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World Series Game 3 Open Thread: October 24, 2006

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carpenter           robertson
15-8, 3.09            13-13, 3.84

Update [2006-10-24 21:37:56 by lboros]: my apologies for the server problems; they are occurring network-wide across SB Nation

Update [2006-10-24 18:54:37 by lboros]: just so y'all know: that damn "detroit destiny" ad ain't my fault. i e-mailed google and asked them to take it down . . . . yeah right. but i asked.

tonight's starting lineups:

DETROIT ST. LOUIS
granderson cf eckstein ss
monroe lf wilson lf
polanco 2b pujols 1b
ordonez rf rolen 3b
guillen ss belliard 2b
rodriguez c edmonds cf
casey 1b molina c
inge 3b taguchi rf
robertson p carpenter p

anybody understand that lineup for st louis? if you do . . . . don't tell anybody. the men in white coats'd be liable to lock you up . . .

an enterprising poster at bernie's pressbox looked up carpenter's numbers when pitching on 5 days' rest in 2006. i checked his math and came up with slightly different numbers -- only found 6 such starts, rather than 7; no big deal. here's the line i came up with:

ip h bb so w-l era
46.2 24 5 31 4-1 0.96

29 baserunners in 47 innings??? that's, like, not bad. carp started to get some life back in his breaking ball the last couple innings of nlcs game 6; that, plus the extra day of rest, plus the stat line above . . . . let's hope that form holds. oh, and that we score a few runs off this left-hander. don't forget, the tigers had a devastating offense away from comerica in 2006, leading the majors in road slugging percentage (see bottom paragraph at the link). so game 3 pits our strength vs their strength. pivotal game.

a peek ahead: don't be surprised if encarnacion sits again tomorrow night. game 4 starter jeremy bonderman has a big ol' platoon split: lefties hit .284 and slugged .472 off him this year, vs the .235 / .341 right-handed batters put up. that's a career-long split for bonderman; has held true every season. so we might -- make that should -- see duncan in right and speeze or j-rod in left tomorrow night.

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Just ordered my red VEB shirt`
Thanks for the reminder dude.  Go cards!!  Pine tar did bug me, but time to move on.

by Singing Bud Man on Oct 24, 2006 6:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wooo hooo
i hope you're wearing your Imperial tonight . . .

by lboros on Oct 24, 2006 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not so weird
Inky's on the bench like we asked for;
Tags is TLR's OBP guy, with Carp to bunt; and
Belly is hitting 5th on a "day after day off" theory

See, not so weird

(gulp)
(yikes!)

"Feel my ears, Mike!" -- Jack Buck

by ITouchedMcGee on Oct 24, 2006 6:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

tonight's gonna be fun
i dont know if i like the lineup or not, but you know what? i like the fact that TLR is mixing things up a bit. i'm glad i don't have to see PW and JuanE hitting 2/4 and I'm glad Rolen is right behind Pujols.

big big game tonight, should be a dandy!

Pujols For MVP!

by TheFranchise9 on Oct 24, 2006 6:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Detroit's lineup looks pretty funky, too
Polanco batting third?  Really?

Let's go Carp, shut 'em down.

by Valatan on Oct 24, 2006 6:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He usually does, IIRC
I could be wrong, of course.

by sdrone on Oct 24, 2006 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's batted 3rd
in every game this series... but I think I remember the FOX guys saying that he normally doesn't do that.  2001 or 2006, he's definitely not a #3 hitter in my mind.

by madding on Oct 24, 2006 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And does anyone else think that Robertson
looks like Ricky Vaughn?

Let's hope that he's nice and wild tonight.

by Valatan on Oct 24, 2006 6:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

My thoughts exactly
There's something about the geek eyeware that makes a pitcher look intense.

by madridbend on Oct 24, 2006 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Understand but
Preseton Wilson is a ri-gosh darn-diculous 5-5 with two home runs in his career against robertson.  I still dont like that move though.

by Mike1312 on Oct 24, 2006 6:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

White coats.
I wouldn't have done that lineup, but if you squint REALLY hard you can see some justifications.  
Wilson batting 2nd has to be due to the career 5 for 5 against Robertson.  I think that is too small a sample size to justify batting 2nd.
I'd put Edmonds up to 5th, BellyLard to 8th and the Gooch to 6th.
Maybe its nostalgia, but I just love the 3,4,5 of Albert, Rolen, Edmonds.
"Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer." - Ted Williams

by WiscCard on Oct 24, 2006 6:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rick 'Wild Thing' Vaughn
Robertson looks EXACTLY like Charlie ("Give 'em the Heater") Sheen in Major League

Indians Fan: "Wild Thing. You make my heart sing. You walk everything."

So here's hoping our version of
Jake Taylor, Roger Dorn, Willie Mays Hayes, Charlie Donovan, Eddie Harris, Pedro Cerrano, Pepper Leach and the boys can bring us home a winner!!

"Feel my ears, Mike!" -- Jack Buck

by ITouchedMcGee on Oct 24, 2006 6:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We clinched the NLCS and won Game 1 with this:
here's some movietime good luck

I wanted to win that pennant worse thanI wanted any goddamned thing in my life.

You''d think I couldjust this once, wouldn''t you?

I didn''t care nothingabout the Series.Win or lose,I would have been satisfied.

I''d have walked away from baseballand I''d have bought a farm.Nothing like a farm.

Nothing like being around animals,fixing things.  There's nothing like being in the field with the corn and the winter wheat.The greenest stuff you ever saw.

You know, my mother told me I ought to be a farmer.  My dad wanted me to be a baseball player.

You're better than anyone I ever had.  And you're the best goddamned hitter I ever saw.

Suit up.

"Feel my ears, Mike!" -- Jack Buck

by ITouchedMcGee on Oct 24, 2006 6:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

did you post this last game?
I know it was working for a while.

by effin fisk on Oct 24, 2006 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

misc cards things
I have been disapointed with Wilson like everyone else, nto sure he deserves the 2 spot, but He did have a huges hit against the mets, and certainly fields more cleanly than Juan I dont want to maybe trip Encarnacion...I dont get it JuanE when jimmy was out was mister Hustle and dive, now hes twinkle toes again and isnt hitting...if you aint hittin or fielding good you gotta sit...

Loved Gary bennetts thought on the "dirt" in Jayson starks article...funny.

Kenny is a "dirt" bag?

by punchinjudy on Oct 24, 2006 6:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just a little more movie luck:
From Major League:

Jake Taylor: [to Rexman] Hell of a situation we got here. Two on, two out, your team down a run and you've got the chance to be the hero on national television... if you don't blow it. Saw your wife last night. Great little dancer. That guy she was with? I'm sure he's a close personal friend, but tell me, what was he doing with her panties on his head?
[Rexman pops the ball straight up]
Jake Taylor: Uh-oh, Rexie, I don't think this one's got the distance.
________________

Harry Doyle: Heywood leads the league in most offensive categories, including nose hair. When this guy sneezes, he looks like a party favor.
________________

"Feel my ears, Mike!" -- Jack Buck

by ITouchedMcGee on Oct 24, 2006 6:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tonight's lineup
P-dub is 5-5 w/ 2 homers vs. Robertson.  LaRussa likes pop in the 2 hold so he hits there.  Belliard is 8-24 vs. Robertson -- he's seen him a lot, had success so he moves up.  Edmonds has to go to the 6 hole from 5 w/ Encarnacion out of the lineup b/c Robertson absolutely kills lefties.  Juan's in a slump and so on the pine.  The Gooch takes his spot but must hit down in the order or in the 2 hole.  Wilson's in the 2.  Molina's showed some signs of life offensively -- has driven the ball and is more of a power threat than So, plus So is easier for Carp to bunt over.  I did it!

(There coming to take me away, ha ha!)

by chuckb on Oct 24, 2006 6:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Robertson's splits
The guy is hard on lefties (about a .8 WHIP), including hitting 5 LH batters in 54.2 innings.

Against RH hitters, he's not so sharp (about a 1.6 WHIP).

So maybe free-swingin' Preston Wilson will have a good night.

PS Keep an eye out for "dirt."

by madridbend on Oct 24, 2006 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why oh why
Does LaRussa like "pop" in the two hole? Why not a traditional obp guy?

by cardsfaninmass on Oct 24, 2006 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cause he's been doing it since he
was with the White Sox.  The idea is to get better pitches hitting in front of the cleanup hitter.
Walk your dog, not Pujols.

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 24, 2006 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

let's go Cards
Get a win each game the next three and we clinch at home
Redbirds Fun
The Kentucky Democrat
Evident the Wash, Mr. Rogers

by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 6:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I put this on the bottom of the last thread
I would put the lineup like this:

Eckstein SS
Belliard 2B
Pujols 1B
Rolen 3B
Edmonds CF
Wilson RF
Molina C
Taguchi LF
Carpenter P

If Belly is so good at hitting Robertson, why not put him in front of Pujols?  And also, why is Taguchi in RF and Wilson in LF?  I think it should be the other way around, since it seems like we've seen alot more of Taguchi in LF and Wilson in RF than the other way around.  But what do I know?

In Albert we trust.

by Mr Redbird on Oct 24, 2006 6:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I would have thought the better
arm plays in RF, in the event of a throw out at 3B.  And Gooch doesn't really have a great arm, to my recollection.  But like I said, what do I know?
In Albert we trust.

by Mr Redbird on Oct 24, 2006 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's hoping
the lack of defense at SS and 1B for the Tigers comes back to bite 'em in the butt...

GO CARDS GO!

"A man should live forever, or die trying." -- Mike Callahan

by The Ol Goaler on Oct 24, 2006 6:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

how do i
put a picture on a post

by fxster on Oct 24, 2006 6:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

picture
<img src="html://www.thepicture.jpg"/>

Make it is in HTML format and do a preview before hand just to check

by DimitroffVodka on Oct 24, 2006 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

picture
what does that mean

by fxster on Oct 24, 2006 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had
the same question. Go to the diaries section and find the one called need rookie help. THere is some good stuff to learn there.
I'm just here for the Bud Light...

by OKCardsfan on Oct 24, 2006 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well i was heading into
tonights game indifferent kind of like the umps, but now im a little worried after reading Jerry Kransick(SP)on ESPN.com another lefty to slice and dice the cards? I want to see them win this, still think itll be tough and after the other night a little worried...but thats why the play the games...

Since we are quoting movie lines:

Someone needs to tell Pdub he has "no marbles" and go ughhh! form major league2

Kenny is a "dirt" bag?

by punchinjudy on Oct 24, 2006 6:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Taguchi
always reminded me of that guy for some reason

by nota bene on Oct 24, 2006 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Juan Encarnacion
Thank God Juan Encarnacion is not starting this game because he is definitely not hitting during this offseason. I heard that he has the second worst batting average in the postseason in the history of baseball.

by redbirdfan on Oct 24, 2006 6:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

A movie line I hope Albert quotes tonight...
"This guy starts me off with a breaking ball, I'm taking him downtown!"

or some form of that anyway...

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 24, 2006 6:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lineup
Wilson 2nd, Belliard 5th, Molina 7th.

What the utter fuck?

I think it's batting Belly 5th that really baffles me. What the hell for? Why on earth is Edmonds hitting behind Belliard? I don't get it. Wilson in front of Pujols I don't like at all, but maybe it means he gets some fastballs. Molina batting 7th, well, TLR played a hunch in Game 7 of the NLCS, let's hope he's right about this one too.

by nota bene on Oct 24, 2006 6:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

P-Dub
I agree, Preston Wilson shouldn't bat in front of Pujols, he just strikes out too much for my liking.
www.redbirdramblings.wordpress.com

by redbirdfan on Oct 24, 2006 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

P-Dub's whiffage
At least he's less likely to GIDP in front of El Hombre.
The 26th Man

by 26thMan on Oct 24, 2006 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not that useful
With Eckstein's poor postseason, having a guy who strikes out batting 2 doesn't make any sense. We need someone in the first two batters to actually get on base.

As it is now, we've got 3 easy outs before pujols: pitcher, eck, wilson.  No wonder Pujols doesn't have many RBI's.

by dontEATnachos on Oct 24, 2006 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

check Belly's HOME postseason avg
its .400+
"Feel my ears, Mike!" -- Jack Buck

by ITouchedMcGee on Oct 24, 2006 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

how
do i post a picture why cant i just cut and paste

by fxster on Oct 24, 2006 7:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Its better
to just read the diary need rookie help.

Then it's easy

I'm just here for the Bud Light...

by OKCardsfan on Oct 24, 2006 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There
goes Albert Pujols. The best there ever was...
I'm just here for the Bud Light...

by OKCardsfan on Oct 24, 2006 7:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

while we're talking about movies
does anyone think they could make a movie about this year's team?  win or lose this series, some of the stuff that has happened this season has been pretty unbelievable.

by madding on Oct 24, 2006 7:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

guillen at short
when was the last time guillen played short? his range could be a little impaired still, i forget what his exact injury was, but i know they had him playing first for a reason, maybe that will come into play tonight, same goes for casey at first

belliard hitting 5th? let's pray tony knows something we don't know

get up baby, get up

by jimmybaseball42 on Oct 24, 2006 7:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm dumb
Where does one find statisics for pitchers with respect to their rest?
The 26th Man

by 26thMan on Oct 24, 2006 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You Know its the world series
When you come home and your girlfriend has done this

by fxster on Oct 24, 2006 7:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the preview button is your friend
That way you can make sure your HTML works before posting.

by dontEATnachos on Oct 24, 2006 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hmm
sorry, when I read that now, it sounds like I was trying to be an ass.  I wasn't.

I just wanted to highlight the usefulness of preview when testing out what your post is going to look like.

by dontEATnachos on Oct 24, 2006 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seinfeld
The Cincy affiliate is airing the Seinfeld from February 12, 2992, in which Keith Hernandez makes a guest appearance.  Just thought I'd bring it up...even though I hope it's not an omen of any sort
Redbirds Fun
The Kentucky Democrat
Evident the Wash, Mr. Rogers

by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 7:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They did a future episode?
I knew they did a backwards one...
"He was a man, take him for all in all, I shall not look upon his like again."

by iron duke75 on Oct 24, 2006 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oy
1992, that is
Redbirds Fun
The Kentucky Democrat
Evident the Wash, Mr. Rogers

by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

here we go
tigers did not look so great at bp. here's hoping my 6-1 record when present at Busch III helps us out.  CHAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGE!!!!!!!!!!!!

by snortyclaus on Oct 24, 2006 7:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

if you are at the game
how are you posting?  BlackBerry?
Redbirds Fun
The Kentucky Democrat
Evident the Wash, Mr. Rogers

by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Busch Stadium looks great...............
        Tha overhead shot of Busch Stadium is just beatifull! They just showed it again on t.v. we got a real nice stadium i must admit.  The bud is cold and i got 2 packs of smokes ready for the game!!! I feel good about our chances, great stats Larry  GO CARDS!!!!!

by CCERUTTI on Oct 24, 2006 7:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

treo 650
like a blackberry cept better. I can do pix & video but can't figure how to post them. section 171 4th row off grass red hair & signs. I finally got to bring dad to the series. (had tix to game 5 in '04)

by snortyclaus on Oct 24, 2006 7:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nate robertson
has a blog-http://naterobertson.mlblogs.com/. hopefully the cards make him swallow that big hunk of gum tonight.
"Go Crazy, Folks! Go Crazy!"

by erik on Oct 24, 2006 7:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

playoff beards
Mine's still going strong.  Since we're at Busch, I'm wearing my inaugural season shirt.
Redbirds Fun
The Kentucky Democrat
Evident the Wash, Mr. Rogers

by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

20 minutes left..................
         I Think im gonna do something different tonight. the kids are gone so im gonna play some Van Morrisson and other good old rock and roll while the cards hit the shit outta the ball!!!!  the buds are tasting good!!

by CCERUTTI on Oct 24, 2006 8:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No Byrnes tonight
Joe Girardi is there tonight.
Redbirds Fun
The Kentucky Democrat
Evident the Wash, Mr. Rogers

by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 8:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Selig is saying
it's no big deal, the umpires handled it well -on rogers. i disagree completely. i know the big phrase has been much ado about nothing. my eye, the umpires did not handle it correctly at all, and something should be done. i'm irked to say the least. way to go, bud
"Go Crazy, Folks! Go Crazy!"

by erik on Oct 24, 2006 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

furthermore
why doesn't he just give license to other the pitchers to cheat to? let's just throw out the rulebook.
"Go Crazy, Folks! Go Crazy!"

by erik on Oct 24, 2006 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

my thoughts exactly
he looked the other way
Redbirds Fun
The Kentucky Democrat
Evident the Wash, Mr. Rogers

by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's exactly what I expected
him to say. Bud Selig is a fucking candy-ass...

Now all the announcers are saying "Tony did all he could" and "Baseball didn't need this controversy..."

Blah, blah, blah...

"He was a man, take him for all in all, I shall not look upon his like again."

by iron duke75 on Oct 24, 2006 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

rally towels
are they played out yet?

hopefully they're not going to become a world series tradition.

by soc on Oct 24, 2006 8:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what happened to Thunder Stix?
MAN those were LOUD
"Feel my ears, Mike!" -- Jack Buck

by ITouchedMcGee on Oct 24, 2006 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully
someone realized how freaking annoying they are for people actually at the game.

They drove me insane at the 2004 series

by OCCardsFan on Oct 24, 2006 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

got sucked into a Father/Daughter softball game
2-3, 1R, 1RBI, 1Error, pulled groin

:-]

good omen?

"Feel my ears, Mike!" -- Jack Buck

by ITouchedMcGee on Oct 24, 2006 8:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Miller, ESPN
just asked Shannon on the Bullpen Show "how come they never showed Weaver's hand?  Huh?  Huh?"

what a jerk

"Feel my ears, Mike!" -- Jack Buck

by ITouchedMcGee on Oct 24, 2006 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

because we don't cheat
and if any Cards were ever caught cheating during a game, I'd be just as upset.
Redbirds Fun
The Kentucky Democrat
Evident the Wash, Mr. Rogers

by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also maybe b/c Weava wasn't dominating?
It seemed to me like he was in a lot of trouble in that game, though he did do a good job getting out of jams.

by OCCardsFan on Oct 24, 2006 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kevin Kennedy on Rogers:
yeah he broke the rule... so what?

Gotta love baseball. No clock, no technology, tradition trumps the rulebook...

Best sport there is.

by guayzimi on Oct 24, 2006 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

cross-promotion
let it stop...please
Redbirds Fun
The Kentucky Democrat
Evident the Wash, Mr. Rogers

by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

booing?
I can't hear over the music, but does it sound like there was any booing?
Redbirds Fun
The Kentucky Democrat
Evident the Wash, Mr. Rogers

by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 8:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

As for the lineup...
I don't understand it, but I can't think of another that's much better. Pujols needs to bat a bunch of times, and after that, pray.

by guayzimi on Oct 24, 2006 8:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh
The best we could do is Trace Atkins?  Good grief haha.

by Pujols for MVP on Oct 24, 2006 8:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Actually
have met Trace Atkins, he came and played golf at the course I work at...that dude is huge.

He had something brown on his hand, I guess it was to grip the microphone better?  Ok I'll stop...

by Pujols for MVP on Oct 24, 2006 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow
that was actually a good National Anthem performance.
Walk your dog, not Pujols.

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 24, 2006 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sleep!
For some reason, I feel like I want to wear jeans that are 5 sizes too small while I drive my pickup to the local high school football tailgate to meet up with the other over 40 year old men in my one street light havin' town.

Ugh, Trace Adkins is awful.  I hope he was there to bore the Tigers into a listless 1st inning...

Bench Juan Encarnacion!

by STLCardinalsFan on Oct 24, 2006 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well
If anyone was wondring what town STL was, they are thinking "hick" right now.

Nah I'm just kidding.  It coulda been Nelly I suppose.

by Pujols for MVP on Oct 24, 2006 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice.
STL isn't as much of a hick town as Houston or Dallas but it's up there.  I thought I was going to find the cast of Footloose walking around the last time I went to Branson.  

Nelly or Chuck Berry would have been nice.  Hell, get a Fats Domino lookalike out there ;)

Bench Juan Encarnacion!

by STLCardinalsFan on Oct 24, 2006 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Last Home World Series Win
Pretty wild to think it was Game 5 in 1987. It's time to win one tonight.

On a side note, I was there for that game in 87. I was only 9, but getting to see Ozzie do his backflip was something I'll never forget. Got lucky enough to sit next to Reggie Jackson and Whitey Herzog's Family.

by Ltrain on Oct 24, 2006 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

goofy music...
 One thing about Detroit, when they introduced the team they had Ted Nugent galing Stranglehold over the stadium getting the fans all pumped up!! we got some goofy carnival music going oin!! oh well after hits a 2 run " goner" the croud will go crazy!! great to have a World Series here in st' louis kinda sneak up on us  enjoy rthe game all!!!

by CCERUTTI on Oct 24, 2006 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed
I know Ernie is tradition and all, but that was kind of a huge let down for our introductions.  Times have changed for sure.

by Pujols for MVP on Oct 24, 2006 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh...It is
Here Comes the King theme from the Budweiser days and is basically this teams theme song.
Walk your dog, not Pujols.

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 24, 2006 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i thought the theme song was
The Heat is On, or Redbird Fever.  I've been told the playoff song was "Move Along"

either way, i've been playing them non-stop

Redbirds Fun
The Kentucky Democrat
Evident the Wash, Mr. Rogers

by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't get me wrong...
I love the fact that we play the organ more than any team in MLB I bet.  And Ernie is a legend.  

But I must admit even I got pumped up by Detroits entry.  Ours really doesn't have that feeling to me.

Not that any of this is important lol.

by Pujols for MVP on Oct 24, 2006 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wizard? bench him!
"Feel my ears, Mike!" -- Jack Buck

by ITouchedMcGee on Oct 24, 2006 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Y'know what -
if they're going to turn a blind eye to pine tar, just change the friggin rulebook.

by SirVLCIV on Oct 24, 2006 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

clydesdales
did they already go around the stadium or is that later on during the game?
Redbirds Fun
The Kentucky Democrat
Evident the Wash, Mr. Rogers

by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 8:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"some goofy carnival music" ????
What month this year did you become a fan?  Cmon!
"Feel my ears, Mike!" -- Jack Buck

by ITouchedMcGee on Oct 24, 2006 8:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No freaking kidding
I was a bit stunned when I heard that.
Walk your dog, not Pujols.

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 24, 2006 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Joe "Brain Dead" Morgan
Harping about Rogers cheating, says it's not acceptable and put Weaver at a disadvantage.

Have to rethink my Joe Morgan position?  Nah!

"Feel my ears, Mike!" -- Jack Buck

by ITouchedMcGee on Oct 24, 2006 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

GO CARDINALS
can't hang out tonight. my aunt and uncle from poplar bluff are up here in ohio visiting dad. but I will check back after the game.

I don't know how they are going to beat another lefty pitcher, but I know they can do it.

Go get'em guys.

Go down swinging.

Go Cardinals

From THE MAN, to Gibby, to The Wizard, to Albert the Great. Cardinal Tradition lives on.

by gdm426 on Oct 24, 2006 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

joe buck
his voice is like velvet and peanut butter
Kenny is a "dirt" bag?

by punchinjudy on Oct 24, 2006 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bellierd and Wilson
            cant help but think as they show the outfield, how must Wilson and Bellierd feel going from not being wanted to starting in the world series?? i think theyll both have good games!!  GO CARDS@!!!!!!

by CCERUTTI on Oct 24, 2006 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice.
1 pitch, 2nd out.

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 24, 2006 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

1-2-3
in order
Redbirds Fun
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by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

palacno has a huge knot
on the side of that noggin
Kenny is a "dirt" bag?

by punchinjudy on Oct 24, 2006 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's put up some runs now....
and bury any chance they have of getting in this game. The croud has been pretty lame since the Series against the sox. We need them to get loud and crazy.

by Ltrain on Oct 24, 2006 8:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Carp has pinetar
cause I've never seen his curveballs have so much bite.

:D

Walk your dog, not Pujols.

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 24, 2006 8:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So this series
we have had shameless promotion, but no "hey look there it's the cast of Vanished on the first base line...
Kenny is a "dirt" bag?

by punchinjudy on Oct 24, 2006 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

let's go Cards
BAT AROUND A FEW INNINGS, WILL YA!
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by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well
at least it was hard hit. Sheesh.

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 24, 2006 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes
but soon to be for the Tigers too...

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 24, 2006 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok
I'll call for the Eckstein benching if this crap continues. Nice try for Wilson though.

by SirVLCIV on Oct 24, 2006 8:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Finally
a player who doesn't skip over the line.

One, and the only reason to like Robertson tonight.

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 24, 2006 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

good thought by
Eck bad execution...Wilson can he get a break man nailed that ball.
Kenny is a "dirt" bag?

by punchinjudy on Oct 24, 2006 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I feel dumb asking this, because I should know....
Have we scored a 1st inning run this post season?  I can't remember one?  Maybe off Peavy?  

by Pujols for MVP on Oct 24, 2006 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ahh thank you
We were getting mad that we couldn't figure that out.  Thanks again.

by Pujols for MVP on Oct 24, 2006 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh brother
its the first really, and to go back to the movie theme you my friend are randy quaid from Major league 2
Kenny is a "dirt" bag?

by punchinjudy on Oct 24, 2006 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

no not you
IGN J reily..i hit reply but it bumped it down..sorry
Kenny is a "dirt" bag?

by punchinjudy on Oct 24, 2006 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice catch Gooch.
Keep hacking at the first pitch Tigers.

by stlmapman on Oct 24, 2006 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That would have been a triple
to Juan.
Walk your dog, not Pujols.

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 24, 2006 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

15 through 2 innings
This could be a good night.
You either get all the glory or all the... goat hair. -mike shannon

by SleepyCA on Oct 24, 2006 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

4 pitches
3 outs. Better than fantastic.

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 24, 2006 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Carp is dealing!
Walk your dog, not Pujols.

by Hardcore Legend on Oct 24, 2006 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3/6
outs on the first pitch.

21 to go

by effin fisk on Oct 24, 2006 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Now lets get some
Redbird runs to help out Carp.

Scotty, you're up!

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 24, 2006 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOOKING GOOD...................
  Carp is lookinf NASTY as hell tonight!! 3 or 4 runs will it tonight i think. im not listening to the t.v. tonight and its quite enjoyable!! GO CARDS!!!!!!

by CCERUTTI on Oct 24, 2006 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Looked it up
and we've scored runs in the first inning twice this postseason.  2 runs in the first in Game 4 against the Padres, and 2 runs in the first in Game 3 against the Mets.

by stlmapman on Oct 24, 2006 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that was, what, a 6 pitch inning?
"Feel my ears, Mike!" -- Jack Buck

by ITouchedMcGee on Oct 24, 2006 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm trusting
in the power of the Braids tonight

by birdie on Oct 24, 2006 8:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tigers already in hacking mode
As much as "Carp" is being "nasty", the Tigers are having terrible at-bats so far.  Just terrible.

Terrible terrible terrible.

GRRRRRRRRRR

by muldster on Oct 24, 2006 8:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that bank of america sign
has to go.  
You either get all the glory or all the... goat hair. -mike shannon

by SleepyCA on Oct 24, 2006 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

JEdward??!!!!
"Feel my ears, Mike!" -- Jack Buck

by ITouchedMcGee on Oct 24, 2006 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yup
Edwards blast coming right up.

Wow. just got away with a call there.

by effin fisk on Oct 24, 2006 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

In time
the Braids will come through.  Sometime tonight.

by birdie on Oct 24, 2006 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No rust on Robertson
so far tonight. Drive up his pitch count and wear him out.

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 24, 2006 8:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good AB
Good AB from JEd so far...
Bench Juan Encarnacion!

by STLCardinalsFan on Oct 24, 2006 8:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

P-dub actually looked good, too
lined right at someone. we've been doing that a lot this series.

Walk for Edwards!

by effin fisk on Oct 24, 2006 8:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's a start
C'mon Yadi...knock him in!

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 24, 2006 8:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice AB Jimmy
He's been doing a good job working the count.  Several walks in these games.

by stlmapman on Oct 24, 2006 8:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That BS "ball" a couple ptitches ago...
Should have been a K.  Lucky he got a walk.

by muldster on Oct 24, 2006 8:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe a Tigers hitter will see a ball tonight, too
If they can let a pitch go by without swinging.

by stlmapman on Oct 24, 2006 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Taking Pitches
Cards seem to be taking more pitches tonight than they did in Game 2
Bench Juan Encarnacion!

by STLCardinalsFan on Oct 24, 2006 9:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Molina got fooled
and starts trotting to first
Redbirds Fun
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Evident the Wash, Mr. Rogers

by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's a makeup call
Good job by the umpire!

by muldster on Oct 24, 2006 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Molina should be ejected for that
Please, lining it straight at the left field umpire?  CLEARLY INTENTIONAL!!!!!!!!

by muldster on Oct 24, 2006 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That....was pretty fantastic
Yadi zeroed in on the ump.

by stlmapman on Oct 24, 2006 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ump gets hit!
payback for the targate

by effin fisk on Oct 24, 2006 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he actually
ran into it, poor devil

by birdie on Oct 24, 2006 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Got 'em out, got 'em out!!!
Maybe Robertson will provide some offense in the top of the first hahahaha!

by muldster on Oct 24, 2006 9:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well Yadi
at least you made him work.

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 24, 2006 9:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hittin' the ball hard
just found another mitt.  We'll get our if we keep having AB's like those.  Time for Carp to go throw a couple more pitches.

Predictions?  Over/under 7 pitches this inning?

by stlmapman on Oct 24, 2006 9:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Push...
right at 7
Faith, Hope, and Budweiser 3 things every Cardinal Fan needed this season.

by cyko42 on Oct 24, 2006 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well...
we made him work but no runs.  That was a good cut by Molina but it found a glove.

Robertson had 15 in the 1st and 19 in the second and is now at 34 pitches.

Redbirds Fun
The Kentucky Democrat
Evident the Wash, Mr. Rogers

by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 9:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Happy to See
I am happy to see we are right on Robertson..... tagged by Molina and Wilson...looked like Rolen was right on with two of his swings (obviously not his last... lol)..... and glad to see Jimmy be patient.....

by stlcardi70 on Oct 24, 2006 9:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

24 pitch inning for Robertson
Much better patience that inning. The at bats went at 4, 4, 6, 10 pitches, compared to a pair of 2 pitch at bats by Eck and PW in the first followed by Aps 6 pitch AB. So nearly 5 pitches per AB for Robertson through 2 and 2.5 per for Carp. At this rate Carp can go 12 innings!

by Podlol on Oct 24, 2006 9:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3 pitches
down

by birdie on Oct 24, 2006 9:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Belly-man
gives 'em the braid treatment.

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 24, 2006 9:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's Nate Robertson time
HR coming!!!!!!!!

by muldster on Oct 24, 2006 9:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I love that you're here DURING the game
your team's blog doesn't want you? :)

Just messin'. Welcome. Should be nice for some opposition insights.

by effin fisk on Oct 24, 2006 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh
have I ever said I hate Fox?

Has anyone caught any Cardinals' spotlights? During the Mets series, it seemed every spotlight was a Met. Now it's all Tigers.

by SirVLCIV on Oct 24, 2006 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ah hahahah
2-0 on ROBERTSON!!!!!!!!!!!

Walk him!!!!!!

by muldster on Oct 24, 2006 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

you weren't
the only only one, Demo

by birdie on Oct 24, 2006 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can't ask for anything more!
Good job, Nate!

by muldster on Oct 24, 2006 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Inge to third!!!
Woooooooo!!!!!

by muldster on Oct 24, 2006 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok seriously dude
how bout trolling your own board if you're just here to root Tigers.

by stlmapman on Oct 24, 2006 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Woooooooo!!!
Another Ground out to the second baseman!!!!
Faith, Hope, and Budweiser 3 things every Cardinal Fan needed this season.

by cyko42 on Oct 24, 2006 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

passed ball
"Feel my ears, Mike!" -- Jack Buck

by ITouchedMcGee on Oct 24, 2006 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't worry
Granderson will ground out

90% chance of it

by muldster on Oct 24, 2006 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

100% chance of it
I second stlmapman's comments by the way
Redbirds Fun
The Kentucky Democrat
Evident the Wash, Mr. Rogers

by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

conf. on the mound
...to check on the catcher?

by birdie on Oct 24, 2006 9:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

too much pine tar
it's sticking to his hand
"Feel my ears, Mike!" -- Jack Buck

by ITouchedMcGee on Oct 24, 2006 9:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Waht'd I tell you?
He grounded out

by muldster on Oct 24, 2006 9:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tiger fan
get used to disappointment.

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 24, 2006 9:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Uhhh
I told everyone he was going to ground out....

by muldster on Oct 24, 2006 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ouch
WHEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by CCERUTTI on Oct 24, 2006 9:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

to the trolls...
 hey guys ---let the trolls run their fool mouths  dont even respond... the point is they are very nervouse all of a sudden about the series so they are just acting like idiots.... remember this baseball team has 12 loseing seasons in a row before this so they dont know how to act.. GO CARDS!!!

by CCERUTTI on Oct 24, 2006 9:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I love Carpenter
His ERA and Batting Average are almost identical!

by effin fisk on Oct 24, 2006 9:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Now that
hat was showing some Cardinal devotion. Wow.

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 24, 2006 9:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

so
nice contact, it just found a glove.
same with carp, too.
Redbirds Fun
The Kentucky Democrat
Evident the Wash, Mr. Rogers

by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 9:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We need a
12 pitch at-bat here...

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 24, 2006 9:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright Eck
time to break out of this mini-slump

by stlmapman on Oct 24, 2006 9:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm just enjoying myself, guys
In case you didn't notice I have provided insightful comments about the Tigers and the Pine-gate situation.

My cheer about Inge getting to third was a sarcastic cheer.  The only guy who can drive in runs is Polanco.

by muldster on Oct 24, 2006 9:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

too bad
bottom of the order couldn't work the count.  Let Eck make up for it.

by birdie on Oct 24, 2006 9:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, that was thrilling
The cat is fine, thank you.

by Intheway on Oct 24, 2006 9:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

stop finding gloves
it's not advancing the cause!
Redbirds Fun
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Evident the Wash, Mr. Rogers

by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 9:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Even if Robertson gets a lot of work...
The Tigers still have a loaded bullpen which can pick up the last 4-5 innings (if necessary).

I don't like what I'm seeing from the Tigers batters right now.  Robertson is pitching his tail off but I feel like it's just a matter of time before St. Louis puts together a 2-3 run inning.  

by muldster on Oct 24, 2006 9:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2nd time through the order for Carp
Here comes the nasty stuff.  1-2-3!

by stlmapman on Oct 24, 2006 9:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

don't know
I have 9:21 but I'm in ET
Redbirds Fun
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Evident the Wash, Mr. Rogers

by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep
rookie relievers get tired after their 8 p.m. snack

by effin fisk on Oct 24, 2006 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Detroit
Should throw nothing but lefties at us the rest of the series, forget Bonderman and Verlander.  Just throw Rogers and Robertson.  I don't think with tired arms we could hit em right now lol

Nah... just kidding.  First time thru the order really and we had some real nice cuts.

by Pujols for MVP on Oct 24, 2006 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

getting into
a bullpen with some consistency is early and often in the series is worth something.  isn't it?

by birdie on Oct 24, 2006 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes
And especially if you hit Rodney on an off-day.

Ledezma is good for longer-relief
Walker can pitch an inning... maybe
Zumaya can go two or more innings if necessary
Rodney is...... either really good or really bad
If Jones has to pitch, I hope it's only the ninth

by muldster on Oct 24, 2006 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I managed
against the Cardinals, I wouldn't start anybody but lefties.  Even if it meant calling up the scrubeanies from Single A.  They just can't hit them.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me

by heathen on Oct 24, 2006 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

dirty pitch from Carp
he's on his game tonight.

Darn that Inge. His hit might be the only one of the game.

by effin fisk on Oct 24, 2006 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

gotta love
Carp's playoff beard, btw

by birdie on Oct 24, 2006 9:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

who else has one
Carp, Suppan, Wainwright... I can't think of anyone else off the top of my head.

by effin fisk on Oct 24, 2006 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

neither can i
unless you count the fans including myself.

Carp doesn't have the neckbeard though.

Redbirds Fun
The Kentucky Democrat
Evident the Wash, Mr. Rogers

by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so!!
Juan would have made that a double or triple.
Redbirds Fun
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by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 9:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

True.
That's entirely true.
Bench Juan Encarnacion!

by STLCardinalsFan on Oct 24, 2006 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Robertson...
Robertson gives up two runs this inning

by muldster on Oct 24, 2006 9:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Carp is starting to slip . . .
he needed 11 pitches that inning.
The cat is fine, thank you.

by Intheway on Oct 24, 2006 9:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he's at 36
to Robertson's 42.  Robertson has only pitched one less inning though
Redbirds Fun
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Evident the Wash, Mr. Rogers

by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So
Has saved, what, 2 runs?
"Feel my ears, Mike!" -- Jack Buck

by ITouchedMcGee on Oct 24, 2006 9:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

must be a pitcher thing
respect the beard!

by birdie on Oct 24, 2006 9:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pitch Counts
Carp - 36 (through 4)
Robertson - 42 (through 3)

by stlmapman on Oct 24, 2006 9:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

PW on for AP
Uh oh!!
In Albert we trust.

by Mr Redbird on Oct 24, 2006 9:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

pw!!
base hit
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by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 9:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Preston!
Who knew?

by birdie on Oct 24, 2006 9:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

P-Dub!
Now 6 for 7 against Robertson. Sweet.

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 24, 2006 9:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

there's a hit
take back what you were thinking about P-dub. this is the one game of the series that he rules.

by effin fisk on Oct 24, 2006 9:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rolen.
Here's to Rolen launching one...
Bench Juan Encarnacion!

by STLCardinalsFan on Oct 24, 2006 9:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

GRD
Awesome plate coverage!
Bench Juan Encarnacion!

by STLCardinalsFan on Oct 24, 2006 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ground rule 2B
Not bad, 2nd and 3rd, though i would have taken a run though, or even a 3B
Redbirds Fun
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by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice hit, AP!
2nd and 3rd, nobody out.

C'mon Scotty!

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 24, 2006 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rotten Luck
Damn ground rule double, PW would have definitely scored.  Oh well.  Get it in the air to the OF Scotty Ro!!
In Albert we trust.

by Mr Redbird on Oct 24, 2006 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Umm this is where having Belly hitting 5th might
Be bad...

I would prefer to see Jimmy waiting on deck.

by OCCardsFan on Oct 24, 2006 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

taking a double
...over a walk.  that's just... awesome

by birdie on Oct 24, 2006 9:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Of course, if he had GIDP instead of BB
we'd all be cussing him.  But hey, I'll take it!!
In Albert we trust.

by Mr Redbird on Oct 24, 2006 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Props...
to the dude in the front row who laid off that ball, so that it would deflect off the base and get the runner home.  Glad that when it hopped into the stands, he got it.  

Smartest fans in Baseball.

by tinstl on Oct 24, 2006 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leyland to conference
let's hear what TLR has to say
Redbirds Fun
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by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 9:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Walk.
Maybe they want to walk Rolen to get to Belliard?
Bench Juan Encarnacion!

by STLCardinalsFan on Oct 24, 2006 9:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This crowd
could use some Red Bull. Get on yer feet!!!

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 24, 2006 9:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice discipline Snot
Rolen
MY GOD!! THAT's ADAM WAINWRIGHT'S MUSIC!!!

by Rob Rabies on Oct 24, 2006 9:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Time for a Belliard granny
He's due for a deep fly in this postseason!!
In Albert we trust.

by Mr Redbird on Oct 24, 2006 9:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoa
Up to the Belly-man!

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 24, 2006 9:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BELIEVE
in the Braids!

by birdie on Oct 24, 2006 9:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

bases juiced
no outs.  This is your time, Jabba the Hutt.

by effin fisk on Oct 24, 2006 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

86% chance of a run with bases
loaded and no out.

Per basebal almanac

by Podlol on Oct 24, 2006 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why swing with no strikes
When a guy has basically thrown 6 straight balls?
In Albert we trust.

by Mr Redbird on Oct 24, 2006 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

in the pen
jason grilli
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by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

K
A K would be awful here...
Bench Juan Encarnacion!

by STLCardinalsFan on Oct 24, 2006 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Showing the Ken Boyer
1964 grand slam graphic. Nice.

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 24, 2006 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

fielder's choice
let's go Jimmy!
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by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 9:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn
In Albert we trust.

by Mr Redbird on Oct 24, 2006 9:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice going
Belly. Well, lefty or not, Jimmy is clutch.

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 24, 2006 9:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ouch.
...his time's still to come...

by birdie on Oct 24, 2006 9:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's why Belly bats 5th...
..sometimes I wonder if TLR is even trying

by Ignatius J Reilly on Oct 24, 2006 9:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

JEd
.280 with 6 GS with BL
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by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 9:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just get 1 friggin' run out of this guys!!
Just one little one!
In Albert we trust.

by Mr Redbird on Oct 24, 2006 9:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Settle.
I'll settle for a sac fly here
Bench Juan Encarnacion!

by STLCardinalsFan on Oct 24, 2006 9:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Belly's 5th
'cuz his small sample size against Rob. is good.

by birdie on Oct 24, 2006 9:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Double!
Sweet! Clutch Jimmy!!!

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 24, 2006 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

JIM F'N EDMONDS!!
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Awesome swing by Edmonds!
Bench Juan Encarnacion!

by STLCardinalsFan on Oct 24, 2006 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

YEEEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

JIMMY E!!!!!!! BABY!!!!!

by onebigdummy on Oct 24, 2006 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

fair ball
there's 2 runs and Jimmy has a 2B.

what's that about not hitting left handers and JEd especially not hitting LHP?

2-0, Cards!

Redbirds Fun
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Evident the Wash, Mr. Rogers

by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

JIMMY
WOW...I was so scared of a GIDP there.

Lets get another one.

MY GOD!! THAT's ADAM WAINWRIGHT'S MUSIC!!!

by Rob Rabies on Oct 24, 2006 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I was scared when Rooney called that pop foul
Sounded at first like the 3b was going to catch it. From 2 out to 2 runs just like that....

by BTown Birds fan on Oct 24, 2006 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

IBB to Yadier
They know So is batting, right?
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by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

YEAH
OK nobody's going to believe me but I was just about to say it's about time for a Jimmy Ballgame patented double down the RF line.  I envisioned it getting a little higher off the ground, but I will take it!
In Albert we trust.

by Mr Redbird on Oct 24, 2006 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

JimEd....
my hero!!!!!!! That woke the crowd up!

by Ignatius J Reilly on Oct 24, 2006 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Intentionally walking
Yadi to get to Gooch.

Never thought I'd see it!

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 24, 2006 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Love the MV3!
... walking Yadi w/ 1 out?  No respect for David here

by birdie on Oct 24, 2006 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Taguchi just looked like Japanimation
looking down the 3B line to Oquendo.
In Albert we trust.

by Mr Redbird on Oct 24, 2006 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon Gooch!
I'll take a single, SF, or BB. Be patient.

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 24, 2006 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Awful
Awful swing by Taguchi.   Hopefully, the Cards can get a hard liner to the outfield.
Bench Juan Encarnacion!

by STLCardinalsFan on Oct 24, 2006 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

come on Cards!
let's go Carp.
Redbirds Fun
The Kentucky Democrat
Evident the Wash, Mr. Rogers

by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Carpenter with 2 RBI during the regular season
Let's triple that number now, Carp...OK nevermind.
In Albert we trust.

by Mr Redbird on Oct 24, 2006 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gooch is too excitable
after those HRs.

by birdie on Oct 24, 2006 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

had Carp gotten on
we would have batted around that inning as PW led off.
Redbirds Fun
The Kentucky Democrat
Evident the Wash, Mr. Rogers

by cardsfan84 on Oct 24, 2006 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why is it that we can score two runs
and Robertson gets credit for doing a good job?
The cat is fine, thank you.

by Intheway on Oct 24, 2006 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

because it could have been
alot worse with bases juiced and 1 out
Kenny is a "dirt" bag?

by punchinjudy on Oct 24, 2006 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So...
So Buck and McCarver can stay unbiased ;)
Bench Juan Encarnacion!

by STLCardinalsFan on Oct 24, 2006 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Killer AB by So
That hurts.
MY GOD!! THAT's ADAM WAINWRIGHT'S MUSIC!!!

by Rob Rabies on Oct 24, 2006 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well...
at least we scored. We'll get more.

Keep dealing, Carp!

by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 24, 2006 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2 Runs
Two runs isn't bad with the bottom of the order turning over!
Bench Juan Encarnacion!

by STLCardinalsFan on Oct 24, 2006 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2 will win this game
We'll get more, but the way carp is pitching it will win this game.
Faith, Hope, and Budweiser 3 things every Cardinal Fan needed this season.

by cyko42 on Oct 24, 2006 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So does anyone remember
Me calling a 2-run inning for St. Louis before it began?

by muldster on Oct 24, 2006 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So
What was he thinking?

by SirVLCIV on Oct 24, 2006 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he had
the right idea, trying to get the fly ball, i think he'll get em next time
get up baby, get up

by jimmybaseball42 on Oct 24, 2006 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs