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Game 79 Overflow Thread

azruavatar — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:59:59 -0000

More photos » by Jeff Roberson - AP

Albert Pujols will no longer be allowed to use a bat when at the plate. Opposing pitchers compared it to raising the mound and said it was only fair. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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If anything, the 6th inning should show us that the game isn't entirely out of reach (bad Tyler Greene GIDP aside). That said, this team seems to invent new ways to take themselves out of the game on a nightly basis. Can't score runs? With Carpenter on the mound they score 3 (I don't follow DanUp's fancy writing rules about numbers being typed out) but the defense unravels (well Ankiel's defense at least) to allow a bunch of bloops, bleeders and blasts for San Francisco.

As always, be careful with your comments. The game threads are a little more casual but the community guidelines still apply.

Game 73 Overflow

azruavatar — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:59:05 -0000

More photos » by Frank Franklin II - AP

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Brendan Ryan (13) loses control of a throw to second base allowing New York Mets' Fernando Tatis (17) to advance to third on a ball hit by Fernando Martinez during the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 24, 2009, in New York. In a candid moment after the game, Ryan admitted to pondering whether he could lick his shoulder and field the ball at the same time. That question, however, remains unanswered. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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Runs Runs Runs. Must have more runs.

(Game 73 was last night -- leave me alone. I didn't get enough sleep)

Game 72 Overflow

azruavatar — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:28:03 -0000

More photos » by Frank Franklin II - AP

St. Louis Cardinals starter Joel Pineiro delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, in New York. If you can't tell, it's a sinker. Dave Duncan's ear to ear grin not pictured. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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Just finished some really awesome sushi. Robots are big sushi eaters if you didn't know.

Between Joel Pineiro and Ryan Franklin this season, I feel like Albert when he whiffed at ~~my fastball~~ Livian's fastball.

All you can do is chuckle and enjoy it. Groundballs for EVERYONE!!!*

Game 71 Overflow Thread

azruavatar — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:27:17 -0000

More photos » by Paul J. Bereswill - AP

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Todd Wellemeyer paces the mound after giving up the first run of the game on a sacrifice fly in the first inning of the baseball game (a similar situation was seen after runs 2 thru 5) against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York, Monday, June 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)

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The game doesn't stop when I leave? Not fair.

Alright Birdos -- 2 runs. We can do this right? You brought your KC bats right? Good. Let's get it on.

TLR on Steroids: Zero Tolerance

azruavatar — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:03:07 -0000

TLR on Steroids: Zero Tolerance

For being the manager of the Oakland A's, a team that appears to have had several juicers, and now the Cardinals with juicers both past on present on the roster, TLR seems to get a free pass regarding his relationship with the situation. Personally, the hypocrisy of comments like "zero tolerance" is astonishing to me given his record.

Game 64 Overflow Thread

azruavatar — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:54:01 -0000

It'd be nice to see the Cardinals at least aspire to make this game dramatic.

Honestly, if I'm DeWitt or Mozeliak, this club doesn't look like a contender to me. There's no way I blow prospects or additional money on a Mark DeRosa or a Adrian Beltre. They aren't the difference between the playoffs and watching TV in October. This offense needs to shape up in a hurry.

Alright Cards, let's hold em and then get some hits.

New Members (or a refresher for Old Members): Please Read

azruavatar — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:50:36 -0000

The community seems to be going through a growth spurt and it's worthwhile to direct you to a couple important posts:

VEB is a very open community but it can be frustrating for long time members to have to cope with new individuals. It's equally frustrating for new members who have to combat not knowing the rules and long time members who can be abrasive in their confrontation. Hopefully, these posts help explain more about the community and how things would run in an ideal world.

Go Cards!

Game 60 Overflow

azruavatar — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:07:52 -0000

Bases loaded -- Hanley Ramirez at the plate.

Hey Wainwright, the offense showed up so it'd kinda be great if you did too.

k thx bai

Game 52 Overflow

azruavatar — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:04:17 -0000

Rain, Rain, go away. Come again on a Todd Wellemeyer start day.

If someone could tell the Cardinal batters to use bats instead of their purses to try and hit the ball, it would be much appreciated.

Game 38 Overflow

azruavatar — Tue, 19 May 2009 02:51:48 -0000

More photos » by Jeff Roberson - AP

St. Louis Cardinals' Robot Approved Colby Rasmus is congratulated by teammates after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, May 15, 2009, in St. Louis. Rasmus, seen above, signals his friend, Brendan Ryan, not pictured, with their secret sign. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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Flow over here.