Cubs at Cardinals open thread: Carpenter vs. Dempster
by DanUpBaby on Sep 23, 2011 8:00 PM EDT
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Chris Carpenter
Rotational Splinter
refuses to lose
the secret of the ooze
Current Series
3 game series vs Cubs @ Busch Stadium
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Chicago Cubs Friday, Sep 23, 2011, 8:15 PM EDT Ryan Dempster vs Chris Carpenter Partly cloudy. Winds blowing from left to right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 65.
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let's go KKKKKKKKKKKKarp!!!!!!!
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
What is the current position regarding Torty and the GOBs?
Heresy in Torty’s elevation to the pantheon? Demi-god status? Rightful object of rally-delivering devotion?
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
he's ok as long as he keeps his hat on backwards and inside out
the gob are ok with the rally reptile complementing the rally mammal
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
In that case...
DO IT FOR TORTY!
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Shall be respected.
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice of you guys to make a game thread for the Sporting KC match!
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
Anyone else hates baseball after yesterday?
2011 fWAR watch: Theriot = 0.6, Boog = 2.4 as of Sept 21
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Ian Desmond leadoff single
Come on Ank, do it for us!
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
ANK!
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
One guy on for the Cubs, no outs.
2011 fWAR watch: Theriot = 0.6, Boog = 2.4 as of Sept 21
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Rick says Nick's had "flashes of brilliance."
Not even the second inning!
"Sometimes you scare me." - azruavatar
as if we needed any more reason to distrust those two.
“flashes of near-competence” more like.
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
Rick also just noticed how much of a team sport baseball is,
how a team relies on different components to win.
"Sometimes you scare me." - azruavatar
It wouldn't hurt anything to throw him on the bench.
Now, Matt Carpenter and Steven Hill – THOSE are travesties.
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
steve hill had a pretty bad year, iirc.
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
How ya likin that .229 AVG Washington?
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Their not being called up was *literally* the most tragic thing ever to have happened.
Chris Traeger voice.
Is John Mabry still on the roster?
Shannon's all wound up about how long everything is taking.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 23, 2011 8:25 PM EDT reply actions
I really liked his way of stopping the other team stealing signs
“You just call a fastball and then the pitcher throws a curve ball behind the hitter, after the batter changes his uniform he won’t try that again”
11 in '11
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Sep 23, 2011 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Why is that kid wearing an orange squid hat?
Goodnight, Sweet Prince. Colby Rasmus ~ June 7, 2005 ~ July 27, 2011
Man..
I just felt completely dead all day yesterday after that baseball game. I’ve seen as many bad games as everyone else that watches about 150 games a season but man..that just lingered all day.
I chose one game to see at the stadium in the second half of the season...
It was rain-delayed for two hours, then Billy Bush of Access Hollywood threw out the first pitch…and the worst was yet to come!!
Yeah, you just have to make yourself numb after a certain point.
Is John Mabry still on the roster?
I was deflated when I saw what happened when I got home from work yesterday...
It was hard to get up and go to work today…
But I stood when they were down 10.5 games and what is just 2 games after all of that?
I stood where no man goes...
As did I and I feel the same way
But after the last 2-3 weeks it was like being told Santa Claus wasn’t real.
Well just logged in... Bottom of the first...
Let me say I love you guy and gals….
carry On…
I stood where no man goes...
he was giving up runs right?
that sucks but at least some managers take their pitchers out when they are having a bad night/inning for relievers
11 in '11
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Sep 23, 2011 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Isn't he on limited pitch count?
2011 fWAR watch: Theriot = 0.6, Boog = 2.4 as of Sept 21
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WTF is wrong with our lineup?
Why is our light hitting second baseman out in the outfield? Aren’t we playing for our lives right now?
Grit != flat out sucking.
heh
don’t you know, when you’re playing for your lives against long odds it isn’t talent that matters but grittiness! TLR understands this…
-- Aidan Sonoda
R.I.P. Nick Adenhart - 4/9/09
In necessariis unitas, in dubiis libertas, in omnibus caritas.
by Aidan Sonoda on Sep 23, 2011 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
well hitting prediction is a tough job...
who will hit and when is really tough to predict…
We have a Lawyer trying to do his best….
He has been right more than wrong judging his record…
I stood where no man goes...
Tony's changing stragegies
Whey we’re winning later he’s going to pull the defense replacement types and put in the hitters
11 in '11
by I-Musial-ly-Am on Sep 23, 2011 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Win now offense.
Trade defense for offense. Play the veterans. Play the young guys. Defensive replacements.
You just don’t know with this team nowadays.
2011 fWAR watch: Theriot = 0.6, Boog = 2.4 as of Sept 21
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maybe if we could predict why....
then I would be doing something else now…
I stood where no man goes...
there has not yet been a baseball game this important.
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
Yesterday was.
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
have to disagree with you there.
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
Atlanta scores another one. 4-1. Fuck life.
2011 fWAR watch: Theriot = 0.6, Boog = 2.4 as of Sept 21
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hope is limited when counting on the nats for help
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
Theriot, do a thing you dead weight.
2011 fWAR watch: Theriot = 0.6, Boog = 2.4 as of Sept 21
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Useless. Useless. Useless.
2011 fWAR watch: Theriot = 0.6, Boog = 2.4 as of Sept 21
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Quality at-bat by Theriot there
2nd and 3rd, no one out.
Now, 1 out, 1st and 3rd. Please do not bunt.
It's time to run TONY LARUSSA out of town.
Al: "Shoe-maker"
What the hell, it hasn’t been long enough you’ve learned how to pronounce his name?
Is John Mabry still on the roster?
How long has it been since we've seen one of those?
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 23, 2011 8:58 PM EDT reply actions
The squeeze
One of the most exciting plays in baseball. Awesome.
Al: You know what they call a butterfly without wings Dan?
Dan: ...What, Al?
Al: A Butter-walk!
Dan:..........
logged on just to say... IT'S A SQUEEZE!
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I would also like to record for posterity
Skip slid feet-first.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
further conspiracy!!
((see threads below))
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
"Mr. Beach?
Or is it Bond? Sorry, I’m confused"
Al: You know what they call a butterfly without wings Dan?
Dan: ...What, Al?
Al: A Butter-walk!
Dan:..........
by liars&thieves on Sep 23, 2011 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
blasphemy follows: daniel craig is the best bond ever (sorry, sean).
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
I'm not much of a fan of Sean Connery as Bond.
I really enjoyed Brosnan’s portrayal (modern Connery), and I loved Daniel Craig as bond. Of course it helped that Craig’s bond films were written to be far less campy in comparison.
Al: You know what they call a butterfly without wings Dan?
Dan: ...What, Al?
Al: A Butter-walk!
Dan:..........
by liars&thieves on Sep 23, 2011 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
ugh. i think brosnan's bond is intolerably camp. you're right that much of it is the writing of the movies.
on the other hand, a lot of the stuff that is refreshing about the recent movies in the series (e.g., judi dench) actually began while brosnan was still on board. i think craig is an important part of what makes “casino royale” and “quantum of solace” much better than any recent bond movies.
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
Oh I was agreeing with you
Daniel Craig certainly has a unique swagger as Bond that is simply fun to watch, and a nice change of pace from the unflappable Brosnan, who is never surprised nor unprepared—it can get boring sometimes, as though they made him almost too suave. That said, I loved Goldeneye, but that probably had as much to do with the subsequent video game as anything. Bottom line—Dainel Craig is an awesome bond.
Al: You know what they call a butterfly without wings Dan?
Dan: ...What, Al?
Al: A Butter-walk!
Dan:..........
by liars&thieves on Sep 23, 2011 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
they gave Brosnan execrable scripts
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Most definitely. But,
When Pierce Brosnan was Bond, MGM hadn’t filed for bankruptcy. He knows this. It is what it is.
Al: You know what they call a butterfly without wings Dan?
Dan: ...What, Al?
Al: A Butter-walk!
Dan:..........
by liars&thieves on Sep 23, 2011 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Theriot doesn't even try.
2011 fWAR watch: Theriot = 0.6, Boog = 2.4 as of Sept 21
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double-agent conspiracy theory go!
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Getting paid twice his salary from.
Wait for it. Dun Dun Dun… Atlanta!
2011 fWAR watch: Theriot = 0.6, Boog = 2.4 as of Sept 21
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They've got all our SS on their payroll
except Greene, but they’ve paid Tony to keep him on the bench
TYLER GREENE. DRAFTED BY THE BRAVES. WENT TO GA TECH.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
don't let the man silence you!!!
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Hoping I will be good luck tonight.
Section 163. 7 rows off the field. They have a good record when I go to games.
by McLaughlin_Stole_My_Beer on Sep 23, 2011 9:04 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
don't think that's far enough away from Dan to steal your beer
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
hah, check out Albert with that little finesse step after the play.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
he did meet his future wife on the dance floor.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Really, I didn't know he had a future wife?
Does she live in St Louis, that could be a good indicator
geez you guys.
Dee Dee at a salsa club in KC.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
OT: Did anyone else see this today? Apparently the Marlins closer isn't who we thought he was
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7009590/florida-marlins-leo-nunez-admits-faking-id-official-says
Al: You know what they call a butterfly without wings Dan?
Dan: ...What, Al?
Al: A Butter-walk!
Dan:..........
i saw that. apparently the marlins have known for a few months.
wonder if that’s why they suddenly pulled him off the trade market. otherwise, it made no sense for the marlins to try to hold onto a very disposable trade chip.
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
Agreed
The Marlins aren’t known for being particularly clingy. Not really scratching my head anymore at that move.
Al: You know what they call a butterfly without wings Dan?
Dan: ...What, Al?
Al: A Butter-walk!
Dan:..........
by liars&thieves on Sep 23, 2011 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Alberto!
dude, don’t trip.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
the other day, on Freese's triple, he tripped on the frickin bag.
I thought he was going to break another ankle.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
no... I should not ask that.
or rockstar will suddenly show up.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
he'd break his knees or something.
and shatter into a million pieces.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Dear Berk,
Please Berk.
Signed,
Berkamaniacs
by mojowo11 on Sep 23, 2011 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
it actually means Berk Berk
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I'd like to see Albert get 30 doubles too
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
SHUT THE FUCK UP JIM HAYES
lat night never happened
/sobs
My favorite words are goodbye, and my favorite color is red
don't hate on the Cat for Truth
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
It was kinda odd last night.
The Houston TV crew went on and on about the meltdown. Creepily obsessing about it almost.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
They had to exorcise their Brad Lidge nightmares somehow.
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
is that an "is castro paying attention?" inset cam?
by tomsteele on Sep 23, 2011 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Guys in the Truck, stop going along with Al.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
The Cat asks Horton to explain "antithetical" to Al.
Al says he’s trying to get ready to punch … somebody.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
one more for the record! yeah!
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
actually I don't know how many more
i phrased that badly.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
three more
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Torty's still walking towards the beat-down.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Almost there! Why give up when the finish line is so close?
Al: You know what they call a butterfly without wings Dan?
Dan: ...What, Al?
Al: A Butter-walk!
Dan:..........
by liars&thieves on Sep 23, 2011 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
So, we still doing that GIDP thing?
Sweet…
2011 fWAR watch: Theriot = 0.6, Boog = 2.4 as of Sept 21
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think about it
sets record for most GIDP but wins…
what is a GDIP then?
I stood where no man goes...
I have a terrible case of the runs.
I liked Nicaraguan food. It, of course, hated me.
2011 fWAR watch: Theriot = 0.6, Boog = 2.4 as of Sept 21
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Quick feed your left overs to the Nats
They could use some runs
by bobohilario on Sep 23, 2011 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Those nicaraguans eat everything with gallo pinto.
It’s great, don’t get me wrong. But after the 5th try I started missing my tamales
2011 fWAR watch: Theriot = 0.6, Boog = 2.4 as of Sept 21
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Three away from the record, currently held by...
Your 1954 St. Louis Cardinals.
Interestingly enough, the 1954 team has the record for fewest by a team.
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
6-2
Jayson Werth stopped sucking!
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
No
Just pointing out that it’s a surprisingly precarious score
- boboforeshadio
by bobohilario on Sep 23, 2011 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Albert holding tea and a chat over there.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
So it's either down to MIL just falling apart and card win out
or maybe ATL just falls apart too…winning the DIV would be hilarious
because TLR
I believed in you Pudge.
Why did you let me down?
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
so i just wanted to pop in and say
fire tony
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 9:28 PM EDT reply actions
stellar defense on a tough play for Punto
My favorite words are goodbye, and my favorite color is red
Yay Wilson Ramos and your September of Smash!
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
am i alone in preferring the old version of gameday?
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 9:29 PM EDT reply actions
You are not alone.
I actually still prefer the pre-2008 gameday, but I’ll settle for “classic.”
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
i dont remember that version
i should considering i used every single weeknight in the summer of 2005
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
i don't need no stinking badges!
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Go little nephew of Eli!
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
Sigh.
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Schumaker. You do not have a shovel. You have a bat.
2011 fWAR watch: Theriot = 0.6, Boog = 2.4 as of Sept 21
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Only Matt Holiday
Can hit baseballs with landscaping tools.
Al: You know what they call a butterfly without wings Dan?
Dan: ...What, Al?
Al: A Butter-walk!
Dan:..........
by liars&thieves on Sep 23, 2011 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Albert could if he wanted.
He just prefers to hit homers with flyswatters.
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
This could go down a Chuck Norris type path quickly.
and I would be entertained.
Al: You know what they call a butterfly without wings Dan?
Dan: ...What, Al?
Al: A Butter-walk!
Dan:..........
by liars&thieves on Sep 23, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
*Holliday
Al: You know what they call a butterfly without wings Dan?
Dan: ...What, Al?
Al: A Butter-walk!
Dan:..........
by liars&thieves on Sep 23, 2011 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
it was just a bone by the time he came home
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I wonder if the guys who produce the Play Like a Cardinal ads are ever pissed that they become obsolete so quickly every season.
it’s like it doesn’t matter who they cast.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Are there any for 2011?
Can’t seem to find them
2011 fWAR watch: Theriot = 0.6, Boog = 2.4 as of Sept 21
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thats why i like the fredbird only ones
they are timeless
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I like it when Cubs managers decide to play Koyie Hill.
It makes me feel better about Corey Patterson.
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
1 run off the dumpster
need to get it going
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
62nd Bday for the boss Bruce Springsteen........
today says Mike…
Today…
I stood where no man goes...
It's a town full of losers...
And I’m pulling out of here to wwwwwwwwwiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn…………….
Is John Mabry still on the roster?
Nissan drive of the game
a bunt? It’s only the 5th but I guess they have to get their promo in..although Skip’s hit to the track was more of a drive even if it didn’t drive in a run..
I hate you Johnny Gomes.
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
Can we give Washington some of our 7th-inning rally magic?
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
they need to talk to the mets about the kind of rally they need.
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
or can the braves bullpen have some our 9th ninning magic?
Die Hard Cards Fan in Seoul.
by letsgostlcardinals on Sep 23, 2011 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
That'll have to do.
Mike Morse lost Willie Harris’ number.
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm just getting here...
How are we looking? Can someone give me a quick summary?
f'n cubs fans everywhere.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
True Cubs fans are all right.
It’s the crazy drunk bandwagoners who are so awful.
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
he held up the baseball and seemed to be doing a primal scream.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
or more likely
a beer yell
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i dont know how they all manage to buy jerseys that look stupid
don baylor? seriously?
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
reading Stan Musial book recently
that was not always the case….
Kids got dressed in pants way to big…
I stood where no man goes...
4 IP, 2 ER, didn't have his command.
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
What did that idiot do now?
2011 fWAR watch: Theriot = 0.6, Boog = 2.4 as of Sept 21
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relay home off line by about 20 feet
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
Maya gets out of inning in the other game.
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
so i seriously almost threw up in my car yesterday listening to the game
i haven’t been that upset over a loss that i can ever remember
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 9:59 PM EDT reply actions
is there a VEB moratorium on talking about it?
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I've buried the memories next to Holliday's drop in the playoffs
by bobohilario on Sep 23, 2011 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
avocado.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 23, 2011 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
on a hot dog no less
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope you didn't eat anything today...
Die Hard Cards Fan in Seoul.
by letsgostlcardinals on Sep 23, 2011 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
i ate nothing but marshmallows
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
JAYSON WERTH!
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 10:03 PM EDT reply actions
THE CAVEMAN GO BOOM!!!!
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 10:03 PM EDT reply actions
Just hangin' out,
seein’ if the Cards can work some post-season action. You?
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 23, 2011 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Ditto, in the process of reinstalling Photoshop after the laptop took a dive
Hat to replace the HDD.
by vexedtechie on Sep 23, 2011 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
ouch. that your main machine?
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 23, 2011 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Sure is.
Replacement didn’t take long, slipped outta the hand, wouldnt fire up. Tried to reinstall OS. never got past formatting stage. Ran to best buy, picked up HDD, replaced. Done.
by vexedtechie on Sep 23, 2011 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
they need to invent inertial dampeners.
made of black holes!
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 23, 2011 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Solid state hard drives.....
…elimination of the necessity for dampeners, yet still pricey as hell.
by vexedtechie on Sep 23, 2011 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Allen Craig the last squeeze play before that
Pags Lite at the plate.
ohhhkay.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Hey Lombardozzzzzzi show us why you were untouchable re: Denard Span.
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 10:05 PM EDT reply actions
so why exactly are we not destroying dempster?
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 10:06 PM EDT reply actions
fallout from last night
need a spark
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
At the game
They are giving money away left and right for fan appreciation weekend
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO
by VolsnCards5 on Sep 23, 2011 10:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Perhaps they should save those precious few dollars
for a certain gigantic contract coming up this offseason. Or maybe they are trying to buy our loyalty, hoping that we remember the handouts when we have to watch a Pujols-less lineup for 162 games.
Al: You know what they call a butterfly without wings Dan?
Dan: ...What, Al?
Al: A Butter-walk!
Dan:..........
by liars&thieves on Sep 23, 2011 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
the joker handed out money before he tried to kill everybody in batman
i dont trust them
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Nice Freese..
I have a Freese working for me and he stands at the plate too…
I stood where no man goes...
At the game
They are giving money away left and right for fan appreciation weekend
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO
by VolsnCards5 on Sep 23, 2011 10:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
what? mitch boggs warming up?
that’s unpossible!
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
When Ryan Theriot was a shortstop....
He didn’t ground in double plays with RISP….Oh wait, yes he did.
It's time to run TONY LARUSSA out of town.
it is what it is
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
so when tony leaves does that mean the end of shitty players like theriot and batista?
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 10:16 PM EDT reply actions
Literally? No, they'll most likely still live.
But hopefully they’ll play baseball for someone else.
Al: You know what they call a butterfly without wings Dan?
Dan: ...What, Al?
Al: A Butter-walk!
Dan:..........
by liars&thieves on Sep 23, 2011 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
haha
whew
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
watching people talk on the radio sucks
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 10:17 PM EDT reply actions
ok erriot
made up for that hit the other night
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
WHAT. THE. FUCK.
Chipper Jones reaches on a fielder’s choice out, pitcher Henry Rodriguez to shortstop Ian Desmond to third baseman Ryan Zimmerman to first baseman Chris Marrero to second baseman Danny Espinosa. Michael Bourn scores a run. Chipper Jones out at second.
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 10:18 PM EDT reply actions
Some competent defense would be nice.
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 10:20 PM EDT reply actions
i feel bad for carp.
Die Hard Cards Fan in Seoul.
by letsgostlcardinals on Sep 23, 2011 10:20 PM EDT reply actions
'You can't strike somebody out until you get two strikes on them' - Al Hrabosky
It's time to run TONY LARUSSA out of town.
On the pregame today
He said something very close to “The Cardinals are gonna need a win tonight in order to pull out a win”
I read here that he pulled out the Stav "travesty" line again too
He’s on fire today.
by Merry CRasmus on Sep 23, 2011 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
w00t Lil Marrero on board
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
lemaywho, did what yadi should have
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
ryan theriot - season wOBA: .294
brendan ryan – season wOBA: .291
aaron miles : .295
skip schumaker: .298
daniel descalso: .295
nick punto: .331
rafael furcal: .287
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
But the clubhouse is better now, I know that.
It is what it is.
"Sometimes you scare me." - azruavatar
"back in 2010, jaime garcia didn't have a regular target for his pelvic grindi.. .. oh, come on, guys! stop! that's really . . . .
that’s just really gross! i mean, jeez. . . . anyway, what was i saying? oh yeah, it is what it is."
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
Where are these wOBAs coming from?
Isn’t Descalso’s like .321?
by Willie McGee's Twin on Sep 24, 2011 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
maybe he pulled a me and is looking at BABIPs
by prophetjohn on Sep 24, 2011 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
double checking, fangraphs has descalso at .295.
his ROS wOBA is .326, though.
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
I wonder why there are such large discrepancies in wOBA
Between Fangraphs and Statcorner.
by Willie McGee's Twin on Sep 24, 2011 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Only a few short months ago...
I was arguing with a Reds fan about who was better – Lance Berkman or Jonny Gomes.
thats sad
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
hahahahahahahahaha
I can’t stop laughing at that.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Sep 23, 2011 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
aaaaaaaaand?
Berk could be retired for 3 years and still be better than Gomes. My garden gnome is better than Gomes.
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 Sep 23, 2011 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you complaining?
If so, I will digitally bitchslap you.
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
nope just surprised
since the collider has been a late inning d guy
maybe still will be as jaybird sits
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
well at least the two asian chicks in the green seats are having fun.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
but was h and r, so nick gets some credit
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
Dear Jon,
please don’t do that again.
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 10:29 PM EDT reply actions
Not on Jon.
Whiffed hit and run.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 23, 2011 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
My recommendation for the Nationals:
find someone other than Ankiel/Bernardina/Desmond to hit in front of Zimm/Morse/Werth.
oh right, like anyone from the nats will take advice from cards fans.
skip schumaker in RF, man.
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
Dear Nationals,
when you put your hits together that’s called a rally. Please do that, tomorrow, kthx.
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 10:31 PM EDT reply actions
Why KMac? WHY?
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 10:33 PM EDT reply actions
good news everyone
Kyle McClellan!
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
And leadoff triple.
(Succession of bad words)
2011 fWAR watch: Theriot = 0.6, Boog = 2.4 as of Sept 21
Bilingual Twitter
right on cue
mcclellan with the soul crushing late inning fuck up
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 10:37 PM EDT reply actions
best kept secret of cardinal nation: kyle mcclellan is not actually a good pitcher.
never has been, not even a very good reliever.
for some reason, a lot of people have not figured this out. i recall people stumping, inexplicably, for him to close for us in the last off-season.
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
i have no idea what they see either
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
late season too
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 23, 2011 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
aaaaaannnnnddd... there it is.
"I wonder if I put on a uniform and told La Russa I wanted to play for him if I could be a big leaguer too?"
"that all depends. are you gritty?" "You would need a mediocre decade of MLB experience first" "do you have a goatee, are you short, and do you try really hard?" "Are you willing to play four positions terribly?"
thanks tony
i think that about does it for the season
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 10:39 PM EDT reply actions
Fuck this team. Goodbye season
2011 fWAR watch: Theriot = 0.6, Boog = 2.4 as of Sept 21
Bilingual Twitter
i'm so shocked and surprised.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
pj's gone everyone! time to party!
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 23, 2011 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
no, everyone else is leaving
my pants are already half off
by prophetjohn on Sep 23, 2011 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
well, naturally.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 23, 2011 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Kyle McClellan with a key pitch there
He is the master of untying tied ballgames.
It's time to run TONY LARUSSA out of town.
mitch boggs has taken up quilting in the bullpen.
he’s made four so far this month.
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
by tom s. on Sep 23, 2011 10:40 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
The Fangraphs tab has
everything
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 23, 2011 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
well, he's been trying to teach dickson and cleto, too.
also, rhodes is always walking on them or spilling Yoo-Hoo on them. then he has to clean them off before he continues.
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
So fucking predictable
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO
by VolsnCards5 on Sep 23, 2011 10:40 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Can't see another pitch of this crap.
Between yesterday and todya my soul is crushed
2011 fWAR watch: Theriot = 0.6, Boog = 2.4 as of Sept 21
Bilingual Twitter
There there Paulspike...
we actually over-acheived a bit this year. The Braves and Brewers aren’t playing along, that’s all.
Meh, that's true. It has still been a frustrating season.
2011 fWAR watch: Theriot = 0.6, Boog = 2.4 as of Sept 21
Bilingual Twitter
You're both right.
I had low expectations coming into this season. But it is frustrating to know that this team probably cruises to a division title with even a decent bullpen.
not the division
but if we had the bullpen we have now all year, we’re well ahead of the braves right now
by prophetjohn on Sep 23, 2011 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn't say we over-achieved
we might win 90 games, maybe just under 90. I think that was a reasonable prediction going in. And Chicago and Houston turned out to be even worse than most people thought they would be. I think we definitely under-achieved, especially given the number of games we could have won if not for late-inning bullpen implosions, but at best I think you could argue we played to our potential (rather than over-achieved)
My favorite words are goodbye, and my favorite color is red
you hear that Albert
3 million fans
even with this season.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
So...
Can’t use Boggs at all, but you can keep pushing the same old tired guys out there every night.
booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 10:41 PM EDT reply actions
McClellan gave up another homer......no!
Hasn’t he given up four to Soriano alone. Jeez this bullpen sucks rhinocerous balls!!!! Fuck!
you think maybe he should pitch the ninth?
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
his head is probably still in the shell
can’t stand to watch this with his dad on the bench to boot
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
does he have a knuckleball?
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 23, 2011 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
he used to but
he is now a shell of his former self
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
shell.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 23, 2011 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
this season has officially cemented me on the fire tony bandwagon
i dont give a flying fuck what he has accomplished in his career. the sooner the better.
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 10:44 PM EDT reply actions
i used to defend him and roll my eyes when the irrational tony haters bitched and moaned
but im standing up to be counted
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
i can only think that he has carte blanche (spelling?) on the job because of albert
maybe they think that if he is here albert will stay
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm serious
if Albert wants to be an A-Rod-esque prima donna about not wanting to play for another manager, then fuck the both of them.
Albert either wants to play here or he doesn’t. He knows what this team can and can’t afford. So Albert either wants to stay in STL and take a small pay cut (while still being the highest paid on the team) and be able to have a winning team around him, or he can play somewhere else.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 23, 2011 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
So fucking predictable
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Trevor Rosenthal Update (as of end of regular season)
120 1/3IP, 133 K, 52 BB/HBP, 55 ER, 7 HR, 3.04 FIP
Postseason: 2 Starts- 15 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 2 BB, 3 ER, 19:10 GO:AO
by VolsnCards5 on Sep 23, 2011 10:44 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Berk continues to Berk in the face of almost certain overall unBerkiness.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 23, 2011 10:46 PM EDT reply actions
ok, before next season can we come to a consensus on what constitutes "berking"
every time someone posts this I think he’s hit a homerun, then check the boxscore or game and am disappointed.
My favorite words are goodbye, and my favorite color is red
Aw, sorry.
I was going for a giggle. I’ll be more stringent in my meme usage.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 23, 2011 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
defense fsm award goes to the f'n cubs fan.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
yes, sbnation having some issues I think
My favorite words are goodbye, and my favorite color is red
Not going with Dotel there...
is way worse than taking Motte over Salas yesterday. Dotel owns right handed hitters. His job is to get a tough righty out in high leverage situation in th 7th or 8th. Kmac is our fourth best right handed reliever depending on how you feel about Boggs and whether Sanchez is healthy. He’s shouldn’t be anywhere near a close game in the 8th inning.
why the fuck was craig not in the starting lineup?
because tony sucks at managing anymore… he has lost his “fastball”
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Because
Craig has gotten a lot of playing time.
I believe that’s what TLR said.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 23, 2011 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
hahaha
wow
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
oh, that's cute. they're going to let craig hit.
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
8 innings too late
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
scintillating St. Louis Cardinals booth, everyone!
standouts in broadcasting
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I'm watching it
while eating a “charboled” burger. I also hope Berkman wins comeback of the year players award.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 23, 2011 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
DO IT FOR TORTY
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 23, 2011 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
This team...
1 double play away from tying the record.
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 10:50 PM EDT reply actions
Oh great. Now some cup-of-coffee call-up named Boggs.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 23, 2011 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
so i leave and they were talking about how long it had been
since Kmac pitched…i come back and it’s 4-1
because TLR
by punchinjudy on Sep 23, 2011 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
in his defense
I thought he’d give up that HR much, much sooner
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 23, 2011 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
wait, who's this guy pitching?
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
Boggs is the only one who frosts his hair
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 23, 2011 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
"kind of wonder what happend to him", Al?
HOW ABOUT HIS BACK INJURY
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Hey VEB, I'd like to take a moment away from shitting on the season and mismanaging my team to give you this
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 23, 2011 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
the lineup tonight was
well it was
because TLR
by punchinjudy on Sep 23, 2011 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Your analyst is going to write a helluva book one day.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 23, 2011 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
me?
yeah that was my thoughts it was a lineup not sure if it was a great one in a playoff race
because TLR
by punchinjudy on Sep 23, 2011 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Does anyone have a Carp pitch count?
What was he at when they took him out, and was he taken out for a PH or ?
Missed the last few innings..apparently I didn’t miss much other than us losing this. Fuck
so remeber when i did the multiple choice of
letting the cubs decide the birds fate? oi vey
because TLR
Are you stepping up to take responsibility for this?
Is that what this is? Because that takes stones, man.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 23, 2011 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
no because i didnt vote for that
i would have rather faultered earlier…cause i got a txt from my cousin(cub fan) after theriots dp…and just assumed they were losing
because TLR
by punchinjudy on Sep 23, 2011 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
boggs cementing his spot on the pine
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
he's going to finish that quilt with the geese flying on it if it kills him.
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
by tom s. on Sep 23, 2011 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
But he's a rookie.
We can’t trust him in these important situations.
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
i don't think that's it
and i don’t think it’s an important situation
by prophetjohn on Sep 23, 2011 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Just once, I wish somebody in the media would stand up to Tony
They’re scared to death of him. They questioned him about last night, Tony got pissy, and they shut up. I’d love to see how Tony would do in Boston or New York, unfortunately it would take all of one month of his shit before he was let go. I don’t know why the owners of this team put up with his bullshit and give him an open invitation to come back every year and then wait and see how TLR “feels” after the season. Fuck his feelings. Bring in a competent managers who doesn’t get rid of players, simply because he doesn’t like their personality.
As crazy as Ozzie Guillen is I watched an interview where he said something to the extent of “if your a player, you don’t have to like me and I don’t have to like you, but if you respect me, I’ll respect you. I don’t care if you like me, just do your job and you’ll have my respect.”
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 23, 2011 10:58 PM EDT reply actions
i agree with you
its terrible that even bernie constantly rationalizes his bullshit. i like bernie too!
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Bernie stood up to him once
and TLR yelled at him and Bernie left with his tail between his legs. Now he brown-noses the hell out of TLR.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 23, 2011 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
its like nobody has the balls to just say/write its time for tony larussa to go
As soon as you get comfortable, the baseball gods will kick you right in the junk. -Chris Duncan
by FredbirdisaDork on Sep 23, 2011 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Well then...
yesterday’s game is starting to look like a massive momentum swing.
What if Tony uses the relievers he used today, for yesterdays game and vice versa…Does that change the two outcomes?
It's time to run TONY LARUSSA out of town.
4 run rally
Marmol with 3 walks and a hbp.
Time and again we see the reliance on a proven methodology... a methodology separate from human experience... built upon figures, not feelings... which encourages our dependence on the empirical world... a world with no room for ground-rule doubles... Inherited Runners Scored
lets hope marmalade has one of his bad control nights
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
Marmol in.
So you’re saying there’s a chance…
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 23, 2011 11:01 PM EDT reply actions
not with theriot
leading off
Time and again we see the reliance on a proven methodology... a methodology separate from human experience... built upon figures, not feelings... which encourages our dependence on the empirical world... a world with no room for ground-rule doubles... Inherited Runners Scored
8 walks in a row?
yes, possibly.
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
Everyone telepathy to the umpire
the strike zone is a postage stamp….
the strike zone is a postage stamp….
Honor Alaa Abdelnaby.
First in the NBA. At least alphabetically
no need to swing at the strikes erriot
the buffet is waiting
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
Quick guess - which team leads MLB in bullpen Meltdowns?*
official fangraphs stat
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 11:04 PM EDT reply actions
it's not unbelievable, mike, it's carlos fricking marmol.
that’s his calling card.
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
Just left the game, kinda pissed I went.
Fuck Ryan Theriot. Why is he on our team
by mick311 on Sep 23, 2011 11:04 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
this reminds me of a bball game
one team rallies form far back
gets within a couple points
but can’t sustains and loses
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
Lol - that pitch was so far off the plate pitchfx couldn't track it.
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 11:05 PM EDT reply actions
did GD give you one of those "off the map" arrows, like when roads are headed off into the margins and there's an
arrow that says “omaha [this way]”?
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
+1
Will only be following ALbert’s RBI race from now on
2011 fWAR watch: Theriot = 0.6, Boog = 2.4 as of Sept 21
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Just need to win 5 straight.
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According to the theory of infinite dimensions
the Cardinals must have won in some of them. And on some, the Nazis won World War II. And in at least one, a velociraptor tore out Snooki’s throat.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 23, 2011 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
According to the theory of infinite dimensions
the Cardinals must have won in some of them. And on some, the Nazis won World War II. And in at least one, a velociraptor tore out Snooki’s throat.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 23, 2011 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Watch Albert now go hitless the rest of the season, end up at .298 and 98 RBI.
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 11:09 PM EDT reply actions
So is it Arizona we're adopting for the playoffs?
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 23, 2011 11:10 PM EDT reply actions
Detroit for me.
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Matthew Leach wants you to know
Honest opinion: the McClellan/tie-game thing is a bizarre coincidence and nothing more. But it is quite a bizarre coincidence.
No Matt, choking every time is not a coincidence, it’s a validation of his suckage and his uncanny ability to choke in a tight game.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 23, 2011 11:14 PM EDT reply actions
well, it's a coincidence whose likelihood is increased because kyle is a pretty mediocre pitcher.
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
I would just like to trot out some interesting facts:
The prospective playoff teams by Meltdowns:
Phillies – 47
Red Sox – 52
Tigers – 56
Dbacks – 56
Brewers – 56
Yankees – 57
Rangers – 58
Braves – 62
The Cards now lead the Majors with a whopping 87.
Interestingly enough, TLR has only been 16th in reliever-games this year. I guess there’s one area where he hasn’t been overmanaging, just poorly managing.
And is VEB cutting in and out for anyone else?
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 11:22 PM EDT reply actions
OT: So Microsoft just sent me a code to redeem for the games on demand version of Halo Reach
I have no desire to play it….what should I do with the code
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 23, 2011 11:27 PM EDT reply actions
Give it to a VEBber
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Sep 23, 2011 11:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
the satellite's coming down any minute now.
or sometime between now and Saturday.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
more art from the brain.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 23, 2011 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
the muggles get closer
http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2011/09/magnetic-invisibility-cloak/
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 24, 2011 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Well at least we'll know sooner that Albert will test FA
I guess that’s one of the benefits of not going to the postseason
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 23, 2011 11:38 PM EDT reply actions
how's that?
the deadline isn’t until 5 days after the WS.
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 Sep 23, 2011 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
but his season will be over, so contract negotiations wouldn't be a distraction.
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
i had a witty response
but VEB decided to slow down again and I couldn’t post it.
Basically I was being sarcastic. If we had made the post-season and gotten far, we wouldn’t have had to wait long to hear Albert would test FA.
because we won’t make the post-season we can find out much sooner and thus go through the stages of grief faster.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 23, 2011 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
sorry, I was feeling a little too literal right then.
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 Sep 24, 2011 1:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Well, whatcha gonna do?
It was nothing more than a slim, albeit beautiful, hope in the first place. Who knows? Maybe we finish 5-0 and the Braves go 2-3.
if that happens
I might just shit a brick
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 23, 2011 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
If we do get eliminated, could we finally see PH Big Mac?
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
by monkeysareblue on Sep 23, 2011 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
crew clinched. interesting.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
11:00 on a Friday night
Wife working
Friends sleeping or studying
Two bad results for teams I follow
Welp
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
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the kickyfoots aren't still undefeated under your reign?
by prophetjohn on Sep 24, 2011 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
No we've lost 3 now I think
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
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i'm working, but i have a totino's party pizza, so it's like i'm partying actually
by prophetjohn on Sep 24, 2011 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
We used to party with those.
At grade school slumber parties.
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