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UPDATE: 2024 OFFSEASON PLAYLIST TOURNEY: VOTING NOW OPEN
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From Radbird:
It's been a while since we had an offseason tournament. And we need one to argue and debate something other than player's WAR or...
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THE CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND IS TIED PEOPLE!!!! GO VOTE!!! BREAK THE TIE AND CHOOSE THE WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Last post by CardsofSTL
March 15 24, 2:43 pm
GDT 4/11: StL@ SF: Lohse vs. Zito
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MrCrowesGarden »
April 11 08, 8:26 am
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Barton Starts!
Time for us to win 32-0, with Barton pitching the final three innings for the save.
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Izturis has cost Molina a couple of CS so far this season...hopefully that doesn't continue...
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April 12 08, 2:17 am
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April 11 08, 10:10 pm
Other games 4/11/2008
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fanforever »
April 11 08, 5:12 pm
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Cubs lead 2-0 over the Phils on a solo HR's by Derrek Lee and Aramis Ramaris
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Good pitching matchup in LA....Peavy vs Penny.
Interesting to see C.C.'s start to the season. I'm sure he's not putting any pressure on himself at...
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Last post by BW23
April 11 08, 9:09 pm
Orlando Hudson interest?
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Michael »
April 11 08, 8:23 am
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I know several posters on GRB are interested in Orlando Hudson. I just saw this gem on espn:
According to th East Valley Tribune, Orlando Hudson,...
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My only concern with Hudson, who I've longed for for a couple of years now, is his legs. He had trouble last year, IIRC, and he absolutely needs them...
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Last post by BW23
April 11 08, 8:33 pm
The Cards want a bat
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BW23 »
April 11 08, 10:08 am
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According to an article in today's PD, the Cards are looking for more protection for Pujols. I don't disagree with that. They do need more offensive...
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Yes, Strauss has had his share of two lines of new information surrounded by ten paragraphs of stock footage, and the two lines don't weren't...
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Last post by greenback44
April 11 08, 5:21 pm
Seriously, the Cincinatti Reds.
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Ace »
April 10 08, 4:15 pm
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With all the talk about the Brewers and the Cubs this offseason no one was talking about the Reds. They took 2 out of 3 from Milwaukee and the loss...
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the game's not played on paper
I call BS.
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Last post by EastonBlues22
April 11 08, 4:02 pm
Jerry Crasnick's NL Central "comments"
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mikechamp »
April 10 08, 11:07 pm
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From an ESPN chat:
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A cubs fan asked if Lieber might eventually replace Marquis in the rotation.
Crasnick said...
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I'm almost embarrassed by some of those Cardinals' fans questions.
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April 11 08, 8:09 am
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Last post by mikechamp
April 10 08, 10:33 pm
Keith Law's NL Central "comments"
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mikechamp »
April 10 08, 10:11 pm
From an ESPN chat:
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Someone posing as Dusty Baker professed Patterson's greatness.
Law agreed, saying this...
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Last post by mikechamp
April 10 08, 10:11 pm
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Last post by Michael
April 10 08, 9:12 pm
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April 10 08, 8:47 pm
BP Just Burst My Bubble
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rs232 »
April 10 08, 9:52 am
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I was just looking at the Adjusted Standings at Baseball Prospectus . They have us at 5th place in the division based on 3rd-Order wins.
Team W L...
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Dayn's right - a number of ifs have to turn in the Cards favor for sustained success to occur in 2008. Piniero, Carpenter, Mulder, Glaus, Rasmus,...
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Last post by Radbird
April 10 08, 7:59 pm
Anyone have a contact at MLB.com?
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ghostrunner »
April 10 08, 11:36 am
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I've tried to contact them via their form online, but it gets rejected.
The Busch stadium in Gameday is the old Busch Stadium. It's also what shows...
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Try it for $20. Best investment evar!
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April 10 08, 4:06 pm
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Last post by Hungary Jack
April 10 08, 3:09 pm
Moz/LaRussa/Dunc debate Reyes - McClellan/Barton on Roster
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AdmiralKird »
March 27 08, 2:16 am
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McClellan Reyes are Officially On
And there are only two candidates:
1. Kelvin Jimenez.
2. Anthony Reyes, somewhat of a surprise.
As detailed...
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Strauss on Reyes from yesterday:
Joe Strauss: The Cardinals stood pat after the '06 World Series and then listened as their manager claimed Reyes...
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Last post by Popeye_Card
April 10 08, 2:23 pm
Early Impressions of Cardinals' Defense?
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Hungary Jack »
April 10 08, 9:53 am
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I'd like to hear from people who have been able to watch the team (I haven't--too darned busy) on their impressions of the club's defense, especially...
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I've seen Pujols make plays at first base like Keith Hernandez used to do. He's been outstanding in the field
It's easy to forget that AP was a SS...
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April 10 08, 1:40 pm
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Last post by JackofDiamonds
April 10 08, 1:10 pm
The pitching mechanics thread (split from Reyes)
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Popeye_Card »
April 9 08, 9:30 am
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I kinda wish that he would learn a cutter/slider.
I could be wrong, but I think those are built off of a two-seam grip. So he might struggle with...
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A choke change isn't going to do much except for take speed off the pitch. I'd keep at the circle change if I were you, but the choke is a way to...
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Last post by phins
April 10 08, 12:18 pm
The Pujols and Ankiel slides into home
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number9 »
April 9 08, 1:27 pm
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I'm wondering what everyone's take on Pujols's slide into home last night is. It looked like Towles was not blocking the plate and Pujols...
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I would like to take this time to thank Brandon Backe for helping Albert find his home run stroke.
That Backe must be an idiot. Why would you go...
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Last post by Simbagal23
April 10 08, 9:45 am
PD article on the Cards OBP
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ghostrunner »
April 9 08, 8:07 am
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I'm curious to see if we keep this up:
Here's a piece of it:
The Cardinals entered Monday night's series opener against the Houston Astros with...
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I know you are probably asking steve, but ...
Not at all. Thanks. That all makes sense.
Now, why does Chris Duncan insist on not trapping the...
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Last post by M1IRONMIKE
April 10 08, 9:38 am
GDT 4/9/2008 STL (6-2, Looper) at HOU (3-6, Sampson)
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JackofDiamonds »
April 9 08, 1:40 pm
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Troy Glaus has a simple method for keeping things rolling at the plate: hit the pitches you're supposed to hit.
Glaus has been doing that lately, and...
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So i wonder, were the Astros like gee, Albert hasn't started the season on fire, let's piss him off! That always seems to help!
:shock:
Gotta love...
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Last post by phins
April 9 08, 9:30 pm
The 10 greatest Game 1,2,3,4,5,6,7s in World Series history
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maddash »
April 8 08, 10:49 am
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THT did a wonderful series a while back on the 10 greatest World Series games - starting with the best Game 1, and going all the way to the best Game...
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Not a bad list... but Kirk Gibson's heroics aside, I think Game One of the 1968 Series might have been better, for the sheer dominance demonstrated...
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Last post by Radbird
April 9 08, 6:05 pm
Rotation and Roster When Pineiro Returns
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Fat Strat »
April 9 08, 12:53 pm
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Looks like Pineiro is on his way back with club. He had a successful 6-inning outing in AAA last night. (See his results.) They probably will give...
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Wellemeyer's ERA as a Cardinal is 2.97 in about 75 innings. His big problem was command and an inability to work deep into games -- NOT giving up...
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Last post by jagtrader
April 9 08, 5:10 pm
Reyes
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skmsw »
April 8 08, 8:05 pm
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Tonight is the first time I've seen Reyes pitch this season.
I think everyone on the forum knows I've been down on him a long time now, and said...
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Well, FWIW, Wellemeyer tends to not speak kindly of the Cubs, given that he was a starter throughout his minor-league career and had a reasonable...
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Last post by Jmodene
April 9 08, 4:37 pm
Buckner returns to Fenway and receives standing O
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Spider John »
April 8 08, 7:14 pm
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BOSTON -- Bill Buckner's eyes were red. He paused for 15 seconds to control his emotions. Then he spoke again.
The outstanding hitter known for a...
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Nice to see that they can forgive him now.
Have to agree w/the blue font sentiment. Would they be so willing to forgive, and would he have even been...
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Last post by Molly
April 9 08, 1:02 pm
THT: The 10 worst No. 2 hitters since 1957
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haltz »
April 8 08, 8:45 am
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[quote= Steve Treder ] The worst No. 2 hitter since 1957
OPS+: 48
Ozzie Smith, shortstop, 1979 San Diego Padres (team OPS+: 92)
Overall:
GS PA R...
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Yes, basically. Ozzie was above average in the one that should be weighted more (OBP), especially through his peak. I'm pretty sure the breakeven...
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Last post by haltz
April 9 08, 12:54 pm
Joe Morgan's NL Central "comments"
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mikechamp »
April 8 08, 8:10 pm
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From an ESPN chat. I know everyone missed Joe Morgan's chats.
And it was a busy day today, with Joe, Neyer and Olney. Stay tuned for the others....
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Sure you have.
Hrabosky is a Tone Honk and not the fun kind like Shannon. If I didn't discover message boards and Moneyball, I'd be as dumb as Al.
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Last post by GatewaySnayke
April 9 08, 11:21 am
Buster Olney's NL Central "comments"
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mikechamp »
April 8 08, 9:41 pm
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From an ESPN chat:
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A cubs fan asked if Zambrano has finally seen the light and reined in his emotions. He...
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I think probably the best spot for Soriano right now is #2. His speed limits the possiblity of the GIDP, while his ability to drive the ball...
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Last post by Hungary Jack
April 9 08, 10:43 am
4-8 Postgame Thread: The Glaus and Reyes Show
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PujolJunkie »
April 8 08, 8:47 pm
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5-3 Cardinal victory.
Cardinals are now 6-2 on the season.
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If I had Jason LaRue's facial hair, I would bang every piece of bar skank ass in the area. Plus, I would fart a lot.
Camaro or Firebird?
I'd have...
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Last post by MDCardsFan
April 9 08, 10:36 am
Cezar cards ss
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lovethosecards »
April 9 08, 7:21 am
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doesn't make sense to bat a weak hitter in 9th spot when you bat the pitcher 8th.
Cezar should give up swith hitting. He hits well from the right...
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doesn't make sense to bat a weak hitter in 9th spot when you bat the pitcher 8th.
Cezar should give up swith hitting. He hits well from the right...
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Last post by BenNX74205
April 9 08, 7:25 am
4/8 Other Games Thread
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Dillagii »
April 8 08, 2:59 pm
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Detroit Tigers are looking at an 0-7 record to start the season.
Boston leads 5-0 heading into 7th.
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Matt Kemp is still so raw. He looked absolutely awful at the plate the first four or five games. Horrible AB's. Very undisciplined. Almost all swings...
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Last post by BW23
April 9 08, 7:08 am
What level of baseball did you play?
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Spider John »
January 24 08, 3:22 pm
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I played independent league ball against some college talent, a couple of future minor leaguers, and one pitcher that got a cup of coffee with the...
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That comment wasn't about Title 9. It was about your statement that Universities should not be run like businesses. I'm just saying that anytime that...
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Last post by clement
April 9 08, 1:26 am
GDT 4/8 STL (5-2, Thompson) at HOU (3-5, Chacon)
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BenNX74205 »
April 8 08, 9:28 am
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Tuesday, April 8
7:05 PM CT
Minute Maid Park
Thompson Pitching For Rotation Spot
A 3-1 run against left-handed pitching is nothing to sneeze at,...
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Looked like the catcher didn't like being sideswiped by Pujols at home. It looked like he was in front of homeplate and off the line, but I figure...
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Last post by jagtrader
April 8 08, 9:46 pm
Rob Neyer's NL Central "comments"
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mikechamp »
April 8 08, 8:35 pm
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From an ESPN chat:
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Rob thinks Cueto has a decent chance of being decent .
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A cubs fan...
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I don't know if Rob Neyer agrees with those Cincy fans, but Adam Dunn doesn't deserve the guff he gets from Reds fans. Or anyone.
I couldn't quite...
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Last post by mikechamp
April 8 08, 9:46 pm
Problems with mlbtv.com????????????
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nwbearcat »
April 8 08, 8:32 pm
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I have the 400k feed for the last two nights it has been really bad. Cant even watch it, I have had to resort to the radio it is so choppy. It will...
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I just signed up for a month tonight and it was fine. But I was using the 1.2 feed.
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Last post by cardsfansince82
April 8 08, 9:34 pm
GDT 4/8 Memphis Redbirds (Pineiro) at New Orleans
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number9 »
April 8 08, 6:29 pm
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Mather singled in the top of the 1st, but that was it.
Pineiro gave up 2 runs on 3 hits in the bottom of the 1st.
2nd inning now.
2-0 New...
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Throwing strikes, good stuff.
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Last post by Ace
April 8 08, 7:18 pm
Introducing Dynamic Runs
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Asmodai »
April 8 08, 1:31 am
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there were four questions keenen made me remove :(
Alright, well let's talk about question number one. The statistical analysis of baseball, in my...
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I'm not sure why you would go to the trouble of inventing your own comprehensive offensive metric,
Thats an easy question to answer. He has the...
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Last post by M1IRONMIKE
April 8 08, 4:58 pm
Schedule maker for Cardinals MVP
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ghostrunner »
April 6 08, 10:30 pm
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We owe a debt of gratitude to whoever made this cupcake April schedule out while we wait for the lineup to shake loose and for some of these starters...
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Too bad we can't play at Detroit this week.
**snort** :lol:
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Last post by Suicide_Squeeze
April 8 08, 2:56 pm
THT: Off to a hot start
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haltz »
April 8 08, 8:44 am
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[quote= Josh Kalk ] St. Louis Cardinals
The Cardinals always seem to be the forgotten team, and this year is no exception. Last year they finished...
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Well, maybe so. I didn't realize Wells wouldn't have pitched. All the same, I doubt it makes a difference.
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Last post by ghostrunner
April 8 08, 2:52 pm
4-7 Postgame Thread: Like a bullpen in a China shop
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PujolJunkie »
April 7 08, 7:22 pm
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Just shoot me now.
Cardinals lose 5-3 on a walk off shot by Miguel Tejada. Off of Kyle McClellan. In the bottom of the 9th.
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Listen, I'm not supposed to even say this. None of this matters. Galactus is coming, so enjoy the wins you have.
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April 8 08, 2:22 pm
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