2011 National League Division Series Game Two Thread -- Cardinals at Phillies
by WholeCamels on Oct 2, 2011 8:25 PM EDT
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The Phillies look to take a "commanding" 2-0 lead against the Cardinals in the best of five division series, and will do so behind Cliff Lee, author of six complete game shutouts in the 2011 regular season. He'll be opposed by Chris Carpenter, the Cardinals' 36 year old ace and author of his own 11 strikeout masterpiece last week in the Cards' final regular season game.
Most of the lineup has been hitting lately. Let's hope that continues.
Discuss the game below.
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Let's go PHILS
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
Come on Axford, get the outs so we can switch to the real game.
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already have heard how utley its carpenter(7-15) and how howard will have another HR this series just cause it’s the cardinals. ugh, this is not helping educate baseball fans
Also, RBI, wins, runs and batting average are the only good stats to evaluate players.
Formerly... "You don't have to be sweet, to be good"
Oh, you must be one of those new-fangled types that like horseless carriages and those fancy calculators that Fruit Company makes.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
When Jamie Moyer and I went to grade school together we had to walk up hill both ways to get rhere.
Formerly... "You don't have to be sweet, to be good"
we used to dream of having a horseless carriage. we had to eat a bowl of small microchips for breakfast……
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 2, 2011 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Warmup on TNT right now
Of course, not sure Stockton or Brenly are worth it.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
For those under 30, you have no idea how good Stockton was. He really was just a notch below Scully 20 or 25 years ago.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
for baseball? I thought his basketball was much better, way back when
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 2, 2011 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Am I the only one tired of hearing about the word “Ace” as if it some sort of royal title? It is really all that different between most teams #1 and #2 guy around baseball? And is there REALLY an ace on this team? Roy may be the best pitcher but he’s certainly not head shoulders above everybody else.
Formerly... "You don't have to be sweet, to be good"
They really had to mention that Eagles game? Jesus.
Formerly... "You don't have to be sweet, to be good"
they have to report disaster stories
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 2, 2011 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Fuckin really?
Formerly... "You don't have to be sweet, to be good"
Ok, Pence.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
can we start all our games in the 2nd inning?
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 2, 2011 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
To say the least.
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by WanderingMoses on Oct 2, 2011 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
So a K and then a walk and then a GIDP. Problem solved.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
WOO!! Putting on my Lee shirt and going to my friends house to watch the game :)
Good thing I had a great, de-stress run before the game!
GO PHILS!!
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Jesus, Pence. That was Ibanezish.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 2, 2011 8:40 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
He did that thing where you make a fist and have your elbow bent at 90 degrees and then you go Yes and kind of pump your elbow down.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
Almost there, Lee
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 8:41 PM EDT reply actions
I didn’t know they only had 74 errors all season. That has to be Top 10 all time.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 2, 2011 8:42 PM EDT reply actions
Gold Glove
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
Cool outcome.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 8:43 PM EDT reply actions
Nothing to see here. Cliff has it under control.
by phillyinportland on Oct 2, 2011 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
whatever.
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 2, 2011 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Shark Sandwich
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by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably say til 9
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by WanderingMoses on Oct 2, 2011 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
It was really a double but Lee felt like being generous so he used his Force Push to move the ball 50 feet away from Pence and then proceeded to go Dark Side on the Cardinals 2-3-4 hitters.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
Not on tape delay here, just the interwebs are slow. That polanco play was amazing. The hop he took that thing off was outrageous. Glad fat elvis is fat and slow though.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 2, 2011 8:45 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Not on tape delay here, just the interwebs are slow. That polanco play was amazing. The hop he took that thing off was outrageous. Glad fat elvis is fat and slow though.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 2, 2011 8:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I shouldnt went to TNT. Completely missed the first half of the inning
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by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 8:46 PM EDT reply actions
should’ve*
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by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Fan interference?
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never touched the ball, you can tell because the ball never changes direction
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I think that fan literally stopped himself from touching the ball.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
i like tnt better
it doesnt have those two black lines like tbs
TLR and Chris C. will come to regret their 3 days rest shenanigans…
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That’s true, but only because he doesn’t have a SOUL!
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by WanderingMoses on Oct 2, 2011 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Carpenter not sharpenter.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 8:48 PM EDT reply actions
he had a very forgettable first half of the season
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by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Because you are a Phillies fan. Manuel is the manager and we have Halladay and Lee…it sort of just makes sense that it would be one of them.
Don’t be too hard on yourself.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
yeah, that’s another sort of hidden factor in the CY Young race… Phillies didn’t need to ride any one of their aces, since they had three
3 Aces and a Jack.
Avoiding BGN... grumpy assholes. At least I have the GoodPhight.
Hmmm... who is the Lequan fellow? Too smart for the argument?? I smell troll.
Well, a walk does that!
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
btw, Arrested Development is coming back for 8-9 episodes
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by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
don’t swing alert
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
oh he has location, just outside the strike zone
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 2, 2011 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
gameday had it just in the zone
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 2, 2011 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Carpenter PC: 15-5 (yikes)
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
damn Pence laying off of that took balls of steel
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 8:53 PM EDT reply actions
Cholly taught him how to walk.
Some people don't think it be what it is, but it do.
by TheOrangeCone on Oct 2, 2011 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
a sac fly will do, a hit will be very good, extra base would be exquisite
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Heck of a curve.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 8:54 PM EDT reply actions
Howard, Howard, Howard…that curve ball and murder me written all over it.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
somebody watched the pre-screening of moneyball before game 2
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 8:56 PM EDT reply actions
This should be good.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 8:56 PM EDT reply actions
HAHA,
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
BABIP shows her lovely face.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 8:57 PM EDT reply actions
Plate discipline…how does it work?
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 8:57 PM EDT reply actions
I’m still trying to figure out magnets…
Throw style points out the window.
Is very bad to steal Jobu's rum. Is very bad.
CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCH!!!!1!111!!
glad someone got the reference
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by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Unconventional!
I haven't died. Right now I'm drinking a beer and eating fried chicken. What were you expecting, a funeral?- Yao Ming
Fat Albert is here?
Avoiding BGN... grumpy assholes. At least I have the GoodPhight.
Hmmm... who is the Lequan fellow? Too smart for the argument?? I smell troll.
Thank God there’s no 4th quarter in baseball!
by 17thandShunk on Oct 2, 2011 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
LA not happy with Shane.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 8:58 PM EDT reply actions
well considering that Carpenter threw 22 pitches and got noone out before shane came to bat….
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 2, 2011 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Something tells me Carpenter doesn’t like starting on three days rest, or starting against the Phillies
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he pitches well against the Phillies
it’s the rest
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by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
this is also true
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, don’t see how the broadcasters can be so confident it’s a short-rest problem
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 2, 2011 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
HOT RAUUUUULLLLLLL
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
Keep it going.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 9:00 PM EDT reply actions
Let’s go eat, then wash them again.
by TwistyWristy on Oct 2, 2011 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hot Rye-ul!
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I was gonna say something like ‘I thought Carpenter was supposed to be their ace?’ Then i remembered what happened to Doc in the first last night…
Throw style points out the window.
Is very bad to steal Jobu's rum. Is very bad.
CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCH!!!!1!111!!
Carpenter had a shaky year. He started off the year poorly, and it’s altered his number for the whole year
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha, was just about to post this.
Me and his glove are still cool, though.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Well Polly, that’s how you kill an inning
but 3 on bases loaded none out is relatively good
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by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
Remember the pick he made at third in the top of the inning? He’s doing his part.
by phillyinportland on Oct 2, 2011 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
if polly were as good a hitter as he is a fielder, what would his ops be?
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From the Cardinals blog...
@BJRains B.J. Rains
Kyle Lohse just stole the key to the Phillie Phanatic’s ATV, which he parked in front of their dugout..Phillies took the field. Funny stuff.
Avoiding BGN... grumpy assholes. At least I have the GoodPhight.
Hmmm... who is the Lequan fellow? Too smart for the argument?? I smell troll.
Just the key? Mark Buehrle actually jumped on and drove it away when the White Sox were there in ’07.
Let's go Hawks! Detroit sucks!
Bear down, Chicago Bears!
Philadelphia Phillies: FIVE-TIME NL EAST CHAMPS!
So who's watching the WNBA Finals?
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
what’s the WNBA?
We've come to bury Caesar, not praise him.
by VanceinmyPants on Oct 2, 2011 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
A friend of mine is in another room watching it. He’s from Minnesota.
by phillyinportland on Oct 2, 2011 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Viva El Birdos, shortly. They’re talking about whether to turn the channel to Dexter or Boardwalk Empire or Breaking Bad.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 2, 2011 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Woo! Let’s go Atlanta. Team work make the Dream work!
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by Eaglesadvocate on Oct 2, 2011 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
End of Inning Fact: The last time Chris Carpenter pitched on 3 days’ rest or fewer was October 1, 2000 in a relief apperance with the Blue Jays against the Indians. He has never started with fewer than 4 days’ rest.
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Maybe Dom should keep his RF glove?
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
Are there really different gloves for LF and RF? I had an infield glove and an outfield glove (and my catcher’s mitt), but I never got that specific with gloves.
Bob.
Was mostly kidding. Did not have a semi-sarcasm font.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
OK. I was honestly curious, because I know some people actually do get weird about having different gloves for the positions they play.
Bob.
except molina apparently.
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 2, 2011 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
i thought that was established after Doc got knocked around?
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by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
well I mean, if you throw them junk, you might get behind the count. Lee might just settle down like Doc
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by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course, however
Taking a 1-0 count or two isn’t necessarily bad. If he’s first pitch swinging, there’s a good chance he’s just swinging no matter what. So you could throw some junk and he’s prolly gonna swing. If they make contact it usually isn’t solid and is an out, or a strike. It’s like bunt attempt, you plant the idea to force the defense to realign itself.
Because he complains after every called third strike?
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
you’d think a catcher would be more circumspect
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 2, 2011 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
probably not smart for a catcher to be doing
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by VanceinmyPants on Oct 2, 2011 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s a catcher, they’re “allowed” to do that.
(No they’re not.)
Some people don't think it be what it is, but it do.
by TheOrangeCone on Oct 2, 2011 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
remember when everyone was saying this was going to be a quick low scoring game? yeah about that….
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I feel like saying the avg is 315 is a bit misleading seeing as there was only 16 at bats
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by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 9:08 PM EDT reply actions
Both the breaking pitch and the following changeup.
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by WanderingMoses on Oct 2, 2011 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Cardinals fans are getting mad about towels...
can someone explain? I don’t know why they would get mad over a rally towel…
Avoiding BGN... grumpy assholes. At least I have the GoodPhight.
Hmmm... who is the Lequan fellow? Too smart for the argument?? I smell troll.
if it’s white, it might be that it’s distracting, or that the hitter might lose sight of the ball
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by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Don’t bother, the Reds and Giants did the same shit last year.
Some people don't think it be what it is, but it do.
by TheOrangeCone on Oct 2, 2011 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Same color as the ball, I guess. Reds fans were complaining about it last year too.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
because they need something to bitch about?
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 2, 2011 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s called home field
"You play to win the playoffs, and we let 'em off the hook!" -Herm Mora Green
yeah,
but I never heard us bitch about rally towel…
Avoiding BGN... grumpy assholes. At least I have the GoodPhight.
Hmmm... who is the Lequan fellow? Too smart for the argument?? I smell troll.
I’d change his eye level, and throw a breaking pitch
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by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
or that.
We've come to bury Caesar, not praise him.
by VanceinmyPants on Oct 2, 2011 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Oooh...
Theriot just gave the sassy hip-check. He means business!
I haven't died. Right now I'm drinking a beer and eating fried chicken. What were you expecting, a funeral?- Yao Ming
they should make him a designated fielder on his days off
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 2, 2011 9:12 PM EDT reply actions
WOW
And an interesting contrast:
After 1, Carpenter PC: 30-14
After 2, Lee PC: 23-19
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
I’ll give the Brewers this, that mustache is a thing of beauty
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by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 9:15 PM EDT reply actions
These playoffs are good, for starters.
I haven't died. Right now I'm drinking a beer and eating fried chicken. What were you expecting, a funeral?- Yao Ming
These playoff starters are good.
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by Eaglesadvocate on Oct 2, 2011 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
No it was.
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by Minor Leaguer on Oct 2, 2011 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
He went, methinks.
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by WanderingMoses on Oct 2, 2011 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
ALMOST AGAIN
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
Third ball off the top of the RF wall today!
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that’s top of the fence power
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by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Robbed again
Hi, I'm Andy Reid, and I am so full of myself that I treat the Philly media like shit and think that the fans are stupid enough to buy anything that we sell. I will be the coach of this team forever and there is nothing you can do about it. So, go suck on that for a while. Btw, Juan is a total liability on defense, I knew that when I made the move, but I just wanted to drive the fans up the wall. So there. I know I'm fat, but I'm still your coach, and there's nothing you can do about it. Time's Yours !
Oh Jimmy, you’re about a combined 5 feet from 2 homeruns
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by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 9:19 PM EDT reply actions
Getting annoyed with your “almost-HRs,” Jimmy
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 9:19 PM EDT reply actions
The Phillies’ clubhouse guy needs to put some more Wheaties on the pre-game spread
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first world problems
my leadoff aging shortstop hits doubles, not homeruns
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by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Thanks to Dick Stockton for letting us know that ball hit to right center was a fair ball. Wouldn’t have figured it out without you, pal.
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that’s at least 10 low inside sliders this inning
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 2, 2011 9:22 PM EDT reply actions
Does anybody else have this feeling that this is going to be a boring game, without many more runs….
Hi, I'm Andy Reid, and I am so full of myself that I treat the Philly media like shit and think that the fans are stupid enough to buy anything that we sell. I will be the coach of this team forever and there is nothing you can do about it. So, go suck on that for a while. Btw, Juan is a total liability on defense, I knew that when I made the move, but I just wanted to drive the fans up the wall. So there. I know I'm fat, but I'm still your coach, and there's nothing you can do about it. Time's Yours !
No.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Not to mention that bullpen
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 2, 2011 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
no
We've come to bury Caesar, not praise him.
by VanceinmyPants on Oct 2, 2011 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope :)
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 2, 2011 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Rollins steals third???!!!
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
yeah I don’t get why he went there. Oh well.
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 2, 2011 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I have crapped on Pence a lot, but that was some GREAT hitting.
Well done, sir.
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same here, but my opinion of him increases favorably now that he’s not batting behind Howard
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by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, I agree with this too.
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by WanderingMoses on Oct 2, 2011 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
it has something to do with the belief in protection. As Pence “protecting Howard” i don’t like it, because i dont think protection exists. But as a 3rd batter I love Pence, because simply put, he can hit
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by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Two-out FUN
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 9:24 PM EDT reply actions
Those onfield mics realy pick up Pence’s grunt.
Throw style points out the window.
Is very bad to steal Jobu's rum. Is very bad.
CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCH!!!!1!111!!
Yep. Salas warming up.
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catcher really wanted a different pitch.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 2, 2011 9:24 PM EDT reply actions
I realize it’s hindsight but I think the three day rest is LOLRussa at this point.
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 2, 2011 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I missed the beginning of the conversation what was Carpenter visibly angry about?
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Thanks
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by Eaglesadvocate on Oct 2, 2011 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Need more Wheaties!
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by Minor Leaguer on Oct 2, 2011 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Starting the playoffs against the Cardinals may be just what the doctor ordered for Howard.
by phillyinportland on Oct 2, 2011 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Left to right.
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by WanderingMoses on Oct 2, 2011 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Has Meals' strike zone been that awful?
Or is Carpenter more or less just upset that he’s struggling?
Carpenter’s missing bad.
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by VanceinmyPants on Oct 2, 2011 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
he’s actually been really good and consistent tonight, as per gameday.
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 2, 2011 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
looks maybe a little inconsistent at the corners, I dunno… http://www.brooksbaseball.net/pfxVB/zoneTrack.php?month=10&day=2&year=2011&game=gid_2011_10_02_slnmlb_phimlb_1%2F&prevDate=102
And by that I assume you’re not hoping for a leadoff single. :<)
by phillyinportland on Oct 2, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope Piece hits another TITANIC HOMERUN tonight so I can hear TOM MCCARTHY make another home run call from my house in King of Prussia
by Legion of Bullies on Oct 2, 2011 9:29 PM EDT reply actions
TLR is pissing me off
Why the hell would he pitch Carp instead of Garcia. Not that I mind tho
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 2, 2011 9:29 PM EDT reply actions
I’d be pretty pissed off too if I conquered mt helena then everest was right next to it
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I haven’t really been paying attention to this, but I assume Gameday’s badging business is getting ahead of itself and Cliff doesn’t have six Ks yet?
What3v3r.
/range’d
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 9:32 PM EDT reply actions
Range isn't what it was?
WTF I want Wheels back
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 2, 2011 9:33 PM EDT reply actions
Have they WATCHED Utley since last year? I think the fall-off’s been minimal at best, fielding-wise.
His range is amazing idk what they are looking at.
I swear I think they get all their info from WIP
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 2, 2011 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, okay, Jerry Meals.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 9:35 PM EDT reply actions
Gameday says....Craig struck out
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
Does Lee do well against Pujols? Albert does not look comfortable. Maybe it’s his heel.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 2, 2011 9:36 PM EDT reply actions
He has a ankle injury…
Avoiding BGN... grumpy assholes. At least I have the GoodPhight.
Hmmm... who is the Lequan fellow? Too smart for the argument?? I smell troll.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 2, 2011 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Joe Morgan?
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
wouldn’t it be Joe MOARgan?
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 2, 2011 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
LolThe resemblance is uncanny
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 2, 2011 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Dear Phillies,
Thank you for the first 2 1/2 innings and helping me forget about the Eagles.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 2, 2011 9:39 PM EDT reply actions
Not as much of an Eagles fan, but I got to watch Dallas implode today, which is always enjoyable.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
I’ve gone from hating Tony Romo’s guts to pitying him. I still enjoy seeing him crap the bed though.
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Oct 2, 2011 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I forgot about it about 30 mins after they lost. Flyers opener thursday, phils on 2 nights out of every 3 nights, easy to forget
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m going to their home opener…probably the only game I make all year.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
I have tix for the Kings game, but Im going to comic con in NY that night too. Yay conflicting schedules!!!!!
Are you selling your tickets? I went to Con in Baltimore, first one ever. I enjoyed it. Got to meet at talk to Scott Snyder which was the highlight for me.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
Well, its with my family, so I sold it to my cousins GF.
I’ve been to the Philly one before a few times, but never NY. I want to go to the San Diego one one day. I assume my kids will love X-Men as much as me, so that might be my excuse haha
hockey’s very expensive. add in the fact that it looks beautiful in HD, and it’s hard to get me to go to a game
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I got two tickets, face value $152, for $30 each. 13 rows off the ice.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
Wow
Those prices are unheard of around here.
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by Minor Leaguer on Oct 2, 2011 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
plus too many regular season games are disappointing. one team or the other at half-speed.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 2, 2011 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
It would be really nice if Carpenter gets knocked out this inning. Work on the Cardinals’ bullpen.
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
Actually, I’d like to see I’m stay in for anothe r 6 innings and get shelled.
25.8/106 "Winter is coming" -Eddard Stark
I was just thinking it would be nice for their bullpen to be worn down for the rest of the series. Oh well I guess it doesn’t matter now.
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 2, 2011 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Uh where did that screen in ashburn ally come from?
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 2, 2011 9:40 PM EDT reply actions
Nm I feel like a stupid face
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 2, 2011 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought the same thing last night, then today I was like “…Wait a second…”
Some people don't think it be what it is, but it do.
by TheOrangeCone on Oct 2, 2011 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Don’t you think this is exactly why Cliff Lee signed with the Phillies? He loves this.
by phillyinportland on Oct 2, 2011 9:40 PM EDT reply actions
What are you swinging at Polly?
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
On notice.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Come on fellas. No need to take your foot off the gas.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
I think that's the problem
They can be a little conservative now, and have good at-bats… Even if they don’t get runs every inning, if they get Carpenter out of there, scoring runs again will become that much easier.
by magnumforce2006 on Oct 2, 2011 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you send the required certified letter, signed receipt returned?
by phillyinportland on Oct 2, 2011 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Even if Carpenter has figured it out, his PC means early crappy bullpen, and more runs
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 2, 2011 9:43 PM EDT reply actions
Everybody set on strike/walk ratio?
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
I don’t like this fancy math you kids are doing
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by Minor Leaguer on Oct 2, 2011 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
My only problem is that it ruins the intrinsic beauty of the game.
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Oct 2, 2011 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
It involves stolen bases, right?
Eagles: 1-3, but things WILL turn around.
Flyers: Soon
Phillies: 5 Time NL East Division Champions!
There’s a walket in my balket.
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Oct 2, 2011 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
We’re just in the 4th inning… omg….
Hi, I'm Andy Reid, and I am so full of myself that I treat the Philly media like shit and think that the fans are stupid enough to buy anything that we sell. I will be the coach of this team forever and there is nothing you can do about it. So, go suck on that for a while. Btw, Juan is a total liability on defense, I knew that when I made the move, but I just wanted to drive the fans up the wall. So there. I know I'm fat, but I'm still your coach, and there's nothing you can do about it. Time's Yours !
Hello, everyone.
How are you?
Better to say a player hit a home run, rather than he "walloped"‘ or "‘blasted"‘ or "cracked" it. Home runs are also homers, but avoid calling them "dingers," "‘jacks," "bombs," "taters" and "four-baggers." Pitchers can pitch two-hitters, but avoid "twirling" or "chucking" or "fireballing." And teams try to reach the World Series instead of the "Fall Classic." In short, avoid hackneyed words and phrases.
-AP World Series Style Guide
Word.
Better to say a player hit a home run, rather than he "walloped"‘ or "‘blasted"‘ or "cracked" it. Home runs are also homers, but avoid calling them "dingers," "‘jacks," "bombs," "taters" and "four-baggers." Pitchers can pitch two-hitters, but avoid "twirling" or "chucking" or "fireballing." And teams try to reach the World Series instead of the "Fall Classic." In short, avoid hackneyed words and phrases.
-AP World Series Style Guide
by LeepinLizardz on Oct 2, 2011 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Feeling good, feeling great. Feeling great, feeling good, how are you?
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Oct 2, 2011 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
MOAR ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT 2013 YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
by Legion of Bullies on Oct 2, 2011 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
The movie? Is that actually happening?!?
Better to say a player hit a home run, rather than he "walloped"‘ or "‘blasted"‘ or "cracked" it. Home runs are also homers, but avoid calling them "dingers," "‘jacks," "bombs," "taters" and "four-baggers." Pitchers can pitch two-hitters, but avoid "twirling" or "chucking" or "fireballing." And teams try to reach the World Series instead of the "Fall Classic." In short, avoid hackneyed words and phrases.
-AP World Series Style Guide
by LeepinLizardz on Oct 2, 2011 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Now they’re doing a 10-ep mini-series before the movie.
I haven't died. Right now I'm drinking a beer and eating fried chicken. What were you expecting, a funeral?- Yao Ming
Omg. Thanks for telling me that.
Better to say a player hit a home run, rather than he "walloped"‘ or "‘blasted"‘ or "cracked" it. Home runs are also homers, but avoid calling them "dingers," "‘jacks," "bombs," "taters" and "four-baggers." Pitchers can pitch two-hitters, but avoid "twirling" or "chucking" or "fireballing." And teams try to reach the World Series instead of the "Fall Classic." In short, avoid hackneyed words and phrases.
-AP World Series Style Guide
by LeepinLizardz on Oct 2, 2011 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Like the Cliff Lee beard though…
Hi, I'm Andy Reid, and I am so full of myself that I treat the Philly media like shit and think that the fans are stupid enough to buy anything that we sell. I will be the coach of this team forever and there is nothing you can do about it. So, go suck on that for a while. Btw, Juan is a total liability on defense, I knew that when I made the move, but I just wanted to drive the fans up the wall. So there. I know I'm fat, but I'm still your coach, and there's nothing you can do about it. Time's Yours !
There’s been a few people posting on Twitter that Carpenter isn’t throwing warmup pitches. He must be really gassed.
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
That’s incredible.
A proud member of the Church of BaseBa'al
by WanderingMoses on Oct 2, 2011 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
He can’t help he’s an attractive man.
Better to say a player hit a home run, rather than he "walloped"‘ or "‘blasted"‘ or "cracked" it. Home runs are also homers, but avoid calling them "dingers," "‘jacks," "bombs," "taters" and "four-baggers." Pitchers can pitch two-hitters, but avoid "twirling" or "chucking" or "fireballing." And teams try to reach the World Series instead of the "Fall Classic." In short, avoid hackneyed words and phrases.
-AP World Series Style Guide
by LeepinLizardz on Oct 2, 2011 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
but can he at least be rugged?
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 2, 2011 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes. That would be preferable.
Better to say a player hit a home run, rather than he "walloped"‘ or "‘blasted"‘ or "cracked" it. Home runs are also homers, but avoid calling them "dingers," "‘jacks," "bombs," "taters" and "four-baggers." Pitchers can pitch two-hitters, but avoid "twirling" or "chucking" or "fireballing." And teams try to reach the World Series instead of the "Fall Classic." In short, avoid hackneyed words and phrases.
-AP World Series Style Guide
by LeepinLizardz on Oct 2, 2011 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
See that walk, that was on intention, he meant to walk the guy…
— one of the announcers
Hi, I'm Andy Reid, and I am so full of myself that I treat the Philly media like shit and think that the fans are stupid enough to buy anything that we sell. I will be the coach of this team forever and there is nothing you can do about it. So, go suck on that for a while. Btw, Juan is a total liability on defense, I knew that when I made the move, but I just wanted to drive the fans up the wall. So there. I know I'm fat, but I'm still your coach, and there's nothing you can do about it. Time's Yours !
Good ole country hardball, from the boy from arkansas
goddamn, that’s a good headline
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
it’s a well known fact that if you’re from arkansas you automatically have a major league fastball. Bill Clinton just did that presidenting thing in his spare time.
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 2, 2011 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
So that fastball is attributed to him being from the country ?
Hi, I'm Andy Reid, and I am so full of myself that I treat the Philly media like shit and think that the fans are stupid enough to buy anything that we sell. I will be the coach of this team forever and there is nothing you can do about it. So, go suck on that for a while. Btw, Juan is a total liability on defense, I knew that when I made the move, but I just wanted to drive the fans up the wall. So there. I know I'm fat, but I'm still your coach, and there's nothing you can do about it. Time's Yours !
LaRussa’s crybaby shtick works again.
by perfectdepth on Oct 2, 2011 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
If Wheels talks about the ump, is that Wheels on Meals?
"You play to win the playoffs, and we let 'em off the hook!" -Herm Mora Green
Ba dum ching.
Better to say a player hit a home run, rather than he "walloped"‘ or "‘blasted"‘ or "cracked" it. Home runs are also homers, but avoid calling them "dingers," "‘jacks," "bombs," "taters" and "four-baggers." Pitchers can pitch two-hitters, but avoid "twirling" or "chucking" or "fireballing." And teams try to reach the World Series instead of the "Fall Classic." In short, avoid hackneyed words and phrases.
-AP World Series Style Guide
by LeepinLizardz on Oct 2, 2011 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Balls
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 9:52 PM EDT reply actions
Ugh
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
time to shake it off and get back to work
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 9:53 PM EDT reply actions
That grounder up the middle that Rollins just missed was a play that I thought Lee would make, since he always seems to snag those ground balls.
by phillyinportland on Oct 2, 2011 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright. The game has sucked since I came on here.
Good night.
Better to say a player hit a home run, rather than he "walloped"‘ or "‘blasted"‘ or "cracked" it. Home runs are also homers, but avoid calling them "dingers," "‘jacks," "bombs," "taters" and "four-baggers." Pitchers can pitch two-hitters, but avoid "twirling" or "chucking" or "fireballing." And teams try to reach the World Series instead of the "Fall Classic." In short, avoid hackneyed words and phrases.
-AP World Series Style Guide
Game had sucked since meals shrinked zone to half a shoebox
by Boundforbeach on Oct 2, 2011 9:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Awh poopy
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 2, 2011 9:53 PM EDT reply actions
Shit
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 9:54 PM EDT reply actions
What the hell is happening?
Eagles: 1-3, but things WILL turn around.
Flyers: Soon
Phillies: 5 Time NL East Division Champions!
Someone changed what they were doing and are responsible for these runs. I WANT TO KNOW WHO!
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
Well when you have to throw 4 strikes to get a strikeout…
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Even more poopy
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 2, 2011 9:54 PM EDT reply actions
At least carp is out of the game
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 2, 2011 9:54 PM EDT reply actions
Off day tomorrow but still good to see pen in 4th inning
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 2, 2011 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
It's the 4th inning...not the 4th quarter!
No collapse please!
This was the shortest postseason outing for Chris Carpenter.
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Explains it all
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 9:55 PM EDT reply actions
that is one wacky heat to neck ratio
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 2, 2011 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Mad real.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe Charlie should go crying to the ump now and see what it gets him.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
thrown out, remember who’s behind the plate
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 2, 2011 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Good thing Punto can’t hit a pitch down the middle.
by phillyinportland on Oct 2, 2011 9:57 PM EDT reply actions
Country Fastball
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 2, 2011 9:57 PM EDT reply actions
CHOOOOOOOCCCCCHHHHHHHHH
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCH
by Legion of Bullies on Oct 2, 2011 9:58 PM EDT reply actions
I enjoy leaving that inning with the lead
Chooch held onto that shit
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 9:58 PM EDT reply actions
Rauuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuul
and Chooooooooooooooch!
Let's go Hawks! Detroit sucks!
Bear down, Chicago Bears!
Philadelphia Phillies: FIVE-TIME NL EAST CHAMPS!
Fucking elbow to Choochs head
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 2, 2011 9:58 PM EDT reply actions
runner never touched the plate either
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 9:58 PM EDT reply actions
UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU/CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
by everybodyhitswoohoo on Oct 2, 2011 9:58 PM EDT reply actions
Ok I have a problem with what just happened there. I don’t mind a guy steam rolling a catcher but using your arm to go at the catchers head, that bugs me.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
Where’s Buster Olney and his soapbox
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 2, 2011 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Protecting the catcher is an issue that will be the most difficult to pass. People just don’t want to do it. I don’t know why, it should be pretty simple. Either you beat him there or you don’t – I can’t comprehend why the catcher has to be ran over in any way the runner chooses.
It's in his wheelhouse!!
Carlos Ruiz, My Nickname is Chooch.
As someone who played catcher, I never had any problems with guys running into me and trying to knock me over, but a forearm to the face? I’d have been thrown out of the game for starting a brawl if someone did that to me.
Bob.
Get Brendan Shanahan in here.
Better to say a player hit a home run, rather than he "walloped"‘ or "‘blasted"‘ or "cracked" it. Home runs are also homers, but avoid calling them "dingers," "‘jacks," "bombs," "taters" and "four-baggers." Pitchers can pitch two-hitters, but avoid "twirling" or "chucking" or "fireballing." And teams try to reach the World Series instead of the "Fall Classic." In short, avoid hackneyed words and phrases.
-AP World Series Style Guide
by LeepinLizardz on Oct 2, 2011 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
That play was even dirty in hockey.
Better to say a player hit a home run, rather than he "walloped"‘ or "‘blasted"‘ or "cracked" it. Home runs are also homers, but avoid calling them "dingers," "‘jacks," "bombs," "taters" and "four-baggers." Pitchers can pitch two-hitters, but avoid "twirling" or "chucking" or "fireballing." And teams try to reach the World Series instead of the "Fall Classic." In short, avoid hackneyed words and phrases.
-AP World Series Style Guide
by LeepinLizardz on Oct 2, 2011 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Five game suspension.
Better to say a player hit a home run, rather than he "walloped"‘ or "‘blasted"‘ or "cracked" it. Home runs are also homers, but avoid calling them "dingers," "‘jacks," "bombs," "taters" and "four-baggers." Pitchers can pitch two-hitters, but avoid "twirling" or "chucking" or "fireballing." And teams try to reach the World Series instead of the "Fall Classic." In short, avoid hackneyed words and phrases.
-AP World Series Style Guide
by LeepinLizardz on Oct 2, 2011 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Excellent defensive play all around.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 9:59 PM EDT reply actions
Teamwork!
Wow, throw by Raul and tag by Chooch!
by phillyinportland on Oct 2, 2011 9:59 PM EDT reply actions
Can I just ask why first pitch-swinging seems to work well against us but not for us? Every first pitch swing we take results in an out. Almost every first pitch swing they took resulted in a hit.
Some people don't think it be what it is, but it do.
That was a strike, Lee swung first pitch. He’s out.
Some people don't think it be what it is, but it do.
by TheOrangeCone on Oct 2, 2011 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
death by BABIP
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 2, 2011 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I want to see a Lee hit
"You play to win the playoffs, and we let 'em off the hook!" -Herm Mora Green
Can he go long? 30/34 saves this year
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 2, 2011 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Having followed him unreasonably closely through fantasy, I’m happy to say that, if he goes more than one, he’s pretty erratic.
lol nice, unreasonable closely. I drafted ryan franklin…nuff said
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 2, 2011 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait, what did he say? I kind of zoned out there
"You play to win the playoffs, and we let 'em off the hook!" -Herm Mora Green
“There were two different strike zones.”
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
i think it was brenly, not stockton.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 2, 2011 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
LaRussa, stop being a baby.
Better to say a player hit a home run, rather than he "walloped"‘ or "‘blasted"‘ or "cracked" it. Home runs are also homers, but avoid calling them "dingers," "‘jacks," "bombs," "taters" and "four-baggers." Pitchers can pitch two-hitters, but avoid "twirling" or "chucking" or "fireballing." And teams try to reach the World Series instead of the "Fall Classic." In short, avoid hackneyed words and phrases.
-AP World Series Style Guide
that was not encouraging
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 10:03 PM EDT reply actions
BS zone, babip, 3 runs
Formerly... "You don't have to be sweet, to be good"
by Ed Van Chimp on Oct 2, 2011 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, and CHOOOOOOCH
Formerly... "You don't have to be sweet, to be good"
by Ed Van Chimp on Oct 2, 2011 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
How many strike calls has Lee been screwed out of already? Several? More?
Some people don't think it be what it is, but it do.
between a few and a handful
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 2, 2011 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok, no big deal. Roy had his shitty inning last night and now Lee has had his.
Hopefully the Offense repeats last night’s performance.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
Classic Phillies Inning
We can’t have more of those.
It's in his wheelhouse!!
Carlos Ruiz, My Nickname is Chooch.
Am I to assume this is supposed to mean something?
Writer at SB Nation's Philadelphia Union blog, The Brotherly Game. Follow me on Twitter.
A quick 1,2,3 inning… is that not what the Phillies tend to do?
It's in his wheelhouse!!
Carlos Ruiz, My Nickname is Chooch.
I’m not here to argue during a game over this. Bye.
It's in his wheelhouse!!
Carlos Ruiz, My Nickname is Chooch.
No. It’s not.
Writer at SB Nation's Philadelphia Union blog, The Brotherly Game. Follow me on Twitter.
Dude. I’m still pissed about Jay’s flying elbow headshot. Chooch has a concussion history.
Better to say a player hit a home run, rather than he "walloped"‘ or "‘blasted"‘ or "cracked" it. Home runs are also homers, but avoid calling them "dingers," "‘jacks," "bombs," "taters" and "four-baggers." Pitchers can pitch two-hitters, but avoid "twirling" or "chucking" or "fireballing." And teams try to reach the World Series instead of the "Fall Classic." In short, avoid hackneyed words and phrases.
-AP World Series Style Guide
I want a new rule. If the ball hits the glove, but comes dislodged on a hit to the head, batter’s out anyway.
Some people don't think it be what it is, but it do.
by TheOrangeCone on Oct 2, 2011 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Imagine Howard obliterating a catcher.
Formerly... "You don't have to be sweet, to be good"
by Ed Van Chimp on Oct 2, 2011 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
In the most literal sense of the word.
Some people don't think it be what it is, but it do.
by TheOrangeCone on Oct 2, 2011 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Are there fewer commercials tonight?
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 2, 2011 10:06 PM EDT reply actions
maybe mlb is listening to late finish complaints
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 2, 2011 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
oh wait they pushed game back 30 mins
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 2, 2011 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
fewer commercials, and more strike zones.
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 2, 2011 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
There’s Lee getting that favorable strike zone.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 2, 2011 10:08 PM EDT reply actions
sporadic strike zone must be utilized by both sides
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
“Keep riding the wave, Rich.”
“Okay, thanks.”
/Dubee takes a huge rip of crystal meth
by Trev223 on Oct 2, 2011 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Every time Pujols comes to bat it is an ass clenching moment.
Formerly... "You don't have to be sweet, to be good"
unclenched
Formerly... "You don't have to be sweet, to be good"
by Ed Van Chimp on Oct 2, 2011 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Not quite. Lance Berkman next.
Better to say a player hit a home run, rather than he "walloped"‘ or "‘blasted"‘ or "cracked" it. Home runs are also homers, but avoid calling them "dingers," "‘jacks," "bombs," "taters" and "four-baggers." Pitchers can pitch two-hitters, but avoid "twirling" or "chucking" or "fireballing." And teams try to reach the World Series instead of the "Fall Classic." In short, avoid hackneyed words and phrases.
-AP World Series Style Guide
by LeepinLizardz on Oct 2, 2011 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Unclenched.
Better to say a player hit a home run, rather than he "walloped"‘ or "‘blasted"‘ or "cracked" it. Home runs are also homers, but avoid calling them "dingers," "‘jacks," "bombs," "taters" and "four-baggers." Pitchers can pitch two-hitters, but avoid "twirling" or "chucking" or "fireballing." And teams try to reach the World Series instead of the "Fall Classic." In short, avoid hackneyed words and phrases.
-AP World Series Style Guide
by LeepinLizardz on Oct 2, 2011 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
My god, the Cards sure do whine an awful lot.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 10:10 PM EDT reply actions
Enough guys are chirping at Meals, I can guarantee you someone is going to get run and it’s going to be a guy who just looks at him wrong.
Straw that broke the Camels back.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
FYI: Strike 3 to Albert was clearly a strike according to Gameday.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
Still over the plate. Still a strike. Forgive me if I go TC here, but STFD PUJOLS!
Some people don't think it be what it is, but it do.
Sorry. Still a little miffed at LaRussa’s comment.
Some people don't think it be what it is, but it do.
by TheOrangeCone on Oct 2, 2011 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Chooch commandeered it in the warm-up.
/Sports Illustrated’d
Some people don't think it be what it is, but it do.
by TheOrangeCone on Oct 2, 2011 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes indeed. Good recovery inning by Cliff.
by phillyinportland on Oct 2, 2011 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Meals shouldn't be behind home plate
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 2, 2011 10:11 PM EDT reply actions
A typical conversation at the Meals’ house:
“Hey sweetie, I’m home!!”
“Hi honey. I’m in the kitchen. Your strike zone was shit last night.”
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 2, 2011 10:12 PM EDT reply actions
I feel bad for his wife’s butt, he misses a lot
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 2, 2011 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Hahahaha
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 2, 2011 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
....
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
you’re not in the kitchen you’re in the living room"
“no I’m in the kitchen, every camera angle shows I’m in the kitchen”
“I don’t care, I say you’re in the living room and I’m not going to apologize”
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 2, 2011 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
First pitcher to relieve Cliff?
Discuss.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
Cole Hamels in game 3? Too optimistic?
"You play to win the playoffs, and we let 'em off the hook!" -Herm Mora Green
lee is throwing a lot of pitches. last inning was good though.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 2, 2011 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Righty, probably Lidge.
Some people don't think it be what it is, but it do.
by TheOrangeCone on Oct 2, 2011 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Lidger. Got a feeling.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
If it’s in the 8th it will probably be Bastardo or Lidge, depending on whether right or left-handers are due up.
by phillyinportland on Oct 2, 2011 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Replay of the play at the plate is ugly, how Jay put his forearm right on Chooch’s neck and head.
by phillyinportland on Oct 2, 2011 10:14 PM EDT reply actions
not sure where else he could have put it though. can’t really keep them at your sides or put them over your head. too low and you’ll fall forward. seemed that his follow through was kind of aggressive.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 2, 2011 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
...............
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Can someone with working eyes analyze that for me?
by phillies0100 on Oct 2, 2011 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
There has been no noticeable difference between strikezones for St. Louis and Philadelphia thus far
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Call what you’re gonna call, just be consistent
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 2, 2011 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly. He’s been consistently bad. If anything, Phillies have had a rawer deal than the Cardinals.
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It would be interesting if someone did a count after the game of called strikes in the zone, called strikes out of the zone, and balls in and out of the zone for both teams.
Bob.
that was not a strike I suspect
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 10:16 PM EDT reply actions
FUCK THAT.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 10:16 PM EDT reply actions
Total bullshit
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 2, 2011 10:16 PM EDT reply actions
Charlie where the fuck are you. Get out of the dugout and protect your guy.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
just get the win and get out of this game
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 10:17 PM EDT reply actions
Actually, that was pretty close according to Gameday. The trick part is all game he hasn’t given that pitch.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
not only that, he made the undisputed worst call this season, and was unapologetic afterwards
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 2, 2011 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Pirates game?
Formerly... "You don't have to be sweet, to be good"
by Ed Van Chimp on Oct 2, 2011 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
yes
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 2, 2011 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously, I am furious with La Russa and Meals right now. I can’t explain why, I just am.
Some people don't think it be what it is, but it do.
well even then it’s still on Meals to let LaRussa get to him. He’s not some intimidated basketball ref, but he’s acting like one right now.
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 2, 2011 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
This is ridiculous. If borderline pitches aren’t going to be called balls ever, then everyone has to start hacking. Marvelous fix for the fucking situation, Meals you hack.
Fernando Salas sounds like a drug dealer From Clear and Present Danger
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 10:19 PM EDT reply actions
I’m somewhat hoping someone comes in for a bang-bang play, pinballs off Molina, and steamrolls Meals.
Bob.
How about a ball gets away from cliff and hits him in the face
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 2, 2011 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm down for that
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 2, 2011 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
man I wish those balls carried earlier
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 2, 2011 10:19 PM EDT reply actions
That's disgusting
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 2, 2011 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Even if it was where the 7 is marked, that hasn’t been a strike all night.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
He’ll be alright.
Some people don't think it be what it is, but it do.
by TheOrangeCone on Oct 2, 2011 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he has.
Some people don't think it be what it is, but it do.
by TheOrangeCone on Oct 2, 2011 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
or ever.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s crazy, for him to be at first base in the first game and behind the plate in the second, that means that MLB not only considers him deserving of a playoff gig but one of the best eight umps in baseball.
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 2, 2011 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Charlie needs to say something now
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 2, 2011 10:25 PM EDT reply actions
Luckett fucked up one coin toss. He actually is a half-decent game official.
A proud member of the Church of BaseBa'al
by WanderingMoses on Oct 2, 2011 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
What I hate most about that fucker Meals is he’s becomming the story in the game. He’s truly taking the joy out of this. Fuck him times a thousand.
by Boundforbeach on Oct 2, 2011 10:26 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Exactly, it is about 2 teams, not the arrogant old fuckers in black
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 2, 2011 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
UGH
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
Raul couldn’t do it twice.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 10:29 PM EDT reply actions
Raul 1/2 on throws
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 10:29 PM EDT reply actions
Can we somehow erase today? Can Superman go spin the earth around or something and reset everything?
Never argue with an idiot. They'll bring you down to their level and then beat you with experience.
I’m still relatively happy with our chances in a tie game
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 10:30 PM EDT reply actions
man I do not want Lidge in with Meal’s sporadic strike zone
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 10:31 PM EDT reply actions
shane raul polly
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 2, 2011 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
so def a PH, is cliff out either way
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 2, 2011 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Larusa never gives up...
when he has a 26 man roster!
I love how, in spite of all the Cardinals’ whining, the media is still spinning the gritty hustling hardworking midwesterners yarn.
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
broadcasters, tweeters
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 2, 2011 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
The Cardinals BABIP this game is .529 this game.
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Dotel’s socks make me angry.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 10:35 PM EDT reply actions
Dear Baseba’al:
Whatever we did to anger you, I’m sorry. Please stop this.
Never argue with an idiot. They'll bring you down to their level and then beat you with experience.
they’re outhitting us 9-5. need baserunners.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 2, 2011 10:37 PM EDT reply actions
Utley agreed, but Meals would have none of it.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
For the love of god. Keep the trend.
Formerly... "You don't have to be sweet, to be good"
by Ed Van Chimp on Oct 2, 2011 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
At this point, I can’t blame any of our players if they swing at balls outside the strike zone.
Never argue with an idiot. They'll bring you down to their level and then beat you with experience.
At what point does the ump’s assoc. demand the K zone removed as it makes it obvious to the casual observer how shitty they are. Also, who is known as a great or even good home plate ump??
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 2, 2011 10:38 PM EDT reply actions
To me the k-zone is where strikes should be called, but if the ump modifies the strike zone and is consistent, he’s a good ump
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 2, 2011 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
good call, just gotta be consistent so players can adjust
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 2, 2011 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
and not be influenced by a manager even if he is a genius
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 2, 2011 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Jerry Meals is trending in US.
"You play to win the playoffs, and we let 'em off the hook!" -Herm Mora Green
Obviously because umpires are supposed to be the center of attention!
A proud member of the Church of BaseBa'al
by WanderingMoses on Oct 2, 2011 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
If he comes back in I do not think we will win this game.
Formerly... "You don't have to be sweet, to be good"
by Ed Van Chimp on Oct 2, 2011 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
so he’ll give up infinity runs?
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 2, 2011 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Don’t forget what happened when Doc got mad. Lee IS mad.
by 17thandShunk on Oct 2, 2011 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Commencing drinking.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 2, 2011 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
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