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Jul 20, 2009 Feb 13, 2012 0 16701

As my SN alludes to, Bob Forsch was, and is, my hero. He and Darrell Porter.
Neither one of them flashy, they just showed up on game day and did their jobs. Of course, being a Porter fan was a little like being Charlie Brown cheering on Joe Schlabotnik some days. He could play a great catcher but his bat wasn't always there. Anybody could like Ozzie and Willie, it took guts to be a Porter fan.

Walt Whitman said or at least is quoted as saying, "I see great things in base-ball...It will take our people out-of-doors, fill them with oxygen, give them a larger physical stoicism, tend to relieve us from being a nervous dyspeptic set, repair those losses and be a blessing to us.". He has also been quoted, "I see great things in baseball... It is our game, the American game. I connect it with our national character.". I would say that the ole boy had it just about right. Those that say that it isn't our national pastime anymore don't know what they are talking about. If baseball isn't, then what is?

I am also a fan of the Southern Illinois Miners. I love watching the young kids that play for peanuts. Three hots and a cot basically, just to have a shot at getting picked up by a big club and maybe a shot at the bigs. And the fact that it costs a quarter of what it would to see a MLB game ain't bad either.

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Viva El Birdos Commented I really wish I could flip you off right now. on Jeremy Guthrie, Jake Westbrook, and Kyle McClellan on Viva El Birdos - 02/07/12 11:16 AM EST

Viva El Birdos Recommended He was the one that whined and threw a fit last season on Viva El Birdos - 02/06/12 12:39 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented basically on The St. Louis Cardinals' Short-Term Rebuilding Plan on Viva El Birdos - 01/31/12 3:00 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented two names that I really never want to see again. on The St. Louis Cardinals' Short-Term Rebuilding Plan on Viva El Birdos - 01/31/12 1:06 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented Pags was a good catcher. on The St. Louis Cardinals' Short-Term Rebuilding Plan on Viva El Birdos - 01/31/12 1:03 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented stan musial struck 8 less times in 22 seasons on The Five Best St. Louis Cardinals Players by rWAR (1989-2011) on Viva El Birdos - 01/30/12 6:36 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented If you consume enough of it while doing nothing but sitting on your ass on The Five Best St. Louis Cardinals Players by rWAR (1959-1988) on Viva El Birdos - 01/30/12 1:46 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented sounds like a double dunk to me on The Five Best St. Louis Cardinals Players by rWAR (1959-1988) on Viva El Birdos - 01/30/12 1:37 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented how to know when you're over-thinking shit.... on The Five Best St. Louis Cardinals Players by rWAR (1959-1988) on Viva El Birdos - 01/30/12 1:34 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented sun bitch? on The Five Best St. Louis Cardinals Players by rWAR (1959-1988) on Viva El Birdos - 01/30/12 1:24 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented you mean you can't smell it? on The Five Best St. Louis Cardinals Players by rWAR (1959-1988) on Viva El Birdos - 01/30/12 12:02 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented Who dropped that bomb? on The Five Best St. Louis Cardinals Players by rWAR (1959-1988) on Viva El Birdos - 01/30/12 11:04 AM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented he's my hero on The Five Best St. Louis Cardinals Players by rWAR (1959-1988) on Viva El Birdos - 01/30/12 11:01 AM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented heh. We had Bobby Bonds at 34 that year. on The Five Best St. Louis Cardinals Players by rWAR (1959-1988) on Viva El Birdos - 01/30/12 10:59 AM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented have you met Aranathor? on The Five Best St. Louis Cardinals Players by rWAR (1959-1988) on Viva El Birdos - 01/30/12 10:56 AM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented midway thru 80 on The Five Best St. Louis Cardinals Players by rWAR (1959-1988) on Viva El Birdos - 01/30/12 10:56 AM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented All the guys from the 79-83 group were traded or left in FA before the 85 season. on The Five Best St. Louis Cardinals Players by rWAR (1959-1988) on Viva El Birdos - 01/30/12 10:51 AM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented So they can get full value out of him. on The Five Best St. Louis Cardinals Players by rWAR (1959-1988) on Viva El Birdos - 01/30/12 10:45 AM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented Have you ever seen how far most of those cities are from each other? on Six Six Six - A Numerical Repudiation of the Six Man Rotation on Viva El Birdos - 01/29/12 4:13 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented That quote loses something without the echo. on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 11:48 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented Major League quote on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 11:40 PM EST (2 replies)

Viva El Birdos Commented Watching Winter X Big Air right now. on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 11:09 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented nyuk, nyuk, nyuk on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 11:02 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented It was an odd decade. on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:59 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented If better stats are sexy he does. on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:57 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented How long before IHB has him in the hammock? on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:53 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented yeah! on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:52 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented I don't watch NBA hardly at all on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:40 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented bet it would have on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:38 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented Thoughts on new computers? on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:34 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented That was a great four year run though. on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:32 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented passed out= probable on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:30 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Recommended Wow on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:29 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented hahahahaha on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:29 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented welcome to the dark side, bitch on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:26 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented 41 on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:25 PM EST (2 replies)

Viva El Birdos Commented pass on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:25 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented I really figured that they'd buck the odds and win and I would lose money that fourth year. on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:24 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented much better on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:22 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented I've shot people for less. on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:19 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented It would be more priceless if he were in a Cubs uni. on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:18 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented what he said on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:17 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented The only thing I will complain about is that we haven't already won the 2012 WS. on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:16 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented You're certainly not what? on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:15 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented O..O on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:14 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented that it's not ST yet on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:12 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented no fucking way on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:11 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented I'm using her computer because my old finally died. on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:10 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented I'll be here until my wife gets home from work. on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:09 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented This happens when you get on the wrong side of 35. on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 10:03 PM EST (2 replies)

Viva El Birdos Commented that is usually the correct answer on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 9:07 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented and to think that , in escence, we traded Boog for all that hilarity on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 7:51 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented just as long as he loves gumbo on Friday Notes: Roy Oswalt, relievers, replacement levelers on Viva El Birdos - 01/27/12 1:01 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented Man Law on St. Louis Cardinals: Which Came First, the Good Chemistry or the Winning? on Viva El Birdos - 01/25/12 9:31 AM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented they all live in their mother's basements on St. Louis Cardinals: Which Came First, the Good Chemistry or the Winning? on Viva El Birdos - 01/25/12 12:35 AM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented don't hide your light under a bush on St. Louis Cardinals: Which Came First, the Good Chemistry or the Winning? on Viva El Birdos - 01/25/12 12:33 AM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented K. I just drew a complete blank. on St. Louis Cardinals: Which Came First, the Good Chemistry or the Winning? on Viva El Birdos - 01/24/12 11:39 PM EST (2 replies)

Viva El Birdos Commented I'm going to plead ignorance here. What the hell is that? on St. Louis Cardinals: Which Came First, the Good Chemistry or the Winning? on Viva El Birdos - 01/24/12 11:36 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented thanks for the catch-up on St. Louis Cardinals: Which Came First, the Good Chemistry or the Winning? on Viva El Birdos - 01/24/12 6:43 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented That's my problem, haven't had many of those lately. on St. Louis Cardinals: Which Came First, the Good Chemistry or the Winning? on Viva El Birdos - 01/24/12 6:42 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Recommended When good chemistry leads to winning on Viva El Birdos - 01/24/12 6:17 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented What else happened today that I missed? on St. Louis Cardinals: Which Came First, the Good Chemistry or the Winning? on Viva El Birdos - 01/24/12 6:15 PM EST (2 replies)

Viva El Birdos Commented that's so wrong on St. Louis Sports Power Rankings, January 2012 on Viva El Birdos - 01/24/12 12:33 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented I find it interesting that the Yanks are able to pick up that many amatuer free agents. on An Unsolicited Addendum to Bill James's Article on 'the 100 Best Pitchers' Duels of 2011' on Viva El Birdos - 01/24/12 12:30 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented thanks TC. on An Unsolicited Addendum to Bill James's Article on 'the 100 Best Pitchers' Duels of 2011' on Viva El Birdos - 01/24/12 12:19 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented just as long as the side stories had some witty dialogue to go with the pointlessness. on An Unsolicited Addendum to Bill James's Article on 'the 100 Best Pitchers' Duels of 2011' on Viva El Birdos - 01/24/12 12:16 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented I was referring to the movie that they played at the Peabody in Nov(?). on An Unsolicited Addendum to Bill James's Article on 'the 100 Best Pitchers' Duels of 2011' on Viva El Birdos - 01/24/12 12:14 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented Neither will the Astros in another year. on An Unsolicited Addendum to Bill James's Article on 'the 100 Best Pitchers' Duels of 2011' on Viva El Birdos - 01/24/12 11:39 AM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented I thought one was. on An Unsolicited Addendum to Bill James's Article on 'the 100 Best Pitchers' Duels of 2011' on Viva El Birdos - 01/24/12 11:06 AM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented Would that be more than the avg. team? on An Unsolicited Addendum to Bill James's Article on 'the 100 Best Pitchers' Duels of 2011' on Viva El Birdos - 01/24/12 11:05 AM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented I have know idea how that is relevant. on An Unsolicited Addendum to Bill James's Article on 'the 100 Best Pitchers' Duels of 2011' on Viva El Birdos - 01/24/12 9:44 AM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented I prefer Juicy Fruit. on An Unsolicited Addendum to Bill James's Article on 'the 100 Best Pitchers' Duels of 2011' on Viva El Birdos - 01/24/12 12:46 AM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented MOAR BAEZBALL! on An Unsolicited Addendum to Bill James's Article on 'the 100 Best Pitchers' Duels of 2011' on Viva El Birdos - 01/24/12 12:33 AM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented Dear Whothefuckever, on An Unsolicited Addendum to Bill James's Article on 'the 100 Best Pitchers' Duels of 2011' on Viva El Birdos - 01/24/12 12:32 AM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented It's a breed of hunting dog. on An Unsolicited Addendum to Bill James's Article on 'the 100 Best Pitchers' Duels of 2011' on Viva El Birdos - 01/24/12 12:28 AM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented no shit on An Unsolicited Addendum to Bill James's Article on 'the 100 Best Pitchers' Duels of 2011' on Viva El Birdos - 01/23/12 11:28 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented nicely done on An Unsolicited Addendum to Bill James's Article on 'the 100 Best Pitchers' Duels of 2011' on Viva El Birdos - 01/23/12 6:04 PM EST (1 reply)

Viva El Birdos Commented I would've been more than happy to cheer for the Bangles, though. on An Unsolicited Addendum to Bill James's Article on 'the 100 Best Pitchers' Duels of 2011' on Viva El Birdos - 01/23/12 6:03 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented gotta get roughage somehow on St. Louis Bars on Viva El Birdos - 01/22/12 1:48 PM EST

Viva El Birdos Commented kitkats taste like aluminum foil to me on St. Louis Bars on Viva El Birdos - 01/22/12 1:36 PM EST (1 reply)

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