The Great 2011 St. Louis Cardinals' Pre-Postseason Narrative Burning
by DanUpBaby on Sep 29, 2011 9:01 AM EDT
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I have nothing to say about yesterday's games that thousands of Torty-related comments didn't already clear up—which is good, because I don't have any time in which to say it. But with the peaks and valleys of the season suddenly sanded flat I figure it's time for a 2011 Season-Long Narrative reset. Here goes:
Chris Carpenter had yet another brilliant season in which nobody was ever dumb enough to think he was finished; despite getting dinged up on balls in play and getting killed by his win-loss record he led the league in innings pitched—Chris Carpenter, the guy with all the shoulder injuries—and closed the season with one of the best starts of his career, a two-hitter with 11 strikeouts.
Kyle Lohse had a great bounceback season after two wasted years—great enough that his weird peripherals inspire the same caution they did back in 2008. Behind the plate, Yadier Molina had a random second-tier Ted Simmons season, hitting .206 and slugging .467, which was nice. Lance Berkman put up the best OPS+ of his career, which is exactly what we all expected.
And Tony La Russa got 90 wins out of a team with no Adam Wainwright, a dysfunctional closer, and Albert Pujols's worst season since 2002. Afterward Viva El Birdos erected a monument in his honor and insisted he accept a lifetime contract.
Okay, the last one is possibly not true. Which means this morning thread, this brief respite between the regular season and the playoffs is your chance to set down for all time the storylines that seemed so vital in July that history's going to forget, oh, tomorrow. Tony La Russa losing control of the team, the team having no fun together, Albert Pujols's double play record, et cetera—speak now or forever try to remind casual fans of them in 2016.
As for me, it's the Tyler Greene Millennium that I want to pass down to my children's children—the shining moment around August 27th when we said to ourselves, "The Cardinals might be way out of the playoff chase, but at least Tony La Russa and John Mozeliak seem to have agreed to give Tyler Greene a shot to play every day."
Times were slower, then. None of these talking machines, or overflow threads, or calculator watches. At that point I imagined this September as being a month when I watched Greene bat ninth (he's like the second leadoff man, Al, he really is) and, I don't know, learned to whittle.
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Just win, baby. all is forgiven.
Also: are Yadi’s stats supposed to read like that?
Do it for Torty. FIRE TLR
The SLG is for real
He just typo’d on the AVG.
Yadi slash stats for 2011:
305/349/465
What a year!
Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?
Abosolutely! Think back to '05, '06, even '08.
Could anyone of us anticipate that our defensive specialist would turn out to be an offensive force?
Do it for Torty. FIRE TLR
by Oedipa Maas on Sep 29, 2011 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Aaron Heilman, maybe
that’d be about it
A testy Pujols when asked by @JoeStrauss if he thinks this injury will affect his future "that’s a stupid question, Joe," then walks off.
I always thought he'd hit for a decent average
"Victory goes to the player who makes the next-to-last mistake."
- Chessmaster Savielly Grigorievitch Tartakower
by lietothegirls on Sep 29, 2011 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I did ;)
With maths.
"Now that they've come out with that great stat, 'innings pitched per inning'-- is there anything they don't have a stat for these days?" -Al Hraboski, 3 Jun 11
by SleepyCA on Sep 29, 2011 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
suck it robit
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I was told there would be no math
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Sep 29, 2011 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
you clearly went to a liberal arts college!
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
sorry, mixing thread topics!
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
don't cross the streams!
I don’t want my face melted off!
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Sep 29, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
i don't usually like crossing streams
i’m not homophobic by any stretch of the imagination, but that just pushes comfort levels a little too much for me.
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
Face melting is from opening the Ark
Crossing the streams, according to Egon: “Try to imagine all life as you know it stopping instantaneously and every molecule in your body exploding at the speed of light.”
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
I coulda sworn that he told somebody to not cross the streams
when they were catching the first ghost because he didn’t want his face to melt off. I’ll have to watch the movie again, dammit.
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 29, 2011 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, maybe he does
It’s actually been a while since I watched the first one the whole way through. I just enjoyed the opportunity to jump on a cross-reference with Indiana Jones.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
see what crossing streams will get you?
mass confusion, that’s what. besides a melted face
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 29, 2011 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually, I did.
And I got a BA in….wait for it…..math!
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Sep 29, 2011 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm impressed by so much contained in this post.
That yes, you did anticipate it, and that you can remember doing so 5 years later.
And! can find the posts. Nicely done.
Still not a werewolf.
was not expecting this!
congrats Yadi
do it for torty!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 29, 2011 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
those who do not expect the Yadi
will be gunned down.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
NO ONE EXPECTS THE PUERTORIQUENO EXHIBITION!
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
by tom s. on Sep 29, 2011 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Tyler Greene got way more playing time
Than he would have had he not been called up once the season ended in memphis.
Grit != flat out sucking.
They've got to find a way to put Torty's dad in there
Nyjer Morgan Fan Club President
by peppermartin on Sep 29, 2011 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions
you’d have to include Chambers and Greene for speed wouldn’t you? I guess it depends on the availability of Holliday and Furcal.
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Sep 29, 2011 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Neither were on the active roster on 8/31 so they won't be on the playoff roster.
Never fear. We have Corey Patterson for speed.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
Or Holliday, for that matter.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
true
though when asked about his finger on espn, his response was “ill get a shot, i’ll be fine.” At least, that is what a coworker is telling me.
Grit != flat out sucking.
If a shot is all that is necessary,
it makes me wonder why he didn’t get one earlier to allow him to play down the stretch run. Obviously, I have no idea. It just makes me somewhat concerned. I think I’d rather have a health Allen Craig in the lineup than a 75% Matt Holliday.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
We'll see how it plays out when everyone isn't drenched in celebratory beer
One thing I can’t question is Holliday’s ability to heal and play.
Grit != flat out sucking.
it was more like,
“i’m gonna get a cortisone shot, and hopefully play this weekend. we’ll see.” and said with a ‘who the hell knows if it’ll work?’ shrug.
by RedbirdAvenger on Sep 29, 2011 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions
but what about that coors and a shot
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Start with the shoe-ins
Infield:
Albert
Skip
Descaslo
Freese
Theriot
Outfield:
Craig
Berkman
Jay
Patterson
Rotation:
Carpenter
Wainwright sniffle
Lohse
Garcia
Bullpen:
Motte
Salas
Dotel
McClellan
Scrabble
Rhodes
Injury dependent:
Holliday
Furcal
Grit != flat out sucking.
You'd have thought Holliday gets on the roster anyway
i mean, if the Cards make it past the Phils, or at least push them to five games, Lego might be fit.
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
and Lego is obviously better than any other alternative.
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
forgot catchers
Laird
Yadi
I think Holliday and Furcal make the team. Bringing our total to 22.
We need one more rotation guy, between Jackson and Westbrook. I like Jackson there. I think he plays better out of the pen in an emergency.
One more Bullpen guy, between Boggs and Sanchez. I think Tony guys with Sanchez.
Last spot goes to Greene. Who will be sub’d in to run when needed.
Grit != flat out sucking.
westbrook shouldnt be anywhere near a phillies hitter
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Sep 29, 2011 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions
I think Jackson
and Garcia are interchangeable depending on matchups. Garcia plays better at home and is a lefty so I’d throw him against the Phils at home.
I wish there was an obvious replacement for Patterson
by CentralILcardsfan on Sep 29, 2011 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions
that won't happen
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
Secretary of the (VEB) Tyler Greene Fan Club
In addition, IHeartFreesie
You won't happen
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
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although i do love tyler greene
i’m not sure he’s hands down the better choice to face hamels and lee
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
Secretary of the (VEB) Tyler Greene Fan Club
In addition, IHeartFreesie
Greene won't get on unless someone gets left off for injury
He wasn’t on the roster on Aug. 31.
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Sep 29, 2011 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
jackson most definitely makes the postseason roster.
fire tony larussa
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions
I thought that Jackson probably starts game 2
I’m thinking the rotation should be Lohse, Jackson, Carp, Garcia
I agree.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
Although now that I see that Game 5 wouldn't be until Friday
I suspect that TLR will be very tempted to pitch Carp Sunday on short rest so he could come back for Game 5.
I can understand that temptation,
but I think I’d rather have Carp & Garcia in pitcher-friendly Busch on regular rest.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
I want this...
Carp may have thrown over 100 pitches last night, but he was never under duress. It’s gonna be very damn hard to beat the Phillies, and a whole hell of a lot harder to do it if Carp only throws once. I’d say we have <25% chance of winning Saturday with Lohse in Philly against Halladay. That means to me we HAVE to win Sunday.
"Progress always involves risk; you can't steal second base and keep your foot on first base." - Frederick Wilcox
by cardzfanbub on Sep 29, 2011 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
In the past two or three weeks
I would say Lohse has been the Cards 2nd best pitcher. I don’t have nearly the pessimism you do about his performance. Now, that said, EJax on Sunday scares me a bit.
who? oh you mean Kyle m'fing Lohse
OUTFIELDER
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions
He makes me very nervous...
against that lineup in that ballpark.
"Progress always involves risk; you can't steal second base and keep your foot on first base." - Frederick Wilcox
by cardzfanbub on Sep 29, 2011 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Jackson makes everybody nervous, I think
A testy Pujols when asked by @JoeStrauss if he thinks this injury will affect his future "that’s a stupid question, Joe," then walks off.
Carp makes Jackson nervous.
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 29, 2011 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe Carp should stay in the clubhouse while Jax is pitching....
"No, it seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great."--Posnanski
Away from the cameras...
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
I want this...
Carp may have thrown over 100 pitches last night, but he was never under duress. It’s gonna be very damn hard to beat the Phillies, and a whole hell of a lot harder to do it if Carp only throws once. I’d say we have <25% chance of winning Saturday with Lohse in Philly against Halladay. That means to me we HAVE to win Sunday.
"Progress always involves risk; you can't steal second base and keep your foot on first base." - Frederick Wilcox
by cardzfanbub on Sep 29, 2011 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
We need a phantom
Patterson injury so he can be replaced on the playoff roster by Chambers.
don't think Patterson is a shoe-in, but in the rotation Jackson is
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Sep 29, 2011 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions
you have a point
I was thinking “5 outfielders” but… Skippy can slide over there.
Grit != flat out sucking.
yup
Skip is a man of many talents
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Sep 29, 2011 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I'd say that it's more than warm.
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 29, 2011 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Holliday will be on the roster
do it for torty!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 29, 2011 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Here's my shot.
Carp
Garcia
Jackson
Lohse
Motte
McClellan
Salas
Boggs
Dotel
Rzep
Rhodes
Yadi
Pujols
Schumaker
Furcal
Freese
Holliday
Jay
Berkman
Laird
Craig
Punto
Descalso
Patterson
Chambers
Really wish Sanchez would be there
Stuff looked good Tuesday
by CentralILcardsfan on Sep 29, 2011 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Maybe in place of Rhodes I don't feel comfortable with him pitching to any hitter period
But TLR
by CentralILcardsfan on Sep 29, 2011 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions
TLR likes Sanchez so this shouldn't be an issue
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Sep 29, 2011 9:56 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Roster
Molina
Laird
Pujols
Descalso
theriot
Shumaker
Furcal (let’s just hope he’s healthy and we aren’t playing with a 24 man roster)
Freeze
Punto
Holliday (see Furcal, Rafael)
Berkman
Jay
Craig
Carp
Garcia
Lohse
Jackson
Motte, Salas, Dotel, Boggs, McClellan, Scrabble, Rhodes
That’s 24 assuming Holliday and Furcal will be able to play. Seems likely that TLR will insist on Patterson for the last spot. I’d go Greene (and have Skippy be the 5th outfielder). I’d also be o.k. with Greene and Chambers (instead of Patterson & Theriot), but despite his heroics, Chambers is a relative unknown, so if everyone is healthy the really tough decision comes down to one spot.
I can’t imagine anyone in their right mind would use it on Westbrook. I’m thinking Patterson or Greene. Cruz also could be a remote possibility. As for the staff, I personally think we’d be better off taking a chance on Sanchez than using Rhodes, but I don’t view that as particularly realistic. Lynn would have looked awfully good in that pen as well.
If Holliday and/or Furcal can’t go I think Chambers and Greene definately take their respective spots.
I really hope it's chambers over patterson. and no westie. please, no.
Do it for Torty. FIRE TLR
by Oedipa Maas on Sep 29, 2011 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Is Chambers eligible to play in the postseason?
by EddieHarsch on Sep 29, 2011 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Only if the team uses the DL loophole since he wasn't on the roster August 31st.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
hope that Chambers would make it over Patterson
or just about anyone in baseball
do it for torty!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 29, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
McGwire takes the 25th spot as late inning dinger specialist
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Sep 29, 2011 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you want to know the terrifying truth
or do you want to see me sock some dingers?
DINGERS!
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
here's my playoff roster
not that it’s really likely
1. Carpenter
2. Jackson
3. Garcia
4. Lohse
5. Motte
6. Salas
7. Dotel
8. Rzep
9. Boggs
10. Sanchez
11. McClellan
12. Pujols
13. Skip
14. Furcal
15. Freese
16. Descalso
17. Punto
18. Theriot
19. Holliday
20. Berkman
21. Jay
22. Craig
23. Molina
24. Laird
and yeah, because I like the speed and pop off the bench
25. Greene
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Sep 29, 2011 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Still complaining about Tyler Greene?
Really? Today?
who's complaining?
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 162
NL Record: '58 Cardinals, 166
ML Record: '90 Red Sox, 174
Yeah, this is not a complaint about Tyler Greene
It is a statement about how remarkable it was that a month ago, we had pretty much resigned ourselves that the season was over, but now we are in the playoffs.
I am sort of bummed
that TG and Adron are ineligible for the playoff roster. I thought someone was going to plant moths in Patterson’s locker?
oh crap, thats right
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Sep 29, 2011 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions
They can take...
Holliday or Furcal’s spots if either can’t go. What about Lance Lynn and Wainwright’s spots, are they available.
"Progress always involves risk; you can't steal second base and keep your foot on first base." - Frederick Wilcox
by cardzfanbub on Sep 29, 2011 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Still complaining about what someone chooses to write about?
Really? Today?
Beware: Velociraptors may be present.
by azruavatar on Sep 29, 2011 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
it's a joke
which seems painfully obvious
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Sep 29, 2011 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
complaining?
perhaps you need to re-read
do it for torty!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 29, 2011 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
oh, hi! you remember about two weeks ago when you complained about me complaining about individual player usage
while the team was having a winning streak?
do you remember about a week after that when we blew a game in the ninth inning which featured jason motte putting up three walks because he couldn’t find the plate?
do you remember how the entire st. louis sports media suddenly noticed (and criticized, after the fact) that jason motte had made 87 appearances in september and mitch boggs had made 2?
nobody here is bellyaching for the sake of bellyaching. whether we’re on pace to win 60 games or 100, some tactical decisions are worth criticizing. i would have liked to win a couple extra games along the way, and i think better roster management could have helped. if marmolsplosion 2011 had not happened, for instance, we’d be in game 163 today.
regardless, i am very happy we are in the playoffs, however we got here.
thank you, and have a nice day.
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
by tom s. on Sep 29, 2011 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
*cough*.306*cough*
That’s more like a random Gene Tenace or Mickey Tettleton season (minus the walks).
I was reading about how countless species are being pushed toward extinction by man's destruction of forests. Sometimes I think the surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us. - Calvin, Scientific Progress Goes "Boink", Watterson
Unfortunately
Albert’s average dropped to .299 on the night and he finished the season with only 99 RBI, meaning that, that wierd non-sensical stat that ESPN always runs out about how amazing Pujoles is.
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
obvoiuslly he is in a decline year
can’t finish with a .300 average and 99 RBIs
Grit != flat out sucking.
99 RBIs is good...100 RBIs on the other hand....!
www.stlgatekeepers.com
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
Those are pretty memorable for a down year's stats
Will help alleviate the baseball card discordance.
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Pat Sullivan, AP
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 9:26 AM EDT reply actions 15 recs
when Carp asked for the ball from Albert, did anyone get the feeling he was looking for more batters to f* up?
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions 12 recs
From the moment he walked out to the mound, it was clear that CDGAF and Houston was going to suffer. Just the way he was moving around.
Also, when Philly tied their game and we all cheered when it went on the scoreboard, Carp did glance over at it too.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
But you know
It doesn’t matter because according to Keith Law it was against an A-Ball lineup, so Carp should have dominated.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
on tv it was very much like Carp was irritated by this interruption of f*ing up batters
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
It appeared to me
he smiled slightly when he saw the board.
And IIRC, I believe he killed the batter he was facing with just his stare. RIP former AAA Astro player.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Why aren't there more recs for this? it's the playoffs, dammit!
oh. SBN just counted it as a flag. Get it together, incomprehensible sports blog conglomerate! it’s the playoffs, dammit!
Do it for Torty. FIRE TLR
by Oedipa Maas on Sep 29, 2011 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Nice one
How was the Victory Apple Crumble you baked last night?
Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?
the excitement made me slightly ill of it
but I finished its sweet spicy goodness.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
They couldn't print his quote
I f-ing threw a complete f-ing game so the f-ing bullpen motherf-ers couldn’t f- it up.
by Mr. Wilson on Sep 29, 2011 10:56 AM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions 1 recs
Go Cardinals!
To paraphrase:
…I’ve spoken of the shining team all my managerial life, but I don’t know if I ever quite communicated what I saw when I said it. But in my mind it was a tall proud team built on rocks stronger than oceans, wind-swept, God-blessed, and teeming with men of all kinds living in harmony and peace, a team with pitches that hummed with speed and creativity, and if there had to be team walls, the walls had doors and the doors were open to anyone with the will and the heart to get here. That’s how I saw it and see it still….
Go Cardinals!
by OKCardsfan on Sep 29, 2011 9:29 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
The quote at the end gave me chills...
It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone. You count on it, rely on it to buffer the passage of time, to keep the memory of sunshine and high skies alive, and then just when the days are all twilight, when you need it most, it stops. Bart Giamatti
"I don't know, but it works. Doin it for Torty works... He brings us luck and we're gonna roll with it." Allen Craig
that gave me goosebumps
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
Secretary of the (VEB) Tyler Greene Fan Club
In addition, IHeartFreesie
I love that piece. I read the whole essay twice a year.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
I'll say this about Al
He gives a damn.
"...Or we could make L.A.N.C.E. into a recursive acronym, like, 'Lance: Adam Needs Cartilage from your Elbow." -- Quote by our very own DanUpBaby
by redbirdnation8206 on Sep 29, 2011 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Just an incredible night
Remember in July when we were all scared the cards were going to trade Craig for Heath Bell?
Yea, that would have sucked
"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 29, 2011 9:31 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
d-dee - do you still have the St. Louisiest photoshop in the world?
Nyjer Morgan Fan Club President
by peppermartin on Sep 29, 2011 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions
speaking of that, vexed has the perfect Torty t-shirt
get on it, yo
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
is it available for purchase?
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
Secretary of the (VEB) Tyler Greene Fan Club
In addition, IHeartFreesie
shake them down
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions
See below.
Brackenthebox’s is available on Cafe Press.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
but where do i BUY 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
Secretary of the (VEB) Tyler Greene Fan Club
In addition, IHeartFreesie
Where do I buy this Shirt?
Reporter: "Did you visit the Parthenon while in Greece?"
Shaquille O’Neill: "I can’t really remember the names of all the clubs we went to."
Where do we buy these?
Reporter: "Did you visit the Parthenon while in Greece?"
Shaquille O’Neill: "I can’t really remember the names of all the clubs we went to."
i would prefer it without the text too
"I don't know where Cueto learned to fight."-- Chris Carpenter
do not mess with yadi f. molina
has the ship sailed?
"I don't know where Cueto learned to fight."-- Chris Carpenter
do not mess with yadi f. molina
That one I would buy
I tried to do a full color one on cafepress, but I didn’t have a large enough version of the Torty pic.
Can you put “vivaelbirdos.com” on the back? Or do you care? heh.
I just bought 4 of these on cafepress
For me and 3 guys in my office. Baby blue.
http://www.cafepress.com/brackenthebox
Seems different that Vexed's.
maybe I replied to the wrong reply.. It’s that dang circle around it that turns me off.
Here's a link to just the turtle if you want to pop it on a shirt
by brackenthebox on Sep 29, 2011 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks, that's handy
Hopefully I"ll have time to play with it tonight.
that big one with the spirit of st louis plane?
yup (do not open on a phone, it’s HUGE)
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
I recommend Sports Illustrated's wrap-ups
the Cardinals video wrapup is in there
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
ok, i have to leave the basement and try to snag a Post-Dispatch
there’s no f’n way, i got up so late
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
oh wait
the Red Sox song on Mike and Mike on now!!!
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
While the Rays comeback/Boston collapse was infinitely more exciting than our game
I still find it strange how much the national media has ignored Carp’s amazing start. Last night on BBTN an announcer said he went 6 innings 5 strikeouts, before being corrected by the other announcer, and there’s an article over at ESPN about the game that says Carp finished with a 5-hit shutout. This isn’t a big deal, of course, but you have to wonder if the national media writers were so giddy about the (admittedly amazing) AL drama that they can’t even read a box score properly.
Another annoying narrative I’m seeing from ESPN and the national media is that Tampa battled back to win the Wild Card while the Cards slipped in due to Atlanta’s collapse, despite the fact that the Cardinals won more games than the Rays in September and Atlanta won more games than Boston.
None of this really matters though. I couldn’t be happier right now.
It was the early game that had zero drama...
I can see ignoring it given what came after.
This was a fantastic night for all baseball fans (outside ATL and BOS), but Cardinal fans got the absolute best deal of all – no stress, just sit back savor the win, and watch the drama. Unbelievable set of circumstances…
The more-dramatic nature of the finale for the Rays/Red Sox story might be coloring peoples' perception of the last month a little
It’s not fair, but it would make a little sense.
It is what it is.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
Also....
Yesterday, because the Cardinals’ game ended first and it was such a blow-out, the Braves were the ones who had to win and didn’t. Meanwhile, the Red Sox’s game ended first with the loss, which was followed by the Rays grabbing the opportunity in grand fashion.
It’s a matter of timing that forms the story—the Braves collapsed because they had to win to force the one-game playoff after the Cardinals blew out the worst team in baseball, while the Rays battled back from a 7-0 deficit to the Yankees to take the wild card that was sitting there for them (thanks, Crawford!). The ending always influences the recap.
Absolutely
The rain delay’s timing and circumstances around it were perfect.
by WyoCardsFan on Sep 29, 2011 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
It's hard to deny the drama of the AL finish.
With the rain delay putting the timing of the two games ending within minutes of each other, the massive come-back win, the walk-off HR right as the score from the Boston game got marked as final, etc. It all just panned out in a pretty crazy fashion.
Rams, Cardinals, Bulls. Life is good.
Also...
Tampa was 9 games back on Sept. 2, which is SO much more monumental than the Cards being 8.5 games back 3 days later.
"Progress always involves risk; you can't steal second base and keep your foot on first base." - Frederick Wilcox
by cardzfanbub on Sep 29, 2011 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Tampa Bay still had a tougher hill to climb
Goold ran a piece a couple of days ago looking at the greatest comebacks in baseball history and ranking them by using the CoolStandings.com chance-for-the-playoffs percentages.
Based on the respective teams’ lowest points in the season….on September 3, the Rays had a .5 percent chance of making the playoffs, while on August 27, the Cardinals had a 1.1 percent chance of making the playoffs.
Both teams did the near impossible, which makes yesterday such a special day in baseball. But the Rays had both less of a chance and less time time to do it, which given the way the Rays won last night and took the wild card, gives them a bit more of the spotlight.
Or, as Goold puts it in that article...
Right now the Rays are position to pull off the greatest and most unlikely comeback in baseball. The Cardinals just have the better odds of doing it.
RIght
But part of my point is that the Cardinals actually had more to do with their comeback than the Rays did in theirs. The Cardinals weren’t quite as far out, but they still won more games than the Rays and they had to because Atlanta won more games than Boston. I’m happy to say that their comeback was more improbable, but I dislike the narrative coming from ESPN and the like that somehow the Rays “earned” their playoff spot more than the Cardinals, because that’s just factually untrue.
I think you're misreading the narrative slightly....
I’ve read and seen nothing that says that the Rays “earned it more” than the Cardinals. For reasons I explained before, because of the timing of the way the games ended, it was the Braves and Rays who had the opportunity last night (Braves to force a one-game playoff; Rays to take the Wild Card spot outright), and that’s what the narrative has been—the Braves choked and Rays clinched. That’s why despite the Red Sox choking even harder than Atlanta last night, we’re hearing more about the Braves’ collapse than the Red Sox’s. The reverse is true for the winners.
Also, saying the Cardinals had “to do more” than Rays is factually incorrect. Tampa Bay didn’t win as many games because they had fewer games to play. The Rays actually won a slighty better percentage of them from their low points as marked by Goold—17 of 24 (.708) for the Rays from 9/3 while the Cardinals won 21 of 30 (.700) from 8/27. That was part of the problem—they had a smaller margin of error than the Cardinals (who played without a day off starting September 16), which is why no team has ever come from that far back that late in the season.
Both teams did the near impossible, and it was simply amazing to watch everything unfold. But the Cardinals took care of business first against an opponent they were supposed to crush, while the Rays were staring at elimination down 7-0 going into the the 8th inning before snatching victory more dramatically than Ozzie smacking the home run (yes, I went there). To get a little bit of a stress-free day on that day of days, you have to be willing to give up a bit of the spotlight.
The schedule part enhances it too, you're right
In a way we had already gotten over the hardest part of what lay before us when we took 3 of 4 from the Phillies. The Rays on the other hand had to play the Yankees last.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
I think you're missing the key part of the ESPN narrative
which is that the AL race involved two of the largest and most fanatical markets in the country (NY, New England), while the NL race only involved one big market (Philly) and they were only a bit player as they had already wrapped up their spot. Occam’s razor suggests that there really isn’t any reason to look farther than advertising dollars at stake.
If you want to resort that that old chestnut
…while completely disregarding the other aspects of Wednesday, then go ahead. While advertising dollars and viewership obviously is a factor, I’m not buying the idea that it’s the only reason in this case. Especially when the focus is Tampa Bay, a non-traditional market ESPN usually disregards.
I followed both wildcard races closely the past month and a half
I wouldn’t say that the Rays or Cards had it “easier”.
With regards to the Rays, they were getting good pitching from a deep staff most nights, their offense took off once they starting batting Jennings and Upton one-two in the lineup (Upton particularly thrived). The Rays didn’t have a particularly easy schedule (it was at least tougher than Boston’s). The team they chased down had a pitching staff that had at least three guys in the rotation in every cycle that not only were likely to lose, but likely to put the team in an insurmountable hole at the start of games, had an imploding set-up man, and had an offense that showed up huge or not at all.
With regards to the Cards, they received good starting pitching across the board down the stretch (at least no one was consistently bad) and rose to the occasion against a relatively tough schedule. Atlanta wasn’t an offensive powerhouse to begin with, but their bats went colder down the stretch (particularly McCann) and they just couldn’t score enough runs to win games consistently. Their pitching more or less held up, though they were missing their ace, Jurrjens broke down, and they were starting a bunch of rookies. The more essential pitching failings came in their bullpen where Venters tailed off a bit and Kimbrel blew a few saves (starting with the game against the Cards) setting up his meltdown last night.
But the main quality that the Rays and Cards shared down the stretch was that each had a crushing strings of games (Rays getting swept in Yankee Stadium) or crushing individual games (Cards’ Mets meltdown) but were mentally resilient enough to bounce back while the Sox and Braves did not seem to be. When Kimbrel blew that save last night, you knew it was inevitable that the Braves would end up losing the game. And even if the Sox had won last night, you know there was no way in hell that they were going to win in Tampa against Shields while trotting out Lackey and an overworked bullpen.
by olddomination on Sep 29, 2011 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
it's the 2004 NLCS all over again
A testy Pujols when asked by @JoeStrauss if he thinks this injury will affect his future "that’s a stupid question, Joe," then walks off.
As Keith Law pointed out, he was facing an AA lineup.
by stlcardsfan4 on Sep 29, 2011 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
haters gonna hate
"No, it seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great."--Posnanski
So great to see Paplebon blow it
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
"So what do you feel"
……..blank stare……..
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Is there a video of this?
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 ♥
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
That’s exactly right, DanUp. In the end, narratives are the heart of this game. Personally, I’m ok with that.
By the way, the results of my mid-season prediction contest will be posted tonight.
Anyone else wake up and feel the need to double check that last night's baseball actually happened?
Rams, Cardinals, Bulls. Life is good.
Happy Flight, Indeed!
On a day when I got some unpleasant news (I have a tumor on my heart and need open heart surgery) my boys pull it off and make it to the playoffs. What a sweet ending to an otherwise pretty crappy day. Gonna get me one of those t-shirts! Happy Flight, indeed!!
In the future, I for one, welcome our new Aaron Miles overlord.
by Michael_68_1999 on Jan 31, 2011 12:30 PM PST
by RosevilleRedbird on Sep 29, 2011 9:41 AM EDT reply actions
Best of luck to you
We’ll be pulling for you.
I was reading about how countless species are being pushed toward extinction by man's destruction of forests. Sometimes I think the surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us. - Calvin, Scientific Progress Goes "Boink", Watterson
Best wishes.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
Well that's pretty terrible news.
I hope you broke an awkward silence following the news with a terrible ARNOLD impersonation and yelled “IT’S NOT A TUMOR!” followed by more awkward silence. Then you yelled “GET TO THE CHOPPER!”
“Get out of my office.” – The doctor.
"I kinda like the Wong" -Aranathor
by Alxfritz on Sep 29, 2011 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Wow, it's like you were in the room...
In the future, I for one, welcome our new Aaron Miles overlord.
by Michael_68_1999 on Jan 31, 2011 12:30 PM PST
by RosevilleRedbird on Sep 29, 2011 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
But seriously, good luck. We're all counting on you.
"I kinda like the Wong" -Aranathor
by Alxfritz on Sep 29, 2011 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Good luck with your surgery & recovery.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
I'm sure all will be fine. Best thoughts to you, sir. And your recovery.
Do it for Torty. FIRE TLR
by Oedipa Maas on Sep 29, 2011 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions
that's horrible
but you can kick its ass and you will. best of luck!
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
we're pullin' for ya
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions
That's rough.
I’m very glad that you were able to find solace in a Cardinal win. I hope that everything turns out well for you.
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 29, 2011 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions
best wishes and good health, man- we're pulling for you.
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
best of luck
A testy Pujols when asked by @JoeStrauss if he thinks this injury will affect his future "that’s a stupid question, Joe," then walks off.
i am now actually considering this
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
They all wore red in the original artwork, I think
It’s a sign.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
SO YOU'RE SAYING THERE WAS A CHANCE?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
What? --wha? you're -- YOU'RE SAYING THE CARINALS WON'T MAKE THE PLAYOFFS???
Do it for Torty. FIRE TLR
by Oedipa Maas on Sep 29, 2011 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions
well, Cliff Lee and Ryan Madson are on the cover of Sports Illustrated
SI cover jinx anyone?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
hope it's in full effect.
Do it for Torty. FIRE TLR
by Oedipa Maas on Sep 29, 2011 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions
son of ....
I have a wedding to go to…
Um.
Man, those guys are going to be pissed sorta.
Grit != flat out sucking.
by Evilfrog on Sep 29, 2011 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Record it on VHS or Betamax, duh
Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?
by lightbulb on Sep 29, 2011 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
is it your wedding?
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
if its not his wedding, I don't see why he needs to go
And if it is his wedding, his future wife will love him enough to put it off 3 hours
FIRE EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Sep 29, 2011 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
And mail it to the couple as a wedding gift.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
gotta make sure it works
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 29, 2011 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Playoffs!
Also I disagree and get upset at Tony for things as much as anyone and I still think we’re right but you made a good point here:
“And Tony La Russa got 90 wins out of a team with no Adam Wainwright, a dysfunctional closer, and Albert Pujols’s worst season since 2002.”
Just remember, Atleast we’re not managed by Bobby Valentine or anything
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Sep 29, 2011 10:00 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
or Dusty
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Sep 29, 2011 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
From Lopresti - USA Today
9:31 p.m. — Rain in Baltimore. What next for the Red Sox, locusts?
funny.
by dmiles on Sep 29, 2011 10:01 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I agree.
Kershaw has as good of an argument as anyone for Cy Young as well.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
If dodgers win both awards
my mind will be blown.
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
But yet the objective baseball fan in me
says that it’s the only fair option. My bet is that Kershaw wins the Cy, but Braun takes the MVP, which is unfortunate, because Kemp has truly had a season for the ages.
That would be so much crap
"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 29, 2011 11:12 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Really? Halladay was pretty sizably better according to fWAR
8.2 WAR to Kershaw’s 6.8. Noticeably better peripherals.
by Cardinals645 on Sep 29, 2011 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
He won the pitching triple crown
No player in history has not won the cy young after winning the triple crown.
I wonder how many times the MVP and Cy Young winners both player in the same 4th place team
"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 29, 2011 10:43 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I was wondering that same thing.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
wild, wild west.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions
If you remove the last qualifier, Santana and Morneau were the last pairing, right?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
I think so.
But the last qualifier—both being on a 4th place team—is the kicker to me.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
Never happened.
Never happened to any team that didn’t finish first, I think.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
What's the Dodgers record without Kershaw/Kemp?
Worst in the league? Kemp put up these numbers with essentially no protection, Kershaw was regularly winning low-scoring pitching duels…they both deserve the awards.
by olddomination on Sep 29, 2011 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
fWAR only 8.7
meh
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Sep 29, 2011 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
think i gotta buy me a newspaper today
PD front page (printable)
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
I was guessing it was going to be "Wild Cards"
but I guess that’s cliche.
"I don't know, but it works. Doin it for Torty works... He brings us luck and we're gonna roll with it." Allen Craig
Unintentional bad puns are bad, but...
Dan Uggla’s “It wasn’t in the cards for us, I guess.” keeps cracking me up.
Rams, Cardinals, Bulls. Life is good.
Was that the best game of Carp's career?
CGSO, 2 weak hits, 1 BB, 11Ks. That has to score high on the DGAF meter, right?
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
His one hitter against Toronto was against actual major leaguers, though.
"I kinda like the Wong" -Aranathor
yeah, good point.
Still… Pretty amazing.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
The one hitter against Toronto
had a game score of 94. Last nights game had a game socre of 93.
Grit != flat out sucking.
oh yeah, that was pretty good.
I guess it is safe to say that “Chris Carpenter is one bad motherf**ker.”
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
I was at that game.
You could tell from the first pitch that he was going to be dominating the whole night. It was eerie.
speaking of
interesting that they had to indicate that Darth Vader’s the one on the right
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Darth Carp, Darth Vader, it can get confusing.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
oh, i mean, Tony
don’t stare straight at him
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Tony looks like a gargoyle.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
As was I.
It was a thing of beauty for sure.
Stupid UCL's.
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Sep 29, 2011 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Sonofa
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"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Sep 29, 2011 10:08 AM EDT reply actions 4 recs
Danupbaby
is a real hard-ass
Beware: Velociraptors may be present.
by azruavatar on Sep 29, 2011 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
vindictive robot is vindictive.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
by RiverRat on Sep 29, 2011 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
My question is
how are you corrupting scoot? I didn’t even try to work thru all those comments yet. I figure I have the offseason for 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 29, 2011 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
aren't you just fancy
I’m at work and dont have time to crop mine down to post the actual image, but I screenshat it and emailed it to myself.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
"screenshat" is my neologism of the day.
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
the robot, ladies and gentlemen.
fire tony larussa
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
ballsy
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 29, 2011 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
That 45 minute stretch between 11 and 11:45 EDT last night
was probably unique in baseball history. It was like watching the early rounds of the NCAA basketball tournament, one dramatic finish after another. ESPN didn’t even have to edit a highlight reel; every GAME was a highlight reel unto itself.
Unbelievable. I’m SO happy to be on the right side of history.
Thank you, GOBs.
This is why I do not approve of another wild card.
Let the regular season mean something. Please.
Do it for Torty. FIRE TLR
by Oedipa Maas on Sep 29, 2011 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Good analogy
It was like watching the early rounds of the NCAA basketball tournament, one dramatic finish after another.
"...Or we could make L.A.N.C.E. into a recursive acronym, like, 'Lance: Adam Needs Cartilage from your Elbow." -- Quote by our very own DanUpBaby
by redbirdnation8206 on Sep 29, 2011 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I was thinking about getting a Wild Card t-shirt and then I saw them.
I don’t like the design and is it too much to ask that they be red?
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
well they called up some lolcat makers the night before, so.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
and it's $24.99...
fire tony larussa
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Me, too.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
My uncle (long time season ticket holder) had an extra ticket to Game 5 2006 World Series
it was mine (for FREE!), but then my cousin (their daughter) came and visited. I volunteered to give her the ticket… Dumb decision on my part.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
Yeah, she deserved more than I. But, what made it worse...
was my cousin calling my phone during the celebrations immediately after the final pitch. All I could hear was pandemonium and “THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS AWESOME! THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME HAVE THE TICKET! THIS IS SO AWESOME!”
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
If I remember correctly,
they opened the gates at Busch in the ninth inning so that anyone could come in the stadium for the celebration.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
It's true
I utilized the open door policy. We got in my car in St. Charles in the top of the 8th and listened to Shannon finish out the game just to hear the fireworks as we arrived. Good times!
by WyoCardsFan on Sep 29, 2011 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions
That's awesome.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
Yeah, I was still in St. Louis for all of the celebrating.
It was still a phenomenal night.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
after the game
my bright idea was I’m gonna go climb the Musial statue fuck yeah woooo!!!!.
So I get there and there’s a couple dozen people already on it. Oh well.
A testy Pujols when asked by @JoeStrauss if he thinks this injury will affect his future "that’s a stupid question, Joe," then walks off.
Neither have I.
I hope it happens.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
That's TBD.
I imagine we’d drive down the day of and drive back the morning after.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
I'm still confused by all of this.
I had no idea people loved turtles so much. Besides Lisa, of course.
"I kinda like the Wong" -Aranathor
You got tickets for me too, right?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
he can pay you back in Adidas gear
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
you know what you should do, also buy tickets for tuesday
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
game is at 7. sick day? they'll understand
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
I still cannot believe anything of what happened last night
2011 fWAR watch: Theriot = 0.6, Boog = 2.6 as of Sept 28
Bilingual Twitter
ladies night is pretty incredible
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Y2S, you are on a roll today.
Some of your comments have really amused me!
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
i'm paid by the chuckle
cortisone shot
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions
vexed had a good go of it, and Flim said he would
if their powers combine, we’ll be in good shape
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
All profits going to Viva El Bar, no?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
You are a good, good man, a fink.
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 29, 2011 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh no, not another legal discussion...
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
by mattybobo on Sep 29, 2011 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
hahahahahahahahah
pro bono…
hahahahahahahahah
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Sep 29, 2011 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
The only problem with me is I need to go the Hobby Lobby
The closest one is now Kirkwood for me.
by FlimtotheFlam on Sep 29, 2011 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Forget tshirts...
We need to do a fundraiser and get MC Chris to remix his “For da shorties” joke rap to “For da torties”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wgbgx8FiCg
DOIN’ IT FOR THE TORTIES, Y’ALL!
Rams, Cardinals, Bulls. Life is good.
i thought it was established
torty gonna be a thug ?
personally I think it’s go torty it’s your birthday
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions
This playoff roster is going to be really tough for La Russa to construct...
There are only 18 guarantees: Carp/Ejax/Lohse/Garcia in the rotation; Pujols, skip, yadi, freese, berk, jay, Laird, and craig; a bullpen of salas, motte, zip, dotel, kmac, and rhodes…
Then he has to pick one of Westy, Sanchez, and Boggs
And for the position players, six of Holliday, Furcal, Punto, Theriot, Patterson, Chambers, Descalso, and Greene.
I suppose they’ll just pick one of Patterson/Chambers and screw over Greene.
Neither Chambers or Greene are eligible
so that answers your last question.
Unless there's an injury
wink wink, Corey Patterson, wink wink
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
I feel confident predicting that Greene will not make the postseason roster at all.
Punto is a lock. I anticipate him starting at SS in every playoff game if Furcal is injured.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
someone should really start a betting thread while there's time.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions
The position player decisions...
are obvious, if depressing. I honestly don’t know how he’s going to pick between the three pitchers. He might pick two and drop Theriot.
He'll want Theriot to start at 2B vs. Lee & Hamels.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
Yeah...
maybe he leaves off chambers and patterson and just goes with Skip as the backup CFer (gasp).
Can the rosters be changed between the DS and CS?
That's a good question. I don't know.
I would bet that clubs can add a player in the event of injury. So, if they put Holliday on but he can’t go, perhaps they could swap him for a healthy outfielder.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
Rosters can be re-set for each round
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
That's good news for the Cardinals.
Even if Holliday or Furcal can’t play in the NLDS, they could still be on the roster in the NLCS.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
yes
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
"We'll give a bonus of 2 million dollars if you'll fall down this set of steps right here."
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 29, 2011 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
"Oh, you won't do it?"
/pushes Patterson down steps and walks away
“Shoulda fell for the money, Corey”
/Puts on shades
YEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Sep 29, 2011 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
I feel bad for rec'ing this......sorta.
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 29, 2011 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
only a little
A testy Pujols when asked by @JoeStrauss if he thinks this injury will affect his future "that’s a stupid question, Joe," then walks off.
I still think Holliday plays
He’s getting Coors and a shot today so he should be good to go by Saturday at the earliest, Sunday at the latest
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
He never struck me as the Boilermaker type.
I guess you learn something everyday.
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 29, 2011 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions
When do the
rosters have to be set? A couple days will be pretty key for Lego and Furcal.
by WyoCardsFan on Sep 29, 2011 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
the day before the first game of the series
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions
From Baseball Prospectus
The final 25-man playoff roster must be set a day before a club’s first Division Series game, and a team that advances has the right to change its roster for both the League Championship Series and World Series. A rule change, new under the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, allows a team to replace an injured player during the middle of a series, so long as another player at the same position replaces him. Additionally, a player replaced in one post-season series may not be brought back for the following series
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions
somebody bust Patterson's kneecaps! Quick!
Do it for Torty. FIRE TLR
by Oedipa Maas on Sep 29, 2011 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh. And Miguel Batista threw a 2 hit, 5 K complete-game shut out last night.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 10:48 AM EDT reply actions
Meaningless September ball!
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
CGSO! Miguel Batista!
HFS!
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions
LOGOHOMRORODO
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions
is chip caray still doing playoff games for tbs?
i didnt have cable last year so i missed it
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Sep 29, 2011 10:51 AM EDT reply actions
didn't they fire him?
fisted
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions
they should have in 09
after the infamous “line drive base hit” call
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Sep 29, 2011 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions
I just want to take full credit for the Braves loss last night...
I bought 2 tickets to the “tie-breaker” during the bottom of the eighth in the Phillies/Braves game…the Cards had already sealed their win at this point…in doing so I put a jinx on the Braves that they would not overcome. Please don’t thank me – it’s embarassing.
"Progress always involves risk; you can't steal second base and keep your foot on first base." - Frederick Wilcox
guys, today only, jimmy johns subs in select locations are $1
here are the locations in the st louis metro
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
whoa the sandwich is already here!
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions
#firstworldproblems
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
Where are you located?
I recommend Lenny’s on Olive in Creve Coeur if it’s by you
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
11349 Olive Boulevard
I recommend either the #5 or the #6, same sandwiches, except as an added meat one uses turkey, the other substitutes Roast beef.
The #2 is also popular, but I don’t care too much for it.
Also, Salt and Vinegar chips FTW.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
I ask this question sincerely, without hate
I wonder what Colby Rasmus is thinking today.
by RedbirdAvenger on Sep 29, 2011 10:56 AM EDT reply actions
"Good deer huntin' today."
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
haha
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Did those sub-atomic particles really go faster that the speed of light at CERN?
Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?
by lightbulb on Sep 29, 2011 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
ask Adron
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Probably of a number of ways to kill Tony Rasmus
and places to dump the body.
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
I'm sure he's composing sonnets with a snifter of mostly untouched brandy
in between calls to the charitable foundation of his choosing
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Sep 29, 2011 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
because TLR
Here is a link to my google+ profile.
by all4tookie on Sep 29, 2011 10:58 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
WC winners or not
I still despise him
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions
but who else would think to look to Corey Patterson in the most important moments?
Man is a genius
Here is a link to my google+ profile.
By Corey Patterson, you mean
Ryan Theriot.
2 (right?) PH triples and a key walk the last week of the season.
It is what it is.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Agreed
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
So since the Red Sox didn't make the playoffs, doesn't Rui have to like s someone's d or something?
"I kinda like the Wong" -Aranathor
by Alxfritz on Sep 29, 2011 11:02 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
staple someone's documents?
he already does that for free.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Sep 29, 2011 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
scoot's in the zone today
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 29, 2011 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
oh, you meant
strangle someone’s dad. I hear Colby may be looking for someone to do such a thing.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Sep 29, 2011 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
No man, I won that bet
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
Hopefully!
Where you at tooke?!
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
shiiiiiiieet
gonna be the worst 3 seconds of my life
Here is a link to my google+ profile.
by all4tookie on Sep 29, 2011 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
oh no you didn't
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
Hell yeah it is
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
you won't even notice it's in there
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
congratulations on your d s'ing
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
yeah he owes me Cards playoffs tickets
I’LL TAKE ANY GAME PLEASE I JUST WANT TO GO TO A CARDINAL PLAYOFF GAME BEFORE I PLAY WITH THE WRONG TURTLE AND GET SOME SORT OF DEADLY TURTLE DISEASE
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Sep 29, 2011 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
salmonella
just wash your hands and all surfaces thoroughly
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Who do i need to talk to to get a torty t shirt?
Reporter: "Did you visit the Parthenon while in Greece?"
Shaquille O’Neill: "I can’t really remember the names of all the clubs we went to."
shake down vexed or flim
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
How might i go about that?
Reporter: "Did you visit the Parthenon while in Greece?"
Shaquille O’Neill: "I can’t really remember the names of all the clubs we went to."
.....be creative
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Don't know if posted
But the Dan Johnson home run apparently hit a dude in the nuts
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
Also this happened last night
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
by mysterui on Sep 29, 2011 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions 18 recs
I can't get over the players' size differential.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
.........what the @#)*($@ do they do to Aaron Miles, then??
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
put him in a basket
and send him down the river until some team discovers him in the reeds and adopts him.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Crap. They'd better do that on their side of the Rockies.
Otherwise, he’s coming back to St. Louis.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
by TBender on Sep 29, 2011 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
HAHAHAHAHA BABY!
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
we had a *gif*, yo. we were *on* it.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
I was busy!
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
Last night
When I was watching I thought the girl at the 1:20 mark was going to let them out.
Maybe it was wishful thinking.
"Dan Johnson blasts a two-out solo shot off the right-field foul pole"
Because they can’t go with: Dan Johnson blasts a two-out solo shot off guy’s nuts, ending the Yankees lead and a fan’s shot at fatherhood
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions
So I couldn't sleep last night/early this morning
and made a very very crude video to celebrate. It’s by no means professional, just something I threw together in 20 minutes to celebrate a WC win.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 11:09 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
you did a really good job with 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 29, 2011 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
eh, it is what it is
like I said, crude and the music was supposed to be a little more quiet at the part where the announcer says that the braves season is over (which you can if you really listen).
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
It's better than I could do
so I’ll be impressed if I want to.
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 29, 2011 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
OT: But too good not to share with VEB
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 11:14 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Boom.
"...Or we could make L.A.N.C.E. into a recursive acronym, like, 'Lance: Adam Needs Cartilage from your Elbow." -- Quote by our very own DanUpBaby
by redbirdnation8206 on Sep 29, 2011 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
that is very good
say what you will about MLB, their Video Editors sure know how to edit video.
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Who just got to work this morning? This guy.
(Now to read the thread.)
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
JJ Hardy hit 30 home runs this year?!
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
Wait
LONGO hit 30 HRs? Man i missed a lot.
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
PUJOLS HIT 37!
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions
You keep getting new followers on Twitter.
When you gonna take ownership of that account?
"Sometimes you scare me." - azruavatar
Spants, I'm sorry
I really have no interest in being on twitter right now.
I invite you to do whatever you want that account, providing it’s funny.
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Spants please don't stab me!
I beg for your forgiveness! Look at me, look into my eyes, I’m just a man!
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Does anyone have any idea when Game 1 might take place?
I’m looking for an either/or here. All of the websites seem to say “TBD” and that’s it.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
You should ask Matthew Leach
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
When he has the times HE WILL PASS THEM ALONG.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
I believe Saturday playoff games start around 4pm and 8:30pm eastern...
but they might have changed that.
That's what I was thinking
but with TBS broadcasting both divisional series I wasn’t sure if that had changed at all.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
i've gotta think they'll be the night game.
fire tony larussa
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Heh, check out the signs
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
C'mon MLB and/or Budweiser
The Cards have been mathematically eliminated in the Central for a week.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
they already had them made up
might as well use them?
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 29, 2011 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
i noticed that too.
fire tony larussa
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions
You think anyone from the Cards crew watches Dexter...
And was generally creeped out when they got into that room?
Rams, Cardinals, Bulls. Life is good.
by JStymie on Sep 29, 2011 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I was thinking "Snatch"
by Please Tommy Don't Herr't 'Em on Sep 29, 2011 11:51 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Carpenter fed the Astros to the pigs last night, certainly....
A testy Pujols when asked by @JoeStrauss if he thinks this injury will affect his future "that’s a stupid question, Joe," then walks off.
that's crazy Motte, by the way.
Lance is over there on the right, trying to keep him calm.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Wonder if anyone has made a video of the Braves' season
to the tune of “Into Dust” by Mazzy Star
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 11:32 AM EDT reply actions
I nominate "Dust In The Wind"
Nyjer Morgan Fan Club President
by peppermartin on Sep 29, 2011 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
"Another one bites the dust"
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions
HOP ABOARD EVERYONE
CONDUCTOR RUI LEADING US TO THE PROMISED LAND
CHOO CHOO MOTHAFUCKASSSSSSS
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
dontcha know we're riding on the cardinals express?
dontcha know we’re riding on the cardinals express, we’re riding with Alan Craig’s tortoise – ALL ABOARD THAT TRAIN
Nyjer Morgan Fan Club President
by peppermartin on Sep 29, 2011 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
The account would be WAY more vulgar if it were run by Fritz
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
CORRECT USE OF THE SUBJUNCTIVE!!!!
fire tony larussa
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Completely agree.
Torty would have had sex with BJ Rains by now if I was running the show.
"I kinda like the Wong" -Aranathor
INCORRECT USE OF THE SUBJUNCTIVE!!!!
fire tony larussa
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
WHYYYYYYYYYYYYY
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
It’s not Torty, but Arthur Rhodes just ate BJ Rains, you guys.
"I kinda like the Wong" -Aranathor
by Alxfritz on Sep 29, 2011 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
Spammer.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
correct.
but it makes Mr Up more money.
"I kinda like the Wong" -Aranathor
by Alxfritz on Sep 29, 2011 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I see you DanUp...
1 recs
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
Also, read and rec'd.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
You misspelled Rasmus as Ramus
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
thanks. this is why i have an editor. because i'm really, really stupid.
"I kinda like the Wong" -Aranathor
The linked-to post by Alxfritz is hilarious.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
that is maybe the best thing that has ever been on the internet.
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
needs moar green
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 29, 2011 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
actually the funniest thing i've read in a month
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
interviewing Dick Vitale!
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
all his friends left, haha. he and his wife stayed
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
he yelled into the dugout "The Red Sox lost! They lost! (baby!)"
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
I know it's only been 2 seasons...
but I forgot how awesome it is to have a team in the postseason. Especially before any games get played and any souls get crushed. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CARDS!
PS: I hope no Cardinals players attempt to catch linedrives with their dongs.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
Yesterday's threads currently sitting at 6,366 comments.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 11:46 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I'll add some more after work
do it for torty!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 29, 2011 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Baseball Night in America
Last graf:
The Braves failed to score. Papelbon blew the lead. Longoria homered in the 12th. Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. Funny, if I was trying to explain baseball to someone who had never heard of it, I wouldn’t tell them about Wednesday night. No, it seems to me that it isn’t Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
by TBender on Sep 29, 2011 11:48 AM EDT reply actions 8 recs
Brilliant
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
I missed most of last night because of work
and Joe’s article made me feel like I was there the whole time. Brilliant piece of writing. I especially liked the Raul Ibanez part.
only JoePoz.....
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 29, 2011 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions
That last paragraphs was great.
But the rest of his article jumped around way too much. First time I’ve ever had to stop reading it, cause i was just getting tired of his random starting and stopping random points that he had made.
by stlcardsfan4 on Sep 29, 2011 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently last night happened in an orderly fashion.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
I usually love his stuff.
That wasn’t for me personally though.
(I’m getting the sense that saying you don’t like a Poz article is the equivalent of saying you don’t like Colby Rasmus around here)
by stlcardsfan4 on Sep 29, 2011 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
No, but complaining about that column when the events mentioned happened in the same disorderly fashion is quite odd.
The layout matched the unfolding of the events, and captured the reality of trying to follow what was happening in 4 places at the same time.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
by TBender on Sep 29, 2011 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That wasn't what stlcardsfan's complaint was.
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Shhh, you can't say anything bad about Poz here.
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
entropy, man.
"I got to get Dr. Freeze off my twig right now."-Nyjer Morgan
by flipthebird15 on Sep 29, 2011 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
new signature
"No, it seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great."--Posnanski
hmmm, does dunc rejoin the team for playoffs?
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Sep 29, 2011 11:49 AM EDT reply actions
He was there yesterday
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
i know that
i never saw or heard anything about that being permanent
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Sep 29, 2011 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Can't see
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
yeah that's weird.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/420061/torty-powered-shirt.jpg
"I kinda like the Wong" -Aranathor
Too cute
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
vexed's is better.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Naturally.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. s It seems to me that it isn’t Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
no really
in the other thread.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Saw it.
Want it.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that it isn’t Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
Cleaning up Joe Pos' typos...
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
not to jump on pos
i know “champagne in St. Louis” is lovely alliteration, but it was Houston.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I would have written "for St. Louis."
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
although we're not really drinking champagne as a collective metropolitan area.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Michelob is the Champagne of Beers.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
That's Miller High Life.
says so right on the bottle
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 29, 2011 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
But Coors is the Banquet Beer
I’m gonna get a banquet beer and a shot and see how it goes.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
I bet you're a helluva lot of fun at a party.
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 29, 2011 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
yes, I am.
despite the fact that I’m a beer snob.
Don’t discount your profs, kids!
Do it for Torty. FIRE TLR
Happy Flight!
Now I understand.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
Do you mind digging up a link to that?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
yep.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions
is he, you know, actually making them?
I mean Viva El Bar sounds great, but we thought of that two years ago.
"I kinda like the Wong" -Aranathor
Flim said he might start on something, and vexed was trying to contact him
that’s the last I saw
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Way better.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
is that a real shirt
I’m up for any Torty shirts
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
fespn doing baseball best of the year
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
BoSox
BoSox, Yankees, BoSox, BoSox, cardinalsbravesbrewersdbacksPhillies, BoSox Fail, Yankees, rays
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
How can they expect me to go to work today?
It was rough this morning but luckily I took a Coors and a shot and I’m hoping to be ready for the rest of the day.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 29, 2011 11:58 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 2 recs
That isn't how you start everyday?
I guess I’ve been doing it wrong
by LandSickness on Sep 29, 2011 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions
T-shirt complete
Here’s as far as I’m getting with this. If anyone wants one, I’ll figure out how to put it on Cafe Press or Zazzle.
by brackenthebox on Sep 29, 2011 12:04 PM EDT reply actions 9 recs
Where can we get it?
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
they did the stash shirts as well
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I want brackenthebox's.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
as do i
but I ordered from Rinawear anyway
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
It's a cute shirt,
but they screwed up the slogan.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
on reflection, given their other t-shirts
If they’d said Do It for Torty, there might be some…. confusion.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
hey i can get a mrs. freese shirt!
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
Secretary of the (VEB) Tyler Greene Fan Club
In addition, IHeartFreesie
Somebody put it on cafepress
They’ll be $25, but eh
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
Instructing
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
we can also make stickers!
it’s cheap if you do bulk. I wouldn’t mind putting stickers up everywhere i went.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions
like on tortoises?
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I think this should work
I set it to zero markup:
http://www.cafepress.com/brackenthebox.54049534
by brackenthebox on Sep 29, 2011 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
If this works, let me know
and I’ll add a fanshot
by brackenthebox on Sep 29, 2011 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I was explicitly forbidden last night from attending any more baseball games.
The wife does not appreciate the power of the Chebird tshirt.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
Smile and nod
but if the Series involves the Rangers and the Cardinals, you are there.
Still not a werewolf.
You know
I was so caught up in the WC race, I didn’t realize that was a possibility. Sister lives in DFW…
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
Call up Blue Bell and set up an account for direct-to-door delivery of ice cream sandwiches.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
Only 14 hours by car.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
So clank's not real?
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
Oh, right.
I forget myself.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
I didn't bother to make the logo smaller on anything but the ringer
if you want me to tweak any one in particular, let me know.
by brackenthebox on Sep 29, 2011 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Hell yeah
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
works for me
but ooooh what color should i get? I’m liking the blue and red accents
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Red and red, duh
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
Ordered
This is really terrific, brackenthebox. Thanks for doing this.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
I was messing around with the back design
I really like how MLB PLAYOFFS 2011 in athletic type looks
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
is TLR forgiven?
that’s what i have to wonder. having guys like patterson & rhodes, trading colby… does all of what just happened forgive TLR, or is he still going to be scolded no matter what happens?
DO IT FOR TORTY!
twitter
TLR will always be what he is.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
I don't know if he should be "forgiven"
but he should get credit when it is due. I’m not sure when that is, but VEB is much more likely to rip him for any perceived mismanagement than praise him for anything he does right.
FWIW, I think he has done a much better job of on-field management this year than 2010. Now, there are some other issues (Colby!) that he probably deserves a fair amount of grief. But hell, we made the playoffs! That stuff can wait until we are done with baseball!
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
Um.
Mo traded Colby and brought in Patterson and Rhodes. Rhodes is better than the other lefties we have. Patterson is the 25th player on the roster who manage to receive 12 PAs in September.
Grit != flat out sucking.
rhodes is not better at getting lefties out than the RIGHTIES we have.what are you talking about?
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
er HAD
Valdes and Miller. The other two lefties who started in the bullpen.
Grit != flat out sucking.
meh. i thought valdes was fine. not sure why he got so little playing time or so little love here.
miller – 3.80ERA/5.09FIP/5.93xFIP
valdes – 3.00/3.36/3.64
tallet – 4.79/4.84/4.91
rhodes – 4.64/5.90/4.77
i think it’s hard to distinguish between miller, tallet, and rhodes.
regardless, if rhodes is worse that our right-handed pitchers at getting lefties out, there’s no point in having him, is there?
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
It is hard distinguishing between miller tallet and rhodes
Rhodes is just the last one. Odds are, if he started the seas with us we would have cut him and picked up miller off the scrap pile.
During or win streak, Rzepczynski has faced 42 batters, Rhodes has faced 14. (and record 9 outs.) So it’s clear which lefty Tony trusts.
I don’t recall what issues there were with Valdes, but I also recall he wasn’t popular around here at the time he was up either.
Grit != flat out sucking.
he could be better, but I'll give him a pass for now
do it for torty!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 29, 2011 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Evidently Rinawear is all on Torty
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 12:06 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Just ordered mine
Will represent at Game 3
by LandSickness on Sep 29, 2011 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Shouldn't that be win 11 for Torty?
Ask me about the death of five hookers and how Craig James was allegedly involved.
by IsayPetrinoYouSayPaterno on Sep 29, 2011 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd like to get that CARPe DIEM shirt.
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 29, 2011 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
should I buy?
I should, shouldn’t I
FIRE EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Sep 29, 2011 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Here ya go
LINKY . Just ordered one. And threw in one of the PUMA #12 tees as well for good measure
Stupid UCL's.
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Sep 29, 2011 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
With all due respect ...
to DanUpBaby, where’s Brian Gunn and the old Redbird Nation and Larry Boros when we need to read about this miracle month and night of baseball?! Let’s start a grassroots campaign to get him to write a recap. I’ve been reading Grantland and other East Coast recaps of the races but they’re too heavy on Sox and Rays. Missing their writing something fierce. Go Redbirds!
Now that's old school
Mr UID 122
"You've got to have an attitude if your going to go far in this game." -- Bob Gibson
VEB Poll:
Who is your preferred fat, black, lefty reliever?
Arthur Rhodes
Ray King
Carl Winslow
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
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According to Wikipedia he did (yes, I checked so I could get his rank correct, don't judge me)
Started out as a Sergeant, eventually promoted to Lieutenant and then Captain.
Only Family Matters character to appear in every single episode.
That’s the kind of veteran workhorse I want on my team.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
Give me Reginald VelJohnson any day!
you have to admire a man that played one role, but gave him about 8 different names. Plus, he starred in the greatest Christmas movie of all time…DIE HARD!
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
My vote would be for Gremlins
but otherwise, totally agree.
Has anyone really been far as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
by Vindicator9000 on Sep 29, 2011 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Ray King
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
Ray King's f'n chicken.
No reason, other than I enjoy saying “Ray King’s f’n chicken” and the visual of him riding his bike around the arch.
Do it for Torty. FIRE TLR
Happy Flight!
Bling Bling Ray King!
"I don't know, but it works. Doin it for Torty works... He brings us luck and we're gonna roll with it." Allen Craig
Ray King
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
while riding a bus to go to a class today
i sat next to a braves fan, who was not happy about what happened last night. said that if the one game playoff happened today, the cards would have had the advantage (lohse over beachy).
DO IT FOR TORTY!
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Lohse vs Beachy isn't an advantage for the Cards
Being at home, sure, but not that pitching matchup
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
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that's what i told him
but he didn’t say otherwise.
DO IT FOR TORTY!
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by zoomzoomj88 on Sep 29, 2011 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions
winning 90 games, opposed to 89 games is definitely a big advantage for the Cards.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
by SheckieZx on Sep 29, 2011 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
watching the fsm videos from last night
the torty thing is hilarious. that might be one of my favorite storylines from this, or any other, season. also, i realized that before today, i’m not sure i ever heard yadi speak. his voice was different than i expected.
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well i dont have access to post game shows, so
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
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In addition, IHeartFreesie
yeah, the national outlets tend to cut out Yadi's interviews
he gets borderline unintelligible in English when he’s excited. I still remember his 06 postgame, and it was a jumble. did not even get replayed on Fox, though it would’ve been awesome. it’s gotten a ton better since then. and his statements are complex and incisive, so there’s not many sound bites to be had.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I wish I could find a video of the little speech he gave.
I’ve seen video of a few different interviews he did, but so far I haven’t found any of his postgame pep-talk to the team… the one that ends something like “gnow we go do Feeley and kick they ass!”
That, and the Craig interview about Torty were my high points of the postgame.
Has anyone really been far as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
by Vindicator9000 on Sep 29, 2011 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
So does anyone know if the tiebreaker tickets are automatically refunded?
I just want to make sure I don’t lose all that sweet cash. Might need it for more games.
In the past, they've taken the cash up front and drawn interest on it before returning it.
But I noticed the tix are still in pending on my cc, so maybe they’re changed their heartless ways.
"I kinda like the Wong" -Aranathor
no, we just decided to do all of this for the hell of it.
DO IT FOR TORTY!
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by zoomzoomj88 on Sep 29, 2011 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions
i got out of class early
everyone was pretty pumped for me
by prophetjohn on Sep 29, 2011 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions
if anyone wants some cheap entertainment
listen to WEEI online, lol.
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Sep 29, 2011 12:35 PM EDT reply actions
I don't know if I totally understand the Reyes angst.
It seems like stuff like this has been done several times before. I’m not a fan of it, but he is not the first to do so.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
if he was certain to come back next year
I don’t think there would be that much of a problem. However, it’s the fact that he put himself before the team. I realize the team won and they weren’t going to any postseason games, but still, not only did Reyes put himself before the team, he put himself before the fans. Either play the game, or don’t.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
guy calls in:
“Unless you’re living in Boston, New York, Chicago, or LA, if you follow baseball….you’re an idiot”
He said this because there’s no floor or ceiling in payroll.
He’s a pirates fan BTW
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Fans in Tampa, Philadelphia, Saint Louis, Dallas, Pheonix, Milwaukee, and Detroit
Are all a bunch of idiots. Got it.
"I kinda like the Wong" -Aranathor
I couldn't believe the guy said that
but he’s had to follow the pirates for a while, so I’m not judging him.
Another guy called in, said he was depressed and ended it with, I’m a Yankees fan, i’m just sad they lost last night.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
to which the hosts noted that 2 of the 6 lowest payrolls were in the playoffs
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Sep 29, 2011 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel like only one team in the playoffs is from any of those cities...
…but then again I’m capable of actual thought.
"...Or we could make L.A.N.C.E. into a recursive acronym, like, 'Lance: Adam Needs Cartilage from your Elbow." -- Quote by our very own DanUpBaby
by redbirdnation8206 on Sep 29, 2011 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
theo epstein
‘if we go 9-18 instead of 7-20 in september, we’re where we want to be"
lolololol
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Sep 29, 2011 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
why does the boston accent add an r to everything
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not just Boston.
My FiL is from Maine and has a real DownEast accent and they throw a lot of r’s around. Of course, he also sounds as if he’s gasping for his last breath in every conversation I’ve had with him. It amuses the hell out of me.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Sep 29, 2011 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
was that on the Dennis and Callahan show?
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 29, 2011 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions
no its mut and merloni
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Sep 29, 2011 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
soxenfreude montage
haha, the one bright lining.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i bet that kid's crying now.
DO IT FOR TORTY!
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by zoomzoomj88 on Sep 29, 2011 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
NO PRESSURE, TORTY
http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/279119/6/Allen-Craigs-tortoise-Cardinals-players-tweet-about-win
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
and that's why I remind people we're in public
always watching!
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Seriously people
You missed some good stuff back there.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
scrolling down.... also shows how I set up this morning's zinger
i may not remember, but i see all
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
obviously not
Before Noon! Before Noon!
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
This is the second funniest thing I saw today
After the Arthur Rhodes story:
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
by liam on Sep 29, 2011 12:49 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
That was a much worse fall than I was expecting.
The horse gets bonus points for kicking dirt.
"I kinda like the Wong" -Aranathor
Mais Que Nada playing in the background kinda adds to the surreality
Totally awesome.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
Where can we get vexed's tshirt?
Reporter: "Did you visit the Parthenon while in Greece?"
Shaquille O’Neill: "I can’t really remember the names of all the clubs we went to."
i have good news and bad news
the good news is FSM is replaying the game right now.
the bad news is, I think the formatting might still be screwed up. so you might be out of luck if you didn’t watch it live.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
they had 12 hours to correct this!
WTF
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i've been trying to think of a 'season in review' poem
but i’m so pumped from last night that i’m not even going to bother. this has just been one crazy season that’s too big for words.
DO IT FOR TORTY!
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however ZiPS projects a .000 wOBA the rest of the season
looks like that .340 BABIP is coming back to bite him
Not necessarily a win-now trade
More of a suck-a-lot-for-a-month-and-then-start-winning-while-hoping-the-Braves-suffer-an-epic-collapse trade
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
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Mo is a GENIUS!
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
on that note, let's hear it for the at least average cardinals' WAR leaders!
pujols – 5.2 WAR
carpenter – 5 WAR
berkman – 5 WAR
holliday – 5 WAR
molina – 4.1 WAR
garcia – 3.7 WAR
jay – 2.8 WAR
freese – 2.7 WAR
craig – 2.6 WAR
lohse – 2.5 WAR
also noteworthy is reliever jason motte – 1.6 WAR
I'll take it and like it.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Sep 29, 2011 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
That looks like a pretty balanced team.
Pujols’ “off” year was more than balanced out by Berkman’s surprising awesomeness, Yadi’s great year and Carp’s mighty fine season. Also, Craig at 2.6 WAR…awesome.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
I someone told me Molina would be worth 4 WAR at the end of the season
I’d have told them to eat their hat.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
guess what WAR Carpenter had in 2006
that’s right, the exact same 5.0 WAR
WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Sep 29, 2011 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
fuckin magnets
"No, it seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great."--Posnanski
Our lineup is pretty tasty
Everyone is batting over .285.
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Chief Justice!
do it for torty!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 29, 2011 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
~42,000 for each.
"I kinda like the Wong" -Aranathor
by Alxfritz on Sep 29, 2011 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I should've been more specific
How many people from VEB will be going to the playoff games at Busch stadium?
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Sep 29, 2011 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I will also be at Game 4 if it exists.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
I'll be at both
Will this be the first time playoff experience for anyone else? It is for me and I feel like a kid before Christmas
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Sep 29, 2011 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
possibly the most bizarre point of the night for me
(likely because I was busy with apple crumble)
was when the Torty chant came to life before me
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
uh, Torty originated with them.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i realize that.
still, it’s amazing. everything. from the lows to the highs, to the rollercoaster game and season itself, to last night… wow. just wow.
DO IT FOR TORTY!
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most bizarre point for me
was when i realized how unreal it was that the rain delay in baltimore allowed the two games to end nearly simultaneously despite the Rays game lasting 12 innings. crazy coincidence.
Here is a link to my google+ profile.
doubt not the existence of GOB
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Selig's scriptwriters really out did themselves this time.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Also the game that started last finished first.
A run of the mill, 2 1/2 hour, 8-0 blowout.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
it would've been 2 hours if they hadn't wasted all that time scoring.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
It's always a good thing when your leadoff hitter bats twice before your starting pitcher takes the mound
Hit me up on Google+
FIRE TONY LA RUSSA
by jd is legend on Sep 29, 2011 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
He f'ed up my scorecard!
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
Last night was just a pure baseball orgasim
To see my Cards clinch the wild card on my birthday and to see the Braves fall flat on the face with their season on the line. Then to see the Red Sox (the team I hate the most next to the Cubs) choke their season away in grand fashion was just the icing on the cake.
The scenes of the Cards celebrating with beer and then cutting to scenes of the Red Sox with the heads down was so awesome!!! In a small way it takes the hurt of 2004 away just a little. Last night was just flat out awesome to be a baseball fan!!
The good thing is the Cards are the underdogs again. Just like in 2006. Lets hope we can shock the East Coast “experts” again and make a improbable run to the WS!!
Boy a frosty cold Budweiser would be great about now"…long pause…then an "aahhh". --Mike Shannon
I'd like to nominate this for at least a temporary VEB slogan:
YOU THINK IT’S NOT GOING TO BE WHAT IT IS?!
by Vindicator9000 on Sep 29, 2011 12:31 AM EDT up reply loading… Flag 6
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Sep 29, 2011 1:33 PM EDT reply actions 9 recs
Vindicator9000
you are a hero
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Sep 29, 2011 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
hahaha thanks
That was a spur of the moment thing.
I’ve been reposting variations of the ‘YOU THINK?!’ meme whenever it’s seemed possible all year. In this case, I got to combine 2 memes in a new and novel way.
Has anyone really been far as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
by Vindicator9000 on Sep 29, 2011 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
the YOU THINK thing always rocks my world
putting some it is what it is on top was almost too much pleasure
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Sep 29, 2011 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Link that post
It needs more greeeeeeeeeeeen.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
it probably is green already, given the recflag
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Needs moar.
I missed it in my scanning.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
Found it. Pile on the recs. Or not. It is your choice.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
free will on veb
shocking
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i thought we were all your puppets
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
wow, someone's analyzing the Orioles man-pile in terms of schadenfreude
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i thought about calling the cops when i saw his teammates beating andino like that.
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
i am not sure, but i believe they have telephones in baltimore.
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
by tom s. on Sep 29, 2011 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
they sure do.
and most of them are tapped. Haven’t you seen “The Wire”?
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
by SheckieZx on Sep 29, 2011 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
well, i wasn't sure if everyone had converted to those cell phones you buy at the corner store, then change
every week or two. maybe all the landline phones have been broken open to smoke crack out of.
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
by tom s. on Sep 29, 2011 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I can attest
there are no land lines in Baltimore. Not anymore. or Nevermore.
Do it for Torty. FIRE TLR
Happy Flight!
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
Breaking News: The Atlanta Braves have relocated to winnpeg.
Die Hard Cards Fan in Seoul.
by letsgostlcardinals on Sep 29, 2011 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
more like the Atlanta Scared...s
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Sep 29, 2011 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
winnipeg is actually kind of a nice town.
home isn't where it used to be. home is anywhere you hang your head. - macmanus
Thanks, SBN Twitter
Harold Reynolds reacts to last night.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
his broadcasting partner looks legitimately frightened.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
That's Plesac.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
Plesac looks like he's saying:
“Are you fucking kidding me?”
by stlcardsfan4 on Sep 29, 2011 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
@BJRains
B.J. Rains
Cardinals-Phillies Game 1 will start at 4pm central time on Saturday, per a press release from TBS.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
More info.
@BJRains
B.J. Rains
Cardinals-Phillies Game 1 is 4pm central Saturday and Game 2 is 7pm central on Sunday night.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
excellent re sunday
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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In addition, IHeartFreesie
:( during Auburn-South Carolina game :(
Hit me up on Google+
FIRE TONY LA RUSSA
by jd is legend on Sep 29, 2011 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
why does FESPN say garcia is starting game 1 in philly?
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
Secretary of the (VEB) Tyler Greene Fan Club
In addition, IHeartFreesie
You could also photoshop a third dick in there......
Hit me up on Google+
FIRE TONY LA RUSSA
by jd is legend on Sep 29, 2011 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'd flag this
but my work machine won’t pull up the flag box.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
i am worried about tuesday. i have awesome seats to d-backs v. brewers
i hope there’s no overlap between games
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
Secretary of the (VEB) Tyler Greene Fan Club
In addition, IHeartFreesie
Looks like I picked the wrong weekend to go camping in the mountains.
We’ll be leaving around 2PM on Saturday, which is when the game starts.
On the other hand, every time I leave to go off to the mountains, good things happen for the Cards. Consider it a mixed blessing.
Here’s where I’m going:
by mattisnotfrench on Sep 29, 2011 2:14 PM EDT reply actions
Rui requested your services above.
"I kinda like the Wong" -Aranathor
by Alxfritz on Sep 29, 2011 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Olallie Lake, Oregon.
I planned the trip weeks ago and I’m not backing out now since it will likely snow there within a week of my trip.
No fishing. People use some sort of cheese bait out here though for the trout. Or they fly-fish.
by mattisnotfrench on Sep 29, 2011 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
looks like where i'm going for the weekend too
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
Dude, is that Death Mountain from the Legend of Zelda in the background?
Are you camping near Lake Hylia?
by Cardinals645 on Sep 29, 2011 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you catch the Hylian Loach!?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
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by mysterui on Sep 29, 2011 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Nah
I actually didn’t play it much as a kid; I’m just now getting back into it. My roommate just beat it the other day, but I only just became an adult (in the game obviously; yet to be adult in real life).
by Cardinals645 on Sep 29, 2011 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
damnit i miss oregon
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
Secretary of the (VEB) Tyler Greene Fan Club
In addition, IHeartFreesie
I'll subscribe to the narrative that when his players take over dictating the clubhouse chemistry, it makes winning easier.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Sep 29, 2011 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
are we still criticizing subjective observations because you don't pay attention to them?
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Are we still ending sentences a preposition with?
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Sep 29, 2011 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Where can i get that shirt you posted from vexed?
Reporter: "Did you visit the Parthenon while in Greece?"
Shaquille O’Neill: "I can’t really remember the names of all the clubs we went to."
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every now and 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 29, 2011 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
couldn't help myself
but you gotta admit that he hasn’t had an over-abundance of teams that really just steamrolled in Sept.
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 29, 2011 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
ESPN and P-D writers not named Goold certainly will.
And maybe Goold will too…
by stlcardsfan4 on Sep 29, 2011 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
There's something about the sun and a dog's ass that would be appropriate here.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
"I put da team on my back, doo. For Maddon!"
-Dan Johnson
Here is a link to my google+ profile.
by all4tookie on Sep 29, 2011 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Against the fastest throwin' closah in da league?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
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by mysterui on Sep 29, 2011 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Let's go inside the mind of a Dan Johnson (badoodooop)
Dawg I gotta do dis shit. I put the team on my fuckin back doo. My swing broke. I don’t know how the fuck I’m playin right now doo. I do dis shit. For Maddon. Fuck it. You can’t stop me. Cross da wall. HOMERUN
Here is a link to my google+ profile.
by all4tookie on Sep 29, 2011 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
TitoBoutDatLif has left your Xbox LIVE Party
Hit me up on Google+
FIRE TONY LA RUSSA
by jd is legend on Sep 29, 2011 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
The "inside the mind of a ______" sound effect is easily the best part of that clip
Also, bravo on the translation
Hit me up on Google+
FIRE TONY LA RUSSA
by jd is legend on Sep 29, 2011 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
for the uninitiated...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P0yfq2wDvU (very NSFAnywhere language)
Here is a link to my google+ profile.
i am still alive you guys!
missed you all last night. caught up on the veb shenanigans this morning and am now going back to bed. best night of baseball i’ve ever seen.
"I don't know where Cueto learned to fight."-- Chris Carpenter
do not mess with yadi f. molina
fail on my part
should’ve previewed
bollocks
by SecondHalfMatt on Sep 29, 2011 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
rec'd
Has anyone really been far as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
by Vindicator9000 on Sep 29, 2011 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Spit that out, Fredbird.
You don’t know where that’s been.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
om nom nom
"No, it seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great."--Posnanski
I couldn't even tell what was going on there at first
but then I was like, that’s awesome!
do it for torty!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 29, 2011 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait
which one is rui and which one is tookie?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
Our ump is Angel Hernandez =(
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
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Whole crew so you can work on your umpire narratives in advance:
@BJRains
B.J. Rains
Umpires for Cardinals-Phillies: Jerry Layne (crew chief), Chris Guccione, Jerry Meals, Angel Hernandez, Gary Cederstrom and Chad Fairchild.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
He's working the Milwaukee - Arizona series.
And will be sunbathing by the BOB pool before games.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
At least there's no Phil Cuzzi
"...Or we could make L.A.N.C.E. into a recursive acronym, like, 'Lance: Adam Needs Cartilage from your Elbow." -- Quote by our very own DanUpBaby
by redbirdnation8206 on Sep 29, 2011 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions
shitballs
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Sep 29, 2011 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
at least he's likely to be bad for both teams
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 29, 2011 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Just for funsies
Sept 2011 Cardinals WPA Leaders (Hitters):
1. Yadier Molina: 1.29
2. Lance Berkman: 1.18
3. Albert Pujols: 1.13
4. Adron Chambers: 0.61
5. Ryan Theriot: 0.61
6. Rafael Furcal: 0.56
7. Nick Punto: 0.30
8. Tyler Greene: 0.29
9. Daniel Descalso: 0.19
10. Kyle Lohse: 0.09
…
24. Corey Patterson: -0.37
25. David Freese: -0.43
26. Matt Holliday: -0.59
Sept 2011 Cardinals WPA Leaders (Pitchers):
1. Kyle Lohse: 0.84
2. Chris Carpenter: 0.79
3. Octavio Dotel: 0.52
4. Jason Motte: 0.45
5. Edwin Jackson: 0.16
…
12. Jake Westbrook: -0.22
13. Marc Scrabbleface: -0.36
14. Kyle McClellan: -0.47
15. Fernando Salas: -0.84
This is really entertaining
Theriot and Furcal right next to one another. Patterson right where you would expect… just ahead of Holliday. Dotel more than a full WPA ahead of Salas.
Very amusing. Thanks for that.
The Cardinals win the Wild Card!
How in the hell is Tyler Greene #8 on that list.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Stole 2nd and got to 3rd on an error in a huge game in a huge spot
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
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The RBI double that was nearly a HR in Philly
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
Adron
Kumar: I don't know man, I lose my touch, man.
Dignan: Did you ever have a touch to lose, man?
Did anyone notice
That VEB had 6,381 comments yesterday. Did something noteworthy happen?
Grit != flat out sucking.
reports are that the cardinals made the playoffs
they have yet to be confirmed
FIRE EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Sep 29, 2011 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Update
Morrison home run, now 4-0 Marlins.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
by TBender on Sep 29, 2011 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
How's Big Z do?
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
by mattybobo on Sep 29, 2011 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Phillies in 3?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
Wait
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
Nope.
And honestly, I don’t care right now.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
I posted it because this is certainly GOOD news
Hit me up on Google+
FIRE TONY LA RUSSA
by jd is legend on Sep 29, 2011 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I remember '06 when everyone picked the Pads to sweep us....
Then the picked the Mets to take us in 5 games…..then they picked the Tigers to sweep us.
There’s some real potential for the “Nobody believes in us” chip-on-our-shoulder here.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
anecdotally
TLR teams seem to perform better when they’re underdogs….
"No, it seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great."--Posnanski
Which makes some sense...
because I think one of Tony’s problems is that he struggles at motivating players, or “lighting fires under asses”. Having a chip on your shoulder takes care of this problem, so, intuitively, his teams should play better when they have a motivational reason to do so. Lou Brown used a naked picture of the owner/former-stripper, Tony needs ESPN talking heads to tell his team they suck.
I think this also is why he struggles relating to younger players who struggle and then hang their heads (Colby Rasmus, Tyler Greene, Brendan Ryan, Anthony Reyes, etc.) and likes veterans who work hard and a personally self motivated
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
agreed on all points
it’s not just the players, it’s the way Tony manages too. Everybody from Tony on down to the batboys gets tight and angsty when they’re the overdogs. But when they’re underdogs, he’s capable of benching Proven Vets (like Marquis and Encarnacion).
"No, it seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great."--Posnanski
remember how the Cards are 6-3 against the Phillies this year?
FIRE EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Sep 29, 2011 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
The postseason is a whole different ballgame
cliche, I know. It’s like Berkman said, it has a way of reinvigorating you and the Cards cannot go into Philly thinking about what they did during the season.
To win this thing:
Berk needs to Berk and Berk hard
Albert needs to reboot and be ridiculous Albert
Craig needs to be released
Carp needs to not give a fuck
Lohse needs to show what motocross surgery can do
Westy needs to find a Lazyboy to watch the postseason on
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
and we need Holliday's boilermaker to be effective
"No, it seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great."--Posnanski
by nota bene on Sep 29, 2011 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
YOU THINK THE CRAIGEN ISN'T GOING TO BE RELEASED
FIRE EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Sep 29, 2011 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
CRAIGEN IS WHAT HE IS, I KNOW THAT.
YOU THINK HE’S NOT GONNA DO IT FOR TORTY???
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
by mattybobo on Sep 29, 2011 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
/head asplodes
do tue crossing of memes.
Has anyone really been far as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
by Vindicator9000 on Sep 29, 2011 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
It was unanimous in '09 that we would
Beat LA….i think most experts had us in the WS.
by mick311 on Sep 29, 2011 3:03 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm sure
the same experts would have unanimously had the Sox and the Braves in the playoffs a month ago.
Has anyone really been far as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
by Vindicator9000 on Sep 29, 2011 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
somebody named Steve Berthiaume actually picked the Astros to win the Central
"No, it seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great."--Posnanski
Also was about to post that.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
I counted it up...
45 out of 45 experts picked the Red Sox to win the AL East and 44 out of 45 picked them to win the pennant (one guy had the Yanks as WC and Pennant winner).
I get they were the best team on paper, but unanimity on a 45 man panel??
Well. It's ESPN
Try showing your face in Bristol when you don’t pick the Red Sox to win shit.
I continue to believe that this led to the disappearance of Rob Dibble.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
he didn't disappear!
he’s on MLBNetwork
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
I listened to him this morning!
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
You must be in either limbo or purgatory
I’ll let you decide which based on surroundings….
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
I was in my Prius!
What do you have against MLB Network?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
The fact that they have ridiculous standards
for carriage. That’s what.
I work in the cable business, and it’s absolute insanity what some of these networks charge and demand for carriage of their content. One would think that they would want to get carried wherever they could and would want people to pay for access to their network because they’re providing really good content that people would want to pay for.
Turns out? Nope. They have a shit load of shows about baseball that are pretty much exactly the same was what ESPN carries about all sports. They don’t do anything better than ESPN and they do a lot of things worse. I feel the same way about NFL Network and NBA TV, with the added frustration that they televise games on their Networks not to induce customers to buy them, but to induce customers to call their providers and demand carriage…..and then call and bitch about their rate increase three months later. Well, WHAT DO YOU THINK CAUSED THE RATE INCREASE?
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
Oh, ok
I get it for free on Dish currently. And it’s part of my XM package in the car. I don’t know about the rest of that stuff.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
This is part of the problem:
I get it for free on Dish currently.
No, you don’t get it for free. You pay for it as part of your cable package. Which means every single woman who never watches MLB Network pays for it too. If only the people who wanted MLB Network could pay for MLB Network and it was available on every provider for a specific cost I would be fine with it — only the people who want it will then have to pay for it. But that’s not how the model works, and MLB Network is never going to tell you that, and they also have specific language in their carriage agreements that prevent your provider from telling YOU how much you pay for each channel.
Because if you knew that 95% of your cable bill is actually about 20% of the channels you watch, you’d be ready to strangle someone, and it wouldn’t be your cable provider.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
No I don't
they just added it a month or so ago and the cost hasn’t change yet (nor will it since I signed a contract).
I do wish that cable/satellite companies would just let you purchase the channels you want, a la carte style. But, they don’t. It is what it is. I’m pretty sure that your ratio is going to be off for me though as I pay for 120+ channels and only watch maybe 10 of them.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
Again, part of the problem:
I do wish that cable/satellite companies would just let you purchase the channels you want, a la carte style. But, they don’t.
Cable providers would LOVE TO DO THIS. So would Satellite providers. It’s the content providers that don’t want this to happen (and if it did, I’m guessing customers wouldn’t want it either due to the huge cost increases for them) — they are making billions with the current system, so why would they want it to change?
This is the single biggest reason why streaming content will ultimately fail as a distribution method: content. It costs money to produce it, distrubute it, advertise it, etc. Yet people want all the content they have plus all the new content they can get their hands on for the same price they paid 15 years ago. That cannot possibly happen with streaming over broadband, as the content will get more and more expensive for people to get access to it legally, due to more and more people refusing to pay the escalating costs of content production that get passed on to them via their monthly cable bill.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
I'm completely aware of that
and I don’t give a crap.
When we get channels a la carte, I promise you it will be more expensive.
You don't have to tell me that.
I know this to be true. I also know that most people who bitch about ditching their “cable” for “streaming only what they want” are still paying their cable company $50 a month for broadband and getting a significantly lower quality broadcast because of it.
Cable companies would love a move to streaming ala carte, because if you take the programming costs out of our business, we could lower the price of broadband and still be more profitable than we are now. In short, we’d love to let the content providers market directly to you and just supply the delivery system — then when you don’t get a game because of the providers shitty blackout rules you can call THEM and bitch about it.
For the last 10 years, telecom’s have basically been offsetting the cost of increasing programming costs with minor rate increases but also with revenues from new revenue streams like broadband internet and phone service. There’s a significant faction of people who think that cable companies should actually just lower their programming costs to $20 a month for everything, offset the cost with broadband revenues (which satellite and phone companies can’t do), and drive satellite completely out of business. Turning cable TV into a “loss leader” like Best Buy used to do with CD’s and DVD’s.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
Not only did Berthiaume pick the 'Stros to win the Central
but he picked the Braves to win the Least, the Giants to win the West, and the wild card to be the Dodgers. 0-4 on his NL picks. In the AL, he picked Red Sox for the Least, White Sox for the Central, Rangers for the West and the Yankees for the wild card. 2-4 for picking playoff teams, tho of course the Bronx Duds won the Least, not the wild card.
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Sep 29, 2011 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Mark Mulder managed to almost nail the NL
he had the Rox instead of the Snakes in the West. But he got the Central, East, and WC. Didn’t do so hot with the AL though.
"No, it seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great."--Posnanski
Did Steve Berthiaume pick the Phillies?
Because he picked the Astros to win the NL Central. Read that again.
I would take this as a great sign for us that all the “experts” employed by ESPN are picking against us. The last time this happened (and we started the series on the road against a potential Cy Young winner) we won the World fuckin Series.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
Karraker just made a great point
on sportscenter last night they led with 10 minutes of sox/rays…then go to……michael vick.
its like the national league doenst exist unless its the phillies, mets, or the occasional year when the cubs get swept out of the playoffs
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Sep 29, 2011 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Masturbate constantly?
Whip it out?
Have sex with my mother?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
by mysterui on Sep 29, 2011 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Nah, doesn't sound like advice Fritz usually gives
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
Fritz is so predictable.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
If Jesus was walking on water 5 miles from a train wreck that killed 50 people
the news would cover the train wreck. Why? Because that’s what people want to watch.
Same goes for baseball and Michael Vick.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
wat
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
Baseball is Jesus
Football (and Michael Vick in particular) is a trainwreck.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
oh yeah?
Which one career just came back from the dead and which one just had the Red Sox miss the post season?
Grit != flat out sucking.
His career is back from the dead?
According to who? His play last year wasn’t much different from his play in Atlanta, where he was universally panned by everyone as a “fun player to watch but not a winning QB”. He gets hurt a lot, he’s inconsistent, but he’s exciting. If anything, he’s a more provacative and less talented Randall Cunningham.
Just because two different franchises were stupid enough to invest $100M contracts in him doesn’t make him a great player. Hell, two different franchises invested $100M in Chris Webber and he’s not in the top 30 players of all time.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
he was making millions
he lost millions and his career died while he was in jail, now he is making millions again when no one was going to give him any money to years.
Grit != flat out sucking.
Comparison:
You put Vick’s 2010 up against Cunningham’s 1998 as outlier years for both players. The stats and records speak for themselves. They are very similar players with similar career arcs, the notable exception being that Cunningham was always a dedicated individual off the field and Vick had to go to jail to get to that point.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
are you seriously arguing with me
on a point I couldn’t be more sarcastic if I tired?
Grit != flat out sucking.
No, I'm just pointing out that nobody seems to ever want to make this comparison
and the comparison is very apt.
I’m not really arguing with you, I’m just pointing out that I don’t understand all the fascination with Michael Vick.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
And made his own bed and was forced to lie in it.
I’m happy for him, I just don’t think that he’s really ever been a great NFL QB — he’s just a freak athlete who makes unbelievable plays.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
this reminds me of something my grandpa said
he used to complain about my great aunt and how cheap she was (which he found out after she passed was by no means true and who I still thank to this day for essentially paying for my college) and would say
“She’s so cheap she wouldn’t pay a dime to see Jesus Christ walk down Macklind Ave.”
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
But that's because the trolley only cost a nickel back then
What was she gonna do, give the other five cents to an Irishman or something?
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
by mattybobo on Sep 29, 2011 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
'Tis true. I took many a nickel, but 'twas all in fun!
Nyjer Morgan Fan Club President
by peppermartin on Sep 29, 2011 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
sweetie, that cheapness paid for you're college.
sorry, I’m being a wet rag. ignore me.
Do it for Torty. FIRE TLR
Happy Flight!
I know it paid for my college
that’s why I stated my gratitude above
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
i dunno, i think dead people defying the laws of physics would be big news
especially if we’re talking about america
TBH
I think the Sox/Rays coverage bias today is totally justified. If the Cards had played a nail-biter against a legitimate team last night instead of demolishing a team that wasn’t even within shouting distance of 60 wins, it would be a bigger deal.’
Either that or we needed a rain delay or something.
"No, it seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great."--Posnanski
Adam Dunn: -2.9 fWAR
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
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Zero!
Zero fucks given!
Hit me up on Google+
FIRE TONY LA RUSSA
by jd is legend on Sep 29, 2011 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
AMERICA!
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
Somewhere J.P. Ricciardi
is screaming “I told you so!!!” while typing up a manifesto about how Adam Dunn is responsible for our current political and socio-economic climate.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
by fourstick on Sep 29, 2011 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Nationals are probably thinking they dodged a bullet there
but then, again, there’s Jason Werth
Nyjer Morgan Fan Club President
by peppermartin on Sep 29, 2011 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah.
and Philly is probably thinking the same thing
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 29, 2011 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Ozzie terrorized him
he’ll be fine next year, the big galoot
do it for torty!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 29, 2011 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I really wish Freese and the others on twitter would embrace Google+
I would love to have a Hangout (specifically the new Hangouts on air where anyone can watch). Plus isn’t Craig rooming with someone, because then we could see Torty
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 3:31 PM EDT reply actions
I have a really good idea for a torty design
That I’ve relayed to my dad over the phone (he’s the artist in the family)….I’m hoping he can create what I described.
Basically it’s a shot of a tortoise head looking directly at you, very characterized and very pissed off. (haven’t decided whether or not to put a bandana around the head….not like TMNT but just around the head)
Below it, it says.
Torty does not forgive
He does not forget
Expect him
Or below it it’ll say: Venimus, Vidimus, Vicimus
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 3:36 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Actually I'm just Cody.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
what is tmnt
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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In addition, IHeartFreesie
Teenage mutant ninja turtles
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
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...
…
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
they're the worlds most fearsome fighting team
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
I heard that song on the radio the other day
I thought I was gonna plotz.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
Which VEB lady is dressing up in a yellow jumpsuit?
Also, be careful how you spell that character’s name….
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
is torty the party dude?
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In addition, IHeartFreesie
I am definitely not buying anything with the Anonymous slogan on it
Sorry.
The latin is a decent idea, though.
i don't believe it, i really don't freaking believe it
yesterday was real? that really happened?
Balls
is there a good mickey?
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 29, 2011 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
these aren't the droids your looking for
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
Pretty good, actually
(well relatively speaking, i’ve been rather unwell for the last week) how about you, my main man?
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
Look again
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
The turtle is now diamonds!
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
Yesterday was not real
but it did happen
by LandSickness on Sep 29, 2011 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't decide between the bracken torty shirt and the rinawear
I am kinda hoping that I’ll run into someone who get’s it though. Maybe a VEBer. Do we have a handshake? We need a secret handshake.
FIRE EVERYONE
I bought both
no need for a handshake, just pull the shirt up over half your face.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes
It’s a Norman right handed handshake but we’ll interlock pinkies. Got it everyone?
2011 MLB All Star Game FanFest: July 8-12 at the Phoenix Convention Center!
by mtzxc on Sep 29, 2011 3:59 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Darn iPhone.
Normal not Norman
2011 MLB All Star Game FanFest: July 8-12 at the Phoenix Convention Center!
by mtzxc on Sep 29, 2011 4:01 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
So with all the shirts being made
why has no one made a turtleneck yet?
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 3:50 PM EDT reply actions
don't remember this?
Nyjer Morgan Fan Club President
by peppermartin on Sep 29, 2011 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I do
I meant turtlenecks with the Torty logo
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
that's genius
I’d prefer a mock though
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 29, 2011 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I read your sig as the caption.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
OT from a friend's facebook status
“Is it too soon to ask Whoopi Goldberg if she’s heard from Patrick Swayze yet?”
Hit me up on Google+
FIRE TONY LA RUSSA
/Unchained Melody
Hit me up on Google+
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by jd is legend on Sep 29, 2011 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
NO GHOSTING
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
um, so, if you're at work or at a family reunion, don't click red reporter's front page story
apparently they allow photographs of genitalia in their comments section.
who has a family reunion on a Thursday?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Sep 29, 2011 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
We got a really nice rate on the pavilion!
"I kinda like the Wong" -Aranathor
by Alxfritz on Sep 29, 2011 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i always find it very interesting that they think we care
about their opinion of us.
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on Sep 29, 2011 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
So... I have my first court appearance tomorrow.
Any of you VEB attorneys have any advice?
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
DO NOT whip it out.
"I kinda like the Wong" -Aranathor
by Alxfritz on Sep 29, 2011 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I didn't realize you practiced law.
Seems like good advice though.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
I don't know you.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
Ummm... I don't whip it out.
Because it is already out.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
Who puts a playground right next to a bar?!
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
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by mysterui on Sep 29, 2011 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
As I tried to explain to the cops,
“I wasn’t drunk in public, I was drunk in a bar! They threw me into public.”
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
I love Ron White.
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 29, 2011 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
arrest THEM!
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In addition, IHeartFreesie
"I didn't know how many it was going to take
for them to kick my ass, but I knew how many they were going to use. That’s a handy piece of information, right there."
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Sep 29, 2011 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
You actually can whip it out
but make sure you say “WITHDRAWN” afterward.
"Some guys smoke. Some guys drink. Some guys chase women. I'm a big barbecue sauce guy." Rick Majerus
by Fendi Hotdogbun on Sep 29, 2011 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Erection! Sustained!
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
It's frowned upon
Like masturbating on an airplane.
"...Or we could make L.A.N.C.E. into a recursive acronym, like, 'Lance: Adam Needs Cartilage from your Elbow." -- Quote by our very own DanUpBaby
by redbirdnation8206 on Sep 29, 2011 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, maybe after 9/11 when everyone got so sensitive
Thanks a lot, Bin Laden.
/shameless The Hangover quoting.
"...Or we could make L.A.N.C.E. into a recursive acronym, like, 'Lance: Adam Needs Cartilage from your Elbow." -- Quote by our very own DanUpBaby
by redbirdnation8206 on Sep 29, 2011 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Try to resist blurting out "YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH"
I had the urge to do that a couple weeks back when contesting a speeding ticket
Nyjer Morgan Fan Club President
by peppermartin on Sep 29, 2011 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
YOU THINK HE DOESN'T HAVE A NICE SUIT?
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 29, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I have the nicest type of suit!
a birthday suit!
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
SeeyaSheckie
drop us a line when you get out of jail
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 29, 2011 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Plead the fizz-if!
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Attention lurkers and new posters...
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
by TBender on Sep 29, 2011 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 10 recs
can we green this so the newbs don't miss it?
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so you're saying there's a chance...
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
get some runs
by OurSaviorAaronMiles on Sep 29, 2011 4:01 PM EDT reply actions
saturday is going to be an epic day.
college football + four DS games. hello, no homework.
fire tony larussa
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 4:13 PM EDT reply actions
You do homework on Saturdays?
Hit me up on Google+
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by jd is legend on Sep 29, 2011 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
never. i have literally never done homework on saturday.
fire tony larussa
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
except that i'm an accounting major...
yes, i have to take bullshit liberal art classes, but my overall degree will be very, very strong.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
hehehehe
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
They're the best man
I have like 2 hours of homework a week, and an hour and a half of that is watching a movie for my philosophy class.
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by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
i guess i went to the wrong liberal arts college.
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
Yeah, my liberal arts college had butt loads of reading and paper writing.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
ditto
and this is even with me majoring in quantitative shit! they still made me read! what the shit!
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
oregon is not a liberal arts college
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he said liberal arts degrees
I assume that meant lots of humanities classes and not much math and science. I could be mistaken.
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by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
wat yourself
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by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
alright kids, let me educate you on something:
liberal arts MAJOR:
english, history, theatre, stuff like that. can come from a liberal arts SCHOOL or not from a liberal arts school.
liberal arts SCHOOL:
a school that makes their students take certain classes they might (read: wouldn’t) otherwise take in order to graduate. it doesn’t matter your major, but you’re going to take some classes of basically every academic discipline there is to offer. however, you can get whatever the hell degree you want at these said schools. want to major in some liberal art? sure, go right on ahead. but you can major in just about anything else, like accounting or business.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
so how was our assumption
that a liberal arts degree consists of “lots of humanities classes and not much math and science” incorrect?
because a liberal arts degree includes everything...
for example, this is what i had to take in order to graduate:
“essential skills”
basic statistics
college algebra/precalc
writing as critical thinking (basic writing class)
beginner’s proficiency in a foreign language
modes (have to take 7/8):
math (calculus or higher)
life science
physical science
social science (think ECON)
philosophy/religion
history
fine art
literature
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by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
That's still generously only 5 classes worth of hard sciences/math
There are some who wouldn’t even consider statistics a “real” math course. Most people also wouldn’t consider economics to be a hard science/math course.
5 classes in math/science and 7 in everything else
then all your classes for your major. obviously some of your basic grad requirements are going to be knocked out just by completing your major.
fire tony larussa
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
well, not exactly.
it’s a degree from a liberal arts school.
fire tony larussa
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
but we were talking about liberal arts degrees
not non-liberla-arts degrees received from liberal arts colleges.
and engineering degree from a liberal arts school isn’t a liberal arts degree
then your first assumption was correct.
this is all clank’s fault.
side note: we don’t even offer engineering. it’s weird.
fire tony larussa
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
but they'll live in fucking rolla, MO?!
fire tony larussa
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rolla is close to the old mines
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
I still geek out about accidentally discovering the Bonne Terre mine with my wife
That place is the coolest.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
oh come on.
rolla is maybe marginally better than kirksville. maybe.
fire tony larussa
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
i've never been to rolla
and i’ve been to kirksville like three times. can’t i just make fun of you without all the argument
why the hell have you ever been to kirksville?
ps my brother goes to S&T and makes the claim rolla is better than kirksville all the time. hence why i feel strongly about the subject.
fire tony larussa
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Man, some guys will "do"
anything wearing address.
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Sep 29, 2011 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
this is the worst thing i've ever read
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by vivaelpujols on Sep 30, 2011 5:42 AM EDT up reply actions
If you want to straddle the humanities / sciences
linguistics has it all. not trying to plug my field, or anything.
Do it for Torty. FIRE TLR
Happy Flight!
I can't say the word "dipthong" without giggling
So there goes that idea.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
I can't even spell the word "diphthong" the first time without making a mistake!
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
Relevent comic
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by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
that's hilarious
Johnny Gomes could not be reached for comment
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on Sep 29, 2011 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
The human brain is far more complex than we can figure. It is a universe unto itself.
Part of the problem is the mind/ body split people adhere to. Part of it is that we don’t know enough about the embodied mind to understand where or what rational form our views of the world come from.
One thing is for sure. The chemicals that make up our existence are anything but rational, and our minds are EXTREMELY modular. The closest thing we have to breaching those disparate modules and actually the closest natural logical form of thinking? That can still interact easily with the natural world we evolved to fit into?
Yea. Our language. And whatever floor you want to get off on: neurogenic, logistic, computational, syntactic, semantic, pragmatic, or cultural, language is there. Our ability to express who we “are” (whatever module that is) connects the dots for what we think “we” are, better than anything else.
It’s mathematical, analytical, and emotional. It is what makes us human. And outside of physics, the ability to describe ourselves culturally, rationally and mathematically is the best we can hope for when explaining ourselves. Linguistics makes up a huge chunk of that. It;s not everything, but it is a tremendous portion. And if the discipline seems fuzzy? Well, that just means there’s a ton of messy unexplored territory that is left to tear in to.
Do it for Torty. FIRE TLR
Happy Flight!
by Oedipa Maas on Sep 29, 2011 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ooh, a good old challenge of mind/body dualism!
Now this brings me back to college. Have you ever read Merleau-Ponty?
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
Isn't that some kind of wine?
My wife drinks Merleau all the time.
"I actually used about nine pitches--two different fastballs, two sliders, a curve, a changeup, knockdown, brushback, and hit-batsman" - Bob Gibson
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Sep 29, 2011 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, I never once realized that pun...
And entire semester, wasted.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
I'm being serious by the way, that joke never occurred to me
The professor always put the accent on the “Mer” and the “ty”.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
Depends what you do with them.
(like anything else)
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It's hard to say.
I know a lot of people with liberal arts degrees, and most of them are doing interesting work that they enjoy. It’s generally not directly related to their degree, but it’s a mistake to simply disconnect them.
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The difference is between the more modern and more classical definition of "education"
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
by mattybobo on Sep 29, 2011 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
don't worry fang, all that hard work is totally gonna pay off for you
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by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
fuck you. seriously.
i go to a top 15 accounting school for an accounting degree that’s going to lead me to a great career. anything else is just gravy. and i don’t work THAT hard.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
great..
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by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
really though, is there a reason you have to be an asshole?
fire tony larussa
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Everyone calm down.
Deep breaths.
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 ♥
How have a been an asshole?
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by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
don't play dumb.
you know exactly how you’re being an asshole.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
what with that tongue in cheek comment
like the exact same one that fink made above?
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by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
fink's just being sarcastic.
you’re being an asshole.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
you know me so well
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by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean, I was at least being a little bit of an asshole...
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honestly though...
i think current college kids have the best view of how the whole college process works.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Says the current college kid..
To be fair we may know better than some how the college process works for us because we are in it. I bet older generations know better than us how it worked for them and so on.
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 ♥
well i'm obviously talking about the present tense.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Fang was saying that he was definitely going to get a better job out of college
compared to a guy with a humanities degree. I was taking the wind out of his sails a little bit.
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by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
no, i didn't say that.
i said that a degree in liberal arts is generally not as marketable/successful as a degree in business or something else more marketable. and that’s just true.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
there are a lot of things going on in a statement like that
I’m not sure you can just state it without backing it up—defining successful, defining the person getting each degree and the place where they get it, etc.—and I feel like the statistics you’d need have a lot of noise in them.
by DanUpBaby on Sep 29, 2011 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
yup!
I could have had a pretty well-paying job in the wine business if I wanted it, and my English degree was a bit part of that. But the offer came years later, and obviously wasn’t directly-related. Where would that get counted?!
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i mean, job placement rate is a pretty easy one to use.
and yeah, it would probably have a lot of noise in it (like underemployment, which a lot of liberal arts degree holders struggle with). “success” was probably the wrong word, as that’s almost certainly opinion.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
It's funny that you turned into the asshole in this conversation!
"I kinda like the Wong" -Aranathor
facts are facts. deal with it.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
hey man my schools top 15 in chill
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by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
My cousin goes there?
His name is Wes. Do you know him?
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 ♥
To Oregon you mean?
Or are you making a joke?
Either way I don’t know him.
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by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes.
To Oregon. You should stalk him and meet him.
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 ♥
sure, what grade is he in?
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by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Freshman.
It’s called year in college. Example: “What year is he?”
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 ♥
Damn, I've been sounding like an idiot then
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by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Have you been saying that to people there?
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 ♥
Uh, heh yeah
No one seems to have thought anything of it.
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by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
It confused me at first.
It’s not a huge deal but it does sound young.
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 ♥
Alright thatnks for the tip
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by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Sound like SIU
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by MaytheForschbewithyou on Sep 29, 2011 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
huh?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
SIU is for the kids who don't get into Champaign.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
Guess I should've clarified that
Carbondale was the one that I meant.
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 29, 2011 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
siuc maybe
siue is mostly local
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
honestly, SIU-E
never crosses my mind.
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 29, 2011 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I always read siue
as soo-ey
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 29, 2011 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
basically
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 29, 2011 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
To what?
Metro East University?
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
Shit, Edwardsville U would work for me.
It’s got 14,000 students, no need to ride the SIU system coattails anymore. And it’d a fresh start for the new d-1 basketball program!
"I kinda like the Wong" -Aranathor
Yeah, but would Carbondale give them up?
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
by TBender on Sep 29, 2011 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
zing!
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 29, 2011 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
if only it were that easy
siue would love to be independent but it’s not that simple
and idgaf, i will give it another year maybe and i’m out
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
I always thought it was odd.
but then they have Uof I-chicago and springfield.
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 29, 2011 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Sangamon State University forever!
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
I don't have much room
to talk, since Rend Lake Jr. College was as far as I got.
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 29, 2011 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Remind me:
Which side of the interstate is the Junior College and which side is the prison on?
(Sorry. I’ve always been amused by that.)
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
School is on the west
prison is on the east. I was going to school there when they built the prison. Not sure what this says, but Kaskaskia jr college is right next to the Centralia Correctional facility. It wouldn’t have mattered which i went to, I would been a hop, skip and a jump from prison.
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 29, 2011 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Here in Texas
Sam Houston State in Huntsville is literally next door to TDC’s Death Row prison.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
the one across the prison on i-64?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
yep
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 29, 2011 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
And SSU is now UIS
Dad got his MPA from there before most of VEB was born.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
if i gaf i'd scold you
but i don’t
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
at least you have real sports
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
can we have a huge MVP-like debate of what "top" means?
6th in “percentage of its students passing all four parts of the Uniform CPA Examination on the first attempt in 2007” =/= 6th accounting program.
(I’m sure it’s a fine school. I did take the time to call you, after all. I just like cheapshots when I see them.)
http://worldranking.blogspot.com/2009/08/top-undergraduate-accounting-program.html
http://worldranking.blogspot.com/2008/11/top-accounting-schools-in-usa.html
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/business-accounting
Here is a link to my google+ profile.
it's still a damn good marking.
and what are the other rankings? opinion? and guess what kinds of jobs those kids are getting? the same ones i will get.
fire tony larussa
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
i can tell you with certainty that the us news and world report ranking means absolutely nothing
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
this is true.
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
well, actually
it does have a lot to do with the amount of money the school has and how much research the professors publish!
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
not really
because the schools rank other schools
it’s not one central authority that compares and ranks them and scores them
it’s a beauty contest, it doesn’t reflect the value of the education the school gives you or graduate placement or anything
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
not all of it.
a lot of it is self assessment, yes, but a lot of it also includes things like “financial resources” and “faculty resources” (hint: this is largely their salaries).
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
of course,
none of this really reflects the quality of the education you receive, and the fact that different schools suit different people.
i firmly believe i got the best possible education at the institution i attended, and going somewhere else considered better wouldn’t have worked better for me.
i could have gone to a couple of the schools usually considered among the best in the country, chose a slightly lower tier, and could not possibly be happier with my education. my school fit me perfectly, i studied what i want, and i think it prepared me perfectly for the real world.
now i just need a job!
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
we fill that survey out for the surrounding schools every year
yeah, if you have more money, you look better to your competition
but so much of the survey is subjective, it invalidates the entire thing, i think
although it’s a big publicity stunt so the chancellors still care where you rank
every school has strong and weak programs and the quality of the students and the faculty greatly affect the quality of education. in the end, however, it’s mostly up to you to get out of it what you want. if you can’t afford a diploma from an ivy league school to make your resume impressive, a good public school will do too
what job are you looking for?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
a range of things.
environmental/sustainability consulting being in the top tier of things i am interested in. also pursuing a lot of research assistant/analyst jobs, i worked as a research assistant to a PI at my school for 3 years undergrad and really enjoy doing research. i plan to go back to school in the next 2-3 years and get an environmentally focused management degree, unless i really can’t resist the research and i decide to go full-time academia.
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
might want to look at a university you want to attend
and look for a job at their institutional research and assessment department. that way, they’ll waive your tuition and you’ll make a paycheck and gain experience while you earn your second degree
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
I am incredibly grateful for the education I got
It would be a mistake to look at the kind of college experience I had as a ticket to a certain job.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
by mattybobo on Sep 29, 2011 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
that said
i wonder how much of the patented “college experience” is relevant to what degree you are pursuing.
See, I went to a really wacky small college
That has a very carefully crafted, expansive core curriculum that everybody has to take. I have no idea what I would have done if I went to a “normal” college or university and was more or less left to my own devices.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
did you graduate in an economy similar to this?
your degree matters now a lot more than it used to. either way, someone is spending money on that education. i think it would be irresponsible to not look at it as an investment that should have some sort of return
There are VERY few undergrad degrees that automatically lead to a good job.
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it's irresponsible not to look at it as an investment
but it’s incomplete to look at the returns as strictly financial, I think.
by DanUpBaby on Sep 29, 2011 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
that's a good point
i’m lucky that what i like is marketable. if i didn’t like it, i probably wouldn’t be doing it
yeah
don’t get me wrong, I think anybody who does, say, what I’ve done—english degree, mfa—should know exactly what they’re getting themselves into financially, and because the english department at most universities has almost completely disengaged itself from the real world and actual human beings (not to mention books) too many people don’t.
the profession of English / Lit Crit is so divorced from the real world it's entirely useless.
Do it for Torty. FIRE TLR
Happy Flight!
by Oedipa Maas on Sep 29, 2011 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
hey!
I read the New Yorker!
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
by tehzachatak on Sep 29, 2011 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I just got into a big argument with a professor about this
postmodern theory/culture-studies-dominated interpretations of literature and I don’t get along.
by DanUpBaby on Sep 29, 2011 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
that said
being able to write good, intelligible English is a pretty marketable skill. You wouldn’t believe the number of candidates we chuck at my job for inadequate writing skills before we even interview them.
What is Corey Patterson doing in Tyler Greene's spot on the 25-man roster?
Thank you
That puts it rather succinctly.
However, I’m a special case, as I graduated before the economic downturn, chose a terrible major that I eventually decided I would not pursue any further, married an incredibly intelligent women destined to become a doctor, and am now “employed” as a stay-at-home dad. So I suppose you could say that when it comes to me, this exercise is entirely… academic.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
I think that's the second time we've done this, and both times you pointed out you're making an exception for me.
I’m touched! I mean, not literally, but the other definition. Also, I’m touched representationally via the “[[COMMENT_CHILDREN_TOKEN]]#8221;
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Aah, so you're no longer a man then
Damn you liberal arts degree! You took matty!
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually it was the operation that did that
c.f. Fritz’s fake mattybobo Twitter account.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
yes i've seen that, inspired work
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by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
actually
i guess if your goal is to do as little work as possible, you’re probably picking the right major lol
Well it was a lot of that
But also I wanted to take classes that we’re interesting to me, and those tended to be in the English and Philopsophy and History departments.
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by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm telling danup
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by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
This elitist shit isn't complete until someone makes a barista joke
/tired of reading about how the major that got him a job straight out of college in a shit economy is worthless
Sure, that's great
It’s also worthless when applied to an individual. Aside from the fact that not all liberal arts degrees are the same, it’s also silly to suggest that at 16 years old you can just choose any old major, be equally successful at any of them, get equal pleasure from all of them, and thus you’re throwing money out the window if you choose anything by an engineering major or whatever the point is supposed to be here.
i didn't pick a major until i was 24
so i’m not going to say you’re wrong about any of this
i’m just saying that you(r face) is anecdotal
I just get annoyed when people paint liberal arts educations as universally "worthless"
It’s such an insufferably arrogant position to take.
i don't think the comment you responded to was particularly serious
i think most of the discussion started when VEP made claims about liberal arts degrees being the best because of how little work he has to do
it is worthless. the point of a university degree isn't the degree, but what you do with it.
talented folks with a BA can some times think originally enough to find their employment, beyond what a business major could consider.
it isn’t the major, but what you do with it
Do it for Torty. FIRE TLR
Happy Flight!
by Oedipa Maas on Sep 29, 2011 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I actually was a barista
But that was when I was like 16 so that doesn’t have anything to do with college.
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by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
When I first read this I thought you were talking about a "Bautista joke"
Which, given the man’s literary pedigree, is quite apropos.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
I wasn't really serious, just goading fang.
And it turns out he wasn’t even a liberal arts major.
Not actually an education elitist, sorry folks.
Still not a werewolf.
Positives about the postseason
No more Rick and AL
Negatives:
Horrible, horrible TBS announcers. I’m actually hoping nobody makes an error because I don’t want to hear the guy say “error” like he can’t pronounce his r’s
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 4:15 PM EDT reply actions
But, but....Craig Sager's jackets!
/eyesbleeding
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
Is it true that Dick Stockton and Bob Brenley are calling the Cards-Phils series?
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
This is what I've seen on the Tweets, with Sager as the field guy.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
I was hoping to get Smoltz.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
Brenley? Serious?
I mean, Stockton doesn’t know player’s names or even the rules sometimes.
Greasy mullet
It wasn’t that long ago that he was still rocking it. As a chicago resident, I subject myself to way too many cubs broadcasts and this d-bag. He doesn’t let a single opportunity pass to disparage St. Louis and the team.
When carpenter was pitching last weekend, brenly ridiculed the cards for how predictable they’ve become, showing bunt, pulling back and then bunting. Carp does this, but then pulls off the suicide squeeze. Brenly was speechless. And it was awesome.
GOBs I hate that guy.
by Please Tommy Don't Herr't 'Em on Sep 29, 2011 7:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
yes, he's from around here & he's a huge prick
and why does everyone forget he talked the Dbacks owner into firing Buck & hiring him?
Balls
In their 1980's uniforms.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
......
Hit me up on Google+
FIRE TONY LA RUSSA
by jd is legend on Sep 29, 2011 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Stockton never had any other uniform
Hit me up on Google+
FIRE TONY LA RUSSA
by jd is legend on Sep 29, 2011 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
SMOLTZ!
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
another negative is that I don't get TBS
do it for torty!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 29, 2011 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Just how good the Cardinals offense was in 2011
Some true facts (all compared to MLB):
Most runs scored per game
Most runs
Most hits (both of these my a decent margin)
Most RBI
Fewest K’s (less than 1000!)
Highest BA
Highest OBP
Highest SLG
Higest OPS+
Most Total Bases
(Most GIDP)
Most IBB
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
by Aranathor on Sep 29, 2011 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs
holy crap dude
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Wait….what?
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
well, that just ain't too shabby.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
Is this because we were just this good?
Or because everyone else in the MLB took a collective dump on offensive stats this season?
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
This can't be right
I know for a fact that the Yankees, Red Sox, Texas, and Detroit all scored more runs and had more runs per game than we did.
I think you are comparing to NL only and not MLB. Which is still impressive, but not nearly as much.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
shit
oh well, still tops in NL
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
still got most GIDP and IBB in all of MLB!
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
Only Texas has fewer strikeouts
Which is amazing considering the pitching in their division: King Felix, Pineda, Haren, Weaver, Gio, Anderson.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
Only 18 of 57 in SB's this year
EEESSSSSSHHHHHHHHH. That’s fucking terrible, and we don’t even face Yadi!
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
Our pitching stats were pretty crappy this year
is it a lack of talent, or has Duncan run out of magic?
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by peppermartin on Sep 29, 2011 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll go with AW50 injured, carrying lots of suck in Franklin, Westy, KMac, BATISTA, Tallet, Miller, Rhodes, etc.
"Nothing Motte does is quiet. It's mostly screamy and intense." - sheckiezx
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by monkeysareblue on Sep 29, 2011 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
To be fair
AL teams have a built-in advantage in that department. I’m not sure an NL team has ever led MLB in runs since the adoption of the DH (and I’m too lazy to look it up)
(it makes us look better if we're best at more things)
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
I know i posted this picture a few days ago
But Dan Uggla was found this morning at the Braves ballpark standing motionless in the batter’s box with this expression on his face
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 4:26 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Naaahhh.
Let’s be honest, no matter what happens for the rest of his life, all he has to do is remember the 2008 All-Star game, and he’ll realize things could be worse.
Rams, Cardinals, Bulls. Life is good.
Clearly Theo Epstein needs to read Moneyball
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 4:30 PM EDT reply actions
Why read it?
You can now watch the movie. And drag your wife along because Brad Pitt is in it.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
Keith Law says it sucks
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by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Bill James works for Theo Epstein.
I think the Red Sox, along with the rest of baseball, are well beyond the basics of Moneyball.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
Agreed
Theo just needs to stop trying to have an arms race with the Yankees. Lackey and Crawford are his biggest mistakes, but the little pickups he’s made (Saltalamacchia, Aviles) have continued to work out pretty well.
Pujols or not Pujols. That is the question.
I thought Crawford might be able to about approximate that contract's overall value when he signed.
But now I think it’s going to be impossible. That’s shaping up to be a bad signing.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
Crawford may have a big bounceback offensively
But a major part of his past value is his stellar LF defense, which is sort of negated in teeny Fenway Park.
"...Or we could make L.A.N.C.E. into a recursive acronym, like, 'Lance: Adam Needs Cartilage from your Elbow." -- Quote by our very own DanUpBaby
by redbirdnation8206 on Sep 29, 2011 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I wondered how Fenway would affect his defensive value.
Doesn’t Fangraphs now have a park adjustment on defense?
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
I think at least 15 teams in baseball are still behind Moneyball
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Best quote from Shannon last night
Referencing the Cubs: “That goat? That’s got to be the oldest goat in America!”
Do it for Torty. FIRE TLR
Happy Flight!
fritz is the first one @tortycraig followed
i’m just sayin’
fire tony larussa
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 4:51 PM EDT reply actions
It's pretty obvious who it is
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
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still holding out, asshole.
fire tony larussa
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
New question:
Is TortyCraig and SirGloveAWilson the same person?
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
Or, Are....whatever.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
Nope
Also whoever’s running the other account needs to be a bit more clever. Clearly just whoring themselves out for followers right now
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
how would YOU know?
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
Secretary of the (VEB) Tyler Greene Fan Club
In addition, IHeartFreesie
oh...ahem...carry on
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
Secretary of the (VEB) Tyler Greene Fan Club
In addition, IHeartFreesie
I'm still of a differing opinion
but not with fang either.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
who is it?
"I don't know where Cueto learned to fight."-- Chris Carpenter
do not mess with yadi f. molina
DanUp?
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
hadn't thought of that.
Definitely possible.
However, DanUp doesn’t use a client, and both bgh and Torty use tweetdeck.
Still not a werewolf.
Hmm. Hadn't considered that.
I don’t get BGH’s Tweets since his are locked.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 30, 2011 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions
I've always avoided those that protect tweet
because I assume they’re selective with whom they want reading them.
Today I decided that if they didn’t want me reading them, they wouldn’t approve me and that’d be the end of it.
Still not a werewolf.
@TortyCraig
was evidently born on September 22, 2011….so i guess it shouldn’t be too hard to go back and look at the threads and see who talks about Torty the most
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
@TortyBoner?
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
I'm guessing flavius
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!' -- Whittier
Twitter | Gas House Graphs
they sent an add request
do it for torty!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 29, 2011 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Fritz.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
If you had a regular season MLB.tv package, do you get the playoffs also?
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 5:12 PM EDT reply actions
nope, but postseason.tv is cheaper this year
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/subscriptions/postseason/tv.jsp?partner=tbs&affiliateId=EDITORIAL
Still not a werewolf.
No proxies?
My long browser configuration nightmare is over!
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
it's also not the real game
it’s where you can pick like camera angles and it’s real annoying and unwatchable. maybe as a supplement to watching the game
Sounds like how it was on AtBat last season.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
That's extremely lame that mlb.tv doesn't include the playoffs
At least mlb audio does (at least it always has in the past – if that’s changed this year I’ll be pissed…).
by BTown Birds fan on Sep 29, 2011 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Also, note if you buy the LDS and LCS package, it's NLCS only
It only includes games broadcast on TBS, and Fox is doing the ALCS.
by BTown Birds fan on Sep 29, 2011 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not certain this is the whole picture.
After digging a little, I think MLB.tv Premium subscribers actually do get the playoffs. Sort of.
Subscribers in the US & America’s Hat get access to the games archived shortly after they complete.
Subscribers outside the US get everything. If it continues to work as it did during the season, then an international proxy should give you everything. (fingers crossed).
Also, Postseason.tv for subscribers outside US/Hat get access to all games, including the World Series. So that may apply to Premium subs as well.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions
source i've watched the playoffs the last three years with a regular MLB.tv subscription
and i can see the NLDS as available upcoming games
Where were you 30 min ago before I started deep-diving into mlb.com?
(thanks, I appreciate it)
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
That's a good thing for you guys, right?
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions
very
it was really coming down out there all tropical storm like. might could keep up through tomorrow
Yes.
(Rain in Houston now too.)
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
Doh Strauss...
@JoeStrauss
Joe Strauss
P-D reporting Cards to send Lohse-EJax-Carp against Holliday/Lee/Hamels in first 3 games of NLDS.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
He used hyphens and then slashes!
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
I like our chances hitting against Holliday
surprised that the rules allow this sort of thing though.
by infallibleopiniongenerator on Sep 29, 2011 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
the man's hurt, he said he couldn't throw
promptly sneak him into the other team’s rotation
profit
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
This model seems faulty
Where’s the ???
FIRE EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Sep 29, 2011 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions
hopefully we traded Holliday for Halladay
do it for torty!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 29, 2011 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d be willing to take the hit of Holliday’s lost offense if he pitched against the Cards.
"...Or we could make L.A.N.C.E. into a recursive acronym, like, 'Lance: Adam Needs Cartilage from your Elbow." -- Quote by our very own DanUpBaby
by redbirdnation8206 on Sep 29, 2011 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions
If we lose the series without Garcia appearing I'll probably break things
Phillies extremely lefty-heavy lineup and Garcia has had success against them in the past. Seems like a no brainer.
im bad at this game
……i see now!
seriously, where on earth did he get his degree btw?
well, today isnt the greatest day for our broadcasters and journalists is it
by guillermozeliak on Sep 30, 2011 2:42 AM EDT up reply actions
I know the winners of my contest.
Fanpost coming up shortly.
Hints: Fan4 and Schweaty tied overall with the person who got 2nd, but lost on the Salas tie break.
THERE WAS A CONTEST?
why wasn’t i told?
prizes? i will murder someone if there were prizes!
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
YOU THINK D-DEE WON'T LOSE AT LOSING??
(sigh) i can’t do anything right
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
by d-dee on Sep 29, 2011 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
You got 2 correct. Someone, possibly an Asian, got just 1 right.
Your mistakes were correctly believing Freese’s health and Carp’s ability to finish over .500.
i lost? so i won?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
valdes
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
by TBender on Sep 29, 2011 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
the real question is who finished in last place
do it for torty!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 29, 2011 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait.
You mean there’s no baseball at all tonight?
Who in hell came up with that plan?
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 6:17 PM EDT reply actions
Frickin' East Coast bias.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
by mattybobo on Sep 29, 2011 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I bite. I was too opitmistic
Who Cares!!! WE IN THE PLAYOFFS!!!!
still not over it——
Do it for Torty. FIRE TLR
Happy Flight!
Good morning all, I'm still most delirious from yesterdays action..
by Tuning in from Korea on Sep 29, 2011 6:43 PM EDT reply actions
Oh yea, had some that Soju experience last night, one reason, it's the main reason
my mind is in such a foggy state this morning.
by Tuning in from Korea on Sep 29, 2011 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
i keep getting these emails all of a sudden
saying “i’ve found your resume and you’re a perfect fit for this job in [some place far away]! requirements: 5+ years experience with [some technology/language/environment i have on my resume]”
pretty clear they didn’t read my resume since it says that i’m still in school
and i don't think it's spam
they all leave contact numbers. i think they just keyword search a database of resumes
I want to order one of vexed's t shirts, where can i do that?
Reporter: "Did you visit the Parthenon while in Greece?"
Shaquille O’Neill: "I can’t really remember the names of all the clubs we went to."
Speak for yourself. I like Dan.
"Sometimes you scare me." - azruavatar
by spants on Sep 29, 2011 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
By far the best of the three
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I like Dan too
But getting arrested for drinking and driving twice in a year is pretty damn unacceptable. He crashed his car.
If only he crashed his car into Al
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
THEN it would be good news.
"Sometimes you scare me." - azruavatar
by spants on Sep 29, 2011 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i laughed, i don't want to rec bc i dont want to condone running over AL
as funny as it sounds
Balls
this is a different occurrence?
i thought it was related to his unwillingness to blow last time. I just assumed
he told Al the same thing after an extra inning game in New York
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I was implying Dan and Al were close
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
sigh
Al asked dan for a bj and dan displayed an unwillingness to blow
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
interesting
VEB starts talking about Oral sex and Danup arrives… WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?!
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
LoMo hit a home run
fish lead 4-0
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
i gotta say
i missed that joke
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
memesplanation
It started with TBender and Oedipa Maas giving nearly identical updates on the Marlins game, so VEP and I followed in the same format. It took off.
http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/7036983/underachieving-boston-red-sox-flunked-chemistry
Still not a werewolf.
what? wrong link. that one's for an interesting table of the postseason team's payrolls.
preview button, clank!
Still not a werewolf.
I have some really weird google alerts set up
by DanUpBaby on Sep 29, 2011 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
is that how magical lurker D. Szymborski does it too?
hm.
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
I’ve told you guys before!
Reading the blogosphere as a generalist rather than focusing on one team is a pretty daunting task, so I have a lot of keywords and scripts to alert me to things. At any time, there are 40-50 words that’ll get me reading, though I don’t want to say all of them, else it’ll spoil the mystique.
by D.Szymborski on Sep 29, 2011 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm now going to call your name at random times every other day
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
I'm going guess a few of those terms that alert you
“Szymborski”, “Szymborsky”, “Dan Szymborski is awesome”, “Szymborski is the coolest”, “i wish i was cool enough to invent my own projection system”, “i am an attractive woman and am interested in dating a sabermetrician”
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
by mattybobo on Sep 29, 2011 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
I don’t use the last 4 because they don’t come up enough!
Most of them are subject stuff, sabermetrics terms, individual players, etc. That way, I can scan and find interesting discussions more quickly. To read all the SBN blogs alone would be a full-time job.
In addition to personal enjoyment, it’s also useful. I try to pitch articles on a wide variety of teams and topics and try to focus on things that the blogosphere is thinking about/concerned about. I’ve always had a good relationship with the blogosphere in general and I’d hate to lose that connection with the community.
by D.Szymborski on Sep 29, 2011 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Cool to hear about
Is it weird that ZiPS is so commonly used now? Obviously since it’s always available on Fangraphs it’s kind of the go-to system for “casual” discussion.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
Szym sold out?
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 30, 2011 2:56 AM EDT up reply actions
ORAL SEX IS GREAT
fire tony larussa
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm just gonna let someone else do it
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
by tehzachatak on Sep 29, 2011 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
huh.
that was one of those posts that was intended to mean one thing and ended up sounding like another… i suppose these are the spoils of a lack of a delete button. eff.
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
I hadn't noticed, but HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! That's hilarious.
My mid-season predictions contest RESULTS
See if you won!
I concur on the hilarity of that post.
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 29, 2011 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
... after a Coors and a shot.
(I have no idea what this means)
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
thank you
that was the initial intent of my ill-fated post above.
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
by tehzachatak on Sep 29, 2011 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
or they'll promote Ricky
Alright, the GOB are giving you one option:
World Series Winners 2011 and Rick Horton for 2012 play-by-play
Post-season exit and somebody decent for 2012 play-by-play
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
You beat me to it
And it’s not good news if it results in an all-Rick-and-Al-all-the-time booth.
Is John Mabry still on the roster?
Unbelievable
So we’re pretty much stuck with Horton for the foreseeable future huh?
Ugh, Dan. You’re a good announcer. Why do you have to be such a bad person?
Look guys, I'm learning!
FIRE EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Sep 29, 2011 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
He's not drunk
he’s surprised the Cards won the Wild Card!
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I dunno about learning
but he’s definitely leaning….
"No, it seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great."--Posnanski
I meant that I was learning how to edit size
FIRE EVERYONE
by Notorious PSC on Sep 29, 2011 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
what a dumbass
do it for torty!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 29, 2011 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
my vote is for vince coleman!
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Sep 29, 2011 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Give the guy a job already!
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
by mattybobo on Sep 29, 2011 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
haha
perhaps the best guest in the booth of all time
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Sep 29, 2011 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Not to mention he's a god in RBI Baseball
The man is wearing the sandals of Hermes himself in that game.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
Pretty shitty news for his family.
And he was the least bad of The FSN Three. Not doing cartwheels here.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm surprised it got kept under wraps this long
When you shared it here, what, Mon or Tues?
I don’t think it’s good news at all. He’s solid in my view, especially when you consider he’s crippled with Al, and apparently also a serious alcohol problem. Pretty sure we’re getting Rick and Al now. That’s probably partly why they scaled Dan’s role back – to use as a trial balloon in case he screwed up again.
by Merry CRasmus on Sep 29, 2011 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
VEB reported that here first
I’d just like to point out the scoop.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
So what had been whispered about is now reported
Cardinals broadcaster McLaughlin again arrested for DWI
Is John Mabry still on the roster?
what a drunk.
really, he should be on VEB.
Do it for Torty. FIRE TLR
Happy Flight!
by Oedipa Maas on Sep 29, 2011 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
that pic is so blurry
it resembled his vision when they took it.
Do it for Torty. FIRE TLR
Happy Flight!
rec'd
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
Torty for play-by-play announcer 2012!!
Oquendo for 2012 Manager!
by Lambtron on Sep 29, 2011 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yes, yes it is
BTW, your new sig will be “Bathroom attendant for the Tyler Greene Fanclub. PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.”
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll accept that. What'd we say? Two weeks?
My mid-season predictions contest RESULTS
See if you won!
sure
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you guys bet in whether Dan would get another DWI?
Cuz that’s just wrong
"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 29, 2011 7:39 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
aw. damn.
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
This photoshop seems to be the midline of VEB morality
"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 29, 2011 7:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yep. I hate it.
My mid-season predictions contest RESULTS
See if you won!
by a fink on Sep 29, 2011 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
It was all a misunderstanding!
He read the memo wrong, and was DOIN’ IT FOR TORTUGA
http://www.tortugarumcakes.com/site/history.cfm
Rams, Cardinals, Bulls. Life is good.
whoa, someone's gonna get canned
really, momon, how dumb are you
these jobs don’t grow on trees
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
these damn momons, they're everywhere
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
this is an excellent example of why we don't need an edit button
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 29, 2011 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
GET A BRAIN
MOMAN
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
by mattybobo on Sep 29, 2011 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
There are commenters over at BCB who seems to believe the cards made the playoffs because of the cubs
Why is it their nature to hate themselves?
Also, they seem to be a very divided fanbase
"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 29, 2011 7:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Hey
we made our way to the playoffs because we fucked our way in – Garza just had the last word wrong when he said “out”
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
because tlr became/acted less dumb
is what sparked the team
I may be in a rut, but at least I know where I'm going
...to DFA TLR
proof yet again that most cub fans dont know shit
even cub fans that i’m good friends with don’t really know baseball very well. In my experience, growing up in a 50/50 cubs/cards fanbase, they are quick to talk shit, and they refuse to take it when dished out.
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Sep 29, 2011 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
The cubs fans I know are all very knowledgable
And self-depricating
"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 29, 2011 7:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
sounds like the arsenal fans i know
hey oh!
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
Ugh
Burnsauce to the max
"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 29, 2011 7:30 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Also
Most of the united fans I know are young women who think beckham still plays there
/iliveinamerica
"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 29, 2011 7:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
most arsenal fans i know fall in to one of two categories
self-depricating to the point of being depressing.
or
deluded to the point of insanity.
2011 Cardinals GIDPs: 169
NL Record: 2011 Cardinals, 169
ML Record: 1990 Red Sox, 174
Which one am I?
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 ♥
this is a fair description of cubs fans also
except that they haven’t won for so long, many of the self-depreciating ones have reached a happy place about it
Rude.
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 was here last night thank you very much.
And what do you mean crawling?
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 ♥
Who?
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 ♥
Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in
(Motto of the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals)
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
he meant it in a sexual way
you should sue him.
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Where do we buy one of Vexed's do it for torty t shirts?
Reporter: "Did you visit the Parthenon while in Greece?"
Shaquille O’Neill: "I can’t really remember the names of all the clubs we went to."
Where do we buy one of Vexed's do it for torty t shirts?
Reporter: "Did you visit the Parthenon while in Greece?"
Shaquille O’Neill: "I can’t really remember the names of all the clubs we went to."
You're persistant, I'll give you that.
I don’t think they’re available anywhere, unless you take the design somewhere to get some made. It’s just a design as far as I know.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
do you know if there is somewhere online i can get the design?
Reporter: "Did you visit the Parthenon while in Greece?"
Shaquille O’Neill: "I can’t really remember the names of all the clubs we went to."
Is there just a pic of the turtle and the do it for torty that i can make a shirt online?
Reporter: "Did you visit the Parthenon while in Greece?"
Shaquille O’Neill: "I can’t really remember the names of all the clubs we went to."
Check last night's post-game thread.
Might be in there.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
its not.
Reporter: "Did you visit the Parthenon while in Greece?"
Shaquille O’Neill: "I can’t really remember the names of all the clubs we went to."
You'll have to tackle vexed the next time you see him, then.
It’s his baby.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
get an account at a place where you can design your own shirts
like cafepress.com or maybe zoosk.com
get a copy of the file, then upload to site
do it for torty!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 29, 2011 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I really have no desire to bash on depressed Braves or Red Sox fans...
Even though I really, really hate the Red Sox.
But it just occurred to me that Moby’s Extreme Ways is the perfect theme song to the end of their seasons.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXtuVCgtDSY
Rams, Cardinals, Bulls. Life is good.
I do kinda feel bad for the Braves fans
but between 2004 & Bill Belicheck (not to mention the Bruins and the Celtics’ recent titles), I can’t possibly get enough Soxenfreude….
"No, it seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great."--Posnanski
by nota bene on Sep 29, 2011 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, Braves fans I feel bad for.
Red Sox… I just really don’t like anything about Boston. ;)
Rams, Cardinals, Bulls. Life is good.
exactly
the sox won 2 WS in the last 7 years…and they root for tom brady, no sympathy here
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Sep 29, 2011 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
i'd feel bad for them if they showed up
lots of empty seats last night in the ted
the right team is going into the postseason
TORTY! TORTY! TORTY! - Everyone
by YesWeOquendo on Sep 29, 2011 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
didnt they have a problem selling out playoff games a few years back?
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Sep 29, 2011 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Holy crap you guys, new House!
http://www.tv-links.eu/_gateway.html?data=MTYyODc0NA==
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
get help, dan. you have a problem.
fire tony larussa
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 7:41 PM EDT reply actions
So young, so full of promise,
so thin. Where did it all go wrong?
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
budweiser
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
Al
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
if I had to work that closely with Hrabitchy
I’d drink to excess too….
"No, it seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great."--Posnanski
Exactly
It must be depressing working under a man of such idiocy.
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Never associate with men in quonset huts.
Lesson learned.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
If you had switched Albert and Holliday in your rankings, you would have taken 2nd!
My mid-season predictions contest RESULTS
See if you won!
(shakes fist at sky)
I hate missing out on that sweet wood grain.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
There will likely be another contest next year, but I doubt it'll involve the wood grain.
My mid-season predictions contest RESULTS
See if you won!
and spending half his time on the road
and who knows how much of a guilt trip he faces from spending so much time away with four young kids at home
it's just sad.
three years ago he was someone that everyone wanted to be. cardinals broadcaster, thin, hot wife, four great kids. he was the hotshot. and now, it’s all about to be gone. all because he couldn’t put down the GD beer and call a fucking taxi.
fire tony larussa
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
he didn't just kill them
HE ATE THEM
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
by tehzachatak on Sep 29, 2011 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Better than pretzels...
when you’re drinking some GD beer.
by guayzimi on Sep 29, 2011 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
It's so cannibally in here today...
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
okay, the career part.
the family stays. though i don’t think libby is probably all that proud.
fire tony larussa
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Get outta here
Secretary of WAR and defense (Tyler Greene Fanclub). PUT TYLER ON THE GREENE.
by vivaelpujols on Sep 29, 2011 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
My kid talks to her Albert Pujols statuette.
She knows the words to “Magic Dance” by David Bowie.
She is not yet three years old.
Kids are great.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
by mattybobo on Sep 29, 2011 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
And perhaps again when he is much older and has grandchildren?
It’s silly to judge the joy children bring at any single moment in time; you have to consider the full spectrum.
by Cardinals645 on Sep 30, 2011 1:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Since always.
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 ♥
MLBN - talking heads
ESPN – HS football
ESPN2 – futbol
FSH – HS football
What channel is the game on tonight?
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
there should be a college game on tonight.
fire tony larussa
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Pitt vs USF
Reporter: "Did you visit the Parthenon while in Greece?"
Shaquille O’Neill: "I can’t really remember the names of all the clubs we went to."
woooooooooooo
/weak shit. going out instead
fire tony larussa
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
(hence HS football)
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
If you missed it the first time
10pm on ESPN2 is the 30 for 30 on Steve Bartman. Don’t forget to watch the tribute to a great national hero
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Sep 29, 2011 8:32 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
They honored Alex Gonzalez for his horribly botched double play ball?
Never understood why he didn’t get more grief for that.
Is it possible to feel really bad about a person
while simultaneously being really happy that he screwed up and contributed to his team losing? If so, I felt bad for the guy too.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
It's More than possible; it's being actualized this very moment.
My mid-season predictions contest RESULTS
See if you won!
Bartman is my hero
i never felt bad for him “interfering” with the play, but for how the people of Chicago, even that rat bastard ex governor Blago treated him afterward
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Sep 29, 2011 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
everytime i see bartman
i read it too fast and see batman and wonder why batman is at a cubs game
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
probably because
the caped crusader is a fan of old style and urine-smelling antique buildings
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Sep 29, 2011 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
i just need to get this off my chest:
your username is amazing, and every time you post i am thoroughly amused by it.
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
Well, they do film those new movies in Chicago
When I see “Bartman” I think of this:
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
Because Bartman.
It’s really been criminal how Gonzalez got a pass when he had the easier play.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
Yeah, it was all routine and likely worth double and everything
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Sep 29, 2011 8:42 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
moises alou
wasn’t even going to catch it anyway *imo
at the very least it wasn’t a certainty he’d catch it
by guillermozeliak on Sep 30, 2011 2:28 AM EDT up reply actions
According my channel guide the commercial lied about this being on at ten
Is anyone else having this issue?
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Sep 29, 2011 9:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
so jimmy rollins is currently tweeting about x factor
bad ass image destroyed
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
JRoGoLame-O
My mid-season predictions contest RESULTS
See if you won!
by a fink on Sep 29, 2011 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
soaking in champagne
fire tony larussa
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 29, 2011 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
probably using a lot of Alka-Seltzer
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 29, 2011 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
bored?
I just opened that thread I said I wasn’t going to open. load it full of memes.
would've.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
anyone see that tweet from brandon phillips when we won the wc?
DatDudeBP Brandon Phillips
HELL NAW… It’s a crazy game we play, but u got to give credit when credit is due… Just shows everybody that every game counts! #MESSAGE
21 hours ago
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
he still sucks
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Sep 29, 2011 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
undoubtedly
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
OT: Watching the L:ast Starfighter on Starz.
still pretty damn cool
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 29, 2011 9:20 PM EDT reply actions
You're a nerd.
I like you.
Do it for Torty. FIRE TLR
Happy Flight!
by Oedipa Maas on Sep 29, 2011 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
My fav one was "I'm kinda new at this whole gland thing."
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 29, 2011 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I remember trying to imitate Grig's laugh as a kid.
Also, the moment where his little brother says “What the shit???” is priceless.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
hahahahaha very true on both
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 29, 2011 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I need to get the dvd
do it for torty!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 29, 2011 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
So my friends are growing playoff beard but my buddy Scott and I have had beards for years
So we shaved off our beards but left behind mustaches because it was awesome when the ’09 Cards grew them. #playoffmustaches,bitches!
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Sep 29, 2011 9:23 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
So are we gonna get a new thread anytime soon?
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 9:29 PM EDT reply actions
It's an off-day. What happened to the play-in games?
Oh, right. THAT WAS AWESOME.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
GOB I love Punching Kitty
Re: Dan McLaughlin Busted again
As for now, McLaughin could be in some double-trouble, because he is still on probation from the first offense. That may not be a big deal for the likes of Lindsay Lohan, but McLaughlin’s not that famous despite the fact that they might share the same bra size.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 9:37 PM EDT reply actions
I just find this sad, not funny
the guy clearly has a serious problem, and now it might have ended his career.
it's sad
i just enjoy PK’s commentary. The problem with alcoholism is that they all think they can get better after a wake-up call. Spiezio, Hancock, Freese, hell even Hamilton of the Rangers….and the sad underlying truth is that it’s a tough thing to beat and the temptation is always there.
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a tad worried about Freese during the post-game celebration.
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Sep 29, 2011 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
who says freese is an alcoholic?
i think it was just bad judgement
everything else would be speculation
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
Also, I can't imagine that MLB announcer is the best job in the world...
for someone trying to take control of a drinking problem. Way too many nights on the road. Especially if he’s hanging out with the likes of Mike Shannon.
This. This. This.
(Except for when I’m not paying the bill, or driving.)
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
Or call a cab.
Better yet, go there in a cab so you have no other way to get back.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Also, alcohol is a for-real drug and everything
I’m not an expert on the subject, but alcoholism is not merely a “psychological” dependence, correct?
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
Detox does not sound like something I ever want to experience.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
to be certain.
alcohol is actually in the only class of drugs where the detox itself can kill you.
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
by tehzachatak on Sep 29, 2011 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought I had heard that before but wasn't sure if I was remembering correctly.
Ceterum censeo La Russa ire necesse est.
i'd
say it depends on what doctor you ask
also, this is sad but my first thought in these news stories: “what a dumbass” and then i really think about it and its unfortunate, good thing it wasn’t worse
by guillermozeliak on Sep 30, 2011 2:53 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't have much use for Punching Kitty or Joe Sports Fan.
As far as I can tell, both are only capable of going for the crudest, easiest laugh. I don’t see much that’s really funny in either.
Also, get the fuck off my lawn.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
o/
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
2011: Boog would've count 78
VEB: Give us an offday, and we'll talk about anything.
The negative waves. Always with the negative waves...
Elation. Sadness. Mayhem. Champagne. Sleepless fury. Never been a night like it. It seems to me that Wednesday night isn’t what makes baseball great. It’s all the years you spend waiting for Wednesday night that makes baseball great. - Joe Posnanski
fang
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
by tehzachatak on Sep 29, 2011 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
People currently in college,
people who have been to college, people preparing to go to college.
I’m not in any of those groups, but a huge portion of VEB is. They’re going to talk about it. It is / was a huge part of their lives.
Just z through it if it isn’t your thing.
#FireTLR
by The Continental on Sep 29, 2011 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
off day instrumental
http://wbyz.tunegenie.com/music/333/_/sine-curve/
do it for torty!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 29, 2011 11:07 PM EDT reply actions
i am really digging this
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
by tehzachatak on Sep 29, 2011 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, i need to get this album
"I'm gonna get a Coors and a shot tomorrow and I hope I'll be ready."
-Matt Holliday misheard by me
"I do have a tortoise back home, he's in the back yard, he brings us good luck, and we're gonna roll with it."
-Allen Craig
by tehzachatak on Sep 29, 2011 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I recommended either of 33.3's albums
do it for torty!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 29, 2011 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
that's some good schtuff.
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 29, 2011 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
totally worth getting
http://www.amazon.com/33-3-Thirty-Three-Point-Three/dp/B00004TGKO
do it for torty!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 30, 2011 1:22 AM EDT up reply actions
thanks
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 30, 2011 4:17 AM EDT up reply actions
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