*2009 Cardinals Thread*

[blacklespaul]

For those Card fans cheering on another NL Central championship and Albert Pujols (The Greatest Baseball Player Ever!).

My prediction: the whole season will depend on Carpenter.

Let's get it on!

[newsbreaker]

Nobody gives a fuck.

[Debit One]

Cards will be in 2nd place until mid June, at which time Zambrano and Bradley will each suffer career ending injuries during their fight to the death in the Cubs dugout.

I agree, BLP, Carpenter is the key. It's not reasonable to expect that Lohse will repeat last season. Carpenter needs to win 15 - 20, and Motte needs to be a solid closer, for the Cards to contend for a playoff spot.

[Debit One]

Nobody gives a fuck.

http://apudgeisasandwich.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/cubs-fans.jpg


http://photos.upi.com/topics-World_Series/68ca68b096636a2fa042e3879676dc60/World_Series_1.jpg

[newsbreaker]

This is also the **Official 2009 Homo Thread**.

It will contain the best fans in baseball though. Just ask them.

[Verbal]

This thread is the hawkhuddle.com of official team threads.

[Judge Kemp]

Nobody gives a fuck.

Cubs fans amuse me. An almost universally sad, pathetic lot when it comes to baseball (almost universally--I married into a clan of them that are actually quite reasonable, despite their undying dedication to the team).

I've never understood the animosity and little-brother attitude they display. While they are historically perpetual losers in the sport, the franchise is a good one and the fans and team are at least respected.

Cubs fans, however, almost universally suffer from the same affliction as ISU fans--just without reasonable cause.

[01BizGrad]

Opening day and it's freaking snowing right now.

[blacklespaul]

I may have to just re-title this "2009 Winners thread" and have all losers prohibited from posting on it. I bet Mr. Hawk could make that happen.

[Hawk24]

I like the makeup of the team. While I don't make predictions, at the very least I do think the team will be fun to watch with all of the new young faces. If Carpenter and Wainwright can stay healthy and Motte can emerge as a decent closer, I do think they will be better than most of the "experts" predict.

[Debit One]

Cubs fans amuse me. An almost universally sad, pathetic lot when it comes to baseball (almost universally--I married into a clan of them that are actually quite reasonable, despite their undying dedication to the team).

I've never understood the animosity and little-brother attitude they display. While they are historically perpetual losers in the sport, the franchise is a good one and the fans and team are at least respected.

Cubs fans, however, almost universally suffer from the same affliction as ISU fans--just without reasonable cause.

The Judge speaks the truth.

[roseboundhawk]

Nobody gives a fuck.

Cubs fans amuse me. An almost universally sad, pathetic lot when it comes to baseball (almost universally--I married into a clan of them that are actually quite reasonable, despite their undying dedication to the team).

I've never understood the animosity and little-brother attitude they display. While they are historically perpetual losers in the sport, the franchise is a good one and the fans and team are at least respected.

Cubs fans, however, almost universally suffer from the same affliction as ISU fans--just without reasonable cause.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t284/buster65photos/irony.jpg

[Judge Kemp]

I like the makeup of the team. While I don't make predictions, at the very least I do think the team will be fun to watch with all of the new young faces. If Carpenter and Wainwright can stay healthy and Motte can emerge as a decent closer, I do think they will be better than most of the "experts" predict.


I actually had a dream last night that Wainwright only lasts 2 1/3 tonight.

[Judge Kemp]

Nobody gives a fuck.

Cubs fans amuse me. An almost universally sad, pathetic lot when it comes to baseball (almost universally--I married into a clan of them that are actually quite reasonable, despite their undying dedication to the team).

I've never understood the animosity and little-brother attitude they display. While they are historically perpetual losers in the sport, the franchise is a good one and the fans and team are at least respected.

Cubs fans, however, almost universally suffer from the same affliction as ISU fans--just without reasonable cause.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t284/buster65photos/irony.jpg

You're a clever one--posting in a Cardinals thread and making the implication St. Louis fans suffer from the same little brother affliction.

[LutherBlue89]

I am a little worried about Ludwick, but I think Ankiel will improve if he's healthy. Of course the starters have to stay healthy, but there are some question marks in the batting order too. I imagine Tony is pumped as they have so many interchangeable parts among position players, particularly until Glaus comes back (if he does).

[roseboundhawk]

Cubs fans amuse me. An almost universally sad, pathetic lot when it comes to baseball (almost universally--I married into a clan of them that are actually quite reasonable, despite their undying dedication to the team).

I've never understood the animosity and little-brother attitude they display. While they are historically perpetual losers in the sport, the franchise is a good one and the fans and team are at least respected.

Cubs fans, however, almost universally suffer from the same affliction as ISU fans--just without reasonable cause.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t284/buster65photos/irony.jpg

You're a clever one--posting in a Cardinals thread and making the implication St. Louis fans suffer from the same little brother affliction.

:rotf:

[Debit One]

You're a clever one--posting in a Cardinals thread and making the implication St. Louis fans suffer from the same little brother affliction.

:rotf:


:rotf:at you not getting Judge's point.

[roseboundhawk]

You're a clever one--posting in a Cardinals thread and making the implication St. Louis fans suffer from the same little brother affliction.

:rotf:


:rotf:at you not getting Judge's point.

dont you have some more crying cubs fan pictures to not go post in a cubs thread?

[Judge Kemp]

:rotf:


:rotf:at you not getting Judge's point.

dont you have some more crying cubs fan pictures to not go post in a cubs thread?

:rotf:

Because I want to post a random rolling smiley too (whether or not I get the point).

[roseboundhawk]

:rotf:at you not getting Judge's point.

dont you have some more crying cubs fan pictures to not go post in a cubs thread?

:rotf:

Because I want to post a random rolling smiley too (whether or not I get the point).

:rotf:

[Judge Kemp]

dont you have some more crying cubs fan pictures to not go post in a cubs thread?

:rotf:

Because I want to post a random rolling smiley too (whether or not I get the point).

:rotf:

Let's hear it for RBH everyone! He's here all week!

(Whether anyone wants him here or not).

[Hawk24]

Here's today's lineup to go against Pitt LHP Paul Maholm:

2B - Ryan
CF - Ankiel
1B - Pujols
SS - Greene
RF - Ludwick
C - Molina
LF - Duncan
3B - Barden
P - Wainwright

[roseboundhawk]

Here's today's lineup to go against Pitt LHP Paul Maholm:

2B - Ryan
CF - Ankiel
1B - Pujols
SS - Greene
RF - Ludwick
C - Molina
LF - Duncan
3B - Barden
P - Wainwright

Serious question - Do they expect anyone to pitch to Pujols, ever?

[Judge Kemp]

Here's today's lineup to go against Pitt LHP Paul Maholm:

2B - Ryan
CF - Ankiel
1B - Pujols
SS - Greene
RF - Ludwick
C - Molina
LF - Duncan
3B - Barden
P - Wainwright

Serious question - Do they expect anyone to pitch to Pujols, ever?

With that lineup, it doesn't look like it. I'd think you have to put Ludwick in the 4-hole, or Pujols in the 4 spot keeping Ludwick at 5. Still not great, but seemingly better than having Greene behind him.

[Hawk24]

Here's today's lineup to go against Pitt LHP Paul Maholm:

2B - Ryan
CF - Ankiel
1B - Pujols
SS - Greene
RF - Ludwick
C - Molina
LF - Duncan
3B - Barden
P - Wainwright

Serious question - Do they expect anyone to pitch to Pujols, ever?

People asked the same question last year.....all he did was hit .357, 37, and 116 and win an MVP with the least amount of production from the cleanup spot in the majors. I'm not worried about Albert.

[Hawk24]

Here's today's lineup to go against Pitt LHP Paul Maholm:

2B - Ryan
CF - Ankiel
1B - Pujols
SS - Greene
RF - Ludwick
C - Molina
LF - Duncan
3B - Barden
P - Wainwright

Serious question - Do they expect anyone to pitch to Pujols, ever?

With that lineup, it doesn't look like it. I'd think you have to put Ludwick in the 4-hole, or Pujols in the 4 spot keeping Ludwick at 5. Still not great, but seemingly better than having Greene behind him.

Greene had a fantastic spring at the plate and Ludwick struggled. As TLR loves to play with his lineups and batting orders, I'm sure he will tinker with it until he finds one that works/he likes....and then he'll tinker some more. ;)

[Judge Kemp]

Serious question - Do they expect anyone to pitch to Pujols, ever?

With that lineup, it doesn't look like it. I'd think you have to put Ludwick in the 4-hole, or Pujols in the 4 spot keeping Ludwick at 5. Still not great, but seemingly better than having Greene behind him.

Greene had a fantastic spring at the plate and Ludwick struggled. As TLR loves to play with his lineups and batting orders, I'm sure he will tinker with it until he finds one that works/he likes....and then he'll tinker some more. ;)

I understand Tony's messing with the lineup, but the reality is that Greene (who did have a great spring) shouldn't be hitting in the clean-up spot.

Move him up to second and put Ankiel at 4 if you're going to go with this old "1-2-3" "4-5-6" "7-8-9" segmenting of the line-up that TLR seems to love so much. Or, if the pitching match-up is there, move Duncan to 4th.

[Debit One]

I understand Tony's messing with the lineup, but the reality is that Greene (who did have a great spring) shouldn't be hitting in the clean-up spot.

Agreed. Put Ludwick at #4 vs. left handed pitching and Ankiel at #4 vs. right handed pitching.

[Judge Kemp]

I understand Tony's messing with the lineup, but the reality is that Greene (who did have a great spring) shouldn't be hitting in the clean-up spot.

Agreed. Put Ludwick at #4 vs. left handed pitching and Ankiel at #4 vs. right handed pitching.

Greene seems to be a natural hitter in the #2 spot.

[01BizGrad]

I have no numbers to back this up, just "heard on the radio" type stuff, but I thought Ankiel simply did not hit as well in the 4 hole as he did in the 2 hole.

Ludwick hasn't played up to a #4 slot this spring, and Greene has been killing it.

I think TLR may be correct on this one.

[01BizGrad]

If anybody wants to listen to some local sports radio, this station is broadcasting from next door to the stadium:

http://radiotime.com/station/s_23633/101_ESPN_1011.aspx

Brian Burwell and Pat Parris (yes the former DSM sports guy) are on right now. Bernie Miklasz is up at 12:00, he's very good (smart).

[Judge Kemp]

What time is the game, 3:15?

[01BizGrad]

What time is the game, 3:15?
Yes

[blacklespaul]

The big question mark for me is Duncan. He worked with Dan McGwire during the off-season, we really need him to produce.

[Debit One]

The big question mark for me is Duncan. He worked with Dan McGwire during the off-season, we really need him to produce.

Was Chuck Hartlieb unavailable? ;)

[blacklespaul]

The big question mark for me is Duncan. He worked with Dan McGwire during the off-season, we really need him to produce.

Was Chuck Hartlieb unavailable? ;)

Freudian slip, I meant Mark McGwire, Dan's older brother.

[LutherBlue89]

If anybody wants to listen to some local sports radio, this station is broadcasting from next door to the stadium:

http://radiotime.com/station/s_23633/101_ESPN_1011.aspx

Brian Burwell and Pat Parris (yes the former DSM sports guy) are on right now. Bernie Miklasz is up at 12:00, he's very good (smart).I think the St. Louis P-D has an outstanding slate of sportswriters, particularly given the size of the market. I enjoy the Big Man, Burwell, Strauss, Hummel, Gordon and Goold ... all very good.

[Rodney Farva]

Carp & Waino have to be healthy and great for the Cards to challenge this year. I am excited about this team, I like the young kids and can't wait to see what Colby Ramus can do. Watched him a couple times when he was in the QC, and he is the real deal.

[scottsdalehawk]

I expect Greene to have a very nice offensive season in addition to his always solid defense.

[IchBinKalt]

Anywhere this game is streaming live?

I was hoping the MLB.tv would be showing some sort of free opening day content, but it doesn't look like they're doing that.

[Debit One]

And I suspect that he shall hold that spot for the entire season.

http://www.profantasybaseball.com/images/Albert-Pujols-Pictures/Albert-Pujols-6.jpg

[Rodney Farva]

Both those balls he hit today, have been SMOKED.

[Debit One]

God bless Albert Pujols.

http://refrigeratorlogic.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/albert-pujols.jpg

[newsbreaker]

He also leads the league in number of "poles smoked."

[roseboundhawk]

cant you cardinals fans keep it in one thread?


cfiab~l

[Verbal]

http://brandonsneed.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/chipper-jones.jpg

[Debit One]

cant you cardinals fans keep it in one thread?


cfiab~l

the double standard is troubling, isn't it?

[blacklespaul]

We are off to a good season, so far.

[SL]

http://brandonsneed.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/chipper-jones.jpg

Amen, brother.

[DGHawk]

This thread is the hawkhuddle.com of official team threads.

:rollfloor:

[LutherBlue89]

We are off to a good season, so far.Picking up where they left off last year. 1 game, 1 blown save.

[#Hawkeye#]

We are off to a good season, so far.Picking up where they left off last year. 1 game, 1 blown save.

God I'm sick of this crap. I had to watch 30 frickin blown saves last year.
Now Motte's confidence is completely shot.

[Pseudonym]

holy shit, the bucs are in first place. lets see how long this lasts.

[castichawk24]

holy shit, the bucs are in first place. lets see how long this lasts.


wait till their schedule picks up. ;)

[Debit One]

Shook my head and laughed at the box score this morning. Two blown saves by the Cards yesterday.

We're on our way, boys.

[blacklespaul]

After yesterday's demonstration of a complete lack of will to win, I may retract my NL Central Prediction. Cubs still suck.

[Rodney Farva]

Duncan!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh and Ankiel shows off the freaking cannon again. Terrible time to break it out but WOW.

[LutherBlue89]

Albert is slumping. Needs some extra time in the cage.

[LutherBlue89]

Yadi has homered and tripled tonight. That's right, he tripled. Probably a good night to buy a powerball ticket.

[01BizGrad]

Albert is slumping. Needs some extra time in the cage.

http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200904074039589&c_id=stl

Holy crap, listen to the crack off the bat.

[blacklespaul]

Albert is slumping. Needs some extra time in the cage.

Currently he is hitting .714, not sure if this can continue. It may drop a little.

[Judge Kemp]

I'm dropping the $15 to get major league radio from mlb.com. Ridiculously good deal. Anyone know what the extra video runs? And if STL games are blacked out in Iowa?

[Debit One]

Albert is slumping. Needs some extra time in the cage.

Currently he is hitting .714, not sure if this can continue. It may drop a little.

I expect him to settle in at about .430 or so. Maybe a little bit better if he can get some protection behind him in the lineup.

I'm also looking for 74 home runs, 256 RBI, and acknowledgment from every Cub fan on the planet that he is the baseball god.

[MikeyJoe]

I'm dropping the $15 to get major league radio from mlb.com. Ridiculously good deal. Anyone know what the extra video runs? And if STL games are blacked out in Iowa?
Video is about $110 for the year, or $19/month. And the blackout is the same as blackouts on your TV.

[Verbal]

FYI Judge - Be careful with the mlb.tv purchase these next few days -- they "upgraded" the player this year and there have been lots of problems the last couple days. Hopefully they get the bugs worked out quick. I couldn't get the WGST stream of the Braves game last night at all, but was able to get the WPHT (Philadelphia) stream to work in about the 5th inning. Assuming the technical glitches are worked out, it's a great buy for $15.

[Judge Kemp]

I'm dropping the $15 to get major league radio from mlb.com. Ridiculously good deal. Anyone know what the extra video runs? And if STL games are blacked out in Iowa?
Video is about $110 for the year, or $19/month. And the blackout is the same as blackouts on your TV.

Thanks. I don't need video that badly. For the most part I'm getting it for at work anyway. I presume it is a subscription service and not something I have to download. I guess I'll see.

[01BizGrad]

Carpenter making his first start today at 12:40, how's that going to go?

[r4hawks]

Hopefully it goes very well. I would hate to lose a series to the Pirates right out of the gate. Especially a home series.

I cant wait for the 24th and 25th. Taking in my first ( and possibly only ) games of the year at Busch.

[01BizGrad]

Here's an interesting thread on Tony's lineup changes, which is always a huge controversy down here.

http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=619736

[Judge Kemp]

Incidentally, if you haven't paid for the Audio and/or Video packages on mlb.com it is a must. I just got the Audio and it is terrific. Honestly has to be the best value out there at $15 a year. If I had access to higher bandwith through Qwest than my 1.5 Mbs right now, I'd go the $109 annual route for HD video feed.

[01BizGrad]

A local sports radio/FSM guy was just saying there is a buzz and excitement in the locker room this morning about a healthy Chris Carpenter taking the mound. Says it's almost like an opening day feel... wonder if this is the real opening day for the Cards?

[01BizGrad]

Wow, first pitch was 12:40 and by 12:42 three outs were in the books already. Guess he wants to work fast?

[01BizGrad]

I know I'm just talking to myself, but did anybody else just hear Shannon's play by play of the pitcher farting around before actually pitching.

"He's looking around... kicking the dirt... looking at the ball... checks up in the sky... looks at the ball again... looks in..."

[Pseudonym]

There is an MLB iPhone app for 9.99 that includes every team's radio call and also includes video. sounds like a much better deal than subscribing off the website.

Oh, and GO BUCS!

[Judge Kemp]

There is an MLB iPhone app for 9.99 that includes every team's radio call and also includes video. sounds like a much better deal than subscribing off the website.

Oh, and GO BUCS!

For those yutzy pussies with an iPhone stored in their vagina maybe.

Pussy.

[blacklespaul]

I know I'm just talking to myself, but did anybody else just hear Shannon's play by play of the pitcher farting around before actually pitching.

"He's looking around... kicking the dirt... looking at the ball... checks up in the sky... looks at the ball again... looks in..."

I don't have the audio going but Mike Shannon is the bomb!

[01BizGrad]

Yes he is. He also claimed the Pirates pitcher was let go by NY because he took too much time on the mound and that was costing too much money for TV time... I have no idea what he was talking about. Now that I try to type what he said, it makes no sense... vintage Shannon.

Carp is also into 5... tossing a no hitter.

[Verbal]

There is an MLB iPhone app for 9.99 that includes every team's radio call and also includes video. sounds like a much better deal than subscribing off the website.

Oh, and GO BUCS!

For those yutzy pussies with an iPhone stored in their vagina maybe.

Pussy.

:rotf: Yeah, I'll keep my penny phone and spring for the $15 MLB.tv package, thank you.

[Verbal]

Carp is also into 5... tossing a no hitter.

...and losing.

[01BizGrad]

Carp is also into 5... tossing a no hitter.

...and losing.
Make that through 5, and still losing. 5 k's on 57 pitches.

[Hawk24]

Carp is also into 5... tossing a no hitter.

...and losing.
Make that through 5, and still losing. 5 k's on 57 pitches.

Cardinals aren't hitting when they have opportunities to score. Seems like they're a bit impatient.

[01BizGrad]

Through 6, still a no hitter. Carp has put them down 123 in all but one inning I believe.

[blacklespaul]

Carp is putting together a solid start. Pitch count is still low. This may be his last inning, though.

[Judge Kemp]

Chance to pour on some runs, though. Sounds like Carp's curve is looking really good today.

[Hawk24]

O.K......2-1 Cardinals going to the bottom of the 8th. If STL doesn't score any more runs, it will be interesting to see who TLR send out to pitch to the PITT 3-4-5 hitters (two lefties and switch-hitter) in the top of the 9th. Does Motte get another chance? Does Franklin pitch another inning? Kinney or Reyes?

[Nolesy911]

guys, the cardinals suck. i'm just going to put the truth out there and you all can deal it with how you choose.

they had bases loaded no outs and couldn't get a run in. their bullpen sucks. they don't really have a true ace, imho. enjoy watching pujols put up some numbers and then watching the cubbies represent the central in the playoff.

[Hawk24]

And Reyes gets them 1-2-3 in the 9th...Cardinals win 2-1.

[LutherBlue89]

And Reyes gets them 1-2-3 in the 9th...Cardinals win 2-1.All hail the King(s)!!

[Debit One]

So TLR, the incessant tinkerer, yanked Motte out of the closer role after one bad outing?

[blacklespaul]

And Reyes gets them 1-2-3 in the 9th...Cardinals win 2-1.

I take it Reyes' parents really like Dennys?

[Hawk24]

So TLR, the incessant tinkerer, yanked Motte out of the closer role after one bad outing?

He has yet to be named the "official" closer. Pittsburgh had 2 lefties coming up...the vet LHP Reyes was the obvious choice in that situation. This was a big game to get a split with the Pirates and Motte hasn't earned TLRs trust yet. He'll get more chances...we'll have to see what he does with them.

[LutherBlue89]

So TLR, the incessant tinkerer, yanked Motte out of the closer role after one bad outing?I don't think Tony ever anointed him as the closer, at least not publicly. Everything I read coming out of Jupiter was "we'll see how it goes, look at matchups, blah, blah, blah".

[blacklespaul]

5 games into the season and look who is on top of the NL Central. Starting pitchers look strong. Motte, not so much.

[LutherBlue89]

Freaking Albert Pujols. That ball got out in a big hurry.

[LutherBlue89]

Freaking Albert Pujols. That ball got out in a big hurry.Again.

[blacklespaul]

I like the way the cards lineup is set. Very flexible. If we could just get some relief!

[Judge Kemp]

I like the way the cards lineup is set. Very flexible. If we could just get some relief!

The bullpen can really hurt us this year. I too am liking the flexible lineup. Lots of room to play around.

11-2 baby.

[Soda Popinski]

Cuck the Fardinals.

[Bovert]

5 games into the season and look who is on top of the NL Central. Starting pitchers look strong. Motte, not so much.

There's no doubt about it, boyz. The Cardinals are going to cruise this year, assuming of course that they get to play home games against Pittsburgh and Houston all season long.

[LutherBlue89]

Kyle Lohse looked likea $10 million/year pitcher today. 9 IP, 3 H, 0 R -- Cards broom the Stros.

[blacklespaul]

I hate to be too optomistic, but so far, so good!

[Judge Kemp]

Good game tonight. Sounds like they were teeing off on Wellemeyer that last inning though--I'm betting he doesn't come out for the 8th. Let's hope they can generate some runs.

[scottsdalehawk]

Good game tonight. Sounds like they were teeing off on Wellemeyer that last inning though--I'm betting he doesn't come out for the 8th. Let's hope they can generate some runs.

You are correct. They just pinch hit for him.

[Judge Kemp]

Good game tonight. Sounds like they were teeing off on Wellemeyer that last inning though--I'm betting he doesn't come out for the 8th. Let's hope they can generate some runs.

You are correct. They just pinch hit for him.

I guess since he was coming up leadoff that makes sense . . .:oops:

[scottsdalehawk]

Good game tonight. Sounds like they were teeing off on Wellemeyer that last inning though--I'm betting he doesn't come out for the 8th. Let's hope they can generate some runs.

You are correct. They just pinch hit for him.

I guess since he was coming up leadoff that makes sense . . .:oops:

Quick game. Less than 2 hours gone by and it's the top of 8.

[scottsdalehawk]

Son of a bee sting, homer STL.

[Judge Kemp]

Hey, Shannon made it back to the booth just a bit late. Sounds like maybe he just woke up . . .

[LutherBlue89]

5 straight, another very well-pitched game with Carpenter on the bump tomorrow.

[Rodney Farva]

Good game last night. The thing I have liked so far is, yeah Pujols is red hot but they are getting key hits from the other guys too. It seems to be someone different every night. This team just needs to keep building confidence.

[r4hawks]

Absolutely tremendous play by Ryan at second last night.

[01BizGrad]

Absolutely tremendous play by Ryan at second last night.

Agreed. This team *may* be special.

Feast on the bad teams, split with the good teams, then you're in a good position at the end of the year.

I remember in 04 where they just kept winning series after series, I'm hoping to see that again.

[r4hawks]

Biz- are they still working on 64 ? I'll be coming down in a couple weeks. 70 isnt much out of the way but i generally dont go that way.

[01BizGrad]

Yup, still working on it through the end of the year. It's closed from 170 to Kingshighway.

I don't know how you come in, but you can take 270 down to 44, then 44 to Memorial... puts you right downtown. Of course 70 can also do that.

[Judge Kemp]

This whole Internet audio thing for $15 has truly been a revolution for me with the Cardinals. Whoever brought it up on here has my eternal gratitude. (Seriously)

I grew up in the backyard with my retired grandpa as he sipped whiskey and we listened to Cardinals games on his little radio. I'd slipped in catching games the last 5-10 years or so, except when they were on ESPN or Nat'l TV (or KPWB 23 in DM).

Now, I'm catching every game and following much more closely. My oldest is loving that he is able to listen to all the games now, and he asks me every day where we're at in the division and whether the Cubs lost the day before.

[r4hawks]

Yup, still working on it through the end of the year. It's closed from 170 to Kingshighway.

I don't know how you come in, but you can take 270 down to 44, then 44 to Memorial... puts you right downtown. Of course 70 can also do that.


Thanks, we come down the Avenue of Saints. Staying at the Downtown Hilton. 70 will work fine.

[r4hawks]

This whole Internet audio thing for $15 has truly been a revolution for me with the Cardinals. Whoever brought it up on here has my eternal gratitude. (Seriously)

I grew up in the backyard with my retired grandpa as he sipped whiskey and we listened to Cardinals games on his little radio. I'd slipped in catching games the last 5-10 years or so, except when they were on ESPN or Nat'l TV (or KPWB 23 in DM).

Now, I'm catching every game and following much more closely. My oldest is loving that he is able to listen to all the games now, and he asks me every day where we're at in the division and whether the Cubs lost the day before.

It pisses me off to no end that they left KMOX. I could get the night games in my garage. Now, i get absolutely nothing.

[Judge Kemp]

This whole Internet audio thing for $15 has truly been a revolution for me with the Cardinals. Whoever brought it up on here has my eternal gratitude. (Seriously)

I grew up in the backyard with my retired grandpa as he sipped whiskey and we listened to Cardinals games on his little radio. I'd slipped in catching games the last 5-10 years or so, except when they were on ESPN or Nat'l TV (or KPWB 23 in DM).

Now, I'm catching every game and following much more closely. My oldest is loving that he is able to listen to all the games now, and he asks me every day where we're at in the division and whether the Cubs lost the day before.

It pisses me off to no end that they left KMOX. I could get the night games in my garage. Now, i get absolutely nothing.

www.mlb.tv. A revolution, I tell you.;)

[PlannedSickDays]

Carpenter=Oblique injury for your information

[BuffettHawk]

Carpenter=Oblique injury for your information


:rotf::rotf::rotf:

[01BizGrad]

Crap.

At least it's not his arm.

[Wild Onion]

Two things about which I feel confident:

1. If Chris Carpenter makes 25 starts this year, the Cardinals will win the NL Central
2. Chris Carpenter isn't going to make 25 starts

[01BizGrad]

I stayed up too late watching that game, fortunately when I went to sleep it was tied... so it wasn't that bad.

Obliques are never good, but at least it's not his arm and it's also on his non throwing side. Ugh

Who starts now? McLellan? He was on the same throwing schedule as Carp in the spring. Who comes up from Memphis?

[01BizGrad]

The cards just made a bunch of roster moves... Walters, Perez, and Boggs up, not sure who's down. Walters and Boggs will get starts at Wrigley.

Hmmm

[LutherBlue89]

I thought I just read they pulled Boggs and Perez up today for Carpenter and Brad Thompson, but that Walters will come up Friday and start against the Cubs.

The rumor is six weeks for Carpenter. What is the Cardinals-speak mulitplier? If they say six weeks, I'm guessing it will be no earlier than September 1. Someone please tell Carp to leave the bat in the dugout next time and take 3 down the middle.

[blacklespaul]

I thought I just read they pulled Boggs and Perez up today for Carpenter and Brad Thompson, but that Walters will come up Friday and start against the Cubs.

The rumor is six weeks for Carpenter. What is the Cardinals-speak mulitplier? If they say six weeks, I'm guessing it will be no earlier than September 1. Someone please tell Carp to leave the bat in the dugout next time and take 3 down the middle.

most non-operation injuries heal in 6 weeks. huge loss and a known-known. He always gets hurt.

[01BizGrad]

Duncan with a 2 run shot. 3-1 Cards.

Horrible call by Danny Mac.

[01BizGrad]

Greene goes deep. Tied at 4.

[blacklespaul]

Dare I say, "Running away with it!" 7 of the last 8.

[01BizGrad]

Should be an interesting game this afternoon. I think most fans see this like starting Reyes in game 1 of the WS... a loss is expected but a win would be great.


No I'm not likening this game to a WS game.

[Judge Kemp]

I love playing against Zambrano. Is the same guy behind the plate today as yesterday? If so, I can see Zambrano melting down.

[newsbreaker]

I love playing against Zambrano. Is the same guy behind the plate today as yesterday? If so, I can see Zambrano melting down.

No, they rotate.

On another note, the footballization of baseball is a troubling thing.

[01BizGrad]

Gametime bitches.

[LutherBlue89]

Good to see PJ Walters through the first two innings in just 60 pitches.

[01BizGrad]

Good to see PJ Walters through the first two innings in just 60 pitches.
Jeeebus

Good thing they saved the bullpen for today.

[Hawk24]

Ludwick goes yard!!!

[LutherBlue89]

Ryan Ludwick flipped the switch when they broke camp. He was close to awful in the Grapefruit League.

[01BizGrad]

Did anybody else hear the crowd cheer when Pujols caught Oquendo with a line drive?

I was hoping it was a "Glad you are okay cheer", but I don't think it was.

[nolookpass]

the cardinals suck.

[blacklespaul]

the cardinals suck.

Once again, a clear demonstration of why we should go back to the county home system.

[newsbreaker]

Did anybody else hear the crowd cheer when Pujols caught Oquendo with a line drive?

I was hoping it was a "Glad you are okay cheer", but I don't think it was.

The best fans in baseball would never act like that.

[01BizGrad]

Did anybody else hear the crowd cheer when Pujols caught Oquendo with a line drive?

I was hoping it was a "Glad you are okay cheer", but I don't think it was.

The best fans in baseball would never act like that.

Maybe they would, but you have to admit that was in pretty poor taste.

[newsbreaker]

Did anybody else hear the crowd cheer when Pujols caught Oquendo with a line drive?

I was hoping it was a "Glad you are okay cheer", but I don't think it was.

The best fans in baseball would never act like that.

Maybe they would, but you have to admit that was in pretty poor taste.

I didn't notice the "cheer" when it happened. I'm not saying it didn't, I just didn't notice it. Fox, IMHO, sounds their games somewhat strangely as well.

[01BizGrad]

Barton traded yesterday for Boyer... anybody know about this Boyer guy? Duncan likes him, so we'll see.

[LutherBlue89]

How many times will the Cardinals give up two out rallies? This is becoming a disturbing trend. Get out of the inning, already.

[LutherBlue89]

Good comeback by El Birdos tonight. Team win all the way.

[Judge Kemp]

Good start to the homestand.

[LutherBlue89]

Taking orders for Joe Thurston replica jerseys. Please respond ASAP.

[Verbal]

Barton traded yesterday for Boyer... anybody know about this Boyer guy? Duncan likes him, so we'll see.

Live arm, but has control issues at times. Great first half last year, terrible second half for the Bravos. Terrible start to this year - ERA over 40 (yes, 40). Was one of the primary culprits in the Braves late inning squandering of a 7 run lead in Philadelphia 2 weeks ago. I think he came in and threw 9 pitches - 8 of them were balls and he walked in 2 runs.

That said, he may benefit from a change of scenery, and from what I hear, Duncan is one of the best.

[LutherBlue89]

Excellent effort by Pineiro tonight, pitching into the 9th. If they can keep him on track, it will go along way toward making the postseason.

[01BizGrad]

First game of the season for me last night, had a blast. I would have loved to see Piniero finish, but it's only April so no need to push it.

The air must have been dense last night or batters were just missing... because is sure seemed like a lot of those balls were smoked but came up just short.

Thanks for the rundown on Boyer, hopefully Dunc can get control of him.

[01BizGrad]

12:40 first pitch today, time to sweep the Mets!

[Talkin' Goat]

Going to Cards-Cubs on Saturday. Can't wait. Supposed to be a perfect day. Gonna be a good weekend all around.

[01BizGrad]

I just read this over on stltoday.com, quite humorous.

I read an article a couple of weeks ago. Not sure where I read it but I found it pretty interesting. The Cardinals pitchers were all airing their arms out and McClellan was boasting about how he has the best curve ball in the Cardinals' Organization!!! After hearing him brag for a while, in stepped this lefty. He snapped off a viscious curve that dropped the jaws of all the onlookers. McClellan stood there for a second in amazement, and said "Well, I have the second best curveball in the organization........that lefty........was Rick Ankiel...Thought that was pretty cool to see. Wish he could pitch again. I know that it will never happen, but man was he good when he was right....

http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=624100

[r4hawks]

Going to Cards-Cubs on Saturday. Can't wait. Supposed to be a perfect day. Gonna be a good weekend all around.

i'm coming down for friday and saturdays game. I cant wait either.

[Debit One]

I just read this over on stltoday.com, quite humorous.

I read an article a couple of weeks ago. Not sure where I read it but I found it pretty interesting. The Cardinals pitchers were all airing their arms out and McClellan was boasting about how he has the best curve ball in the Cardinals' Organization!!! After hearing him brag for a while, in stepped this lefty. He snapped off a viscious curve that dropped the jaws of all the onlookers. McClellan stood there for a second in amazement, and said "Well, I have the second best curveball in the organization........that lefty........was Rick Ankiel...Thought that was pretty cool to see. Wish he could pitch again. I know that it will never happen, but man was he good when he was right....http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=624100

I had the opportunity to sit behind the plate for a St. Louis vs. Milwaukee game when Ankiel was pitching. Vicious is a good way to describe his curve.

[Soda Popinski]

Ankiel is a freak.

[Debit One]

Hey, that Pujols guy is pretty good! Gus would say that he's a pretty good raker with dong power.

;)

[01BizGrad]

I just read this over on stltoday.com, quite humorous.

I read an article a couple of weeks ago. Not sure where I read it but I found it pretty interesting. The Cardinals pitchers were all airing their arms out and McClellan was boasting about how he has the best curve ball in the Cardinals' Organization!!! After hearing him brag for a while, in stepped this lefty. He snapped off a viscious curve that dropped the jaws of all the onlookers. McClellan stood there for a second in amazement, and said "Well, I have the second best curveball in the organization........that lefty........was Rick Ankiel...Thought that was pretty cool to see. Wish he could pitch again. I know that it will never happen, but man was he good when he was right....http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=624100

I had the opportunity to sit behind the plate for a St. Louis vs. Milwaukee game when Ankiel was pitching. Vicious is a good way to describe his curve.

I saw him down here on his first game back as a pitcher... standing O, then you could see him rip off a curve clear as day from the nosebleeds (where I was). That hook was a thing of beauty.

That said he made a hell of a catch today in center field, down right amazing.

[Judge Kemp]

Ankiel goes yard too. The rout is fully on.

[Talkin' Goat]

Pujols with two bombs today. Fricking amazing.

[01BizGrad]

Holy shit, now Ankiel goes deep.

[LutherBlue89]

Dick Ankiel using Luddy's bats. Slumpbuster.

[01BizGrad]

They are just handing it to the Mets now, 11-3. I really didn't think they were going to sweep them, but I'll take it.

[LutherBlue89]

http://www.gascoals.net/Portals/1/087/CAL-T&T-300-FrenchStreetBroom.jpg

[Rodney Farva]

I am heading down for Friday and Saturday's games, can't freaking wait.

[Rodney Farva]

Things don't look good for Loshe

[01BizGrad]

Things don't look good for Loshe

What do you think... blown ACL?

I'd like to think the Cards could dodge a bullet, but they never do.

If the organization is true to form, he'll be out a month, look good in the bullpen sessions, pitch one game and get shelled, then be out the rest of the year.

[01BizGrad]

I guess the MRI came back "clean".

http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/commishs-hot-stove/commishs-hot-stove/cardinal-beat-updates/2009/04/lohse-mri-clean-status-evaluated-later-today/

[01BizGrad]

Sweet, I have the last 3 posts in this thread.

Nice work by the Cards tonight, season split so far.

[Judge Kemp]

The defense has seemed a little shaky this year . . .

[blacklespaul]

Cards seem to be playing very well.

[Rodney Farva]

It was so fun to watch those poor little cubby fans walk out of the stadium the last two days.

[Judge Kemp]

I'm still extremely worried about our defense . . .

[Rodney Farva]

What a bunch of fucking pussies. Who gets it's back for the Cubs, I say it's going to be Soriano.

[newsbreaker]

What a bunch of fucking pussies. Who gets it's back for the Cubs, I say it's going to be Soriano.

He already got his.

[roseboundhawk]

pujols is a whiney bitch

[Rodney Farva]

On a pitch that got away. Looks like they are passing on Soriano, but someone will get it.

[ABeardedDragon]

On a pitch that got away.

Well maybe he won't be letting anymore pitches get away to hit people in the head then?

[newsbreaker]

We're going to need a chart to determine when a past hbp counts and when it doesn't.

[nolookpass]

Tony LaPusha is a pussy.

[Debit One]

America's Team now has the best record in MLB.

[blacklespaul]

agree. Stl Cards right now are the best team in baseball. And even without Carp, who is made of glass.

[newsbreaker]

Season's over.

[Verbal]

http://www2.latech.edu/~ajw014/images/Tomahawk.gif

[Verbal]

Game 3 tonight. There's been some hella good pitching on both sides in this series.

[r4hawks]

Good pitching overall , yes. McClellan was terrible both nights. He was extremely fortunate monday

[Talkin' Goat]

Ho hum...Cards win again...

[01BizGrad]

Ho hum...Cards win again...

No kidding, it's getting kind of ridiculous.

I like how Waino is 3-0 w/ a 2.67 era and hasn't been happy with a start yet.

[#Hawkeye#]

I'm really enjoying the display of blazing speed by Pujols. 4 SBs in 4 attempts.
It just proves that intelligence steals as many bases as speed.

It would be pretty amazing if he could get anywhere close to the 20/20 club.

I heart Albert.

[Judge Kemp]

I'm really enjoying the display of blazing speed by Pujols. 4 SBs in 4 attempts.
It just proves that intelligence steals as many bases as speed.



Vince Coleman would like to talk to you about your theory. You'll have to use very small words when he calls, though.

[LutherBlue89]

Nothing helps a struggling pitcher like Wellemeyer right the ship like an evening with the Washington Nationals.

[blacklespaul]

bump.

[roseboundhawk]

http://i39.tinypic.com/rljez6.gif

[01BizGrad]

Nice catch, hope he's okay.:shock:

[roseboundhawk]

he didnt catch it

[MikeyJoe]

Why did they rule that a catch?

[Wild Onion]

Why did they rule that a catch?

Because he reached into his glove with his off hand to pull the ball out (or so they said on the radio).

[MikeyJoe]

Why did they rule that a catch?

Because he reached into his glove with his off hand to pull the ball out (or so they said on the radio).
Really? To me it looks more like he caught it with two hands, took one hand off the glove and then dropped the ball when he hit the wall.

[HawkLax6]

Did he shave off his stache? If so, that is what he gets for shaving it off.

[sobrien51]

He may knot have caught it after all.

[01BizGrad]

He may knot have caught it after all.

Yes he did. He pulled the ball out of the glove before he even hit the wall. The hand that hit the wall actually had the ball in it, that's why it's laying next to him and the wall.

[sobrien51]

He may knot have caught it after all.

Yes he did. He pulled the ball out of the glove before he even hit the wall. The hand that hit the wall actually had the ball in it, that's why it's laying next to him and the wall.

knot? Like the one on his head. It's a homonym.

To save you time, I know it wasn't funny.

[01BizGrad]

Yeah that sucked.

Actually I didn't read it with the K anyway, so I missed it entirely. I was too consumed by rosebud being a cub douche.:p

[01BizGrad]

Carp is feeling good, and throwing now.

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/3B6FFA20FA2C33EA862575AD000C54F0?OpenDocument

[roseboundhawk]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tmwhitfield/2224989088/in/photostream/

[01BizGrad]

Pujols had a nice game tonight: 4/4 with a homer (11). The guy is putting together a solid year.

[01BizGrad]

Carpenter - DL
Ankiel - DL
Ryan - DL
Ludwick - DL
Glaus - DL
Greene - Not on DL, but has had some day to day issues recently.

Can the Cards handle this storm plus their dip of the last week and a half?

[Hawk24]

Carpenter - DL
Ankiel - DL
Ryan - DL
Ludwick - DL
Glaus - DL
Greene - Not on DL, but has had some day to day issues recently.

Can the Cards handle this storm plus their dip of the last week and a half?

Ryan is due back any day....Ankiel should be soon. Strangely, the injuries don't seem to be the biggest problem....the starters have sucked the last time or so through the rotation.

[Debit One]

Boys, it's ugly.

[Mo T]

The Brewers are a much better team than people expected. Everyone thought they would would be down the crapper without Sabathia.

[r4hawks]

It is ugly. We need some bodies back. Badly.

[Mo T]

I don't think the Cards have the horses to stay in the race. I also don't think the Brewers do, in the long term.

[nolookpass]

the Cardinals are coming tra la, tra la.

[Wild Onion]

I don't think the Cards have the horses to stay in the race. I also don't think the Brewers do, in the long term.

Don't be so quick to write them off. It depends on how quickly they can get healthy. Carp coming back is huge and Ankiel will be back tomorrow (?). Ludwick has started jogging.

They'll be OK. They may not win the tough NL Central, but they'll be around.

[01BizGrad]

I don't think the Cards have the horses to stay in the race. I also don't think the Brewers do, in the long term.

Don't be so quick to write them off. It depends on how quickly they can get healthy. Carp coming back is huge and Ankiel will be back tomorrow (?). Ludwick has started jogging.

They'll be OK. They may not win the tough NL Central, but they'll be around.

Carp is starting tomorrow. Fingers crossed.

[01BizGrad]

Hell of a game last night, Piniero dropping the hammer.

[Mo T]

The Cards seriously need to get Rasmus full time status.

[Wild Onion]

Carp pitches 5 strong, and the Cards win again. Ankiel should be back tomorrow with Wainright on the mound for the sweep.

Things are looking up.

[LutherBlue89]

"He's the nastiest pitcher I've faced all year," said Cubs first baseman and cleanup hitter Derrek Lee.

[Talkin' Goat]

Break out the brooms. Can probably just use the same ones the Brewers left here to save money.

My god the cubs have no offense.

[blacklespaul]

I just feel like this team is missing something, like consistency.

[imissjoeyrange]

Alright you sons of bitches, it's on!

In all reality the Cards have a good shot at another sweep here. Royals are already dreadful in the field, and are forced to put arguably their best bat of late on the bench tonight, bullpen is in shambles, and the bottom of the rotation is pitching.

[Talkin' Goat]

I'll be damned - the Royals do have fans.

:D

[Wild Onion]

Dear God,

Please let Chris Carpenter stay healthy this time.

Regards,
Onion

[r4hawks]

Will Carp get enough starts to make the All-Star squad ? I'm not sure what the criteria is for pitchers.

[Verbal]

Will Carp get enough starts to make the All-Star squad ? I'm not sure what the criteria is for pitchers.

I think the manager (Charlie Manuel for the NL) chooses the pitching staff.

[01BizGrad]

Bump

Carpenter/Santana today - 12:10 start

This should be a good game, I need to set my reminder that it's a noon start.

[01BizGrad]

Nice win last night, too bad Waino couldn't get the W. 12 K's and 9 strong innings, saved by Rasmus.

I think that's the first walk off of the year, and the first by a rookie since I believe 82?

[r4hawks]

They needed a win pretty badly too.

[01BizGrad]

Holy crap, Welle got into the 8th last night! Lohse also started in AA and didn't have any pain, so that's a plus.

[Wild Onion]

What's the latest on Glaus? His return could make this a very tough team come October.

[01BizGrad]

What's the latest on Glaus? His return could make this a very tough team come October.

Started a rehab in Florida yesterday. I believe he only has 20 days of rehab before the cards are forced to promote him.

Full story here:
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/02DF091A1F70F50C862575E6000E79E3?OpenDocument

[blacklespaul]

1st place on July 4. Although no one in the division wants it (Cubs and Brew Crew playing like crap) the Cards have a couple reasons to be optimistic. Plus, they may have a shot at the wild card too. GO CARDS!

[Talkin' Goat]

Pujols. Effing ridiculous.

[Debit One]

Excellent performance by Wainwright last night. I am not so optimistic about Wellemeyer vs. the Brewers tonight.

To me Ankiel looks completely lost at the plate right now. I think that he had 4 Ks last night. I'd much rather see Stavinoha as the 3rd outfielder with Rasmus and Ludwick than have either Ankiel or Duncan out there.

[blacklespaul]

To me Ankiel looks completely lost at the plate right now. I think that he had 4 Ks last night. I'd much rather see Stavinoha as the 3rd outfielder with Rasmus and Ludwick than have either Ankiel or Duncan out there.

Rasmus is really coming on. At some point, Ankiel needs to look in the mirror and either get "it" back or grab a seat on the bench. They have the pieces to make a run this year. One more starter and they would be real contenders.

[01BizGrad]

To me Ankiel looks completely lost at the plate right now. I think that he had 4 Ks last night. I'd much rather see Stavinoha as the 3rd outfielder with Rasmus and Ludwick than have either Ankiel or Duncan out there.

Rasmus is really coming on. At some point, Ankiel needs to look in the mirror and either get "it" back or grab a seat on the bench. They have the pieces to make a run this year. One more starter and they would be real contenders.
I think if Lohse comes back healthy and Welle can start repeating last week's 8 inning performance they will be more than fine.

Somebody needs to step up, either Dunc or Ankiel... it is ridiculous. I'm also about ready to kick Thurston to the curb.

[Debit One]

Somebody needs to step up, either Dunc or Ankiel... it is ridiculous.

I'm telling you, Stavinoha.

I'm also about ready to kick Thurston to the curb.

Agreed on that one. He's not a major league talent. Sadly, you would have had your wish if DeRosa were not injured.

Oh, and lastly, when I was a kid I think that we called people like Khalil Green mama's boys. I bet that he was always too "nervous" to have sleepovers at other kids' houses.

[01BizGrad]

Stavinoha is great and all, but both Dunc and Ankiel have had 20+ homer seasons, this is pathetic.

Put Derosa at 2nd, move Skip back to the outfield, get Glaus back at 3rd, Ryan at short, and your are done. Although it would be nice to have one more power bat... time for the teachers pets to step up.

[LutherBlue89]

Most guys kick ass in their walk year, but Ankiel has always been a contrarian. He is brutal right now.

I think if Ludwick continues to return to form and De Rosa comes back, this team will be in it to the end.

[Talkin' Goat]

Put Derosa at 2nd, move Skip back to the outfield, get Glaus back at 3rd, Ryan at short, and your are done. Although it would be nice to have one more power bat... time for the teachers pets to step up.
This would be perfect. Glaus just needs to be decent when he comes back.

[01BizGrad]

Last year Ankiel had 25 homeruns and 71 rbi's in 120 games.

This year he has 5 homeruns and 22 rbi's in 61 games. Them numbers is off boyz.

In 07, Duncan's last healthy year, he had 21 homeruns and 70 rbi's in 127 games.

This year he has 5 homeruns and 32 rbi's in 78 games. Them numbers if off boyz.

I didn't realize Ankiel was actually more of a power hitter than Dunc, at least by the hr numbers.

It would be nice to get that kind of production again. Hell Glaus had 27 hr's and 99 rbi's last year too. That would be nice to get back. Eff an A.

[Rodney Farva]

Did all of the Matt Holiday talk die down? I was kind of hoping they would ship some of those outfielders to Oakland for Holiday.

[Wild Onion]

Did all of the Matt Holiday talk die down? I was kind of hoping they would ship some of those outfielders to Oakland for Holiday.

The rumor was sending Ludwick over for Holliday. It would improve the team in the very near term, but if Ludwick is a very high price to pay for a 3 month rental.

I'm not opposed to Duncan getting the majority of the time in LF. He's bad, but he's not as bad as he used to be.

[r4hawks]

thats not saying much WO, he's bad.

[Rodney Farva]

I am sick of watching Duncan in the outfield and I am even more sick of watching him at the plate.

[Debit One]

I'm not opposed to Duncan getting the majority of the time in LF. He's bad, but he's not as bad as he used to be.

Agreed that he's not as horrific in the field as he once was, but he's brutal at the plate this season.

[01BizGrad]

It's Haladay mania down here on the sports talk stations. I guess it's a slow news day (I hate potential trade talk).

Apparently he is best friends w/ Carpenter and would like to go to a contender. Carp, Haladay, Wainwright, Lohse, Piniero... I'll take that.

[r4hawks]

It's Haladay mania down here on the sports talk stations. I guess it's a slow news day (I hate potential trade talk).

Apparently he is best friends w/ Carpenter and would like to go to a contender. Carp, Haladay, Wainwright, Lohse, Piniero... I'll take that.

I hope i'm wrong but , i have a better chance at winning the powerball tonight than that happening .

[Debit One]

Wellemeyer and Duncan ... ugh