
Tuning in from Korea
May 25, 2011 May 29, 2012 0 1104
ST. Louis Cardinal fan since 1963.
Favorite Cardinal in my lifetime is Bob Gibson. Just loved watching him work and throwing heat.
Favorite Cardinal Baseball Game; even though they lost the Series in 68, Game 1 is my all time favorite when Gibson strikes out a WS record of 17, and still had enough gas to strike out 3 in the 9th. I was in 9th grade and while in class I was listening to the game with a transistor radio in my pocket via an earphone, as soon as the the bell sounded to end the day I was out of there like a shot, I got home just in time to see Gibby strike out Kaline, Cash and Horton in the 9th, in which that has been etched in my consciousness since.
Grew up in West Missouri, moved to Central Illinois where I really came to dislike the Cubs.. But later in life I did like to listen in to their radio games and hear what Ron Santo had to say.
Currently living and working in S. Korea, retired Army, working north of Seoul about 20 miles.
I thoroughly enjoy watching the Korea Baseball League, the fans here are just rabid about baseball.. On weekends I'm tuning in to MLB, Korean League, and Japanese League games.
Major League at Bat is a god send, for those of us overseas, for the last 3 seasons it has given me the ability to once again follow the CARDS on a daily basis.
Just have started to get in these new fangled STATS, which are alot different now than when I was growing up, but I find the new stats most fascinating.
GOOOOOO CARDS!!!
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Commented I've always like Vin, when we were in Hawaii in the early to mid eighties, I bet I listened in to a on Lynn Dominates As Cardinals Club Braves 8-2 on Viva El Birdos - 05/28/12 11:02 PM EDT
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Commented Wish I could have listened in to that brodcast. on Lynn Dominates As Cardinals Club Braves 8-2 on Viva El Birdos - 05/28/12 10:48 PM EDT
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Commented Texas has been clicking on all cylinders. on Cardinals' Bats Come to Life; Adam Wainwright Dominates Phillies on Viva El Birdos - 05/28/12 2:57 AM EDT
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Commented ot: LA Times online has some good vintage pictures of Memorial Day, pics range from 1911-1929. on Cardinals' Bats Come to Life; Adam Wainwright Dominates Phillies on Viva El Birdos - 05/27/12 5:46 PM EDT
Commented Good Morning VEB and a happy holiday weekend to you all. on Game 48: Philadelphia Phillies at St. Louis Cardinals, May 27, 2012 1:15 PM CDT on Viva El Birdos - 05/27/12 5:32 PM EDT
Commented Texas is still play consistency good baseball, seems like for 3 years or so. on game 47 - PHL at STL, 5.26.12 on Viva El Birdos - 05/27/12 3:42 AM EDT
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Commented thats a good find, a twin billing with Cherry 2000 is a fun night. on game 47 - PHL at STL, 5.26.12 on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 11:06 PM EDT
Commented no such luck. on game 47 - PHL at STL, 5.26.12 on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 10:43 PM EDT
Commented damn a big storm is brewing, coming from the north, pretty near like midwestern thunderstorm. on game 47 - PHL at STL, 5.26.12 on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 10:39 PM EDT
Commented Lets win by a run. on game 47 - PHL at STL, 5.26.12 on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 9:38 PM EDT
Commented yes what did he say? on game 47 - PHL at STL, 5.26.12 on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 9:35 PM EDT
Commented that was a good link, saw something there I haven't seen in age, El Cid. on game 47 - PHL at STL, 5.26.12 on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 9:24 PM EDT
Commented I will most likely watch that movie again this weekend. you got me going now. on game 47 - PHL at STL, 5.26.12 on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 9:17 PM EDT
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Commented Never a dull moment here thats for sure, I've never been to your neck of woods on game 47 - PHL at STL, 5.26.12 on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 9:16 PM EDT
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Commented Yes sir he sure does at that and he had a good speaker hooked up so he could get the full effect. on game 47 - PHL at STL, 5.26.12 on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 8:53 PM EDT
Commented Well hopefully something good does happen and soon. on game 47 - PHL at STL, 5.26.12 on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 8:50 PM EDT
Commented As Sgt Oddball always said, "Think positive man, Think positive". on game 47 - PHL at STL, 5.26.12 on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 8:49 PM EDT
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Commented Yep, was stationed here from 89 to 92. on game 47 - PHL at STL, 5.26.12 on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 8:47 PM EDT
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Commented Did something good happen? on game 47 - PHL at STL, 5.26.12 on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 8:44 PM EDT
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Commented Nice quasi small city just north of Seoul, Uijongbu. on game 47 - PHL at STL, 5.26.12 on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 8:35 PM EDT
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Commented I forgot to ask, you having along weekend, it's a Buddha holiday here this weekend. on game 47 - PHL at STL, 5.26.12 on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 8:28 PM EDT
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Commented I've been up since 4:30, damn fine day out today. and Let's Go Cards! on game 47 - PHL at STL, 5.26.12 on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 8:19 PM EDT
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Commented I have the 1985 race, which Sullivan won, Mario came in 2nd, guess I'll be watching on have we hit bottom? on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 6:19 PM EDT
Commented that the same Rahal, that drove in the 90's? on have we hit bottom? on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 5:59 PM EDT
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Commented I keep thinking to myself that with all the injuries thus far, we'll be back on track down the stretch. on have we hit bottom? on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 4:40 PM EDT
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Commented I asked a question if any Card pitcher has thrown a CG yet this season, was suppose to be a repy on have we hit bottom? on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 4:38 PM EDT
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Commented Great, I hope he's back on track now. on have we hit bottom? on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 4:22 PM EDT
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Commented that was suppose to be a reply, could've swore I hit that reply button. on have we hit bottom? on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 4:10 PM EDT
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Commented Has a Cardinal pitcher thrown a complete game this year? on have we hit bottom? on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 4:09 PM EDT
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Commented I remember a time when famous drivers of F1 would participate in Indy. Where did it go wrong? on have we hit bottom? on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 3:55 PM EDT
Commented OT: I took a look at the starting grid for the Indy 500, and there is not one driver I've heard of or am on have we hit bottom? on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 3:46 PM EDT
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Commented ot: finished up with the 2nd movement, and man it's so goood, each book just keeps getting on have we hit bottom? on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 3:32 PM EDT
Commented That was good, God Bless Gibby. on have we hit bottom? on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 3:26 PM EDT
Commented now i get it.. slow man just slow. on Phillies at Cardinals Open Thread: on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 2:31 AM EDT
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Commented peel out to me, means spin tires on pavement, is there a new meaning to it now. on Phillies at Cardinals Open Thread: on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 2:29 AM EDT
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Commented thats all one has to do, put it behind you and drive on. on Phillies at Cardinals Open Thread: on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 2:25 AM EDT
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Commented You've been seeing some good concerts lately, how was this one, good crowd? on Phillies at Cardinals Open Thread: on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 2:19 AM EDT
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Commented Ever since I watched that blatantly bad call that gave the Pirates a loss against the on Phillies at Cardinals Open Thread: on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 2:12 AM EDT
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Commented Umpires have been like that most likely since the very first game was played, look how many times on Phillies at Cardinals Open Thread: on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 1:43 AM EDT
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Commented I may have lost a day somewhere the past few days. But it sure feels like a sweep or long on Phillies at Cardinals Open Thread: on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 1:33 AM EDT
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Commented My gosh have the Cards been swept again? on Phillies at Cardinals Open Thread: on Viva El Birdos - 05/26/12 1:16 AM EDT
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Commented Most excellent post, love reading your write ups on baseball history. on Yet More Words About The St. Louis Cardinals on Viva El Birdos - 05/25/12 8:34 PM EDT
Commented Let's go Cards! on Phillies at Cardinals Open Thread: on Viva El Birdos - 05/25/12 8:29 PM EDT
Commented That must of been spectacular in BR. on Yet More Words About The St. Louis Cardinals on Viva El Birdos - 05/25/12 6:55 PM EDT
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Commented That just reminded of Steinlager.. on Yet More Words About The St. Louis Cardinals on Viva El Birdos - 05/25/12 6:34 PM EDT
Commented How did you like it??? on Phillies at Cardinals Open Thread: Joe Blanton vs. Jake Westbrook on Viva El Birdos - 05/25/12 4:28 PM EDT
Commented the highly guarded secret, the spicy sauce, each place is just slightly different. on Phillies at Cardinals Open Thread: Joe Blanton vs. Jake Westbrook on Viva El Birdos - 05/24/12 9:46 PM EDT
Commented Thats my standard hiking food, kimbop packs light and makes for a great snack out on on Phillies at Cardinals Open Thread: Joe Blanton vs. Jake Westbrook on Viva El Birdos - 05/24/12 9:44 PM EDT
Commented Thats pretty much the standard fare here to, places also use beef strips, squid, octopus, i've on Phillies at Cardinals Open Thread: Joe Blanton vs. Jake Westbrook on Viva El Birdos - 05/24/12 9:42 PM EDT
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Commented Yep that is some great stuff, just had some the other evening at one of the local shops close to were on Phillies at Cardinals Open Thread: Joe Blanton vs. Jake Westbrook on Viva El Birdos - 05/24/12 9:37 PM EDT
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Commented my wife likes using Soju, I don't know if it adds to the taste that much though. on Phillies at Cardinals Open Thread: Joe Blanton vs. Jake Westbrook on Viva El Birdos - 05/24/12 9:35 PM EDT
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Commented You all are giving me some good choices for lunch today. on Phillies at Cardinals Open Thread: Joe Blanton vs. Jake Westbrook on Viva El Birdos - 05/24/12 9:30 PM EDT
Commented Ok Cards don't get to deep in hole now. on Phillies at Cardinals Open Thread: Joe Blanton vs. Jake Westbrook on Viva El Birdos - 05/24/12 8:55 PM EDT
Commented might be a regional thing, on how persons speak, my grand folks used to say holler instead on Phillies at Cardinals Open Thread: Joe Blanton vs. Jake Westbrook on Viva El Birdos - 05/24/12 8:20 PM EDT
Commented I think it's just easier to say. on Phillies at Cardinals Open Thread: Joe Blanton vs. Jake Westbrook on Viva El Birdos - 05/24/12 8:15 PM EDT
Commented Let's Go Cards!!!! on Phillies at Cardinals Open Thread: Joe Blanton vs. Jake Westbrook on Viva El Birdos - 05/24/12 8:09 PM EDT
Commented my favorite putter was some old Ping I had in the early 90's, used on The St. Louis Cardinals Successfully Finish Pillaging The Memphis Redbirds on Viva El Birdos - 05/24/12 7:07 PM EDT
Commented amen to that! on The St. Louis Cardinals Successfully Finish Pillaging The Memphis Redbirds on Viva El Birdos - 05/24/12 7:01 PM EDT
Commented I liked that in 1901 Lajoie was the 2nd player in MLB history to be intentionally on The St. Louis Cardinals Successfully Finish Pillaging The Memphis Redbirds on Viva El Birdos - 05/24/12 6:53 PM EDT
Commented Nap Lajoie was my Grandfathers favorite player of that era. on The St. Louis Cardinals Successfully Finish Pillaging The Memphis Redbirds on Viva El Birdos - 05/24/12 6:34 PM EDT
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Commented More for me, give's me another view of looking at a player, games are still exciting for me to watch, on St. Louis Cardinals Place Matt Carpenter On Disabled List, Promote Steven Hill on Viva El Birdos - 05/23/12 5:57 PM EDT
Commented Keep the fingers crossed.. on MRI Shows No ACL Tear for Lance Berkman; Slugger Will Get Second Opinion on Viva El Birdos - 05/21/12 6:52 PM EDT
Commented Same thing over here to, most folks drink the stuff like water. on An Ultimate Cardinals Record Book Excerpt for Your Viewing Pleasure on Viva El Birdos - 05/20/12 7:50 PM EDT
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Commented I stay away from that stuff. on An Ultimate Cardinals Record Book Excerpt for Your Viewing Pleasure on Viva El Birdos - 05/20/12 7:19 PM EDT
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Commented When I go out I must prefer OB on tap.. Though Hite and Cass have made some gains on An Ultimate Cardinals Record Book Excerpt for Your Viewing Pleasure on Viva El Birdos - 05/20/12 7:06 PM EDT
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Commented OB Golden Lager is not to bad, nor Hite Max. on An Ultimate Cardinals Record Book Excerpt for Your Viewing Pleasure on Viva El Birdos - 05/20/12 6:51 PM EDT
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Commented Thanks for that tip, I pulled my back last week, and it's still killing me, well try a few Hite's or OB's tonite. on An Ultimate Cardinals Record Book Excerpt for Your Viewing Pleasure on Viva El Birdos - 05/20/12 6:41 PM EDT
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Commented Good morning VEB, let's hope the Cards can notch a victory today. on in search of the value in LOOGys on Viva El Birdos - 05/19/12 8:02 PM EDT
Commented reminds me the time I went from Texas to SF for a week and bout froze in the evenings, didn't pack on Belated Game Thread: St. Louis Cardinals @ San Francisco Giants, May 17, 2012 on Viva El Birdos - 05/17/12 6:00 PM EDT
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Commented nice controlled fall there.. on Still More Words about the St. Louis Cardinals on Viva El Birdos - 05/15/12 8:10 PM EDT
Commented Sounds interesting, any of the new ones pretty memorable. on Still More Words about the St. Louis Cardinals on Viva El Birdos - 05/15/12 7:39 PM EDT
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Commented I'm about finished up with "At Lady Molly's". on Still More Words about the St. Louis Cardinals on Viva El Birdos - 05/15/12 7:28 PM EDT
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Commented 'm thinking the overseas folks are blocked, one my friends tried it and it wouldn't on Still More Words about the St. Louis Cardinals on Viva El Birdos - 05/15/12 7:12 PM EDT
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Commented no ad block either.. on Still More Words about the St. Louis Cardinals on Viva El Birdos - 05/15/12 6:51 PM EDT
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Commented That's a good one, but no. on Still More Words about the St. Louis Cardinals on Viva El Birdos - 05/15/12 6:50 PM EDT
Commented funny thing is, is that my hometown site is doing the same thing.. on Still More Words about the St. Louis Cardinals on Viva El Birdos - 05/15/12 6:43 PM EDT
Commented Nope, oneday I was able to go the site, and next a no-go.. on Still More Words about the St. Louis Cardinals on Viva El Birdos - 05/15/12 6:42 PM EDT
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Commented Thats the one I've had for ages, keep getting a failed to open page error message, that the page the on Still More Words about the St. Louis Cardinals on Viva El Birdos - 05/15/12 6:34 PM EDT
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Commented OT need some help, does anyone have a good web address for the st louis post dispatch? on Still More Words about the St. Louis Cardinals on Viva El Birdos - 05/15/12 6:30 PM EDT
Commented Finally the Cards snapped the losing skid. on Still More Words about the St. Louis Cardinals on Viva El Birdos - 05/15/12 6:07 PM EDT

