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Pat Dye Field => Plainsman Park => Topic started by: Snaggletiger on March 30, 2023, 10:25:27 AM
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Opening Day is here. Everyone is still undefeated. Hope springs eternal, and other useless phrases. Today:
Braves @ Nationals
Brewers @ Cubbies
Blow Jobs @ Cheatin' Cards
It all cranks up right after lunch. Good luck to all you frickers!!!
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Fuck the Mets....Fuck the Phillies more.
That is all.
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Fuck the Mets....Fuck the Phillies more.
That is all.
I dig the insightfulness of your post. Really hits home.
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Fuck the Mets....Fuck the Phillies more.
That is all.
Wrong. Fuck Georgia.
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Wrong. Fuck Georgia.
Yes, fuck them most of all.
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Wrong. Fuck Georgia.
wrong thread but yes Jar, you are right. Always F UGA.
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Cubs and Braves win to start their seasons.
Will have to wait until April for the collapse on the North Side.
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A Cubs/Astros World Series is going to be fun.
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A Cubs/Astros World Series is going to be fun.
Cubs and cards in a 7 game Pennant is gonna be so exciting. I can’t wait for October!
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I hate baseball. And fuck Georgia.
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The Phillies. Lol. 12 runs scored in 5 games. Era almost 10.
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I hate baseball. And fuck Georgia.
^^^What he said^^^
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^^^What he said^^^
It ain't Dansby's fault. 10-17 (.588)
Granted, he's a streaky hitter. He may go 0 for his next 17. But his glove is top shelf.
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The Cardinals have now given up 20 runs in the first 2 innings of the first 6 games.
Yikes. Going to be a long ass summer.
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The Cardinals have now given up 20 runs in the first 2 innings of the first 6 games.
Yikes. Going to be a long ass summer.
You know they're going to hit. But so far, the starting pitching has been rough. We're only 5 games in, though.
We're not even one week in, and we have 2 starting pitchers on the DL after their first starts. We'd better hit.
Question: How do you like Chip Cary so far? I miss that guy. You had no question who was writing his paychecks.
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Question: How do you like Chip Cary so far? I miss that guy. You had no question who was writing his paychecks.
Congrats on the sweep, brother!
As for Chip, I like him, but I'm not used to him. The guy he replaced, Danny Mac, has been there for years. I did like his "J-Bomb" nickname when Walker hit his first career homer yesterday. But I've been so busy with high school sports, I haven't had a chance to sit down and watch a Cards game start to finish yet. Cards also moved the TV color guy, Rick Horton, into the radio booth full time, so Chip's been working with Jim Edmonds in the booth, and Edmonds is no where near the announcer that Horton was, at least not yet.
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Congrats on the sweep, brother!
As for Chip, I like him, but I'm not used to him. The guy he replaced, Danny Mac, has been there for years. I did like his "J-Bomb" nickname when Walker hit his first career homer yesterday. But I've been so busy with high school sports, I haven't had a chance to sit down and watch a Cards game start to finish yet. Cards also moved the TV color guy, Rick Horton, into the radio booth full time, so Chip's been working with Jim Edmonds in the booth, and Edmonds is no where near the announcer that Horton was, at least not yet.
I'm all about familiarity. I was bummed when it was announced Cary was leaving. A few years ago, they moved color guy, Joe Simpson, over to radio. Why? I loved those two together. I'm pissed that Stan White won't be in the booth. I miss Q on the sidelines. Andy Burcham is supposed to be in the locker room interviewing players, and giving Yellow Wood updates.
I hate change!!!
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Congrats on the sweep, brother!
So far so good....need to keep the foot on the gas and demoralize the Nasty Mets and Phils. They know a 7-8 game lead isn't safe when they have one....so I can imagine their team psyche when they are that many behind.
Rays and Dodgers are killing it though. Dodgers pulled a few Braves like moves in the offseason (unloading dead weight and aging contracts) and they seem to be better for it.
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The season is just getting cranked up. Some news and notes so far:
The Tampa Bay Rays are off to a 12-0 start. Great pitching/timely hitting. Small market team that always contends.
Speaking of 12, the Cheatin' Cards', Jordan Walker, all 6'6" 245 pounds of him, is off to a 12 game hitting streak to start his rookie season. Ties an 111 year record. Bro is from Stone Mountain, FUGA. The Braves aren't supposed to let that kind of talent out of their back yard.
On the Braves front, they took 3 one-run games from the Reds to get back on track, after the San Diego Father Figures came to town and made Truist Park their bitch. Now 9-4 and headed to KC.
More on the Braves. Not happy about the injury bug hitting early. Starting pitchers Max Fried and Kyle Wright, have both been on the IL, along with closer, Raisel Iglesias. Add to that list, relievers Tyler Matzek and Jackson Stephens. Also, starting catcher, Travis d'Arnaud and center fielder, Michael Harris II are out. Then, starting SS, Orlando Arcia, left the game after getting hit on the wrist by a pitch. He's day to day. Frick!!!
Was going back and forth with Jar and Buzzer about the Cubs upcoming schedule. Speaking of FRICK!!!!! 7 with the Dodgers, 3 with the A's out there, and 3 with the Padres. Ouch.
So far, I'm love, love, loving the new rules. The games really are flying by. More hits (That's my assumption) because those idiotic looking shifts are gone. Steals are definitely up, and I actually saw a player lay down a bunt the other night. A real bunt. Didn't know those existed anymore.
Back on the Braves: Marcel Ozuna is hitting .083 so far this season. Chop on!
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Speaking of 12, the Cheatin' Cards', Jordan Walker, all 6'6" 245 pounds of him, is off to a 12 game hitting streak to start his rookie season. Ties an 111 year record. Bro is from Stone Mountain, FUGA. The Braves aren't supposed to let that kind of talent out of their back yard.
Well you got that pitcher from SEMO, so that makes us even.
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Well you got that pitcher from SEMO, so that makes us even.
He got shelled by the Padres, so I don't like him anymore.
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Braves SS, Orlando Arcia, has a fractured wrist. Placed on IR. He was hitting .333 with 15 hits in 13 games. 2 HR and 7 RBI. FRICK!!!
Won't be bringing up up former starter, Ian Anderson, either. Tommy John surgery today.
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5 hits? 5 goddamn hits? And Walker wasn’t one of them.
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Braves SS, Orlando Arcia, has a fractured wrist. Placed on IR. He was hitting .333 with 15 hits in 13 games. 2 HR and 7 RBI. FRICK!!!
Won't be bringing up up former starter, Ian Anderson, either. Tommy John surgery today.
Not sure we were bringing him up anyway....he just couldn't regain that form from the World Series year.
Braves are hurting right now but once healed, should be good. They are sitting ok right now. Not sure how long they can keep it up with this many key guys hurt. Arcia hurts though....no two ways about it.
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Braves SS, Orlando Arcia, has a fractured wrist. Placed on IR. He was hitting .333 with 15 hits in 13 games. 2 HR and 7 RBI. FRICK!!!
Won't be bringing up up former starter, Ian Anderson, either. Tommy John surgery today.
Arcia is my fault...I had just picked him up on my fantasy beisbols team.
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Arcia is my fault...I had just picked him up on my fantasy beisbols team.
What do I have to do to get you to pick up some Brewers?
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Obligatory 1 of 40 “pro sports suck” posts for the year.
Carry on; “KNEELERS”..
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9 total runs scored in the previous 4 games. All loozes. Erupt for 11 last night on 74 home runs. Michael Harris IVVXXII and Travis d'Arnaud are still out. Desperately need them back so we can send Marcel O'ferzuna to the end of the bench. He's now 4 for 55. (.073)
Cards skruggling at 9-14. Still waaayyy too early to read anything into these starts.
Cubbies playing solid biesbol at 12-9. Looks like they found a big ole stick in the line up. Patrick Wisdom already has 9 HR's.
Pirates and Orioles off to maybe their best starts since the Great Depression, at 16-7 and 15-7 respectively.
Break up the Rays. 20-3 with a 14-0 home record. Quick, name one player on their roster.
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9 total runs scored in the previous 4 games. All loozes. Erupt for 11 last night on 74 home runs. Michael Harris IVVXXII and Travis d'Arnaud are still out. Desperately need them back so we can send Marcel O'ferzuna to the end of the bench. He's now 4 for 55. (.073)
Cards skruggling at 9-14. Still waaayyy too early to read anything into these starts.
Cubbies playing solid biesbol at 12-9. Looks like they found a big ole stick in the line up. Patrick Wisdom already has 9 HR's.
Pirates and Orioles off to maybe their best starts since the Great Depression, at 16-7 and 15-7 respectively.
Break up the Rays. 20-3 with a 14-0 home record. Quick, name one player on their roster.
ur mom
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Break up the Rays. 20-3 with a 14-0 home record. Quick, name one player on their roster.
Dan Uggla?
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Cards off to their worst start in 50 years. So we got that going for us, which is nice.
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Dan Uggla?
hey that dude was famous.
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Cards off to their worst start in 50 years. So we got that going for us, which is nice.
Found a new term this week...Scardenfreude
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Found a new term this week...Scardenfreude
When the Cards beatwriters are posting things like this:
Bad record. Bad starting pitching. Bad offense. Bad bullpen. Bad defense. Overwhelmed manager, underwhelming front office. Phenom prospect sent to minors. Al Hrabosky on postgame show, talking about broadcasters jumping out of buildings. What the hell is going on?
... You know something is wrong. Hrabosky (radio/tv color guy) was in the home studio last night and said following the broadcast that if he were on the road with the team, he'd request to be on the first floor of the hotel room, because the team is too depressing to watch, and he might jump out the window.
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When the Cards beatwriters are posting things like this:
Bad record. Bad starting pitching. Bad offense. Bad bullpen. Bad defense. Overwhelmed manager, underwhelming front office. Phenom prospect sent to minors. Al Hrabosky on postgame show, talking about broadcasters jumping out of buildings. What the hell is going on?
... You know something is wrong. Hrabosky (radio/tv color guy) was in the home studio last night and said following the broadcast that if he were on the road with the team, he'd request to be on the first floor of the hotel room, because the team is too depressing to watch, and he might jump out the window.
He's just mad.
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Baseball was my game growing up. I had dreams, or more like delusions, of playing in the League. I never could figure out why I couldn’t get over the hump with as much hard work as I was putting in. Then last night, I was listening to a post-game interview with Braves SS, Vaughn Grissom, and it became clear. I grew up in a home with a yard that had no trees. Not a leaf to be found. Grissom was asked what gives this team the ability to come back like they did tonight. He said, “Because every guy, one through nine, can rake.”
I don’t think we even owned a rake. I never learned how. There’s no telling where I’d be right now if I grew up in a home with about 20 pine trees in the yard. Just unlucky, I guess.
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He's just mad.
And Hungarian
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And Hungarian
They said you was hung.
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They said you was hung.
A hung aryan? Nice.
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They said you was hung.
And they was right
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RIP Mike Shannon. He retired last season as the voice of the Cardinals. Was the color guy with Jack Buck starting in 1971, and moved to the lead when Buck passed away in 2002.
Won 2 Rings as a player, 1964 and 1967.
And his Shannonisms are what we will miss most. "Look, Jack, that couple is playing a game. He's kissing her on the strikes, and she's kissing him on the balls..."
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Braves pitcher, Spencer Strider, is listed at 6' 195. He's got wicked stuff, and often brings the heat at 100 m.p.h. I can't post pics, because I'm computerly retarded, and since the format on here was changed a while back....it's a no go. Anywayz, Strider was throwing yesterday against the Mets, and there were a lot of comments on teh socials about his jacked legs.
When your name is Strider, you don't skip leg day.
Looks like he's trying to smuggle outside food into a theater.
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Braves pitcher, Spencer Strider, is listed at 6' 195. He's got wicked stuff, and often brings the heat at 100 m.p.h. I can't post pics, because I'm computerly retarded, and since the format on here was changed a while back....it's a no go. Anywayz, Strider was throwing yesterday against the Mets, and there were a lot of comments on teh socials about his jacked legs.
When your name is Strider, you don't skip leg day.
Looks like he's trying to smuggle outside food into a theater.
Or shoplift a couple of hams from Aldi
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Or shoplift a couple of hams from Aldi
What's that guy's name that played for the Reds. Position player, but he also pitched. Freakin' jacked.
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NO! You rotten bums! You overpaid weenies! Oli Marmol, you make my butt sting! I *detest* you! You're all garbage! All of ya! Back up the truck! Back it up!
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NO! You rotten bums! You overpaid weenies! Oli Marmol, you make my butt sting! I *detest* you! You're all garbage! All of ya! Back up the truck! Back it up!
You seem stressed. Too much caffeine?
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You seem stressed. Too much caffeine?
I’m reasonably sure that Rachel Phelps came out as transgender and changed her name to John Mozeliak.
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NO! You rotten bums! You overpaid weenies! Oli Marmol, you make my butt sting! I *detest* you! You're all garbage! All of ya! Back up the truck! Back it up!
If that's not Shaquille O'Neal in left, that baby's outta here
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Way too early look at the standings, mainly because the Braves have the best record in the NL. Long ass season. It'll even out, because the Mets and Phillies have too much talent to continue the suckage. It'd be fine with me if they did.
The NL East has the Braves at 24-11, with a 7 game lead over the Mets at 17-18, and an 8 game cushion over the Phillies at 16-19.
The Central still has Pittsburgh at the top, with a 21-15 record; however, they're coming back to the pack, having gone 3-7 in their last 10. The Baby Bears hanging around the .500 mark at 17-18. The Red Birds.....WTF is going on, Jar? 12-24. You need to do something about those guys.
In the West, the Dodgers are putting it back together with an 8-2 run. They sit atop the division at 21-15. The Padres are still writing huge checks in order to play .500 ball at 18-17.
Tampa is still the class of baseball, getting out to an eye-popping 29-7 record. I have to say, though, that might be the best division in baseball, as every team is well over .500, with the exception of the Yank Me's at 19-17.
The rest of the American League is a whole lot of meh right now. The Rangers off to a great start, but you know Houston will rise to the top.
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Quick note on hitting. I saw one MLB ranking that had 2 Braves and 1 Cardinal in the top 10. It was based on OPS.
Paul Goldmember is hitting .312 with 7 HR and 20 RBI. He was ranked #9 overall.
Braves catcher, Sean Murphy was #2, with a .282 average. 9HR and 28 RBI. That guy has been the trade of the year for us, especially with Travis d'Arnoud on the shelf most of the season.
Ronald Acuna Matada Jr. is sitting at #6 in the league, with a .338 average. 6 HR and 21 RBI. Dude has 15 stolen bases already.
Another note on hitting. I actually witnessed a player square around and sacrifice bunt. I shed a tear of joy.
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Paul Goldmember is hitting .312 with 7 HR and 20 RBI. He was ranked #9 overall.
Three of those dingers came on Sunday vs the Tigers.
As for what's wrong... where to start. Arenado isn't hitting, mired in the worst slump of his career. And we are finding out what happens when you fire a guy who isn't an analytic yes man, and you hire a guy who totally plays the analytics, and doesn't ever question the GM. Marmol has had spats this season with Tyler O'Neil and Arenado. Like Contreas? He's our 18M DH.
Also, really makes you appreciate Molina, and what he was able to do calling a game, and making pitchers better. Contreas and Knizer don't seem to be able to do it.
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Holy shit, a winning streak.
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Quick note on hitting. I saw one MLB ranking that had 2 Braves and 1 Cardinal in the top 10. It was based on OPS.
Paul Goldmember is hitting .312 with 7 HR and 20 RBI. He was ranked #9 overall.
Braves catcher, Sean Murphy was #2, with a .282 average. 9HR and 28 RBI. That guy has been the trade of the year for us, especially with Travis d'Arnoud on the shelf most of the season.
Ronald Acuna Matada Jr. is sitting at #6 in the league, with a .338 average. 6 HR and 21 RBI. Dude has 15 stolen bases already.
Another note on hitting. I actually witnessed a player square around and sacrifice bunt. I shed a tear of joy.
Don't leave out Olsen you bastage.
23% of the way through the season and dude has 11 and 30.
Just a side note - Fraudulent Freddie has 5 and 14.
Anyway....
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Don't leave out Olsen you bastage.
23% of the way through the season and dude has 11 and 30.
Just a side note - Fraudulent Freddie has 5 and 14.
Anyway....
Sean Murphy raised his average to right at .300 last night. 4 more RBI's. This guy is centering up everything right now.
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Sean Murphy raised his average to right at .300 last night. 4 more RBI's. This guy is centering up everything right now.
D'ARknow should be coming back too as the #2 and some possible help at DH.
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Cheatin' Cards and the Small Bears going in different directions. Cards are 8-2 in the last 10 (18-26), while the Cubs are 2-8 (19-24). Things would be a good bit different had the Birds not gotten off to such an abysmal start.
I was 6 outs away from going into a funk with the Braves down 5-3 in the 8th last night. Rallied with 2 in the 8th, and an Orlando Arcia HR in the 9th, to take 2 of 3 from the Rangers. The Rangers are playing well at 9 games over .500 Had they lost that game, it would have been 6 losses in the last 7 games.
Ronald Acuna Matada Jr. has now hit 5 homers of over 440 feet. He's hitting .347 and is on pace, not that he'll do it, for a 40 HR and 60 stolen base season. Never been done. This guy does it all, including in the field, where he has a cannon for an arm.
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Cheatin' Cards and the Small Bears going in different directions. Cards are 8-2 in the last 10 (18-26), while the Cubs are 2-8 (19-24). Things would be a good bit different had the Birds not gotten off to such an abysmal start.
I was 6 outs away from going into a funk with the Braves down 5-3 in the 8th last night. Rallied with 2 in the 8th, and an Orlando Arcia HR in the 9th, to take 2 of 3 from the Rangers. The Rangers are playing well at 9 games over .500 Had they lost that game, it would have been 6 losses in the last 7 games.
Ronald Acuna Matada Jr. has now hit 5 homers of over 440 feet. He's hitting .347 and is on pace, not that he'll do it, for a 40 HR and 60 stolen base season. Never been done. This guy does it all, including in the field, where he has a cannon for an arm.
Cubs sure are paying their SS a lot of money to hit .200 with 1 hr over his last 16 games.
Speaking of - Correa is hitting about 200 for the year. Ouch.
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Cubs sure are paying their SS a lot of money to hit .200 with 1 hr over his last 16 games.
Speaking of - Correa is hitting about 200 for the year. Ouch.
It's a tradition now.
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In case you haven't noticed, and judging by the attendance you haven't, the Cardinals have managed to win a few ball games, and are threatening to climb out of the cellar.
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In case you haven't noticed, and judging by the attendance you haven't, the Cardinals have managed to win a few ball games, and are threatening to climb out of the cellar.
Not that the NL East is awful - but I'm glad none of our teams are in the AL East. Would suck to be 5-6 games over .500 this early in the season and already be A LOT of games back from First and in LAST PLACE. Oh wait.....there is that one fella here that does like the Gloryholes.
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Can we rename this back to bitch and moan? Cause I got some bitching and moaning to do.
With how incredibly shitty the Cards are this year, does this only cement Yadi as a Hall of Famer?
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Can we rename this back to bitch and moan? Cause I got some bitching and moaning to do.
With how incredibly shitty the Cards are this year, does this only cement Yadi as a Hall of Famer?
June 23 is Half Festivus Day. Hold yours until the official Airing of Grievances ceremony.
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June 23 is Half Festivus Day. Hold yours until the official Airing of Grievances ceremony.
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Auburn offensive line last year would have not fared well in that part of the celebration.
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Can we rename this back to bitch and moan? Cause I got some bitching and moaning to do.
With how incredibly shitty the Cards are this year, does this only cement Yadi as a Hall of Famer?
Buddy of mine was at the Cards game last night in STL. Enjoyed himself. Was 2 rows back from where the HR landed in left.
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Auburn offensive line last year would have not fared well in that part of the celebration.
Just plain offensive.
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Cards drop their seventh straight series last night. Giants go for the sweep tonight.
How much longer is Oli Marmol employeed?
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I go on vacation for a week and somehow y'all manage to let the Reds take over the NL Central?
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I go on vacation for a week and somehow y'all manage to let the Reds take over the NL Central?
All part of the evil master plan. BWAAAAAHAHAHAHAHA......
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I go on vacation for a week and somehow y'all manage to let the Reds take over the NL Central?
The Socialists have taken over more than that...
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I go on vacation for a week and somehow y'all manage to let the Reds take over the NL Central?
I saw a stat a few days ago that the Braves had the highest slugging % in MLB and the Cubs were tied for last, No joke. Let Freddie and Dansby walk and its like the clubhouse got better.
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The Socialists have taken over more than that...
Somebody named names?
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Well, let's see what you missed.
The Dodgers hate the Catholics.
Reds have won 9 straight.
Braves Management hate player's dads.
The cards are in the basement, but have won 3 straight. That's called a winning streak.
And Fuck Georgia.
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Well, let's see what you missed.
The Dodgers hate the Catholics.
Reds have won 9 straight.
Braves Management hate player's dads.
The cards are in the basement, but have won 3 straight. That's called a winning streak.
And Fuck Georgia.
His dad is a meth head. He would have just embarrassed the whole organization.
Least that's what I read somewhere.
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His dad is a meth head. He would have just embarrassed the whole organization.
Least that's what I read somewhere.
Charles Culberson is a Saint!
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Charles Culberson is a Saint!
Naaaa....he started hitting the bottle. Got injured in a motorcycle accident, then got hooked on pain killers. From there, he stooped to shop lifting and breaking in cars to get money to support his habit. Was living in the streets for a time, until Charlie bought him a single wide that he moved to the rear of the Culberson estate. I've heard he's doing a little better, but still relapses from time to time. The Braves couldn't take that chance, so they got Charlie out of town.
Least that's what I read somewhere.
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Naaaa....he started hitting the bottle. Got injured in a motorcycle accident, then got hooked on pain killers. From there, he stooped to shop lifting and breaking in cars to get money to support his habit. Was living in the streets for a time, until Charlie bought him a single wide that he moved to the rear of the Culberson estate. I've heard he's doing a little better, but still relapses from time to time. The Braves couldn't take that chance, so they got Charlie out of town.
Least that's what I read somewhere.
Damn. Dude is trying out for the Dallas Cowboys.
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Naaaa....he started hitting the bottle. Got injured in a motorcycle accident, then got hooked on pain killers. From there, he stooped to shop lifting and breaking in cars to get money to support his habit. Was living in the streets for a time, until Charlie bought him a single wide that he moved to the rear of the Culberson estate. I've heard he's doing a little better, but still relapses from time to time. The Braves couldn't take that chance, so they got Charlie out of town.
Least that's what I read somewhere.
Leave him tha hail alone, paypul!
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So many streaks.
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So many streaks.
they're in an 8/2 cycle for the last 2-3 weeks it seems.
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they're in an 8/2 cycle for the last 2-3 weeks it seems.
i think he meant his underwear.
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i think he meant his underwear.
When did he start wearing those?
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When did he start wearing those?
Exactly, there's nothing to support because........hey, wait just a damn minute.
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The Reds may be the hottest team in baseball right now. Dan Patrick had Joey Votto on today. That's about the 3rd time I've heard him on with Patrick. He's one of the funniest and best interviews you will ever hear. He's definitely got a future in broadcasting if he wants it.
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The Reds may be the hottest team in baseball right now. Dan Patrick had Joey Votto on today. That's about the 3rd time I've heard him on with Patrick. He's one of the funniest and best interviews you will ever hear. He's definitely got a future in broadcasting if he wants it.
Imagine being 3 games over .500 and being the hottest team in beisbol. ~snicker~
Think I said this a few days ago too but 3 games over 500 gets you first in the NL Central. 4 games over 500 gets you last in the AL East. Crazy crazy.
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Imagine being 3 games over .500 and being the hottest team in beisbol. ~snicker~
Think I said this a few days ago too but 3 games over 500 gets you first in the NL Central. 4 games over 500 gets you last in the AL East. Crazy crazy.
Hansel, he's so hot right now. Hansel.
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Imagine being 3 games over .500 and being the hottest team in beisbol. ~snicker~
Think I said this a few days ago too but 3 games over 500 gets you first in the NL Central. 4 games over 500 gets you last in the AL East. Crazy crazy.
And yet, the Cubs still won't sniff the top spot in the Central this year.
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And yet, the Cubs still won't sniff the top spot in the Central this year.
Who is in the last? Asking for a friend.
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Who is in the last? Asking for a friend.
I have learned a cool new word this season...Scardenfreude.
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I have learned a cool new word this season...Scardenfreude.
Gesundheit
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I have learned a cool new word this season...Scardenfreude.
Hey, we no longer have the worst record in the NL.
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Hey, we no longer have the worst record in the NL.
Hey Chicago, whadda ya say
The Cubs are gonna beat the Cards today
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The reds did spank Los bravos pretty Good Friday. Pitching was unwashed ass.
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I’ve decided to become an A’s fan since they are leaving that sewer of Oakland. I’ll take Vegas any day. Already an Aces fan so why not? Go Vegas.
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Took 2 of 3 from the Reds. All 1 run games. Anytime you can take two series on the road, it’s a good day.
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Took 2 of 3 from the Reds. All 1 run games. Anytime you can take two series on the road, it’s a good day.
They are now officially "was the hottest team in baseball"
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At the halfway point in the season. Obviously, can't ask for more from the ATL. They'll cool off soon enough, but right now, it's pretty fun to watch. I was curious, and bi, so I looked up a few numbers on payrolls and records.
1. New York Mets: $336 million (36-48)
2. New York Yankees: $268 million (46-38) 3rd place in the AL East
3. San Diego Padres: $251 million (38-46) Mets and Padres battling it out for biggest busts in history
4. Philadelphia Phillies: $242 million (44-39)
8. Atlanta Braves: $203 million (56-27)
12. Chicago Cubs: $184 million (38-45)
15. St. Louis Cardinals: $175 million (35-48)
28. Tampa Bay Rays: $73 million (57-30) Some can coach it up
30. Oakland A's: $57 million (23-63) Some can't. Las Vegas will be a welcome change.
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This season is depressing.
Buzz, how did you make it all those years without slitting your wrists?
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1. New York Mets: $336 million (36-48)
2. New York Yankees: $268 million (46-38) 3rd place in the AL East
3. San Diego Padres: $251 million (38-46) Mets and Padres battling it out for biggest busts in history
4. Philadelphia Phillies: $242 million (44-39)
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This season is depressing.
Buzz, how did you make it all those years without slitting your wrists?
Make what? You mean it stopped?
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Brave's lost a series to Oakland in late May and then won 11 straight series up to the break with a patchwork of starters.
Fried expected back later this month, Wright is thought to return mid to late August.
Already having withdrawals and the first half only ended hours ago.
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One of the hardest daily games I've come across.
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Cards won a series, so now i need the "oh fuck, you're going to make me HAVE HOPE" meme.
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Brave's lost a series to Oakland in late May and then won 11 straight series up to the break with a patchwork of starters.
Fried expected back later this month, Wright is thought to return mid to late August.
Already having withdrawals and the first half only ended hours ago.
And now lose a series to the lowly Chi-Sawxxx. 2 of their last series losses are to two of the worst teams in Beisbol.
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It's called a "winning streak"... It has happened before!
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It's called a "winning streak"... It has happened before!
Maybe all your boy's needed to hear was the word "sell" to get them going.
Brave's bullpen took a shit tonight and couldn't get off the pot.
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Maybe all your boy's needed to hear was the word "sell" to get them going.
Brave's bullpen took a shit tonight and couldn't get off the pot.
Still think they are going to sell, but taking at least 2 of 3 against the Fish is nice.
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Scored 13 last night and lost by 3. Braves have dropped 3 of 4 to start the second half.
I can foresee us going after some arms before the deadline. Right now, we have these pitchers on injured reserve:
Max Fried
AJ Minter
Jesse Chavez
Kyle Wright
Nick Anderson
Dylan Lee
Tyler Matzek
Jackson Stephens
That's not good.
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This is the kind of trade I can see the Cards making (from one of the beatwriters on the twatterz): trade O’Neill, Burleson & Stratton for a young, true #1 starter with 5+ years of control.
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Scored 13 last night and lost by 3. Braves have dropped 3 of 4 to start the second half.
I can foresee us going after some arms before the deadline. Right now, we have these pitchers on injured reserve:
Max Fried
AJ Minter
Jesse Chavez
Kyle Wright
Nick Anderson
Dylan Lee
Tyler Matzek
Jackson Stephens
That's not good.
Not many lefthanded set up men/ closers available. Wouldn't mind having a starter like Blake Snell or add Ryan Helsley and Brendan Donovan for a stretch run. Donovan is a LH bat with speed and some pop. Can play 2nd, 3rd and all three OF spots.
Can't imagine going the entire 2nd half without somebody missing some time.
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Hearing only 4 safe players for Cards are Goldie, Arenado, Noot, and Jordan Walker.
Personally, I'd try to sell Goldie.
Strange being sellers.
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Hearing only 4 safe players for Cards are Goldie, Arenado, Noot, and Jordan Walker.
Personally, I'd try to sell Goldie.
Strange being sellers.
41 year old Adam Wainwright is the scheduled starter at Arizona. What a tremendous pitcher he has been over the years. He's only given up 3 runs in each of his last two decisions and I truly want him to shut down the Dbacks and shutup the naysayers if only for one game in this his last season. Would also be nice if the redbirds could muster up some run support for a truly great Cardinal.
"He's done three up-downs in the bullpen and he's ready for 65 pitches," said Marmol, who is hoping to get at least five innings out of Wainwright on Monday.
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41 year old Adam Wainwright is the scheduled starter at Arizona. What a tremendous pitcher he has been over the years. He's only given up 3 runs in each of his last two decisions and I truly want him to shut down the Dbacks and shutup the naysayers if only for one game in this his last season. Would also be nice if the redbirds could muster up some run support for a truly great Cardinal.
"He's done three up-downs in the bullpen and he's ready for 65 pitches," said Marmol, who is hoping to get at least five innings out of Wainwright on Monday.
Same, but dude should have hung it up last season.
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Same, but dude should have hung it up last season.
I learned my lesson having bet against him twice. But yeah you're right.
Guess he just can't go easily.
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And here's his starts since June 1, something clearly not right in London vs Chicago, and I'd happily take 5-6 IP out of him.
IP H R ER
Jul 4 @ Marlins 3.1 7 7 4
Jun 29 vs Astros 1.2 6 6 6
Jun 24 vs Cubs 3.0 11 7 7
Jun 17 @ Mets 6.1 7 3 3
Jun 11 vs Reds 5.2 8 3 3
Jun 5 @ Rangers 5.1 8 3 3
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Snitker just gifted a series to Boston last night. It's commonplace to leave your best pitcher out there after giving up back to back solos before removing him with a very probable chance to pick up another win. But rather than bring in a tried and true reliever to protect the lead for your best starter; the manager elects to bring in newly acquired Pierce Johnson in a "high leverage" situation to throw him directly into the battle and he promptly turns Strider's effort into a no decision and Ozzie Albie's heroics into a notable byline.
It's a long season and Snitker is capaple of so much more.
Nice to have a day off while waiting for the Brewer's to arrive.
How many more days before opening kickoff?
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95% of MLB teams since the all star break have been either meh or complete ass. Its weird. Go look at the last 10 games for every team. Most sit between 3-7 and 6-4. Before the break you could look at the standings at any given time and see a handful of teams that were 8-2/9-1 over their last ten.
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95% of MLB teams since the all star break have been either meh or complete ass. Its weird. Go look at the last 10 games for every team. Most sit between 3-7 and 6-4. Before the break you could look at the standings at any given time and see a handful of teams that were 8-2/9-1 over their last ten.
Very true. Maybe five teams with 6 wins or more including Boston who was handed a win on Wednesday night.
Don't like the Braves in this coming series with these pitching matchups.
Better get this one tonight bc it only gets worse.
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Yeah I know this is the backside of Milwaukee's starting pitching but their bullpen can remedy that weakness.
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Cubs outfielder made the play of the year to rob the cards. Good game, Buzzy!
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Cubs outfielder made the play of the year to rob the cards. Good game, Buzzy!
Play of the year more because of the timing. Great catch, no doubt. But to end the game? Pretty cool.
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What is this hope thing in August?
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Cubs are sucking it...
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Cubs are sucking it...
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I know we have AU love for Rossy but what you thinking on a timeline before getting his walking papers? Id like for him to get it turned around but...
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I know we have AU love for Rossy but what you thinking on a timeline before getting his walking papers? Id like for him to get it turned around but...
No playoffs this season, he may get canned. Otherwise, maybe another year or 2.
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Braves didn't do a lot. They gave up a few lightly regarded prospects for some bullpen help, and a utility infielder. I was thinking they may try and get a starter, but they seem to think Max Fried and Kyle Wright should be good to go soon. We've been without them for pretty much the entire season, and have been plugging in multiple guys from Triple A as a 4th starter. It's worked out so far, but I don't want to rely on that in the playoffs.
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No playoffs this season, he may get canned. Otherwise, maybe another year or 2.
I can see that. I will say Im a bit surprised the Cubs finally made the .500 mark. There is a chance...
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Braves didn't do a lot. They gave up a few lightly regarded prospects for some bullpen help, and a utility infielder. I was thinking they may try and get a starter, but they seem to think Max Fried and Kyle Wright should be good to go soon. We've been without them for pretty much the entire season, and have been plugging in multiple guys from Triple A as a 4th starter. It's worked out so far, but I don't want to rely on that in the playoffs.
Who cares. Braves suck...
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I can see that. I will say Im a bit surprised the Cubs finally made the .500 mark. There is a chance...
Dammit man...now it's ruined.
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Who cares. Braves suck...
I know I am, but what are you?
Nyaaaaa....
Braves open a can of 12-5 whoop ass on Show-Hay Oh-Tah-Knee and the Angels, to take the series in a Wednesday matinee.
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Still shocked we have a firesale and the baseball version of Harsin still has a job.
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Break up the Cubbies. 36 runs in the last two games. Heard it was a record for them, dating back to like 1890 or something, when they weren't even the Cubs. And, oh joy, we start a 3 game set tomorrow night in Wrigley.
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Dammit man...now it's ruined.
I only spit to the right...
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Break up the Cubbies. 36 runs in the last two games. Heard it was a record for them, dating back to like 1890 or something, when they weren't even the Cubs. And, oh joy, we start a 3 game set tomorrow night in Wrigley.
Which I'm sure y'all will sweep
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Good start to the series. The best thing is Max Fried going 6 and giving up no earned runs in his first start since way back.
I didn't realize they were playing a matinee until I saw something pop up on my phone. I was looking forward to watching it tonight.
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Good start to the series. The best thing is Max Fried going 6 and giving up no earned runs in his first start since way back.
I didn't realize they were playing a matinee until I saw something pop up on my phone. I was looking forward to watching it tonight.
Much better ending to teh series. Cubs are a game closer to the division lead than they are to the second wildcard spot. Not sure how to feel about that...
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Becoming more apparent that pitching, especially innings 7-9 are the bugaboo for teams that can score yet can't hold a lead including Cincinnati and Philadelphia.
And since the break even the Mariners and the Cubs can score more consistently than both the AL and NL Central teams along with the Dbacks and Angels.
The Dodger's and Astro's were always going to get there although it's nice to see the score challenged Giants and run happy Rangers give 'em hell.
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Much better ending to teh series. Cubs are a game closer to the division lead than they are to the second wildcard spot. Not sure how to feel about that...
Your Cubbies are playing great ball. Either way I want them to make it to the playoffs.
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Know Smyly has become more of an afterthought in the minds of Cub brethren but the guy can really eat innings and generally keep them in a game, something Charlie Morton is now functioning as with the Braves.
Tonight the Met's have Senga going. When he's got that filthy slider working he's virtually unhittable and yet the series can still be taken.
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No way it lasts. It never does. But in the last 5 games, all against the NY teams, the Bravos have scored 51 runs. Last night, they scored 11 on 15 hits. When this bunch is clicking, they are scary good.
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Dammit man...now it's ruined.
.527 and 2nd in the WC standings as of today...Rossy must be reading our post here on the X...
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Well, after Disney and Charter decided to have a pissing contest, I dropped Charter Cable, and went with YouTubeTV. Unfortunately (or maybe Fortunately based on the year we're having), Bally Sport doesn't come with YouTubeTV, so I won't be watching any more Cards games this year.
They do offer a package for 20/month, which I might get next year, but I'm not spending 20 bucks in September to watch a shitty Cards team.
So Fuck Georgia and Fuck Disney.
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Well, after Disney and Charter decided to have a pissing contest, I dropped Charter Cable, and went with YouTubeTV. Unfortunately (or maybe Fortunately based on the year we're having), Bally Sport doesn't come with YouTubeTV, so I won't be watching any more Cards games this year.
They do offer a package for 20/month, which I might get next year, but I'm not spending 20 bucks in September to watch a shitty Cards team.
So Fuck Georgia and Fuck Disney.
I'm glad you told me that. However, we're still switching to Youtube this week. Spectrum is one F'd up provider. And talk about horrible timing. They pull this shit the first weekend of college football? I imagine that stock is about to take a nose dive.
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I'm glad you told me that. However, we're still switching to Youtube this week. Spectrum is one F'd up provider. And talk about horrible timing. They pull this shit the first weekend of college football? I imagine that stock is about to take a nose dive.
Not necessarily Charter, from everything I’ve heard. Disney wanted to charge more for their programming, and Charter, knowing that cable is a dying industry, wanted their customers to get streaming included.
I still wish I could order cable ala carte. There’s maybe 15-20 channels that I watch, and that would include the espn group of channels (even ACC network).
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Not necessarily Charter, from everything I’ve heard. Disney wanted to charge more for their programming, and Charter, knowing that cable is a dying industry, wanted their customers to get streaming included.
I still wish I could order cable ala carte. There’s maybe 15-20 channels that I watch, and that would include the espn group of channels (even ACC network).
FUCKING THIS^^^
Too bad the ala carte thing will never happen.
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Snags, WTF happened last night?
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Snags, WTF happened last night?
Jumped on our ass early and often. Mike Soroka is still trying to work his way back after a 2 year plus, injury hiatus. The Cards made him pay. We hit it well, with 6 runs and double digit hits, but it was 9-1 before the bats woke up.
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Jumped on our ass early and often. Mike Soroka is still trying to work his way back after a 2 year plus, injury hiatus. The Cards made him pay. We hit it well, with 6 runs and double digit hits, but it was 9-1 before the bats woke up.
Just want to win Thursday - Waino making his last start in his home state.
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Just want to win Thursday - Waino making his last start in his home state.
Max Fried vs. Adam Wainwright
Damn good stuff.
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Max Fried vs. Adam Wainwright
Damn good stuff.
Fried getting fried.
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Classy move by the Braves to honor Waino before the game last night. Kudos, Atlanta.
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Classy move by the Braves to honor Waino before the game last night. Kudos, Atlanta.
But not kudos making a habit of getting shellacked by bottom dwellers this year. It's just.....weird. The A's of all teams almost swept them earlier.
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Yeah, I'm not sure what to think either. I thought at best, we could steal a game.
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Yeah, I'm not sure what to think either. I thought at best, we could steal a game.
Well, you are the cheatin' Cards.
You need to take your bunch and get the hell out of the ATL. Done with ya'. Over it!
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Well, you are the cheatin' Cards.
You need to take your bunch and get the hell out of the ATL. Done with ya'. Over it!
Why did they decide to cheat against the Braves here with 20 games left? Jar would have loved to see this the first 140 games.
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Congrats to the Braves for clinching a playoff spot!
I'll be jumping on the ATL bandwagon if any of you guys piss me off. Otherwise, I'm rooting for the Cubs to make sure they flop down the stretch.
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Congrats to the Braves for clinching a playoff spot!
I'll be jumping on the ATL bandwagon if any of you guys piss me off. Otherwise, I'm rooting for the Cubs to make sure they flop down the stretch.
Building Buzz up, just to let him down.
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Congrats to the Braves for clinching a playoff spot!
I'll be jumping on the ATL bandwagon if any of you guys piss me off. Otherwise, I'm rooting for the Cubs to make sure they flop down the stretch.
I loathe you
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I loathe you
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Cardinals now at 81 losses.
Probably will get to 90 or 91 losses, which if they get to 91, would make this the worst Cardinal team since 1978, which lost 93.
If they somehow lose 94, it would be the worst Cardinal team in over 100 years. But with 18 games left, they would need to lose 13 of them.
In 1995, Joe Torre was fired for having the Cardinals at 62-81. Basically where we are today.
Come on, Oli, we're pulling for you.
Go Cubs, and Fuck Georgia.
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Waino gets the win against the Os, putting him at career win count of 199. I really just want him to get 200 and ride off into the sunset.
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Waino gets the win against the Os, putting him at career win count of 199. I really just want him to get 200 and ride off into the sunset.
Hard not to root for that at this point.
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To Waino!!! :brilliant:
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You two are alright.
Go Cubs.
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You two are alright.
Go Cubs.
I'll tell ya Jar....I'd sure rather them get that WC1 spot than the Phils. JS
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How the hell you go on the road, take 2 of 3 each against the 2 best teams in baseball, but lost 2 of 3 at home to the Pirates.
And I hear ya on the Phillies. My cold, black heart is warmed by the fact that Buzzy is rooting for the birds on the bat this weekend.
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How the hell you go on the road, take 2 of 3 each against the 2 best teams in baseball, but lost 2 of 3 at home to the Pirates.
And I hear ya on the Phillies. My cold, black heart is warmed by the fact that Buzzy is rooting for the birds on the bat this weekend.
weird aint it?
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How the hell you go on the road, take 2 of 3 each against the 2 best teams in baseball, but lost 2 of 3 at home to the Pirates.
And I hear ya on the Phillies. My cold, black heart is warmed by the fact that Buzzy is rooting for the birds on the bat this weekend.
I'm always rooting for the birds.
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weird aint it?
science.
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200 for Waino.
Should have no problem making the Cardinals Hall of Fame. Wouldn’t be shocked to see him get his jersey retired.
Thanks, Braves, for giving us him for JD Drew.
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Cards sitting at 68-88 with 6 to play.
If we go 1-5, we will end season with 69-93, tying the 1978 team with the worst season since 1913.
If we go 2-4, we finish 70-92, tying the 1990 team with the second worst season since 1913.
I'm really hoping we just go 0-6 and beat that 78 team.
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Cards sitting at 68-88 with 6 to play.
If we go 1-5, we will end season with 69-93, tying the 1978 team with the worst season since 1913.
If we go 2-4, we finish 70-92, tying the 1990 team with the second worst season since 1913.
I'm really hoping we just go 0-6 and beat that 78 team.
That a boy Jar. No half assing those records....go for it all.
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That a boy Jar. No half assing those records....go for it all.
They're not just playing out the string.
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That a boy Jar. No half assing those records....go for it all.
If you’re going to be a bear…
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Dammit they beat the Brewers last night.
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Haven't seen a game given away in a long time, quite like the Cubs did to the Braves last night. I'll take it, but wow!
On the Braves front, I'm getting that sinking feeling about the looming playoffs. Best record in baseball. Will most likely earn home field advantage throughout with a couple more wins. Setting records all over the place for home runs and run production etc. Historical regular season in some respects.
But, the playoffs are a completely different animal. All of a sudden, pitching takes over, and every game seems to be a 4-2 nail biter. Guys who have 35 HR's and 100 RBI's are inexplicably 2 for 18. And relying on pitching is unfortunately, not something the Braves have going for them. Max Fried is on the IL, don't know if he'll be available for the first series. Charlie Morton, same thing. Bryce Elder...suddenly very hittable. Spenser Strider....the one solid option, but he's been prone to 4 run innings lately.
I'm thinking we may have 162 games of, "Hell Yeah!!!".....to Pffffffffffft.
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I'm getting that sinking feeling about the looming playoffs.
That's just October baseball, buddy.
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Haven't seen a game given away in a long time, quite like the Cubs did to the Braves last night. I'll take it, but wow!
On the Braves front, I'm getting that sinking feeling about the looming playoffs. Best record in baseball. Will most likely earn home field advantage throughout with a couple more wins. Setting records all over the place for home runs and run production etc. Historical regular season in some respects.
But, the playoffs are a completely different animal. All of a sudden, pitching takes over, and every game seems to be a 4-2 nail biter. Guys who have 35 HR's and 100 RBI's are inexplicably 2 for 18. And relying on pitching is unfortunately, not something the Braves have going for them. Max Fried is on the IL, don't know if he'll be available for the first series. Charlie Morton, same thing. Bryce Elder...suddenly very hittable. Spenser Strider....the one solid option, but he's been prone to 4 run innings lately.
I'm thinking we may have 162 games of, "Hell Yeah!!!".....to Pffffffffffft.
982 Division wins. 2 WS titles.
Odds are good.
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982 Division wins. 2 WS titles.
Odds are good.
In the timeframe since the one in 1995, who has more though? Only a handful really.
2 or less:
Astros - 2
Braves - 2
Dodgers -1
Phillies - 1
Angels - 1
White Sox - 1
Cards - 2
Cubs - 1
Nationals - 1
That leaves the Red Sox, Yankees and Giants with more than 2 each since then.
Braves' 2 just seems to sting more since it's accompanied with the 8,000 division titles.
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40/70 is pretty fucking awesome.
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40/70 is pretty fucking awesome.
He has the capability of doing close to that for the next few years, if he stays healthy. We've been lucky to get a full season from him this year. Acuna has had a tendency to lollygag, or watch what he thinks is a HR (when it wasn't), but when he goes after anything in the field, or on the bases, he's balls out. I've held my breath 1,000 times this year after a play.
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The Wildcard playoff games started yesterday, one of which was the Rangers at the Rays. There were only 19,700 fans there. That franchise has been and incredibly consistent winner over the years, but their attendance is always near the bottom. Now, you have a half full stadium for a playoff game? Time to consider relocating.
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The Wildcard playoff games started yesterday, one of which was the Rangers at the Rays. There were only 19,700 fans there. That franchise has been and incredibly consistent winner over the years, but their attendance is always near the bottom. Now, you have a half full stadium for a playoff game? Time to consider relocating.
There’s an empty stadium in Mobile.
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I'm sick of watching this same horror movie over and over and over.
Dead bats in October. Win the division, fold like a bitch.
I loathe the Phillies and despise Harper.
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I'm sick of watching this same horror movie over and over and over.
Dead bats in October. Win the division, fold like a bitch.
I loathe the Phillies and despise Harper.
Didn’t watch. Don’t care. I did hear the wife bitching and moaning about how the Braves got bitch slapped though. So I assumed it was the same thing they usually do each year. CHOKE!
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I was fine with last season. They shot their wad digging out of a huge hole to take over the division. Ran into a Phillies team that started playing great at the right time. Same thing with the Phillies this year, but the Braves were easily the best overall team in baseball the entire season. The offensive numbers were staggering, and their line up gave you no breaks from top to bottom. And then...
Silence!
8 runs total in 4 games, and 5 of those came in Game#2. Inexplicable.
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Just noticed a Snitker on the back of a uniform for the Astros. Turns out it's Troy Snitker hitting coach and son of Braves skipper Brian.
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Congrats to WE!!! and his Rangers for winning the World Series.
“People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.”
-Rogers Hornsby
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Congrats to WE!!! and his Rangers for winning the World Series.
“People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.”
-Rogers Hornsby
Yeah I was fine with either team. No Stros, No Phils - we all won.
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Yeah I was fine with either team. No Stros, No Phils - we all won.
You speak for many. I await the relocation to Vegas because my squad has mailed it in until then.