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Game Thread #13: Brewers (8-4) at Cardinals (9-4)

It's Dave Bush against Braden Looper.  The action starts at 7:15 CT.

The Brewers lineup, featuring Kapler against a righty and Dillon subbing for Braun, and if I do say so myself, some of you are seriously overreacting.  We all knew Kapler would start seeing time against righties as long as he kept hitting like this, and Dillon is one sub, giving Braun his first day off of the year. 

It isn't how I would do it, but compared to the "approved" lineup (Gross and Braun instead), we're losing about 3/10 of a run.  And that's assuming that Kapler and Gross both play according to their preseason projections...which at the very least, Ned probably doesn't believe.

Ok, I've stepped down from my pedestal now. 

To see what I had to say in response to 5 questions at Viva El Birdos, click here.  Scroll on down here at BCB if you want to see lboros's answers to mine.  (It's worth it.)  And if you want to drench yourself in situational stats, here's the baseball-reference game preview.

I haven't seen the official Cardinals starting lineup yet, but if they go with the same starting eight that they used against a righty on Saturday night, Project-A-tron says:

  • Brewers 4.9
  • Cardinals 4.4
  • Brewers WinExp: 51%

Also, if TLR stays true to form, we'll have a matchup of pitchers batting eighth.  Not that it matters a whole lot for the Cards--catcher/Kennedy/pitcher/Izturis is just one mass of Triple-A goodness at the plate.  Remarkably, while Izturis and Aaron Miles have gotten 12 of the 13 starts in the 9 hole, the SLG out of the 8 position is higher than that from the 9th.

Go Brewers!

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Alert! Alert!

Ned’s playing the hot hand! :)

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by TheJay on Apr 15, 2008 6:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

performance, production and plans for the future

What goes into pitching staff decisions according to Maddux talking to Trenni.

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 6:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

three p's

that sounds like an internal memo gone horribly awry.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

sounds like the PR non-answers politicians give.

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He should've just said

Grittiness, veteranniness, and spite of Pete :)

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by TheJay on Apr 15, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he’s there all right…

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did he say

what the difference is between performance and production for a pitcher?

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Apr 15, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did anyone catch Pujols on WSSP?

Albert is really kind of funny.

I get confused between Cliffy and Sparky but what dopey questions.

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 6:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hey hey

just got off the phone with a reporter from the Wall Street Journal…they might be running a piece on the pitcher-8th business.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 7:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Are you saying

Ned is responsible for the recession? Startling!

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Apr 15, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ned

is still buying Bear Stearns stock. He loves the veterans.

Good time for Prince's first homer

by molitorfan on Apr 15, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WSJ is running out of news...?

How about JPM’s $77 trillion in derivitive exposure? Nah, baseball’s sexier.

by heybatterbatter on Apr 15, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

all this lineup-analysis-related math…way sexy.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i forgot the interesting part

I mentioned that Powell hasn’t been too excited about the pitcher batting 8th, so the reporter said he’d give Powell a call. Will be interesting to hear how that goes.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ut oh

You are going to be on his crap list. Powell defending baseball tradition over stats

Good time for Prince's first homer

by molitorfan on Apr 15, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Plenty of good storylines today

and its beanball redux and Bushy, but as they beat those two to death, I realized that Seth the big Scot is the long guy. Wonder if he gets some time tonight.

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 7:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No Kapler

Jim Powell says he banged his shoulder into the wall and was scratched.

by KLSnow on Apr 15, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

who is starting for him?

Good time for Prince's first homer

by molitorfan on Apr 15, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gross.

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by TheJay on Apr 15, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well

that pushes Brewers projected runs up to 5.1, and the winexp up to 52.5%.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fun

I just don’t want to think about where he was scratched.

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by TheJay on Apr 15, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's go Brewers!

Need a real baseball win to offset my fantasy baseball woes (Bedard/Ortiz were my first two picks)

Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains

by SRB on Apr 15, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

oh Trenni...

workin the windblown thing…

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

a commenter at VEB

says Soriano got hurt “doing that stupid hop he does” and left the game.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it is weird… only wish I could know what Kosuke thinks as he watches him.

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weeks...

I was expecting a lead off HR like against the Mets… oh well

by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 7:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's almost made me forget Chris Magruder

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by TheJay on Apr 15, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

he HAD made me forget about chris magruder! And those were the years I went to the most games, too.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hopefully

his last start as a Brewer

Good time for Prince's first homer

by molitorfan on Apr 15, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here comes our 3 hitter

With 1 career HR and 11 career RBI

by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Look on the bright side

He could double his career home run total with one swing. Even Braun can’t do that.

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by TheJay on Apr 15, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why not

bat Bush #3, he could make history as the 1st pitcher to hit a HR batting in the 3 spot…

by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Our 3rd and 4rh batters

have the same BA as Pujols….if you combine them both! :(

by heybatterbatter on Apr 15, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't want to spoil it

But they win in the end.

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by TheJay on Apr 15, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

are you saying they make it back to earth???

then this episode about nelix and his unusual cooking doesnt need to be watched…

by Jamie in LA on Apr 15, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like the strikezone is a bit wide

Especially inside. Hopefully Bush can take advantage of that and not throw too many meatballs.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 15, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If he does throw meatballs

Too bad the guy who’d lay off them is on our team!

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by TheJay on Apr 15, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i like it, BUT...

i find it strange that he signed with the brewers. dont you guys think it will be tough for him to make the Major League Roster?

by Jamie in LA on Apr 15, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know...

let’s say somebody is moved to the pen for GAllardo, then if somebody else gets hurt in the next month (even if just a 15-day DL thing) before that guy can be stretched out again, we need somebody. Weaver instead of Narveson…eh.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ya. i can see that.

i guess i just dont see why weaver would sign here. we obviously have a lot of guys that can be in our rotation.

by Jamie in LA on Apr 15, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe nobody else wanted him :)

or he figured if he was going to sign somewhere, might as well be a contender.

anyway, there’s an out clause…probably the biggest benefit to him is to be pitching in AAA. If he pitches well for a month, he’ll have a MLB job somewhere by June 1st, whether in Milwaukee or not.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

There really is no risk for us in this deal

If he makes it to the majors and contributes in any way, its found money. If he doesn’t make it, then he becomes a free agent again and no harm is done. I don’t see the risk.

by verno329 on Apr 15, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

$4-$5mln

As the most possible… Not a bad deal, if he plays well, pay him…

What would you predict he would have to accomplish to earn the full incentive?

I would say win 15 games? Any other predictions what it would be tied to? # of starts, ERA, Ks, Wins?

by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

probably innings, mostly

almost all starter incentive clauses are innings-related.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOW

Nice start…. maybe the pressure being, he knows this is the most important start of his career, could decide whether he starts 20 games this year, or 0

by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

an 89 mph fastball and he’s pounding strikes as well. Unfortunately big Al punches one through.

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not a bad pitch that Albert hit

But why would you have a shift if you going to pitch him outside?

by throughhyperspace on Apr 15, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Albert going first to third mighty spryly – ahhhhh… and into home with a stlide as well…

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Derosa

2 run homer, Cubs up 2-1

by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

um,...

what does the ACTIONS button do in the thread next to REPLY?

and, what is 0 recs?

(i promise i wont ask anymore dumb questions today…)

by Jamie in LA on Apr 15, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

recs = recommendations

if you click “rec”, you’re “recommending” a comment. If 4 people recommend it, it gets highlighted so nobody misses it.

Click “actions” and you get a bunch of stuff:
-Flag (do this if it’s a troll or spam or something)
-Rec (above)
-Delete (obvious)
-Hide (obvious)

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

Hey!

I don’t get the delete and hide God powers.. Unfair!!

by throughhyperspace on Apr 15, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oops :)

I’ll bet you have the option to delete your own comments, right?

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think so

Us mere mortals don’t get anything if we click actions on our own posts (at least I don’t…)

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by TheJay on Apr 15, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

interesting.

good to know.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually

no.. The “actions” link just disappears, lol..

by throughhyperspace on Apr 15, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Clicking actions lets you flag or recommend other people's posts

The “recs” thing is just the number of recommendations a particular post has gotten. Flag is used for unacceptable/obscene posts.

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by TheJay on Apr 15, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BA and Schroeder in rare form

Talking about Glaus looking for his first home run as a Cardinal, and then talking about the trade with Rolen. BA then says “Rolen of to a nice start in Toronto” followed by a Schroeder “MmmHmm”. Rolen’s stats this year: 0 PA, .000/.000/.000

by Stoa on Apr 15, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

O no

I hate seeing people hurt…

by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not watching/listening

What happened?

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by TheJay on Apr 15, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Albert

Had to make a tag at first… and he went down clutching his wrist… looked serious… but he is fine and still playing

by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

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by TheJay on Apr 15, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pujols came off the bag to tag Billy and stubbed or twisted a finger or wrist or something. Didn’t look like much, but he bent over and someone came out, et cetera.

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that’s his good arm too

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice swinging Corey

Sure am glad he’s not batting 5th

by verno329 on Apr 15, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Vendors

do you think the program vendors get the night off tonight?

Good time for Prince's first homer

by molitorfan on Apr 15, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

everyone is #42

Good time for Prince's first homer

by molitorfan on Apr 15, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ha, I get it.

but isn’t it just Prince who is wearing 42 for the Brewers?

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

much great comedy

is ruined by details.

Good time for Prince's first homer

by molitorfan on Apr 15, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tell me about it

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Apr 15, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bulldog looking serious

and sporting the good luck shave…

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't blame the order

as much as the GIDP. The order will help us (however slightly) than if it were switched.

by Stoa on Apr 15, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FSN cameras...

thought Glaus was going to second. It was like watching a bad camerman try to follow a 300-foot drive.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don’t ever remember it being this bad in the last couple years.. Spring training for them hopefully

by throughhyperspace on Apr 15, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

they had one really good game though…

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Walk for JJ

I see how JJ can get frustrated batting in front of the pitcher… not seeing any great pitches… but it’s a walk and you are on base… tough luck this inning for the pitcher batting 8th, but it is a loooong season

by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sorry to hijack

Jeff, I suppose you didn’t mean it this way, but I love this part of your side of the 5Q:

(on the Crew’s low OBP): “We make up for it by getting hit by a lot of pitches. Jason Kendall and Mike Cameron were both signed in part for this reason …”

by Zeyes on Apr 15, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ha!

good catch. I added the “we make up for it…” line later, and didn’t reread.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Griffey goes yard

3-2 Reds.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 15, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

man

the bottom of the Cards order is b-a-d.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ba and bill s both mentioned a cammeron homerun a few days ago..

in a span of 35 seconds. they arent really listening to each other very well.

by Jamie in LA on Apr 15, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

if you were working with Bill

would you listen to him?

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

then again

you’d be listening more comfortably.

by Zeyes on Apr 15, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And Apparently Daryl Hall

http://www.dodgerblues.com/content/features_lookalikes11.html

Who I have no idea who he is… but according to Wikipedia is from Hall and Oates

by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Which post?

the lookalikes? The recs must take awhile to auto-update.. if they do

by throughhyperspace on Apr 15, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

I think you need to refresh

It doesn’t automatically do it

by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ahh

Must have seen the “L” highlighted after the fact… A refresh takes too long to catch up. Or at least clicking a link and then hitting the back button

by throughhyperspace on Apr 15, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nevermind

a refresh isn’t nearly as bad.. Although kinda pointless with the new threads..

by throughhyperspace on Apr 15, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

On third thought

I suppose that may change after 300+ comments.. Alright, I’m done now

by throughhyperspace on Apr 15, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looper

I spent all of last spring saying how Looper was going to stink as a starter…I still am surprised every time he makes it through an inning unscathed.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

only at 45 pitches :-/

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A really obvious post.

It really is amazing how we can just kill good left handed pitching and look so poor against right handers. This is where we really need Prince to come alive and when Cameron comes back even more so.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 15, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rickie

He still has missed a couple of balls he should have had but I really like how quickly he gets the ball out of his glove. That extra half second has really helped with the double plays recently.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 15, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought it got by him – that’s how fast he was

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

all around

he usually looks really good. except for that 5% of the time he does something little league-style.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

your 2010 infield

LaPorta, Weeks, Gamel, Brewer. :)

by Zeyes on Apr 15, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

at the rate i'm going

that’ll induce my first heart attack.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, no one said blogging is for sissies.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Apr 15, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

True

and there was that Times article about blogging killing people people.

(It’s not blogging that kills people, it’s bloggers that kill people.)

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You'll get my blogger

when you pry him from my cold, dead keyboard.

Or something like that.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Apr 15, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looper knows

who the only lefty (that matters) in this lineup is.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Three pitchers in the two starting lineups

none of them batting 9th.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Apr 15, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pie in the Cubs game

Looks hurt after running into the sharp vines and cold bricks, after making a beautiful catch… Not serious, remains in the game.

When you think of how nasty that wall is and how many games have been played there, I can’t believe there has never been a death associated with Wrigley’s wall…

Imagine this guy in Wrigley… he would probably still be in a wheelchair
http://youtube.com/watch?v=vK1gd1RNCJI

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Corey!

he’s on fire!

tie game…

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Still batting 6th

I know we have some good players in our lineup… but the 6 spot doesn’t feel like he belongs there

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hear you

Swap him and Billy.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 15, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Billy was hot and Corey was cold – now vica versa, so maybe it’ll happen

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

Corey provides better protection and would have more opportunities to drive in runs

by verno329 on Apr 15, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Corey

two going the opposite way!

As Rock says, “He’s seeing it now”

by throughhyperspace on Apr 15, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nice one!

Dillon looks remarkably fast for a utility corner type of guy.

by Zeyes on Apr 15, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

you move faster

with grit in your shoes.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm tempted to

make another lame Goodfeet store joke here…

by Zeyes on Apr 15, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

When he accelerates

he leaves a cloud of grit.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Apr 15, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the grit jokes

never get old for me. i love them all

by verno329 on Apr 15, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Bush is going to grow a soul patch here.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Apr 15, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

or he'll look stupid

on 4 half-swings.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Feilder is going to tag at second"

my heart starts pounding, but really BA was just channeling Uech

by throughhyperspace on Apr 15, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he was "tagging"

as in, holding right at the base. he just didn’t try to advance.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ankiel has a gun – didn’t even buy the bluff

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

what was it, two steps from the bag? lumbering prince steps at that

by throughhyperspace on Apr 15, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bush WAS reading the paper this morning

Glad to know he is staying up to date on current events… hopefully he wasn’t reading the game preview to see his ERA

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That is Dave Bush

Not George

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sup peeps. The 8 hole thing is not working tonight. AND FREE COREY FROM THE 6 HOLE!!

by iluvlamp on Apr 15, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe it will

If Kendall starts the inning with a hit next inning and scores… it would be a good argument on the counter… as soon as people say it isn’t working, there is the possibility for the next inning to prove that assessment wrong

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe it's because

Corey is doing well now and Fielder, not so much, but I wonder what the odds are of Corey Hart putting together a better career than Prince (excluding injury risk, that is).

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Apr 15, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

speed generally "ages" better

I think Corey’s career is going to be better than most people expect. Not hall of fame or anything, but very solid.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is going to VERY good. Who knows, maybe if he was getting the 100 ab’s he is losing right now he would be a well known player.

by iluvlamp on Apr 15, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dont think

there is a 100 ab difference between 6 and 4… maybe 15-30 during the course of the season

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wouldn’t that be in the ballpark if he batting second? Which is where I like him in a perfect world.

by iluvlamp on Apr 15, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

more like 50.

and that would be if he were playing 162 games.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK. I guess I was off. I still want him there.

by iluvlamp on Apr 15, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmm, interesting

I don’t discount it, as “large frame” may not age as well :)

by throughhyperspace on Apr 15, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s why I think Yost is a jackass just trying to cover all his weaknesses.

by iluvlamp on Apr 15, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Another Corey question

Why isn’t he in center when Gross is in the lineup?

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by dixieflatline on Apr 15, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I heard

he wants to concentrate on right field since thats where he’ll normally play

by verno329 on Apr 15, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think that was Neds idea to keep him in right so he can work on his fundamentals.

Shame though, Gross is a below average center fielder if you ask me.

by SgtClueLs on Apr 15, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wanted to ask that

I have been hearing it all game

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by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe it's Trenni

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Apr 15, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ankiel

Another broken bat… with all the batters preferring bats to be top heavy… will any rules be put in place other than the -3 rule to bring down the number of broken bats…

Will it take someone getting seriously hurt?

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by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

is that the reason there are so many broken bats? I know, some people don’t like Maple bats in the game because they do the explosion thing. I always wondered whether it was the age of the tree. New growth versus old growth.

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I watched a report or maybe read one

That players make the sweet spot of their bats heavier to give them more power, and this then produces more broken bats as the handle is so much lighter than the barrel

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by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here is one article

Old from 2005, many theories… Biggio near the bottom says its the weight difference… but many references to the Maple bats… I seem to think a lot of the bats these days are breaking near the hands, which would imply the weight difference… but the explosion would be the Maple I guess

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/2005-05-24-cover-brokenbats_x.htm

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by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Haha

When searching for an answer… I came across an article by Bill Nye the Science Guy…

http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/Features/Columns/?article=BNBrokenBats

And I also found the original article I read… It was in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=733179

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by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looper and Isringhausen

Weren’t they the two big Mets prospects once, or am I misremembering? Those two and Paul Wilson?

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Apr 15, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i believe so.

they had a name, like the ‘young guns’ or something.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bill Pulsipher

Paul Wilson and Jason Isringhausen.

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by TheJay on Apr 15, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ahh, right!

Looper was out of the Loop…er.

Err, thanks. Good memory!

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Apr 15, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dave Bush and Braden Looper 1-1. Who would’ve guessed?

by iluvlamp on Apr 15, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

me

after one batter each

Good time for Prince's first homer

by molitorfan on Apr 15, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

7-8-9 for the Cards

It would be nice if Dave could go 1-2-3 this inning and get the heart of our order up quickly.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 15, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

would have been nice

that’s right.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you got that reverse jinx thing goin…

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah right

by iluvlamp on Apr 15, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m calling it. This is the shit inning.

by iluvlamp on Apr 15, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m on pins and needles, but I gotta give the Bulldog credit so far…

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not with

the one strike hit and run and then the two strike bunt! Whew..

by throughhyperspace on Apr 15, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I haven't watched too many FSN broadcasts until now

so I’m probably late to the party, but I have to say that Trenni is a lot more bearable than either Bob Brainerd or the woman they had last season.

by Zeyes on Apr 15, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ahhh. Ann Carroll/ Whore. What?

by iluvlamp on Apr 15, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It will be interesting to see how Cirillo does

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 15, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He’s not trying to do too much out there.

by iluvlamp on Apr 15, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cesar Izturis

He’s only 28? Sheesh. It seems like he’s been around forever.

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by TheJay on Apr 15, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah

I’ve had that reaction about his age every year for the last three or four seasons.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Terrible

throw from Joey D in left

Good time for Prince's first homer

by molitorfan on Apr 15, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No kidding

That was horrible.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 15, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ever think

you’d wish we’d have had Braun in for his defense?

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Apr 15, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And it costs us another run.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 15, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

D Lee

3 run Homer… Harang not looking too good… 5 runs in 4 2/3 innings… Cubs lead 5-3

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just as the Cubs take the lead

The Brewers are down

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by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he doesn’t do well against them for whatever reason

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice to see an infielder in left.

by iluvlamp on Apr 15, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Seconded

Closing in on a Yosting…

by KLSnow on Apr 15, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the joke around our house

when things like this are going on and I yell a bit at the TV, the little woman gives me the eye and I look back at her and tell her to give me the phone to the dugout – pronto!

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My little woman's on the road...

So I can yell as much as I want, as long as the neighbors don’t call the cops.

by KLSnow on Apr 15, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Party at Snow's house

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Apr 15, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

mine’s out tonight, but I really, really want to YELL at Ned…

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hit the friggin’ starter switch on one of them thar relievers…

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn

those meatballs are coming in bunches now..

by throughhyperspace on Apr 15, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

am i the only person

who thinks that Braun is hardly a lock to have gotten the runner at the plate?

I mean, he would’ve gotten it there faster, but Braun isn’t in left because of the overwhelming accuracy of his arm.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

And does he catch Pujols’ liner?

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by TheJay on Apr 15, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Braun is no guarantee for an out

So I would rather have the catch of the liner than just a chance for the 1st runner to be thrown out and have this inning continuing now with Ankiel up

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by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You saw the throw right?

by iluvlamp on Apr 15, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep

I’m not saying the throw was good.

I’m saying Braun may well have sent it straight to the screen.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That made me think...

Turnbow in the outfield! Our answer to Ankiel.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Apr 15, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

He was taking Flyballs with Braun and Dillon

at the game I went to…see the one fan shot.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 15, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least he would’ve got it to and/or beyond the catcher.

by iluvlamp on Apr 15, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

no, your not.. And perhaps he missed that last one because took the wrong first step.

by throughhyperspace on Apr 15, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

but he would have had a better chance. Now lets just hope Pujols doesn’t kill us here

by verno329 on Apr 15, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was wondering that too

Mr. Rock made it sound like any sort of decent throw would have had him. The ball got to Dillon pretty quickly, though.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Apr 15, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it's probably a run either way

But atleast there is a meaningful slide involved

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by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If Hall gets the ball out of his glove

They could have gotten Schumaker at second and avoided a second run.

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by TheJay on Apr 15, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

woot! maximum minimal damage was done.

by iluvlamp on Apr 15, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DILLON!!!

by iluvlamp on Apr 15, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If Bush comes back out for the 6th...

I’m going to have a hard time not screaming.

by KLSnow on Apr 15, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pretty smart

walking Dillon in front of Prince

Good time for Prince's first homer

by molitorfan on Apr 15, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good time

To make your sig nostalgic..

by throughhyperspace on Apr 15, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would love

to have to change it tonight. Maybe I should just start updating his walks.

Good time for Prince's first homer

by molitorfan on Apr 15, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not nostalgic in the sense

I’m fond of no homers so far or that I will long for the day.. It’s just a good signature..

by throughhyperspace on Apr 15, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Atleast Dillon get some walks

Braun could have made the throw… but working the pitchers… which we need to do to the Cards staff… with 18 games and a beatup staff…

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hey he nearly bonked the Looper and ended up scoring a run.

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

IT’S BRADEN FUCKING LOOPER! YOU SWUNG AT BALL 4!!

by iluvlamp on Apr 15, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

thankfully not for the third time

by throughhyperspace on Apr 15, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

easy

take a look at your avatar to calm your nerves

Good time for Prince's first homer

by molitorfan on Apr 15, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

fortunately he threw it again…

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now pitching for the Cardinals
42. I think the team can hit this guy.

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by TheJay on Apr 15, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ned

wants to steal this strategy for his bullpen. Everyone wears the same number and then if the pitcher blows the game it’s not Ned’s fault because he wanted the other 42

Good time for Prince's first homer

by molitorfan on Apr 15, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe Bush's spot will come up.

And Yost will have to yank him either way.

by KLSnow on Apr 15, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah I think if his spot comes up

You have to go with a pinch hitter. #rd time through the lineup now for Bush and they really hit the ball hard last inning.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 15, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

?

leave in Looper to pitch to Prince…and then yank him?

by sheeter on Apr 15, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow that was a quick hook

Especially with the way he has thrown to Billy today. I’d have left him in at lest one more batter.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 15, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Boy

the want nothing to do with Prince today, do they?

by verno329 on Apr 15, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why would they?

Hall looks like he’s never held a bat before tonight.

"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 15, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tonight has a Turnbow feel. Don’t know why..

by iluvlamp on Apr 15, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ugggg. Come on Corey.

by iluvlamp on Apr 15, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Defensive sub

Braun for Hall

Good time for Prince's first homer

by molitorfan on Apr 15, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hmmmmm..maybe later….lol

by iluvlamp on Apr 15, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh oh. Now Ned's going to get McClung up.

"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 15, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he will

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by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Worse name than McClung?

McSpleen.

"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 15, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok. Now we have Hardy up who feels like Larbage batting 7. COME ON JJ!!!

by iluvlamp on Apr 15, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

walk him?

or pinch hitter for bush?

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by Kyguy922 on Apr 15, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

can't walk him

because of the possible of the PH … esp. w/ Braun on the bench.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another reason I prefer the NL

although it didn’t help us there..

by throughhyperspace on Apr 15, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kind of a Bert and Ernie thing going on there

without the homoeroticism…

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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 15, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

they had a nice little chat about getting hit with pitches it looked like

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"did it hurt when they plunked you?"

“yeah. you?”
“yeah.”

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ha

"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 15, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

crap on a stick

by iluvlamp on Apr 15, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

AAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGHHHHHH

please Ned, jerk him after the first walk or hit…

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It'd be great.

Like when I walk out in front of a bus, the bus swerves and tips over, and I find a quarter.

by KLSnow on Apr 15, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HA!

"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 15, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's leaving him in against Molina

his own personal curse. If this is a hit it is a special double Yosting…

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only if

the alternative was Braun still being impatient and Yost burning out Riske this season..

As I say that: a man walked. Get the hook out!

by throughhyperspace on Apr 15, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice of Ankiel to get himself out there...

"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 15, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Izturis brothers

Cesar was born in February 1980. Maicer was born in September 1980. I feel bad for their mom.

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by TheJay on Apr 15, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow...

that’s pretty impressive.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that was a sweet pick… you might have to lighten up on the big guy’s glovework

by ol Pete on Apr 15, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

note from a cardinal fan

because this is a pressing issue:

cesar and maicer are half-brothers and share a father, not a mother. they are each brothers from another mother. sorry to disappoint.

by baw on Apr 16, 2008 1:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well it worked.

"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 15, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No kidding...

Here, I’ll slow down and make myself as big as possible so you can tag me easier.

"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 15, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice play

if not an unconventional throw

Good time for Prince's first homer

by molitorfan on Apr 15, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dave Bush

Funny how three runs in six innings qualifies as a quality start, but it’s seen as a bad one for him.

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by TheJay on Apr 15, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not relatively speaking this season

by throughhyperspace on Apr 15, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fair point.

And it’s a better start than the last two he put up.

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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 15, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're assuming that

Ned is going to pull him now…still plenty of time to Yost the QS.

by Zeyes on Apr 15, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Be tough for him to pitch next inning

Since Iribarren’s hitting for him.

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by TheJay on Apr 15, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs