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**BigRedChief** · 07-07-2008, 07:05 AM

Figured that if we had one thread to discuss Cardinals "stuff" it would be easier to find. What do you think? Good idea?

POND_OF_RED · 07-22-2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rick

Yeah, I don't mind the Cardinals so much...if it can't be us. Anyone is better than the Cubs.

Jealous of the best pitching rotation in the league aren't you?

The Rick · 07-22-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SEA_OF_RED

Jealous of the best pitching rotation in the league aren't you?

I think the Brewers make a strong case for the best!

StcChief · 07-22-2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SEA_OF_RED

Jealous of the best pitching rotation in the league aren't you?

as plenty of ground made up last 10 at 5-5....

Cubs june swone is running a month late

**BigRedChief** · 07-22-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SEA_OF_RED

Jealous of the best pitching rotation in the league aren't you?

What did you spend in the last 2 years buying players? $500,000,000 wasn't it? 1/2 a billion of your cable money and you are still going to choke it away.

**BigRedChief** · 07-22-2008, 01:44 PM

NL MVP of the half year: Albert Pujols, Cardinals

Scott Rovak/US Presswire

If the Astros weren't in the midst of a six-week plummet to the bottom of the NL Central, we'd hand this award to Lance Berkman without blinking. But if we're talking "valuable," we invite you to take a look at that Cardinals lineup sometime and then explain why those opposing pitchers ever throw a pitch over the plate to Albert Pujols. Well, now that we mention it, they don't. Or they're throwing as few strikes as possible, anyway.

Last year, more than half the pitches thrown Pujols' way were in the strike zone. This year, that figure is down to 42 percent. And he's still on pace to hit .350, with 33 homers and a .610 slugging percentage (not to mention 38 intentional walks). That may look like just another standard old year in the life of Sir Albert. But it's not -- because of what he means to an offense that surrounds him largely with reclamation projects and overachievers.

Think it's any accident the Cardinals are 7-10 in games he doesn't start, but 45-32 when he does? Think it's a coincidence that when he was on the disabled list last month, Ryan Ludwick hit .188 and the Cardinals scored two runs or fewer five times in 13 games? There are great cases to be made for Chase Utley, Hanley Ramirez and Chipper Jones. But nobody has done more, with less around him, than Pujols.

Apologies to: Utley, Ramirez, Jones, Berkman, Dan Uggla, Matt Holliday.

Jewish Rabbi · 07-22-2008, 03:42 PM

DUNCAN IS ON THE DL!!!

Cards recalled Mather today and placed Chris Duncan on the 15 day DL. That should help the offense for a few weeks.

Frazod · 07-22-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jewish Rabbi

DUNCAN IS ON THE DL!!!

Cards recalled Mather today and placed Chris Duncan on the 15 day DL. That should help the offense for a few weeks.

Not really. He's been playing much better lately.

Goddamn injuries. This is past ridiculous.

Jewish Rabbi · 07-22-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Not really. He's been playing much better lately.

Goddamn injuries. This is past ridiculous.

Much better isn't hard when you used to strike out every at-bat. He's a liability in the field and at the plate.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 07-22-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Not really. He's been playing much better lately.

Goddamn injuries. This is past ridiculous.

Thank god we finally have a third outfielder who can hit LHP. Skip and Duncan against lefties was about as fun as the Holocaust.

Jewish Rabbi · 07-22-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Thank god we finally have a third outfielder who can hit LHP. Skip and Duncan against lefties was about as fun as the Holocaust.

Hey now!

'Hamas' Jenkins · 07-22-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jewish Rabbi

Hey now!

Err...the Shoah. Sorry.

Frazod · 07-22-2008, 06:56 PM

Cards up 3-0 in the 3rd.

Frazod · 07-22-2008, 07:53 PM

Kyle pitches around big trouble in the 7th. Brewers on the board, though. 3-1, St. Louis.

Pasta Little Brioni · 07-22-2008, 07:56 PM

Wow Lohse with another great effort. What a steal of a pickup he was.

Frazod · 07-22-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by PGM

Wow Lohse with another great effort. What a steal of a pickup he was.

I hope it doesn't go to waste. We need some runs here.

Especially with Sabathia and Sheets due up next.

Damn that was a nasty curveball Supp just threw to Albert.

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07-22-2008, 01:44 PM	#440
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $-691038 VARSITY	NL MVP of the half year: Albert Pujols, Cardinals Scott Rovak/US Presswire If the Astros weren't in the midst of a six-week plummet to the bottom of the NL Central, we'd hand this award to Lance Berkman without blinking. But if we're talking "valuable," we invite you to take a look at that Cardinals lineup sometime and then explain why those opposing pitchers ever throw a pitch over the plate to Albert Pujols. Well, now that we mention it, they don't. Or they're throwing as few strikes as possible, anyway. Last year, more than half the pitches thrown Pujols' way were in the strike zone. This year, that figure is down to 42 percent. And he's still on pace to hit .350, with 33 homers and a .610 slugging percentage (not to mention 38 intentional walks). That may look like just another standard old year in the life of Sir Albert. But it's not -- because of what he means to an offense that surrounds him largely with reclamation projects and overachievers. Think it's any accident the Cardinals are 7-10 in games he doesn't start, but 45-32 when he does? Think it's a coincidence that when he was on the disabled list last month, Ryan Ludwick hit .188 and the Cardinals scored two runs or fewer five times in 13 games? There are great cases to be made for Chase Utley, Hanley Ramirez and Chipper Jones. But nobody has done more, with less around him, than Pujols. Apologies to: Utley, Ramirez, Jones, Berkman, Dan Uggla, Matt Holliday. __________________ Mahomes is not a game manager. Release the Kraken.
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07-22-2008, 03:42 PM	#441
Jewish Rabbi What's up braj? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Placencia, Belize Casino cash: $-1696750	DUNCAN IS ON THE DL!!! Cards recalled Mather today and placed Chris Duncan on the 15 day DL. That should help the offense for a few weeks.
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07-22-2008, 07:53 PM	#448
Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-686615	Kyle pitches around big trouble in the 7th. Brewers on the board, though. 3-1, St. Louis.
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07-22-2008, 07:56 PM	#449
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