SB Nation Blog: Cards Fan in Chitown

July 4th Cards vs. Cubs game in Chitown

Cards Fan in Chitown — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:28:42 -0000

Anyone have ideas for the July 4th game? I could have people over for the game (nice sized living room space for an apartment). I also have a back yard area to watch random fireworks set off in Logan Square, although if you are a big fireworks fan, you should probably skip the game. j/k

Another possibility would be to meet up at Sedgwicks and represent for VEB. Let's hear your comments, and maybe agree on somewhere to watch if you don't already have specific plans. Go Cardinals!!

Attn: Cardinals fans in Chicago

Cards Fan in Chitown — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:29:04 -0000

Since the game this weekend looks like it will be on Fox (*crosses fingers*), we should meet somewhere to watch the game. Whether it's at my house, somewhere else, etc. let's figure something out, and chip in on a case of beer (or two?).

The game starts at 3pm, and afterwards there's the Cubs vs. White Sox, which is always pretty interesting. Let me know if you're interested: georgebowles@yahoo.com or just post here and we'll mull it over.

Post-Pujols lineups

Cards Fan in Chitown — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:35:25 -0000

Until The Great One is healthy and agile again, destroying high velocity spherical objects over walls, post your ideal Pujols-less lineup (was that a run-on sentence?). It makes things a lot more complicated in my opinion. But I guess TLR is pretty good at that type of stuff. Also, might as well do picks for a new starting rotation while we're at it. Here goes...

I'd like to see:

1. Schumaker/Ryan (LF, 2B)

2. Duncan/Mather (1B, LF)

3. Ludwick (RF)

4. Ankiel (CF)

5. Molina

6. Glaus

7. Barton/Ryan (CF, 2B)

8. P

9. Izturis/Miles

I'd like to see Miles be the new Spiezio (except we sure as hell don't need another outfielder) and fill in on rest days, with Brendan Ryan starting at second base. I kind of stole H.C. Legend's idea of putting Barton in center at times. Good idea! I too would like to see good to great speed in center field.

For starters, I'd hope to see Wellemeyer be our interim ace, with either Pineiro, Lohse, or Boggs (now that would be awesome) stepping up to be the Colonel's lieutenant. Looper seems to be picking up the slack after seeing a complete game tonight. That's a pro performance right there.

Well, get better Albert. And take care of that amazing middle finger AW. We need both of you guys. How crazy would it be to have you all come back with Carpenter around the same time? At this point, entirely a possibility. Should be a wild ride folks.

Barton and LaRussa

Cards Fan in Chitown — Tue, 13 May 2008 04:38:39 -0000

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Ryan Ludwick

Cards Fan in Chitown — Tue, 13 May 2008 04:37:06 -0000

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Hangin out in the dugout

Cards Fan in Chitown — Tue, 13 May 2008 04:35:19 -0000

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Jose "Secret Weapon" Oquendo... future manager?

Cards Fan in Chitown — Tue, 13 May 2008 04:33:26 -0000

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Pujols in Milwaukee Sunday May 11

Cards Fan in Chitown — Tue, 13 May 2008 04:30:05 -0000

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