Game 48: St. Louis Cardinals at Kansas City Royals, May 22, 2011 1:10 PM CDT
by azruavatar on May 22, 2011 9:56 AM EDT
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I appreciate the fact that SBN doesn't have a picture for O'Sullivan given that I, also, have no memory of ever hearing this guys name. He split time last year between the Angels and the Royals but, part of the reason you probably don't know who he is is that he's not very good. Low strikeout rate and a moderate walk rate, he's a fill in righthander for a team with no one better to start. Just the kind of player that the Cardinals can route . . . or get frustratingly shut down by.
The Cardinals rotation continue to be an odd one for me. I have a hard time feeling secure with anyone not named Jaime Garcia on the mound but Chris Carpenter has been good and the no strikeout triplets of Kyle Lohse, Jake Westbrook and Kyle McClellan continue to beat my expectations on the back end of the rotation. It's an odd feeling though.
| K/9 | BB/9 | GB% | ERA | FIP | |
| Jaime Garcia | 7.91 | 1.94 | 52.4 | 1.64 | 2.28 |
| Kyle Lohse | 4.88 | 1.76 | 45.5 | 2.17 | 3.05 |
| Chris Carpenter | 6.75 | 2.44 | 46.2 | 4.88 | 3.82 |
| Jake Westbrook | 4.50 | 4.33 | 60.7 | 5.17 | 4.13 |
| Kyle McClellan | 4.53 | 2.61 | 50.0 | 3.48 | 4.15 |
How players like Lohse, Westbrook and McClellan are functionally better than a guy like Sean O'Sullivan is hard for me to pick out right now. Lohse is managing his FIP mainly due to a very impressive walk rate and some HR luck. I understand that Westbrook can be successful with a 60% groundball rate. And McClellan . . . well I just don't like looking at his stat line too closely.
The rotation makes me unaccountably nervous unless Chris Carpenter returns to a more dominant form. When the team is in first place and Jake Westbrook has just turned in a 8 inning shutout effort, it may be a bit disingenuous to pout about our rotation but here I am; nervous as hell.
The team will continue to rely on it's MLB leading offense to win games. I think, in part, that's what has made this such a fun team so far this year. It's hard not to enjoy Matt Holliday blasting a mammoth two-run HR into the stands to take the league in a pitcher's duel. It's hard not to be continually amazed by Berkman's resurgence offensively. Young players like Colby Rasmus, Jon Jay and Allen Craig contributing offensively to the team. And Albert Pujols . . . well I just don't like looking at anything he's doing too closely. (If you squint into the sun when you watch Albert play, your eyes will hurt enough that you'll forget how mediocre he's been.)
As much fun on a visceral level this team has been, it remains one that I feel strangely uneasy about. Perhaps it's my naturally cautious personality; I don't want to over-invest emotionally in a team that will let me down. Perhaps it's the scars of the early blown saves or the fact that Albert still doesn't look like Albert. The reason this team is in first place, unlike previous years, feels more like a team effort than Albert Pujols and the 7 dwarf position players. It's a collective effort as multiple players pick the team up on any given day. I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing for the team but it's one I'm unaccustomed to in recent memory.
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Much to my chagrin, I believe I have effectively lost a bet again (unless league offense sky rockets in the next few weeks) as Nick Punto has accumulated .9 WAR before landing on the DL. I set the bar at .5 WAR by game 80 and Punto seems well equipped to beat that. They will each receive two week ownership of my signature. Start your plotting.
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Remember at the start of the season when we were worried that the team might be distracted by constant shenanigans and questions regarding Pujols' contract? Despite a terrible year, the media has been strangely quiet about it all -- quiet enough that it feels unnatural to me. I don't have any idea why the question doesn't get asked more but what does a terrible season do for Pujols' next contract and will he be more likely to stay with the Cardinals after a bad year? That's the question that MLBTR asks and it seems like a legitimate one to me but also one I'm ill-equipped to answer.
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I'll have a pre-programmed overflow thread at 2:45pm.
Proud member of the Sports Injury Industrial Complex: We feel your pain and it feels good.
We can look at what is happening with the Yankees
to see the real dangers of having aging players in decline signed long-term to huge contracts: see Jeter, ARod, and Posada. While the Yankees can generate enough revenue to overcome this, the Cardinals simply can’t.
Whatever the outcome to this, it better not include Mo signing Pujols to a contract over five years…I’m not sure I’d even like four years the way things are continuing. I wonder if Albert will decline like Frank Thomas did?
it is a tantalizing, but frustrating, issue
we are now looking at about 1/3 of the season gone and apu’s performance is below his averages both offensively and defensively
at some point you have to take a look at what he is actually doing and then use his trend over the last couple years to predict the future
there are many ways to benchmark an apu contract, but i’m sure one jmo et al are looking at is holliday
is he now or next year likely to be worth 10M more than holliday?
apu signed away his most productive years and a decline over the next 5 years is almost inevitable
personally, i think the 8 yr 22m/yr that appears to be what he was offered is more than fair. not fair looking back perhaps, but fair looking forward
apu is not now nor likely to be the ‘best player’ in the league next year
apu will likely post lower offensive production this year than last
a troubling trend that will cost him $$$ no matter where he goes
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
This is an excellent analysis
We could be looking at Pujols’ first season without 30 homers and 100 RBI’s, which would put DeWitt and Mozeliak in a perfect position. Funny how so many people have been applauding their foresight in the Pujols negotiations lately.
www.stlcardinalbaseball.com
by Ray DeRousse on May 22, 2011 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions
it is not easy to just say
hey you are not going to do the thing you’ve been doing for the past decade. but so far it looks like they were right. it’s not like it’s that surprising, but still.
or whatever
free compositionson guitar and keyboards through looping pedal (no overdubs)
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 22, 2011 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I think you'll win the bet...
fangraphs is now assigning players 25% of their replacement’s performance when they get injured. Kozma sucks.
Sign Carlos Silva!!!
really?
that’s completely arbitrary and stupid. I hate that even more than reliever chaining, which is also a horrible idea.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on May 22, 2011 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
So world didn't end last night
But since it was supposed to end at 6 and that’s when our store closed yesterday I got to spend yesterday telling customers who asked how long we were open “until the immanent rapture” without getting dirty looks. And today is my first game on my new baseball team in tower grove. Jaime winning so we win the series against the royals instead of losing it and I’d say this weekend is officially pretty awesome
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on May 22, 2011 11:00 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Also just realized that I am exactly to the day
4 months older than Jaime. Neat.
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on May 22, 2011 11:03 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Chris Perez, Jose Bautista and Jose Reyes would look good in the Birds on the Bat.
There are some people who, if they don't already know, you can't tell 'em.
-- Yogi Berra
true, but
erm, relevant how?
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on May 22, 2011 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
hopefully no second rate KC pitcher hits him in the wrist.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on May 22, 2011 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions
god I spend way too much on Facebook,
I was totally en route to click the Like button.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
lineups
cards: Jay 7; Craig 4; Pujols 3; Holliday DH; Berkman 9; Rasmus 8; Molina 2; Descalso 5; Kozma 6
royals: Gordon 7, Aviles 4, Hosmer 3, Frenchy 9, Butler DH, Betemit 5, Treanor 2, Maier 8, Escobar 6
right, why no Tyler Greene?
I'm sorry I impugned your cocksmanship.
by purple_haze on May 22, 2011 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions
oh really?
I'm sorry I impugned your cocksmanship.
by purple_haze on May 22, 2011 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
you're basically just wrong.
I'm sorry I impugned your cocksmanship.
by purple_haze on May 22, 2011 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
that's true
but by no virtue of tyler greene
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
I'll bet you over his first 300 plate appearances...
Kozma beats 215/300/315 with uninspiring defense.
Sign Carlos Silva!!!
have you seen his AAA line?
or his AA or, well you get the point
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
I honestly think he'll keep getting better...
he’s had some sub 280 babips, he walks a decent amount, the strikeouts aren’t horrible…
Sign Carlos Silva!!!
all i know
is the two at bats i’ve seen from him were both quality at bats. my analytical side says no, though
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
and Tyler Greene worked two walks and crushed a line drive at the left fielder yesterday.
I'm sorry I impugned your cocksmanship.
i didn't see the game yesterday
but i’ve seen way more crappy at bats from greene than good ones
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
i will take that bet
you know his wRC+ is 39 in AAA right now?
I'm sorry I impugned your cocksmanship.
not just this season
I doubt he will put together 300 major league PAs in his life.
I'm sorry I impugned your cocksmanship.
is theriot injured?
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on May 22, 2011 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Grrrrr
Stop putting Rasmus is the fifth spot, TLR!
www.stlcardinalbaseball.com
by Ray DeRousse on May 22, 2011 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
colby's batting 6th today, berkman's 5th
by zoomzoomj88 on May 22, 2011 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Even worse.
I really don’t get TLR’s love of Craig. People have been talking for two years about how he’s a great hitter – have we yet seen any proof of this greatness??
www.stlcardinalbaseball.com
by Ray DeRousse on May 22, 2011 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions
And Colby has a .817
What’s your point?
I think it’s been pretty clear that Rasmus has been a far more effective #2 hitter than a #5/6 hitter in his career. Why not put him in the position that has worked thus far this year?
www.stlcardinalbaseball.com
by Ray DeRousse on May 22, 2011 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
My point is your question was what "proof" have we seen of Craig's hitting ability and an .824 is pretty good
I just don’t see what reason you have to complain. In limited ABs, Craig has been plenty good. And I don’t recall anyone saying that he is or will be “a great hitter.” Just that he is much better than Stavinoha and others of his ilk.
Why not put him in the position that has worked thus far this year?
Because it doesn’t really matter? But granted, I take your point – Rasmus is a better hitter than Craig vs RHP so should be hitting 2nd. In fact, if anything, I prefer Berkman at 2.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on May 22, 2011 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions
TLR 'liking' Craig doesn't really fit the narrative of
Tony loves vets and hates rookies. Besides Craig’s batting .299/.377/.448. Not exactly bad.
Has your mother sold her mangle?
I completely agree that Craig is doing well enough to play
But Colby had a better line than that prior to his injury. Also, Rasmus did most of that early damage batting second. His worst games of the season (at the plate) have been when he’s batted fifth or sixth. Why not put him where he does the most damage?
www.stlcardinalbaseball.com
by Ray DeRousse on May 22, 2011 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions
nice to see Berkman back
somewhat worrying to see Craig getting extended time at 2B, though…
I know Greene has sucked lately but with Berkman back, and a righty on the mound, I’m not convinced we really need Craig’s bat in the lineup that badly.
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on May 22, 2011 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions
No rapture
But Jaime pitching is like going to heaven anyway. Everybody wins!
www.stlcardinalbaseball.com
anyone know when freese is coming back? I miss him.
Also, i think albert should bat 5th until he gets his shit right.
yeah, well, that's just like, my opinion, man
Mo said 8-12 weeks, and that was only a coupla weeks ago
so basically don’t expect to see him until well after the ASB.
BRING UP MATT CARPENTER!
Still bitching to contact.
by Felonius_Monk on May 22, 2011 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Another concern
don’t look now, but Colby Rasmus looks to have really regressed this year in some respects. Don’t know where his power has evaporated to (and I know it’s a smallish sample so far) but especially lately, he hasn’t looked great, and his hitting line has only been decent because he’s running a .350+ BABIP.
All that said, the K/BB ratio has been better this year, so maybe the power will come around.
.151 ISO this year, to .222 in 2010 if anyone’s interested.
Still bitching to contact.
Power is down all over the league
As long as He keeps getting on base ~.360, I’m good. BABIP is comparable to
Last year. LD% slightly down. In fact his GB% is up, and pop up % is way up. I think that will all normalize soon, and power will pick up
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of 4/27/11):
30 IP, 39 K, 15 BB/HBP, 13 ER, 2 HR, 2.96 FIP
by VolsnCards5 on May 22, 2011 1:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Anyone else catch Joe Mather's last night?
I believe he was 4-6 with a HR and 4 RBIs, including driving in the go-ahead run in extra innings.
Really rooting for the guy and I hope he does well.
yeah, it's was awesome
first the three run bomb and then driving in the winning run
loving it that joey bombs and boog as of late are doing well
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 37
this is the free game on MLB.tv if anyone needs help killing 30 minutes
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
The Reds just made an awesome 2-run throwing error.
Hilarious.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
"If I do it wrong just break another toe. Three's my lucky number anyway." -Evan Lysacek: 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist ♥
ahahahaaaa just saw the video on gd
marvelous
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 37
that's like the second time that type of double steal has worked in the past few days...
I’m trying to think of the other team that pulled it off…
Sign Carlos Silva!!!
The Indians announcers sadi something about the Cubs having something similar happen for them.
But I don’t know if it was exactly the same.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
"If I do it wrong just break another toe. Three's my lucky number anyway." -Evan Lysacek: 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist ♥
choo finds a hole in the infield
5-1!!
If I had a nickel for every time I procrastinate, I'd be so rich that I probably wouldn't have to procrastinate anymore.
"Hunter Pence out at home, catcher Gerald Laird. Three out." STL @ HOU, 4/28/11
by hr on May 22, 2011 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
We are awesome.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
"If I do it wrong just break another toe. Three's my lucky number anyway." -Evan Lysacek: 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist ♥
I'm pretty sure my son's little league team made that exact same error yesterday.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
nicknames for gerald laird
G or G-Money
i still prefer affleck
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 37
i didn't make those up, he said those were what he went by now
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 37
http://socialstreamingplayer.crystalmedianetworks.com/radio/wsei
If I had a nickel for every time I procrastinate, I'd be so rich that I probably wouldn't have to procrastinate anymore.
"Hunter Pence out at home, catcher Gerald Laird. Three out." STL @ HOU, 4/28/11
by hr on May 22, 2011 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Chooooo
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 1:52 PM EDT reply actions
love how we got
albert, lego, berk, colby and yadi in the lineup
and then jaime, craig, jay, koz and double d
stars and memphis
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 37
well, he came out of our farm last year
and i expect him to be referred to as a star by next year across all of mlb
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 37
that might be when he is referred to as a star
but he is a star right now
I'm sorry I impugned your cocksmanship.
of course he is, he's awesome, but outside of us (mostly the nl central)
not everyone is aware of jaime garcia as they are of, say, chliff lee
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 37
see, fsnmw even included jaime in the generation next promo with craig and kmac etc
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 37
Random question
is there anyway for the pitcher to hit in an AL game?
Has your mother sold her mangle?
we talked about this yesterday
he can bat for himself. if that happens, the teeam forfeits the DH position for the whole game
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
it's been done before
it doesn’t have to be the pitcher that is skipped for the dh
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 37
damn...he's right
DH at the MLB level may be used for the pitcher only as stated in Rule 6.09. – according to wikipedia (obviously right)
the option to flip flop in the later innings always gets me confused
also idgafadh
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 37
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
let him bat
I think the more likely scenario is that if the DH needs to enter the game for defensive purposes, yuou lose the right to use a DH
by Expatcardfan on May 22, 2011 2:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The Designated Hitter rule:
A hitter may be designated to bat for the starting pitcher and all subsequent pitchers in any game without otherwise affecting the status of the pitcher(s) in the game. A Designated Hitter for the pitcher must be selected prior to the game and must be included in the lineup cards presented to the Umpire-in-Chief.
The Designated Hitter named in the starting lineup must come to bat at least one time, unless the opposing club changes pitchers. It is not mandatory that a club designate a hitter for the pitcher, but failure to do so prior to the game precludes the use of a Designated Hitter for that game.
Pinch hitters for a Designated Hitter may be used. Any substitute hitter for a Designated Hitter himself becomes a Designated Hitter. A replaced Designated Hitter shall not re-enter the game in any capacity. The Designated Hitter may be used defensively, continuing to bat in the same position in the batting order, but the pitcher must then bat in the place of the substituted defensive player, unless more than one substitution is made, and the manager then must designate their spots in the batting order.
A runner may be substituted for the Designated Hitter and the runner assumes the role of the Designated Hitter.
A Designated Hitter is “locked” into the batting order. No multiple substitutions may be made that will alter the batting rotation of the Designated Hitter.
Once the game pitcher is switched from the mound to a defensive position this move shall terminate the DH role for the remainder of the game. Once a pinch-hitter bats for any player in the batting order and then enters the game to pitch, this move shall terminate the Designated Hitter role for the remainder of the game.
Once a Designated Hitter assumes a defensive position this move shall terminate the Designated Hitter role for the remainder of the game.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
in layman's terms
if you PH for the DH, there is no more DH and the pitcher has to hit.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
No, you can PH for the DH all you want.
If you move the player in the DHs spot in the order into the field, then you lose the DH.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
oh yeah you're right. that's what i meant.
i just remember that happened in a game last year.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
There are also some double-switch shenanigans too, I think
but they make my head hurt, so I don’t think about them.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
first time commenting from blackberry!
Let’s see how this works. Watching the game from a gay bar in Washington, DC
by Expatcardfan on May 22, 2011 2:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
i just read Sean O'Sullivan's description right up there and still wondered who the fuck was pitching
I'm sorry I impugned your cocksmanship.
terrible jump
took treanor forever to get a handle on it and jay was out by a lot
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
jay's not exactly fast
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 37
meh
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 2:12 PM EDT reply actions
Damnit, Albert.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 2:14 PM EDT reply actions
This isn't possible haha
"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 May 22, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh I see what you were saying
"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 May 22, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
gidp again
damn it if pujols is not going to lead in something
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 37
nice job, albert
If I had a nickel for every time I procrastinate, I'd be so rich that I probably wouldn't have to procrastinate anymore.
"Hunter Pence out at home, catcher Gerald Laird. Three out." STL @ HOU, 4/28/11
Um. OK, JAIME.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 2:17 PM EDT reply actions
sac fly, cleveland leads 6-1
If I had a nickel for every time I procrastinate, I'd be so rich that I probably wouldn't have to procrastinate anymore.
"Hunter Pence out at home, catcher Gerald Laird. Three out." STL @ HOU, 4/28/11
7 - 1!
/scoreboardwatchinginmay
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I just want to see the reds get swept for the second straight series
If I had a nickel for every time I procrastinate, I'd be so rich that I probably wouldn't have to procrastinate anymore.
"Hunter Pence out at home, catcher Gerald Laird. Three out." STL @ HOU, 4/28/11
by hr on May 22, 2011 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, indeedy.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
If he's still doing this
in September, then perhaps. But people will believe his past numbers and assure themselves that he’ll “bounce back” some time.
Repeal The LaRussa Tax.
by Michael_68_1999 on May 22, 2011 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
volquez through 2 2/3
76 pitches / 43 strikes 6 ER
done
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 37
Is Gameday off
or do the umpires really do that bad a job at calling balls and strikes?
Repeal The LaRussa Tax.
by Michael_68_1999 on May 22, 2011 2:21 PM EDT reply actions
umpires
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 37
21 pitches so far
get out of this inning, jaime
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
Whew.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 2:25 PM EDT reply actions
get your sarcasmometer checked
asl, beer me, bro
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
gotta agree
he was glancing back and forth at the wall on that play.
I'm sorry I impugned your cocksmanship.
he made the play.
If he knows he can make the play, and doesn’t want to concuss himself while doing it, why are you complaining about how he makes it.
And by the way, vaginas squeeze gigantic baby heads through small openings. Not exactly the world’s symbol for “fear of pain.”
"chipper jones grounds out, third baseman albert pujols to first baseman mark hamilton." 5.1.11 "carlos pena grounds into double play, second baseman allen craig to shortstop tyler greene to first baseman albert pujols." 5.12.11
by tom s. on May 22, 2011 2:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 3 recs
So true.
On both points.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
"If I do it wrong just break another toe. Three's my lucky number anyway." -Evan Lysacek: 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist ♥
buona sera!
"chipper jones grounds out, third baseman albert pujols to first baseman mark hamilton." 5.1.11 "carlos pena grounds into double play, second baseman allen craig to shortstop tyler greene to first baseman albert pujols." 5.12.11
by tom s. on May 22, 2011 2:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
rec'd
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
what outfielder doesn't look for the wall when he's running full speed at it?
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
it was a little tentative for my tastes
i think he’s fine out there in centerfield because he’s fast enough to make up for his short comings. but he’s not Jim Edmonds.
I'm sorry I impugned your cocksmanship.
this is where we yell "sell it"
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
It appears he wants to preserve them.
It’s funny how people want to crawl up a certain player’s ass over certain things and those same people defend other players when other people do the same thing to them. These guys ARE actually people.
"Sometimes you scare me." - azruavatar
he wanted to check the score, okay
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
ALRIIIIGHT CHEEEESE
also, nice socks
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 37
colby was eating nachos in the bleachers
got lucky
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
great play
But yeah, warning track
by Expatcardfan on May 22, 2011 2:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
thank you, Colby
This mobile commenting sucks
by Expatcardfan on May 22, 2011 2:26 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
He can lick
any man in the house!
Repeal The LaRussa Tax.
by Michael_68_1999 on May 22, 2011 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
but not a man's shoulder
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
so what is the deal with the pants?
by Expatcardfan on May 22, 2011 2:30 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Colby, just shave.
That “beard” is pitiful.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 2:30 PM EDT reply actions
bruce hits another homerun
cleveland 7-2
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"Hunter Pence out at home, catcher Gerald Laird. Three out." STL @ HOU, 4/28/11
yadi has been hitting extremely well this season
wooo
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story of my sex life
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by hr on May 22, 2011 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Stand up double for Yadi.
Yeah, baby.
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by The Continental on May 22, 2011 2:38 PM EDT reply actions
wow, Yadi is hitting a ton of doubles this year
or whatever
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 22, 2011 2:39 PM EDT reply actions
also, my mlb.tv will not load
Shannon time
or whatever
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 22, 2011 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
oh, please don't bunt
seriously, now?
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Dirty!
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by The Continental on May 22, 2011 2:41 PM EDT reply actions
dirt mcgurt!
or whatever
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 22, 2011 2:41 PM EDT reply actions
that's why we don't bunt!
"chipper jones grounds out, third baseman albert pujols to first baseman mark hamilton." 5.1.11 "carlos pena grounds into double play, second baseman allen craig to shortstop tyler greene to first baseman albert pujols." 5.12.11
by tom s. on May 22, 2011 2:42 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 4 recs
rec
or whatever
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 22, 2011 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
someone's arm needs to get torn off if you wanna hammer this message in, Tom
I'm sorry I impugned your cocksmanship.
by purple_haze on May 22, 2011 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Will that suffice?
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by StanTheManFan on May 22, 2011 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
ALLEN FUCKING CRAIG
3-0
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"Hunter Pence out at home, catcher Gerald Laird. Three out." STL @ HOU, 4/28/11
that's another reason we don't bunt!
"chipper jones grounds out, third baseman albert pujols to first baseman mark hamilton." 5.1.11 "carlos pena grounds into double play, second baseman allen craig to shortstop tyler greene to first baseman albert pujols." 5.12.11
by tom s. on May 22, 2011 2:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Release him.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 2:45 PM EDT reply actions
if the cards have a 1:1 GIDP to Games
by the end of the season i’ll be happy.
Also, someone just UNLEASHED THE CRAIGEN
Has your mother sold her mangle?
its called second base
Has your mother sold her mangle?
by Aranathor on May 22, 2011 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
apparently, second base is what it's called
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by hr on May 22, 2011 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Second baseman Allen Craig
I like the sound of that
or whatever
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you know it!
or whatever
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 22, 2011 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Allen Craig for 2B
Thank goodness TLR will play anyone at 2B.
by Willie McGee's Twin on May 22, 2011 2:46 PM EDT reply actions
Allen Craig is not a good hitter
He should not be hitting second in the lineup
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of 4/27/11):
30 IP, 39 K, 15 BB/HBP, 13 ER, 2 HR, 2.96 FIP
by VolsnCards5 on May 22, 2011 2:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
also, this kansas city pitcher will probably shut us out all day.
"chipper jones grounds out, third baseman albert pujols to first baseman mark hamilton." 5.1.11 "carlos pena grounds into double play, second baseman allen craig to shortstop tyler greene to first baseman albert pujols." 5.12.11
by tom s. on May 22, 2011 2:50 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He's doing good so far
Depending on the parameters used to define the phrases “shut us out” and “all day.”
done a helluva job so far
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 22, 2011 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Anybody remember back when Albert WAS the offense?
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 22, 2011 2:47 PM EDT reply actions
not just snap him back to reality, but have him hitting where he should be.
yeah, well, that's just like, my opinion, man
Nothing like pissing a guy off to bring them back to reality.
I actually don’t disagree. I think he needs something to kick him in the ass.
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 22, 2011 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it might work
Like when I was in 8th grade track and the coach moved me to the anchor leg of the 4×400 to make our real anchor get pissed off and run leg 3 like a mad man, which he did do, thankfully, because I was no anchor. Well I kind of ran like I had one attached to me.
i prefer this whole team thing we've got going on
would be nice if Albert would join the party though
Has your mother sold her mangle?
agreed
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 22, 2011 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
get albert a royals uni!
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
by prophetjohn on May 22, 2011 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i wish they were awesome
it don’t make me no nevermind
yeah, well, that's just like, my opinion, man
or even better, they moved to fresno california bc of dwindling fan base
and became the Fresno Royals. And I would have season tickets. Life would be good.
yeah, well, that's just like, my opinion, man
Too many balls hit in the air today.
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby
alright, time to settle down, hotme
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"Hunter Pence out at home, catcher Gerald Laird. Three out." STL @ HOU, 4/28/11
damn, joey votto
7-3 now in cleveland, no outs, top 6th
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"Hunter Pence out at home, catcher Gerald Laird. Three out." STL @ HOU, 4/28/11
brandon phillips rbi groundout
7-4
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"Hunter Pence out at home, catcher Gerald Laird. Three out." STL @ HOU, 4/28/11
by hr on May 22, 2011 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Asdrubal Cabrera goes yard for the second time today
8-4 now
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by hr on May 22, 2011 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
54 pitches for JAIME.
Not too bad after how many he threw in the first.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 3:03 PM EDT reply actions
Herro
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Like Kilroy in a Cardinals hat.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 22, 2011 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
It also renders my
Brad-Penny-at-the-extreme-right-side version virtually unusable.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
wow when did you change the avatar?
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Yesterday I think?
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...do you?
For what?
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Oh, nice!
Then yes, you do deserve the bulk of the credit
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this one is much, much better.
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I picked the other one like my first day on the site
And then was just too lazy to change it
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i sort of hated it
but i didnt want to tell you
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Are we better friends now?
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perhaps
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
what's with the neck-high curves? please don't bean the berk.
"chipper jones grounds out, third baseman albert pujols to first baseman mark hamilton." 5.1.11 "carlos pena grounds into double play, second baseman allen craig to shortstop tyler greene to first baseman albert pujols." 5.12.11
by tom s. on May 22, 2011 3:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
lost release point?
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 22, 2011 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
if the Cardinals are starting a second baseman who's bad with the glove
it’s so nice to have one who can hit. i really don’t miss skip at all. Craig2Second!
Aaron Rowand reaches on a fielder's choice out, left fielder Allen Craig to catcher Yadier Molina to third baseman Daniel Descalso. Andres Torres out at home. Aaron Rowand to 2nd on the throw. Two out.
okay yadi, don't swing at shit
and don’t, DON’T ground into a double play on the first pitch you see
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"Hunter Pence out at home, catcher Gerald Laird. Three out." STL @ HOU, 4/28/11
i really see no downside at all to moving pujols in the batting order
to get his bat going. why not at least try going holliday-pujols-berk, or pujols at 2, holliday at 3?
i mean… something’s gotta give.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
yeah, at one point, didn't tlr switch pujols and holli when holliday was in a slump?
Could we do something now with pujols?
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by hr on May 22, 2011 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Agree.
I kinda like to see him sit a game or two, but there are too many injured infielders right now.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
FUCK YES MOLINA
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AHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHA
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WHAT THE FUCK
inside the park homerun for molina LOL
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"Hunter Pence out at home, catcher Gerald Laird. Three out." STL @ HOU, 4/28/11
What?
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 3:11 PM EDT reply actions
wow Yadi stole Albert's hitting soul
by infallibleopiniongenerator on May 22, 2011 3:11 PM EDT reply actions
and t greene's wheels
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by hr on May 22, 2011 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
WAT
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Yadi needs to take the video of this and frame it.
What in the fuck.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 3:11 PM EDT reply actions
oh my god.
Aaron Rowand reaches on a fielder's choice out, left fielder Allen Craig to catcher Yadier Molina to third baseman Daniel Descalso. Andres Torres out at home. Aaron Rowand to 2nd on the throw. Two out.
smooth home run?
"chipper jones grounds out, third baseman albert pujols to first baseman mark hamilton." 5.1.11 "carlos pena grounds into double play, second baseman allen craig to shortstop tyler greene to first baseman albert pujols." 5.12.11
by tom s. on May 22, 2011 3:48 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
ok good.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
Just changed it to triple, I think.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
changed it back to triple
his third major league triple lol
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by hr on May 22, 2011 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
not the first time he's done this, yo.
I can’t remember what they scored it as, though.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
an inside the park homer for one of the slowest players in the big leagues.
hahahahaha huge royals fail
Cardinals 6, Keystone Kops 1
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 22, 2011 3:12 PM EDT reply actions
Dirty on base once again.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 3:12 PM EDT reply actions
why is that a double and E4?
the scorekeeper decided a good throw would have got him at 3rd? i disagree.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
scored a triple and E3.
"chipper jones grounds out, third baseman albert pujols to first baseman mark hamilton." 5.1.11 "carlos pena grounds into double play, second baseman allen craig to shortstop tyler greene to first baseman albert pujols." 5.12.11
by tom s. on May 22, 2011 3:14 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
that makes much more sense
i should stop listening to al
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so, a triple for yadi
wow
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...Wait, Kozma is starting?
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wat
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Oh then my fiancee has the "stomach flu" today, too
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Dirty Dan would have got him in even without the error.
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby
all six runs earned, I believe.
"chipper jones grounds out, third baseman albert pujols to first baseman mark hamilton." 5.1.11 "carlos pena grounds into double play, second baseman allen craig to shortstop tyler greene to first baseman albert pujols." 5.12.11
by tom s. on May 22, 2011 3:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
i missed the firday night game
wtf happened. how did we lose? seems unpossible
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You lose if you don't score.
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby
by StanTheManFan on May 22, 2011 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
im just trying to figure out how this offense got shut down by jeff francis.
oh well. we’re still in first place. woot.
p.s. i went to the d-backs game last night and i called the kelly johnson grand slam. it was glorious.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
it was a really fun game. all the twins fans were so sad
highest attendance of the season, except for opening day. we all got all-star garden gnomes.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
because jeff francis is a soft-throwing lefty
i.e., cy francis
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by hr on May 22, 2011 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Tired meme is tired
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your mom is tired
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by hr on May 22, 2011 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Could you prove that there's a statistically significant difference between how we hit soft tossing left handers and all other pitchers?
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can you prove that there isn't?
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
I'm not the one making the claim
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i know, im just bored
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
burden of proof isn't on him
we want statistical backing for our memes damnnit
Has your mother sold her mangle?
So far this year
We have a .791 OPS against LHP, .776 OPS against RHP
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I was told this was a game thread
would've.
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...what?
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dang, everyone's sense of humor dried up.
I’ll just leave that hanging, then.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I think most of us are all disappointed about that end of the world thing
now I have to go to work tomorrow…groan
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by hr on May 22, 2011 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
well, I guess this game is serious
so we have to be serious, now? I don’t get it.
would've.
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Not if I have anything to say about it
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rui's gonna fly across the pond to make this happen
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
is there a way to parse that out based on average pitch velocity?
then we could know for sure. and i’m really asking – i don’t know that there’s a way to do that.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
Not on b-ref, as best as I can tell...
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this season only?
that sample of data would be useless
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
For predictive value, sure
Not to say how we’ve done against a particular type of pitcher
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not really
it would say how we’ve done against pitchers that fall into a particular category. it’s not a large enough sample to say that handedness+velocity has anything to do with it. all it would tell us is how well we did against randy wolf, etc
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
what about lefties
whose average fastball velocity is less than, say 92?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
I don't know how to find this information =(
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maybe you could ask dgoold
since you two appear to be getting along so well
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
jeff francis is actually a good pitcher.
"chipper jones grounds out, third baseman albert pujols to first baseman mark hamilton." 5.1.11 "carlos pena grounds into double play, second baseman allen craig to shortstop tyler greene to first baseman albert pujols." 5.12.11
by tom s. on May 22, 2011 3:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
wow, Yadi
wth! hahaha!
or whatever
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 22, 2011 3:16 PM EDT reply actions
ALLEN MOTHERFUCKING CRAIG
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surreal
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 37
royals announcers talking about how good the cards rotation is
unfortunately the pen is as bad as the rotation has been good.
that's just one of the weird things about this team this year
the offense pretty much has pulled a 180 from last year, the rotation despite being down waino has been great, the bullpen (specifically boggs, miller, motte, franklin) has been pretty bad.
Motte - 2.39 FIP, Boggs - 3.06 FIP
So, no, they have not been “pretty bad.”
by Willie McGee's Twin on May 22, 2011 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
it's zoomzoom
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
by prophetjohn on May 22, 2011 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
the bullpen, even factoring in franklin and batista,
Has been pretty ordinary.
"chipper jones grounds out, third baseman albert pujols to first baseman mark hamilton." 5.1.11 "carlos pena grounds into double play, second baseman allen craig to shortstop tyler greene to first baseman albert pujols." 5.12.11
by tom s. on May 22, 2011 3:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
evil curveball
KKKK
If I had a nickel for every time I procrastinate, I'd be so rich that I probably wouldn't have to procrastinate anymore.
"Hunter Pence out at home, catcher Gerald Laird. Three out." STL @ HOU, 4/28/11
ha
i like how yadi got up before the ump even called it
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
just got here, been watching the game on tv tho
and i just want to say HOLY ALLEN CRAIG!! FOUND HIM!
I am not going back on the milk carton!
"chipper jones grounds out, third baseman albert pujols to first baseman mark hamilton." 5.1.11 "carlos pena grounds into double play, second baseman allen craig to shortstop tyler greene to first baseman albert pujols." 5.12.11
by tom s. on May 22, 2011 3:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Why the pinch runner?
Craig didn’t blow a tire running to first, did he? Please tell me he didn’t.
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby
Yeah I dunno either
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
isn't it a little early to be putting in the defensive replacements?
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
I suspect tony wants to see more of tyler in the OF.
A 5 (now 6) run lead is a good occasion for experimentation.
"chipper jones grounds out, third baseman albert pujols to first baseman mark hamilton." 5.1.11 "carlos pena grounds into double play, second baseman allen craig to shortstop tyler greene to first baseman albert pujols." 5.12.11
by tom s. on May 22, 2011 3:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
good call.
but wont he be playing 2b?
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
yes, I am just confused.
"chipper jones grounds out, third baseman albert pujols to first baseman mark hamilton." 5.1.11 "carlos pena grounds into double play, second baseman allen craig to shortstop tyler greene to first baseman albert pujols." 5.12.11
by tom s. on May 22, 2011 3:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
6-1 lead...
he shouldn’t be playing 2nd. Personally I would’ve subbed out Berkman.
Sign Carlos Silva!!!
he appears as competent as skip
and it looks like tony is going to continue to use him there, so a 6-1 lead seems like a good time for him to see game time there
Tried it once and they liked it, then tried to hide it
twatter
Yeah...
or he could learn to play the position this winter in the Dominican league.
Sign Carlos Silva!!!
Craig looks good at 2B and second in the batting order.
Can’t wait til Freese returns in July.
And Wainwright returns in 2012.
There are some people who, if they don't already know, you can't tell 'em.
-- Yogi Berra
May be connected to AP's decision too.
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby
by StanTheManFan on May 22, 2011 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Can McGwire help Pujols hit the ball in the air?
Is that something that can be corrected?
Sign Carlos Silva!!!
It is the Sean O'Sullivan ETD.
There are some people who, if they don't already know, you can't tell 'em.
-- Yogi Berra
the Royals feed is way overexposed
looks like its being shot by some impressionistic indie director.
I'm sorry I impugned your cocksmanship.
whatever helps them stay sane...
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
they keep fucking with the saturation too
it’s kind of trippy
I'm sorry I impugned your cocksmanship.
They're fighting the sunlight, maybe?
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
right, but i kind of like the surreal baseball look
it fits on days that Yadier Molina hits a triple.
I'm sorry I impugned your cocksmanship.
Holliday
Because he has a quad injury
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
Dan Haren
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Cards starters have gone 8 innings 4 of the last 5, FWIW.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 3:35 PM EDT reply actions
I don't think Jaime is going to make it today, though.
Pitch count argues against it. So does the tactical situation. I’d try to get him through 5 and then give Batista some work.
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby
by StanTheManFan on May 22, 2011 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
He's at 65 pitches.
He probably won’t go 8, but he should be OK for a while.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
The bullpen hasn't seen a lot of work lately, though.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
nice
or whatever
free compositionson guitar and keyboards through looping pedal (no overdubs)
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 22, 2011 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
What's wrong with showing the socks?
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe it's some sort of boog-pining.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
sweeeeet
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
Moar now
10 – 4
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Yay Cleveland!!!
I’ll take “Things I never thought I’d say” for 1000, Alex.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on May 22, 2011 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
ouch...
this will be five losses in a row with their next 10 against Milwaukee, Philly, and Atlanta… They face Hamels, Lee, Halladay, Greinke, Marcum, Lowe, Jurrjens, and Hanson in there.
Sign Carlos Silva!!!
see, it is entirely ordinary.
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=4038535
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Google spat this out from Twitter.
http://twitter.com/ErinGreer_/statuses/66129116528779264
Apparently it was foretold. Just this month.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Two Catchers, One Lineup
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 3:42 PM EDT reply actions
Eh, just looks precautionary.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 3:43 PM EDT reply actions
It doesn't seem like they've had bases loaded a whole lot
because they’ve been scoring guys without loading them up.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Albert Pujols of a a couple years ago
we hardly knew ye …
by hangingfromatree on May 22, 2011 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
11 - 4 Tribe.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 3:44 PM EDT reply actions
booyaa!
or whatever
free compositionson guitar and keyboards through looping pedal (no overdubs)
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 22, 2011 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
If you have the Indians in the 13 run pool
you should probably go find you ticket stub
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
pinch runner gerald laird? okay, now tony's just
Fucking with us.
"chipper jones grounds out, third baseman albert pujols to first baseman mark hamilton." 5.1.11 "carlos pena grounds into double play, second baseman allen craig to shortstop tyler greene to first baseman albert pujols." 5.12.11
by tom s. on May 22, 2011 3:44 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
What does that make Laird?
"Son, what kind of pitch would you like to miss?"
-The Diz
by The Classical on May 22, 2011 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
nobody else on the bench
and maybe holliday tweaked the quad
by hangingfromatree on May 22, 2011 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
hello, 13-man bullpen, my old friend
I’ve come to talk with you again
"chipper jones grounds out, third baseman albert pujols to first baseman mark hamilton." 5.1.11 "carlos pena grounds into double play, second baseman allen craig to shortstop tyler greene to first baseman albert pujols." 5.12.11
by tom s. on May 22, 2011 3:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
wolves tore Holliday's leg off
and then they ate it
by infallibleopiniongenerator on May 22, 2011 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Would almost have been tempting to have K-Mac pinch run there
and then stay in to DH.
That saves Laird for emergency use, plus what a boost to Kyle’s ego (if also a blow to Laird’s).
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby
by StanTheManFan on May 22, 2011 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
If they need Laird to catch, they can still put him in the field
they’d just lose the DH.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
so theriot is the only position player left, yeah?
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
Is Craig hurt?
Or just Tony being Tony?
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of 4/27/11):
30 IP, 39 K, 15 BB/HBP, 13 ER, 2 HR, 2.96 FIP
by VolsnCards5 on May 22, 2011 3:49 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I haven't seen any indication that any of the guys that have been pulled have been injured.
...and his name was Eduardo Sanchez, and the name of his slider was Death -DanUp
by The Continental on May 22, 2011 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Flow over?
http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2011/5/22/2184074/game-48-overflow-thread
"Sometimes you scare me." - azruavatar
my computer can't take this thread anymore
for unknown reasons
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
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