Super Sunday
by the red baron on Feb 6, 2011 8:01 AM EST
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Morning, folks. The robot is a bit under the weather today (something about an extra GOTO 10 line, I believe), so I'm pinch-hitting. (Like that? I used a baseball term 'cause it's a baseball blog! See, that's the kind of quality you pay for here at Viva El Birdos.)
Thing is, there's not really much new to talk about. I could regale you for a couple thousand words about how excited I am to see Jim Edmonds back with the team, but that ground has probably already been covered by now. There's nothing new to report on the Albert Pujols front. Pitchers and Catchers Report Day is barely more than a week away, which is certainly exciting, but until that gets here it isn't much of a talking point.
On the other hand, the Super Bowl is today, which should be exciting even if you aren't a football fan. (I know we have a number of ardent non-football types around here.) After all, the Super Bowl is one of the big guideposts on the road back to baseball season, the last major sporting event before spring training begins. Me? I watch the game, and I do sort of care about it, but unless I have a definite rooting interest (which I do not this year; neither team offends me enough to root against them), I'm watching as much for the commercials as I am the game. The weekend of the conference title games is one of my favourite sporting weekends of the entire year, but the Super Bowl itself is, strangely, much less interesting to me. I'm not sure why.
So, given the lack of Cardinal-related news, the rather impromptu nature of my appearance, and the fact I need to get cracking on putting together a couple food items I promised to bring to the game, I really don't have anything substantial for you. Ergo, I'll leave you with the hope you enjoy your Sunday, whether it includes football or not. At the very least, our countdown to pitchers and catchers reporting stands at eight days and counting, which should be enough to ensure a little more brightness in your day.
The Baron's Substitute Playlist for the 6th of February, 2011 -- First six on Shuffle
"If You Need Me" - Wilson Pickett
"Streets of Laredo" - Johnny Cash
"Chelsea Girl" - Nico
"Isfahan" - Duke Ellington and his Orchestra
"No Good Deed Goes Unpunished" - Fairmont
"But Beautiful" - Billie Holliday
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JIMMY BALLGAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just had to yell that one more time. Happy Super Bowling to those of you who care, just please be careful.
Nice old school list RB and a fairly eclectic one.
You're the fail to my win?
"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 Feb 6, 2011 8:48 AM EST reply actions
Am I the only one that doesn't get Billie Holiday?
Like, even a little bit? Her voice just sounds so grating to me.
I bought Lady in Satin because I’d seen several sources say that it was her favorite album. I can’t even listen to it all the way through. It’s just fatiguing. I guess I’m just a knuckle-dragging troglodyte.
Boog woulda.
by The Continental on Feb 6, 2011 10:24 AM EST up reply actions
Your probably not the only one.
I like Billie Holiday a lot. I did a paper on her back in my college days because I liked her so much. But after she got older and booze and drug ridden she sounded like gravel. It was a sad decline.
I guess I need a play list for today too.
It starts out like this:
Bessie Smith – Summertime
Big Mama Thornton – Ball And Chain
Billie Holiday – Them There Eyes
Saffire – You Can Have My Husband.mp3
Billie Holiday – No Regrets
Etta James – At Last
Bessie Smith – Need A Little Sugar In My Bowl
Memphis Minnie – Meningitis Blues
Big Maybelle – I’m Gettin’ ’Long Alright
Pretty exciting, eh?
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 10:53 AM EST up reply actions
Very good.
Do you listen to Edith Piaf at all? French, but really enjoyable.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
No, I should check her out?
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 12:02 PM EST up reply actions
I really enjoy French jazz singers.
I like the Americans you listed more, but I just got a CD with 40 Piaf songs for $5, so I’ve been listening to it. I bet you can listen to her stuff on Pandora or something for free.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
I'll find her
But if she sings in French she better have a really sexy voice, else I’m going back to Etta James or something.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 12:12 PM EST up reply actions
I should check out some of Billie's earlier recordings, then.
Also, I need to get some Etta and Ella. So much music, so little time.
Boog woulda.
by The Continental on Feb 6, 2011 12:08 PM EST up reply actions
How can I send you a disk?
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
I appreciate the offer, but I like buying CDs.
Digging around in Euclid Records is a favored past-time.
I wouldn’t mind some recommendations on which albums to get, though. These days, I can probably preview most everything on-line.
Boog woulda.
by The Continental on Feb 6, 2011 12:23 PM EST up reply actions
I couldn't tell you
what albums to look for, just what artists, but that depends on what you like or are looking for.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
The Chinese opera singer at Chinese New Year last night sang Summertime
…safe to say, I ditched the event halfway through
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
I guess I'm glad I missed it
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 1:10 PM EST up reply actions
Some of these are blues singers
some jazz, some both. I assume you also listen to Ella? Have you ever listened to Anita O’Day? I love her version of “You Came a Long Way from St. Louis”, and her version of “S’Wonderful/They Can’t Take That Away From Me” with the Oscar Peterson Trio is great.
"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 Feb 6, 2011 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
I always liked Lady Ella more than Lady Day
I can highly recommend “Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Songbook”
and FAR more tha Lady GaGa!
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 12:03 PM EST up reply actions
I Like Billy Holiday, but not all the time...
…on the udder hoof, I can’t stand to hear that old dead hippy Janis Joplin – her voice grates on my nerves like few udders. Or coke-head Stevie Nicks either. Or Cher, Whitney Houston, or Celine Dion, but that goes without saying. But Sinead O’Connor or Neko Case get my hooves hoppin’!
;=8)
Whoya finna try?
Yeah, I really like Sinead's voice, too
Still enjoy “Nothing Compares 2 U” quite a lot.
"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 Feb 6, 2011 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
Thumbs Up to RB for including NICO
our musical tastes seem to overlap in interesting ways. I say this based on the 5-6 songs you list once a week…
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."
Coincidentally, that's why I logged on...
Gotta like the Nico reference. And for anyone wanting to “friend” Mo Tucker, she’s on Facebook.
Honi soit qui mal y pense.
I'm excited about Edmonds being back but..
what is the liklihood of him having any significant playing time? If he’s strictly a platoon guy, I don’t see how Jay fits in with the team. It really makes you wonder about what’s really going on.
Even though it would make no sense at all, I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if they intend to shop Rasmus. He’s been on the TLR shitlist, and we all know what usually happens after you get on the TLR shitlist – regardless of reason or logic.
Getting rid of Rasmus to pacify a manager that could very easily NOT be here next year
would be stupid to the Nth degree. I wish with all my heart that TLR would take his shitlist, shove it up is ass, and go save a puppy. Thusly, leaving my Cardinals alone.
You're the fail to my win?
"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 Feb 6, 2011 9:33 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
remember when Edmonds was on TLR's shit list?
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
Yep. That's why I really don't want TLR around to mess with the future of this team.
Rasmus is the future. TLR is not the future, he is only the very opportunistic ‘now’.
You're the fail to my win?
"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 Feb 6, 2011 10:24 AM EST up reply actions
yeah.. Edmonds was never on TLRs shitless
just a public spat after Edmounds after he was a cub. . Any manager that we bring in should only concern with winning now. It’s Mo’s job to worry about the future.
And being that Mo has told Colby “No” twice when he asked to be traded, I don’t see him shopping him around.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
Really? Hmmm, seem to remember somthing about TLR dogging Edmonds
for refusing to board the team plane after the docs told him he shouldn’t be flying. Now, you can say that it didn’t have anything to do with Edmonds leaving. I say that it points to a fairly petty mind set that really doesn’t help situations out a whole helluva lot.
I didn’t say ‘win now’. I said the very opportunistic now. If Pujols wasn’t here, do think he would be? I highly doubt it. That’s the only reason he comes back.
You're the fail to my win?
"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 Feb 6, 2011 11:18 AM EST up reply actions
.
I didn’t say ‘win now’. I said the very opportunistic now. If Pujols wasn’t here, do think he would be? I highly doubt it. That’s the only reason he comes back.
Ah, ok. Maybe. He does still have Wainwright, Carpenter, and Holliday. But no, I don’t think he would be here if we were rebuilding
refusing to board the team plane after the docs told him he shouldn’t be flying. Now, you can say that it didn’t have anything to do with Edmonds leaving. I say that it points to a fairly petty mind set that really doesn’t help situations out a whole helluva lot.
Edmonds left because he was told he would have diminishing playing time with Ankiel and Rasmus taking up most of the time in center. Every manager is going to have spits and spats with players from time to time that are not grounds for a shit less. But I do not remember the incident you are referring to.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
and ank worked out so much better
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
Rasmus sure has
and we have a third baseman.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
In '08, Ankiel posted a .360 wOBA while slugging .500. He was worth 1.8 WAR.
While Edmonds was awesome for Chicago in ’08, putting up a .393 wOBA, he only managed a .230 wOBA for San Diego. He was worth 0.8 WAR.
In ’08, it did work out better for the Cardinals. In ’09, Edmonds did not play.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Feb 6, 2011 3:10 PM EST up reply actions
I believe that TLR and Edmonds had their ups and downs when Edmonds was a Cardinal.
After the club approached Edmonds about a lesser role, he asked for a trade, and the Cards got David Freese for him. I then got great seats for San Diego’s first series in St. Louis so that I could participate in the Standing Ovation for Edmonds. But, he was released by San Diego and a Cub by the time the game took place.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
Yeah they had a very rough relationship.
I think angry father, annoying son type thing.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
I don't remember exactly what it was...
But I remember Tony making some kind of crack about Jim shortly before Jim’s return here as a Cub. I remember thinking that it was a low blow on Tony’s part. I just can’t recall the particulars.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 12:07 PM EST up reply actions
Tony said we should treat edmonds like a cub
when he came back as a Cub. I can understand how you would think that’s a low blow.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
it seems like there was something else.
something like he wasn’t a team player. Something like that.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
Did Edmonds not say that this team was the best he's been on when he was with the Cubs
I’d say whatever LaRussa said, he had coming to him
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
by stlcardsfan4 on Feb 7, 2011 12:16 AM EST up reply actions
i could have swore that both Rasmus & Mo denied that Rasmus ever asked to be traded
Skip Schumaker fields like a goat wearing capes
I think Larussa insinuated a confirmation of those rumors
while Mozeliak demurred. In other words, typical Cardinals FO mind games and media misdirection
Tony confirmed it when asked
Rasmus originally refused to talk about it, then denied it. Mo spoke in Mospeak on the subject, Tony confirmed it. Strauss poked the fire as often as possible.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
Maybe he mentioned it rather than asked for it.
Or maybe they just misunderstood his mumbling.
If you don't want my foot on your throat, I'll need to hear the safe word.
if memory serves
Colby came in to talk to Mo and there was some talks of trading, but no formal request was made by his agent. So mentioned it rather than asked for it is a very adept.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
Yeah... I have a bad memory
but I thought there was an argument between Rasmatazz & TLR. TLR quasi-threatened to demote Colby to AAA. Colby went to Mo, basically saying “If I get demoted, you might as well trade me…” Mo responded “You’re not getting traded.” Then two months later, it came out that he requested a trade. Did I just make that up?
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."
sounds about right
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
I actually thought that it was handled pretty well...
TLR shouldn’t have acknowledge a “trade request”, and he should’ve probably done more to squash it immediately. But i think Colby handled it well (outside of one pregame interview where he refusal to give details sounded a little snarky), Mo did fine, and TLR seem to have enough quotes supporting Colby.
I am certain I am in the acute minority here though.
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."
Your forgetting
Pujols saying if Rasmus doesn’t want to be on the team then he doesn’t want him on the team. I think that was the comment that blew the whole thing up.
by SecondHalfMatt on Feb 6, 2011 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
yeah there is that
Albert Pujols: Clubroom cancer.
I JUS’ KIDDINK!
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."
dude! now you've done it!
the proper response is “the reporter clearly set him up”!
you better hope no one noticed!
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
if anyone notices
they’ll probably wonder what this “clubroom” thing happens to be…
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."
but again
that was the way it was presented to albert at the time. He was under the impression that Colby just went public asking for a trade.
They kissed and made up on the plane.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
Yeah, the question led Pujols to believe that Rasmus had requested a trade.
And Pujols responded rather than saying that he had not heard about the request and was not going to comment on something he had just heard second-hand.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Feb 6, 2011 3:12 PM EST up reply actions
that would have been a better response
But fans would be so much happier if Reporters didn’t have access to players. Players can’t just say “no comment” every time. I mean, they can, but emotions do get involved.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
I understand that,
but it a reporter is asking me a question about a situation involving a teammate that I am unfamiliar with, there is no way I answer the question. Especially if that someone goes out of his way to stir pots.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Feb 6, 2011 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
Amen!
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 11:01 AM EST up reply actions
Joe Strauss
After writing another Pujols Panic Article:
“Good, Good”
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Feb 6, 2011 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
Strauss is the journalistic equivalent of a feces flinging monkey.
by RollBirdsRoll on Feb 6, 2011 4:50 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
On the hand egg subject
I just wanted the Eagles to make it and it be a close game so some poor announcer would say “They are in a dog fight”.
by Macarver hater on Feb 6, 2011 10:12 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
VW Darth Vader commercial
Looks like the pre game favorite.
by ubeddie on Feb 6, 2011 10:57 AM EST via mobile reply actions
this indeed was what prompted my film composer query yesterday
That music is just all-time badass Not Ennio Morricone badass, but close.
For people who haven’t seen, watch the Superbowl! Or, uh, just go here
I love how the kid just has no time to even acknowledge the dad when he gets home
“hey you little bastard, you think Darth Vader costumes grow on trees? Huh? No, your dad had to suck shit from corporate d-bags at work all week to buy your fruity little costume, the least you can do is say hello. Now go tell your mom if she’s making spaghetti again Daddy’s gonna fucking lose it.”
…..my quaint view of domestic life
sounds like festivus
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 11:21 AM EST up reply actions
One hopes
you are neither a dad or a husband.
"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 Feb 6, 2011 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
Cool piece at Beyond the Boxscore
Basically the premise is “will Lance Berkman be another Larry Walker for the Cardinals?” and, while just about every member of VEB has probably already thought of this, the article has neat graphs and stuff.
Link.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Feb 6, 2011 11:11 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
clicked through and found Joe Buck saying
1. he doesn’t care who’s playing, because it’s not like the players on the field care what he says
2. “once I started in this business, I stopped wearing my Cardinals pajamas”
JERK
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Not so bad...
…when you find out they were “footie” pajamas. Plus, he still has the Cardinal sheets and comforter on his bed.
Honi soit qui mal y pense.
slamalamadingdong wallpaper does not count!
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Speaking of which
Anybody know if slamalamadingdong shirts are available for sale? I feel like maybe it has been long enough that I kind of want one and wouldn’t feel too dumb wearing one.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
I suppose I could just figure out how to make one though.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
mattybobo gets served a C&D
from the future!
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
They'll never find out
I’ll be wearing it underneat… other clothes.
(Dear VEB, please don’t be afraid to tell me when this joke is not funny anymore. I assume Fritz gets the ultimate say, since he started it, but we are a community after all and your input counts)
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
I think you should make a half-shirt or tube top that says Slamalamadingdong.
Or one of those shirts that ties in a knot at the ribs.
If you don't want my foot on your throat, I'll need to hear the safe word.
It will stop being funny when you murder me.
Speaking of, I actually had a dream last night that VEB was called together by the authorities to solve a murder mystery (since we’re so good at finding out the media/players/DeWitt/etc’s ulterior motives). We were doing well then something random happened and we got totally off topic and never solved it.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
by Alxfritz on Feb 6, 2011 11:52 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
YEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!
Boog woulda.
by The Continental on Feb 6, 2011 3:04 PM EST up reply actions
Damn it VEB, you're insubordinate, I don't like your methods, and sometimes you post so many .gifs that makes my head spin
But you’re the best damn group of sons-of-bitches I’ve got, so get to work and get this killer off the streets!
(Two hours later)
VEB! Get in my office, NOW!!! I told you to solve this case, and now you’re having a heated discussion about pairing up members of the St. Louis Cardinals with characters from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles??? I oughtta have your badge for this, and I’m seriously considering taking your sorry asses off this case just to get the mayor out of my hair! Now get back to work!!!
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Feb 6, 2011 12:07 PM EST up reply actions 13 recs
More of a Foot Ninja really.
Could Colby Rasmus hit a ball so hard that even he couldn't catch it?
by Cardinals645 on Feb 6, 2011 2:40 PM EST up reply actions 10 recs
REC MORE, JERKS
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
by Alxfritz on Feb 6, 2011 10:58 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I really did feel this would get more.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
OK, I made this comment before I realized it had 11 recs already
Because I accidentally left this open over night and hadn’t refreshed. I take it back, please forgive me VEB.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
It had three when i made the comment.
I felt bad.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Don't go chasin'
waterfalls.
"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 Feb 6, 2011 11:01 PM EST up reply actions
the murderer was probably a VEB
which one started the OT discussion?
Skip Schumaker fields like a goat wearing capes
gdm for sure
or IHB, who went on a murderous rampage after boog was traded
Your team is incompetently run by baseball equivalent of the captain from the Caine Mutiny -DiscoJer
i have one
my mom got it for me in 04 for my birthday. i recently found it packed in a box and pulled it out. i was thinking of actually wearing it this year. i doubt they still make them, though.
well, you could, if you were out of bacon.
i mean, i suppose that other matty could find one on such a site
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i could just put it on craigslist
and ask for bacon in exchange. that would save me a trip to the post office and the store.
you never know what kind of bacon they'll put on craigslist, though.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Perfectly legal escort services bacon?
Bacon prostitution doesn’t occur here, no more questions!
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
specify the kids aren't a part of it
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
tried to joke that Jack told him to take up smoking to lower his voice
but did go on to say it was about preparation and knowing the rules, and “unless you can make that play yourself ten times out of ten”, don’t be too critical of the players.
did Jack ever talk to Al?
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I think Joe's ok
the idea of him not showing any loyalty or bias toward the Cardinals pisses some people off, but I’m ok with it.
He’s a business man and he’s good at what he does. However, he can be pretty smug at times. I usually see that if he says something out of tune it’s not something stupid about baseball, he knows the game pretty well.
Al, on the other hand, really gets under my skin, and so does his hand puppet sidekick.
I like Horton too, but he’s not very popular here because of his views on stats. He’s not big headed like Al or always critical, Like Al, and sees a bigger picture of the game, unlike Al.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 11:36 AM EST up reply actions
They're both usually color commentators, though.
Joe Buck is a play-by-play guy. Not really apples-to-apples.
Hmm…
Now I want to eat an apple. BRB.
If you don't want my foot on your throat, I'll need to hear the safe word.
Your right,
it is kind of apples & oranges. But as far as personality and likability goes, Al is the pits.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 12:00 PM EST up reply actions
I dislike both.
But having listened to Al longer, it’s easier for me to tune him out.
If you don't want my foot on your throat, I'll need to hear the safe word.
you're talking about
Rick & AL?
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 12:08 PM EST up reply actions
Well my problem with Horton is his tendency to rant way too long, way too often
It seems like every game some minor event triggers him to rant about how that play violated some fundamental rule, which would be fine if he just mentioned it in passing and let it go, but he just tends to carry on well after the play in question is over.
I found it absolutely hilarious how quickly Dan just started playing with Ricky when they worked together creating an impromptu segment called “Ricky’s Bitter Moments”.
Yea, I agree with that.
I don’t mind dwelling a bit on something but , yea, move on already. But overall I like Horton. The Bitter Moments is pretty entertaining, though.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 11:57 AM EST up reply actions
mmmmm
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
by Alxfritz on Feb 6, 2011 11:35 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
cheap help?
but yeah, i liked that a bit too much when i checked out sb st louis this morning
of course what really made the morning was the twitter feed over there with the line about Godfather 2
Skip Schumaker fields like a goat wearing capes
Bad means good, right?
I love the photoshop… it’s so bad.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Ahhh. The Wizard
with a cavalcade of stars. And one of the ultimate 80’s badasses…LUCAS! His IMDB biography says it best.
“Less than a god, but more than a man”
Also with Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley fame
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
I hope my gravestone says "Less than a god, but more than a man"
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
…
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
by Alxfritz on Feb 6, 2011 12:22 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This joke is the gift that keeps on giving.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
I was very pleased to see this
knowing I’ll have to write several thousand words on the Super Bowl today.
so, with atdhe down,
now what? i don’t even have an antennae and would like to watch the game. my car won’t run and my wife is using her car today, so… i guess i might have to walk a couple blocks to the shitty sports bar at kingshighway and delor… keaton’s or something?
is .me down now, too?
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
they moved to atdhe.me as soon as atdhe.net was taken down. It works.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
SWEET
that one’s way better. i didn’t see any american sports on the .me one. i want to watch the blues game too. thanks!!!
I don't see any baseball game feeds on there
This site sucks.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
man, i'm REALLY hoping
they carry baseball games. i didn’t discover the site until the playoffs last fall. it would be nice to not have to pay for mlb.tv this year. and, you know, to actually be able to watch the cards games. i don’t want to pay for cable/satellite just to watch cards games.
they don't have most cardinals games.
only the ones on FOX and ESPN. my roommate was in england last spring and thought he was going to be able to watch the games on that site and massively failed. he was there for about 75-80 games and got to watch maybe 6 over the course of 2.5 months.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Feb 6, 2011 2:44 PM EST up reply actions
but they have every nhl and nba game
or so it seems, plus ncaa. how could they not have mlb? that’s a big let down.
i don't understand either.
just giving you my experience with it.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Feb 6, 2011 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
bummer.
mlb.tv’s archives are nice, though. if i want to watch one of the five no hitters i’ll miss this year, i can just fire it up on the ps3.
exactly. worth it.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Feb 6, 2011 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
it just sucks not getting the cards games
i have to settle for gameday audio and occasionally watching the archive a couple hours after the game.
i tried that
i had trouble with it and gave up. i’ve gotten a little smarter, so i’ll try it again this year.
Pujols will sign on Wednesday February 16th
The deal will be 6 years/174.5M with all kinds if incentives and options and deferred money.
It is written
"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
RIP Boog. FIRE TLR NOW
by VolsnCards5 on Feb 6, 2011 11:42 AM EST via mobile reply actions
sounds good
but i’d be surprised if Pujols settles for less than 8yrs without hitting the open market
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Feb 7, 2011 1:25 AM EST up reply actions
in a facebook argument about the Jim Edmonds/Cards chances in 2011....
This guy swears that the Cardinals have done a horrible job this offseason. He thinks Jim Edmonds will get more starts than Rasmus. He thinks the Cardinals were cheap and should have traded Shelby Miller, Zach Cox, and Allen Craig for Zach Greinke. He thinks that the Cardinals after this season have a losing record from 2012-2015.
The guy is an idiot and I’m about to just give up with him…
i believe the way it went down....
I said, “The Cardinals would have had to trade a package to the likes of Miller, Cox, and Craig to get Grienke, would you want to do that?” He said, “Absolutely, because the Cards are going to be bad from 2012-2015 regardless, so go all in”
I was just telling him the kind of players it would take to get Grienke. Sometimes people who don’t fully understand the cost of acquiring a Grienke need to see the players that it would cost to get a guy like that that. Milwaukee didn’t just snap their fingers and get Grienke; they gave up quite a bit. I tried to put it in terms of what the Cards acquired in Wainwright when they traded away JD Drew….he still said make the trade. The guy doesn’t understand the value in having players like Wainwright and Pujols over the last 5 years from an economic standpoint. He just sees the players on the field and nothing else.
I told him to become a Yankee fan….then he wouldn’t be dissapointed.
y'all realize the first mistake is "facebook argument"?
it’s up there with “youtube comments flame war”
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
it started with one of my buddies calling the Cardinals the "Trashnals" because the brought Edmonds back...
then one of his buddies decided to turn it into much bigger than that.
Trashnals?
That’s not even close to clever. He (I assume it was a he) could have at least called them “The Discard-inals” and tried to make the argument we are picking up other teams’ discarded players. I came up with that in literally 5 seconds, so your friend just wasn’t trying.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
I think he is still bitter about a few things like Miles and Suppan and is grouping Edmonds signing with those others....
Edmonds slugged 504 last year though….
My whole thing with this…I feel like the Cards have a ton of balls to juggle right now, and I feel like they’ve done a very good job of making sure none of them fall. This team should be pretty good in 2011 if they stay relatively healthy. Then in the playoffs, you have to like their chances with their shortened rotation. Meanwhile, they should have filled their right field need well, upgraded offense up the middle, and did so without coughing up a huge contract and without trading away any key pieces from our farm. What’s there to bitch about, really? Jim Edmonds taking 25-30 starts from Rasmus? Really?
and the only way Edmonds takes that many starts is if Colby is hurt
Skip Schumaker fields like a goat wearing capes
true...
some people just like to bitch to bitch. I’m as big of Blues fan as I am a Cards fan. The Red Wings are the team the Blues and every other team in our division look to as a benchmark of success. The Cardinals are that in the NL Central. I told him he could become a Brewers fan, but I speak from experience being a Blues fan when I say, “looking up at the best isn’t fun”. Enjoy being a fan of the team everyone else is jealous of and stop bitching.
No.
I can’t ever change. Someone will steal it. Plus, that will look pretty dang small as an avatar.
If you don't want my foot on your throat, I'll need to hear the safe word.
omg i said nothing i meant nothing
aaaaahh
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
wang theory.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Hey that's what I'm working on right now
…victor wang
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i'm planning on getting the larger version tattooed on my leg
at some point. i’ve been planning it for years. just haven’t been able to pull the trigger (first tattoo).
FWIW, I did this a few weeks ago when we wanted spants to run for Prez.
Bastards at the site didn’t verify my account until a week later, so I couldn’t get it.
Boog woulda.
by The Continental on Feb 6, 2011 5:33 PM EST up reply actions
We can totally use it for my campaign posters.
If you don't want my foot on your throat, I'll need to hear the safe word.
hah. they just called Tomlin "McCarthy"
Mikes!
…Tomlin plays “In the Air Tonight”. to the team. as they close their eyes.
great drums, though.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
IT'S ALL BEEN A LACK OF PIES!
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
whatever hapened with the avatar bet?
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
i "won"
but I later offered for the robot to pick me a new avatar too. I don’t want to “win” by cody stuffing the ballots.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
when do you guys put the new avatars in effect?
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
this'll glossary soon, if there are no typo hurdles.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Damon's cameo in the "Mayne Event" was enjoyable
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."
yearbooks of the famous are always good
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I wonder if Burwell is there
taking note of this greatest moment in Steelers history.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
Winning bid on Pujols Family Dinner
Thought some of you around here may find this interesting. I was a little surprised on how much people said Pujols opened up about his contract.
http://www.herald-review.com/sports/article_002f2620-31cc-11e0-8559-001cc4c002e0.html
10.27.06..greatest day of my life
ballsy, asking to street-race Albert.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Dee Dee's gonna have her hands full when he finally leaves the field
He’ll probably go sky-diving with wild bulls under a ski resort.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
albert never loses
he would win if he was on a mongoose and brady was in his challenger.
10.27.06..greatest day of my life
Enjoyed the article
And unlike the “warfare” of employer-employee negotiations, I’m glad nothing was leaked.
I was too
I dont know how much he told the Brady’s but I doubt it could have been too much. I certainly thought I was about to stumble upon something I hadn’t read before. If Albert did drop some opinions on how it is going and such, thumbs up to everybody for not leaking it like you said. I’d honestly rather not hear anything until, “Pujols signs for (insert contract terms here)”.
10.27.06..greatest day of my life
So soon, so soon
You guys, actual baseball is going to be played. You know how awesome that will be? It’ll be like an orgasm on heroin while drinking a chocolate milkshake.
by purple_haze on Feb 6, 2011 12:46 PM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
ahhhh college...
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
by SheckieZx on Feb 6, 2011 12:47 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
wait
On the other hand, the Super Bowl is today
are you freaking kidding me? i’m a regular poster on a sports blog. how has no one told me this?
You say you wanna stand by my side. Darlin', your head's not right.
twatter
I honestly keep forgetting, myself
I keep thinking it’s next week. At the grocery store this morning the nice old lady who was my cashier had to tell me she couldn’t sell my beer. I was kind of surprised. Not only did I not realize it wasn’t even 9:00 yet, but I didn’t remember it was even Sunday. Then I felt really dumb. Super Bowl Sunday.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Schnucks at Hampton Village
has a stand which is BLASTING “Rock and Roll Part 2” by Gary Glitter. I imagine it’d be very confusing if you didn’t know it was the Super Bowl and there was a table full of cheese and a boom box playing stadium anthems.
I wonder what immigrants think of us.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Al Jazeera English had a story about the Super Bowl.
They covered the basics and so on, like you’d expect. When the segment was over and they came back to the desk, the reporter mentioned “Oh, by the way, those people are wearing styrofoam cheese hats because they’re from Wisconsin and a lot of cheese is made there”. The anchor thanked her for that because she didn’t know what was going on with the cheese hats.
OK, it was more interesting to watch than to describe.
Boog woulda.
by The Continental on Feb 6, 2011 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
That sounds like a pretty fun exchange.
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."
That's really funny.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Feb 6, 2011 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
NFL films is showing Caleb Hanie in slomo and HD
those are some pretty throws, when he made them.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
yeah, I just recovered from that.
damn NFL Films.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Hanie is awesome
I like watching him in preseason games
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Feb 6, 2011 1:22 PM EST up reply actions
so if Edmonds makes the team, and I'm assuming he will
I hope they time out his playing time so that he reaches 400 home runs towards the end of the season. that is, if he still has “got it”
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Feb 6, 2011 1:23 PM EST reply actions
i just can't see jimmy getting seven jacks this year.
so much would have to happen for him to get those seven and i just don’t think it’s going to happen.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Feb 6, 2011 1:28 PM EST up reply actions
He hit one ever 25 PAs last year...
so… unless he loses his skills or gets hurt you’d think 200-250 PAs would get him there. Seems doable.
Sign Rodrigo Lopez!!!
sure, but...
that requires:
a. he makes the team.
he continues that 1 HR/25 PAs pace, which i don’t think he will do.c. he get 200-250 PA’s. i’m not saying it won’t happen, but it’s absolutely not a slam dunk.
d. he doesn’t get hurt
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by stlcardinalsfang on Feb 6, 2011 1:45 PM EST up reply actions
sbn'd...
i had that called before i even posted.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Feb 6, 2011 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
I can see it.
Not automatically, but with a little luck and earning enough ABs I can see it.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
GO PACKERS!!!!!
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by stlcardinalsfang on Feb 6, 2011 1:28 PM EST reply actions
that's how I feel
But I think the Steelers will win.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
absolutely agree.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Feb 6, 2011 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
Not so sure.
If Rodgers and his receivers are on their A game, they could blow up the Steelers.
If Rodgers has his B game, gets hit too much, and/or the receivers get dropsy, then they’ll get blown up (much better than “blown out,” I think) themselves.
anything can happen
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 4:36 PM EST up reply actions
1997 Home Run Derby is on MLB Network right now
Larry Walker is currently the leader with 9. Ray Lankford only hit two.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
where is Larry Walker, anyway
can’t he come over and get some Cardinals homestyle love? It’s not like the Rockies remember his name.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Maybe he went to Montreal, wondering why nobody is wearing Expos caps anymore.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
he's a bullpen catcher
for the cards at times. i think he just comes around whenever he feels like it.
he needs to walk around the stands
also, we need VINCE.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Mozeliak couldn't make his KMOX radio bit because he "couldn't get away from the office"
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killer Super Bowl party, obviously.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
though it does prompt the question
announcing Anything during the Super Bowl —
smart?
stupid?
crazy smart?
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
If something bad: Smart
If something good: stupid
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Joe Buck's circuits fry!
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
banging out the last details
on the contract to make aaron miles a cardinal for life
You say you wanna stand by my side. Darlin', your head's not right.
twatter
re-enactment of Jerry Maguire scene underway
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
murder
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."
murther moste fowle!
but VEB supper club is on the case.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Someone has chained his legged to his desk.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
it takes a while to chew.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
They're down to working out where the man-made volcano will be built for the virgin sacrifices.
Albert wants it near his home, but getting enough land there would be prohibitively expensive. The Cards favor a north-city location that will be subsidized with a TIF plan.
Boog woulda.
by The Continental on Feb 6, 2011 2:35 PM EST up reply actions
The city of Townsville...
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
My comp sci professor
always warned me about GoTo commands. . .
Silly humans, this world is for robots.
I literally just put a bet in for the pack to cover teased with the over.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Oh so my fiancee isn't coming on Tuesday
I don’t know how serious your offer was, though
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It's okay because your mom is
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what time?
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Lunch is at 12:30
I can’t imagine we’ll be there past 1:30 or 2:00
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dang
I wouldn’t be able to get back in town til 4:00. Let me know when you come in for a game this spring.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Done and done
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Seems like a good bet...
All these meatheads “reviewing tape” and talking themselves into knots… The Packers are plainly better.
Still time to get the Pack -17.5 at 6-1.
Sign Rodrigo Lopez!!!
Like the Colts last year!
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
And the guy couldn't actually place the bet before his wife and kids found him and made him leave to go get lunch.
Probably for the best. Betting on your own team in bad karma.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Si.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Do you have some connection to Wisconsin...
or are you just tired of the Rams?
Sign Rodrigo Lopez!!!
if someone fritz's age is tired of the rams after 16 years it's pathetic.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Feb 6, 2011 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
I suspect he's another bandwagon guy...
People up here hate non-Wisconsin Packer fans.
Sign Rodrigo Lopez!!!
i'm a bandwagon packers fan.
deal with it.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Feb 6, 2011 3:26 PM EST up reply actions
or perhaps
like me, he was a fan of a team before the Rams moved to St. Louis and didn’t jump ships just because St. Louis got a team?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
Where do you live in WIsconsin?
btw, I’ve been wearing my Sterling Sharpe jersey on every game day in the playoffs, and it’s working! It’s going back on in an hour. We can’t lose.
most people born in the late 70s/early 80s in st. louis don't seem to
be rams fans, or cardinals fans for that matter. the lack of football gave way to fandom in formative years.
i’m a rams fan anyway, though. i just didn’t care about football until they came to town in seventh grade.
I'm not even from Saint Louis!
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
yup, p-town.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
About 50% Cubs, 40% Cardinals, 10% Sox
at least when i was growing up.
I was also one of three Packers fans in my class of 250 people, so I know how to get along with the enemy. It helps to know more about their teams than they do.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
i've only been up there
about ten or twelve times, but i guess all the cards fans move away for college and are replaced by cubs fans at bradley, or something.
yeah, Bradley is mostly Chicago suburban kids
and Asians.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
what up
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my families from Pittsburgh
I’ve been a steelers fan since I started playing pee-wee at the age of 10.
I didn’t move to st. louis until the summer of 94, (which is when I started high school) But I fine about a 50-50 mix of rams fans my age. Those who got into football in middle school seemed to not be Rams fans, those that do are.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
yep.
Graduated in 98.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
2000
crazy. trying to think of friends from that class… sam mook? joe stephens? doug hinners? denny dumey? drawing a blank, trying to remember who graduated when…
i really expected crazy nicknames.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I think he just named random 30 Rock characters.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
might as well
I didn’t recognize any of them. It’s a pretty big school.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
hm..
justyn stahl? megan dona? nick zimmer? chris aldridge? daryl rathgeb?
meh, whatever. big school, indeed. 2500 students or so.
i did know nick zimmer
I hunt with Kyle Harris, Jeremy Meyer, Laura Brown, Jon Mabee, Ryan Long.
I think my wife, Jennifer McFarlane was in your class, though she stopped going to school in 99 or so.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
i don't really know jennifer,
but we have some mutual friends. ryan long is a good friend of mine. the others sound familiar.
i know a girl
named tracy morgan. she won that dierbergs drawing last year and got to interview adam wainwright.
Jenny Diver, Sukey Tawdry,
Miss Lotte Lenya and ole Lucy Brown
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I remember growing up a Cardinals fan...
what a curse. When Stump Mitchell and Pat Tilley are your skill guys god help ya.
Sign Rodrigo Lopez!!!
I only made it to one Gridbirds game.
It was a Monday Night game against the Cowboys. Tilley was running for the end-zone and there were no Cowboys in the same zipcode. He spiked the ball before he crossed the goal line. It was pretty clear, even in the stands. The refs counted it anyway. Ah, life before replay.
Boog woulda.
by The Continental on Feb 6, 2011 3:57 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly (well, half-way exactly)
I was born in ’80. I do love the baseball Cardinals, but when I got interested in football in ’92 (from Tecmo Bowl!), we had no team. I picked the Packers rather randomly, but got really into them and have been a huge fan ever since. I lived in Madison from 2003-2007, so that helped :)
I never got into the Rams. I actually actively disliked them until this year.
its cool
i almost typed “football cardinals”… probably should since we’re on a cards blog. i mean, no one called them the cardinals back then, right? it was just “football cardinals”.
You're right
My teams are the Cardinals, Blues and the Chiefs. Once the football Cardinals left for AZ, the Chiefs were the only way to go. Followed them for too long to change now.
Couldn’t care less for the NBA, though I think MO got screwed out of not having a team.
at least you didn't pick the cowboys
though it sounds like you were invested before the rise of dallas.
i think half of my friends that actually follow football are cowboys fans. makes me sick.
i see chiefs and packers logos on cars all the time, and don’t mind that. but, c’mon, cowboys? disgusting.
gdm still the murdering type?
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
and this would be funnier
if this whole thread was below the next one.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
That is disgusting
Sort of like Yankee and Notre Dame fans who have never been to New York or South Bend
indeed.
also, i grew up in illinois, so there were bears fans too. but oddly enough, a lot of cardinals fans wouldn’t be fans of a team from chicago, so they picked green bay or kc. or, i guess, whatever the best team in the league happened to be at the time.
it doesn’t hurt that they’re on tv every weekend no matter where you live.
so you are only allowed to be a fan of teams in cities you have been to?
got it. Sorry Aranathor, we’re going to need you to stick to cricket.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
just apply for a visa at the embassy
of Cardinal Nation.
…be careful on VEB, though, I hear they sell fakes
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
he's at least one and a half
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
it does, but
because someone cant go to a city doesnt mean that they cant be a fan. It’s pretty easy these days to follow a team closely from afar.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
i work with a lot of cowboy fans
they talk a lot of smack.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
are you just saying this?
most people born in the late 70s/early 80s in st. louis don’t seem to
be rams fans, or cardinals fans for that matter.
or is there something to it?
I don’t know if I can buy that or not.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 4:48 PM EST up reply actions
I think there's something to it.
Of my group of 5 avid sports fans my age who group up in St Louis, only 2 are big Rams fans.
You may be right
but just 2 out of five? That hardly constitutes saying " most people born….."
It may be true, but I just sort of hone in on statements like that.. Often times someone says “most people….” because that’s what they believe. Actually, most people don’t know “most people”, so I’m always suspicious.
This probably sounds like I’m trying to stir something up. I’m not.
It just sounds like something I can’t buy at face value.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 5:03 PM EST up reply actions
I don't know if it's "most" or not.
But I do suspect that it’s less than of a similar age group in most other football towns.
I don't have any friends (all ~30) that are BIG Rams fans
most like-ish the Rams, but don’t really pay too much attention.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
were they fans
of the “Greatest Show On Turf”?
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 5:16 PM EST up reply actions
not really
most were away at other towns during college, occupied by more important things (getting drunk and trying to get laid).
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
a reasonable excuse
if ever there was one!
When the Big Red left town I was one of the “good riddance” people, because of Bill “fan friendly” Bidwill, and I laughed at the sports media’s giddiness over the prospect of getting an expansion team….they all looked pretty foolish when we didn’t get the team.
But I welcomed the Rams because I missed a hometown football team.
Most of my friends are 45 and up, but they’re all Rams/Cardinal/Blues fans……Homers all the way. And so are their kids. I don’t know what that says but I’m throwing it in for what it’s worth.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 5:32 PM EST up reply actions
I just can't get into
hockey for some reason, but baseball and football, I’m a home-boy…especially for the Cardinals….win or lose.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 5:41 PM EST up reply actions
cards, blues, rams...
my cowboy-fan friends like the lakers. big surprise. i just don’t like the nba. it’d be cool if jordan was still around.
the only 2 teams
in all of sports that I actually despise are the Yankees and the Cowboys.
They both think they’re the center of the universe and that they’re “America’s Team”.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 5:51 PM EST up reply actions
I'll trust you on that!
since I don’t care about the NBA.
Who did Dennis Rodman play for? Whoever it was, I don’t like them either.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 5:57 PM EST up reply actions
then I don't feel bad about it at all!
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 6:15 PM EST up reply actions
I was at Mizzou for both of those years
and I remember a general feeling of “meh” among my classmates, many of whom were big cards and blues fans.
and my children, and their children
one day they’re going to read the yadi2second archives, and i don’t want their granddad to look like a liar.
no offense intended.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 5:17 PM EST up reply actions
My grandpa got transfered to marinette, wi
to help design the engines for LCACs in the early 70’s. He didn’t have an allegiance to a team so he – and the rest of his family – adopted the Packers. He put his name in to be on the season ticket holders list in 73 and was on the waiting list until he got the call in 2008. The seats weren’t good enough for him, though, so he went back on the list. Hopefully his spot in line is in his will (I would have taken the bad seats…).
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
would you be able to make 8 trips a year?
i guess you could just sell some of them, though. you’d probably get a good price for sure.
I'd go to a game or two
share them with my aunt and uncle for a game or two, and sell the rest.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
does anyone murder for those tickets?
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
gdm seems to want to kill for most anything.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
and i've always wondered
if anyone goes on a crime spree in Green Bay on a game day
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
flip it around
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 5:05 PM EST up reply actions
WHAT DO I WIN FOR BEST VEB HAND-EGG PREDICTION?
Is there a trophy for the newb? Do I get to change all the other predictor’s avatars to Aaron Rodgers?
huh? WHAT’S COMING TO ME????!! (besides joy from the game’s outcome?)
What if I rec your prediction?
Boog woulda.
by The Continental on Feb 6, 2011 10:51 PM EST up reply actions
It'd be my very first rec
If it goes green, I’ll be satisfied with that as my prize and I’ll recognize you as the leader of the estimable… pack
rec #2.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Almost there.
Enter vivaelpujols
My great wit allows me to interject that by assuming the partakers of this conversation are inbedded and perhaps romantically entangled, rather than indeed, the truthful observation that they are both platonic and standing upright. Great comedy may be produced!! -Aranathor
WHOAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
It's time to play "This is how Ridiculously Awesome Pujols is"
Neyer is doing another list, by position, of the best players of the next decade. A prediction, that is. He also revisits his previous decade’s predictions (with hilarious results) in another article.
Anyway, he just put out a piece about first base. The big question, of course, is whether Pujols can keep it up and be the best player (at least at his position if not in MLB) of two consecutive decades. There’s a poll posing the question (“Who’s going be baseball’s top first baseman in this decade?”), with over 1300 responses.
Pujols is overwhelmingly in the lead with 50% of the vote.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Holy shit
So I’m writing a blog post about prospect-for-veteran trades. Most of the trades fall in the 1.6 prospect value:veteran value ratio, but the Cliff Lee to Mariners trade is at .612
The Mariners paid 2.5 times less value for Cliff Lee than any other prospect-for-veteran trade…
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
What did the Rangers pay for acquire Lee from the Mariners?
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Feb 6, 2011 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
Right at the 1.6 value
http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/evaluating-the-cliff-lee-trade/
28/17.2 = 1.63
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
FUUUUUUU
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
in what world is a 13.4% walk rate decent?
that’s hella good
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
by stlcardsfan4 on Feb 7, 2011 12:53 AM EST up reply actions
Jimmy Johnson just said his hair stood on end during his SB
I AM SKEPTICAL
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
this Cowboys lovefest is disturbing. it's been going on for ten minutes now, and no sign of stopping.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
there's an effin' RED CARPET?
what is the world coming to
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Well, you're live-blogging the pregame.
If you don't want my foot on your throat, I'll need to hear the safe word.
it's more like a traffic accident
i’m rubbernecking.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
but it's Jennifer Aniston with a couple of wigs, and she's putting them on Adam Sandler
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
this is actually getting insulting
why isn’t the pre-game filled with legendary stories of the Packers and Steelers? are they assuming the increase in female viewers means they MUST have red carpet shenanigans and Maroon Five? really? I thought that’s what the halftime show was for.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
it's like frickin VH1+E!
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Fox is wavy and snow-filled, for me
so if there’s HD, i’ll never know
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i'm getting a
used 40" 1080p for $400 this week. i’m pretty excited. i don’t have to squint when i play video games anymore, and i can finally play uncharted 2! also i can watch my collection of blu rays i’ve collected, inadvertently. i have both nolan batman’s and clockwork and shining.
but just for you, I'd like to note
that the posh pre-game set has all the fans behind the glass, screaming.
with the architecture of the crossbars, it looks like a cattle drive.
must be Texas.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
including wardrobe malfunctions...
or is that unexpectable again?
The halftime show should be an Amerian act, yes?
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 5:10 PM EST up reply actions
american entertainment
includes old english rock dudes who wrote songs about our constitution and robots with boobs. yes. as long as there are fireworks. no fireworks, and i’m out.
I never gave it much thought
till now, but I’m thinking it should be ALL American. American entertainment, American advertisement…and American made fireworks.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 5:23 PM EST up reply actions
Born in the USA, i was born in the USA
I don’t know the rest of the lyrics
Born in the USA
I miss gdm
that's all you need!
and maybe some face paint!
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 5:34 PM EST up reply actions
if you're referring to
the actual pigskin itself…..absolutely.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 5:38 PM EST up reply actions
And this thinking is the reason Fox ran all that jingoistic BS before the game.
If you don't want my foot on your throat, I'll need to hear the safe word.
...
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
they are... reading... the declaration... of independence...
what in the world is going on here?
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Better than the ear raping we will all get at half time.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
that's only a few minutes!
this has been going on for hours!
I swear to GOB, if they do this to October….
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
they already switched the World Series intro to the NFL music
because it wasn’t “exciting enough”
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Tim Heidecker
already leaked audio of their practice. They even made a special super bowl specific song. Kind of hilarious, depending on your tolerance for crap vs. hilarity.
anyway, its here
There's a lot of intellectual conversation on MLBTR (sarcasm)
give him $300 mill for 10 yrs then next season it will come out that he took steroids like he obviously did. lets be real folks. Take a look at his stats and tell me how a 13th round pick that played for a junior college becomes one of baseball’s best hitters of all-time over night. We’ve seen this happen before, it’s time we all stop ignoring the obvious with this guy. I would be shocked if he isn’t using HGH right now. Of course we can never know for sure because the players union still won’t allow testing. Sure, MLB wants us to believe that performance enhancing drugs are an issue of the past but the fact remains that one of if not the most effective PED is still untestable in MLB.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Feb 6, 2011 4:12 PM EST reply actions
Is it baseball time yet?
Have the Cards signed Pujols yet?
WHEN WILL TIME PASS FASTER DAMNNIT.
I miss gdm
Amaury Marti Cazana
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Feb 6, 2011 4:14 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
like I said
Amaury Marti Cazana.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Feb 6, 2011 4:15 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
time will pass a lot faster
when there’s a screamer hit to ss or 2b.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 5:13 PM EST up reply actions
AMERICA! SUPER BOWL!
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
-------->
I’m right there!
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
I find your Mets jersey disturbing.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
you can pretty much type "simpsons" after anything and get a result on google.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
that's it. I give up.
I’m watching the Puppy Bowl.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
it sure does make me hungry.
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."
Goddamnit, I have a 5 hour layover in O'Hare
I am being eaten alive by boredom. Is it my fault that I don’t give a fuck about a Packers/Steelers game?
by purple_haze on Feb 6, 2011 5:23 PM EST via mobile reply actions
who else's fault would it be?
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 5:34 PM EST up reply actions
Let me clarify
My brain is permanently wired in a bored state and it’s beginning to eat me alive.
Also, I don’t care about the Super Bowl and Im stuck in an airport. All of these are related, but in less than trivial ways.
by purple_haze on Feb 6, 2011 5:50 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I realize that didn't clarify anything
by purple_haze on Feb 6, 2011 5:51 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
it could be worse...
you could be stuck there and REALLY WANT to see the game.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 5:46 PM EST up reply actions
sure!
make a complaint about the pat downs or lost baggage or a lost dog or something.
that should start a series of events to help the time go by. It would sure cure the boredom.
to big brother……….just kidding.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 6:14 PM EST up reply actions
my bad
i put this in the wrong place. It was for purple haze.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 6:21 PM EST up reply actions
are we going to get play by play here?
please warn me now. I’m doing DVR.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
probably
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
thanx!
If somebody says they’re singing the National Anthem, i guess that’ll be my que.
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 6:06 PM EST up reply actions
I have a revolutionary message for fox and the NFL
less is more.
Sign Rodrigo Lopez!!!
by guayzimi on Feb 6, 2011 6:20 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
rec'd, rec'd and rec'd!
did I say rec’d?
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 6:23 PM EST up reply actions
WOW!
That was an annoying Anthem.
And I don’t particularly hate her normally.
ON WITH THE GAME.
The drink is 2003 Sean Thackrey Aquila Sangiovese.
The dinner is beet green pizza.
The winner will be the Packers.
You will see the variations of the above at times in game threads when the real sport starts up again!
Goodbye for several hours.
she messed up the lyrics. Badly.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
thanx!
Baseball is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole.
by Dave Pendleton on Feb 6, 2011 6:30 PM EST up reply actions
hey look, baseball.
http://twitter.com/ShelbyMiller19
…he’s got a ways to go to catch CJ, though.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Jordy can't close the deal
they must not have all dilithium crystals firing
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
and last but not least, it is BIZARRE
to watch the football players doing exactly what we’re doing —
craning to see the big screen.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
EWWW JETER IS BEING HAND-FED
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
ugh, that was Jeter, right
not somebody else? it was Kucher and Madden texting and the Bushes (jr) and then all of a sudden it’s a baseball player without working hands
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Cameron Diaz hand feeding ARod a french fry
The effort to find an airport bar to watch this thing has already been justified.
by purple_haze on Feb 6, 2011 7:01 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
barf
that was really gross. Cameron Diaz looks like she’s entered that 40+, plastic surgery, shiny face, can’t find work phase of her career.
Sign Rodrigo Lopez!!!
She was awful in The Green Hornet
but then, everything about that movie was awful. Worst movie I’ve seen in at least 10 years.
Boog woulda.
by The Continental on Feb 6, 2011 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
woooooooooooooooooot
seriously though… given the Packers special teams, giving away 15 yards is kind of a big deal. Will football players ever stop behaving this way?
Sign Rodrigo Lopez!!!
for excessive celebration?
It’s a stupid rule. It’s an irrefutable fact that had the Rams kept doing the Bob n Weave they’d have won, like, 5 more Superbowls
The Steelers would've been looking at a 50 yard FG instead...
of a 35 yarder if Collins had simply celebrated standing up.
Sign Rodrigo Lopez!!!
he's saying he hits dingers
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
haha, is that multimillion dollar halftime show missing some audio?
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
don't these dancers know the Koreans are watching?
terrible circle formations. I bet those pre-game high school bands could do better.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
WTF is that on Wyclef's head?
Boog woulda.
by The Continental on Feb 6, 2011 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
i'm waiting for a tackle, later.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
dude, these dancers really do suck.
they’re not in sync with each other, they can’t keep the beat, they’re not flexible, and they can’t stick their movements
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I think this comment perfectly sums up the half-time show.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
first half impressions:
The Packers defensive backfield is nasty. Aaron Rodgers is nasty. And what the fuck is with all the cgi commercials featuring dragons, orcs, aliens, aztecs, etc…..Did the ad agencies suddenly have a huge influx of D&D players and LARPers in the employee ranks?
i agree with way, way above
VW winning so far
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
and because i'm a low-level geek
all the Marvel previews.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
The Captain America movie didn't look good at all based on the one trailer I've caught.
Boog woulda.
by The Continental on Feb 6, 2011 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
i don't get the love for it honestly
It wasn’t that funny and it took 45 seconds to get to the “punchline” – granted it’s in my Top ten
I’m biased of course, but I loved the Eminem ad – if you’re a fan of Eminem, you’re probably a fan of the ad
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
he normally doesn't but that's sort of the joke
Before he used to be on drugs all the time so maybe being clean means ads
He was in two of them and one of them was for his town Detroit and the other is damn funny so I can see where he came from
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
sorry to break this to you
but m&M is a jackass
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Feb 7, 2011 1:55 AM EST up reply actions
*Eminem
and i really don’t give a shit
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
People that are into dragons love football.
Duh.
Honestly, i don;t know what 2/3’s of the commercials are advertising.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
At the start of the dragon commercial,
I said out loud “What the hell is this…some stupid Coke commercial?”
Then I was somehow correct.
Enter vivaelpujols
My great wit allows me to interject that by assuming the partakers of this conversation are inbedded and perhaps romantically entangled, rather than indeed, the truthful observation that they are both platonic and standing upright. Great comedy may be produced!! -Aranathor
My brother literally thought the Coke ad was a WoW ad for a while
I started asking, “then what’s that weird fuzzy looking race?” and he had an answer for it (apparently some sort of new werewolfy thing, I dunno. I don’t play that game and he recently quit because he had had enough).
Then they started drinking soda and we were like, “Oh…”
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
I have yet to see a non-Prince halftime show that wasn't embarrassing for everyone involved
by purple_haze on Feb 6, 2011 8:21 PM EST via mobile reply actions
but yes, I liked the Prince one
I mean — he’s [symbol] Prince
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Not biased
I just discount Prince from all my generalized music related statements. Like “This is the best non-Prince album ever!”. Also: “This is the worst non-Prince album ever!”
by purple_haze on Feb 6, 2011 8:33 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
just taking a shot at your username.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
At least Slash got a few bars in.
Boog woulda.
by The Continental on Feb 6, 2011 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
coke?
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Bars, not lines.
You're the fail to my win?
"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 Feb 6, 2011 8:27 PM EST up reply actions
That was pretty much awful also.
by purple_haze on Feb 6, 2011 8:31 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Slash has made quite a career
out of playing the guitar really well with a huge hat while looking like he’s about to fall asleep.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
hey that coach is doing an ad for a Fox show
…oh, it’s House.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I was utterly unimpressed with that halftime show.
You're the fail to my win?
"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 Feb 6, 2011 8:28 PM EST reply actions
But it had Fergie in a short skirt!
(Meh)
Boog woulda.
by The Continental on Feb 6, 2011 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
You'll be impressed when you find out how much space crime the black eyed peas fought afterwards.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Ice Pirates?
You're the fail to my win?
"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 Feb 6, 2011 8:39 PM EST up reply actions
I wish the Super Bowl would go back to being a football game
Instead of a bad Broadway show.
Oh, my friend, it's not what they take away from you that counts. It's what you do with what you have left. ~Hubert Humphrey
I blame Fox for 90% of what is wrong in sports
which is pretty bad, considering how hard ESPN tries to overtake them.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
GLOW PUCK!!!
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
i had blocked that out!!
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
pinky up
One billllllllioonnnnn dollars
haha, Mets.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
How do you respond to that?
Give me 1B dollars!
Yeah…. that’s not gonna happen. – or – uncontrollable laughter
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
Timmeh has a stache?
we’re doomed!
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Green Bay has useless receivers.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Rams should call em up...
offer to swap entire WR corps for any one of GB’s top 5 receivers.
Sign Rodrigo Lopez!!!
maybe they need to Play 60
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
audio dude executes tackle
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
all those dudes who went down in the first half
are gonna seriously hurt the Pack. ain’t good.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
been happeing all season.
Jones and nelson.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
If Jones and Nelson catch the ball the Packers are either at 35 points...
or are working on 35. They’ll be fine.
Sign Rodrigo Lopez!!!
it's a pattern.
As is not putting the other team away.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
I've been hesitant to buy into...
the “can’t put teams away” thing – what exactly is that anyway? – but it is being reinforced.
They put Atlanta away.
Sign Rodrigo Lopez!!!
they did
they also had an amazing pythag for a 6 loss team.
Looootsa close games.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
They've been better than their record for some time...
in 2008, when they were 6-10, they led in the 4th quarter 14 of 16 games and went 6-8 in those games. I know a lot of bettors were all over that.
Sign Rodrigo Lopez!!!
yup.
But Packers blogs and main stream media all said it was Rodgers’ fault (never mind a historically great season) and they needed Favre.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
22 pairs of yellow pants on the field at the same time is just annoying...
I see flags flying every play.
Sign Rodrigo Lopez!!!
yes, way too much yellow.
Oh, my friend, it's not what they take away from you that counts. It's what you do with what you have left. ~Hubert Humphrey
Eminem sells cars now?
or…. he sells Detroit?
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
This also.
Basically- What’ve ya got? Eminem will sell it.
Boog woulda.
by The Continental on Feb 6, 2011 9:04 PM EST up reply actions
like rui's mom.
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by Alxfritz on Feb 6, 2011 9:33 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
i actually loved that commercial
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
Eh
I didn’t like the commercial, and don’t really care too much about car brands or loyalty thereto, but I actually wouldn’t be surprised if it were an honest attempt to do something positive for Detroit. Lord knows that city has problems, and it’s where he comes from. So I thought it was kind of cool that he did it (possibly, if my theory is correct), I just didn’t care for the commercial itself.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
That was pretty damn hard to watch
At least Black Eyed Peas had the “entertaining trainwreck” factor. The Stones were just an awful depressing trainwreck that makes you puke cause there are still mangled bodies visible.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Geeze....
…I feel sorry fer this generation and their tolerance for such low quality entertainers…
:=8P
Whoya finna try?
Says the cow.
If you don't want my foot on your throat, I'll need to hear the safe word.
by spants on Feb 6, 2011 9:21 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
muppets are Rams fans?
hmmm.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
or were they just the sheep muppets?
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I wonder how much NFL paid to use all those shows.
If you don't want my foot on your throat, I'll need to hear the safe word.
oh good. a turnover.
…now I want a hot pastry. damn.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I've learned that my son has a bet on this game.
Three classroom Neat Notes on the Packers. I guess I have a rooting interest now.
Boog woulda.
I really take VEB for granted...
some of these other sbnation blogs are hard to deal with.
Sign Rodrigo Lopez!!!
football blogs are amazingly bad.
I think a normal human becomes incredibly dumb as soon as he comments about football on the internet.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
I just think that baseball lends itself to intelligent discourse more than football
by purple_haze on Feb 6, 2011 9:40 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
The emotionalism on football blogs is impossible to take...
I understand this is the Super Bowl and everything, but every call against is wrong, every dropped pass is a reason to cut a guy…
Sign Rodrigo Lopez!!!
in fairness
since everything in football is so much of a SSS, handegg appreciators are forced to be over the top, results oriented, knee jerk reactiony
i mean seriously, ben rothesberger is a “good” quarterback because he can “make the throws he needs to.” even though anyone with brain knows good footballers are good all the time, not just when it’s convenient
Exactly, baseball just requires a more even-handed approach
A high tolerance for failure and resistance to knee-jerk emotions. I mean, call baseball boring if you must, but I don’t think you will ever find a sport more rewarding. The pleasure isn’t just in pure adrenaline rush intensity (although there’s that, too) but in the dynamic of suspense; a build-up, a release. Also in those timeless sensory signifiers: the crack of a bat, the ball striking a mitt, the smell of onions carmelizing next to Kosher dogs. You stick with a sport like baseball and it will give you back everything you put in and more.
by purple_haze on Feb 6, 2011 9:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
I like that phrase "crack of the bat"
Especially when it’s one of your guys and you hear that sound and you know it is gone!
I am so ready for baseball to start.
Oh, my friend, it's not what they take away from you that counts. It's what you do with what you have left. ~Hubert Humphrey
this Jordy guy
that’s got to be five drops from him alone
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
is he the Brooks Conrad, here?
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Uggggh
that was a huge stop by Pitt. I don’t like this.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Michael Young is asking for a trade
per mlbtr.
If the Rangers take his the majority of his contract, would a Lance Lynn, Allen Craig/Jon Jay, and Tyler Greene/Daniel Descalso be enough to get us a new 2B?
Would we want to make that trade?
by rumors on Feb 6, 2011 10:07 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I AM SO BORED. THIS GAME IS SO BORING.
there were some interesting hits, but my GOB.
the AMERICA confetti looks pink or purple.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Kathy Ireland? For replacement windows?
Um, what?
Boog woulda.
by The Continental on Feb 6, 2011 10:12 PM EST reply actions
among the many sad commentaries on American culture
I choose — hey funny how all the best ads had to reference something else in American culture. in order to be funny.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
VW ad wins
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R55e-uHQna0
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
The ads were awful this year
and the anthem and half-time show were worse.
At least the game was good.
haha, I saw one guy so wrapped up watching the big screen, he missed touching the trophy.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
hey football wives
maybe I’ll watch a bit more.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
what a tiny stage for so many big dudes
way to plan, Dallas.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
are the walls in this spaceship too high for a 'Lambeau Leap'?
I miss seeing one. that might make things halfway entertaining.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i guess this means
only a week until swingy ball starts
You say you wanna stand by my side. Darlin', your head's not right.
twatter
by prophetjohn on Feb 6, 2011 10:25 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Joe Strauss
At least 60 percent of Cards rotation expected in Jupiter by Monday.
23 hours ago
You say you wanna stand by my side. Darlin', your head's not right.
twatter
That should drop the curtain on Pujols-Cards negotiations...
That was the deal right?
Sign Rodrigo Lopez!!!
that's the rotation, though.
they have to do the arcane pitchers rituals
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Not sure if the deadline is Pitchers and Catchers
or when Pujols reports.
Boog woulda.
by The Continental on Feb 6, 2011 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe Pujols holds out...
gives up his $16M, forces the Cardinals to release him in August, signs with the Yankees for the minimum, and leads them to victory over the Reds in the WS…. Could it happen?
Sign Rodrigo Lopez!!!
i'm back
i got really drunk. the packers won, right?
the south city mafia thinks they’re special, but they’re not right?
wait, we have a mafia now?
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Holy shit I just got caught up with the Newcastle/Arsenal highlights
Just phenomenal. Any comment from Diaby and why he reacted how he did?
And how’d you become a Newcastle sympathizer?
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I decided I needed an EPL club after the 2002 Cup
I saw there was a team called Newcastle, asn since I loved (still do) Newcastle the beer, I took ’em.
And Interpol launched an investigation into the NUFC-Arsenal match. Apparently betting went wild right before kickoff and some really shady shit went down. Huge scandal for the EPL.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
um, I'm just typing
i have to be quiet. my wife is asleep upstairs.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
So uh
Good sports weekend for you
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Minus that Illini-Northwestern game that never happened, yeah.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
I told a guy he looked like junior
because he was about 70 years old, and he punched me. a bunch of people stepped in and told me it was “okay”.
Sounds like it was just a douchebag bar.
But going to a bar in our area with a regular for the first time is a good idea. Cause they’re all douchebag bars. 20K Millionaires represent!
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
whatever. they offered me
five beers for 15 dollars. i couldn;t refuse it. i just wanted to watch the suberbowl.
it did?
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
This is the worst choose your adventure ever.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
albert.
he will eat your vagina, or he will dance on your pussy. he will not sign.
by adiueordie on Feb 7, 2011 12:40 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
You're hilariously incoherent when you're drunk
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yeah
that was interesting. pretty funny that we got like an entire case of beer and crashed after barely drinking any of it, heh
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Feb 7, 2011 1:06 AM EST up reply actions
driving drunk?
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
wait you were driving 90 mph drunk?
holy shit that is ridiculously dumb, but it’s your life I guess
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
Driving Drunk
I’m more concerned about the other people he’s putting in danger by doing something that stupid.
by WizardofOz1982 on Feb 7, 2011 11:57 AM EST up reply actions
still pretty dumb
something i’m never going to do
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
by stlcardsfan4 on Feb 7, 2011 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
Let's see...
To make my decision, I need to know what type of dancing.
If you don't want my foot on your throat, I'll need to hear the safe word.
by spants on Feb 7, 2011 1:25 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
um, really?
Somebody bake Albert a pie! Stat!
by Oedipa Maas on Feb 7, 2011 6:48 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It determines the whole rest of the adventure!
If you don't want my foot on your throat, I'll need to hear the safe word.
AMERICA!!!!
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
That gif while listening to The Talking Heads "Heaven" is making me reonsider my entire life.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Confirm/Deny
Calvin & Hobbes is, by far, the greatest comic strip ever created
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Yes.
But “Get Fuzzy” is giving it a run for it’s proverbial money.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Never read it
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NEWSPAPERS ARE DEAD, FRITZ
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I weap.
Old Peanuts are really funny, too. Schultz was a cool cat… Getting one of the best jazz artists of his time to do his tv shows was pretty radical at the time. And the fact he smoked out.
I wish Calvin hadn’t been stolen by illiterate douchebags and I could get a tattoo of him.
Calvin and Hobbes is a lot more amazing once you know what John Calvin and Thomas Hobbes actually stood for. I’d make a strong argument for Bill Watterson being the best satirist sine Sam Clemens.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
by Alxfritz on Feb 7, 2011 1:06 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I actually never studied much philosophy
Wish I’d taken a course in college… Damn you Beatles!
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I took one philosophy class
and dropped it the third week. It was the most annoying class ever. (“What if my desk isn’t here and we are all dreaming it?” “It’s fucking there, asshole! You know whats not there? You paying your rent, dickbag!”)
I hated philosophy teachers and students. But I loved the writings and reading it on my own. But I learned about real Calvin and Hobbes in my “alt religion c;ass” in high school.
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Classic
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My fav was the EGAD! BAD DAD! Picket line.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
I have like 4 of the big collection books that I'm going to make my way through again
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I have the complete collection
and my 8 year old nephew is just getting into them. He was here for thanksgiving last year and I told him I had some books if he wanted to read them. I told them they were in the guest bathroom and he was like “why are they in the bathroom?” I had no answer. It was basically “Because sometimes we need them there. Now go read them.”
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
by Alxfritz on Feb 7, 2011 1:25 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hahahahaha that's awesome
I learned a lot from them, I think. I read them every night before I went to bed from the ages of like 9 to 13, so they’ve no doubt influenced me a lot
Mostly just prevented me from masturbating as much as the average 9-13 year old
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thats peanuts in a nutshell for me.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
by Alxfritz on Feb 7, 2011 1:29 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
WORDPLAY
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This
You're the fail to my win?
"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 Feb 7, 2011 9:36 AM EST up reply actions
I don't know enough to say best ever, but in the conversation
I like cul-de-sac a lot; it has a similar tone.
I won't deny that,
but Bloom County is way up there.
Boog woulda.
by The Continental on Feb 7, 2011 1:25 AM EST up reply actions
it's my favorite
but i’m no expert
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Feb 7, 2011 1:38 AM EST up reply actions
I won't deny it
But I really love The Far Side.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
I love that Big Ben played terrible
All’s I heard all week was how they were going to win because Big Ben is a bad bet to bet against due to his playoff record – screw that I’m taking the better QB not the one with a better track record
I’m a little bitter that he’s forgiven already for what he did as well
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
score another one for playoff experience being all-important
you could tell how much more comfortable he was than aaron rodgers about throwing multiple interceptions. that’s called making yourself at home.
by DanUpBaby on Feb 7, 2011 1:24 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I'm just glad losing a super bowl makes him look human
and we will never again have to remember the fact that he loves to rape women.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
not to mention that what Rodgers did - winning three consecutive road games
was so impressive that he was a bad bet to bet against due to his playoff experience
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bought one of those keurig coffee makers for my bedroom
I only drink coffee on the weekends… today I had a supercaffeinated morning at around noon.
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Feb 7, 2011 1:26 AM EST reply actions
it was truly, epicly horrible
I thought the BEPs sucked before seeing that, but to imagine all the amazing musicians getting paid nothing while these fools are getting millions for doing whatever it is that they do, is pretty goddamn sad.
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Feb 7, 2011 1:28 AM EST up reply actions
that was awful
I got about 2 minutes of it, but they suck live – seriously it was so brutal to my ears and I’m glad I elected to play NHL 2011 instead during halftime
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
You know what I did during it?!
I watched it and bitched about it on Twitter. Like a goddamn American
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video games aren't American?
people who play video games = lazy, too much time on hands – America = lazy
FUCK YEAH!
"And a boring game for boring people. Did you ever watch golf on television? It's like watching flies FUCK. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick and then WALKING AFTER IT" -George Carlin
Discussing comps for Shelby Miller on Twitter
Matt Cain seems about right to me, yeah?
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You rang?
Auburn Tigers - 2010 National Champions
by jd is legend on Feb 7, 2011 2:22 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
actually i didn't want to this, but
look at rick ankiel rate stats (his first MILB season) and then look at shelby miller’s.
on the wings of cocaine.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
And Ankiel was a phenomenal pitcher
But he’s clearly an extreme outlier. There’s just no way you can even come close to comparing him and Shelby
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I'm just pointing out the similarities
ankiel’s first season (age 18/19) 2.8 BB/9 , 12.4 K/9, 0.4 HR/9 A/A+ ball
Miller’s first season (age 19) 2.8 BB/9, 12.1 K/9, 0.6 HR/9 A ball
also miller is known to have a plus/potential plus curve/change (both pitches ankiel had mastered)
/not the worst comp IMO in terms of performance based similarities/ pitch based similarities/ age based.\
/now then, why can’t I compare the two?
..also i just saw what time it is
I need to get to bed… I’ll pick this up tomorrow when i have the chance.
That comparison doesn't make much sense to me
In terms of stuff, Shelby throws harder and doesn’t have as good of a curveball compared to Cain. In terms of stats, Shelby looks like a much better strikeout pitcher than Cain, and is a groundball pitcher IIRC, whereas Cain is an extreme fly ball pitcher.
Skip Schumaker is a scapegoat
As an 18 year in old in A-ball, Cain had a 10.9 K/9 and a 2.9 BB/9
And I don’t recall him being a groundball pitcher. I think he was about 50/50 when it came to groundballs and fly balls
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I would avoid making comparison's based on single year low level minor league stats
Cain’s since gone in a much different path from what we expect from Shelby.
Skip Schumaker is a scapegoat
Pujols Contract
I have decided to get together the round table of reliable sources to predict Albert’s future destination.
Buster Olney – Negotiations not going well…Free Agency
Rock, Paper, Scissors – Scissors – Signs with Cards
Ken Rosenthal – Negotiations going backward…Free Agency
Brendan Ryan – Mice do lay eggs, Mayor McCheeseburger – Signs with Cards
Magic 8 Ball – It is decidedly so – Free Agency
Madame Esmarelda – He will soon agree with someone about something – Signs with Cards
After consulting the panel, I have come to the conclusion that I need to get out of the house more often. Since the totals are a deadlock, and only the magic 8 ball has any credibility in predicting things, I remain confused.
How about handin' me another helpin' of those mashed taters...thank you very much!
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