo denying reports that Miyamoto is retiring
“This is absolutely not true,” said a spokeswoman for Nintendo. "There seems to have been a misunderstanding. He has said all along that he wants to train the younger generation.
“He has no intention of stepping down. Please do not be concerned.”
Still not a werewolf.
Yeah, and wants to work on some smaller, personal projects.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
I think there were some direct quotes about that smaller projects.
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yeah, I just read some more
I think people freaked out and thought he was leaving, but really he just wants to work on something a little different. Says he wants to do more game developing again.
Still not a werewolf.
I'm looking forward to seeing what he does.
And January 3rd is Skyward Sword day for me!
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
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I think I have a check-up that day?
IT WILL BE A GREAT, GREAT DAY IN THE REAL WORLD OF VEBERS
Still not a werewolf.
would've gone a lot better if it weren't for the Albert mess
but it went well.
Still not a werewolf.
Are you done for the semester? My wife has one more exam tomorrow, then 3 weeks off.
I am so freaking excited.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
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One left. Saturday at 9 am
but it’s discrete math, so it shouldn’t be a problem.
Still not a werewolf.
That seems like a sentence that hasn't been written often.
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man, what a suckweek.
I’ve been sicker than I’ve been in years, absurd finals, and now this circus.
I’m still unconvinced this week has been real. It’s probably still last Friday night.
Yes, this is probable.
Still not a werewolf.
You've been ill a lot lately! Eat your vegetables, young man.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
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There was the time related to your walk in the cold,
and I thought one other time, though maybe that was just extreme tiredness? Maybe I’m imagining things.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
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yeah, remember when people told us not to panic about Pujols
LIES!!!!
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Dec 8, 2011 9:02 PM EST up reply actions
And clank and I were two of those people! DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMED!
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Moreno, who watched the Angels fall short in recent years trying to lure free agents Carl Crawford, Mark Teixeira, Adrian Beltre and CC Sabathia, took the reins. He made two impassioned calls to Pujols. He told Pujols that they planned to also sign Wilson. They weren’t going to stop being aggressive in the market until they won a World Series championship, their first since 2002 and first under Moreno.
oh hey jerks i came up with another awesome present for my bf
(modeled after tom s.’s idea)
tickets to one of those movie theaters where they serve you food and liquor
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 did this the other day
P. sweet, especially since I could get drunk while watching Twilight. Also, the movie kept fucking up at the beginning so they gave us a free pass so we could do it again
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
nice.
those are the only conditions under which i would watch twilight
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've never really understood the appeal of those
People crunching and yapping while I’m trying to watch a movie.
If I didn’t have kids, though, movie passes to a regular theater would be awesome.
its mostly just the getting drunk part
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!
best bet is to just bring a flask to everything
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 8, 2011 10:52 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
nah you weren't a jerk. i was just kidding
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!
oh good, i thought maybe you were mad that i didn't like the framed diploma idea
knowing the story i think it’s a sweet gestures & you’re a great girlfriend. he’s lucky to have you that’s for damn sure
Balls
fuck yes he is.
needs to appreciate me more damnit
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!
YES
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
hmm, that sounds pretty similar to my idea
of either liquor, a concert, or a steak dinner. In fact it’s basically all three.
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Dec 8, 2011 11:51 PM EST up reply actions
fwiw, that's a decent date, if you're 19
but if you’re a marginal grown-up, that’s not really special, imho. I mean, that kind of stuff is available to do every weekend.
An “awesome” present is something you spent time on, that shows you cared. Doesn’t matter what the end product looks like, as long as it’s creative- you’d be amazed at how awesome a guy feels when he’s given something hand-made, by someone he cares about. As long as he understands, or can guess, what effort it took to make (IE, a calligraphic piece that you spent 500 hours on might get blown off, because a guy has no clue that someone might spend that time writing a letter with a fancy pen. but, a box of favorite candies, each individually hand-wrapped and dashed with perfume…)
I probably missed the 4000 post expose on why a special present is needed. please don’t recreate, on my behalf.
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
WTF
who has time to individually wrap candies? dude i was at work until 9pm last night. i appreciate the ideas, but he and i are corporate sellouts working 50-60 hours a week. dinner and movie are a luxury we rarely have. and if we can do it together, WITH booze, its a win.
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!
OT cause i'm tired of this drama
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy goes into theaters in the US tomorrow
but i am having hell of a time finding a theater in the STL metro that is playing it
anyone know of one?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
Have you seen the 1979 BBC Mini Series of TTSP..
7 episoded starring the Great Alec Guinness..
by Tuning in from Korea on Dec 8, 2011 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
i haven't yet
but from what i understand the movie does the book justice like the show did
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
Been a while since I saw a movie down there
But I bet Plaza Frontenac might be the “closest” option.
Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?
oh, so it'll come eventually
thanks flim
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
It all makes sense
"Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" opens this week in New York and Los Angeles; Dec. 16 in Boston, Chicago, San Francisco and Washington; and Dec. 23 in Dallas, Denver, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Ore., St. Louis, San Diego, San Jose, Calif., Seattle and Austin, Texas, with wider release to follow.
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 8, 2011 9:28 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
mixed emotions
cards offered albert a bad contract
angels offered him a worse contract
cards (and marljns) saved from themselves
if cards spend money wisely to flesh our roster
TLR is gone, long live the king
I will say, the plus side of Pujols leaving is I appreciate Carp way more
he could have pushed for a much better deal.
by molina mo problems on Dec 8, 2011 8:59 PM EST reply actions
more interesting news
StullySTL Brian Stull
Just had Allen Craig on the “Stully and Dunc” Show…he’s very optimistic that he’ll be playing around Opening Day—five mos from surgery
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
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theyll probably add it as a podcast
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 9:02 PM EST up reply actions
theyll probably add it as a podcast
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
or not
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
Yes please
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
Surprised there is so little being said about Pujols leaving.....
I’m OK with this. Every minute that goes by I realize that I am a Cardinals fan, not an Albert fan.
I didn’t think I wanted anything to do with Prince but I would actually like to see him in this lineup and I’m guessing he’s better value. Short of that, I’d stand pat and see what next year brings. Like the Beltran idea, but don;t see him signing up to be a platoon outfielder.
I remember when Rolen started to suck (remember how he popped up almost every at-bat towards the end). I don’t mind guys like Descalso and Punto sucking, but I think it would be hard to watch Albert decline like Rolen did.
On the flip side of that thought, every memory of Albert in a St. Louis uniform is a good one. So, I’m thankful for that. We rode that horse to three World Series, now someone else can pay him for that.
The 2012 Cardinals with Albert were a lock for the playoffs. The 2012 Cardinals without Albert are a contender. The only management goal needs to be “get to the playoffs” — We don’t need much tweaking to get there.
Draft choices galore!! We’re going to have a great farm system for years. Frankly, losing luhnow may be a worse impact in 2012 than losing Albert.
I think the Angels paid way more than the Cards. When the truth comes out, it will look like more years, way more money. I suspect there is $60-80 million of difference between the offers on like for like basis and that ain’t chump change.
I knew when La Russa left that Albert would leave. TLR knew that the Cards wouldn’t go all-in.
Finally, I don’t think the Cards really wanted Albert back. Its a business, and paying Albert all that money meant that we were going to have a lot of rookies and a lot of Aaron Miles on the next ten years’ teams
Just win
by The Duke on Dec 8, 2011 9:00 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
This is the 247th thread of the day. Much has been said.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
no, no, go back to sleep
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
I'm a little sad because I will miss watching him play every game, and I thought he would be the one to not be all about the money
but I’m more glad that we avoided that contract, and all the stress it would cause
11!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 8, 2011 9:31 PM EST up reply actions
good "winter" beers
go.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 9:16 PM EST reply actions
Shock Top
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
GET OUT OF HERE
And take your Anheuser-Busch products with you!
Bells Winter White Ale
Goose Island Mild Winter Ale (/hypocrite)
Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?
shock top sucks.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 9:29 PM EST up reply actions
Shiner Holiday Cheer
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski
Had that last night.
And yes, it was filled with delicious holiday magic.
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on Dec 8, 2011 11:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Trolling is fun
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
Redbreast Irish Whiskey
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
by a fink on Dec 8, 2011 9:21 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This is also a great postseason beer
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski
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The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski
One of my favorites in winter is Okocim.
A Polish porter that is kind of chocolatey. I also like any of the dark Unibrau beers (Tres Pistoles, etc.) in the winter. If I’m in a 6erious mood, North Coast’s Old Rasputin. For something more smooth, Brother Thelonius by the same.
Play ball!
by IL and StL Fan on Dec 8, 2011 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Dec 8, 2011 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
Ha, Holliday ale
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 9:59 PM EST up reply actions
we all do
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 10:01 PM EST up reply actions
you're supposed to be asleep!
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
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I need someone to explain this to me
This is crazy: Hearing the NBA (owner of New Orleans) vetoed the CP3 trade because it wasn’t in the best interests in the league.
nevermind
Didn’t realize Chris Paul came from New Orleans. Thought random owner could veto other team’s trades
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 8, 2011 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
i don't know what a CP3 is or that New Orleans had a baseketball team
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
no tlr or big al next year
I don’t even
11!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 8, 2011 9:28 PM EST reply actions
aww hell, chitown
for a second you had me believing that Al was gone. I was so excited!
Still not a werewolf.
could be Yadi's last year too
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
talking about 2012
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
I'm writing him fanmail every day from now on
I just bought his shersey, dang it!
Still not a werewolf.
If he hadn't signed extension this year
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 9:33 PM EST up reply actions
was talking about 2012
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
i'm gonna have pei wei for dinner i think
i haven’t been there in awhile. is it still good?
i’m probably also going to buy a cheap bottle of wine at circle k
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!
Hand-Egg alert: Ben Roethlisberger is hurt. Maybe badly.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
Tackled high/low at a weird angle. Could just be rolled, but I wouldn't be shocked if broken. We'll see.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
Remember Napoli
That looks horrible at first blush, and I really felt for him and the team, but especially him
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
I felt bad for Napoli. I don't think I'm capable of feeling bad for Roethlisberger.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
I'm not a handegg watcher, but still really hate it when people are hurt, sports figures or not
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
He's a pretty terrible human being. It has nothing to do with a like or dislike for his team or anything like that.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
understood, I've heard the rumors
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
(and I certainly don't wish injury on him. I just don't feel bad, exactly.)
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
I'm just glad I didn't see it
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 9:55 PM EST up reply actions
good.
asshole has lit me up thrice this year.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
YO YOU MY BIATCH
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
have fun watching me the playoffs.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
You lucked out. I'd much rather have your side of the bracket.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
well go me then
/haven’t looked at the bracket
//playoff byes rule
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
No one knows.
He’s an enigma.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Future Mrs. David Freese ♥
St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Series Champions
by ClemsonGirl on Dec 8, 2011 10:30 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
i've been trying to figure this out all year.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
I'd be in them if it weren't for your terrible rules
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
of points breaking the tiebreak?
fucking whiners.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
No, of waivers
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
that was fucked up for one week.
suck it up.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
Does that change the validity of my statement?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
probably not.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 11:07 PM EST up reply actions
NOOOOOOOOOO
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
as a steelers/cardinals fan
this is turning out to be a very bad fucking day.
Grit != flat out sucking.
There is every Thursday the 2nd half of the season.
It started in ’06 so the NFL network could have its own thing.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
and what the fuck else are you going to do on a thursday?
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
THROW A PARTY AND GO DT!!!!
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Future Mrs. David Freese ♥
St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Series Champions
yes.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
It's great. I was thrilled to accidentally discover I got the NFL Network.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
man, ben roethlisberger is giant, i had no idea
i wonder if my husband will point to him coming back into the game as a chance to take another jab at cutler
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
Also, if Tommy John didn't ruin him (yeah right)
We have money to pay for him in the future now!!!
Still not a werewolf.
To do list for Mo
1. Inquire with Cody Ross’ agent to see if he has interest in a 2/10M
2. Inquire with Marlins about the availability of Hanley Ramirez. Pursue if only low level prospect(s) required with Cards paying remaining 3 yrs/46.5M or higher level prospect(s) with Marlins paying some salary.
3. Offer Furcal 2/14 if no go with Ramirez.
4. Resign Punto to compete with/complement Descalso and provide IF depth
5. Offer Molina extension 2/18M
6. Inquire with Beltran’s agent to see if he has interest in a 2/17M
7. Politely decline to return phone calls from the agents for Rollins and Fielder
8. Recognize that pitching is the strength of the farm system; five starters are under contract; back end and right side of the bullpen are well covered. Talk with the agents for LOOGYs George Sherrill and Mike Gonzalez
Beer and Baseball. Baseball and Beer. It's not hard to reevaluate your priorities when you only have two.
by PugetSoundCardsAddict on Dec 8, 2011 9:38 PM EST reply actions
We've got some ca$h lying around
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
stolen bases anyone?
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
Stolen bases
Awesome defense, switch hitter, a killer afro, and good plate discipline.
Not afraid to nitpick
Hit's HRs
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
positives...
we’ll never have to worry about retaining molina, wainwright, and rasmus.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 9:42 PM EST reply actions
i have a sneaking suspicious yadi will test free agency and get more money than he's worth
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
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Carpenter. That is all.
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 9:55 PM EST up reply actions
roster/payrol matrix
updated mininum salary accoding to the new CBA (0.48M in 2012, 0.49M in 2013, 0.5M in 2014)
estimated arbitration salaries from MLBTR
I know Theriot is likely to be non-tendered, however, for now we have no backup SS, so I included him as a backup INF. You don’t want me to insert Pete Kozma on that role.
We need a SS(+infield depth), an OF(RH preferable), a LH reliever.
Cardinals fan from Korea
by FreeRedbird on Dec 8, 2011 9:43 PM EST reply actions 16 recs
heh, guess who's 2013 option wont be getting picked up
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
Sweet baby Jesus
That Garcia contract is glorious
"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 Dec 8, 2011 9:47 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
holy shit are we going to have some money to spend next year.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
Napoli, Kinsler, Stephen Drew, Hamilton
Ichiro?
Victorino
Cain
Hamels
Haren
Tim Hudson
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 9:56 PM EST up reply actions
I'll take Haren and Hamilton please
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
oh and Kinsler
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
Combine the 2011 Rangers and Cardinals
To form one juicy giant peach.
link
http://mlbcontracts.blogspot.com/2001/04/potential-free-agents-for-2013.html
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
Ichiro's declining, sadly.
Kinsler’s got an $10 million option, Haren’s got one for 15.5
Still not a werewolf.
shit, I glossed over those little asterisks
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 9:58 PM EST up reply actions
ouch
yeah, I hadn’t checked out Ichiro’s stats lately…he is 38 though, so I shouldnt be surprised
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 10:07 PM EST up reply actions
Also thanks for the work/chart
Non-tender- k-mac, theriot, and schu
"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 Dec 8, 2011 9:50 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I agree with this ... ok if schu is still here but ok with it in it's entirety either way
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
I'm ok with schu being back as well
Just not at the arb rate
"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 Dec 8, 2011 9:59 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
yes
non tender and then offer 1 millioooon dollars
11 in '11, Check.
12 in 12, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Dec 8, 2011 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
thats the chart from Cot's, FWIW
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
holy crap we owe money to no one after 2013
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!
of course, except for waino when we extend him in a few months
by hr on Dec 8, 2011 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
i think we should wait and see how his 2012 turns out
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!
Jaime?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
yeah jaime and holiday and that's it
i mean, as far as contracts go.
hyperbole, you guys.
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!
Holliday?
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski
basic information from Cot's,
however, the table is mine, not Cot’s chart.
I have my own sheet and update it manually when transactions occur. you can see my original post with the chart on my Korean blog.
Cardinals fan from Korea
my apologies then
it looks like the one from cots
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
Wonder about the emotions in the Cardinal clubhouse.
I mean obviously people want Albert in their lineup, but I wondering about the degree of frustration/disappointment/relief in some places.
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Dec 8, 2011 9:51 PM EST reply actions
anybody read the article by Bob Nightengale that MLBTR is pimping?
I hate that guy
my love for you is like a truck
yep
i still don’t know if i should believe this guy. the marlins 275 just seems like he would have taken it no trade clause or not.
“The Marlins thought Pujols might agree on Monday, knowing their offer blew away the Cardinals’ deal. Maybe it would have happened. But another team stepped in and ruined Miami’s plans. The team, which refuses to be publicly identified, offered Pujols a 10-year, $225 million deal. Pujols was intrigued. If he didn’t return to St. Louis, this team might be the perfect fit.”
my love for you is like a truck
by TheHolyDiver19 on Dec 8, 2011 9:55 PM EST up reply actions
what a joke, mystery team my ass
my love for you is like a truck
by TheHolyDiver19 on Dec 8, 2011 9:55 PM EST up reply actions
why would a 225 ruin the marlins chances
and who the hell is this damn mystery team. the whole article is pretty vague.
Erm, what's vague about it?
But Pujols wasn’t ready to commit. The Marlins had stuck to their club policy and refused to give him a no-trade clause. Pujols also was aware that incumbent shortstop Hanley Ramirez was troubled by having to move to third base for Reyes. And despite a pair of World Series titles, the Marlins’ franchise has all of the tradition of a strip mall with six winning seasons in 19 years.
He wanted a no trade clause
He was afraid of clubhouse turmoil (I think he’s friends with Ramirez, too)
The Marlins don’t have a history of winning
i guess i mostly said vague because of the mystery team stuff
shouldn’t have said whole article. but he supposedly eliminated the marlins completely before he even had the angels offer. so he would have called them and told them they are out when they have a 275 million dollar offerand the cards are at 200? it doesn’t fit
"The Angels," he said, "are the ones tugging on my heart."
no, Albert, that’s your wallet.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Dec 8, 2011 10:34 PM EST up reply actions 7 recs
We're out of pies.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski
ok... if you said something in the last 15 min
i missed it, ‘cause i was reading and didn’t shift A first.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
What are the cons of signing Prince to a 6 year deal?
Entering his prime, projects for 5+ WAR
"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 Dec 8, 2011 9:57 PM EST via mobile reply actions
You really think
Price is going to sign a 6 year deal?
I mean, this is sort of the silly thing about people saying “Oh, that contract is bad”.
Well, duh, when you chase highly desired free agents, you have to sign them to a bad contract. You don’t think the players know they aren’t going to be bad in 10 years time? They still want to play though, and want to play without having to scrap for a job
Free agency isn't the place to find value
You just want to make sure you don’t take it in the shorts too bad, or for too long.
by Merry CRasmus on Dec 8, 2011 10:07 PM EST up reply actions
Considering he wouldn't make anywhere close to the amount of money he will elsewhere...
yeah…he’d be crazy to sign here. Has nothing to do with Pujols though
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
so, wait, ryan franklin is going to be a scout for us?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
scouting is like 2b, right?
anyone can do it?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
scary, isn't it?
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
2011 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!
i like him scouting better than closing.
Grit != flat out sucking.
by Evilfrog on Dec 8, 2011 10:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
pretty much
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on Dec 8, 2011 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
one of these days i should go to a hockey game
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
my wife keeps telling me that I need to see a live game
in order to really appreciate the game.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on Dec 8, 2011 10:09 PM EST up reply actions
power play dance > wave
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 10:17 PM EST up reply actions
I'm not much of a hockey fan
but I went to my first game last year, and it was great (free tickets from work didnt hurt)
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 10:10 PM EST up reply actions
Hockey is a lot of fun live.
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Dec 8, 2011 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
Go to every weekend game
And while I don’t have the emotional ups and downs I do with baseball, in many ways I enjoy it more. Maybe it’s because I don’t delude myself into thinking I know all that much about it, not sure.
by Merry CRasmus on Dec 8, 2011 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
Apparently so should I...
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Future Mrs. David Freese ♥
St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Series Champions
I have actually wanted to go to a Blues game the last two Christmas breaks.
Maybe this year I’ll actually get to.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Future Mrs. David Freese ♥
St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Series Champions
someone told me today that freese would be the new face of the franchise.
i laughed.
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!
DO NOT LET THIS MAN GET TO FREE AGENCY, MO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 10:11 PM EST up reply actions
Gonna need to install a Pappy's BBQ stand in the clubhouse.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski
Deer stand on one of the arch legs
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
...
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 10:12 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
There's the new face.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Future Mrs. David Freese ♥
St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Series Champions
Obviously.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Future Mrs. David Freese ♥
St. Louis Cardinals 2011 World Series Champions
its an AP file photo
no date listed
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
we know it's 2009.
it was the great starter’s stache pact.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Cool
That’s cool that Freese went to the Blues game. At least they won today.
It’s interesting that there’s so much cross fertilization between baseball & hockey. Lots of hockey players who like baseball and vice versa.
For the record, I started out as a baseball fan and then became a hockey fan as well.
Rocking the Red for teams on the banks of the Potomac and at the Gateway Arch and Singing the Blues about Hockey.
Just out of curiosity
What do you think the Cubs fans reaction would’ve been if Sandberg had left like Albert did?
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on Dec 8, 2011 10:08 PM EST reply actions
how did they react when Jordan retired?
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 10:26 PM EST up reply actions
6 rings in 8 seasons
i’m sure they took it well…probably could have won 8 straight if he didnt retire the first time
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
I'd imagine a good percentage were devastated...both times.
He obviously had a lot left to offer.
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
These people that say the Cardinals should've locked Pujols up earlier...
don’t realize he would’ve wanted the same contract anyway….if not more. The market was established long ago.
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 10:14 PM EST reply actions
Don't get that either
The “hometown discount” was never an option this time.
by Merry CRasmus on Dec 8, 2011 10:17 PM EST up reply actions
the video in that story says
that the cardinals wanted tried to several times, but were always told that pujols either wanted the circus contract or he was going to wait for free agency
I've a Cub fan whose a kinda friend from school.
that is busting my chops right now about how we should’ve locked him up 4-5 years ago. of course he’s also calling Holliday’s contract a massive overpay, so consider the source.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on Dec 8, 2011 10:19 PM EST up reply actions
so...they shouldve given him an extension 2 or 3 years after they gave him a 7 year deal?
sounds like a Cubs-like move to me
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 10:21 PM EST up reply actions
it still would've been 250 mil
the cards would’ve never got to that number…not now, not then.
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 10:21 PM EST up reply actions
i don't think that would have got it done
sounds like they would have had to top a-rod’s 275 contract to get him to forgo free agency
I think he's thinking we should've given him a lifetime contract and a deed to the city.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on Dec 8, 2011 10:23 PM EST up reply actions
at UIUC?
All the Cubs fans I know usually keep their mouths shut because we won the World Series like last week
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Dec 8, 2011 10:23 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
what is happening off to the left there??
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
Elation.
Stop asking questions.
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Dec 8, 2011 10:37 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
the traditional man-pile
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
pretty sure lohse isnt in this pic
since anthony reyes and josh kinney are in it
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 10:41 PM EST up reply actions
Oh
Somehow it all makes more sense now
by Merry CRasmus on Dec 8, 2011 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
fuck yo details
no idea who is 26, then
is lohse even 26? i’m not good at numbers
but i think that’s eckstein offering up his pujols to not-lohse
Spiezio was 26
and it looks like Eckstein is um…jumping into his arms?
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 10:49 PM EST up reply actions
look at Carp and umm? Sosa?
they’re both like, WTF’s going on over there?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
I seem to have linked a picture of the last time we won the world series, 5 years ago
2 WORLD SERIES IN 5 YEARS? PRETTY DAMN GOOD
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Dec 8, 2011 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
most WS appearances in the last 9 years
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 11:30 PM EST up reply actions
Oshie with the empty netter!
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Dec 8, 2011 10:19 PM EST reply actions
To the few parents out there
any tips on how to make a 9mo old with a bad cold and evidently a stomach bug feel better? I’ve done about everything I can think of and the little guy is just miserable.
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 Dec 8, 2011 10:22 PM EST reply actions
Tylenol PM
(non-parent)
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 10:23 PM EST up reply actions
I think my wife would shoot me.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Dec 8, 2011 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
Not really. If his nose is stuffy, steam him up. That and snuggles is probably the best you can do.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
That's pretty much it right now
and a healthy slathering of vick’s.
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 Dec 8, 2011 10:26 PM EST up reply actions
thank you, sir.
you are a gentleman and a scholar.
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 Dec 8, 2011 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
Warm bath, rocking, and copious use of the snot sucker.
Sorry, that’s all I’ve got. Sometimes there isn’t much you can do.
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Dec 8, 2011 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
Did you know we now have power snot suckers?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
That.... seems very wrong.
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Dec 8, 2011 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
Are they available commercially? If so, can you link us up?
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
sure
This is the one we have. $20 well spent. Works great.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
you could always get one for yourself
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
you know what's funny?
Those have been around since the 40’s. My mother said that she used to have to go and have the doctor do that before the discovery of antihistimine.
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 Dec 9, 2011 12:07 AM EST up reply actions
MOTHERFUCKERS YES
Dustin_Mattison: The #stlcards will get the Angels first round pick, 19th overall, and a supplemental pick after the first round.
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
soon enough we'll get a pick for Jackson, also
2 first rounders, 3 supplemental picks
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
thats like getting some "lovely parting gifts" on a game show.
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
potentially, 5 colby rasmuses.
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
that's excellent
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 Dec 8, 2011 10:26 PM EST up reply actions
I haven't heard anything like that
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
doesn't matter anyway
the Cardinals just re-hired Manno.
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 10:33 PM EST up reply actions
relative to this year?
no, pretty average from what I can tell.
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and dotel's and jackson's
fuck and yes.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
Shelby Miller was drafted at 19 btw
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
I need to stop being lazy and finally read up on all the CBA stuff
I’m not yet sure how excited I’m supposed to be about this now.
Has it been released yet?
I think that’s been the main hurdle of trying to work out what’s going on.
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Dec 8, 2011 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
23
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 Dec 8, 2011 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
i know the nightengale article was linked above
and someone was asking how long it would take for negative Pr before it was written and the over under was 6 mos… try less than a day with this snid bit
When Dodgers manager Don Mattingly spoke to Pujols last weekend, he sensed Pujols wasn’t entirely happy with the Cardinals: “You could just sense something was wrong. He was getting frustrated by it.”
because TLR
what? was he expecting them to give him $300 million without anyone else bidding on him?
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 10:33 PM EST up reply actions
I think he thought he was being taken for granted...
By the Cardinals. And the fans for that matter.
It’s funny how it’s considered all fine and good when a player is massively underpaid compared to his performance on his field, yet the opposite isn’t true. Especially ironic when basically it’s a for profit corporation that benefits from the former, not the fans (doubly ironic given the political leanings of most of the the members here).
It also buys publicity and revenue after he retires. Things like statues, bobblehead days, career milestones, etc, don’t really show up as obvious revenue, but they are benefits just the same, especially for long term growth of a fanbase.
I really think that has been one of the problems the Marlins have had, by trading players away as soon as they hit free agency, they haven’t really developed any players with long term ties to the organization. A rich history, if you will.
by DiscoJer on Dec 8, 2011 10:43 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
this doesn't qualify as negative PR
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 10:34 PM EST up reply actions
Well
Just got one of these, along with the pebbles, so I am set for the apocalypse.
"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 Dec 8, 2011 10:38 PM EST reply actions
nsfw, just in case
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
i am still at work
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're welcome
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
(i have my own office and no other poor schmuck is here right now anyway)
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!
sig win
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!
hey i put on my molina shersey, got some pei wei, made some cookies and opened a bottle a wine
i’m doing okay.
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!
what the fucking fuck
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 11:07 PM EST up reply actions
home now
i didn’t get any work done for the first 3 hours of the day, no thanks to pujols
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!
well GD it start drinking.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 11:22 PM EST up reply actions
i got a bottle of wine
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!
cool, now start drinking it
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
done.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
2011 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!
thanks for listening.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 11:51 PM EST up reply actions
welcome home. reach for the nearest franklin
and bask in the soul-crushing reality of it. or, smile. :)
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts -- for support rather than illumination."
- Andrew Lang
http://battingcleanupmlt.blogspot.com/
by EinFesteBusch on Dec 8, 2011 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
wait, why are my own comments yellow?
and where is the body of my post?
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!
in the end, the cards did the right thing
but it sure is a frustrating end to pujols’ time in STL. we basically went out to get a WS title FOR him, and he re-pays us by bolting. oddly enough, i feel strangely calm about all of this. maybe it’s because i pictured albert leaving for some time now. maybe it’s because we knew it was gonna be a tough fight to get him back. regardless, it’s sad how the man we’ve revered for the last 11 years will never be thought of the same because of today’s events. but, in the end, the cards did the right thing.
THEY DID IT FOR TORTY! 2011 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!
twitter
Yes. We won the World Series for Albert Pujols.
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
yes, of course
we can do it any year we please, we just choose not to.
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We got it FOR him? I thought he helped the team win it for themselves and anyone else who cares about them.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
i mean, we tried to get a WS title in order for him to come back
because we knew the odds.
THEY DID IT FOR TORTY! 2011 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!
twitter
No.
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
Sometimes when I read messages like the one you just replied to, I think we must all be getting subtly trolled by zoom zoom.
by Willie McGee's Twin on Dec 8, 2011 11:37 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
Rec'd
"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 Dec 9, 2011 12:16 AM EST up reply actions
We tried to get a WS title because they're just about the best thing ever.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
(and, I mean, that's the whole goal of running, owning, or being on a major league baseball team)
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
wat
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 10:42 PM EST up reply actions
FOR TORTY, DAMMIT
Still not a werewolf.
by clank on Dec 8, 2011 10:43 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I think it's plausible that the deals were made,
in part, with Pujols in mind. I don’t think it was a huge factor, though.
#HappySeason
by The Continental on Dec 8, 2011 10:45 PM EST up reply actions
so i guess we won't be trying next year, then?
or maybe that one will be for yadi
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!
Nah, it's pretty clear now that he just helped the team win it for the money.
"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 Dec 9, 2011 12:16 AM EST up reply actions
you got it wrong
they did it for Torty
Still not a werewolf.
by clank on Dec 8, 2011 10:41 PM EST up reply actions 15 recs
...
highest salary in tortoise history, second only to the dude from Finding Nemo.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts -- for support rather than illumination."
- Andrew Lang
http://battingcleanupmlt.blogspot.com/
by EinFesteBusch on Dec 8, 2011 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
squirrel union said to be in talks to change their CBA
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
FWIW, tortoises age much better than dominican baseball players
so, probably a better deal, for the yanks.
Why trade "The Mang"for "El Salmon", for less than $2M/yr, after taxes?
I disagree
50 years from now, Pujols will likely be remembered as an Angel, not a Cardinal.
How much mileage have the Cardinals gotten out of Brock, Gibson, Red, and Musial? Quite a bit.
But who are fans today going to fondly remember when they are in their 40s and 50s? That the club still trots out? David Freese? His career will likely be over in 5 years, IMHO.
I mean, it’s like on Fox Sports – they trot out virtually every player that even had a vague connection with the Cardinals (or so it seems). But they (and the Cardinals) largely miss out on Ozzie Smith because of the way the club alienated him.
I think it’s just very short sighted discarding players like this. It’s a business, yes, but it’s a unique sort of business, one that lasts for lifetimes. You can’t just think 5 or 10 years ahead, you need to think 20-50 years ahead.
Ensuring Pujols’s legacy as a Cardinal would have been worth more than $4 million a year.
I'm not sure he'll be remembered as a cardinal like brock/gibson/musial are
but unless the talks broke down when bill dewitt hurled a bunch of racial slurs at albert pujols I don’t think he’ll be remembered as an angel. he won three MVPs and two championships with the cardinals, will have played more seasons here, and likely had his best ones, too.
plus, albert could still end his career here
odds on him playing past age 42?
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts -- for support rather than illumination."
- Andrew Lang
http://battingcleanupmlt.blogspot.com/
by EinFesteBusch on Dec 8, 2011 10:53 PM EST up reply actions
I highly doubt he'll be remembered as an Angel in 50 years.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
as both
why does it have to be one or the other?
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Precisely
If Pujols has similar success with the Angels then there’s no reason to believe that he will not be remembered for both teams. I mean, how do you forget that a guy won three MVPs and two WS with a team?
I am a college student that sleeps with a St. Louis Cardinals Fredbird Pillow Pet, and I am proud of it.
how did the Cards discard him?
He took the money and left. I don’t begrudge him that—it’s his life. But let’s get real—he wasn’t non-tendered.
Ozzie was ticked at TLR—not the organization. He is going spring training this year.
Look, you're right that there's a chance we pushed harder to win now to show him we're serious about keeping a good team
with a high payroll, but he doesn’t owe us a thing for that, and he certainly doesn’t owe the team for him getting a ring for it. Maybe he does owe us is some way (though I don’t think so), but certainly not for the 2011 WS title.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
It's far more likely we pushed hard because regardless on the outcome, we have Pujols' prime for such a limited time
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
Getting that 2nd ring
May have made him more apt to look at other motivations, and certainly helped the Cards weather any type of fallout from not signing him. Nobody owes anyone anything. It could easily have made the negotiations a little tougher.
by Merry CRasmus on Dec 8, 2011 11:03 PM EST up reply actions
what about...
“haha angels! he’s really 35!”
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
trade for pujols
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 8, 2011 10:54 PM EST up reply actions
just gonna have a hard time imagining this team without him
i know that’s silly…especially since i was never really upbeat on our chances to keep him…but after how tuesday and wednesday turned out, thursday has been like an unending kick to the balls. i never really believed albert when he said money wasn’t everything and the 3 to 4 million and cardinal for life…he never compared himself to stan. we did that. a fan’s expectations can be cruel.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts -- for support rather than illumination."
- Andrew Lang
http://battingcleanupmlt.blogspot.com/
When I need a pick-me-up, I reach for...
….something we called rock and roll back in the day – u kiddies wouldn;t udderstand…
;=8)
2011 World Series Champions!
And that is NERTLERB!!!!!!!!!!
:=8D
this is actually the first christmas music i've listened to this year
so if you feel like it, enjoy.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts -- for support rather than illumination."
- Andrew Lang
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by EinFesteBusch on Dec 8, 2011 11:01 PM EST up reply actions
adam wainwright 2010: 6.1 WAR
albert pujols 2011: 5.1 WAR
i don’t think the 2012 cardinals are currently significantly worse off than the 2011 cardinals
Now what are their Wins-above-actual-replacement?
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Like, the player(s) that replaced them
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
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You think we're not losing any WAR from Pujols -> Craig?
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yeah, i guess that's what it is. so maybe 2 or 3
but you’re more convincing me that the cardinals are better with waino instead of kmac and berk/craig instead of pujols/berk
that's what I was doing
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Waino instead of KMac/Jackson
Berk/Recovering Craig instead of Pujols/Berk
Still might be close.
Play ball!
by IL and StL Fan on Dec 8, 2011 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
But who replaces Manny Ramirez for 50 games
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Carlos Beltran 2011 wRC+ 151
Albert Pujols 2011 wRC+ 148
by Willie McGee's Twin on Dec 8, 2011 11:47 PM EST up reply actions
for a month or two?
Tommy Pham
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but won't berkman in theory be more valuable at 1b
so maybe its even less
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depends on positional adjustments
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Also, bullpen!
#HappySeason #SadOffSeason
by The Continental on Dec 8, 2011 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
Let's just hope we can get close to a full season of Freese and Craig.
hell…I’d be happy with 450 PA’s out of each of them.
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 10:57 PM EST up reply actions
The thing that worries me most about 2012 is Chris Carpenter.
I hope he isn’t broken after his workload.
Sign Cody Ross
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Dec 8, 2011 10:59 PM EST up reply actions
I really doubt Wainwright is a 6 WAR pitcher this year
and that Pujols puts up a 5 WAR season.
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wainwright replaces edwin jackson and kyle mcclellan
while pujols is replaced by allen craig.
full season of craig > full season of jackson and kmac
2012 wainwright < 2012 pujols
I don’t think there would be a big difference in overall team production.
Cardinals fan from Korea
except we also have to replace the bech bat Craig gave us.
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The power of Rally Adron will compensate
I am a college student that sleeps with a St. Louis Cardinals Fredbird Pillow Pet, and I am proud of it.
Wainwright is unlikely to be at full strength
And the Cards weren’t that great last year in the regular season.
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by vivaelpujols on Dec 8, 2011 11:56 PM EST up reply actions
pandora has not been kind to me these last two days
Torn
Really wish you were here
Some john cougar melencamp
Brain stew
i have skipped quite a few to say the least
because TLR
wow
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by vivaelpujols on Dec 8, 2011 11:59 PM EST up reply actions
eh, you wouldn't do anything useful for science even if you tried
The best you and i can hope to do is just not use a lot of trash.
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by vivaelpujols on Dec 9, 2011 12:03 AM EST up reply actions
I chalked it up to an awkward HS photo
but she does look pretty smug, now that you mention it.
"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
Haha, yeah definitely just a HS photo
I had a couple people that lived on my floor in HS that were finalists for that prize. I was the audience for one of the guy’s practice presentation and it made me realize how fucking smart the people that are in that thing are.
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by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 1:59 AM EST up reply actions
would the cards really want to deal with lozano post-albert???
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they're gonna have to
guy’s got a lot of good clients. we can’t shut the door just because he outfoxed us on the big one.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts -- for support rather than illumination."
- Andrew Lang
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by EinFesteBusch on Dec 8, 2011 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
actually, to hear dipoto talk at his presser today,
seemed like he outfoxed everybody. waiting in the tall grass for reports to leak on the top bid then out-do it by a significant amount. i wouldn’t be surprised if moreno gave him the key to the whole safe.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts -- for support rather than illumination."
- Andrew Lang
http://battingcleanupmlt.blogspot.com/
by EinFesteBusch on Dec 8, 2011 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
Outfoxed him by offering way more money than us
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It would be absolutely idiotic not to
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I don't get this sentiment. Lozano didn't eff us.
Arte Moreno effed us. Albert did what he thought was best, but he also went back on his word re: $3-4M not being that much. We got outbid, and Albert decided it was worth it. The negotiations were a pain in the ass for internet Cardinals junkies like us, but it’s part of the business side of the game.
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by Cardinals645 on Dec 9, 2011 12:26 AM EST up reply actions
now he knows Beltran is our best option
coincidence?
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I think Albert built up a bunch of grievances over the years with the club...
and was happy to leave.
Sign Roy O
something had to be up, i am pretty sure sleezano fed him a bunch of lies about DeWitt&Mo
and Albert bought them hook line & sinker
Balls
I'd have to see some evidence of that before acting on it.
How many wins in 2012 would you theoretically be willing to sacrifice to not negotiate with Lozano?
Not trying to be snarky, just want to illustrate a point — we only hurt ourselves by not negotiating with him.
"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
it feels like this has been an awfully long day...
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
I atleast respect pujols for not having a TV special over signing with a new team
"A ‘No’ uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a ‘Yes’ merely uttered to please, or worse, to avoid trouble."
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"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."
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"Let he who is without sin cast the first stone"
Jesus
"We were real solid on both ends of the floor today and had positive energy coming from the bench tonight."
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hfs indeed
that needs to get knocked down a quote or three
and we won the world series.
by YesWeOquendo on Dec 8, 2011 11:59 PM EST up reply actions
needs more links
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by CodyG on Dec 9, 2011 12:02 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
fespn didn't waste any time
flag away!
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
by d-dee on Dec 8, 2011 11:11 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
that's the spirit!
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
FUCK
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 11:16 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Scioscia gonna allow the black undershirt?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
he's got the wrong red hat on
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 11:24 PM EST up reply actions
That halo on his head is fitting...
because he’s weirdly dead to me now. Not in a spiteful sort of way, more like he’s just sort of lumped into the bin with every other athlete – legacy diminished substantially.
Look at it this way, VEB:
The Cardinals had Albert Pujols for 11 years at an average of $9.5 mil. per season during his prime years (living).
The Angels will have Zombie Albert Pujols for $25.4 mil. per season during his decline and desperate search for brains.
"Son, what kind of pitch would you like to miss?"
-The Diz
by The Classical on Dec 9, 2011 8:29 AM EST up reply actions
Your daily December Christmas song:
Could it really be anything else tonight?
And then this one to help you smile again.
#HappySeason #SadOffSeason
by The Continental on Dec 8, 2011 11:14 PM EST reply actions
Second Johnny Cash song posted of the night
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Dec 8, 2011 11:17 PM EST up reply actions
I've got a bluer Christmas song:
"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 8, 2011 11:43 PM EST up reply actions
i can think of one guy who DNGAF about albert going to l.a.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts -- for support rather than illumination."
- Andrew Lang
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by EinFesteBusch on Dec 8, 2011 11:30 PM EST reply actions 6 recs
some possible reasons Pujols declined to sign with us an went to the Angels instead
- wants to win rings with both leagues
- wants to have the option to DH when his fielding ability declines
- St Louis front office and/or coaching staff disagreement
- thinks he looks better in all read jerseys
- didn’t like the statue but was too polite to say
- doesn’t want to do the golf tournament anymore
- finally got sick of the St Louis media
- wants to be on TV in the entire country
- Mo refused to include the Despicable Mo scarf in the contract
- LA is on a coast
- hates us
- hates the Astros
- Dee Dee wants a real tan
- Dee Dee wants to do Real Housewives of Orange County
- the St Louis weather
- Dominican-like weather
- better food
- The Shadows
- Lozano the whisperer
- 10 guaranteed years
- potential crazy endorsement money
- loooooong shot – contract money
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
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by d-dee on Dec 8, 2011 11:34 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
possibly thinks we're too neurotic
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Dec 8, 2011 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
likes fake boobs?
my favorite words are goodbye and my favorite color is red
by mattyp on Dec 8, 2011 11:37 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
heh
la la land isnt the first place I’d choose to go if I were super religious, yes I get the joke
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 11:42 PM EST up reply actions
funny that you mention it, LA is where my sister is going to school to become a pastor.
so while I agree with you, it’s also ironic for me.
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err.. *she's currently going
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wants to live on a major fault line?
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 11:39 PM EST up reply actions
New Madrid fault line doenst actually run through STL?
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 11:45 PM EST up reply actions
* went on veb one night and got scared
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by IHeartBoog on Dec 8, 2011 11:41 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I bet it was that night everyone was playing that flash sex game.
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
I just wanted a beej
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hahaha
hates the astros
"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
actually, wanting to continue crushing the ball at MMP on a regular basis might be a legit reason
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except he's leaving the pirates behind.
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also, Joe Strauss
thought he needed to be mentioned specifically.
Still not a werewolf.
by clank on Dec 9, 2011 12:00 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
the prob is he made the decision via prayer
so by that criteria…. angels vs. cardinals….
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Does anyone else picture lozano as gollum from lotr?
Piss off Tony, get shipped to Canada.
by beer me on Dec 8, 2011 11:40 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I've moved on from the anger of earlier
I’m now into the depression stage, just got emotional at the end of Parks and Rec
Manchester City: 38 points, 12-0-2, 1st in EPL, +35 GD
Sergio Aguero: 11 G, 3 A
Edin Dzeko: 10 G, 3 A
by cardinalswsbound on Dec 8, 2011 11:41 PM EST reply actions
ahhhhhhhhhhh
no spoilers. Couldn’t watch tonight.
my favorite words are goodbye and my favorite color is red
It was great. Do you watch Community?
Manchester City: 38 points, 12-0-2, 1st in EPL, +35 GD
Sergio Aguero: 11 G, 3 A
Edin Dzeko: 10 G, 3 A
by cardinalswsbound on Dec 8, 2011 11:42 PM EST up reply actions
I do indeed
Parks and Rec edges it out for me, but I love them both
my favorite words are goodbye and my favorite color is red
Yeah I'm inclined to agree, shame about Community being put on ice until March though. Could be worse I suppose
Great easter egg I’m ashamed to have not noticed in Community. Beetlejuice referenced at least once every season. Look behind Annie at the end.
link
Manchester City: 38 points, 12-0-2, 1st in EPL, +35 GD
Sergio Aguero: 11 G, 3 A
Edin Dzeko: 10 G, 3 A
by cardinalswsbound on Dec 8, 2011 11:47 PM EST up reply actions
you were really angry earlier
also, your signature sickens me
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO
Well, rejoice in City and United's elimination from the UEFA. I'm still rooting for Real Madrid and Bayern
Manchester City: 38 points, 12-0-2, 1st in EPL, +35 GD
Sergio Aguero: 11 G, 3 A
Edin Dzeko: 10 G, 3 A
by cardinalswsbound on Dec 8, 2011 11:49 PM EST up reply actions
Question: If I have a job lined up for next fall, and my academic performance
from here on out has no bearing on it whatsoever (provided I don’t flunk out), is it really worth studying more than the bare minimum for this round of exams?
my favorite words are goodbye and my favorite color is red
NOPE
but you will do it anyway.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
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i got a 4.0 in five graded classes my last semester because i am INSANE
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
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HFS!
that’s really hard to do with a LS curve. These is actually my last graded set of exams for all of school, since I’m doing a semester in practice next semester, so I feel like I can give one last effort. Maybe.
my favorite words are goodbye and my favorite color is red
i needed to do exactly that in order to get magna cum laude
which of course means nothing 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!
I should probably retake remedial grammar though. yikes.
my favorite words are goodbye and my favorite color is red
I kinda think yes, just because otherwise I'm lazy, but I'm kind of hoping someone
will convince me otherwise
my favorite words are goodbye and my favorite color is red
Don't underestimate how long your grades will follow you after LS.
by Willie McGee's Twin on Dec 8, 2011 11:53 PM EST up reply actions
to your first job
WMGT, do they go further than that? i haven’t known that to be an issue with any one unless they are moving from public to private
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
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Yeah I had the realization that my grades in college didn't matter for anything
Because I got this internship without submitting a resume, really, and then every other job I get is going to be based off this one
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if you ever want to go back to grad school, you would be wrong
i suspect your grades were still stellar anyway
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I don't, though. I think I have enough connections now that I'll be able to move up in some capacity without grad school
But re: grades, that’s why I’m bitter! I could’ve slacked off so much more! But I wouldn’t have…
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
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sucker!
actually someone here take a shot at my gpa
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2011 12:01 AM EST up reply actions
exactly
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
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GPA Matters Mostly For First Job
I’d say the GPA matters more for the first job and getting into the work force. After that, it’s how you do on the job. I’m convinced that to advance at work, you either need to be a technical whiz kid or a personality kid.
Although Steve Jobs actually did ask job applicants their GPA long after college graduation since he figured intelligence mattered.
Rocking the Red for teams on the banks of the Potomac and at the Gateway Arch and Singing the Blues about Hockey.
Yes, especially if you're trying to lateral from one firm to another
by Willie McGee's Twin on Dec 8, 2011 11:58 PM EST up reply actions
Moreover, explaining a not-so-great gpa by saying that you could have done better
had you worked a little harder turns out not to be great excuse to law firm hiring partners.
by Willie McGee's Twin on Dec 9, 2011 12:12 AM EST up reply actions
yes, because the bare minimum often misses the mark by a minimum
but still misses
and you never know when some asshat or grad school will want to see your gpa
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
this should have ended up below the original comment
but sbn coders do the bare minimum too
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
trying to prove a point here, pj
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
ahahahahahahahha …hahahhahahahah…. hahah…ahhhh
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
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by IHeartBoog on Dec 8, 2011 11:49 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
oh i know.
its just funny how off law school is from law practicing
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
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Not always.
The book I’m currently studying is about primitive quasi-legal procedure in the early Anglo-Saxon tribes in England. Oh, wait.
my favorite words are goodbye and my favorite color is red
Is what's on the exams actually applicable to what you will be doing in the job?
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I'm surprised you say this.
I use fed courts, conflict of laws, civ pro, con law, contracts, torts, remedies, etc. every day.
by Willie McGee's Twin on Dec 9, 2011 12:02 AM EST up reply actions
it is worth it
Do it because you can
Do it for yourself
Do it for torty!
by lauderdale on Dec 8, 2011 11:50 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Pride
Work hard because you can
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Dec 8, 2011 11:56 PM EST up reply actions
no
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by vivaelpujols on Dec 9, 2011 12:00 AM EST up reply actions
so i compromised and got pei wei but got steamed chicken and no rice.
some things are not meant to be eaten healthily.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
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i'm about to drink 20 beers.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2011 12:08 AM EST up reply actions
I've been staying away from my timeline for this reason
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Sergio Aguero: 11 G, 3 A
Edin Dzeko: 10 G, 3 A
by cardinalswsbound on Dec 8, 2011 11:49 PM EST up reply actions
I usually agree with Bernie
but with this whole Pujols situation it seems like he expects Cardinal nation to have no emotions over this whole deal and its starting to piss me off
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Dec 8, 2011 11:50 PM EST up reply actions
He's a smart guy
But…
1. I don’t see where Cards fans are really overreacting all that badly on the whole. There aren’t Cleveland levels of self loathing taking place here, even if Burwell and national guys desperately want to create that narrative.
2. Albert set a certain expectation with comments over several years that he decided not to follow. Athletes throw their fans these verbal bouquets all the time, but you have to expect people to throw it back in their face a little bit when they don’t follow through.
by Merry CRasmus on Dec 9, 2011 12:05 AM EST up reply actions
he's always been a dick
just because he is sabr oriented doesn’t remove him from being an asshole. i’ve never liked his writing or his opinions.
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 12:13 AM EST up reply actions
also, goold is awesome
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 12:16 AM EST up reply actions
i don't understand sheehan's argument at all
he seems to be saying that because the cardinals drafted pujols and eventually signed an extension with him, that pujols had no choice in the matter they shouldn’t expect he remain there. which is great and all except it directly counters statements by pujols himself, and the fact that legacy is a factor for baseball players.
not only that, but the idea that the extension was for ‘financial security’ is total bullshit. sure he got security at the time, but there is no way he wasn’t getting a $50+m deal on the open market (even with hypothetical mediocre seasons in 04-06). His arbitration proposal after 03 was 12.5 million dollars for fucks sake, and that was the first time he had even gone to arbitration!
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 12:25 AM EST up reply actions
his last tweet is also ridiculous.
“fans get mad when players don’t do what they want them to do”
it has more to do with expectations. i don’t see brewers fans getting pissed off at fielder for leaving. it was expected. they all want him there, yet they are not angry.
pujols had said time and again he wanted to be a lifer, yet for ‘a few million a year’ (something he distinctly said he wouldn’t skip town for) he peaced out.
fuck sheehan, he’s always been a self righteous tool on a high horse.
now i gotta go smoke a cig to calm myself down
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 12:30 AM EST up reply actions
smoke a few man, i'm about to go have some too
i don’t understand what he’s saying at all. i think he’s pissed & just wants to fight. i used to like him but now i don’t know
Balls
No, he's right. MLB has a protected monopoly that allows it to completely underpay players until the reach FA.
It’s completely unfair to drafted players, and minor league players to some extent. Pujols had very little choice in who drafted him, and therefore who he signed with, for how much, etc. He’s absolutely right about the extension. Sure the MLBPA does a lot to protect major league players, but amateurs yet to be drafted aren’t in the union yet so they get screwed every time.
Now, I don’t see why Sheehan thinks that should preclude Cards fans from being upset, but he’s right about the other stuff. ‘Bert said it wouldn’t be about $3-4M per year, and that’s exactly what it was about. Nobody should be surprised that upset Cards fans. In that respect, he’s kind of being a dick.
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by Cardinals645 on Dec 9, 2011 12:48 AM EST up reply actions
I don't think he means to be -- the draft and amateur player negotiating rights has long been a pet talking point of his.
He has said he thinks they should do away with the draft at least once before. Sucks for us that he’s using this as a vehicle to illustrate his point, but he’s right. He could show some more sympathy though, that’s for 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
strauss-ing
“or”? RT @mww0f5 you are either very sarcastic or pompous to the highest degree, which is it?
I got quite a lesson tonight in the freedom people feel to say anything they care to on the Internet. God help us.
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by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 1:29 AM EST up reply actions
The first is a joke about the names he gets called. "Surely I'm both."
I don’t have a problem with the second. I’m sure he pissed off a lot of people that responded with ignorant name calling.
Calling him Strauss seems harsh. Strauss regularly belittles people that have any sabermetric inclinations. I don’t think Sheehan has done anything comparable.
"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
What did he say about the extension?
Albert signed that willingly.
#HappySeason #SadOffSeason
by The Continental on Dec 9, 2011 12:54 AM EST up reply actions
that it wasn't willingly because his choice was
financial security vs uncertainty
neglects to mention that his arbitration value, in his first year, would’ve been approaching $11 million
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by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 1:11 AM EST up reply actions
Right, but if he blows his elbow out or his production drops off
Or a foul ball hits him in the face, or any other injury or accident he loses several tens of millions of dollars. It’s an unfair system when you’re not a FA.
"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
Sure it is, but he also could've signed a shorter deal for likely the exact same AAV
and guaranteed himself financial security. No one forced him to sign a 7+1 year deal. He could have bought out his arbitration years, guaranteed financial security, and still been able to hit the open market as a FA.
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 1:23 AM EST up reply actions
because really, if 4 years $50 million isn't financial security, then what is?
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 1:24 AM EST up reply actions
We can speculate, but we don't really know if a 4 year offer was on the table
or would have been accepted by the club. Pre-FA players don’t have much leverage, that’s true.
#HappySeason #SadOffSeason
by The Continental on Dec 9, 2011 1:35 AM EST up reply actions
I'm sure there are any number of ways he could have negotiated the contract.
But I’m pretty sure if he wanted fewer years the Cardinals would have paid him less in that instance. In exchange for taking on the risk of him getting injured, Pujols gives up some salary postponed free agency.
"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
I feel like I'm debating a topic I don't believe in
I agree with everything you have been saying.
My main problem with Sheehan was how he was ignoring everything Pujols had said, while at the same time making it appear as black vs white when it comes to the extension Pujols signed. For whatever reason I think he was deliberately trying to get a rise out of people so that he could harp on his pre-Arb argument.
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by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 2:15 AM EST up reply actions
I tweeted him about it and I thought he was fairly reasonable.
Here’s his final response
"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
I saw that and I believe he is correct
On the other hand, Pujols built such a perception of himself as a never-wrong-do’er that I’m sure most fans felt like he wouldn’t lie ever.
There really is no reason for him to say otherwise though, why make yourself out as a villian while you are is still playing.
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 2:26 AM EST up reply actions
He could have not said anything.
Not addressed it, said he didn’t want to talk about it, etc. It seems like he really went out of his way to talk about it, but maybe that’s the confirmation bias talking. Anyway, I’m sick of it for tonight. I retain my rights to gripe and mope in the future.
"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
Ha, True that.
Everyone here needs to go to bed so I have no distractions for this term paper due tomorrow.
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 2:36 AM EST up reply actions
i was expecting the place to die down by 1
whatever, i planned on being up all night anyway.
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 2:39 AM EST up reply actions
this is late night VEB
it used to be way cooler before everyone got married.
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I do not want kids ever...
Azru has it right when it comes to this.
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i was just not meant to be a dad
i know that & have taken big hits because of that but it’s for the best.
Balls
i think a vasectomy now would free up this discussion for later.
it just makes too much sense.
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unfortunately i only started lurking in 2010
and missed out on the heyday of late night veb
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 2:42 AM EST up reply actions
those were the days
when VEB knew way less about me, and twitter wasn’t popular here.
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It's not the same though
I miss old VEB
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it represented a better time
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
that when I knew way less about sabermetrics and did photoshops to compensate
when VEP would curse all the time to release his built up frustration of being a baseball statitician prodigy.
when GDM would comment 24/7
when Cardball told us tales of his sources not to be named
when ducttape used to comment everyday
and other stuff
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I remember VexxedTechie doing a lot of photoshops too
"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
yeah
I had no idea how to argue with sabermetrics so I tried to steal his thing to fit in. IT WORKED!!!
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Y2 has taken over the 24/7 commenting
i’ve been sad & stuff hence the pull back
plus twitter. i can say a lot more stuff on there i can’t say here anymore.
Balls
all the work has already been done for ya, just ask spants for the info
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but i still have to learn how it works
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
you can, they just have to be new.
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LOL too 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
Also true
Or Rui’s mom
"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
did you just call them names?
I usually just like to tell them what they’re saying is wrong and they’ll be the ones to usually start throwing out names first.
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i used the term fucktard, apparently you can't do that
i also got yelled at for wishing death on strauss & saying fuck too much or telling people to fuck off or something. i forget
Balls
sometimes people here can be overly sensitive about stuff
better that than a constant trollfest like the last board i frequented.
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 3:28 AM EST up reply actions
i totally agree there has to be rules
i just don’t think wishing strauss’s death should be against them. haha
Balls
eh we allow that then we're probably
opening a gate where we wish death threats of umps and aaron miles.
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ehh life vs. playing career is different
wish for an injury is cutting it close though,
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i don't think you should wish for injuries
especially after seeing what happened with him & juan encareasadastake
Balls
eh, i don't know man
i don’t even know which mod was upset about it, they never said just told me to tone it back
Balls
right there with you kiddo
sadly all good things must come to an end
hence today’s very sad news
dammit why can’t i stop crying????
Balls
If anyone else remembers this meme,
"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
GOD FUCKING DAMMIT
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 8, 2011 11:52 PM EST up reply actions
He not gonna be number five anymore?
"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 9, 2011 12:19 AM EST up reply actions
for the right price!
/meaning large overpay
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I assumed that was the joke
Zdle;liasgyk has to go on the record every 2 months saying, no, guys, Felix is still not available.
Still not a werewolf.
Hate to See Albert Pujols Gone But At Least He Didn't Go to Team I Hate
Hate to See Albert Pujols Gone But At Least He Didn’t Go to Team I Hate. It will seem different in St. Louis w/o him. Agreed with the bullet point in the last thread on both sides doing the right thing but making a mistake.
At least he didn’t go to any of the Cards’ arch-rivals, like the Brewers, Reds, Pirates, or Mets. Yes, I still hate the Mets even though they’re in the other division. And at least they didn’t go to the Marlins, who’ve signed every free agent in site and are a thorn in the side of my other favorite NL team, the Nationals. And didn’t go to the Yankees who are obnoxious. At least the Angels are a team I’ve liked in the past over the years, on and off.
Rocking the Red for teams on the banks of the Potomac and at the Gateway Arch and Singing the Blues about Hockey.
should i bother getting a twitter
"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
Yes
Manchester City: 38 points, 12-0-2, 1st in EPL, +35 GD
Sergio Aguero: 11 G, 3 A
Edin Dzeko: 10 G, 3 A
by cardinalswsbound on Dec 8, 2011 11:58 PM EST up reply actions
its not a bother at all
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!
yes if you want to talk to some scouts
and reporters.
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he complain if you unfollow
it’s terrible, he threatened to come to my house one time.
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i'm getting better!
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2011 12:02 AM EST up reply actions
hmmm...the scouts thing is intriguing
but can’t i just get one of you people to do it
"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
bla bla bla teach a man to fish or something.
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wat
"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
it means, you should do these things without others helping.
or something bla bla bla
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yes
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2011 12:02 AM EST up reply actions
I actually like new Twitter
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
The new iPhone app is terrible, it's basically letterboxed there's so much of a border.
Manchester City: 38 points, 12-0-2, 1st in EPL, +35 GD
Sergio Aguero: 11 G, 3 A
Edin Dzeko: 10 G, 3 A
by cardinalswsbound on Dec 9, 2011 12:02 AM EST up reply actions
Don't like the border; like that I can see who retweeted me
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter
it was just alarming
all it seems like they did was switch the columns to the other side and move some buttons around
neither has mine
they’re keeping us out Cody!!!
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
maybe the tyler greene one is different.
i didn’t know you had a twitter
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just for spying
not for actual tweeting
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
ahh.. like Y2S does (I think he does this, I cannot confirm though)
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don't like how the line isn't a little darker after i pop in some new tweets
can’t tell which ones are new/old
you know what's annoying
when someone with protected tweets follows you and then declines to accept your follow request. uh
I'm not sure what the word for that is, but it's definitely not sensible behavior.
"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 Dec 9, 2011 12:52 AM EST up reply actions
oh for fucks sake, my sister & mom are talking about me on fb with my old high school friends
and here i thought this day couldn’t get any worse
Balls
by gdm426 on Dec 9, 2011 12:06 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
why are you reading facebook?
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i'm not, sis just sent me an email with all of conversations about me
i’m so pissed & creeped out right now
Balls
Why I don't have a Facebook. Or friends. Or parents.
Manchester City: 38 points, 12-0-2, 1st in EPL, +35 GD
Sergio Aguero: 11 G, 3 A
Edin Dzeko: 10 G, 3 A
by cardinalswsbound on Dec 9, 2011 12:09 AM EST up reply actions
/turns around again, waves at Cody again
Manchester City: 38 points, 12-0-2, 1st in EPL, +35 GD
Sergio Aguero: 11 G, 3 A
Edin Dzeko: 10 G, 3 A
by cardinalswsbound on Dec 9, 2011 12:13 AM EST up reply actions
You don't have any friends, huh?
Thanks a lot.
- 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 Dec 9, 2011 12:54 AM EST up reply actions
i mean ones real life, when my dad got sick they all bailed
i had about 15 people i thought were friends for life & they all bailed. selfish bastards. only one dude kept up with me & was supportive. but he got married three years ago & lives in Ky so i never see or talk to him anymore. we tweet each other every once in a while but that’s it.
Balls
Sorry, that sucks man.
"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
Tried to find a Seinfeld clip for this and failed. Damn.
"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
Totally used that in my post-Pujols fb status today.
As well as the clip from the Star Wars prequel of Obi Wan yelling “YOU WERE THE CHOSEN ONE!”
"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 Dec 9, 2011 2:34 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
haha. love the star wars reference.
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by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 2:39 AM EST up reply actions
Someone made it on here earlier like 10 threads ago when we first found out about this.
Too good to not steal.
"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
On a day Anahiem took Albert from us, I got to see our hockey team beat Anahiem
Good times
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Dec 9, 2011 12:09 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Baseball>that Canadian sport
"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 9, 2011 12:10 AM EST up reply actions
We'll take our revenge where we can get it.
#HappySeason #SadOffSeason
by The Continental on Dec 9, 2011 12:12 AM EST up reply actions
Reply fail
Because the Blues beat the Ducks, they have to give us Pujols
RE-SIGN EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Dec 9, 2011 12:14 AM EST up reply actions
i bet he doesn't put us on his
will-wave-ntc-for-trade-to list
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
Preview of a FanPost I'm working on titled "The Albert Contract Saga on Film:"
“He’s more maching now than man, twisted and evil.”
"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 9, 2011 12:16 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
At the end does he come back and play one last season with us
So he can see the house that he built one last time, with his own eyes?
"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 Dec 9, 2011 12:56 AM EST up reply actions
Probably something like that.
I’ll finish it up after I finish my lit theory final.
"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 9, 2011 1:44 AM EST up reply actions
i'm wondering if i write a fanpost about my feelings will anyone read it?
or should i just write it on my blog. i need to vent
Balls
I think people would read it.
"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 Dec 9, 2011 12:57 AM EST up reply actions
I'd probably read it, depending on length.
Heck, I don’t even want to know how many thousands of comments I read on here the last few days.
"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
Might not read it until after break starts on the 15th then.
"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
Break from school
Way behind on all my work this week.
"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
In February.
Getting the Master’s degree. And took 5 years for the BA. And a year of work after.
"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
Thanks!
Economics! I’m pretty heavily considering getting the PhD, but I’m starting to think I should take at least a year off to see what the private sector is like and maybe pay off some debt.
"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
damn, VEB is full of math peeps, pay off all the debt you can dude, trust me
also even though you seem really happy i just followed you on twitter
Balls
hahaha I saw that, thanks!
"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
Was already following.
Yea, now what?
/it’s cool.
"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
idk, didn't want to publicly reveal my real name
but Clank outed me the other day. But mostly I just didn’t want to peer pressure you into it. Seems kind of silly now. Anyway, don’t worry about it cuz you’re not missing much. Just a bunch of RTs mostly.
"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
Yea, I was being shy.
I’ve been doing more lurking than commenting since like early 2010.
"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
don't be shy, you'll never get laid being shy
it’s just twitter, it’s not like it’s serious business
Balls
WHAT IF HE LOSES A FOLLOWER!!!
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How do I have 181 followers?
that’s too many!
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i have like 100
i should have a 1000 but i don’t care. it’s not like i base my whole existence & self esteem on how many strangers follow my crazy angry tweets
Balls
honestly I don't know how to tweet like that
I just place random stats in my feed from time to time, it attracts certain people though.
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Good point.
"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
btw i don't know if fink is still around BUT...
i think i set up our playoffs to where we re-seed after the play in round. so you’ll get the lowest seed remaining.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2011 12:17 AM EST reply actions
OOH! I hope so. Enigma's team scares the crap out of me.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
I can't wait to read Joe Posnanski's take
"Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage." ― Thucydides
talk about a conversation we're not going to have.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2011 12:19 AM EST up reply actions
Mainly because Posnanski has refused to have it.
For all the tongue baths Poz gets around here, he surely shouldn’t get off the hook for this.
Beware: Velociraptors may be present.
I liked his write up
but considering the emotional nature of the subject matter I am not surprised that Posnanski caught some blowback for what he wrote
"Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage." ― Thucydides
is that what you took from his write up?
"Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage." ― Thucydides
Pretty much...
I don’t want to strip all the nuance out of his opinion, but he went way soft on Paterno, which is kind of mindblowing to me.
Sign Roy O
That was how it read to me but I am neutral on Poz.
Maybe slightly negative on him because I don’t understand the fandom around his writing.
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he is a consumate sentimentalist now I wonder why that
doesn’t appeal to you? hmmmmm
"Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage." ― Thucydides
robots are anti sentimental heartless bastards
i’m not calling Az a bastard so don’t ban me bro
Balls
To be fair he wrote a "I feel conflicted" story in his immediate response
I imagine he will be more in depth later and likely more harsh, I kind of felt the way he did in that I don’t know exactly what happened, who knew what, or to what extent and that a guy who spent 60 years making that university his life probably deserves the time to let all the facts come out before you make him the personification of the evil that occurred
"Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage." ― Thucydides
Only semi-related but if you
want to read some crazy shit from a community that is generally well-reasoned, start reading the comments on this post at Tangotiger’s site. They are horrifying.
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What a terrible commenting system
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We are also spoiled here at SBN
but yes, generally not a good system.
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I think it's good for serious discussions
where each post is several paragraphs long. It’s not good for the type of commenting we do here.
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by vivaelpujols on Dec 9, 2011 12:53 AM EST up reply actions
I dont think those were that bad
I only read the first 20 or so.
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by vivaelpujols on Dec 9, 2011 12:49 AM EST up reply actions
I think the alternate thread of horror is worse.
Basically ctrl+f ‘wexler’ and then read any non-vitriolic response. There is some messed up decision making being described in there. . .
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I liked Rally's comment
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by vivaelpujols on Dec 9, 2011 12:53 AM EST up reply actions
this is really creepy
Notably, one boy who was uncomfortable with the initial touching in the shower walked away. That ended the contact and Sandusky never contacted him again. Another was seen walking hand in hand with Sandusky after receiving oral sex from him. One passage mentions a boy resisting Sandusky’s attempts at manual penetration & it appears that Sandusky did not proceed after. There is no mention in the indictment of sexual acts occurring after a boy has said "no" or "stop," of crying or screaming, or of bleeding, bruising, or marks that indicate physical violence or pain being inflicted.
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the whole thing just makes me want to scrub my skin with steel wool
what a horrific situation.
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Yeah, the descriptions are very disturbing
But I don’t think Wexler comes off so bad. His argument has some logic behind it, it’s just ridiculously contrary and is out of touch with human gut emotions.
That being said I think our outrage towards child rapists is a little disproportionate to how damaging the crime actually is. We treat those guys worse than Hitler.
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Uh
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by mysterui on Dec 9, 2011 1:09 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
look all he is saying is cut the child rapists a little slack
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Dude...
“Dude. You have sex with children! I mean, we believe in equality for everybody, and tolerance, and all that gay stuff, but dude – fuck you!”
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by monkeysareblue on Dec 9, 2011 1:46 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
You guys are just jealous because I have mature friends
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by vivaelpujols on Dec 9, 2011 1:48 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Screw you guys-
I’m goin home.
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by monkeysareblue on Dec 9, 2011 2:31 AM EST up reply actions
"I am 8 inches"
dude eight inches is tiny “Sorry I do not like midgets :( they piss me off”
"Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage." ― Thucydides
it is the innocence of the victim that sparks the outrage
as adults we can all see shades of grey in our behaviors, when someone is incapable of consent it magnifies the crime.
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by TomCat009 on Dec 9, 2011 1:11 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, I definitely agree with that
But I think we’re overstating that magnification. For one, no one is completely innocent. I’m sure 12 year old’s have some knowledge of sex and its implications, I definitely did when I was 12. Furthermore, I’m not sure corrupting innocence is as big a deal as we think it is. It’s certainly enormously tragic, but so are many things that happen on a daily basis which we don’t pay much attention to.
Lets just stop talking about this.
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i had no idea what sex was when i was 12
still don’t
Balls
by gdm426 on Dec 9, 2011 1:19 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yes
We send 400K+ people to their death to try to stop one of them. Just like we did with Hitler.
by Merry CRasmus on Dec 9, 2011 1:14 AM EST up reply actions
Uh, I don't think our stopping of Hitler had much to do with his crimes against humanity
It was more a tactical decision.
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Ok
Just admit it was a little bit too hyperbolic of a way to make a point, and we’ll still meet at the obsolete screenname convention next month with IHB.
by Merry CRasmus on Dec 9, 2011 1:28 AM EST up reply actions
Not to speak for VEP, but I think it was more in comparison to how people treat/talk about Hitler today.
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yeah and it was obvioulsy hyperbolic
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I think MGL's comment is good
http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/index.php/site/comments/child_rapists/#61
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The crime itself is pretty awful.
I haven’t studied the psychology of pedophiles or anything, but I suspect one must be a little messed up in the head to be into that sort of thing. I don’t think it’s the same as a malicious crime like murder. Which is kind of what makes the Penn St. thing so awful — the PSU administrators didn’t have to fight any temptations or inappropriate urges. They just had to report what happened, and they chickened out, to put it lightly.
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Yeah, Penn State's reaction was ridiculous
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I have literally had tears rolling down my cheeks when I
have read about it, I don’t know who I feel worse for the kids who wanted the attention(imagine the hellhole their life has been) or the kids who didn’t and got it anyways.
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What the fuck, Wexler
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it is the sort of thing people write about how they would theoretically
handle a situation, put that guy in a jury box while some poor kid spills his guts and he would have pitch fork out in no time
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He hasn't written anything since the Penn State stuff has he?
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Oh yeah his most recent was on santo
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kevin goldstein's a douche.
getting back to the simple life
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2011 12:19 AM EST reply actions
joe sheehan, too.
"He’s not a great golden god come from the sky. He’s a fucking baseball player."
-the red baron
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2011 12:32 AM EST up reply actions
They both have some points, even if they are being a bit crass.
But they’re not necessarily talking to you or I. They’re addressing the P-D poster types, I suspect.
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I believe Sheehan does have valid points
but he is essentially trolling, which is pretty pathetic given his stature as a national baseball writer at SI and BP. Especially when it is directed at a franchise that just lost the best player of a generation -one of the best in the past 40 years, even. Does he really expect everyone to be an emotionless psychopath?
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by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 1:50 AM EST up reply actions
Yea, idk why all the national writers seem to engage in that nonsense.
Apparently it’s hard for them to ignore it all, which is what I hope I would do.
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what the 2019-2022 anaheim angels said?
/jeopardy’d
and we won the world series.
by YesWeOquendo on Dec 9, 2011 12:23 AM EST up reply actions
from your lips to the GOB's ears
i wonder what they have to say about this? does this upset them or are they happy about it?
Balls
The actual text of the article
was less encouraging than the title.
by Willie McGee's Twin on Dec 9, 2011 12:38 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, first and foremost, he'll go by what his gut tells him.
That’s comforting. If you like his guts.
goddamnit gdm
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by vivaelpujols on Dec 9, 2011 12:55 AM EST up reply actions
I'm eating poptarts
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by vivaelpujols on Dec 9, 2011 12:56 AM EST up reply actions
No I want my freaking brownies
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by vivaelpujols on Dec 9, 2011 12:58 AM EST up reply actions
I'm doing the same with rum and coke
#HappySeason #SadOffSeason
by The Continental on Dec 9, 2011 12:56 AM EST up reply actions
Some old Appleton that's been knocking around the house for a decade.
I’m not a very dedicated liquor drinker.
#HappySeason #SadOffSeason
by The Continental on Dec 9, 2011 12:59 AM EST up reply actions
I think it's OK.
We brought it home from Jamaica when we visited.
#HappySeason #SadOffSeason
by The Continental on Dec 9, 2011 1:05 AM EST up reply actions
It's this one:
http://www.liquoranddrink.com/Ingredients/115-Appleton-Estate-Special-Rum/
It’s nothing special, really. Looks like it’s available here.
#HappySeason #SadOffSeason
by The Continental on Dec 9, 2011 1:19 AM EST up reply actions
i went to the store earlier
thought about getting some cookies or something
then remember what happened last time i bought cookies
omg, thank you for posting this
I feel so much better.
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Ps that Star Wars kid really let himself go.
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Went out earlier to get a dozen donuts, a pint of ice cream, baileys, and chocolate milk.
To me pounds, to me!
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Neopolitan ice cream
glazed, chocolate, chocolate filling, raspberry filling for donuts.
"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
It's not my usual. Dunno why I picked it.
But I’m pretty non adventurous with ice cream flavors ( and in general). Chocolate like 9 out of 10 times, yet I somehow spend like 5 minutes looking at every flavor.
"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
there's chocolate, chocolate fudge, triple chocolate brownie, chocolate chunk
chocolate double fudge brownie
starbucks mocha frap
i am all about the chocolate. i only eat strawberry in the summer
Balls
When I was a kid I would eat chocolate chocolate chip with chocolate syrup.
I tend to always eat the same things for whatever reason. Ham and cheese omelettes are a common breakfast, and I always get the BBQ chicken pizza at CPK.
"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
For realsies.
I tried to force myself to try other menu items, but it wasn’t the same.
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Nobody knows.
Though removing Martinelli’s Apple Juice really threw me for a loop. Saves me money when I drink water though.
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Never liked tea, and they have Pepsi instead of Coke.
And damn is soda expensive at real restaurants.
"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
i like Pepsi more than Coke, which is like really bad
my family in Ark hates me for it. along with the fact i dont like to go deer hunting in the woods for days & days in the fall & winter
Balls
Hunting seems like a huge pain in the ass.
"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
Seriously
I did that a bit in the boy scouts as a kid, but I wouldn’t want to do that all the time.
"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
my grandpa& uncle had really nice trialers
but they made me sleep outside to “toughen me up good”. so now i hate camping. my form of camping now is staying at a hotel that doesn’t have room service
Balls
done with the denial stage?
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It was mostly disbelief and shock
I’m glad we didn’t match their offer and I wouldn’t change the way the Cardinals handled it, but watching our Albert become their Pujols is harder than I expected.
Still not a werewolf.
we got boned man!
"He’s not a great golden god come from the sky. He’s a fucking baseball player."
-the red baron
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2011 1:02 AM EST up reply actions
Today the Cardinals felt what it's like to be Mysterui's mom
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by vivaelpujols on Dec 9, 2011 1:09 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I'm hitting the stages in random order-
started off with anger, but now I refuse to accept that he is gone until he passes his physical. I’m afraid I’m going to be hitting the Pedro Feliz stage sometime soon.
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by monkeysareblue on Dec 9, 2011 1:02 AM EST up reply actions
embrace the pain, hold onto it & never forget this feeling
remember it always when players in the future say the same things he did so you won’t believe their lies
Balls
there's hundreds upon hundreds of baseball players.
there’s only one albert pujols.
"He’s not a great golden god come from the sky. He’s a fucking baseball player."
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by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2011 1:03 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I was SO sad falling asleep right now. I'm hoping that got it out of my system.
ALBERT PUJOLS RESIGNED.
SIGN PRINCE FIELDER
*reads "By Bryan Burwell"
*closes tab
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I think it was more about carving out that national niche
with this story for him, but then I’m just a cynic in general, and especially so with Burwell.
by Merry CRasmus on Dec 9, 2011 1:49 AM EST up reply actions
i just mean when people from around the country watch
they will just see “stl reporter” and think his opinions are representative of the city
Oh I know
He’s so out of touch with the overall sentiment on this one, that it could be irritating. I just think it’s more funny than anything. Nobody really has to be the villain, but if there has to be one it sure as hell isn’t the Cardinals.
by Merry CRasmus on Dec 9, 2011 2:00 AM EST up reply actions
burwell sucks.
"He’s not a great golden god come from the sky. He’s a fucking baseball player."
-the red baron
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2011 1:23 AM EST up reply actions
yeah i got through the title before i stopped reading.
"He’s not a great golden god come from the sky. He’s a fucking baseball player."
-the red baron
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2011 1:24 AM EST up reply actions
I ignored Crasmus' comment after the first word.
#HappySeason #SadOffSeason
by The Continental on Dec 9, 2011 1:26 AM EST up reply actions
i read him once in a blue moon.
the last article i got all the way through was when he slandered somebody. i forgot who it was though.
"He’s not a great golden god come from the sky. He’s a fucking baseball player."
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by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2011 1:28 AM EST up reply actions
How do you get inside the bottle?
And how do you get a computer and/or newspaper in there?
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cute rui.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2011 1:35 AM EST up reply actions
Actually, as far as Burwell goes, I thought this was pretty good, and expresses quite a bit of my cynicism re: DeWitt et al.
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by monkeysareblue on Dec 9, 2011 1:51 AM EST up reply actions
i decided to read it after seeing your comment
i made it about halfway. this is where i stopped.
“If the Cardinals had truly wanted to re-sign Pujols, they could have accomplished that goal at any point during the past two years.”
right, its that simple. other than the fact that there have been numerous reports that loazno’s starting point was a rod’s contract and this was non negotiable. i guess its just he said she said though at this point.
Or even go back three years to the point where Albert would've been likely to outperform
the value of ARod’s deal.
i guess its just he said she said though at this point.
yeah
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by monkeysareblue on Dec 9, 2011 2:02 AM EST up reply actions
yep. my rule is that if i'm hungry after about 11 or so the real answer is to go to bed.
"He’s not a great golden god come from the sky. He’s a fucking baseball player."
-the red baron
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2011 1:36 AM EST up reply actions
or 4 pieces of pie
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by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 1:52 AM EST up reply actions
For those depressed fans over the age of 98
PBS is showing Victor Borge. Quite the mood lifter.
Bernie often irks me
But this expresses nearly everything I feel as a Cardinals fan about this deal.
Still not a werewolf.
yeah me too
but i think he hit it on the head…and big contracts usually dont end well… watching him play 1st last yr his d was slipping so going to AL will help him.
because TLR
In the nobody cares category...
the hilarity of the NBA went up exponentially today.
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by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 1:52 AM EST reply actions
All we need now is to find out that in fact the season was canceled,
and we just didn’t know it.
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"I'm a graduate of the Mike Shannon School of Diction" - Al Hrabosky
by monkeysareblue on Dec 9, 2011 2:01 AM EST up reply actions
Terms of a trade were agreed upon that would've sent Chris Paul to the Lakers
the NBA owns the Hornets, so apparently a group of owners didn’t like the trade (even though it appears fair, and allowed NOLA to begin a process of rebuilding) so Stern essentially vetoed it.
So now NOLA is essentially stuck with Paul for the remainder of the year, because if he were traded anywhere else LA would have a huge beef. Basically, they are going to get nothing from their superstar leaving, when they could’ve had 4 players and a first round draft pick.
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 2:20 AM EST up reply actions
So, can we steal this precedent,
and have Nolan Ryan nix the Pujols contract?
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by monkeysareblue on Dec 9, 2011 2:22 AM EST up reply actions
haha, I didn't know that
just so that the ultimate-casual-nonfan like myself can laugh at the NBA more.
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 2:30 AM EST up reply actions
i'd like to see it happen
should be sandwiched in there somewhere.
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 2:34 AM EST up reply actions
It might even be a bad trade for the Lakers, tbh.
CP3 is the best player in the trade but Pau and Odom are both really good.
"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
Yeah I've read a couple articles saying the same
I know jack shit about the NBA so I have no opinion.
The players are in the worst position. I can’t imagine being a guy that was traded, only to be forced back to your original team.
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 2:33 AM EST up reply actions
Yea, that does NOT seem fun.
That’s going to be an uncomfortable work atmosphere.
PS — I hope a bunch of people got the Gasol and Odom Lakers jerseys while they were cheap! hahaha ditto CP3 and NOLA
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I lost the link, and IIRC it's unlisted.
Any chance you could repost?
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by monkeysareblue on Dec 9, 2011 2:24 AM EST up reply actions
gracias
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by monkeysareblue on Dec 9, 2011 2:31 AM EST up reply actions
i just broke my nose trying to eat that you jerk
Balls
by gdm426 on Dec 9, 2011 2:32 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
up yours! i just got a email from UPS & it said they are returning the package
because they couldn’t get anyone to answer the door. so i’m going to eat all the brownies
now that’s funny
Balls
well finally there is someone's life worse than yours
mine :(
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the cheerleaders don't touch me man
the chicks in my shakespeare class on the other hand…
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...don't either
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by CodyG on Dec 9, 2011 2:54 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
why would they want a greasy pothead when they have their pick of big black guys?
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They're racist?
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reverse racism is the worse kind of racism
and take a f’ing shower so you won’t be so greasy dude.
Balls
a shower?
why would he want to do that?
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he's part fish?
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I thiink he has bigger fish to fry before taking a shower.
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yeah, I'm saying his smell is the lleast of his worries
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Then you should be set!
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So the only thing I have to do for tomorrow is finish this spanish paper on cloning
and for the life of me I can’t find the motivation to work on it.
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yeah, i barely got in my final essay in time
it’s so nice to be on break now.
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my break doesn't start for another week
How did your semester start after mine and still allow you to finish before me?
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when are you due?
(obligatory)
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by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 2:46 AM EST up reply actions
Looks like Mattyfrommo is gonna be a grandad
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Damnit, block plan - two more weeks to go...
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"I'm a graduate of the Mike Shannon School of Diction" - Al Hrabosky
by monkeysareblue on Dec 9, 2011 2:45 AM EST up reply actions
I'm perfectly fine with a long semester...
then again, I hate living at home during break.
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by the way quick question
so i was asleep when the pujols thing broke, i know the tim brown guys tweet broke it but was there stuff in the early morning about before? i just know as of last night when i went to bed the angels had made an offer but it was reportedly 210 million. did it just go from that to boom he signed or did stuff leak leading up to it?
Ugh I'm in the same boat.
Woke up at noon and saw my friend had texted, “Sorry dude…”. When I got to VEB BGH’s post was already up.
Totally had gone to sleep thinking he was going to be a Cardinal forever. Last time I’ll ever sleep peacefully.
"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 Dec 9, 2011 2:46 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
my back meds had me out from 3am till almost 2pm
i looked at my phone & there was a text from d-dee and my heart just sank
Balls
yea I leapt out of be to the computer like that dude in that Christmas poem.
"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
This isn't Christmas.
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by monkeysareblue on Dec 9, 2011 2:55 AM EST up reply actions
That it most certainly is not.
"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
yep woke up to multiple texts and the first one was from an angel fan celebrating
a guy i haven’t even talked to in like a month. so i find out from a guy who is basically a casual/fake angels fan.
Dude, I lived like the last 20 years 15 min from Angel Stadium.
Tell me about it. 2002 sucked frickin’ ass. Nothing like losing Kile and seeing Rolen’s shoulder get blown up just so you can put up with a bunch of shit talking from sleeper agent Angels fans.
"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
Too effing true.
Been there, it’s crazy. Fun times though. Family friend gave me two tickets to see the Cardinals a couple years back — nice seats too. Waino I think had a no hitter going through 6 or something. then two solo shots to tie it. Pujols stole second in the ninth I think (one night after VinScully had said running was the only thing he couldn’t do) and scored on a sacrifice.
Anyway, not a word from Dodgers fans ALL GAME until the solo shots. One older dude was pretty good natured about it, but these two cross-faded jack asses were super obnoxious. Was glad to shove it in their faces afterward.
"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
i have no idea when Dodger fans become so angry
i was always told they were so nice. well at least the ones that stayed past the 7th inning
Balls
They were just really rowdy and in my face.
Can’t recall if they said anything personal, but I don’t think so. The stadium is in a bad part of town though.
"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
Kinda.
There’s a reason it’s called Chavez Ravine. Outside the ravine is the middle of LA basically. I’ve never lived there, so idk how it compares to the rest of the city, but it’s definitely not great, and the parking lot is known to be pretty unsafe.
"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
they filled the opening scene to the fast & the furious there
it sure looked dangerous if you can’t drive a car fast
Balls
haha that blows
i cant handle the untrue fans. you must be miserable with me when things go wrong damnt!
Gots to go pretend like I'm going to get stuff done tonight.
G’night all. Like true procrastinators, we’ll start feeling better tomorrow.
"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
Ha, try 10 seconds!
"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
Maybe I can just outline some of it....
"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
maybe you should just quit now.
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Probably.
"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
I'm kidding, just close the browser and you should have one less problem.
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Need browser for works.
"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
damn
I wish I could ask the robot to ban me between midnight and 8am just so I can get stuff done.
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Alright, now I'm for serious. GOOD NIGHT.
"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
So, to try to reboot the mood,
and maybe it’s only good for me because I’ve had a lot of analogous shit in my life the last month or so, but as opposed to the upthread Johnny Cash and Antlers gems, here’s something a little more, if not uplifting or positive, strengthening:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkUvKrcKbyA
"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
Fuck, that definitely doesn't qualify for that- pasted the wrong link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp_IFg-mjyM
"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 9, 2011 2:57 AM EST up reply actions
there's a suggestion with a 5 in its thumbnail
I’m depressed again.
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If you don't know it btw, Next to Normal is a great show.
"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 9, 2011 3:08 AM EST up reply actions
NTN>Glee
I’m not sure if I can think of another musical I would describe as “gritty.”
"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 9, 2011 3:48 AM EST up reply actions
So when the pujols jerseys go on sale, that's a good time to buy one and bury it for 30 years
right?
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I don't even know what to do with my jersey...
worst part is, my clothes closet doesn’t have doors, so i can see it at all times.
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 3:02 AM EST up reply actions
hide it somewhere so you can be more sentimental on it later.
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i'm not angry enough to do that
just upset
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I'm hurt, I'm just too cynical of a person to not see this happen a mile away.
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By the way, the board of directors for the Tyler Greene club suck
I’ve spent countless hours tweeting reporters, and emailing others trying to get more mainstream media involved, and the twitter account is becoming a hassle because I don’t know have many ideas besides tweeting quotes about liberty and freedom. The blog is about to hit a snag as my queue is only to the 16th of this month so now I need to write new posts and content.
YOU SUCK STLCARDSFAN04
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where are the club fees I was promised??
The Continental seems to be the only true member of the club.
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Meant to ask before I go
If I say I wanna join, what am I agreeing to? And can I choose my own title?
"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
you want to join the board of directors or just the club?
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What's the difference?
"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
so hows that work going?
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Really well. (not.)
At least i’ve confined myself to this subthread.
"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
you're required to add the title to your sig
and file your own taxes.
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And I get to choose my title?
I want to be titled Chief Economist, fyi.
"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
hmm... even though I'm just the vice president (damn it gabe, do something)
I’ll allow it.
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Chief Economist is below that, I'm pretty sure.
But sweet, I’m totally in.
"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
CFO?
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 3:41 AM EST up reply actions
No just Chief Economist.
Like Christina Romer or Greg Mankiw or Austan Goolsbee.
"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
Sweet. Off to change the sig!
"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
don't look now
but we are over 2000 comments by a healthy margin
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 3:17 AM EST reply actions
ahh... the golden number
can we push it to 3000?
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No, because that makes me think of how many hits I wanted Albert to get as a Cardinal.
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"I'm a graduate of the Mike Shannon School of Diction" - Al Hrabosky
by monkeysareblue on Dec 9, 2011 3:25 AM EST up reply actions
i was there for #2000!!!!!
…..
:(
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 3:26 AM EST up reply actions
so 6 or 7 years until he hits #3000?
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you get destroyed like in raiders of the lost ark
its just really delayed
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 3:31 AM EST up reply actions
healthy margin isn't really accurate.
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yeah, well, thats just like, your opinion, man.
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 3:30 AM EST up reply actions
3:28 now...
and I am still awake and upset by this. I think I have abandonment issues or something. Upset is polite way of saying I’m pissed as hell and can’t stop thinking about the good times and god I hate being the dumped gf…
Gif of the Roethlisberger injury
not embedding it because it would break the thread further
http://i.imgur.com/Eb3YL.gif
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 3:40 AM EST reply actions
todays game apparently
and he played through it
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 3:42 AM EST up reply actions
on NFL network
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 3:50 AM EST up reply actions
I thought you hated football in general
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speaking of twitter & followers
who are patttimagee, newlandfamily5, rollbirdsroll, tyler0117, poissonSTL, YadiMo4, ibrdon, Southside_Ray, Supergus68 & tnorrist here at VEB? they all follow me but i don’t know who they are & they all look like VEB’ers
Balls
pattiemagee is pattimagee.
Avatar is brown paper bag wearing glasses. he/she posted in this thread.
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I think tyler0117 is thisistyler
or something. Just a guess.
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RollBirdsRoll is
RollBirdsRoll
Has the UofAlabama “A” with the Birds on the Bat avatar.
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Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. - Joe Posnanski
so my roommate went to sleep finally after 9 hours of WOW
I think I should just wake up and finish this paper before class tomorrow. (it’s only the rough draft)
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does that mean I should go to sleep now?
first class is at 10:30
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9 hours on the computer, who does that???
oh wait, maybe I’m not the best one to criticize.
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vague social interactions with veb'ers is wayyy less antisocial than WoW
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 3:53 AM EST up reply actions
I'd like to agree, but he's talking to them with his headset all the time.
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I can throw literal stones at him right now for $5 internet dollars.
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FOR SHAME VEB
HOW DARE YOU QUIT
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i got distracted by a wasted roommate
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 4:14 AM EST up reply actions
did it die?
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 4:20 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
it being veb, not my roommate
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 5:05 AM EST up reply actions
alright i gotta bounce & go watch Community
but before i’ll go i just want to say Albert Pujols did not make the Cardinals great. but being a Cardinal helped make Albert Pujols great. life will never be the same for any of us & that’s his decision. he made his bed & now he has to sleep in it. you couldn’t pay me to be him right now. when it hits him how big of a mistake he has made, he’ll realize this was probably the worst mistake of his life & will be the biggest regret of his life.
you’re outside the STL safe zone Albert. hope you’re wearing a cup.
Balls
by gdm426 on Dec 9, 2011 4:23 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
if you post a comment on veb, and no one is there to read it
does y2s still parse it?
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 4:31 AM EST reply actions
that's unsettling
Swing and a high drive to center field...GET UP BABY...GET UP BABY, GET UP...OH YEAH - Shannon, Gm 6
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Dec 9, 2011 4:43 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Song on Pandora One soon to expire..like everything good in life
I’m having trouble counting the stacks but damn is my typing awesome. Anyway, was deciding to go to bed and this is what came on my Pandora station. Woo hoo. Thought it was appropriate for 5 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVgPUyByk8U
I Ain’t Gonna Suffer no More – John Lee Hooker
fuck shit, and stuff.
yep. still depressed
Cards fan in Seoul.
Albert Pujols is the hero Saint Louis deserves, but not the one it has the money for right now.
by letsgostlcardinals on Dec 9, 2011 8:45 AM EST reply actions
You either die a Cardinal, or live long enough to see yourself become a villain.
Cards fan in Seoul.
Albert Pujols is the hero Saint Louis deserves, but not the one it has the money for right now.
by letsgostlcardinals on Dec 9, 2011 9:29 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
I close VEB at 9pm last night
And 12 hours later…1100 new comments. Really?
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