Cubs - Braves Series Preview
by gondeee on Apr 5, 2010 12:15 PM EDT
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PrintThe Braves will host the Cubs at Turner Field for the opening series of 2010. Here is a breakdown of the pitching matchups in the series.
Monday - Carlos Zambrano (9-7, 3.77 in 2009) vs. Derek Lowe (15-10, 4.67 in 2009)
Lowe gets his second consecutive opening day nod, and Zambrano makes his sixth opening day start for the Cubs. Both pitchers are coming off of disappointing 2009 seasons. Zambrano only won 9 games, and Braves fans know how poorly Lowe finished the season.
Zambrano was 0-1 against the Braves last year, though he pitched well in his only start against Atlanta, giving up only 2 runs in a pitching duel with Javier Vazquez. Carlos has a 2-and-3 record in 11 lifetime starts against the Braves. Walks have been his Achilles heel when facing the Atlanta, as he has allowed almost a walk every two innings.
Lowe did not get a decision last year in one start against the Cubs, though he threw a quality start only to see a tie game lost by Jeff Bennett. Lowe is 2-and-1 against the Cubs lifetime in nine starts with a 3.17 ERA. So if history is any judge he should be able to handle Chicago, though expect a close game.
Wednesday - Ryan Dempster (11-9, 3.64 ERA in 2009) vs. Jair Jurrjens (14-10, 2.60 ERA in 2009)
Dempster was winless against Atlanta last year in a well pitched game. He was also a victim of a well-pitched Javier Vazuqez start, with the bullpen holding on for the shutout victory. Dempster has an abysmal lifetime record of 2-and-11 against the Braves in 15 starts and 26 games.
Jurrjens had one of his poorer starts against any team last year when he faced the Cubs. He allowed 7 hits and 3 walks which led to 4 runs and his 7th loss of the season. That was the only time Jurrjens has faced the Cubs in his career.
Thursday - Randy Wells (12-10, 3.05 in 2009) vs. Tommy Hanson (11-4, 2.89 in 2009)
This will be a matchup of two of the top rookies on the mound from last year. Hanson finished 3rd in the Rookie of the Year voting, and Wells finished 6th
Wells was 1-and-0 in two starts against the Braves last year. He posted two quality starts giving up only 2 runs in each game. He certainly seemed to have the Braves batters figured out.
Hanson has not faced the Cubs in his career.
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Nice preview.
I hate being nitpicky, but I spy a few errors.
So if history is any judge he should be able to handle Atlanta, though expect a close game.
You mean Chicago?
He allowed 7 runs and 3 walks which led to 4 runs and his 7th loss of the season.
Better question:
Will the fans show their support at the Ted this year?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
Yeah, so I took off work today so I’m gonna need the open thread up…like…now.
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I was thinking the same thing
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
And NAWHAL, don't forget NAWHAL...
I’m calling a Zambrano HR, in honor of the our respective club’s new front office personnel idea that “Chicks dig the long ball”
Not if Lowe has the
s(t)inker working
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
screw NAWHAL…i’m still waiting for my prizes
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
NAHWAL
Stands for Noc a homer, win a lotta. Two old braves mascots.
On this site, that’s the name for a game people play where they make predictions about the game that’s coming up.
The ones who get stuff right earn points. The ones with the most points get prizes.
Bring on the Cubs! Let’s go Braves!
Let's Go Braves!
by romone_braves91 on Apr 5, 2010 12:53 PM EDT reply actions
Decisions....
should I listen to the game at work or should I stay away from baseball info and watch it via DVR after work as if it is happening then?
I want to watch it live!!!
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
ESPN 360
which is now ESPN 3, but at any rate you should able to view the game live at work. I am going to see how that goes and still have the DVR tee’d up and ready to go
by JFP on Apr 5, 2010 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Depends on your provider
Or if you work at an Academic Instituition
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
I wouldn’t be able to stay away, so I vote for listening at work
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Brent Musberger
Keeping up the fine tradition of ESPN broadcasts.
“Dusty Baker matching chess moves against Tony LaRussa today.”
“If you’re talking about the best hitters in the NL today, Albert Pujols is right there on that list.”
And Pujols takes a quick lead on Jason Heyward in MVP voting
Hits a HR in his first AB of the season.
He’s pretty good.
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
It's the first series of 2010, not 2009
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when."
by Scott Coleman on Apr 5, 2010 1:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
So does this mean...
that he’s going to hit more than 10 HRs this year?
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn, missed it…watching the Nats win. Nyjer Morgan’s a beast.
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Not a great start for Halladay… 1st inning: 1 earned run, 2 hits, 1 walk (that’s the real shocker). Got Dunn on a full count.
Should have been 2 walks…weak call on Dunn.
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, the strike out pitch AND the pitch that got called a strike on 3-0. Those were gimme calls by the ump.
by dunnytwogloves on Apr 5, 2010 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
That would be a record or something
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
Oops..
Now he’s only on pace for 300+ HRs. What a bum.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Lame sauce
Put him on the pine
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
NL Cy Young winner my ass!
Halladay is already losing.
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when."
by Scott Coleman on Apr 5, 2010 1:33 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Seriously.
Worst. Trade. Ever.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s what we do, really
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
On ESPN,
they just put up a graphic of all the guys who got NL Cy Young votes last year… Above the name “Vazquez” and in front of a Braves logo was… a picture of someone who was definitely NOT Javy Vazquez. I think it may have been Luis Valdez, though I didn’t recognize whoever it was.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
I noticed that as well. It was like wtf?
Let's Go Braves!
by romone_braves91 on Apr 5, 2010 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha, I saw that as well
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I got an I idea
Let’s do 4 play by plays at the same time with the current games that are on. Who’s with me!?!!?!?!!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
Halladay just K’s Zimmerman
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
And Dunn for the 2nd time
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Despite that
I like the nats youth and vigor
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
Yeah, I worry about the Nats a bit… especially after Strasburg arrives. I think they’ll be better than most think.
agreed
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Willie Harris in RF and Nyjer Morgan in CF? That’s crazy defense
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Good point.
Everyone should be hitting to LF against them
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Throwing, not so much...
but in the air, yes. McCann could get multiple triples on balls into that gap.
Youth and vigor are great...
But you have to have good players too… I don’t think they have nearly enough, at least not yet. Maybe in 2011
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha!
Sounds like a Moises Alou cure for hand blisters
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Carpenter just got Dickerson to ground out to Pujols, 3-1
Cards still up 1 nothing after 2.5
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Colby Rasmus
just homered off of Harang, Cardinals now up 2-0, bottom 4th.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
David Freese
just singled in another run for STL, 3 nothing. Should’ve been a play at the plate, but Rolen cut the ball off stupidly, then dropped the ball to boot.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
If it goes too long
I’ll need a beer to chill out
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
I’m already on #2
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
That's what you get
when the Opening Day matchup is Vicente Padilla vs. Zach Duke
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Great call on my TC fantasy squad...
pick up Padilla to fill an injured slot before I could see who all was available (and pickings were quite slim, I’ve since dropped him for Octavio Dotel as possible cheap saves). But to make matters worse, I’ve got Garrett Jones, sitting on the bench. Good call numbskull!
I’m surprised Dotel was still available, I would have snagged him in I knew that
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait…why the hell is Padilla opening up for the Dodgers?
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Just got a text from LT down at the Ted
“It’s insane down here! We’re in line to get in. Crazy long.”
Glad to hear it. Although, I could have sworn that the game was being played at Wrigley…didn’t realize otherwise until last night. I’m an idiot.
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Shit Howard is a beast!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
what happened
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
2 run Bomb!
2nd deck
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
Damn…switching back now
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I was shocked at how tall he was when I saw him in ST.
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
the immovable object
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
He's from my original stomping grounds
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
I think he will be
Not great, but good.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions
End 3rd, Mets still 2-0 over Fla.
Bay struck out to leave 2. Josh Johnson already has 70-ish pitches.
Nats are in trouble...
…Phillies got 1st and 3rd with no outs, already up 2-1
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Victorino singles in a run, 3-1
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
4-1…pretty sure it was Halladay that just drove in a run with a dribbler in front of the mound.
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
5-1 Phillies
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Man.
Why can’t we play the Nats, like, every day?
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Not with the PR. Selig and Obama have already been in the booth
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
Indeed…I’m enjoying Selig’s little speech here
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Harang finally got out of the 4th
This is why the Reds won’t make the playoffs—their veteran pitchers are sucky, and their young pitchers are going to get hurt b/c Dusty Baker is their manager.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
lol
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
as opposed to pizzas...
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
Well, THERE'S the problem.
Why doesn’t Harang listen?
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Joey Votto
just launched a MONSTER shot off Carpenter, StL still up 3 to 1
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
And he hit it the other way, too. Wow.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
dammit…too much baseball going on! although I did switch just in time to see Rolen go yard
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Rolen
launches a HR off Carpenter, back to back
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
This Cincy ballpark is a HR haven,
although to be fair all 4 HRs today were no-doubters
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Phillips was in between
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
Whoops,
yeah, you’re right.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay
10HRs on Opening Day games, counting yesterday. Posada, Granderson, Pedroia, Pujols, Wright, Rasmus, Howard, Votto, Wells, Rolen.
Heyward can you hear us!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
Add Konerko to that list, too
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
And he's getting crushed all of the sudden, too
Bruce just lined a single up the middle
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Nix grounds a single past Pujols, first and third now
4 hits in the inning already.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Ramon Hernandez
just misses hitting another one out, Carp gets out of the inning. Cards 3-2 after 4
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like the wheels have fallen off
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Marlins have a threat going in the 4th.
1 out, Ramirez on 2nd, Cantu on 1st… Uggla up.
Hit to RCnter…2nd out, but both runners advance on GMatthews Jr.’s non-agressive play.
How’s Santana looking?
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Vernon Wells has completely and retroactively justified his contract
with his HR today
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
We were wrong, Jeff! Come back to us!
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Barrajas – short OF hit… bases loaded, Sanata batting with no one out.
Popped to shallow left…. 1 out.
Haha, of course.
Good old Mets
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
HBP for Holliday
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Sutcliffe thinks that this is an important moment for the Reds.
Not just in this game, but for this year. OOOOOkay…
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
He’s one of the worst
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Wouldn't that moment be...
sometime in August, when Chapman puts up his 4th consecutive 120+ pitch, 7+ inning outing on short rest?
Hahaha
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Criminy...
Maybe he wasn’t a fluke? Or maybe it’s just hitting off of Padilla…
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, he won't hit 2 HRs every game, so... yes.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha, hilarious picture. I have him happily in my utility slot in one league.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Just saw the video of the 2nd HR
totally a lucky one. Barely crept over a 4-foot wall down the LF-line
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ll take it though!
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Harang just throws a pickoff away,
Pujols scores from third, 4-2 STL
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
2:38 EDT NL Update...
METS 2 – MARLINS 0 (End 4th)
PIRATES 3 – DODGERS 2 (Bot 3rd, 1 out, Pirates up)
ROCKIES 1 – BREWERS 0 (Rockies 2nd, 2 down)
CARDS 4 – REDS 2 (Cards batting, 2 out in 5th)
PHILS 5 – NATS 1 (Mid 5th)
2:40 EDT AL Update
WHITE SOX 2 – INDIANS 0 (Cleve batting, top 3rd, 2 down)
BLUE JAYS 2 – RANGERS 0 (Jays batting, top 3rd, 1 out).
Somebody needs to make a weird-looking all-star team.
Harang would make it, for sure.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Jack Wilson’s gotta be the starting SS
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Good call on Maggs and Pierre…not so sure about Smith, he looks pretty normal to me in his picture. Unless he’s got a third arm or something
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I've always thought he had a horse face
Very long and with big teeth. But then, I don’t see his face very often.
I want Chad Gaudin in my bullpen
if only for the goatee
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha, god that thing is hideous
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Back to this
Youkilis at third.
Wilson at short.
At first, I could go with Billy Butler, Adrian Gonzalez, or maybe a Nick Johnson.
We’ll say Adrian Gonzalez.
I’ll have to get back to you guys on a second baseman.
Schumaker just booted a ball at 2B
runner on 1st, 1 out, bottom 5th, StL still up 4-2
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
but Carp gets out of it,
6-4-3 DP
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Mike Lincoln in the game for the Reds,
Harang’s final line:
5 IP, 4 ER, 2HR, 2BB, 2 SO… Not real good.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
7-1
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
rbi single for Polanco
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
That offense is scary...
At least when they are facing the Nats.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow.
Carpenter fakes bunt, then swings, ball caroms off the pitcher’s glove. Brandon Phillips makes a spectacular barehanded grab falling the other way and throws him out. Runner on 2nd now, 2 outs.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
Reds flashing the leather
Votto dives to catch a liner, end of inning. STL still up 4-2 after 5.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Not to get off topic on this glorious day, but I finally watched The Hurt Locker yesterday. Was a little let down, but very good movie.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
On an uplifting weekend
I watched that and Precious in one weekend. I about threw in Schindler’s List for good measure.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
Haha
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
yikes
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm....
That’s worrisome.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
WHOA
Colby Rasmus just robbed a HR from Rolen!
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
Ball was over the wall
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Rasmus pulled the first "Andruw" of 2010
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Cantu double - barely - to score a Marlins run. 2-1 Mets
Uggla up with tying run at 2nd; 2 down in the 6th.
Not sure who to root for here...
Except I hope that it ends in 21 innings, regardless
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Line drive screamer just cleared the wall in right center
Cardinals now up 6-2
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
holy shit
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Puljols
Bomb number 2
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
I think that guy is pretty good.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
nice
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 5, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
w00t!
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 5, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
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"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when."
by Scott Coleman on Apr 5, 2010 3:11 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
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