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Game 7 Open Thread: April 9, 2007

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looper

snell

0-0, 3.00

0-1, 4.50

early alzheimer's: i thought today was a night game. . . . here, belatedly, is the game thread. and my apologies . . .

in case you missed it, randy keisler will make tomorrow's start. presumably carp will be sent to the dl, to clear a roster spot for keisler.

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It's okay
The A's had a 12:05 game yesterday that Nick Swisher thought was at 1:05.

by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 9, 2007 1:45 PM EDT reply actions  

WTF?
Damn Blooper...  careful with that delivery...  :-)
"The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult, I vowed revenge."

by iron duke75 on Apr 9, 2007 1:50 PM EDT reply actions  

I feel sorry for Pittsburgh
they finally get their season opener a week late, on an early Monday afternoon, in freezing weather.  ick.

by madding on Apr 9, 2007 1:53 PM EDT reply actions  

And Then
They can't even get the dimensions of the batter's box right.  Bush League, man.  Bush League.  
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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Per Leach
Keisler gets the start tomorrow, but it likely means that Carp will be DLed. Eep.
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 1:54 PM EDT reply actions  

retroactive to April 2...
... so he'd be eligible to come off the DL a week from today. if he's okay, he'll only miss one more start (after Tuesday's).

by kindred on Apr 9, 2007 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Carpenter
Not to be too pessimistic, but I don't think the date Carp went on the DL is going to end up being very relevant.  I've got this feeling that he's going to be gone for a month or two.  In my completely unscientific opinion, (but as someone who has has chips in his ankle) the symptoms sound like bone spurs or chips.  

Hope for chips.  They're generally less indicative of a chronic, arthritic sort of situation.  

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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry, LB...
I didn't notice you'd already posted it in the game thread header. Sorry for duplicating...
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Get well soon Carp
Bring up Narveson
Come on You Redbirds--Mike Shannon

by BluesDrummer85 on Apr 9, 2007 1:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Narveson
You can't really bring up Narveson to help fill in here.  He's out of options, so sending him back down would be problematic, especially if he pitched well.  
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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

narveson pitched on saturday
he'd be on 2 days' rest tuesday; not available

by lboros on Apr 9, 2007 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Narve ready for a shot
>>You can't really bring up Narveson to help fill in here.  He's out of options, so sending him back down would be problematic, especially if he pitched well.  <<

This is the chance for somebody in the minors to get a look.  These opportunities to jump into the STL rotation come up rarely.  Narve has done time in AAA.  He's ready for his shot.  That's all he should be in Memphis for--waiting for a shot at the show.  There is no guaranty that Narve will have an opportunity to get starts for the big club later this year or next year no matter how well he pitches in Memphis.  Hope Keisler does something with the opportunity.

by jjray on Apr 9, 2007 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Narveson's Options
I understand what you're saying, and I sort of agree, but I just think Narveson would benefit from getting some more innings in Triple A.  If you really think he's ready to stick all year, then that's fine.  But if he's only going to be helping out temporarily, the Cards would basically be trying to sneak him through for the second time this spring.  I just think they should get a better read on him with consistent time in Memphis before they take a chance on losing him outright just to get a look.  
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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

and the more starts he gets
at the major league level, the more likely it is that he would get claimed by another team simply because of more exposure.

by madding on Apr 9, 2007 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice Changeup
to LaRoche there.  Probably could have swung twice.  
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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 1:56 PM EDT reply actions  

You know
Jimmy looks like he's seeing the ball pretty well.  

Oh.  Crap.  Well, at least he hit it hard.  

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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 2:02 PM EDT reply actions  

uniform violations
one Pirate player has a skicap over his cap and Yadi has the hood of his sweatshirt sticking out.

by madding on Apr 9, 2007 2:03 PM EDT reply actions  

It is his ski-cap
not a hoody.
Walk your dog, not Pujols.

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 9, 2007 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

that's what I figured
the Pirates announcers were calling it a hoodie...

by madding on Apr 9, 2007 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

of course
they also keep saying Skip "Shoe Maker".  as in, maker of shoes.

by madding on Apr 9, 2007 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gameday
My Gameday has choked with a one strike call on Adam LaRoche in the first.  Grrrrrr.

But regardless, I wanted to vent about how craptastic I find the new Gameday.

I want to glance at Gameday and immediately know the situation.

What I don't want is to know the all the pitch locations of the previous 4 batters.

I sure hope Blooper can get past this 0-1 count on Adam LaRoche and get out of the 1st....

by Okasa on Apr 9, 2007 2:16 PM EDT reply actions  

My gameday is working
at least  Looper made Snell pitch 3 pitches to get him out, unlike Kennedy adn Shoemaker who both made one pitch outs. Guess they wnat to get back to that nice warm dugout?

by Podlol on Apr 9, 2007 2:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Could be a quick game today
at the rate everyone is making outs

by Podlol on Apr 9, 2007 2:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Pujols is starting to warm up
but looks like he's limping rounding first into second

by madding on Apr 9, 2007 2:31 PM EDT reply actions  

erm
doesn't he always look like he's limping? This seems to get brought up an awful lot. I remember last year noticing the same thing in multiple games.

by Birds on the Matt on Apr 9, 2007 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

last year
I only really noticed it later in the year, when he really wasn't 100% and was just trotting to first.  when he had to push it, it seemed like he was limping.  he was also a bit heavier at that point though...

by madding on Apr 9, 2007 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

anyone else see that?
we can't have pujols hurt too....

by tnek5 on Apr 9, 2007 2:32 PM EDT reply actions  

ouch
I didn't get a chance to see him running when he scored though... hope he's alright.  no one came out to look at him after he doubled or anything...

by madding on Apr 9, 2007 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

he just
looked like he was pulling up after rounding first

by tnek5 on Apr 9, 2007 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah
looked like he was dogging it, thinking (rightfully) that bay would catch the line drive he hit, and then when bay missed it he overstretched on his turn at first.  Hopefully just a bit of a twisted ankle.
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by SleepyCA on Apr 9, 2007 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

nevermind
he looked good coming around home...

by tnek5 on Apr 9, 2007 2:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey ya!
Looks like somebody important may getting his swing back.
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 2:35 PM EDT reply actions  

may be*
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice Steal
for Kennedy there.  I like that call, gets him into scoring position with two outs and the bottom of the order coming up.  
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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 2:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Pujols and Rolen both over the Mendoza line
Never thought I'd be happy about that.

by CardFaninVA on Apr 9, 2007 2:39 PM EDT reply actions  

C'mon guys
A few more runs would always be nice.
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 2:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Loopers pitches per inning keep dropping
20 in first, 16 in second 12 in third, 10 in the fourth, following that progression it should be 8 next inning. They really wnat to get someplace warm soon!

by Podlol on Apr 9, 2007 2:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Eckstein
really needs to get going.  Not enough men on base when the middle comes up.  
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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 2:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmm...
Perhaps I have some sort of psychic ability to influence this game...

Duncan really needs to park one in the left center field seats here.  

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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

What the hell Duncan?!
That wasn't a home run!  You're not listening!
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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

old gameday link
you can try the same system Liam showed in ST:

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/y2006/gd.html?2007_04_09_slnmlb_pitmlb_1&brand=mlb

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by Johnny64 on Apr 9, 2007 2:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Lidge Ousted as Closer
After yesterday, this is not a surprise. Poor guy has never recovered from Game 5 of the 2005 NLCS . . . Wheeler to replace Lidge as closer Right-hander will instead be slotted in sixth or seventh inning
So says, The Dude

by Titus Pullo on Apr 9, 2007 2:51 PM EDT reply actions  

What do you suppose
the stro's would take in trade for lidge?

by Zubin on Apr 9, 2007 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

A bag of balls
and an apology for ruining their closer
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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lidge.
I'd love to have Lidge in the Cardinals bullpen.   Maybe he just needs a change of scenery.
Bench Juan Encarnacion!

by STLCardinalsFan on Apr 9, 2007 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Even worse
To be replaced by someone that's 0-1 with a 9 ERA.  

by redbird2006in on Apr 9, 2007 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Eck's lucky
that was missed by the cather

by Zubin on Apr 9, 2007 2:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Love to see the running game
Whitey must have sat down with La Russa and gave him some ideas. Running more is going to get more guys in scoring position and the batters will get more mistake pitches from pitchers.

by stl3bagger on Apr 9, 2007 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, 2 on for Pu.
Let's see how much that swing has recovered, shall we?
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 2:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's Hope Albert makes it 3 for 3 today
and since he's going for the cycle in order, with a single then a double, it shoudl be a triple. then we can test that ?gimpy leg?

by Podlol on Apr 9, 2007 2:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Keith Olbermann says he has lost of a lot of
weight and, of course, it's 'cause he's off 'roids.

by sdrone on Apr 9, 2007 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Interesting - I saw him on Sportscenter
and though his head looked bigger!  It may be the more-bald look, though.

by sdrone on Apr 9, 2007 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Saw him again today
If he's lost weight, he still had a damn wide butt.

by sdrone on Apr 9, 2007 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Snell got very lucky on the changeup
Pujols wait half a second later and it's 2006 all over again.
Walk your dog, not Pujols.

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 9, 2007 2:57 PM EDT reply actions  

They're pinch hitting for Snell?
Did his pitch count elevate that much in the last inning?  That's weird.  
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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Never mind
I lost track of the batting order.  
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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmm...
Think they might have had a shot at Bautista at second there.  Plus, they could have forced to stand out in the cold.  
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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 3:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Forced "Snell" to stand out in the cold
Paying attention to two things at once is hard.  (Three, actually, as I'm carrying on a text message conversation with a friend of mine who's at work and can't see the game.)
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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice bunt
no chance for Bloop to pull a Wainer.

by Zubin on Apr 9, 2007 3:02 PM EDT reply actions  

I thought he had a shot
but why risk it with the way he's pitching.

by madding on Apr 9, 2007 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

looper's now at 70 pitches
he fell apart after 65 in the game vs the mets; heart of the order coming up next inning for pittsburgh.

tony better get a couple guys warming as the inning opens

by lboros on Apr 9, 2007 3:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Beards
does scotty ever shave?

by Zubin on Apr 9, 2007 3:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Looper
's through five.  How's he going to hold up?

by bobeans on Apr 9, 2007 3:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Loopers pitching- Deja vu all over again?
Didn't he pitch 5 shoutout innings vs. the Mets before the bad 6th? Hopefully he has another inning or two in him today.

by Podlol on Apr 9, 2007 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

lunch break is over
so no more mlb.tv- what did he do?  get picked off?
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by SleepyCA on Apr 9, 2007 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jimmy doubles!
He seems to be making good contact, it's just been a matter of getting results (as it seems to be for most of the team...)
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 3:08 PM EDT reply actions  

...then has a brain fart
and is thrown out trying to steal 3rd...
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

What happened with the steal attempt?
I only have gameday at work. They block  the audio or video feeds

by Podlol on Apr 9, 2007 3:10 PM EDT reply actions  

I guess he was just trying
to catch the Pirates off guard (?).  was thrown out by a mile.  lefty hitter, so Paulino had a clear path to throw him out at 3rd.

by madding on Apr 9, 2007 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

For the first two steals
Cardinals had good breaks and the catcher dropped the ball.  Jimmy most of thought Paulino would screw up with him too.

by enoscountry on Apr 9, 2007 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Baserunning
Birds lead NL in caught stealing so far in '07, with 4 CS in 6-2/3 games...

No other NL team has been caught more than twice...

by salvomania on Apr 9, 2007 3:15 PM EDT reply actions  

I like the aggressiveness
but obviously not on that last play.

last year they didn't even try, though.  I mean... Taguchi led them in steals last year.  awful.

by madding on Apr 9, 2007 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

See
TLR shouldn't listen to the old Whitey ballers...

by JMedwick on Apr 9, 2007 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

two of the "caught stealing"
are actually failed suicide squeezes

by lboros on Apr 9, 2007 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good God
This Looper thing may actually work.  
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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 3:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Shh....
Let's keep being very quiet and pretend we haven't noticed. Don't want to jinx anything.
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

velocity
how hard is looper throwing his fastball today? is his location good?
this is the season when jimmy baseball returns to his old 2004 self!

by cards4life on Apr 9, 2007 3:17 PM EDT reply actions  

83 pitches, 2hits
thu 6 shutout innings
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by Johnny64 on Apr 9, 2007 3:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Looper gone after 86 pitches
See, LaDuncan DO know what they are doing.  They were obviously checking his endurance when they kept him in against the Mets.

I'd take 6 innings every start from Loop de Loop.

by silent_bob on Apr 9, 2007 3:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Shoe maker
again 1 pitch out
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by Johnny64 on Apr 9, 2007 3:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Give the man some love
Looper has looked very good today. Also its not like he's going against some below average offense. I personally think the Pirates offense is the 3rd best in the central, behind the cubs and Reds. They might be even better than ours, but they don' have a guy named Pujols.

by stl3bagger on Apr 9, 2007 3:21 PM EDT reply actions  

good call by tony / dave
to get looper outta there . . . . they need two outs, then izzy --- think he's good for a 4-out save?

by lboros on Apr 9, 2007 3:22 PM EDT reply actions  

What?
Looper is still in?
Walk your dog, not Pujols.

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 9, 2007 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Listening on Game day
it sounds like he is still in...

by JMedwick on Apr 9, 2007 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

He is...I feel like I'm living in a time warp
with some of these comments.

He batted for himself and just got Bay to pop out in the IF.

Walk your dog, not Pujols.

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 9, 2007 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

i'm all confused . . . . .
i had this as the 8th, not the 7th . . . .

by lboros on Apr 9, 2007 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

OOPS
is loop still in there?  I overheard Rooney say "he's done."  I'm trying to work, however.  How dare I.

by silent_bob on Apr 9, 2007 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know that MLB.TV
Has a bit of a lag (12-13 secs), but is your feed that far ahead?
Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time.

by Solanus on Apr 9, 2007 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Schumakers not very selective
3 abs 5 pitches, 1 in 2nd, 3 in 5th, 1 in 7th. Maybe he woould get a longer look in the majors if he looked at a few more pitches.

by Podlol on Apr 9, 2007 3:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Agreed
The guy's got great speed, and he could really be disruptive if he could get on base.  He seems to be making pretty good contact so far this season, but he's got to take some pitches, maybe try to draw a walk or two.  
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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

hey...
this is the 7th inning, 9 outs to go !
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by Johnny64 on Apr 9, 2007 3:24 PM EDT reply actions  

hmmm
anyone know looper's pitch count? I'm getting worried.
On with the youth movement!

by aet15 on Apr 9, 2007 3:25 PM EDT reply actions  

either people are seeing into the future
or my Comcast's 30 second delay got a lot longer today.

by madding on Apr 9, 2007 3:25 PM EDT reply actions  

lboros R U in an alternate universe?
my gameday still has looper pitching in the 7th?

by Podlol on Apr 9, 2007 3:25 PM EDT reply actions  

yes i am
still in alzheimer's land . . . . . disregard my comments. i have lost track of inning / day / year.

i need a diaper.

by lboros on Apr 9, 2007 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Looks like Springer is getting loose
in the pen with the heavy ball.
Walk your dog, not Pujols.

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 9, 2007 3:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Uh-oh.
Be good if Loop could finish this out.
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Double play
Congrats Looper.
Walk your dog, not Pujols.

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 9, 2007 3:27 PM EDT reply actions  

B-loop....
....has just pitched seven scoreless innings. will tony and dunc let him pitch the 8th inning, im bettin on no way.
this is the season when jimmy baseball returns to his old 2004 self!

by cards4life on Apr 9, 2007 3:29 PM EDT reply actions  

No way
not at 94 pitches, with Duffy up 2nd.
Walk your dog, not Pujols.

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 9, 2007 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK
enough playing with fire. Tony did a good job using this as an opertunity to get Looper some extra innings against a poor offensive team. Maybe it will pay off in a few weeks as Loopers arm gets strong and he can go long in games. Lets get him out now.

by JMedwick on Apr 9, 2007 3:29 PM EDT reply actions  

7 innings on 94 pitches
?!!!
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by Johnny64 on Apr 9, 2007 3:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow...
This really has to be an alternate universe. Bloop with seven shutout innings? Nice job.
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 3:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Loop
terrific start by Looper today.  is this really happening?  if this holds up over the year, or even until Mulder (assuming he's sound) comes back, Dave Duncan deserves some kind of lifetime achievement award.

by madding on Apr 9, 2007 3:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Don't forget last year
Duncan got Ponson to look like he cared for 2 or 3 games.

by sdrone on Apr 9, 2007 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

We're gonna need the rested bullpen...
tomorrow...Good call by Tony leaving him out there and getting everything he could from him.

by joeyart on Apr 9, 2007 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Are we also leading the league in
hitting into double plays?

ALong with leading in  being caught stealing?

by Podlol on Apr 9, 2007 3:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Wao! Looper is better
than advertised!
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by Johnny64 on Apr 9, 2007 3:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Pitching is looking awfully good
But seriously, this offense has got to start scoring.  
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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 3:31 PM EDT reply actions  

8th inning
Cards time. Let's go get some extra runs...
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by Johnny64 on Apr 9, 2007 3:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Another hit for eck
Heck, by the end of the day the starting 7 (we don't have a regular  outfielder) could all be hitting above be 200 if only kennedy would get a hit

by Podlol on Apr 9, 2007 3:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Who do you trust in the bullpen?
Not for sure who to bring in -- probably a Franklin/Johnson combo.

by stl3bagger on Apr 9, 2007 3:32 PM EDT reply actions  

My Faith is in Franklin
I'm behind him 100% now, if only to make up for my earlier doubts.  
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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Eck still listening to me
maybe Duncan was confused, thought I wanted him to hit a HR to left center this at bat.  Hoping.  
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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 3:33 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm hesitant...
Looper did a terrific job today, but Sidney Ponson also started out well and had us all thinking he was a bargain before things went irreversibly downhill.
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 3:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Passed ball
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

yahoo says...
passed ball

by raisin @ Viva El Birdos on Apr 9, 2007 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

fangraphs says
passed ball ;)

http://www.fangraphs.com/livewins.aspx?gameid=270409123

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by SleepyCA on Apr 9, 2007 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fair enough
I actually always forget about the passed ball designation and tend to refer to all pitches that get by the catcher as wild pitches.  My fault.  
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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

nah
we all posted within 4 seconds of each other- I didn't see your post until I reloaded the page. I just wanted to get the fangraphs link out there because it's so fun to watch the WPA tick.
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by SleepyCA on Apr 9, 2007 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Would somebody please score Eck?
That is all I am requesting. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 3:35 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm following on Gameday
and will track Looper's pitches after watching later.  But I can't help but ask what everyone thinks of the Looper experiment right now?  Granted, it's freezing and the Pirates aren't exactly the '27 Yankees, but he seems to be better than last week.

by chuckb on Apr 9, 2007 3:36 PM EDT reply actions  

positive
Looper has given us everything we could ask and more after 2 games.  I mean, come on, who honestly thought he'd survive past 4 innings as a starter?

by raisin @ Viva El Birdos on Apr 9, 2007 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Chickens...
Not pitching to Pu. Well, guys, it's not like he's been that dangerous lately...

Make 'em pay, Scottie.

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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 3:36 PM EDT reply actions  

That wasn't
exactly what I meant....

Go Jimmy...

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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

What's this guy thinking?
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/john_donovan/04/09/power.rankings/2.html

2-4 record w/ no quality starts?
Game 2: Wells 6 IP, 2 ER
Game 3: Looper 6 IP, 3 ER
Game 4: Wainwright 7 IP, 0 ER
Game 6: Wells 7 IP, 0 ER

I don't mind criticism, but when these guys criticize and completely ignore the facts really gets me mad.

by CardFaninVA on Apr 9, 2007 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

No surprise
SI has its share of complete morons when it comes to sportswriting. According to my scorecard, they're #2 behind ESPN.

by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 9, 2007 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come On!
For the love of god, guys.  Just one hit with men on.  This is ridiculous.  
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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

jimmy
will make them pay!
this is the season when jimmy baseball returns to his old 2004 self!

by cards4life on Apr 9, 2007 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Preston gets to PH
wonder why this keeps happening.
Walk your dog, not Pujols.

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 9, 2007 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hate this
Edmonds has been starting to come around. Let him hit.

by stl3bagger on Apr 9, 2007 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

All Right, PDub
Prove all the nasty things I say, (and think) about you wrong.  
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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 3:41 PM EDT reply actions  

I thought the same thing..
but he looked happy in the dugout, high fiving Pujols and Eck... The guy is a professional.. i'm sure he understands how the game works by now.

by stltrav09 on Apr 9, 2007 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

P-Dub?
Err.... Tony... could you leave the lefty/righty matchups alone for a bit and go with somebody who might actually have a chance of hitting...?
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 3:41 PM EDT reply actions  

It's okay
He'll look horrible the other 70% of the time.

by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 9, 2007 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Preston to the deepest part of the BP
that was a 398 foot double.
Walk your dog, not Pujols.

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 9, 2007 3:41 PM EDT reply actions  

i hate this
match up thing. if you dont let the man hit against lhp, then how is he going to get used to it? its these kinds of moves that make me hate tony sometimes.
this is the season when jimmy baseball returns to his old 2004 self!

by cards4life on Apr 9, 2007 3:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Tony has won a ton of games
playing matchups.

Leave the managing to the manager, eh?  :)

by silent_bob on Apr 9, 2007 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

If Edmonds hasn't gotten used to
hitting lefties at this point in his career, then I doubt he ever will.  

by stltrav09 on Apr 9, 2007 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm with you...
gotta let Jed bat there unless there's some injury issue.

As for these LaRussa worshippers, I think a little armchair managing is perfectly reasonable in this situation, surprising results aside.

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by guayzimi on Apr 9, 2007 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

WOO-HOO!!!
Seriously, though, Preston, you still, (mostly) suck.  
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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 3:42 PM EDT reply actions  

P-Dub!
he hit it a lot harder than I thought at first.

by madding on Apr 9, 2007 3:42 PM EDT reply actions  

How did Tony know
That Preston would come thorugh and not strike out???

by Podlol on Apr 9, 2007 3:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Well i was wrong
I'm still not happy that Edmonds was pinch hit for.

by stl3bagger on Apr 9, 2007 3:42 PM EDT reply actions  

What?
I didn't say anything.

Nothing at all.

;)

Nice job, P-Dub.... finally. Still, I wish they'd let Jimmy hit in these situations.

Eh, who cares, we padded our lead! Hurrah!

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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 3:42 PM EDT reply actions  

so he
makes hard contact once every 20 abs. no big deal.
this is the season when jimmy baseball returns to his old 2004 self!

by cards4life on Apr 9, 2007 3:42 PM EDT reply actions  

tony
should have still let edmonds hit in that situation. if he does not now, when is he going to? for god's sake, he is your starting centerfielder.
this is the season when jimmy baseball returns to his old 2004 self!

by cards4life on Apr 9, 2007 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tough crowd
The pinch hitter the manager sends up comes through with a big hit and the manager is criticized.

Is that the definition of no-win?

by Youneverknow on Apr 9, 2007 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Looper 7 scoreless innings
Preston Wilson 2 RBIs?  

Who are these Cardinals?

Walk your dog, not Pujols.

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 9, 2007 3:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Like I said...
we must be in an alternate universe.

We're not done yet, though... two more innings to go with a suspect bullpen.

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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Betcha Wardin is thinking
you pulled me out for that?
Thanks for boosting my ERA there Demaso!

by Podlol on Apr 9, 2007 3:44 PM EDT reply actions  

I can't criticize the move
it all happened so fast.  I didn't realize Preston was going to hit until after the commercial break, and before I even got a chance to complain, Chris Duffy was backpedalling and probably cussing.

by madding on Apr 9, 2007 3:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Another stellar AB for kennedy
It wasn't his 3rd 1 pitch ab only because the first was low...not inspired so far...where is belliard playing?

by Podlol on Apr 9, 2007 3:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh please
Belliard was much worse, trust me.

by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 9, 2007 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Franklin in the 8th
I am getting comfortable with him as our setup guy.

Am I typing this, really?

by silent_bob on Apr 9, 2007 3:45 PM EDT reply actions  

R. Franklin is in
C'mon, do well again. I don't want to be kicked in the teeth this late in the game.
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 3:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey!
Don't you critcize Franklin!  He may be the greatest set up man in the majors!  

Still supportive, Ryan.  See?  

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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Taguchi in to play center
I'm not even sure what kind of pained noise to make in regards to this move.  
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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 3:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Taguchi
every time I see him play the field this year I visualize him falling over.

by madding on Apr 9, 2007 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's funny
because I visualize him diving left for the ball as it passes to his right.

by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 9, 2007 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Heh
You guys are making me giggle when my roommate is trying to take a nap. :)
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Actually
sometimes I visualize So and TLR in a very disturbing yet manly embrace.

by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 9, 2007 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

THAT
is disturbing. It may explain something about So's playing time, though. ;)
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

You don't have to visualize
Just watch the game awhile.  He'll probably fall over, so you can see what it looks like in real life.  
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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well...
Bonus points if the ball drops out of his glove and THEN he falls over trying to pick it up.

by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 9, 2007 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's a good thing
that my roommate is a deep sleeper. :D
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

I find
that the best way to tolerate So Taguchi is to develop drinking games dedicated toward every screw up he makes in the game, dubbed "gooching."

by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 9, 2007 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay
Now you're trying to make me wake her up. :D
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

How bout this
He drops the ball, bends down to pick it up, falls over, and then explodes in ball of flame.  
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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah but
that might be the most productive outcome So could possibly bring about.

by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 9, 2007 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

With So in Center
lets hope for ground balls or Ks

by Podlol on Apr 9, 2007 3:47 PM EDT reply actions  

No, Franky
Let's not put any runners on for Duffy or anyone else...
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 3:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Watching on Gamecast...
How did this IF single occur?

by bgh on Apr 9, 2007 3:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Eck tried to backhand it in the hole
came up without the ball.
Walk your dog, not Pujols.

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 9, 2007 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cardinals Starting Pitching
the last two games:

14.0 ip 0 Runs  3 Hits  10ks 4 BBs  0.00 ERA 0.50 WHIP

Walk your dog, not Pujols.

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 9, 2007 3:51 PM EDT reply actions  

In conclusion
John Donovan is an idiot.
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Baseball gods forbid
that sportswriters actually back their ridiculous claims with facts (IE: stats).

STATS? Those are for basement-dwelling nerds who live with their mothers. HURR!

by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 9, 2007 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Even worse
they cite accurate stats.

by CardFaninVA on Apr 9, 2007 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nonsense!
This a human game! Do you think Dave Concepcion needed a computer as he willed himself to a .267/.322/.357 line? No! Dave Concepcion deserves to be in the Hall of Fame because he made his whole team better. That's the only statistic (but not really a statistic) that Joe Morgan cares about. Heart. Will. Grit. Scrapitude.

And what Joe Morgan cares about is all that matters.

by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 9, 2007 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Concepcion should be in the HOF
b/c of scrapitude?  Then Eckstein, Bo Hart, and Rex Hudler are hall of famers, too!

by chuckb on Apr 9, 2007 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rex Hudler for the hall of fame
I almost fell out of my chair....I heard him on KFNS a couple of weeks and all I can say is it good they don't test broadcasters for greenies....

by gonzostl on Apr 9, 2007 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wonder if the Wilson hit was worth it
Maybe some will write "who cares?" but pinch-hitting Wilson for Edmonds in game 7 of the season will not make Edmonds happy.  I'm glad Wilson got a big double but maybe Edmonds could've gotten a hit.  Does the hit validate LaRussa's decision?  What is the cost if it creates friction in the dugout or if Edmonds feels like LaRussa lacks confidence in him?  Maybe some will say that Edmonds should get over it and hit better.  In principle, I agree but that's not necessarily reality and, because it is a long season, maybe the cost is greater than the benefit.  

OTOH, maybe it helps Wilson more in terms of perceived faith in him than it hurts Edmonds.  Plus, we got a 2 run cushion we badly needed.  Just kind of thinking out loud here.

by chuckb on Apr 9, 2007 3:51 PM EDT reply actions  

I agree
I didn't like the move either. However, if Edmonds can't handle being removed in one game he has problems. If this constantly happens then he can start getting pissed but its one game, if you can't handle it give me your 10 mil. a year and I will play CF and won't care if I'm removed for a pinch hitter once in a while.

by stl3bagger on Apr 9, 2007 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

this was more about damaso marte
than about edmonds, imho. marte has an extreme platoon split --- he murders left-handers but is vulnerable vs right-handers. if you leave edmonds in there, you're playing to the pitcher's strenghts; if you pinch-hit, you're exploiting his weakness.

i see your point re the possible short-term vs long-term tradeoff. on the other hand, tony did a lot of platooning last season and obviously plans to continue doing so this year; might as well let edmonds get used to it now.

by lboros on Apr 9, 2007 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

I thought there might be
something there -- maybe Wilson owns Marte or something.  I was just thinking in general -- it is just game 7 out of 162.

Maybe it can be brushed off b/c Jimmy missed most of spring or this game's more important b/c Carp's hurt or I only did it b/c Marte is so vulnerable to righties.

by chuckb on Apr 9, 2007 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Edmonds
is usually pretty self-deprecating.  I bet if asked about it he would probably shrug it off and say he would have pinch-hit for himself there, too.  who knows if that's how he really feels, though, but he's been around a long time - the move worked and helped the team.

I think if it had been the same situation, but they were down 1-0, Edmonds would have stayed in there.  I'm not sure why I think that, but I do.

by madding on Apr 9, 2007 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cold day, Jimmy's hammy/toe...
Jimmy's lucky he played in the first place.  

I'm not concerned about this team's chemistry or "psyche."  

by silent_bob on Apr 9, 2007 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

LaRussa's Trying to Win Games
That was probably the last time our big men would cycle through, and we needed to come away with some runs.

If Edmonds is too much of a prima donna to be a team player, that's a problem in itself and completely independent from LaRussa's call. Personally--the Rolen fiasco notwithstanding--I won't sell Edmonds that short.

So says, The Dude

by Titus Pullo on Apr 9, 2007 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Niiiiiice!
Franky K's Wilson to end the inning. And no, the red baron, I'm not criticizing your new-found man-crush. ;)
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 3:55 PM EDT reply actions  

You had better not be
See, Ryan, I love you soo much.  Big smiles, just keep pitching well.  
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by the red baron on Apr 9, 2007 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Franklin produces!
Now if Izzy can give us a scoreless 9th....we will only be 1 game under .500

by Podlol on Apr 9, 2007 3:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Would put is in a 3 way tie for 3rd
with a chance to move to second tomorrow. (barring a Brew-Crew win today)
Walk your dog, not Pujols.

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 9, 2007 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Off Topic
Anyone watching the Cubs-stros game too?  Lilly hasnt been very impressive and Woody is holding the Cubs offense down.

Anyone else miss Woody? I was always confident when he took the mound and he was fun to watch. His stuff wasn't very good at all but he knew how to pitch. Yet I'm very happy we didnt sign him.

by stl3bagger on Apr 9, 2007 3:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Thus far
He has defied expectations by seeing 5.
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Does that
exceed the pitch count for all previous AB's this game?

by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 9, 2007 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Actually
it just equals it.
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Holy crap
He's up to the eighth.
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm excited
to see what El Guche might do right here.

Oh. Strikeout.

by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 9, 2007 4:03 PM EDT reply actions  

More like
time to get two outs, put two runners on, then strike out the last guy as we hold our collective cardinal nation breath.

by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 9, 2007 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let's see if Bionic Izzy
is for real.
Walk your dog, not Pujols.

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 9, 2007 4:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Pirates announcers
crediting Duncan/LaRussa for making Izzy a closer in Oakland.

by madding on Apr 9, 2007 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

That's not
a typo on your part, is it? Just to clarify.

Because that's mind-bogglingly stupid.

by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 9, 2007 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha yes
not me.  I wouldn't have mentioned it otherwise...

by madding on Apr 9, 2007 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

the score in this game
is deceptive - a lot of hitters have mashed the ball, only to have it caught deep in the HUGE PNC outfield or to have it lined right to someone. I hope Looper was is good as he looked today, though he surrendered some very hard hit balls.
The Cardinal Curmudgeon

by lawman3842 on Apr 9, 2007 4:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey
The guy threw 7 innings of shutout ball.  That's like 10 times better than I thought he'd ever be.  He's ALREADY exceeded my expectations.

by raisin @ Viva El Birdos on Apr 9, 2007 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good show by Looper
but I'm a little worried about his K:BB ratio.

by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 9, 2007 4:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, 2 of his 3 walks were to LH hitters
I wonder if against lefties, Duncan has him nibbling and giving up the walk if they don't bite.
Walk your dog, not Pujols.

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 9, 2007 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Izzy ends with a K
That's a winner, boys. Nice job, now come out and do it again despite Carp's absence tomorrow.
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 4:13 PM EDT reply actions  

And a 1,2,3 save for Izzy
Wow....just wow...

:-)

"That's baseball, and it's my game. Y'know, you take your worries to the game, and you leave 'em there. You yell like crazy for your guys." - Humphrey Bogart

by iron duke75 on Apr 9, 2007 4:14 PM EDT reply actions  

That alternate universe
is pretty powerful, huh?
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

It certainly is
I could get to like it here though...until the next ion storm comes along...  ;-)
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by iron duke75 on Apr 9, 2007 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Astros 3-2 in the 7th, bases loaded, Lee at bat
but he makes an out.
Gonna be a long season here in Houston

by Podlol on Apr 9, 2007 4:19 PM EDT reply actions  

not as long
as the one in philly, if they don't find some middle relievers...
"God is back in the National League. Matter of fact, he is staying at my house." -Joaquin Andujar

by SleepyCA on Apr 9, 2007 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lidge sent down to minors
According to John Rooney on the post game show, Brad Lidge has been sent to the minors.....

by gonzostl on Apr 9, 2007 4:30 PM EDT reply actions  

ESPN and MLB.com...
reporting that Garner informed Lidge prior to Monday's series opener with the Chicago Cubs that he would not be closing games for the Astros in the foreseeable future. Instead, Garner will pitch Lidge in the sixth or seventh innings, with Dan Wheeler receiving most of the save opportunities.  

by SmashedAtoms on Apr 9, 2007 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rooney was
updating the news around the league and said Lidge was sent to the minors, can anybody confirm this?
Jimscobert Purolmonds - MV3

by OKCardsfan on Apr 9, 2007 4:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Lidge was demoted
In terms of his role, not his spot on the major league squad. He will remain with the Astros.
Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time.

by Solanus on Apr 9, 2007 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

I read that
but this was post-game recap news Rooney was talking about. About 15mins ago.
Jimscobert Purolmonds - MV3

by OKCardsfan on Apr 9, 2007 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jeez, alot of complainers today....
Looper goes a strong 7 innings and people complain about hard hit balls?

LaRussa pinch hits for Edmonds (Which I guarantee, Edmonds didn't care about), Wilson comes through, and people still complain (I guess that's why Tony is the manager instead of some of you).

Jeez, can we try and enjoy the win maybe?

Miller sucks.

by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 9, 2007 4:49 PM EDT reply actions  

At the time
The game was 1-0, and Preston Wilson is a much, much worse hitter than Jim Edmonds. TLR played the odds and won.

But he had a 70% chance of losing there.

by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 9, 2007 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

a 70 percent chance of losing?
that sounds like a completely made-up number. are there any actual facts to back up that assertion?

by lboros on Apr 9, 2007 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

wilson
lets give the guy time to fail misserably before we demote him or cut ties. He should be given the same chance to prove himself that others want for other guys...No he's not great and k's alot, but he was clutch in a few postseason games and I thank him for that...even though he was miserable the rest of the time....

I say give him april, and if he still sucks then cut him...today will only help keep him around though..

Kenny is a "dirt" bag?

by punchinjudy on Apr 9, 2007 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

See
His OBP last season.

.300 for St. Louis
.309 for Houston

.235 so far this season.

by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 9, 2007 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Actually you're wrong....
If you compare Edmonds splits vs LHP to that of Wilson
Miller sucks.

by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 9, 2007 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

He does split
better than Edmonds, but TLR definitely had a more reliable bat on the bench than Wilson, even against LHP.

by VORP is too nerdy on Apr 9, 2007 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

The only guy
hitting with any regularity so far is Duncan. La Russa had to do something to jump start the offense, and besides, a 30% success rate in baseball is a good year(non-recordwise).

by cardsrul on Apr 9, 2007 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Some people
just aren't happy unless they're unhappy...

by cardsrul on Apr 9, 2007 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lidge Demoted..
The Cardinals pwned him for the last time yesterday..

by birdsonthehat on Apr 9, 2007 5:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Patience, grasshopper
We can still see him in the 6th and 7th.  One must wait for one's chance.

by sdrone on Apr 9, 2007 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Looper's next start
It'll be Sunday, opposing Jeff Suppan.

Winning that game would be a loud statement.

by liam on Apr 9, 2007 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

That statement
"We really can take literally anyone and make him into a good starter"
-Dave Duncan
Pujols > God

by joker24 on Apr 9, 2007 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

In other news:
St. Louis (4/9/2007):  "Sdrone has faxed a latter to the Cardinals front office:  'I'm in!  When can Big Dunc and I set up a meetnig?'"

by sdrone on Apr 9, 2007 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

i'm
going to end up quoting "duncan" on that

by johnstonburg on Apr 10, 2007 4:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

Not that it would surprise
anybody here, but the Sid Ponson Minnesota Experiment ain't going so well.  6 hits, 5 earned runs through four...

by jfs on Apr 9, 2007 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Watching that
I remarked to myself that however many other things change, the Sid Ponson Suckitude Factor does not. It seems a little ridiculous that the Twins aren't giving Garza a shot over him.
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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Garzas not ready
He'll have his time, but he's not ready.  I saw him several times last year and his inexperience was very evident.  He's got the stuff to be damn good though eventually...
Pujols > God

by joker24 on Apr 9, 2007 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sir sid
sporting like a jerry curl mullet,and the announcers are gay..."this guys a work horse" ok yea he settled down, but if you give up 5 in 2 innings unless you pitch for the yanks O i dont carehow long you pitch its not  great...You can be a workhorse and still suck...as i say that a run scores...
Kenny is a "dirt" bag?

by punchinjudy on Apr 9, 2007 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ponson
a-rod enfuego
Kenny is a "dirt" bag?

by punchinjudy on Apr 9, 2007 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sir Sid
has now given up 8 earned on 10 hits through 5.2 innings so his ERA stands at a sparkling 12.71

Er. Considering how Looper did today, I think I'll keep our latest starter experiment. <knock on wood>

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by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

loop
did well the other day as well, but he got tired and i think they left him in too long
Kenny is a "dirt" bag?

by punchinjudy on Apr 9, 2007 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good J-rod News
J-rod is playing center field in Memphis tonight. My guess is that they just want to give Ankiel a breather since he has started the season slow, but if anyone has any info it would be appreciated.

Interesting that John is getting a look in center. Probably not good for the Gooch/Wilson/Schu Trio.

by El Hombre on Apr 9, 2007 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

J-Rod in center?
Bleeeeeeeeeeeeach!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Zubin on Apr 10, 2007 2:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

"moderate arthritis"
and an impingement is what they're saying about Carp.

Silent Bob and you other medicine men (and women), what do you make of that?

by DCGreg on Apr 9, 2007 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

An impingement
is when the membrane lining the elbow becomes caught  in the elbow joint; it's common with athletes who perform repetitive motions (such as throwing). Usually rest and meds can clear it up, otherwise it'll be arthroscopic surgery.
Sparks of Dementia Cards, A's, and Rockies coverage by an amateur if very enthusiastic blogmistress, myself.

by Scarlet the Cardinal on Apr 9, 2007 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

speaking of memphis
sure is a fun place to watch a game...  my family goes over to four or five games a year... we're about an hour away... auto zone park is probally one of the best minor league parks in the country... right in the midle of downtown memphis...lots to do before and after the game...  cardinals are really a class act!

by bennythejet on Apr 9, 2007 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

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