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Title: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Apexx on May 30, 2007, 02:30:45 PM
I'll tell you something I'm not tired of: Derrick Turd Throw and the train wreck that the Brewers have become. It's true the Cubs couldn't take advantage of the shit that's passed for first-place baseball in the NL Central this month but we can still have some fun with the strokes the Cubs can't seem to catch.

So this is the new thread for all things shitty and Cub-like about our enemies.

To Wit:

In today's game vs. Atlanta, the Brewers went ahead 2-1 in the bottom of the seventh on a Tim Hudson wild pitch. Enter Turd Throw for the eighth and **Cub-blewie!!**...

- D. Turnbow relieved D. Bush  
- M. Diaz hit for T. Hudson 
- M. Diaz grounded out to shortstop. 1 Out. 
- K. Johnson walked 
- W. Harris walked, K. Johnson to second 
- E. Renteria singled to shallow left, K. Johnson to third, W. Harris to second 
- B. Shouse relieved D. Turnbow 
- B. McCann doubled to deep left center, W. Harris, K. Johnson and E. Renteria scored 
- C. Spurling relieved B. Shouse 
- A. Jones doubled to deep center, B. McCann scored 
- J. Francoeur singled to deep left, A. Jones scored 

- S. Thorman flied out to deep center. 2 Outs.
- P. Orr singled to center, J. Francoeur to second 
- M. Diaz singled to right center, J. Francoeur scored, P. Orr to third 
- K. Johnson singled to left, P. Orr scored, M. Diaz to second 
- W. Harris struck out looking 
- End of Inning (7 Runs, 7 Hits, 0 Errors) 

Atlanta 8, Milwaukee 2.

Ouch, babe. Let's see if the Cubs can top that! Or better yet, let's see if they can't for once. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: JD, Too on May 30, 2007, 02:39:28 PM
I take full credit for that since I turned the game on just as Diaz was getting thrown out at first.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Apexx on May 30, 2007, 02:40:52 PM
Quote from: JD, Too on May 30, 2007, 02:39:28 PM
I take full credit for that since I turned the game on just as Diaz was getting thrown out at first.

How did Turnbow look?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit on May 30, 2007, 02:42:00 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on May 30, 2007, 02:40:52 PM
Quote from: JD, Too on May 30, 2007, 02:39:28 PM
I take full credit for that since I turned the game on just as Diaz was getting thrown out at first.

How did Turnbow look?

I didn't watch, but my guess is probably "emo."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: JD, Too on May 30, 2007, 02:46:16 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on May 30, 2007, 02:40:52 PM
Quote from: JD, Too on May 30, 2007, 02:39:28 PM
I take full credit for that since I turned the game on just as Diaz was getting thrown out at first.

How did Turnbow look?

White trashy. 

He was throwing hard, of course, but it was crazy wild.  Like his hair.  He seemed pretty unaffected by the whole thing, though.  Just his usualy mouth-breathin', lookin'-for-a-fix self.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BananaHands on May 30, 2007, 02:57:32 PM
Quote from: Kermit on May 30, 2007, 02:42:00 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on May 30, 2007, 02:40:52 PM
Quote from: JD, Too on May 30, 2007, 02:39:28 PM
I take full credit for that since I turned the game on just as Diaz was getting thrown out at first.

How did Turnbow look?

I didn't watch, but my guess is probably "emo."

Sensitive, yet disshoveled emo or poppy, punk inspired i-hate-my-shopping-mall emo?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky! on May 30, 2007, 02:59:02 PM
Quote from: BananaHands on May 30, 2007, 02:57:32 PM
Quote from: Kermit on May 30, 2007, 02:42:00 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on May 30, 2007, 02:40:52 PM
Quote from: JD, Too on May 30, 2007, 02:39:28 PM
I take full credit for that since I turned the game on just as Diaz was getting thrown out at first.

How did Turnbow look?

I didn't watch, but my guess is probably "emo."

Sensitive, yet disshoveled emo or poppy, punk inspired i-hate-my-shopping-mall emo?

Nothing about that guy is sensitive. 'Cept his right nipple.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Apexx on May 30, 2007, 03:05:34 PM
(http://www.theamericanmind.com/images/springtraining2006/derickturnbow1.jpg)

"Uhhh... dude, my fuckin' nipple! Dammit! God dammit dude that hurts! Fuck!"
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky! on May 30, 2007, 03:06:33 PM
One of my friends here is a huge Brewers fan and I can't even enjoy their suckiness because ours is so much greater.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on May 30, 2007, 03:07:12 PM
The "Good Guys" were tied with the Twins 6-6 going into the bottom of the ninth having been ahead at one point 6-1

Bottom 9th: Minnesota 

- A.J. Pierzynski catching 
- M. MacDougal relieved M. Thornton 
- J. Bartlett struck out swinging 
- J. Tyner walked 
- N. Punto reached on fielder's choice, J. Tyner to second on first baseman P. Konerko's throwing error 
- M. Cuddyer singled to shortstop, J. Tyner to third, N. Punto to second 
- B. Logan relieved M. MacDougal 
- J. Morneau fouled out to catcher 
- D. Aardsma relieved B. Logan   
- T. Hunter walked, J. Tyner scored, N. Punto to third, M. Cuddyer to second 

Good Guys 6     Bad Guys 7

And that's a sweep

Edit: I know it's not the NL Central, but still
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Apexx on May 30, 2007, 03:08:31 PM
Well, there are some Brewers fans here too. And their suckiness is all I have left in the world. Except for the Reds' suckiness. Oh, yes. There is that.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: JD, Too on May 30, 2007, 03:13:09 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on May 30, 2007, 03:08:31 PM
Well, there are some Brewers fans here too. And their suckiness is all I have left in the world. Except for the Reds' suckiness. Oh, yes. There is that.

At least the Reds have The VORP's greatness to bask in.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Apexx on May 30, 2007, 03:16:17 PM
Quote from: JD, Too on May 30, 2007, 03:13:09 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on May 30, 2007, 03:08:31 PM
Well, there are some Brewers fans here too. And their suckiness is all I have left in the world. Except for the Reds' suckiness. Oh, yes. There is that.

At least the Reds have The VORP's greatness Arroyo's music Harangatang's breath to bask in.

Deadlegged.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky! on May 30, 2007, 03:19:05 PM
Quote from: Taylor on May 30, 2007, 03:07:12 PM
The "Good Guys" were tied with the Twins 6-6 going into the bottom of the ninth having been ahead at one point 6-1

Bottom 9th: Minnesota 

- A.J. Pierzynski catching 
- M. MacDougal relieved M. Thornton 
- J. Bartlett struck out swinging 
- J. Tyner walked 
- N. Punto reached on fielder's choice, J. Tyner to second on first baseman P. Konerko's throwing error 
- M. Cuddyer singled to shortstop, J. Tyner to third, N. Punto to second 
- B. Logan relieved M. MacDougal 
- J. Morneau fouled out to catcher 
- D. Aardsma relieved B. Logan   
- T. Hunter walked, J. Tyner scored, N. Punto to third, M. Cuddyer to second 

Good Guys 6     Bad Guys 7

And that's a sweep

Edit: I know it's not the NL Central, but still

Not to mention the Aardsma walk was on four pitches. I still love that guy. Probably even more now.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Down In Front on May 30, 2007, 03:25:59 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on May 30, 2007, 03:08:31 PM
Well, there are some Brewers fans here too. And their suckiness is all I have left in the world. Except for the Reds' suckiness. Oh, yes. There is that.

The Reds suck but every time the Cubs play them, it feels like I'm watching a team try to play baseball in quicksand.  I fucking hate the Reds.

And the Sox clusterfuck does take some sting out of the Cubs’ clusterfuck--especially because in the AL Central, these blown games REALLY hurt.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on May 30, 2007, 03:26:36 PM
Quote from: JD, Too on May 30, 2007, 03:13:09 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on May 30, 2007, 03:08:31 PM
Well, there are some Brewers fans here too. And their suckiness is all I have left in the world. Except for the Reds' suckiness. Oh, yes. There is that.

At least the Reds have The VORP's greatness to bask in.

Looking at their team, that's the only thing worth basking in right now.  They're terrible.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Apexx on May 30, 2007, 03:34:09 PM
Quote from: EG on May 30, 2007, 03:26:36 PM
Quote from: JD, Too on May 30, 2007, 03:13:09 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on May 30, 2007, 03:08:31 PM
Well, there are some Brewers fans here too. And their suckiness is all I have left in the world. Except for the Reds' suckiness. Oh, yes. There is that.

At least the Reds have The VORP's greatness to bask in.

Looking at their team, that's the only thing worth basking in right now.  They're terrible.

And this thread has to bug the piss out of you in some way, EG. I mean, not only did I start it but I came up with nicknames for two overrated pitchers along the way. This thread is the closest thing we have to positive on this day but it just won't feel right until you poo-poo it. That's right. Poo-poo.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: JD, Too on May 30, 2007, 03:46:50 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on May 30, 2007, 03:34:09 PM
Quote from: EG on May 30, 2007, 03:26:36 PM
Quote from: JD, Too on May 30, 2007, 03:13:09 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on May 30, 2007, 03:08:31 PM
Well, there are some Brewers fans here too. And their suckiness is all I have left in the world. Except for the Reds' suckiness. Oh, yes. There is that.

At least the Reds have The VORP's greatness to bask in.

Looking at their team, that's the only thing worth basking in right now.  They're terrible.

And this thread has to bug the piss out of you in some way, EG. I mean, not only did I start it but I came up with nicknames for two overrated pitchers along the way. This thread is the closest thing we have to positive on this day but it just won't feel right until you poo-poo it. That's right. Poo-poo.

Jim Hendry thought those nicknames were choice.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuckosan on May 30, 2007, 03:51:13 PM
Quote from: Slaky! on May 30, 2007, 03:19:05 PM
Not to mention the Aardsma walk was on four pitches.
The pitches were a close shave.

Too obvious?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on May 30, 2007, 03:52:14 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on May 30, 2007, 03:34:09 PM
And this thread has to bug the piss out of you in some way, EG. I mean, not only did I start it but I came up with nicknames for two overrated pitchers along the way. This thread is the closest thing we have to positive on this day but it just won't feel right until you poo-poo it. That's right. Poo-poo.

I see nothing here to poo-poo.  Carry on.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Apexx on May 30, 2007, 03:56:28 PM
Quote from: EG on May 30, 2007, 03:52:14 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on May 30, 2007, 03:34:09 PM
And this thread has to bug the piss out of you in some way, EG. I mean, not only did I start it but I came up with nicknames for two overrated pitchers along the way. This thread is the closest thing we have to positive on this day but it just won't feel right until you poo-poo it. That's right. Poo-poo.

I see nothing here to poo-poo.  Carry on.

The Twins had seven hits and eight walks today. I could've sworn that only Cubs gave up numbers like that. And Paulie's error in the ninth could've been an inning ender. Christ. That is just so bad. And sooooo good!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on May 30, 2007, 04:03:05 PM
QuoteMolina sidelined 4-6 weeks with fractured left wrist

May 30, 2007

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina will be sidelined four to six weeks with a fractured left wrist.

The Cardinals placed Molina on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday and purchased the contract of catcher Brian Esposito from Triple-A Memphis. Esposito, 28, will be making his major league debut.

The team's medical staff described the injury as a non-displaced fracture that will be splinted and immobilized. Molina left Tuesday's game against the Rockies in Denver in the fourth inning after being hit by a foul tip an inning earlier.

Molina, the youngest of three catching brothers in the major leagues, was batting .273 with one homer and 12 RBIs. Backup catcher Gary Bennett was batting .227 in 44 at-bats with two RBIs.



Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky! on May 30, 2007, 06:05:36 PM
And Hendry fiddles as Wrigley burns.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on May 30, 2007, 06:57:10 PM
Quote from: Taylor on May 30, 2007, 04:03:05 PM
QuoteMolina sidelined 4-6 weeks with fractured left wrist

May 30, 2007

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina will be sidelined four to six weeks with a fractured left wrist.

The Cardinals placed Molina on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday and purchased the contract of catcher Brian Esposito from Triple-A Memphis. Esposito, 28, will be making his major league debut.

The team's medical staff described the injury as a non-displaced fracture that will be splinted and immobilized. Molina left Tuesday's game against the Rockies in Denver in the fourth inning after being hit by a foul tip an inning earlier.

Molina, the youngest of three catching brothers in the major leagues, was batting .273 with one homer and 12 RBIs. Backup catcher Gary Bennett was batting .227 in 44 at-bats with two RBIs.




So, how many HR's and RBI's can I pencil in Brian Esposito for against the Cubs this year?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Fork_The_Third on May 31, 2007, 05:42:34 AM

Days like 5/30 make me think at least half the world has forgotten how to play baseball.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Apexx on June 14, 2007, 09:20:51 PM
Bump.

Royals 15, Deadbirds 6 through five in the rubber game. At least RoyHobbs' boys aren't imploding or anything. I'd hate to see what that would look like. No I wouldn't.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on June 14, 2007, 09:38:31 PM
QuoteBrewers put Capuano on disabled list, call up Gallardo
June 14, 2007

DETROIT (AP) -- The Milwaukee Brewers placed right-handed pitcher Chris Capuano on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained groin Thursday and purchased right-hander Yovani Gallardo's contract from Triple-A Nashville.

Capuano was injured while warming up for his scheduled start Wednesday and his move to the disabled list is retroactive to Saturday. The 21-year-old Gallardo was 8-2 with a 2.98 ERA and 98 strikeouts in 71 2-3 innings for Nashville.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on June 14, 2007, 11:06:33 PM
Quote from: Taylor on June 14, 2007, 09:38:31 PM
QuoteBrewers put Capuano on disabled list, call up Gallardo
June 14, 2007

DETROIT (AP) -- The Milwaukee Brewers placed right-handed pitcher Chris Capuano on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained groin Thursday and purchased right-hander Yovani Gallardo's contract from Triple-A Nashville.

Capuano was injured while warming up for his scheduled start Wednesday and his move to the disabled list is retroactive to Saturday. The 21-year-old Gallardo was 8-2 with a 2.98 ERA and 98 strikeouts in 71 2-3 innings for Nashville.

Dear Lord. Are we really supposed to be happy Capuano's hurt if the guy the Brewers are calling up to replace him has almost one and a third strikeouts every inning???
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: DPappy on June 14, 2007, 11:53:44 PM
Quote from: BC on June 14, 2007, 11:06:33 PM
Quote from: Taylor on June 14, 2007, 09:38:31 PM
QuoteBrewers put Capuano on disabled list, call up Gallardo
June 14, 2007

DETROIT (AP) -- The Milwaukee Brewers placed right-handed pitcher Chris Capuano on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained groin Thursday and purchased right-hander Yovani Gallardo's contract from Triple-A Nashville.

Capuano was injured while warming up for his scheduled start Wednesday and his move to the disabled list is retroactive to Saturday. The 21-year-old Gallardo was 8-2 with a 2.98 ERA and 98 strikeouts in 71 2-3 innings for Nashville.

Dear Lord. Are we really supposed to be happy Capuano's hurt if the guy the Brewers are calling up to replace him has almost one and a third strikeouts every inning???

I seem to recall a Cubs pitcher who had similar minor league stats last year that struggled mightily when called up to the majors at first.  Mitch Hill?  Was that the guy's name?  In any case, there's no guarantees that Yovani's going to mow down major league hitters right away.  He didn't have the greatest stats in Spring Training at least.  Maybe he'll wait until next year to put it all together.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on June 15, 2007, 08:33:31 AM
Now you tell me.  I just got done polishing Yovani Gallardo's fucking Hall of Fame plaque!  Great, now I'll toss it in the corner over there with the ones I made up for Drew Hall and Ted Power.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on June 15, 2007, 08:36:59 AM
Quote from: Andy on June 15, 2007, 08:33:31 AM
Now you tell me.  I just got done polishing Yovani Gallardo's f@#$ing Hall of Fame plaque!  Great, now I'll toss it in the corner over there with the ones I made up for Drew Hall and Ted Power.

Do you still have that statue you commissioned of Bob Hamelin?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Apexx on June 15, 2007, 09:42:28 AM
Quote from: Andy on June 15, 2007, 08:33:31 AM
Now you tell me.  I just got done polishing Yovani Gallardo's f@#$ing Hall of Fame plaque!  Great, now I'll toss it in the corner over there with the ones I made up for Drew Hall and Ted Power Tim Lincecum and Homer Bailey.

Bronzed.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Ghost of Desipio Past on June 15, 2007, 09:54:37 AM
Quote from: CT II on June 15, 2007, 08:36:59 AM
Quote from: Andy on June 15, 2007, 08:33:31 AM
Now you tell me.  I just got done polishing Yovani Gallardo's f@#$ing Hall of Fame plaque!  Great, now I'll toss it in the corner over there with the ones I made up for Drew Hall and Ted Power.

Do you still have that statue you commissioned of Bob Hamelin Ken Phelps?

+ HGH'd
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on June 15, 2007, 09:55:01 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 15, 2007, 09:42:28 AM
Quote from: Andy on June 15, 2007, 08:33:31 AM
Now you tell me.  I just got done polishing Yovani Gallardo's f@#$ing Hall of Fame plaque!  Great, now I'll toss it in the corner over there with the ones I made up for Drew Hall and Ted Power Tim Lincecum and Homer Bailey.

Bronzed.

I don't get it.  Why would you already equate Lincecum and Bailey with those two guys?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Apexx on June 15, 2007, 09:56:05 AM
Quote from: EG on June 15, 2007, 09:55:01 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 15, 2007, 09:42:28 AM
Quote from: Andy on June 15, 2007, 08:33:31 AM
Now you tell me.  I just got done polishing Yovani Gallardo's f@#$ing Hall of Fame plaque!  Great, now I'll toss it in the corner over there with the ones I made up for Drew Hall and Ted Power Tim Lincecum and Homer Bailey.

Bronzed.

I don't get it.  Why would you already equate Lincecum and Bailey with those two guys?

What the fuck is the matter with you?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on June 15, 2007, 09:57:19 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 15, 2007, 09:56:05 AM
Quote from: EG on June 15, 2007, 09:55:01 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 15, 2007, 09:42:28 AM
Quote from: Andy on June 15, 2007, 08:33:31 AM
Now you tell me.  I just got done polishing Yovani Gallardo's f@#$ing Hall of Fame plaque!  Great, now I'll toss it in the corner over there with the ones I made up for Drew Hall and Ted Power Tim Lincecum and Homer Bailey.

Bronzed.

I don't get it.  Why would you already equate Lincecum and Bailey with those two guys?

What the f@#$ is the matter with you?

Nothing, of course.  I didn't understand your post.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Apexx on June 15, 2007, 10:01:03 AM
Quote from: EG on June 15, 2007, 09:57:19 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 15, 2007, 09:56:05 AM
Quote from: EG on June 15, 2007, 09:55:01 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 15, 2007, 09:42:28 AM
Quote from: Andy on June 15, 2007, 08:33:31 AM
Now you tell me.  I just got done polishing Yovani Gallardo's f@#$ing Hall of Fame plaque!  Great, now I'll toss it in the corner over there with the ones I made up for Drew Hall and Ted Power Tim Lincecum and Homer Bailey.

Bronzed.

I don't get it.  Why would you already equate Lincecum and Bailey with those two guys?

What the f@#$ is the matter with you?

Nothing, of course.  I didn't understand your post.

The point is that those two haven't exactly set the world on fire since their callup though some would have us believe they're can't miss prospects. Maybe they are but if Gallardo performs as they have to start out, we've got little to worry about in the near term.

That make sense? You can argue of course and tell me those two are the best things since sliced bread and I'd respond by saying, "meh."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on June 15, 2007, 10:03:59 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 15, 2007, 10:01:03 AM

That make sense?

Yup.  Thank you for clarifying.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on June 15, 2007, 11:12:06 AM
Lincecum has had three pretty good starts. He also has had two terrible starts (Both at home, which I don't get). I picked him up for my fantasy team when Ortiz got put on the DL...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on June 15, 2007, 11:13:19 AM
Quote from: BC on June 15, 2007, 11:12:06 AM
I picked him up for my fantasy team when Ortiz got put on the DL...

Good work, BC.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on June 15, 2007, 11:14:00 AM
Quote from: EG on June 15, 2007, 11:13:19 AM
Quote from: BC on June 15, 2007, 11:12:06 AM
I picked him up for my fantasy team when Ortiz got put on the DL...

Good work, BC.

Is that sarcastic, or have you embraced the positive?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on June 15, 2007, 11:18:28 AM
Quote from: CT II on June 15, 2007, 11:14:00 AM
Quote from: EG on June 15, 2007, 11:13:19 AM
Quote from: BC on June 15, 2007, 11:12:06 AM
I picked him up for my fantasy team when Ortiz got put on the DL...

Good work, BC.

Is that sarcastic, or have you embraced the positive?

I'm just happy for the guy.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Apexx on June 15, 2007, 11:37:34 AM
Quote from: EG on June 15, 2007, 11:18:28 AM
Quote from: CT II on June 15, 2007, 11:14:00 AM
Quote from: EG on June 15, 2007, 11:13:19 AM
Quote from: BC on June 15, 2007, 11:12:06 AM
I picked him up for my fantasy team when Ortiz got put on the DL...

Good work, BC.

Is that sarcastic, or have you embraced the positive?

I'm just happy for the guy.

Yeah, he needed a break in the worst way. And by break I mean gastroplasty.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Ghost of Desipio Past on June 15, 2007, 11:52:20 AM
Quote from: EG on June 15, 2007, 11:18:28 AM
Quote from: CT II on June 15, 2007, 11:14:00 AM
Quote from: EG on June 15, 2007, 11:13:19 AM
Quote from: BC on June 15, 2007, 11:12:06 AM
I picked him up for my fantasy team when Ortiz got put on the DL...

Good work, BC.

Is that sarcastic, or have you embraced the positive?

I'm just happy for the guy.

Lincecum or BC?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Fork_The_Third on June 15, 2007, 11:54:54 AM
Quote from: The Ghost of Josh Hancock on June 15, 2007, 11:52:20 AM
Quote from: EG on June 15, 2007, 11:18:28 AM
Quote from: CT II on June 15, 2007, 11:14:00 AM
Quote from: EG on June 15, 2007, 11:13:19 AM
Quote from: BC on June 15, 2007, 11:12:06 AM
I picked him up for my fantasy team when Ortiz got put on the DL...

Good work, BC.

Is that sarcastic, or have you embraced the positive?

I'm just happy for the guy.

Lincecum or BC?

Wasn't Lincecum Hayes one of the Mod Squad?

(http://www.fiftiesweb.com/tv/clarence-williams.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Apexx on June 16, 2007, 09:10:36 AM
How long until Scott Spezio moves into the Tards' starting rotation? Maybe they're waiting until they implode first. I wonder when that will be? Maybe after they start losing by two touchdowns. Last night they were right in it til the end. A touchdown, a 2pt conversion and a field goal ties that game. With Bulger, Bruce and Jackson, they're never really out of a game. So that's gotta make them feel better.

I love this thread.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Apexx on June 16, 2007, 09:13:37 AM
Oh and Sammy hit a grand slam against the Reds last night. I missed it because I was outside barbecuing pork chops. But that game was on here and the Reds announcers were very complimentary of Sammy even prior to the slam. They showed clips of his 500th at GAB and with 599 coming last night and another dose or two of Reds pitching on tap it's looking like 600 will happen in that dump too. Nice. Because Reds fans hate Sammy. Yay.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky! on June 16, 2007, 09:37:44 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 16, 2007, 09:10:36 AM
How long until Scott Spezio moves into the Tards' starting rotation? Maybe they're waiting until they implode first. I wonder when that will be? Maybe after they start losing by two touchdowns. Last night they were right in it til the end. A touchdown, a 2pt conversion and a field goal ties that game. With Bulger, Bruce and Jackson, they're never really out of a game. So that's gotta make them feel better.

I love this thread.

14-3!!!???  BWAHHAHAHAHAHAH!

What a way to wake up. Ahhh, please let the Cubs win again today.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on June 16, 2007, 09:58:49 AM
Quote from: Slaky! on June 16, 2007, 09:37:44 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 16, 2007, 09:10:36 AM
How long until Scott Spezio moves into the Tards' starting rotation? Maybe they're waiting until they implode first. I wonder when that will be? Maybe after they start losing by two touchdowns. Last night they were right in it til the end. A touchdown, a 2pt conversion and a field goal ties that game. With Bulger, Bruce and Jackson, they're never really out of a game. So that's gotta make them feel better.

I love this thread.

14-3!!!???  BWAHHAHAHAHAHAH!

What a way to wake up. Ahhh, please let the Cubs win again today.

And the Twins. I had hoped that the Twins would sweep the Brewers, but 2 out of 3 would be very nice.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Apexx on June 16, 2007, 10:09:37 AM
The Twins aren't very good this year. I haven't watched enough of them to know why but something isn't working.

Intrepid Reader: Lou

"What the hell do ya think isn't working!"


I don't know. I haven't been watching their damn games. Saw them pwn the Sox a couple times but hell, even the Pirates can do that.


I love this thread.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on June 16, 2007, 10:11:54 AM
The Cards should call up that Dan Haren kid from their minor league system to help their pitching.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Apexx on June 16, 2007, 10:14:51 AM
Quote from: EG on June 16, 2007, 10:11:54 AM
The Cards should call up that Dan Haren kid from their minor league system to help their pitching.

+ Twenty-five thousand, five hundred and twenty one point six, seven-seven-seven-seven-seven-seven-.......................
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Apexx on June 16, 2007, 10:17:11 AM
On a completely unrelated note, those orange and black hats the Orioles wear with the cursive "O's" on them, are fucking ghey.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: HST Redux on June 16, 2007, 10:51:20 AM
Speaking of O, don't miss this week's SI article on Omar Minaya. It starts a little slow, but is worth reading to the end.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/baseball/mlb/06/12/minaya0618/
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit on June 16, 2007, 11:38:19 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 16, 2007, 10:09:37 AM
The Twins aren't very good this year. I haven't watched enough of them to know why but something isn't working.

Intrepid Reader: Lou

"What the hell do ya think isn't working!"


I don't know. I haven't been watching their damn games. Saw them pwn the Sox a couple times but hell, even the Pirates can do that.


I love this thread.



No Liriano puts that rotation in disarray after Santana, who has been getting NO run support.  Plus, they were Mauer-less for definitely a few games.  I think they'll stay competitive, but I can't see them winning the Central this year.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky! on June 18, 2007, 05:07:37 PM
Well, Looper, Edmonds and Eckstein all just went on the DL.


That can't hurt.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Apexx on June 18, 2007, 05:20:54 PM
Quote from: Slaky! on June 18, 2007, 05:07:37 PM
Well, Looper, Edmonds and Eckstein all just went on the DL.


That can't hurt.

And despite all that, here are the Cardinals; not fucked, not imploding. However do they do it?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BananaHands on June 18, 2007, 05:26:07 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 18, 2007, 05:20:54 PM
Quote from: Slaky! on June 18, 2007, 05:07:37 PM
Well, Looper, Edmonds and Eckstein all just went on the DL.


That can't hurt.

And despite all that, here are the Cardinals; not f@#$ed, not imploding. However do they do it?

If Dusty was running that show, he'd cancel the season after their injuries. No holy water can help.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on June 19, 2007, 07:46:35 PM
The Brewers look to be back on the winning track again. They are beating the Giants 6-0 in the second inning. Ah well, it was nice to think, for a while, that the Cubs had a chance this year.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky! on June 19, 2007, 10:44:16 PM
Quote from: Taylor on June 19, 2007, 07:46:35 PM
The Brewers look to be back on the winning track again. They are beating the Giants 6-0 in the second inning. Ah well, it was nice to think, for a while, that the Cubs had a chance this year.

They did pretty well against the Tigers and Twins, which is impressive and now they get the Giants, who have totally given up on baseball this year. They are HORRID.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Apexx on June 19, 2007, 10:47:10 PM
There are a lot games left. If the bullpen keeps this up... I know, I know... the Cubs will stay in it to the very end. Once they get to .500 on June 30 in a win over Milwaukee, we'll get serious. Until then we're just jerking off. But hell, the last two years we couldn't even play with ourselves. So there's that.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on June 20, 2007, 01:31:58 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 19, 2007, 10:47:10 PM
But hell, the last two years we couldn't even play with ourselves. So there's that.

First, how do you explain all the dead arms and limp wrists in the bullpen at the start of the year?  Or was it because they were out of practice?

Second, the NL Central all won tonight.  Can we get a 2nd night of that tomorrow, or is this just a fluke?

Finally, I positive the Marmot.  Just keep him out of the tub.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Fork_The_Third on June 20, 2007, 08:17:48 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on June 20, 2007, 01:31:58 AM


Finally, I positive the Marmot.  Just keep him out of the tub.

He was the tits and the tops last night...will he be able to do this type of thing consistently, or is he our new Juan Cruz?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: DPappy on June 20, 2007, 08:37:19 AM
Quote from: Fork_The_Third on June 20, 2007, 08:17:48 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on June 20, 2007, 01:31:58 AM


Finally, I positive the Marmot.  Just keep him out of the tub.

He was the tits and the tops last night...will he be able to do this type of thing consistently, or is he our new Juan Cruz Andy Pratt?

Traded (and vomited).
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on June 20, 2007, 08:53:10 AM
Quote from: Fork_The_Third on June 20, 2007, 08:17:48 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on June 20, 2007, 01:31:58 AM


Finally, I positive the Marmot.  Just keep him out of the tub.

He was the tits and the tops last night...will he be able to do this type of thing consistently, or is he our new Juan Cruz?
In 14 appearances so far this year, he's only allowed a run once (the Lilly debacle in The ATL). That's a pretty decent stretch.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Apexx on June 20, 2007, 11:13:21 AM
Quote from: DPappy on June 20, 2007, 08:37:19 AM
Quote from: Fork_The_Third on June 20, 2007, 08:17:48 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on June 20, 2007, 01:31:58 AM


Finally, I positive the Marmot.  Just keep him out of the tub.

He was the tits and the tops last night...will he be able to do this type of thing consistently, or is he our new Juan Cruz Andy Pratt?

Traded (and vomited).

I once led the world (and probably still do) in Juan Cruz splooge. But I don't even think at his 2001 best that he showed the command of all his pitches that teh Marmot is displaying right now. Nor has he for any stretch since departing. But I remember Juan Cruz too well to ever carry around a stiff one of that magnitude again. But I positive the Marmot in a slightly un-masculine way. Secretly. Discreetly. Tastefully. So not to cause alarm.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on June 20, 2007, 11:16:54 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 19, 2007, 10:47:10 PM
There are a lot games left. If the bullpen keeps this up... I know, I know... the Cubs will stay in it to the very end. Once they get to .500 on June 30 in a win over Milwaukee, we'll get serious. Until then we're just jerking off. But hell, the last two years we couldn't even play with ourselves. So there's that.

I agree with Apex
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: DPappy on July 17, 2007, 12:10:28 PM
Karen Carpenter's elbow is swelling up during his rehab starts, derailing his pending return.  His future for the season may be known later today:
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/E1458ADDA990A7958625731B0015B5D8?OpenDocument

Ben Sheets is having another MRI on his finger after the first revealed a partial tear of the tissue holding his tendon in place.  He could miss anywhere from 2-3 starts to 6 weeks, depending on the severity.
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=633464

I can't believe that at this point in the season, I actually feel that we've been lucky on this front.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky! on July 17, 2007, 09:48:33 PM
Watching the Brewers-DBags...3-2 Milwaukee, top 8, runner on second for the Backs...COME ON.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky! on July 17, 2007, 09:49:33 PM
First and second still one out. My hope is that the Brewers have gone to their set up men and closers too often lately. I know they all threw last night. And Augie Ojeda is pinch running. An omen!

Two outs...I don't think Arizona cares. Every time I turn on the game they strike out.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on July 17, 2007, 10:02:56 PM
Quote from: Slaky! on July 17, 2007, 09:49:33 PM
First and second still one out. My hope is that the Brewers have gone to their set up men and closers too often lately. I know they all threw last night. And Augie Ojeda is pinch running. An omen!

Two outs...I don't think Arizona cares. Every time I turn on the game they strike out.

The bastards
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on July 17, 2007, 10:04:30 PM
Baby Dolphins. I'm in a fucking blood rage right now.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on July 20, 2007, 09:39:50 PM
Bump.

San Fran had nobody on with two outs in the seventh and good ol Carlos Villanueva in to pitch. He walks the bases loaded and goes 2-2 to G-Homo G-Rod. A wild pitch and a bloop single later it's 6-4 Geeeeeee-men.

Can they hold it?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on July 20, 2007, 09:52:26 PM
Two on, one out in the eighth. Bonds due up. Yost comes out to talk to Grant Balfour and the stench from his trousers about gags him.

Yost: Can you pitch to Bonds?

Balfour: I don't know, Butchie instead.

Yost: Shit.

Balfour: I just dumped out.


Yost signals for the namesake of this thread and the fung begins. Oh, I can hardly f@#$ing wait. Time for a kick to the dick tip.


Pitch
1. Called strike. Miller crossed up on breaker.
2. Fastball called strike two. Shit. 
3. Wasted up and away at 97 mph.
4. Down and away at 97, it's even.
5. Called strike three, paints the black at 99.

f@#$.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on July 20, 2007, 09:55:21 PM
TURD THROW then serves up a 3-0 cookie to Klesko who bangs it off the wall. 7-4. You mothaphuckas!

Aurillia singles to center and it's 8-4. Oh, baby! HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA.

Bob Costas in the radio booth with Uecker, just in case bonds homers? What a penis. Why?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on July 20, 2007, 10:01:03 PM
I love this thread. Turd Throw just walked Feliz and G-Rod comes up again. Butchie's had enough of teh Turd. I'm just a lover of life with a beer buzz. Probably a nice Howry for me on the wakeup tomorrow. But I'm going for number five at the fridge. Yes!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on July 20, 2007, 10:31:27 PM
2.5
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on July 21, 2007, 01:10:26 AM
Quote from: BC on July 20, 2007, 10:31:27 PM
2.5

With losses by both SD and LA now 2.0 in the wildcard.  This is getting interesting.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on July 23, 2007, 08:49:04 AM
First Fat Albert was pissy at the Genius for not letting him bat in the ASG now the Genius is in a huff about Rolen. I hope they are in full meltdown mode for this week's series.

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/3975EAA8E0C7BBE3862573210014EF1B?OpenDocument

QuoteATLANTA â€" Cardinals third baseman Scott Rolen returned to the starting lineup Sunday night, four days after undergoing a series of tests and accepting a cortisone injection to his problematic left shoulder.

The matter didn't end there for manager Tony La Russa.

Irritated by media descriptions of the club's treatment of injured players, La Russa insisted he had no knowledge of Rolen's struggles with the shoulder until approached by the player following Tuesday's loss to the Florida Marlins.

Rolen confirmed that he had told no one of his problem before Tuesday, a fact that did not improve La Russa's disposition.

"Players can't have it both ways. You can't say that you're good to play, then later on say that your play is affected. It's one or the other," La Russa said.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on July 23, 2007, 10:45:30 AM
Quote from: Taylor on July 23, 2007, 08:49:04 AM
First Fat Albert was pissy at the Genius for not letting him bat in the ASG now the Genius is in a huff about Rolen. I hope they are in full meltdown mode for this week's series.

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/3975EAA8E0C7BBE3862573210014EF1B?OpenDocument

QuoteATLANTA â€" Cardinals third baseman Scott Rolen returned to the starting lineup Sunday night, four days after undergoing a series of tests and accepting a cortisone injection to his problematic left shoulder.

The matter didn't end there for manager Tony La Russa.

Irritated by media descriptions of the club's treatment of injured players, La Russa insisted he had no knowledge of Rolen's struggles with the shoulder until approached by the player following Tuesday's loss to the Florida Marlins.

Rolen confirmed that he had told no one of his problem before Tuesday, a fact that did not improve La Russa's disposition.

"Players can't have it both ways. You can't say that you're good to play, then later on say that your play is affected. It's one or the other," La Russa said.

Have to wonder if LaRussa is playing the "Get them mad at you so they'll go out and prove you wrong" card... The sad thing about all of this is that the Cardinals could be tied for first in the loss column by the time this week is over if everything breaks right for them. They would need to sweep the three-game series against the Cubs and the four-game series against the Brewers with the Brew Crew also losing their games this week before playing the Cards and have the Cubs lose at least one game at Cincy. Not likely, but knowing the Cubs' luck, the chances of it happening jump by at least 10 percent...

It would be nice to sweep the Cardinals, but I would like to see the Cubs just not let them get back into the race like they did in '04 with Houston. Just win two of these three games and then let the Brewers deal with that team.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Fork_The_Third on July 23, 2007, 10:53:50 AM

Tomorrow night we have Big Z, who has been pitching like Cy Young, Christy Mathewson, and Satchel Paige all rolled into one, against Kip Wells, who has been pitching like Kip Wells.

I expect Z to not get out of the first, and Wells to throw a no-hitter. Yellon's nipples will explode with delight.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuckosan on July 23, 2007, 10:57:46 AM
Quote from: BC on July 23, 2007, 10:45:30 AM
It would be nice to sweep the Cardinals, but I would like to see the Cubs just not let them get back into the race like they did in '04 with Houston. Just win two of these three games and then let the Brewers deal with that team.
The Chief Instigator of that fiasco is gone.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Down In Front on July 23, 2007, 11:47:51 AM
Quote from: BC on July 23, 2007, 10:45:30 AM
Just win two of these three games and then let the Brewers deal with that team.

Coming off two nut-crunching games where the Cubs' offense started showing the signs of Lee's absence, and with this team at the healthiest it's been all season by the time this series pops the top off tomorrow night, anything less than a sweep against this team--ya, even on the road--will be a disappointment for me.  Finish these Tards off early for once.  A sweep will pretty much do it and get the Cubs' mojo back. 

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on July 26, 2007, 01:22:32 PM
Dave "I've got a huge" Bush is currently helping the Brewers lose. Bottom six, 4-3 Cincy.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on July 26, 2007, 01:47:16 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on July 26, 2007, 01:22:32 PM
Dave "I've got a huge" Bush is currently helping the Brewers lose. Bottom six, 4-3 Cincy.



Well, I jinxed that. Fucking Kirk Saarloos is a overvoweled Dutch asshole.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: JS on July 26, 2007, 01:52:21 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on July 26, 2007, 01:47:16 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on July 26, 2007, 01:22:32 PM
Dave "I've got a huge" Bush is currently helping the Brewers lose. Bottom six, 4-3 Cincy.



Well, I jinxed that. f@#$ing Kirk Saarloos is a overvoweled Dutch asshole.

Braun just grounded into DP with the bases loaded and 1 out. Still 4-4.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on July 26, 2007, 02:11:48 PM
Did anyone catch the botched hit and run with Prince on first, someone on 3rd, and 1 out in the Brewers' 8th last night?  Jenkins K's swinging, Prince is running, the catcher drops the ball on the exchange, takes a good full second to find it, picks it up, guns to 2nd.  Prince is still out by 20 feet, but instead of running to tag him--he was a smart fatass and just plopped down in the middle of the basepath--the Reds SS throws home to gun down the guy at 3rd trying to score.

Score it 2-6-3 CS to end the 8th on a strike-em-out, throw-em-out DP.  I'm still laughing about this one.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: DPappy on July 26, 2007, 02:43:39 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on July 26, 2007, 02:11:48 PM
Did anyone catch the botched hit and run with Prince on first, someone on 3rd, and 1 out in the Brewers' 8th last night?  Jenkins K's swinging, Prince is running, the catcher drops the ball on the exchange, takes a good full second to find it, picks it up, guns to 2nd.  Prince is still out by 20 feet, but instead of running to tag him--he was a smart fatass and just plopped down in the middle of the basepath--the Reds SS throws home to gun down the guy at 3rd trying to score.

Score it 2-6-3 CS to end the 8th on a strike-em-out, throw-em-out DP.  I'm still laughing about this one.

What's even funnier is that Ned Yost said that the runners were following his play design.  Apparently, if a hit-and-run with runners at the corners and 2 outs fails, they're supposed to treat it as a double steal with the hope being that the runner on 3rd could score before the runner on 1st is tagged out.  Sadly, that's just the kind of play that would have succeeded with ODC behind the plate.

Meanwhile, CoCo (as the Miller Park scoreboard calls him - I kid you not) blows the save.  Norris Hopper?  Are you kidding me?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: JS on July 26, 2007, 02:52:32 PM
Cordero finishes his pants shitting, Brewers lose 6-5.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on July 26, 2007, 02:55:54 PM
Quote from: JS on July 26, 2007, 02:52:32 PM
Cordero finishes his pants shitting, Brewers lose 6-5.

I won't mention who had the winning run, but I just VORPed in my mouth a little.  The wheels seem to be falling off the Brewers wagon.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: air2300 on July 26, 2007, 02:56:25 PM
Quote from: JS on July 26, 2007, 02:52:32 PM
Cordero finishes his pants shitting, Brewers lose 6-5.
Fuck yea.  Now the Cubs have to go out there and get the job done and sweep the tards.  
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Down In Front on July 26, 2007, 03:01:18 PM
Quote from: thehawk on July 26, 2007, 02:55:54 PM
Quote from: JS on July 26, 2007, 02:52:32 PM
Cordero finishes his pants shitting, Brewers lose 6-5.

I won't mention who had the winning run, but I just VORPed in my mouth a little.  The wheels seem to be falling off the Brewers wagon.

Naw.  I saw enough in late June to tell me they’re not going away anytime soon.  Cubs are better, Cubs should BEAT them, but I don’t see ‘em dying now.  The Reds always do that to teams.  Do I need to remind anyone of 2004?  I’m already nervous about the Cubs having to play those retarded, bad, ugly but always-hot-it-seems-when-they-play-you assholes next.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on July 26, 2007, 03:03:39 PM
Quote from: Down In Front on July 26, 2007, 03:01:18 PM
Quote from: thehawk on July 26, 2007, 02:55:54 PM
Quote from: JS on July 26, 2007, 02:52:32 PM
Cordero finishes his pants shitting, Brewers lose 6-5.

I won't mention who had the winning run, but I just VORPed in my mouth a little.  The wheels seem to be falling off the Brewers wagon.

Naw.  I saw enough in late June to tell me they’re not going away anytime soon.  Cubs are better, Cubs should BEAT them, but I don’t see ‘em dying now.  The Reds always do that to teams.  Do I need to remind anyone of 2004?  I’m already nervous about the Cubs having to play those retarded, bad, ugly but always-hot-it-seems-when-they-play-you assholes next.

At least Glendong won't be there to serve up gopher balls to Bronson Arroyo.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: WTB...A RING FFS!! on July 26, 2007, 03:06:25 PM
Just think, if, no when the Cubs sweep the Tardbirds that'll mean at least a tie for 1st place at the end of the weekend since The Spew Crew are still on the road for 4 more which'll mean at least 2 losses. Fuck it, I'm giving them too much credit. The just lost 3 of 4 at fucking Cincy. As much as I hate to say it, let's just send Milwaukee on it's way with the Tards sweeping 4 and they'll really start that death-spiral from the top of the division. I promise that this is about the only time you'll ever hear me saying that I want the Tards to sweep or even win a game.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Fork_The_Third on July 26, 2007, 03:19:27 PM
Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on July 26, 2007, 03:06:25 PM
Just think, if, no when the Cubs sweep the Tardbirds that'll mean at least a tie for 1st place at the end of the weekend since The Spew Crew are still on the road for 4 more which'll mean at least 2 losses. f@#$ it, I'm giving them too much credit. The just lost 3 of 4 at f@#$ing Cincy. As much as I hate to say it, let's just send Milwaukee on it's way with the Tards sweeping 4 and they'll really start that death-spiral from the top of the division. I promise that this is about the only time you'll ever hear me saying that I want the Tards to sweep or even win a game.

I'm not even thinking about stopping at Home Depot in the morning to pick up a blue broom to put into the Cards' fan's cube at work - to match the ones in the Sux fans' cubes from earlier this summer.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Down In Front on July 26, 2007, 03:30:54 PM
I'm not even thinking of how much fun it would be to openly mock people I know who are Cardinal fans.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on July 26, 2007, 03:39:02 PM
Quote from: Fourk on July 26, 2007, 03:19:27 PM
Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on July 26, 2007, 03:06:25 PM
Just think, if, no when the Cubs sweep the Tardbirds that'll mean at least a tie for 1st place at the end of the weekend since The Spew Crew are still on the road for 4 more which'll mean at least 2 losses. f@#$ it, I'm giving them too much credit. The just lost 3 of 4 at f@#$ing Cincy. As much as I hate to say it, let's just send Milwaukee on it's way with the Tards sweeping 4 and they'll really start that death-spiral from the top of the division. I promise that this is about the only time you'll ever hear me saying that I want the Tards to sweep or even win a game.

I'm not even thinking about stopping at Home Depot in the morning to pick up a blue broom to put into the Cards' fan's cube at work - to match the ones in the Sux fans' cubes from earlier this summer.

Wait, so you work on a chain gang?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Fork_The_Third on July 26, 2007, 03:41:38 PM
Quote from: CT II on July 26, 2007, 03:39:02 PM
Quote from: Fourk on July 26, 2007, 03:19:27 PM
Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on July 26, 2007, 03:06:25 PM
Just think, if, no when the Cubs sweep the Tardbirds that'll mean at least a tie for 1st place at the end of the weekend since The Spew Crew are still on the road for 4 more which'll mean at least 2 losses. f@#$ it, I'm giving them too much credit. The just lost 3 of 4 at f@#$ing Cincy. As much as I hate to say it, let's just send Milwaukee on it's way with the Tards sweeping 4 and they'll really start that death-spiral from the top of the division. I promise that this is about the only time you'll ever hear me saying that I want the Tards to sweep or even win a game.

I'm not even thinking about stopping at Home Depot in the morning to pick up a blue broom to put into the Cards' fan's cube at work - to match the ones in the Sux fans' cubes from earlier this summer.

Wait, so you work on a chain gang?

Those potholes don't fix themselves, you know.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on July 26, 2007, 04:01:07 PM
Quote from: Fourk on July 26, 2007, 03:41:38 PM
Quote from: CT II on July 26, 2007, 03:39:02 PM
Quote from: Fourk on July 26, 2007, 03:19:27 PM
Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on July 26, 2007, 03:06:25 PM
Just think, if, no when the Cubs sweep the Tardbirds that'll mean at least a tie for 1st place at the end of the weekend since The Spew Crew are still on the road for 4 more which'll mean at least 2 losses. f@#$ it, I'm giving them too much credit. The just lost 3 of 4 at f@#$ing Cincy. As much as I hate to say it, let's just send Milwaukee on it's way with the Tards sweeping 4 and they'll really start that death-spiral from the top of the division. I promise that this is about the only time you'll ever hear me saying that I want the Tards to sweep or even win a game.

I'm not even thinking about stopping at Home Depot in the morning to pick up a blue broom to put into the Cards' fan's cube at work - to match the ones in the Sux fans' cubes from earlier this summer.

Wait, so you work on a chain gang?

Those potholes don't fix themselves, you know.

Wait, you mean potholes sometimes get fixed?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Fork_The_Third on July 26, 2007, 04:06:25 PM
Quote from: CT II on July 26, 2007, 04:01:07 PM
Quote from: Fourk on July 26, 2007, 03:41:38 PM
Quote from: CT II on July 26, 2007, 03:39:02 PM
Quote from: Fourk on July 26, 2007, 03:19:27 PM
Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on July 26, 2007, 03:06:25 PM
Just think, if, no when the Cubs sweep the Tardbirds that'll mean at least a tie for 1st place at the end of the weekend since The Spew Crew are still on the road for 4 more which'll mean at least 2 losses. f@#$ it, I'm giving them too much credit. The just lost 3 of 4 at f@#$ing Cincy. As much as I hate to say it, let's just send Milwaukee on it's way with the Tards sweeping 4 and they'll really start that death-spiral from the top of the division. I promise that this is about the only time you'll ever hear me saying that I want the Tards to sweep or even win a game.

I'm not even thinking about stopping at Home Depot in the morning to pick up a blue broom to put into the Cards' fan's cube at work - to match the ones in the Sux fans' cubes from earlier this summer.

Wait, so you work on a chain gang?

Those potholes don't fix themselves, you know.

Wait, you mean potholes sometimes get fixed?

You should see the hole for pot we did in Barrington
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Down In Front on July 26, 2007, 04:17:11 PM
Quote from: Fourk on July 26, 2007, 04:06:25 PM
Quote from: CT II on July 26, 2007, 04:01:07 PM
Quote from: Fourk on July 26, 2007, 03:41:38 PM
Quote from: CT II on July 26, 2007, 03:39:02 PM
Quote from: Fourk on July 26, 2007, 03:19:27 PM
Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on July 26, 2007, 03:06:25 PM
Just think, if, no when the Cubs sweep the Tardbirds that'll mean at least a tie for 1st place at the end of the weekend since The Spew Crew are still on the road for 4 more which'll mean at least 2 losses. f@#$ it, I'm giving them too much credit. The just lost 3 of 4 at f@#$ing Cincy. As much as I hate to say it, let's just send Milwaukee on it's way with the Tards sweeping 4 and they'll really start that death-spiral from the top of the division. I promise that this is about the only time you'll ever hear me saying that I want the Tards to sweep or even win a game.

I'm not even thinking about stopping at Home Depot in the morning to pick up a blue broom to put into the Cards' fan's cube at work - to match the ones in the Sux fans' cubes from earlier this summer.

Wait, so you work on a chain gang?

Those potholes don't fix themselves, you know.

Wait, you mean potholes sometimes get fixed?

You should see the hole for pot we did in Barrington

Dang.  I's a call you butter cuz you on a roll today. 

Way to tie in TWO threads together.  If JD were still alive, he'd be so proud.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on July 26, 2007, 04:30:23 PM
Quote from: BC on July 23, 2007, 10:45:30 AM
The sad thing about all of this is that the Cardinals could be tied for first in the loss column by the time this week is over if everything breaks right for them. They would need to sweep the three-game series against the Cubs and the four-game series against the Brewers with the Brew Crew also losing their games this week before playing the Cards and have the Cubs lose at least one game at Cincy.

This is one of your five most convoluted passages ever.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on July 26, 2007, 04:36:25 PM
Quote from: EG on July 26, 2007, 04:30:23 PM
Quote from: BC on July 23, 2007, 10:45:30 AM
The sad thing about all of this is that the Cardinals could be tied for first in the loss column by the time this week is over if everything breaks right for them. They would need to sweep the three-game series against the Cubs and the four-game series against the Brewers with the Brew Crew also losing their games this week before playing the Cards and have the Cubs lose at least one game at Cincy.

This is one of your five most convoluted passages ever.

Awesome, you're back.  You were gone for the move, right?  Seems like BC's been running around here unchecked for a couple of days now.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Three times a JD on July 26, 2007, 04:49:24 PM
Quote from: Down In Front on July 26, 2007, 04:17:11 PM
If JD were still alive, he'd be so proud.

JD's with Mr. Speed right now.  Out of the high-traffic loop, but he misses everyone.  He's planning a comeback in September.  Full throttle style.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on July 26, 2007, 06:05:29 PM
Quote from: CT II on July 26, 2007, 04:36:25 PM
Quote from: EG on July 26, 2007, 04:30:23 PM
Quote from: BC on July 23, 2007, 10:45:30 AM
The sad thing about all of this is that the Cardinals could be tied for first in the loss column by the time this week is over if everything breaks right for them. They would need to sweep the three-game series against the Cubs and the four-game series against the Brewers with the Brew Crew also losing their games this week before playing the Cards and have the Cubs lose at least one game at Cincy.

This is one of your five most convoluted passages ever.

Awesome, you're back.  You were gone for the move, right?  Seems like BC's been running around here unchecked for a couple of days now.

It's so nice to be noticed.  Yes, I was gone for the move.  I'm back now, so I'll resume my position of criticizing BC at least once a day.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on July 28, 2007, 03:28:35 PM
Brewers just blew a 6-0 lead in the first game of a doubleheader against the Cardinals and lost 7-6. Normally, a team ahead of the Cubs losing like this would be a huge positive, but I don't think this really is. I have seen too many times when the Cardinals win a game on a fluke and then go on a winning tear...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on July 28, 2007, 04:55:34 PM
Quote from: BC on July 28, 2007, 03:28:35 PM
Brewers just blew a 6-0 lead in the first game of a doubleheader against the Cardinals and lost 7-6. Normally, a team ahead of the Cubs losing like this would be a huge positive, but I don't think this really is. I have seen too many times when the Cardinals win a game on a fluke and then go on a winning tear...

Did you start crying after you typed this?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on July 28, 2007, 04:56:30 PM
Quote from: BC on July 28, 2007, 03:28:35 PM
Brewers just blew a 6-0 lead in the first game of a doubleheader against the Cardinals and lost 7-6. Normally, a team ahead of the Cubs losing like this would be a huge positive, but I don't think this really is. I have seen too many times when the Cardinals win a game on a fluke and then go on a winning tear...
Oh, for fuck's sake give up the fear of the Cardinals. They are awful. If they win the last three of the series with the Brewers it is great news for the Cubs. If the Cubs finish behind the Cardinals it will be because of a Cubs collapse, not a Cardinals resurgence.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on July 28, 2007, 06:06:55 PM
You guys don't get to see them nearly as much as I do living in Central Illinois. There was a game in '04 where they looked awful against the A's for eight innings but thanks to an error on a relatively easy play by Oakland they were able to score three in the ninth and won. They then went something like 26-10 after that game... The lesson is to never count those bastards out. I would rather take the short-term hit and have the Brewers win the game tonight and tomorrow just because I have seen the Cardinals get one lucky bounce or one lucky play and turn it into a huge winning streak...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Augie-O on July 28, 2007, 06:14:45 PM
Quote from: BC on July 28, 2007, 06:06:55 PM
You guys don't get to see them nearly as much as I do living in Central Illinois. There was a game in '04 where they looked awful against the A's for eight innings but thanks to an error on a relatively easy play by Oakland they were able to score three in the ninth and won. They then went something like 26-10 after that game... The lesson is to never count those bastards out. I would rather take the short-term hit and have the Brewers win the game tonight and tomorrow just because I have seen the Cardinals get one lucky bounce or one lucky play and turn it into a huge winning streak...

You are such a girl.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SD on July 28, 2007, 06:21:32 PM
This is weird hearing Cory ?Provus? give the patented Pat Hughes uniform descriptions.  I wonder if Pat has the same thing I have.

How about that DLee?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on July 28, 2007, 06:45:39 PM
Quote from: BC on July 28, 2007, 06:06:55 PM
You guys don't get to see them nearly as much as I do living in Central Illinois. There was a game in '04 where they looked awful against the A's for eight innings but thanks to an error on a relatively easy play by Oakland they were able to score three in the ninth and won. They then went something like 26-10 after that game... The lesson is to never count those bastards out. I would rather take the short-term hit and have the Brewers win the game tonight and tomorrow just because I have seen the Cardinals get one lucky bounce or one lucky play and turn it into a huge winning streak...

(http://ccinsider.comedycentral.com/photos/uncategorized/peed20pants.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Augie-O on July 28, 2007, 06:54:17 PM
Quote from: Shooter on July 28, 2007, 06:45:39 PM
Quote from: BC on July 28, 2007, 06:06:55 PM
You guys don't get to see them nearly as much as I do living in Central Illinois. There was a game in '04 where they looked awful against the A's for eight innings but thanks to an error on a relatively easy play by Oakland they were able to score three in the ninth and won. They then went something like 26-10 after that game... The lesson is to never count those bastards out. I would rather take the short-term hit and have the Brewers win the game tonight and tomorrow just because I have seen the Cardinals get one lucky bounce or one lucky play and turn it into a huge winning streak...

(http://ccinsider.comedycentral.com/photos/uncategorized/peed20pants.jpg)
(http://slantmouth.com/articles/anythingButTheWar/images/wetPants.jpg)

Proper Sex'd
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on July 28, 2007, 08:43:44 PM
Sweet. During a recent porn web surfing marathon, I discovered there is a real niche fetish out there of guys that get off on women that piss their pants. Who knew? I think this gal in the jeans here would be quite the poster shot for this crowd.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on July 28, 2007, 09:51:22 PM
If the Cardinals are in first place in a couple weeks, don't say I didn't warn you about taking them lightly. I am hoping that the road trip they have to take in mid-August to Milwaukee and Chicago will be their final straw. But, they also could be first in two weeks. They have @PIT, @WSH, vSD, vLA. The Padres and Dodgers would have been tough two weeks ago, but the Padres aren't looking real good right now (And have lost Young), while the Dodgers have been a little better but not a ton so (And might be losing Penny, haven't heard anything officially on that). While they are doing that, the Brewers and Cubs are playing the Mets and Phils at home (Not easy) and then going on the road to Houston and Colorado (Those parks will be fun on the pitchers).
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Indolent Reader on July 28, 2007, 09:56:10 PM
This has to be a schtick, right?  I mean, the Cardinals?  For serious?  The Cardinals?

There ain't enough meth in the world for me to hop aboard that bandwagon.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on July 28, 2007, 10:06:55 PM
Yeah, no shit. The Tards are finished. But the Astros! Oh, buddy, the Astros give me fits when I sleep. I'm also scared of the boogie man, the Detroit Lions, Peter King and Al Gore.


Heh heh heh...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: DPappy on July 28, 2007, 10:41:01 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on July 28, 2007, 10:06:55 PM
Yeah, no shit. The Tards are finished. But the Astros! Oh, buddy, the Astros give me fits when I sleep. I'm also scared of the boogie man, the Detroit Lions, Peter King and Al Gore.


Heh heh heh...

They traded Dan Wheeler to Tampa Bay for Ty Wigginton.  It's funny to think that a team that's 10.5 games back is buying instead of selling, but this IS the Astros we're talking about here....

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2952871
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: DwightKurtz on July 28, 2007, 10:44:34 PM
I never knew that BC had such a sense of humor. 

"Did that bird just say that the Cardinals are going to challenge for the division?"

"It sure did right before it crapped gold."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on July 28, 2007, 11:08:14 PM
Quote from: BC on July 28, 2007, 09:51:22 PM
If the Cardinals are in first place in a couple weeks, don't say I didn't warn you about taking them lightly. I am hoping that the road trip they have to take in mid-August to Milwaukee and Chicago will be their final straw. But, they also could be first in two weeks. They have @PIT, @WSH, vSD, vLA. The Padres and Dodgers would have been tough two weeks ago, but the Padres aren't looking real good right now (And have lost Young), while the Dodgers have been a little better but not a ton so (And might be losing Penny, haven't heard anything officially on that). While they are doing that, the Brewers and Cubs are playing the Mets and Phils at home (Not easy) and then going on the road to Houston and Colorado (Those parks will be fun on the pitchers).

You're a bitch.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on July 28, 2007, 11:46:10 PM
Quote from: DPappy on July 28, 2007, 10:41:01 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on July 28, 2007, 10:06:55 PM
Yeah, no shit. The Tards are finished. But the Astros! Oh, buddy, the Astros give me fits when I sleep. I'm also scared of the boogie man, the Detroit Lions, Peter King and Al Gore.


Heh heh heh...

They traded Dan Wheeler to Tampa Bay for Ty Wigginton.  It's funny to think that a team that's 10.5 games back is buying instead of selling, but this IS the Astros we're talking about here....

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2952871

First, I'd hardly call a team that picks up Ty Wigginton--the same Ty Wigginton that sucks so bad Pittsburgh wouldn't keep him--a 'buyer.'  I think that Morgan Ensberg's stock just fell to junk status.

Second, this one time last year around this time of year in Pittsburgh, the Cardinals got swept by the Pirates.  True story.

If the Cards win the division, I think a Scott Eyre fourthmeal quality photoshop needs to be done on that chic, only giving her a Cubs' and/or Brewers jersey because that's the only way the Cards win this division.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on July 29, 2007, 09:20:42 AM
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/preview;_ylt=AqVQqoaOsrlg.oaM8H3Svd4RvLYF?gid=270729124


QuoteThe Brewers (57-48) were swept by the Cardinals in a doubleheader on Saturday, as their division lead over the second-place Chicago Cubs was reduced to just 1 1/2 games.

"I don't care about the Cubs," Milwaukee manager Ned Yost told the team's official Web site. "This is July and we have a lot of things to worry about other than the Cubs."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on July 29, 2007, 09:49:43 AM
Quote from: Taylor on July 29, 2007, 09:20:42 AM
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/preview;_ylt=AqVQqoaOsrlg.oaM8H3Svd4RvLYF?gid=270729124


QuoteThe Brewers (57-48) were swept by the Cardinals in a doubleheader on Saturday, as their division lead over the second-place Chicago Cubs was reduced to just 1 1/2 games.

"I don't care about the Cubs," Milwaukee manager Ned Yost told the team's official Web site. "This is July and we have a lot of things to worry about other than the Cubs."

He's right. It seems Butchie's bullpen has collapsed. Mr. Cordero is very hittable and his other alternative is... heh heh heh!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: hammerman on July 29, 2007, 12:09:21 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on July 28, 2007, 11:46:10 PM
First, I'd hardly call a team that picks up Ty Wigginton--the same Ty Wigginton that sucks so bad Pittsburgh wouldn't keep him--a 'buyer.'  I think that Morgan Ensberg's stock just fell to junk status.

QFT - Houston just designated Ensberg for assignment:
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-astros-ensberg&prov=ap&type=lgns
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on July 29, 2007, 04:25:04 PM
Anyone and everyone needs to see what's going on in St. Louis right now. Wow!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on July 29, 2007, 04:32:42 PM
Im there slaky... watching on gamecast the brewers walking in the 6th run after being up 5-0.  Milwaukee is doing its best "Cubs in May" imitation.  1/2 Game back, here we come!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on July 29, 2007, 04:34:32 PM
Quote from: thehawk on July 29, 2007, 04:32:42 PM
Im there slaky... watching on gamecast the brewers walking in the 6th run after being up 5-0.  Milwaukee is doing its best "Cubs in May" imitation.  1/2 Game back, here we come!

9-5 STL....The Grand Pujols hit a three run double. WOW.

Half a game is a mere few minutes away.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on July 29, 2007, 04:36:02 PM
... Followed by a bases clearing double by Carols Villanueva (good thing the Cubs got the good Carlos pitchers).  9-5 Cards, top of the 9th.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on July 29, 2007, 04:37:28 PM
Fittingly (since this thread is named after him) Turd Throw was charged with 4 ER in a third of an inning. Impressive work by Emo boy.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on July 29, 2007, 04:42:43 PM
I wouldn't be celebrating this, in fact I think what has happened in St. Louis this weekend was the second worst-case scenario for the Cubs behind only a four-game Brew Crew sweep... What this does is give the Cardinals confidence they can come back (Only 5.5 behind the Cubs and 5 back in the loss column) while convince the Brewers they need to make another move or two to try to stay in contention. The Cardinals had been talking about selling some parts of their bullpen (Which had been the one bright spot on a struggling team), but now with their team not as struggling they won't be selling. If they have two hot weeks and the Brewers and Cubs have two cold weeks, they're in first. In fact, I have seen several times in the past where the Cardinals win just one game like they did this weekend and then go on an unbelievable hot streak which if you had seen them a game before they started the streak you would never think they could put together such a winning stretch. With the three teams' schedules for the next two weeks, it isn't impossible for that scenario to play out and then they are facing the Brewers and Cubs with a chance to build a four or five-game lead of their own in the division. And, frankly, the Cubs have played MUCH better when they are the ones doing the chasing instead of early in the season when most of the media thought they would win the division just through their offseason spending.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on July 29, 2007, 04:51:44 PM
Done 9-5 STL.  Also worth noting that since this thread has started (a few days before Friday night at the fights), the Cubs have gained 5.5 games on Milwaukee, 8 games from their furthest point back.  Gaining 3 games when you are on the road (and go 4-2) is spectacular.  And the Cubs could be in first before Barry gets the HR record, never thought that could happen.

And BC-  the Redbirds do not scare me, as they have no starting pitching, and none is available.  Meanwhile, the Cubs do the opposite of what happened against the snakes last weekend  (where they had a big win, and two bad losses) and are doing what a good team does, beat bad teams wherever, while the Brewers cannot win at all on the road (now 21-32 on the road).
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on July 29, 2007, 05:01:15 PM
Quote from: thehawk on July 29, 2007, 04:51:44 PM
And BC-  the Redbirds do not scare me, as they have no starting pitching, and none is available.  

Hasn't stopped them this weekend (Down 6-0 and 5-0 in two different games) and hasn't stopped them in the past. Their offense waking up scares me a ton. If Rolen is getting hot, and it appears he is, not many teams are going to be able to shut down a healthy Pujols-Duncan-Rolen for a whole game. And their bullpen is good enough to where they can hold a team even if the starter gives up five or six runs. Everybody here seems to want to discount the Cardinals, but that shouldn't be done. They have a good bullpen, a solid middle of the order if Rolen is coming back to form, and they just won it all last year. Plus you can't discount luck, if it comes down to that factor for the Cubs, well we know what happens when luck plays a role in Cubs baseball...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MDZ on July 29, 2007, 05:18:08 PM
BC- The Cards can't keep scoring 6+ runs a game to win.  Also, they just took 4 games from a slumping team that is regressing to the mean.  The Cubs took 2 of 3 from them in the new urinal just this week.  Teams eventually need starters to step up, and without Carpenter the Cards don't have a good one.  Rolen is smoke and mirrors at this point, he'll at least tweak something and miss 2 or 3 weeks at some point.  Also, who are the Brewers going to trade?  They've already promoted their top prospects to the majors.  Melvin isn't stupid, so there's no way he's trading Braun, Gallardo, Weeks, Fielder or Hardy for what's available on the market.  If he does, it won't make the team significantly better this year, and it cripples them in years to come.  You can't trade when you have nothing to give.  The Cubs are a half game out, and are playing good baseball for the first time in seemingly forever.  I've never seen the Cubs play as well as they have in the past 6 weeks, so enjoy it.  Fuck, you're making Chuck look like a goddamn ray of sunshine with this nonsense.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Three times a JD on July 29, 2007, 05:25:02 PM
BC just wants to go on record in teh EXTREMELY unlikely event that the Cardinals do pull off a miracle and make the playoffs.  If they do, then he can say that he told us so. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SD on July 29, 2007, 05:41:28 PM
I listened to Bob Uecker's call of this game on the radio.  He was obviously pained, but he took it well.  I like the guy, but it was good stuff, considering what it does for us.  Steve Stone always talked about the importance of # of losses in a pennant race.  Milwaukee's 49 losses currently trumps the Cubs' 48. 

BC -- PUT DOWN THE F[size=0pt] [/size] UCKIN' CRACK PIPE SON!  Just stop it, you're killing your own brain cells thinking up this vile inane shit.  I always tell the guys to cut you a break, but sheesh, this is some real inexplicable bullshit you're drumming up.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on July 29, 2007, 05:42:54 PM
Somebody talk BC in off the ledge.  This is like the morans who think that the earlier the Cubs get into first the better chance is that they'll blow it.  You'd think it was as easy as just waiting until September 30 to take the division lead.

If the Cubs are a good team, they'll take over first place, put their head down and start sprinting away from every other team in the Central.  It won't matter if that happens tomorrow night, next week or next month. 

All St. Louis accomplished this past week was to gain two games on a team who isn't going to be in first place much longer, and to do it in a way that pretty much kills what little confidence that team had.

The Brewers have a much better team than St. Louis, and the Cubs have a better team than either of them.  When all's said and done the Cardinals will be right where they ought to be.

Third place.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on July 29, 2007, 06:24:07 PM
I wouldn't be celebrating a 4-2 road trip and a half game back either BC. You idiot. You goddamn idiot.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on July 29, 2007, 06:49:09 PM
Quote from: BC on July 29, 2007, 04:42:43 PM
I wouldn't be celebrating this, in fact I think what has happened in St. Louis this weekend was the second worst-case scenario for the Cubs behind only a four-game Brew Crew sweep... What this does is give the Cardinals confidence they can come back (Only 5.5 behind the Cubs and 5 back in the loss column) while convince the Brewers they need to make another move or two to try to stay in contention. The Cardinals had been talking about selling some parts of their bullpen (Which had been the one bright spot on a struggling team), but now with their team not as struggling they won't be selling. If they have two hot weeks and the Brewers and Cubs have two cold weeks, they're in first. In fact, I have seen several times in the past where the Cardinals win just one game like they did this weekend and then go on an unbelievable hot streak which if you had seen them a game before they started the streak you would never think they could put together such a winning stretch. With the three teams' schedules for the next two weeks, it isn't impossible for that scenario to play out and then they are facing the Brewers and Cubs with a chance to build a four or five-game lead of their own in the division. And, frankly, the Cubs have played MUCH better when they are the ones doing the chasing instead of early in the season when most of the media thought they would win the division just through their offseason spending.

You're not a real person.  You're Paul, coming back to mess with all of us.  There is no way any person would actually have these opinions.  I think this is like when Andy started that NSBB hoax just to fool the entire Internet.

Good work, BC.  Or whoever you are.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: cubbiebluestew on July 29, 2007, 07:09:17 PM
Last year the Cubs finished dead last in the worst division in major league baseball.  They are now 1/2 game out of first and are ahead in the loss column.  Someone is worried that they are peaking too early?  Who really believed when the Cubs started spending last Winter that it was going to pay off at all, let alone as early as it has?  Take what they are giving you!!!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on July 29, 2007, 07:30:41 PM
Yeah, what Stew said.  The simple fact is that if the Cubs keep playing like they have for the last 7 weeks or so (and 7 weeks is a nice big sample size), they will surely be in the playoffs (probably division but certainly the WC if either the Cards or Brewers make an Astros-like surge (and that's unlikely with the Cards pitching and the Brewers away record)).  So you really have to look at the Cubs.  Lee and Sorianot are getting hot (sure its in a bandbox but they started hitting HRs the last two days).  The two Cajuns are solid, take a lot of pitches and generally drive opposing pitchers and defenses crazy.  Ramieriez is good and likely to stay so.  Defense up the middle is good (not great but good). 

Then you get to the pitching staff, which may well be strength of the team (the lack of a LOOGY excluded).  Z, Lilly and Marshall are getting the job done (and Z's job appears to be win the Cy  Young award)  Hill and Marquis are serviceable  (well, Marquis sucks but he is a 5th starter).  Bullpen is also very good, not perfect and their fuckups have been legen.....dary, but still very good, particularly Marmol Howrey and Dempster.

Screw luck and screw history, this is a very good baseball team that is playing like it, and noone in the division (and other than maybe the Mets, the league) is that great.  I like Lou's approach to dealing with this team, and I'm giving up black cats, goats and geeks with headphones for lent.  This is going to a fun ride to watch, and I'm glad I have a good seat on the bandwagon.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit on July 29, 2007, 08:47:07 PM
Jesus Christ, BC.  Stop.  Just stop.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on July 29, 2007, 08:50:13 PM
Quote from: Andy on July 29, 2007, 05:42:54 PM
Somebody talk BC in off the ledge.


It's gonna be a slippery ledge with all that Cardinals-inspired piss running down his leg.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on July 29, 2007, 09:03:16 PM
Quote from: Shooter on July 29, 2007, 08:50:13 PM
Quote from: Andy on July 29, 2007, 05:42:54 PM
Somebody talk BC in off the ledge.


It's gonna be a slippery ledge with all that Cardinals-inspired piss running down his leg.

Screw it, leave him out there.  If you can't enjoy what's happening right now, I feel sorry for you.  The Cubs may win the division, and they may lose it, but we're seeing something in this team that hasn't been evident in a while.  Back in May, this team was dead as dog shit.  Done.  Finished.  Kaput.  The Cubs dragged themselves off the canvas at 8, and got back in the fight, and they're winning.  So, I'm not thinking about the Cardinals, or the Astros or the Brewers.  I'm watching my team play damn good baseball, and I'm enjoying it.  And tomorrow, when they play the Phillies in the night's only NL game and win, they'll be tied for first place.  First place!  I'm giddy.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on July 29, 2007, 09:05:47 PM
Quote from: Andy on July 29, 2007, 05:42:54 PM
If the Cubs are a good team, they'll take over first place, put their head down and start sprinting away from every other team in the Central.  It won't matter if that happens tomorrow night, next week or next month. 

I'm not yet sold on the Cubs being a good team for the last two months and few days of this season. Yes, they have had a great run since early June, but lest we forget how awful this team was in April and May. All the Brewers need are two hot weeks while the Cubs go cold and they can check out with the division by mid-September. With their deficit, the Cardinals would need three hot weeks instead of two, but the same scenario applies. I try to enjoy what I can, but at heart, whether it's life or sports, I'm just a damn fatalist...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MDZ on July 29, 2007, 09:23:49 PM
Quote from: BC on July 29, 2007, 09:05:47 PM
Quote from: Andy on July 29, 2007, 05:42:54 PM
If the Cubs are a good team, they'll take over first place, put their head down and start sprinting away from every other team in the Central.  It won't matter if that happens tomorrow night, next week or next month. 

I'm not yet sold on the Cubs being a good team for the last two months and few days of this season. Yes, they have had a great run since early June, but lest we forget how awful this team was in April and May. All the Brewers need are two hot weeks while the Cubs go cold and they can check out with the division by mid-September. With their deficit, the Cardinals would need three hot weeks instead of two, but the same scenario applies. I try to enjoy what I can, but at heart, whether it's life or sports, I'm just a damn fatalist...
You mean the team with Barrett, Izturis starting, Murton in right against lefties, Eyre pitching in meaningful situations, Soriano figuring out CF, Jones playing the worst ball of his career, Zambrano with an ERA near 6, Theriot on the bench, no Fontenot, and no Marmol?  You'd have a point if the team as it's currently constructed and being utilized was the same as the beginning of the year, but it isn't.  Lou learned what did and didn't work, made the changes and the team is different and much better now than it was in May.  Also, over this stretch they have lost Aramis for several games, had Lee's 5 game suspension and Dempster's been on the DL.  They've had bad shit happen that in year's past would have been the straw that broke the camel's back, but this year they didn't let it phase them.  The players sacked up and got the job done.  Now that's something I never thought I'd ever say about the Cubs.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: air2300 on July 29, 2007, 09:30:49 PM
Quote from: CT II on July 29, 2007, 09:03:16 PM
Quote from: Shooter on July 29, 2007, 08:50:13 PM
Quote from: Andy on July 29, 2007, 05:42:54 PM
Somebody talk BC in off the ledge.


It's gonna be a slippery ledge with all that Cardinals-inspired piss running down his leg.

Screw it, leave him out there.  If you can't enjoy what's happening right now, I feel sorry for you.  The Cubs may win the division, and they may lose it, but we're seeing something in this team that hasn't been evident in a while.  Back in May, this team was dead as dog shit.  Done.  Finished.  Kaput.  The Cubs dragged themselves off the canvas at 8, and got back in the fight, and they're winning.  So, I'm not thinking about the Cardinals, or the Astros or the Brewers.  I'm watching my team play damn good baseball, and I'm enjoying it.  And tomorrow, when they play the Phillies in the night's only NL game and win, they'll be tied for first place.  First place!  I'm giddy.

Exactly.  If you can't enjoy what is happening right now, then what's the point of being a fan of the team or sports?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on July 29, 2007, 10:04:57 PM
So basically if all the worst shit that could possibly happen...happens...the Cubs won't make the playoffs. Brilliant analysis here.

Don't you realize that the Cubs ARE that team that got hot out of nowhere? We're that team this year. It's US. You see? Enjoy it you moron.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on July 29, 2007, 10:11:01 PM
Quote from: BC on July 29, 2007, 04:42:43 PM
but now with their team not as struggling

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: GreatWhiteHope7 on July 29, 2007, 10:16:24 PM
We can worry about the Cardinals if they ever become a real threat (which I doubt). The worst thing to do right now is to look behind us and worry about another team catching up. The Cubs need to focus on winning, as they have been doing, and on overtaking the Brewers. As long as the Cubs keep on playing solid baseball, it won't matter how hot the Cardinals get, they won't catch up regardless.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: DwightKurtz on July 29, 2007, 10:44:32 PM
If these guys play as well as they have since June 3, then they are a 95-win baseball team.

If they cool off as we might expect them to, then they still have a pretty good shot at 90 wins.  Not only will that probably be enough to win the division, but it will mark them as the hottest team in the second half, and a hot team with good momentum going into the playoffs... well, I'm sure BC can think of some way to piss on that idea.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SD on July 29, 2007, 10:53:39 PM
After the Cubs game, besides listening to the Brewers @ Cardinals game like I mentioned, I also got to watch Marlins @ Giants on MLB.TV, and I listened to Tigers @ Angels on LA radio (preparing for a Slak joke!).  Each of these broadcasts went out of their way to talk about the situation in the NL Central, and how the Cubs were barnstorming the scene.  The Angels booth even mentioned the Jay Payton rumors (shudder).  That gives some perspective though, when a division-leading team from outside your league takes notice.  Also with the Giants talking about it amidst The Travelling Barry Bonds Circus.  We're not just pipe dreaming here, the rest of the league knows -- the Cubs are for serious/serial/cereal.

Here's what I think:

I think the Cubs are going to play their best baseball in August and September.

I think the Brewers are gonna fold like a seven deuce off-suit.

I think the Cardinals...  ...I could give a shit about the Cardinals.

I will warn everyone right here and right now, though.  BC and I had this same exact identical exchange back in 2004.  We know how that season ended.  Damn you, BC!  
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuckosan on July 29, 2007, 10:57:30 PM
So, last night, the Cardinals were at 53 losses and the team with the fewest losses in their division had 48 losses.  Today, the Cards are at 53 losses and the team with the fewest losses in their division has 48 losses.

Where's the problem?

Yes, I fear Walt Jockety's ability to positive a team far more than I fear Jim Hendry's same ability.  And 5 games is a might closer than I'd prefer.

But without Carpenter and not much in the minors, how good can St. Louis really get?

Even *I* am happy right now.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: StewiesBandwagon on July 29, 2007, 11:41:20 PM
Quote from: Chuckosan on July 29, 2007, 10:57:30 PM
So, last night, the Cardinals were at 53 losses and the team with the fewest losses in their division had 48 losses.  Today, the Cards are at 53 losses and the team with the fewest losses in their division has 48 losses.

Where's the problem?

Yes, I fear Walt Jockety's ability to positive a team far more than I fear Jim Hendry's same ability.  And 5 games is a might closer than I'd prefer.

But without Carpenter and not much in the minors, how good can St. Louis really get?

Even *I* am happy right now.

We'd be crazy if we weren't waiting for the other shoe to drop; we're Cub fans after all.

That being said, there are a lot of things working in the Cubs favor that weren't the case in recent memory:

A rotation that's far better than the Cardinals.
A bullpen that's finally the equal of the Cardinals.
More offense than the Cardinals.
A better third baseman.
A couple of David Eckstein clones on the infield.
Quiet confidence.
A manager that doesn't build his lineup around Jose Macias and Neifi Perez.
Scrappiness in the late innings (see Friday night as an example)--this team never gives up.


Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: GreatWhiteHope7 on July 30, 2007, 01:14:40 AM
I only caught the postgame interview with DeRosa today, but from the way he talked, it sounds like this is a team that expects to go out and win every game. The whole "quiet confidence" thing is what strikes me as the biggest difference between this year's team and past teams.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: D. Doluntap on July 30, 2007, 01:27:10 AM
Quote from: StewiesBandwagon on July 29, 2007, 11:41:20 PM
Quote from: Chuckosan on July 29, 2007, 10:57:30 PM
So, last night, the Cardinals were at 53 losses and the team with the fewest losses in their division had 48 losses.  Today, the Cards are at 53 losses and the team with the fewest losses in their division has 48 losses.

Where's the problem?

Yes, I fear Walt Jockety's ability to positive a team far more than I fear Jim Hendry's same ability.  And 5 games is a might closer than I'd prefer.

But without Carpenter and not much in the minors, how good can St. Louis really get?

Even *I* am happy right now.

We'd be crazy if we weren't waiting for the other shoe to drop; we're Cub fans after all.

That being said, there are a lot of things working in the Cubs favor that weren't the case in recent memory:

A rotation that's far better than the Cardinals.
A bullpen that's finally the equal of the Cardinals.
More offense than the Cardinals.
A better third baseman.
A couple of David Eckstein clones on the infield.
Quiet confidence.
A manager that doesn't build his lineup around Jose Macias and Neifi Perez.
Scrappiness in the late innings (see Friday night as an example)--this team never gives up.





Plus, with DeRosa...more fat chicks.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Fork_The_Third on July 30, 2007, 05:21:43 AM
Quote from: RockTheIvy on July 30, 2007, 01:27:10 AM
Quote from: StewiesBandwagon on July 29, 2007, 11:41:20 PM
Quote from: Chuckosan on July 29, 2007, 10:57:30 PM
So, last night, the Cardinals were at 53 losses and the team with the fewest losses in their division had 48 losses.  Today, the Cards are at 53 losses and the team with the fewest losses in their division has 48 losses.

Where's the problem?

Yes, I fear Walt Jockety's ability to positive a team far more than I fear Jim Hendry's same ability.  And 5 games is a might closer than I'd prefer.

But without Carpenter and not much in the minors, how good can St. Louis really get?

Even *I* am happy right now.

We'd be crazy if we weren't waiting for the other shoe to drop; we're Cub fans after all.

That being said, there are a lot of things working in the Cubs favor that weren't the case in recent memory:

A rotation that's far better than the Cardinals.
A bullpen that's finally the equal of the Cardinals.
More offense than the Cardinals.
A better third baseman.
A couple of David Eckstein clones on the infield.
Quiet confidence.
A manager that doesn't build his lineup around Jose Macias and Neifi Perez.
Scrappiness in the late innings (see Friday night as an example)--this team never gives up.





Plus, with DeRosa...more fat chicks.

Not as many as the 89 or 98 Cubs. Gracie could pull the heavyweights.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on July 30, 2007, 08:36:13 AM
Quote from: GreatWhiteHope7 on July 30, 2007, 01:14:40 AM
I only caught the postgame interview with DeRosa today, but from the way he talked, it sounds like this is a team that expects to go out and win every game. The whole "quiet confidence" thing is what strikes me as the biggest difference between this year's team and past teams.

If quiet confidence is the same thing as "not playing baseball like you're got your head up your ass" then I agree.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TJ on July 30, 2007, 08:40:22 AM
I had to turn down tickets that are NEXT to the Phillies' dugout today because of a final.

I promised my wife I'd take her back to Hawaii if the Cubs made it to the World Series. If they won, she can decide to go anywhere else. There's no way I can afford that.

If the Cubs are on the verge of clinching the division in early September, I'm sure we might lose the emcee of a charity golf outing that I'm involved with.

BC, these are the things you should negative.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Fork_The_Third on July 30, 2007, 08:43:27 AM
Quote from: TJ on July 30, 2007, 08:40:22 AM

If the Cubs are on the verge of clinching the division in early September, I'm sure we might lose the emcee of a charity golf outing that I'm involved with.


If they're on the verge in early September, that means they're 20 games up.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Down In Front on July 30, 2007, 09:01:34 AM
Quote from: Fourk on July 30, 2007, 08:43:27 AM
Quote from: TJ on July 30, 2007, 08:40:22 AM

If the Cubs are on the verge of clinching the division in early September, I'm sure we might lose the emcee of a charity golf outing that I'm involved with.


If they're on the verge in early September, that means they're 20 games up.

And the CARDINALS are still in our division.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TJ on July 30, 2007, 10:31:51 AM
Quote from: Fourk on July 30, 2007, 08:43:27 AM
Quote from: TJ on July 30, 2007, 08:40:22 AM

If the Cubs are on the verge of clinching the division in early September, I'm sure we might lose the emcee of a charity golf outing that I'm involved with.


If they're on the verge in early September, that means they're 20 games up.

August is a long month.. Should the Cubs go 22-6, the Brewers 6-22, the Cardinals 14-14, the standings would be something like this come the first of September:

                      GB
Cubs                --
Cardinals          15
Brewers          17 1/2

Of course, BC will moan about how this will give the Cubs nothing to play for in September, ensuring an early exit against the Wild Card Dodgers or D-backs.

Me, I'm going the LaRussa route and pouring myself definitely a few glasses of red wine to savor. Anyone for 2007 Vintage Hendry?

(http://volunteer.blogs.com/winewaves/images/hendry-pv-02.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Fork_The_Third on July 30, 2007, 10:34:44 AM
Quote from: TJ on July 30, 2007, 10:31:51 AM
Quote from: Fourk on July 30, 2007, 08:43:27 AM
Quote from: TJ on July 30, 2007, 08:40:22 AM

If the Cubs are on the verge of clinching the division in early September, I'm sure we might lose the emcee of a charity golf outing that I'm involved with.


If they're on the verge in early September, that means they're 20 games up.

August is a long month.. Should the Cubs go 22-6, the Brewers 6-22, the Cardinals 14-14, the standings would be something like this come the first of September:

                      GB
Cubs                --
Cardinals          15
Brewers          17 1/2

Of course, BC will moan about how this will give the Cubs nothing to play for in September, ensuring an early exit against the Wild Card Dodgers or D-backs.

Me, I'm going the LaRussa route and pouring myself definitely a few glasses of red wine to savor. Anyone for 2007 Vintage Hendry?

(http://volunteer.blogs.com/winewaves/images/hendry-pv-02.jpg)

I'd decant it, sure - but it's still not mature enough to drink.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TJ on July 30, 2007, 10:36:33 AM
Quote from: Fourk on July 30, 2007, 10:34:44 AM
Quote from: TJ on July 30, 2007, 10:31:51 AM
Quote from: Fourk on July 30, 2007, 08:43:27 AM
Quote from: TJ on July 30, 2007, 08:40:22 AM

If the Cubs are on the verge of clinching the division in early September, I'm sure we might lose the emcee of a charity golf outing that I'm involved with.


If they're on the verge in early September, that means they're 20 games up.

August is a long month.. Should the Cubs go 22-6, the Brewers 6-22, the Cardinals 14-14, the standings would be something like this come the first of September:

                      GB
Cubs                --
Cardinals          15
Brewers          17 1/2

Of course, BC will moan about how this will give the Cubs nothing to play for in September, ensuring an early exit against the Wild Card Dodgers or D-backs.

Me, I'm going the LaRussa route and pouring myself definitely a few glasses of red wine to savor. Anyone for 2007 Vintage Hendry?

(http://volunteer.blogs.com/winewaves/images/hendry-pv-02.jpg)

I'd decant it, sure - but it's still not mature enough to drink.

The 2002 vintage (pictured above) is not very tasty. It's fermented sweat of Farns and Hundley. However, you're wasted in no time.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on July 30, 2007, 10:37:18 AM
I'm not going BC on anybody but I'm not going to think about final standings until late September. Right now, I'm enjoying today, because today is a beautiful thing. I'm not worried about the Cardinals, the Brewers, the D-Bags or anybody.

Theodore Roosevelt Lilly, Ogdens. Just win tonight, baby... 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TJ on July 30, 2007, 10:38:40 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on July 30, 2007, 10:37:18 AM
I'm not going BC on anybody but I'm not going to think about final standings until late September. Right now, I'm enjoying today, because today is a beautiful thing. I'm not worried about the Cardinals, the Brewers, the D-Bags or anybody.

Theodore Roosevelt Lilly, Ogdens. Just win tonight, baby... 

I'll drink a giblet of Hendry 2002 to that. Apex, when do you make your grand entrance into Cook County?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: JS on July 30, 2007, 10:40:40 AM
Quote from: TJ on July 30, 2007, 10:38:40 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on July 30, 2007, 10:37:18 AM
I'm not going BC on anybody but I'm not going to think about final standings until late September. Right now, I'm enjoying today, because today is a beautiful thing. I'm not worried about the Cardinals, the Brewers, the D-Bags or anybody.

Theodore Roosevelt Lilly, Ogdens. Just win tonight, baby... 

I'll drink a giblet of Hendry 2002 to that. Apex, when do you make your grand entrance into Cook County? Strogerville?

Monarch'd
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on July 30, 2007, 10:50:01 AM
Quote from: TJ on July 30, 2007, 10:38:40 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on July 30, 2007, 10:37:18 AM
I'm not going BC on anybody but I'm not going to think about final standings until late September. Right now, I'm enjoying today, because today is a beautiful thing. I'm not worried about the Cardinals, the Brewers, the D-Bags or anybody.

Theodore Roosevelt Lilly, Ogdens. Just win tonight, baby... 

I'll drink a giblet of Hendry 2002 to that. Apex, when do you make your grand entrance into Cook County?

August 18. I went apartment hunting all weekend with my girlfriend. Pretty depressing stuff. I go from being somebody with a good jorb and and a nice downtown apartment to being a nobody with an interview at the temp agency and a bunch of shitty apartments to choose from faster than Butchie Yost can raise his right arm to beckon the namesake of this thread.

But yesterday, I ignored all my better judgement and drove down to Wrigleyville, parked for free near the bike check and took a windy walk around the park with my sweetie. I bought her a tank top and showed her what the glory hole was for. The game was starting so we went to Sluggers and sat at the bar eating onion rings and watching the game. I went up to the batting cage and while she played pinball, I got my softball swing figured out. I've been dropping my hands.

Then we smoked a doob and stole a Chunky Bar from White Hen.


Then we went for a walk to sober up, got in our car and drove back to Indy. And I remembered why I'm doing this. Because I can't be the person I want to be if I don't take some chances, get off my dead, complacent ass and make some tough choices with my life. It'll be ok. See you in a couple weeks, Odgens.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on July 30, 2007, 10:55:39 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on July 30, 2007, 10:50:01 AM
I bought her a tank top and showed her what the glory hole was for.

I so want to meet your girlfriend.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on July 30, 2007, 10:58:11 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on July 30, 2007, 10:50:01 AM
Quote from: TJ on July 30, 2007, 10:38:40 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on July 30, 2007, 10:37:18 AM
I'm not going BC on anybody but I'm not going to think about final standings until late September. Right now, I'm enjoying today, because today is a beautiful thing. I'm not worried about the Cardinals, the Brewers, the D-Bags or anybody.

Theodore Roosevelt Lilly, Ogdens. Just win tonight, baby... 

I'll drink a giblet of Hendry 2002 to that. Apex, when do you make your grand entrance into Cook County?

August 18. I went apartment hunting all weekend with my girlfriend. Pretty depressing stuff. I go from being somebody with a good jorb and and a nice downtown apartment to being a nobody with an interview at the temp agency and a bunch of shitty apartments to choose from faster than Butchie Yost can raise his right arm to beckon the namesake of this thread.

But yesterday, I ignored all my better judgement and drove down to Wrigleyville, parked for free near the bike check and took a windy walk around the park with my sweetie. I bought her a tank top and showed her what the glory hole was for. The game was starting so we went to Sluggers and sat at the bar eating onion rings and watching the game. I went up to the batting cage and while she played pinball, I got my softball swing figured out. I've been dropping my hands.

Then we smoked a doob and stole a Chunky Bar from White Hen.


Then we went for a walk to sober up, got in our car and drove back to Indy. And I remembered why I'm doing this. Because I can't be the person I want to be if I don't take some chances, get off my dead, complacent ass and make some tough choices with my life. It'll be ok. See you in a couple weeks, Odgens.

Reminds me of when I moved into the city for the first time. June, 2003. You picked a good time son. A good time indeed.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: bozos72 on July 30, 2007, 11:07:55 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on July 30, 2007, 10:58:11 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on July 30, 2007, 10:50:01 AM
Quote from: TJ on July 30, 2007, 10:38:40 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on July 30, 2007, 10:37:18 AM
I'm not going BC on anybody but I'm not going to think about final standings until late September. Right now, I'm enjoying today, because today is a beautiful thing. I'm not worried about the Cardinals, the Brewers, the D-Bags or anybody.

Theodore Roosevelt Lilly, Ogdens. Just win tonight, baby... 

I'll drink a giblet of Hendry 2002 to that. Apex, when do you make your grand entrance into Cook County?

August 18. I went apartment hunting all weekend with my girlfriend. Pretty depressing stuff. I go from being somebody with a good jorb and and a nice downtown apartment to being a nobody with an interview at the temp agency and a bunch of shitty apartments to choose from faster than Butchie Yost can raise his right arm to beckon the namesake of this thread.

But yesterday, I ignored all my better judgement and drove down to Wrigleyville, parked for free near the bike check and took a windy walk around the park with my sweetie. I bought her a tank top and showed her what the glory hole was for. The game was starting so we went to Sluggers and sat at the bar eating onion rings and watching the game. I went up to the batting cage and while she played pinball, I got my softball swing figured out. I've been dropping my hands.

Then we smoked a doob and stole a Chunky Bar from White Hen.


Then we went for a walk to sober up, got in our car and drove back to Indy. And I remembered why I'm doing this. Because I can't be the person I want to be if I don't take some chances, get off my dead, complacent ass and make some tough choices with my life. It'll be ok. See you in a couple weeks, Odgens.

Reminds me of when I moved into the city for the first time. June, 2003. You picked a good time son. A good time indeed.

I first moved to the city in April, 1998.  I like this trend.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Fork_The_Third on July 30, 2007, 11:09:51 AM
I think we would be remiss if we didn't arrange some sort of get-together where we can properly stick Apex with a large bar tab welcome Apex to town.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on July 30, 2007, 11:13:40 AM
Quote from: Fourk on July 30, 2007, 11:09:51 AM
I think we would be remiss if we didn't arrange some sort of get-together where we can properly stick Apex with a large bar tab welcome Apex to town.

I completely agree.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: bozos72 on July 30, 2007, 11:27:34 AM
Zambrano since June 6...from Yahoo Sports.

And his numbers since his June 6 start are staggering: 76 2/3 innings, 37 hits, 31 walks, 77 strikeouts and a 1.41 ERA.

37 hits in 76 innings!!!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Fork_The_Third on July 30, 2007, 11:29:15 AM
Quote from: bozos72 on July 30, 2007, 11:27:34 AM
Zambrano since June 6...from Yahoo Sports.

And his numbers since his June 6 start are staggering: 76 2/3 innings, 37 hits, 31 walks, 77 strikeouts and a 1.41 ERA.

37 hits in 76 innings!!!

Coincidentally, that matches his hitting since June 6.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on July 30, 2007, 11:40:49 AM
More K's than baserunners? Holy shit.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: DwightKurtz on July 30, 2007, 11:46:47 AM
You know, this whole thing started when somebody asked Z why he wasn't throwing as hard as he used to.

I wonder what would happen if somebody asked the Big Moose why he doesn't throw 110 MPH?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on July 30, 2007, 11:51:23 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on July 30, 2007, 11:40:49 AM
More K's than baserunners? Holy shit.

That's Marmolesque.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on July 30, 2007, 12:45:37 PM
Quote from: bozos72 on July 30, 2007, 11:07:55 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on July 30, 2007, 10:58:11 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on July 30, 2007, 10:50:01 AM
Quote from: TJ on July 30, 2007, 10:38:40 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on July 30, 2007, 10:37:18 AM
I'm not going BC on anybody but I'm not going to think about final standings until late September. Right now, I'm enjoying today, because today is a beautiful thing. I'm not worried about the Cardinals, the Brewers, the D-Bags or anybody.

Theodore Roosevelt Lilly, Ogdens. Just win tonight, baby... 

I'll drink a giblet of Hendry 2002 to that. Apex, when do you make your grand entrance into Cook County?

August 18. I went apartment hunting all weekend with my girlfriend. Pretty depressing stuff. I go from being somebody with a good jorb and and a nice downtown apartment to being a nobody with an interview at the temp agency and a bunch of shitty apartments to choose from faster than Butchie Yost can raise his right arm to beckon the namesake of this thread.

But yesterday, I ignored all my better judgement and drove down to Wrigleyville, parked for free near the bike check and took a windy walk around the park with my sweetie. I bought her a tank top and showed her what the glory hole was for. The game was starting so we went to Sluggers and sat at the bar eating onion rings and watching the game. I went up to the batting cage and while she played pinball, I got my softball swing figured out. I've been dropping my hands.

Then we smoked a doob and stole a Chunky Bar from White Hen.


Then we went for a walk to sober up, got in our car and drove back to Indy. And I remembered why I'm doing this. Because I can't be the person I want to be if I don't take some chances, get off my dead, complacent ass and make some tough choices with my life. It'll be ok. See you in a couple weeks, Odgens.

Reminds me of when I moved into the city for the first time. June, 2003. You picked a good time son. A good time indeed.

I first moved to the city in April, 1998.  I like this trend.

The last three times I've been to Wrigley to see the Cubs have been in 1998, 2003 and...2007.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on July 30, 2007, 12:47:12 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on July 30, 2007, 12:45:37 PM
Quote from: bozos72 on July 30, 2007, 11:07:55 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on July 30, 2007, 10:58:11 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on July 30, 2007, 10:50:01 AM
Quote from: TJ on July 30, 2007, 10:38:40 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on July 30, 2007, 10:37:18 AM
I'm not going BC on anybody but I'm not going to think about final standings until late September. Right now, I'm enjoying today, because today is a beautiful thing. I'm not worried about the Cardinals, the Brewers, the D-Bags or anybody.

Theodore Roosevelt Lilly, Ogdens. Just win tonight, baby... 

I'll drink a giblet of Hendry 2002 to that. Apex, when do you make your grand entrance into Cook County?

August 18. I went apartment hunting all weekend with my girlfriend. Pretty depressing stuff. I go from being somebody with a good jorb and and a nice downtown apartment to being a nobody with an interview at the temp agency and a bunch of shitty apartments to choose from faster than Butchie Yost can raise his right arm to beckon the namesake of this thread.

But yesterday, I ignored all my better judgement and drove down to Wrigleyville, parked for free near the bike check and took a windy walk around the park with my sweetie. I bought her a tank top and showed her what the glory hole was for. The game was starting so we went to Sluggers and sat at the bar eating onion rings and watching the game. I went up to the batting cage and while she played pinball, I got my softball swing figured out. I've been dropping my hands.

Then we smoked a doob and stole a Chunky Bar from White Hen.


Then we went for a walk to sober up, got in our car and drove back to Indy. And I remembered why I'm doing this. Because I can't be the person I want to be if I don't take some chances, get off my dead, complacent ass and make some tough choices with my life. It'll be ok. See you in a couple weeks, Odgens.

Reminds me of when I moved into the city for the first time. June, 2003. You picked a good time son. A good time indeed.

I first moved to the city in April, 1998.  I like this trend.

The last three times I've been to Wrigley to see the Cubs have been in 1998, 2003 and...2007.

Fair-weather fan?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit on July 30, 2007, 12:47:59 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on July 30, 2007, 12:45:37 PM
Quote from: bozos72 on July 30, 2007, 11:07:55 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on July 30, 2007, 10:58:11 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on July 30, 2007, 10:50:01 AM
Quote from: TJ on July 30, 2007, 10:38:40 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on July 30, 2007, 10:37:18 AM
I'm not going BC on anybody but I'm not going to think about final standings until late September. Right now, I'm enjoying today, because today is a beautiful thing. I'm not worried about the Cardinals, the Brewers, the D-Bags or anybody.

Theodore Roosevelt Lilly, Ogdens. Just win tonight, baby... 

I'll drink a giblet of Hendry 2002 to that. Apex, when do you make your grand entrance into Cook County?

August 18. I went apartment hunting all weekend with my girlfriend. Pretty depressing stuff. I go from being somebody with a good jorb and and a nice downtown apartment to being a nobody with an interview at the temp agency and a bunch of shitty apartments to choose from faster than Butchie Yost can raise his right arm to beckon the namesake of this thread.

But yesterday, I ignored all my better judgement and drove down to Wrigleyville, parked for free near the bike check and took a windy walk around the park with my sweetie. I bought her a tank top and showed her what the glory hole was for. The game was starting so we went to Sluggers and sat at the bar eating onion rings and watching the game. I went up to the batting cage and while she played pinball, I got my softball swing figured out. I've been dropping my hands.

Then we smoked a doob and stole a Chunky Bar from White Hen.


Then we went for a walk to sober up, got in our car and drove back to Indy. And I remembered why I'm doing this. Because I can't be the person I want to be if I don't take some chances, get off my dead, complacent ass and make some tough choices with my life. It'll be ok. See you in a couple weeks, Odgens.

Reminds me of when I moved into the city for the first time. June, 2003. You picked a good time son. A good time indeed.

I first moved to the city in April, 1998.  I like this trend.

The last three times I've been to Wrigley to see the Cubs have been in 1998, 2003 and...2007.

Ted Lilly shot at Kendall from the Brixen Ivy building and ran to the firehouse.  Jason Kendall shot at Lilly from the firehouse and ran to the Brixen Ivy building...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on July 30, 2007, 12:48:40 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on July 30, 2007, 12:47:12 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on July 30, 2007, 12:45:37 PM
Quote from: bozos72 on July 30, 2007, 11:07:55 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on July 30, 2007, 10:58:11 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on July 30, 2007, 10:50:01 AM
Quote from: TJ on July 30, 2007, 10:38:40 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on July 30, 2007, 10:37:18 AM
I'm not going BC on anybody but I'm not going to think about final standings until late September. Right now, I'm enjoying today, because today is a beautiful thing. I'm not worried about the Cardinals, the Brewers, the D-Bags or anybody.

Theodore Roosevelt Lilly, Ogdens. Just win tonight, baby... 

I'll drink a giblet of Hendry 2002 to that. Apex, when do you make your grand entrance into Cook County?

August 18. I went apartment hunting all weekend with my girlfriend. Pretty depressing stuff. I go from being somebody with a good jorb and and a nice downtown apartment to being a nobody with an interview at the temp agency and a bunch of shitty apartments to choose from faster than Butchie Yost can raise his right arm to beckon the namesake of this thread.

But yesterday, I ignored all my better judgement and drove down to Wrigleyville, parked for free near the bike check and took a windy walk around the park with my sweetie. I bought her a tank top and showed her what the glory hole was for. The game was starting so we went to Sluggers and sat at the bar eating onion rings and watching the game. I went up to the batting cage and while she played pinball, I got my softball swing figured out. I've been dropping my hands.

Then we smoked a doob and stole a Chunky Bar from White Hen.


Then we went for a walk to sober up, got in our car and drove back to Indy. And I remembered why I'm doing this. Because I can't be the person I want to be if I don't take some chances, get off my dead, complacent ass and make some tough choices with my life. It'll be ok. See you in a couple weeks, Odgens.

Reminds me of when I moved into the city for the first time. June, 2003. You picked a good time son. A good time indeed.

I first moved to the city in April, 1998.  I like this trend.

The last three times I've been to Wrigley to see the Cubs have been in 1998, 2003 and...2007.

Fair-weather fan?

Nope, just don't get to Chicago nearly as much as I'd like. I usually catch them at least once a season in Houston though.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Fork_The_Third on July 30, 2007, 01:04:44 PM

I first got to Chicago in September of 1962.

I was so bad-ass, even as a new-born, that the Soviets started putting missles in Cuba.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on July 30, 2007, 01:11:15 PM
Quote from: Fourk on July 30, 2007, 01:04:44 PM

I first got to Chicago in September of 1962.

I was so bad-ass, even as a new-born, that the Soviets started putting missles in Cuba Cuber.

JFK'd
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on July 30, 2007, 01:28:18 PM
Let's say that...

This week:

Cubs go 2-5
Brewers go 2-4
Cardinals go 4-2

Standings would be:

MIL 59-53 --
CHC 57-53 1 GB
STL 53-55 4 GB

Next week:

Cubs go 2-5
Brewers go 1-5
Cardinals go 5-2

MIL 60-58 --
CHC 59-58 .5 GB
STL 58-57 .5 GB

Week after (Remember that STL plays both MIL and CHC):

Say the Cardinals sweep the Brewers at MIL while the Cubs can only win 1 of 3 from the Reds, then the Cardinals go to CHC and win 2 of 3 while the Brewers can win 2 of 3 from the Reds...

Cubs go 2-4
Brewers go 2-4
Cardinals go 5-1

STL 63-58 --
MIL 62-62 2.5 GB
CHC 61-62 3 GB

-----

That scenario is realistic, and doesn't even take into account worst-case scenarios that could see the Brewers and Cubs even farther behind than the 2.5 and 3 games back they are in this scenario.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: air2300 on July 30, 2007, 01:32:02 PM
Quote from: BC on July 30, 2007, 01:28:18 PM
Let's say that...

This week:

Cubs go 2-5
Brewers go 2-4
Cardinals go 4-2

Standings would be:

MIL 59-53 --
CHC 57-53 1 GB
STL 53-55 4 GB

Next week:

Cubs go 2-5
Brewers go 1-5
Cardinals go 5-2

MIL 60-58 --
CHC 59-58 .5 GB
STL 58-57 .5 GB

Week after (Remember that STL plays both MIL and CHC):

Say the Cardinals sweep the Brewers at MIL while the Cubs can only win 1 of 3 from the Reds, then the Cardinals go to CHC and win 2 of 3 while the Brewers can win 2 of 3 from the Reds...

Cubs go 2-4
Brewers go 2-4
Cardinals go 5-1

STL 63-58 --
MIL 62-62 2.5 GB
CHC 61-62 3 GB

-----

That scenario is realistic, and doesn't even take into account worst-case scenarios that could see the Brewers and Cubs even farther behind than the 2.5 and 3 games back they are in this scenario.

You have to be fucking kidding me...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on July 30, 2007, 01:35:45 PM
Quote from: BC on July 30, 2007, 01:28:18 PM
Let's say that...

This week:

Cubs go 2-5
Brewers go 2-4
Cardinals go 4-2

Standings would be:

MIL 59-53 --
CHC 57-53 1 GB
STL 53-55 4 GB

Next week:

Cubs go 2-5
Brewers go 1-5
Cardinals go 5-2

MIL 60-58 --
CHC 59-58 .5 GB
STL 58-57 .5 GB

Week after (Remember that STL plays both MIL and CHC):

Say the Cardinals sweep the Brewers at MIL while the Cubs can only win 1 of 3 from the Reds, then the Cardinals go to CHC and win 2 of 3 while the Brewers can win 2 of 3 from the Reds...

Cubs go 2-4
Brewers go 2-4
Cardinals go 5-1

STL 63-58 --
MIL 62-62 2.5 GB
CHC 61-62 3 GB

-----

That scenario is realistic, and doesn't even take into account worst-case scenarios that could see the Brewers and Cubs even farther behind than the 2.5 and 3 games back they are in this scenario.

Let's say you walk out your door someday and get hit by a bus and then struck by lightening. It could happen you know. That's not even taking into account the worst case scenario that it happens before the end of this summer so that you die a virgin. Either way, the Cardinals won't win the Central.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit on July 30, 2007, 01:36:18 PM
Quote from: air2300 on July 30, 2007, 01:32:02 PM
Quote from: BC on July 30, 2007, 01:28:18 PM
Let's say that...

This week:

Cubs go 2-5
Brewers go 2-4
Cardinals go 4-2

Standings would be:

MIL 59-53 --
CHC 57-53 1 GB
STL 53-55 4 GB

Next week:

Cubs go 2-5
Brewers go 1-5
Cardinals go 5-2

MIL 60-58 --
CHC 59-58 .5 GB
STL 58-57 .5 GB

Week after (Remember that STL plays both MIL and CHC):

Say the Cardinals sweep the Brewers at MIL while the Cubs can only win 1 of 3 from the Reds, then the Cardinals go to CHC and win 2 of 3 while the Brewers can win 2 of 3 from the Reds...

Cubs go 2-4
Brewers go 2-4
Cardinals go 5-1

STL 63-58 --
MIL 62-62 2.5 GB
CHC 61-62 3 GB

-----

That scenario is realistic, and doesn't even take into account worst-case scenarios that could see the Brewers and Cubs even farther behind than the 2.5 and 3 games back they are in this scenario.

You have to be f@#$ing kidding me...

He's right.  If the Cubs inexplicably go 6-14 over their next 20 and the Cards go 14-5 over that time, the Cubs are only in striking distance of the Cards.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on July 30, 2007, 01:38:58 PM
Quote from: BC on July 30, 2007, 01:28:18 PM
Let's say that...

This week:

Cubs go 2-5
Brewers go 2-4
Cardinals go 4-2

Standings would be:

MIL 59-53 --
CHC 57-53 1 GB
STL 53-55 4 GB

Next week:

Cubs go 2-5
Brewers go 1-5
Cardinals go 5-2

MIL 60-58 --
CHC 59-58 .5 GB
STL 58-57 .5 GB

Week after (Remember that STL plays both MIL and CHC):

Say the Cardinals sweep the Brewers at MIL while the Cubs can only win 1 of 3 from the Reds, then the Cardinals go to CHC and win 2 of 3 while the Brewers can win 2 of 3 from the Reds...

Cubs go 2-4
Brewers go 2-4
Cardinals go 5-1

STL 63-58 --
MIL 62-62 2.5 GB
CHC 61-62 3 GB

-----

That scenario is realistic, and doesn't even take into account worst-case scenarios that could see the Brewers and Cubs even farther behind than the 2.5 and 3 games back they are in this scenario.

Dude, get a grip.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: flannj on July 30, 2007, 01:51:04 PM
Quote from: BC on July 30, 2007, 01:28:18 PM
Let's say that...

This week:

Cubs go 2-5
Brewers go 2-4
Cardinals go 4-2

Standings would be:

MIL 59-53 --
CHC 57-53 1 GB
STL 53-55 4 GB

Next week:

Cubs go 2-5
Brewers go 1-5
Cardinals go 5-2

MIL 60-58 --
CHC 59-58 .5 GB
STL 58-57 .5 GB

Week after (Remember that STL plays both MIL and CHC):

Say the Cardinals sweep the Brewers at MIL while the Cubs can only win 1 of 3 from the Reds, then the Cardinals go to CHC and win 2 of 3 while the Brewers can win 2 of 3 from the Reds...

Cubs go 2-4
Brewers go 2-4
Cardinals go 5-1

STL 63-58 --
MIL 62-62 2.5 GB
CHC 61-62 3 GB

-----

That scenario is realistic, and doesn't even take into account worst-case scenarios that could see the Brewers and Cubs even farther behind than the 2.5 and 3 games back they are in this scenario.
So why even bother following the Cubs?
Or even real baseball.
Instead why don't you play a baseball video game and stack your team so you win every game.
Jeezus
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: JS on July 30, 2007, 01:53:13 PM
Quote from: flannj on July 30, 2007, 01:51:04 PM
Quote from: BC on July 30, 2007, 01:28:18 PM
Let's say that...

This week:

Cubs go 2-5
Brewers go 2-4
Cardinals go 4-2

Standings would be:

MIL 59-53 --
CHC 57-53 1 GB
STL 53-55 4 GB

Next week:

Cubs go 2-5
Brewers go 1-5
Cardinals go 5-2

MIL 60-58 --
CHC 59-58 .5 GB
STL 58-57 .5 GB

Week after (Remember that STL plays both MIL and CHC):

Say the Cardinals sweep the Brewers at MIL while the Cubs can only win 1 of 3 from the Reds, then the Cardinals go to CHC and win 2 of 3 while the Brewers can win 2 of 3 from the Reds...

Cubs go 2-4
Brewers go 2-4
Cardinals go 5-1

STL 63-58 --
MIL 62-62 2.5 GB
CHC 61-62 3 GB

-----

That scenario is realistic, and doesn't even take into account worst-case scenarios that could see the Brewers and Cubs even farther behind than the 2.5 and 3 games back they are in this scenario.
So why even bother following the Cubs?
Or even real baseball.
Instead why don't you play a baseball video game and stack your team so you win every game.

I'm sure BC would find the dark cloud with something like that as well.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TJ on July 30, 2007, 01:56:09 PM
Quote from: BC on July 30, 2007, 01:28:18 PM
Let's say that...

This week:

Cubs go 2-5
Brewers go 2-4
Cardinals go 4-2

Standings would be:

MIL 59-53 --
CHC 57-53 1 GB
STL 53-55 4 GB

Next week:

Cubs go 2-5
Brewers go 1-5
Cardinals go 5-2

MIL 60-58 --
CHC 59-58 .5 GB
STL 58-57 .5 GB

Week after (Remember that STL plays both MIL and CHC):

Say the Cardinals sweep the Brewers at MIL while the Cubs can only win 1 of 3 from the Reds, then the Cardinals go to CHC and win 2 of 3 while the Brewers can win 2 of 3 from the Reds...

Cubs go 2-4
Brewers go 2-4
Cardinals go 5-1

STL 63-58 --
MIL 62-62 2.5 GB
CHC 61-62 3 GB

-----

That scenario is realistic, and doesn't even take into account worst-case scenarios that could see the Brewers and Cubs even farther behind than the 2.5 and 3 games back they are in this scenario.

Yes, yes, and the events of this past week saw the following:

Brewers go 2-5; Cubs go 4-2; Cards go 4-3. The Cardinals were at home where you should expect a little boost.  So they pulled a couple games out of their ass. Give me a few minutes and I could point you to some awesome wins by the 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005 and even the 2006 Cubs. At no point did those dramatic wins (some of them over fading first-place clubs) ignite these teams to a division title.

Enjoy the sunshine.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on July 30, 2007, 02:08:51 PM
I'm scared of the Astros.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: bozos72 on July 30, 2007, 02:09:15 PM
BC, this isn't a healthy outlook you have.  There are folks here who have gotten kicked in the nuts definitely a few times over the past several decades who don't have nearly the bleak outlook you have.  Hell, I bet they somewhat expect it.

You're a young kid.  Hell, one could argue that the Cubs have actually been a somewhat successful franchise in your lifetime.  You really should learn to just enjoy this ride.

Get some prespective, man.  It's good for you.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on July 30, 2007, 02:17:13 PM
Quote from: bozos72 on July 30, 2007, 02:09:15 PM
BC, this isn't a healthy outlook you have.  There are folks here who have gotten kicked in the nuts definitely a few times over the past several decades who don't have nearly the bleak outlook you have.  Hell, I bet they somewhat expect it.

You're a young kid.  Hell, one could argue that the Cubs have actually been a somewhat successful franchise in your lifetime.  You really should learn to just enjoy this ride.

Get some prespective, man.  It's good for you.

The only thing that can give us perspective are large-scale disasters that kill a lot of people.

Duh.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Down In Front on July 30, 2007, 02:19:56 PM
Quote from: CT II on July 30, 2007, 02:17:13 PM
Quote from: bozos72 on July 30, 2007, 02:09:15 PM
BC, this isn't a healthy outlook you have.  There are folks here who have gotten kicked in the nuts definitely a few times over the past several decades who don't have nearly the bleak outlook you have.  Hell, I bet they somewhat expect it.

You're a young kid.  Hell, one could argue that the Cubs have actually been a somewhat successful franchise in your lifetime.  You really should learn to just enjoy this ride.

Get some prespective, man.  It's good for you.

The only thing that can give us perspective are large-scale disasters that kill a lot of people.

Duh.

And athletes dying young.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on July 30, 2007, 02:22:29 PM
Quote from: Down In Front on July 30, 2007, 02:19:56 PM
Quote from: CT II on July 30, 2007, 02:17:13 PM
Quote from: bozos72 on July 30, 2007, 02:09:15 PM
BC, this isn't a healthy outlook you have.  There are folks here who have gotten kicked in the nuts definitely a few times over the past several decades who don't have nearly the bleak outlook you have.  Hell, I bet they somewhat expect it.

You're a young kid.  Hell, one could argue that the Cubs have actually been a somewhat successful franchise in your lifetime.  You really should learn to just enjoy this ride.

Get some prespective, man.  It's good for you.

The only thing that can give us perspective are large-scale disasters that kill a lot of people.

Duh.

And athletes dying young.

I always forget that one.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuckosan on July 30, 2007, 02:27:32 PM
Quote from: bozos72 on July 30, 2007, 02:09:15 PM
BC, this isn't a healthy outlook you have.  There are folks here who have gotten kicked in the nuts definitely a few times over the past several decades who don't have nearly the bleak outlook you have.  Hell, I bet they somewhat expect it.

You're a young kid.  Hell, one could argue that the Cubs have actually been a somewhat successful franchise in your lifetime.  You really should learn to just enjoy this ride.
I was where BC is about four weeks ago.  A few things happened that turned my worldview.  1) The Brewers and Cards lost their best pitchers; 2) The Cubs continued to win; and, kinda a big one here, 3) THE CUBS ACTUALLY CAME FROM 9 UNDER .500 TO LEAD THE DIVISION IN FEWEST LOSSES!!!

Hell, yeah, I thought Buehrle would go to the Cards and the Cubs spanking the Sox would hasten that and lead to years of more frustration.  THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN.

Deal with it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on July 30, 2007, 02:27:51 PM
Quote from: JS on July 30, 2007, 01:53:13 PM
Quote from: flannj on July 30, 2007, 01:51:04 PM
So why even bother following the Cubs?
Or even real baseball.
Instead why don't you play a baseball video game and stack your team so you win every game.

I'm sure BC would find the dark cloud with something like that as well.

Intrepid Reader: BC
Look at what happened to Springfield against Shelbyville. They had Scioscia, Mattingly, Boggs, Ozzie Smith, Sax, Canseco, Griffey, Strawberry, and Clemens, and it still came down to Homer getting beaned in his melon to win the game.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TJ on July 30, 2007, 02:32:04 PM
Here, BC, look at this. It should cheer you up.

This is Chuck Dickens' handiwork following the tragic death of Josh Hancock, which has allowed us to "put things in perspective," not to mention feed a number of hungry lawyers:

(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/3374/mostpatrioticpictureeveby8.png)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on July 30, 2007, 02:39:29 PM
Quote from: TJ on July 30, 2007, 02:32:04 PM
Here, BC, look at this. It should cheer you up.

This is Chuck Dickens' handiwork following the tragic death of Josh Hancock, which has allowed us to "put things in perspective," not to mention feed a number of hungry lawyers:

(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/3374/mostpatrioticpictureeveby8.png)

I don't understand the inclusion of Hulk. Or is he just a walking, breathing American flag?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on July 30, 2007, 02:40:38 PM
Quote from: Corn-fed on July 30, 2007, 02:39:29 PM
Quote from: TJ on July 30, 2007, 02:32:04 PM
Here, BC, look at this. It should cheer you up.

This is Chuck Dickens' handiwork following the tragic death of Josh Hancock, which has allowed us to "put things in perspective," not to mention feed a number of hungry lawyers:

(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/3374/mostpatrioticpictureeveby8.png)

I don't understand the inclusion of Hulk. Or is he just a walking, breathing American flag?

He is a REAL American, who fights for the rights of EVERY MAN, fights for what's right, fights for your life!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: bozos72 on July 30, 2007, 02:43:03 PM
Quote from: TJ on July 30, 2007, 02:32:04 PM
Here, BC, look at this. It should cheer you up.

This is Chuck Dickens' handiwork following the tragic death of Josh Hancock, which has allowed us to "put things in perspective," not to mention feed a number of hungry lawyers:

(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/3374/mostpatrioticpictureeveby8.png)

And to wrap this up nicely...

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-hancocklawsuit&prov=ap&type=lgns
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on July 30, 2007, 02:45:24 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on July 30, 2007, 02:40:38 PM
Quote from: Corn-fed on July 30, 2007, 02:39:29 PM
Quote from: TJ on July 30, 2007, 02:32:04 PM
Here, BC, look at this. It should cheer you up.

This is Chuck Dickens' handiwork following the tragic death of Josh Hancock, which has allowed us to "put things in perspective," not to mention feed a number of hungry lawyers:

(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/3374/mostpatrioticpictureeveby8.png)

I don't understand the inclusion of Hulk. Or is he just a walking, breathing American flag?

He is a REAL American, who fights for the rights of EVERY MAN, fights for what's right, fights for your life!

If you ever get in trouble and you need a helping hand
Just call on the Hulkster and he will be your friend
He'll stand up for your freedom, he'll stand up for your rights
United you both will stand, together you will fight
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SD on July 30, 2007, 03:01:05 PM
--Where was the Desipio Welcoming Committee when I moved to Chicago in September 2003?  I think that's why I moved out of Chicago in September 2003 (the very next day to be precise).

--That picture needs more Chris Benoit.  So what if he's Canadian?  Racist.

--Is there anyway to activate filtering/blocking options?  I've stuck up for BC more than anyone here, just because I don't like to see the poor chap picked on.  But now, I want to block the sonnielabitch.  Reading that shit -- I just simply cannot take it anymore.  I just ejected a testicle-sized sac full of poisonous infection that kept me bedridden for this past week, I will be gotDAMNed! if I let BC ruin this coming next week to follow! 

I have a new lease on life after purging this rotten infection, and the Cubs have a new lease on this baseball season.  Live it up, female bitchez! (Ogden is a town in Iowa, you know.  That's just lame)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on July 30, 2007, 03:18:34 PM
Quote from: SD on July 30, 2007, 03:01:05 PM
(Ogden is a town in Iowa, you know.  That's just lame)

It's also a town in Illinois. Makes Pesotum look like a thriving metropolis.

I'm just worried because we all did this over-confident stuff in '04. Granted, there is no LaTroy Hawkins on this team, which makes me feel better.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: bozos72 on July 30, 2007, 03:43:19 PM
Quote from: BC on July 30, 2007, 03:18:34 PM
Quote from: SD on July 30, 2007, 03:01:05 PM
(Ogden is a town in Iowa, you know.  That's just lame)

It's also a town in Illinois. Makes Pesotum look like a thriving metropolis.

I'm just worried because we all did this over-confident stuff in '04. Granted, there is no LaTroy Hawkins on this team, which makes me feel better.

Anyone else get the feeling that if Pienella was in charge in '03 and '04 we'd be looking at a pair of 95-win teams?  Maybe 100-wins?  Those were good teams.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuckosan on July 30, 2007, 04:04:17 PM
Quote from: bozos72 on July 30, 2007, 03:43:19 PM
Anyone else get the feeling that if Pienella was in charge in '03 and '04 we'd be looking at a pair of 95-win teams?  Maybe 100-wins?  Those were good teams.
Yes.  Also, Steve Stone would still be here.  Hendry would have had his nose "Chrisophered" last winter.  And Andy MacPhail's picture would be on the back of milk cartons.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on July 30, 2007, 04:08:23 PM
Quote from: BC on July 30, 2007, 01:28:18 PM
Let's say that...

This week:

Cubs go 2-5
Brewers go 2-4
Cardinals go 4-2

Standings would be:

MIL 59-53 --
CHC 57-53 1 GB
STL 53-55 4 GB

Next week:

Cubs go 2-5
Brewers go 1-5
Cardinals go 5-2

MIL 60-58 --
CHC 59-58 .5 GB
STL 58-57 .5 GB

Week after (Remember that STL plays both MIL and CHC):

Say the Cardinals sweep the Brewers at MIL while the Cubs can only win 1 of 3 from the Reds, then the Cardinals go to CHC and win 2 of 3 while the Brewers can win 2 of 3 from the Reds...

Cubs go 2-4
Brewers go 2-4
Cardinals go 5-1

STL 63-58 --
MIL 62-62 2.5 GB
CHC 61-62 3 GB

-----

That scenario is realistic, and doesn't even take into account worst-case scenarios that could see the Brewers and Cubs even farther behind than the 2.5 and 3 games back they are in this scenario.

Stop it.  Just stop it.  What makes you think the Cardinals can go 14-5 in a season when they struggle to even approach .500.

How about this scenario?  The Cubs and Brewers team planes collide in mid air and the crash lands on the Bears training camp in Bourbonnais?  Roger Goddell, Bud Selig, The Pope and GW Bush decide that in the best interests of the Midwest that the NFL and MLB seasons be cancelled, and they declare the Cardinals the winners of the World Series and the Packers the winners of the Super Bowl?

Now THERE is something to worry about.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Grandmaster Wang on July 30, 2007, 04:09:14 PM
Quote from: Shooter on July 30, 2007, 02:27:51 PMIntrepid Reader: BC
Look at what happened to Springfield against Shelbyville. They had Scioscia, Mattingly, Boggs, Ozzie Smith, Sax, Canseco, Griffey, Strawberry, and Clemens, and it still came down to Homer getting beaned in his melon to win the game.

That's only because they suffered nine separate misfortunes. BC's video game team would never suffer nine separate misfortunes. Two? Sure, I could see that. Six? Meh, there's an outside chance. But nine? Pfft, I'd like to see that.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MDZ on July 30, 2007, 04:17:04 PM
Quote from: 27B Stroke 6 on July 30, 2007, 04:09:14 PM
Quote from: Shooter on July 30, 2007, 02:27:51 PMIntrepid Reader: BC
Look at what happened to Springfield against Shelbyville. They had Scioscia, Mattingly, Boggs, Ozzie Smith, Sax, Canseco, Griffey, Strawberry, and Clemens, and it still came down to Homer getting beaned in his melon to win the game.

That's only because they suffered nine separate misfortunes. BC's video game team would never suffer nine separate misfortunes. Two? Sure, I could see that. Six? Meh, there's an outside chance. But nine? Pfft, I'd like to see that.
Well anyone can OD on nerve tonic to become Shelden Williams.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: cubbiebluestew on July 30, 2007, 04:28:26 PM

Just in case no one else has reported on this:

"Shannon's restaurant dropped from wrongful-death lawsuit
Associated Press

Updated: July 30, 2007, 2:42 PM ET

ST. LOUIS -- The family of late Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock dropped a wrongful-death lawsuit against Mike Shannon's restaurant stemming from the player's death in April.

The family's lawyer, Mark Bronson, said he filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit before a procedural hearing Monday in St. Louis Circuit Court. The lawsuit had alleged that others shared responsibility for Hancock's death."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on July 30, 2007, 04:40:52 PM
Quote from: cubbiebluestew on July 30, 2007, 04:28:26 PM

Just in case no one else has reported on this:

"Shannon's restaurant dropped from wrongful-death lawsuit
Associated Press

Updated: July 30, 2007, 2:42 PM ET

ST. LOUIS -- The family of late Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock dropped a wrongful-death lawsuit against Mike Shannon's restaurant stemming from the player's death in April.

The family's lawyer, Mark Bronson, said he filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit before a procedural hearing Monday in St. Louis Circuit Court. The lawsuit had alleged that others shared responsibility for Hancock's death."


How did this turn into a discussion of Josh Hancock? Can't we have one thread that doesn't end with us digging up a corpse?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on July 30, 2007, 05:33:29 PM
Quote from: BC on July 30, 2007, 01:28:18 PM
Let's say that...

This week:

Cubs go 2-5
Brewers go 2-4
Cardinals go 4-2

Standings would be:

MIL 59-53 --
CHC 57-53 1 GB
STL 53-55 4 GB

Next week:

Cubs go 2-5
Brewers go 1-5
Cardinals go 5-2

MIL 60-58 --
CHC 59-58 .5 GB
STL 58-57 .5 GB

Week after (Remember that STL plays both MIL and CHC):

Say the Cardinals sweep the Brewers at MIL while the Cubs can only win 1 of 3 from the Reds, then the Cardinals go to CHC and win 2 of 3 while the Brewers can win 2 of 3 from the Reds...

Cubs go 2-4
Brewers go 2-4
Cardinals go 5-1

STL 63-58 --
MIL 62-62 2.5 GB
CHC 61-62 3 GB

-----

That scenario is realistic, and doesn't even take into account worst-case scenarios that could see the Brewers and Cubs even farther behind than the 2.5 and 3 games back they are in this scenario.

Remember when I called you a retard and you got offended and then I felt kinda bad?

I don't feel bad anymore.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on July 30, 2007, 05:55:17 PM
I can have my fair share of positive as well at times, but I'm not going to celebrate the Cardinals winning three-of-four against anyone, even if it happens to be against a team ahead the Cubs. The only time I would was if it was absolutely necessary for the Cubs' chances, and unfortunately that hasn't happened very often. I've been down this road one too many times.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on July 30, 2007, 06:05:38 PM
Quote from: BC on July 30, 2007, 05:55:17 PM
I can have my fair share of positive as well at times, but I'm not going to celebrate the Cardinals winning three-of-four against anyone, even if it happens to be against a team ahead the Cubs. The only time I would was if it was absolutely necessary for the Cubs' chances, and unfortunately that hasn't happened very often. I've been down this road one too many times.

dumb
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Czervik on July 30, 2007, 06:21:56 PM
Quote from: BC on July 30, 2007, 05:55:17 PM
I can have my fair share of positive as well at times, but I'm not going to celebrate the Cardinals winning three-of-four against anyone, even if it happens to be against a team ahead the Cubs. The only time I would was if it was absolutely necessary for the Cubs' chances, and unfortunately that hasn't happened very often. I've been down this road one too many times.

I rescind your fandom.  I don't know what road you've been down, but I'm steering clear.

Biggest Cub's fan and Greatest Cardinal's Hater are not necessarily directly proportional.  Don't try so hard.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on July 30, 2007, 06:26:33 PM
Quote from: BC on July 30, 2007, 05:55:17 PM
I'm not going to celebrate the Cardinals winning three-of-four against anyone, even if it happens to be against a team ahead the Cubs.

Seriously, that's really stupid.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on July 30, 2007, 09:32:55 PM
Quote from: Corn-fed on July 30, 2007, 04:40:52 PM
Quote from: cubbiebluestew on July 30, 2007, 04:28:26 PM

Just in case no one else has reported on this:

"Shannon's restaurant dropped from wrongful-death lawsuit
Associated Press

Updated: July 30, 2007, 2:42 PM ET

ST. LOUIS -- The family of late Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock dropped a wrongful-death lawsuit against Mike Shannon's restaurant stemming from the player's death in April.

The family's lawyer, Mark Bronson, said he filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit before a procedural hearing Monday in St. Louis Circuit Court. The lawsuit had alleged that others shared responsibility for Hancock's death."


How did this turn into a discussion of Josh Hancock? Can't we have one thread that doesn't end with us digging up a corpse?

A pirate?  Well, that's hardly the image we want for Long John Silver's.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on August 01, 2007, 12:30:33 PM
Bad news for my my favorite fantasy team; good news for my favorite reality team.

QuoteBen Sheets: Not Close to Being Ready

RotoWire.com Staff - RotoWire.com
Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Update: Sheets (sprained finger) said on Tuesday that he wasn't close at all to returning from his injury, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Recommendation: It's been two weeks since Sheets injured his finger and he's still weeks away from returning. The Brewers were hoping for an early September return and right now that may be optimistic. Don't expect him back before then.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Fork_The_Third on August 01, 2007, 03:30:48 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on August 01, 2007, 12:30:33 PM
Bad news for my my favorite fantasy team; good news for my favorite reality team.

QuoteBen Sheets: Not Close to Being Ready

RotoWire.com Staff - RotoWire.com
Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Update: Sheets (sprained finger) said on Tuesday that he wasn't close at all to returning from his injury, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Recommendation: It's been two weeks since Sheets injured his finger and he's still weeks away from returning. The Brewers were hoping for an early September return and right now that may be optimistic. Don't expect him back before then.

Sprained finger, fork in back. I positive.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on August 01, 2007, 03:33:43 PM
Quote from: Fourk on August 01, 2007, 03:30:48 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on August 01, 2007, 12:30:33 PM
Bad news for my my favorite fantasy team; good news for my favorite reality team.

QuoteBen Sheets: Not Close to Being Ready

RotoWire.com Staff - RotoWire.com
Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Update: Sheets (sprained finger) said on Tuesday that he wasn't close at all to returning from his injury, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Recommendation: It's been two weeks since Sheets injured his finger and he's still weeks away from returning. The Brewers were hoping for an early September return and right now that may be optimistic. Don't expect him back before then.

Sprained finger, fork in back. I positive.

No doubt. This fucker is done for 2007, for all intents and porpoises.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on August 02, 2007, 02:05:15 PM
How about this guy's rip-job on Dave Littlefield's terrible acquisition of Matty Mo:

http://umpbump.com/press/an-open-letter-to-dave-littlefield/

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on August 02, 2007, 07:39:22 PM
http://chicago.comcastsportsnet.com/view_content_0p.asp?ID=53692

QuoteCatcher Johnny Estrada and manager Ned Yost nearly tangled in a dugout tunnel late in Thursday's 12-4 loss to the New York Mets, the Brewers' 10th defeat in 14 games.

When the half-inning ended, Estrada and Yost got into a heated dispute in the tunnel leading from the dugout to the clubhouse. Infielder Tony Graffanino stepped between them as other players milled around.

Damn. If Yost kicks dirt on an ump tomorrow the Brewers will begin their comeback.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on August 02, 2007, 09:21:15 PM
Quote from: Taylor on August 02, 2007, 07:39:22 PM
http://chicago.comcastsportsnet.com/view_content_0p.asp?ID=53692

QuoteCatcher Johnny Estrada and manager Ned Yost nearly tangled in a dugout tunnel late in Thursday's 12-4 loss to the New York Mets, the Brewers' 10th defeat in 14 games.

When the half-inning ended, Estrada and Yost got into a heated dispute in the tunnel leading from the dugout to the clubhouse. Infielder Tony Graffanino stepped between them as other players milled around.

Damn. If Yost kicks dirt on an ump tomorrow the Brewers will begin their comeback.


Let's hope all the calls go the Brewers way tomorrow then.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: JS on August 03, 2007, 08:32:30 AM
Quote from: Taylor on August 02, 2007, 07:39:22 PM
http://chicago.comcastsportsnet.com/view_content_0p.asp?ID=53692

QuoteCatcher Johnny Estrada and manager Ned Yost nearly tangled in a dugout tunnel late in Thursday's 12-4 loss to the New York Mets, the Brewers' 10th defeat in 14 games.

When the half-inning ended, Estrada and Yost got into a heated dispute in the tunnel leading from the dugout to the clubhouse. Infielder Tony Graffanino stepped between them as other players milled around.

Damn. If Yost kicks dirt on an ump tomorrow the Brewers will begin their comeback.


Unless, the Brewers also trade Estrada away in addition to these events I'm not worried.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on August 03, 2007, 08:46:19 AM
See, this is why the Brewers can't win.  They half-assed this.  Ned needed to beat up his annoying catcher.  Just yelling at him isn't enough.  Hell, if all you had to do is yell at the catcher to win a pennant, Lou's Mariners would have been to six World Series with all the bitching he did at John Marzano and Dan Wilson.

If you're serious about winning, you do what it takes.  Ned should have punched his fat assed catcher.  Some guys just don't have what it takes, I guess.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Down In Front on August 03, 2007, 09:15:04 AM
 Some Milwaukee writer can't decide whether to throw the Brewers under the bus, Mariotti-style, or hop on the bandwagon (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/printedition/cs-brewers03aug03,1,3276055.story)

QuoteTHE VIEW FROM MILWAUKEE

Trouble brewing with sliding Brewers
BY MICHAEL HUNT. Michael Hunt is a columnist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel


August 3, 2007

MILWAUKEE -- Maybe it's just a coincidence that ESPN is currently airing "The Bronx is Burning," the story of how the 1977 World Series champion New York Yankees nearly imploded, with one of the igniters being a very public dugout dust-up between Reggie Jackson and Billy Martin.

Maybe it's just happenstance that the Cubs began their pursuit of the Brewers in earnest this season after Carlos Zambrano and Michael Barrett got into a very public fistfight.

Who knows what may or may not motivate the Brewers as they seem to be on the verge of unraveling in a very public way. But if it takes players getting into it with the manager in the dugout in defense of a teammate, then let the jaws flap, the fingers point and the words fly.

Sure beats Carlos Villanueva getting lit up again, allowing a minor-league pitcher to shut you down or the New York Mets hammering you into submission.

Problem for the Brewers, both occurred Thursday, the 12-4 beating and the shouting match between Ned Yost and a couple of his players. For a team like the Brewers, who have apparently lost whatever mojo it was that once carried them, such a double shot of calamity could send them right over the edge or back into their position of strength.

But this much is for sure:

They could not have continued on the same path, with the veterans piddling around and the kids trying to carry them. Sorry, but rookies aren't going to win a pennant. It's going to take real leadership from the older players and a concerted team effort, not the fragmented mess that has characterized the play of the last four series.

Maybe they needed an incident like the one captured by New York TV, in which Johnny Estrada was shown being restrained from Yost in the dugout. What wasn't shown was Tony Graffanino also having words with the skipper. Both were upset that Yost had called out a player, and all were essentially within their rights.

Yost, under pressure to win now or be gone, has reached the point where he must launch into a player because the season will slip away if the Brewers don't get a handle on this, and soon. And if Graffanino, Estrada and the rest of the veterans begin to take ownership of this team as they went after Yost, maybe that kind of energy will reawaken this team.

Afterward in the clubhouse, it was like listening to Sgt. Schultz from the old "Hogan's Heroes" show or a bunch of sassy neighborhood kids standing around a broken window. They saw nothing.

A show of team unity in the face of trouble is one thing. But what the Brewers also have to understand right now is that public denial is not a good coping skill in trying times.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Indolent Reader on August 03, 2007, 09:18:24 AM
I will hereafter refer to the Milwaukee American National League Ball Club as "The Fragmented Mess".

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on August 03, 2007, 09:39:22 AM
Quote from: Indolent Reader on August 03, 2007, 09:18:24 AM
I will hereafter refer to the Milwaukee American National League Ball Club as "The Fragmented Mess".

Looks like I need to give this guy some pointers about writing circular comments that end up leaving the reader even more confused than when they started to read.

First, if anyone is trying to argue both sides of the point, then they must be CONVINCED that neither side is the correct position. This is the key to most of my criticized comments, I have no idea what side to take so I have to spend 200 words trying to tell the reader how I got to the point of being confused.

Second, you can't just call something a "mess" or a "problem" or a "struggle", you have to use unnecessary unneeded adjectives at any time. Plus, it really helps if you just throw in hyperbole to make you look more silly.

Third, you have to add a heap of self-loathing because while you enjoy good moments and wins, you just can't get over the fact that in the end something will almost certainly happen that will leave you mightily disappointed and make you even more bitter and self-loathing.

It looks to me that Mr. Hunt did OK on the second point, terrible on the third point, and just a tad better than terrible on the first point. If only someone could do circumnavigational writing of sports issues better...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on August 03, 2007, 09:46:38 AM
Quote from: Down In Front on August 03, 2007, 09:15:04 AM
Some Milwaukee writer can't decide whether to throw the Brewers under the bus, Mariotti-style, or hop on the bandwagon (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/printedition/cs-brewers03aug03,1,3276055.story)

QuoteTHE VIEW FROM MILWAUKEE

Trouble brewing with sliding Brewers
BY MICHAEL HUNT. Michael Hunt is a columnist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel


August 3, 2007

MILWAUKEE -- Maybe it's just a coincidence that ESPN is currently airing "The Bronx is Burning," the story of how the 1977 World Series champion New York Yankees nearly imploded, with one of the igniters being a very public dugout dust-up between Reggie Jackson and Billy Martin.

Maybe it's just happenstance that the Cubs began their pursuit of the Brewers in earnest this season after Carlos Zambrano and Michael Barrett got into a very public fistfight.

Who knows what may or may not motivate the Brewers as they seem to be on the verge of unraveling in a very public way. But if it takes players getting into it with the manager in the dugout in defense of a teammate, then let the jaws flap, the fingers point and the words fly.

Sure beats Carlos Villanueva getting lit up again, allowing a minor-league pitcher to shut you down or the New York Mets hammering you into submission.

Problem for the Brewers, both occurred Thursday, the 12-4 beating and the shouting match between Ned Yost and a couple of his players. For a team like the Brewers, who have apparently lost whatever mojo it was that once carried them, such a double shot of calamity could send them right over the edge or back into their position of strength.

But this much is for sure:

They could not have continued on the same path, with the veterans piddling around and the kids trying to carry them. Sorry, but rookies aren't going to win a pennant. It's going to take real leadership from the older players and a concerted team effort, not the fragmented mess that has characterized the play of the last four series.

Maybe they needed an incident like the one captured by New York TV, in which Johnny Estrada was shown being restrained from Yost in the dugout. What wasn't shown was Tony Graffanino also having words with the skipper. Both were upset that Yost had called out a player, and all were essentially within their rights.

Yost, under pressure to win now or be gone, has reached the point where he must launch into a player because the season will slip away if the Brewers don't get a handle on this, and soon. And if Graffanino, Estrada and the rest of the veterans begin to take ownership of this team as they went after Yost, maybe that kind of energy will reawaken this team.

Afterward in the clubhouse, it was like listening to Sgt. Schultz from the old "Hogan's Heroes" show or a bunch of sassy neighborhood kids standing around a broken window. They saw nothing.

A show of team unity in the face of trouble is one thing. But what the Brewers also have to understand right now is that public denial is not a good coping skill in trying times.

I wonder if he goes by Michael or just Mike?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Ghost of Desipio Past on August 03, 2007, 09:54:48 AM
Quote from: Taylor on August 03, 2007, 09:46:38 AM
Quote from: Down In Front on August 03, 2007, 09:15:04 AM
Some Milwaukee writer can't decide whether to throw the Brewers under the bus, Mariotti-style, or hop on the bandwagon (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/printedition/cs-brewers03aug03,1,3276055.story)

QuoteTHE VIEW FROM MILWAUKEE

Trouble brewing with sliding Brewers
BY MICHAEL HUNT. Michael Hunt is a columnist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel


August 3, 2007

MILWAUKEE -- Maybe it's just a coincidence that ESPN is currently airing "The Bronx is Burning," the story of how the 1977 World Series champion New York Yankees nearly imploded, with one of the igniters being a very public dugout dust-up betwe

en Reggie Jackson and Billy Martin.

Maybe it's just happenstance that the Cubs began their pursuit of the Brewers in earnest this season after Carlos Zambrano and Michael Barrett got into a very public fistfight.

Who knows what may or may not motivate the Brewers as they seem to be on the verge of unraveling in a very public way. But if it takes players getting into it with the manager in the dugout in defense of a teammate, then let the jaws flap, the fingers point and the words fly.

Sure beats Carlos Villanueva getting lit up again, allowing a minor-league pitcher to shut you down or the New York Mets hammering you into submission.

Problem for the Brewers, both occurred Thursday, the 12-4 beating and the shouting match between Ned Yost and a couple of his players. For a team like the Brewers, who have apparently lost whatever mojo it was that once carried them, such a double shot of calamity could send them right over the edge or back into their position of strength.

But this much is for sure:

They could not have continued on the same path, with the veterans piddling around and the kids trying to carry them. Sorry, but rookies aren't going to win a pennant. It's going to take real leadership from the older players and a concerted team effort, not the fragmented mess that has characterized the play of the last four series.

Maybe they needed an incident like the one captured by New York TV, in which Johnny Estrada was shown being restrained from Yost in the dugout. What wasn't shown was Tony Graffanino also having words with the skipper. Both were upset that Yost had called out a player, and all were essentially within their rights.

Yost, under pressure to win now or be gone, has reached the point where he must launch into a player because the season will slip away if the Brewers don't get a handle on this, and soon. And if Graffanino, Estrada and the rest of the veterans begin to take ownership of this team as they went after Yost, maybe that kind of energy will reawaken this team.

Afterward in the clubhouse, it was like listening to Sgt. Schultz from the old "Hogan's Heroes" show or a bunch of sassy neighborhood kids standing around a broken window. They saw nothing.

A show of team unity in the face of trouble is one thing. But what the Brewers also have to understand right now is that public denial is not a good coping skill in trying times.

I wonder if he goes by Michael or just Mike?


His close friends call him Ham Wallet.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on August 03, 2007, 10:07:23 AM
Quote from: BC on August 03, 2007, 09:39:22 AM
Quote from: Indolent Reader on August 03, 2007, 09:18:24 AM
I will hereafter refer to the Milwaukee American National League Ball Club as "The Fragmented Mess".

Looks like I need to give this guy some pointers about writing circular comments that end up leaving the reader even more confused than when they started to read.

First, if anyone is trying to argue both sides of the point, then they must be CONVINCED that neither side is the correct position. This is the key to most of my criticized comments, I have no idea what side to take so I have to spend 200 words trying to tell the reader how I got to the point of being confused.

Second, you can't just call something a "mess" or a "problem" or a "struggle", you have to use unnecessary unneeded adjectives at any time. Plus, it really helps if you just throw in hyperbole to make you look more silly.

Third, you have to add a heap of self-loathing because while you enjoy good moments and wins, you just can't get over the fact that in the end something will almost certainly happen that will leave you mightily disappointed and make you even more bitter and self-loathing.

It looks to me that Mr. Hunt did OK on the second point, terrible on the third point, and just a tad better than terrible on the first point. If only someone could do circumnavigational writing of sports issues better...

SD is no longer the most self-aware sonofabitch on this board.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Three times a JD on August 03, 2007, 11:04:35 AM
Quote from: EG on August 03, 2007, 10:07:23 AM
Quote from: BC on August 03, 2007, 09:39:22 AM
Quote from: Indolent Reader on August 03, 2007, 09:18:24 AM
I will hereafter refer to the Milwaukee American National League Ball Club as "The Fragmented Mess".

Looks like I need to give this guy some pointers about writing circular comments that end up leaving the reader even more confused than when they started to read.

First, if anyone is trying to argue both sides of the point, then they must be CONVINCED that neither side is the correct position. This is the key to most of my criticized comments, I have no idea what side to take so I have to spend 200 words trying to tell the reader how I got to the point of being confused.

Second, you can't just call something a "mess" or a "problem" or a "struggle", you have to use unnecessary unneeded adjectives at any time. Plus, it really helps if you just throw in hyperbole to make you look more silly.

Third, you have to add a heap of self-loathing because while you enjoy good moments and wins, you just can't get over the fact that in the end something will almost certainly happen that will leave you mightily disappointed and make you even more bitter and self-loathing.

It looks to me that Mr. Hunt did OK on the second point, terrible on the third point, and just a tad better than terrible on the first point. If only someone could do circumnavigational writing of sports issues better...

SD is no longer the most self-aware sonofabitch on this board.

BC's really coming into his own.  Now, if he'd just get off the Jim Hendry diet, then he might be able to come into someone else's.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 03, 2007, 11:05:45 AM
Quote from: EG on August 03, 2007, 10:07:23 AM
Quote from: BC on August 03, 2007, 09:39:22 AM
Quote from: Indolent Reader on August 03, 2007, 09:18:24 AM
I will hereafter refer to the Milwaukee American National League Ball Club as "The Fragmented Mess".

Looks like I need to give this guy some pointers about writing circular comments that end up leaving the reader even more confused than when they started to read.

First, if anyone is trying to argue both sides of the point, then they must be CONVINCED that neither side is the correct position. This is the key to most of my criticized comments, I have no idea what side to take so I have to spend 200 words trying to tell the reader how I got to the point of being confused.

Second, you can't just call something a "mess" or a "problem" or a "struggle", you have to use unnecessary unneeded adjectives at any time. Plus, it really helps if you just throw in hyperbole to make you look more silly.

Third, you have to add a heap of self-loathing because while you enjoy good moments and wins, you just can't get over the fact that in the end something will almost certainly happen that will leave you mightily disappointed and make you even more bitter and self-loathing.

It looks to me that Mr. Hunt did OK on the second point, terrible on the third point, and just a tad better than terrible on the first point. If only someone could do circumnavigational writing of sports issues better...

SD is no longer the most self-aware sonofabitch on this board.

I think SD stole BC's password. This is getting kind of eerie. BC, if you ever get hired by a newspaper or magazine or website. Write your normal suck for about a year until you're about to get fired, then spend the next six weeks analyzing your own writing in this way. Gold. You'll win a Pullitzer or an SPJ award or get a raise... something. Whatever you've been smoking, keep smoking it. You're on to something.  
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on August 03, 2007, 12:50:51 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 03, 2007, 11:05:45 AM
Quote from: EG on August 03, 2007, 10:07:23 AM
Quote from: BC on August 03, 2007, 09:39:22 AM
Quote from: Indolent Reader on August 03, 2007, 09:18:24 AM
I will hereafter refer to the Milwaukee American National League Ball Club as "The Fragmented Mess".

Looks like I need to give this guy some pointers about writing circular comments that end up leaving the reader even more confused than when they started to read.

First, if anyone is trying to argue both sides of the point, then they must be CONVINCED that neither side is the correct position. This is the key to most of my criticized comments, I have no idea what side to take so I have to spend 200 words trying to tell the reader how I got to the point of being confused.

Second, you can't just call something a "mess" or a "problem" or a "struggle", you have to use unnecessary unneeded adjectives at any time. Plus, it really helps if you just throw in hyperbole to make you look more silly.

Third, you have to add a heap of self-loathing because while you enjoy good moments and wins, you just can't get over the fact that in the end something will almost certainly happen that will leave you mightily disappointed and make you even more bitter and self-loathing.

It looks to me that Mr. Hunt did OK on the second point, terrible on the third point, and just a tad better than terrible on the first point. If only someone could do circumnavigational writing of sports issues better...

SD is no longer the most self-aware sonofabitch on this board.

I think SD stole BC's password. This is getting kind of eerie. BC, if you ever get hired by a newspaper or magazine or website. Write your normal suck for about a year until you're about to get fired, then spend the next six weeks analyzing your own writing in this way. Gold. You'll win a Pullitzer or an SPJ award or get a raise... something. Whatever you've been smoking, keep smoking it. You're on to something.  

I guess my new self-awareness could have been caused by the fact that I may very well be offered a job in the next few days. I interviewed for it yesterday and I got the impression I would've been offered on the spot except for the fact they already had someone else to interview either today or on Monday. I guess that means I have to survive one person. Anyway, I would be working for crumbs of month-old bread (Well, just under $21K, so the bread I guess could be only three weeks old), but I would get to do a daily radio show and also do high school play-by-play. And that's only what I've been wanting to do for the last eight-plus years.

Well, the play-by-play anyway. Not so sure about the high school thing, but that's where everyone gets their start, right?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on August 03, 2007, 01:07:48 PM
Quote from: BC on August 03, 2007, 12:50:51 PM

I guess my new self-awareness could have been caused by the fact that I may very well be offered a job in the next few days. I interviewed for it yesterday and I got the impression I would've been offered on the spot except for the fact they already had someone else to interview either today or on Monday. I guess that means I have to survive one person. Anyway, I would be working for crumbs of month-old bread (Well, just under $21K, so the bread I guess could be only three weeks old), but I would get to do a daily radio show and also do high school play-by-play. And that's only what I've been wanting to do for the last eight-plus years.

Well, the play-by-play anyway. Not so sure about the high school thing, but that's where everyone gets their start, right?

BC's Self-deprecating posts = Will Ohman's recent 16 game stretch with a 1.59 ERA and a WHIP under 1.00.
This post = yesterday's Will Ohman appearance, confirming what we all knew
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Ghost of Desipio Past on August 03, 2007, 01:14:38 PM
Quote from: Shooter on August 03, 2007, 01:07:48 PM
Quote from: BC on August 03, 2007, 12:50:51 PM

I guess my new self-awareness could have been caused by the fact that I may very well be offered a job in the next few days. I interviewed for it yesterday and I got the impression I would've been offered on the spot except for the fact they already had someone else to interview either today or on Monday. I guess that means I have to survive one person. Anyway, I would be working for crumbs of month-old bread (Well, just under $21K, so the bread I guess could be only three weeks old), but I would get to do a daily radio show and also do high school play-by-play. And that's only what I've been wanting to do for the last eight-plus years.

Well, the play-by-play anyway. Not so sure about the high school thing, but that's where everyone gets their start, right?

BC's Self-deprecating posts = Will Ohman's recent 16 game stretch with a 1.59 ERA and a WHIP under 1.00.
This post = yesterday's Will Ohman appearance, confirming what we all knew


That you're in love with Will Ohman and it breaks your heart?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on August 03, 2007, 01:37:03 PM
BC's ongoing job search reminds me a lot of the Barbaro saga, both in content and in how it's covered.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on August 04, 2007, 11:35:14 PM
Quote from: BC on July 30, 2007, 01:28:18 PM
Let's say that...

This week:

Cubs go 2-5
Brewers go 2-4
Cardinals go 4-2

Standings would be:

MIL 59-53 --
CHC 57-53 1 GB
STL 53-55 4 GB

Next week:

Cubs go 2-5
Brewers go 1-5
Cardinals go 5-2

MIL 60-58 --
CHC 59-58 .5 GB
STL 58-57 .5 GB

Week after (Remember that STL plays both MIL and CHC):

Say the Cardinals sweep the Brewers at MIL while the Cubs can only win 1 of 3 from the Reds, then the Cardinals go to CHC and win 2 of 3 while the Brewers can win 2 of 3 from the Reds...

Cubs go 2-4
Brewers go 2-4
Cardinals go 5-1

STL 63-58 --
MIL 62-62 2.5 GB
CHC 61-62 3 GB

-----

That scenario is realistic, and doesn't even take into account worst-case scenarios that could see the Brewers and Cubs even farther behind than the 2.5 and 3 games back they are in this scenario.

I'm still trying to follow this.  Where do the 15-1 and 12-1 losses the Cardinals have posted on their way to a 1-5 road trip through Pissburgh and DC fit in?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on August 05, 2007, 01:05:44 AM
Quote from: The Ghost of Disagreement on August 03, 2007, 01:14:38 PM
Quote from: Shooter on August 03, 2007, 01:07:48 PM
Quote from: BC on August 03, 2007, 12:50:51 PM

I guess my new self-awareness could have been caused by the fact that I may very well be offered a job in the next few days. I interviewed for it yesterday and I got the impression I would've been offered on the spot except for the fact they already had someone else to interview either today or on Monday. I guess that means I have to survive one person. Anyway, I would be working for crumbs of month-old bread (Well, just under $21K, so the bread I guess could be only three weeks old), but I would get to do a daily radio show and also do high school play-by-play. And that's only what I've been wanting to do for the last eight-plus years.

Well, the play-by-play anyway. Not so sure about the high school thing, but that's where everyone gets their start, right?

BC's Self-deprecating posts = Will Ohman's recent 16 game stretch with a 1.59 ERA and a WHIP under 1.00.
This post = yesterday's Will Ohman appearance, confirming what we all knew


That you're in love with Will Ohman and it breaks your heart?

Baseball has goats
Star players, expectations
But a LOOGY?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on August 05, 2007, 04:39:45 AM
Quote from: Andy on August 04, 2007, 11:35:14 PM
Quote from: BC on July 30, 2007, 01:28:18 PM
Let's say that...

This week:

Cubs go 2-5
Brewers go 2-4
Cardinals go 4-2

Standings would be:

MIL 59-53 --
CHC 57-53 1 GB
STL 53-55 4 GB

Next week:

Cubs go 2-5
Brewers go 1-5
Cardinals go 5-2

MIL 60-58 --
CHC 59-58 .5 GB
STL 58-57 .5 GB

Week after (Remember that STL plays both MIL and CHC):

Say the Cardinals sweep the Brewers at MIL while the Cubs can only win 1 of 3 from the Reds, then the Cardinals go to CHC and win 2 of 3 while the Brewers can win 2 of 3 from the Reds...

Cubs go 2-4
Brewers go 2-4
Cardinals go 5-1

STL 63-58 --
MIL 62-62 2.5 GB
CHC 61-62 3 GB

-----

That scenario is realistic, and doesn't even take into account worst-case scenarios that could see the Brewers and Cubs even farther behind than the 2.5 and 3 games back they are in this scenario.

I'm still trying to follow this.  Where do the 15-1 and 12-1 losses the Cardinals have posted on their way to a 1-5 road trip through Pissburgh and DC fit in?

Somewhere between a rock and a hard place.

Or a Piniero and a Looper if you want to Cardinals starting pitching the expression.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: D. Doluntap on August 05, 2007, 08:02:08 AM
QuoteKid: A looper?

Carl Spackler: A looper, you know, a caddy, a looper, a jock. So, I tell them I'm a pro jock, and who do you think they give me? The Dalai Lama, himself. Twelfth son of the Lama. The flowing robes, the grace, bald... striking. So, I'm on the first tee with him. I give him the driver. He hauls off and whacks one - big hitter, the Lama - long, into a ten-thousand foot crevasse, right at the base of this glacier. Do you know what the Lama says? Gunga galunga... gunga, gunga-galunga. So we finish the eighteenth and he's gonna stiff me. And I say, "Hey, Lama, hey, how about a little something, you know, for the effort, you know." And he says, "Oh, uh, there won't be any money, but when you die, on your deathbed, you will receive total consciousness." So I got that goin' for me, which is nice.

Sorry. It's early.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Down In Front on August 05, 2007, 08:34:28 AM
Never apologize for quoting Bill Murray and/or "Caddyshack"
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SD on August 05, 2007, 04:29:46 PM
I've learned from these last 1-2 pages that:

SD = BC = Bill Murray

Wait, am I supposed to resent this inference?  I'm pretty sure I am.  But something's stopping me.  I'm not sure what it is -- I cannot seem to put my finger on it.  No, it is there surely, but ... 

So, did BC have to return from his deathbed to receive total consciousness?  At least we have that going for us.  Which is nice.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on August 06, 2007, 10:15:54 PM
The Cubs and Brewers are now in a race to see who gets below .500 first.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on August 06, 2007, 10:25:08 PM
Fuck this fucking team right in the fucking ear. One fucking run off of Wandy Fucking Rodriguez? Go to hell you gutless fucking pussies.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on August 06, 2007, 10:48:21 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on August 06, 2007, 10:25:08 PM
f@#$ this f@#$ing team right in the f@#$ing ear. One f@#$ing run off of Wandy f@#$ing Rodriguez? Go to hell you gutless f@#$ing pussies.

Uncrazy'd.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on August 06, 2007, 11:04:51 PM
Quote from: Taylor on August 06, 2007, 10:15:54 PM
The Cubs and Brewers are now in a race to see who gets below .500 first.

Might as well get Soto up here now. I mean, if we really are trying to recreate the Earlier This Very Same Fucking Season Iowa Cubs, lets go all out. Let's do it right. Come on Jim, your move.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on August 06, 2007, 11:12:10 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on August 06, 2007, 10:25:08 PM
f@#$ this f@#$ing team right in the f@#$ing ear. One f@#$ing run off of Wandy f@#$ing Rodriguez? Go to hell you gutless f@#$ing pussies.

Wandy Rodriguez is one of those baseball oddities. He has 1.69 ERA and 0.91 WHIP at Minute Maid. On the road, it's 8.16 ERA and a 1.73 WHIP.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Down In Front on August 07, 2007, 09:39:53 AM
Not to be Al Yellon but they're in this thing till the end.  Better get used to it.

I would have preferred they start kicking asses and taking names in August, like they did in '84 (day games my ass).  Instead, it looks like they're about to play down to the competition like they did in '03.  Both seasons ended similarly, but this team blew their chance at getting some early-August separation.  Didn't happen cuz their rotation is barely average.  Thank God that these are down times for the NL. 

In any event, sloppy baseball or not, it's still better than them being done by now.  It's easier to read about the Bears knowing that they're gonna be awesome yet still on the backburner rather than have to absorb reports out of Bourbannais like they were drops of water in the desert.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 07, 2007, 09:48:41 AM
Whether they're in contention or not, games like last night's are hard to watch listen to follow on the internet my cellphone while watching a movie.

Six straight K's in the 8th and 9th. My bornflakes are completely saturated with molten poop. Fuck.

And to the Astros THE ASSTROS!!! Damn it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Ghost of Desipio Past on August 07, 2007, 09:53:49 AM
Oh Wandy

Well you came and you shut down the Cubbies
for all of eight innings, oh Wandy
well you owned every-one but The Riot
And maybe D-Lee, oh Wandy



Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on August 07, 2007, 09:57:20 AM
Last night's loss falls on the shoulders of Dick Hill. He gives up a solo home run to Carlos Lee and then with bases loaded Dick doesn't take the bat off of his shoulder. He needed to throw a complete game shut out or get some RBI last night to win it and he didn't do either. The rest of the team has got to be very disappointed in Dick's poor performance.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 07, 2007, 09:58:51 AM
Quote from: Taylor on August 07, 2007, 09:57:20 AM
Last night's loss falls on the shoulders of Dick Hill. He gives up a solo home run to Carlos Lee and then with bases loaded Dick doesn't take the bat off of his shoulder. He needed to throw a complete game shut out or get some RBI last night to win it and he didn't do either. The rest of the team has got to be very disappointed in Dick's poor performance.

Are you kidding me? That was all Dusty's fault. Every bit of it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on August 07, 2007, 10:30:28 AM
Quote from: Down In Front on August 07, 2007, 09:39:53 AM
Not to be Al Yellon but they're in this thing till the end.  Better get used to it.

I would have preferred they start kicking asses and taking names in August, like they did in '84 (day games my ass).  Instead, it looks like they're about to play down to the competition like they did in '03.  Both seasons ended similarly, but this team blew their chance at getting some early-August separation.  Didn't happen cuz their rotation is barely average.  Thank God that these are down times for the NL. 

In any event, sloppy baseball or not, it's still better than them being done by now.  It's easier to read about the Bears knowing that they're gonna be awesome yet still on the backburner rather than have to absorb reports out of Bourbannais like they were drops of water in the desert.

I've got Bears and Bills training camp stories (for example, see today's online version of www.chicagosports.com (http://www.chicagosports.com)'s Keeping Up With...series) ready to keep me busy, but the Brewers won't let the Cubs die. Even if they are a minor league team right now with two good hitters and two good starting pitchers, they're in it til the end.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Fork_The_Third on August 07, 2007, 10:34:18 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on August 07, 2007, 10:30:28 AM
Quote from: Down In Front on August 07, 2007, 09:39:53 AM
Not to be Al Yellon but they're in this thing till the end.  Better get used to it.

I would have preferred they start kicking asses and taking names in August, like they did in '84 (day games my ass).  Instead, it looks like they're about to play down to the competition like they did in '03.  Both seasons ended similarly, but this team blew their chance at getting some early-August separation.  Didn't happen cuz their rotation is barely average.  Thank God that these are down times for the NL. 

In any event, sloppy baseball or not, it's still better than them being done by now.  It's easier to read about the Bears knowing that they're gonna be awesome yet still on the backburner rather than have to absorb reports out of Bourbannais like they were drops of water in the desert.

I've got Bears and Bills training camp stories (for example, see today's online version of www.chicagosports.com (http://www.chicagosports.com)'s Keeping Up With...series) ready to keep me busy, but the Brewers won't let the Cubs die. Even if they are a minor league team right now with two good hitters and two good starting pitchers, they're in it til the end.

Because with two good hitters and two good starting pitchers, they are the NLC's elite.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 07, 2007, 10:39:43 AM
I'm not going all Chuck and acting like if they're going to suck rhinocerous teet for two months that I'd rather they didn't back into the playoffs. I'm sure he can find a reason why that's bad for you and me or America or Israel Idonije or some shit. I just don't like losing to the Phillies/Mets/Astros a whole assload no matter what. And it doesn't make me feel much better to see that Milwaukee and the Tards suck too. Because if they suck, I want the Cubs to crush their spleen so I can sit in my living room drinking too much New Castle and laughing sardonically with my shirt off and then run around the house in my underwear again. But I can't do that when they lose and my bornflakes smell like rhinocerous teet, my Dr. Pepper's warm and etc. etc. etc...

Fuck Matt Murton and Ronnie Cedeno with the pole on Tal's Hill or whatever they call that big breast lump they have out there. Fuck until they drop and piss on 'em when they fall down. I hate them and their mothers and their mothers' mothers for making their suckitude possible. Damn it.  
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on August 07, 2007, 10:43:17 AM
If Lou ever bats Ronny FsUCKING Cedeno second ever again, I'll shit a Buick LaCrosse with XM Radio and 8 JBL Speakers. Possibly a GPS Navigator included. Too soon to tell.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 07, 2007, 10:45:52 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on August 07, 2007, 10:43:17 AM
If Lou ever bats Ronny FsUCKING Cedeno second ever again, I'll shit a Buick LaCrosse with XM Radio and 8 JBL Speakers. Possibly a GPS Navigator included. Too soon to tell.

That would suck for you but somebody would probably enjoy that sweet ride you'd push out.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Fork_The_Third on August 07, 2007, 10:56:58 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 07, 2007, 10:45:52 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on August 07, 2007, 10:43:17 AM
If Lou ever bats Ronny FsUCKING Cedeno second ever again, I'll shit a Buick LaCrosse with XM Radio and 8 JBL Speakers. Possibly a GPS Navigator included. Too soon to tell.

That would suck for you but somebody would probably enjoy that sweet ride you'd push out.

I'm not sure the guys at the car wash would be too happy about it either.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 07, 2007, 11:05:29 AM
Quote from: Fourk on August 07, 2007, 10:56:58 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 07, 2007, 10:45:52 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on August 07, 2007, 10:43:17 AM
If Lou ever bats Ronny FsUCKING Cedeno second ever again, I'll shit a Buick LaCrosse with XM Radio and 8 JBL Speakers. Possibly a GPS Navigator included. Too soon to tell.

That would suck for you but somebody would probably enjoy that sweet ride you'd push out.

I'm not sure the guys at the car wash would be too happy about it either.

Who, these guys?

(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/9809/carwashov7.jpg)

I don't think they'd know the difference. Too busy rhymin' for tips, G.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on August 07, 2007, 11:07:51 AM


(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/9809/carwashov7.jpg)

a winner is YOU!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on August 07, 2007, 11:30:50 AM
Yes, you are all right.  The reason for the Cubs' recent poor play is Matt Murton's .286 average and .375 OBP since returning from Iowa.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Ghost of Desipio Past on August 07, 2007, 11:39:15 AM
Quote from: EG on August 07, 2007, 11:30:50 AM
Yes, you are all right.  The reason for the Cubs' recent poor play is Matt Murton's .286 average and .375 OBP since returning from Iowa.

[Ike Clanton}Listen, Mr. Cub Fan. Numbers don't go around here. Savvy[/Ike Clanton}
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 07, 2007, 11:42:05 AM
Quote from: EG on August 07, 2007, 11:30:50 AM
Yes, you are all right.  The reason for the Cubs' recent poor play is Matt Murton's .286 average and .375 OBP since returning from Iowa.

He's 4-14 with 2 RBI and 7 Ks. WOW!

His mere presence is a drag on the entire team. He's depressing. He reeks of failure. Deal with it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 07, 2007, 11:46:14 AM
Quote from: EG on August 07, 2007, 11:30:50 AM
Yes, you are all right.  The reason for the Cubs' recent poor play is Matt Murton's .286 average and .375 OBP since returning from Iowa.

You're right.

That's a much bigger problem than other issues...like the fact that all of our pitchers now refuse to occasionally turn their heads when the other team has runners on base.  Holding baserunners is a waste of time.

I'm sure someone will attribute that philosophy to Mike Barrett.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on August 07, 2007, 11:47:13 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 07, 2007, 11:46:14 AM
Quote from: EG on August 07, 2007, 11:30:50 AM
Yes, you are all right.  The reason for the Cubs' recent poor play is Matt Murton's .286 average and .375 OBP since returning from Iowa.

You're right.

That's a much bigger problem than other issues...like the fact that all of our pitchers now refuse to occasionally turn their heads wehn the other team has runners on base.

I suppose it's probably Mike Barrett's fault.   

Oh, you're a damn bastard. That's what you are.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on August 07, 2007, 11:48:34 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 07, 2007, 11:46:14 AM
Quote from: EG on August 07, 2007, 11:30:50 AM
Yes, you are all right.  The reason for the Cubs' recent poor play is Matt Murton's .286 average and .375 OBP since returning from Iowa.

You're right.

That's a much bigger problem than other issues...like the fact that all of our pitchers now refuse to occasionally turn their heads wehn the other team has runners on base.

I suppose it's probably Mike Barrett's fault.   

Why even bother paying attention to runners when you already know Kendall's gonna lob an eephus to the wrong side of the bag on a steal anyways.

Hell, might as well go back to the wind up.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on August 07, 2007, 11:49:27 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 07, 2007, 11:42:05 AM
Quote from: EG on August 07, 2007, 11:30:50 AM
Yes, you are all right.  The reason for the Cubs' recent poor play is Matt Murton's .286 average and .375 OBP since returning from Iowa.

He's 4-14 with 2 RBI and 7 Ks. WOW!

His mere presence is a drag on the entire team. He's depressing. He reeks of failure. Deal with it.

If you're going to post more often than anyone else on the board, you should find some new material.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on August 07, 2007, 11:51:46 AM
Quote from: EG on August 07, 2007, 11:49:27 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 07, 2007, 11:42:05 AM
Quote from: EG on August 07, 2007, 11:30:50 AM
Yes, you are all right.  The reason for the Cubs' recent poor play is Matt Murton's .286 average and .375 OBP since returning from Iowa.

He's 4-14 with 2 RBI and 7 Ks. WOW!

His mere presence is a drag on the entire team. He's depressing. He reeks of failure. Deal with it.

If you're going to post more often than anyone else on the board, you should find some new material.

You should show more respect to the top poster around here.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 07, 2007, 11:59:46 AM
Quote from: EG on August 07, 2007, 11:49:27 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 07, 2007, 11:42:05 AM
Quote from: EG on August 07, 2007, 11:30:50 AM
Yes, you are all right.  The reason for the Cubs' recent poor play is Matt Murton's .286 average and .375 OBP since returning from Iowa.

He's 4-14 with 2 RBI and 7 Ks. WOW!

His mere presence is a drag on the entire team. He's depressing. He reeks of failure. Deal with it.

If you're going to post more often than anyone else on the board, you should find some new material.

I post on plenty of different subjects and use lots of different kinds of humor . All of it seems to annoy the piss out of you, which isn't a bad thing at all. Because apparently to impress somebody like you I'd need to audition for teh role of assistant to the GM of the Cubs every day and by cruncingh all kinds of semi-worthless numbers that show that a shitty ballplayer isn't as shitty as the whole world and God Almighty seems to believe. That's not me, of course. So fuck it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Ghost of Desipio Past on August 07, 2007, 12:11:31 PM
Quote from: Corn-fed on August 07, 2007, 11:51:46 AM
Quote from: EG on August 07, 2007, 11:49:27 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 07, 2007, 11:42:05 AM
Quote from: EG on August 07, 2007, 11:30:50 AM
Yes, you are all right.  The reason for the Cubs' recent poor play is Matt Murton's .286 average and .375 OBP since returning from Iowa.

He's 4-14 with 2 RBI and 7 Ks. WOW!

His mere presence is a drag on the entire team. He's depressing. He reeks of failure. Deal with it.

If you're going to post more often than anyone else on the board, you should find some new material.

You should show more respect to the top poster around here.

Attack the poster, not the post!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on August 07, 2007, 12:14:36 PM
Quote from: Corn-fed on August 07, 2007, 11:51:46 AM
Quote from: EG on August 07, 2007, 11:49:27 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 07, 2007, 11:42:05 AM
Quote from: EG on August 07, 2007, 11:30:50 AM
Yes, you are all right.  The reason for the Cubs' recent poor play is Matt Murton's .286 average and .375 OBP since returning from Iowa.

He's 4-14 with 2 RBI and 7 Ks. WOW!

His mere presence is a drag on the entire team. He's depressing. He reeks of failure. Deal with it.

If you're going to post more often than anyone else on the board, you should find some new material.

You should show more respect to the top poster around here.

Siggin' dis.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 07, 2007, 12:18:56 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 07, 2007, 11:59:46 AM
Quote from: EG on August 07, 2007, 11:49:27 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 07, 2007, 11:42:05 AM
Quote from: EG on August 07, 2007, 11:30:50 AM
Yes, you are all right.  The reason for the Cubs' recent poor play is Matt Murton's .286 average and .375 OBP since returning from Iowa.

He's 4-14 with 2 RBI and 7 Ks. WOW!

His mere presence is a drag on the entire team. He's depressing. He reeks of failure. Deal with it.

If you're going to post more often than anyone else on the board, you should find some new material.

I post on plenty of different subjects and use lots of different kinds of humor . All of it seems to annoy the piss out of you, which isn't a bad thing at all. Because apparently to impress somebody like you I'd need to audition for teh role of assistant to the GM of the Cubs every day and by cruncingh all kinds of semi-worthless numbers that show that a shitty ballplayer isn't as shitty as the whole world and God Almighty seems to believe. That's not me, of course. So f@#$ it.

Oh, shit. I see what you did.

Crap.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Simmer on August 07, 2007, 03:56:40 PM
Blah blah Cubs suck we <3 Da Bears blah blah

Same ol' same ol'!

I heartily suggest shopping in the non-shit-in cereal aisle of your local grocer's.  The cereal that hasn't been shit in.  Another tip -- when you get home with your box of cereal, fight the urge to shit in it.  You can do it.  You are a big boy now!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 07, 2007, 04:18:15 PM
Quote from: Simmer on August 07, 2007, 03:56:40 PM
Blah blah Cubs suck we <3 Da Bears blah blah

Same ol' same ol'!

I heartily suggest shopping in the non-shit-in cereal aisle of your local grocer's.  The cereal that hasn't been shit in.  Another tip -- when you get home with your box of cereal, fight the urge to shit in it.  You can do it.  You are a big boy now!

All cereal has poop in it. It's science. You can deny it all you want, but you eat poop and enjoy it too. Yilch.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Simmer on August 07, 2007, 04:31:38 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 07, 2007, 04:18:15 PM
Quote from: Simmer on August 07, 2007, 03:56:40 PM
Blah blah Cubs suck we <3 Da Bears blah blah

Same ol' same ol'!

I heartily suggest shopping in the non-shit-in cereal aisle of your local grocer's.  The cereal that hasn't been shit in.  Another tip -- when you get home with your box of cereal, fight the urge to shit in it.  You can do it.  You are a big boy now!

All cereal has poop in it. It's science. You can deny it all you want, but you eat poop and enjoy it too. Yilch.

I take advantage of this mechanism, though!  I use the poop factor that cereal brings and implement it into my workout regimen.  I did mention my Pex's Pecs in the Gamecast yesterday, you can thank poopy Cheerios for that.  All that wholesome grain-based fiber bran -- the health benefits really go without saying. 

What I don't do, however, is use the poopy cereal as an excuse to dump on a quasi-shitty baseball team in August (AUGUST!) while sporting a meaty half-chub over some lame ass "pro" football team in August (AUGUST!!!). 

You say we all eat poop and enjoy it?  You don't seem to be enjoying it, though.  I call bullshit.  Or bornshit.  Or whatever cute mispelling you wish to apply.  Crapflakes.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 07, 2007, 04:43:03 PM
Quote from: Simmer on August 07, 2007, 04:31:38 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 07, 2007, 04:18:15 PM
Quote from: Simmer on August 07, 2007, 03:56:40 PM
Blah blah Cubs suck we <3 Da Bears blah blah

Same ol' same ol'!

I heartily suggest shopping in the non-shit-in cereal aisle of your local grocer's.  The cereal that hasn't been shit in.  Another tip -- when you get home with your box of cereal, fight the urge to shit in it.  You can do it.  You are a big boy now!

All cereal has poop in it. It's science. You can deny it all you want, but you eat poop and enjoy it too. Yilch.

I take advantage of this mechanism, though!  I use the poop factor that cereal brings and implement it into my workout regimen.  I did mention my Pex's Pecs in the Gamecast yesterday, you can thank poopy Cheerios for that.  All that wholesome grain-based fiber bran -- the health benefits really go without saying. 

What I don't do, however, is use the poopy cereal as an excuse to dump on a quasi-shitty baseball team in August (AUGUST!) while sporting a meaty half-chub over some lame ass "pro" football team in August (AUGUST!!!). 

You say we all eat poop and enjoy it?  You don't seem to be enjoying it, though.  I call bullshit.  Or bornshit.  Or whatever cute mispelling you wish to apply.  Crapflakes.

Christ had AIDS. I'm not dumping the Cubs. I'm dumping on the Cubs. Since when did doing so in the midst of a 4 of 5 losing funk make me teh Ivy Chatter. Once upon a time, say, I dunno, June of '07, one would be called teh Yellon for not dumping on a team that just got PWNED by Wandy Rodriguez's dead ass. Son of a bitch! It's not like I don't want them to win. They just haven't much for about a week. And to fix the situation they claimed they'll find more at bats for he whom I must no longer mention so as not to tax everyone's long-exhausted patience. And maybe, just maybe if we're really, really lucky, they'll find a spot start for Sean Gallagher soon. If that's not worth a curse word, then I don't know what messageboard I'm on anymore. I think all the four letter you guys are readin' has gone to your nads. Now sack up and hate with me! HATE!!! That's the only cure for this shit. That or a bowl of ice cream with poop on top.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Simmer on August 07, 2007, 04:50:55 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 07, 2007, 04:43:03 PM
Quote from: Simmer on August 07, 2007, 04:31:38 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 07, 2007, 04:18:15 PM
Quote from: Simmer on August 07, 2007, 03:56:40 PM
Blah blah Cubs suck we <3 Da Bears blah blah

Same ol' same ol'!

I heartily suggest shopping in the non-shit-in cereal aisle of your local grocer's.  The cereal that hasn't been shit in.  Another tip -- when you get home with your box of cereal, fight the urge to shit in it.  You can do it.  You are a big boy now!

All cereal has poop in it. It's science. You can deny it all you want, but you eat poop and enjoy it too. Yilch.

I take advantage of this mechanism, though!  I use the poop factor that cereal brings and implement it into my workout regimen.  I did mention my Pex's Pecs in the Gamecast yesterday, you can thank poopy Cheerios for that.  All that wholesome grain-based fiber bran -- the health benefits really go without saying. 

What I don't do, however, is use the poopy cereal as an excuse to dump on a quasi-shitty baseball team in August (AUGUST!) while sporting a meaty half-chub over some lame ass "pro" football team in August (AUGUST!!!). 

You say we all eat poop and enjoy it?  You don't seem to be enjoying it, though.  I call bullshit.  Or bornshit.  Or whatever cute mispelling you wish to apply.  Crapflakes.

Christ had AIDS. I'm not dumping the Cubs. I'm dumping on the Cubs. Since when did doing so in the midst of a 4 of 5 losing funk make me teh Ivy Chatter. Once upon a time, say, I dunno, June of '07, one would be called teh Yellon for not dumping on a team that just got PWNED by Wandy Rodriguez's dead ass. Son of a bitch! It's not like I don't want them to win. They just haven't much for about a week. And to fix the situation they claimed they'll find more at bats for he whom I must no longer mention so as not to tax everyone's long-exhausted patience. And maybe, just maybe if we're really, really lucky, they'll find a spot start for Sean Gallagher soon. If that's not worth a curse word, then I don't know what messageboard I'm on anymore. I think all the four letter you guys are readin' has gone to your nads. Now sack up and hate with me! HATE!!! That's the only cure for this shit. That or a bowl of ice cream with poop on top.



I'm calling this now -- when we hug, the results are going to be like grilled cheese. 

Plus, don't you dare chalk me up as one of those NSBB-readers, I'm firmly with you on that one, leather!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on August 07, 2007, 05:58:01 PM
Grilled cheese with tomato soup.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 08, 2007, 09:17:43 AM
Oh, those Brewers! They can't help it if they have 17 left feet and a prong like a fire hose. They've made an artform out of stepping on their dick. And they sure know how to take the sting out of another rancid Cub loss. God love 'em.

Milwaukee
                             IP H R ER BB K HR Season ERA 
C. Capuano (L, 5-9) 5.0 7 4 4 3 3 1 4.96 
C. Villanueva (BS, 2) 1.0 2 1 1 1 0 0 4.14 
S. Linebrink  1.0 1 1 1 1 0 1 3.60 
B. Shouse  0.0 1 2 1 1 0 0 2.14 
C. Spurling  0.2 2 3 0 0 1 1 4.50 
M. Wise  0.1 2 0 0 1 0 0 3.40
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on August 08, 2007, 09:32:53 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 08, 2007, 09:17:43 AM
Oh, those Brewers! They can't help it if they have 17 left feet and a prong like a fire hose. They've made an artform out of stepping on their dick. And they sure know how to take the sting out of another rancid Cub loss. God love 'em.

Milwaukee
                             IP H R ER BB K HR Season ERA 
C. Capuano (L, 5-9) 5.0 7 4 4 3 3 1 4.96 
C. Villanueva (BS, 2) 1.0 2 1 1 1 0 0 4.14 
S. Linebrink  1.0 1 1 1 1 0 1 3.60 
B. Shouse  0.0 1 2 1 1 0 0 2.14 
C. Spurling  0.2 2 3 0 0 1 1 4.50 
M. Wise  0.1 2 0 0 1 0 0 3.40


I was following the Brewers' game after the Cubs' disaster ended. The Brewers are really getting good at those late inning meltdowns.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Ghost of Desipio Past on August 08, 2007, 09:38:34 AM
Quote from: Taylor on August 08, 2007, 09:32:53 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 08, 2007, 09:17:43 AM
Oh, those Brewers! They can't help it if they have 17 left feet and a prong like a fire hose. They've made an artform out of stepping on their dick. And they sure know how to take the sting out of another rancid Cub loss. God love 'em.

Milwaukee
                             IP H R ER BB K HR Season ERA 
C. Capuano (L, 5-9) 5.0 7 4 4 3 3 1 4.96 
C. Villanueva (BS, 2) 1.0 2 1 1 1 0 0 4.14 
S. Linebrink  1.0 1 1 1 1 0 1 3.60 
B. Shouse  0.0 1 2 1 1 0 0 2.14 
C. Spurling  0.2 2 3 0 0 1 1 4.50 
M. Wise  0.1 2 0 0 1 0 0 3.40


I was following the Brewers' game after the Cubs' disaster ended. The Brewers are really getting good at those late inning meltdowns.

Just imagine how good they'll get at it with 100 years of futility under their belt.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 08, 2007, 09:43:02 AM
Quote from: The Ghost of Disagreement on August 08, 2007, 09:38:34 AM
Quote from: Taylor on August 08, 2007, 09:32:53 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 08, 2007, 09:17:43 AM
Oh, those Brewers! They can't help it if they have 17 left feet and a prong like a fire hose. They've made an artform out of stepping on their dick. And they sure know how to take the sting out of another rancid Cub loss. God love 'em.

Milwaukee
                             IP H R ER BB K HR Season ERA 
C. Capuano (L, 5-9) 5.0 7 4 4 3 3 1 4.96 
C. Villanueva (BS, 2) 1.0 2 1 1 1 0 0 4.14 
S. Linebrink  1.0 1 1 1 1 0 1 3.60 
B. Shouse  0.0 1 2 1 1 0 0 2.14 
C. Spurling  0.2 2 3 0 0 1 1 4.50 
M. Wise  0.1 2 0 0 1 0 0 3.40


I was following the Brewers' game after the Cubs' disaster ended. The Brewers are really getting good at those late inning meltdowns.

Just imagine how good they'll get at it with 100 years of futility under their belt.

I was pretty worried when Fat Prince hit that game-winning dong Saturday night that they'd finally found their testicles, at least for home games again. But they're all kinds of suck. You almost know that they're going to shit the bed when that bullpen gets in there. Gallardo's the only competent pitcher they have left.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on August 08, 2007, 09:44:53 AM
Quote from: The Ghost of Disagreement on August 08, 2007, 09:38:34 AM
Quote from: Taylor on August 08, 2007, 09:32:53 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 08, 2007, 09:17:43 AM
Oh, those Brewers! They can't help it if they have 17 left feet and a prong like a fire hose. They've made an artform out of stepping on their dick. And they sure know how to take the sting out of another rancid Cub loss. God love 'em.

Milwaukee
                             IP H R ER BB K HR Season ERA 
C. Capuano (L, 5-9) 5.0 7 4 4 3 3 1 4.96 
C. Villanueva (BS, 2) 1.0 2 1 1 1 0 0 4.14 
S. Linebrink  1.0 1 1 1 1 0 1 3.60 
B. Shouse  0.0 1 2 1 1 0 0 2.14 
C. Spurling  0.2 2 3 0 0 1 1 4.50 
M. Wise  0.1 2 0 0 1 0 0 3.40


I was following the Brewers' game after the Cubs' disaster ended. The Brewers are really getting good at those late inning meltdowns.

Just imagine how good they'll get at it with 100 years of futility under their belt.

They've still got more goddamn pennants than the Cubs do in the last 45 years.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 08, 2007, 09:46:13 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on August 08, 2007, 09:44:53 AM
Quote from: The Ghost of Disagreement on August 08, 2007, 09:38:34 AM
Quote from: Taylor on August 08, 2007, 09:32:53 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 08, 2007, 09:17:43 AM
Oh, those Brewers! They can't help it if they have 17 left feet and a prong like a fire hose. They've made an artform out of stepping on their dick. And they sure know how to take the sting out of another rancid Cub loss. God love 'em.

Milwaukee
                             IP H R ER BB K HR Season ERA 
C. Capuano (L, 5-9) 5.0 7 4 4 3 3 1 4.96 
C. Villanueva (BS, 2) 1.0 2 1 1 1 0 0 4.14 
S. Linebrink  1.0 1 1 1 1 0 1 3.60 
B. Shouse  0.0 1 2 1 1 0 0 2.14 
C. Spurling  0.2 2 3 0 0 1 1 4.50 
M. Wise  0.1 2 0 0 1 0 0 3.40


I was following the Brewers' game after the Cubs' disaster ended. The Brewers are really getting good at those late inning meltdowns.

Just imagine how good they'll get at it with 100 years of futility under their belt.

They've still got more goddamn pennants than the Cubs do in the last 45 years.

Shhhh.... Hush, Paul.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on August 08, 2007, 09:57:42 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 08, 2007, 09:46:13 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on August 08, 2007, 09:44:53 AM
Quote from: The Ghost of Disagreement on August 08, 2007, 09:38:34 AM
Quote from: Taylor on August 08, 2007, 09:32:53 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 08, 2007, 09:17:43 AM
Oh, those Brewers! They can't help it if they have 17 left feet and a prong like a fire hose. They've made an artform out of stepping on their dick. And they sure know how to take the sting out of another rancid Cub loss. God love 'em.

Milwaukee
                             IP H R ER BB K HR Season ERA 
C. Capuano (L, 5-9) 5.0 7 4 4 3 3 1 4.96 
C. Villanueva (BS, 2) 1.0 2 1 1 1 0 0 4.14 
S. Linebrink  1.0 1 1 1 1 0 1 3.60 
B. Shouse  0.0 1 2 1 1 0 0 2.14 
C. Spurling  0.2 2 3 0 0 1 1 4.50 
M. Wise  0.1 2 0 0 1 0 0 3.40


I was following the Brewers' game after the Cubs' disaster ended. The Brewers are really getting good at those late inning meltdowns.

Just imagine how good they'll get at it with 100 years of futility under their belt.

They've still got more goddamn pennants than the Cubs do in the last 45 years.

Shhhh.... Hush, Paul.

[dancing avatar]C'mon, Apex, c'mon Apex, c'mon Apex...[/dancing avatar]
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on August 08, 2007, 02:58:13 PM
Looks like the Brewers aren't going to have a late inning melt down today. They're down 8-0 in the 3rd.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 08, 2007, 03:03:26 PM
Quote from: Taylor on August 08, 2007, 02:58:13 PM
Looks like the Brewers aren't going to have a late inning melt down today. They're down 8-0 in the 3rd.

It could still happen. Oh ye of little faith.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on August 08, 2007, 03:17:45 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 08, 2007, 03:03:26 PM
Quote from: Taylor on August 08, 2007, 02:58:13 PM
Looks like the Brewers aren't going to have a late inning melt down today. They're down 8-0 in the 3rd.

It could still happen. Oh ye of little faith.

I meant a late inning melt down that lead to another come from behind loss. Dillion had a lead off triple in the top of the 3rd and he pulled out the Cubs' Runner on 3rd with no outs Lawn Chair TM watched the rest of the inning from there.

It's 11-0 now and they just pulled Gallardo.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 08, 2007, 03:34:25 PM
Quote from: Taylor on August 08, 2007, 03:17:45 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 08, 2007, 03:03:26 PM
Quote from: Taylor on August 08, 2007, 02:58:13 PM
Looks like the Brewers aren't going to have a late inning melt down today. They're down 8-0 in the 3rd.

It could still happen. Oh ye of little faith.

I meant a late inning melt down that lead to another come from behind loss. Dillion had a lead off triple in the top of the 3rd and he pulled out the Cubs' Runner on 3rd with no outs Lawn Chair TM watched the rest of the inning from there.

It's 11-0 now and they just pulled Gallardo.

Excellent. So now the Brewers have, let's see... 0 good pitchers on the roster. That's tough. At least the Cubs have Z, Marmot and Lilly. That should be enough to secure the division in a one game playoff IF Z or Lilly is the starter.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on August 08, 2007, 03:42:04 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 08, 2007, 03:34:25 PM
Quote from: Taylor on August 08, 2007, 03:17:45 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 08, 2007, 03:03:26 PM
Quote from: Taylor on August 08, 2007, 02:58:13 PM
Looks like the Brewers aren't going to have a late inning melt down today. They're down 8-0 in the 3rd.

It could still happen. Oh ye of little faith.

I meant a late inning melt down that lead to another come from behind loss. Dillion had a lead off triple in the top of the 3rd and he pulled out the Cubs' Runner on 3rd with no outs Lawn Chair TM watched the rest of the inning from there.

It's 11-0 now and they just pulled Gallardo.

Excellent. So now the Brewers have, let's see... 0 good pitchers on the roster. That's tough. At least the Cubs have Z, Marmot and Lilly. That should be enough to secure the division in a one game playoff IF Z or Lilly is the starter.

The Brewers just scored two runs and promptly gave back four in the bottom half. They may even give back a few more before the inning is over. 15-2 Rockies.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 08, 2007, 03:43:43 PM
Woof. That four-gamer with the Rox oughta be good times, eh?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 08, 2007, 03:46:20 PM
Quote from: Taylor on August 08, 2007, 03:17:45 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 08, 2007, 03:03:26 PM
Quote from: Taylor on August 08, 2007, 02:58:13 PM
Looks like the Brewers aren't going to have a late inning melt down today. They're down 8-0 in the 3rd.

It could still happen. Oh ye of little faith.

I meant a late inning melt down that lead to another come from behind loss. Dillion had a lead off triple in the top of the 3rd and he pulled out the Cubs' Runner on 3rd with no outs Lawn Chair TM watched the rest of the inning from there.

It's 11-0 now and they just pulled Gallardo.

I want to personally thank Yovani for inflicting some serious-ass damage this afternoon to my 1st place standing in my fantasy baseball league.

2.2 IP, 11 earnies.

He's now free to explore other employment opportunities around the league as a result of this meltdown.  The Shaun Marcum introductory conference call is scheduled for 4PM...for those who are interested.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on August 08, 2007, 03:49:47 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 08, 2007, 03:43:43 PM
Woof. That four-gamer with the Rox oughta be good times, eh?

Yeah. Villanueva's out after giving up a three-run homer to Troy Fucking Tulowitski; Wise is in; same result. Holliday singled, and Atkins drove him in with a double. 16-2 Rockies (who have batted around twice, nearly thrice, in the first five innings).
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Simmer on August 08, 2007, 03:52:55 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 08, 2007, 03:46:20 PM
He's now free to explore other employment opportunities around the league as a result of this meltdown.  The Shaun Marcum introductory conference call is scheduled for 4PM...for those who are interested.

This is an all-too familiar reminder of The Andy Sonnanstine Saga the SD Cripplers went through.  We also fondly remember Kevin Slowey's cup of coffee.  This week -- its the tag team of Paul Maholm and Kyle Kendrick! 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 08, 2007, 03:56:48 PM
Quote from: Simmer on August 08, 2007, 03:52:55 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 08, 2007, 03:46:20 PM
He's now free to explore other employment opportunities around the league as a result of this meltdown.  The Shaun Marcum introductory conference call is scheduled for 4PM...for those who are interested.

This is an all-too familiar reminder of The Andy Sonnanstine Saga the SD Cripplers went through.  We also fondly remember Kevin Slowey's cup of coffee.  This week -- its the tag team of Paul Maholm and Kyle Kendrick! 

I sincerely hope you have 80 teams in your league, or a roster size of 1,200 to be screwing with guys like that.  Eeesh.

Keep in mind, it's never too early to get started on the Rick VandenHurk era.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on August 08, 2007, 04:04:11 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 08, 2007, 03:43:43 PM
Woof. That four-gamer with the Rox oughta be good times, eh?

Dick Mountain's curve ball at altitude. Feel the power.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Simmer on August 08, 2007, 04:07:11 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 08, 2007, 03:56:48 PM
Quote from: Simmer on August 08, 2007, 03:52:55 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 08, 2007, 03:46:20 PM
He's now free to explore other employment opportunities around the league as a result of this meltdown.  The Shaun Marcum introductory conference call is scheduled for 4PM...for those who are interested.

This is an all-too familiar reminder of The Andy Sonnanstine Saga the SD Cripplers went through.  We also fondly remember Kevin Slowey's cup of coffee.  This week -- its the tag team of Paul Maholm and Kyle Kendrick! 

I sincerely hope you have 80 teams in your league, or a roster size of 1,200 to be screwing with guys like that.  Eeesh.

Keep in mind, it's never too early to get started on the Rick VandenHurk era.

Sonnanstine and Slowey got looks on my Dynasty team because its a keeper league.  I (dumbly) thought I could squeeze a lil' upside out of either guy.  I can't tell you what I got out of them when I squeezed.  It was sort of like the cyst that kept me bedridden for 3 weeks in July.

Maholm and Kendrick, on the other hand, are soaking up spots on my 14-team private league.  I had to drop Michael Barrett to get one of them.  Yes.  That's right.  THAT Michael Barrett.  Oh, how humiliating.  I was forced to keep him on before Saltalamacchia was traded since Bobby Cox is a fuckwit (sitting both Saltalamacchia AND! Kelly Johnson).  

So, my rotation now reads:  Peavy/Zambrano/Shields/Capuano/Suppan/Kendrick/Maholm/Sonnanstine/Burnett/Harden
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 08, 2007, 04:09:57 PM
Quote from: Simmer on August 08, 2007, 04:07:11 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 08, 2007, 03:56:48 PM
Quote from: Simmer on August 08, 2007, 03:52:55 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 08, 2007, 03:46:20 PM
He's now free to explore other employment opportunities around the league as a result of this meltdown.  The Shaun Marcum introductory conference call is scheduled for 4PM...for those who are interested.

This is an all-too familiar reminder of The Andy Sonnanstine Saga the SD Cripplers went through.  We also fondly remember Kevin Slowey's cup of coffee.  This week -- its the tag team of Paul Maholm and Kyle Kendrick! 

I sincerely hope you have 80 teams in your league, or a roster size of 1,200 to be screwing with guys like that.  Eeesh.

Keep in mind, it's never too early to get started on the Rick VandenHurk era.

Sonnanstine and Slowey got looks on my Dynasty team because its a keeper league.  I (dumbly) thought I could squeeze a lil' upside out of either guy.  I can't tell you what I got out of them when I squeezed.  It was sort of like the cyst that kept me bedridden for 3 weeks in July.

Maholm and Kendrick, on the other hand, are soaking up spots on my 14-team private league.  I had to drop Michael Barrett to get one of them.  Yes.  That's right.  THAT Michael Barrett.  Oh, how humiliating.  I was forced to keep him on before Saltalamacchia was traded since Bobby Cox is a fuckwit (sitting both Saltalamacchia AND! Kelly Johnson).  

So, my rotation now reads:  Peavy/Zambrano/Shields/Capuano/Suppan/Kendrick/Maholm/Sonnanstine/Burnett/Harden

I dumped Shields two weeks ago after that debacle in New York.

I smell fraud.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 08, 2007, 04:16:23 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 08, 2007, 04:09:57 PM
Quote from: Simmer on August 08, 2007, 04:07:11 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 08, 2007, 03:56:48 PM
Quote from: Simmer on August 08, 2007, 03:52:55 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 08, 2007, 03:46:20 PM
He's now free to explore other employment opportunities around the league as a result of this meltdown.  The Shaun Marcum introductory conference call is scheduled for 4PM...for those who are interested.

This is an all-too familiar reminder of The Andy Sonnanstine Saga the SD Cripplers went through.  We also fondly remember Kevin Slowey's cup of coffee.  This week -- its the tag team of Paul Maholm and Kyle Kendrick! 

I sincerely hope you have 80 teams in your league, or a roster size of 1,200 to be screwing with guys like that.  Eeesh.

Keep in mind, it's never too early to get started on the Rick VandenHurk era.

Sonnanstine and Slowey got looks on my Dynasty team because its a keeper league.  I (dumbly) thought I could squeeze a lil' upside out of either guy.  I can't tell you what I got out of them when I squeezed.  It was sort of like the cyst that kept me bedridden for 3 weeks in July.

Maholm and Kendrick, on the other hand, are soaking up spots on my 14-team private league.  I had to drop Michael Barrett to get one of them.  Yes.  That's right.  THAT Michael Barrett.  Oh, how humiliating.  I was forced to keep him on before Saltalamacchia was traded since Bobby Cox is a fuckwit (sitting both Saltalamacchia AND! Kelly Johnson).  

So, my rotation now reads:  Peavy/Zambrano/Shields/Capuano/Suppan/Kendrick/Maholm/Sonnanstine/Burnett/Harden

I dumped Shields two weeks ago after before that debacle in New York.

I smell fraud.

My shitty team'd. Fuck that big turkey.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 08, 2007, 04:31:11 PM
I just checked and it's 17-3 at Coors now Top 7 and Corey Hart is the ugliest sumbitch on a team that includes the namesake of this thread. Now isn't that something?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on August 08, 2007, 04:34:13 PM
Quote
Rockies pitcher Jason Hirsh has broken leg

August 8, 2007

DENVER (AP) -- Colorado Rockies pitcher Jason Hirsh broke his right leg -- and kept on pitching against the Milwaukee Brewers.

X-rays revealed the fracture Wednesday, a day after Milwaukee's J.J. Hardy lined a ball off Hirsh's leg during the first inning of Colorado's 11-4 win.

Hirsh allowed three runs -- two earned -- and three hits in six innings, throwing 87 pitches and improving his record to 5-7.

Someone should break one of Marquis' legs and see if he pitches any better.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on August 08, 2007, 04:42:09 PM
Quote from: Taylor on August 08, 2007, 04:34:13 PM
Quote
Rockies pitcher Jason Hirsh has broken leg

August 8, 2007

DENVER (AP) -- Colorado Rockies pitcher Jason Hirsh broke his right leg -- and kept on pitching against the Milwaukee Brewers.

X-rays revealed the fracture Wednesday, a day after Milwaukee's J.J. Hardy lined a ball off Hirsh's leg during the first inning of Colorado's 11-4 win.

Hirsh allowed three runs -- two earned -- and three hits in six innings, throwing 87 pitches and improving his record to 5-7.

Someone should break one of Marquis' legs and see if he pitches any better.

Where's a drunk, mound-charging bond trader when you need one?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuckosan on August 08, 2007, 04:45:17 PM
Quote from: Corn-fed on August 08, 2007, 04:42:09 PM
Where's a drunk, mound-charging bond trader when you need one?
Fast Signs.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on August 08, 2007, 04:50:18 PM
Quote from: Chuckosan on August 08, 2007, 04:45:17 PM
Quote from: Corn-fed on August 08, 2007, 04:42:09 PM
Where's a drunk, mound-charging bond trader when you need one?
Fast Signs.

Speak of the douche, they've actually posted my "it" (http://www.itsgonnahappen.com/whatsyourit.htm), with proper attribution:

QuoteStop taking crap from those stupid khaki-wearing bond traders at work - Randy (Vancouver, WA)

It's the little things that bring me joy.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 08, 2007, 05:16:52 PM
19-4, F

Milwaukee
                           IP H R ER BB K HR Season ERA 
Y. Gallardo (L, 4-2) 2.2 12 11 11 3 1 2 4.20 
C. Villanueva  0.2 3 4 3 0 1 1 4.46 
M. Wise  0.2 2 1 1 1 1 0 3.55 
M. Parra  2.0 1 1 1 1 3 0 3.06 
B. Shouse  1.0 5 2 2 0 2 0 2.60 
D. Turnbow  1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3.88
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit on August 08, 2007, 05:24:04 PM
Quote from: Corn-fed on August 08, 2007, 04:50:18 PM
Quote from: Chuckosan on August 08, 2007, 04:45:17 PM
Quote from: Corn-fed on August 08, 2007, 04:42:09 PM
Where's a drunk, mound-charging bond trader when you need one?
Fast Signs.

Speak of the douche, they've actually posted my "it" (http://www.itsgonnahappen.com/whatsyourit.htm), with proper attribution:

QuoteStop taking crap from those stupid khaki-wearing bond traders at work - Randy (Vancouver, WA)

It's the little things that bring me joy.

I just added, "Maintain fuller, longer-lasting erections!"
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on August 08, 2007, 06:08:10 PM
Thank goodness the Cardinals went 1-5 against Pittsburgh and Washington, otherwise they would only be two or three back and be the team with the momentum in-division. Heck, if they win tonight and the Cubs lose, they would have gone 3-6 in the last nine games and be at the same place they were at the start of that stretch... 6 GB, but only 4 back of both the Brewers and the Cubs in the loss column.

With the current suckiness in the division, I will go out on a limb to say that if any of the Cubs, Brewers and Cardinals can find a two-week hot stretch and not follow it up with terrible play, they will win the division.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Down In Front on August 08, 2007, 06:16:17 PM
Quote from: BC on August 08, 2007, 06:08:10 PM
Thank goodness the Cardinals went 1-5 against Pittsburgh and Washington, otherwise they would only be two or three back and be the team with the momentum in-division. Heck, if they win tonight and the Cubs lose, they would have gone 3-6 in the last nine games and be at the same place they were at the start of that stretch... 6 GB, but only 4 back of both the Brewers and the Cubs in the loss column.

With the current suckiness in the division, I will go out on a limb to say that if any of the Cubs, Brewers and Cardinals can find a two-week hot stretch and not follow it up with terrible play, they will win the division.

You just don't know when to quit, do you?

Isn't the fact that the Cards went 1-5 vs. Washington and Pittsburgh a sure sign that they're not going to compete?  Instead, you talk about it as if it’s in a vacuum.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: air2300 on August 08, 2007, 06:17:47 PM
Quote from: BC on August 08, 2007, 06:08:10 PM
Thank goodness the Cardinals went 1-5 against Pittsburgh and Washington, otherwise they would only be two or three back and be the team with the momentum in-division. Heck, if they win tonight and the Cubs lose, they would have gone 3-6 in the last nine games and be at the same place they were at the start of that stretch... 6 GB, but only 4 back of both the Brewers and the Cubs in the loss column.

With the current suckiness in the division, I will go out on a limb to say that if any of the Cubs, Brewers and Cardinals can find a two-week hot stretch and not follow it up with terrible play, they will win the division.

Yea, you are really going out on the limb.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: pisomojado8 on August 08, 2007, 06:27:47 PM
Quote from: air2300 on August 08, 2007, 06:17:47 PM
Quote from: BC on August 08, 2007, 06:08:10 PM
With the current suckiness in the division, I will go out on a limb to say that if any of the Cubs, Brewers and Cardinals can find a two-week hot stretch and not follow it up with terrible play, they will win the division.

Yea, you are really going out on the limb.

BC sure goes out on a lot of limbs.  Instead of calling him back from the ledge, we need to tell him to stop climbing trees.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on August 08, 2007, 06:32:02 PM
Quote from: pisomojado8 on August 08, 2007, 06:27:47 PM
Quote from: air2300 on August 08, 2007, 06:17:47 PM
Quote from: BC on August 08, 2007, 06:08:10 PM
With the current suckiness in the division, I will go out on a limb to say that if any of the Cubs, Brewers and Cardinals can find a two-week hot stretch and not follow it up with terrible play, they will win the division.

Yea, you are really going out on the limb.

BC sure goes out on a lot of limbs.  Instead of calling him back from the ledge, we need to tell him to stop climbing trees.

Or hand him a saw.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: WTB...A RING FFS!! on August 09, 2007, 11:38:13 AM
What's really great about this last week is the way the Brewers are gift-wrapping the division for our Scubbies and they treat it just like a Christmas fruitcake and send it on back. They're practically begging the Flubs to sac up and run away laughing with the division and yet still they manage to trip all over their angry 1-inch dicks. Absolutely. Fucking. Pathetic.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on August 09, 2007, 12:00:03 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 08, 2007, 05:16:52 PM
19-4, F

Milwaukee
                           IP H R ER BB K HR Season ERA 
Y. Gallardo (L, 4-2) 2.2 12 11 11 3 1 2 4.20 
C. Villanueva  0.2 3 4 3 0 1 1 4.46 
M. Wise  0.2 2 1 1 1 1 0 3.55 
M. Parra  2.0 1 1 1 1 3 0 3.06 
B. Shouse  1.0 5 2 2 0 2 0 2.60 
D. Turnbow  1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3.88


11 BB for Gallardo?  Can that be right?

Don't you figure your guy doesn't have it oh, after walk 5 or 6 in the first 3 innings?  It's a good thing for the Cubs that I'm not managing Milwaukee.  Guh.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on August 09, 2007, 12:17:51 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 09, 2007, 12:00:03 PM
11 BB for Gallardo?  Can that be right?

He was bad, but not that bad.


Milwaukee
                     IP  H  R  ER BB K HR Season ERA 
Y. Gallardo (L, 4-2) 2.2 12 11 11 3  1 2  4.20 
C. Villanueva        0.2 3  4  3  0  1 1  4.46 
M. Wise              0.2 2  1  1  1  1 0  3.55 
M. Parra             2.0 1  1  1  1  3 0  3.06 
B. Shouse            1.0 5  2  2  0  2 0  2.60 
D. Turnbow           1.0 0  0  0  1  1 0  3.88
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on August 09, 2007, 12:43:04 PM
Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on August 09, 2007, 11:38:13 AM
What's really great about this last week is the way the Brewers are gift-wrapping the division for our Scubbies and they treat it just like a Christmas fruitcake and send it on back. They're practically begging the Flubs to sac up and run away laughing with the division and yet still they manage to trip all over their angry 1-inch dicks. Absolutely. Fucking. Pathetic.

Which are they - Scubbies or Flubs?

And how is it possible to trip over a 1-inch dick, especially an angry one?

answers, man! I need answers!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: WTB...A RING FFS!! on August 09, 2007, 01:41:19 PM
You already have your answers. Just one derogatory name's not enough when dealing with this team that's heaped a century of pain, ignorance and ineptitude upon us. And come on, it's the Cubs, of course they could find a way to trip over angry, 1-inch.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on August 10, 2007, 09:58:55 PM
I'm hoping the worm has turned on the Cardinals because they just took a real tough loss tonight... I watched them for an hour waiting for the Cubs to come on, and Wainwright was filthy. As the Cubs took the four-run lead, I turned back just in time to see Russell Martin (In the top of the ninth) scorch a grounder that Rolen probably gets 8 out of 10 times but misses. Then, Wainwright hangs a curve to Loney who promptly crushes a homer to right center and makes it 2-0 Dodgers. After a five-minute switch to the Cubs I check back on the other game and the Cardinals have runners on. Molina hits what would've been a game-ending double play except Nomar inexplicably decides to dive for the ball, allowing a run to score and not getting any outs. Thankfully, Saito then gets Ludwick and Kennedy to strike out and end the game.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on August 10, 2007, 10:15:33 PM
Quote from: BC on August 10, 2007, 09:58:55 PM
I'm hoping the worm has turned on the Cardinals because they just took a real tough loss tonight...

Have we moved on to self-parody now, or what?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Down In Front on August 11, 2007, 03:26:04 PM
Quote from: Corn-fed on August 10, 2007, 10:15:33 PM
Quote from: BC on August 10, 2007, 09:58:55 PM
I'm hoping the worm has turned on the Cardinals because they just took a real tough loss tonight...

Have we moved on to self-parody now, or what?

Wait until the over-the-top piece he does after they're eliminated.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on August 11, 2007, 06:48:17 PM
Maybe I was wrong last night. The Cardinals faced Lowe today and just flat wore him out. Ankiel needs to get plunked, he's leaned out over the plate and pulled pitches on the outside corner out of the park on two of his three homers.

Of course, the Cardinals get the Padres and Dodgers when those teams are playing absolutely horribly while the Cubs played those teams when they were hot.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on August 11, 2007, 09:55:01 PM
Quote from: BC on August 11, 2007, 06:48:17 PM
Maybe I was wrong last night. The Cardinals faced Lowe today and just flat wore him out. Ankiel needs to get plunked, he's leaned out over the plate and pulled pitches on the outside corner out of the park on two of his three homers.

The Cardinals have been outscored by 100 runs this year.  They suck.  They suck balls.  Stop it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on August 11, 2007, 09:59:08 PM
Fuck Brad Lidge. Fuck him right in the fucking ear.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on August 11, 2007, 10:46:57 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on August 11, 2007, 09:59:08 PM
Fuck Brad Lidge. Fuck him right in the fucking ear.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1yG4S_YRnE
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tinker to Evers to Chance on August 12, 2007, 12:20:21 AM
I didn’t think there was anything more annoying than fans who claim “the season ain’t over ‘till the Cubs are mathematically eliminated,” and attempt to bring the positive during train wreck seasons when the team is 15 games out.


Turns out, I was wrong.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on August 12, 2007, 09:56:25 AM
Quote from: BC on August 11, 2007, 06:48:17 PM
Maybe I was wrong last night. The Cardinals faced Lowe today and just flat wore him out. Ankiel needs to get plunked, he's leaned out over the plate and pulled pitches on the outside corner out of the park on two of his three homers.

Of course, the Cardinals get the Padres and Dodgers when those teams are playing absolutely horribly while the Cubs played those teams when they were hot.

http://www.desipio.com/images/media/cooleststory.mp3
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: D. Doluntap on August 12, 2007, 04:01:15 PM
Man, a Hawkins vs. a Patterson.

That will always hurt the Cubs.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: D. Doluntap on August 12, 2007, 04:15:04 PM
Intrepid Reader: Juan Pierre

Jason Kendall has a cannon!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on August 13, 2007, 10:51:14 AM
After an argument yesterday which resulted in Prince Fielder getting ejected, he should be getting some time off in the next couple days if the definition of "contact with an umpire" is still the same it was a couple months ago with Lou's suspension. Yost also touched the umpire while trying to separate Fielder and the umpire, but that looked inadvertent.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit on August 13, 2007, 11:04:43 AM
Quote from: BC on August 13, 2007, 10:51:14 AM
After an argument yesterday which resulted in Prince Fielder getting ejected, he should be getting some time off in the next couple days if the definition of "contact with an umpire" is still the same it was a couple months ago with Lou's suspension. Yost also touched the umpire while trying to separate Fielder and the umpire, but that looked inadvertent.

Lou's was inadvertent, too.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on August 13, 2007, 11:09:52 AM
Oh, no!  They're going to suspend Prince for the Cardinals series starting tomorrow! 

Oh, no!  I enjoy worrying more about the team behind us than the team in front of us.

http://www.desipio.com/images/media/laid.mp3
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on August 13, 2007, 11:26:10 AM
1. I'm not really wanting Yost suspended because, well, he's the one responsible for overusing the Brewers' bullpen and allowing the Cubs (Unfortunately also the Cardinals) to stay in the race.

2. If Lou gets four games for his "contact", then Fielder should be getting the same supension for doing pretty much the same thing yesterday. Of course, this being the same league office that didn't suspend Oswalt in 2004 for his BS and this also being the same league office that is run by the former owner of the Brewers, Fielder won't get anything and the umpire will be lucky not to be fined.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on August 13, 2007, 11:38:54 AM
Quote from: BC on August 13, 2007, 11:26:10 AM
1. I'm not really wanting Yost suspended because, well, he's the one responsible for overusing the Brewers' bullpen and allowing the Cubs (Unfortunately also the Cardinals) to stay in the race.

2. If Lou gets four games for his "contact", then Fielder should be getting the same supension for doing pretty much the same thing yesterday. Of course, this being the same league office that didn't suspend Oswalt in 2004 for his BS and this also being the same league office that is run by the former owner of the Brewers, Fielder won't get anything and the umpire will be lucky not to be fined.

So basically, Apex already said what you were thinking a few posts back.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on August 13, 2007, 12:18:55 PM
Quote from: BC on August 13, 2007, 11:26:10 AM
1. I'm not really wanting Yost suspended because, well, he's the one responsible for overusing the Brewers' bullpen and allowing the Cubs (Unfortunately also the Cardinals) to stay in the race.

2. If Lou gets four games for his "contact", then Fielder should be getting the same supension for doing pretty much the same thing yesterday. Of course, this being the same league office that didn't suspend Oswalt in 2004 for his BS and this also being the same league office that is run by the former owner of the Brewers, Fielder won't get anything and the umpire will be lucky not to be fined.

I get so angry when I read your posts.  I know I shouldn't, but I can't help it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 13, 2007, 12:28:24 PM
Quote from: EG on August 13, 2007, 12:18:55 PM
Quote from: BC on August 13, 2007, 11:26:10 AM
1. I'm not really wanting Yost suspended because, well, he's the one responsible for overusing the Brewers' bullpen and allowing the Cubs (Unfortunately also the Cardinals) to stay in the race.

2. If Lou gets four games for his "contact", then Fielder should be getting the same supension for doing pretty much the same thing yesterday. Of course, this being the same league office that didn't suspend Oswalt in 2004 for his BS and this also being the same league office that is run by the former owner of the Brewers, Fielder won't get anything and the umpire will be lucky not to be fined.

I get so angry when I read your posts.  I know I shouldn't, but I can't help it.

I've found it quite cathartic to just post them first before he does. It's quite a laugh when you read them for the second time. You can't do that with my posts though cuz you never know when I'm about to open up a tennis ball can on ya. You'll just have to stay getting pissed at me all the time. Sorry.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on August 13, 2007, 12:29:04 PM
Quote from: BC on August 13, 2007, 11:26:10 AM
1. I'm not really wanting Yost suspended because, well, he's the one responsible for overusing the Brewers' bullpen and allowing the Cubs (Unfortunately also the Cardinals) to stay in the race.

2. If Lou gets four games for his "contact", then Fielder should be getting the same supension for doing pretty much the same thing yesterday. Of course, this being the same league office that didn't suspend Oswalt in 2004 for his BS and this also being the same league office that is run by the former owner of the Brewers, Fielder won't get anything and the umpire will be lucky not to be fined.

Quote from: ~Apex on August 13, 2007, 10:27:05 AM
Quote from: Dave B on August 13, 2007, 07:36:47 AM
I'll bet Prince gets a game or three off for his meltdown with an ump yesterday.

Intrepid Reader: BC

There's no way he gets more than a game. Bud won't let that happen to his own team. Now if it was one of the Cubs doing that, they'd be gone for 5+ games without flinching.

You just made my morning.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on August 13, 2007, 01:28:51 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on August 13, 2007, 12:29:04 PM
Quote from: BC on August 13, 2007, 11:26:10 AM
1. I'm not really wanting Yost suspended because, well, he's the one responsible for overusing the Brewers' bullpen and allowing the Cubs (Unfortunately also the Cardinals) to stay in the race.

2. If Lou gets four games for his "contact", then Fielder should be getting the same supension for doing pretty much the same thing yesterday. Of course, this being the same league office that didn't suspend Oswalt in 2004 for his BS and this also being the same league office that is run by the former owner of the Brewers, Fielder won't get anything and the umpire will be lucky not to be fined.

Quote from: ~Apex on August 13, 2007, 10:27:05 AM
Quote from: Dave B on August 13, 2007, 07:36:47 AM
I'll bet Prince gets a game or three off for his meltdown with an ump yesterday.

Intrepid Reader: BC

There's no way he gets more than a game. Bud won't let that happen to his own team. Now if it was one of the Cubs doing that, they'd be gone for 5+ games without flinching.

You just made my morning.

Agreed.  BC should just quit right now.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on August 13, 2007, 02:34:11 PM
Quote from: EG on August 13, 2007, 12:18:55 PM
Quote from: BC on August 13, 2007, 11:26:10 AM
1. I'm not really wanting Yost suspended because, well, he's the one responsible for overusing the Brewers' bullpen and allowing the Cubs (Unfortunately also the Cardinals) to stay in the race.

2. If Lou gets four games for his "contact", then Fielder should be getting the same supension for doing pretty much the same thing yesterday. Of course, this being the same league office that didn't suspend Oswalt in 2004 for his BS and this also being the same league office that is run by the former owner of the Brewers, Fielder won't get anything and the umpire will be lucky not to be fined.

I get so angry when I read your posts.  I know I shouldn't, but I can't help it.

Hey, if getting mad at me helps you get through the day...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on August 14, 2007, 10:11:50 PM
Quote from: EG on August 11, 2007, 09:55:01 PM
Quote from: BC on August 11, 2007, 06:48:17 PM
Maybe I was wrong last night. The Cardinals faced Lowe today and just flat wore him out. Ankiel needs to get plunked, he's leaned out over the plate and pulled pitches on the outside corner out of the park on two of his three homers.

The Cardinals have been outscored by 100 runs this year.  They suck.  They suck balls.  Stop it.

They may "suck balls", but they are only a couple innings away from picking up yet another game on both the Cubs and Brewers. I tried to tell you guys that the Brewers choking those games away in St. Louis was not a good result for the Cubs...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on August 14, 2007, 10:15:31 PM
Quote from: BC on August 14, 2007, 10:11:50 PM
Quote from: EG on August 11, 2007, 09:55:01 PM
Quote from: BC on August 11, 2007, 06:48:17 PM
Maybe I was wrong last night. The Cardinals faced Lowe today and just flat wore him out. Ankiel needs to get plunked, he's leaned out over the plate and pulled pitches on the outside corner out of the park on two of his three homers.

The Cardinals have been outscored by 100 runs this year.  They suck.  They suck balls.  Stop it.

They may "suck balls", but they are only a couple innings away from picking up yet another game on both the Cubs and Brewers. I tried to tell you guys that the Brewers choking those games away in St. Louis was not a good result for the Cubs...

Congrats.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 14, 2007, 10:16:38 PM
Quote from: BC on August 14, 2007, 10:11:50 PM
Quote from: EG on August 11, 2007, 09:55:01 PM
Quote from: BC on August 11, 2007, 06:48:17 PM
Maybe I was wrong last night. The Cardinals faced Lowe today and just flat wore him out. Ankiel needs to get plunked, he's leaned out over the plate and pulled pitches on the outside corner out of the park on two of his three homers.

The Cardinals have been outscored by 100 runs this year.  They suck.  They suck balls.  Stop it.

They may "suck balls", but they are only a couple innings away from picking up yet another game on both the Cubs and Brewers. I tried to tell you guys that the Brewers choking those games away in St. Louis was not a good result for the Cubs...

And everybody else told you that the only way the Cardinals stay in this race is if the Cubs and Brewers both completely step on their dicks for three weeks. You didn't call shit. So quit acting like a smart aleck.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on August 14, 2007, 10:17:07 PM
Quote from: BC on August 14, 2007, 10:11:50 PM
Quote from: EG on August 11, 2007, 09:55:01 PM
Quote from: BC on August 11, 2007, 06:48:17 PM
Maybe I was wrong last night. The Cardinals faced Lowe today and just flat wore him out. Ankiel needs to get plunked, he's leaned out over the plate and pulled pitches on the outside corner out of the park on two of his three homers.

The Cardinals have been outscored by 100 runs this year.  They suck.  They suck balls.  Stop it.

They may "suck balls", but they are only a couple innings away from picking up yet another game on both the Cubs and Brewers. I tried to tell you guys that the Brewers choking those games away in St. Louis was not a good result for the Cubs...

Coming soon to a Wrigley Stadium near you: BC's wet dream, a four-set against the Redbirds and the potential for toldyasos all around. I'm sure he can think of nothing grander than a Cardinals sweep.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on August 14, 2007, 10:35:01 PM
Quote from: Corn-fed on August 14, 2007, 10:17:07 PM
Quote from: BC on August 14, 2007, 10:11:50 PM
Quote from: EG on August 11, 2007, 09:55:01 PM
Quote from: BC on August 11, 2007, 06:48:17 PM
Maybe I was wrong last night. The Cardinals faced Lowe today and just flat wore him out. Ankiel needs to get plunked, he's leaned out over the plate and pulled pitches on the outside corner out of the park on two of his three homers.

The Cardinals have been outscored by 100 runs this year.  They suck.  They suck balls.  Stop it.

They may "suck balls", but they are only a couple innings away from picking up yet another game on both the Cubs and Brewers. I tried to tell you guys that the Brewers choking those games away in St. Louis was not a good result for the Cubs...

Coming soon to a Wrigley Stadium near you: BC's wet dream, a four-set against the Redbirds and the potential for toldyasos all around. I'm sure he can think of nothing grander than a Cardinals sweep.

I don't think that will happen, and I don't want that to happen. A Cardinals' comeback was pretty much inevitable, the Brewers' bullpen was WAY overtaxed by Yost and the Cubs couldn't keep up their pace from June and most of July. But, I do think the Cardinals will be in first sometime between September 1 and September 10. The Cardinals have easily the best bullpen of the Central contenders, and I say this knowing I'll get criticized, they still have the best manager in the division and they have experience and they have the luck factor. If Ankiel stays hot and Rolen stays healthy, they would also have the best middle of the lineup of the three contenders. All they would need then is even decent starting pitching to get the division title.

With the Cubs, I think we have a team that got really hot for almost two months and will surround that with an average month and three below average months. I predicted 82 wins before the season, maybe they could end up with 85 or 86 but I just doubt they can win the division. As I currently see it, the lineup's inexplicable power shortage and a shaky early-season bullpen will end up being a little too much to overcome. I think, in the end, that the Cardinals win 86, the Cubs win 83 or 84, and the Brewers ending up with 78-80 wins. That's a lot better than last year, but unfortunately I just don't see the Cubs having quite enough. The young guys were/have been kind of figured out, the starting pitching has gotten a little too inconsistent, and the lineup just doesn't produce enough power.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on August 14, 2007, 10:46:21 PM
Quote from: BC on August 14, 2007, 10:35:01 PM
... and they have experience and they have the luck factor.

You're now predicting LUCK, of all things?  Like, good fortune that is the result of random chance?  That's dumb.  That's dumber than the dumbest idea that Jay Mariotti, Skip Bayless and Joe Morgan could come up with -- in collaboration -- on their most developmentally delayed morning.  I have no idea why you still post here.  The only thing I can think of is that you're the world's biggest masochist and you just love spewing your garbage and having each and every person on the board tear you to shreds.  So congrats.  I'm glad you get off on this.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on August 14, 2007, 10:50:55 PM
Quote from: EG on August 14, 2007, 10:46:21 PM
Quote from: BC on August 14, 2007, 10:35:01 PM
... and they have experience and they have the luck factor.

You're now predicting LUCK, of all things?  Like, good fortune that is the result of random chance?  That's dumb.  That's dumber than the dumbest idea that Jay Mariotti, Skip Bayless and Joe Morgan could come up with -- in collaboration -- on their most developmentally delayed morning.  I have no idea why you still post here.  The only thing I can think of is that you're the world's biggest masochist and you just love spewing your garbage and having each and every person on the board tear you to shreds.  So congrats.  I'm glad you get off on this.

Again, the last time the Brewers won anything I wasn't even alive. And we all know the Cubs' proficiency for not winning. So, while I probably should have used "intangibles" instead of "luck", I believe neither the Brewers nor the Cubs have whatever people want to call "it" at this point.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on August 14, 2007, 10:51:27 PM
Yes, nothing quite like seeing the Cubs and Brewers plummet back toward the bad side of .500 as the Cardinals fall ass backward into contention.

I wish the bartender would take this song off the jukebox. Is BC the bartender? Your jukebox sucks.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on August 14, 2007, 10:57:59 PM
Quote from: BC on August 14, 2007, 10:50:55 PM
Quote from: EG on August 14, 2007, 10:46:21 PM
Quote from: BC on August 14, 2007, 10:35:01 PM
... and they have experience and they have the luck factor.

You're now predicting LUCK, of all things?  Like, good fortune that is the result of random chance?  That's dumb.  That's dumber than the dumbest idea that Jay Mariotti, Skip Bayless and Joe Morgan could come up with -- in collaboration -- on their most developmentally delayed morning.  I have no idea why you still post here.  The only thing I can think of is that you're the world's biggest masochist and you just love spewing your garbage and having each and every person on the board tear you to shreds.  So congrats.  I'm glad you get off on this.

Again, the last time the Brewers won anything I wasn't even alive. And we all know the Cubs' proficiency for not winning. So, while I probably should have used "intangibles" instead of "luck", I believe neither the Brewers nor the Cubs have whatever people want to call "it" at this point.

That's some fucking hard-hitting analysis right there I tells ya.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tinker to Evers to Chance on August 14, 2007, 11:48:05 PM
Quote from: BC on August 14, 2007, 10:50:55 PM
Quote from: EG on August 14, 2007, 10:46:21 PM
Quote from: BC on August 14, 2007, 10:35:01 PM
... and they have experience and they have the luck factor.

You're now predicting LUCK, of all things?  Like, good fortune that is the result of random chance?  That's dumb.  That's dumber than the dumbest idea that Jay Mariotti, Skip Bayless and Joe Morgan could come up with -- in collaboration -- on their most developmentally delayed morning.  I have no idea why you still post here.  The only thing I can think of is that you're the world's biggest masochist and you just love spewing your garbage and having each and every person on the board tear you to shreds.  So congrats.  I'm glad you get off on this.

Again, the last time the Brewers won anything I wasn't even alive. And we all know the Cubs' proficiency for not winning. So, while I probably should have used "intangibles" instead of "luck", I believe neither the Brewers nor the Cubs have whatever people want to call "it" at this point.
I keep hearing this word.  What the fuck does it even mean?

EDIT:  Nevermind.  ChuckDickens already spelled it out (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=4783.0). 

I had hoped that Fontenot could help the Cubs make up some of the "intangible" deficit with the Cardinals.  They would never rate higher in "intangibles" than a team with David Eckstein (the most "intangible" player in baseball"), but I figured that would be offset by the fact that the Cubs are a vastly superior baseball team than the Cardinals.

The scales have finally fallen from my eyes.  I now realise that "it" is far more important to winning ballgames than actual baseball playing ability.

Thanks, BC.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 15, 2007, 07:01:22 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on August 14, 2007, 11:48:05 PM
Quote from: BC on August 14, 2007, 10:50:55 PM
Quote from: EG on August 14, 2007, 10:46:21 PM
Quote from: BC on August 14, 2007, 10:35:01 PM
... and they have experience and they have the luck factor.

You're now predicting LUCK, of all things?  Like, good fortune that is the result of random chance?  That's dumb.  That's dumber than the dumbest idea that Jay Mariotti, Skip Bayless and Joe Morgan could come up with -- in collaboration -- on their most developmentally delayed morning.  I have no idea why you still post here.  The only thing I can think of is that you're the world's biggest masochist and you just love spewing your garbage and having each and every person on the board tear you to shreds.  So congrats.  I'm glad you get off on this.

Again, the last time the Brewers won anything I wasn't even alive. And we all know the Cubs' proficiency for not winning. So, while I probably should have used "intangibles" instead of "luck", I believe neither the Brewers nor the Cubs have whatever people want to call "it" at this point.
I keep hearing this word.  What the fuck does it even mean?

EDIT:  Nevermind.  ChuckDickens already spelled it out (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=4783.0). 

I had hoped that Fontenot could help the Cubs make up some of the "intangible" deficit with the Cardinals.  They would never rate higher in "intangibles" than a team with David Eckstein (the most "intangible" player in baseball"), but I figured that would be offset by the fact that the Cubs are a vastly superior baseball team than the Cardinals.

The scales have finally fallen from my eyes.  I now realise that "it" is far more important to winning ballgames than actual baseball playing ability.

Thanks, BC.

One more buiscut for breakfast and the Mike Fontenot Sploogefest would be raging to levels that Ron Jeremy, Peter North, Randy Spears and Paul Tanner couldn't conceive. It would have been... wait for it...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: JS on August 15, 2007, 07:02:45 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on August 14, 2007, 10:51:27 PM
Yes, nothing quite like seeing the Cubs and Brewers plummet back toward the bad side of .500 as the Cardinals fall ass backward into contention.

I wish the bartender would take this song off the jukebox. Is BC the bartender? Your jukebox sucks.

I'm not sure what's worse, watching what you have described here, or BC's driving of the Cardinals bandwagon. Maybe it's time for BC to have a long savory glass of wine and head over to Viva El Fuckwads, where he apparently belongs.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on August 15, 2007, 08:15:32 AM
Quote from: JS on August 15, 2007, 07:02:45 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on August 14, 2007, 10:51:27 PM
Yes, nothing quite like seeing the Cubs and Brewers plummet back toward the bad side of .500 as the Cardinals fall ass backward into contention.

I wish the bartender would take this song off the jukebox. Is BC the bartender? Your jukebox sucks.

I'm not sure what's worse, watching what you have described here, or BC's driving of the Cardinals bandwagon. Maybe it's time for BC to have a long savory glass of wine and head over to Viva El Fuckwads, where he apparently belongs.

I'm giving what I see (Or have been seeing) as an honest assessment of the division race. I have hated seeing that team win practically every year for the last decade. It's even worse when they win with bad teams, which in my opinion happened in'04 and '06. The attitude of their fans is the kicker, however, it is as if THEY won the games. Not the players or the coaching staff or the manager or the general manager, but the fans. There isn't much that can be more irritating than that, in my opinion.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on August 15, 2007, 08:21:11 AM
Quote from: JS on August 15, 2007, 07:02:45 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on August 14, 2007, 10:51:27 PM
Yes, nothing quite like seeing the Cubs and Brewers plummet back toward the bad side of .500 as the Cardinals fall ass backward into contention.

I wish the bartender would take this song off the jukebox. Is BC the bartender? Your jukebox sucks.

I'm not sure what's worse, watching what you have described here, or BC's driving of the Cardinals bandwagon. Maybe it's time for BC to have a long savory glass of wine and head over to Viva El Fuckwads, where he apparently belongs.

BC has been taking a lot of shit for his Tards are going to win the division prediction, but honestly, does anyone else have that sick feeling that those fuckers might win it? Mainly because the Cubs and Brewers have left the division up for grabs. And not that I would rather see the Brewers win it. The Brewers have been giving the division away for months and the Cubs were poised to take it a couple of weeks ago and then started to slide. I figured they might have a tough time against the Phildos and Mutts, but getting swept by the Asstrolls? Yeah, every team goes through a rough patch or two, but because the Cubs played like shit for the first two months they really can't afford to do it now. And yes, the Cubs can still turn things around, because the division is still up for grabs. But Zambrano picked a bad time to revert back to early season form. The Cubs need the June and July version of Zambrano because Marquis, Hill and Marshall have been too hit or miss to be reliable. The Cubs cannot afford to lose this series to the Commies or the Tards' series.

The only positive is that Piniella, unlike his predecessor, won't sit around and watch things collapse. Although there's only so much he can do if the players don't perform.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on August 15, 2007, 08:27:18 AM
It's apparent that the Brewers will not win the division.  They've folded up like a cheap suit.  The Cubs have been struggling for two weeks, but the Brewers have been doing it three times that long.  If the Cubs don't sack it up and start winning then, yeah, the Cardinals might actually win it.  But they're not very good.  At all.  They're a .500 team at best.  We honestly could be looking at a season when 79 wins gets you into the playoffs.  Woof.

And how the hell does Fontenot's ball not at least hit the wall?  If it does that it's tied because Felix was almost to third when the ball was caught.

By the way, guess what fueled the big six run rally for the Cardinals last night in Milwaukee?

Another Ryan Braun error.  Holy shit is that guy a basket case in the field.  How can you have the hand eye coordination to absolutely mash a baseball but a complete inability to catch or throw it?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on August 15, 2007, 08:30:47 AM
Quote from: Taylor on August 15, 2007, 08:21:11 AM
BC has been taking a lot of shit for his Tards are going to win the division prediction, but honestly, does anyone else have that sick feeling that those fuckers might win it?
I was wondering this myself. The Cubs had fucking damn well better get their shit together, and step on the Shitbirds' necks this weekend, or their gay, dog-fucking asses are back in it for real. It really will come down to whomever is hot from 9/15 on wins this clusterfuck.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: JS on August 15, 2007, 08:32:29 AM
Quote from: Andy on August 15, 2007, 08:27:18 AM
It's apparent that the Brewers will not win the division.  They've folded up like a cheap suit.  The Cubs have been struggling for two weeks, but the Brewers have been doing it three times that long.  If the Cubs don't sack it up and start winning then, yeah, the Cardinals might actually win it.  But they're not very good.  At all.  They're a .500 team at best.  We honestly could be looking at a season when 79 wins gets you into the playoffs.  Woof.

And how the hell does Fontenot's ball not at least hit the wall?  If it does that it's tied because Felix was almost to third when the ball was caught.

By the way, guess what fueled the big six run rally for the Cardinals last night in Milwaukee?

Another Ryan Braun error.  Holy shit is that guy a basket case in the field.  How can you have the hand eye coordination to absolutely mash a baseball but a complete inability to catch or throw it?

He appears to be DH material already.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on August 15, 2007, 08:33:50 AM
Quote from: JS on August 15, 2007, 08:32:29 AM
Quote from: Andy on August 15, 2007, 08:27:18 AM
It's apparent that the Brewers will not win the division.  They've folded up like a cheap suit.  The Cubs have been struggling for two weeks, but the Brewers have been doing it three times that long.  If the Cubs don't sack it up and start winning then, yeah, the Cardinals might actually win it.  But they're not very good.  At all.  They're a .500 team at best.  We honestly could be looking at a season when 79 wins gets you into the playoffs.  Woof.

And how the hell does Fontenot's ball not at least hit the wall?  If it does that it's tied because Felix was almost to third when the ball was caught.

By the way, guess what fueled the big six run rally for the Cardinals last night in Milwaukee?

Another Ryan Braun error.  Holy shit is that guy a basket case in the field.  How can you have the hand eye coordination to absolutely mash a baseball but a complete inability to catch or throw it?

He appears to be DH material already.

Murton with more power.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on August 15, 2007, 08:41:17 AM
Quote from: Andy on August 15, 2007, 08:27:18 AM
It's apparent that the Brewers will not win the division.  They've folded up like a cheap suit.  The Cubs have been struggling for two weeks, but the Brewers have been doing it three times that long.  If the Cubs don't sack it up and start winning then, yeah, the Cardinals might actually win it.  But they're not very good.  At all.  They're a .500 team at best.  We honestly could be looking at a season when 79 wins gets you into the playoffs.  Woof.

And how the hell does Fontenot's ball not at least hit the wall?  If it does that it's tied because Felix was almost to third when the ball was caught.

By the way, guess what fueled the big six run rally for the Cardinals last night in Milwaukee?

Another Ryan Braun error.  Holy shit is that guy a basket case in the field.  How can you have the hand eye coordination to absolutely mash a baseball but a complete inability to catch or throw it?

No, they're not that good. That's the worst part about it. I figured with that shitty rotation they should be closer to last place than first. They lost 5 games at the beginning of the month and really didn't lose much ground because the Cubs and Brewers lost too. All of this can turn around if the Cubs win the next two series. In fact, it they need to start winning series period.

It's time for Lou to kick some dirt and Zambrano to punch a catcher again. Although Z should punch Koyie. If he takes a swing at Manson they might never find Z's remains.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on August 15, 2007, 09:09:26 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on August 15, 2007, 08:33:50 AM
Quote from: JS on August 15, 2007, 08:32:29 AM
Quote from: Andy on August 15, 2007, 08:27:18 AM
It's apparent that the Brewers will not win the division.  They've folded up like a cheap suit.  The Cubs have been struggling for two weeks, but the Brewers have been doing it three times that long.  If the Cubs don't sack it up and start winning then, yeah, the Cardinals might actually win it.  But they're not very good.  At all.  They're a .500 team at best.  We honestly could be looking at a season when 79 wins gets you into the playoffs.  Woof.

And how the hell does Fontenot's ball not at least hit the wall?  If it does that it's tied because Felix was almost to third when the ball was caught.

By the way, guess what fueled the big six run rally for the Cardinals last night in Milwaukee?

Another Ryan Braun error.  Holy shit is that guy a basket case in the field.  How can you have the hand eye coordination to absolutely mash a baseball but a complete inability to catch or throw it?

He appears to be DH material already.

Murton with more power.

Matt Murton is to Ryan Braun as BC is to Bob Verdi.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on August 15, 2007, 09:10:31 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on August 15, 2007, 08:30:47 AM
Quote from: Taylor on August 15, 2007, 08:21:11 AM
BC has been taking a lot of shit for his Tards are going to win the division prediction, but honestly, does anyone else have that sick feeling that those fuckers might win it?
I was wondering this myself. The Cubs had fucking damn well better get their shit together, and step on the Shitbirds' necks this weekend, or their gay, dog-fucking asses are back in it for real. It really will come down to whomever is hot from 9/15 on wins this clusterfuck.


The good news is, if the Cubs can right the ship, they've got the schedule in September to win it.  They have 3 off days that month, and the only team they're scheduled to play that's currently over .500 is the Dodgers (1 over).  
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on August 15, 2007, 09:13:13 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on August 15, 2007, 08:30:47 AM
Quote from: Taylor on August 15, 2007, 08:21:11 AM
BC has been taking a lot of shit for his Tards are going to win the division prediction, but honestly, does anyone else have that sick feeling that those fuckers might win it?
I was wondering this myself. The Cubs had fucking damn well better get their shit together, and step on the Shitbirds' necks this weekend, or their gay, dog-fucking asses are back in it for real. It really will come down to whomever is hot from 9/15 on wins this clusterfuck.

I guess it hurts all the more because we realize "We're all BC now."

Here's hoping the Cubs can straighten things out enough to ream the Cardinals at home. Then we can all resume shitting down BC's throat again.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 15, 2007, 09:15:34 AM
I don't think the Brewers are bad at all.  They aren't playing well, but I'm not sure they can play any worse given their talent.  That lineup is scary, AL East type of deep...and that's not going to change bewteen now and the end of the season unless they have a pile of injuries.  My gut tells me they'll finish OK and clock in with 85-87 wins.  They'll get Sheets back, Gallardo and Vargas are both nice as well.  Bush has the "stuff" to be decent.  That bullpen has just killed them though.  It was lights out for two months, but has been brutal since June.  We all know how that works.  It has to get better for them.  Milwaukee is my favorite to win this thing right now.

On the other hand, I don't see the Cardinals getting to 85 wins.  They'd have to play like .625 ball the rest of the way to get there.  That pitching staff is just awful from top to bottom.  Even if Mulder comes back, I don't see how they do that for a 45 game stretch.  Their only hope, is that the Cubs and Brewers both continue to play this way for the next six weeks.  They don't have good enough arms to run off a stretch of like 17 out of 20.  

Which brings us to the Cubs.  They can win 85 games.  But right now, there is just no consistency from anyone not named Theriot, Fontenot, or Lilly.   The rotation has been shaky, and this lineup without Soriano just isn't very good.   They grossly underachieved in April and May, and they played way over their heads in June and July.  Unlike the Cardinals, we at least know they have the potential to get hot for 3 or 4 weeks...because the requisite talent is present in the pitching staff.    

Honestly, on paper, I don't think this team is quite as good as Milwaukee.  I don't think this club will able to limp for the next 6 weeks and stay within a few games...so they need to get their shit in order, like tonight.   And I don't know what the easy answer is other than Zambrano and Hill pitching up to their capabilities.  The roster just isn't all that great.  A .500 team is just about what I expected at the start of the season...so I'm not going to expect a whole lot more down the stretch.  
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on August 15, 2007, 09:30:47 AM
Quote from: Corn-fed on August 15, 2007, 09:13:13 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on August 15, 2007, 08:30:47 AM
Quote from: Taylor on August 15, 2007, 08:21:11 AM
BC has been taking a lot of shit for his Tards are going to win the division prediction, but honestly, does anyone else have that sick feeling that those fuckers might win it?
I was wondering this myself. The Cubs had fucking damn well better get their shit together, and step on the Shitbirds' necks this weekend, or their gay, dog-fucking asses are back in it for real. It really will come down to whomever is hot from 9/15 on wins this clusterfuck.

I guess it hurts all the more because we realize "We're all BC now."

Here's hoping the Cubs can straighten things out enough to ream the Cardinals at home. Then we can all resume shitting down BC's throat again.

BC is getting dumped on because he predicted a Cardinals hot streak "like he has seen so many times before." His breakdown (pun intended) had the Cardinals going on a 14-5 run to blow past the field. With fives games left in that stretch, they have already lost seven games (including five in a row to the Pirates and Nationals). No one really doubted that the Cardinals could win the division if the Cubs and Brewers collapsed; we mocked him (and continue to) for thinking the Cardinals are a good team or a team to be feared.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on August 15, 2007, 09:31:38 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 15, 2007, 09:15:34 AM
I don't think the Brewers are bad at all.  They aren't playing well, but I'm not sure they can play any worse given their talent.  That lineup is scary, AL East type of deep...and that's not going to change bewteen now and the end of the season unless they have a pile of injuries.  My gut tells me they'll finish OK and clock in with 85-87 wins.  They'll get Sheets back, Gallardo and Vargas are both nice as well.  Bush has the "stuff" to be decent.  That bullpen has just killed them though.  It was lights out for two months, but has been brutal since June.  We all know how that works.  It has to get better for them.  Milwaukee is my favorite to win this thing right now.

On the other hand, I don't see the Cardinals getting to 85 wins.  They'd have to play like .625 ball the rest of the way to get there.  That pitching staff is just awful from top to bottom.  Even if Mulder comes back, I don't see how they do that for a 45 game stretch.  Their only hope, is that the Cubs and Brewers both continue to play this way for the next six weeks.  They don't have good enough arms to run off a stretch of like 17 out of 20.  

Which brings us to the Cubs.  They can win 85 games.  But right now, there is just no consistency from anyone not named Theriot, Fontenot, or Lilly.   The rotation has been shaky, and this lineup without Soriano just isn't very good.   They grossly underachieved in April and May, and they played way over their heads in June and July.  Unlike the Cardinals, we at least know they have the potential to get hot for 3 or 4 weeks...because the requisite talent is present in the pitching staff.    

Honestly, on paper, I don't think this team is quite as good as Milwaukee.  I don't think this club will able to limp for the next 6 weeks and stay within a few games...so they need to get their shit in order, like tonight.   And I don't know what the easy answer is other than Zambrano and Hill pitching up to their capabilities.  The roster just isn't all that great.  A .500 team is just about what I expected at the start of the season...so I'm not going to expect a whole lot more down the stretch.  


I'll admit a little of that July fight was evident last night. I was certain that it was over at 2-0 and 100% positive it was over at 4-0. But they definitely didn't give up. Maybe it's a good sign. I'm not really getting my hopes up.

Football is a nice distraction right now.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on August 15, 2007, 09:37:20 AM
Everyone get off the ledge.  Leave BC on his own out there.  The Cubs will be fine.  Tonight they face some turd named Phil Dumatrait, who is letting people hit .395 off him this year.  And we've got Ted Lilly going.  He's going to murder the Reds.  8-1 Cubs win.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on August 15, 2007, 09:41:19 AM
Quote from: EG on August 15, 2007, 09:37:20 AM
Everyone get off the ledge.  Leave BC on his own out there.  The Cubs will be fine.  Tonight they face some turd named Phil Dumatrait, who is letting people hit .395 off him this year.  And we've got Ted Lilly going.  He's going to murder the Reds.  8-1 Cubs win.

EG obviously doesn't realize the apparent hittability of the Reds' pitcher means Yellon will probably get his precious Cubs-getting-no-hit game tonight.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on August 15, 2007, 09:46:38 AM
Quote from: EG on August 15, 2007, 09:37:20 AM
Everyone get off the ledge.  Leave BC on his own out there.  The Cubs will be fine.  Tonight they face some turd named Phil Dumatrait, who is letting people hit .395 off him this year.  And we've got Ted Lilly going.  He's going to murder the Reds.  8-1 Cubs win.

Someone had to be the voice of reason. I'm glad it was you. I'm hoping the wind is blowing out tonight.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on August 15, 2007, 09:46:56 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on August 15, 2007, 09:41:19 AM
Quote from: EG on August 15, 2007, 09:37:20 AM
Everyone get off the ledge.  Leave BC on his own out there.  The Cubs will be fine.  Tonight they face some turd named Phil Dumatrait, who is letting people hit .395 off him this year.  And we've got Ted Lilly going.  He's going to murder the Reds.  8-1 Cubs win.

EG obviously doesn't realize the apparent hittability of the Reds' pitcher means Yellon will probably get his precious Cubs-getting-no-hit game tonight.

I'm TRYING to be optimistic here.  
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on August 15, 2007, 09:50:13 AM
Quote from: EG on August 15, 2007, 09:46:56 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on August 15, 2007, 09:41:19 AM
Quote from: EG on August 15, 2007, 09:37:20 AM
Everyone get off the ledge.  Leave BC on his own out there.  The Cubs will be fine.  Tonight they face some turd named Phil Dumatrait, who is letting people hit .395 off him this year.  And we've got Ted Lilly going.  He's going to murder the Reds.  8-1 Cubs win.

EG obviously doesn't realize the apparent hittability of the Reds' pitcher means Yellon will probably get his precious Cubs-getting-no-hit game tonight.

I'm TRYING to be optimistic here.  

It's my duty to stamp out all optimism before it gets out of hand.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on August 15, 2007, 09:53:04 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on August 15, 2007, 09:50:13 AM
Quote from: EG on August 15, 2007, 09:46:56 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on August 15, 2007, 09:41:19 AM
Quote from: EG on August 15, 2007, 09:37:20 AM
Everyone get off the ledge.  Leave BC on his own out there.  The Cubs will be fine.  Tonight they face some turd named Phil Dumatrait, who is letting people hit .395 off him this year.  And we've got Ted Lilly going.  He's going to murder the Reds.  8-1 Cubs win.

EG obviously doesn't realize the apparent hittability of the Reds' pitcher means Yellon will probably get his precious Cubs-getting-no-hit game tonight.

I'm TRYING to be optimistic here.  

It's my duty to stamp out all optimism before it gets out of hand.

The Cubs have been doing that for the last couple of weeks too.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on August 15, 2007, 09:53:45 AM
Quote from: EG on August 15, 2007, 09:46:56 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on August 15, 2007, 09:41:19 AM
Quote from: EG on August 15, 2007, 09:37:20 AM
Everyone get off the ledge.  Leave BC on his own out there.  The Cubs will be fine.  Tonight they face some turd named Phil Dumatrait, who is letting people hit .395 off him this year.  And we've got Ted Lilly going.  He's going to murder the Reds.  8-1 Cubs win.

EG obviously doesn't realize the apparent hittability of the Reds' pitcher means Yellon will probably get his precious Cubs-getting-no-hit game tonight.

I'm TRYING to be optimistic here.  

I know, and it's like watching Chris Berman try to squeeze into size 34 suit jacket.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on August 15, 2007, 09:54:28 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on August 15, 2007, 09:31:38 AM
I'll admit a little of that July fight was evident last night. I was certain that it was over at 2-0 and 100% positive it was over at 4-0. But they definitely didn't give up...

It was nice of them to take it to the final pitch. But Fontenot taking it to the ivy for the final out was kind of a bigger kick the nads than a routine dribbler to second would've been.

Quote from: Slaky+ on August 15, 2007, 09:46:38 AM
I'm hoping the wind is blowing out tonight.

But, but, but... VORP!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on August 15, 2007, 09:56:18 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on August 15, 2007, 09:31:38 AM

I'll admit a little of that July fight was evident last night. I was certain that it was over at 2-0 and 100% positive it was over at 4-0. But they definitely didn't give up. Maybe it's a good sign. I'm not really getting my hopes up.

Football is a nice distraction right now.

Some combination of Z (for continuing to give up a run here and a run there every time the Cubs cut into the deficit) and Lou (for leaving him out there to do it) did a lot of the damage last night. Along with a total inability to get anyone on base against Aaron Harang ahead of the home runs.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: JS on August 15, 2007, 09:57:20 AM
Quote from: Taylor on August 15, 2007, 09:53:04 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on August 15, 2007, 09:50:13 AM
Quote from: EG on August 15, 2007, 09:46:56 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on August 15, 2007, 09:41:19 AM
Quote from: EG on August 15, 2007, 09:37:20 AM
Everyone get off the ledge.  Leave BC on his own out there.  The Cubs will be fine.  Tonight they face some turd named Phil Dumatrait, who is letting people hit .395 off him this year.  And we've got Ted Lilly going.  He's going to murder the Reds.  8-1 Cubs win.

EG obviously doesn't realize the apparent hittability of the Reds' pitcher means Yellon will probably get his precious Cubs-getting-no-hit game tonight.

I'm TRYING to be optimistic here.  

It's my duty to stamp out all optimism before it gets out of hand.

The Cubs have been doing that for the last couple of weeks too.

I feel my optimism beginning to shift to a particular team currently practicing in Bourbonnais.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit on August 15, 2007, 10:06:00 AM
Quote from: BC on August 15, 2007, 08:15:32 AM
Quote from: JS on August 15, 2007, 07:02:45 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on August 14, 2007, 10:51:27 PM
Yes, nothing quite like seeing the Cubs and Brewers plummet back toward the bad side of .500 as the Cardinals fall ass backward into contention.

I wish the bartender would take this song off the jukebox. Is BC the bartender? Your jukebox sucks.

I'm not sure what's worse, watching what you have described here, or BC's driving of the Cardinals bandwagon. Maybe it's time for BC to have a long savory glass of wine and head over to Viva El Fuckwads, where he apparently belongs.

I'm giving what I see (Or have been seeing) as an honest assessment of the division race. I have hated seeing that team win practically every year for the last decade. It's even worse when they win with bad teams, which in my opinion happened in'04 and '06. The attitude of their fans is the kicker, however, it is as if THEY won the games. Not the players or the coaching staff or the manager or the general manager, but the fans. There isn't much that can be more irritating than that, in my opinion.

Try reading your own fucking posts.

Part of the reason everyone thinks you're a complete imbecile is that you're claiming the Cardinals are going to win the division with things like "luck," "know-how," and "being-there-beforeness."  You're as bad as Dusty sprinkling fucking pixie dust on the field in the 2003 season.  Todd Wellemeyer is STILL the Cardinals' best SP.  This isn't the Yankees trying to run down Boston.  It's the fucking shitbirds trying to run down two limping teams.

Seriously, I think you'd rather see the Cardinals win this thing and be right than watch the Cubs pull away and win it by 5 games (which they will, ogdens).

Also, I'm going tonight.  I'm 2-0 in games attended this year (including one win in ridiculous fashion (http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN200706250.shtml")).  I'm 3-0 in games played while I'm in Wrigleyville (as I was also down there when Serial Liller owned the Mets).  I agree with EG.  Let BC work himself into a froth out on that ledge.  I don't care how shitty they've looked in the past two weeks.  The Cubs are STILL the most talented team in this division.  EG, I'll proudly pick up that positive flag if your head gets taken off by a cannonball.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on August 15, 2007, 10:10:07 AM
Quote from: EG on August 15, 2007, 09:37:20 AM
Everyone get off the ledge.  Leave BC on his own out there.  The Cubs will be fine.  Tonight they face some turd named Phil Dumatrait, who is letting people hit .395 off him this year.  And we've got Ted Lilly going.  He's going to murder the Reds.  8-1 Cubs win.
There's a little known law that the Cubs' ERA against a given pitcher is equal to the inverse of that pitcher's BAA in games prior to facing the Cubs.

1 / .395 = 2.53164557

That's why we make bush league pitchers look like the mutant lovechildren of Spahn and Koufax.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on August 15, 2007, 10:13:44 AM
Quote from: Kermit on August 15, 2007, 10:06:00 AM
EG, I'll proudly pick up that positive flag if your head gets taken off by a cannonball.

Thanks.  Funny thing is, I live near some pirates and that nearly happened as I was getting in my car for work yesterday morning.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit on August 15, 2007, 10:22:47 AM
Quote from: EG on August 15, 2007, 10:13:44 AM
Quote from: Kermit on August 15, 2007, 10:06:00 AM
EG, I'll proudly pick up that positive flag if your head gets taken off by a cannonball.

Thanks.  Funny thing is, I live near some pirates and that nearly happened as I was getting in my car for work yesterday morning.

That's not funny.  That's almost Hancock-tragic.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on August 15, 2007, 10:23:29 AM
Quote from: EG on August 15, 2007, 10:13:44 AM
Quote from: Kermit on August 15, 2007, 10:06:00 AM
EG, I'll proudly pick up that positive flag if your head gets taken off by a cannonball.

Thanks.  Funny thing is, I live near some pirates and that nearly happened as I was getting in my carrrrrrrrrrrr for work yesterday morning.

Pirated.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on August 15, 2007, 10:25:03 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on August 15, 2007, 10:23:29 AM
Quote from: EG on August 15, 2007, 10:13:44 AM
Quote from: Kermit on August 15, 2007, 10:06:00 AM
EG, I'll proudly pick up that positive flag if your head gets taken off by a cannonball.

Thanks.  Funny thing is, I live near some pirates and that nearly happened as I was getting in my carrrrrrrrrrrr-nay for work yesterday morning.

Pirated.

Fork'd.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: JS on August 15, 2007, 10:31:48 AM
Quote from: Kermit on August 15, 2007, 10:22:47 AM
Quote from: EG on August 15, 2007, 10:13:44 AM
Quote from: Kermit on August 15, 2007, 10:06:00 AM
EG, I'll proudly pick up that positive flag if your head gets taken off by a cannonball.

Thanks.  Funny thing is, I live near some pirates and that nearly happened as I was getting in my car for work yesterday morning.

That's not funny.  That's almost Hancock-tragic.

Something like that would put everything in perspective.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on August 15, 2007, 10:32:41 AM
Quote from: Shooter on August 15, 2007, 09:56:18 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on August 15, 2007, 09:31:38 AM

I'll admit a little of that July fight was evident last night. I was certain that it was over at 2-0 and 100% positive it was over at 4-0. But they definitely didn't give up. Maybe it's a good sign. I'm not really getting my hopes up.

Football is a nice distraction right now.

Some combination of Z (for continuing to give up a run here and a run there every time the Cubs cut into the deficit) and Lou (for leaving him out there to do it) did a lot of the damage last night. Along with a total inability to get anyone on base against Aaron Harang ahead of the home runs.

Which is why I'm starting the Reginald Manson for #2 hitter parade. It's only slightly less gay than the gay parade. There will be a lot less people at it though.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 15, 2007, 10:33:59 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on August 15, 2007, 10:32:41 AM
Reginald Manson

Hell. Motherphuckin. Yeah.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: GreatWhiteHope7 on August 15, 2007, 10:35:14 AM
Quote from: JS on August 15, 2007, 10:31:48 AM
Quote from: Kermit on August 15, 2007, 10:22:47 AM
Quote from: EG on August 15, 2007, 10:13:44 AM
Quote from: Kermit on August 15, 2007, 10:06:00 AM
EG, I'll proudly pick up that positive flag if your head gets taken off by a cannonball.

Thanks.  Funny thing is, I live near some pirates and that nearly happened as I was getting in my car for work yesterday morning.

That's not funny.  That's almost Hancock-tragic.

Something like that would put everything in perspective.

Until everyone realized you were drunk and due to said drunkenness thought it would be a good idea to stare into a cannon.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 15, 2007, 10:39:21 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on August 15, 2007, 10:32:41 AM
Quote from: Shooter on August 15, 2007, 09:56:18 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on August 15, 2007, 09:31:38 AM

I'll admit a little of that July fight was evident last night. I was certain that it was over at 2-0 and 100% positive it was over at 4-0. But they definitely didn't give up. Maybe it's a good sign. I'm not really getting my hopes up.

Football is a nice distraction right now.

Some combination of Z (for continuing to give up a run here and a run there every time the Cubs cut into the deficit) and Lou (for leaving him out there to do it) did a lot of the damage last night. Along with a total inability to get anyone on base against Aaron Harang ahead of the home runs.

Which is why I'm starting the Reginald Manson for #2 hitter parade. It's only slightly less gay than the gay parade. There will be a lot less people at it though.

Will there be condoms tossed at those at the parade?  That's what people really want to know.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on August 15, 2007, 10:40:31 AM
Quote from: GreatWhiteHope7 on August 15, 2007, 10:35:14 AM
Quote from: JS on August 15, 2007, 10:31:48 AM
Quote from: Kermit on August 15, 2007, 10:22:47 AM
Quote from: EG on August 15, 2007, 10:13:44 AM
Quote from: Kermit on August 15, 2007, 10:06:00 AM
EG, I'll proudly pick up that positive flag if your head gets taken off by a cannonball.

Thanks.  Funny thing is, I live near some pirates and that nearly happened as I was getting in my car for work yesterday morning.

That's not funny.  That's almost Hancock-tragic.

Something like that would put everything in perspective.

Until everyone realized you were drunk and due to said drunkenness thought it would be a good idea to stare into a cannon.

And then they'd really lose all sympathy when they noticed that it wasn't a cannon at all, but a cement mixer.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on August 15, 2007, 10:51:33 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 15, 2007, 10:39:21 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on August 15, 2007, 10:32:41 AM
Quote from: Shooter on August 15, 2007, 09:56:18 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on August 15, 2007, 09:31:38 AM

I'll admit a little of that July fight was evident last night. I was certain that it was over at 2-0 and 100% positive it was over at 4-0. But they definitely didn't give up. Maybe it's a good sign. I'm not really getting my hopes up.

Football is a nice distraction right now.

Some combination of Z (for continuing to give up a run here and a run there every time the Cubs cut into the deficit) and Lou (for leaving him out there to do it) did a lot of the damage last night. Along with a total inability to get anyone on base against Aaron Harang ahead of the home runs.

Which is why I'm starting the Reginald Manson for #2 hitter parade. It's only slightly less gay than the gay parade. There will be a lot less people at it though.

Will there be condoms tossed at those at the parade?  That's what people really want to know.

Reginald Manson uses dick skin condoms.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on August 15, 2007, 10:57:56 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on August 15, 2007, 10:32:41 AM
Quote from: Shooter on August 15, 2007, 09:56:18 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on August 15, 2007, 09:31:38 AM

I'll admit a little of that July fight was evident last night. I was certain that it was over at 2-0 and 100% positive it was over at 4-0. But they definitely didn't give up. Maybe it's a good sign. I'm not really getting my hopes up.

Football is a nice distraction right now.

Some combination of Z (for continuing to give up a run here and a run there every time the Cubs cut into the deficit) and Lou (for leaving him out there to do it) did a lot of the damage last night. Along with a total inability to get anyone on base against Aaron Harang ahead of the home runs.

Which is why I'm starting the Reginald Manson for #2 hitter parade. It's only slightly less gay than the gay parade. There will be a lot less people at it though.

There will be after Manson gets through with them.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on August 15, 2007, 11:01:31 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on August 15, 2007, 10:51:33 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 15, 2007, 10:39:21 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on August 15, 2007, 10:32:41 AM
Quote from: Shooter on August 15, 2007, 09:56:18 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on August 15, 2007, 09:31:38 AM

I'll admit a little of that July fight was evident last night. I was certain that it was over at 2-0 and 100% positive it was over at 4-0. But they definitely didn't give up. Maybe it's a good sign. I'm not really getting my hopes up.

Football is a nice distraction right now.

Some combination of Z (for continuing to give up a run here and a run there every time the Cubs cut into the deficit) and Lou (for leaving him out there to do it) did a lot of the damage last night. Along with a total inability to get anyone on base against Aaron Harang ahead of the home runs.

Which is why I'm starting the Reginald Manson for #2 hitter parade. It's only slightly less gay than the gay parade. There will be a lot less people at it though.

Will there be condoms tossed at those at the parade?  That's what people really want to know.

Reginald Manson uses dick skin condoms.

He keeps them in his foreskin wallet.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuckosan on August 15, 2007, 11:02:01 AM
Quote from: Corn-fed on August 15, 2007, 11:01:31 AM
He keeps them in his foreskin wallet.
AH, but when he rubs the wallet, it turns into a suitcase.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on August 15, 2007, 11:03:07 AM
Quote from: Chuckosan on August 15, 2007, 11:02:01 AM
Quote from: Corn-fed on August 15, 2007, 11:01:31 AM
He keeps them in his foreskin wallet.
AH, but when he rubs the wallet, it turns into a suitcase.

goddamn it, I was typing in that joke! That's what I get for, you know, working at work.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on August 15, 2007, 11:03:20 AM
Quote from: Chuckosan on August 15, 2007, 11:02:01 AM
Quote from: Corn-fed on August 15, 2007, 11:01:31 AM
He keeps them in his foreskin wallet.
AH, but when he rubs the wallet, it turns into a suitcase.

That joke is so old, I think Stew wrote it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on August 15, 2007, 11:06:17 AM
Quote from: CT II on August 15, 2007, 11:03:20 AM
Quote from: Chuckosan on August 15, 2007, 11:02:01 AM
Quote from: Corn-fed on August 15, 2007, 11:01:31 AM
He keeps them in his foreskin wallet.
AH, but when he rubs the wallet, it turns into a suitcase.

That joke is so old, I think Stew wrote it.

It's actually the second verse of Cave 76's National Anthem.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit on August 15, 2007, 11:10:34 AM
Quote from: Chuckosan on August 15, 2007, 11:02:01 AM
Quote from: Corn-fed on August 15, 2007, 11:01:31 AM
He keeps them in his foreskin wallet.
AH, but when he rubs the wallet, it turns into a suitcase.

How would you know?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuckosan on August 15, 2007, 11:17:58 AM
Quote from: Kermit on August 15, 2007, 11:10:34 AM
Quote from: Chuckosan on August 15, 2007, 11:02:01 AM
Quote from: Corn-fed on August 15, 2007, 11:01:31 AM
He keeps them in his foreskin wallet.
AH, but when he rubs the wallet, it turns into a suitcase.

How would you know?
I guess your penis does nothing when J-Kerm....  When you....

Never mind.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on August 15, 2007, 01:30:56 PM
Quote from: BC on August 13, 2007, 11:26:10 AM
Of course, this being the same league office that didn't suspend Oswalt in 2004 for his BS and this also being the same league office that is run by the former owner of the Brewers, Fielder won't get anything and the umpire will be lucky not to be fined.

Prince gets three games. (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/baseball/mlb/08/15/prince.suspension/index.html)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Three times a JD on August 15, 2007, 01:37:08 PM
Quote from: EG on August 15, 2007, 01:30:56 PM
Quote from: BC on August 13, 2007, 11:26:10 AM
Of course, this being the same league office that didn't suspend Oswalt in 2004 for his BS and this also being the same league office that is run by the former owner of the Brewers, Fielder won't get anything and the umpire will be lucky not to be fined.

Prince gets three games. (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/baseball/mlb/08/15/prince.suspension/index.html)

Game, blouses.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on August 15, 2007, 01:56:28 PM
That fat fuck only got three games?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 15, 2007, 02:08:44 PM
I feel good to know that this thread will be screaming bloody murder all the way up to the final pitch of the final game of the season. It's been good times no matter what BC does to ruin it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Down In Front on August 15, 2007, 02:59:39 PM
Quote from: EG on August 15, 2007, 09:37:20 AM
Everyone get off the ledge.  Leave BC on his own out there.  The Cubs will be fine.  Tonight they face some turd named Phil Dumatrait, who is letting people hit .395 off him this year.  And we've got Ted Lilly going.  He's going to murder the Reds.  8-1 Cubs win.

Cubs will go 5-1 the rest of this homestand.

Book it, ogdens.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: bozos72 on August 15, 2007, 03:14:08 PM
Quote from: EG on August 15, 2007, 09:37:20 AM
Everyone get off the ledge.  Leave BC on his own out there.  The Cubs will be fine.  Tonight they face some turd named Phil Dumatrait, who is letting people hit .395 off him this year.  And we've got Ted Lilly going.  He's going to murder the Reds.  8-1 Cubs win.

Of course, you meant literally, correct?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on August 15, 2007, 03:21:20 PM
Quote from: Down In Front on August 15, 2007, 02:59:39 PM
Quote from: EG on August 15, 2007, 09:37:20 AM
Everyone get off the ledge.  Leave BC on his own out there.  The Cubs will be fine.  Tonight they face some turd named Phil Dumatrait, who is letting people hit .395 off him this year.  And we've got Ted Lilly going.  He's going to murder the Reds.  8-1 Cubs win.

Cubs will go 5-1 the rest of this homestand.

Book it, ogdens.

BC can't wait to gloat over how wrong you are.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on August 15, 2007, 03:38:22 PM
The next two games are the most important games of the year.

Until the two after that.

Then the two after those.

And then the two after those.  Oh, you get the idea.

Last night's loss was rough, but only because of how close they came to a completely improbable win when Murton and Fontenot just missed homers in the ninth.  I was encouraged by the way they kept fighting back, which we hadn't seen in a while, and that the Cubs actually hit three homers in one game.  Of course, in true Cubs fashion, three solo homers.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: bozos72 on August 15, 2007, 03:46:46 PM
Quote from: Andy on August 15, 2007, 03:38:22 PM
The next two games are the most important games of the year.

Until the two after that.

Then the two after those.

And then the two after those.  Oh, you get the idea.

Last night's loss was rough, but only because of how close they came to a completely improbable win when Murton and Fontenot just missed homers in the ninth.  I was encouraged by the way they kept fighting back, which we hadn't seen in a while, and that the Cubs actually hit three homers in one game.  Of course, in true Cubs fashion, three solo homers.

Why do you have to positive the white guys near-homers, but poo-poo the black and Latino blasts?

Racist.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on August 15, 2007, 03:48:05 PM
Quote from: bozos72 on August 15, 2007, 03:46:46 PM
Quote from: Andy on August 15, 2007, 03:38:22 PM
The next two games are the most important games of the year.

Until the two after that.

Then the two after those.

And then the two after those.  Oh, you get the idea.

Last night's loss was rough, but only because of how close they came to a completely improbable win when Murton and Fontenot just missed homers in the ninth.  I was encouraged by the way they kept fighting back, which we hadn't seen in a while, and that the Cubs actually hit three homers in one game.  Of course, in true Cubs fashion, three solo homers.

Why do you have to positive the white guys near-homers, but poo-poo the black and Latino blasts?

Racist.

Night game, natch.

We have expectations for our pale brethren.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on August 15, 2007, 05:03:39 PM
Quote from: bozos72 on August 15, 2007, 03:14:08 PM
Quote from: EG on August 15, 2007, 09:37:20 AM
Everyone get off the ledge.  Leave BC on his own out there.  The Cubs will be fine.  Tonight they face some turd named Phil Dumatrait, who is letting people hit .395 off him this year.  And we've got Ted Lilly going.  He's going to murder the Reds.  8-1 Cubs win.

Of course, you meant literally, correct?

Of course.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on August 16, 2007, 09:27:39 AM
Quote from: Down In Front on August 15, 2007, 02:59:39 PM
Quote from: EG on August 15, 2007, 09:37:20 AM
Everyone get off the ledge.  Leave BC on his own out there.  The Cubs will be fine.  Tonight they face some turd named Phil Dumatrait, who is letting people hit .395 off him this year.  And we've got Ted Lilly going.  He's going to murder the Reds.  8-1 Cubs win.

Cubs will go 5-1 the rest of this homestand.

Book it, ogdens.

So the Cubs are going to win their next 5 games?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on August 16, 2007, 09:28:33 AM
Quote from: Taylor on August 16, 2007, 09:27:39 AM
Quote from: Down In Front on August 15, 2007, 02:59:39 PM
Quote from: EG on August 15, 2007, 09:37:20 AM
Everyone get off the ledge.  Leave BC on his own out there.  The Cubs will be fine.  Tonight they face some turd named Phil Dumatrait, who is letting people hit .395 off him this year.  And we've got Ted Lilly going.  He's going to murder the Reds.  8-1 Cubs win.

Cubs will go 5-1 the rest of this homestand.

Book it, ogdens.

So the Cubs are going to win their next 5 games?

Natch.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on August 19, 2007, 05:50:46 PM
The Brewers are garbage.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: D. Doluntap on August 19, 2007, 05:54:26 PM
Poor Mr. Belvedere's boss.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on September 01, 2007, 10:21:22 PM
It's time to add another number patch on the Tards' uniform.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Akq0H5y8cMUWaDCmZO3xF.sp0bYF?slug=ap-cardinals-encarnacion&prov=ap&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Akq0H5y8cMUWaDCmZO3xF.sp0bYF?slug=ap-cardinals-encarnacion&prov=ap&type=lgns)

QuoteST. LOUIS (AP) -- St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Juan Encarnacion will miss the remainder of the season and his career is in jeopardy after sustaining multiple fractures of his left eye socket when struck by a foul ball Friday night.

It was the latest blow in a star-crossed season for the defending World Series champions, who somehow were 2 1/2 games out of first place in the NL Central entering Saturday night's game.

"This is a serious hit, career-threatening," manager Tony La Russa said Saturday. "The other ones are not to be diminished, like Carpenter's arm, but they're not in the same category. It's like Josh."

So Encarnacion was in the on deck circle drunk off his ass chatting up some chick on his cell phone when it happened?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on September 01, 2007, 11:15:16 PM
(http://cooperstownkid.com/images/tonyconigliaro.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Down In Front on September 01, 2007, 11:44:12 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 01, 2007, 11:15:16 PM
(http://cooperstownkid.com/images/tonyconigliaro.jpg)

To borrow from your lexicon, Mister Peck, I'd like to say...

Hte Ablls.

Also, Fuck Boston.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on September 07, 2007, 11:41:36 PM
Bump.

All three "contending" teams lose again tonight.  I feel no anxiety about this divisional race.  It's fucking hilarious that none of these teams can get out of their own way.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on September 08, 2007, 01:38:17 AM
Quote from: CT II on September 07, 2007, 11:41:36 PM
Bump.

All three "contending" teams lose again tonight.  I feel no anxiety about this divisional race.  It's fucking hilarious that none of these teams can get out of their own way.

I'm proud to note that I predicted a month ago the Cubs would back into this thing and win the Central.....with a .500 record. Prescient, I am, or something.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on September 08, 2007, 02:09:34 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on September 08, 2007, 01:38:17 AM
Quote from: CT II on September 07, 2007, 11:41:36 PM
Bump.

All three "contending" teams lose again tonight.  I feel no anxiety about this divisional race.  It's fucking hilarious that none of these teams can get out of their own way.

I'm proud to note that I predicted a month ago the Cubs would back into this thing and win the Central.....with a .500 record. Prescient, I am, or something.


We're still a long way from finishing 2 over... or 5 under.

You'd be prescient if the season ended today--but it doesn't.  Bust out the Barry Horowitz pat on the back on October 1 if you must.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Wheezer on September 08, 2007, 02:39:23 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on September 08, 2007, 02:09:34 AM
You'd be prescient if the season ended today--but it doesn't.

Wait a second--what's your field of study?

Reprise:

Vor mir war keine Zeit, nach mir wird keine seyn,
Mit mir gebiert sie sich, mit mir geht sie auch ein.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on September 08, 2007, 03:12:18 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on September 08, 2007, 02:09:34 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on September 08, 2007, 01:38:17 AM
Quote from: CT II on September 07, 2007, 11:41:36 PM
Bump.

All three "contending" teams lose again tonight.  I feel no anxiety about this divisional race.  It's fucking hilarious that none of these teams can get out of their own way.

I'm proud to note that I predicted a month ago the Cubs would back into this thing and win the Central.....with a .500 record. Prescient, I am, or something.


We're still a long way from finishing 2 over... or 5 under.

You'd be prescient if the season ended today--but it doesn't.  Bust out the Barry Horowitz pat on the back on October 1 if you must.

Tomorrow (today, Saturday, whatever) is the season, IMO. Zambrano is behind the 8-ball. Does he step up, break out of his funk, put the team on his big back and break out the whipping stick? A winning team and a dominant ace would do just that against a sad-sack team like Pissburg. Or, does Z crawl back into his ugly alter ego and poop all over the rest of the season? Big big game.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Down In Front on September 08, 2007, 07:04:08 AM
I'm taking credit for coining "Carlos' Last Stand" overat the HJE Shoutbox.

The season's tonight.  If Big Z shits the bed again, they'll pack it in, as they really have no chance.  If he pitches like his fat ass is supposed to, then there's hope and they'll stay in until the end.

?I'll probably watch NIU-SIU instead and spare myself that fat fuck's drama queen hysteria.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on September 08, 2007, 07:24:01 AM
Quote from: Down In Front on September 08, 2007, 07:04:08 AM
I'm taking credit for coining "Carlos' Last Stand" overat the HJE Shoutbox.

The season's tonight.  If Big Z shits the bed again, they'll pack it in, as they really have no chance.  If he pitches like his fat ass is supposed to, then there's hope and they'll stay in until the end.

?I'll probably watch NIU-SIU instead and spare myself that fat fuck's drama queen hysteria.

Z's tossing eight innings of 1-run baseball tonight.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Ghost of Desipio Past on September 08, 2007, 08:23:45 AM
Quote from: EG on September 08, 2007, 07:24:01 AM
Quote from: Down In Front on September 08, 2007, 07:04:08 AM
I'm taking credit for coining "Carlos' Last Stand" overat the HJE Shoutbox.

The season's tonight.  If Big Z shits the bed again, they'll pack it in, as they really have no chance.  If he pitches like his fat ass is supposed to, then there's hope and they'll stay in until the end.

?I'll probably watch NIU-SIU instead and spare myself that fat fuck's drama queen hysteria.

Z's tossing eight innings of 1-run baseball tonight.

So 8 innings and 8 ERs?   Sounds about right.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Down In Front on September 08, 2007, 09:09:30 AM
Quote from: EG on September 08, 2007, 07:24:01 AM
Z's tossing eight innings of 1-run baseball tonight.

Which means if he does, that the all-important rubber match will fall to...

Steve Trachsel.

Oh god, why was I born a Cubs fan?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 08, 2007, 09:15:33 AM
Quote from: Down In Front on September 08, 2007, 09:09:30 AM
Quote from: EG on September 08, 2007, 07:24:01 AM
Z's tossing eight innings of 1-run baseball tonight.

Which means if he does, that the all-important rubber match will fall to...

Steve Trachsel.

Oh god, why was I born a Cubs fan?

Allah gives martyrs 49 virgins in heaven. If that's the case, Angelina Jolie will be waiting for Cub fans.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on September 08, 2007, 09:20:03 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 08, 2007, 09:15:33 AM
Quote from: Down In Front on September 08, 2007, 09:09:30 AM
Quote from: EG on September 08, 2007, 07:24:01 AM
Z's tossing eight innings of 1-run baseball tonight.

Which means if he does, that the all-important rubber match will fall to...

Steve Trachsel.

Oh god, why was I born a Cubs fan?

Allah gives martyrs 49 virgins in heaven. If that's the case, Angelina Jolie will be waiting for Cub fans.

Same thing happens in hell too.  They make you join the NSBB discussion board.

Hiyo!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 08, 2007, 09:24:43 AM
Quote from: CT II on September 08, 2007, 09:20:03 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 08, 2007, 09:15:33 AM
Quote from: Down In Front on September 08, 2007, 09:09:30 AM
Quote from: EG on September 08, 2007, 07:24:01 AM
Z's tossing eight innings of 1-run baseball tonight.

Which means if he does, that the all-important rubber match will fall to...

Steve Trachsel.

Oh god, why was I born a Cubs fan?

Allah gives martyrs 49 virgins in heaven. If that's the case, Angelina Jolie will be waiting for Cub fans.

Same thing happens in hell too.  They make you join the NSBB discussion board.

Hiyo!

So the NSBB guys just move from one basement to another

Hiyo!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on September 08, 2007, 09:54:58 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 08, 2007, 09:24:43 AM
Quote from: CT II on September 08, 2007, 09:20:03 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 08, 2007, 09:15:33 AM
Quote from: Down In Front on September 08, 2007, 09:09:30 AM
Quote from: EG on September 08, 2007, 07:24:01 AM
Z's tossing eight innings of 1-run baseball tonight.

Which means if he does, that the all-important rubber match will fall to...

Steve Trachsel.

Oh god, why was I born a Cubs fan?

Allah gives martyrs 49 virgins in heaven. If that's the case, Angelina Jolie will be waiting for Cub fans.

Same thing happens in hell too.  They make you join the NSBB discussion board.

Hiyo!

So the NSBB guys just move from one basement to another

Hiyo!

If this is anybody but Steve Allen, you stole that bit from me.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on September 08, 2007, 10:16:39 AM
Quote from: EG on September 08, 2007, 07:24:01 AM
Quote from: Down In Front on September 08, 2007, 07:04:08 AM
I'm taking credit for coining "Carlos' Last Stand" overat the HJE Shoutbox.

The season's tonight.  If Big Z shits the bed again, they'll pack it in, as they really have no chance.  If he pitches like his fat ass is supposed to, then there's hope and they'll stay in until the end.

?I'll probably watch NIU-SIU instead and spare myself that fat fuck's drama queen hysteria.

Z's tossing eight innings of 1-run baseball tonight.

On X-Box or Playstation?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on September 09, 2007, 08:54:45 AM
Quote from: EG on September 08, 2007, 07:24:01 AM
Z's tossing eight innings of 1-run baseball tonight.

I was only two innings off.  Z's back, ogdensteakballscoveredinballsorwhateverthekidsay.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on September 09, 2007, 09:50:00 AM
Quote from: EG on September 09, 2007, 08:54:45 AM
Quote from: EG on September 08, 2007, 07:24:01 AM
Z's tossing eight innings of 1-run baseball tonight.

I was only two innings off.  Z's back, ogdensteakballscoveredinballsorwhateverthekidsay.

This was a much better prediction than your last Ted Lilly effort.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 09, 2007, 10:31:49 AM
Quote from: EG on September 09, 2007, 08:54:45 AM
Quote from: EG on September 08, 2007, 07:24:01 AM
Z's tossing eight innings of 1-run baseball tonight.

I was only two innings off.  Z's back, ogdensteakballscoveredinballsorwhateverthekidsay.

It will be good times if Shitty Carlos is really gone, and Big Z has come back to play. Next start will be Fri. vs. the Shitbirds, Ogdens.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on September 09, 2007, 07:32:30 PM
The Tards got swept by Arizona. I'm hoping the lack of a day off for the rest of the season takes its toll on them. Although it really doesn't take away the sting of the Cubs losing 2 of 3 to the Pirates. That was just inexcusable.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on September 09, 2007, 08:09:09 PM
Quote from: Taylor on September 09, 2007, 07:32:30 PM
The Tards got swept by Arizona. I'm hoping the lack of a day off for the rest of the season takes its toll on them. Although it really doesn't take away the sting of the Cubs losing 2 of 3 to the Pirates. That was just inexcusable.

Nor does the fact they're now two back of the fucking Brewers.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on September 09, 2007, 08:32:24 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 09, 2007, 08:09:09 PM
Quote from: Taylor on September 09, 2007, 07:32:30 PM
The Tards got swept by Arizona. I'm hoping the lack of a day off for the rest of the season takes its toll on them. Although it really doesn't take away the sting of the Cubs losing 2 of 3 to the Pirates. That was just inexcusable.

Nor does the fact they're now two back of the fucking Brewers.

Just one back.

Milwaukee Brewers  73     69     .514     --     
Chicago Cubs          72     70     .507   1.0
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on September 09, 2007, 09:06:35 PM
Oh yeah. I guess it just feels like two.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Ghost of Desipio Past on September 09, 2007, 09:52:56 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 09, 2007, 09:06:35 PM
Oh yeah. I guess it just feels like two.

That's what she said.


Hey-oooo!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on September 09, 2007, 10:00:41 PM
Quote from: Taylor on September 09, 2007, 08:32:24 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 09, 2007, 08:09:09 PM
Quote from: Taylor on September 09, 2007, 07:32:30 PM
The Tards got swept by Arizona. I'm hoping the lack of a day off for the rest of the season takes its toll on them. Although it really doesn't take away the sting of the Cubs losing 2 of 3 to the Pirates. That was just inexcusable.

Nor does the fact they're now two back of the fucking Brewers.

Just one back.

Milwaukee Brewers  73     69     .514     --     
Chicago Cubs          72     70     .507   1.0

Evil Fowl still two back of the Cubs. Cubs are also 5 out of the wild card, so that's still a possiblity if they can go on a goddamn winning streak for once. Though there are 4 other teams in between Cubs and Dads for the WC (Dodgers are 2nd, 3 games ahead of the Cubs. Guess that Dumpster game on Thursday looks pretty fucken big right about now).
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on September 11, 2007, 07:05:42 PM
In Cincinnati, VORP Donkey has gone deep against Mark Mulder twice. A solo shot in the second and a Granny in the third. It's 5-1 Reds.

Giggity.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on September 11, 2007, 07:19:17 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 11, 2007, 07:05:42 PM
In Cincinnati, VORP Donkey has gone deep against Mark Mulder twice. A solo shot in the second and a Granny in the third. It's 5-1 Reds.

Giggity.

7-1 brahs.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on September 11, 2007, 08:00:06 PM
DeRo visits the Crawford Boxes.

Giggity-Giggity!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on September 11, 2007, 09:00:52 PM
Way to hold that lead there, Markeese.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Down In Front on September 11, 2007, 09:16:30 PM
More wasted opportunities.  Backe should have given up around 6 runs in his five innings.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Down In Front on September 11, 2007, 09:29:29 PM
I wish Carlos Marmol could pitch every inning of every game ever.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: DPappy on September 11, 2007, 10:43:09 PM
$#%@!  I can't believe I kept watching this shit.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Down In Front on September 11, 2007, 10:51:37 PM
Quote from: DPappy on September 11, 2007, 10:43:09 PM
$#%@!  I can't believe I kept watching this shit.

It's at times like these that I remind myself of Brant Brown's miss, how I nearly drove off the inbound Stevenson on my way home from work while listening to it as it happened, and that I still managed to wake up and work the next day.

Hell, we lived through the morning after Game 7 in '03, which was on the heels of a drawn-out, 24-hour nut-stomping.

This?  This ain't shit.  These cunts wanna hurt me, they'll have to try a bit harder.  Walk and walkoff triple.   Pfffffffft.  Big fucking deal. 

Fuck you Dempster, you're a loser, and I get to go to bed tonight with my beautiful wife and wake up to my beautiful daughter, and you'll wake up the same, worthless loser that you've always been.  You, too, Marquis, you 5-inning schlub.  I'll be damned if I let you two clowns ruin my days.  I lived through Brant Brown, motherfuckers.

Fuck you.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: StewiesBandwagon on September 11, 2007, 11:02:01 PM
Quote from: Down In Front on September 11, 2007, 10:51:37 PM
Quote from: DPappy on September 11, 2007, 10:43:09 PM
$#%@!  I can't believe I kept watching this shit.

It's at times like these that I remind myself of Brant Brown's miss, how I nearly drove off the inbound Stevenson on my way home from work while listening to it as it happened, and that I still managed to wake up and work the next day.

Hell, we lived through the morning after Game 7 in '03, which was on the heels of a drawn-out, 24-hour nut-stomping.

This?  This ain't shit.  These cunts wanna hurt me, they'll have to try a bit harder.  Walk and walkoff triple.   Pfffffffft.  Big fucking deal. 

Fuck you Dempster, you're a loser, and I get to go to bed tonight with my beautiful wife and wake up to my beautiful daughter, and you'll wake up the same, worthless loser that you've always been.  You, too, Marquis, you 5-inning schlub.  I'll be damned if I let you two clowns ruin my days.  I lived through Brant Brown, motherfuckers.

Fuck you.

Fuck all of 'em.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 12, 2007, 07:22:33 AM
Quote from: StewiesBandwagon on September 11, 2007, 11:02:01 PM
Quote from: Down In Front on September 11, 2007, 10:51:37 PM
Quote from: DPappy on September 11, 2007, 10:43:09 PM
$#%@!  I can't believe I kept watching this shit.

It's at times like these that I remind myself of Brant Brown's miss, how I nearly drove off the inbound Stevenson on my way home from work while listening to it as it happened, and that I still managed to wake up and work the next day.

Hell, we lived through the morning after Game 7 in '03, which was on the heels of a drawn-out, 24-hour nut-stomping.

This?  This ain't shit.  These cunts wanna hurt me, they'll have to try a bit harder.  Walk and walkoff triple.   Pfffffffft.  Big fucking deal. 

Fuck you Dempster, you're a loser, and I get to go to bed tonight with my beautiful wife and wake up to my beautiful daughter, and you'll wake up the same, worthless loser that you've always been.  You, too, Marquis, you 5-inning schlub.  I'll be damned if I let you two clowns ruin my days.  I lived through Brant Brown, motherfuckers.

Fuck you.

Fuck all of 'em.



In the eye.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on September 12, 2007, 07:54:48 AM
Boy that game last night frustrating, because you knew that as soon as Houston got a runner on, it would be over.  The worst part is that neither the Brewers or Cards are going to go anywhere in the standings either, so that the Cubs will be in it coming into the last week, at which they will blow up like a Pinto full of gasoline and fireworks driving down the Edens by Lance Briggs at 3 a.m. Yeesh.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on September 12, 2007, 08:43:11 AM
The Cubs look like they will just stumble through the next 3 weeks and I don't see them winning the division unless the Brewers have an extended losing streak.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Down In Front on September 12, 2007, 09:45:43 AM
You know what though, it's still better than the alternative.

Yes, they're ordinary; probably more ordinary than the '98 Cubs.  Yes, at this rate, they'll get run out of the playoffs quicker than a Daryle Ward tenure on the basepaths.  Yes it's embarassing to maybe have to back in to one of the worst divisions ever.

But you know what's worse?  For me, at least, times like last year, when the division was just as shitty and the Cubs weren't even in it.  To flip through the channels in mid-September and stop on the Cubs game and watch Jock Jones flail away in a meaningless game, your bloid angering up with rage at yet another in a long, long line of seasons that were rendered moot by July, and that these assmunches who no longer give a fuck because they're out if it get to play ball in the sun and continue not giving a fuck.

This is painful.  Times like last night can make it hard to get to sleep on time.  You hate yourself for being so passionately involved with a bunch of jerkoffs over whom you have no control, and yet you're allowing them to dictate your happiness and anger, but it passes.  It always passes.  Unless you live at NSBB, I suppose.  Like I said earlier, we've lived through worse.  If they miss the playoffs we will really, really hate this team and will resume our offseason gnashing of teeth over how fucking angry we are at carrying a 99 year burden.  Until that happens, we just have to keep watching.

/end rant.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on September 12, 2007, 09:49:51 AM
Quote from: Down In Front on September 12, 2007, 09:45:43 AM
You know what though, it's still better than the alternative.

Yes, they're ordinary; probably more ordinary than the '98 Cubs.  Yes, at this rate, they'll get run out of the playoffs quicker than a Daryle Ward tenure on the basepaths.  Yes it's embarassing to maybe have to back in to one of the worst divisions ever.

But you know what's worse?  For me, at least, times like last year, when the division was just as shitty and the Cubs weren't even in it.  To flip through the channels in mid-September and stop on the Cubs game and watch Jock Jones flail away in a meaningless game, your bloid angering up with rage at yet another in a long, long line of seasons that were rendered moot by July, and that these assmunches who no longer give a fuck because they're out if it get to play ball in the sun and continue not giving a fuck.

This is painful.  Times like last night can make it hard to get to sleep on time.  You hate yourself for being so passionately involved with a bunch of jerkoffs over whom you have no control, and yet you're allowing them to dictate your happiness and anger, but it passes.  It always passes.  Unless you live at NSBB, I suppose.  Like I said earlier, we've lived through worse.  If they miss the playoffs we will really, really hate this team and will resume our offseason gnashing of teeth over how fucking angry we are at carrying a 99 year burden.  Until that happens, we just have to keep watching.

/end rant.

JD, we're changing the name of our blog to Bloid Cubbie Blue.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit on September 12, 2007, 09:51:17 AM
Quote from: CT II on September 12, 2007, 09:49:51 AM
Quote from: Down In Front on September 12, 2007, 09:45:43 AM
You know what though, it's still better than the alternative.

Yes, they're ordinary; probably more ordinary than the '98 Cubs.  Yes, at this rate, they'll get run out of the playoffs quicker than a Daryle Ward tenure on the basepaths.  Yes it's embarassing to maybe have to back in to one of the worst divisions ever.

But you know what's worse?  For me, at least, times like last year, when the division was just as shitty and the Cubs weren't even in it.  To flip through the channels in mid-September and stop on the Cubs game and watch Jock Jones flail away in a meaningless game, your bloid angering up with rage at yet another in a long, long line of seasons that were rendered moot by July, and that these assmunches who no longer give a fuck because they're out if it get to play ball in the sun and continue not giving a fuck.

This is painful.  Times like last night can make it hard to get to sleep on time.  You hate yourself for being so passionately involved with a bunch of jerkoffs over whom you have no control, and yet you're allowing them to dictate your happiness and anger, but it passes.  It always passes.  Unless you live at NSBB, I suppose.  Like I said earlier, we've lived through worse.  If they miss the playoffs we will really, really hate this team and will resume our offseason gnashing of teeth over how fucking angry we are at carrying a 99 year burden.  Until that happens, we just have to keep watching.

/end rant.

JD, we're changing the name of our blog to Bloid Cubbie Blue.

I bet that's what you call Zoidberg's blood.

(http://www.geocities.com/zoidberg_fan/scanart/zoidypic.gif)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on September 12, 2007, 09:51:30 AM
These are the times that try men's souls.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 12, 2007, 09:59:09 AM
Quote from: Taylor on September 12, 2007, 09:51:30 AM
These are the times that try men's souls.

Taft will beat Bakersfield.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Indolent Reader on September 12, 2007, 10:02:32 AM
The Best of Times.

Nice reference.

The Blurst of Times?!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on September 12, 2007, 10:04:35 AM
Quote from: Indolent Reader on September 12, 2007, 10:02:32 AM
The Best of Times.

Nice reference.

The Blurst of Times?!

Stupid monkey.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on September 12, 2007, 11:08:43 AM
Quote from: Down In Front on September 12, 2007, 09:45:43 AM
... yet you're allowing them to dictate your happiness and anger

Move farther away from Chicago.  It helps a lot.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on September 12, 2007, 11:13:43 AM
Quote from: Down In Front on September 11, 2007, 10:51:37 PM
Quote from: DPappy on September 11, 2007, 10:43:09 PM
$#%@!  I can't believe I kept watching this shit.

It's at times like these that I remind myself of Brant Brown's miss, how I nearly drove off the inbound Stevenson on my way home from work while listening to it as it happened, and that I still managed to wake up and work the next day.

Hell, we lived through the morning after Game 7 in '03, which was on the heels of a drawn-out, 24-hour nut-stomping.

This?  This ain't shit.  These cunts wanna hurt me, they'll have to try a bit harder.  Walk and walkoff triple.   Pfffffffft.  Big fucking deal. 

Fuck you Dempster, you're a loser, and I get to go to bed tonight with my beautiful wife and wake up to my beautiful daughter, and you'll wake up the same, worthless loser that you've always been.  You, too, Marquis, you 5-inning schlub.  I'll be damned if I let you two clowns ruin my days.  I lived through Brant Brown, motherfuckers.

Fuck you.

Your hatred is misdirected. Last night is on the hitters, not the pitchers. Biggest collection of sackless fucks in professional baseball. They should be ripping into the suck-ass Astros staff and they don't have the balls to do it.

I said this a week or so ago and I'll say it again. They're going to win just enough games down the stretch to lose the division by one game to Milwaukee.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on September 12, 2007, 11:19:53 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 12, 2007, 11:13:43 AM
Quote from: Down In Front on September 11, 2007, 10:51:37 PM
Quote from: DPappy on September 11, 2007, 10:43:09 PM
$#%@!  I can't believe I kept watching this shit.

It's at times like these that I remind myself of Brant Brown's miss, how I nearly drove off the inbound Stevenson on my way home from work while listening to it as it happened, and that I still managed to wake up and work the next day.

Hell, we lived through the morning after Game 7 in '03, which was on the heels of a drawn-out, 24-hour nut-stomping.

This?  This ain't shit.  These cunts wanna hurt me, they'll have to try a bit harder.  Walk and walkoff triple.   Pfffffffft.  Big fucking deal. 

Fuck you Dempster, you're a loser, and I get to go to bed tonight with my beautiful wife and wake up to my beautiful daughter, and you'll wake up the same, worthless loser that you've always been.  You, too, Marquis, you 5-inning schlub.  I'll be damned if I let you two clowns ruin my days.  I lived through Brant Brown, motherfuckers.

Fuck you.

Your hatred is misdirected. Last night is on the hitters, not the pitchers. Biggest collection of sackless fucks in professional baseball. They should be ripping into the suck-ass Astros staff and they don't have the balls to do it.

I said this a week or so ago and I'll say it again. They're going to win just enough games down the stretch to lose the division by one game to Milwaukee.

Some of it should be directed towards Marquis who had a 4-1 lead and pissed it away. He got himself out of some trouble early on, but in the 5th and 6th it looked like he was lobbing softballs up there.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on September 12, 2007, 11:22:47 AM
Quote from: Taylor on September 12, 2007, 11:19:53 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 12, 2007, 11:13:43 AM
Quote from: Down In Front on September 11, 2007, 10:51:37 PM
Quote from: DPappy on September 11, 2007, 10:43:09 PM
$#%@!  I can't believe I kept watching this shit.

It's at times like these that I remind myself of Brant Brown's miss, how I nearly drove off the inbound Stevenson on my way home from work while listening to it as it happened, and that I still managed to wake up and work the next day.

Hell, we lived through the morning after Game 7 in '03, which was on the heels of a drawn-out, 24-hour nut-stomping.

This?  This ain't shit.  These cunts wanna hurt me, they'll have to try a bit harder.  Walk and walkoff triple.   Pfffffffft.  Big fucking deal. 

Fuck you Dempster, you're a loser, and I get to go to bed tonight with my beautiful wife and wake up to my beautiful daughter, and you'll wake up the same, worthless loser that you've always been.  You, too, Marquis, you 5-inning schlub.  I'll be damned if I let you two clowns ruin my days.  I lived through Brant Brown, motherfuckers.

Fuck you.

Your hatred is misdirected. Last night is on the hitters, not the pitchers. Biggest collection of sackless fucks in professional baseball. They should be ripping into the suck-ass Astros staff and they don't have the balls to do it.

I said this a week or so ago and I'll say it again. They're going to win just enough games down the stretch to lose the division by one game to Milwaukee.

Some of it should be directed towards Marquis who had a 4-1 lead and pissed it away. He got himself out of some trouble early on, but in the 5th and 6th it looked like he was lobbing softballs up there.

Four runs in six innings in that abortion of ballpark isn't too bad.

And he didn't walk 14 guys like the Astros pitchers did. If our hitters had any fucking sack they would have won about 13-4 and nobody would be talking about Marquis.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Down In Front on September 12, 2007, 12:03:09 PM
First of all it was 5 innings, not 6.  He made it into the 6th, whoop-de-damn-fucking doo, let's throw him a goddamn parade, even
though he failed to get a single out in that 6th inning.   If it weren’t for the Marmot, he would have given up more runs.  Hell, as it was, Marquis was on pace to give up over 7 runs for the game, which would mean if some of those hitters “sacked up” as you put it (because, you know, it’s a sign of how unmanly these guys are when they fail to hit a 500 foot homer with guys on base), they would have needed 8 runs to win.

Fuck Marquis and his sally-assed 5 inning outings.  Now is the time for everyone to step up, not just the hitters.

Besides, I thought you stopped watcing these gutless cocksuckers.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on September 12, 2007, 12:26:41 PM
Quote from: Down In Front on September 12, 2007, 12:03:09 PM
Fuck Marquis and his sally-assed 5 inning outings.  Now is the time for everyone to step up, not just the hitters. we can just sit back and watch him do this for two more years, at $7 million per.

Hendry'd.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lance Dicksons Arm on September 12, 2007, 12:28:25 PM
3-0 Pirates, with them still threatening in the 3rd.  Dave Bush is getting abused again.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on September 12, 2007, 12:29:35 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on September 12, 2007, 12:28:25 PM
3-0 Pirates, with them still threatening in the 3rd.  Dave Bush is getting abused again.

Didn't know he was Catholic.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 12, 2007, 12:36:25 PM
4-0 Bucs, top 4th.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on September 12, 2007, 01:39:16 PM
Rickie Weeks up with two outs and 2 RISP bottom seven verses Soria.

Let's see if he can sack up.

Ball one blocked.
Called strike 1-1.
Foul 1-2. Late lunge swing.
Ball outside 2-2.
Strike three called on the inside corner.

End of inning.

0 R 1 H 0 E 2 LOB.

After 6.5. Pissburgh 4, Milwaukee 2.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on September 12, 2007, 01:48:27 PM
But in the 8th, 2nd and third, no outs for Fat Prince. Dumbasso coming in.

This won't end well.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on September 12, 2007, 01:52:06 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 12, 2007, 01:39:16 PM
Rickie Weeks up with two outs and 2 RISP bottom seven verses Soria.

Let's see if he can sack up.

Ball one blocked.
Called strike 1-1.
Foul 1-2. Late lunge swing.
Ball outside 2-2.
Strike three called on the inside corner.

End of inning.

0 R 1 H 0 E 2 LOB.

After 6.5. Pissburgh 4, Milwaukee 2.

Sounds like someone's actually watching Brewers @ Pirates.

Sounds like it's probably time to find that new job, too.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on September 12, 2007, 01:56:25 PM
Quote from: Corn-fed on September 12, 2007, 01:52:06 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 12, 2007, 01:39:16 PM
Rickie Weeks up with two outs and 2 RISP bottom seven verses Soria.

Let's see if he can sack up.

Ball one blocked.
Called strike 1-1.
Foul 1-2. Late lunge swing.
Ball outside 2-2.
Strike three called on the inside corner.

End of inning.

0 R 1 H 0 E 2 LOB.

After 6.5. Pissburgh 4, Milwaukee 2.

Sounds like someone's actually watching Brewers @ Pirates.

Sounds like it's probably time to find that new job, too.

I'm actually listening to the Brewers and watching the Sux, while looking for jobs online. I'm having no luck but I'm meeting with somebody tomorrow who might have something for me. I'm not very happy right now. But I'm still optimistic that something will come up soon.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 12, 2007, 01:58:49 PM

The Brewers are making this game too goddamn interesting.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on September 12, 2007, 02:01:02 PM
Well, after Corey Hart's game tying triple, I no longer find it very interesting. I'm turning it off. I hate the fucking Pirates.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on September 12, 2007, 02:07:04 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 12, 2007, 02:01:02 PM
Well, after Corey Hart's game tying triple, I no longer find it very interesting. I'm turning it off. I hate the fucking Pirates.

You don't want to see Shawn Chacon walk in the go-ahead run?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 12, 2007, 02:15:05 PM
Quote from: CT II on September 12, 2007, 02:07:04 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 12, 2007, 02:01:02 PM
Well, after Corey Hart's game tying triple, I no longer find it very interesting. I'm turning it off. I hate the fucking Pirates.

You don't want to see Shawn Chacon walk in the go-ahead run?

I thought Favruh was gonna hit the granny.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: DPappy on September 12, 2007, 02:23:44 PM
Ah, Turd Throw strikes again.  It's a good thing Ned manages his bullpen like a Cub skipper.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: JS on September 12, 2007, 02:24:22 PM
Turnbow shitting his pants.

Pirates with a 5-4 lead, 2 on 1 out, bot 8.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on September 12, 2007, 02:24:49 PM
(http://www.theamericanmind.com/images/springtraining2006/derickturnbow1.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 12, 2007, 02:25:53 PM
Quote from: JS on September 12, 2007, 02:24:22 PM
Turnbow shitting his pants.

Pirates with a 5-4 lead, 2 on 1 out, bot 8.

Pizza Pizza scores the go-ahead run.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on September 12, 2007, 02:27:29 PM
7-4 Pirates. Thank you, again, Mr. Turdthrow.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: JS on September 12, 2007, 02:27:53 PM
7-4 Pirates. Way to go Turd Throw.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on September 12, 2007, 02:30:55 PM
Ray King just came out ate Turd Throw and then got the last out.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 12, 2007, 02:31:10 PM
I'm happy there's such a thing as a Derrick Turnbow, and that the Brewers have him.

Maybe they should get Farnsworth and complete the set.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on September 12, 2007, 02:32:38 PM
After the Buccos went up 7-4, the Pirate announcers were concerned about the lack of save opps for Matt Capps this season. They seemed to think it would be a shame if the Bucs tacked on an extra run and denied him yet another save chance. There are untold millions of Cub fans who would like to slap the living shit out of those guys for uttering that bollocks on the air at a time like this. Jesus. I love this thread.

And if the Cubs win the Central, "Throw" should get a playoff share.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 12, 2007, 02:39:24 PM

Intrepid Reader: Harry Caray's dyslexic ghost

Bucs win! Bucs win!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: JS on September 12, 2007, 02:39:47 PM
Matt Capps with the save.

Pirates win and your Brewers player of the game is... who else, Derrick Turnbow. Take a bow Derrick.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on September 12, 2007, 02:39:59 PM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 12, 2007, 02:31:10 PM
I'm happy there's such a thing as a Derrick Turnbow, and that the Brewers have him.

Maybe they should get Farnsworth and complete the set.

Better yet send Ohman to the Brewers for....well just send him to the Brewers.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on September 12, 2007, 02:40:57 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 12, 2007, 02:32:38 PM
After the Buccos went up 7-4, the Pirate announcers were concerned about the lack of save opps for Matt Capps this season. They seemed to think it would be a shame if the Bucs tacked on an extra run and denied him yet another save chance. There are untold millions of Cub fans who would like to slap the living shit out of those guys for uttering that bollocks on the air at a time like this. Jesus. I love this thread.

And if the Cubs win the Central, "Throw" should get a playoff share.

He can have Will Ohman's.  Jeebus, if every guy who played for the big club this year got voted a share, they'd each get something like $125.00.  
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on September 12, 2007, 02:41:43 PM
Quote from: Taylor on September 12, 2007, 02:39:59 PM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 12, 2007, 02:31:10 PM
I'm happy there's such a thing as a Derrick Turnbow, and that the Brewers have him.

Maybe they should get Farnsworth and complete the set.

Better yet send Ohman to the Brewers for....well just send him to the Brewers Damien Miller.

Straight up.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 12, 2007, 02:49:22 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 12, 2007, 02:41:43 PM
Quote from: Taylor on September 12, 2007, 02:39:59 PM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 12, 2007, 02:31:10 PM
I'm happy there's such a thing as a Derrick Turnbow, and that the Brewers have him.

Maybe they should get Farnsworth and complete the set.

Better yet send Ohman to the Brewers for....well just send him to the Brewers Damien Miller.

Straight up.

I'd settle for some brats, although I am mustard-challenged.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on September 12, 2007, 02:50:18 PM
Now the Cubs have to win tonight to be tied for first and then win tomorrow to take a half game lead. No problem.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on September 12, 2007, 02:57:55 PM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 12, 2007, 02:49:22 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 12, 2007, 02:41:43 PM
Quote from: Taylor on September 12, 2007, 02:39:59 PM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 12, 2007, 02:31:10 PM
I'm happy there's such a thing as a Derrick Turnbow, and that the Brewers have him.

Maybe they should get Farnsworth and complete the set.

Better yet send Ohman to the Brewers for....well just send him to the Brewers Damien Miller.

Straight up.

I'd settle for some brats, although I am mustard-challenged.

Apparently. I'd forgotten about your mustard bukkake incident at the park. How the hell did you do that without knowing it? Hilarious.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Down In Front on September 12, 2007, 02:59:32 PM
Quote from: Taylor on September 12, 2007, 02:50:18 PM
Now the Cubs have to win tonight to be tied for first and then win tomorrow to take a half game lead. No problem.

With Rich “The Anti-Stopper” Hill and Steve “I Wasn’t Even That Good Back When I Was Good” Trachsel going in said 2 games, what could possibly go wrong?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 12, 2007, 03:00:42 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 12, 2007, 02:57:55 PM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 12, 2007, 02:49:22 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 12, 2007, 02:41:43 PM
Quote from: Taylor on September 12, 2007, 02:39:59 PM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 12, 2007, 02:31:10 PM
I'm happy there's such a thing as a Derrick Turnbow, and that the Brewers have him.

Maybe they should get Farnsworth and complete the set.

Better yet send Ohman to the Brewers for....well just send him to the Brewers Damien Miller.

Straight up.

I'd settle for some brats, although I am mustard-challenged.

Apparently. I'd forgotten about your mustard bukkake incident at the park. How the hell did you do that without knowing it? Hilarious.

I have no idea. I didn't even put that much on my brat. I must have looked like a damn smiley button.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on September 12, 2007, 03:09:08 PM
It looks like the HGH chant made its way to Cinncinnati.

From our friends at Viva on last night's game:

Quoteit's obviously affecting Ankiel
didn't you see his face, when the jerks in the stands were shouting HGH?  The guy is in pain.  He's 1-18 since the story came out, and the hit was a single in his first at bat. 

No, he's not a .360 hitter, but he's also not a .056 hitter either.


"and we're grasping at rainbows, holding on till the end..."

by SleepyCA on Tue Sep 11, 2007 at 09:36:52 PM EDT

How can people be so cruel?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on September 12, 2007, 03:09:57 PM
Cubs most valuable player, 2007: Derrick Turnbow.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: WTB...A RING FFS!! on September 12, 2007, 03:12:08 PM
WHY THE FUCK does genious Ned keep trotting out that steaming pile of mastadon dung? Oh wait, for prob the same reason that Lou did with OOOOman, no bullpen in the majors I can think of doesn't have some slapdick the likes of either of the douchebags I just mentioned. Thank god Turdthrow's on their team as every week at least he seems to soil himself and help us out.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Down In Front on September 12, 2007, 03:35:05 PM
Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on September 12, 2007, 03:12:08 PM
WHY THE FUCK does genious Ned keep trotting out that steaming pile of mastadon dung? Oh wait, for prob the same reason that Lou did with OOOOman, no bullpen in the majors I can think of doesn't have some slapdick the likes of either of the douchebags I just mentioned. Thank god Turdthrow's on their team as every week at least he seems to soil himself and help us out.

Heh heh.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 12, 2007, 04:48:13 PM
Quote from: Down In Front on September 12, 2007, 03:35:05 PM
Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on September 12, 2007, 03:12:08 PM
WHY THE FUCK does genious Ned keep trotting out that steaming pile of mastadon dung? Oh wait, for prob the same reason that Lou did with OOOOman, no bullpen in the majors I can think of doesn't have some slapdick the likes of either of the douchebags I just mentioned. Thank god Turdthrow's on their team as every week at least he seems to soil himself and help us out.

Heh heh.

I noticed that too. Nicely done.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on September 12, 2007, 04:51:34 PM
Bipolar Dick Mountain takes to the mound tonight, he gets my positive. Last time out, he sucked, so if the pattern holds he should be the tits tonight. Let's see if the bums can get some fucken hits off of Cy Young pitching for the Trolls.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Down In Front on September 12, 2007, 05:01:07 PM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on September 12, 2007, 04:51:34 PM
Bipolar Dick Mountain takes to the mound tonight, he gets my positive. Last time out, he sucked, so if the pattern holds he should be the tits tonight. Let's see if the bums can get some fucken hits off of Cy Young pitching for the Trolls.


Hill makes me fear for my positive.  I hope I'm wrong but he's the pitching equvalent of the boy in the bubble--conditions have to be JUST right for him to excel.  Adversity?  Bad.  And pitching after a nut-punch like last night would count as an adverse condition.  He's not quite stopper material, and this team is almost desperate for a stop.

Again, I hope I'm wrong.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on September 13, 2007, 01:10:31 AM
Quote from: Down In Front on September 12, 2007, 05:01:07 PM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on September 12, 2007, 04:51:34 PM
Bipolar Dick Mountain takes to the mound tonight, he gets my positive. Last time out, he sucked, so if the pattern holds he should be the tits tonight. Let's see if the bums can get some fucken hits off of Cy Young pitching for the Trolls.


Hill makes me fear for my positive.  I hope I'm wrong but he's the pitching equvalent of the boy in the bubble--conditions have to be JUST right for him to excel.  Adversity?  Bad.  And pitching after a nut-punch like last night would count as an adverse condition.  He's not quite stopper material, and this team is almost desperate for a stop.

Again, I hope I'm wrong.



Dick's on the cell. He wants to apologize for rubbing out his coals on your sister's scalp. I told him you were cool with it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Down In Front on September 13, 2007, 01:23:15 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on September 13, 2007, 01:10:31 AM
Quote from: Down In Front on September 12, 2007, 05:01:07 PM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on September 12, 2007, 04:51:34 PM
Bipolar Dick Mountain takes to the mound tonight, he gets my positive. Last time out, he sucked, so if the pattern holds he should be the tits tonight. Let's see if the bums can get some fucken hits off of Cy Young pitching for the Trolls.


Hill makes me fear for my positive.  I hope I'm wrong but he's the pitching equvalent of the boy in the bubble--conditions have to be JUST right for him to excel.  Adversity?  Bad.  And pitching after a nut-punch like last night would count as an adverse condition.  He's not quite stopper material, and this team is almost desperate for a stop.

Again, I hope I'm wrong.



Dick's on the cell. He wants to apologize for rubbing out his coals on your sister's scalp. I told him you were cool with it.


If being wrong feels this good, mister, then I don't ever want to be right.

Or something.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 13, 2007, 06:06:40 AM
Quote from: Down In Front on September 13, 2007, 01:23:15 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on September 13, 2007, 01:10:31 AM
Quote from: Down In Front on September 12, 2007, 05:01:07 PM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on September 12, 2007, 04:51:34 PM
Bipolar Dick Mountain takes to the mound tonight, he gets my positive. Last time out, he sucked, so if the pattern holds he should be the tits tonight. Let's see if the bums can get some fucken hits off of Cy Young pitching for the Trolls.


Hill makes me fear for my positive.  I hope I'm wrong but he's the pitching equvalent of the boy in the bubble--conditions have to be JUST right for him to excel.  Adversity?  Bad.  And pitching after a nut-punch like last night would count as an adverse condition.  He's not quite stopper material, and this team is almost desperate for a stop.

Again, I hope I'm wrong.



Dick's on the cell. He wants to apologize for rubbing out his coals on your sister's scalp. I told him you were cool with it.


If being wrong feels this good, mister, then I don't ever want to be right.

Or something.

Steve "L Flag" Trachsel takes the hill tonight. He sucks quite a bit. Maybe it's my turn to be wrong, but I doubt it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: WTB...A RING FFS!! on September 13, 2007, 12:34:22 PM
Ok, sorry boys for fucking up genius, it was the end of the workday and I was racing to get the fuck outta the dump. I'z gunna try reel hard too not skrew up ma spellin in the fyoochr.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 13, 2007, 12:56:23 PM
Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on September 13, 2007, 12:34:22 PM
Ok, sorry boys for fucking up genius, it was the end of the workday and I was racing to get the fuck outta the dump. I'z gunna try reel hard too not skrew up ma spellin in the fyoochr.

Genious has been used before.

Genious is the opposite of Moran.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on September 13, 2007, 02:15:43 PM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 13, 2007, 12:56:23 PM
Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on September 13, 2007, 12:34:22 PM
Ok, sorry boys for fucking up genius, it was the end of the workday and I was racing to get the fuck outta the dump. I'z gunna try reel hard too not skrew up ma spellin in the fyoochr.

Genious has been used before.

Genious is the opposite of Moran.

Really? I thought it was the same thing. I guess I know why WTB writes half his post in abreviations. Not that it makes them any easier to read. But that's his trademark though.

Oh, how humiliating.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 13, 2007, 02:17:01 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 13, 2007, 02:15:43 PM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 13, 2007, 12:56:23 PM
Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on September 13, 2007, 12:34:22 PM
Ok, sorry boys for fucking up genius, it was the end of the workday and I was racing to get the fuck outta the dump. I'z gunna try reel hard too not skrew up ma spellin in the fyoochr.

Genious has been used before.

Genious is the opposite of Moran.

Really? I thought it was the same thing. I guess I know why WTB writes half his post in abreviations. Not that it makes them any easier to read. But that's his trademark though.

Oh, how humiliating.

All I know is, I now read your posts with a Vol fan accent in my head.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: berkeleycubfan on September 13, 2007, 02:41:23 PM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 13, 2007, 02:17:01 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 13, 2007, 02:15:43 PM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 13, 2007, 12:56:23 PM
Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on September 13, 2007, 12:34:22 PM
Ok, sorry boys for fucking up genius, it was the end of the workday and I was racing to get the fuck outta the dump. I'z gunna try reel hard too not skrew up ma spellin in the fyoochr.

Genious has been used before.

Genious is the opposite of Moran.

Really? I thought it was the same thing. I guess I know why WTB writes half his post in abreviations. Not that it makes them any easier to read. But that's his trademark though.

Oh, how humiliating.

All I know is, I now read your posts with a Vol fan accent in my head.

Being a Tennessee native and still frequent visitor, I'd love to hear it.  And I attended a different university in the Volunteer State, so I hate the Vols as well.  Maybe you can send me an audio file?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on September 13, 2007, 02:46:30 PM
Quote from: berkeleycubfan on September 13, 2007, 02:41:23 PM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 13, 2007, 02:17:01 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 13, 2007, 02:15:43 PM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 13, 2007, 12:56:23 PM
Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on September 13, 2007, 12:34:22 PM
Ok, sorry boys for fucking up genius, it was the end of the workday and I was racing to get the fuck outta the dump. I'z gunna try reel hard too not skrew up ma spellin in the fyoochr.

Genious has been used before.

Genious is the opposite of Moran.

Really? I thought it was the same thing. I guess I know why WTB writes half his post in abreviations. Not that it makes them any easier to read. But that's his trademark though.

Oh, how humiliating.

All I know is, I now read your posts with a Vol fan accent in my head.

Being a Tennessee native and still frequent visitor, I'd love to hear it.  And I attended a different university in the Volunteer State, so I hate the Vols as well.  Maybe you can send me an audio file?

Shit, that impression is the undercard to my Clinton. At least in my mind. I knock myself out with Clinton jokes and people just chuckle and go, "Lemme hear the redneck again! That was awesome."

Sigh.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lance Dicksons Arm on September 13, 2007, 03:16:23 PM
Cards lose again.

Nice conclusion to an 0-7 road trip right in the middle of a pennant push.  The dream is over, BC.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: WTB...A RING FFS!! on September 13, 2007, 03:16:23 PM
Oh come on Apex, I only abreviate a word here and there. Trust me, I cut down on that shit alot in these posts. I get that bad habit from Warcraft, where EVERYTHING's cut down as much as possible. But, because the Mike's Reon avatar's moaning to you I'll try and cut out the abreviations. And I agree with Fork, we definitely need some audio of you linked doing the redneck Vol chant.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 13, 2007, 03:31:01 PM
Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on September 13, 2007, 03:16:23 PM
Oh come on Apex, I only abreviate a word here and there. Trust me, I cut down on that shit alot in these posts. I get that bad habit from Warcraft, where EVERYTHING's cut down as much as possible. But, because the Mike's Reon avatar's moaning to you I'll try and cut out the abreviations. And I agree with Fork, we definitely need some audio of you linked doing the redneck Vol chant.

Next time I'm in the same room as that guy, I'm shooting video.

I'm actually thinking about a documentary - Apex after one drink, after two drinks, after three drinks...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on September 14, 2007, 08:40:48 AM
More maudlin musings from the tards at Viva:

QuoteToday's game

I can't help but wonder.  Will the reminder of losing Josh by making up the game postponed by his death bring us further down, or provide a spark.  Could playing this game have been on the minds of this team all week?     


by crdfn4evr on Fri Sep 14, 2007 at 08:13:37 AM EDT
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on September 14, 2007, 08:58:17 AM
Quote from: Taylor on September 14, 2007, 08:40:48 AM
More maudlin musings from the tards at Viva:

QuoteToday's game

I can't help but wonder.  Will the reminder of losing Josh by making up the game postponed by his death bring us further down, or provide a spark.  Could playing this game have been on the minds of this team all week?     


by crdfn4evr on Fri Sep 14, 2007 at 08:13:37 AM EDT


That's embarrassing.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 14, 2007, 09:16:44 AM
Quote from: Taylor on September 14, 2007, 08:40:48 AM
More maudlin musings from the tards at Viva:

QuoteToday's game

I can't help but wonder.  Will the reminder of losing Josh by making up the game postponed by his death bring us further down, or provide a spark.  Could playing this game have been on the minds of this team all week?     


by crdfn4evr on Fri Sep 14, 2007 at 08:13:37 AM EDT


Age, injuries, and lack of decent pitching will bring them further down. Besides, their record at the end of 2007 won't be all that much worse then their 2006 record.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on September 14, 2007, 10:14:47 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 13, 2007, 03:31:01 PM
Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on September 13, 2007, 03:16:23 PM
Oh come on Apex, I only abreviate a word here and there. Trust me, I cut down on that shit alot in these posts. I get that bad habit from Warcraft, where EVERYTHING's cut down as much as possible. But, because the Mike's Reon avatar's moaning to you I'll try and cut out the abreviations. And I agree with Fork, we definitely need some audio of you linked doing the redneck Vol chant.

Next time I'm in the same room as that guy, I'm shooting video.

I'm actually thinking about a documentary - Apex after one drink, after two drinks, after three drinks...

I'm working on a similar project which involves Apex pretending to be a day-trader and hitting on women in the bars of Naperville while wearing this shirt:

(http://blog.blankbaby.com/blankbaby/blueshirtugly.jpg)

We're going to win an Oscar.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 14, 2007, 10:38:35 AM
Quote from: CT II on September 14, 2007, 10:14:47 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 13, 2007, 03:31:01 PM
Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on September 13, 2007, 03:16:23 PM
Oh come on Apex, I only abreviate a word here and there. Trust me, I cut down on that shit alot in these posts. I get that bad habit from Warcraft, where EVERYTHING's cut down as much as possible. But, because the Mike's Reon avatar's moaning to you I'll try and cut out the abreviations. And I agree with Fork, we definitely need some audio of you linked doing the redneck Vol chant.

Next time I'm in the same room as that guy, I'm shooting video.

I'm actually thinking about a documentary - Apex after one drink, after two drinks, after three drinks...

I'm working on a similar project which involves Apex pretending to be a day-trader and hitting on women in the bars of Naperville while wearing this shirt:

(http://blog.blankbaby.com/blankbaby/blueshirtugly.jpg)

We're going to win an Oscar.

Best Wardrobe, to be sure.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on September 14, 2007, 10:41:52 AM
Holy shit. It has to be tucked into my blue jeans though. Otherwise the whole scene doesn't work.


I don't even want to know how CT found that picture. He's a capable fellow, he is. It's kind of scary. He could be anything he wants to be. Day trader, cocksmith, color commentator on MLB broadcasts. Anything. Sky's the limit for that bloke.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 14, 2007, 10:54:43 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 14, 2007, 10:41:52 AM
Holy shit. It has to be tucked into my blue jeans though. Otherwise the whole scene doesn't work.


I don't even want to know how CT found that picture. He's a capable fellow, he is. It's kind of scary. He could be anything he wants to be. Day trader, cocksmith, color commentator on MLB broadcasts. Anything. Sky's the limit for that bloke.

I tucked a polo shirt into my jeans yesterday. Fortunately, the Apex Fashion Police didn't nail me.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on September 14, 2007, 10:55:12 AM
QuoteHoly shit. It has to be tucked into my blue jeans though. Otherwise the whole scene doesn't work.

Of course.  If the shirt wasn't tucked in, you'd be wearing it in an ironic fashion.  We're saving the "ironic hipster" identity for the sequel.


QuoteI don't even want to know how CT found that picture. He's a capable fellow, he is. It's kind of scary. He could be anything he wants to be. Day trader, cocksmith, color commentator on MLB broadcasts. Anything. Sky's the limit for that bloke.

I'm wearing it right now.  Which will make it funnier, since it'll be like 3 sizes too small for you.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on September 14, 2007, 10:58:40 AM
Quote from: CT II on September 14, 2007, 10:55:12 AM
QuoteHoly shit. It has to be tucked into my blue jeans though. Otherwise the whole scene doesn't work.

Of course.  If the shirt wasn't tucked in, you'd be wearing it in an ironic fashion.  We're saving the "ironic hipster" identity for the sequel.


QuoteI don't even want to know how CT found that picture. He's a capable fellow, he is. It's kind of scary. He could be anything he wants to be. Day trader, cocksmith, color commentator on MLB broadcasts. Anything. Sky's the limit for that bloke.

I'm wearing it right now.  Which will make it funnier, since it'll be like 3 sizes too small for you.

Are you saying I'm fat?

(weeps) (eats)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: JS on September 20, 2007, 07:50:30 AM
I positive Turd Throw.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 20, 2007, 07:53:03 AM
Quote from: JS on September 20, 2007, 07:50:30 AM
I positive Turd Throw.

I think he's earned a pizza.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on September 20, 2007, 08:21:31 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 20, 2007, 07:53:03 AM
Quote from: JS on September 20, 2007, 07:50:30 AM
I positive Turd Throw.

I think he's earned a pizza.

He's turning into a legend in his own time. I hope he pitches in every game for the rest of the season.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on September 20, 2007, 08:24:22 AM
How about Butchie Yost bringing in Matt Wise to pitch the 10th. What. A. Moron.

First taking out Braun for defense was interesting, I think he did that a little too soon. But Matt Wise? He of a 10 ERA in his last 10 outings? He of a 7 ERA since the ASB? He who isn't good?

Butchie is doing his best to give the Cubs their second division title in five years.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 20, 2007, 08:29:12 AM

The whole "other teams having managers dumber then the guy running the Cubs" is all very confusing to me.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on September 20, 2007, 08:33:39 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on September 20, 2007, 08:24:22 AM
How about Butchie Yost bringing in Matt Wise to pitch the 10th. What. A. Moron.

First taking out Braun for defense was interesting, I think he did that a little too soon. But Matt Wise? He of a 10 ERA in his last 10 outings? He of a 7 ERA since the ASB? He who isn't good?

Butchie is doing his best to give the Cubs their second division title in five years.

I thought they were great moves. Yost is doing a great job. Keep it up Ned.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on September 20, 2007, 08:48:42 AM
I'm still trying to understand why he didn't walk the bases loaded to at least set up a force at home on a ground ball.

But I like his moves. Couple more innings and he probably gets Sheets up in the bullpen.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on September 20, 2007, 08:50:42 AM
Sheets flew back to Milwaukee because the "cramp" in his hamstring had gotten worse overnight, meaning it's not a cramp, but probably a tear.  That said, Ned was on the phone with Midwest Express arranging a flight for Ben had the game gone into the 12th or 13th.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on September 20, 2007, 09:15:40 AM
Quote from: Andy on September 20, 2007, 08:50:42 AM
Sheets flew back to Milwaukee because the "cramp" in his hamstring had gotten worse overnight, meaning it's not a cramp, but probably a tear.  That said, Ned was on the phone with Midwest Express arranging a flight for Ben had the game gone into the 12th or 13th.

It's just a cramp. They always do MRIs for cramps.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AlGDo7iTSO5VJtI5PgOpw38e0bYF?slug=ap-brewers-sheets&prov=ap&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AlGDo7iTSO5VJtI5PgOpw38e0bYF?slug=ap-brewers-sheets&prov=ap&type=lgns)

QuoteHOUSTON (AP) -- Brewers ace Ben Sheets traveled back to Milwaukee on Wednesday for an MRI exam on his injured left hamstring.

Sheets left Tuesday night's game in Houston after one inning because of tightness in the hamstring. He was still in pain after the game.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: RV on September 20, 2007, 11:08:49 AM
Ouch.

Quote"The best way I can describe it is it felt like somebody bungee jumped off my right nut," Griffey said.

http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs/spring/2007/09/griffey-update.asp (http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs/spring/2007/09/griffey-update.asp)

And it looks like we know where the portly writer picked up his eating habits.

QuoteA little league teammate of former Red pitcher Jimmy Anderson
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on September 20, 2007, 11:46:21 AM
I am now back among the living after three days at work with no Internet access. How can they expect a guy to get any work done.

Anyway, I was coming back after a football game Monday night and had to listen to the Reds on AM-700. tHommie Boy got all indignant after Aramis Ramirez flied to deep center. Apparently, Rammy put his hands on his head in disbelief at the great catch and tHommie started screaming "Get back to the dugout! His act is getting tired!". He just rambled on and on about Ramirez' reaction. So last night, tHom was on with Dave Kaplan on the post-game and I called in to try to get on the air and ask him why he was being such a red-ass (I was gonn keep it clean). The producer took my name and info, but said he wasn't sure if they were taking calls. I could hear him typing something on the computer (I'm assuming to Kaplan), then he said hold on. I could hear them continue talking, then I got disconnected about 15 seconds later. I think Kaplan snipped me!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuckosan on September 20, 2007, 11:49:13 AM
Quote from: Dave B on September 20, 2007, 11:46:21 AM
I think Kaplan snipped me!
Intrepid Reader: Al Czervik
OK Wang, don't tell them you're Jewish.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 20, 2007, 12:14:43 PM
Quote from: Chuckosan on September 20, 2007, 11:49:13 AM
Quote from: Dave B on September 20, 2007, 11:46:21 AM
I think Kaplan snipped me!
Intrepid Reader: Al Czervik
OK Wang, don't tell them you're Jewish.

Nice segue from snipping to Jewish Wangs.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on September 20, 2007, 02:40:55 PM
Astros hire former Phillies GM Ed Wade.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3029117 (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3029117)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on September 21, 2007, 09:16:31 AM
A couple of stories from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=665342 (http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=665342)

QuoteYou hate the Cubs because they're from Chicago, period. No other excuses needed. But, just in case, you hate them even more when they start pulling out games in the ninth inning and you watch and hear those Wrigley Field fans who have suddenly put down their cell phones and covered up their tank tops and roar for - good grief, can there be any nickname in baseball lamer than this - the "Cubbies."

So what if they've waited around a century for another World Series title in Yuppieville, Wrigleyville or whatever they call that neighborhood of bars and a ballpark on Chicago's north side.

He's a little testy, isn't he?

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=665348 (http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=665348)

QuoteAn MRI performed in Milwaukee revealed Sheets has a slight strain of his left hamstring. The Brewers held off scratching Sheets from his scheduled turn Sunday against Atlanta, but it is doubtful he will make that start.

Depending on how quickly he recovers, Sheets might not pitch again this season, which would be a severe blow to the Brewers' chances of overtaking the Chicago Cubs and winning the National League Central title. Beyond the start against the Braves, he was scheduled to pitch the second game of the season-ending home series against San Diego.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on September 21, 2007, 09:31:25 AM
Once again, I'm shocked to learn that Wrigley is the only place where people wear tank tops, own cell phones and drink beer. What a terrible place. Boo!

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TJ on September 21, 2007, 09:35:16 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on September 21, 2007, 09:31:25 AM
Once again, I'm shocked to learn that Wrigley is the only place where people wear tank tops, own cell phones and drink beer. What a terrible place. Boo!



I spent many summer nights in 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996 in the bleachers at County Stadium (bleacher ticket price: $4), and amazing as it sounds, people who went there (not that many, as you could imagine) seemed more enamored with the selection of beers and sausages in the concession stand and the fights that would continually break out in the stands.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on September 21, 2007, 09:54:45 AM
Quote from: Taylor on September 21, 2007, 09:16:31 AM
A couple of stories from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=665342 (http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=665342)

QuoteYou hate the Cubs because they're from Chicago, period. No other excuses needed. But, just in case, you hate them even more when they start pulling out games in the ninth inning and you watch and hear those Wrigley Field fans who have suddenly put down their cell phones and covered up their tank tops and roar for - good grief, can there be any nickname in baseball lamer than this - the "Cubbies."

So what if they've waited around a century for another World Series title in Yuppieville, Wrigleyville or whatever they call that neighborhood of bars and a ballpark on Chicago's north side.

He's a little testy, isn't he?

Are people still slinging Yuppie around as an insult?  Is it still 1980?  Something tells me there are definitely a few "Yuppies" in Milwaukee.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: OFace on September 21, 2007, 09:56:13 AM
QuoteYou hate the Cubs because they're from Chicago, period. No other excuses needed. But, just in case, you hate them even more when they start pulling out games in the ninth inning and you watch and hear those Wrigley Field fans who have suddenly put down their cell phones and covered up their tank tops and roar for - good grief, can there be any nickname in baseball lamer than this - the "Cubbies."

So what if they've waited around a century for another World Series title in Yuppieville, Wrigleyville or whatever they call that neighborhood of bars and a ballpark on Chicago's north side.

Jealousy is a stinky cologne.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on September 21, 2007, 10:04:06 AM
Quote from: CT II on September 21, 2007, 09:54:45 AM
Quote from: Taylor on September 21, 2007, 09:16:31 AM
A couple of stories from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=665342 (http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=665342)

QuoteYou hate the Cubs because they're from Chicago, period. No other excuses needed. But, just in case, you hate them even more when they start pulling out games in the ninth inning and you watch and hear those Wrigley Field fans who have suddenly put down their cell phones and covered up their tank tops and roar for - good grief, can there be any nickname in baseball lamer than this - the "Cubbies."

So what if they've waited around a century for another World Series title in Yuppieville, Wrigleyville or whatever they call that neighborhood of bars and a ballpark on Chicago's north side.

He's a little testy, isn't he?

Are people still slinging Yuppie around as an insult?  Is it still 1980?  Something tells me there are definitely a few "Yuppies" in Milwaukee.

I see no reason to bring the mascot for the departed Expos orginization into this.  Also, the fans were in the game last Wednesday, for example and standing for the third out of the first (and it got better from there) with no "clap signs" no jumbotrons etc.  The "beer garden with baseball" stereotype is dead as, well, Milwaukee.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 21, 2007, 10:05:37 AM
Quote from: thehawk on September 21, 2007, 10:04:06 AM
Quote from: CT II on September 21, 2007, 09:54:45 AM
Quote from: Taylor on September 21, 2007, 09:16:31 AM
A couple of stories from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=665342 (http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=665342)

QuoteYou hate the Cubs because they're from Chicago, period. No other excuses needed. But, just in case, you hate them even more when they start pulling out games in the ninth inning and you watch and hear those Wrigley Field fans who have suddenly put down their cell phones and covered up their tank tops and roar for - good grief, can there be any nickname in baseball lamer than this - the "Cubbies."

So what if they've waited around a century for another World Series title in Yuppieville, Wrigleyville or whatever they call that neighborhood of bars and a ballpark on Chicago's north side.

He's a little testy, isn't he?

Are people still slinging Yuppie around as an insult?  Is it still 1980?  Something tells me there are definitely a few "Yuppies" in Milwaukee.

I see no reason to bring the mascot for the departed Expos orginization into this.  Also, the fans were in the game last Wednesday, for example and standing for the third out of the first (and it got better from there) with no "clap signs" no jumbotrons etc.  The "beer garden with baseball" stereotype is dead as, well, Milwaukee.

Milwaukee hasn't been cool since "Wayne's World".
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on September 21, 2007, 10:27:15 AM
If someone can explain to me why having enough money to afford a home, decent clothes and baseball tickets is a bad thing...I'd love to understand that one.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 21, 2007, 10:41:31 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on September 21, 2007, 10:27:15 AM
If someone can explain to me why having enough money to afford a home, decent clothes and baseball tickets is a bad thing...I'd love to understand that one.

Because the way to tell a true fan is to look for the naked homeless people trying to sneak into the park, natch.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on September 21, 2007, 11:03:27 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on September 21, 2007, 10:27:15 AM
If someone can explain to me why having enough money to afford a home, decent clothes and baseball tickets is a bad thing...I'd love to understand that one.

It's not a bad thing, as long as you acheive it through a blue collar job, like digging ditches or shit like that.  Chicago's a blue collar town you know.  I'm pretty sure they just moved the stockyards operations into the Sears Tower.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tinker to Evers to Chance on September 21, 2007, 11:15:49 AM
Quote from: thehawk on September 21, 2007, 10:04:06 AM
I see no reason to bring the mascot for the departed Expos orginization into this.  Also, the fans were in the game last Wednesday, for example and standing for the third out of the first (and it got better from there) with no "clap signs" no jumbotrons etc.  The "beer garden with baseball" stereotype is dead as, well, Milwaukee.

There was also a standing ovation when the Ass Trolls tied the Brewers.  I've never been to a game with an atmosphere like that.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: DPappy on September 21, 2007, 11:18:39 AM
Quote from: Taylor on September 21, 2007, 09:16:31 AM
A couple of stories from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=665342 (http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=665342)

QuoteYou hate the Cubs because they're from Chicago, period. No other excuses needed. But, just in case, you hate them even more when they start pulling out games in the ninth inning and you watch and hear those Wrigley Field fans who have suddenly put down their cell phones and covered up their tank tops and roar for - good grief, can there be any nickname in baseball lamer than this - the "Cubbies."

So what if they've waited around a century for another World Series title in Yuppieville, Wrigleyville or whatever they call that neighborhood of bars and a ballpark on Chicago's north side.

He's a little testy, isn't he?

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=665348 (http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=665348)

QuoteAn MRI performed in Milwaukee revealed Sheets has a slight strain of his left hamstring. The Brewers held off scratching Sheets from his scheduled turn Sunday against Atlanta, but it is doubtful he will make that start.

Depending on how quickly he recovers, Sheets might not pitch again this season, which would be a severe blow to the Brewers' chances of overtaking the Chicago Cubs and winning the National League Central title. Beyond the start against the Braves, he was scheduled to pitch the second game of the season-ending home series against San Diego.

Oh, the irony.  Someone needs to remind this douchebag that for the past 10 years, the most excitement displayed by the fans at a Brewers game is shown during the Sausage Race and when they play Roll Out the Barrel during the 7th inning stretch.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: RV on September 21, 2007, 11:43:00 AM
Quote from: CT II on September 21, 2007, 11:03:27 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on September 21, 2007, 10:27:15 AM
If someone can explain to me why having enough money to afford a home, decent clothes and baseball tickets is a bad thing...I'd love to understand that one.

It's not a bad thing, as long as you acheive it through a blue collar job, like digging ditches or shit like that.  Chicago's a blue collar town you know.  I'm pretty sure they just moved the stockyards operations into the Sears Tower.

I hear ya man. After a long day down at the foundry, I like nothing more than watching the local sports teams in my recliner with a nice deep dish pizza (stuffed with meatballs) and a Hamm's. Working class stiffs like Jim Belushi and Mike North know what I'm talking about.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on September 21, 2007, 11:55:37 AM
Quote from: Taylor on September 21, 2007, 09:16:31 AM
A couple of stories from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=665342 (http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=665342)

QuoteYou hate the Cubs because they're from Chicago, period. No other excuses needed. But, just in case, you hate them even more when they start pulling out games in the ninth inning and you watch and hear those Wrigley Field fans who have suddenly put down their cell phones and covered up their tank tops and roar for - good grief, can there be any nickname in baseball lamer than this - the "Cubbies."

So what if they've waited around a century for another World Series title in Yuppieville, Wrigleyville or whatever they call that neighborhood of bars and a ballpark on Chicago's north side.

He's a little testy, isn't he?

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=665348 (http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=665348)

QuoteAn MRI performed in Milwaukee revealed Sheets has a slight strain of his left hamstring. The Brewers held off scratching Sheets from his scheduled turn Sunday against Atlanta, but it is doubtful he will make that start.

Depending on how quickly he recovers, Sheets might not pitch again this season, which would be a severe blow to the Brewers' chances of overtaking the Chicago Cubs and winning the National League Central title. Beyond the start against the Braves, he was scheduled to pitch the second game of the season-ending home series against San Diego.

I used to be kind of offended about the whole "Yuppie" tag laid on Cubs fans by Sox fans and other ignorant slimeballs. Especially since most of the Cubs fans I knew were from Central and Northern Indiana which can't get any more hick or blue collar in most parts. Yuppie? Do they even watch baseball? They like soccer right?

Well now I'm up here on the Northside myself and I find the whole idea completely ridiculous and in fact, absolutely hilarious. Sure, Wrigleyville and Southport and the near Northside is pretty upscale, got its Chads and Trixies prancing about gheyley but outside of that this whole Northside is rife with bums and filth and dogs and shit just like any other big city. There's people from all walks of life sporting Cubs hats up here and most of them are sitting at the bus stop looking like they don't have two dimes to rub together.

Yuppies? Yeah. Foreigners? Yeah. Bums? Yeah. Everybody else? Yeah, we all heart the Cubs.

So suck it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 21, 2007, 12:40:44 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 21, 2007, 11:55:37 AM

Well now I'm up here on the Northside myself and I find the whole idea completely ridiculous and in fact, absolutely hilarious. Sure, Wrigleyville and Southport and the near Northside is pretty upscale, got its Chads and Trixies prancing about gheyley but outside of that this whole Northside is rife with bums and filth and dogs and shit just like any other big city. There's people from all walks of life sporting Cubs hats up here and most of them are sitting at the bus stop looking like they don't have two dimes to rub together.

Yuppies? Yeah. Foreigners? Yeah. Bums? Yeah. Everybody else? Yeah, we all heart the Cubs.

So suck it.

Yeah, once Chad and Trixie have their little yuppie larvae, they move to Evanston. There's people with all kinds of Cubs hats & shirts. It's all good.

Fuck the Brewers and their fans.

Fuck Wisconsin. Once you're north of the Cheddar Curtain, it's all fucking Siberia anyway.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on September 21, 2007, 12:55:54 PM
Bottom line: if the Brewers owner didn't stage a bloodless coup and take over the Commisioner's job, didn't move the Brewers to the NL Central, and if tens of thousands of Cubs fans don't make the trek north to subsidize their rotting franchise, there is no Miller Park and no MLB franchise in Milwaukee.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TJ on September 21, 2007, 01:03:49 PM
I really can understand the enmity Wisconsinites have for Chicago.

Let's start with the big, bad Bears. After all, if it weren't for that terrible George Halas, the Green Bay Packers would have probably relocated to Milwaukee or Minneapolis in the 30s or 40s. ANd then they'd probably be in San Antonio or Los Angeles.

Let's continue with Bill Veeck, who owned the minor league Brewers in the 40s and 50s and attempted to move the St. Louis Browns up to Milwaukee. Those awful Chicago people. Screw the FIBs!

Then John Allyn, the Sox owner, was interested in uprooting the Meth Sox and taking them to Milwaukee. He even played a dozen home games a year in County Stadium in 1968 and 1969 to generate fan support. The fans demonstrated their support, and it made it a hell of a lot easier for our dear commissioner to move the Seattle Pilots there in 1970.

Did you know that Chicago is by far the No. 1 market for Miller products? Did you also know that Chicago is one of the top customers of Harley Davidson bikes?

What else is a top industry in Wisconsin (http://agency.travelwisconsin.com/pr/Tourism_Facts/Facts.shtm#ECONOMICS)?
Quote

Accounting for nearly $13 billion in travel expenditures per year,  Wisconsin's tourism industry is one of the state's top three industries along with manufacturing and agriculture.

Now from where do all these tourists come? At least 25% come from Illinois. So assholes like you and me give Wisconsin about $3.25 billion. That's enough to buy and sell the Cubs almost 4 times.

So, yeah, I can see where all this enmity is coming from.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on September 21, 2007, 01:13:05 PM
Well, truth be told, most Chicagoans are insufferable pricks. That might not go over so well in parts north or south. You get used to assbaggery when you're surrounded by it, but when its trampling all over your garden, you tend to feel a bit less welcoming of it..
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 21, 2007, 01:15:23 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 21, 2007, 01:13:05 PM
Well, truth be told, most Chicagoans are insufferable pricks. That might not go over so well in parts north or south. You get used to assbaggery when you're surrounded by it, but when its trampling all over your garden, you tend to feel a bit less welcoming of it..

Spend some time in the 212/718/917 area codes, and you'll think Chicago is one big fucking shirtless hug.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: helloWorld on September 21, 2007, 01:17:44 PM
Quote from: OFace on September 21, 2007, 09:56:13 AM
QuoteYou hate the Cubs because they're from Chicago, period. No other excuses needed. But, just in case, you hate them even more when they start pulling out games in the ninth inning and you watch and hear those Wrigley Field fans who have suddenly put down their cell phones and covered up their tank tops and roar for - good grief, can there be any nickname in baseball lamer than this - the "Cubbies."

So what if they've waited around a century for another World Series title in Yuppieville, Wrigleyville or whatever they call that neighborhood of bars and a ballpark on Chicago's north side.

Jealousy is a stinky cologne.

It's a formidable scent. It stings the nostrils. Honestly, it smells like pure gasoline.

Here's hoping that Yost continues to encourage his bullpen to light themselves on fire.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on September 21, 2007, 01:20:32 PM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 21, 2007, 01:15:23 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 21, 2007, 01:13:05 PM
Well, truth be told, most Chicagoans are insufferable pricks. That might not go over so well in parts north or south. You get used to assbaggery when you're surrounded by it, but when its trampling all over your garden, you tend to feel a bit less welcoming of it..

Spend some time in the 212/718/917 area codes, and you'll think Chicago is one big fucking shirtless hug.

Heh heh heh... I'm just funnin' youse guys and waiting for a heated rejoinder from Huey explaining why the concepts of customer service, defensive driving and saying "hello" and "excuse me" to complete strangers are teh fucken ghey.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on September 21, 2007, 03:33:52 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 21, 2007, 01:20:32 PM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 21, 2007, 01:15:23 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 21, 2007, 01:13:05 PM
Well, truth be told, most Chicagoans are insufferable pricks. That might not go over so well in parts north or south. You get used to assbaggery when you're surrounded by it, but when its trampling all over your garden, you tend to feel a bit less welcoming of it..

Spend some time in the 212/718/917 area codes, and you'll think Chicago is one big fucking shirtless hug.

Heh heh heh... I'm just funnin' youse guys and waiting for a heated rejoinder from Huey explaining why the concepts of customer service, defensive driving and saying "hello" and "excuse me" to complete strangers are teh fucken ghey.

I always say "excuse me" as I shoulder past a bunch of fat Iowans who are walking 4 across on the sidewalk while they gape at the big buildings.  Because, I know it's a hell of a city, those buildings are outstanding works of architecture, and they should be gaped at.

But, I will never say "excuse me" to the idiots who stop in the middle of the Michigan Avenue bridge at lunchtime and expect you to wait while they take a picture.  Fuck that noise.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 21, 2007, 04:37:02 PM
Quote from: CT II on September 21, 2007, 03:33:52 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 21, 2007, 01:20:32 PM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 21, 2007, 01:15:23 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 21, 2007, 01:13:05 PM
Well, truth be told, most Chicagoans are insufferable pricks. That might not go over so well in parts north or south. You get used to assbaggery when you're surrounded by it, but when its trampling all over your garden, you tend to feel a bit less welcoming of it..

Spend some time in the 212/718/917 area codes, and you'll think Chicago is one big fucking shirtless hug.

Heh heh heh... I'm just funnin' youse guys and waiting for a heated rejoinder from Huey explaining why the concepts of customer service, defensive driving and saying "hello" and "excuse me" to complete strangers are teh fucken ghey.

I always say "excuse me" as I shoulder past a bunch of fat Iowans who are walking 4 across on the sidewalk while they gape at the big buildings.  Because, I know it's a hell of a city, those buildings are outstanding works of architecture, and they should be gaped at.

But, I will never say "excuse me" to the idiots who stop in the middle of the Michigan Avenue bridge at lunchtime and expect you to wait while they take a picture.  Fuck that noise.

Back east, the tourists with the Hard Rock Cafe shirts and Ground Zero hats, the closest we got to "excuse me" was "outta my way, cocksucker."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on September 22, 2007, 10:39:48 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 21, 2007, 10:05:37 AM
Milwaukee hasn't been cool since "Wayne's World".

It's pronounced "Meel-e-wah-que," which is Algonquin for "the good land."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on September 23, 2007, 11:51:44 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 21, 2007, 10:05:37 AM
Milwaukee hasn't been cool since "Wayne's World".

I liked Milwaukee's early work before it got all famous. Now it's too mainstream for my taste. These guys (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Milwaukie,+OR,+United+States+of+America&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title) from outside of Portland, OR sound a lot like Milwaukee, but they're still flying under the radar so I can like them for a couple more years before they blow up and then I'll have to say that they suck too.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on September 23, 2007, 06:22:18 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on September 23, 2007, 11:51:44 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 21, 2007, 10:05:37 AM
Milwaukee hasn't been cool since "Wayne's World".

I liked Milwaukee's early work before it got all famous. Now it's too mainstream for my taste. These guys (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Milwaukie,+OR,+United+States+of+America&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title) from outside of Portland, OR sound a lot like Milwaukee, but they're still flying under the radar so I can like them for a couple more years before they blow up and then I'll have to say that they suck too.

Pitchfork gave Milwaukee a 4.7
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on September 23, 2007, 06:32:28 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on September 23, 2007, 06:22:18 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on September 23, 2007, 11:51:44 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 21, 2007, 10:05:37 AM
Milwaukee hasn't been cool since "Wayne's World".

I liked Milwaukee's early work before it got all famous. Now it's too mainstream for my taste. These guys (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Milwaukie,+OR,+United+States+of+America&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title) from outside of Portland, OR sound a lot like Milwaukee, but they're still flying under the radar so I can like them for a couple more years before they blow up and then I'll have to say that they suck too.

Pitchfork gave Milwaukee a 4.7

That's pretty generous compared to what they gave Chicago.
(http://www.imgred.com/http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/51B5VQWQE4L._AA240_.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on September 26, 2007, 09:50:07 PM
Bump. I <3 Turnblow. Cubs MVP.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 27, 2007, 05:58:53 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on September 26, 2007, 09:50:07 PM
Bump. I <3 Turnblow. Cubs MVP.


Holy shit, that guy is the opposite of good.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on September 27, 2007, 06:40:51 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 27, 2007, 05:58:53 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on September 26, 2007, 09:50:07 PM
Bump. I <3 Turnblow. Cubs MVP.


Holy shit, that guy is the opposite of good.

He's not good. He's great. He's a magician out there. He turns leads into deficits with the greatest of ease. Thank you again Turd Throw. Keep up the good work.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: JS on September 27, 2007, 07:22:07 AM
The enitre Brewers bullpen is really quite magical. You not only have the daily performances by Turd Throw, but also command performances every so often by Brian Shouse and Francisco Cordero.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Old Style Man on September 27, 2007, 07:23:24 AM
Quote from: Taylor on September 27, 2007, 06:40:51 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on September 27, 2007, 05:58:53 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on September 26, 2007, 09:50:07 PM
Bump. I <3 Turnblow. Cubs MVP.


Holy shit, that guy is the opposite of good.

He's not good. He's great. He's a magician out there. He turns leads into deficits with the greatest of ease. Thank you again Turd Throw. Keep up the good work.

And he's quite the handsome man.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Indolent Reader on September 27, 2007, 09:07:36 AM
That pitch that hit the backstop and then rolled back before Pooholes could Rascal home was Vaughnesque. 

Last night was the perfect chance for Illinois's Playground to make it interesting. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on September 27, 2007, 09:13:50 AM
I couldn't believe Ned brought in McLung to hit Pujols.  He had McLung and Turdthrow both warming up at the same time.  You knew what he was going to do.  Somebody on baseball primer pointed out that as bad as Turdthrow has been he's tragically terrible when entering a game with runners on (something like 6.23 ERA for the entire season...even with his "good" start to the season included).  So you guarantee that Pujols will be on first when that mouthbreathin' dope comes in.  Ned might as well have pulled the stock on the floodgates on his way to the clubhouse after that move.

Now it's down to this.  If the Cubs lose the rest of their games they'll probably have to play a one-gamer at Wrigley.  If they win one, they'll win the division.

Not exactly the most graceful way to win it, but who gives a shit?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on September 27, 2007, 09:46:30 AM
Quote from: Andy on September 27, 2007, 09:13:50 AM
Now it's down to this.  If the Cubs lose the rest of their games they'll probably have to play a one-gamer at Wrigley.  If they win one, they'll win the division.

You should probably note that this depends on the Brewers losing at least 2 of 4 to the Fathers. Which is reasonable, mind you.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: DPappy on September 27, 2007, 09:56:53 AM
Quote from: Andy on September 27, 2007, 09:13:50 AM
I couldn't believe Ned brought in McLung to hit Pujols.  He had McLung and Turdthrow both warming up at the same time.  You knew what he was going to do.  Somebody on baseball primer pointed out that as bad as Turdthrow has been he's tragically terrible when entering a game with runners on (something like 6.23 ERA for the entire season...even with his "good" start to the season included).  So you guarantee that Pujols will be on first when that mouthbreathin' dope comes in.  Ned might as well have pulled the stock on the floodgates on his way to the clubhouse after that move.

Now it's down to this.  If the Cubs lose the rest of their games they'll probably have to play a one-gamer at Wrigley.  If they win one, they'll win the division.

Not exactly the most graceful way to win it, but who gives a shit?

The Brewers recap says that in Turdthrow's August/September outings, he's allowed 12 of 14 inherited runners to score.  Wow.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on September 27, 2007, 09:59:45 AM
Quote from: DPappy on September 27, 2007, 09:56:53 AM
Quote from: Andy on September 27, 2007, 09:13:50 AM
I couldn't believe Ned brought in McLung to hit Pujols.  He had McLung and Turdthrow both warming up at the same time.  You knew what he was going to do.  Somebody on baseball primer pointed out that as bad as Turdthrow has been he's tragically terrible when entering a game with runners on (something like 6.23 ERA for the entire season...even with his "good" start to the season included).  So you guarantee that Pujols will be on first when that mouthbreathin' dope comes in.  Ned might as well have pulled the stock on the floodgates on his way to the clubhouse after that move.

Now it's down to this.  If the Cubs lose the rest of their games they'll probably have to play a one-gamer at Wrigley.  If they win one, they'll win the division.

Not exactly the most graceful way to win it, but who gives a shit?

The Brewers recap says that in Turdthrow's August/September outings, he's allowed 12 of 14 inherited runners to score.  Wow.

And yet Yost keeps marching him out there.  This must have been what it was like for Astros when Baker was managing the team in 2004.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on September 27, 2007, 10:00:21 AM
Quote from: DPappy on September 27, 2007, 09:56:53 AM
Quote from: Andy on September 27, 2007, 09:13:50 AM
I couldn't believe Ned brought in McLung to hit Pujols.  He had McLung and Turdthrow both warming up at the same time.  You knew what he was going to do.  Somebody on baseball primer pointed out that as bad as Turdthrow has been he's tragically terrible when entering a game with runners on (something like 6.23 ERA for the entire season...even with his "good" start to the season included).  So you guarantee that Pujols will be on first when that mouthbreathin' dope comes in.  Ned might as well have pulled the stock on the floodgates on his way to the clubhouse after that move.

Now it's down to this.  If the Cubs lose the rest of their games they'll probably have to play a one-gamer at Wrigley.  If they win one, they'll win the division.

Not exactly the most graceful way to win it, but who gives a shit?

The Brewers recap says that in Turdthrow's August/September outings, he's allowed 12 of 14 inherited runners to score.  Wow.

MVP! MVP! MVP!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on September 27, 2007, 10:54:58 AM
While Turnbow has been truly extraordinary, Ned Yost is making a strong late showing himself for Cubs MVP, as unorthodox a choice as it may be.

And he is, after all, the bringer of beer Turnbow.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TJ on September 27, 2007, 12:46:44 PM
Quote from: CT II on September 27, 2007, 09:59:45 AM
Quote from: DPappy on September 27, 2007, 09:56:53 AM
Quote from: Andy on September 27, 2007, 09:13:50 AM
I couldn't believe Ned brought in McLung to hit Pujols.  He had McLung and Turdthrow both warming up at the same time.  You knew what he was going to do.  Somebody on baseball primer pointed out that as bad as Turdthrow has been he's tragically terrible when entering a game with runners on (something like 6.23 ERA for the entire season...even with his "good" start to the season included).  So you guarantee that Pujols will be on first when that mouthbreathin' dope comes in.  Ned might as well have pulled the stock on the floodgates on his way to the clubhouse after that move.

Now it's down to this.  If the Cubs lose the rest of their games they'll probably have to play a one-gamer at Wrigley.  If they win one, they'll win the division.

Not exactly the most graceful way to win it, but who gives a shit?

The Brewers recap says that in Turdthrow's August/September outings, he's allowed 12 of 14 inherited runners to score.  Wow.

And yet Yost keeps marching him out there.  This must have been what it was like for Astros when Baker was managing the team in 2004.

Hey not even the Farns was that bad.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on September 27, 2007, 12:49:46 PM
Quote from: TJ on September 27, 2007, 12:46:44 PM
Quote from: CT II on September 27, 2007, 09:59:45 AM
Quote from: DPappy on September 27, 2007, 09:56:53 AM
Quote from: Andy on September 27, 2007, 09:13:50 AM
I couldn't believe Ned brought in McLung to hit Pujols.  He had McLung and Turdthrow both warming up at the same time.  You knew what he was going to do.  Somebody on baseball primer pointed out that as bad as Turdthrow has been he's tragically terrible when entering a game with runners on (something like 6.23 ERA for the entire season...even with his "good" start to the season included).  So you guarantee that Pujols will be on first when that mouthbreathin' dope comes in.  Ned might as well have pulled the stock on the floodgates on his way to the clubhouse after that move.

Now it's down to this.  If the Cubs lose the rest of their games they'll probably have to play a one-gamer at Wrigley.  If they win one, they'll win the division.

Not exactly the most graceful way to win it, but who gives a shit?

The Brewers recap says that in Turdthrow's August/September outings, he's allowed 12 of 14 inherited runners to score.  Wow.

And yet Yost keeps marching him out there.  This must have been what it was like for Astros when Baker was managing the team in 2004.

Hey not even the Farns was that bad.

What of LaTrojan?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on September 27, 2007, 01:03:39 PM
Quote from: TJ on September 27, 2007, 12:46:44 PM
Hey not even the Farns was that bad.

He was pretty bad, TJ.  Maybe not in the final 3 weeks, but he had some horribly godawful, Turnbowish stretches throughout the season.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on September 27, 2007, 01:04:19 PM
Quote from: Corn-fed on September 27, 2007, 12:49:46 PM
Quote from: TJ on September 27, 2007, 12:46:44 PM
Quote from: CT II on September 27, 2007, 09:59:45 AM
Quote from: DPappy on September 27, 2007, 09:56:53 AM
Quote from: Andy on September 27, 2007, 09:13:50 AM
I couldn't believe Ned brought in McLung to hit Pujols.  He had McLung and Turdthrow both warming up at the same time.  You knew what he was going to do.  Somebody on baseball primer pointed out that as bad as Turdthrow has been he's tragically terrible when entering a game with runners on (something like 6.23 ERA for the entire season...even with his "good" start to the season included).  So you guarantee that Pujols will be on first when that mouthbreathin' dope comes in.  Ned might as well have pulled the stock on the floodgates on his way to the clubhouse after that move.

Now it's down to this.  If the Cubs lose the rest of their games they'll probably have to play a one-gamer at Wrigley.  If they win one, they'll win the division.

Not exactly the most graceful way to win it, but who gives a shit?

The Brewers recap says that in Turdthrow's August/September outings, he's allowed 12 of 14 inherited runners to score.  Wow.

And yet Yost keeps marching him out there.  This must have been what it was like for Astros when Baker was managing the team in 2004.

Hey not even the Farns was that bad.

What of LaTrojan?

He was a black hole, which nothing resembling 'good' could escape.  There isn't a Cub in the last 10 years that I hate more than him.  Even the shortstop whose name I can't bring myself to speak.  He might be the Cub that I hate more than any other when I die.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lance Dicksons Arm on September 27, 2007, 01:11:57 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on September 27, 2007, 01:04:19 PM

He was a black hole, which nothing resembling 'good' could escape.  There isn't a Cub in the last 10 years that I hate more than him.  Even the shortstop whose name I can't bring myself to speak.  He might be the Cub that I hate more than any other when I die.

Jimmy Cooney?  Leonard Merullo?  Rey Sanchez?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on September 27, 2007, 01:14:16 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on September 27, 2007, 01:04:19 PM
Quote from: Corn-fed on September 27, 2007, 12:49:46 PM
Quote from: TJ on September 27, 2007, 12:46:44 PM
Quote from: CT II on September 27, 2007, 09:59:45 AM
Quote from: DPappy on September 27, 2007, 09:56:53 AM
Quote from: Andy on September 27, 2007, 09:13:50 AM
I couldn't believe Ned brought in McLung to hit Pujols.  He had McLung and Turdthrow both warming up at the same time.  You knew what he was going to do.  Somebody on baseball primer pointed out that as bad as Turdthrow has been he's tragically terrible when entering a game with runners on (something like 6.23 ERA for the entire season...even with his "good" start to the season included).  So you guarantee that Pujols will be on first when that mouthbreathin' dope comes in.  Ned might as well have pulled the stock on the floodgates on his way to the clubhouse after that move.

Now it's down to this.  If the Cubs lose the rest of their games they'll probably have to play a one-gamer at Wrigley.  If they win one, they'll win the division.

Not exactly the most graceful way to win it, but who gives a shit?

The Brewers recap says that in Turdthrow's August/September outings, he's allowed 12 of 14 inherited runners to score.  Wow.

And yet Yost keeps marching him out there.  This must have been what it was like for Astros when Baker was managing the team in 2004.

Hey not even the Farns was that bad.

What of LaTrojan?

He was a black hole, which nothing resembling 'good' could escape.  There isn't a Cub in the last 10 years that I hate more than him.  Even the shortstop whose name I can't bring myself to speak.  He might be the Cub that I hate more than any other when I die.

You make this too easy.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on September 27, 2007, 01:17:50 PM
Ned has been tossed in three of the last four Brewers' games.  Some Brewers fans are seriously wondering if he's so overwhelmed by the pennant race that he's trying to get tossed so he won't be around for the end of the games.

That's laughable of course, but how sad is it when your fans seriously entertain that idea.  Even if they are Brewers' fans.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on September 27, 2007, 02:04:19 PM
Quote from: Andy on September 27, 2007, 01:17:50 PM
Ned has been tossed in three of the last four Brewers' games.  Some Brewers fans are seriously wondering if he's so overwhelmed by the pennant race that he's trying to get tossed so he won't be around for the end of the games.

That's laughable of course, but how sad is it when your fans seriously entertain that idea.  Even if they are Brewers' fans.

But he looks like such a nice boy when he's sitting there in the dugout trying the figure out the most opportune time to bring Turd Throw in.

In Yost's defense he managed to not double-switch Ryan Braun out of the game last night...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Indolent Reader on September 27, 2007, 02:45:24 PM
Ned is just so bad it makes my head hurt.  It bet there's no bigger Packer fan on the planet than him. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on January 22, 2008, 02:06:37 PM
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/0C185C21C38BD56D862573D80013EEEB?OpenDocument (http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/0C185C21C38BD56D862573D80013EEEB?OpenDocument)

QuoteThe Cardinals first baseman and a Most Valuable Player award winner was calm, pointed and clearly irritated as he spoke publicly Monday for the first time about an erroneous news report in December that linked him to an investigation on the use of performance-enhancing drugs in professional baseball.

"I know we're in a dark cloud of steroids, (but) now people are going to second-guess my numbers because of some guy starting something that wasn't the truth," Pujols said. "I know I will forgive whoever did it. I forgive them. But there is nothing they can do to clean this up.

"They ruined my image."

QuoteHe hopes the elbow will improve as much, too, but added he doesn't plan to play through that level of pain again.

"I was in pain. I was in pain," said Pujols, who led the team with 32 home runs, in 158 games. "After May, I just felt it was hurting and it was hurting pretty bad. … If that same problem is happening this year, I don't think I'm going to play the whole year the same way. I sacrificed my body. That's how I put it.

"I'm telling myself that I ain't going through the same pain that I went through last year."

QuotePujols was especially irked by a local news station that spun WNBC's report into the focus of an hour newscast. Before talking with the local media Monday, Pujols asked the Cardinals' media relations staff to have the station, KTVI (Channel 2), leave the room. The station removed its camera, and Pujols explained that "they're going to have to pay for that."

For someone near retirement age he sure cries like a baby.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on January 22, 2008, 02:20:14 PM
Well, steroid usage WILL make you cranky.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on February 05, 2008, 09:10:17 PM
Jason Bay is very optimistic about the Pirates this year.

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080203-rogers-baseball-cubs-pitching,1,5830553.column (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080203-rogers-baseball-cubs-pitching,1,5830553.column)

QuotePirates outfielder Jason Bay isn't exactly counting the days until he gets to camp in Bradenton, Fla. That's because rookie GM Neal Huntington made only minimal adjustments to the roster that produced a 68-94 record last season.

"It's pretty obvious that this group of guys is not going to get it done," Bay said. "Some people think if we get to .500, that would be great, and that would be a nice pat on the back. I'm not saying we're terrible, but it's going to take a lot of things going right to do some things."

Don't be surprised if Bay winds up elsewhere before the season is over. He's right on with his analysis, but the front office would prefer something it could use in an advertising campaign. And does "I'm not saying we're terrible" have a ring to it?

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Three times a JD on February 05, 2008, 09:19:46 PM
Quote from: Taylor on February 05, 2008, 09:10:17 PM
Jason Bay is very optimistic about the Pirates this year.

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080203-rogers-baseball-cubs-pitching,1,5830553.column (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080203-rogers-baseball-cubs-pitching,1,5830553.column)

QuotePirates outfielder Jason Bay isn't exactly counting the days until he gets to camp in Bradenton, Fla. That's because rookie GM Neal Huntington made only minimal adjustments to the roster that produced a 68-94 record last season.

"It's pretty obvious that this group of guys is not going to get it done," Bay said. "Some people think if we get to .500, that would be great, and that would be a nice pat on the back. I'm not saying we're terrible, but it's going to take a lot of things going right to do some things."

Don't be surprised if Bay winds up elsewhere before the season is over. He's right on with his analysis, but the front office would prefer something it could use in an advertising campaign. And does "I'm not saying we're terrible" have a ring to it?

Dude's a Canadian.  'Nough said.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BananaHands on February 06, 2008, 08:34:29 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on February 05, 2008, 09:19:46 PM
Quote from: Taylor on February 05, 2008, 09:10:17 PM
Jason Bay is very optimistic about the Pirates this year.

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080203-rogers-baseball-cubs-pitching,1,5830553.column (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080203-rogers-baseball-cubs-pitching,1,5830553.column)

QuotePirates outfielder Jason Bay isn't exactly counting the days until he gets to camp in Bradenton, Fla. That's because rookie GM Neal Huntington made only minimal adjustments to the roster that produced a 68-94 record last season.

"It's pretty obvious that this group of guys is not going to get it done," Bay said. "Some people think if we get to .500, that would be great, and that would be a nice pat on the back. I'm not saying we're terrible, but it's going to take a lot of things going right to do some things."

Don't be surprised if Bay winds up elsewhere before the season is over. He's right on with his analysis, but the front office would prefer something it could use in an advertising campaign. And does "I'm not saying we're terrible" have a ring to it?

Dude's a Canadian.  'Nough said.

He's hilarious?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on February 06, 2008, 09:38:25 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on February 05, 2008, 09:19:46 PM
Quote from: Taylor on February 05, 2008, 09:10:17 PM
Jason Bay is very optimistic about the Pirates this year.

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080203-rogers-baseball-cubs-pitching,1,5830553.column (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080203-rogers-baseball-cubs-pitching,1,5830553.column)

QuotePirates outfielder Jason Bay isn't exactly counting the days until he gets to camp in Bradenton, Fla. That's because rookie GM Neal Huntington made only minimal adjustments to the roster that produced a 68-94 record last season.

"It's pretty obvious that this group of guys is not going to get it done, eh" Bay said. "Some people think if we get to aboot .500, that would be great, and that would be a nice pat on the back, eh. I'm not saying we're terrible, but it's going to take a lot of things going right to do some things."

Don't be surprised if Bay winds up elsewhere before the season is over. He's right on with his analysis, but the front office would prefer something it could use in an advertising campaign. And does "I'm not saying we're terrible" have a ring to it?

Dude's a Canadian.  'Nough said.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on February 07, 2008, 07:45:43 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 05, 2008, 09:10:17 PM
Jason Bay is very optimistic about the Pirates this year.

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080203-rogers-baseball-cubs-pitching,1,5830553.column (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080203-rogers-baseball-cubs-pitching,1,5830553.column)

QuotePirates outfielder Jason Bay isn't exactly counting the days until he gets to camp in Bradenton, Fla. That's because rookie GM Neal Huntington made only minimal adjustments to the roster that produced a 68-94 record last season.

"It's pretty obvious that this group of guys is not going to get it done," Bay said. "Some people think if we get to .500, that would be great, and that would be a nice pat on the back. I'm not saying we're terrible, but it's going to take a lot of things going right to do some things."

Don't be surprised if Bay winds up elsewhere before the season is over. He's right on with his analysis, but the front office would prefer something it could use in an advertising campaign. And does "I'm not saying we're terrible" have a ring to it?



How about "Operation Shutdown Part Deux"?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Three times a JD on February 07, 2008, 07:48:35 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on February 07, 2008, 07:45:43 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 05, 2008, 09:10:17 PM
Jason Bay is very optimistic about the Pirates this year.

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080203-rogers-baseball-cubs-pitching,1,5830553.column (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080203-rogers-baseball-cubs-pitching,1,5830553.column)

QuotePirates outfielder Jason Bay isn't exactly counting the days until he gets to camp in Bradenton, Fla. That's because rookie GM Neal Huntington made only minimal adjustments to the roster that produced a 68-94 record last season.

"It's pretty obvious that this group of guys is not going to get it done," Bay said. "Some people think if we get to .500, that would be great, and that would be a nice pat on the back. I'm not saying we're terrible, but it's going to take a lot of things going right to do some things."

Don't be surprised if Bay winds up elsewhere before the season is over. He's right on with his analysis, but the front office would prefer something it could use in an advertising campaign. And does "I'm not saying we're terrible" have a ring to it?



How about "Operation Shutdown Part Deux"?

Is that what was wrong with Bay last year?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on February 07, 2008, 07:51:52 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on February 07, 2008, 07:48:35 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on February 07, 2008, 07:45:43 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 05, 2008, 09:10:17 PM
Jason Bay is very optimistic about the Pirates this year.

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080203-rogers-baseball-cubs-pitching,1,5830553.column (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080203-rogers-baseball-cubs-pitching,1,5830553.column)

QuotePirates outfielder Jason Bay isn't exactly counting the days until he gets to camp in Bradenton, Fla. That's because rookie GM Neal Huntington made only minimal adjustments to the roster that produced a 68-94 record last season.

"It's pretty obvious that this group of guys is not going to get it done," Bay said. "Some people think if we get to .500, that would be great, and that would be a nice pat on the back. I'm not saying we're terrible, but it's going to take a lot of things going right to do some things."

Don't be surprised if Bay winds up elsewhere before the season is over. He's right on with his analysis, but the front office would prefer something it could use in an advertising campaign. And does "I'm not saying we're terrible" have a ring to it?



How about "Operation Shutdown Part Deux"?

Is that what was wrong with Bay last year?

He certainly followed the principles of Operation Shutdown as laid down by it's founder.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on February 07, 2008, 10:34:36 AM
Scott and Dusty reunited?

QuoteWayne Krivsky happened to be touring Dr. Tim Kremchek's facility when right-hander Scott Williamson was throwing. So are the Reds interested?

"He looked good," Krivsky said.

He left it at that.

Wiliamson has a great arm when healthy. He still lives in the area. Stayed tuned.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on February 07, 2008, 10:46:19 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 07, 2008, 10:34:36 AM
Scott and Dusty reunited?

QuoteWayne Krivsky happened to be touring Dr. Tim Kremchek's facility when right-hander Scott Williamson was throwing. So are the Reds interested?

"He looked good," Krivsky said.

He left it at that.

Wiliamson has a great arm when healthy. He still lives in the area. Stayed tuned.

Williamson stayed tuned? I don't get it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on February 07, 2008, 11:10:12 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on February 07, 2008, 10:46:19 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 07, 2008, 10:34:36 AM
Scott and Dusty reunited?

QuoteWayne Krivsky happened to be touring Dr. Tim Kremchek's facility when right-hander Scott Williamson was throwing. So are the Reds interested?

"He looked good," Krivsky said.

He left it at that.

Wiliamson has a great arm when healthy. He still lives in the area. Stayed tuned.

Williamson stayed tuned? I don't get it.

http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs/redsinsider/2008/02/williamson.asp

I think the full-body shots on the Cincinnati.com blogs have been mentioned here before, but I really find them disconcerting...

(http://i26.tinypic.com/153tl6p.jpg)

Meet also Mr. Brian Butts (http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs/popculture/):

(http://i31.tinypic.com/16kb6zl.jpg)

QuoteI'm a pop culture sponge. I can't listen to "Don't Fear the Reaper" anymore because all I hear is cowbell, I love a good Strong Bad email, and I still to this day crack up laughing every single time I see Pee-wee Herman drive his motorcycle through the billboard in "Pee-wee's Big Adventure."

Surprisingly, the hipper-than-hip Butts is also apparently their IT guy.

Never would've guessed.

(Have we covered this all before? I feel like we have.)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on February 07, 2008, 11:41:31 AM
Brian Butts is still trying to get over the death of Heath Ledger.

QuoteI'm out of town this week, but was just shocked to see the story that Heath Ledger has been found dead.

Still trying to wrap my head around it. Over hyped early in his career, it seems he was just coming into his own.


We just need to give him some time right now to cope with that.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on February 08, 2008, 08:59:48 AM
BPD.

More from that stand up guy John Fay

QuoteThe Reds and A's definitely have talked. But the A's are asking a lot for Joe Blanton -- probably Homer Bailey or Johnny Cueto, plus Joey Votto and a third player. I thought the A's would want Bailey badly based on his start in Oakland -- 7 innings, two hits, one run in a 4-2 win -- but then I remembered Billy Beane doesn't watch games.

The deal could happen if the A's back off the price a bit.

Intrepid Reader: Dusty Baker

Get me the veteran dude, dude.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on February 08, 2008, 09:59:58 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 08, 2008, 08:59:48 AM
BPD.

More from that stand up guy John Fay

QuoteThe Reds and A's definitely have talked. But the A's are asking a lot for Joe Blanton -- probably Homer Bailey or Johnny Cueto, plus Joey Votto and a third player. I thought the A's would want Bailey badly based on his start in Oakland -- 7 innings, two hits, one run in a 4-2 win -- but then I remembered Billy Beane doesn't watch games.

The deal could happen if the A's back off the price a bit.


I hope that's a joke.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on February 08, 2008, 10:00:50 AM
Quote from: EG on February 08, 2008, 09:59:58 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 08, 2008, 08:59:48 AM
BPD.

More from that stand up guy John Fay

QuoteThe Reds and A's definitely have talked. But the A's are asking a lot for Joe Blanton -- probably Homer Bailey or Johnny Cueto, plus Joey Votto and a third player. I thought the A's would want Bailey badly based on his start in Oakland -- 7 innings, two hits, one run in a 4-2 win -- but then I remembered Billy Beane doesn't watch games.

The deal could happen if the A's back off the price a bit.


I hope that's a joke.

It's not.  Straight out of Moneyball.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on February 08, 2008, 10:55:24 AM
What a twink.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TJ on February 08, 2008, 11:04:08 AM
Quote from: Corn-fed on February 07, 2008, 11:10:12 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on February 07, 2008, 10:46:19 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 07, 2008, 10:34:36 AM
Scott and Dusty reunited?

QuoteWayne Krivsky happened to be touring Dr. Tim Kremchek's facility when right-hander Scott Williamson was throwing. So are the Reds interested?

"He looked good," Krivsky said.

He left it at that.

Wiliamson has a great arm when healthy. He still lives in the area. Stayed tuned.

Williamson stayed tuned? I don't get it.

http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs/redsinsider/2008/02/williamson.asp

I think the full-body shots on the Cincinnati.com blogs have been mentioned here before, but I really find them disconcerting...

(http://i26.tinypic.com/153tl6p.jpg)

Meet also Mr. Brian Butts (http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs/popculture/):

(http://i31.tinypic.com/16kb6zl.jpg)

QuoteI'm a pop culture sponge. I can't listen to "Don't Fear the Reaper" anymore because all I hear is cowbell, I love a good Strong Bad email, and I still to this day crack up laughing every single time I see Pee-wee Herman drive his motorcycle through the billboard in "Pee-wee's Big Adventure."

Surprisingly, the hipper-than-hip Butts is also apparently their IT guy.

Never would've guessed.

(Have we covered this all before? I feel like we have.)

Didn't the Sun-Times do that? Do they still do that? I haven't purchased a hard copy of the Sun-Times in months, so I don't know anymore.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on February 08, 2008, 01:14:26 PM
http://www.bugsandcranks.com/the-clubhouse/nl-central-a-home-for-the-accused/
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lance Dicksons Arm on February 08, 2008, 01:30:22 PM
The Sun-Times people appeared as if they were action figures staring up at you.  I'm not sure whether or not they still do that...haven't read the print edition in months,
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on February 08, 2008, 02:09:13 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on February 08, 2008, 10:55:24 AM
What a twink.

Wrong Billy Bean.

And the print version Sun-Times still has the "standing and looking up at the camera in the sky" look for their columnists.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on February 09, 2008, 07:43:39 PM
QuoteMILWAUKEE (AP) -- Manager Ned Yost's 2009 option was exercised Friday by the Milwaukee Brewers following their first winning season in 15 years.

The Brewers were 83-79 last year, finishing second in the NL Central. It was the first winning mark since going 92-70 in 1992.

The 53-year-old Yost, a former player for the Brewers, was hired as manager Oct. 29, 2002.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on February 11, 2008, 07:08:27 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 09, 2008, 07:43:39 PM
QuoteMILWAUKEE (AP) -- Manager Ned Yost's 2009 option was exercised Friday by the Milwaukee Brewers following their first winning season in 15 years.

The Brewers were 83-79 last year, finishing second in the NL Central. It was the first winning mark since going 92-70 in 1992.

The 53-year-old Yost, a former player for the Brewers, was hired as manager Oct. 29, 2002.

I positive this move. Bring on another year of incompetent managing of the Brewers.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on February 11, 2008, 08:24:12 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on February 11, 2008, 07:08:27 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 09, 2008, 07:43:39 PM
QuoteMILWAUKEE (AP) -- Manager Ned Yost's 2009 option was exercised Friday by the Milwaukee Brewers following their first winning season in 15 years.

The Brewers were 83-79 last year, finishing second in the NL Central. It was the first winning mark since going 92-70 in 1992.

The 53-year-old Yost, a former player for the Brewers, was hired as manager Oct. 29, 2002.

I positive this move. Bring on another year of incompetent managing of the Brewers.

How the fuck can Jim Essian not land a managing gig?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit on February 11, 2008, 09:46:55 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on February 11, 2008, 08:24:12 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on February 11, 2008, 07:08:27 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 09, 2008, 07:43:39 PM
QuoteMILWAUKEE (AP) -- Manager Ned Yost's 2009 option was exercised Friday by the Milwaukee Brewers following their first winning season in 15 years.

The Brewers were 83-79 last year, finishing second in the NL Central. It was the first winning mark since going 92-70 in 1992.

The 53-year-old Yost, a former player for the Brewers, was hired as manager Oct. 29, 2002.

I positive this move. Bring on another year of incompetent managing of the Brewers.

How the fuck can Jim Essian not land a managing gig?

It's all politics.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on February 11, 2008, 09:55:17 AM
Quote from: Kermit on February 11, 2008, 09:46:55 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on February 11, 2008, 08:24:12 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on February 11, 2008, 07:08:27 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 09, 2008, 07:43:39 PM
QuoteMILWAUKEE (AP) -- Manager Ned Yost's 2009 option was exercised Friday by the Milwaukee Brewers following their first winning season in 15 years.

The Brewers were 83-79 last year, finishing second in the NL Central. It was the first winning mark since going 92-70 in 1992.

The 53-year-old Yost, a former player for the Brewers, was hired as manager Oct. 29, 2002.

I positive this move. Bring on another year of incompetent managing of the Brewers.

How the fuck can Jim Essian not land a managing gig?

It's all politics.

Lousy Democrats.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on February 11, 2008, 10:12:37 AM
Quote from: CT II on February 11, 2008, 09:55:17 AM
Quote from: Kermit on February 11, 2008, 09:46:55 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on February 11, 2008, 08:24:12 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on February 11, 2008, 07:08:27 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 09, 2008, 07:43:39 PM
QuoteMILWAUKEE (AP) -- Manager Ned Yost's 2009 option was exercised Friday by the Milwaukee Brewers following their first winning season in 15 years.

The Brewers were 83-79 last year, finishing second in the NL Central. It was the first winning mark since going 92-70 in 1992.

The 53-year-old Yost, a former player for the Brewers, was hired as manager Oct. 29, 2002.

I positive this move. Bring on another year of incompetent managing of the Brewers.

How the fuck can Jim Essian not land a managing gig?

It's all politics.

Lousy Democrats.

Ned Yost joined the Brewers in 1980, meaning he has essentially been involved in the MLB power structure in some way during the past 28 years. In fact, with his well-known link to Dale Earnhardt, it could be said that link to sports-entertainment powers that be goes even deeper. Well, I have to think that even in this day and age of the Internet that we in the public maybe only hear 10 to 20 percent of the behind the scenes dealings and issues and problems that baseball executives have to deal with. In our everyday lives, it is unusual for a day or two to go by without hearing some negative rumor and/or fact about somebody or something... Well, in a profession where anything like that becoming public can potentially ruin a career, Ned Yost has had a long time to figure out where these Brewers have buried their skeletons, so to say...

Whether it is a backroom deal with a mafia figurehead or an illness never publicly made known (Think the nerve tonic situation in the softball episode of the Simpsons) or something else that is negative, Yost has been in baseball/connected to baseball so long that he probably knows most of the secrets of many of these executives that these people do not EVER want out in the public. Plus, even if he doesn't know anything like this, many of these same people probably still owe him favors from his time in baseball. Essian has only been a manager for half a seasonâ€"over 15 years ago, he hasn't picked up the information or the favors to force these people to go with him.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on February 11, 2008, 10:15:29 AM
Quote from: Corn-fed on February 11, 2008, 10:12:37 AM
Quote from: CT II on February 11, 2008, 09:55:17 AM
Quote from: Kermit on February 11, 2008, 09:46:55 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on February 11, 2008, 08:24:12 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on February 11, 2008, 07:08:27 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 09, 2008, 07:43:39 PM
QuoteMILWAUKEE (AP) -- Manager Ned Yost's 2009 option was exercised Friday by the Milwaukee Brewers following their first winning season in 15 years.

The Brewers were 83-79 last year, finishing second in the NL Central. It was the first winning mark since going 92-70 in 1992.

The 53-year-old Yost, a former player for the Brewers, was hired as manager Oct. 29, 2002.

I positive this move. Bring on another year of incompetent managing of the Brewers.

How the fuck can Jim Essian not land a managing gig?

It's all politics.

Lousy Democrats.

Ned Yost joined the Brewers in 1980, meaning he has essentially been involved in the MLB power structure in some way during the past 28 years. In fact, with his well-known link to Dale Earnhardt, it could be said that link to sports-entertainment powers that be goes even deeper. Well, I have to think that even in this day and age of the Internet that we in the public maybe only hear 10 to 20 percent of the behind the scenes dealings and issues and problems that baseball executives have to deal with. In our everyday lives, it is unusual for a day or two to go by without hearing some negative rumor and/or fact about somebody or something... Well, in a profession where anything like that becoming public can potentially ruin a career, Ned Yost has had a long time to figure out where these Brewers have buried their skeletons, so to say...

Whether it is a backroom deal with a mafia figurehead or an illness never publicly made known (Think the nerve tonic situation in the softball episode of the Simpsons) or something else that is negative, Yost has been in baseball/connected to baseball so long that he probably knows most of the secrets of many of these executives that these people do not EVER want out in the public. Plus, even if he doesn't know anything like this, many of these same people probably still owe him favors from his time in baseball. Essian has only been a manager for half a seasonâ€"over 15 years ago, he hasn't picked up the information or the favors to force these people to go with him.

Of course, the flaw in this theory is that Yost is dumber than a sack of hammers. He can't possibly know how to hold secrets or favors.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on February 11, 2008, 10:20:24 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on February 11, 2008, 10:15:29 AM
Quote from: Corn-fed on February 11, 2008, 10:12:37 AM
Quote from: CT II on February 11, 2008, 09:55:17 AM
Quote from: Kermit on February 11, 2008, 09:46:55 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on February 11, 2008, 08:24:12 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on February 11, 2008, 07:08:27 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 09, 2008, 07:43:39 PM
QuoteMILWAUKEE (AP) -- Manager Ned Yost's 2009 option was exercised Friday by the Milwaukee Brewers following their first winning season in 15 years.

The Brewers were 83-79 last year, finishing second in the NL Central. It was the first winning mark since going 92-70 in 1992.

The 53-year-old Yost, a former player for the Brewers, was hired as manager Oct. 29, 2002.

I positive this move. Bring on another year of incompetent managing of the Brewers.

How the fuck can Jim Essian not land a managing gig?

It's all politics.

Lousy Democrats.

Ned Yost joined the Brewers in 1980, meaning he has essentially been involved in the MLB power structure in some way during the past 28 years. In fact, with his well-known link to Dale Earnhardt, it could be said that link to sports-entertainment powers that be goes even deeper. Well, I have to think that even in this day and age of the Internet that we in the public maybe only hear 10 to 20 percent of the behind the scenes dealings and issues and problems that baseball executives have to deal with. In our everyday lives, it is unusual for a day or two to go by without hearing some negative rumor and/or fact about somebody or something... Well, in a profession where anything like that becoming public can potentially ruin a career, Ned Yost has had a long time to figure out where these Brewers have buried their skeletons, so to say...

Whether it is a backroom deal with a mafia figurehead or an illness never publicly made known (Think the nerve tonic situation in the softball episode of the Simpsons) or something else that is negative, Yost has been in baseball/connected to baseball so long that he probably knows most of the secrets of many of these executives that these people do not EVER want out in the public. Plus, even if he doesn't know anything like this, many of these same people probably still owe him favors from his time in baseball. Essian has only been a manager for half a seasonâ€"over 15 years ago, he hasn't picked up the information or the favors to force these people to go with him.

Of course, the flaw in this theory is that Yost is dumber than a sack of hammers. He can't possibly know how to hold secrets or favors.

Wait... That's the flaw IN THIS theory?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on February 11, 2008, 10:21:10 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on February 11, 2008, 10:15:29 AM
Quote from: Corn-fed on February 11, 2008, 10:12:37 AM
Quote from: CT II on February 11, 2008, 09:55:17 AM
Quote from: Kermit on February 11, 2008, 09:46:55 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on February 11, 2008, 08:24:12 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on February 11, 2008, 07:08:27 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 09, 2008, 07:43:39 PM
QuoteMILWAUKEE (AP) -- Manager Ned Yost's 2009 option was exercised Friday by the Milwaukee Brewers following their first winning season in 15 years.

The Brewers were 83-79 last year, finishing second in the NL Central. It was the first winning mark since going 92-70 in 1992.

The 53-year-old Yost, a former player for the Brewers, was hired as manager Oct. 29, 2002.

I positive this move. Bring on another year of incompetent managing of the Brewers.

How the fuck can Jim Essian not land a managing gig?

It's all politics.

Lousy Democrats.

Ned Yost joined the Brewers in 1980, meaning he has essentially been involved in the MLB power structure in some way during the past 28 years. In fact, with his well-known link to Dale Earnhardt, it could be said that link to sports-entertainment powers that be goes even deeper. Well, I have to think that even in this day and age of the Internet that we in the public maybe only hear 10 to 20 percent of the behind the scenes dealings and issues and problems that baseball executives have to deal with. In our everyday lives, it is unusual for a day or two to go by without hearing some negative rumor and/or fact about somebody or something... Well, in a profession where anything like that becoming public can potentially ruin a career, Ned Yost has had a long time to figure out where these Brewers have buried their skeletons, so to say...

Whether it is a backroom deal with a mafia figurehead or an illness never publicly made known (Think the nerve tonic situation in the softball episode of the Simpsons) or something else that is negative, Yost has been in baseball/connected to baseball so long that he probably knows most of the secrets of many of these executives that these people do not EVER want out in the public. Plus, even if he doesn't know anything like this, many of these same people probably still owe him favors from his time in baseball. Essian has only been a manager for half a seasonâ€"over 15 years ago, he hasn't picked up the information or the favors to force these people to go with him.

Of course, the flaw in this theory is that Yost is dumber than a sack of hammers. He can't possibly know how to hold secrets or favors. leads.


Turnbow'd.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on February 11, 2008, 10:50:56 AM
Quote from: Corn-fed on February 11, 2008, 10:20:24 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on February 11, 2008, 10:15:29 AM
Quote from: Corn-fed on February 11, 2008, 10:12:37 AM
Quote from: CT II on February 11, 2008, 09:55:17 AM
Quote from: Kermit on February 11, 2008, 09:46:55 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on February 11, 2008, 08:24:12 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on February 11, 2008, 07:08:27 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 09, 2008, 07:43:39 PM
QuoteMILWAUKEE (AP) -- Manager Ned Yost's 2009 option was exercised Friday by the Milwaukee Brewers following their first winning season in 15 years.

The Brewers were 83-79 last year, finishing second in the NL Central. It was the first winning mark since going 92-70 in 1992.

The 53-year-old Yost, a former player for the Brewers, was hired as manager Oct. 29, 2002.

I positive this move. Bring on another year of incompetent managing of the Brewers.

How the fuck can Jim Essian not land a managing gig?

It's all politics.

Lousy Democrats.

Ned Yost joined the Brewers in 1980, meaning he has essentially been involved in the MLB power structure in some way during the past 28 years. In fact, with his well-known link to Dale Earnhardt, it could be said that link to sports-entertainment powers that be goes even deeper. Well, I have to think that even in this day and age of the Internet that we in the public maybe only hear 10 to 20 percent of the behind the scenes dealings and issues and problems that baseball executives have to deal with. In our everyday lives, it is unusual for a day or two to go by without hearing some negative rumor and/or fact about somebody or something... Well, in a profession where anything like that becoming public can potentially ruin a career, Ned Yost has had a long time to figure out where these Brewers have buried their skeletons, so to say...

Whether it is a backroom deal with a mafia figurehead or an illness never publicly made known (Think the nerve tonic situation in the softball episode of the Simpsons) or something else that is negative, Yost has been in baseball/connected to baseball so long that he probably knows most of the secrets of many of these executives that these people do not EVER want out in the public. Plus, even if he doesn't know anything like this, many of these same people probably still owe him favors from his time in baseball. Essian has only been a manager for half a seasonâ€"over 15 years ago, he hasn't picked up the information or the favors to force these people to go with him.

Of course, the flaw in this theory is that Yost is dumber than a sack of hammers. He can't possibly know how to hold secrets or favors.

Wait... That's the flaw IN THIS theory?

Only one I see.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuckosan on February 11, 2008, 11:25:40 AM
Quote from: Corn-fed on February 11, 2008, 10:12:37 AM
Ned Yost joined the Brewers in 1980, meaning he has essentially been involved in the MLB power structure in some way during the past 28 years. In fact, with his well-known link to Dale Earnhardt, it could be said that link to sports-entertainment powers that be goes even deeper. Well, I have to think that even in this day and age of the Internet that we in the public maybe only hear 10 to 20 percent of the behind the scenes dealings and issues and problems that baseball executives have to deal with. In our everyday lives, it is unusual for a day or two to go by without hearing some negative rumor and/or fact about somebody or something... Well, in a profession where anything like that becoming public can potentially ruin a career, Ned Yost has had a long time to figure out where these Brewers have buried their skeletons, so to say...

Whether it is a backroom deal with a mafia figurehead or an illness never publicly made known (Think the nerve tonic situation in the softball episode of the Simpsons) or something else that is negative, Yost has been in baseball/connected to baseball so long that he probably knows most of the secrets of many of these executives that these people do not EVER want out in the public. Plus, even if he doesn't know anything like this, many of these same people probably still owe him favors from his time in baseball. Essian has only been a manager for half a seasonâ€"over 15 years ago, he hasn't picked up the information or the favors to force these people to go with him.
Yahbutt can this make Shrillery president?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on February 11, 2008, 01:34:48 PM
The Dusty/Scott Williamson reunion tour has been canceled.

QuoteThe San Francisco Giants agreed to terms on a minor league deal with reliever Scott Williamson on Sunday and invited him to spring training.

Williamson, the 1999 NL Rookie of the Year who turns 32 next Sunday, is scheduled to report to the team's spring training complex in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Wednesday with pitchers and catchers.

The right-hander could bolster an already deep bullpen. Williamson spent his first four-plus seasons with the Cincinnati Reds and has also pitched for Boston, the Chicago Cubs, San Diego and then Baltimore last season.

He went 1-0 with a 4.40 ERA in 16 outings in 2007, missing time early in the season while on the disabled list with tightness in his throwing arm.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on February 11, 2008, 02:03:07 PM
Quote from: Taylor on February 11, 2008, 01:34:48 PM
The Dusty/Scott Williamson reunion tour has been canceled.

QuoteThe San Francisco Giants agreed to terms on a minor league deal with reliever Scott Williamson on Sunday and invited him to spring training.

Williamson, the 1999 NL Rookie of the Year who turns 32 next Sunday, is scheduled to report to the team's spring training complex in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Wednesday with pitchers and catchers.

The right-hander could bolster an already deep bullpen. Williamson spent his first four-plus seasons with the Cincinnati Reds and has also pitched for Boston, the Chicago Cubs, San Diego and then Baltimore last season.

He went 1-0 with a 4.40 ERA in 16 outings in 2007, missing time early in the season while on the disabled list with tightness in his throwing arm.

Yeah, but Crazy Rumor Guy says he might reunite with Kenny Lofton, so it continues. And Corey is still out there.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gil Gunderson on February 11, 2008, 03:28:52 PM
Quote from: Chuckosan on February 11, 2008, 11:25:40 AM
Quote from: Corn-fed on February 11, 2008, 10:12:37 AM
Ned Yost joined the Brewers in 1980, meaning he has essentially been involved in the MLB power structure in some way during the past 28 years. In fact, with his well-known link to Dale Earnhardt, it could be said that link to sports-entertainment powers that be goes even deeper. Well, I have to think that even in this day and age of the Internet that we in the public maybe only hear 10 to 20 percent of the behind the scenes dealings and issues and problems that baseball executives have to deal with. In our everyday lives, it is unusual for a day or two to go by without hearing some negative rumor and/or fact about somebody or something... Well, in a profession where anything like that becoming public can potentially ruin a career, Ned Yost has had a long time to figure out where these Brewers have buried their skeletons, so to say...

Whether it is a backroom deal with a mafia figurehead or an illness never publicly made known (Think the nerve tonic situation in the softball episode of the Simpsons) or something else that is negative, Yost has been in baseball/connected to baseball so long that he probably knows most of the secrets of many of these executives that these people do not EVER want out in the public. Plus, even if he doesn't know anything like this, many of these same people probably still owe him favors from his time in baseball. Essian has only been a manager for half a seasonâ€"over 15 years ago, he hasn't picked up the information or the favors to force these people to go with him.
Yahbutt can this make Shrillery president?

I love the efforts made to make jokes on this board.  Good stuff.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on February 12, 2008, 09:23:53 AM
Quote from: Dave B on February 11, 2008, 02:03:07 PM
Quote from: Taylor on February 11, 2008, 01:34:48 PM
The Dusty/Scott Williamson reunion tour has been canceled.

QuoteThe San Francisco Giants agreed to terms on a minor league deal with reliever Scott Williamson on Sunday and invited him to spring training.

Williamson, the 1999 NL Rookie of the Year who turns 32 next Sunday, is scheduled to report to the team's spring training complex in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Wednesday with pitchers and catchers.

The right-hander could bolster an already deep bullpen. Williamson spent his first four-plus seasons with the Cincinnati Reds and has also pitched for Boston, the Chicago Cubs, San Diego and then Baltimore last season.

He went 1-0 with a 4.40 ERA in 16 outings in 2007, missing time early in the season while on the disabled list with tightness in his throwing arm.

Yeah, but Crazy Rumor Guy says he might reunite with Kenny Lofton, so it continues. And Corey is still out there.

When is Neifi's drug suspension over?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on February 13, 2008, 09:49:33 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AuoZaBov9wv3vPxvMMtumS.pu7YF?slug=newmanagerbakerclosercor&prov=tsn&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AuoZaBov9wv3vPxvMMtumS.pu7YF?slug=newmanagerbakerclosercor&prov=tsn&type=lgns)

QuoteEvery season brings a surprise team. Cincinnati has positioned itself to be the charmed club this year.

The Reds finished fifth in the National League Central last season at 72-90, fourth-worst record in the league. They last had a winning record in 2000.

Two off-season moves give the Reds cause for optimism. The additions of manager Dusty Baker and closer Francisco Cordero change the dynamics of the club.

Baker is the Reds' most charismatic manager since Davey Johnson, who not coincidentally produced the organization's last playoff team in 1995.

Quote"We're not far away from winning," Baker said. "Cordero was a huge signing."

Quote"You get the experience of the veterans and the energy of the young," Baker said of his club. "Combine that together, we can do some wonderful things."

Intrepid Reader: Ray Stokes/Andy Millman

Are you having a laugh? Is he having a laugh?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on February 13, 2008, 10:36:09 PM
Quote from: Taylor on February 13, 2008, 09:49:33 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AuoZaBov9wv3vPxvMMtumS.pu7YF?slug=newmanagerbakerclosercor&prov=tsn&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AuoZaBov9wv3vPxvMMtumS.pu7YF?slug=newmanagerbakerclosercor&prov=tsn&type=lgns)

Every season brings a surprise team. Cincinnati has positioned itself to be the charmed club this year.

The Reds finished fifth in the National League Central last season at 72-90, fourth-worst record in the league. They last had a winning record in 2000.

Two off-season moves give the Reds cause for optimism. The additions of manager Dusty Baker and closer Francisco Cordero change the dynamics of the club.

Baker is the Reds' most charismatic manager since Davey Johnson, who not coincidentally produced the organization's last playoff team in 1995.

Charisma?  C'mon.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on February 14, 2008, 07:53:16 AM
Charisma Carpenter could do a better job of managing than Dusty.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on February 14, 2008, 07:54:02 AM
Quote from: Dave B on February 14, 2008, 07:53:16 AM
Charisma Carpenter could do a better job of managing than Dusty.

I'd need to see a resume first, preferably with photos.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on February 14, 2008, 08:24:42 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on February 14, 2008, 07:54:02 AM
Quote from: Dave B on February 14, 2008, 07:53:16 AM
Charisma Carpenter could do a better job of managing than Dusty.

I'd need to see a resume first, preferably with photos.

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Curriculum Vitae
Work Experience
Being on TV.

Qualifications
I have some pretty nice boobies.

Skills
You can look at them.


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Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on February 14, 2008, 09:34:29 AM
See. I told you. She's much better than Dusty.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on February 14, 2008, 10:27:54 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on February 12, 2008, 09:23:53 AM
Quote from: Dave B on February 11, 2008, 02:03:07 PM
Quote from: Taylor on February 11, 2008, 01:34:48 PM
The Dusty/Scott Williamson reunion tour has been canceled.

QuoteThe San Francisco Giants agreed to terms on a minor league deal with reliever Scott Williamson on Sunday and invited him to spring training.

Williamson, the 1999 NL Rookie of the Year who turns 32 next Sunday, is scheduled to report to the team's spring training complex in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Wednesday with pitchers and catchers.

The right-hander could bolster an already deep bullpen. Williamson spent his first four-plus seasons with the Cincinnati Reds and has also pitched for Boston, the Chicago Cubs, San Diego and then Baltimore last season.


He went 1-0 with a 4.40 ERA in 16 outings in 2007, missing time early in the season while on the disabled list with tightness in his throwing arm.

Yeah, but Crazy Rumor Guy says he might reunite with Kenny Lofton, so it continues. And Corey is still out there.

When is Neifi's drug suspension over?

Every fucking time I click new on this thread, I see this post first. God Damn It.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on February 14, 2008, 10:39:38 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on February 14, 2008, 10:27:54 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on February 12, 2008, 09:23:53 AM
Quote from: Dave B on February 11, 2008, 02:03:07 PM
Quote from: Taylor on February 11, 2008, 01:34:48 PM
The Dusty/Scott Williamson reunion tour has been canceled.

QuoteThe San Francisco Giants agreed to terms on a minor league deal with reliever Scott Williamson on Sunday and invited him to spring training.

Williamson, the 1999 NL Rookie of the Year who turns 32 next Sunday, is scheduled to report to the team's spring training complex in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Wednesday with pitchers and catchers.

The right-hander could bolster an already deep bullpen. Williamson spent his first four-plus seasons with the Cincinnati Reds and has also pitched for Boston, the Chicago Cubs, San Diego and then Baltimore last season.


He went 1-0 with a 4.40 ERA in 16 outings in 2007, missing time early in the season while on the disabled list with tightness in his throwing arm.

Yeah, but Crazy Rumor Guy says he might reunite with Kenny Lofton, so it continues. And Corey is still out there.

When is Neifi's drug suspension over?

Every fucking time I click new on this thread, I see this post first. God Damn It.

Me too. It's depressing to think that for a time, we had Dusty, Neifi, and Scott Williamson on the roster simultaneously.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on February 14, 2008, 10:42:28 AM
That chick's boobs are fake as hell. I'm not that impressed. But those legs though... those'll play.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on February 14, 2008, 10:44:13 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on February 14, 2008, 10:42:28 AM
That chick's boobs are fake as hell. I'm not that impressed. But those legs though... those'll play.

You guys need to get a look from the back. Wow.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on February 14, 2008, 10:54:42 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on February 14, 2008, 10:44:13 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on February 14, 2008, 10:42:28 AM
That chick's boobs are fake as hell. I'm not that impressed. But those legs though... those'll play.

You guys need to get a look from the back. Wow.

Done. And I take back what I said about her top. I just saw it sans coverage and it'll play too.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on February 15, 2008, 06:56:24 PM
http://cooperstownkid.blogspot.com/2008/02/st-louis-trembles-with-concern-for.html//

QuoteThe hushed voice of KMOX sports reporter Kevin Wheeler has joined the whispers in St. Louis that Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols may be headed for a fall, not merely because Pujols has been playing with foot, leg and various other aches and pains in recent years but because far more serious trouble awaits him.

"Albert is the perfect hitter," says Wheeler, who hosts the weekly program "Rating the Cards" on the 50,000-watt voice of the midwest. "...The only concern about Albert's ability to put up big offensive numbers is his health.

"He was already voicing concern about his right elbow, which probably needs Tommy John surgery, and if that elbow (or the back or the hammies) give him significant trouble...he might not be able to battle through the pain again."

Speculation is growing that Dominican slugger may miss significant portions or perhaps even all of the season, though it doesn't seem to make sense that Pujols would have waited this late to make the decision to undergo invasive medical procedures had he not already committed to try to play in 2008.

Even Wheeler can't come to terms with the idea of Pujols going down, projecting him to hit .330 with 40 homers this year if all goes well.

"The scariest thing I've heard in a long time, relating to the Cards, was Albert saying he can't do what he did last year again. Just hope and pray the offseason of rest did him well," said Wheeler, whose broadcasts can be heard across more than 30 states at 1120 on the AM dial.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on February 15, 2008, 06:59:02 PM
Quote from: Taylor on February 15, 2008, 06:56:24 PM
http://cooperstownkid.blogspot.com/2008/02/st-louis-trembles-with-concern-for.html//

QuoteThe hushed voice of KMOX sports reporter Kevin Wheeler has joined the whispers in St. Louis that Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols may be headed for a fall, not merely because Pujols has been playing with foot, leg and various other aches and pains in recent years but because far more serious trouble awaits him.

"Albert is the perfect hitter," says Wheeler, who hosts the weekly program "Rating the Cards" on the 50,000-watt voice of the midwest. "...The only concern about Albert's ability to put up big offensive numbers is his health.

"He was already voicing concern about his right elbow, which probably needs Tommy John surgery, and if that elbow (or the back or the hammies) give him significant trouble...he might not be able to battle through the pain again."

Speculation is growing that Dominican slugger may miss significant portions or perhaps even all of the season, though it doesn't seem to make sense that Pujols would have waited this late to make the decision to undergo invasive medical procedures had he not already committed to try to play in 2008.

Even Wheeler can't come to terms with the idea of Pujols going down, projecting him to hit .330 with 40 homers this year if all goes well.

"The scariest thing I've heard in a long time, relating to the Cards, was Albert saying he can't do what he did last year again. Just hope and pray the offseason of rest did him well," said Wheeler, whose broadcasts can be heard across more than 30 states at 1120 on the AM dial.

This is the douchiest piece of writing I have read in a long time.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on February 16, 2008, 08:35:59 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on February 15, 2008, 06:59:02 PM
Quote from: Taylor on February 15, 2008, 06:56:24 PM
http://cooperstownkid.blogspot.com/2008/02/st-louis-trembles-with-concern-for.html//

QuoteThe hushed voice of KMOX sports reporter Kevin Wheeler has joined the whispers in St. Louis that Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols may be headed for a fall, not merely because Pujols has been playing with foot, leg and various other aches and pains in recent years but because far more serious trouble awaits him.

"Albert is the perfect hitter," says Wheeler, who hosts the weekly program "Rating the Cards" on the 50,000-watt voice of the midwest. "...The only concern about Albert's ability to put up big offensive numbers is his health.

"He was already voicing concern about his right elbow, which probably needs Tommy John surgery, and if that elbow (or the back or the hammies) give him significant trouble...he might not be able to battle through the pain again."

Speculation is growing that Dominican slugger may miss significant portions or perhaps even all of the season, though it doesn't seem to make sense that Pujols would have waited this late to make the decision to undergo invasive medical procedures had he not already committed to try to play in 2008.

Even Wheeler can't come to terms with the idea of Pujols going down, projecting him to hit .330 with 40 homers this year if all goes well.

"The scariest thing I've heard in a long time, relating to the Cards, was Albert saying he can't do what he did last year again. Just hope and pray the offseason of rest did him well," said Wheeler, whose broadcasts can be heard across more than 30 states at 1120 on the AM dial.

This is the douchiest piece of writing I have read in a long time.

It is really bad writing. I just like the pants pissing going on if Fat Albert gets shut down this season.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on February 17, 2008, 05:50:19 PM
DPD.

http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/02/17/gallardo-to-miss-4-weeks-after-knee-surgery.aspx (http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/02/17/gallardo-to-miss-4-weeks-after-knee-surgery.aspx)

QuotePhoenix -- Right-hander Yovani Gallardo indeed does have torn cartilage in his left knee and will return to Milwaukee tomorrow to have arthroscopic surgery.

Gallardo is expected to be sidelined four weeks, virtually guaranteeing he will open the season on the disabled list. That would leave just two weeks in camp, not sufficient time for the 22-year-old right-hander to get ready for the regular season.

The official diagnosis on Gallardo is a lateral meniscus (cartilage) tear in the knee.

Gallardo apparently suffered the injury during a throwing session a few days ago.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on February 17, 2008, 06:57:48 PM
How many watts was that radio station?  And can we please strap the blogger to the broadcast tower so he can feel all of them?

Nice start to the spring for the Brewers.  Now Yovani can come back too quickly from the knee surgery and blow out his arm.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on February 17, 2008, 09:34:27 PM
Quote from: Corn-fed on February 11, 2008, 10:12:37 AM

Ned Yost joined the Brewers in 1980, meaning he has essentially been involved in the MLB power structure in some way during the past 28 years. In fact, with his well-known link to Dale Earnhardt, it could be said that link to sports-entertainment powers that be goes even deeper. Well, I have to think that even in this day and age of the Internet that we in the public maybe only hear 10 to 20 percent of the behind the scenes dealings and issues and problems that baseball executives have to deal with. In our everyday lives, it is unusual for a day or two to go by without hearing some negative rumor and/or fact about somebody or something... Well, in a profession where anything like that becoming public can potentially ruin a career, Ned Yost has had a long time to figure out where these Brewers have buried their skeletons, so to say...

Whether it is a backroom deal with a mafia figurehead or an illness never publicly made known (Think the nerve tonic situation in the softball episode of the Simpsons) or something else that is negative, Yost has been in baseball/connected to baseball so long that he probably knows most of the secrets of many of these executives that these people do not EVER want out in the public. Plus, even if he doesn't know anything like this, many of these same people probably still owe him favors from his time in baseball. Essian has only been a manager for half a seasonâ€"over 15 years ago, he hasn't picked up the information or the favors to force these people to go with him.

Even I, who hates having jokes made at my own expense, have to applaud this effort. Well-played...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tonker on February 18, 2008, 03:05:11 AM
Quote from: BC on February 17, 2008, 09:34:27 PM
Quote from: Corn-fed on February 11, 2008, 10:12:37 AM

Ned Yost joined the Brewers in 1980, meaning he has essentially been involved in the MLB power structure in some way during the past 28 years. In fact, with his well-known link to Dale Earnhardt, it could be said that link to sports-entertainment powers that be goes even deeper. Well, I have to think that even in this day and age of the Internet that we in the public maybe only hear 10 to 20 percent of the behind the scenes dealings and issues and problems that baseball executives have to deal with. In our everyday lives, it is unusual for a day or two to go by without hearing some negative rumor and/or fact about somebody or something... Well, in a profession where anything like that becoming public can potentially ruin a career, Ned Yost has had a long time to figure out where these Brewers have buried their skeletons, so to say...

Whether it is a backroom deal with a mafia figurehead or an illness never publicly made known (Think the nerve tonic situation in the softball episode of the Simpsons) or something else that is negative, Yost has been in baseball/connected to baseball so long that he probably knows most of the secrets of many of these executives that these people do not EVER want out in the public. Plus, even if he doesn't know anything like this, many of these same people probably still owe him favors from his time in baseball. Essian has only been a manager for half a seasonâ€"over 15 years ago, he hasn't picked up the information or the favors to force these people to go with him.

Even I, who hates having jokes made at my own expense, have to applaud this effort. Well-played...

Really, BC?  Because the only reason I could think of for you still being here is that you fucking love it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on February 18, 2008, 08:14:52 AM
MLB Trade Rumors:

QuoteCubs center fielders hit a fine .302/.344/.466 for Dusty Baker's 2003 club, which came within five outs of a World Series appearance.  Most of the ABs at the position went to Corey Patterson and Kenny Lofton that year.

Dusty's managing the Reds now, and both center fielders remain free agents as of February 17th.  The Reds have some uncertainty in center field, though Jay Bruce is a stud and Ryan Freel is said to be 100%.  According to John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer, Baker has spoken to both Lofton and Patterson recently.  They are options for the Reds; Baker says Lofton seeks a Major League deal. In that case someone would have to be booted off the team's 40 man roster.  Six days ago, Ken Rosenthal reported that the Reds' interest in Lofton might depend on who they might trade for another starter (with Joe Blanton as the main target).

The Reds currently have Kent Mercker and Paul Bako in camp as non-roster invitees; both played for Baker in '03.

This week Dusty is going to give Neifi and Jose Macias a call.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on February 18, 2008, 08:32:25 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 18, 2008, 08:14:52 AM
MLB Trade Rumors:

QuoteCubs center fielders hit a fine .302/.344/.466 for Dusty Baker's 2003 club, which came within five outs of a World Series appearance.  Most of the ABs at the position went to Corey Patterson and Kenny Lofton that year.

Dusty's managing the Reds now, and both center fielders remain free agents as of February 17th.  The Reds have some uncertainty in center field, though Jay Bruce is a stud and Ryan Freel is said to be 100%.  According to John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer, Baker has spoken to both Lofton and Patterson recently.  They are options for the Reds; Baker says Lofton seeks a Major League deal. In that case someone would have to be booted off the team's 40 man roster.  Six days ago, Ken Rosenthal reported that the Reds' interest in Lofton might depend on who they might trade for another starter (with Joe Blanton as the main target).

The Reds currently have Kent Mercker and Paul Bako in camp as non-roster invitees; both played for Baker in '03.

This week Dusty is going to give Neifi and Jose Macias a call.

I fucking love Dusty Baker.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on February 18, 2008, 09:03:48 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 15, 2008, 06:56:24 PM
http://cooperstownkid.blogspot.com/2008/02/st-louis-trembles-with-concern-for.html//

QuoteThe hushed voice of KMOX sports reporter Kevin Wheeler has joined the whispers in St. Louis that Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols may be headed for a fall, not merely because Pujols has been playing with foot, leg and various other aches and pains in recent years but because far more serious trouble awaits him.

"Albert is the perfect hitter," says Wheeler, who hosts the weekly program "Rating the Cards" on the 50,000-watt voice of the midwest. "...The only concern about Albert's ability to put up big offensive numbers is his health.

"He was already voicing concern about his right elbow, which probably needs Tommy John surgery, and if that elbow (or the back or the hammies) give him significant trouble...he might not be able to battle through the pain again."

Speculation is growing that Dominican slugger may miss significant portions or perhaps even all of the season, though it doesn't seem to make sense that Pujols would have waited this late to make the decision to undergo invasive medical procedures had he not already committed to try to play in 2008.

Even Wheeler can't come to terms with the idea of Pujols going down, projecting him to hit .330 with 40 homers this year if all goes well.

"The scariest thing I've heard in a long time, relating to the Cards, was Albert saying he can't do what he did last year again. Just hope and pray the offseason of rest did him well," said Wheeler, whose broadcasts can be heard across more than 30 states at 1120 on the AM dial.

Steroids are hell on the body.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on February 18, 2008, 09:04:33 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on February 18, 2008, 09:03:48 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 15, 2008, 06:56:24 PM
http://cooperstownkid.blogspot.com/2008/02/st-louis-trembles-with-concern-for.html//

QuoteThe hushed voice of KMOX sports reporter Kevin Wheeler has joined the whispers in St. Louis that Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols may be headed for a fall, not merely because Pujols has been playing with foot, leg and various other aches and pains in recent years but because far more serious trouble awaits him.

"Albert is the perfect hitter," says Wheeler, who hosts the weekly program "Rating the Cards" on the 50,000-watt voice of the midwest. "...The only concern about Albert's ability to put up big offensive numbers is his health.

"He was already voicing concern about his right elbow, which probably needs Tommy John surgery, and if that elbow (or the back or the hammies) give him significant trouble...he might not be able to battle through the pain again."

Speculation is growing that Dominican slugger may miss significant portions or perhaps even all of the season, though it doesn't seem to make sense that Pujols would have waited this late to make the decision to undergo invasive medical procedures had he not already committed to try to play in 2008.

Even Wheeler can't come to terms with the idea of Pujols going down, projecting him to hit .330 with 40 homers this year if all goes well.

"The scariest thing I've heard in a long time, relating to the Cards, was Albert saying he can't do what he did last year again. Just hope and pray the offseason of rest did him well," said Wheeler, whose broadcasts can be heard across more than 30 states at 1120 on the AM dial.

Steroids are hell on the body.

So is old age.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on February 18, 2008, 09:43:34 AM
Looks like the Satanic Fowl have another Mouthbreathin' Matty on their hands. From Bernie Dickless of the Post-Dispatch (we tried to warn 'em about the pussy):

[W]hen the Cardinals signed Matt Clement, we were told he was golden. Fully recovered from shoulder surgery. Good to go. Uh, wrong again. Looks like we were fooled again. . . .
This episode is an important reminder: never believe it when the Cardinals insist that a rehabbing pitcher will return on schedule. The ballclub has simply been wrong too many times to have a shred of credibility on these matters.

Clement was a low-risk signing, and he still could pay off big. It wasn't a bad move to take a chance on him. But that's not the point of my complaint. The point is, I'm tired of the Cardinals spinning their nonsense on the medical status of their injured players. It just happens too often.

And like an idiot, I continually try to give them the benefit of the doubt, only to get burned again.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on February 18, 2008, 11:41:09 AM
Quote from: Dave B on February 18, 2008, 09:43:34 AM
Looks like the Satanic Fowl have another Mouthbreathin' Matty on their hands. From Bernie Dickless of the Post-Dispatch (we tried to warn 'em about the pussy):

[W]hen the Cardinals signed Matt Clement, we were told he was golden. Fully recovered from shoulder surgery. Good to go. Uh, wrong again. Looks like we were fooled again. . . .
This episode is an important reminder: never believe it when the Cardinals insist that a rehabbing pitcher will return on schedule. The ballclub has simply been wrong too many times to have a shred of credibility on these matters.

Clement was a low-risk signing, and he still could pay off big. It wasn't a bad move to take a chance on him. But that's not the point of my complaint. The point is, I'm tired of the Cardinals spinning their nonsense on the medical status of their injured players. It just happens too often.

And like an idiot, I continually try to give them the benefit of the doubt, only to get burned again.


He's seen it happen too many times.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on February 18, 2008, 11:48:46 AM

QuoteCubs center fielders hit a fine .302/.344/.466 for Dusty Baker's 2003 club, which came within five outs of a World Series appearance.  Most of the ABs at the position went to Corey Patterson and Kenny Lofton that year.

Dusty's managing the Reds now, and both center fielders remain free agents as of February 17th.  The Reds have some uncertainty in center field, though Jay Bruce is a stud and Ryan Freel is said to be 100%.  According to John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer, Baker has spoken to both Lofton and Patterson recently.  They are options for the Reds; Baker says Lofton seeks a Major League deal. In that case someone would have to be booted off the team's 40 man roster.  Six days ago, Ken Rosenthal reported that the Reds' interest in Lofton might depend on who they might trade for another starter (with Joe Blanton as the main target).

The Reds currently have Kent Mercker and Paul Bako in camp as non-roster invitees; both neither played for Baker in '03.

What's with this douchebag?  I thought he was a Cubs fan.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on February 18, 2008, 11:52:01 AM
Quote from: Mike D on February 18, 2008, 11:48:46 AM

QuoteCubs center fielders hit a fine .302/.344/.466 for Dusty Baker's 2003 club, which came within five outs of a World Series appearance.  Most of the ABs at the position went to Corey Patterson and Kenny Lofton that year.

Dusty's managing the Reds now, and both center fielders remain free agents as of February 17th.  The Reds have some uncertainty in center field, though Jay Bruce is a stud and Ryan Freel is said to be 100%.  According to John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer, Baker has spoken to both Lofton and Patterson recently.  They are options for the Reds; Baker says Lofton seeks a Major League deal. In that case someone would have to be booted off the team's 40 man roster.  Six days ago, Ken Rosenthal reported that the Reds' interest in Lofton might depend on who they might trade for another starter (with Joe Blanton as the main target).

The Reds currently have Kent Mercker and Paul BakoJose Macias  in camp as non-roster invitees; both neither played for Baker in '03.

What's with this douchebag?  I thought he was a Cubs fan.

Now who's the douchebag?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on February 18, 2008, 02:17:44 PM
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/cs-080218-rogers-ozzie-guillen-tough,1,697993.column (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/cs-080218-rogers-ozzie-guillen-tough,1,697993.column)

QuoteGuillen promises to be "back to [being] Ozzie." That means his language won't be fit for children and that his commentary about his players will be pointed.

This is good news. I for one enjoy watching Ozzie make an ass out of himself on a regular basis.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on February 18, 2008, 02:24:23 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on February 18, 2008, 02:17:44 PM
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/cs-080218-rogers-ozzie-guillen-tough,1,697993.column (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/cs-080218-rogers-ozzie-guillen-tough,1,697993.column)

QuoteGuillen promises to be "back to [being] Ozzie." That means his language won't be fit for children and that his commentary about his players will be pointed.

This is good news. I for one enjoy watching Ozzie make an ass out of himself on a regular basis.

Everyone knows that yelling and swearing equals wins. Not 5 ridiculous starting pitchers.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on February 18, 2008, 02:28:10 PM
I wish we could delete posts.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on February 19, 2008, 01:36:52 PM
MLB Trade Rumors & Speculation:

QuoteThe idea that Juan Pierre could take away at-bats from Matt Kemp and/or Andre Ethier seems absurd to me.  If he was making $400K instead of $8MM, would this even be a consideration?  Tony Jackson believes Pierre will be the main left fielder while Kemp and Ethier platoon in right.

Dylan Hernandez of the L.A. Times notes that Pierre seems willing to waive his five-team no-trade protection.  It's generally assumed that the Dodgers would have to eat some of his remaining $36.5MM over the next four years to move Pierre.

It seemed like the White Sox could've been interested in Pierre, but their outfield now seems set with Carlos Quentin, Nick Swisher, and Jermaine Dye.  Is there even one team for which for years of Pierre at, say, $24MM, would make sense?  Following the whole Corey Patterson/Kenny Lofton theme, maybe the Reds would have interest at the right price.

Dude.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit on February 19, 2008, 01:39:40 PM
Quote from: Taylor on February 19, 2008, 01:36:52 PM
MLB Trade Rumors & Speculation:

QuoteThe idea that Juan Pierre could take away at-bats from Matt Kemp and/or Andre Ethier seems absurd to me.  If he was making $400K instead of $8MM, would this even be a consideration?  Tony Jackson believes Pierre will be the main left fielder while Kemp and Ethier platoon in right.

Dylan Hernandez of the L.A. Times notes that Pierre seems willing to waive his five-team no-trade protection.  It's generally assumed that the Dodgers would have to eat some of his remaining $36.5MM over the next four years to move Pierre.

It seemed like the White Sox could've been interested in Pierre, but their outfield now seems set with Carlos Quentin, Nick Swisher, and Jermaine Dye.  Is there even one team for which for years of Pierre at, say, $24MM, would make sense?  Following the whole Corey Patterson/Kenny Lofton theme, maybe the Reds would have interest at the right price.

Dude.

BUT HE HAD 200 HITS!!!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on February 19, 2008, 01:41:19 PM
Quote from: Taylor on February 19, 2008, 01:36:52 PM
MLB Trade Rumors & Speculation:

QuoteThe idea that Juan Pierre could take away at-bats from Matt Kemp and/or Andre Ethier seems absurd to me.  If he was making $400K instead of $8MM, would this even be a consideration?  Tony Jackson believes Pierre will be the main left fielder while Kemp and Ethier platoon in right.

Dylan Hernandez of the L.A. Times notes that Pierre seems willing to waive his five-team no-trade protection.  It's generally assumed that the Dodgers would have to eat some of his remaining $36.5MM over the next four years to move Pierre.

It seemed like the White Sox could've been interested in Pierre, but their outfield now seems set with Carlos Quentin, Nick Swisher, and Jermaine Dye.  Is there even one team for which for years of Pierre at, say, $24MM, would make sense?  Following the whole Corey Patterson/Kenny Lofton theme, maybe the Reds would have interest at the right price.

Dude.

The Reds should aim high and get all three.

1. Pierre
2. Lofton
3. Corey

That's alot of speed at the top and it will never slump, Dude.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on February 19, 2008, 02:21:39 PM
Quote from: Kermit on February 19, 2008, 01:39:40 PM
Quote from: Taylor on February 19, 2008, 01:36:52 PM
MLB Trade Rumors & Speculation:

QuoteThe idea that Juan Pierre could take away at-bats from Matt Kemp and/or Andre Ethier seems absurd to me.  If he was making $400K instead of $8MM, would this even be a consideration?  Tony Jackson believes Pierre will be the main left fielder while Kemp and Ethier platoon in right.

Dylan Hernandez of the L.A. Times notes that Pierre seems willing to waive his five-team no-trade protection.  It's generally assumed that the Dodgers would have to eat some of his remaining $36.5MM over the next four years to move Pierre.

It seemed like the White Sox could've been interested in Pierre, but their outfield now seems set with Carlos Quentin, Nick Swisher, and Jermaine Dye.  Is there even one team for which for years of Pierre at, say, $24MM, would make sense?  Following the whole Corey Patterson/Kenny Lofton theme, maybe the Reds would have interest at the right price.

Dude.

BUT HE HAD 200 HITS!!!

Which is why he'd fit in perfectly in Cincinnati. The old fake a bunt on the 1st pitch and then ground out to second would work well there, dude.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BigDrinky on February 19, 2008, 03:58:38 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on February 19, 2008, 01:41:19 PM
Quote from: Taylor on February 19, 2008, 01:36:52 PM
MLB Trade Rumors & Speculation:

QuoteThe idea that Juan Pierre could take away at-bats from Matt Kemp and/or Andre Ethier seems absurd to me.  If he was making $400K instead of $8MM, would this even be a consideration?  Tony Jackson believes Pierre will be the main left fielder while Kemp and Ethier platoon in right.

Dylan Hernandez of the L.A. Times notes that Pierre seems willing to waive his five-team no-trade protection.  It's generally assumed that the Dodgers would have to eat some of his remaining $36.5MM over the next four years to move Pierre.

It seemed like the White Sox could've been interested in Pierre, but their outfield now seems set with Carlos Quentin, Nick Swisher, and Jermaine Dye.  Is there even one team for which for years of Pierre at, say, $24MM, would make sense?  Following the whole Corey Patterson/Kenny Lofton theme, maybe the Reds would have interest at the right price.

Dude.

The Reds should aim high and get all three.

1. Pierre
2. Lofton
3. Corey

That's alot of speed at the top and it will never slump, Dude.
Can Lofton play 2B?  Your second baseman has to hit second, right?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on February 20, 2008, 09:51:43 PM
QuoteA distinct buzz followed former MVP Juan Gonzalez and his batting-practice rockets Tuesday as he joined the St. Louis Cardinals for their first official full-squad workout of spring training the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported.

The Cardinals signed the 38-year-old outfielder to a minor-league contract and invited him to spring training. There is a spot open on the team for a righthanded power-hitting outfielder, and the Cardinals became intrigued by first-hand accounts this winter of Gonzalez's health and what coach Jose Oquendo called "a renewed desire." After his first day of what could be his last chance at a big-league return, Gonzalez said he's fit and eager to improve on the wealth of numbers he produced as an RBI juggernaut in the 1990s. Numbers, he insisted, he produced cleanly.

"Because you have goals in your mind, you're trying to come back to finish your goals," Gonzalez said. "I'm close to 500 home runs and 400 doubles. It's the goals. When you have goals in your mind, you try inside your heart to try again and see what happens."




QuoteNEW YORK (TICKER) â€"Major League Baseball on Wednesday suspended St. Louis Cardinals minor league pitcher Scott Vander Weg for the first 50 games of the 2008 season for violating the league’s drug prevention and treatment program.

The righthander went 5-5 with a 4.12 ERA in 63 games out of the bullpen for Class A Palm Beach of the Florida State League last season.

Under league rules, the 50-game suspension is the penalty for first-time offenders. Two-time offenders receive a 100-game ban while a third offense is a lifetime ban.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: RV on February 21, 2008, 08:33:35 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 20, 2008, 09:51:43 PM
After his first day of what could be his last chance at a big-league return, Gonzalez said he's fit and eager to improve on the wealth of numbers he produced as an RBI juggernaut in the 1990s. Numbers, he insisted, he produced cleanly.

Did anyone even ask him? Methinks Igor doth protest too much.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on February 21, 2008, 09:28:11 AM
Oh sure, Juan Gonzalez was clean.  Sure he was.  Wink.

I love that they're talking about how renewed he is.  He had people saying the same thing about him in 2005 when he got a $600,000 guaranteed contract from the Indians, played one game, batted one time, retired and cashed his check.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on February 21, 2008, 01:41:57 PM
And while some Cubs fans bitch about Theriot and Sam Fuld, just be glad you don't have the Cardinals' worries.

No Carpenter.

Albie is banged up.

An OF of Schumaker, Ankiel, and Duncan.

An IF of Glaus, Izturis, Kennedy, and Albie (all AARP qualified).

A rotation of Wainwright (he's decent), Looper, Piniero, Reyes, and a slug of cripples.

No wonder The Genius drinks.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on February 21, 2008, 01:54:46 PM
Quote from: Dave B on February 21, 2008, 01:41:57 PM
And while some Cubs fans bitch about Theriot and Sam Fuld, just be glad you don't have the Cardinals' worries.

No Carpenter.

Albie is banged up.

An OF of Schumaker, Ankiel, and Duncan.

An IF of Glaus, Izturis, Kennedy, and Albie (all AARP qualified).

A rotation of Wainwright (he's decent), Looper, Piniero, Reyes, and a slug of cripples.

No wonder The Genius drinks.

Don't forget the Jason LaRue signing. That shit's gonna be bigger than the OJ trial. teehee
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on February 21, 2008, 03:34:11 PM
Good catch, Apez. I was too tired from laughing at that roster to continue the post.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on February 21, 2008, 07:16:22 PM
Quote from: Dave B on February 21, 2008, 03:34:11 PM
Good catch, Apez. I was too tired from laughing at that roster to continue the post.

Apez, huh? Why, if only I had the skills of our crackerjack SSM Photoshoppists, I'd make a smiling Apez that dispenses candy. Or better yet drugs!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on February 23, 2008, 08:51:53 AM
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=720531 (http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=720531)

QuoteTry this: Prince Fielder is a vegetarian.

That 6-foot, 260-pound build is powered by wheatgrass, soy and tofu nowadays. No meat. Not even fish.


The price of meat and fish ought to drop dramatically.


Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on February 23, 2008, 11:45:24 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 23, 2008, 08:51:53 AM
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=720531 (http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=720531)

QuoteTry this: Prince Fielder is a vegetarian.

That 6-foot, 260-pound build is powered by wheatgrass, soy and tofu nowadays. No meat. Not even fish.


The price of meat and fish ought to drop dramatically.

It's Wisconsin.

Someone'll pick up the slack.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on February 24, 2008, 08:10:53 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 23, 2008, 08:51:53 AM
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=720531 (http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=720531)

QuoteTry this: Prince Fielder is a vegetarian.

That 6-foot, 260-pound build is powered by wheatgrass, soy and tofu nowadays. No meat. Not even fish.


The price of meat and fish ought to drop dramatically.




Did someone explain to him that bacon isn't a vegetable?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on February 25, 2008, 07:03:11 AM
Quote from: Corn-fed on February 23, 2008, 11:45:24 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 23, 2008, 08:51:53 AM
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=720531 (http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=720531)

QuoteTry this: Prince Fielder is a vegetarian.

That 6-foot, 260-pound build is powered by wheatgrass, soy and tofu nowadays. No meat. Not even fish.


The price of meat and fish ought to drop dramatically.

It's Wisconsin.

Someone'll pick up the slack.

Well, if not someone in Wisconsin then certainly the GM of the Chicago National League Ballclub can help out here.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on February 25, 2008, 08:11:07 AM
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/38E0D55F13C08EF8862573FA0017B7B6?OpenDocument (http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/38E0D55F13C08EF8862573FA0017B7B6?OpenDocument)

QuoteThe possibility of free agent home run king Barry Bonds hitting behind Albert Pujols in the Cardinals' batting order remained intriguing enough this winter for manager Tony La Russa to take the idea to general manager John Mozeliak and team owners a second consecutive year, La Russa confirmed Sunday.

nd for a second straight winter, the idea died in committee.

"When you look at somebody dangerous to hit behind Albert, Barry was the guy I thought of," La Russa acknowledged before Sunday's workout. "For whatever reason, at the general manager or the ownership level, they didn't agree."

I'd love to see Barriod playing left for the Cards. They should listen to Tony. He's a genius after all. Tony knows that he needs a certain number of juiced up players for a successful team.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on February 25, 2008, 08:33:48 AM

Barroid, Ankiel & Albie on one team? The demand for HGH and juice would finally outweigh the supply.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on February 25, 2008, 09:14:26 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on February 25, 2008, 08:33:48 AM

Barroid, Ankiel & Albie on one team? The demand for HGH and juice would finally outweigh the supply.

Don't forget Juan "Not My Bag, Homes" González.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on February 25, 2008, 09:27:43 AM
Quote from: Corn-fed on February 25, 2008, 09:14:26 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on February 25, 2008, 08:33:48 AM

Barroid, Ankiel & Albie on one team? The demand for HGH and juice would finally outweigh the supply.

Don't forget Juan "Not My Bag, Homes" González.

Nah, he's clean. He said so himself.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: RedBeard on February 25, 2008, 09:39:51 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on February 25, 2008, 08:33:48 AM

Barroid, Ankiel & Albie on one team? The demand for HGH and juice would finally outweigh the supply.

That would give the rest of the team the ability to start freebasing meth.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on February 25, 2008, 10:49:46 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 25, 2008, 08:11:07 AM
I'd love to see Barriod playing left for the Cards.

Really?  Because I was sort of thinking it'd be bad for the Cubs if the Cardinals added a 1.045 OPS to their lineup.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: RedBeard on February 25, 2008, 10:55:53 AM
Quote from: EG on February 25, 2008, 10:49:46 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 25, 2008, 08:11:07 AM
I'd love to see Barriod playing left for the Cards.

Really?  Because I was sort of thinking it'd be bad for the Cubs if the Cardinals added a 1.045 OPS who gives a damn about numbers? to their lineup.

Dusty Baker'd
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on February 25, 2008, 11:33:59 AM
Quote from: EG on February 25, 2008, 10:49:46 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 25, 2008, 08:11:07 AM
I'd love to see Barriod playing left for the Cards.

Really?  Because I was sort of thinking it'd be bad for the Cubs if the Cardinals added a 1.045 OPS to their lineup.

Should that number be significant to me?  Good to see TLR becomming the Jerry Tarkanian of MLB.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on February 25, 2008, 11:41:21 AM
Quote from: EG on February 25, 2008, 10:49:46 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 25, 2008, 08:11:07 AM
I'd love to see Barriod playing left for the Cards.

Really?  Because I was sort of thinking it'd be bad for the Cubs if the Cardinals added a 1.045 OPS to their lineup.

Yeah, because ignoring the intangibles of being a statue in LF, being a complete dickwad, and facing Fed charges all for the sake of your favorite stat is a good way to build a baseball team
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on February 25, 2008, 12:02:09 PM
Quote from: Dave B on February 25, 2008, 11:41:21 AM
Quote from: EG on February 25, 2008, 10:49:46 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 25, 2008, 08:11:07 AM
I'd love to see Barriod playing left for the Cards.

Really?  Because I was sort of thinking it'd be bad for the Cubs if the Cardinals added a 1.045 OPS to their lineup.

Yeah, because ignoring the intangibles of being a statue in LF, being a complete dickwad, and facing Fed charges all for the sake of your favorite stat is a good way to build a baseball team

That's what I was thinking. Anything hit to left would be extra bases as Barriod can barely move any more.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on February 25, 2008, 12:10:45 PM
Quote from: Dave B on February 25, 2008, 11:41:21 AM
Yeah, because ignoring the intangibles of being a statue in LF, being a complete dickwad, and facing Fed charges all for the sake of your favorite stat is a good way to build a baseball team

I've ignored worse things in my relentless, obsessive pursuit of OPS.  I've abandoned family, friends, hygiene, job obligations and utility bills.  Give me more OPS.  Please.  Just give it to me.  It's my favorite stat.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on February 25, 2008, 01:09:46 PM
It would help the rest of the world to hate the Tards as much as we do. And they'd still suck. So there's that. They're already terrible in LF with Chris Duncan and his bushel basket flailing around out there. Adding Barroid would technically make the Tards a little better when he's healthy. But his OPS isn't going to do anything but lower and he'll be nothing but an injured sack of douche most of the time he's there.

I'm in favor of all this happening because I guarantee you it would end in legendary ignominy. And that's always fun for the whole family .
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on February 25, 2008, 01:13:13 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on February 25, 2008, 01:09:46 PM
It would help the rest of the world to hate the Tards as much as we do. And they'd still suck. So there's that. They're already terrible in LF with Chris Duncan and his bushel basket flailing around out there. Adding Barroid would technically make the Tards a little better when he's healthy. But his OPS isn't going to do anything but lower and he'll be nothing but an injured sack of douche most of the time he's there.

I'm in favor of all this happening because I guarantee you it would end in legendary ignominy. And that's always fun for the whole family .

Cardinal Nation wouldn't stand for it. The best fans in baseball and Barry Bonds, together? Oh no sir.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on February 25, 2008, 01:14:29 PM
At least one of them.

Seriously though, we disagree because of your love of stats. I say there is more to it than just numbers. Bonds hasn't been in the playoffs since 2003. His stats have shown that he produces at the plate well enough, but he is NOT even an adequate LF. Add that to all of the intangibles I mentioned and there's your reason why he is still unsigned.  
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on February 25, 2008, 01:31:35 PM
Quote from: Dave B on February 25, 2008, 01:14:29 PM
At least one of them.

Seriously though, we disagree because of your love of stats. I say there is more to it than just numbers. Bonds hasn't been in the playoffs since 2003. His stats have shown that he produces at the plate well enough, but he is NOT even an adequate LF. Add that to all of the intangibles I mentioned and there's your reason why he is still unsigned. 

I think the fact he's unsigned is totally because of the Feds.  Which is a perfectly good reason, of course.

I'm not really "in love" with stats.  I'm more in love with good baseball players (well, not like that).  And it's just my preference to evaluate them through objective measures like stats. 

My original point was that while Bonds sucks in the field and is a douchebag, he's still a good enough hitter to be a better option than Chris Duncan, Rick Ankiel or Ryan Ludwick. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on February 25, 2008, 01:35:24 PM
I think the Giants playoff drought isn't because Barry was selfish or a prick, it's more that when he was healthy during those years he was younger than half the team of ageds that they put around him.  He'd probably fit in in St. Louis, given their historic love of guys on the juice, but he's far better suited to be a DH now.  Tampa's not a bad place for him, given that they perennially piss DH at bats away on stiffs like Greg Vaughn, Fred McGriff or Greg Norton, so he wouldn't be stealing at bats from anybody who actually needs them.

And, with the media horde no longer following him, he's probably less of a distraction to a team than a guy like Sammy who wants every TV camera pointed at him.

And, when he goes to prison, he'll do it in a Tampa Bay Rays cap.  It's a win-win!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on February 25, 2008, 01:42:46 PM
Speaking of St. Louis and juice, check out this tidbit from the Post-Dispatch:

One feud between the Cardinals and a local media outlet has ended, but another
brouhaha involving the club and a St. Louis sportscaster is festering.

In recent days, KTVI and Albert Pujols made peace following a contentious two
months after Channel 2 went full-bore with coverage of an erroneous report in
December that Pujols would be included in the Mitchell Report, which named
players suspected of taking illegal performance-enhancing substances.

But a skirmish between Cards manager Tony La Russa and talk-show host Kevin
Slaten is simmering. Slaten wanted La Russa to be a guest recently on his
afternoon drive-time program at KFNS (590 AM, 100.7 FM) but La Russa turned him
down â€" as he has in the past.

Slaten has been harsh on the air about La Russa, lately about him overseeing
many players who have been tied to using performance-enhancing substances â€"
including players who have been signed by the club after the release this
winter of the Mitchell Report, which investigated use of such substances in
baseball.

"He has proven to me that he is not fair with members of our organization,
including me,'' La Russa told a Post-Dispatch reporter this week in Florida.
"He is just interested in getting on guys just for the sake of getting on guys.
That's his thing.''
Slaten shot back Friday.

"He is full of you know what,'' Slaten said in an interview. "Have him ask
(Cardinals president) Mark Lamping if I'm unfair to everybody in the
organization. Have him ask (team chairman) Bill DeWitt, who has been on the
show repeatedly. Have him ask (pitching coach) Dave Duncan, who was on the show
(recently). If he thinks I'm so unfair, it's amazing all these people will come
on. In fact, everybody with the team comes on except him.

"He's the only guy who thinks I'm unfair. If he thinks it's unfair that I point
out that the Mitchell Report named him'' let him defend himself. "If he thinks
his consistent defense of Mark McGwire isn't the most absurd thing I've ever
heard, if he thinks that's unfair, have him come on and address it. ...
Basically the Mitchell Report called him a liar and he's never been held to
account to it, certainly not by the Cardinals.''

La Russa said Slaten isn't credible.

"There's fair criticism that's thought out, and that's fine, and then there's
what he does,'' La Russa said. "He hasn't earned any credibility."
But Slaten said he thinks La Russa merely doesn't want to face Slaten's
questioning.

"He doesn't want to answer any questions other than softballs that are tossed
to him on a daily basis,'' Slaten said. "He doesn't want to answer fair,
legitimate questions about his connection to the steroids era or how he
threatens media people with a fungo bat. Because he doesn't want to answer any
of those questions, he decides to slander me by saying I'm unfair. La Russa's a
coward. The invitation is open ... any time he wants to come on and prove he
has a spine.''

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on February 25, 2008, 03:16:04 PM
Quote from: Andy on February 25, 2008, 01:35:24 PM
I think the Giants playoff drought isn't because Barry was selfish or a prick, it's more that when he was healthy during those years he was younger than half the team of ageds that they put around him.  He'd probably fit in in St. Louis, given their historic love of guys on the juice, but he's far better suited to be a DH now.  Tampa's not a bad place for him, given that they perennially piss DH at bats away on stiffs like Greg Vaughn, Fred McGriff or Greg Norton, so he wouldn't be stealing at bats from anybody who actually needs them.

And, with the media horde no longer following him, he's probably less of a distraction to a team than a guy like Sammy who wants every TV camera pointed at him.

And, when he goes to prison, he'll do it in a Tampa Bay Rays cap.  It's a win-win!

Fork?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on February 25, 2008, 03:25:09 PM
Actually, I don't blame LaRussa for the part of that with the TV station.  The morning of the Mitchell Report release that fake list came out and some pretty dumbassed TV and radio stations ran with it like it was gospel.  The Score had Murph and Stone pointing fingers at Kerry Wood for more than an hour because of it.  Murph said he "knew" Wood was on something all along, and Prior, too.  I'd have sued him so hard his voice would go up yet another feminine octave.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on February 25, 2008, 03:26:57 PM
Albie was pissed at the TV station, and rightfully so. But it looks like they've smoothed that over.

The Genius just wants to duck the radio guy. Tony's silence speaks for itself.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on February 25, 2008, 03:57:04 PM
Quote from: Andy on February 25, 2008, 03:25:09 PM
Actually, I don't blame LaRussa for the part of that with the TV station.  The morning of the Mitchell Report release that fake list came out and some pretty dumbassed TV and radio stations ran with it like it was gospel.  The Score had Murph and Stone pointing fingers at Kerry Wood for more than an hour because of it.  Murph said he "knew" Wood was on something all along, and Prior, too.  I'd have sued him so hard his voice would go up yet another feminine octave.



I agree with you.  The radio guy obviously has an agenda.  It's kind fo a classic line of questioning.  How do you prove that you're NOT a racist if someone accuses you of being one?

I bet this radio host and Marriotti could have a fine circle jerk together.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Three times a JD on February 25, 2008, 04:10:26 PM
Quote from: Oleg on February 25, 2008, 03:57:04 PM
How do you prove that you're NOT a racist if someone accuses you of being one?


You talk about how many black friends you have.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gil Gunderson on February 25, 2008, 06:25:51 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on February 25, 2008, 04:10:26 PM
Quote from: Oleg on February 25, 2008, 03:57:04 PM
How do you prove that you're NOT a racist if someone accuses you of being one?


You talk about how many black friends you have.

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f320/BrownBearFarr/ColbertFarr.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on February 26, 2008, 09:57:08 AM
LaGenius defending his 'roid boys.

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/columnists.nsf/bryanburwell/story/257D3FB69C6D805F862573FB0010BBCD?OpenDocument (http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/columnists.nsf/bryanburwell/story/257D3FB69C6D805F862573FB0010BBCD?OpenDocument)

QuoteWith the passion of a baseball man and the arguments of a lawyer â€" he's both â€" La Russa steadfastly refuses to believe that Mark McGwire used performance-enhancing drugs. He manages five players in spring training who were implicated in the Mitchell Report â€" three more than any other team in baseball. He tried to bring in Barry Bonds, endorsed the signing of Juan Gonzalez and compares McGwire to Roger Clemens as if it were a good thing.

And makes no apologies about any of it.

QuoteI interrupted him.

"Wait a minute, Tony. You still don't believe McGwire used performance-enhancing drugs?"

"Absolutely not."

"Come on."

"Absolutely not," he said. "If you see Mark today, he still looks like he did then."

"No, he doesn't," I said.

"Yes, he does," La Russa said.

"No, he doesn't," I repeated.

La Russa tossed his hands in the air and looked at me in frustration. "Are you asking for my opinion or yours?" he said.

"I'm asking your opinion," I said. "But we're having a conversation, and I'm disagreeing with you."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on February 26, 2008, 10:18:54 AM
Quote from: Mike D on February 25, 2008, 03:16:04 PM
Quote from: Andy on February 25, 2008, 01:35:24 PM
I think the Giants playoff drought isn't because Barry was selfish or a prick, it's more that when he was healthy during those years he was younger than half the team of ageds that they put around him.  He'd probably fit in in St. Louis, given their historic love of guys on the juice, but he's far better suited to be a DH now.  Tampa's not a bad place for him, given that they perennially piss DH at bats away on stiffs like Greg Vaughn, Fred McGriff or Greg Norton, so he wouldn't be stealing at bats from anybody who actually needs them.

And, with the media horde no longer following him, he's probably less of a distraction to a team than a guy like Sammy who wants every TV camera pointed at him.

And, when he goes to prison, he'll do it in a Tampa Bay Rays cap.  It's a win-win!

Fork?

McStiff eats ass.

Never too late.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on February 26, 2008, 09:17:53 PM
http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/02/23/kendall-hitting-ninth-possibly.aspx (http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/02/23/kendall-hitting-ninth-possibly.aspx)

Quote
Manager Ned Yost has said for a week that he has a brain-full of ideas when it comes to his batting order, but it is way too early to commit to any one of them.

But one of the most interesting of possible orders would have Ryan Braun batting second, a pitcher batting eighth and catcher Jason Kendall batting ninth. This idea isn't set yet, and it may not ever be used. It is just one of a flurry of ideas whizzing around inside the skipper's head. St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa has done this some during the last few seasons.

Yost's reasoning is that he wants Braun to have more plate apperances, but still be able to have guys on in front of him. So with Kendall's ability to see pitches and get on base, it would essentially translate to Braun still batting third while racking up about 40 more plate appearances, as stats show. In this lineup, Prince Fielder would bat third in the order, but it would be like having him in the clean-up slot.

"Common sense tells me you want your best hitters to have the most at-bats," Yost said.

For a more detailed explanation of the theory, check out our spring training notebook in tomorrow's JS.

Just keep following that common sense of yours Ned. I hope it tells you to use Turd Throw a lot this year.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on February 26, 2008, 09:21:30 PM
Quote from: Taylor on February 26, 2008, 09:17:53 PM
http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/02/23/kendall-hitting-ninth-possibly.aspx (http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/02/23/kendall-hitting-ninth-possibly.aspx)

Quote
Manager Ned Yost has said for a week that he has a brain-full of ideas when it comes to his batting order, but it is way too early to commit to any one of them.

But one of the most interesting of possible orders would have Ryan Braun batting second, a pitcher batting eighth and catcher Jason Kendall batting ninth. This idea isn't set yet, and it may not ever be used. It is just one of a flurry of ideas whizzing around inside the skipper's head. St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa has done this some during the last few seasons.

Yost's reasoning is that he wants Braun to have more plate apperances, but still be able to have guys on in front of him. So with Kendall's ability to see pitches and get on base, it would essentially translate to Braun still batting third while racking up about 40 more plate appearances, as stats show. In this lineup, Prince Fielder would bat third in the order, but it would be like having him in the clean-up slot.

"Common sense tells me you want your best hitters to have the most at-bats," Yost said.

For a more detailed explanation of the theory, check out our spring training notebook in tomorrow's JS.

Just keep following that common sense of yours Ned. I hope it tells you to use Turd Throw a lot this year.

I'm just giddy for the more detailed explanation of this complicated theory. Oh boy!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on February 26, 2008, 10:44:01 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on February 26, 2008, 09:21:30 PM
Quote from: Taylor on February 26, 2008, 09:17:53 PM
http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/02/23/kendall-hitting-ninth-possibly.aspx (http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/02/23/kendall-hitting-ninth-possibly.aspx)

Quote
Manager Ned Yost has said for a week that he has a brain-full of ideas when it comes to his batting order, but it is way too early to commit to any one of them.

But one of the most interesting of possible orders would have Ryan Braun batting second, a pitcher batting eighth and catcher Jason Kendall batting ninth. This idea isn't set yet, and it may not ever be used. It is just one of a flurry of ideas whizzing around inside the skipper's head. St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa has done this some during the last few seasons.

Yost's reasoning is that he wants Braun to have more plate apperances, but still be able to have guys on in front of him. So with Kendall's ability to see pitches and get on base, it would essentially translate to Braun still batting third while racking up about 40 more plate appearances, as stats show. In this lineup, Prince Fielder would bat third in the order, but it would be like having him in the clean-up slot.

"Common sense tells me you want your best hitters to have the most at-bats," Yost said.

For a more detailed explanation of the theory, check out our spring training notebook in tomorrow's JS.

Just keep following that common sense of yours Ned. I hope it tells you to use Turd Throw a lot this year.

I'm just giddy for the more detailed explanation of this complicated theory. Oh boy!

I don't know... All this crazy math is making my head hurt.

So, what he's trying to say is, the ninth batter bats before the second? Wha?!

I was just getting my mind wrapped around Phil Rogers' system, now this?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on February 26, 2008, 10:46:55 PM
Wait, Jason Kendall's a Brewer? The state that gave us Ed Gein and Jeffrey Dahmer now houses Jason Kendell? When the fuck did this happen?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on February 26, 2008, 11:23:35 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on February 26, 2008, 10:46:55 PM
Wait, Jason Kendall's a Brewer? The state that gave us Ed Gein and Jeffrey Dahmer now houses Jason Kendell? When the fuck did this happen?

The Brewers signed Manson in November.

QuoteNewly acquired catcher Jason Kendall caught reliever Derrick Turnbow in Saturday's workout, the first day pitchers threw to batters and actually did a little more than just spot fastballs, and gave a glowing review to manager Ned Yost and the media.

"The ball explodes out of his hand," Kendall said Sunday morning. "He threw the ball real well. He hit his spots and he's fun to catch. I was very impressed."

Yost said some of Turnbow's problems last season were caused by him rushing his delivery and not making the adjustments to correct the faulty mechanics. Turnbow would sometimes rush his delivery, leaving his arm dragging behind and never finding his release point. The results were high, flat pitches.

"It's all about getting to that release point," Yost said. "If he slows down during those periods and makes his adjustments, he's going to be lights out."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on February 27, 2008, 06:20:16 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 26, 2008, 11:23:35 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on February 26, 2008, 10:46:55 PM
Wait, Jason Kendall's a Brewer? The state that gave us Ed Gein and Jeffrey Dahmer now houses Jason Kendell? When the fuck did this happen?

The Brewers signed Manson in November.

QuoteNewly acquired catcher Jason Kendall caught reliever Derrick Turnbow in Saturday's workout, the first day pitchers threw to batters and actually did a little more than just spot fastballs, and gave a glowing review to manager Ned Yost and the media.

"The ball explodes out of his hand," Kendall said Sunday morning. "He threw the ball real well. He hit his spots and he's fun to catch. I was very impressed."

Yost said some of Turnbow's problems last season were caused by him rushing his delivery and not making the adjustments to correct the faulty mechanics. Turnbow would sometimes rush his delivery, leaving his arm dragging behind and never finding his release point. The results were high, flat pitches.

"It's all about getting to that release point," Yost said. "If he slows down during those periods and makes his adjustments, he's going to be lights out."

"Fun to catch" = "no movement on his pitches"
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on February 27, 2008, 07:11:30 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 26, 2008, 09:17:53 PM
http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/02/23/kendall-hitting-ninth-possibly.aspx (http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/02/23/kendall-hitting-ninth-possibly.aspx)

Quote
Manager Ned Yost has said for a week that he has a brain-full of ideas when it comes to his batting order, but it is way too early to commit to any one of them.

But one of the most interesting of possible orders would have Ryan Braun batting second, a pitcher batting eighth and catcher Jason Kendall batting ninth. This idea isn't set yet, and it may not ever be used. It is just one of a flurry of ideas whizzing around inside the skipper's head. St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa has done this some during the last few seasons.

Yost's reasoning is that he wants Braun to have more plate apperances, but still be able to have guys on in front of him. So with Kendall's ability to see pitches and get on base, it would essentially translate to Braun still batting third while racking up about 40 more plate appearances, as stats show. In this lineup, Prince Fielder would bat third in the order, but it would be like having him in the clean-up slot.

"Common sense tells me you want your best hitters to have the most at-bats," Yost said.

For a more detailed explanation of the theory, check out our spring training notebook in tomorrow's JS.

Just keep following that common sense of yours Ned. I hope it tells you to use Turd Throw a lot this year.

Not to be outdone by Dusty Baker, Ned Yost begins his campaign for the Central's Stupidest Manager of 2008.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on February 27, 2008, 08:47:36 AM
His advanced years are being to show.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AsqwJTWVgJ22pLcw1sf6ZAwRvLYF?slug=jp-springpujols022608&prov=yhoo&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AsqwJTWVgJ22pLcw1sf6ZAwRvLYF?slug=jp-springpujols022608&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)

QuoteJUPITER, Fla. â€" Albert Pujols walks into the St. Louis Cardinals’ clubhouse with Ace bandages wrapped around nearly his entire torso, pecs to pelvis. He eases into a seat and spoons yogurt into his mouth. He uses his hands to help him stand and meanders over to his locker, where trainer Barry Weinberg awaits. It’s 8:03 a.m.

Pujols should give Weinberg a promise ring, if not a full-blown platinum band, for all the time they spend together. Plantar fasciitis, lingering hamstring trouble, a strained ligament in his throwing elbow â€" Pujols, at 28 years old, is a walking cornucopia of injuries and ailments, and Tuesday, not even two weeks into spring training, he complained to Weinberg of general discomfort.

“Take it light,” Weinberg said. “I want you to stay the course.”

“I was sore,” Pujols said. “I won’t do that again.”

At the bottom of this page are 2 photos of Osama bin Pujols taking batting practice.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6619 (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6619)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on February 27, 2008, 08:48:19 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 26, 2008, 11:23:35 PM
"The ball explodes out of his hand," Kendall said Sunday morning. "He threw the ball real well. He hit his spots and he's fun to catch. I was very impressed. I'm going to invite him back to my house later and cut him up into little pieces and wear his dick around my neck as a pendant."

Gein/Kendall'd
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on February 27, 2008, 09:09:06 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 27, 2008, 08:47:36 AM
His advanced years are being to show.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AsqwJTWVgJ22pLcw1sf6ZAwRvLYF?slug=jp-springpujols022608&prov=yhoo&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AsqwJTWVgJ22pLcw1sf6ZAwRvLYF?slug=jp-springpujols022608&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)

QuoteJUPITER, Fla. â€" Albert Pujols walks into the St. Louis Cardinals’ clubhouse with Ace bandages wrapped around nearly his entire torso, pecs to pelvis. He eases into a seat and spoons yogurt into his mouth. He uses his hands to help him stand and meanders over to his locker, where trainer Barry Weinberg awaits. It’s 8:03 a.m.

Pujols should give Weinberg a promise ring, if not a full-blown platinum band, for all the time they spend together. Plantar fasciitis, lingering hamstring trouble, a strained ligament in his throwing elbow â€" Pujols, at 28 years old, is a walking cornucopia of injuries and ailments, and Tuesday, not even two weeks into spring training, he complained to Weinberg of general discomfort.

“Take it light,” Weinberg said. “I want you to stay the course.”

“I was sore,” Pujols said. “I won’t do that again.”

At the bottom of this page are 2 photos of Osama bin Pujols taking batting practice.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6619 (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6619)

Next up, a story on Albert's eating habits. We'll be at the Old Country Buffet around 4:30 to see him lumber into America's favorite eatery. Albert just loves the sundae bar.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on February 27, 2008, 09:18:21 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on February 27, 2008, 09:09:06 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 27, 2008, 08:47:36 AM
His advanced years are being to show.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AsqwJTWVgJ22pLcw1sf6ZAwRvLYF?slug=jp-springpujols022608&prov=yhoo&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AsqwJTWVgJ22pLcw1sf6ZAwRvLYF?slug=jp-springpujols022608&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)

QuoteJUPITER, Fla. â€" Albert Pujols walks into the St. Louis Cardinals’ clubhouse with Ace bandages wrapped around nearly his entire torso, pecs to pelvis. He eases into a seat and spoons yogurt into his mouth. He uses his hands to help him stand and meanders over to his locker, where trainer Barry Weinberg awaits. It’s 8:03 a.m.

Pujols should give Weinberg a promise ring, if not a full-blown platinum band, for all the time they spend together. Plantar fasciitis, lingering hamstring trouble, a strained ligament in his throwing elbow â€" Pujols, at 28 years old, is a walking cornucopia of injuries and ailments, and Tuesday, not even two weeks into spring training, he complained to Weinberg of general discomfort.

“Take it light,” Weinberg said. “I want you to stay the course.”

“I was sore,” Pujols said. “I won’t do that again.”

At the bottom of this page are 2 photos of Osama bin Pujols taking batting practice.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6619 (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6619)

Next up, a story on Albert's eating habits. We'll be at the Old Country Buffet around 4:30 to see him lumber into America's favorite eatery. Albert just loves the sundae bar.

Hendry has to be out of there before 4:25, to avoid tampering charges.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on February 27, 2008, 09:29:43 AM
Quote from: Kwyjibo on February 27, 2008, 09:18:21 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on February 27, 2008, 09:09:06 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 27, 2008, 08:47:36 AM
His advanced years are being to show.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AsqwJTWVgJ22pLcw1sf6ZAwRvLYF?slug=jp-springpujols022608&prov=yhoo&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AsqwJTWVgJ22pLcw1sf6ZAwRvLYF?slug=jp-springpujols022608&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)

QuoteJUPITER, Fla. â€" Albert Pujols walks into the St. Louis Cardinals’ clubhouse with Ace bandages wrapped around nearly his entire torso, pecs to pelvis. He eases into a seat and spoons yogurt into his mouth. He uses his hands to help him stand and meanders over to his locker, where trainer Barry Weinberg awaits. It’s 8:03 a.m.

Pujols should give Weinberg a promise ring, if not a full-blown platinum band, for all the time they spend together. Plantar fasciitis, lingering hamstring trouble, a strained ligament in his throwing elbow â€" Pujols, at 28 years old, is a walking cornucopia of injuries and ailments, and Tuesday, not even two weeks into spring training, he complained to Weinberg of general discomfort.

“Take it light,” Weinberg said. “I want you to stay the course.”

“I was sore,” Pujols said. “I won’t do that again.”

At the bottom of this page are 2 photos of Osama bin Pujols taking batting practice.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6619 (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6619)

Next up, a story on Albert's eating habits. We'll be at the Old Country Buffet around 4:30 to see him lumber into America's favorite eatery. Albert just loves the sundae bar.

Hendry has to be out of there before 4:25, to avoid tampering charges.

It's got to be sooner than that, I'm sure it takes longer than five miuntes to restock an entire buffet.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on February 27, 2008, 10:13:47 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 27, 2008, 08:47:36 AM
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AsqwJTWVgJ22pLcw1sf6ZAwRvLYF?slug=jp-springpujols022608&prov=yhoo&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AsqwJTWVgJ22pLcw1sf6ZAwRvLYF?slug=jp-springpujols022608&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)

JUPITER, Fla. â€" Albert Pujols walks into the St. Louis Cardinals’ clubhouse with Ace bandages wrapped around nearly his entire torso, pecs to pelvis. He eases into a seat and spoons yogurt into his mouth. He uses his hands to help him stand and meanders over to his locker, where trainer Barry Weinberg awaits. It’s 8:03 a.m.

In addition to the weird note about him spooning yogurt into his mouth, that article has the worst headline I've seen in a while:

Pujols flicks away pain like a hanging curve

Yuck.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on February 27, 2008, 10:25:08 AM
Quote from: EG on February 27, 2008, 10:13:47 AM
Quote from: Taylor on February 27, 2008, 08:47:36 AM
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AsqwJTWVgJ22pLcw1sf6ZAwRvLYF?slug=jp-springpujols022608&prov=yhoo&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AsqwJTWVgJ22pLcw1sf6ZAwRvLYF?slug=jp-springpujols022608&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)

JUPITER, Fla. â€" Albert Pujols walks into the St. Louis Cardinals’ clubhouse with Ace bandages wrapped around nearly his entire torso, pecs to pelvis. He eases into a seat and spoons yogurt into his mouth. He uses his hands to help him stand and meanders over to his locker, where trainer Barry Weinberg awaits. It’s 8:03 a.m.

In addition to the weird note about him spooning yogurt into his mouth, that article has the worst headline I've seen in a while:

Pujols flicks away pain like a hanging curve

Yuck.

the yogurt thing is wierd, since it was pudding.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on February 27, 2008, 10:57:23 AM
I'm just glad they didn't describe how he laid back on a bench, dumped a load of yogurt on his chest and moaned, "I miss Edmonds!"

I love that people still pretend his 28.  It's so cute.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on February 27, 2008, 11:01:38 AM
Quote from: Andy on February 27, 2008, 10:57:23 AM
I'm just glad they didn't describe how he laid back on a bench, dumped a load of yogurt on his chest and moaned, "I miss Edmonds!"


Wow. That's a gold star.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit on February 27, 2008, 11:57:55 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on February 27, 2008, 11:01:38 AM
Quote from: Andy on February 27, 2008, 10:57:23 AM
I'm just glad they didn't describe how he laid back on a bench, dumped a load of yogurt on his chest and moaned, "I miss Edmonds!"


Wow. That's a gold star.

Yeah, I shot water out of my nose on that one.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on February 27, 2008, 12:04:04 PM
Quote from: Kermit on February 27, 2008, 11:57:55 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on February 27, 2008, 11:01:38 AM
Quote from: Andy on February 27, 2008, 10:57:23 AM
I'm just glad they didn't describe how he laid back on a bench, dumped a load of yogurt on his chest and moaned, "I miss Edmonds!"


Wow. That's a gold star.

Yeah, I shot water out of my nose on that one.

Thirded. That's simply outstanding.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on February 27, 2008, 12:49:33 PM
Hey Dusty, you really hate walks huh?
Quote
"Who have been the champions the last seven, eight years? Have you ever heard the Yankees talk about on-base percentage and walks? . . . Walks help. They do help. But you aren’t going to walk across the plate, you’re going to hit across the plate. That’s the school I come from."

Oh. My. God.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Ghost of Desipio Past on February 27, 2008, 12:57:30 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on February 27, 2008, 12:49:33 PM
Hey Dusty, you really hate walks huh?
Quote
"Who have been the champions the last seven, eight years? Have you ever heard the Yankees talk about on-base percentage and walks? . . . Walks help. They do help. But you aren’t going to walk across the plate, you’re going to hit across the plate. That’s the school I come from."

Oh. My. God.

I love it.  Dunn will hit 75 HRs and K 383 times.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kwyjibo on February 27, 2008, 01:00:35 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on February 27, 2008, 12:49:33 PM
Hey Dusty, you really hate walks huh?
Quote
"Who have been the champions the last seven, eight years? Have you ever heard the Yankees talk about on-base percentage and walks? . . . Walks help. They do help. But you aren’t going to walk across the plate, you’re going to hit across the plate. That’s the school I come from."

Oh. My. God.

Dusty managing in the NL Central against us is better than pR0n.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on February 27, 2008, 01:04:31 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on February 27, 2008, 12:49:33 PM
Hey Dusty, you really hate walks huh?
Quote
"Who have been the champions the last seven, eight years? Have you ever heard the Yankees talk about on-base percentage and walks? . . . Walks help. They do help. But you aren’t going to walk across the plate, you’re going to hit across the plate. That’s the school I come from."

Oh. My. God.

I'm thinking it'll be sometime in June when the Reds will have Torches and Pitchforks Day. Come out to the ballpark and storm the dugout in order to remove the dumbass manager.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on February 27, 2008, 01:07:21 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on February 27, 2008, 12:49:33 PM
Hey Dusty, you really hate walks huh?
Quote
"Who have been the champions the last seven, eight years? Have you ever heard the Yankees talk about on-base percentage and walks? . . . Walks help. They do help. But you aren’t going to walk across the plate, you’re going to hit across the plate. That’s the school I come from."

Oh. My. God.

The Red Sox have won 2 of the last 4 WSes, and they walk a lot.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on February 27, 2008, 01:09:00 PM
Quote from: PTanner on February 27, 2008, 01:07:21 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on February 27, 2008, 12:49:33 PM
Hey Dusty, you really hate walks huh?
Quote
"Who have been the champions the last seven, eight years? Have you ever heard the Yankees talk about on-base percentage and walks? . . . Walks help. They do help. But you aren’t going to walk across the plate, you’re going to hit across the plate. That’s the school I come from."

Oh. My. God.

The Red Sox have won 2 of the last 4 WSes, and they walk a lot.

shut up me, I'm a douche.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Corn-fed on February 27, 2008, 01:50:46 PM
Quote from: PTanner on February 27, 2008, 01:07:21 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on February 27, 2008, 12:49:33 PM
Hey Dusty, you really hate walks huh?
Quote
"Who have been the champions the last seven, eight years? Have you ever heard the Yankees talk about on-base percentage and walks? . . . Walks help. They do help. But you aren’t going to walk across the plate, you’re going to hit across the plate. That’s the school I come from."

Oh. My. God.

The Red Sox have won 2 of the last 4 WSes, and they walk a lot.

That may be, Mr. Long.

But they don't go around talking about it all the time, now, do they?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on February 27, 2008, 01:52:35 PM
I seem to remember that the Yankees actually do talk about on base percentage a lot. 

Just not in Dustyland, apparently.

Dusty's hero, Hank had a lifetime .374 on base average and walked more than he struck out.  Apparently Dusty paid no attention.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on February 27, 2008, 01:53:07 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on February 27, 2008, 12:49:33 PM
Hey Dusty, you really hate walks huh?
Quote
"Who have been the champions the last seven, eight years? Have you ever heard the Yankees talk about on-base percentage and walks? . . . Walks help. They do help. But you aren’t going to walk across the plate, you’re going to hit across the plate. That’s the school I come from."

Oh. My. God.

Yeah, how about those Yankees, Dusty? They've been really successful haven't they? What with their one World Series ring in the last eight seasons?

2007 - BOS - .362
2006 - STL - .337
2005 - CHA - .322
2004 - BOS - .360
2003 - FLA - .333
2002 - ANA - .341
2001 - ARI - .341
2000 - NYY - .354

Aside from the White Sox, all those teams had an OBP that was above average. Throwing out the Cardinals and the Marlins, it was above average in a fairly significant fashion.  And is it significant that the three teams with crappy OBPs all relied on absolutely tits-out pitching to win the title? Considering the Reds are built to score enough   runs to offset the numerous shortcomings of their pitching staff, this season's going to be non-stop comedy.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on February 27, 2008, 02:55:15 PM
Quote from: Corn-fed on February 27, 2008, 01:50:46 PM
Quote from: PTanner on February 27, 2008, 01:07:21 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on February 27, 2008, 12:49:33 PM
Hey Dusty, you really hate walks huh?
Quote
"Who have been the champions the last seven, eight years? Have you ever heard the Yankees talk about on-base percentage and walks? . . . Walks help. They do help. But you aren’t going to walk across the plate, you’re going to hit across the plate. That’s the school I come from."

Oh. My. God.

The Red Sox have won 2 of the last 4 WSes, and they walk a lot.

That may be, Mr. Long.

But they don't go around talking about it all the time, now, do they?

Please, just call me Miles.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on February 27, 2008, 07:51:51 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Ap9HuSdABdct7.A82s1ElTcRvLYF?slug=larussayosthaveedgewhenp&prov=tsn&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Ap9HuSdABdct7.A82s1ElTcRvLYF?slug=larussayosthaveedgewhenp&prov=tsn&type=lgns)

QuoteEarlier this week, Milwaukee Brewers manager Ned Yost told reporters he might bat Jason Kendall ninth this season, behind the pitcher. On Tuesday, St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa announced his pitchers would bat eighth all season.

Why are managers flying in the face of baseball convention?

I first encountered this strategy in a paper by Tom Ruane, who used Markov models to determine the optimum lineup for each league:

“I did notice that there are a lot of lineups as productive as the traditional ones that would look very odd to players, fans and the sporting press. A lot of the lineups near the top of many of these lists feature pitchers (in the NL) hitting other than last, as well as other weird orderings.”
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on February 27, 2008, 08:23:33 PM
It sort of makes sense.  If you have a pitcher who's getting on base 18 percent of the time and can swap that with a player who gets on, say, 33 percent of the time, that's great for your 1-2-3 hitters. 

It works well for the Cardinals because their lineup is so terrible.  They have Pujols and ... well, Pujols.  Anything that makes it more likely for Pujols to come up with a man on base is better for the Cardinals.  This probably does that.

Also, a lot of times, your pitcher is out of the game by the 5th or 6th, so your lineup construction goes to hell anyway. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on February 27, 2008, 08:49:29 PM
Quote from: EG on February 27, 2008, 08:23:33 PM
It sort of makes sense.  If you have a pitcher who's getting on base 18 percent of the time and can swap that with a player who gets on, say, 33 percent of the time, that's great for your 1-2-3 hitters. 

It works well for the Cardinals because their lineup is so terrible.  They have Pujols and ... well, Pujols.  Anything that makes it more likely for Pujols to come up with a man on base is better for the Cardinals.  This probably does that.

Also, a lot of times, your pitcher is out of the game by the 5th or 6th, so your lineup construction goes to hell anyway. 

I totally agree; with all the things to give The Genius shit for, the lineup construction shouldn't be one of them. Why the hell would you want to bat a pitcher ahead of one of your best hitters? With the Cubs' lack of traditional 1-2 combination at the top, I think the experiment might even work better for us by hitting the pitcher seventh and shifting the middle order further up toward the top. Something to the effect of...

1. Fukudome
2. Lee
3. Ramirez
4. Soriano
5. Soto
6. Pie
7. Pitcher
8. DeRosa
9. Theriot

You're giving your best hitters more ABs and once you're through the order the first time, you're back to a "normal" lineup.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on February 29, 2008, 03:26:06 PM
QuoteSARASOTA, Fla. (AP)â€"Cincinnati Reds shortstop Alex Gonzalez has a broken knee.

Team physician Dr. Timothy Kremchek examined Gonzalez on Friday and said the infielder has a compression fracture on his left knee. Gonzalez will be evaluated again in three weeks.

Cincinnati said this week that Gonzalez was expected to miss the first few spring training games because the knee was sore. He sat out an intrasquad scrimmage Tuesday with a bone bruise in the knee. It also bothered him at the end of last season.

Gonzalez hit .272 with 16 homers and 55 RBIs in his first season with the Reds. He didn’t start a game after Sept. 12 because of a bone bruise in the same knee.

Intrepid Reader: Dusty Baker

Dude, I'm already on the phone to Neifi, dude.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gil Gunderson on March 01, 2008, 05:46:54 PM
http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/03/marquis-to-cubs.html

Marquis: Start me or trade me


http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/03/lou-on-marquis.html

Lou: Fuck you, you can go.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on March 01, 2008, 06:04:41 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on March 01, 2008, 05:46:54 PM
http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/03/marquis-to-cubs.html

Marquis: Start me or trade me


http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/03/lou-on-marquis.html

Lou: Fuck you, you can go.

Making my day even better. Fucking A.

Lou can do some things well and sometimes he makes a dumb move, but I love this man.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Simmer on March 01, 2008, 06:59:50 PM
Bacon steak sauce party if Marquis takes Dempster with him.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gil Gunderson on March 01, 2008, 07:35:15 PM
Quote from: Simmer on March 01, 2008, 06:59:50 PM
Bacon steak sauce party if Marquis takes Dempster with him.

Let's not get too ahead of ourselves...small victories.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on March 01, 2008, 07:39:21 PM
Quote from: Simmer on March 01, 2008, 06:59:50 PM
Bacon steak sauce party if Marquis takes Dempster with him.

Let's never mention bacon and those two in the same sentence.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on March 01, 2008, 08:06:57 PM
QuoteAfter answering a question about Kerry Wood's performance, Piniella stopped in mid-sentence and began talking about Marquis again.

"You know, that galls me about Marquis, it really does," he said. "I'm not pleased with that comment. We've had a good camp over here, everybody's getting an opportunity. Go out and win a spot in the rotation."

Lou's the balls.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gil Gunderson on March 01, 2008, 08:35:28 PM
Quote from: Mike D on March 01, 2008, 08:06:57 PM
QuoteAfter answering a question about Kerry Wood's performance, Piniella stopped in mid-sentence and began talking about Marquis again.

"You know, that galls me about Marquis, it really does," he said. "I'm not pleased with that comment. We've had a good camp over here, everybody's getting an opportunity. Go out and win a spot in the rotation."

Lou's the balls.

And now Jon Lieber has a jorb.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on March 01, 2008, 08:41:13 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on March 01, 2008, 07:39:21 PM
Quote from: Simmer on March 01, 2008, 06:59:50 PM
Bacon steak sauce party if Marquis takes Dempster with him.

Let's never mention bacon and those two in the same sentence.

I think Marquis may be upset if you associate him with bacon (not sure though as he is not good enough to make the pamphlet in any case).   Thank heavens for Lou-- a man who understands what the "earn it business" truly is.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: RV on March 02, 2008, 09:59:14 AM
Quote from: thehawk on March 01, 2008, 08:41:13 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on March 01, 2008, 07:39:21 PM
Quote from: Simmer on March 01, 2008, 06:59:50 PM
Bacon steak sauce party if Marquis takes Dempster with him.

Let's never mention bacon and those two in the same sentence.

I think Marquis may be upset if you associate him with bacon (not sure though as he is not good enough to make the pamphlet in any case).   Thank heavens for Lou-- a man who understands what the "earn it business" truly is.

I immediately thought of that quote from Dusty when I heard this. I have a sneaking suspicion that Marquis would have the #3 job on lockdown in a Dusty regime, and Rich would be battling Dempster for the #5 spot.

So who's going to take this pud off our hands?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gil Gunderson on March 02, 2008, 01:12:12 PM
Quote from: RV on March 02, 2008, 09:59:14 AM
Quote from: thehawk on March 01, 2008, 08:41:13 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on March 01, 2008, 07:39:21 PM
Quote from: Simmer on March 01, 2008, 06:59:50 PM
Bacon steak sauce party if Marquis takes Dempster with him.

Let's never mention bacon and those two in the same sentence.

I think Marquis may be upset if you associate him with bacon (not sure though as he is not good enough to make the pamphlet in any case).   Thank heavens for Lou-- a man who understands what the "earn it business" truly is.

I immediately thought of that quote from Dusty when I heard this. I have a sneaking suspicion that Marquis would have the #3 job on lockdown in a Dusty regime, and Rich would be battling Dempster for the #5 spot.

So who's going to take this pud off our hands?

Boston, perchance?  Coco Crisp for Marquis?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on March 02, 2008, 04:52:28 PM
What type of slumpbuster would do this to poor Pie?

"outfielder Felix Pie missed a couple of days early because of a twisted testicle."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on March 02, 2008, 06:42:49 PM
MLB Trade Rumors:

Quote3:28pm: Fielder gets $670K, to be exact.  Doug Melvin was surprised at Prince's public displeasure.

1:46pm: Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that Prince Fielder is not pleased with his contract renewal, executed this morning.

Rumored to be in the $650,000 range, Fielder's agent, Scott Boras, indicated his client's displeasure. Ryan Howard's $900,000 contract for 2007 was cited as the figure the first baseman hoped to fetch for the season.  Fielder made $415,000 last season.

According to Haudricourt, the Brewers used a formula they go by for players with zero to three years experience, a formula which they also used to renew the 2008 contracts for Ryan Braun and Corey Hart.  While the amount of Hart's renewal is unknown, Braun's contract was renewed at $455,000. Haudricourt goes on to conjecture that this morning's renewal has hurt the Brewers' chance of negotiating a multi-year deal with Fielder before he is arbitration-eligible next winter.

Haudricourt has predicted that Fielder will pull roughly $10MM if his case goes to arbitration, in light of Howard's recent arbitration victory.

Upsetting the youngest player to reach 50 HRs seems like an unwise decision on the Brewers' part.  It would be nice to lock up a player of Fielder's talent long-term, but it seems the Brewers have made that prospect less likely.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on March 03, 2008, 05:32:40 AM
Quote from: Taylor on March 02, 2008, 06:42:49 PM
MLB Trade Rumors:

Quote3:28pm: Fielder gets $670K, to be exact.  Doug Melvin was surprised at Prince's public displeasure.

1:46pm: Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that Prince Fielder is not pleased with his contract renewal, executed this morning.

Rumored to be in the $650,000 range, Fielder's agent, Scott Boras, indicated his client's displeasure. Ryan Howard's $900,000 contract for 2007 was cited as the figure the first baseman hoped to fetch for the season.  Fielder made $415,000 last season.

According to Haudricourt, the Brewers used a formula they go by for players with zero to three years experience, a formula which they also used to renew the 2008 contracts for Ryan Braun and Corey Hart.  While the amount of Hart's renewal is unknown, Braun's contract was renewed at $455,000. Haudricourt goes on to conjecture that this morning's renewal has hurt the Brewers' chance of negotiating a multi-year deal with Fielder before he is arbitration-eligible next winter.

Haudricourt has predicted that Fielder will pull roughly $10MM if his case goes to arbitration, in light of Howard's recent arbitration victory.

Upsetting the youngest player to reach 50 HRs seems like an unwise decision on the Brewers' part.  It would be nice to lock up a player of Fielder's talent long-term, but it seems the Brewers have made that prospect less likely.

There goes the Milwaukee dynasty.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on March 03, 2008, 10:45:19 AM
STLtoday:

QuoteJUPITER, Fla. -- The Cardinals will lend former pitcher Sidney Ponson a place and a mound to throw for scouts Thursday at lunchtime.

Ponson, who made 13 starts for the Cardinals in 2006, is said to have slimmed down to 245 pounds and cranked up his fastball to 91 mph.

Because he'll be on their spring-training campus, the Cardinals will have scouts in attendance, and they are interested is seeing what he has. "Just keep an open mind," manager Tony La Russa said.

The Cards are waiting to see how high he can get his blood alcohol level before they consider signing him.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on March 03, 2008, 11:00:20 AM
Quote from: Taylor on March 03, 2008, 10:45:19 AM
STLtoday:

QuoteJUPITER, Fla. -- The Cardinals will lend former pitcher Sidney Ponson a place and a mound to throw for scouts Thursday at lunchtime.

Ponson, who made 13 starts for the Cardinals in 2006, is said to have slimmed down to 245 pounds and cranked up his fastball to 91 mph.

Because he'll be on their spring-training campus, the Cardinals will have scouts in attendance, and they are interested is seeing what he has. "Just keep an open mind," manager Tony La Russa said.

The Cards are waiting to see how high significant he can get his blood alcohol level before they consider signing him.

Geniused.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: RV on March 03, 2008, 11:05:50 AM
QuotePonson, who made 13 starts for the Cardinals in 2006, is said to have slimmed down to 245 pounds and cranked up his fastball to 91 mph.

Assuming his listed height of 6'1 is correct, the BMI calculator gives him a score of 32.3. Not to worry guys, Sidney is still safely in the obese zone.

QuoteUnderweight = <18.5
Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
Overweight = 25-29.9
Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on March 03, 2008, 11:10:37 AM
Quote from: RV on March 03, 2008, 11:05:50 AM
QuotePonson, who made 13 starts for the Cardinals in 2006, is said to have slimmed down to 245 pounds and cranked up his fastball to 91 mph.

Assuming his listed height of 6'1 is correct, the BMI calculator gives him a score of 32.3. Not to worry guys, Sidney is still safely in the obese zone.

QuoteUnderweight = <18.5
Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
Overweight = 25-29.9
Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

BMI is a flawed formula, as it doesn't take into account muscle mass. So if you're an Adonis like Sidney Ponson, you can have 3-4% body fat and still register as morbidly obese.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: morpheus on March 03, 2008, 11:16:53 AM
Quote from: PTanner on March 03, 2008, 11:10:37 AM
Quote from: RV on March 03, 2008, 11:05:50 AM
QuotePonson, who made 13 starts for the Cardinals in 2006, is said to have slimmed down to 245 pounds and cranked up his fastball to 91 mph.

Assuming his listed height of 6'1 is correct, the BMI calculator gives him a score of 32.3. Not to worry guys, Sidney is still safely in the obese zone.

QuoteUnderweight = <18.5
Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
Overweight = 25-29.9
Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

BMI is a flawed formula, as it doesn't take into account muscle mass. So if you're an Adonis like Sidney Ponson, you can have 3-4% body fat and still register as morbidly obese.

Indeed.  I saw Kurt Angle on Pros vs. Joes the other night, and he said he was 5'10", 215.  That gives him a BMI of 30.8.  He is not obese, and the guys who had to get in the ring with him seemed pretty intimidated.

Of course, a simple visual inspection tells you that Sidney Ponson is obese, fat, tubby, or whatever you use to describe a guy whose blood type is "gravy."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on March 03, 2008, 01:38:28 PM
A night on the town with Scott Spiezio:

QuoteSpiezio and his wife, Jennifer Spiezio, went to dinner Dec. 30 at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Irvine. There, the player allegedly had six Grey Goose vodkas with cranberry juice while his wife drank champagne. After dinner, they went to Ten, a restaurant in Newport Beach, where together they ordered more vodka, food and an energy drink.

Spiezio left Ten alone in the couple's silver 2004 BMW 745 LI. A short time later, witnesses told police they saw the car speeding, cutting across lanes and crossing into oncoming traffic before driving over a curb and crashing into a fence at Campus Drive and Carlson Avenue.

QuoteWhen police arrived, they found Spiezio's iPhone and Louis Vuitton wallet in the car. In the wallet were Spiezio's Illinois drivers license and credit cards.

In the meantime, Spiezio called a friend in the condo complex and asked him to meet him downstairs. The friend, Robert Stuart, saw that Spiezio appeared drunk and that his right hand was bleeding so he took him to his condo. There, Stuart and another friend of Spiezio's â€" former minor league pitcher Mike Parisi (not the Mike Parisi who is now with the Cardinals) â€" tried to clean and put Neosporin on the wound. Stuart also told police he called Spiezio's wife and asked her to come help.

As the two men were helping Spiezio, he began vomiting. Parisi asked Spiezio why he couldn't make it to the toilet. Angered, Spiezio grabbed Parisi and began wrestling him. Parisi tried to protect himself and Spiezio said, "You know I can kick your ass."

After releasing Parisi, the reports says Spiezio hit him in the left eye and then pursued him. He grabbed Parisi again and threw him against a wall, causing a dent in the drywall, according to statements in the file.

QuoteThe records gave this account: Jennifer Spiezio answered the door and said police couldn't speak to her husband because he was asleep, sick with pneumonia. She told them she would check on him but came back a minute later and said she didn't want to wake him.

After police told her they believed her husband had been injured in a crash, she said they could come in but that she wanted to wake him first. She returned crying, said he wasn't in the room and that she didn't know where he'd gone but that they could look for him.

Three officers went inside and couldn't find him. "However," one report reads, "there was what appeared to be a storage closet that we were unable to gain entry into. … It seemed that the door was being held shut from the inside, or was locked from the inside."

Another report read: "It is believed that Scott Spiezio was hiding behind this door."

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/ADC06E002808D7B0862573FF0020FF79?OpenDocument (http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/ADC06E002808D7B0862573FF0020FF79?OpenDocument)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gil Gunderson on March 03, 2008, 02:48:36 PM
Quote from: Taylor on March 03, 2008, 01:38:28 PM
A night on the town with Scott Spiezio:

QuoteSpiezio and his wife, Jennifer Spiezio, went to dinner Dec. 30 at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Irvine. There, the player allegedly had six Grey Goose vodkas with cranberry juice while his wife drank champagne. After dinner, they went to Ten, a restaurant in Newport Beach, where together they ordered more vodka, food and an energy drink.

Spiezio left Ten alone in the couple's silver 2004 BMW 745 LI. A short time later, witnesses told police they saw the car speeding, cutting across lanes and crossing into oncoming traffic before driving over a curb and crashing into a fence at Campus Drive and Carlson Avenue.

QuoteWhen police arrived, they found Spiezio's iPhone and Louis Vuitton wallet in the car. In the wallet were Spiezio's Illinois drivers license and credit cards.

In the meantime, Spiezio called a friend in the condo complex and asked him to meet him downstairs. The friend, Robert Stuart, saw that Spiezio appeared drunk and that his right hand was bleeding so he took him to his condo. There, Stuart and another friend of Spiezio's â€" former minor league pitcher Mike Parisi (not the Mike Parisi who is now with the Cardinals) â€" tried to clean and put Neosporin on the wound. Stuart also told police he called Spiezio's wife and asked her to come help.

As the two men were helping Spiezio, he began vomiting. Parisi asked Spiezio why he couldn't make it to the toilet. Angered, Spiezio grabbed Parisi and began wrestling him. Parisi tried to protect himself and Spiezio said, "You know I can kick your ass."

After releasing Parisi, the reports says Spiezio hit him in the left eye and then pursued him. He grabbed Parisi again and threw him against a wall, causing a dent in the drywall, according to statements in the file.

QuoteThe records gave this account: Jennifer Spiezio answered the door and said police couldn't speak to her husband because he was asleep, sick with pneumonia. She told them she would check on him but came back a minute later and said she didn't want to wake him.

After police told her they believed her husband had been injured in a crash, she said they could come in but that she wanted to wake him first. She returned crying, said he wasn't in the room and that she didn't know where he'd gone but that they could look for him.

Three officers went inside and couldn't find him. "However," one report reads, "there was what appeared to be a storage closet that we were unable to gain entry into. … It seemed that the door was being held shut from the inside, or was locked from the inside."

Another report read: "It is believed that Scott Spiezio was hiding behind this door."

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/ADC06E002808D7B0862573FF0020FF79?OpenDocument (http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/ADC06E002808D7B0862573FF0020FF79?OpenDocument)

I'm more offended by his drink of choice.  Call up Johnny Walker.  He'll put some red hairs on your chest.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on March 03, 2008, 03:07:11 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on March 03, 2008, 02:48:36 PM
Quote from: Taylor on March 03, 2008, 01:38:28 PM
A night on the town with Scott Spiezio:

QuoteSpiezio and his wife, Jennifer Spiezio, went to dinner Dec. 30 at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Irvine. There, the player allegedly had six Grey Goose vodkas with cranberry juice while his wife drank champagne. After dinner, they went to Ten, a restaurant in Newport Beach, where together they ordered more vodka, food and an energy drink.

Spiezio left Ten alone in the couple's silver 2004 BMW 745 LI. A short time later, witnesses told police they saw the car speeding, cutting across lanes and crossing into oncoming traffic before driving over a curb and crashing into a fence at Campus Drive and Carlson Avenue.

QuoteWhen police arrived, they found Spiezio's iPhone and Louis Vuitton wallet in the car. In the wallet were Spiezio's Illinois drivers license and credit cards.

In the meantime, Spiezio called a friend in the condo complex and asked him to meet him downstairs. The friend, Robert Stuart, saw that Spiezio appeared drunk and that his right hand was bleeding so he took him to his condo. There, Stuart and another friend of Spiezio's â€" former minor league pitcher Mike Parisi (not the Mike Parisi who is now with the Cardinals) â€" tried to clean and put Neosporin on the wound. Stuart also told police he called Spiezio's wife and asked her to come help.

As the two men were helping Spiezio, he began vomiting. Parisi asked Spiezio why he couldn't make it to the toilet. Angered, Spiezio grabbed Parisi and began wrestling him. Parisi tried to protect himself and Spiezio said, "You know I can kick your ass."

After releasing Parisi, the reports says Spiezio hit him in the left eye and then pursued him. He grabbed Parisi again and threw him against a wall, causing a dent in the drywall, according to statements in the file.

QuoteThe records gave this account: Jennifer Spiezio answered the door and said police couldn't speak to her husband because he was asleep, sick with pneumonia. She told them she would check on him but came back a minute later and said she didn't want to wake him.

After police told her they believed her husband had been injured in a crash, she said they could come in but that she wanted to wake him first. She returned crying, said he wasn't in the room and that she didn't know where he'd gone but that they could look for him.

Three officers went inside and couldn't find him. "However," one report reads, "there was what appeared to be a storage closet that we were unable to gain entry into. … It seemed that the door was being held shut from the inside, or was locked from the inside."

Another report read: "It is believed that Scott Spiezio was hiding behind this door."

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/ADC06E002808D7B0862573FF0020FF79?OpenDocument (http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/ADC06E002808D7B0862573FF0020FF79?OpenDocument)

I'm more offended by his drink of choice.  Call up Johnny Walker.  He'll put some red hairs on your chest.

Dems fightin words, Gil.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gil Gunderson on March 03, 2008, 03:11:22 PM
Quote from: Oleg on March 03, 2008, 03:07:11 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on March 03, 2008, 02:48:36 PM
Quote from: Taylor on March 03, 2008, 01:38:28 PM
A night on the town with Scott Spiezio:

QuoteSpiezio and his wife, Jennifer Spiezio, went to dinner Dec. 30 at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Irvine. There, the player allegedly had six Grey Goose vodkas with cranberry juice while his wife drank champagne. After dinner, they went to Ten, a restaurant in Newport Beach, where together they ordered more vodka, food and an energy drink.

Spiezio left Ten alone in the couple's silver 2004 BMW 745 LI. A short time later, witnesses told police they saw the car speeding, cutting across lanes and crossing into oncoming traffic before driving over a curb and crashing into a fence at Campus Drive and Carlson Avenue.

QuoteWhen police arrived, they found Spiezio's iPhone and Louis Vuitton wallet in the car. In the wallet were Spiezio's Illinois drivers license and credit cards.

In the meantime, Spiezio called a friend in the condo complex and asked him to meet him downstairs. The friend, Robert Stuart, saw that Spiezio appeared drunk and that his right hand was bleeding so he took him to his condo. There, Stuart and another friend of Spiezio's â€" former minor league pitcher Mike Parisi (not the Mike Parisi who is now with the Cardinals) â€" tried to clean and put Neosporin on the wound. Stuart also told police he called Spiezio's wife and asked her to come help.

As the two men were helping Spiezio, he began vomiting. Parisi asked Spiezio why he couldn't make it to the toilet. Angered, Spiezio grabbed Parisi and began wrestling him. Parisi tried to protect himself and Spiezio said, "You know I can kick your ass."

After releasing Parisi, the reports says Spiezio hit him in the left eye and then pursued him. He grabbed Parisi again and threw him against a wall, causing a dent in the drywall, according to statements in the file.

QuoteThe records gave this account: Jennifer Spiezio answered the door and said police couldn't speak to her husband because he was asleep, sick with pneumonia. She told them she would check on him but came back a minute later and said she didn't want to wake him.

After police told her they believed her husband had been injured in a crash, she said they could come in but that she wanted to wake him first. She returned crying, said he wasn't in the room and that she didn't know where he'd gone but that they could look for him.

Three officers went inside and couldn't find him. "However," one report reads, "there was what appeared to be a storage closet that we were unable to gain entry into. … It seemed that the door was being held shut from the inside, or was locked from the inside."

Another report read: "It is believed that Scott Spiezio was hiding behind this door."

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/ADC06E002808D7B0862573FF0020FF79?OpenDocument (http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/ADC06E002808D7B0862573FF0020FF79?OpenDocument)

I'm more offended by his drink of choice.  Call up Johnny Walker.  He'll put some red hairs on your chest.

Dems fightin words, Gil.

What?  Just saying, Grey Goose has got nothing on JW Blue.  My girlfriend's father bought me a bottle this past Christmas; nearly half of it is gone already.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Ghost of Desipio Past on March 03, 2008, 03:34:17 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on March 03, 2008, 03:11:22 PM
Quote from: Oleg on March 03, 2008, 03:07:11 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on March 03, 2008, 02:48:36 PM
Quote from: Taylor on March 03, 2008, 01:38:28 PM
A night on the town with Scott Spiezio:

QuoteSpiezio and his wife, Jennifer Spiezio, went to dinner Dec. 30 at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Irvine. There, the player allegedly had six Grey Goose vodkas with cranberry juice while his wife drank champagne. After dinner, they went to Ten, a restaurant in Newport Beach, where together they ordered more vodka, food and an energy drink.

Spiezio left Ten alone in the couple's silver 2004 BMW 745 LI. A short time later, witnesses told police they saw the car speeding, cutting across lanes and crossing into oncoming traffic before driving over a curb and crashing into a fence at Campus Drive and Carlson Avenue.

QuoteWhen police arrived, they found Spiezio's iPhone and Louis Vuitton wallet in the car. In the wallet were Spiezio's Illinois drivers license and credit cards.

In the meantime, Spiezio called a friend in the condo complex and asked him to meet him downstairs. The friend, Robert Stuart, saw that Spiezio appeared drunk and that his right hand was bleeding so he took him to his condo. There, Stuart and another friend of Spiezio's â€" former minor league pitcher Mike Parisi (not the Mike Parisi who is now with the Cardinals) â€" tried to clean and put Neosporin on the wound. Stuart also told police he called Spiezio's wife and asked her to come help.

As the two men were helping Spiezio, he began vomiting. Parisi asked Spiezio why he couldn't make it to the toilet. Angered, Spiezio grabbed Parisi and began wrestling him. Parisi tried to protect himself and Spiezio said, "You know I can kick your ass."

After releasing Parisi, the reports says Spiezio hit him in the left eye and then pursued him. He grabbed Parisi again and threw him against a wall, causing a dent in the drywall, according to statements in the file.

QuoteThe records gave this account: Jennifer Spiezio answered the door and said police couldn't speak to her husband because he was asleep, sick with pneumonia. She told them she would check on him but came back a minute later and said she didn't want to wake him.

After police told her they believed her husband had been injured in a crash, she said they could come in but that she wanted to wake him first. She returned crying, said he wasn't in the room and that she didn't know where he'd gone but that they could look for him.

Three officers went inside and couldn't find him. "However," one report reads, "there was what appeared to be a storage closet that we were unable to gain entry into. … It seemed that the door was being held shut from the inside, or was locked from the inside."

Another report read: "It is believed that Scott Spiezio was hiding behind this door."

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/ADC06E002808D7B0862573FF0020FF79?OpenDocument (http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/ADC06E002808D7B0862573FF0020FF79?OpenDocument)

I'm more offended by his drink of choice.  Call up Johnny Walker.  He'll put some red hairs on your chest.

Dems fightin words, Gil.

What?  Just saying, Grey Goose has got nothing on JW Blue.  My girlfriend's father bought me a bottle this past Christmas; nearly half of it is gone already.

Nearly half a bottle in 2 months?  Tony LaRussa is not impressed.  Nor is Lance Briggs.  Or Josh Hancock...  Or.....
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gil Gunderson on March 03, 2008, 04:02:47 PM
Quote from: The Ghost of Desipio Past on March 03, 2008, 03:34:17 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on March 03, 2008, 03:11:22 PM
Quote from: Oleg on March 03, 2008, 03:07:11 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on March 03, 2008, 02:48:36 PM
Quote from: Taylor on March 03, 2008, 01:38:28 PM
A night on the town with Scott Spiezio:

QuoteSpiezio and his wife, Jennifer Spiezio, went to dinner Dec. 30 at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Irvine. There, the player allegedly had six Grey Goose vodkas with cranberry juice while his wife drank champagne. After dinner, they went to Ten, a restaurant in Newport Beach, where together they ordered more vodka, food and an energy drink.

Spiezio left Ten alone in the couple's silver 2004 BMW 745 LI. A short time later, witnesses told police they saw the car speeding, cutting across lanes and crossing into oncoming traffic before driving over a curb and crashing into a fence at Campus Drive and Carlson Avenue.

QuoteWhen police arrived, they found Spiezio's iPhone and Louis Vuitton wallet in the car. In the wallet were Spiezio's Illinois drivers license and credit cards.

In the meantime, Spiezio called a friend in the condo complex and asked him to meet him downstairs. The friend, Robert Stuart, saw that Spiezio appeared drunk and that his right hand was bleeding so he took him to his condo. There, Stuart and another friend of Spiezio's â€" former minor league pitcher Mike Parisi (not the Mike Parisi who is now with the Cardinals) â€" tried to clean and put Neosporin on the wound. Stuart also told police he called Spiezio's wife and asked her to come help.

As the two men were helping Spiezio, he began vomiting. Parisi asked Spiezio why he couldn't make it to the toilet. Angered, Spiezio grabbed Parisi and began wrestling him. Parisi tried to protect himself and Spiezio said, "You know I can kick your ass."

After releasing Parisi, the reports says Spiezio hit him in the left eye and then pursued him. He grabbed Parisi again and threw him against a wall, causing a dent in the drywall, according to statements in the file.

QuoteThe records gave this account: Jennifer Spiezio answered the door and said police couldn't speak to her husband because he was asleep, sick with pneumonia. She told them she would check on him but came back a minute later and said she didn't want to wake him.

After police told her they believed her husband had been injured in a crash, she said they could come in but that she wanted to wake him first. She returned crying, said he wasn't in the room and that she didn't know where he'd gone but that they could look for him.

Three officers went inside and couldn't find him. "However," one report reads, "there was what appeared to be a storage closet that we were unable to gain entry into. … It seemed that the door was being held shut from the inside, or was locked from the inside."

Another report read: "It is believed that Scott Spiezio was hiding behind this door."

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/ADC06E002808D7B0862573FF0020FF79?OpenDocument (http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/ADC06E002808D7B0862573FF0020FF79?OpenDocument)

I'm more offended by his drink of choice.  Call up Johnny Walker.  He'll put some red hairs on your chest.

Dems fightin words, Gil.

What?  Just saying, Grey Goose has got nothing on JW Blue.  My girlfriend's father bought me a bottle this past Christmas; nearly half of it is gone already.

Nearly half a bottle in 2 months?  Tony LaRussa is not impressed.  Nor is Lance Briggs.  Or Josh Hancock...  Or.....

You want to savor JW Blue for as long as you can.  I believe it is 50 year old scotch, perhaps more.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on March 03, 2008, 05:17:48 PM
Why argue? Grey Goose...JW Blue....there's room for both of those and much much more in the wonderful world of booze.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gil Gunderson on March 03, 2008, 05:18:36 PM
Quote from: butthead on March 03, 2008, 05:17:48 PM
Why argue? Grey Goose...JW Blue....there's room for both of those and much much more in the wonderful world of booze.

Indeed.

Three cheers for alcohol!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on March 03, 2008, 06:22:50 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on March 03, 2008, 05:18:36 PM
Quote from: butthead on March 03, 2008, 05:17:48 PM
Why argue? Grey Goose...JW Blue....there's room for both of those and much much more in the wonderful world of booze.

Indeed.

Three cheers for alcohol!

I was drinking some Dogfish Head 90 minute this past weekend.  And some Goose.  And some Crown.

I'll add a fourth.  And also note that the new Crown Royal - Cask No. 16 (whiskey aged in cognac casks) is out of this world good and well worth the $50 or so for the fifth.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on March 03, 2008, 07:00:52 PM
Quote from: morpheus on March 03, 2008, 11:16:53 AM
Quote from: PTanner on March 03, 2008, 11:10:37 AM
Quote from: RV on March 03, 2008, 11:05:50 AM
QuotePonson, who made 13 starts for the Cardinals in 2006, is said to have slimmed down to 245 pounds and cranked up his fastball to 91 mph.

Assuming his listed height of 6'1 is correct, the BMI calculator gives him a score of 32.3. Not to worry guys, Sidney is still safely in the obese zone.

QuoteUnderweight = <18.5
Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
Overweight = 25-29.9
Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

BMI is a flawed formula, as it doesn't take into account muscle mass. So if you're an Adonis like Sidney Ponson, you can have 3-4% body fat and still register as morbidly obese.

Indeed.  I saw Kurt Angle on Pros vs. Joes the other night, and he said he was 5'10", 215.  That gives him a BMI of 30.8.  He is not obese, and the guys who had to get in the ring with him seemed pretty intimidated.

Of course, a simple visual inspection tells you that Sidney Ponson is obese, fat, tubby, or whatever you use to describe a guy whose blood type is "gravy."

I love this thread.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on March 03, 2008, 08:19:02 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on March 03, 2008, 05:18:36 PM
Quote from: butthead on March 03, 2008, 05:17:48 PM
Why argue? Grey Goose...JW Blue....there's room for both of those and much much more in the wonderful world of booze.

Indeed.

Three cheers for alcohol!

Hip Hip Hooray!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on March 04, 2008, 07:41:02 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on March 03, 2008, 06:22:50 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on March 03, 2008, 05:18:36 PM
Quote from: butthead on March 03, 2008, 05:17:48 PM
Why argue? Grey Goose...JW Blue....there's room for both of those and much much more in the wonderful world of booze.

Indeed.

Three cheers for alcohol!

I was drinking some Dogfish Head 90 minute this past weekend.  And some Goose.  And some Crown.

I'll add a fourth.  And also note that the new Crown Royal - Cask No. 16 (whiskey aged in cognac casks) is out of this world good and well worth the $50 or so for the fifth.

Cask 16 is the cat's ass. I love regular Crown, but this is stuff you savor. I don't think I've seen it in a fifth anywhere. My buddy is charging $12 a shot at his bar (regular Crown is $4.50).
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor on March 04, 2008, 09:00:43 AM
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/E78AC9133C7843FE86257402001903DE?OpenDocument (http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/E78AC9133C7843FE86257402001903DE?OpenDocument)

QuoteCardinals chairman Bill DeWitt insists the organization is not "permissive" about the presence of performance-enhancing drugs within the game but is ready to "move ahead" rather than fixate on findings that may or may not have been independently corroborated.

"I think we all agree the game has had a problem with certain substances. But I believe it's also fair to say Major League Baseball has reacted to the problem and taken steps to correct it," DeWitt said. "It's not something we condone. At the same time, you take it seriously, you address it and move on."

QuoteWith five players cited, the Cardinals' is the only spring training clubhouse to have more than three players mentioned in the report, a statistic that has led to allegations of a laissez faire attitude within the organization.

"I don't think that's fair," Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said Monday before heading to the team's game against the Washington Nationals. "If that's what some people want to write, they can run with it. But it's an inaccurate characterization."

Quote"We did our due diligence," Mozeliak said about the Cardinals' research prior to signing Gonzalez to a conditional $750,000 contract on Feb. 4. "We asked ourselves: Is there something we're missing here? But obviously they were never able to prove anything as they didn't discipline him."

As long as they can't prove anything it must be OK.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on March 11, 2008, 03:43:58 PM
Quote"They're not gonna pitch around Prince too long with me behind him," said Braun without even a hint of cockiness.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tonker on March 11, 2008, 03:46:49 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on March 11, 2008, 03:43:58 PM
Quote"They're not gonna pitch around Prince too long with me behind him," said Braun, without even a hint of cockiness.

Fuck him, I hope his arms fall off'd.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on March 11, 2008, 03:47:46 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on March 11, 2008, 03:43:58 PM
Quote"They're not gonna pitch around Prince too long with me behind him," said Braun without even a hint of cockiness.

Well, simply from a logistics standpoint, it's really freaking difficult to pitch around Prince Fielder in the first place. He's really fat.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on March 11, 2008, 03:48:28 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on March 11, 2008, 03:43:58 PM
Quote"They're not gonna pitch around Prince too long with me behind him," said Braun without even a hint of cockiness.

Man, Braun's gotta have some long arms for that reach-around.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on March 14, 2008, 12:26:52 AM
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/ACFA084AAA7A730B8625740B006B79E6?OpenDocument (http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/ACFA084AAA7A730B8625740B006B79E6?OpenDocument)

QuoteJUPITER, Fla. -- The Cardinals moved to address their question-filled starting rotation Thursday by reaching agreement with free agent righthander Kyle Lohse on a one-year, $4.25 million contract, pending Lohse passing a team physical Friday.

QuoteThe Cardinals have virtually ruled out Matt Clement’s availability for opening day, and Mark Mulder and Chris Carpenter continue to rehab from shoulder and elbow surgery, respectively.

"If it were a perfect world, we wouldn't have had to go down this path," Mozeliak told the Associated Press. "But it's not and we're going to need someone to pitch every fifth day.

"At some point, we may be dealing with a strength instead of a weakness."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on March 14, 2008, 07:12:16 AM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on March 11, 2008, 03:47:46 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on March 11, 2008, 03:43:58 PM
Quote"They're not gonna pitch around Prince too long with me behind him," said Braun without even a hint of cockiness.

Well, simply from a logistics standpoint, it's really freaking difficult to pitch around Prince Fielder in the first place. He's really fat.

The last time ChuckDickens created an avatar even half as cool as this concoction, it swallowed up this entire place. I think the end of the internet may be nigh, Gil Hodges. Or at least a significant portion of it, something we should be concerned about.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on March 14, 2008, 07:35:51 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on March 14, 2008, 07:12:16 AM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on March 11, 2008, 03:47:46 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on March 11, 2008, 03:43:58 PM
Quote"They're not gonna pitch around Prince too long with me behind him," said Braun without even a hint of cockiness.

Well, simply from a logistics standpoint, it's really freaking difficult to pitch around Prince Fielder in the first place. He's really fat.

The last time ChuckDickens created an avatar even half as cool as this concoction, it swallowed up this entire place. I think the end of the internet may be nigh, Gil Hodges. Or at least a significant portion of it, something we should be concerned about.

Everyone blames Ratto, but I'm not sure Jebus wasn't pissed off at the "Paul Died For Your Sins" one.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on March 14, 2008, 11:03:53 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on March 14, 2008, 07:12:16 AM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on March 11, 2008, 03:47:46 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on March 11, 2008, 03:43:58 PM
Quote"They're not gonna pitch around Prince too long with me behind him," said Braun without even a hint of cockiness.

Well, simply from a logistics standpoint, it's really freaking difficult to pitch around Prince Fielder in the first place. He's really fat.

The last time ChuckDickens created an avatar even half as cool as this concoction, it swallowed up this entire place. I think the end of the internet may be nigh, Gil Hodges. Or at least a significant portion of it, something we should be concerned about.

I was perfectly content with Ted, but then the avatar sizes increased and it looked all wonky. Godspeed, Desipio, and I hope you're happy with yourself. You surely forced my hand this time, you cold-hearted bastard.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on March 14, 2008, 11:49:03 AM
You sure have to hand it to Jeff "Gordo" Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He is one optimistic homer sportswriter:

"But signing Lohse to a one-year deal was a great move. He will give manager Tony La Russa and Dave Duncan one solid option as they piece together a rotation.

Once Lohse works himself into pitching shape, he will provide a better option than fill-ins Todd Wellemeyer, Anthony Reyes and Brad Thompson.

Imagine this: If everything falls right, the Cards could feature a second-half rotation of Adam Wainwright, Lohse, Clement, Mulder and Carpenter. Imagine that group with Braden Looper, Pineiro and Thompson in middle relief.

Getting there from here, of course, will be the tricky part. Wellemeyer, Reyes and Thompson could still hold the key to April. Physically, they should be ready for Opening Day.

Emotionally, they should be excited about their early opportunity. As Lohse, Pineiro, Clement, Mulder and Carpenter get ready, the competition will intensify.

This is great news for the Cards. They will have more starting pitching depth. They will have more protection.

They will not have to rush recovering pitchers back into action. They will be able to groom their young pitchers at the proper pace.

The Cards could even accumulate some trade chips as the season progresses. Mozeliak’s patient approach paid off; during an offseason featuring wholesale panic by his peers, he remained patient and made a value signing.

Lohse became the poster boy for the thin, overpriced 2008 free agent pitching market. Try as he might, agent Scott Boras couldn’t get him huge long-term money.

Sure, Lohse has ability. But he was 9-12 with a 4.62 earned-run average for the Reds and Phillies last season. Those were not break-the-bank statistics.

So Lohse needs the Cards as much as the Cards need him. This team offers a pitching-friendly environment -â€" more so than the Orioles, one of his few other options this spring -â€" and the chance to win games.

Kyle gets his chance to get back in shape, rack up some victories and bolster his marketability. If he can win 12 to 15 games here, he could certainly command $11 million or $12 million year in a long-term deal.

That is the going rate for competent veteran pitching. The money would be there for him. The Cards will help him get that dough.

In return, the Cards get quality near-term help. Lohse may need a few extra weeks to get game-ready, but he should be able to help this team before the end of April."





Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on March 14, 2008, 11:52:15 AM
QuoteThis is great news for the Cards.

Yessir, folks.  You heard it there first.  The Kyle Lohse signing is "great news" for the Cards.

Holy cow.  This guy makes Dana Perino's job look easy.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on March 14, 2008, 11:59:43 AM
Quote from: Dave B on March 14, 2008, 11:49:03 AM
Imagine this: If everything falls right, the Cards could feature a second-half rotation of Adam Wainwright, Lohse, Clement, Mulder and Carpenter.

I'm imagining.  And even in this hypothetical, imagined situation that only occurs if everything fall right, I am unimpressed.

QuoteImagine that group with Braden Looper, Pineiro and Thompson in middle relief.

Respective ERAs last year: 4.94, 4.33, 4.73.  Shit-tastic.

Imagine: Mediocrity. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on March 14, 2008, 12:46:45 PM
Quote from: Dave B on March 14, 2008, 11:49:03 AM
You sure have to hand it to Jeff "Gordo" Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He is one optimistic homer sportswriter:

"But signing Lohse to a one-year deal was a great move. He will give manager Tony La Russa and Dave Duncan one solid option as they piece together a rotation.

Once Lohse works himself into pitching shape, he will provide a better option than fill-ins Todd Wellemeyer, Anthony Reyes and Brad Thompson.

Imagine this: If everything falls right, the Cards could feature a second-half rotation of Adam Wainwright, Lohse, Clement, Mulder and Carpenter. Imagine that group with Braden Looper, Pineiro and Thompson in middle relief.

Getting there from here, of course, will be the tricky part. Wellemeyer, Reyes and Thompson could still hold the key to April. Physically, they should be ready for Opening Day.

Emotionally, they should be excited about their early opportunity. As Lohse, Pineiro, Clement, Mulder and Carpenter get ready, the competition will intensify.

This is great news for the Cards. They will have more starting pitching depth. They will have more protection.

They will not have to rush recovering pitchers back into action. They will be able to groom their young pitchers at the proper pace.

The Cards could even accumulate some trade chips as the season progresses. Mozeliak’s patient approach paid off; during an offseason featuring wholesale panic by his peers, he remained patient and made a value signing.

Lohse became the poster boy for the thin, overpriced 2008 free agent pitching market. Try as he might, agent Scott Boras couldn’t get him huge long-term money.

Sure, Lohse has ability. But he was 9-12 with a 4.62 earned-run average for the Reds and Phillies last season. Those were not break-the-bank statistics.

So Lohse needs the Cards as much as the Cards need him. This team offers a pitching-friendly environment -â€" more so than the Orioles, one of his few other options this spring -â€" and the chance to win games.

Kyle gets his chance to get back in shape, rack up some victories and bolster his marketability. If he can win 12 to 15 games here, he could certainly command $11 million or $12 million year in a long-term deal.

That is the going rate for competent veteran pitching. The money would be there for him. The Cards will help him get that dough.

In return, the Cards get quality near-term help. Lohse may need a few extra weeks to get game-ready, but he should be able to help this team before the end of April."







Looks like Gordo visited the Cardinals clubhouse bar before writing this article.
Title: A scene which I'm looking forward to seeing many times this year.
Post by: hammerman on March 16, 2008, 02:14:37 AM
(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080303/capt.5b37772400f8455f9f5a4a77c7d1474e.brewers_braun_baseball_azmg201.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on March 20, 2008, 08:33:22 AM
http://www.daytondailynews.com/o/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/cincinnatireds/entries/2008/03/19/taking_a_day_off.html

Reds' opening day lineup includes both Corey and Gabor.  Oh, this is too good to be true.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on March 20, 2008, 08:37:41 AM
Quote from: Andy on March 20, 2008, 08:33:22 AM
http://www.daytondailynews.com/o/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/cincinnatireds/entries/2008/03/19/taking_a_day_off.html

Reds' opening day lineup includes both Corey and Gabor.  Oh, this is too good to be true.

No Votto. Bruce in the minors.

This is just great.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on March 20, 2008, 09:36:28 AM
Quote from: Andy on March 20, 2008, 08:33:22 AM
http://www.daytondailynews.com/o/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/cincinnatireds/entries/2008/03/19/taking_a_day_off.html

Reds' opening day lineup includes both Corey and Gabor.  Oh, this is too good to be true.

I fucking love Dusty Baker.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on March 20, 2008, 10:01:50 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on March 20, 2008, 08:37:41 AM
Quote from: Andy on March 20, 2008, 08:33:22 AM
http://www.daytondailynews.com/o/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/cincinnatireds/entries/2008/03/19/taking_a_day_off.html

Reds' opening day lineup includes both Corey and Gabor.  Oh, this is too good to be true.

No Votto. Bruce in the minors.

This is just great.

Dusty managing the Reds is better than Brazilian fart pR0n.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on March 20, 2008, 04:41:12 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on March 14, 2008, 12:46:45 PM
Quote from: Dave B on March 14, 2008, 11:49:03 AM
You sure have to hand it to Jeff "Gordo" Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He is one optimistic homer sportswriter:

"But signing Lohse to a one-year deal was a great move. He will give manager Tony La Russa and Dave Duncan one solid option as they piece together a rotation.

Once Lohse works himself into pitching shape, he will provide a better option than fill-ins Todd Wellemeyer, Anthony Reyes and Brad Thompson.

Imagine this: If everything falls right, the Cards could feature a second-half rotation of Adam Wainwright, Lohse, Clement, Mulder and Carpenter. Imagine that group with Braden Looper, Pineiro and Thompson in middle relief.

Getting there from here, of course, will be the tricky part. Wellemeyer, Reyes and Thompson could still hold the key to April. Physically, they should be ready for Opening Day.

Emotionally, they should be excited about their early opportunity. As Lohse, Pineiro, Clement, Mulder and Carpenter get ready, the competition will intensify.

This is great news for the Cards. They will have more starting pitching depth. They will have more protection.

They will not have to rush recovering pitchers back into action. They will be able to groom their young pitchers at the proper pace.

The Cards could even accumulate some trade chips as the season progresses. Mozeliak’s patient approach paid off; during an offseason featuring wholesale panic by his peers, he remained patient and made a value signing.

Lohse became the poster boy for the thin, overpriced 2008 free agent pitching market. Try as he might, agent Scott Boras couldn’t get him huge long-term money.

Sure, Lohse has ability. But he was 9-12 with a 4.62 earned-run average for the Reds and Phillies last season. Those were not break-the-bank statistics.

So Lohse needs the Cards as much as the Cards need him. This team offers a pitching-friendly environment -â€" more so than the Orioles, one of his few other options this spring -â€" and the chance to win games.

Kyle gets his chance to get back in shape, rack up some victories and bolster his marketability. If he can win 12 to 15 games here, he could certainly command $11 million or $12 million year in a long-term deal.

That is the going rate for competent veteran pitching. The money would be there for him. The Cards will help him get that dough.

In return, the Cards get quality near-term help. Lohse may need a few extra weeks to get game-ready, but he should be able to help this team before the end of April."







Looks like Gordo visited the Cardinals clubhouse bar before writing this article.

The beer flows like...beer in the Cardinals clubhouse.  Mulder is DONE.  He took more time than they thought to come back last year and had nothing.  Nothing will have changed by June of this year, either.  Clement's probably toast, too, given his aversion to pain I'm sure he's rehabbing like a pussy, too.  Carpenter will be fine until his arm blows again, Lohse just blows.  Even when all those guys come back, it's still Wainright and a pile of poop.  Muahahahahahahahaha!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on March 20, 2008, 04:41:37 PM
Oh, and Bruce to AAA is now official.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080320&content_id=2446821&vkey=spt2008news&fext;=.jsp&c_id=mlb

The road is clear for our man Corey.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on March 20, 2008, 04:57:30 PM
Quote from: Andy on March 20, 2008, 04:41:37 PM
Oh, and Bruce to AAA is now official.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080320&content_id=2446821&vkey=spt2008news&fext;=.jsp&c_id=mlb

The road is clear for our man Corey.

If any Cub pitcher ever throws him a strike, I hope Piniella makes him do pushups in the infield.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on March 21, 2008, 09:45:29 AM
I winder if Corey will get heckled by the bleachers when he returns to Wrigley?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on March 21, 2008, 10:07:07 AM
Quote from: Dave B on March 21, 2008, 09:45:29 AM
I winder (sic) if Corey will get heckled by the bleachers when he returns to Wrigley?

He will but because the bleachers have slowly de-evolved from a drunken Algonquin Round Table to a bunch of unimaginative drunken cocksucking frat boy yuppies, it'll sure to be simply be a bunch of "you sucks" with maybe a few "fags" and "fucks' thrown in.

Hey they're paying 50 buck to sit 400 feet form home, who am I to complain?

Bleachers suck.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on March 21, 2008, 10:17:24 AM
From Crazy Rumor Guy:

"According to Jon Paul Morosi of the Detroit Free Press, the Tigers are targeting Cubs reliever Mike Wuertz.  He notes that the Cubs like Marcus Thames and Brandon Inge.  Thames' inability to play center and Inge's contract could be issues though, in my opinion. 

Wuertz, 29, is an underrated reliever with a nasty slider.  Given the state of Detroit's bullpen, he could see save chances if acquired. This was his first year of arbitration eligibility, and he settled at $860K.  Wuertz is pretty far down in the Cubs' bullpen pecking order, for some reason."

Thames: Maybe. Inge: Nah.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuckosan on March 21, 2008, 10:17:51 AM
Quote from: Andy on March 20, 2008, 04:41:37 PM
Oh, and Bruce to AAA is now official.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080320&content_id=2446821&vkey=spt2008news&fext;=.jsp&c_id=mlb

The road is clear for our man Corey.
What kind of GMs enables their manager to make decisions like this?  Well, at least the Cubs now have a manager smarter than their GM.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on March 21, 2008, 10:28:45 AM
I had honestly forgotten all about Michael Wuertz. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on March 21, 2008, 11:01:21 AM
Quote from: Dave B on March 21, 2008, 10:17:24 AM
From Crazy Rumor Guy:

"According to Jon Paul Morosi of the Detroit Free Press, the Tigers are targeting Cubs reliever Mike Wuertz.  He notes that the Cubs like Marcus Thames and Brandon Inge.  Thames' inability to play center and Inge's contract could be issues though, in my opinion. 

Wuertz, 29, is an underrated reliever with a nasty slider.  Given the state of Detroit's bullpen, he could see save chances if acquired. This was his first year of arbitration eligibility, and he settled at $860K.  Wuertz is pretty far down in the Cubs' bullpen pecking order, for some reason."

Thames: Maybe. Inge: Nah.


Really?  There are actually three reasons, perhaps four.  Wood, Howry, Marmol, and Hart.  If Wuertz is the fifth best guy in that pen, I'd say it's a strength.  Wuertz is good.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on March 21, 2008, 11:03:10 AM
Quote from: Oleg on March 21, 2008, 11:01:21 AM
Quote from: Dave B on March 21, 2008, 10:17:24 AM
From Crazy Rumor Guy:

"According to Jon Paul Morosi of the Detroit Free Press, the Tigers are targeting Cubs reliever Mike Wuertz.  He notes that the Cubs like Marcus Thames and Brandon Inge.  Thames' inability to play center and Inge's contract could be issues though, in my opinion. 

Wuertz, 29, is an underrated reliever with a nasty slider.  Given the state of Detroit's bullpen, he could see save chances if acquired. This was his first year of arbitration eligibility, and he settled at $860K.  Wuertz is pretty far down in the Cubs' bullpen pecking order, for some reason."

Thames: Maybe. Inge: Nah.


Really?  There are actually three reasons, perhaps four.  Wood, Howry, Marmol, and Hart.  If Wuertz is the fifth best guy in that pen, I'd say it's a strength.  Wuertz is good.

the Cubs' worst case scenario is they option Hart and have Wuertz as a long man. Not bad, as worst case scenarios go.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Ghost of Desipio Past on March 21, 2008, 11:07:03 AM
Quote from: PTanner on March 21, 2008, 11:03:10 AM
Quote from: Oleg on March 21, 2008, 11:01:21 AM
Quote from: Dave B on March 21, 2008, 10:17:24 AM
From Crazy Rumor Guy:

"According to Jon Paul Morosi of the Detroit Free Press, the Tigers are targeting Cubs reliever Mike Wuertz.  He notes that the Cubs like Marcus Thames and Brandon Inge.  Thames' inability to play center and Inge's contract could be issues though, in my opinion. 

Wuertz, 29, is an underrated reliever with a nasty slider.  Given the state of Detroit's bullpen, he could see save chances if acquired. This was his first year of arbitration eligibility, and he settled at $860K.  Wuertz is pretty far down in the Cubs' bullpen pecking order, for some reason."

Thames: Maybe. Inge: Nah.


Really?  There are actually three reasons, perhaps four.  Wood, Howry, Marmol, and Hart.  If Wuertz is the fifth best guy in that pen, I'd say it's a strength.  Wuertz is good.

the Cubs' worst case scenario is they option Hart and have Wuertz as a long man. Not bad, as worst case scenarios go.

Hart was a starter until he was called up.  They could send him down to give him starters innings.  I'm perfectly comfortable with Wuertz getting his innings.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on March 21, 2008, 11:22:37 AM
Quote from: Dave B on March 21, 2008, 10:17:24 AM
From Crazy Rumor Guy:

"According to Jon Paul Morosi of the Detroit Free Press, the Tigers are targeting Cubs reliever Mike Wuertz.  He notes that the Cubs like Marcus Thames and Brandon Inge.  Thames' inability to play center and Inge's contract could be issues though, in my opinion. 

Wuertz, 29, is an underrated reliever with a nasty slider.  Given the state of Detroit's bullpen, he could see save chances if acquired. This was his first year of arbitration eligibility, and he settled at $860K.  Wuertz is pretty far down in the Cubs' bullpen pecking order, for some reason."

Thames: Maybe. Inge: Nah.


Why would we want either of these guys?

Quote from: Mike D on March 21, 2008, 10:28:45 AM
I had honestly forgotten all about Michael Wuertz. 

I thought you remembered everything.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on March 21, 2008, 11:59:06 AM
Quote from: butthead on March 21, 2008, 11:22:37 AM
Quote from: Dave B on March 21, 2008, 10:17:24 AM
From Crazy Rumor Guy:

"According to Jon Paul Morosi of the Detroit Free Press, the Tigers are targeting Cubs reliever Mike Wuertz.  He notes that the Cubs like Marcus Thames and Brandon Inge.  Thames' inability to play center and Inge's contract could be issues though, in my opinion. 

Wuertz, 29, is an underrated reliever with a nasty slider.  Given the state of Detroit's bullpen, he could see save chances if acquired. This was his first year of arbitration eligibility, and he settled at $860K.  Wuertz is pretty far down in the Cubs' bullpen pecking order, for some reason."

Thames: Maybe. Inge: Nah.


Why would we want either of these guys?

Quote from: Mike D on March 21, 2008, 10:28:45 AM
I had honestly forgotten all about Michael Wuertz. 

I thought you remembered everything.

I remember drinking with Dolan at Kitty O'Shea's at the 2005 Cubs Convention and seeing Wuertz get carded by the bartender, but somehow failed to remember he was still on this team.  I'm slipping, I guess.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on March 21, 2008, 05:50:16 PM
Quote from: Mike D on March 21, 2008, 11:59:06 AM
Quote from: butthead on March 21, 2008, 11:22:37 AM
Quote from: Dave B on March 21, 2008, 10:17:24 AM
From Crazy Rumor Guy:

"According to Jon Paul Morosi of the Detroit Free Press, the Tigers are targeting Cubs reliever Mike Wuertz.  He notes that the Cubs like Marcus Thames and Brandon Inge.  Thames' inability to play center and Inge's contract could be issues though, in my opinion. 

Wuertz, 29, is an underrated reliever with a nasty slider.  Given the state of Detroit's bullpen, he could see save chances if acquired. This was his first year of arbitration eligibility, and he settled at $860K.  Wuertz is pretty far down in the Cubs' bullpen pecking order, for some reason."

Thames: Maybe. Inge: Nah.


Why would we want either of these guys?

Quote from: Mike D on March 21, 2008, 10:28:45 AM
I had honestly forgotten all about Michael Wuertz. 

I thought you remembered everything.

I remember drinking with Dolan at Kitty O'Shea's at the 2005 Cubs Convention and seeing Wuertz get carded by the bartender, but somehow failed to remember he was still on this team.  I'm slipping, I guess.

I saw him pitch on TV last Sunday against the Angels' taxi squad. Typical Mike. Filthy.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on March 21, 2008, 07:03:08 PM
They shower after, Peck.  After.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on March 22, 2008, 12:45:01 AM
Quote from: BC on July 28, 2007, 06:06:55 PM
You guys don't get to see them nearly as much as I do living in Central Illinois. There was a game in '04 where they looked awful against the A's for eight innings but thanks to an error on a relatively easy play by Oakland they were able to score three in the ninth and won. They then went something like 26-10 after that game... The lesson is to never count those bastards out. I would rather take the short-term hit and have the Brewers win the game tonight and tomorrow just because I have seen the Cardinals get one lucky bounce or one lucky play and turn it into a huge winning streak...

(http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/2703/drropcopyil7mi9.jpg)

This thread shall outlive us all. Thank Christ.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on March 25, 2008, 02:56:46 PM
MLB Trade Rumors:

QuoteAccording to Tom Haudricourt, the Brewers have released 29 year-old starter Claudio Vargas.  It's a very surprising move.  He's already cleared waivers; Haudricourt isn't sure how much the Brewers will save of his $3.6MM salary.  Just like that, the Brewers' starting pitching surplus is pretty much gone.

Even if the ERAs haven't been there, you have to credit Vargas for good peripheral stats (6.43 K/9, 3.48 BB/9 for his career).  To me he's an affordable #4 starter with the chance to post 175 innings of 4.50 ball.  All sorts of pitching-starved clubs should be vying for his services.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on March 25, 2008, 04:12:48 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on March 25, 2008, 02:56:46 PM
MLB Trade Rumors:

QuoteAccording to Tom Haudricourt, the Brewers have released 29 year-old starter Claudio Vargas.  It's a very surprising move.  He's already cleared waivers; Haudricourt isn't sure how much the Brewers will save of his $3.6MM salary.  Just like that, the Brewers' starting pitching surplus is pretty much gone.

Even if the ERAs haven't been there, you have to credit Vargas for good peripheral stats (6.43 K/9, 3.48 BB/9 for his career).  To me he's an affordable #4 starter with the chance to post 175 innings of 4.50 ball.  All sorts of pitching-starved clubs should be vying for his services.

Strangely, one of the pitching-starved clubs who could use someone like him is the Milwaukee Brewers.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on March 31, 2008, 08:00:55 PM
Favorite bit from SI's baseball preview...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/specials/spring_training/2008/previews/cardinals.html

QuoteSt. Louis thinks Carpenter's return will provide the team with a shot in the arm in July—"When we add him," says Mozeliak, "it'll be like making a trade for a top starter."

2008 is really shaping up to be a year for turnabout-is-fair-play.

Runner up, from the Reds' "Consider This" file...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/specials/spring_training/2008/previews/reds.html

QuoteThe pairing of veteran-friendly manager Dusty Baker with a roster of high-ceiling rookies, like the Reds', is a curious one, but there can be no doubt here: Cincinnati should start the season with Jay Bruce as its everyday centerfielder and Joey Votto as the regular first baseman... Every day these two players spend out of the Reds' lineup—or in the minors—jeopardizes an intriguing team's chances to play in October.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Three times a JD on March 31, 2008, 08:26:42 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on March 31, 2008, 08:00:55 PM
Favorite bit from SI's baseball preview...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/specials/spring_training/2008/previews/cardinals.html

QuoteSt. Louis thinks Carpenter's return will provide the team with a shot in the armbutt in July—"When we add himYou know the Genius," says Mozeliak, "it'll be like making a trade for a top starterhe likes his players on the juice."

2008 is really shaping up to be a year for turnabout-is-fair-play.


strike'd and bold'd and fix'd
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on March 31, 2008, 08:49:23 PM
QuoteAccording to David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Braves have signed Scott Spiezio to a minor league deal.  Spiezio, 35, hit .269/.354/.386 in 223 ABs for the Cardinals last year.

Spiezio was released by the Cards in February when they learned of his arrest warrant related to a drunk-driving incident in December.  The Cardinals paid him $2.4MM to go away.

It doesn't mention what color he's going to dye is ball warmer.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Wampa on March 31, 2008, 09:58:00 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on March 31, 2008, 08:49:23 PM
QuoteAccording to David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Braves have signed Scott Spiezio to a minor league deal.  Spiezio, 35, hit .269/.354/.386 in 223 ABs for the Cardinals last year.

Spiezio was released by the Cards in February when they learned of his arrest warrant related to a drunk-driving incident in December.  The Cardinals paid him $2.4MM to go away.

It doesn't mention what color he's going to dye is ball warmer.

Are you talking about Edmonds?  He's in SD now..but he likes to go with the ghay blonde highlights....
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CP on April 05, 2008, 11:13:56 PM
um... paul bako wins a game for the reds
did i miss where this got brought up?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on April 06, 2008, 09:25:44 PM
Quote from: CP on April 05, 2008, 11:13:56 PM
um... paul bako wins a game for the reds
did i miss where this got brought up?


The sun even shines on a dog's ass occasionally.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on April 07, 2008, 11:49:28 AM
Phil Rogers ranks the Satanic Fowl #7 in his first "Power Rankings" poll. He's all excited over their 5-1 start. What he doesn't mention is that it was done at home against the Rockies (2-1) and a sweep over the Nationals (and the back of their shitty rotation). Washington is god-awful, but they may be better than the SF Giants.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lance Dicksons Arm on April 07, 2008, 11:55:46 AM
Quote from: Dave B on April 07, 2008, 11:49:28 AM
Phil Rogers ranks the Satanic Fowl #7 in his first "Power Rankings" poll. He's all excited over their 5-1 start. What he doesn't mention is that it was done at home against the Rockies (2-1) and a sweep over the Nationals (and the back of their shitty rotation). Washington is god-awful, but they may be better than the SF Giants.

I don't have the stomach to read his crap...so I'll go ahead and assume that he has Detroit 30th.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on April 07, 2008, 12:30:36 PM
Nope, 31st (behind the Orioles, but ahead of the Giants).
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on April 07, 2008, 12:59:41 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 07, 2008, 12:30:36 PM
Nope, 31st (behind the Orioles, but ahead of the Giants).

Holy shit, you weren't even joking.

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/04/phil-rogers-mlb.html
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on April 07, 2008, 01:09:58 PM
So much for his Plus/Minus scale to predict things.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on April 07, 2008, 01:15:03 PM

If April determined entire seasons, Dave Duncan would be one of the greatest catchers of all time.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on April 07, 2008, 02:59:12 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 07, 2008, 11:49:28 AM
Phil Rogers ranks the Satanic Fowl #7 in his first "Power Rankings" poll. He's all excited over their 5-1 start. What he doesn't mention is that it was done at home against the Rockies (2-1) and a sweep over the Nationals (and the back of their shitty rotation). Washington is god-awful, but they may be better than the SF Giants.

Man, you aren't kidding.  That Giants lineup is insanely bad.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on April 07, 2008, 05:35:34 PM
Don't worry Phil, the Cards will have a sub 2 ERA the entire season.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on April 07, 2008, 05:41:01 PM
I love that they have comments now in most of the MSM articles.

You know you suck when the typically unimaginitive mainstream commentors torch you like a rag soaked in kerosene.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on April 07, 2008, 05:57:34 PM
Quote from: Mike D on April 07, 2008, 05:41:01 PM
I love that they have comments now in most of the MSM articles.

You know you suck when the typically unimaginitive mainstream commentors torch you like a rag soaked in kerosene.

Those comments also feature that Dan Serafini guy calling home runs "rally killers."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on April 07, 2008, 08:12:28 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 07, 2008, 11:49:28 AM
Phil Rogers ranks the Satanic Fowl #7 in his first "Power Rankings" poll. He's all excited over their 5-1 start. What he doesn't mention is that it was done at home against the Rockies (2-1) and a sweep over the Nationals (and the back of their shitty rotation). Washington is god-awful, but they may be better than the SF Giants.

The ERA for the Cardinals is just over 2 or something. Last year, they had about a six-week stretch where their ERA was something like 3.40, it was no surprise that is when they almost took the division lead and had a certain somebody scared to almost-death. For the rest of the season, their pitching was terrible and it showed in their record. I hope the same thing happens this year. Their offense is pretty bad and will not be able to overcome even a mediocre pitching staff.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on April 07, 2008, 09:16:27 PM
Quote from: BC on April 07, 2008, 08:12:28 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 07, 2008, 11:49:28 AM
Phil Rogers ranks the Satanic Fowl #7 in his first "Power Rankings" poll. He's all excited over their 5-1 start. What he doesn't mention is that it was done at home against the Rockies (2-1) and a sweep over the Nationals (and the back of their shitty rotation). Washington is god-awful, but they may be better than the SF Giants.

The ERA for the Cardinals is just over 2 or something. Last year, they had about a six-week stretch where their ERA was something like 3.40, it was no surprise that is when they almost took the division lead and had a certain somebody scared to almost-death. For the rest of the season, their pitching was terrible and it showed in their record. I hope the same thing happens this year. Their offense is pretty bad and will not be able to overcome even a mediocre pitching staff.

The Genius would trade his last several dozen bottles of wine for a mediocre pitching staff.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on April 07, 2008, 09:29:34 PM
Quote from: BC on April 07, 2008, 08:12:28 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 07, 2008, 11:49:28 AM
Phil Rogers ranks the Satanic Fowl #7 in his first "Power Rankings" poll. He's all excited over their 5-1 start. What he doesn't mention is that it was done at home against the Rockies (2-1) and a sweep over the Nationals (and the back of their shitty rotation). Washington is god-awful, but they may be better than the SF Giants.

The ERA for the Cardinals is just over 2 or something. Last year, they had about a six-week stretch where their ERA was something like 3.40, it was no surprise that is when they almost took the division lead and had a certain somebody scared to almost-death. For the rest of the season, their pitching was terrible and it showed in their record. I hope the same thing happens this year. Their offense is pretty bad and will not be able to overcome even a mediocre pitching staff.

Add about .83 to that ERA, as they gave up 5 tonight (and lost).  One trip through the rotation is not significant.  I suspect that, given time, the Cardinals staff will be what we thought they would be.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on April 07, 2008, 09:57:08 PM
Hawk,
I think someone's seen this too many times.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gil Gunderson on April 08, 2008, 05:04:26 AM
Tell me that EZB is someone from this board?  His comments are way too trenchant to just be from a garden variety interwebs plebeian.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 05:33:20 AM
Quote from: Shooter on April 07, 2008, 09:16:27 PM
Quote from: BC on April 07, 2008, 08:12:28 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 07, 2008, 11:49:28 AM
Phil Rogers ranks the Satanic Fowl #7 in his first "Power Rankings" poll. He's all excited over their 5-1 start. What he doesn't mention is that it was done at home against the Rockies (2-1) and a sweep over the Nationals (and the back of their shitty rotation). Washington is god-awful, but they may be better than the SF Giants.

The ERA for the Cardinals is just over 2 or something. Last year, they had about a six-week stretch where their ERA was something like 3.40, it was no surprise that is when they almost took the division lead and had a certain somebody scared to almost-death. For the rest of the season, their pitching was terrible and it showed in their record. I hope the same thing happens this year. Their offense is pretty bad and will not be able to overcome even a mediocre pitching staff.

The Genius would trade his last several dozen bottles of wine for a mediocre pitching staff.

He'd trade his current staff for a case of Mad Dog 20/20.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gil Gunderson on April 08, 2008, 06:30:39 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 05:33:20 AM
Quote from: Shooter on April 07, 2008, 09:16:27 PM
Quote from: BC on April 07, 2008, 08:12:28 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 07, 2008, 11:49:28 AM
Phil Rogers ranks the Satanic Fowl #7 in his first "Power Rankings" poll. He's all excited over their 5-1 start. What he doesn't mention is that it was done at home against the Rockies (2-1) and a sweep over the Nationals (and the back of their shitty rotation). Washington is god-awful, but they may be better than the SF Giants.

The ERA for the Cardinals is just over 2 or something. Last year, they had about a six-week stretch where their ERA was something like 3.40, it was no surprise that is when they almost took the division lead and had a certain somebody scared to almost-death. For the rest of the season, their pitching was terrible and it showed in their record. I hope the same thing happens this year. Their offense is pretty bad and will not be able to overcome even a mediocre pitching staff.

The Genius would trade his last several dozen bottles of wine for a mediocre pitching staff.

He'd trade his current staff for a case of Mad Dog 20/20.

Or Wild Irish Rose.  Ah, bum-wine.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 06:52:55 AM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on April 08, 2008, 06:30:39 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 05:33:20 AM
Quote from: Shooter on April 07, 2008, 09:16:27 PM
Quote from: BC on April 07, 2008, 08:12:28 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 07, 2008, 11:49:28 AM
Phil Rogers ranks the Satanic Fowl #7 in his first "Power Rankings" poll. He's all excited over their 5-1 start. What he doesn't mention is that it was done at home against the Rockies (2-1) and a sweep over the Nationals (and the back of their shitty rotation). Washington is god-awful, but they may be better than the SF Giants.

The ERA for the Cardinals is just over 2 or something. Last year, they had about a six-week stretch where their ERA was something like 3.40, it was no surprise that is when they almost took the division lead and had a certain somebody scared to almost-death. For the rest of the season, their pitching was terrible and it showed in their record. I hope the same thing happens this year. Their offense is pretty bad and will not be able to overcome even a mediocre pitching staff.

The Genius would trade his last several dozen bottles of wine for a mediocre pitching staff.

He'd trade his current staff for a case of Mad Dog 20/20.

Or Wild Irish Rose.  Ah, bum-wine.

What's the word?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on April 08, 2008, 07:06:27 AM
Didn't realize Wild Irish Rose was "Savorin' Wine"
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gil Gunderson on April 08, 2008, 07:40:09 AM
Quote from: thehawk on April 08, 2008, 07:06:27 AM
Didn't realize Wild Irish Rose was "Savorin' Wine"

http://www.bumwine.com/
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 08:04:22 AM

Cisco is indeed liquid crack.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on April 08, 2008, 08:23:38 AM
Quote from: BC on April 07, 2008, 08:12:28 PM
Last year, they had about a six-week stretch where their ERA was something like 3.40, it was no surprise that is when they almost took the division lead and had a certain somebody scared to almost-death.

Awesome sentence, BC.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: DwightKurtz on April 08, 2008, 08:40:48 AM
Quote from: EG on April 08, 2008, 08:23:38 AM
Quote from: BC on April 07, 2008, 08:12:28 PM
Last year, they had about a six-week stretch where their ERA was something like 3.40, it was no surprise that is when they almost took the division lead and had a certain somebody scared to almost-death.

Awesome sentence, BC.

You so mean to BC.  Leave poor BC a-lone!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 09:34:09 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 06:52:55 AM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on April 08, 2008, 06:30:39 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 05:33:20 AM
Quote from: Shooter on April 07, 2008, 09:16:27 PM
Quote from: BC on April 07, 2008, 08:12:28 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 07, 2008, 11:49:28 AM
Phil Rogers ranks the Satanic Fowl #7 in his first "Power Rankings" poll. He's all excited over their 5-1 start. What he doesn't mention is that it was done at home against the Rockies (2-1) and a sweep over the Nationals (and the back of their shitty rotation). Washington is god-awful, but they may be better than the SF Giants.

The ERA for the Cardinals is just over 2 or something. Last year, they had about a six-week stretch where their ERA was something like 3.40, it was no surprise that is when they almost took the division lead and had a certain somebody scared to almost-death. For the rest of the season, their pitching was terrible and it showed in their record. I hope the same thing happens this year. Their offense is pretty bad and will not be able to overcome even a mediocre pitching staff.

The Genius would trade his last several dozen bottles of wine for a mediocre pitching staff.

He'd trade his current staff for a case of Mad Dog 20/20.

Or Wild Irish Rose.  Ah, bum-wine.

What's the word?

Thunderbird.

(Haven't we been here before? Did an earlier bum wine thread get Rattoed?)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: morpheus on April 08, 2008, 09:37:54 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 09:34:09 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 06:52:55 AM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on April 08, 2008, 06:30:39 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 05:33:20 AM
Quote from: Shooter on April 07, 2008, 09:16:27 PM
Quote from: BC on April 07, 2008, 08:12:28 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 07, 2008, 11:49:28 AM
Phil Rogers ranks the Satanic Fowl #7 in his first "Power Rankings" poll. He's all excited over their 5-1 start. What he doesn't mention is that it was done at home against the Rockies (2-1) and a sweep over the Nationals (and the back of their shitty rotation). Washington is god-awful, but they may be better than the SF Giants.

The ERA for the Cardinals is just over 2 or something. Last year, they had about a six-week stretch where their ERA was something like 3.40, it was no surprise that is when they almost took the division lead and had a certain somebody scared to almost-death. For the rest of the season, their pitching was terrible and it showed in their record. I hope the same thing happens this year. Their offense is pretty bad and will not be able to overcome even a mediocre pitching staff.

The Genius would trade his last several dozen bottles of wine for a mediocre pitching staff.

He'd trade his current staff for a case of Mad Dog 20/20.

Or Wild Irish Rose.  Ah, bum-wine.

What's the word?

Thunderbird.

(Haven't we been here before? Did an earlier bum wine thread get Rattoed?)

What's the price?

And yes, I remember this conversation... with Fork showing that he knew entirely too much of the Thunderbird marketing strategy.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 09:44:52 AM
Quote from: morpheus on April 08, 2008, 09:37:54 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 09:34:09 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 06:52:55 AM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on April 08, 2008, 06:30:39 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 05:33:20 AM
Quote from: Shooter on April 07, 2008, 09:16:27 PM
Quote from: BC on April 07, 2008, 08:12:28 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 07, 2008, 11:49:28 AM
Phil Rogers ranks the Satanic Fowl #7 in his first "Power Rankings" poll. He's all excited over their 5-1 start. What he doesn't mention is that it was done at home against the Rockies (2-1) and a sweep over the Nationals (and the back of their shitty rotation). Washington is god-awful, but they may be better than the SF Giants.

The ERA for the Cardinals is just over 2 or something. Last year, they had about a six-week stretch where their ERA was something like 3.40, it was no surprise that is when they almost took the division lead and had a certain somebody scared to almost-death. For the rest of the season, their pitching was terrible and it showed in their record. I hope the same thing happens this year. Their offense is pretty bad and will not be able to overcome even a mediocre pitching staff.

The Genius would trade his last several dozen bottles of wine for a mediocre pitching staff.

He'd trade his current staff for a case of Mad Dog 20/20.

Or Wild Irish Rose.  Ah, bum-wine.

What's the word?

Thunderbird.

(Haven't we been here before? Did an earlier bum wine thread get Rattoed?)

What's the price?

And yes, I remember this conversation... with Fork showing that he knew entirely too much of the Thunderbird marketing strategy.

You're skipping steps, boy.

How's it sold?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 09:46:34 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 09:44:52 AM
Quote from: morpheus on April 08, 2008, 09:37:54 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 09:34:09 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 06:52:55 AM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on April 08, 2008, 06:30:39 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 05:33:20 AM
Quote from: Shooter on April 07, 2008, 09:16:27 PM
Quote from: BC on April 07, 2008, 08:12:28 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 07, 2008, 11:49:28 AM
Phil Rogers ranks the Satanic Fowl #7 in his first "Power Rankings" poll. He's all excited over their 5-1 start. What he doesn't mention is that it was done at home against the Rockies (2-1) and a sweep over the Nationals (and the back of their shitty rotation). Washington is god-awful, but they may be better than the SF Giants.

The ERA for the Cardinals is just over 2 or something. Last year, they had about a six-week stretch where their ERA was something like 3.40, it was no surprise that is when they almost took the division lead and had a certain somebody scared to almost-death. For the rest of the season, their pitching was terrible and it showed in their record. I hope the same thing happens this year. Their offense is pretty bad and will not be able to overcome even a mediocre pitching staff.

The Genius would trade his last several dozen bottles of wine for a mediocre pitching staff.

He'd trade his current staff for a case of Mad Dog 20/20.

Or Wild Irish Rose.  Ah, bum-wine.

What's the word?

Thunderbird.

(Haven't we been here before? Did an earlier bum wine thread get Rattoed?)

What's the price?

And yes, I remember this conversation... with Fork showing that he knew entirely too much of the Thunderbird marketing strategy.

You're skipping steps, boy.

How's it sold?

a) fitty twice.

b) nice and cold.

What's the reason? Wine's in season!

What's the motto? Pass the botto!

Goudy School ("Worst school in the United States", Dept. of Education Bennett, 1983), Class of 1976.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: morpheus on April 08, 2008, 09:50:12 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 09:44:52 AM
Quote from: morpheus on April 08, 2008, 09:37:54 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 09:34:09 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 06:52:55 AM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on April 08, 2008, 06:30:39 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 05:33:20 AM
Quote from: Shooter on April 07, 2008, 09:16:27 PM
Quote from: BC on April 07, 2008, 08:12:28 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 07, 2008, 11:49:28 AM
Phil Rogers ranks the Satanic Fowl #7 in his first "Power Rankings" poll. He's all excited over their 5-1 start. What he doesn't mention is that it was done at home against the Rockies (2-1) and a sweep over the Nationals (and the back of their shitty rotation). Washington is god-awful, but they may be better than the SF Giants.

The ERA for the Cardinals is just over 2 or something. Last year, they had about a six-week stretch where their ERA was something like 3.40, it was no surprise that is when they almost took the division lead and had a certain somebody scared to almost-death. For the rest of the season, their pitching was terrible and it showed in their record. I hope the same thing happens this year. Their offense is pretty bad and will not be able to overcome even a mediocre pitching staff.

The Genius would trade his last several dozen bottles of wine for a mediocre pitching staff.

He'd trade his current staff for a case of Mad Dog 20/20.

Or Wild Irish Rose.  Ah, bum-wine.

What's the word?

Thunderbird.

(Haven't we been here before? Did an earlier bum wine thread get Rattoed?)

What's the price?

And yes, I remember this conversation... with Fork showing that he knew entirely too much of the Thunderbird marketing strategy.

You're skipping steps, boy.

How's it sold?

I thought the price came first... oh well. 

What bum-wine conversation is complete without a mention of Boone's Farm?  I was on vacation in Hilton Head last year and me and a couple of guys were tasked with going on a beer run.  We came back with Boone's Farm Grape and Boone's Farm Hawaiian (in that beautiflu blue color)... headaches, vomiting, and malaise ensued.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 09:51:14 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 09:46:34 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 09:44:52 AM
Quote from: morpheus on April 08, 2008, 09:37:54 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 09:34:09 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 06:52:55 AM
What's the word?

Thunderbird.

(Haven't we been here before? Did an earlier bum wine thread get Rattoed?)

What's the price?

And yes, I remember this conversation... with Fork showing that he knew entirely too much of the Thunderbird marketing strategy.

You're skipping steps, boy.

How's it sold?

a) fitty twice.

b) nice and cold.

What's the reason? Wine's in season!

What's the motto? Pass the botto!

Goudy School ("Worst school in the United States", Dept. of Education Bennett, 1983), Class of 1976.

Here's the version the internet offers:

What's the word?
Thunderbird

How's it sold?
Good and cold

What's the jive?
Bird's alive

What's the price?
Thirty twice
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 09:52:28 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 09:51:14 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 09:46:34 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 09:44:52 AM
Quote from: morpheus on April 08, 2008, 09:37:54 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 09:34:09 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 06:52:55 AM
What's the word?

Thunderbird.

(Haven't we been here before? Did an earlier bum wine thread get Rattoed?)

What's the price?

And yes, I remember this conversation... with Fork showing that he knew entirely too much of the Thunderbird marketing strategy.

You're skipping steps, boy.

How's it sold?

a) fitty twice.

b) nice and cold.

What's the reason? Wine's in season!

What's the motto? Pass the botto!

Goudy School ("Worst school in the United States", Dept. of Education Bennett, 1983), Class of 1976.

Here's the version the internet offers:

What's the word?
Thunderbird

How's it sold?
Good and cold

What's the jive?
Bird's alive

What's the price?
Thirty twice


Then I'd go by that, because everyone knows the Interwebs is admin'ed by winos (winoes?)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: morpheus on April 08, 2008, 09:54:40 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderbird_wine

QuoteThunderbird was once marketed in the United Kingdom as "The California Aperitif."
QuoteThe 1950s radio jingle that promoted Thunderbird had the catch phrase "What's the word? Thunderbird!". Ernest Gallo allegedly drove through a poor neighborhood and upon seeing a homeless individual drinking, he called out "What's the word?". The person enthusiastically responded, "Thunderbird!"

And, of course, there's http://www.ghettowine.com/
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 10:01:34 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 09:52:28 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 09:51:14 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 09:46:34 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 09:44:52 AM
Quote from: morpheus on April 08, 2008, 09:37:54 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 09:34:09 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 06:52:55 AM
What's the word?

Thunderbird.

(Haven't we been here before? Did an earlier bum wine thread get Rattoed?)

What's the price?

And yes, I remember this conversation... with Fork showing that he knew entirely too much of the Thunderbird marketing strategy.

You're skipping steps, boy.

How's it sold?

a) fitty twice.

b) nice and cold.

What's the reason? Wine's in season!

What's the motto? Pass the botto!

Goudy School ("Worst school in the United States", Dept. of Education Bennett, 1983), Class of 1976.

Here's the version the internet offers:

What's the word?
Thunderbird

How's it sold?
Good and cold

What's the jive?
Bird's alive

What's the price?
Thirty twice


Then I'd go by that, because everyone knows the Interwebs is admin'ed by winos (winoes?)

Internet says the former (http://googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=winos&word2=winoes).
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 10:09:37 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 10:01:34 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 09:52:28 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 09:51:14 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 09:46:34 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 09:44:52 AM
Quote from: morpheus on April 08, 2008, 09:37:54 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 09:34:09 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 06:52:55 AM
What's the word?

Thunderbird.

(Haven't we been here before? Did an earlier bum wine thread get Rattoed?)

What's the price?

And yes, I remember this conversation... with Fork showing that he knew entirely too much of the Thunderbird marketing strategy.

You're skipping steps, boy.

How's it sold?

a) fitty twice.

b) nice and cold.

What's the reason? Wine's in season!

What's the motto? Pass the botto!

Goudy School ("Worst school in the United States", Dept. of Education Bennett, 1983), Class of 1976.

Here's the version the internet offers:

What's the word?
Thunderbird

How's it sold?
Good and cold

What's the jive?
Bird's alive

What's the price?
Thirty twice


Then I'd go by that, because everyone knows the Interwebs is admin'ed by winos (winoes?)

Internet says the former (http://googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=winos&word2=winoes).

They would know, of course.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 10:15:45 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 10:09:37 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 10:01:34 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 09:52:28 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 09:51:14 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 09:46:34 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 09:44:52 AM
Quote from: morpheus on April 08, 2008, 09:37:54 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 08, 2008, 09:34:09 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 08, 2008, 06:52:55 AM
What's the word?

Thunderbird.

(Haven't we been here before? Did an earlier bum wine thread get Rattoed?)

What's the price?

And yes, I remember this conversation... with Fork showing that he knew entirely too much of the Thunderbird marketing strategy.

You're skipping steps, boy.

How's it sold?

a) fitty twice.

b) nice and cold.

What's the reason? Wine's in season!

What's the motto? Pass the botto!

Goudy School ("Worst school in the United States", Dept. of Education Bennett, 1983), Class of 1976.

Here's the version the internet offers:

What's the word?
Thunderbird

How's it sold?
Good and cold

What's the jive?
Bird's alive

What's the price?
Thirty twice


Then I'd go by that, because everyone knows the Interwebs is admin'ed by winos (winoes?)

Internet says the former (http://googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=winos&word2=winoes).

They would know, of course.

Yes'm (http://www.google.com/search?q=internet+knows).
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on April 08, 2008, 01:41:48 PM
Awesome:

(http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/1114/larussajerseylw2.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on April 08, 2008, 01:58:56 PM
Quote from: EG on April 08, 2008, 01:41:48 PM
Awesome:

(http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/1114/larussajerseylw2.jpg)

Is that jersey number significant in your opinion?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: hammerman on April 09, 2008, 11:47:59 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on April 08, 2008, 01:58:56 PM
Quote from: EG on April 08, 2008, 01:41:48 PM
Awesome:

(http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/1114/larussajerseylw2.jpg)

Is that jersey number significant in your opinion?

It's not a number that you should be concerned about.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on April 09, 2008, 08:16:59 PM
QuoteHOUSTON (AP)—St. Louis' Albert Pujols and Houston's Brandon Backe had a heated exchange as the Astros left the field after batting practice on Wednesday.

The exchange, which happened in front of Astros manager Cecil Cooper, lasted a few minutes. It involved yelling and ended with Cooper putting his arm across Backe and guiding him away from Pujols.

The incident apparently revolved around Pujols sliding into Astros catcher J.R. Towles in the eighth inning of the Cardinals' 5-3 win over the Astros on Tuesday. Towles said Pujols called the clubhouse after the game last night to apologize for the way he slid into home plate.

Towles said he thought Pujols slid into him instead of sliding into the plate, but that he accepted his apology and "it was over."

Backe, a right-handed starter, said Pujols approached him and asked why he was "pressing on about it." Pujols wouldn't discuss it in detail, but said: "he had a problem with me calling over there."

"You guys don't need to make this bigger than it is," an obviously annoyed Pujols said before walking off.

Backe had plenty to say about it though.

"I felt violated," Backe said. "I felt like he confronted me at a wrong time. I don't think it was very professional."

Backe was still red-faced from the exchange several minutes after it ended.

"It's apparent that we don't like each other," he said. "That's OK. There's plenty of other people I don't like in this game. It doesn't matter. The competition between he and I just escalated."

Brandon the best way to resolve this is the next time you face Fat Albert put a fast ball in his elbow and watch it explode.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on April 09, 2008, 09:01:43 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on April 09, 2008, 08:16:59 PM
QuoteHOUSTON (AP)—St. Louis' Albert Pujols and Houston's Brandon Backe had a heated exchange as the Astros left the field after batting practice on Wednesday.

The exchange, which happened in front of Astros manager Cecil Cooper, lasted a few minutes. It involved yelling and ended with Cooper putting his arm across Backe and guiding him away from Pujols.

The incident apparently revolved around Pujols sliding into Astros catcher J.R. Towles in the eighth inning of the Cardinals' 5-3 win over the Astros on Tuesday. Towles said Pujols called the clubhouse after the game last night to apologize for the way he slid into home plate.

Towles said he thought Pujols slid into him instead of sliding into the plate, but that he accepted his apology and "it was over."

Backe, a right-handed starter, said Pujols approached him and asked why he was "pressing on about it." Pujols wouldn't discuss it in detail, but said: "he had a problem with me calling over there."

"You guys don't need to make this bigger than it is," an obviously annoyed Pujols said before walking off.

Backe had plenty to say about it though.

"I felt violated," Backe said. "I felt like he confronted me at a wrong time. I don't think it was very professional."

Backe was still red-faced from the exchange several minutes after it ended.

"It's apparent that we don't like each other," he said. "That's OK. There's plenty of other people I don't like in this game. It doesn't matter. The competition between he and I just escalated."

Brandon the best way to resolve this is the next time you face Fat Albert put a fast ball in his elbow and watch it explode.

I thought Edmunds was in San Diego.

But seriously, they both sound like whiny bitches.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on April 09, 2008, 11:43:09 PM
Quote from: thehawk on April 09, 2008, 09:01:43 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on April 09, 2008, 08:16:59 PM
QuoteHOUSTON (AP)—St. Louis' Albert Pujols and Houston's Brandon Backe had a heated exchange as the Astros left the field after batting practice on Wednesday.

The exchange, which happened in front of Astros manager Cecil Cooper, lasted a few minutes. It involved yelling and ended with Cooper putting his arm across Backe and guiding him away from Pujols.

The incident apparently revolved around Pujols sliding into Astros catcher J.R. Towles in the eighth inning of the Cardinals' 5-3 win over the Astros on Tuesday. Towles said Pujols called the clubhouse after the game last night to apologize for the way he slid into home plate.

Towles said he thought Pujols slid into him instead of sliding into the plate, but that he accepted his apology and "it was over."

Backe, a right-handed starter, said Pujols approached him and asked why he was "pressing on about it." Pujols wouldn't discuss it in detail, but said: "he had a problem with me calling over there."

"You guys don't need to make this bigger than it is," an obviously annoyed Pujols said before walking off.

Backe had plenty to say about it though.

"I felt violated," Backe said. "I felt like he confronted me at a wrong time. I don't think it was very professional."

Backe was still red-faced from the exchange several minutes after it ended.

"It's apparent that we don't like each other," he said. "That's OK. There's plenty of other people I don't like in this game. It doesn't matter. The competition between he and I just escalated."

Brandon the best way to resolve this is the next time you face Fat Albert put a fast ball in his elbow and watch it explode.

I thought Edmunds was in San Diego.

But seriously, they both sound like whiny bitches.

I don't know whether to hate either one of them less for hating one another or hate them more just because they're whiny bitches. But I really hate both of them a whole bunch.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on April 10, 2008, 10:31:19 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on April 09, 2008, 11:43:09 PM
Quote from: thehawk on April 09, 2008, 09:01:43 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on April 09, 2008, 08:16:59 PM
QuoteHOUSTON (AP)—St. Louis' Albert Pujols and Houston's Brandon Backe had a heated exchange as the Astros left the field after batting practice on Wednesday.

The exchange, which happened in front of Astros manager Cecil Cooper, lasted a few minutes. It involved yelling and ended with Cooper putting his arm across Backe and guiding him away from Pujols.

The incident apparently revolved around Pujols sliding into Astros catcher J.R. Towles in the eighth inning of the Cardinals' 5-3 win over the Astros on Tuesday. Towles said Pujols called the clubhouse after the game last night to apologize for the way he slid into home plate.

Towles said he thought Pujols slid into him instead of sliding into the plate, but that he accepted his apology and "it was over."

Backe, a right-handed starter, said Pujols approached him and asked why he was "pressing on about it." Pujols wouldn't discuss it in detail, but said: "he had a problem with me calling over there."

"You guys don't need to make this bigger than it is," an obviously annoyed Pujols said before walking off.

Backe had plenty to say about it though.

"I felt violated," Backe said. "I felt like he confronted me at a wrong time. I don't think it was very professional."

Backe was still red-faced from the exchange several minutes after it ended.

"It's apparent that we don't like each other," he said. "That's OK. There's plenty of other people I don't like in this game. It doesn't matter. The competition between he and I just escalated."

Brandon the best way to resolve this is the next time you face Fat Albert put a fast ball in his elbow and watch it explode.

I thought Edmunds was in San Diego.

But seriously, they both sound like whiny bitches.

I don't know whether to hate either one of them less for hating one another or hate them more just because they're whiny bitches. But I really hate both of them a whole bunch.

Long gone, the days of the Cards-Astros love-in led by Matty Mouthbreather and the rest. Long gone.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on April 10, 2008, 10:44:47 AM
Somebody needs to earhole that roid-raging fuckstick.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on April 10, 2008, 10:45:21 AM
I saw the slide by Albie and it was bullshit. He clearly slid at him for no reason other than a cheap shot. But look who he has been playing for: The Genius. Typical LaRussa horseshit. Where Houston made their mistake was getting Albie riled up and letting him hit two bombs of them instead of drilling him in the back.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on April 10, 2008, 10:46:45 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 10, 2008, 10:31:19 AM
Long gone, the days of the Cards-Astros love-in led by Matty Mouthbreather and the rest. Long gone.

Speaking of that douchecannon, the Cubs have a decent shot at the sweep tonight with Matty hurling from the mound.

He's gotta be good for another 30 or so Neifi League points.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on April 10, 2008, 10:49:47 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 10, 2008, 10:46:45 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 10, 2008, 10:31:19 AM
Long gone, the days of the Cards-Astros love-in led by Matty Mouthbreather and the rest. Long gone.

Speaking of that douchecannon, the Cubs have a decent shot at the sweep tonight with Matty hurling from the mound.

He's gotta be good for another 30 or so Neifi League points.

I forgot he was a Pirate. No wonder there was nobody in the ballpark last night. What a horrible team to have to watch.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on April 10, 2008, 11:49:38 AM
Quote from: butthead on April 10, 2008, 10:49:47 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 10, 2008, 10:46:45 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 10, 2008, 10:31:19 AM
Long gone, the days of the Cards-Astros love-in led by Matty Mouthbreather and the rest. Long gone.

Speaking of that douchecannon, the Cubs have a decent shot at the sweep tonight with Matty hurling from the mound.

He's gotta be good for another 30 or so Neifi League points.

I forgot he was a Pirate. No wonder there was nobody in the ballpark last night. What a horrible team to have to watch.

That was one of the weirdest trades in recent memory.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on April 10, 2008, 11:56:43 AM
Quote from: Kerm on April 10, 2008, 11:49:38 AM
Quote from: butthead on April 10, 2008, 10:49:47 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 10, 2008, 10:46:45 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 10, 2008, 10:31:19 AM
Long gone, the days of the Cards-Astros love-in led by Matty Mouthbreather and the rest. Long gone.

Speaking of that douchecannon, the Cubs have a decent shot at the sweep tonight with Matty hurling from the mound.

He's gotta be good for another 30 or so Neifi League points.

I forgot he was a Pirate. No wonder there was nobody in the ballpark last night. What a horrible team to have to watch.

That was one of the weirdest trades in recent memory.

But he's going to be a mentor for the young pitchers. It's like having a coach on the field. Luckily for us, he still has to pitch while he coaches.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on April 10, 2008, 11:58:20 AM
Quote from: butthead on April 10, 2008, 11:56:43 AM
Quote from: Kerm on April 10, 2008, 11:49:38 AM
Quote from: butthead on April 10, 2008, 10:49:47 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 10, 2008, 10:46:45 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 10, 2008, 10:31:19 AM
Long gone, the days of the Cards-Astros love-in led by Matty Mouthbreather and the rest. Long gone.

Speaking of that douchecannon, the Cubs have a decent shot at the sweep tonight with Matty hurling from the mound.

He's gotta be good for another 30 or so Neifi League points.

I forgot he was a Pirate. No wonder there was nobody in the ballpark last night. What a horrible team to have to watch.

That was one of the weirdest trades in recent memory.

But he's going to be a mentor for the young pitchers. It's like having a coach on the field. Luckily for us, he still has to pitch while he coaches.

You'll notice the abundance of soul patches on Pirate pitchers.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on April 10, 2008, 12:54:08 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 10, 2008, 11:58:20 AM
Quote from: butthead on April 10, 2008, 11:56:43 AM
Quote from: Kerm on April 10, 2008, 11:49:38 AM
Quote from: butthead on April 10, 2008, 10:49:47 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 10, 2008, 10:46:45 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 10, 2008, 10:31:19 AM
Long gone, the days of the Cards-Astros love-in led by Matty Mouthbreather and the rest. Long gone.

Speaking of that douchecannon, the Cubs have a decent shot at the sweep tonight with Matty hurling from the mound.

He's gotta be good for another 30 or so Neifi League points.

I forgot he was a Pirate. No wonder there was nobody in the ballpark last night. What a horrible team to have to watch.

That was one of the weirdest trades in recent memory.

But he's going to be a mentor for the young pitchers. It's like having a coach on the field. Luckily for us, he still has to pitch while he coaches.

You'll notice the abundance of soul patches on Pirate pitchers.

how did they miss out on getting Vag Face to patrol the outfield?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on April 10, 2008, 02:26:46 PM
After FIVE percent of the 2008 season has been completed, here's Viva El Birdos take on the Satanic Fowl:

"the cards are in first place by themselves for the first time since the final day of 2006. it's only april 10 so it doesn't mean much, but after going first-place-less for all of last season i thought this occasion worth noting. also worth noting is how easily the cardinals could be 9-0; their losses came by 1 and 2 runs, respectively, and both times the decisive run scored late in the game. of course, given how tight most of these games are (6 of the first 9 decided by 2 runs or less), with a little bad luck the team could very easily be 4-5 . . . . . again, it's early. but not too early to enjoy seeing our crew at the top of the stack."

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Three times a JD on April 10, 2008, 02:33:40 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 10, 2008, 02:26:46 PM
After FIVE percent of the 2008 season has been completed, here's Viva El Birdos take on the Satanic Fowl:

"the cards are in first place by themselves for the first time since the final day of 2006. it's only april 10 so it doesn't mean much, but after going first-place-less for all of last season i thought this occasion worth noting. also worth noting is how easily the cardinals could be 9-0; their losses came by 1 and 2 runs, respectively, and both times the decisive run scored late in the game. of course, given how tight most of these games are (6 of the first 9 decided by 2 runs or less), with a little bad luck the team could very easily be 4-5 . . . . . again, it's early. but not too early to enjoy seeing our crew at the top of the stack."

So, with a little luck, either good or bad, the Cardinals could be undefeated or winless.  That's the way it goes sometimes.  Like the dude said, it's best not to get too happy or sad about the start because it's really all about the finish.  So, it's nice and all, but only if you realize that it's early and may, or may not, mean anything at all.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on April 10, 2008, 02:41:50 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 10, 2008, 02:26:46 PM
After FIVE percent of the 2008 season has been completed, here's Viva El Birdos take on the Satanic Fowl:

"the cards are in first place by themselves for the first time since the final day of 2006. it's only april 10 so it doesn't mean much, but after going first-place-less for all of last season i thought this occasion worth noting. also worth noting is how easily the cardinals could be 9-0; their losses came by 1 and 2 runs, respectively, and both times the decisive run scored late in the game. of course, given how tight most of these games are (6 of the first 9 decided by 2 runs or less), with a little bad luck the team could very easily be 4-5 . . . . . again, it's early. but not too early to enjoy seeing our crew at the top of the stack."

Look at the brutal schedule the Tards have had to open the season at home against Colorado and Washington and they just finished a series in Houston. I mean going through a schedule that tough and ending up in first place should give them a reason to celebrate not being first-place-less.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on April 10, 2008, 02:47:32 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 10, 2008, 02:26:46 PM
After FIVE percent of the 2008 season has been completed, here's Viva El Birdos take on the Satanic Fowl:

"the cards are in first place by themselves for the first time since the final day of 2006. it's only april 10 so it doesn't mean much, but after going first-place-less for all of last season i thought this occasion worth noting. also worth noting is how easily the cardinals could be 9-0; their losses came by 1 and 2 runs, respectively, and both times the decisive run scored late in the game. of course, given how tight most of these games are (6 of the first 9 decided by 2 runs or less), with a little bad luck the team could very easily be 4-5 . . . . . again, it's early. but not too early to enjoy seeing our crew at the top of the stack."



That seems like a perfectly normal passage to me.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andre Dawson's Creek on April 10, 2008, 02:52:41 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 10, 2008, 02:26:46 PM
After FIVE percent of the 2008 season has been completed, here's Viva El Birdos take on the Satanic Fowl:

"the cards are in first place by themselves for the first time since the final day of 2006. it's only april 10 so it doesn't mean much, but after going first-place-less for all of last season i thought this occasion worth noting. also worth noting is how easily the cardinals could be 9-0; their losses came by 1 and 2 runs, respectively, and both times the decisive run scored late in the game. of course, given how tight most of these games are (6 of the first 9 decided by 2 runs or less), with a little bad luck the team could very easily be 4-5 . . . . . again, it's early. but not too early to enjoy seeing our crew at the top of the stack."



I fucking knew BC was a Cardinals fan.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on April 10, 2008, 02:53:15 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on April 10, 2008, 02:41:50 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 10, 2008, 02:26:46 PM
After FIVE percent of the 2008 season has been completed, here's Viva El Birdos take on the Satanic Fowl:

"the cards are in first place by themselves for the first time since the final day of 2006. it's only april 10 so it doesn't mean much, but after going first-place-less for all of last season i thought this occasion worth noting. also worth noting is how easily the cardinals could be 9-0; their losses came by 1 and 2 runs, respectively, and both times the decisive run scored late in the game. of course, given how tight most of these games are (6 of the first 9 decided by 2 runs or less), with a little bad luck the team could very easily be 4-5 . . . . . again, it's early. but not too early to enjoy seeing our crew at the top of the stack."

Look at the brutal schedule the Tards have had to open the season at home against Colorado and Washington and they just finished a series in Houston. I mean going through a schedule that tough and ending up in first place should give them a reason to celebrate not being first-place-less.

Word. I was bored, so I looked up the formidable starting pitchers they've faced so far:

Colorado:

Kip Wells (L)
Aaron Cook (W)
U. Jimenez (W)

Washington:

O. Perez (W)
Matt Chico (W)
John Lannan (W)

Houston:

Wandy Rodriguez (L)
Shawn Chacon (W)
Chris Sampson (W)

And now they get four in SF (who is God-awful), but they get Cain and Lincecum.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on April 11, 2008, 07:36:52 AM
Quote from: Dave B on April 10, 2008, 02:26:46 PM
After FIVE percent of the 2008 season has been completed, here's Viva El Birdos take on the Satanic Fowl:

"the cards are in first place by themselves for the first time since the final day of 2006. it's only april 10 so it doesn't mean much, but after going first-place-less for all of last season i thought this occasion worth noting. also worth noting is how easily the cardinals could be 9-0; their losses came by 1 and 2 runs, respectively, and both times the decisive run scored late in the game. of course, given how tight most of these games are (6 of the first 9 decided by 2 runs or less), with a little bad luck the team could very easily be 4-5 . . . . . again, it's early. but not too early to enjoy seeing our crew at the top of the stack."



the Flint Plasma Bank is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Saturday and Sunday it's closed.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on April 14, 2008, 01:46:03 PM
http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/04/here-comes-dust.html (http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/04/here-comes-dust.html)


I'm having a difficult time understanding why this is a question. Does anyone, the Jockey included, really think that the mere mention of Dusty's name will elicit anything other than loud boos?

And if I had to pick something that annoys me about Derrek Lee, it's his constant need to comment on booing. Just shut the fuck up and play. Don't tell fans how to watch.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lance Dicksons Arm on April 14, 2008, 01:56:11 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 14, 2008, 01:46:03 PM
http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/04/here-comes-dust.html (http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/04/here-comes-dust.html)


I'm having a difficult time understanding why this is a question. Does anyone, the Jockey included, really think that the mere mention of Dusty's name will elicit anything other than loud boos?

And if I had to pick something that annoys me about Derrek Lee, it's his constant need to comment on booing. Just shut the fuck up and play. Don't tell fans how to watch.

It gets no softer than complaining about booing.

I love D-Lee's game, but this is pretty weak.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on April 14, 2008, 02:04:03 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on April 14, 2008, 01:56:11 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 14, 2008, 01:46:03 PM
http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/04/here-comes-dust.html (http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/04/here-comes-dust.html)


I'm having a difficult time understanding why this is a question. Does anyone, the Jockey included, really think that the mere mention of Dusty's name will elicit anything other than loud boos?

And if I had to pick something that annoys me about Derrek Lee, it's his constant need to comment on booing. Just shut the fuck up and play. Don't tell fans how to watch.

It gets no softer than complaining about booing.

I love D-Lee's game, but this is pretty weak.

The more I think about it, the angrier it makes me. Who the fuck is he?

He seems to be the one guy with super thin skin and he's always commenting on the way fans react to shit. And you know, he almost never, ever gets booed or criticized.

He just doesn't understand it, because he isn't a Cub. He's a baseball player that wears a white and blue uniform. He's just a player on a team whose history extends back to the very day he was traded here and no further.

And it's fine that he feels that way. In fact, it's probably healthy to feel that way. I wouldn't want my team's best player carrying around the angst that most Cub fans (at least the ones I know) feel every single day. However, keep it to yourself man. At least PRETEND to care about the plight of the fans who followed the team before you got here and will continue to follow it when you're following in your dad's footsteps and sleeping with 14 year old girls in Asia.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on April 14, 2008, 02:11:05 PM
He's just being the team leader, guys!  If he keeps hitting .340 he doesn't have to worry about the boos.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on April 14, 2008, 02:15:18 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 14, 2008, 02:04:03 PM
The more I think about it, the angrier it makes me. Who the fuck is he?

He seems to be the one guy with super thin skin and he's always commenting on the way fans react to shit. And you know, he almost never, ever gets booed or criticized.

He just doesn't understand it, because he isn't a Cub. He's a baseball player that wears a white and blue uniform. He's just a player on a team whose history extends back to the very day he was traded here and no further.

And it's fine that he feels that way. In fact, it's probably healthy to feel that way. I wouldn't want my team's best player carrying around the angst that most Cub fans (at least the ones I know) feel every single day. However, keep it to yourself man. At least PRETEND to care about the plight of the fans who followed the team before you got here and will continue to follow it when you're following in your dad's footsteps and sleeping with 14 year old girls in Asia.


That might be your longest post ever.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on April 14, 2008, 02:22:01 PM
Quote from: EG on April 14, 2008, 02:15:18 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 14, 2008, 02:04:03 PM
The more I think about it, the angrier it makes me. Who the fuck is he?

He seems to be the one guy with super thin skin and he's always commenting on the way fans react to shit. And you know, he almost never, ever gets booed or criticized.

He just doesn't understand it, because he isn't a Cub. He's a baseball player that wears a white and blue uniform. He's just a player on a team whose history extends back to the very day he was traded here and no further.

And it's fine that he feels that way. In fact, it's probably healthy to feel that way. I wouldn't want my team's best player carrying around the angst that most Cub fans (at least the ones I know) feel every single day. However, keep it to yourself man. At least PRETEND to care about the plight of the fans who followed the team before you got here and will continue to follow it when you're following in your dad's footsteps and sleeping with 14 year old girls in Asia.


That might be your longest post ever.

I guess that's about all it has going for it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Three times a JD on April 14, 2008, 02:27:59 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 14, 2008, 02:22:01 PM
Quote from: EG on April 14, 2008, 02:15:18 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 14, 2008, 02:04:03 PM
The more I think about it, the angrier it makes me. Who the fuck is he?

He seems to be the one guy with super thin skin and he's always commenting on the way fans react to shit. And you know, he almost never, ever gets booed or criticized.

He just doesn't understand it, because he isn't a Cub. He's a baseball player that wears a white and blue uniform. He's just a player on a team whose history extends back to the very day he was traded here and no further.

And it's fine that he feels that way. In fact, it's probably healthy to feel that way. I wouldn't want my team's best player carrying around the angst that most Cub fans (at least the ones I know) feel every single day. However, keep it to yourself man. At least PRETEND to care about the plight of the fans who followed the team before you got here and will continue to follow it when you're following in your dad's footsteps and sleeping with 14 year old girls in Asia.


That might be your longest post ever.

I guess that's about all it has going for it.

I really felt your anger.  That's something else.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on April 14, 2008, 02:40:35 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 14, 2008, 02:22:01 PM
Quote from: EG on April 14, 2008, 02:15:18 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 14, 2008, 02:04:03 PM
The more I think about it, the angrier it makes me. Who the fuck is he?

He seems to be the one guy with super thin skin and he's always commenting on the way fans react to shit. And you know, he almost never, ever gets booed or criticized.

He just doesn't understand it, because he isn't a Cub. He's a baseball player that wears a white and blue uniform. He's just a player on a team whose history extends back to the very day he was traded here and no further.

And it's fine that he feels that way. In fact, it's probably healthy to feel that way. I wouldn't want my team's best player carrying around the angst that most Cub fans (at least the ones I know) feel every single day. However, keep it to yourself man. At least PRETEND to care about the plight of the fans who followed the team before you got here and will continue to follow it when you're following in your dad's footsteps and sleeping with 14 year old girls in Asia.


That might be your longest post ever.

I guess that's about all it has going for it.

Don't be so sensitive.  I enjoyed it.  The anger was palpable, so I think you got the point across.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on April 14, 2008, 02:44:38 PM
Quote from: EG on April 14, 2008, 02:40:35 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 14, 2008, 02:22:01 PM
Quote from: EG on April 14, 2008, 02:15:18 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 14, 2008, 02:04:03 PM
The more I think about it, the angrier it makes me. Who the fuck is he?

He seems to be the one guy with super thin skin and he's always commenting on the way fans react to shit. And you know, he almost never, ever gets booed or criticized.

He just doesn't understand it, because he isn't a Cub. He's a baseball player that wears a white and blue uniform. He's just a player on a team whose history extends back to the very day he was traded here and no further.

And it's fine that he feels that way. In fact, it's probably healthy to feel that way. I wouldn't want my team's best player carrying around the angst that most Cub fans (at least the ones I know) feel every single day. However, keep it to yourself man. At least PRETEND to care about the plight of the fans who followed the team before you got here and will continue to follow it when you're following in your dad's footsteps and sleeping with 14 year old girls in Asia.


That might be your longest post ever.

I guess that's about all it has going for it.

Don't be so sensitive.  I enjoyed it.  The anger was palpable, so I think you got the point across.

Nothing boils the blood like the combination of Paul Sullivan, Dusty Baker and the mention of 2004-2006.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on April 14, 2008, 02:47:38 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 14, 2008, 02:44:38 PM
Quote from: EG on April 14, 2008, 02:40:35 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 14, 2008, 02:22:01 PM
Quote from: EG on April 14, 2008, 02:15:18 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 14, 2008, 02:04:03 PM
The more I think about it, the angrier it makes me. Who the fuck is he?

He seems to be the one guy with super thin skin and he's always commenting on the way fans react to shit. And you know, he almost never, ever gets booed or criticized.

He just doesn't understand it, because he isn't a Cub. He's a baseball player that wears a white and blue uniform. He's just a player on a team whose history extends back to the very day he was traded here and no further.

And it's fine that he feels that way. In fact, it's probably healthy to feel that way. I wouldn't want my team's best player carrying around the angst that most Cub fans (at least the ones I know) feel every single day. However, keep it to yourself man. At least PRETEND to care about the plight of the fans who followed the team before you got here and will continue to follow it when you're following in your dad's footsteps and sleeping with 14 year old girls in Asia.


That might be your longest post ever.

I guess that's about all it has going for it.

Don't be so sensitive.  I enjoyed it.  The anger was palpable, so I think you got the point across.

Nothing boils the blood like the combination of Paul Sullivan, Dusty Baker and the mention of October 14, 20032004-2006.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andre Dawson's Creek on April 14, 2008, 02:51:25 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 14, 2008, 02:44:38 PM
Quote from: EG on April 14, 2008, 02:40:35 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 14, 2008, 02:22:01 PM
Quote from: EG on April 14, 2008, 02:15:18 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 14, 2008, 02:04:03 PM
The more I think about it, the angrier it makes me. Who the fuck is he?

He seems to be the one guy with super thin skin and he's always commenting on the way fans react to shit. And you know, he almost never, ever gets booed or criticized.

He just doesn't understand it, because he isn't a Cub. He's a baseball player that wears a white and blue uniform. He's just a player on a team whose history extends back to the very day he was traded here and no further.

And it's fine that he feels that way. In fact, it's probably healthy to feel that way. I wouldn't want my team's best player carrying around the angst that most Cub fans (at least the ones I know) feel every single day. However, keep it to yourself man. At least PRETEND to care about the plight of the fans who followed the team before you got here and will continue to follow it when you're following in your dad's footsteps and sleeping with 14 year old girls in Asia.


That might be your longest post ever.

I guess that's about all it has going for it.

Don't be so sensitive.  I enjoyed it.  The anger was palpable, so I think you got the point across.

Nothing boils the blood like the combination of Paul Sullivan, Dusty Baker and the mention of 2004-2006.

Except, maybe, the bluish-white flame from a bunsen burner.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on April 14, 2008, 02:51:35 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on April 14, 2008, 02:27:59 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 14, 2008, 02:22:01 PM
Quote from: EG on April 14, 2008, 02:15:18 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 14, 2008, 02:04:03 PM
The more I think about it, the angrier it makes me. Who the fuck is he?

He seems to be the one guy with super thin skin and he's always commenting on the way fans react to shit. And you know, he almost never, ever gets booed or criticized.

He just doesn't understand it, because he isn't a Cub. He's a baseball player that wears a white and blue uniform. He's just a player on a team whose history extends back to the very day he was traded here and no further.

And it's fine that he feels that way. In fact, it's probably healthy to feel that way. I wouldn't want my team's best player carrying around the angst that most Cub fans (at least the ones I know) feel every single day. However, keep it to yourself man. At least PRETEND to care about the plight of the fans who followed the team before you got here and will continue to follow it when you're following in your dad's footsteps and sleeping with 14 year old girls in Asia.


That might be your longest post ever.

I guess that's about all it has going for it.

I really felt your anger.  That's something else.

Did you make the first comment in that story, JD?

Also, I agree with Slaky 100%.  My sack flares up whenever DLee pontificates about the fans' booing.  Just shut the fuck up about it, dude.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Three times a JD on April 14, 2008, 02:58:43 PM
Quote from: Mike D on April 14, 2008, 02:51:35 PM

Did you make the first comment in that story, JD?


Nope, that wasn't me.  I haven't been to Wrigley since '85.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on April 14, 2008, 04:10:27 PM
MLB Trade Rumors:

QuoteTom Haudricourt outlines the Brewers' roster crunch - something has to give this weekend to make room for Yovani Gallardo.  The best solution may be to risk losing Seth McClung on waivers while moving Dave Bush to the bullpen.  But trading Bush has to be considered.

Bush, 28, has been knocked around in two starts this year.  He doesn't even have his customary strong K/BB (last year his ratio was an impressive 3.0 despite a 5.12 ERA).  If nothing else, Bush is an innings eater with strong command.  He earns $2.55MM this year and is under team control through 2010.

I previously mentioned the Braves and Tigers as teams in need of starting pitching.  The Marlins could also use help.

The Brewers shouldn't rush Gallardo back to the starting rotation (unless it results in further aggravating his injury) and should let Dave Bush continue to put up stellar numbers for them.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on April 17, 2008, 08:14:46 AM
DPD.

http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/04/16/turnbow-unhappy-with-role.aspx (http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/04/16/turnbow-unhappy-with-role.aspx)

QuoteSt. Louis - Brewers reliever Derrick Turnbow is so upset over being relegated to what he calls a "mop-up" role in the bullpen that he asked his agent to contact general manager Doug Melvin to see what the plans are for the beleaguered right-hander.

Quote"I'd be lying if I said it doesn't bother me," Turnbow said this afternoon before the second game of the series against the Cardinals. "It bothers me a lot.

QuoteThough he surrendered four hits and two runs Tuesday night, Turnbow said he was encouraged by some changes he made to throw more strikes after fighting bouts of wildness in the past. Yost said he also was optimistic about Turnbow's improved control and said he merely got too many pitches over the middle of the plate.

I'm encouraged too that Turdy gave up 2 runs in 2/3 of an inning. He should be used strictly against the Cubs or if he's traded send him to St. Louis.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on April 17, 2008, 08:38:07 AM
How about Coco Cordero last night? Nice effort, bud.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on April 17, 2008, 09:24:13 AM

The Cubs had fucking well better win this division by 10 games.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on April 17, 2008, 11:46:43 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 17, 2008, 09:24:13 AM

The Cubs had fucking well better win this division by 10 games.

Oh but don't tell Deadspin that. "They" couldn't restrain themselves after only 17 days into a season that lasts about 180. (http://deadspin.com/380837/the-obligatory-cardinals-post-youve-all-been-dreading180.)

QuoteNone of those late-in-life ugly "veterans" that Tony LaRussa is addicted to, no Tony Womack, no Jeff Fassero, no Jason Christensen. It's a bunch of young guys with names like Skip, and Rico, and Ryan who keep scrapping out wins. The team looks alive; it looks like it cares. That hasn't been the case, really, since 2004, and that includes the World Series winner in 2006. Last night good ole Rick ended a 17-pitch at-bat with a walk. Jim Edmonds would have gotten bored around pitch nine and just grounded to second.

I didn't bother reading the comments to see if that gap-toothed scareball Landy Andrea has chimed in with some kool-aid drinking of her own, but I did notice that Deadspin's source is Viva EL Fucktards.  That would be like Desipio ranting about the Cubs after Michael Barrett's grand-slam on the season's first weekend in 2006 that helped propel the Cubs to a sweep and early-season optimism, and then linking to BCB.



Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on April 17, 2008, 11:55:22 AM
Quote from: Mike D on April 17, 2008, 11:46:43 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 17, 2008, 09:24:13 AM

The Cubs had fucking well better win this division by 10 games.

Oh but don't tell Deadspin that. "They" couldn't restrain themselves after only 17 days into a season that lasts about 180. (http://deadspin.com/380837/the-obligatory-cardinals-post-youve-all-been-dreading180.)


We know we're being idiots even discussing this, but we might not have the opportunity to point it out much longer: Our Cardinals are in first place and playing their asses off.

The editorial "we" is so, so goddamn annoying. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: RV on April 17, 2008, 11:56:58 AM
Quote from: Emo DoucheNone of those late-in-life ugly "veterans" that Tony LaRussa is addicted to, no Tony Womack, no Jeff Fassero, no Jason Christensen. It's a bunch of young guys with names like Skip, and Rico, and Ryan who keep scrapping out wins. The team looks alive; it looks like it cares.

This from a guy who wrote a book about taking fan discourse to a higher level. What a pantywaist.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on April 17, 2008, 12:07:09 PM
Quote from: RV on April 17, 2008, 11:56:58 AM
Quote from: Emo DoucheNone of those late-in-life ugly "veterans" that Tony LaRussa is addicted to, no Tony Womack, no Jeff Fassero, no Jason Christensen. It's a bunch of young guys with names like Skip, and Rico, and Ryan who keep scrapping out wins. The team looks alive; it looks like it cares.

This from a guy who wrote a book about taking fan discourse to a higher level. What a pantywaist.

Excellent point, RV.  Interesting how quickly the guy regressed to hacktastery there.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on April 17, 2008, 12:20:01 PM
Oops.  This sucks for Houston:

QuoteSaying he wanted to unburden himself, Miguel Tejada approached general manager Ed Wade and asked to correct misinformation he gave the Oakland A's when he signed in 1993. The Astros' new shortstop is actually 33, two years older than he's listed in the club's media guide and other baseball records.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/5708800.html
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on April 17, 2008, 12:32:00 PM
Quote from: EG on April 17, 2008, 12:20:01 PM
Oops.  This sucks for Houston:

QuoteSaying he wanted to unburden himself, Miguel Tejada approached general manager Ed Wade and asked to correct misinformation he gave the Oakland A's when he signed in 1993. The Astros' new shortstop is actually 33, two years older than he's listed in the club's media guide and other baseball records.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/5708800.html

And his Little League coach was Albert Pujols.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on April 17, 2008, 12:52:41 PM
Just got back from lunch where I was listening to Murph and the accounts on last night's bleacher fiasco where they threw 10-20 balls back on to the field after Dunn's HR in the 8th. While this is a troubling incident that I hope is isolated, what pisses me off is listening to the replay of the Douchebag Duo of Marty Brenneman and Jeff Brantley. They go on and on about how "classless" Cubs fans are and how the Cubs don't deserve to win. tHom Sr. launches into some crap about blaming a goat and everything else but themselves for 100 years of futility and how he "roots against" the Cubs. That's fine Marty: a few drunken Bleacher Bums symobolize all that you hate about the Cubs. It's that smarmy attitude that makes everyone think you are a clown and that you raised a sissy-boy for a son (fell down and hit a table in his hotel room is code word for beating in a fag bar).
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on April 17, 2008, 12:56:23 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 17, 2008, 12:52:41 PM
(fell down and hit a table in his hotel room is code word for beating in a fag bar).

I didn't know that.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on April 17, 2008, 01:01:49 PM
Quote from: EG on April 17, 2008, 12:56:23 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 17, 2008, 12:52:41 PM
(fell down and hit a table in his hotel room is code word for beating in a fag bar).

I didn't know that.

Yes, let's develop this a bit further.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andre Dawson's Creek on April 17, 2008, 01:22:17 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 17, 2008, 01:01:49 PM
Quote from: EG on April 17, 2008, 12:56:23 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 17, 2008, 12:52:41 PM
(fell down and hit a table in his hotel room is code word for beating in a fag bar).

I didn't know that.

Yes, let's develop this a bit further.

So what does it mean when you hurt yourself by slipping when you are getting out of a hot tub?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on April 17, 2008, 01:22:31 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 17, 2008, 01:01:49 PM
Quote from: EG on April 17, 2008, 12:56:23 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 17, 2008, 12:52:41 PM
(fell down and hit a table in his hotel room is code word for beating in a fag bar).

I didn't know that.

Yes, let's develop this a bit further.

I think Dave's just making a comment that tHom's a big weenie.

Then again I don't know, maybe he is a closet queen, which wouldn't surprise me.  Outspoken right-winger, a visceral air of smug self-righteousness, horribly frightened to disappoint his old man...yup, it all adds up.

However, I would think it rather uncommon for that type of violence to happen in a gay bar.  Wouldn't that be the kind of place where a big flaming tHom would feel safe?  And isn't normally the closeted gheys who inflict violence on unrepressed gheys?  For tHom, he would have to make a pass at either a straight man or a self-loathing,  closeted ghey to get a beating, no?  The odds of doing that and getting a beatdown in a gay bear seem rather slim, no?

Hmmmm....questions questions questions.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on April 17, 2008, 01:43:05 PM
The incident occurred when tHommy boy was with the Cubs. He showed up on the air with a nice shiner, and he attributed it to falling down in his hotel room (maybe Colorado?) because he was disoriented in the dark. There was immediate scoffing by the media, and I heard it from various sources that he was drunk and likely punched in a bar fight. Other sources indicated that it involved a gay bar, but that is not confirmed.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on April 17, 2008, 04:53:25 PM
My dad insists that he heard that it was in a bar, but that we know the guy who hit tHom.

Let's just say he currently is missing both of his legs.

Oh, how I've always hoped Ron really did punch that douche in the head.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuckosan on April 17, 2008, 05:08:42 PM
Quote from: Andy on April 17, 2008, 04:53:25 PM
My dad insists that he heard that it was in a bar, but that we know the guy who hit tHom.

Let's just say he currently is missing both of his legs.

Oh, how I've always hoped Ron really did punch that douche in the head.
Josh Lewin's real name is Ron?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on April 17, 2008, 10:54:02 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 17, 2008, 12:52:41 PM
Just got back from lunch where I was listening to Murph and the accounts on last night's bleacher fiasco where they threw 10-20 balls back on to the field after Dunn's HR in the 8th. While this is a troubling incident that I hope is isolated, what pisses me off is listening to the replay of the Douchebag Duo of Marty Brenneman and Jeff Brantley. They go on and on about how "classless" Cubs fans are and how the Cubs don't deserve to win. tHom Sr. launches into some crap about blaming a goat and everything else but themselves for 100 years of futility and how he "roots against" the Cubs. That's fine Marty: a few drunken Bleacher Bums symobolize all that you hate about the Cubs. It's that smarmy attitude that makes everyone think you are a clown and that you raised a sissy-boy for a son (fell down and hit a table in his hotel room is code word for beating in a fag bar).

I was watching the game on the Fox Sports Ohio network, and they really came off as insufferable pricks.  First they started ripping on all the balls on the field, calling it a "tired act".  And not just what happened last night, but just the tradition in general.  Then they started dissecting the Eamus Catuli signs...  According to their sage banter, the AC under the sign stands for "After Championships"...  Right.  Too tough to check the interwebs from the booth?  "Anno Catuli", Thommy Boy...

Personally, I hope Ron beats the prick with one of his legs.  Or both, I'm not particular.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on April 18, 2008, 08:25:50 AM
Quote from: powen01 on April 17, 2008, 10:54:02 PM

I was watching the game on the Fox Sports Ohio network, and they really came off as insufferable pricks.  First they started ripping on all the balls on the field, calling it a "tired act".  And not just what happened last night, but just the tradition in general.  Then they started dissecting the Eamus Catuli signs...  According to their sage banter, the AC under the sign stands for "After Championships"...  Right.  Too tough to check the interwebs from the booth?  "Anno Catuli", Thommy Boy...

The Trib has audio of it. 

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080417-marty-brennaman-chicago-cubs-reds,1,6962881.mp3file
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on April 18, 2008, 08:31:53 AM
Quote from: EG on April 18, 2008, 08:25:50 AM
Quote from: powen01 on April 17, 2008, 10:54:02 PM

I was watching the game on the Fox Sports Ohio network, and they really came off as insufferable pricks.  First they started ripping on all the balls on the field, calling it a "tired act".  And not just what happened last night, but just the tradition in general.  Then they started dissecting the Eamus Catuli signs...  According to their sage banter, the AC under the sign stands for "After Championships"...  Right.  Too tough to check the interwebs from the booth?  "Anno Catuli", Thommy Boy...

The Trib has audio of it. 

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080417-marty-brennaman-chicago-cubs-reds,1,6962881.mp3file

Assclowns. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on April 18, 2008, 08:57:28 AM
Quote from: powen01 on April 17, 2008, 10:54:02 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 17, 2008, 12:52:41 PM
Just got back from lunch where I was listening to Murph and the accounts on last night's bleacher fiasco where they threw 10-20 balls back on to the field after Dunn's HR in the 8th. While this is a troubling incident that I hope is isolated, what pisses me off is listening to the replay of the Douchebag Duo of Marty Brenneman and Jeff Brantley. They go on and on about how "classless" Cubs fans are and how the Cubs don't deserve to win. tHom Sr. launches into some crap about blaming a goat and everything else but themselves for 100 years of futility and how he "roots against" the Cubs. That's fine Marty: a few drunken Bleacher Bums symobolize all that you hate about the Cubs. It's that smarmy attitude that makes everyone think you are a clown and that you raised a sissy-boy for a son (fell down and hit a table in his hotel room is code word for beating in a fag bar).

I was watching the game on the Fox Sports Ohio network, and they really came off as insufferable pricks.  First they started ripping on all the balls on the field, calling it a "tired act".  And not just what happened last night, but just the tradition in general.  Then they started dissecting the Eamus Catuli signs...  According to their sage banter, the AC under the sign stands for "After Championships"...  Right.  Too tough to check the interwebs from the booth?  "Anno Catuli", Thommy Boy...

Personally, I hope Ron beats the prick with one of his legs.  Or both, I'm not particular.


Yes, we should take advice from Marty Brennamen on how to comport ourselves with class.  The same Marty Brennamen, who along with his partner Joe Nuxhall, were read the riot act by Bart Giamatti for their part in nearly inciting a riot by Cincinnati fans after Reds manager Pete Rose was ejected from a game for shoving an umpire in the late 80's.  Class act, that Marty.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on April 18, 2008, 09:03:39 AM
Marty should have had been catsrated the moment he foisted that retarded son on the world.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TDubbs on April 18, 2008, 09:29:41 AM
"During most of the walks, Dunn has had one pitch per at-bat to hit and he either takes it or fouls it straight back,"
said Baker. "I told him he is fouling them straight back, which means he is on them, but underneath them." 

Dude.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on April 18, 2008, 09:30:33 AM
Quote from: Mike D on April 18, 2008, 09:03:39 AM
Marty should have had been catsrated the moment he foisted that retarded son on the world.



For not having castrated him, we have no one to blame but oursellllllllllllllllves.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TJ on April 18, 2008, 10:28:42 AM
Marty Brennaman accepted checks from Marge Schott, cashed them, deposited them in the bank, and lived off of them. That and what CT said.

But Cincy fans are always well behaved. That's why the world roots for Cincinnati. The Queen City. The jewel of the Ohio. Class all around.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOzJv8NlWOk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOzJv8NlWOk)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7M3S87wHj4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7M3S87wHj4)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on April 18, 2008, 10:34:36 AM
Not to mention they couldn't even sell out Riverfront Stadium when they retired Johnny Bench's # several years back.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andre Dawson's Creek on April 18, 2008, 12:01:02 PM
Can't wait for the FYMarty chants.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on April 18, 2008, 01:09:22 PM
Marty and Thom are both fucking jagoffs.

Also, Cincinnati is a shithole of a city.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on April 18, 2008, 01:49:07 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on April 18, 2008, 01:09:22 PM
Marty and Thom are both fucking jagoffs.

Also, Cincinnati is a shithole of a city.

I second that emotion.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TJ on April 18, 2008, 02:39:05 PM
Well, Hamilton County and Cincinnati is full of "small-town thinking" so I root against that Cincinnati Reds team. Heck, I even root for Adam Dunn to lose at bridge in November.

I, of course, have formed my opinion only after consulting the expert on all things: (http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2003/02/18/loc_redspark18.html)
Quote
But Brennaman called the county's decision "the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard of. It's not as though I started using that phrase last year.

"I've been using it for 29 seasons. Anybody who's a Reds fan knows (that line) is my signature phrase. For (the county) to say people are going to confuse my phrase with the Reds (making a claim) that the ballpark belongs to them is ridiculous. ... It's indicative of the small-town thinking (being done by the county).

"I say, `And this one belongs to the Reds,' not `This ballpark belongs to the Reds," Brennaman added.

Yes, he's pissed off because the county didn't want the hackneyed "And this one belongs to the Reds" painted on the stadium. A stupid debate in which, thankfully, there are only losers.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CP on April 18, 2008, 02:42:35 PM
Quote from: powen01 on April 17, 2008, 10:54:02 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 17, 2008, 12:52:41 PM
Just got back from lunch where I was listening to Murph and the accounts on last night's bleacher fiasco where they threw 10-20 balls back on to the field after Dunn's HR in the 8th. While this is a troubling incident that I hope is isolated, what pisses me off is listening to the replay of the Douchebag Duo of Marty Brenneman and Jeff Brantley. They go on and on about how "classless" Cubs fans are and how the Cubs don't deserve to win. tHom Sr. launches into some crap about blaming a goat and everything else but themselves for 100 years of futility and how he "roots against" the Cubs. That's fine Marty: a few drunken Bleacher Bums symobolize all that you hate about the Cubs. It's that smarmy attitude that makes everyone think you are a clown and that you raised a sissy-boy for a son (fell down and hit a table in his hotel room is code word for beating in a fag bar).

I was watching the game on the Fox Sports Ohio network, and they really came off as insufferable pricks.  First they started ripping on all the balls on the field, calling it a "tired act".  And not just what happened last night, but just the tradition in general.  Then they started dissecting the Eamus Catuli signs...  According to their sage banter, the AC under the sign stands for "After Championships"...  Right.  Too tough to check the interwebs from the booth?  "Anno Catuli", Thommy Boy...

Personally, I hope Ron beats the prick with one of his legs.  Or both, I'm not particular.


Lets not forget how when he was talkin about the numbers on the sign and said it was definately not 62 years since the last time the cubs went to the World Series
and said it mus have been illinois math... and then he got told he was wrong
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: joesoxfan on April 18, 2008, 08:00:54 PM
This didn't take long.

QuoteGame Notes

MILWAUKEE PITCHER BEN SHEETS LEFT THE GAME IN THE TOP OF THE SIXTH INNING DUE TO A STRAINED RIGHT TRICEPS.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on April 19, 2008, 10:06:15 AM
Quote from: joesoxfan on April 18, 2008, 08:00:54 PM
This didn't take long.

QuoteGame Notes

MILWAUKEE PITCHER BEN SHEETS LEFT THE GAME IN THE TOP OF THE SIXTH INNING DUE TO A STRAINED RIGHT TRICEPS The sun rose in the East today.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on April 19, 2008, 03:29:39 PM
Quote from: Mike D on April 18, 2008, 09:03:39 AM
Marty should have had been catsrated the moments before he foisted that retarded son on the world.



Just in the snip of time'ed.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on April 20, 2008, 03:54:19 PM
So Gange comes in the top of the 10th with a 2 run lead and gives up back to back dingers to Encarnacion and, wait for it... Gabor. Torres completes the loss. I luurve this division.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on April 20, 2008, 04:59:03 PM
Quote from: thehawk on April 20, 2008, 03:54:19 PM
So Gange comes in the top of the 10th with a 2 run lead and gives up back to back dingers to Encarnacion and, wait for it... Gabor. Torres completes the loss. I luurve this division.

Which flag will be atop the NLC from this point on this season, Ogdens?

That's right, Cards/Brewers/Astros/Pirates/Reds. Get used to it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on April 20, 2008, 05:11:31 PM
With the Brewers refusing to put Sheets on the DL, they are carrying 14 pitchers. Wow. Unheard of stupidity. Not to mention the back end of their pen is a disaster.

And they can't hit.

St. Louis showing their true colors vs. the Giants, who are utter shite.

It was a great week for the Cubs to say the least.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on April 20, 2008, 06:35:47 PM
Quote from: thehawk on April 20, 2008, 03:54:19 PM
So Gange comes in the top of the 10th with a 2 run lead and gives up back to back dingers to Encarnacion and, wait for it...

Gabor.

Torres completes the loss. I luurve this division.

Giving such miracles its just due'd.

Dude.

Gabor?  really?  To tie it?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on April 20, 2008, 07:08:21 PM
It's Dusty's revenge for the '03 All-Star Game, which I wanted him to win so bad. Cuz I wanted the Cubs to have home field advantage in the uh...

Hold me.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on April 20, 2008, 10:24:29 PM
Quote from: PTanner on April 20, 2008, 04:59:03 PM
Quote from: thehawk on April 20, 2008, 03:54:19 PM
So Gange comes in the top of the 10th with a 2 run lead and gives up back to back dingers to Encarnacion and, wait for it... Gabor. Torres completes the loss. I luurve this division.

Which flag will be atop the NLC from this point on this season, Ogdens?

That's right, Cards/Brewers/Astros/Pirates/Reds. Get used to it.

Speaking of flags, were the team flags flying above the scoreboard today? They had been missing the last fews days for some reason.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on April 20, 2008, 10:58:07 PM
Quote from: butthead on April 20, 2008, 10:24:29 PM
Quote from: PTanner on April 20, 2008, 04:59:03 PM
Quote from: thehawk on April 20, 2008, 03:54:19 PM
So Gange comes in the top of the 10th with a 2 run lead and gives up back to back dingers to Encarnacion and, wait for it... Gabor. Torres completes the loss. I luurve this division.

Which flag will be atop the NLC from this point on this season, Ogdens?

That's right, Cards/Brewers/Astros/Pirates/Reds. Get used to it.

Speaking of flags, were the team flags flying above the scoreboard today? They had been missing the last fews days for some reason.

They were not, not excactly sure why (other than the fact that it was quite windy, but the other pennants were up around the field as were the santo banks and williams flags).
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on April 21, 2008, 07:03:39 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 20, 2008, 05:11:31 PM
With the Brewers refusing to put Sheets on the DL, they are carrying 14 pitchers. Wow. Unheard of stupidity. Not to mention the back end of their pen is a disaster.

And they can't hit.

St. Louis showing their true colors vs. the Giants, who are utter shite.

It was a great week for the Cubs to say the least.

I love the Ned Yost era in Milwaukee. Him and Dusty should just tour the NL Central, managing different teams every few years.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on April 21, 2008, 07:59:05 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on April 21, 2008, 07:03:39 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 20, 2008, 05:11:31 PM
With the Brewers refusing to put Sheets on the DL, they are carrying 14 pitchers. Wow. Unheard of stupidity. Not to mention the back end of their pen is a disaster.

And they can't hit.

St. Louis showing their true colors vs. the Giants, who are utter shite.

It was a great week for the Cubs to say the least.

I love the Ned Yost era in Milwaukee. Him and Dusty should just tour the NL Central, managing different NON CUBS teams every few years.

Just so we're clear.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on April 21, 2008, 09:04:09 PM
This didn't take long.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AkKEk3GARz6WkngLnxmEJE0RvLYF?slug=ap-brewers-sheets&prov=ap&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AkKEk3GARz6WkngLnxmEJE0RvLYF?slug=ap-brewers-sheets&prov=ap&type=lgns)

QuoteMILWAUKEE (AP)—Brewers ace Ben Sheets will skip his start on Wednesday because of soreness in his right triceps that caused him to leave his last start.

Sheets will be replaced in the rotation by Dave Bush, who got passed over Sunday when Yovani Gallardo returned from the 15-day disabled list.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Cade on April 21, 2008, 09:59:55 PM
Cards beat the Brewers.  Guess who got the loss?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on April 21, 2008, 10:14:13 PM
Quote from: Cade on April 21, 2008, 09:59:55 PM
Cards beat the Brewers.  Guess who got the loss?

I dunno? Who?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on April 21, 2008, 10:16:11 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on April 21, 2008, 10:14:13 PM
Quote from: Cade on April 21, 2008, 09:59:55 PM
Cards beat the Brewers.  Guess who got the loss?

I dunno? Who?

You'll never guess

LP: D. Turnbow (0-1)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: DwightKurtz on April 21, 2008, 10:30:41 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on April 21, 2008, 10:16:11 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on April 21, 2008, 10:14:13 PM
Quote from: Cade on April 21, 2008, 09:59:55 PM
Cards beat the Brewers.  Guess who got the loss?

I dunno? Who?

You'll never guess

LP: D. Turnbow (0-1)


Turnblow photoshop to ensue.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on April 21, 2008, 10:32:01 PM
Closers blowing leads, large numbers of runners left on base, questionable managerial calls, poorly timed injuries.  Nice to see this happening to the other NLC competitors

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on April 22, 2008, 08:05:27 AM
This thread has come full circle.

Turd Throw is really making his case for why he's been treated unfairly.

"I know," the lanky, emo fuckstain thought before Monday's game. "I'll go out in a tie game and blow it for my teammates."

Winner = society.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on April 22, 2008, 08:18:35 AM
Just as long as Ned feels the need to keep using Turdy in close games everything will be alright.

http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/sports/brewers/282553 (http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/sports/brewers/282553)

Quote"We need to get Derrick in that mix to keep the bullpen balanced so that everybody is not pitching three, four, five days in a row," Yost said. "He has to get into these situations to prove to himself and prove himself that he's capable of doing it. He has history. He can do it. He just has to get back on track a little bit. We feel he's close."

It was exactly the sort of situation Turnbow has been asking for. "It felt good to get back out there in a close game," he said. "I've missed being in those situations."

I hope for Turdy's sake those situations come up a lot against the Cubs.

Quote"They were coming up, being aggressive and ambushing a little bit," said Turnbow, who has a 9.64 earned run average after five outings.

Yeah, you just got ambushed out there.

Quote"We do a lot of checking with a lot of people, and he's really getting close to getting back to the old Derrick Turnbow when he was really successful," Yost said.

Turnbow agrees. "I feel like I 'm getting back to where I was in '05 and '06," he said. "I have the confidence I can throw strikes now, executing a little bit better."

Then he added a qualifier.

"Hopefully," he said, "the results start coming."

You just keep up the good work.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on April 22, 2008, 08:20:17 AM
I watched the end of this game last night and all the Brewers' announcers could talk about in the post-game was how they couldn't believe that Turnbow was in there when the game was tied. They thought he could only pitch when the team was behind. Nice thing to say about one of the pitchers.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on April 22, 2008, 09:15:28 AM

Pop quiz, hot shot...

Who do you love more, Dusty or Butchie?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Three times a JD on April 22, 2008, 09:18:10 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 22, 2008, 09:15:28 AM

Pop quiz, hot shot...

Who do you love more, Dusty or Butchie?

That's a tough one.  You should put up a poll.  I'd probably go with Butchie, though.  I think he's got the stronger team, so his ineptitude is more helpful. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on April 22, 2008, 09:33:06 AM
Dusty and Ned in a cage match.

Quote"He was the freshest arm we had," said Yost, explaining his decision to call on Turnbow for the first time this season when the Brewers were not trailing.

"He hasn't been given much of an opportunity. We feel we'll need him to be a big part of the pen."


QuoteBaker didn't realize until Sunday that Patterson had been struggling so mightily on offense. He's hitless in his last 22 at-bats. In his last 11 games, he's 1-for-29.

"It didn't seem like that because he's not striking out. Most of the time when a guy is 0-for-something, he's got a bunch of punch-outs in there," Baker said.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on April 22, 2008, 09:35:02 AM
QuoteBaker didn't realize until Sunday that Patterson had been struggling so mightily on offense. He's hitless in his last 22 at-bats. In his last 11 games, he's 1-for-29.

"It didn't seem like that because he's not striking out. Most of the time when a guy is 0-for-something, he's got a bunch of punch-outs in there," Baker said.

Yes.  Dusty actually had no idea what Patterson was hitting.  He's really taken his managerial game to a new level with the Reds.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on April 22, 2008, 09:42:29 AM
Quote from: EG on April 22, 2008, 09:35:02 AM
QuoteBaker didn't realize until Sunday that Patterson had been struggling so mightily on offense. He's hitless in his last 22 at-bats. In his last 11 games, he's 1-for-29.

"It didn't seem like that because he's not striking out. Most of the time when a guy is 0-for-something, he's got a bunch of punch-outs in there," Baker said.

Yes.  Dusty actually had no idea what Patterson was hitting.  He's really taken his managerial game to a new level with the Reds.

Unless Patterson starts clogging up the bases,  Dusty will never pay any attention to Corey's hitting.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on April 22, 2008, 09:46:17 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on April 22, 2008, 09:42:29 AM
Quote from: EG on April 22, 2008, 09:35:02 AM
QuoteBaker didn't realize until Sunday that Patterson had been struggling so mightily on offense. He's hitless in his last 22 at-bats. In his last 11 games, he's 1-for-29.

"It didn't seem like that because he's not striking out. Most of the time when a guy is 0-for-something, he's got a bunch of punch-outs in there," Baker said.

Yes.  Dusty actually had no idea what Patterson was hitting.  He's really taken his managerial game to a new level with the Reds.

Unless Patterson starts clogging up the bases,  Dusty will never pay any attention to Corey's hitting.

Patterson doesn't clog the bases...he's fast. But I bet he knows exactly what Dunn is hitting.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lance Dicksons Arm on April 22, 2008, 09:54:03 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on April 22, 2008, 09:33:06 AM
Dusty and Ned in a cage match.

Quote"He was the freshest arm we had," said Yost, explaining his decision to call on Turnbow for the first time this season when the Brewers were not trailing.

"He hasn't been given much of an opportunity. We feel we'll need him to be a big part of the pen."


QuoteBaker didn't realize until Sunday that Patterson had been struggling so mightily on offense. He's hitless in his last 22 at-bats. In his last 11 games, he's 1-for-29.

"It didn't seem like that because he's not striking out. Most of the time when a guy is 0-for-something, he's got a bunch of punch-outs in there," Baker said.


Johnnie B. wins that particular session, IMO.

He seems to be implying that the guy who wins the batting title should usually be the guy with the fewest strikeouts.  That's really stupid.

Ned's logic has the possibility of making a little sense.  I don't follow the Brewers closely enough to know how spent his bullpen was.  
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on April 22, 2008, 09:58:06 AM
It's almost time for someone to create www.extendnedyost.com

He's a blessing. If I ever run into him, he's getting a big hug from me.

I know Dusty gets a lot of the pub around here, and rightfully so...but Yost's recent bungling has been of the finest order.


Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on April 22, 2008, 09:58:49 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on April 22, 2008, 09:54:03 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on April 22, 2008, 09:33:06 AM
Dusty and Ned in a cage match.

Quote"He was the freshest arm we had," said Yost, explaining his decision to call on Turnbow for the first time this season when the Brewers were not trailing.

"He hasn't been given much of an opportunity. We feel we'll need him to be a big part of the pen."


QuoteBaker didn't realize until Sunday that Patterson had been struggling so mightily on offense. He's hitless in his last 22 at-bats. In his last 11 games, he's 1-for-29.

"It didn't seem like that because he's not striking out. Most of the time when a guy is 0-for-something, he's got a bunch of punch-outs in there," Baker said.


Johnnie B. wins that particular session, IMO.

He seems to be implying that the guy who wins the batting title should usually be the guy with the fewest strikeouts.  That's really stupid.

Ned's logic has the possibility of making a little sense.  I don't follow the Brewers closely enough to know how spent his bullpen was. 

LDA, you should know that they have 14 pitchers on their staff right now. How spent could it be?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on April 22, 2008, 10:19:39 AM
The only good time to use Turnbow in a game is if the rest of the bullpen fails to show up for the game. Luckily for us Butchy doesn't think this way and uses Turnbow regularly.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on April 22, 2008, 10:31:27 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on April 22, 2008, 09:54:03 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on April 22, 2008, 09:33:06 AM
Dusty and Ned in a cage match.

Quote"He was the freshest arm we had," said Yost, explaining his decision to call on Turnbow for the first time this season when the Brewers were not trailing.

"He hasn't been given much of an opportunity. We feel we'll need him to be a big part of the pen."


QuoteBaker didn't realize until Sunday that Patterson had been struggling so mightily on offense. He's hitless in his last 22 at-bats. In his last 11 games, he's 1-for-29.

"It didn't seem like that because he's not striking out. Most of the time when a guy is 0-for-something, he's got a bunch of punch-outs in there," Baker said.


Johnnie B. wins that particular session, IMO.

Agreed.

That quote is breathtaking.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on April 22, 2008, 11:22:24 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 22, 2008, 10:31:27 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on April 22, 2008, 09:54:03 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on April 22, 2008, 09:33:06 AM
Dusty and Ned in a cage match.

Quote"He was the freshest arm we had," said Yost, explaining his decision to call on Turnbow for the first time this season when the Brewers were not trailing.

"He hasn't been given much of an opportunity. We feel we'll need him to be a big part of the pen."


QuoteBaker didn't realize until Sunday that Patterson had been struggling so mightily on offense. He's hitless in his last 22 at-bats. In his last 11 games, he's 1-for-29.

"It didn't seem like that because he's not striking out. Most of the time when a guy is 0-for-something, he's got a bunch of punch-outs in there," Baker said.


Johnnie B. wins that particular session, IMO.

Agreed.

That quote is breathtaking.

It's amazing how he can keep saying dumber and dumber things.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on April 22, 2008, 12:11:06 PM
Quote from: butthead on April 22, 2008, 11:22:24 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 22, 2008, 10:31:27 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on April 22, 2008, 09:54:03 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on April 22, 2008, 09:33:06 AM
Dusty and Ned in a cage match.

Quote"He was the freshest arm we had," said Yost, explaining his decision to call on Turnbow for the first time this season when the Brewers were not trailing.

"He hasn't been given much of an opportunity. We feel we'll need him to be a big part of the pen."


QuoteBaker didn't realize until Sunday that Patterson had been struggling so mightily on offense. He's hitless in his last 22 at-bats. In his last 11 games, he's 1-for-29.

"It didn't seem like that because he's not striking out. Most of the time when a guy is 0-for-something, he's got a bunch of punch-outs in there," Baker said.


Johnnie B. wins that particular session, IMO.

Agreed.

That quote is breathtaking.

It's amazing how he can keep saying dumber and dumber things.

And it's just April, dude.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Three times a JD on April 22, 2008, 02:40:39 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on April 22, 2008, 12:11:06 PM
Quote from: butthead on April 22, 2008, 11:22:24 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on April 22, 2008, 10:31:27 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on April 22, 2008, 09:54:03 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on April 22, 2008, 09:33:06 AM
Dusty and Ned in a cage match.

Quote"He was the freshest arm we had," said Yost, explaining his decision to call on Turnbow for the first time this season when the Brewers were not trailing.

"He hasn't been given much of an opportunity. We feel we'll need him to be a big part of the pen."


QuoteBaker didn't realize until Sunday that Patterson had been struggling so mightily on offense. He's hitless in his last 22 at-bats. In his last 11 games, he's 1-for-29.

"It didn't seem like that because he's not striking out. Most of the time when a guy is 0-for-something, he's got a bunch of punch-outs in there," Baker said.


Johnnie B. wins that particular session, IMO.

Agreed.

That quote is breathtaking.

It's amazing how he can keep saying dumber and dumber things.

And it's just April, dude.

Exactly, dudes.  He won't get warmed up until Summer. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on April 22, 2008, 02:46:30 PM
Dusty was bred to say dumb things in the sun.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andre Dawson's Creek on April 22, 2008, 03:17:39 PM
Gagne on for the 5th time in 6 days.  Pretty soon we're gonna be seeing the mighty Turdthrow late in the game.  I can't wait.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Indolent Reader on April 22, 2008, 03:21:15 PM
Runners on first and third.  Nobody out.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on April 22, 2008, 03:48:07 PM
So Gagne blows another one. This is delicious.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on April 22, 2008, 04:44:00 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 22, 2008, 03:48:07 PM
So Gagne blows another one. This is delicious.

I nominate "The Fluffer" as Gagne's nickname.

Seriously, Butchie is more fun than a willing toothless midget. Without knowing anything else about the game, I know Gagne's dragging his arm behind him.

I'm beginning to wonder if my 10-game prediction was pessimistic.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on April 22, 2008, 04:46:27 PM
Quote from: PTanner on April 22, 2008, 04:44:00 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 22, 2008, 03:48:07 PM
So Gagne blows another one. This is delicious.

I nominate "The Fluffer" as Gagne's nickname.

Seriously, Butchie is more fun than a willing toothless midget. Without knowing anything else about the game, I know Gagne's dragging his arm behind him.

I'm beginning to wonder if my 10-game prediction was pessimistic.

My fear is that Yost is going to hurt Gagne and the Brewers will be deprived of his services.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on April 22, 2008, 04:48:50 PM
Quote from: CT II on April 22, 2008, 04:46:27 PM
Quote from: PTanner on April 22, 2008, 04:44:00 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 22, 2008, 03:48:07 PM
So Gagne blows another one. This is delicious.

I nominate "The Fluffer" as Gagne's nickname.

Seriously, Butchie is more fun than a willing toothless midget. Without knowing anything else about the game, I know Gagne's dragging his arm behind him.

I'm beginning to wonder if my 10-game prediction was pessimistic.

My fear is that Yost is going to hurt Gagne and the Brewers will be deprived of his services.

Well there's always Turd to fill in for him as the closer. I just hope hope that Gagne continues to hurt the Brewers for the rest of the year.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on April 22, 2008, 08:30:22 PM
DPD.

Right after he scores gaming winning run Gabe is sent packing.

QuoteIn a quick, surprise move, the Brewers have traded outfielder Gabe Gross to the Rays for 23-year-old Class-A right hander Josh Butler. There is no word on Tampa Bay's roster move to make room for Gross, who can play all three outfield positions. Presumably, it will be Justin Ruggiano, but I suppose it could be Nathan Haynes.

Gross has 48 plate appearances in the young season, but is hitting only .179/.303/.205. That's just extra base hit, a double. He does have eight walks to seven strikeouts, which is a plus. But certainly not enough to keep him around once Mike Cameron returns from his suspension in a few days.

This is encouraging. The Pirates need to stick with Morris.

Quote"As long as we feel there's still an ability in there to get people out, we're going to continue to let Matt be a starting pitcher for us," general manager Neal Huntington said last night. "If we get to the point where we just don't think he can compete, then we obviously have to make a move at that point."

Are they getting close?

"At this point, we're not all that close, which I know the fans don't want to hear. We're not close to deciding that Matt is done, because that's essentially what you'd be deciding. Maybe he could go somewhere else and click. We want to make sure we exhaust all opportunities right here."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on April 22, 2008, 10:29:36 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on April 22, 2008, 08:30:22 PM


This is encouraging. The Pirates need to stick with Morris.


I disagree. I think Morris needs to make a triumphant return to St. Louis.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on April 23, 2008, 07:05:54 AM
Speaking of relievers crapping their pants, I watched Dotel blow the game for the Sux last night.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on April 23, 2008, 08:47:03 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 22, 2008, 10:29:36 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on April 22, 2008, 08:30:22 PM


This is encouraging. The Pirates need to stick with Morris.


I disagree. I think Morris needs to make a triumphant return to St. Louis.

No way. As the Post-Dispatch's Gordo sees it, the Cardinals are going to have an excess of pitchers in the near future because Mulder is tearing up AA in a rehab start, Clement is going to start a rehab in May, and Carpenter is playing catch. He thinks they are going to actually have trade chips.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on April 23, 2008, 09:56:39 AM
Tell Gordo that it's too bad those chips weren't ready sooner, maybe his gutty little club could have beaten the Giants a couple of times.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on April 23, 2008, 11:09:35 AM
Krivsky is out (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3363283).  Damnit.  It's really early in the season to be axing a GM.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: RV on April 23, 2008, 11:11:19 AM
Quote from: Kerm on April 23, 2008, 11:09:35 AM
Krivsky is out (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3363283).  Damnit.  It's really early in the season to be axing a GM.

Kriv-Dog out, Jocketty in.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8061930/Krivsky-out,-Jocketty-in-as-Reds-GM (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8061930/Krivsky-out,-Jocketty-in-as-Reds-GM)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Three times a JD on April 23, 2008, 11:16:45 AM
Quote from: RV on April 23, 2008, 11:11:19 AM
Quote from: Kerm on April 23, 2008, 11:09:35 AM
Krivsky is out (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3363283).  Damnit.  It's really early in the season to be axing a GM.

Kriv-Dog out, Jocketty in.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8061930/Krivsky-out,-Jocketty-in-as-Reds-GM (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8061930/Krivsky-out,-Jocketty-in-as-Reds-GM)

This is literally the worst news I've heard all day.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on April 23, 2008, 11:16:56 AM
I wonder what Jocketty thinks of Dusty.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on April 23, 2008, 11:32:13 AM
Quote from: RV on April 23, 2008, 11:11:19 AM
Quote from: Kerm on April 23, 2008, 11:09:35 AM
Krivsky is out (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3363283).  Damnit.  It's really early in the season to be axing a GM.

Kriv-Dog out, Jocketty in.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8061930/Krivsky-out,-Jocketty-in-as-Reds-GM (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8061930/Krivsky-out,-Jocketty-in-as-Reds-GM)

I hope he's going to give Dusty his unconditional support.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on April 23, 2008, 11:38:49 AM
Quote from: RV on April 23, 2008, 11:11:19 AM
Quote from: Kerm on April 23, 2008, 11:09:35 AM
Krivsky is out (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3363283).  Damnit.  It's really early in the season to be axing a GM.

Kriv-Dog out, Jocketty in.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8061930/Krivsky-out,-Jocketty-in-as-Reds-GM (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8061930/Krivsky-out,-Jocketty-in-as-Reds-GM)

I'm not only sad to see the Reds upgrade in the front office, I'm sad I won't get to use "Kriv-Dog" in regular baseball conversation.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on April 23, 2008, 11:58:10 AM
Jocketty is certainly a huge upgrade, so here's hoping the purse strings stay as tightly drawn as ever.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on April 23, 2008, 12:04:34 PM
Everything has seemed to fall in place so far for the Cubs, so they better do it this year, before any effect that Jocketty has on the Reds won't matter to this year's Cubs, provided the Cubs continue to play like they have for the balance of the season, of course.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on April 23, 2008, 12:07:51 PM
Quote from: Mike D on April 23, 2008, 12:04:34 PM
Everything has seemed to fall in place so far for the Cubs, so they better do it this year, before any effect that Jocketty has on the Reds won't matter to this year's Cubs, provided the Cubs continue to play like they have for the balance of the season, of course.

Does Jocketty overrule Baker's need to have "his guys"? This is going to be interesting, seeing these two work together to try and build a winner.

My greatest fear is that Jocketty fires Baker.

I really miss the Kriv Dog now.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on April 23, 2008, 12:47:49 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on April 23, 2008, 12:07:51 PM
Quote from: Mike D on April 23, 2008, 12:04:34 PM
Everything has seemed to fall in place so far for the Cubs, so they better do it this year, before any effect that Jocketty has on the Reds won't matter to this year's Cubs, provided the Cubs continue to play like they have for the balance of the season, of course.

Does Jocketty overrule Baker's need to have "his guys"? This is going to be interesting, seeing these two work together to try and build a winner.

My greatest fear is that Jocketty fires Baker.

I really miss the Kriv Dog now.

If Jay Bruce is the starting CF within the week we'll have our answer.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Wampa on April 28, 2008, 01:36:33 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on April 22, 2008, 08:30:22 PM
DPD.


This is encouraging. The Pirates need to stick with Morris.

Quote"As long as we feel there's still an ability in there to get people out, we're going to continue to let Matt be a starting pitcher for us," general manager Neal Huntington said last night. "If we get to the point where we just don't think he can compete, then we obviously have to make a move at that point."

Are they getting close?

"At this point, we're not all that close, which I know the fans don't want to hear. We're not close to deciding that Matt is done, because that's essentially what you'd be deciding. Maybe he could go somewhere else and click. We want to make sure we exhaust all opportunities right here."

Well I guess Morris finally proved to the Pirates that he sucks.  What a dumb ass trade that was last year...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on April 28, 2008, 12:44:31 PM
While waiting to go to my game on Saturday afternoon, I tuned in to the St. Louis feed of the Fowl vs. Astros. Oswalt had barely grazed LaRue on the front of his oversized jersey in the top of the inning, so in typical Genius gamesmanship, Wainwright threw a heater behind Ausmus' back in the bottom of the inning. The benches emptied while Ausmus screamed for five minutes. Wainwright just stood there doing his best Mouthbreathin' Matty Mo imitation. When will someone finally just say "Screw it" and charge the dugout to beat the piss out of LaRussa? That would put an end to this crap. The announcers (Hrabosky and some other goof who spend 90% of their time fellating Uncle Albie) said that the Astros-Cardinals rivalry was respectful because it was between "good players" while the stuff with the Cubs and Dusty Baker was just silly.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on April 28, 2008, 01:20:08 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 28, 2008, 12:44:31 PM
When will someone finally just say "Screw it" and charge the dugout to beat the piss out of LaRussa?

Somehow we need to convey this to Zambrano.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on April 28, 2008, 02:03:19 PM
Quote from: PTanner on April 28, 2008, 01:20:08 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 28, 2008, 12:44:31 PM
When will someone finally just say "Screw it" and charge the dugout to beat the piss out of LaRussa?

Somehow we need to convey this to Zambrano.

Actually, I'd like to see someone dome Pujols with a heater. If LaRussa wants to continue to be an unrepentant doucherocket then take down his best player.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on April 28, 2008, 04:28:32 PM
Jocketty made some bad trades with the Cardinals though, too.  Dan Haren and Daric Barton to the A's for Mark Mulder was a winner.  How about Jay Bruce and Johnny Cueto to the Giants for Barry Zito?  That'd be aces, and Dusty would love to have a veteran dude lefty dude on his staff.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Three times a JD on April 28, 2008, 04:46:43 PM
Quote from: Andy on April 28, 2008, 04:28:32 PM
Jocketty made some bad trades with the Cardinals though, too.  Dan Haren and Daric Barton to the A's for Mark Mulder was a winner.  How about Jay Bruce and Johnny Cueto to the Giants for Barry Zito?  That'd be aces, and Dusty would love to have a veteran dude lefty dude on his staff.

Jay Bruce is going to Oakland for Joe Blanton.  Why won't you people just believe me on this?  It's way too perfect not to happen.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on April 29, 2008, 05:40:16 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on April 28, 2008, 02:03:19 PM
Quote from: PTanner on April 28, 2008, 01:20:08 PM
Quote from: Dave B on April 28, 2008, 12:44:31 PM
When will someone finally just say "Screw it" and charge the dugout to beat the piss out of LaRussa?

Somehow we need to convey this to Zambrano.

Actually, I'd like to see someone dome Pujols with a heater. If LaRussa wants to continue to be an unrepentant doucherocket then take down his best player.

If Z were to drill the old man then run into the Cards' dugout and tune up the Genius, I would personally commission his statue.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on April 29, 2008, 07:04:45 AM
Quote from: Andy on April 28, 2008, 04:28:32 PM
Jocketty made some bad trades with the Cardinals though, too.  Dan Haren and Daric Barton to the A's for Mark Mulder was a winner.  How about Jay Bruce and Johnny Cueto to the Giants for Barry Zito?  That'd be aces, and Dusty would love to have a veteran dude lefty dude on his staff.

Besides, you can never have enough $126 million relievers. (http://nationalpost.pa-sportsticker.com/default.aspx?s=mlb-news-display&nid=A148407031209433167A)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on April 29, 2008, 07:35:41 AM
Quote from: EG on April 29, 2008, 07:04:45 AM
Quote from: Andy on April 28, 2008, 04:28:32 PM
Jocketty made some bad trades with the Cardinals though, too.  Dan Haren and Daric Barton to the A's for Mark Mulder was a winner.  How about Jay Bruce and Johnny Cueto to the Giants for Barry Zito?  That'd be aces, and Dusty would love to have a veteran dude lefty dude on his staff.

Besides, you can never have enough $126 million relievers. (http://nationalpost.pa-sportsticker.com/default.aspx?s=mlb-news-display&nid=A148407031209433167A)

EG, did you get the FOTC CD?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on April 29, 2008, 08:24:52 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 29, 2008, 07:35:41 AM
Quote from: EG on April 29, 2008, 07:04:45 AM
Quote from: Andy on April 28, 2008, 04:28:32 PM
Jocketty made some bad trades with the Cardinals though, too.  Dan Haren and Daric Barton to the A's for Mark Mulder was a winner.  How about Jay Bruce and Johnny Cueto to the Giants for Barry Zito?  That'd be aces, and Dusty would love to have a veteran dude lefty dude on his staff.

Besides, you can never have enough $126 million relievers. (http://nationalpost.pa-sportsticker.com/default.aspx?s=mlb-news-display&nid=A148407031209433167A)

EG, did you get the FOTC CD?

I'm not EG, but I got it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on April 29, 2008, 08:56:34 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 29, 2008, 07:35:41 AM
Quote from: EG on April 29, 2008, 07:04:45 AM
Quote from: Andy on April 28, 2008, 04:28:32 PM
Jocketty made some bad trades with the Cardinals though, too.  Dan Haren and Daric Barton to the A's for Mark Mulder was a winner.  How about Jay Bruce and Johnny Cueto to the Giants for Barry Zito?  That'd be aces, and Dusty would love to have a veteran dude lefty dude on his staff.

Besides, you can never have enough $126 million relievers. (http://nationalpost.pa-sportsticker.com/default.aspx?s=mlb-news-display&nid=A148407031209433167A)

EG, did you get the FOTC CD?

Not yet, no.  I probably should get on that though -- I've heard pretty good things.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on April 29, 2008, 09:38:32 AM

Steak.

Balls.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on April 29, 2008, 11:43:59 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 29, 2008, 09:38:32 AM

Steak.

Balls.

Good to hear.  My concern was that I've already heard the songs on the show, and they apparently haven't been changed much for the CD.  While the songs themselves are hilarious, I'm not sure about the re-listenability of them.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on April 29, 2008, 06:20:25 PM
http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/cincinnatireds/entries/2008/04/28/krivskys_final_say.html (http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/cincinnatireds/entries/2008/04/28/krivskys_final_say.html)

QuoteOne of the things he wants known is that Dusty Baker was his choice to manage the Reds and he told owner Bob Castellini at the time, "Dusty Baker is my man and he is the guy for the job." And Krivsky added, "It was my recommendation and Bob agreed."

Quote"When Homer Bailey didn't make the team and Matt Belisle was injured, who did we have for our fifth starting spot? Nobody," he said. "That's where Fogg fit in. He made $3.7 million from the Rockies last year."

And then there was the $3 million paid to outfielder Corey Patterson.

"I was told to get him signed, whatever it takes," said Krivsky, who signed him for $3 million. Patterson was paid $4.7 million last year.

Wayne Krivsky needs to GM another team in the NL Central (except the Cubs) again. And soon. St. Louis could use someone with his talent.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Wampa on April 29, 2008, 10:52:27 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on April 29, 2008, 06:20:25 PM
http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/cincinnatireds/entries/2008/04/28/krivskys_final_say.html (http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/cincinnatireds/entries/2008/04/28/krivskys_final_say.html)

QuoteOne of the things he wants known is that Dusty Baker was his choice to manage the Reds and he told owner Bob Castellini at the time, "Dusty Baker is my man and he is the guy for the job." And Krivsky added, "It was my recommendation and Bob agreed."

Quote"When Homer Bailey didn't make the team and Matt Belisle was injured, who did we have for our fifth starting spot? Nobody," he said. "That's where Fogg fit in. He made $3.7 million from the Rockies last year."

And then there was the $3 million paid to outfielder Corey Patterson.

"I was told to get him signed, whatever it takes," said Krivsky, who signed him for $3 million. Patterson was paid $4.7 million last year.

Wayne Krivsky needs to GM another team in the NL Central (except the Cubs) again. And soon. St. Louis could use someone with his talent.

QuoteWell, hey, now that we've seen Toronto eat about $10 million to dump Frank Howard and the penny-pounding Pittsburgh Pirates pour Heinez ketchup on $10 million for Matt Morris and eat it, how bad is Stanton's $3.5 million?

Frank Howard got cut by the BJ's?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on April 30, 2008, 05:25:44 AM
Quote from: Wampa on April 29, 2008, 10:52:27 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on April 29, 2008, 06:20:25 PM
http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/cincinnatireds/entries/2008/04/28/krivskys_final_say.html (http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/cincinnatireds/entries/2008/04/28/krivskys_final_say.html)

QuoteOne of the things he wants known is that Dusty Baker was his choice to manage the Reds and he told owner Bob Castellini at the time, "Dusty Baker is my man and he is the guy for the job." And Krivsky added, "It was my recommendation and Bob agreed."

Quote"When Homer Bailey didn't make the team and Matt Belisle was injured, who did we have for our fifth starting spot? Nobody," he said. "That's where Fogg fit in. He made $3.7 million from the Rockies last year."

And then there was the $3 million paid to outfielder Corey Patterson.

"I was told to get him signed, whatever it takes," said Krivsky, who signed him for $3 million. Patterson was paid $4.7 million last year.

Wayne Krivsky needs to GM another team in the NL Central (except the Cubs) again. And soon. St. Louis could use someone with his talent.

QuoteWell, hey, now that we've seen Toronto eat about $10 million to dump Frank Howard and the penny-pounding Pittsburgh Pirates pour Heinez ketchup on $10 million for Matt Morris and eat it, how bad is Stanton's $3.5 million?

Frank Howard got cut by the BJ's?

Ol' Hondo needs to get a job with the Nationals, just so they can revive his "Capital Punishment" nickname. That was bad-ass.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Big Cheese on April 30, 2008, 10:33:38 PM
Len and Bob ripping on Turd Throw.

"Turnbow just falling completely apart.  Ned Yost doesn't have much of a choice here."

"one of the ugliest pitching performances I've ever seen."

I'm cackling with glee.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Cade on April 30, 2008, 10:38:03 PM
You know its bad when one of the ESPN guys says Turnbow went to the mound with a gas can.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on April 30, 2008, 10:43:46 PM
The Cubs probably hurt themselves tonight, since this performance may get Turnbow cut. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on April 30, 2008, 10:44:25 PM
I <3 Turnbow.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on April 30, 2008, 11:04:30 PM
Quote from: EG on April 30, 2008, 10:43:46 PM
The Cubs probably hurt themselves tonight, since this performance may get Turnbow cut. 

Don't even think that. He had a save for them last week. This was just an anomaly. He is a brilliant pitcher. The Brewers should lock him up for the rest of his career.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on May 01, 2008, 05:26:14 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on April 30, 2008, 11:04:30 PM
Quote from: EG on April 30, 2008, 10:43:46 PM
The Cubs probably hurt themselves tonight, since this performance may get Turnbow cut. 

Don't even think that. He had a save for them last week. This was just an anomaly. He is a brilliant pitcher. The Brewers should lock him up for the rest of his career.

Turnbow just needs to find himself in some more game situations in order to find his good stuff.

Preferably against the Cubs.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on May 01, 2008, 07:14:52 AM
I'm just glad that with all of the pitchers Ned has to choose from, he brings in Turnbow. At this point, Turnbow is bringing an entire tanker of gasoline into the game.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: HST Redux on May 01, 2008, 07:40:11 AM
Too bad Micah Owings batting stats don't count in our fantasy league. His 6th inning pinch-hit home run helped to defeat the Astros last night.

Astros manager Cecil Cooper called it "by far, by far" the worst loss of the season.

"I mean, we can't even get the stinkin' pitcher out, we're in trouble," he said. "My goodness, a two-run lead and we can't even get out of the stinkin' inning. That's unacceptable, and it won't happen again."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on May 01, 2008, 07:58:51 AM
Quote from: HST Redux on May 01, 2008, 07:40:11 AM
Too bad Micah Owings batting stats don't count in our fantasy league. His 6th inning pinch-hit home run helped to defeat the Astros last night.

Astros manager Cecil Cooper called it "by far, by far" the worst loss of the season.

"I mean, we can't even get the stinkin' pitcher out, we're in trouble," he said. "My goodness, a two-run lead and we can't even get out of the stinkin' inning. That's unacceptable, and it won't happen again."

He needs to have Lee Elia give him some guidance.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on May 01, 2008, 08:16:18 AM
Quote from: HST Redux on May 01, 2008, 07:40:11 AM
Too bad Micah Owings batting stats don't count in our fantasy league. His 6th inning pinch-hit home run helped to defeat the Astros last night.

Astros manager Cecil Cooper called it "by far, by far" the worst loss of the season.

"I mean, we can't even get the stinkin' pitcher out, we're in trouble," he said. "My goodness, a two-run lead and we can't even get out of the stinkin' inning. That's unacceptable, and it won't happen again."

Yes, Cecil, it will happen again.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on May 01, 2008, 08:27:21 AM
Quote from: HST Redux on May 01, 2008, 07:40:11 AM
"I mean, we can't even get the stinkin' pitcher out, we're in trouble," he said. "My goodness, a two-run lead and we can't even get out of the stinkin' inning. That's unacceptable, and it won't happen again."

Owings isn't really a typical pitcher.  Cooper's probably too dumb to know this though.

The guy has a 1.044 OPS in 79 career at bats.  If he got Tommy John Disease or something and couldn't pitch anymore, he'd be able to make it as a hitter.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on May 01, 2008, 08:28:16 AM
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=745900 (http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=745900)

QuoteTurnbow (15.63 ERA) put a capper on the ugly evening for the Brewers, surrendering six runs on four hits and four walks while recording only two outs.

Yost said the previous day that he couldn't trust Turnbow to pitch in a tight game. But the inability to even finish off a rout is the kind of thing that can get a pitcher shipped out.

If the Brewers do get rid of him the Cardinals should pick him up. The man needs to be on some opposing team in the NL Central.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Three times a JD on May 01, 2008, 08:33:47 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 01, 2008, 08:16:18 AM
Quote from: HST Redux on May 01, 2008, 07:40:11 AM
Too bad Micah Owings batting stats don't count in our fantasy league. His 6th inning pinch-hit home run helped to defeat the Astros last night.

Astros manager Cecil Cooper called it "by far, by far" the worst loss of the season.

"I mean, we can't even get the stinkin' pitcher out, we're in trouble," he said. "My goodness, a two-run lead and we can't even get out of the stinkin' inning. That's unacceptable, and it won't happen again."

Yes, Cecil, it will happen again.

Why do you say that?  Cecil made a promise that his team will never lose a lead after the sixth inning ever again.  He made it clear that losing such a lead would not be acceptable.  I think "unacceptable" is the word that he used.  Personally, I find it refreshing that a manager would make such a guarantee.  If only Lou would come to his good senses and give us cubs fans the peace of mind the Astros fans have. 

Quote from: EG on May 01, 2008, 08:27:21 AM
Owings isn't really a typical pitcher.  Cooper's probably too dumb to know this though.

He is black.  Is that what you're saying, EG?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on May 01, 2008, 08:36:55 AM
Suppan and Turnbow combined to give up 17 runs last night.  In 4 1/3 innings.  Just awesome.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on May 01, 2008, 08:38:05 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 01, 2008, 08:33:47 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 01, 2008, 08:16:18 AM
Quote from: HST Redux on May 01, 2008, 07:40:11 AM
Too bad Micah Owings batting stats don't count in our fantasy league. His 6th inning pinch-hit home run helped to defeat the Astros last night.

Astros manager Cecil Cooper called it "by far, by far" the worst loss of the season.

"I mean, we can't even get the stinkin' pitcher out, we're in trouble," he said. "My goodness, a two-run lead and we can't even get out of the stinkin' inning. That's unacceptable, and it won't happen again."

Yes, Cecil, it will happen again.

Why do you say that?  Cecil made a promise that his team will never lose a lead after the sixth inning ever again.  He made it clear that losing such a lead would not be acceptable.  I think "unacceptable" is the word that he used.  Personally, I find it refreshing that a manager would make such a guarantee.  If only Lou would come to his good senses and give us cubs fans the peace of mind the Astros fans have. 

Quote from: EG on May 01, 2008, 08:27:21 AM
Owings isn't really a typical pitcher.  Cooper's probably too dumb to know this though.

He is black.  Is that what you're saying, EG?

(http://www.go4thestars.com/10139cc.jpg)

Nobody with glasses that big can be dumb.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on May 01, 2008, 08:38:57 AM
This thread is named after the guy. It's only fitting that he's the reason we're all here today.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on May 01, 2008, 08:44:12 AM

turdThrow needs to be on the cover of this year's Cub yearbook as well.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on May 01, 2008, 09:03:21 AM
QuoteSheets said his arm "didn't feel good" against the Cubs but indicated there was no pain, which he said was a big difference.

"I just didn't feel comfortable out there," he said. "We'll see what happens next. I'll try to get back in the swing."

Sheets said his major goal was to rediscover the effective arm slot he had before the triceps soreness occurred.

"Hopefully, I can get it back," he said. "I don't think I was that far off. I had pretty good break (on the curveball). Things just didn't feel real good for me out there. I think I'll find it again."



QuoteWhat's more, a team built primarily on offense experienced nothing more than a three-game losing streak when it did not hit so well in April.

"Our pitching is good enough, our defense is good enough and our bullpen is good enough to keep that from happening," Yost said. "I'm very pleased with where we're at."

Ned, just stay content for the rest of the year.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on May 01, 2008, 09:47:14 AM
An nice random present for Dave B:

http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=537497 (http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=537497)

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on May 01, 2008, 10:01:59 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 01, 2008, 09:47:14 AM
An nice random present for Dave B:

http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=537497 (http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=537497)



Here's my present for the Cardinals fans, from Baseball Prospectus:

QuoteJust a hair behind the Cubs in what was expected to be a rebuilding year, the Cardinals are doing it by throwing strikes. No NL pitching staff has walked fewer men than their 74, leading to the third-fewest runs allowed and second-best ERA in the league. Without overpowering stuff—165 strikeouts, a mere 11th in the league—Cards pitchers have been pounding the strike zone and taking their chances.

They're winning this game of chance thanks to a strangely low home-run rate: just 19 allowed, third in the NL, in 243 1/3 innings. That number almost has to go up when you look at the pitchers on the staff.

There's a reason beyond the pitching staff for these figures. Clay Davenport noted last week that the Cards have played the weakest schedule in baseball. It's weak largely because it's been populated by teams that can't hit. The Cards have played seven games against the Giants (.365 SLG, 14th in NL; 14 HR, last); six against the Astros (.410 SLG, seventh in NL); five against the Brewers (.385, 11th; almost all innings pitched by RHPs) and nine others against the Nationals, Rockies, Pirates, and Reds. The Cardinals have played 75 percent of their schedule against teams with below-average slugging percentages. When that changes, they'll allow more home runs, more runs, and slip away from the top of the NL Central.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on May 01, 2008, 10:03:44 AM
Quote from: EG on May 01, 2008, 10:01:59 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 01, 2008, 09:47:14 AM
An nice random present for Dave B:

http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=537497 (http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=537497)



Here's my present for the Cardinals fans, from Baseball Prospectus:

QuoteJust a hair behind the Cubs in what was expected to be a rebuilding year, the Cardinals are doing it by throwing strikes. No NL pitching staff has walked fewer men than their 74, leading to the third-fewest runs allowed and second-best ERA in the league. Without overpowering stuff—165 strikeouts, a mere 11th in the league—Cards pitchers have been pounding the strike zone and taking their chances.

They're winning this game of chance thanks to a strangely low home-run rate: just 19 allowed, third in the NL, in 243 1/3 innings. That number almost has to go up when you look at the pitchers on the staff.

There's a reason beyond the pitching staff for these figures. Clay Davenport noted last week that the Cards have played the weakest schedule in baseball. It's weak largely because it's been populated by teams that can't hit. The Cards have played seven games against the Giants (.365 SLG, 14th in NL; 14 HR, last); six against the Astros (.410 SLG, seventh in NL); five against the Brewers (.385, 11th; almost all innings pitched by RHPs) and nine others against the Nationals, Rockies, Pirates, and Reds. The Cardinals have played 75 percent of their schedule against teams with below-average slugging percentages. When that changes, they'll allow more home runs, more runs, and slip away from the top of the NL Central.

But the Cubs are the Cubs. 1908! Losers! 100 years! Those overshadow thoughtful analysis any day.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on May 01, 2008, 10:08:07 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 01, 2008, 09:47:14 AM
An nice random present for Dave B:

http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=537497 (http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=537497)



I only skimmed the first several posts and came to the conclusion that St. Louis has the most computers-per-retard in the country.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on May 01, 2008, 10:10:38 AM
Quote from: Dave B on May 01, 2008, 10:08:07 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 01, 2008, 09:47:14 AM
An nice random present for Dave B:

http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=537497 (http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=537497)



I only skimmed the first several posts and came to the conclusion that St. Louis has the most computers-per-retard in the country.

It's an entire thread of people re-wording the same statement. It's awesome.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on May 01, 2008, 10:16:16 AM
Quote from: EG on May 01, 2008, 08:27:21 AM
Quote from: HST Redux on May 01, 2008, 07:40:11 AM
"I mean, we can't even get the stinkin' pitcher out, we're in trouble," he said. "My goodness, a two-run lead and we can't even get out of the stinkin' inning. That's unacceptable, and it won't happen again."

Owings isn't really a typical pitcher.  Cooper's probably too dumb to know this though.

The guy has a 1.044 OPS in 79 career at bats.  If he got Tommy John Disease or something and couldn't pitch anymore, he'd be able to make it as a hitter.

He's Rick Ankiel without the HGH.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on May 01, 2008, 10:36:40 AM
Quote from: Dave B on May 01, 2008, 10:08:07 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 01, 2008, 09:47:14 AM
An nice random present for Dave B:

http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=537497 (http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=537497)



I only skimmed the first several posts and came to the conclusion that St. Louis has the most computers-per-retard in the country.

I think they get web access through the Pantenna.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on May 01, 2008, 11:59:59 AM
Quote from: EG on May 01, 2008, 10:01:59 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 01, 2008, 09:47:14 AM
An nice random present for Dave B:

http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=537497 (http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=537497)



Here's my present for the Cardinals fans, from Baseball Prospectus:

QuoteJust a hair behind the Cubs in what was expected to be a rebuilding year, the Cardinals are doing it by throwing strikes. No NL pitching staff has walked fewer men than their 74, leading to the third-fewest runs allowed and second-best ERA in the league. Without overpowering stuff—165 strikeouts, a mere 11th in the league—Cards pitchers have been pounding the strike zone and taking their chances.

They're winning this game of chance thanks to a strangely low home-run rate: just 19 allowed, third in the NL, in 243 1/3 innings. That number almost has to go up when you look at the pitchers on the staff.

There's a reason beyond the pitching staff for these figures. Clay Davenport noted last week that the Cards have played the weakest schedule in baseball. It's weak largely because it's been populated by teams that can't hit. The Cards have played seven games against the Giants (.365 SLG, 14th in NL; 14 HR, last); six against the Astros (.410 SLG, seventh in NL); five against the Brewers (.385, 11th; almost all innings pitched by RHPs) and nine others against the Nationals, Rockies, Pirates, and Reds. The Cardinals have played 75 percent of their schedule against teams with below-average slugging percentages. When that changes, they'll allow more home runs, more runs, and slip away from the top of the NL Central.

So it would appear that, once they come across a team that is patient, but hits the tar out of strikes, that their record may not be so good.  I just so happen to know a team like that (and can't wait to watch them to pound the mouthbreathers from a good seat  in their home park tomorrow).
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on May 01, 2008, 12:49:46 PM
Good catch.

Bernie Dickless has a less EG-like take on their start in today's Post-Pisspatch:

"And a reality check would include the following warnings: 18 of the first 29 games have been played at home, against (mostly) mediocre teams. The Cardinals have faced one team (Milwaukee) that currently has a winning record. The St. Louis pitching staff has controlled some of the weaker NL lineups; they have faced only two teams that are in the upper half of the NL in runs scored. And after the Cubs come to town for a three-game set, the Cardinals will play 14 of the next 20, and 23 of the next 36 on the road.

The Cardinals are hitting home runs at the lowest rate of La Russa's 13 seasons here. They have stranded more runners than any NL team. And closer Jason Isringhausen has been vulnerable when pushed into a heavier workload."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on May 01, 2008, 02:50:13 PM
Quote from: Andy on May 01, 2008, 08:36:55 AM
Suppan and Turnbow combined to give up 17 runs last night.  In 4 1/3 innings.  Just awesome.



Don't forget the pitch counts:

J Suppan 92-57
B Shouse 6-4
S McClung 71-38
D Turnbow 43-21
M Stetter 5-3

217 pitches total. Suppan and Turnbow threw about 2/3 of them.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Three times a JD on May 01, 2008, 03:02:47 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on May 01, 2008, 02:50:13 PM
Quote from: Andy on May 01, 2008, 08:36:55 AM
Suppan and Turnbow combined to give up 17 runs last night.  In 4 1/3 innings.  Just awesome.



Don't forget the pitch counts:

J Suppan 92-57
B Shouse 6-4
S McClung 71-38
D Turnbow 43-21
M Stetter 5-3

217 pitches total. Suppan and Turnbow threw about 2/3 of them.

That's a big change from past years.  Used to, if the cubs jumped out to a big lead, they'd spend the rest of the game flailing away at first pitches and then second pitches and so on until the pulled a grounder to the shortstop.  The opposing team's pitcher would have definitely a few innings where he threw less than 10 pitches and then the other team would get back in it.  This year, howevah, the cubs remained patient throughout the game and actually scored runs in other innings.  It was very refreshing.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on May 01, 2008, 03:23:39 PM
Bernie Dickless is at it again today in his Post-Dispatch blog:

"I write this on Thursday, in anticipation of the renewal of the funtastic Cubs-Cardinals rivalry.

And this one is easy to frame: all the pressure in the world is on the Cubs. The Cardinals have nothing to lose. According to the national baseball punditry, the Cardinals were supposed to be an also-ran this season, far up the track, and a hideous representation of a MLB team. They were buried under 4th place, 5th place, predictions. Even the august publication, the Chicago Tribune, marked the Cardinals down for a 69-93 season.

Instead, the Cardinals won 18 games in April and emerged as a first-month surprise with their refurbished, budget-conscious roster. Sure, the Cardinals have much to prove, and they'll be facing better competition and a more difficult schedule.

But so what? The Cardinals have nothing to lose. They aren't supposed to be a factor in this. They can delightfully play the role of pest, nuisance, underdogs.

The Cub$, meanwhile, have been on a spending frenzy for the last two years, trying to become the NY Yankees of the National League as they handed out around $500 million in free-agent deals or contract extensions in an effort to win big, and as soon as possible.

The latest Cub$ purchase was the splendid Japanese outfielder, Fukudome, who signed for 4 years, $48 million over the winter. That contract went into the top-dollar file along with the previous deals for Alfonso Soriano ($136 million), Carlos Zambrano ($91.5 million), Aramis Ramirez ($75 million), Derrek Lee ($65 million), Ted Lilly ($40 million), Jason Marquis ($21 million) and Mark DeRosa ($13 million).

Hey, but at least the Cardinals countered with Cesar Izturis...

The Cubs have a helluva team. They've spruced up their one weakness, a lack of plate discipline. They're drawing walks, getting on base, setting up a feast of RBI opportunities for the big fellas. Going into Thursday's game against Milwaukee, the Cubs (.375) had a one-point lead over the Cardinals for the best onbase percentage in the NL. The lineup is loaded with OBP machines, including Lee (.437), Ramirez (.411), Fukudome (.436), Geovany Soto (.427), DeRosa (.416), Ryan Theriot (.396) and Reed Johnson (.379).

Soriano has just returned from the DL — and oddly enough, his free-swinging ways may actually have a nominal negative impact on a lineup that's been taking a lot of intelligent at-bats. He had a mediocre OBP of .337 at the top of the lineup card last season, and was stuck at an OBP of .230 when injured last month.

Anyway, the Cubs definitely have one of the best teams in the NL, and there's no reason why they shouldn't have a strong season. And why not? There are no excuses for the North Siders. When you spend $500 million in 24 months, you'd better have great players, and you'd better get impressive results. And the Cub$ have assembled a very impressive roster, which is being guided by a proven winner in second-year manager Lou Piniella.

It's going to be fascinating to see if the Cardinals can keep up with the best ATM in the NL Central."

I sent an e-mail response that was a little tame because I sent it from work. However, I pointed out that none of the St. Louis minions whined about money when the Cardinals outspent the Cubs in 2000, 2001 (by a whopping $14 million), 2003, and 2005. And his characterization of the Cubs as "NY Yankees of the National League is a little off seeing how the Cubs are THIRD in the NL in payroll (by the way, the White Sox are fifth in MLB at $121.2 mil and the Cubs eighth at $118.3, with the Cardinals in at 11th).
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on May 01, 2008, 04:11:06 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 01, 2008, 03:02:47 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on May 01, 2008, 02:50:13 PM
Quote from: Andy on May 01, 2008, 08:36:55 AM
Suppan and Turnbow combined to give up 17 runs last night.  In 4 1/3 innings.  Just awesome.



Don't forget the pitch counts:

J Suppan 92-57
B Shouse 6-4
S McClung 71-38
D Turnbow 43-21
M Stetter 5-3

217 pitches total. Suppan and Turnbow threw about 2/3 of them.

That's a big change from past years.  Used to, if the cubs jumped out to a big lead, they'd spend the rest of the game flailing away at first pitches and then second pitches and so on until the pulled a grounder to the shortstop.  The opposing team's pitcher would have definitely a few innings where he threw less than 10 pitches and then the other team would get back in it.  This year, howevah, the cubs remained patient throughout the game and actually scored runs in other innings.  It was very refreshing.

Today's game is, however, all too fucking familiar.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Three times a JD on May 01, 2008, 04:12:38 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on May 01, 2008, 04:11:06 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 01, 2008, 03:02:47 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on May 01, 2008, 02:50:13 PM
Quote from: Andy on May 01, 2008, 08:36:55 AM
Suppan and Turnbow combined to give up 17 runs last night.  In 4 1/3 innings.  Just awesome.



Don't forget the pitch counts:

J Suppan 92-57
B Shouse 6-4
S McClung 71-38
D Turnbow 43-21
M Stetter 5-3

217 pitches total. Suppan and Turnbow threw about 2/3 of them.

That's a big change from past years.  Used to, if the cubs jumped out to a big lead, they'd spend the rest of the game flailing away at first pitches and then second pitches and so on until the pulled a grounder to the shortstop.  The opposing team's pitcher would have definitely a few innings where he threw less than 10 pitches and then the other team would get back in it.  This year, howevah, the cubs remained patient throughout the game and actually scored runs in other innings.  It was very refreshing.

Today's game is, however, all too fucking familiar.

I wouldn't know.  I don't have it on the television.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: RV on May 01, 2008, 04:25:36 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on May 01, 2008, 04:11:06 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 01, 2008, 03:02:47 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on May 01, 2008, 02:50:13 PM
Quote from: Andy on May 01, 2008, 08:36:55 AM
Suppan and Turnbow combined to give up 17 runs last night.  In 4 1/3 innings.  Just awesome.



Don't forget the pitch counts:

J Suppan 92-57
B Shouse 6-4
S McClung 71-38
D Turnbow 43-21
M Stetter 5-3

217 pitches total. Suppan and Turnbow threw about 2/3 of them.

That's a big change from past years.  Used to, if the cubs jumped out to a big lead, they'd spend the rest of the game flailing away at first pitches and then second pitches and so on until the pulled a grounder to the shortstop.  The opposing team's pitcher would have definitely a few innings where he threw less than 10 pitches and then the other team would get back in it.  This year, howevah, the cubs remained patient throughout the game and actually scored runs in other innings.  It was very refreshing.

Today's game is, however, all too fucking familiar.

Wrong thread. I think you were looking for this:

http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=5298.0 (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=5298.0)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on May 01, 2008, 04:31:01 PM
Quote from: RV on May 01, 2008, 04:25:36 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on May 01, 2008, 04:11:06 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 01, 2008, 03:02:47 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on May 01, 2008, 02:50:13 PM
Quote from: Andy on May 01, 2008, 08:36:55 AM
Suppan and Turnbow combined to give up 17 runs last night.  In 4 1/3 innings.  Just awesome.



Don't forget the pitch counts:

J Suppan 92-57
B Shouse 6-4
S McClung 71-38
D Turnbow 43-21
M Stetter 5-3

217 pitches total. Suppan and Turnbow threw about 2/3 of them.

That's a big change from past years.  Used to, if the cubs jumped out to a big lead, they'd spend the rest of the game flailing away at first pitches and then second pitches and so on until the pulled a grounder to the shortstop.  The opposing team's pitcher would have definitely a few innings where he threw less than 10 pitches and then the other team would get back in it.  This year, howevah, the cubs remained patient throughout the game and actually scored runs in other innings.  It was very refreshing.

Today's game is, however, all too fucking familiar.

Wrong thread. I think you were looking for this:

http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=5298.0 (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=5298.0)

I knew what that would be and I still clicked on it. I'm not a ledge jumper anymore. Just hate seeing them give one way to Forrest Gump, er, Ned Yost.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on May 01, 2008, 04:46:57 PM
Long season.

I'll say this though--Soriano and his drunken-polar-bear-on-a-unicycle act needs to be taken down for defense in later innings.  No need having that clown with an irrelevant glove stapled to his hand out there in a  close games.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on May 01, 2008, 04:53:19 PM
Quote from: Mike D on May 01, 2008, 04:46:57 PM
Long season.

I'll say this though--Soriano and his drunken-polar-bear-on-a-unicycle act needs to be taken down for defense in later innings.  No need having that clown with an irrelevant glove stapled to his hand out there in a  close games.

How Cub that the Soriano signing is looking a HUGE, Hampton-esque, Zito-esque FA disaster right about now. Ugh. That 40/40 season in Washington is already a distant memory.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on May 01, 2008, 04:55:46 PM
Quote from: Mike D on May 01, 2008, 04:46:57 PM
Long season.

I'll say this though--Soriano and his drunken-polar-bear-on-a-unicycle act needs to be taken down for defense in later innings.  No need having that clown with an irrelevant glove stapled to his hand out there in a  close games.

I'm not sure Lou wants to stir up that hornet's nest just yet but you'd think Pie or Johnson would make that catch.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuckosan on May 01, 2008, 05:00:22 PM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on May 01, 2008, 04:53:19 PM
Quote from: Mike D on May 01, 2008, 04:46:57 PM
Long season.

I'll say this though--Soriano and his drunken-polar-bear-on-a-unicycle act needs to be taken down for defense in later innings.  No need having that clown with an irrelevant glove stapled to his hand out there in a  close games.

How Cub that the Soriano signing is looking a HUGE, Hampton-esque, Zito-esque FA disaster right about now. Ugh. That 40/40 season in Washington is already a distant memory.
Shut up, Chuck.  Oh, wait.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TJ on May 01, 2008, 05:35:27 PM
Quote from: Chuckosan on May 01, 2008, 05:00:22 PM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on May 01, 2008, 04:53:19 PM
Quote from: Mike D on May 01, 2008, 04:46:57 PM
Long season.

I'll say this though--Soriano and his drunken-polar-bear-on-a-unicycle act needs to be taken down for defense in later innings.  No need having that clown with an irrelevant glove stapled to his hand out there in a  close games.

How Cub that the Soriano signing is looking a HUGE, Hampton-esque, Zito-esque FA disaster right about now. Ugh. That 40/40 season in Washington is already a distant memory.
Shut up, Chuck.  Oh, wait.

I just remember reading somewhere that the length and size of the contract wasn't an issue. (http://ivychat.blogspot.com/2006_11_01_archive.html#116411942329478706)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on May 01, 2008, 05:43:15 PM
Oooh, nice call, Teej.

Methinks Chuck knows about that skeleton and has already prepared a rebuttal.

Stay tuned...or don't.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuckosan on May 01, 2008, 06:29:58 PM
Quote from: TJ on May 01, 2008, 05:35:27 PM
I just remember reading somewhere that the length and size of the contract wasn't an issue. (http://ivychat.blogspot.com/2006_11_01_archive.html#116411942329478706)
Read closer. I didn't care about the dollars.

The Tribune didn't care about the length.

I care deeply about the length of a moop like Soriano's contract.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on May 01, 2008, 07:27:12 PM
Quote from: Chuckosan on May 01, 2008, 06:29:58 PM
Read closer. I didn't care about the dollars.

The Tribune didn't care about the length.

I care deeply about the length of a moop like Soriano's contract.

Still, you said:

QuoteWe've been shouted down that the Cubs do spend enough, the just don't spend it wisely. The Soriano Signing pretty much shoves a big can of STFU down the "Wisely" camp's throats.

Sounds as if you thought it was "wise."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on May 01, 2008, 07:55:03 PM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on May 01, 2008, 04:53:19 PM
Quote from: Mike D on May 01, 2008, 04:46:57 PM
Long season.

I'll say this though--Soriano and his drunken-polar-bear-on-a-unicycle act needs to be taken down for defense in later innings.  No need having that clown with an irrelevant glove stapled to his hand out there in a  close games.

How Cub that the Soriano signing is looking a HUGE, Hampton-esque, Zito-esque FA disaster right about now. Ugh. That 40/40 season in Washington is already a distant memory.


Jesus Christ. The guy hit about 12 homers last September and carried the team to a division title. He's been banged up and he's been bad alot. But fuck that Hampton/Zito shit. Fuck it til it bleeds through both nostrils.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on May 02, 2008, 09:18:57 AM
Quote from: Dave B on May 01, 2008, 03:23:39 PM
Bernie Dickless is at it again today in his Post-Dispatch blog:

"I write this on Thursday, in anticipation of the renewal of the funtastic Cubs-Cardinals rivalry.

And this one is easy to frame: all the pressure in the world is on the Cubs. The Cardinals have nothing to lose. According to the national baseball punditry, the Cardinals were supposed to be an also-ran this season, far up the track, and a hideous representation of a MLB team. They were buried under 4th place, 5th place, predictions. Even the august publication, the Chicago Tribune, marked the Cardinals down for a 69-93 season.

Instead, the Cardinals won 18 games in April and emerged as a first-month surprise with their refurbished, budget-conscious roster. Sure, the Cardinals have much to prove, and they'll be facing better competition and a more difficult schedule.

But so what? The Cardinals have nothing to lose. They aren't supposed to be a factor in this. They can delightfully play the role of pest, nuisance, underdogs.

The Cub$, meanwhile, have been on a spending frenzy for the last two years, trying to become the NY Yankees of the National League as they handed out around $500 million in free-agent deals or contract extensions in an effort to win big, and as soon as possible.

The latest Cub$ purchase was the splendid Japanese outfielder, Fukudome, who signed for 4 years, $48 million over the winter. That contract went into the top-dollar file along with the previous deals for Alfonso Soriano ($136 million), Carlos Zambrano ($91.5 million), Aramis Ramirez ($75 million), Derrek Lee ($65 million), Ted Lilly ($40 million), Jason Marquis ($21 million) and Mark DeRosa ($13 million).

Hey, but at least the Cardinals countered with Cesar Izturis...

The Cubs have a helluva team. They've spruced up their one weakness, a lack of plate discipline. They're drawing walks, getting on base, setting up a feast of RBI opportunities for the big fellas. Going into Thursday's game against Milwaukee, the Cubs (.375) had a one-point lead over the Cardinals for the best onbase percentage in the NL. The lineup is loaded with OBP machines, including Lee (.437), Ramirez (.411), Fukudome (.436), Geovany Soto (.427), DeRosa (.416), Ryan Theriot (.396) and Reed Johnson (.379).

Soriano has just returned from the DL — and oddly enough, his free-swinging ways may actually have a nominal negative impact on a lineup that's been taking a lot of intelligent at-bats. He had a mediocre OBP of .337 at the top of the lineup card last season, and was stuck at an OBP of .230 when injured last month.

Anyway, the Cubs definitely have one of the best teams in the NL, and there's no reason why they shouldn't have a strong season. And why not? There are no excuses for the North Siders. When you spend $500 million in 24 months, you'd better have great players, and you'd better get impressive results. And the Cub$ have assembled a very impressive roster, which is being guided by a proven winner in second-year manager Lou Piniella.

It's going to be fascinating to see if the Cardinals can keep up with the best ATM in the NL Central."

I sent an e-mail response that was a little tame because I sent it from work. However, I pointed out that none of the St. Louis minions whined about money when the Cardinals outspent the Cubs in 2000, 2001 (by a whopping $14 million), 2003, and 2005. And his characterization of the Cubs as "NY Yankees of the National League is a little off seeing how the Cubs are THIRD in the NL in payroll (by the way, the White Sox are fifth in MLB at $121.2 mil and the Cubs eighth at $118.3, with the Cardinals in at 11th).

Check out his response I got at 3:10 this morning. I'm not sure if he's trying to insinuate that he makes a lot of money or what, but it's kinda stupid:


Cubs win -- I'm paid the same.
Cardinals win -- I'm paid the same.

________________________________

From: Bohnenkamp, David [DOC] [mailto:David.Bohnenkamp@iowa.gov]
Sent: Thu 5/1/2008 3:03 PM
To: Bernie Miklasz
Subject: It's been the Cardinal$ recently, too



So it was OK for the Cardinals to be outspending the Cubs in 2000, 2001 (by $14 million), 2003, and 2005, but you can write all the snide comments you want when the Trib finally starts acting like a large-market team and finally puts some of their moldy money back on the field? Everything was fine for the Cardinals' minions when they were handing out long-term deals to Rolen and Pujols, but as soon as one of those contracts became an albatross and the owners puckered up with the purse strings, it becomes fashionable to bash the teams who spend money. Get over it and quit trying to be a homer.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lance Dicksons Arm on May 02, 2008, 09:25:15 AM
Quote from: Dave B on May 02, 2008, 09:18:57 AM
Check out his response I got at 3:10 this morning. I'm not sure if he's trying to insinuate that he makes a lot of money or what, but it's kinda stupid:


Cubs win -- I'm paid the same.
Cardinals win -- I'm paid the same.

________________________________

From: Bohnenkamp, David [DOC] [mailto:David.Bohnenkamp@iowa.gov]
Sent: Thu 5/1/2008 3:03 PM
To: Bernie Miklasz
Subject: It's been the Cardinal$ recently, too



So it was OK for the Cardinals to be outspending the Cubs in 2000, 2001 (by $14 million), 2003, and 2005, but you can write all the snide comments you want when the Trib finally starts acting like a large-market team and finally puts some of their moldy money back on the field? Everything was fine for the Cardinals' minions when they were handing out long-term deals to Rolen and Pujols, but as soon as one of those contracts became an albatross and the owners puckered up with the purse strings, it becomes fashionable to bash the teams who spend money. Get over it and quit trying to be a homer.

I think he's trying to insinuate that he has no reason to be a homer.  Which may or may not be true.  I never read the guy.

Either way, yea, the response is kinda stupid.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on May 02, 2008, 09:41:38 AM
Aw, damn it.

QuoteBrewers designate Turnbow for assignment
The Milwaukee Brewers today designated relief pitcher Derrick Turnbow for assignment.

In a corresponding move, Joe Dillon was recalled from Class AAA Nashville.

Dillon will be in uniform tonight when the Brewers play the Houston Astros.

Turnbow was an all-star closer for the Brewers in 2006 and pitched well for the most part last season in a set-up role, but has become increasingly unreliable this year. His low point came Wednesday night when Yost sent him to pitch the eighth inning with the Cubs leading, 13-5.

Turnbow was unable to get out of the inning, surrendering six runs on four hits and four walks, forcing Yost to use left-hander Mitch Stetter to get the third out in the 19-5 loss. That meltdown came on the heels of an outing Sunday against Florida in which Turnbow failed to retire any of the three hitters he faced (two walks, single).

The numbers tell the story of how awful Turnbow has been. In eight outings, he is 0-1 with a 15.63 earned run average, allowing 12 hits, 13 walks and 11 runs in 6 1/3 innings. Opponents are batting .414 against him.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on May 02, 2008, 10:06:15 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 02, 2008, 09:41:38 AM
Aw, damn it.

QuoteBrewers designate Turnbow for assignment
The Milwaukee Brewers today designated relief pitcher Derrick Turnbow for assignment.

In a corresponding move, Joe Dillon was recalled from Class AAA Nashville.

Dillon will be in uniform tonight when the Brewers play the Houston Astros.

Turnbow was an all-star closer for the Brewers in 2006 and pitched well for the most part last season in a set-up role, but has become increasingly unreliable this year. His low point came Wednesday night when Yost sent him to pitch the eighth inning with the Cubs leading, 13-5.

Turnbow was unable to get out of the inning, surrendering six runs on four hits and four walks, forcing Yost to use left-hander Mitch Stetter to get the third out in the 19-5 loss. That meltdown came on the heels of an outing Sunday against Florida in which Turnbow failed to retire any of the three hitters he faced (two walks, single).

The numbers tell the story of how awful Turnbow has been. In eight outings, he is 0-1 with a 15.63 earned run average, allowing 12 hits, 13 walks and 11 runs in 6 1/3 innings. Opponents are batting .414 against him.


This is terrible news. Hopefully he can be a nice reclamation project somewhere else. Like St. Louis.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuckosan on May 02, 2008, 10:09:51 AM
Quote from: EG on May 01, 2008, 07:27:12 PM
Sounds as if you thought it was "wise."
It's the years, honey.  Not the dollars.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TJ on May 02, 2008, 10:10:02 AM
I think Dusty likes how he has experience against the NL Central.

I hate this news more than any of you. He was the closer for the Maldonado Candies of the Neifi Perez League.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on May 02, 2008, 10:12:13 AM
Quote from: Dave B on May 02, 2008, 09:18:57 AM
Quote from: Dave B on May 01, 2008, 03:23:39 PM
Bernie Dickless is at it again today in his Post-Dispatch blog:

"I write this on Thursday, in anticipation of the renewal of the funtastic Cubs-Cardinals rivalry.

And this one is easy to frame: all the pressure in the world is on the Cubs. The Cardinals have nothing to lose. According to the national baseball punditry, the Cardinals were supposed to be an also-ran this season, far up the track, and a hideous representation of a MLB team. They were buried under 4th place, 5th place, predictions. Even the august publication, the Chicago Tribune, marked the Cardinals down for a 69-93 season.

Instead, the Cardinals won 18 games in April and emerged as a first-month surprise with their refurbished, budget-conscious roster. Sure, the Cardinals have much to prove, and they'll be facing better competition and a more difficult schedule.

But so what? The Cardinals have nothing to lose. They aren't supposed to be a factor in this. They can delightfully play the role of pest, nuisance, underdogs.

The Cub$, meanwhile, have been on a spending frenzy for the last two years, trying to become the NY Yankees of the National League as they handed out around $500 million in free-agent deals or contract extensions in an effort to win big, and as soon as possible.

The latest Cub$ purchase was the splendid Japanese outfielder, Fukudome, who signed for 4 years, $48 million over the winter. That contract went into the top-dollar file along with the previous deals for Alfonso Soriano ($136 million), Carlos Zambrano ($91.5 million), Aramis Ramirez ($75 million), Derrek Lee ($65 million), Ted Lilly ($40 million), Jason Marquis ($21 million) and Mark DeRosa ($13 million).

Hey, but at least the Cardinals countered with Cesar Izturis...

The Cubs have a helluva team. They've spruced up their one weakness, a lack of plate discipline. They're drawing walks, getting on base, setting up a feast of RBI opportunities for the big fellas. Going into Thursday's game against Milwaukee, the Cubs (.375) had a one-point lead over the Cardinals for the best onbase percentage in the NL. The lineup is loaded with OBP machines, including Lee (.437), Ramirez (.411), Fukudome (.436), Geovany Soto (.427), DeRosa (.416), Ryan Theriot (.396) and Reed Johnson (.379).

Soriano has just returned from the DL — and oddly enough, his free-swinging ways may actually have a nominal negative impact on a lineup that's been taking a lot of intelligent at-bats. He had a mediocre OBP of .337 at the top of the lineup card last season, and was stuck at an OBP of .230 when injured last month.

Anyway, the Cubs definitely have one of the best teams in the NL, and there's no reason why they shouldn't have a strong season. And why not? There are no excuses for the North Siders. When you spend $500 million in 24 months, you'd better have great players, and you'd better get impressive results. And the Cub$ have assembled a very impressive roster, which is being guided by a proven winner in second-year manager Lou Piniella.

It's going to be fascinating to see if the Cardinals can keep up with the best ATM in the NL Central."

I sent an e-mail response that was a little tame because I sent it from work. However, I pointed out that none of the St. Louis minions whined about money when the Cardinals outspent the Cubs in 2000, 2001 (by a whopping $14 million), 2003, and 2005. And his characterization of the Cubs as "NY Yankees of the National League is a little off seeing how the Cubs are THIRD in the NL in payroll (by the way, the White Sox are fifth in MLB at $121.2 mil and the Cubs eighth at $118.3, with the Cardinals in at 11th).

Check out his response I got at 3:10 this morning. I'm not sure if he's trying to insinuate that he makes a lot of money or what, but it's kinda stupid:


Cubs win -- I'm paid the same.
Cardinals win -- I'm paid the same.

________________________________

From: Bohnenkamp, David [DOC] [mailto:David.Bohnenkamp@iowa.gov]
Sent: Thu 5/1/2008 3:03 PM
To: Bernie Miklasz
Subject: It's been the Cardinal$ recently, too



So it was OK for the Cardinals to be outspending the Cubs in 2000, 2001 (by $14 million), 2003, and 2005, but you can write all the snide comments you want when the Trib finally starts acting like a large-market team and finally puts some of their moldy money back on the field? Everything was fine for the Cardinals' minions when they were handing out long-term deals to Rolen and Pujols, but as soon as one of those contracts became an albatross and the owners puckered up with the purse strings, it becomes fashionable to bash the teams who spend money. Get over it and quit trying to be a homer.

Nice work, Dave. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on May 02, 2008, 10:19:58 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 02, 2008, 09:41:38 AM
Aw, damn it.

QuoteBrewers designate Turnbow for assignment
The Milwaukee Brewers today designated relief pitcher Derrick Turnbow for assignment.

In a corresponding move, Joe Dillon was recalled from Class AAA Nashville.

Dillon will be in uniform tonight when the Brewers play the Houston Astros.

Turnbow was an all-star closer for the Brewers in 2006 and pitched well for the most part last season in a set-up role, but has become increasingly unreliable this year. His low point came Wednesday night when Yost sent him to pitch the eighth inning with the Cubs leading, 13-5.

Turnbow was unable to get out of the inning, surrendering six runs on four hits and four walks, forcing Yost to use left-hander Mitch Stetter to get the third out in the 19-5 loss. That meltdown came on the heels of an outing Sunday against Florida in which Turnbow failed to retire any of the three hitters he faced (two walks, single).

The numbers tell the story of how awful Turnbow has been. In eight outings, he is 0-1 with a 15.63 earned run average, allowing 12 hits, 13 walks and 11 runs in 6 1/3 innings. Opponents are batting .414 against him.


I like saying it, so, "I told you so."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on May 02, 2008, 10:26:50 AM
Quote from: EG on April 30, 2008, 10:43:46 PM
The Cubs probably hurt themselves tonight, since this performance may get Turnbow cut. 


Well done.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on May 02, 2008, 10:43:27 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 02, 2008, 09:41:38 AM
Aw, damn it.

QuoteBrewers designate Turnbow for assignment
The Milwaukee Brewers today designated relief pitcher Derrick Turnbow for assignment.

In a corresponding move, Joe Dillon was recalled from Class AAA Nashville.

Dillon will be in uniform tonight when the Brewers play the Houston Astros.

Turnbow was an all-star closer for the Brewers in 2006 and pitched well for the most part last season in a set-up role, but has become increasingly unreliable this year. His low point came Wednesday night when Yost sent him to pitch the eighth inning with the Cubs leading, 13-5.

Turnbow was unable to get out of the inning, surrendering six runs on four hits and four walks, forcing Yost to use left-hander Mitch Stetter to get the third out in the 19-5 loss. That meltdown came on the heels of an outing Sunday against Florida in which Turnbow failed to retire any of the three hitters he faced (two walks, single).

The numbers tell the story of how awful Turnbow has been. In eight outings, he is 0-1 with a 15.63 earned run average, allowing 12 hits, 13 walks and 11 runs in 6 1/3 innings. Opponents are batting .414 against him.


This is a disheartening fucking situation.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Big Cheese on May 02, 2008, 11:32:01 AM
worst news I've heard all day.

hopefully another non-Cubs nl central team will see his potential
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on May 02, 2008, 01:36:43 PM

"It's going to be fascinating to see if the Cardinals can keep up with the best ATM in the NL Central."

I sent an e-mail response that was a little tame because I sent it from work. However, I pointed out that none of the St. Louis minions whined about money when the Cardinals outspent the Cubs in 2000, 2001 (by a whopping $14 million), 2003, and 2005. And his characterization of the Cubs as "NY Yankees of the National League is a little off seeing how the Cubs are THIRD in the NL in payroll (by the way, the White Sox are fifth in MLB at $121.2 mil and the Cubs eighth at $118.3, with the Cardinals in at 11th).
[/quote]

Check out his response I got at 3:10 this morning. I'm not sure if he's trying to insinuate that he makes a lot of money or what, but it's kinda stupid:


Cubs win -- I'm paid the same.
Cardinals win -- I'm paid the same.

________________________________

From: Bohnenkamp, David [DOC] [mailto:David.Bohnenkamp@iowa.gov]
Sent: Thu 5/1/2008 3:03 PM
To: Bernie Miklasz
Subject: It's been the Cardinal$ recently, too



So it was OK for the Cardinals to be outspending the Cubs in 2000, 2001 (by $14 million), 2003, and 2005, but you can write all the snide comments you want when the Trib finally starts acting like a large-market team and finally puts some of their moldy money back on the field? Everything was fine for the Cardinals' minions when they were handing out long-term deals to Rolen and Pujols, but as soon as one of those contracts became an albatross and the owners puckered up with the purse strings, it becomes fashionable to bash the teams who spend money. Get over it and quit trying to be a homer.
[/quote]

Nice work, Dave. 
[/quote]

My response:
True. Recently, I had given you credit for pointing out some of the Cardinals' shortcomings and all of the hoopla surrounding the LaRussa/Rolen debacle. Heck, it was to the point where you were Switzerland compared to Jeff Gordon's cheerleading stories about the Redbirds every day. Granted, the Chicago media is overly negative and I'm used to daily whines about who is leading off, who the fifth starter will be, who will the closer be, blah, blah, blah. But with the "Cub$" piece you are back to catering to the red-clad numbskulls who obsess over what the Cubs are doing. How soon they forget that they threw gobs of money at Pujols, Rolen, and Carpenter, and also outspent the Cubs four times in seven years. I'm sure the Cardinals would have taken serious runs at Lieber, Reed Johnson, and Fukudome in past years (or they would wait around and let some dumb GM hand them McGwire, Edmonds, Rolen, Larry Walker, Woody Williams and others for virtually nothing in return). Heck, Johnson and Fukudome would be in the Cardinals' starting line-up, and Lieber would probably be a third starter (though Gordo would have us believe that the current rotation and all of the pitchers on the DL make up the greatest pitching staff in recent history). But the owners got their new stadium with high-price suites and "premium" seats (at least three times the number Wrigley has), sold a boat-load of season tickets, and have tightened their purse strings somewhat. It's not the Cubs fault that the Cardinals' minor league system was one of the worst in baseball for the past ten years, thus crippling them when it comes to making deals. And it's not the Cubs fault that they've finally decided to spend some money while the Cardinals have a large percentage of their payroll wrapped up in Pujols, Carpenter, and Glaus. The Cubs are EIGHTH in MLB payroll in 2008, and THIRD in the NL, which hardly makes them they Yankees of the Senior Circuit.

I hope the Cubs win and I hope you get paid, too. But don't let the so-called "best fans in baseball" dumb you down and forget the Cardinals' recent spending sprees.   
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Joe on May 02, 2008, 01:40:56 PM
...The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that Yovani Gallardo has a torn ACL.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Cade on May 02, 2008, 01:42:48 PM
Ned Yost, the new Dusty Baker?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on May 02, 2008, 01:49:00 PM
Quote from: Joe on May 02, 2008, 01:40:56 PM
...The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that Yovani Gallardo has a torn ACL.


Out for the year.

Well, at least this partly offsets the Turnbow DFA.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on May 02, 2008, 01:53:26 PM
I couldn't believe they left him in to pitch yesterday.  And I wouldn't be surprised to find out that when the swelling goes down that it's completely torn.  When you partially tear a ligament the pain is caused by the remaining fibers hanging on while you are moving around.  If you tear it completely you have initial pain but then there's nothing constricting your movement so that pain goes away.  Until it swells up like a beach ball.  Which, is exactly what it sounds like happened to Gallardo.

So leaving him in to pitch probably didn't hurt his ACL any more than it would have been, but it left him open to tearing up the rest of the knee because it would have been unstable.

You know, unstable, like Ned.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on May 02, 2008, 01:54:06 PM
Quote from: EG on May 02, 2008, 01:49:00 PM
Quote from: Joe on May 02, 2008, 01:40:56 PM
...The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that Yovani Gallardo has a torn ACL.


Out for the year.

Well, at least this partly offsets the Turnbow DFA.

I'm not so pissed about yesterday's loss anymore
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on May 02, 2008, 02:01:21 PM
Quote from: Andy on May 02, 2008, 01:53:26 PM
I couldn't believe they left him in to pitch yesterday.  And I wouldn't be surprised to find out that when the swelling goes down that it's completely torn.  When you partially tear a ligament the pain is caused by the remaining fibers hanging on while you are moving around.  If you tear it completely you have initial pain but then there's nothing constricting your movement so that pain goes away.  Until it swells up like a beach ball.  Which, is exactly what it sounds like happened to Gallardo.

So leaving him in to pitch probably didn't hurt his ACL any more than it would have been, but it left him open to tearing up the rest of the knee because it would have been unstable.

You know, unstable, like Ned.


Didn't Chris Chelios once play a large part of a hockey season with a torn ACL?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuckosan on May 02, 2008, 02:32:31 PM
Quote from: Andy on May 02, 2008, 01:53:26 PM
I couldn't believe they left him in to pitch yesterday.  And I wouldn't be surprised to find out that when the swelling goes down that it's completely torn.  When you partially tear a ligament the pain is caused by the remaining fibers hanging on while you are moving around.  If you tear it completely you have initial pain but then there's nothing constricting your movement so that pain goes away.  Until it swells up like a beach ball.  Which, is exactly what it sounds like happened to Gallardo.

So leaving him in to pitch probably didn't hurt his ACL any more than it would have been, but it left him open to tearing up the rest of the knee because it would have been unstable.
Who knew?  Marketing directors for schools of higher education are required to have medical degrees.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on May 02, 2008, 02:32:48 PM
Quote from: Dave B on May 02, 2008, 02:01:21 PM
Quote from: Andy on May 02, 2008, 01:53:26 PM
I couldn't believe they left him in to pitch yesterday.  And I wouldn't be surprised to find out that when the swelling goes down that it's completely torn.  When you partially tear a ligament the pain is caused by the remaining fibers hanging on while you are moving around.  If you tear it completely you have initial pain but then there's nothing constricting your movement so that pain goes away.  Until it swells up like a beach ball.  Which, is exactly what it sounds like happened to Gallardo.

So leaving him in to pitch probably didn't hurt his ACL any more than it would have been, but it left him open to tearing up the rest of the knee because it would have been unstable.

You know, unstable, like Ned.


Didn't Chris Chelios once play a large part of a hockey season with a torn ACL?

Having torn an ACL in each of knee, I concur with Andy's assesment.  With a partial tear, it was a lot harder to get around after the injury.  With the full tear, what was left of the ACL just shrank back into my knee... leaving plenty of room for fluids, blood, alcohol, etc.  I'm still trying to bounce back from the last one...

I've heard plenty of stories of people going on full or completely blown ACL's...  Building up the hamstring and a sports brace can usually take care of most stability issues without the need for invasive surgery.

Personally, I like having titanium screws in my leg, plenty of scars and pains meds to spare.  

Yay?

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on May 02, 2008, 02:36:48 PM
Quote from: Joe on May 02, 2008, 01:40:56 PM
...The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that Yovani Gallardo has a torn ACL.


BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

What a fucking idiot.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on May 02, 2008, 02:37:06 PM
Quote from: Dave B on May 02, 2008, 02:01:21 PM
Quote from: Andy on May 02, 2008, 01:53:26 PM
I couldn't believe they left him in to pitch yesterday.  And I wouldn't be surprised to find out that when the swelling goes down that it's completely torn.  When you partially tear a ligament the pain is caused by the remaining fibers hanging on while you are moving around.  If you tear it completely you have initial pain but then there's nothing constricting your movement so that pain goes away.  Until it swells up like a beach ball.  Which, is exactly what it sounds like happened to Gallardo.

So leaving him in to pitch probably didn't hurt his ACL any more than it would have been, but it left him open to tearing up the rest of the knee because it would have been unstable.

You know, unstable, like Ned.


Didn't Chris Chelios once play a large part of a hockey season with a torn ACL?

Actually, I think Chelios played a decent chunk of his career with a torn ACL.  He tore is with the Hawks, missed two periods of one game, and never had it fixed until he was with the Red Wings and blew out the other knee, I think.  As the story goes, he was able to build up the leg muscles to hold it together.  I would imagine that skating as opposed to running or jumping makes it a little bit easier.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on May 02, 2008, 02:50:25 PM
QuoteHe was placed on the 15-day DL and right-hander Dave Bush was recalled from Class AAA Nashville to replace him.

Gallardo's 1.80 ERA for Bush's 6.75 ERA.

QuoteNo decision will be made on surgery until the swelling subsides in Gallardo's knee. But he in all likelihood will miss most if not all the rest of the season, a severe blow to the Brewers' chances in 2008.

See what happens when they release Turdthrow? The whole Brewers season appears in jeopardy now.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on May 02, 2008, 02:55:08 PM
How long before Sheets goes down too?

Is this what it was like for Cardinals and White Sox fans when Prior and Wood were injured every year? They had it good.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on May 02, 2008, 02:56:04 PM
The Brewers will be fine. After all, they have an intelligent and level headed manager at the controls.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on May 02, 2008, 03:44:06 PM
Quote from: powen01 on May 02, 2008, 02:32:48 PM
Quote from: Dave B on May 02, 2008, 02:01:21 PM
Quote from: Andy on May 02, 2008, 01:53:26 PM
I couldn't believe they left him in to pitch yesterday.  And I wouldn't be surprised to find out that when the swelling goes down that it's completely torn.  When you partially tear a ligament the pain is caused by the remaining fibers hanging on while you are moving around.  If you tear it completely you have initial pain but then there's nothing constricting your movement so that pain goes away.  Until it swells up like a beach ball.  Which, is exactly what it sounds like happened to Gallardo.

So leaving him in to pitch probably didn't hurt his ACL any more than it would have been, but it left him open to tearing up the rest of the knee because it would have been unstable.

You know, unstable, like Ned.


Didn't Chris Chelios once play a large part of a hockey season with a torn ACL?

Having torn an ACL in each of knee, I concur with Andy's assesment.  With a partial tear, it was a lot harder to get around after the injury.  With the full tear, what was left of the ACL just shrank back into my knee... leaving plenty of room for fluids, blood, alcohol, etc.  I'm still trying to bounce back from the last one...

I've heard plenty of stories of people going on full or completely blown ACL's...  Building up the hamstring and a sports brace can usually take care of most stability issues without the need for invasive surgery.

Personally, I like having titanium screws in my leg, plenty of scars and pains meds to spare. 

Yay?



I hope he goes to the same vet that my dog did to have his repaired.  And I hope he has to wear one of these:

(http://www.badrap.org/rescue/img/bul_pickup.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on May 02, 2008, 04:27:08 PM
If you're the type who occasionally likes to laugh at NSBB, take a glance at their thread about the Gallardo injury.  Definitely a few board warnings were issued here.

http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=48249&start=25

Nothing new from them.  Still made me laugh.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Czervik on May 02, 2008, 04:36:26 PM
Quote from: EG on May 02, 2008, 04:27:08 PM
If you're the type who occasionally likes to laugh at NSBB, take a glance at their thread about the Gallardo injury.  Definitely a few board warnings were issued here.

http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=48249&start=25

Nothing new from them.  Still made me laugh.

Maybe this joint could use a little classing up.

Someone extend an olive branch to Banedon or RawAction.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on May 02, 2008, 04:37:50 PM
Quote from: EG on May 02, 2008, 04:27:08 PM
If you're the type who occasionally likes to laugh at NSBB, take a glance at their thread about the Gallardo injury.  Definitely a few board warnings were issued here.

http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=48249&start=25

Nothing new from them.  Still made me laugh.

Mind numbing.

In the "I'll take 'Things You'll Never, Ever, See At Desipio' for five hundred, Alex" category:

QuoteLet's stop the namecalling in this thread. Calling another member of this board a name is clearly against the rules and completely uncalled for. While were at it, let's try to refrain from calling players, coaches, and GMs names also. Either way, it provides nothing of value to the board.

Heh heh.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on May 02, 2008, 04:39:01 PM
Quote from: EG on May 02, 2008, 04:27:08 PM
If you're the type who occasionally likes to laugh at NSBB, take a glance at their thread about the Gallardo injury.  Definitely a few board warnings were issued here.

http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=48249&start=25

Nothing new from them.  Still made me laugh.

On the first page of that thread, why does PrimeTime use the same picture in his avatar and his signature?  That--what's the word--is stupid.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on May 02, 2008, 04:42:46 PM
Quote from: Mike D on May 02, 2008, 04:37:50 PM
Quote from: EG on May 02, 2008, 04:27:08 PM
If you're the type who occasionally likes to laugh at NSBB, take a glance at their thread about the Gallardo injury.  Definitely a few board warnings were issued here.

http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=48249&start=25

Nothing new from them.  Still made me laugh.

Mind numbing.

In the "I'll take 'Things You'll Never, Ever, See At Desipio' for five hundred, Alex" category:

QuoteLet's stop the namecalling in this thread. Calling another member of this board a name is clearly against the rules and completely uncalled for. While were at it, let's try to refrain from calling players, coaches, and GMs names also. Either way, it provides nothing of value to the board.

Heh heh.



[Lee Elia'd]
Rip them cocksuckers. Fuck them in the fucking ass. 85% of the teenagers in the world are busy reading books, working at the mall, smoking dope and poking their girlfriend in the ass, the other 15% stay in mom's basement on that fucking message board. Internets my fucking ass. It's a fucking carnival ride for them cocksuckers. Fuck them all day, fucking cocksuckers, print it!
[/Lee Elia'd]
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on May 02, 2008, 06:00:06 PM
Quote from: Mike D on May 02, 2008, 04:37:50 PM
Quote from: EG on May 02, 2008, 04:27:08 PM
If you're the type who occasionally likes to laugh at NSBB, take a glance at their thread about the Gallardo injury.  Definitely a few board warnings were issued here.

http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=48249&start=25

Nothing new from them.  Still made me laugh.

Mind numbing.

In the "I'll take 'Things You'll Never, Ever, See At Desipio' for five hundred, Alex" category:

QuoteLet's stop the namecalling in this thread. Calling another member of this board a name is clearly against the rules and completely uncalled for. While were at it, let's try to refrain from calling players, coaches, and GMs names also. Either way, it provides nothing of value to the board.

Heh heh.



So...don't call anyone in the world any kind of name on that board.

Holy shit what a boring place.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on May 02, 2008, 06:32:57 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 02, 2008, 06:00:06 PM
Quote from: Mike D on May 02, 2008, 04:37:50 PM
Quote from: EG on May 02, 2008, 04:27:08 PM
If you're the type who occasionally likes to laugh at NSBB, take a glance at their thread about the Gallardo injury.  Definitely a few board warnings were issued here.

http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=48249&start=25

Nothing new from them.  Still made me laugh.

Mind numbing.

In the "I'll take 'Things You'll Never, Ever, See At Desipio' for five hundred, Alex" category:

QuoteLet's stop the namecalling in this thread. Calling another member of this board a name is clearly against the rules and completely uncalled for. While were at it, let's try to refrain from calling players, coaches, and GMs names also. Either way, it provides nothing of value to the board.

Heh heh.



So...don't call anyone in the world any kind of name on that board.

Holy shit what a boring place.

Rules like that are why they permanently banned me from their messageboard.

I mean, do we really want to live in world where we can't call Sox fans wife-beating parole violators?

I don't think we do.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on May 02, 2008, 08:25:13 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on May 02, 2008, 06:32:57 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 02, 2008, 06:00:06 PM
Quote from: Mike D on May 02, 2008, 04:37:50 PM
Quote from: EG on May 02, 2008, 04:27:08 PM
If you're the type who occasionally likes to laugh at NSBB, take a glance at their thread about the Gallardo injury.  Definitely a few board warnings were issued here.

http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=48249&start=25

Nothing new from them.  Still made me laugh.

Mind numbing.

In the "I'll take 'Things You'll Never, Ever, See At Desipio' for five hundred, Alex" category:

QuoteLet's stop the namecalling in this thread. Calling another member of this board a name is clearly against the rules and completely uncalled for. While were at it, let's try to refrain from calling players, coaches, and GMs names also. Either way, it provides nothing of value to the board.

Heh heh.



So...don't call anyone in the world any kind of name on that board.

Holy shit what a boring place.

Rules like that are why they permanently banned me from their messageboard.

I mean, do we really want to live in world where we can't call Sox fans wife-beating parole violators?

I don't think we do.

I have a hard time imagining you lastig more than 10 minutes there.

And the best thing abou this place is not just that we can call Sux and Tards fans whatever  the fuck we want but, more often than not, we can call each other whatever the fuck we want.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on May 04, 2008, 11:06:36 PM
Do we need to now change this thread to 'Gangne and other stories from the rancid NLC?'
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Wampa on May 04, 2008, 11:20:31 PM
Quote from: thehawk on May 04, 2008, 11:06:36 PM
Do we need to now change this thread to 'Gangne and other stories from the rancid NLC?'

I was watching that game just to watch Gagne implode and he didn't disappoint.  But to be fair to him the umpires were not his friends in that game.  First Michael Bourn was called safe on a bang-bang play at 1st..but he was clearly out.  Then the home plate ump had a pea sized strike zone (I wasn't watching the whole game so maybe it was like that for both teams) which made him walk a few too many hitters.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: EG on May 05, 2008, 03:33:46 PM
Jock Jones, and his .498 OPS, DFA'd by the Tigers.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/2008-05-05-35332679_x.htm
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TDubbs on May 05, 2008, 03:45:02 PM
Quote from: Mike D on May 02, 2008, 08:25:13 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on May 02, 2008, 06:32:57 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 02, 2008, 06:00:06 PM
Quote from: Mike D on May 02, 2008, 04:37:50 PM
Quote from: EG on May 02, 2008, 04:27:08 PM
If you're the type who occasionally likes to laugh at NSBB, take a glance at their thread about the Gallardo injury.  Definitely a few board warnings were issued here.

http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=48249&start=25

Nothing new from them.  Still made me laugh.

Mind numbing.

In the "I'll take 'Things You'll Never, Ever, See At Desipio' for five hundred, Alex" category:

QuoteLet's stop the namecalling in this thread. Calling another member of this board a name is clearly against the rules and completely uncalled for. While were at it, let's try to refrain from calling players, coaches, and GMs names also. Either way, it provides nothing of value to the board.

Heh heh.



So...don't call anyone in the world any kind of name on that board.

Holy shit what a boring place.

Rules like that are why they permanently banned me from their messageboard.

I mean, do we really want to live in world where we can't call Sox fans wife-beating parole violators?

I don't think we do.

I have a hard time imagining you lastig more than 10 minutes there.

And the best thing abou this place is not just that we can call Sux and Tards fans whatever  the fuck we want but, more often than not, we can call each other whatever the fuck we want.

1 goddamn post and I was gone.  I didn't even say anything bad.  I like this place b/c it makes me feel smarter than I normally do.  Thanks MikeC and RB and joesoxfan and BC
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on May 05, 2008, 03:54:29 PM
Quote from: EG on May 05, 2008, 03:33:46 PM
Jock Jones, and his .498 OPS, DFA'd by the Tigers.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/2008-05-05-35332679_x.htm

Phil's gonna have to revise his Tigers plus-minus rating.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on May 05, 2008, 04:15:44 PM
Quote from: Shooter on May 05, 2008, 03:54:29 PM
Quote from: EG on May 05, 2008, 03:33:46 PM
Jock Jones, and his .498 OPS, DFA'd by the Tigers.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/2008-05-05-35332679_x.htm

Phil's gonna have to revise his Tigers plus-minus rating.

Jock for Turnbow.

Done, and done.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on May 06, 2008, 10:10:30 PM
QuoteTUESDAY: David Lennon adds that the Mets would only be willing to offer Turnbow a minor league deal.  Meanwhile, Gordon Edes hasn't heard anything about the Red Sox pursuing him.

MONDAY: According to John Delcos of The Journal News, the Mets are "discussing whether to sign Derrick Turnbow" (hat tip to MetsBlog).  Turnbow seems like a reasonable gamble for the Mets.  Most teams could stand to add relief depth.

Turnbow was designated on Friday; Ken Rosenthal recently suggested that four teams are interested.  The Brewers would have to do something about his $3.2MM salary if they are to strike a deal.

The Brewers are having their own bullpen problems despite a pricey offseason makeover.  Eric Gagne and David Riske, making a combined $14MM this year, have disappointed so far.

I hope one of them is St. Louis.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on May 08, 2008, 02:25:32 PM
On a positive note, the 'Tards gave up four in the eighth to blow one to the Rockies Wednesday night, and the Rocks are up 3-0 in the first this afternoon.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on May 08, 2008, 02:30:48 PM
Quote from: Dave B on May 08, 2008, 02:25:32 PM
On a positive note, the 'Tards gave up four in the eighth to blow one to the Rockies Wednesday night, and the Rocks are up 3-0 in the first this afternoon.

It's just a matter of time.

The only thing these guys have in common with the Tard teams of the early aughts is the uniform.  Much as we loathed those Edmonds/Rolen/Renteria teams, they were good.  These guys?  C'mon.  Outside of Fat Albert, they ain't shit. 

There impending free-fall will promise to be good times.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on May 08, 2008, 02:38:37 PM
Quote from: Mike D on May 08, 2008, 02:30:48 PM
Quote from: Dave B on May 08, 2008, 02:25:32 PM
On a positive note, the 'Tards gave up four in the eighth to blow one to the Rockies Wednesday night, and the Rocks are up 3-0 in the first this afternoon.

It's just a matter of time.

The only thing these guys have in common with the Tard teams of the early aughts is the uniform.  Much as we loathed those Edmonds/Rolen/Renteria teams, they were good.  These guys?  C'mon.  Outside of Fat Albert, they ain't shit. 

There impending free-fall will promise to be good times.

But they have Mulder coming back to the rotation any day now. Oh wait, maybe they don't.

QuoteCurrently in the Minor Leagues on a rehab assignment, Mark Mulder was diagnosed with a mild rotator cuff strain of his left shoulder on Wednesday morning. The Cardinals left-hander had been scheduled to pitch again Saturday against Triple-A Tucson, but he is now set to rest for the next week to 10 days before a re-evaluation.

After experiencing shoulder fatigue following his rehab start in Triple-A Memphis on Monday, Mulder returned to St. Louis for a follow-up visit with team physician Dr. George Paletta, who performed shoulder surgery on Mulder in both September of 2006 and 2007.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on May 08, 2008, 02:40:51 PM
Something Mark Prior can look forward to?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on May 09, 2008, 06:34:52 PM
QuoteThe Milwaukee Brewers today outrighted pitcher Derrick Turnbow to Class AAA Nashville.

He will report on Monday.

In eight outings this season, Turnbow is 0-1 with a 15.63 ERA, allowing 12 hits, 13 walks and 11 runs in 6 1/3 innings. The opposition is batting .414 against him.

Turnbow was an all-star closer for the Brewers in 2006.

The Brewers haven't won since he was released. It's time to bring him back.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: OFace on May 09, 2008, 10:05:16 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on May 06, 2008, 10:10:30 PM
QuoteTUESDAY: David Lennon adds that the Mets would only be willing to offer Turnbow a minor league deal.  Meanwhile, Gordon Edes hasn't heard anything about the Red Sox pursuing him.

MONDAY: According to John Delcos of The Journal News, the Mets are "discussing whether to sign Derrick Turnbow" (hat tip to MetsBlog).  Turnbow seems like a reasonable gamble for the Mets.  Most teams could stand to add relief depth.

Turnbow was designated on Friday; Ken Rosenthal recently suggested that four teams are interested.  The Brewers would have to do something about his $3.2MM salary if they are to strike a deal.

The Brewers are having their own bullpen problems despite a pricey offseason makeover.  Eric Gagne and David Riske, making a combined $14MM this year, have disappointed so far.

I hope one of them is St. Louis.

It is quite a logical move what with the poo Izzy has been offering as of late and all.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on May 09, 2008, 10:08:33 PM
Quote from: OFace on May 09, 2008, 10:05:16 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on May 06, 2008, 10:10:30 PM
QuoteTUESDAY: David Lennon adds that the Mets would only be willing to offer Turnbow a minor league deal.  Meanwhile, Gordon Edes hasn't heard anything about the Red Sox pursuing him.

MONDAY: According to John Delcos of The Journal News, the Mets are "discussing whether to sign Derrick Turnbow" (hat tip to MetsBlog).  Turnbow seems like a reasonable gamble for the Mets.  Most teams could stand to add relief depth.

Turnbow was designated on Friday; Ken Rosenthal recently suggested that four teams are interested.  The Brewers would have to do something about his $3.2MM salary if they are to strike a deal.

The Brewers are having their own bullpen problems despite a pricey offseason makeover.  Eric Gagne and David Riske, making a combined $14MM this year, have disappointed so far.

I hope one of them is St. Louis.

It is quite a logical move what with the poo Izzy has been offering as of late and all.

Nice work Izzy--2 pitches, 2 outs, then 1B, 1B, BB, 2R 1B - Game over.

And I got to watch it with a Cardinals fan.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on May 09, 2008, 10:45:27 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on May 09, 2008, 10:08:33 PM
Quote from: OFace on May 09, 2008, 10:05:16 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on May 06, 2008, 10:10:30 PM
QuoteTUESDAY: David Lennon adds that the Mets would only be willing to offer Turnbow a minor league deal.  Meanwhile, Gordon Edes hasn't heard anything about the Red Sox pursuing him.

MONDAY: According to John Delcos of The Journal News, the Mets are "discussing whether to sign Derrick Turnbow" (hat tip to MetsBlog).  Turnbow seems like a reasonable gamble for the Mets.  Most teams could stand to add relief depth.

Turnbow was designated on Friday; Ken Rosenthal recently suggested that four teams are interested.  The Brewers would have to do something about his $3.2MM salary if they are to strike a deal.

The Brewers are having their own bullpen problems despite a pricey offseason makeover.  Eric Gagne and David Riske, making a combined $14MM this year, have disappointed so far.

I hope one of them is St. Louis.

It is quite a logical move what with the poo Izzy has been offering as of late and all.

Nice work Izzy--2 pitches, 2 outs, then 1B, 1B, BB, 2R 1B - Game over.

And I got to watch it with a Cardinals fan.

You had a date with BC tonight? I wondered what the broad that gave him a number looked like. Now I know. Yilch.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on May 09, 2008, 10:46:46 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on May 09, 2008, 10:45:27 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on May 09, 2008, 10:08:33 PM
Quote from: OFace on May 09, 2008, 10:05:16 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on May 06, 2008, 10:10:30 PM
QuoteTUESDAY: David Lennon adds that the Mets would only be willing to offer Turnbow a minor league deal.  Meanwhile, Gordon Edes hasn't heard anything about the Red Sox pursuing him.

MONDAY: According to John Delcos of The Journal News, the Mets are "discussing whether to sign Derrick Turnbow" (hat tip to MetsBlog).  Turnbow seems like a reasonable gamble for the Mets.  Most teams could stand to add relief depth.

Turnbow was designated on Friday; Ken Rosenthal recently suggested that four teams are interested.  The Brewers would have to do something about his $3.2MM salary if they are to strike a deal.

The Brewers are having their own bullpen problems despite a pricey offseason makeover.  Eric Gagne and David Riske, making a combined $14MM this year, have disappointed so far.

I hope one of them is St. Louis.

It is quite a logical move what with the poo Izzy has been offering as of late and all.

Nice work Izzy--2 pitches, 2 outs, then 1B, 1B, BB, 2R 1B - Game over.

And I got to watch it with a Cardinals fan.

You had a date with BC tonight? I wondered what the broad that gave him a number looked like. Now I know. Yilch.

That's brutal Apex. CubFaninHydePark is way too classy to be out drinking beers with me.

...


Plus, I'm not a Cardinals fan. Just a self-loathing Cubs/Bears/Illini fan...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on May 10, 2008, 09:45:12 AM
I managed to somehow tune 620-AM in my home last night.   I think I positioned the radio upside down.

Anyway, listening to that 9th inning from the perspective of the team I was pulling for (or, against the team I was rooting against.  Same thing), Bob Uecker's call was deee-lightful to hear.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on May 10, 2008, 09:49:02 AM
Quote from: BC on May 09, 2008, 10:46:46 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on May 09, 2008, 10:45:27 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on May 09, 2008, 10:08:33 PM
Quote from: OFace on May 09, 2008, 10:05:16 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on May 06, 2008, 10:10:30 PM
QuoteTUESDAY: David Lennon adds that the Mets would only be willing to offer Turnbow a minor league deal.  Meanwhile, Gordon Edes hasn't heard anything about the Red Sox pursuing him.

MONDAY: According to John Delcos of The Journal News, the Mets are "discussing whether to sign Derrick Turnbow" (hat tip to MetsBlog).  Turnbow seems like a reasonable gamble for the Mets.  Most teams could stand to add relief depth.

Turnbow was designated on Friday; Ken Rosenthal recently suggested that four teams are interested.  The Brewers would have to do something about his $3.2MM salary if they are to strike a deal.

The Brewers are having their own bullpen problems despite a pricey offseason makeover.  Eric Gagne and David Riske, making a combined $14MM this year, have disappointed so far.

I hope one of them is St. Louis.

It is quite a logical move what with the poo Izzy has been offering as of late and all.

Nice work Izzy--2 pitches, 2 outs, then 1B, 1B, BB, 2R 1B - Game over.

And I got to watch it with a Cardinals fan.

You had a date with BC tonight? I wondered what the broad that gave him a number looked like. Now I know. Yilch.

That's brutal Apex. CubFaninHydePark is way too classy to be out drinking beers with me.


...


Um, no. He's not. Good dude and all but I wouldn't say he's too classy to be out having beers with you. Or 44 ounce steaks for that matter.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on May 10, 2008, 09:54:14 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on May 10, 2008, 09:49:02 AM
Quote from: BC on May 09, 2008, 10:46:46 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on May 09, 2008, 10:45:27 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on May 09, 2008, 10:08:33 PM
Quote from: OFace on May 09, 2008, 10:05:16 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on May 06, 2008, 10:10:30 PM
QuoteTUESDAY: David Lennon adds that the Mets would only be willing to offer Turnbow a minor league deal.  Meanwhile, Gordon Edes hasn't heard anything about the Red Sox pursuing him.

MONDAY: According to John Delcos of The Journal News, the Mets are "discussing whether to sign Derrick Turnbow" (hat tip to MetsBlog).  Turnbow seems like a reasonable gamble for the Mets.  Most teams could stand to add relief depth.

Turnbow was designated on Friday; Ken Rosenthal recently suggested that four teams are interested.  The Brewers would have to do something about his $3.2MM salary if they are to strike a deal.

The Brewers are having their own bullpen problems despite a pricey offseason makeover.  Eric Gagne and David Riske, making a combined $14MM this year, have disappointed so far.

I hope one of them is St. Louis.

It is quite a logical move what with the poo Izzy has been offering as of late and all.

Nice work Izzy--2 pitches, 2 outs, then 1B, 1B, BB, 2R 1B - Game over.

And I got to watch it with a Cardinals fan.

You had a date with BC tonight? I wondered what the broad that gave him a number looked like. Now I know. Yilch.

That's brutal Apex. CubFaninHydePark is way too classy to be out drinking beers with me.


...


Um, no. He's not. Good dude and all but I wouldn't say he's too classy to be out having beers with you. Or 44 ounce steaks for that matter.

Also, he's a Penguins fan.  That pretty much precludes him from being "too classy" for anything.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on May 10, 2008, 10:14:37 AM
QuoteBrewers starter Yovani Gallardo confirmed Friday that he'll have surgery on the torn ligament in his right knee, likely ending his season. Gallardo said he believes there's no chance he could avoid the operation on his anterior cruciate ligament, and that it would occur sometime next week.

"I wish I was able to, but I know for sure that I want to be at 100 percent, the last thing I want to do is try to go out there and pitch with it and maybe hurt something with the pressure on it," Gallardo said.
   
"That sucked the wind out of us," Melvin said of Gallardo's injury. "But we can't let that happen. A lot of teams have injuries. The frustrating part is he and Ben have never been able to pitch on a regular basis for us."

Gallardo said doctors told him there's a 98 percent success rate with the surgery, and Gallardo hopes there's a chance he can return in September or October.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on May 11, 2008, 05:29:25 PM
Dusty vs. Ned; the ultimate Brain Cramp Death Match. Today's point goes to Dusty:

QuoteThough Corey Patterson was supposed to be at the plate, David Ross batted out of order in the ninth inning of an 8-3 loss to the Mets on Sunday.
What is this, Little League? Per MLB rules, Ross has to complete his at-bat to be ruled out, and the outcome of his at-bat is then discarded with no runners allowed to advance. The Mets allowed him to do so, and since he lined out to right there was little harm done. Ross was the batter listed in the order after Patterson, so he was forced to come back to the plate for his 'real' at-bat and Patterson was charged the out. Ross singled after returning to the batter's box. There's almost too many jokes here for us to enjoy. Corey Patterson making outs even when he's not at-bat is just one of them. As if their wasn't already overwhelming evidence that Dusty Baker is a horrible manager, this just adds more fuel to the fire.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Weebs on May 11, 2008, 05:34:35 PM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on May 11, 2008, 05:29:25 PM
Dusty vs. Ned; the ultimate Brain Cramp Death Match. Today's point goes to Dusty:

QuoteThough Corey Patterson was supposed to be at the plate, David Ross batted out of order in the ninth inning of an 8-3 loss to the Mets on Sunday.
What is this, Little League? Per MLB rules, Ross has to complete his at-bat to be ruled out, and the outcome of his at-bat is then discarded with no runners allowed to advance. The Mets allowed him to do so, and since he lined out to right there was little harm done. Ross was the batter listed in the order after Patterson, so he was forced to come back to the plate for his 'real' at-bat and Patterson was charged the out. Ross singled after returning to the batter's box. There's almost too many jokes here for us to enjoy. Corey Patterson making outs even when he's not at-bat is just one of them. As if their wasn't already overwhelming evidence that Dusty Baker is a horrible manager, this just adds more fuel to the fire.


That as bad as Ned calling for a suicide squeeze with the bases loaded and 1 out in the 9th of a tie game?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on May 11, 2008, 06:03:55 PM
Quote from: CT II on May 10, 2008, 09:54:14 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on May 10, 2008, 09:49:02 AM
Quote from: BC on May 09, 2008, 10:46:46 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on May 09, 2008, 10:45:27 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on May 09, 2008, 10:08:33 PM
Quote from: OFace on May 09, 2008, 10:05:16 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on May 06, 2008, 10:10:30 PM
QuoteTUESDAY: David Lennon adds that the Mets would only be willing to offer Turnbow a minor league deal.  Meanwhile, Gordon Edes hasn't heard anything about the Red Sox pursuing him.

MONDAY: According to John Delcos of The Journal News, the Mets are "discussing whether to sign Derrick Turnbow" (hat tip to MetsBlog).  Turnbow seems like a reasonable gamble for the Mets.  Most teams could stand to add relief depth.

Turnbow was designated on Friday; Ken Rosenthal recently suggested that four teams are interested.  The Brewers would have to do something about his $3.2MM salary if they are to strike a deal.

The Brewers are having their own bullpen problems despite a pricey offseason makeover.  Eric Gagne and David Riske, making a combined $14MM this year, have disappointed so far.

I hope one of them is St. Louis.

It is quite a logical move what with the poo Izzy has been offering as of late and all.

Nice work Izzy--2 pitches, 2 outs, then 1B, 1B, BB, 2R 1B - Game over.

And I got to watch it with a Cardinals fan.

You had a date with BC tonight? I wondered what the broad that gave him a number looked like. Now I know. Yilch.

That's brutal Apex. CubFaninHydePark is way too classy to be out drinking beers with me.


...


Um, no. He's not. Good dude and all but I wouldn't say he's too classy to be out having beers with you. Or 44 ounce steaks for that matter.

Also, he's a Penguins fan.  That pretty much precludes him from being "too classy" for anything.

Certainly not too classy to be hurling expletives at New York's worst suburb--Philadelphia for the next couple of weeks.

Nice to see the Cards lose again today.  With Izzy shutdown, how long can they go without giving Turnblow a shot?  Watching him become the gift that keeps on giving...too good to be true?

And that Cards fan was my Dad.  But nice one Pex.  I'm gonna have to get up to Carmichael's and find my name on that plaque one of these days...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on May 11, 2008, 08:18:08 PM
Turd Throw took the AAA assignment (http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2669435&vkey=news_mil&fext=.jsp&c_id=mil), where he'll close games.

Gag-Me just got dropped from the closer's role.

This could be legendary.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on May 12, 2008, 07:09:45 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on May 11, 2008, 05:29:25 PM
Dusty vs. Ned; the ultimate Brain Cramp Death Match. Today's point goes to Dusty:

QuoteThough Corey Patterson was supposed to be at the plate, David Ross batted out of order in the ninth inning of an 8-3 loss to the Mets on Sunday.
What is this, Little League? Per MLB rules, Ross has to complete his at-bat to be ruled out, and the outcome of his at-bat is then discarded with no runners allowed to advance. The Mets allowed him to do so, and since he lined out to right there was little harm done. Ross was the batter listed in the order after Patterson, so he was forced to come back to the plate for his 'real' at-bat and Patterson was charged the out. Ross singled after returning to the batter's box. There's almost too many jokes here for us to enjoy. Corey Patterson making outs even when he's not at-bat is just one of them. As if their wasn't already overwhelming evidence that Dusty Baker is a horrible manager, this just adds more fuel to the fire.



I fucking love Dusty Baker.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on May 12, 2008, 09:14:04 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on May 12, 2008, 07:09:45 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on May 11, 2008, 05:29:25 PM
Dusty vs. Ned; the ultimate Brain Cramp Death Match. Today's point goes to Dusty:

QuoteThough Corey Patterson was supposed to be at the plate, David Ross batted out of order in the ninth inning of an 8-3 loss to the Mets on Sunday.
What is this, Little League? Per MLB rules, Ross has to complete his at-bat to be ruled out, and the outcome of his at-bat is then discarded with no runners allowed to advance. The Mets allowed him to do so, and since he lined out to right there was little harm done. Ross was the batter listed in the order after Patterson, so he was forced to come back to the plate for his 'real' at-bat and Patterson was charged the out. Ross singled after returning to the batter's box. There's almost too many jokes here for us to enjoy. Corey Patterson making outs even when he's not at-bat is just one of them. As if their wasn't already overwhelming evidence that Dusty Baker is a horrible manager, this just adds more fuel to the fire.



I fucking love Dusty Baker.

He fucked up the line-up in a game when he was here too. The only reason I remember it is because he actually got upset enough to get tossed when he went out to argue about it. C.B. Bucknor was the plate umpire that day.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TJ on May 12, 2008, 09:18:25 AM
He screwed up a double switch. Ramon Martinez hit a go-ahead double but was called out for batting out of order. Baker apparently tried to explain the double-switch by "pointing" to Martinez and then to the pitcher from the dugout. CB Bucknor mysteriously did not understand. The Cubs wound up winning late on back-to-back HRs by Sosa and Alou, I believe.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuckosan on May 12, 2008, 09:50:51 AM
Quote from: TJ on May 12, 2008, 09:18:25 AM
He screwed up a double switch. Ramon Martinez hit a go-ahead double but was called out for batting out of order. Baker apparently tried to explain the double-switch by "pointing" to Martinez and then to the pitcher from the dugout. CB Bucknor mysteriously did not understand. The Cubs wound up winning late on back-to-back HRs by Sosa and Alou, I believe.
Yup/  That was the game when Chip Caray told us that we had to fall in love with the 2004 Cubs.  I guess it takes a turd to know loving a turd.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on May 12, 2008, 10:13:48 AM
Quote from: TJ on May 12, 2008, 09:18:25 AM
He screwed up a double switch. Ramon Martinez hit a go-ahead double but was called out for batting out of order. Baker apparently tried to explain the double-switch by "pointing" to Martinez and then to the pitcher from the dugout. CB Bucknor mysteriously did not understand. The Cubs wound up winning late on back-to-back HRs by Sosa and Alou, I believe.

I was at that game.  It was actually a fun one.  I believe Mitre started, and an inning or two before the Sosa-Alou [Santo]BACK-TO-BACK JACKS[/Santo] Hollandsworth hit a bomb to tie it or put the Cubs ahead or something.  That was early enough in the year that I didn't hate that team.

Wasn't that also the same series when Wood got tossed after bitching about the non-called strike three against Dunn, followed by a bomb?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on May 12, 2008, 11:47:25 AM
Quote from: Kerm on May 12, 2008, 10:13:48 AM
Quote from: TJ on May 12, 2008, 09:18:25 AM
He screwed up a double switch. Ramon Martinez hit a go-ahead double but was called out for batting out of order. Baker apparently tried to explain the double-switch by "pointing" to Martinez and then to the pitcher from the dugout. CB Bucknor mysteriously did not understand. The Cubs wound up winning late on back-to-back HRs by Sosa and Alou, I believe.

I was at that game.  It was actually a fun one.  I believe Mitre started, and an inning or two before the Sosa-Alou [Santo]BACK-TO-BACK JACKS[/Santo] Hollandsworth hit a bomb to tie it or put the Cubs ahead or something.  That was early enough in the year that I didn't hate that team.

Wasn't that also the same series when Wood got tossed after bitching about the non-called strike three against Dunn, followed by a bomb?

Yes, but I think it was double off the bat of Wile E. Moe Pena that did 'em in.  Sean Casey started the rally by hitting one through the box that Kerry lazily tried to "backhand" and  Wood later got all petulantly entitled because the ump wouldn' give him his nibblin' shit off the corner to Dunn.

That whole series was an indicator of the unneccessary overdramatization that was 2004.  Everyone--team, fans, media--were acting like it was October, and it was the season's second weekend.  I think it was at that point that I started to hate everything about the Cubs.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on May 12, 2008, 11:52:05 AM
I concur. I was thinking of that series as an example of what could have happened this year if the Cubs had gotten off to a smilar slow start. The panic level hit DANGER for fans at Wrigley that weekend and things got out of control.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on May 12, 2008, 12:38:08 PM
Quote from: Dave B on May 12, 2008, 11:52:05 AM
I concur. I was thinking of that series as an example of what could have happened this year if the Cubs had gotten off to a smilar slow start. The panic level hit DANGER for fans at Wrigley that weekend and things got out of control.

For me that season went off the rails when Mercker, Bako and Farnsworth conspired to blow that big lead against St. Louis on a night they were poised to move into a tie for first. Happened in late June as I recall.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on May 12, 2008, 01:27:26 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on May 12, 2008, 12:38:08 PM
Quote from: Dave B on May 12, 2008, 11:52:05 AM
I concur. I was thinking of that series as an example of what could have happened this year if the Cubs had gotten off to a smilar slow start. The panic level hit DANGER for fans at Wrigley that weekend and things got out of control.

For me that season went off the rails when Mercker, Bako and Farnsworth conspired to blow that big lead against St. Louis on a night they were poised to move into a tie for first. Happened in late June as I recall.

Indeed, LoneStar.  The night before, Rammy blasted a gap double to right-center off of Isringhausen for a comeback win in Game 1.  I was in Bowling Green, KY, for the next night getting my drink on at some Ruby Tuesday's when Mercker and Farnsworth and such blew a big lead and Mercker went into a speed-induced freakout on the umps, blaming them, apparently, for his inability to not suck, yielding me with an Eyre-like hangover the next morning. The next night I was driving back to Chicago when Cesar Izturis made 7 errors and hit into 18 double plays.  The Cubs never drew that close to the Tards again.

Can we lock this thread?  2004 was the shittiest season, from beginning to end, in my life.  Shittier than 1997 because they dragged us all the way to the finish line before kicking us in the nuts.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TJ on May 12, 2008, 01:47:59 PM
Quote from: Mike D on May 12, 2008, 01:27:26 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on May 12, 2008, 12:38:08 PM
Quote from: Dave B on May 12, 2008, 11:52:05 AM
I concur. I was thinking of that series as an example of what could have happened this year if the Cubs had gotten off to a smilar slow start. The panic level hit DANGER for fans at Wrigley that weekend and things got out of control.

For me that season went off the rails when Mercker, Bako and Farnsworth conspired to blow that big lead against St. Louis on a night they were poised to move into a tie for first. Happened in late June as I recall.

Indeed, LoneStar.  The night before, Rammy blasted a gap double to right-center off of Isringhausen for a comeback win in Game 1.  I was in Bowling Green, KY, for the next night getting my drink on at some Ruby Tuesday's when Mercker and Farnsworth and such blew a big lead and Mercker went into a speed-induced freakout on the umps, blaming them, apparently, for his inability to not suck, yielding me with an Eyre-like hangover the next morning. The next night I was driving back to Chicago when Cesar Izturis made 7 errors and hit into 18 double plays.  The Cubs never drew that close to the Tards again.

Can we lock this thread?  2004 was the shittiest season, from beginning to end, in my life.  Shittier than 1997 because they dragged us all the way to the finish line before kicking us in the nuts.

It was Alex Gonzalez who made 85 errors vs. the Cards. Cesar was busy molesting Dodgers.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on May 12, 2008, 02:14:14 PM
Nope.  It was Rey Ordonez.

He made three.  And cried in the clubhouse.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on May 12, 2008, 02:29:34 PM
Quote from: Andy on May 12, 2008, 02:14:14 PM
Nope.  It was Rey Ordonez.

He made three.  And cried in the clubhouse.

He kicked an inning ending double-play ball with one out in the bases loaded (4 runs scored after that, the only Cardinals runs of the game).

And then I believe he hit into one (possibly two) one-out, bases-loaded double-plays himself.

He was right to cry.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on May 12, 2008, 03:44:14 PM
Yes.  My bad.  It was Ordonez.  All of those shitty shortstop blend together after a while.  I think they've all come through town.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on May 12, 2008, 10:04:12 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AsWnEW0aE1Gc6ayXJUXZJPURvLYF?slug=ap-brewers-gagne&prov=ap&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AsWnEW0aE1Gc6ayXJUXZJPURvLYF?slug=ap-brewers-gagne&prov=ap&type=lgns)

QuoteMILWAUKEE (AP)—Two days after pronouncing himself unfit to close games for the Milwaukee Brewers, Eric Gagne says he's ready for another shot at a save.

He's just not sure when his next chance will come.

"I want to go out there as soon as I can," Gagne said before Monday's game against St. Louis. "That's the way I am. That's what I know. I know how to close. That's the only thing I know how to do."

Brewers manager Ned Yost hasn't committed to a specific role for Gagne, tied with Cardinals reliever Jason Isringhausen with a major league-worst five blown saves this season.

It would be nice to see him go back to closing blowing games.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on May 12, 2008, 10:07:08 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on May 12, 2008, 10:04:12 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AsWnEW0aE1Gc6ayXJUXZJPURvLYF?slug=ap-brewers-gagne&prov=ap&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AsWnEW0aE1Gc6ayXJUXZJPURvLYF?slug=ap-brewers-gagne&prov=ap&type=lgns)

QuoteMILWAUKEE (AP)—Two days after pronouncing himself unfit to close games for the Milwaukee Brewers, Eric Gagne says he's ready for another shot at a save.

He's just not sure when his next chance will come.

"I want to go out there as soon as I can," Gagne said before Monday's game against St. Louis. "That's the way I am. That's what I know. I know how to close. That's the only thing I know how to do."

Brewers manager Ned Yost hasn't committed to a specific role for Gagne, tied with Cardinals reliever Jason Isringhausen with a major league-worst five blown saves this season.

It would be nice to see him go back to closing blowing games.

If saving games is the only thing he knows how to do, that means he's good at nothing. I mean I'm sure he can cook or maybe change the oil in his car, something...anything. Chin up, Eric.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on May 13, 2008, 02:02:10 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 12, 2008, 10:07:08 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on May 12, 2008, 10:04:12 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AsWnEW0aE1Gc6ayXJUXZJPURvLYF?slug=ap-brewers-gagne&prov=ap&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AsWnEW0aE1Gc6ayXJUXZJPURvLYF?slug=ap-brewers-gagne&prov=ap&type=lgns)

QuoteMILWAUKEE (AP)—Two days after pronouncing himself unfit to close games for the Milwaukee Brewers, Eric Gagne says he's ready for another shot at a save.

He's just not sure when his next chance will come.

"I want to go out there as soon as I can," Gagne said before Monday's game against St. Louis. "That's the way I am. That's what I know. I know how to close. That's the only thing I know how to do."

Brewers manager Ned Yost hasn't committed to a specific role for Gagne, tied with Cardinals reliever Jason Isringhausen with a major league-worst five blown saves this season.

It would be nice to see him go back to closing blowing games.

If saving games is the only thing he knows how to do, that means he's good at nothing. I mean I'm sure he can cook or maybe change the oil in his car, something...anything. Chin up, Eric.

Well, he's good with a can of gas. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 06:46:49 AM
Quote from: powen01 on May 13, 2008, 02:02:10 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 12, 2008, 10:07:08 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on May 12, 2008, 10:04:12 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AsWnEW0aE1Gc6ayXJUXZJPURvLYF?slug=ap-brewers-gagne&prov=ap&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AsWnEW0aE1Gc6ayXJUXZJPURvLYF?slug=ap-brewers-gagne&prov=ap&type=lgns)

QuoteMILWAUKEE (AP)—Two days after pronouncing himself unfit to close games for the Milwaukee Brewers, Eric Gagne says he's ready for another shot at a save.

He's just not sure when his next chance will come.

"I want to go out there as soon as I can," Gagne said before Monday's game against St. Louis. "That's the way I am. That's what I know. I know how to close. That's the only thing I know how to do."

Brewers manager Ned Yost hasn't committed to a specific role for Gagne, tied with Cardinals reliever Jason Isringhausen with a major league-worst five blown saves this season.

It would be nice to see him go back to closing blowing games.

If saving games is the only thing he knows how to do, that means he's good at nothing. I mean I'm sure he can cook or maybe change the oil in his car, something...anything. Chin up, Eric.

Well, he's good with a can of gas. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on May 13, 2008, 10:09:25 AM
I happened to flip over to the Cardinals-Brewers game last night in time to see Yadier Molina acting like an eight-year old and pulling the typical Cardinal bullshit. Down 7-1, he starts bitching to the plate ump about a borderline pitch. The plate ump is offended by Molina turning his head and yapping (which is a big no-no), so he goes to brush the plate off and tell him to shut up. Molina continues to yap, so he dumps him. The Genius comes out to add to the scene, while Molina takes his gear off and throws it in the vicinity of the plate. Classy bunch, those Cardinals.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on May 13, 2008, 10:33:28 AM
Quote from: Dave B on May 13, 2008, 10:09:25 AM
I happened to flip over to the Cardinals-Brewers game last night...

I don't believe that you "just happened to flip over to" a Cardinals game.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andre Dawson's Creek on May 13, 2008, 10:34:16 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 10:33:28 AM
Quote from: Dave B on May 13, 2008, 10:09:25 AM
I happened to flip over to the Cardinals-Brewers game last night...

I don't believe that you "just happened to flip over to" a Cardinals game.

Dave BC?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on May 13, 2008, 10:35:44 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 10:33:28 AM
Quote from: Dave B on May 13, 2008, 10:09:25 AM
I happened to flip over to the Cardinals-Brewers game last night...

I don't believe that you "just happened to flip over to" a Cardinals game.

It was during one of the breaks in the Cubs game. It was either that or "Dancing With the Stars"!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on May 13, 2008, 10:40:22 AM
Quote from: Dave B on May 13, 2008, 10:09:25 AM
I happened to flip over to the Cardinals-Brewers game last night in time to see Yadier Molina acting like an eight-year old and pulling the typical Cardinal bullshit. Down 7-1, he starts bitching to the plate ump about a borderline pitch. The plate ump is offended by Molina turning his head and yapping (which is a big no-no), so he goes to brush the plate off and tell him to shut up. Molina continues to yap, so he dumps him. The Genius comes out to add to the scene, while Molina takes his gear off and throws it in the vicinity of the plate. Classy bunch, those Cardinals.

And he probably won't get suspended for it.

But if Soto did it Bud would give him a month off.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on May 13, 2008, 10:51:38 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on May 13, 2008, 10:40:22 AM
Quote from: Dave B on May 13, 2008, 10:09:25 AM
I happened to flip over to the Cardinals-Brewers game last night in time to see Yadier Molina acting like an eight-year old and pulling the typical Cardinal bullshit. Down 7-1, he starts bitching to the plate ump about a borderline pitch. The plate ump is offended by Molina turning his head and yapping (which is a big no-no), so he goes to brush the plate off and tell him to shut up. Molina continues to yap, so he dumps him. The Genius comes out to add to the scene, while Molina takes his gear off and throws it in the vicinity of the plate. Classy bunch, those Cardinals.

And he probably won't get suspended for it.

But if Soto did it Bud would give him a month off.

BC?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on May 13, 2008, 10:58:45 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on May 13, 2008, 10:40:22 AM
Quote from: Dave B on May 13, 2008, 10:09:25 AM
I happened to flip over to the Cardinals-Brewers game last night in time to see Yadier Molina acting like an eight-year old and pulling the typical Cardinal bullshit. Down 7-1, he starts bitching to the plate ump about a borderline pitch. The plate ump is offended by Molina turning his head and yapping (which is a big no-no), so he goes to brush the plate off and tell him to shut up. Molina continues to yap, so he dumps him. The Genius comes out to add to the scene, while Molina takes his gear off and throws it in the vicinity of the plate. Classy bunch, those Cardinals.

And he probably won't get suspended for it.

But if Soto did it Bud would give him a month off.

Actually I'm kind of wondering if Yadi is going to get some forced time off for that... cant really think of a parallel situtation off the top of my head
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on May 13, 2008, 11:12:41 AM
These Cards are folding faster than cards showing a two and nine.  I think the more rational of us called this a week ago.  I believe I, myself,  said something to the effect that their Sunday night win over the Cubs--with Izzy acting like they had won a WS (which he's never paricipated in, BTW) when he struck out Lee for the series win--may well mark their high point. 

Enjoy your long, hot smelly summer, ass sticks.

BC you can keep worrying, though.  It's fung.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 11:24:32 AM
Quote from: Dave B on May 13, 2008, 10:35:44 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 10:33:28 AM
Quote from: Dave B on May 13, 2008, 10:09:25 AM
I happened to flip over to the Cardinals-Brewers game last night...

I don't believe that you "just happened to flip over to" a Cardinals game.

It was during one of the breaks in the Cubs game. It was either that or "Dancing With the Stars"!

You chose...poorly.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on May 13, 2008, 11:31:47 AM
Hey, I went to the "tour" when they came through the Quad Cities and I still would like Cheryl Burke to squeeze my skull with her thighs, but it has lost some of its luster.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 11:37:25 AM
Quote from: Dave B on May 13, 2008, 11:31:47 AM
Hey, I went to the "tour" when they came through the Quad Cities and I still would like Cheryl Burke to squeeze my skull with her thighs, but it has lost some of its luster.

It was better in Chicago, when a Desipiot ruled the dance floor. And, yeah, going to see hot women in skimpy outfits while your wife thinks you're doing it for her is a championship move.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lance Dicksons Arm on May 13, 2008, 11:40:33 AM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 11:37:25 AM
Quote from: Dave B on May 13, 2008, 11:31:47 AM
Hey, I went to the "tour" when they came through the Quad Cities and I still would like Cheryl Burke to squeeze my skull with her thighs, but it has lost some of its luster.

It was better in Chicago, when a Desipiot ruled the dance floor. And, yeah, going to see hot women in skimpy outfits while your wife thinks you're doing it for her is a championship move.

(http://www.windsongcharters.com/images/gay1_frame.JPG)

I'm sorry.  I cannot endorse men attending Dancing with the Stars tour events.   
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 11:47:39 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on May 13, 2008, 11:40:33 AM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 11:37:25 AM
Quote from: Dave B on May 13, 2008, 11:31:47 AM
Hey, I went to the "tour" when they came through the Quad Cities and I still would like Cheryl Burke to squeeze my skull with her thighs, but it has lost some of its luster.

It was better in Chicago, when a Desipiot ruled the dance floor. And, yeah, going to see hot women in skimpy outfits while your wife thinks you're doing it for her is a championship move.

(http://www.windsongcharters.com/images/gay1_frame.JPG)

I'm sorry.  I cannot endorse men attending Dancing with the Stars tour events.   

Sorry dude...doing the cha-cha in front of 11,000 people was the coolest thing I've ever done.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lance Dicksons Arm on May 13, 2008, 12:10:03 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 11:47:39 AM
Sorry dude...doing the cha-cha in front of 11,000 people was the coolest thing I've ever done.

Just personal taste, which is probably largely based on the fact that I lack any rhythm, and simply can't dance at all.

Way easier for me to sit in the gallery and make ghey jokes, Fork.   I like easy.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:20:53 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 11:47:39 AM
Sorry dude...doing the cha-cha in front of 11,000 people was the coolest thing I've ever done.

Really?  I always envisioned your life being much more interesting than that.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on May 13, 2008, 12:35:22 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:20:53 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 11:47:39 AM
Sorry dude...doing the cha-cha in front of 11,000 people was the coolest thing I've ever done.

Really?  I always envisioned your life being much more interesting than that.

Hey, we can't all live in the big city like you, Eli.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on May 13, 2008, 12:37:48 PM
Quote from: CT II on May 13, 2008, 12:35:22 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:20:53 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 11:47:39 AM
Sorry dude...doing the cha-cha in front of 11,000 people was the coolest thing I've ever done.

Really?  I always envisioned your life being much more interesting than that.

Hey, we can't all live in the big city like you, Eli.

They don't actually have cities in Kansas yet. (It's Kansas, right?)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:44:38 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 13, 2008, 12:37:48 PM
Quote from: CT II on May 13, 2008, 12:35:22 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:20:53 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 11:47:39 AM
Sorry dude...doing the cha-cha in front of 11,000 people was the coolest thing I've ever done.

Really?  I always envisioned your life being much more interesting than that.

Hey, we can't all live in the big city like you, Eli.

They don't actually have cities in Kansas yet. (It's Kansas, right?)

Fun fact: Kansas City is in Missouri.  I know, it doesn't make any sense.  How can KANSAS City be in Missouri

Anyway, there's like 2 million people here.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:44:55 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 13, 2008, 12:37:48 PM
Quote from: CT II on May 13, 2008, 12:35:22 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:20:53 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 11:47:39 AM
Sorry dude...doing the cha-cha in front of 11,000 people was the coolest thing I've ever done.

Really?  I always envisioned your life being much more interesting than that.

Hey, we can't all live in the big city like you, Eli.

They don't actually have cities in Kansas yet. (It's Kansas, right?)

But they'll be getting some newspaper bins any day now.

TEC knows what I'm talking about.

Change is on the march. Evolution, even.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on May 13, 2008, 12:47:28 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:44:38 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 13, 2008, 12:37:48 PM
Quote from: CT II on May 13, 2008, 12:35:22 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:20:53 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 11:47:39 AM
Sorry dude...doing the cha-cha in front of 11,000 people was the coolest thing I've ever done.

Really?  I always envisioned your life being much more interesting than that.

Hey, we can't all live in the big city like you, Eli.

They don't actually have cities in Kansas yet. (It's Kansas, right?)

Fun fact: Kansas City is in Missouri.  I know, it doesn't make any sense.  How can KANSAS City be in Missouri

Anyway, there's like 2 million people here.

Why do we pronounce Kansas as KANS-ASS and the Kansas in Arkansas as KAN-SAW?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:44:38 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 13, 2008, 12:37:48 PM
Quote from: CT II on May 13, 2008, 12:35:22 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:20:53 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 11:47:39 AM
Sorry dude...doing the cha-cha in front of 11,000 people was the coolest thing I've ever done.

Really?  I always envisioned your life being much more interesting than that.

Hey, we can't all live in the big city like you, Eli.

They don't actually have cities in Kansas yet. (It's Kansas, right?)

Fun fact: Kansas City is in Missouri.

Indeed it is (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Missouri).

Except when it isn't (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Kansas).
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:49:45 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
Indeed it is (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Missouri).

Except when it isn't (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Kansas).

You don't want to go to Kansas City, KS.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on May 13, 2008, 12:50:26 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:44:38 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 13, 2008, 12:37:48 PM
Quote from: CT II on May 13, 2008, 12:35:22 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:20:53 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 11:47:39 AM
Sorry dude...doing the cha-cha in front of 11,000 people was the coolest thing I've ever done.

Really?  I always envisioned your life being much more interesting than that.

Hey, we can't all live in the big city like you, Eli.

They don't actually have cities in Kansas yet. (It's Kansas, right?)

Fun fact: Kansas City is in Missouri.

Indeed it is (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Missouri).

Except when it isn't (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Kansas).

Heh, Bonner Springs. YEAH it does.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:50:52 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on May 13, 2008, 12:47:28 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:44:38 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 13, 2008, 12:37:48 PM
Quote from: CT II on May 13, 2008, 12:35:22 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:20:53 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 11:47:39 AM
Sorry dude...doing the cha-cha in front of 11,000 people was the coolest thing I've ever done.

Really?  I always envisioned your life being much more interesting than that.

Hey, we can't all live in the big city like you, Eli.

They don't actually have cities in Kansas yet. (It's Kansas, right?)

Fun fact: Kansas City is in Missouri.  I know, it doesn't make any sense.  How can KANSAS City be in Missouri

Anyway, there's like 2 million people here.

Why do we pronounce Kansas as KANS-ASS and the Kansas in Arkansas as KAN-SAW?

It's all politics.

No... seriously.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkansas

QuoteThe pronunciation of Arkansas (ar-kan-saw) was made official by an act of the state legislature in 1881 after a dispute between the two U.S. Senators from Arkansas. One wanted to pronounce the word ar-kan-sas and the other wanted ar-kan-saw.

From the footnotes:

QuoteIn 1881, the Arkansas General Assembly passed the following concurrent resolution (Arkansas Statutes, Title 1, Chapter 4, Section 105):

QuoteWhereas, confusion of practice has arisen in the pronunciation of the name of our state and it is deemed important that the true pronunciation should be determined for use in oral official proceedings.

And, whereas, the matter has been thoroughly investigated by the State Historical Society and the Eclectic Society of Little Rock, which have agreed upon the correct pronunciation as derived from history, and the early usage of the American immigrants.

Be it therefore resolved by both houses of the General Assembly, that the only true pronunciation of the name of the state, in the opinion of this body, is that received by the French from the native Indians and committed to writing in the French word representing the sound. It should be pronounced in three (3) syllables, with the final "s" silent, the "a" in each syllable with the Italian sound, and the accent on the first and last syllables. The pronunciation with the accent on the second syllable with the sound of "a" in "man" and the sounding of the terminal "s" is an innovation to be discouraged.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: berkeleycubfan on May 13, 2008, 01:00:05 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 13, 2008, 12:50:26 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:44:38 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 13, 2008, 12:37:48 PM
Quote from: CT II on May 13, 2008, 12:35:22 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:20:53 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 11:47:39 AM
Sorry dude...doing the cha-cha in front of 11,000 people was the coolest thing I've ever done.

Really?  I always envisioned your life being much more interesting than that.

Hey, we can't all live in the big city like you, Eli.

They don't actually have cities in Kansas yet. (It's Kansas, right?)

Fun fact: Kansas City is in Missouri.

Indeed it is (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Missouri).

Except when it isn't (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Kansas).

Heh, Bonner Springs. YEAH it does.

I saw a great concert in Bonner Springs once - about 18 years ago.  Everyone was really fucked up, including me.  I don't remember much about it, but I heard it was a great show.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 01:02:21 PM
Quote from: berkeleycubfan on May 13, 2008, 01:00:05 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 13, 2008, 12:50:26 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:44:38 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 13, 2008, 12:37:48 PM
Quote from: CT II on May 13, 2008, 12:35:22 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:20:53 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 11:47:39 AM
Sorry dude...doing the cha-cha in front of 11,000 people was the coolest thing I've ever done.

Really?  I always envisioned your life being much more interesting than that.

Hey, we can't all live in the big city like you, Eli.

They don't actually have cities in Kansas yet. (It's Kansas, right?)

Fun fact: Kansas City is in Missouri.

Indeed it is (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Missouri).

Except when it isn't (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Kansas).

Heh, Bonner Springs. YEAH it does.

I saw a great concert in Bonner Springs once - about 18 years ago.  Everyone was really fucked up, including me.  I don't remember much about it, but I heard it was a great show.

John Tesh?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on May 13, 2008, 01:20:35 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 01:02:21 PM
Quote from: berkeleycubfan on May 13, 2008, 01:00:05 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 13, 2008, 12:50:26 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:44:38 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 13, 2008, 12:37:48 PM
Quote from: CT II on May 13, 2008, 12:35:22 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:20:53 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 11:47:39 AM
Sorry dude...doing the cha-cha in front of 11,000 people was the coolest thing I've ever done.

Really?  I always envisioned your life being much more interesting than that.

Hey, we can't all live in the big city like you, Eli.

They don't actually have cities in Kansas yet. (It's Kansas, right?)

Fun fact: Kansas City is in Missouri.

Indeed it is (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Missouri).

Except when it isn't (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Kansas).

Heh, Bonner Springs. YEAH it does.

I saw a great concert in Bonner Springs once - about 18 years ago.  Everyone was really fucked up, including me.  I don't remember much about it, but I heard it was a great show.

John Tesh?

He was partying with Tesh-heads? That must have been some show.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on May 13, 2008, 01:32:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:49:45 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
Indeed it is (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Missouri).

Except when it isn't (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Kansas).

You don't want to go to Kansas City, KS or Kansas City, MO.

But that's just me'ed.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on May 13, 2008, 01:34:05 PM
Quote from: Kerm on May 13, 2008, 01:32:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:49:45 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
Indeed it is (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Missouri).

Except when it isn't (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Kansas).

You don't want to go to Kansas City, KS or Kansas City, MO.

But that's just me'ed.

No, it isn't.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: berkeleycubfan on May 13, 2008, 01:38:25 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 13, 2008, 01:34:05 PM
Quote from: Kerm on May 13, 2008, 01:32:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:49:45 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
Indeed it is (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Missouri).

Except when it isn't (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Kansas).

You don't want to go to Kansas City, KS or Kansas City, MO.

But that's just me'ed.

No, it isn't.

What about Arkansas City, Kansas?  Uh huh - yeah, wrap your head around that one.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 01:45:12 PM
Quote from: Kerm on May 13, 2008, 01:32:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:49:45 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
Indeed it is (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Missouri).

Except when it isn't (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Kansas).

You don't want to go to Kansas City, KS or Kansas City, MO.

But that's just me'ed.

Careful there...there's some good ribs in KC.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andre Dawson's Creek on May 13, 2008, 01:52:05 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 01:45:12 PM
Quote from: Kerm on May 13, 2008, 01:32:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:49:45 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
Indeed it is (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Missouri).

Except when it isn't (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Kansas).

You don't want to go to Kansas City, KS or Kansas City, MO.

But that's just me'ed.

Careful there...there's some good ribs in KC.

Buried along I55 no doubt...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on May 13, 2008, 01:55:56 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 01:45:12 PM
Quote from: Kerm on May 13, 2008, 01:32:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:49:45 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
Indeed it is (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Missouri).

Except when it isn't (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Kansas).

You don't want to go to Kansas City, KS or Kansas City, MO.

But that's just me'ed.

Careful there...there's some good ribs in KC.

Amen.

I love Chicago, and I'll wholeheartedly agree that it's a cooler city than Kansas City.  But still, I like it here.  There's plenty to do -- lots of concerts and shows, and the food is great.  Plus, for a decent-sized city, traffic and cost of living are manageable.

Anyway, if either Kerm or Slaky want to put aside their geographical snobbery and come visit, the barbecue is on me.  I'll probably make you find a hotel to stay in though.  No gay stuff.

[/oversensitivity about where I live]
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 02:02:26 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 01:55:56 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 01:45:12 PM
Quote from: Kerm on May 13, 2008, 01:32:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:49:45 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
Indeed it is (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Missouri).

Except when it isn't (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Kansas).

You don't want to go to Kansas City, KS or Kansas City, MO.

But that's just me'ed.

Careful there...there's some good ribs in KC.

Amen.

I love Chicago, and I'll wholeheartedly agree that it's a cooler city than Kansas City.  But still, I like it here.  There's plenty to do -- lots of concerts and shows, and the food is great.  Plus, for a decent-sized city, traffic and cost of living are manageable.

Anyway, if either Kerm or Slaky want to put aside their geographical snobbery and come visit, the barbecue is on me.  I'll probably make you find a hotel to stay in though.  No gay stuff.

[/oversensitivity about where I live]

For my contributions to the NLBM, I sould actually visit the damn place.

Where's the good brisket place, Bryant's?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on May 13, 2008, 02:08:21 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 02:02:26 PM
Where's the good brisket place, Bryant's?

Could be -- Bryant's is really good, and probably the most legendary of the KC barbecue places.  Gates is also another famous one, but I'm not a huge fan of their sauce.

Personally, I like Oklahoma Joe's the best.  It's actually located in one half of a gas station, so it's got a nice dive feel to it. 

Those are probably your three best bets, depending on what you want. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on May 13, 2008, 02:12:20 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 01:55:56 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 01:45:12 PM
Quote from: Kerm on May 13, 2008, 01:32:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:49:45 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
Indeed it is (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Missouri).

Except when it isn't (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Kansas).

You don't want to go to Kansas City, KS or Kansas City, MO.

But that's just me'ed.

Careful there...there's some good ribs in KC.

Amen.

I love Chicago, and I'll wholeheartedly agree that it's a cooler city than Kansas City.  But still, I like it here.  There's plenty to do -- lots of concerts and shows, and the food is great.  Plus, for a decent-sized city, traffic and cost of living are manageable.

Anyway, if either Kerm or Slaky want to put aside their geographical snobbery and come visit, the barbecue is on me.  I'll probably make you find a hotel to stay in though.  No gay stuff.

[/oversensitivity about where I live]

You know it's just ribbing. Besides, Kermit lives in Naperville. That place is gheyer than a handbag full of rainbows.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 02:14:06 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 02:08:21 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 02:02:26 PM
Where's the good brisket place, Bryant's?

Could be -- Bryant's is really good, and probably the most legendary of the KC barbecue places.  Gates is also another famous one, but I'm not a huge fan of their sauce.

Personally, I like Oklahoma Joe's the best.  It's actually located in one half of a gas station, so it's got a nice dive feel to it. 

Those are probably your three best bets, depending on what you want. 

Best 'cue. I don't care if it's from the back of a '64 Falcon wagon.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tinker to Evers to Chance on May 13, 2008, 02:15:15 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 02:08:21 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 02:02:26 PM
Where's the good brisket place, Bryant's?

Could be -- Bryant's is really good, and probably the most legendary of the KC barbecue places.  Gates is also another famous one, but I'm not a huge fan of their sauce.

Personally, I like Oklahoma Joe's the best.  It's actually located in one half of a gas station, so it's got a nice dive feel to it. 

Those are probably your three best bets, depending on what you want. 

Oklahoma Joes, huh.  Might have to check that one out.

Kansas City is where I go to have fun on the weekendes.  It's a little more exciting than Ogden, Kansas.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 02:17:56 PM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on May 13, 2008, 02:15:15 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 02:08:21 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 02:02:26 PM
Where's the good brisket place, Bryant's?

Could be -- Bryant's is really good, and probably the most legendary of the KC barbecue places.  Gates is also another famous one, but I'm not a huge fan of their sauce.

Personally, I like Oklahoma Joe's the best.  It's actually located in one half of a gas station, so it's got a nice dive feel to it. 

Those are probably your three best bets, depending on what you want. 

Oklahoma Joes, huh.  Might have to check that one out.

Kansas City is where I go to have fun on the weekendes.  It's a little more exciting than Ogden, Kansas.

How are those newspaper bins treatin' ya?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tinker to Evers to Chance on May 13, 2008, 02:20:36 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 02:17:56 PM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on May 13, 2008, 02:15:15 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 02:08:21 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 02:02:26 PM
Where's the good brisket place, Bryant's?

Could be -- Bryant's is really good, and probably the most legendary of the KC barbecue places.  Gates is also another famous one, but I'm not a huge fan of their sauce.

Personally, I like Oklahoma Joe's the best.  It's actually located in one half of a gas station, so it's got a nice dive feel to it. 

Those are probably your three best bets, depending on what you want. 

Oklahoma Joes, huh.  Might have to check that one out.

Kansas City is where I go to have fun on the weekendes.  It's a little more exciting than Ogden, Kansas.

How are those newspaper bins treatin' ya?

They haven't made it to the front of the buiding where I work yet.  Newspaper bins aren't the sort of thing you want to bring out all at once.  You gotta phase them in.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 02:31:53 PM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on May 13, 2008, 02:15:15 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 02:08:21 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 02:02:26 PM
Where's the good brisket place, Bryant's?

Could be -- Bryant's is really good, and probably the most legendary of the KC barbecue places.  Gates is also another famous one, but I'm not a huge fan of their sauce.

Personally, I like Oklahoma Joe's the best.  It's actually located in one half of a gas station, so it's got a nice dive feel to it. 

Those are probably your three best bets, depending on what you want. 

Oklahoma Joes, huh.  Might have to check that one out.

Kansas City is where I go to have fun on the weekendes.  It's a little more exciting than Ogden, Kansas.

What isn't more exciting than Kansas, Ogden?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on May 13, 2008, 03:38:55 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 13, 2008, 02:12:20 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 01:55:56 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 01:45:12 PM
Quote from: Kerm on May 13, 2008, 01:32:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:49:45 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
Indeed it is (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Missouri).

Except when it isn't (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Kansas).

You don't want to go to Kansas City, KS or Kansas City, MO.

But that's just me'ed.

Careful there...there's some good ribs in KC.

Amen.

I love Chicago, and I'll wholeheartedly agree that it's a cooler city than Kansas City.  But still, I like it here.  There's plenty to do -- lots of concerts and shows, and the food is great.  Plus, for a decent-sized city, traffic and cost of living are manageable.

Anyway, if either Kerm or Slaky want to put aside their geographical snobbery and come visit, the barbecue is on me.  I'll probably make you find a hotel to stay in though.  No gay stuff.

[/oversensitivity about where I live]

You know it's just ribbing. Besides, Kermit lives in Naperville. That place is gheyer than a handbag full of rainbows.

I wasn't kidding, but it's not geographical snobbery.  I just don't like going anywhere.  I will make an exception, but only if EG breaks his hotel rule and lets me sleep under his coffee table.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lance Dicksons Arm on May 14, 2008, 09:57:22 PM
Another Brewers blown save.  This time, Guillermo Mota doing the honors.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on May 15, 2008, 06:19:16 AM
Quote from: Kerm on May 13, 2008, 03:38:55 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 13, 2008, 02:12:20 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 01:55:56 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 01:45:12 PM
Quote from: Kerm on May 13, 2008, 01:32:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:49:45 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
Indeed it is (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Missouri).

Except when it isn't (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Kansas).

You don't want to go to Kansas City, KS or Kansas City, MO.

But that's just me'ed.

Careful there...there's some good ribs in KC.

Amen.

I love Chicago, and I'll wholeheartedly agree that it's a cooler city than Kansas City.  But still, I like it here.  There's plenty to do -- lots of concerts and shows, and the food is great.  Plus, for a decent-sized city, traffic and cost of living are manageable.

Anyway, if either Kerm or Slaky want to put aside their geographical snobbery and come visit, the barbecue is on me.  I'll probably make you find a hotel to stay in though.  No gay stuff.

[/oversensitivity about where I live]

You know it's just ribbing. Besides, Kermit lives in Naperville. That place is gheyer than a handbag full of rainbows.

I wasn't kidding, but it's not geographical snobbery.  I just don't like going anywhere.  I will make an exception, but only if EG breaks his hotel rule and lets me sleep under his coffee table.

Kerm, you missed not one, but two rib jokes here.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on May 15, 2008, 07:13:20 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on May 14, 2008, 09:57:22 PM
Another Brewers blown save.  This time, Guillermo Mota doing the honors.

One of the few things you can count on; death, taxes, and a Brewers reliever bringing a gas can with him to the mound.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on May 15, 2008, 07:58:25 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on May 15, 2008, 07:13:20 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on May 14, 2008, 09:57:22 PM
Another Brewers blown save.  This time, Guillermo Mota doing the honors.

One of the few things you can count on; death, taxes, and a Brewers reliever bringing a gas can with him to the mound now that he's off the juice.

A pattern'd.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on May 15, 2008, 10:51:17 AM
Quote from: PTanner on May 15, 2008, 06:19:16 AM
Quote from: Kerm on May 13, 2008, 03:38:55 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 13, 2008, 02:12:20 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 01:55:56 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 01:45:12 PM
Quote from: Kerm on May 13, 2008, 01:32:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:49:45 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
Indeed it is (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Missouri).

Except when it isn't (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Kansas).

You don't want to go to Kansas City, KS or Kansas City, MO.

But that's just me'ed.

Careful there...there's some good ribs in KC.

Amen.

I love Chicago, and I'll wholeheartedly agree that it's a cooler city than Kansas City.  But still, I like it here.  There's plenty to do -- lots of concerts and shows, and the food is great.  Plus, for a decent-sized city, traffic and cost of living are manageable.

Anyway, if either Kerm or Slaky want to put aside their geographical snobbery and come visit, the barbecue is on me.  I'll probably make you find a hotel to stay in though.  No gay stuff.

[/oversensitivity about where I live]

You know it's just ribbing. Besides, Kermit lives in Naperville. That place is gheyer than a handbag full of rainbows.

I wasn't kidding, but it's not geographical snobbery.  I just don't like going anywhere.  I will make an exception, but only if EG breaks his hotel rule and lets me sleep under his coffee table.

Kerm, you missed not one, but two rib jokes here.

No, I just choose not to acknowledge them.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on May 15, 2008, 11:06:02 AM
Quote from: Kerm on May 15, 2008, 10:51:17 AM
Quote from: PTanner on May 15, 2008, 06:19:16 AM
Quote from: Kerm on May 13, 2008, 03:38:55 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 13, 2008, 02:12:20 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 01:55:56 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 01:45:12 PM
Quote from: Kerm on May 13, 2008, 01:32:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:49:45 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
Indeed it is (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Missouri).

Except when it isn't (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Kansas).

You don't want to go to Kansas City, KS or Kansas City, MO.

But that's just me'ed.

Careful there...there's some good ribs in KC.

Amen.

I love Chicago, and I'll wholeheartedly agree that it's a cooler city than Kansas City.  But still, I like it here.  There's plenty to do -- lots of concerts and shows, and the food is great.  Plus, for a decent-sized city, traffic and cost of living are manageable.

Anyway, if either Kerm or Slaky want to put aside their geographical snobbery and come visit, the barbecue is on me.  I'll probably make you find a hotel to stay in though.  No gay stuff.

[/oversensitivity about where I live]

You know it's just ribbing. Besides, Kermit lives in Naperville. That place is gheyer than a handbag full of rainbows.

I wasn't kidding, but it's not geographical snobbery.  I just don't like going anywhere.  I will make an exception, but only if EG breaks his hotel rule and lets me sleep under his coffee table.

Kerm, you missed not one, but two rib jokes here.

No, I just choose not to acknowledge them.

you take all the fun out of running jokes into the ground.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on May 15, 2008, 01:52:35 PM
Ryan Braun signs for 8 years, $45 million. Ok for now, but we'll see how happy he is with that in five years.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on May 15, 2008, 01:59:34 PM
Quote from: Dave B on May 15, 2008, 01:52:35 PM
Ryan Braun signs for 8 years, $45 million. Ok for now, but we'll see how happy he is with that in five years.

He'll be a DH in New York by then.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on May 15, 2008, 06:03:00 PM
I had a day off from work today and was enjoying Pat and Ron on the computer... I had the TV on and flipped to the Cardinals game this afternoon just as Isringhausen was coming in for the Cardinals. One of the Cardinals announcers mentioned that Isringhausen got a good reception from the crowd while going out to the mound. Just a few minutes later, after Isringhausen poured gasoline all over that game, he gets taken out and the crowd boos him off the field loudly. NOTHING from the announcers about the booing. NOTHING.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on May 15, 2008, 08:15:31 PM
Quote from: BC on May 15, 2008, 06:03:00 PM
I had a day off from work today and was enjoying Pat and Ron on the computer... I had the TV on and flipped to the Cardinals game this afternoon just as Isringhausen was coming in for the Cardinals. One of the Cardinals announcers mentioned that Isringhausen got a good reception from the crowd while going out to the mound. Just a few minutes later, after Isringhausen poured gasoline all over that game, he gets taken out and the crowd boos him off the field loudly. NOTHING from the announcers about the booing. NOTHING.

If he's getting booed off the field, what would you like them to say?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on May 15, 2008, 09:58:14 PM
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080515&content_id=2708002&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnered=rss_hou (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080515&content_id=2708002&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou&partnered=rss_hou)

QuoteMILWAUKEE -- Despite mounting legal troubles regarding his alleged use of performance-enhancing drugs, Roger Clemens apparently hasn't decided whether he will retire, one of his former owners told MLB.com on Thursday.

The right-hander, who will be 46 years old on Aug. 4, is an unsigned free agent, but missed the first few months of the season the past two years before returning to action. Drayton McLane, the chairman and chief executive of the Astros, said he spoke with Clemens briefly at a game in Houston as recently as three weeks ago.

QuoteMcLane said Clemens is waiting to resolve his legal troubles before determining what to do about his future.

"That doesn't mean he's going to pitch, he's just undetermined and wants to see where all this is going," McLane said. "His legal stuff, I think he wants to see how that unfolds."

McLane wouldn't dismiss the possibility of re-signing Clemens. He said he also wants to allow events to unfold before determining whether he might bring him back for another tour with the Astros.

"Would we? We're not even ready to think about that yet," McLane said. "We've got to wait and see what happens. Right now we're not focusing on it at all. We're just going to have to go further down the road and see what unfolds. There are lots of issues out there."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on May 15, 2008, 10:35:43 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on May 15, 2008, 09:58:14 PM
QuoteMcLane said Clemens is waiting to resolve his legal troubles before determining what to do about his future.

"That doesn't mean he's going to pitch, he's just undetermined and wants to see how this all plays out," McLane said. "His legal stuff, I think he wants to see how that plays out."

McLane wouldn't dismiss the possibility of re-signing Clemens. He said he also wants to see how this all plays out before determining whether he might bring him back for another tour with the Astros.

"Would we? Let's wait and see how this plays out," McLane said. "Let's wait and see how this plays out. Right now we're not focusing on it at all. Let's wait and see how this plays out. Let's wait and see how this plays out."

Redundantly redundantdundantdundant'dundant'd
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on May 16, 2008, 12:24:27 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 01:55:56 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 01:45:12 PM
Quote from: Kerm on May 13, 2008, 01:32:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:49:45 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
Indeed it is (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Missouri).

Except when it isn't (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Kansas).

You don't want to go to Kansas City, KS or Kansas City, MO.

But that's just me'ed.

Careful there...there's some good ribs in KC.

Amen.

I love Chicago, and I'll wholeheartedly agree that it's a cooler city than Kansas City.  But still, I like it here.  There's plenty to do -- lots of concerts and shows, and the food is great.  Plus, for a decent-sized city, traffic and cost of living are manageable.

Anyway, if either Kerm or Slaky want to put aside their geographical snobbery and come visit, the barbecue is on me.  I'll probably make you find a hotel to stay in though.  No gay stuff.

[/oversensitivity about where I live]

Kansas City and Indianapolis are practically twin cities.

Yay?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on May 16, 2008, 08:23:19 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on May 16, 2008, 12:24:27 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 01:55:56 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 01:45:12 PM
Quote from: Kerm on May 13, 2008, 01:32:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:49:45 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
Indeed it is (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Missouri).

Except when it isn't (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Kansas).

You don't want to go to Kansas City, KS or Kansas City, MO.

But that's just me'ed.

Careful there...there's some good ribs in KC.

Amen.

I love Chicago, and I'll wholeheartedly agree that it's a cooler city than Kansas City.  But still, I like it here.  There's plenty to do -- lots of concerts and shows, and the food is great.  Plus, for a decent-sized city, traffic and cost of living are manageable.

Anyway, if either Kerm or Slaky want to put aside their geographical snobbery and come visit, the barbecue is on me.  I'll probably make you find a hotel to stay in though.  No gay stuff.

[/oversensitivity about where I live]

Kansas City and Indianapolis are practically twin cities.

Yay?

So since I've already been to Indy, it's safe to say I've been to KC. Done and done. Eli, you should have met me out.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on May 16, 2008, 08:25:27 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on May 16, 2008, 12:24:27 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 01:55:56 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 01:45:12 PM
Quote from: Kerm on May 13, 2008, 01:32:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:49:45 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
Indeed it is (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Missouri).

Except when it isn't (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Kansas).

You don't want to go to Kansas City, KS or Kansas City, MO.

But that's just me'ed.

Careful there...there's some good ribs in KC.

Amen.

I love Chicago, and I'll wholeheartedly agree that it's a cooler city than Kansas City.  But still, I like it here.  There's plenty to do -- lots of concerts and shows, and the food is great.  Plus, for a decent-sized city, traffic and cost of living are manageable.

Anyway, if either Kerm or Slaky want to put aside their geographical snobbery and come visit, the barbecue is on me.  I'll probably make you find a hotel to stay in though.  No gay stuff.

[/oversensitivity about where I live]

Kansas City and Indianapolis are practically twin cities.

Yay?

Does Kansas City have it's own Martinsville near by? That's where the best of the Indy area is on display. Culture galore.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on May 16, 2008, 08:28:26 AM
Quote from: BH on May 16, 2008, 08:25:27 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on May 16, 2008, 12:24:27 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 01:55:56 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 01:45:12 PM
Quote from: Kerm on May 13, 2008, 01:32:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:49:45 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
Indeed it is (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Missouri).

Except when it isn't (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Kansas).

You don't want to go to Kansas City, KS or Kansas City, MO.

But that's just me'ed.

Careful there...there's some good ribs in KC.

Amen.

I love Chicago, and I'll wholeheartedly agree that it's a cooler city than Kansas City.  But still, I like it here.  There's plenty to do -- lots of concerts and shows, and the food is great.  Plus, for a decent-sized city, traffic and cost of living are manageable.

Anyway, if either Kerm or Slaky want to put aside their geographical snobbery and come visit, the barbecue is on me.  I'll probably make you find a hotel to stay in though.  No gay stuff.

[/oversensitivity about where I live]

Kansas City and Indianapolis are practically twin cities.

Yay?

Does Kansas City have it's own Martinsville near by? That's where the best of the Indy area is on display. Culture galore.

We have Independence, Missouri.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on May 16, 2008, 09:05:02 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 16, 2008, 08:28:26 AM
Quote from: BH on May 16, 2008, 08:25:27 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on May 16, 2008, 12:24:27 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 01:55:56 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 01:45:12 PM
Quote from: Kerm on May 13, 2008, 01:32:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:49:45 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
Indeed it is (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Missouri).

Except when it isn't (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Kansas).

You don't want to go to Kansas City, KS or Kansas City, MO.

But that's just me'ed.

Careful there...there's some good ribs in KC.

Amen.

I love Chicago, and I'll wholeheartedly agree that it's a cooler city than Kansas City.  But still, I like it here.  There's plenty to do -- lots of concerts and shows, and the food is great.  Plus, for a decent-sized city, traffic and cost of living are manageable.

Anyway, if either Kerm or Slaky want to put aside their geographical snobbery and come visit, the barbecue is on me.  I'll probably make you find a hotel to stay in though.  No gay stuff.

[/oversensitivity about where I live]

Kansas City and Indianapolis are practically twin cities.

Yay?

Does Kansas City have it's own Martinsville near by? That's where the best of the Indy area is on display. Culture galore.

We have Independence, Missouri.

Isn't there some pancake house chain around Independence, something like the 49er or something like that? Pretty damn cultured, as far as I recall.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on May 16, 2008, 09:32:45 AM
Quote from: PTanner on May 16, 2008, 09:05:02 AM
Isn't there some pancake house chain around Independence, something like the 49er or something like that? Pretty damn cultured, as far as I recall.

IHOP, I think.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on May 16, 2008, 09:45:12 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 16, 2008, 09:32:45 AM
Quote from: PTanner on May 16, 2008, 09:05:02 AM
Isn't there some pancake house chain around Independence, something like the 49er or something like that? Pretty damn cultured, as far as I recall.

IHOP, I think.

We KNOW that's cultured. Shit, it's International, for crying out loud!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Three times a JD on May 16, 2008, 09:48:17 AM
Quote from: PTanner on May 16, 2008, 09:45:12 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 16, 2008, 09:32:45 AM
Quote from: PTanner on May 16, 2008, 09:05:02 AM
Isn't there some pancake house chain around Independence, something like the 49er or something like that? Pretty damn cultured, as far as I recall.

IHOP, I think.

We KNOW that's cultured. Shit, it's International, for crying out loud!

Intrepid Reader: Michael Scott

I like to draw on the tables.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on May 16, 2008, 09:52:29 AM
Quote from: PTanner on May 16, 2008, 09:45:12 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 16, 2008, 09:32:45 AM
Quote from: PTanner on May 16, 2008, 09:05:02 AM
Isn't there some pancake house chain around Independence, something like the 49er or something like that? Pretty damn cultured, as far as I recall.

IHOP, I think.

We KNOW that's cultured. Shit, it's International, for crying out loud!

(http://www.theonion.com/content/files/images/onion_imagearticle2910.jpg)

Isn't KC south of the newly re-named "IHOP/Waffle House" line? (http://isn't%20KC%20south%20of%20the%20newly%20re-named%20"IHOP/Waffle%20House"%20line?)

Also, I was in KC once for a whole week (work-related), and I positive it.  I was in a bad mood when I arrived, because it was after that retarded Cubs/Expos game in 2000 which I watched at O'Hare when the Cubs lost like 16-15.  Can't remember the places we ate at, but I do remember The Hurrican and Ziegfields.  Good times.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Three times a JD on May 16, 2008, 10:01:24 AM
Quote from: Mike D on May 16, 2008, 09:52:29 AM

Also, I was in KC once for a whole week (work-related), and I positive it.  I was in a bad mood when I arrived, because it was after that retarded Cubs/Expos game in 2000 which I watched at O'Hare when the Cubs lost like 16-15.  Can't remember the places we ate at, but I do remember The Hurrican and Ziegfields.  Good times.

KC is pretty alright.  Maybe I'll move there someday. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PropJoe on May 16, 2008, 10:10:27 AM
Quote from: Mike D on May 16, 2008, 09:52:29 AM
Quote from: PTanner on May 16, 2008, 09:45:12 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 16, 2008, 09:32:45 AM
Quote from: PTanner on May 16, 2008, 09:05:02 AM
Isn't there some pancake house chain around Independence, something like the 49er or something like that? Pretty damn cultured, as far as I recall.

IHOP, I think.

We KNOW that's cultured. Shit, it's International, for crying out loud!

(http://www.theonion.com/content/files/images/onion_imagearticle2910.jpg)

Isn't KC south of the newly re-named "IHOP/Waffle House" line? (http://isn't%20KC%20south%20of%20the%20newly%20re-named%20"IHOP/Waffle%20House"%20line?)

Also, I was in KC once for a whole week (work-related), and I positive it.  I was in a bad mood when I arrived, because it was after that retarded Cubs/Expos game in 2000 which I watched at O'Hare when the Cubs lost like 16-15.  Can't remember the places we ate at, but I do remember The Hurrican and Ziegfields.  Good times.

As someone who grew up in the north suburbs but did his educatin' down south I can say that Waffle House beats the everloving shit out of IHOP. Open 24 hours, everything is greasy, delicious, and made right in front of you, and you meet way more interesting people. Nothing like getting a pledge to drive you to Waffle House at 3AM when you have a craving for hashbrowns and conversing with meth-heads. Much better than running into douchey goth kids at a north suburban IHOP/Denny's
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Three times a JD on May 16, 2008, 10:40:13 AM
Quote from: PropJoe on May 16, 2008, 10:10:27 AM

As someone who grew up in the north suburbs but did his educatin' down south I can say that Waffle House beats the everloving shit out of IHOP. Open 24 hours, everything is greasy, delicious, and made right in front of you, and you meet way more interesting people. Nothing like getting a pledge to drive you to Waffle House at 3AM when you have a craving for hashbrowns and conversing with meth-heads. Much better than running into douchey goth kids at a north suburban IHOP/Denny's

Pledge?  Ghey.

Way up north where I used to be, there were no Waffle Houses.  True story.  There was a Denny's, though, but I didn't frequent it.  Too many close calls in there, if ya catch my drift.  There was a little 24 hour place called Moe's that was very Waffle House-ish. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on May 16, 2008, 10:48:21 AM
Quote from: PropJoe on May 16, 2008, 10:10:27 AM
Quote from: Mike D on May 16, 2008, 09:52:29 AM
Quote from: PTanner on May 16, 2008, 09:45:12 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 16, 2008, 09:32:45 AM
Quote from: PTanner on May 16, 2008, 09:05:02 AM
Isn't there some pancake house chain around Independence, something like the 49er or something like that? Pretty damn cultured, as far as I recall.

IHOP, I think.


We KNOW that's cultured. Shit, it's International, for crying out loud!

(http://www.theonion.com/content/files/images/onion_imagearticle2910.jpg)

Isn't KC south of the newly re-named "IHOP/Waffle House" line? (http://isn't%20KC%20south%20of%20the%20newly%20re-named%20"IHOP/Waffle%20House"%20line?)

Also, I was in KC once for a whole week (work-related), and I positive it.  I was in a bad mood when I arrived, because it was after that retarded Cubs/Expos game in 2000 which I watched at O'Hare when the Cubs lost like 16-15.  Can't remember the places we ate at, but I do remember The Hurrican and Ziegfields.  Good times.

As someone who grew up in the north suburbs but did his educatin' down south I can say that Waffle House beats the everloving shit out of IHOP. Open 24 hours, everything is greasy, delicious, and made right in front of you, and you meet way more interesting people. Nothing like getting a pledge to drive you to Waffle House at 3AM when you have a craving for hashbrowns and conversing with meth-heads. Much better than running into douchey goth kids at a north suburban IHOP/Denny's

The Waffle House is the South's greatest contribution to American cuisine. IHOP can kiss my rooty-tooty fresh and fruity ass.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on May 16, 2008, 11:22:25 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 16, 2008, 10:40:13 AM
Quote from: PropJoe on May 16, 2008, 10:10:27 AM

As someone who grew up in the north suburbs but did his educatin' down south I can say that Waffle House beats the everloving shit out of IHOP. Open 24 hours, everything is greasy, delicious, and made right in front of you, and you meet way more interesting people. Nothing like getting a pledge to drive you to Waffle House at 3AM when you have a craving for hashbrowns and conversing with meth-heads. Much better than running into douchey goth kids at a north suburban IHOP/Denny's

Pledge?  Ghey.

Way up north where I used to be, there were no Waffle Houses.  True story.  There was a Denny's, though, but I didn't frequent it.  Too many close calls in there, if ya catch my drift.  There was a little 24 hour place called Moe's that was very Waffle House-ish. 


And Denny's sucks butt. Especially if you're on your laptop.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on May 16, 2008, 01:01:24 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 16, 2008, 08:28:26 AM
Quote from: BH on May 16, 2008, 08:25:27 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on May 16, 2008, 12:24:27 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 01:55:56 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 01:45:12 PM
Quote from: Kerm on May 13, 2008, 01:32:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:49:45 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
Indeed it is (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Missouri).

Except when it isn't (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Kansas).

You don't want to go to Kansas City, KS or Kansas City, MO.

But that's just me'ed.

Careful there...there's some good ribs in KC.

Amen.

I love Chicago, and I'll wholeheartedly agree that it's a cooler city than Kansas City.  But still, I like it here.  There's plenty to do -- lots of concerts and shows, and the food is great.  Plus, for a decent-sized city, traffic and cost of living are manageable.

Anyway, if either Kerm or Slaky want to put aside their geographical snobbery and come visit, the barbecue is on me.  I'll probably make you find a hotel to stay in though.  No gay stuff.

[/oversensitivity about where I live]

Kansas City and Indianapolis are practically twin cities.

Yay?

Does Kansas City have it's own Martinsville near by? That's where the best of the Indy area is on display. Culture galore.

We have Independence, Missouri.

KC wins this round, if only by dint of the American Jesus factor (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Temple).

It's like a Nauvoo on the Missouri.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on May 16, 2008, 01:08:22 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 16, 2008, 01:01:24 PM
KC wins this round, if only by dint of the American Jesus factor (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Temple).

It's like a Nauvoo on the Missouri.

I like this line:

It dominates the skyline of Independence, Missouri
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on May 16, 2008, 04:00:06 PM

Izzy on the DL after hitting a TV in TLRs office.  Must have been showing his 'highlights'


http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3399784 (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3399784)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on May 16, 2008, 05:16:30 PM
Quote from: thehawk on May 16, 2008, 04:00:06 PM

Izzy on the DL after hitting a TV in TLRs office.  Must have been showing his 'highlights'


http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3399784 (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3399784)

I need a ruling on this...

What would be the proper action verb when this sort of rage is directed at an inanimate object?

"To Tightpants" or "to AIDS-Face"?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TJ on May 16, 2008, 05:25:47 PM
Quote from: Mike D on May 16, 2008, 09:52:29 AM
Quote from: PTanner on May 16, 2008, 09:45:12 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 16, 2008, 09:32:45 AM
Quote from: PTanner on May 16, 2008, 09:05:02 AM
Isn't there some pancake house chain around Independence, something like the 49er or something like that? Pretty damn cultured, as far as I recall.

IHOP, I think.

We KNOW that's cultured. Shit, it's International, for crying out loud!

(http://www.theonion.com/content/files/images/onion_imagearticle2910.jpg)

Isn't KC south of the newly re-named "IHOP/Waffle House" line? (http://isn't%20KC%20south%20of%20the%20newly%20re-named%20"IHOP/Waffle%20House"%20line?)

Also, I was in KC once for a whole week (work-related), and I positive it.  I was in a bad mood when I arrived, because it was after that retarded Cubs/Expos game in 2000 which I watched at O'Hare when the Cubs lost like 16-15.  Can't remember the places we ate at, but I do remember The Hurrican and Ziegfields.  Good times.

Is Jake Potter dead, or did he just grow weary of BC? Isn't he a KC guy?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on May 16, 2008, 07:51:25 PM
Quote from: BH on May 16, 2008, 08:25:27 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on May 16, 2008, 12:24:27 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 01:55:56 PM
Quote from: PTanner on May 13, 2008, 01:45:12 PM
Quote from: Kerm on May 13, 2008, 01:32:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 13, 2008, 12:49:45 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 13, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
Indeed it is (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Missouri).

Except when it isn't (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City,_Kansas).

You don't want to go to Kansas City, KS or Kansas City, MO.

But that's just me'ed.

Careful there...there's some good ribs in KC.

Amen.

I love Chicago, and I'll wholeheartedly agree that it's a cooler city than Kansas City.  But still, I like it here.  There's plenty to do -- lots of concerts and shows, and the food is great.  Plus, for a decent-sized city, traffic and cost of living are manageable.

Anyway, if either Kerm or Slaky want to put aside their geographical snobbery and come visit, the barbecue is on me.  I'll probably make you find a hotel to stay in though.  No gay stuff.

[/oversensitivity about where I live]

Kansas City and Indianapolis are practically twin cities.

Yay?

Does Kansas City have it's own Martinsville near by? That's where the best of the Indy area is on display. Culture galore.

Linking Martintucky (see what I did there?) to Indy makes about as much sense as linking Hobart to Chicago. Or... wait, nevermind.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on May 22, 2008, 10:56:55 AM
I smell a Brewers winning streak coming:

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3407632
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on May 22, 2008, 11:12:01 AM
Quote from: powen01 on May 22, 2008, 10:56:55 AM
I smell a Brewers winning streak coming:

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3407632

This increases the chances of Turd Throw being recalled.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on May 22, 2008, 01:22:08 PM
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/john_donovan/05/22/donovan.yost/1.html (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/john_donovan/05/22/donovan.yost/1.html)

QuoteNothing, though, gets the fans frothing faster than a mention of Yost, the Brewers' clean-cut, square-jawed, maddeningly frustrating manager. He is more than a simple lightning rod for the fans' discontent. He is a lightning rod on top of a dart board on the hottest of hot seats. If Barack Obama has this many fingers pointing his way come November, we'll soon be calling him Mr. President.

What's wrong with these people? Ned's a great manager.

QuoteA couple of his former players have called the manager "Nervous Ned," remarking how he gets uptight in pressure situations late in the season or in close games. Yost nearly fought with former Brewers' catcher Johnny Estrada in the dugout last August when Estrada came to the defense of a teammate whom he felt Yost had unfairly criticized. Afterward, Yost typically tried to whitewash the altercation, caught by TV cameras, and insisted everything was fine.

Late in September, the Brewers and Cardinals engaged in an ill-advised beanball battle in a critical game that the Brewers lost, dropping the Cubs' magic number to three. Afterward, Yost insisted, "We still have math on our side." It was vintage Yost. Defiant and dogmatic.

Like I said earlier, a great manager.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on May 22, 2008, 06:53:45 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on May 22, 2008, 01:22:08 PM
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/john_donovan/05/22/donovan.yost/1.html (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/john_donovan/05/22/donovan.yost/1.html)

QuoteNothing, though, gets the fans frothing faster than a mention of Yost, the Brewers' clean-cut, square-jawed, maddeningly frustrating manager. He is more than a simple lightning rod for the fans' discontent. He is a lightning rod on top of a dart board on the hottest of hot seats. If Barack Obama has this many fingers pointing his way come November, we'll soon be calling him Mr. President.

What's wrong with these people? Ned's a great manager.

QuoteA couple of his former players have called the manager "Nervous Ned," remarking how he gets uptight in pressure situations late in the season or in close games. Yost nearly fought with former Brewers' catcher Johnny Estrada in the dugout last August when Estrada came to the defense of a teammate whom he felt Yost had unfairly criticized. Afterward, Yost typically tried to whitewash the altercation, caught by TV cameras, and insisted everything was fine.

Late in September, the Brewers and Cardinals engaged in an ill-advised beanball battle in a critical game that the Brewers lost, dropping the Cubs' magic number to three. Afterward, Yost insisted, "We still have math on our side." It was vintage Yost. Defiant and dogmatic.

Like I said earlier, a great manager.

The Brewers should sign him for life.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on May 23, 2008, 06:05:12 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on May 22, 2008, 06:53:45 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on May 22, 2008, 01:22:08 PM
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/john_donovan/05/22/donovan.yost/1.html (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/john_donovan/05/22/donovan.yost/1.html)

QuoteNothing, though, gets the fans frothing faster than a mention of Yost, the Brewers' clean-cut, square-jawed, maddeningly frustrating manager. He is more than a simple lightning rod for the fans' discontent. He is a lightning rod on top of a dart board on the hottest of hot seats. If Barack Obama has this many fingers pointing his way come November, we'll soon be calling him Mr. President.

What's wrong with these people? Ned's a great manager.

QuoteA couple of his former players have called the manager "Nervous Ned," remarking how he gets uptight in pressure situations late in the season or in close games. Yost nearly fought with former Brewers' catcher Johnny Estrada in the dugout last August when Estrada came to the defense of a teammate whom he felt Yost had unfairly criticized. Afterward, Yost typically tried to whitewash the altercation, caught by TV cameras, and insisted everything was fine.

Late in September, the Brewers and Cardinals engaged in an ill-advised beanball battle in a critical game that the Brewers lost, dropping the Cubs' magic number to three. Afterward, Yost insisted, "We still have math on our side." It was vintage Yost. Defiant and dogmatic.

Like I said earlier, a great manager.

The Brewers should sign him for life.

They should get a ouija board so he can even manage from the afterlife.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: berkeleycubfan on May 28, 2008, 02:15:51 PM
There is some sanity in this world after all.

Reds option OF Patterson to minors
"Corey Patterson, the Cincinnati Reds' $3 million mistake..."
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=txredspatterson&prov=st&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=txredspatterson&prov=st&type=lgns)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on May 28, 2008, 03:47:47 PM
Quote from: berkeleycubfan on May 28, 2008, 02:15:51 PM
There is some sanity in this world after all.

Reds option OF Patterson to minors
"Corey Patterson, the Cincinnati Reds' $3 million mistake..."
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=txredspatterson&prov=st&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=txredspatterson&prov=st&type=lgns)

Fan-fucking-tastic.  Next Thursday we are having Thirsty Thursday...  $1 beers for two hours before the game...  The beer garden hangs right over center field.  I'm going to shit my pants. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: berkeleycubfan on May 28, 2008, 03:56:06 PM
Quote from: powen01 on May 28, 2008, 03:47:47 PM
Quote from: berkeleycubfan on May 28, 2008, 02:15:51 PM
There is some sanity in this world after all.

Reds option OF Patterson to minors
"Corey Patterson, the Cincinnati Reds' $3 million mistake..."
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=txredspatterson&prov=st&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=txredspatterson&prov=st&type=lgns)

Fan-fucking-tastic.  Next Thursday we are having Thirsty Thursday...  $1 beers for two hours before the game...  The beer garden hangs right over center field.  I'm going to shit my pants. 

Oh right!  He's going to Louisville.  Lucky powen!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on May 28, 2008, 03:57:47 PM
Quote from: berkeleycubfan on May 28, 2008, 03:56:06 PM
Quote from: powen01 on May 28, 2008, 03:47:47 PM
Quote from: berkeleycubfan on May 28, 2008, 02:15:51 PM
There is some sanity in this world after all.

Reds option OF Patterson to minors
"Corey Patterson, the Cincinnati Reds' $3 million mistake..."
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=txredspatterson&prov=st&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=txredspatterson&prov=st&type=lgns)

Fan-fucking-tastic.  Next Thursday we are having Thirsty Thursday...  $1 beers for two hours before the game...  The beer garden hangs right over center field.  I'm going to shit my pants. 

Oh right!  He's going to Louisville.  Lucky powen!

Yay?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on May 30, 2008, 07:34:47 PM
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/412C822009DDBC868625745900119DED?OpenDocument (http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/412C822009DDBC868625745900119DED?OpenDocument)

QuoteBefore Cardinals team doctor George Paletta presented Mark Mulder the results Wednesday of another scan of the pitcher's vexing left shoulder, Mulder was prepared to walk away from more than the room.

Assured that there is nothing apparent in his shoulder that would require a third operation on the rotator cuff, Mulder said he continues to seek a solution to ongoing problems with the joint. The lefthander, who has spent nearly two years in constant rehab, cannot get his arm into the position he needs to pitch effectively.

He said Thursday he would sooner retire than have a third surgery.

QuoteManager Tony La Russa acknowledged Thursday that it's unlikely Mulder will be available before the All-Star break, when just a few months ago there was optimism he would be in the rotation by now. La Russa said after talking with Mulder this week he's less worried about the shoulder than he is the pitcher.

"I am mostly concerned about Mark," La Russa said. "He is a guy who is a great pitcher, and he's dealing with this (crud) for a couple years. Pretty tough to take. This is his career."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on May 31, 2008, 04:05:16 AM
BC--

I'm worried about these Cardinals, they just refuse to lose. This won't end well. Comments?

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on May 31, 2008, 09:41:01 AM
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=756452 (http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=756452)

QuoteOne of the biggest complaints Ned Yost bashers have had about the Milwaukee Brewers manager is his ability, or inability, to manage the bullpen.

Yost's bullpens have had an earned run average better than the National League average once - 2003 - in his tenure and many blamed him for the bullpen collapse a year ago that helped the team stumble to the finish line and lose the division to the Midwest's version of the Evil Empire, the Chicago Cubs. But that had just as much to do with the starting pitching as it did Yost's handling of the relievers.

Because the Ned couldn't direct traffic down a one way street the Cubs are evil.

QuoteWhen the Brewers signed Jeff Weaver to a minor-league deal, it was believed the club had to call up the right-hander by Sunday, or he could ask for his release.

But after a talk between Weaver's agent, Scott Boras, and Brewers general manager Doug Melvin, the deadline is now June 15.

Weaver is 1-3 with a 6.69 ERA in six starts with Class AAA Nashville.

It's time to bring Jeff up. And he should bring Turdy with him.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuckosan on May 31, 2008, 09:42:50 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on May 31, 2008, 09:41:01 AM
Because the Ned couldn't direct traffic down a one way street and the Cubs are finally spending like they should have all these years the Cubs are evil.
Steinbrennered,
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: berkeleycubfan on May 31, 2008, 07:37:29 PM
I know I shouldn't scoreboard watch at this early juncture - it'll drive me crazy and drunk and destroy all my relationships...but yay Pissburgh!  Luis Rivas - I love you, I want to have your lovechild!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on May 31, 2008, 11:01:59 PM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on May 31, 2008, 04:05:16 AM
BC--

I'm worried about these Cardinals, they just refuse to lose. This won't end well. Comments?

Comments:

It won't matter what they do if the Cubs keep winning.





Remember, you get what you pay for here at Desipio!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on June 01, 2008, 01:22:36 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on May 31, 2008, 04:05:16 AM
BC--

I'm worried about these Cardinals, they just refuse to lose. This won't end well. Comments?



And today the Cardinals lose, I think I see what you did here PPE, and I like it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on June 01, 2008, 01:48:19 AM
OK then......that Jimmie Edmonds, I don't think a freight train could hurt him if he laid down on the tracks and tried to let it run him over.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on June 02, 2008, 06:57:46 PM
Jay Bruce just hit another homer. Fuck.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on June 02, 2008, 07:04:31 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on June 02, 2008, 06:57:46 PM
Jay Bruce just hit another homer. Fuck.

Well, it's officially official.

I hate that guy.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on June 02, 2008, 07:10:47 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 02, 2008, 07:04:31 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on June 02, 2008, 06:57:46 PM
Jay Bruce just hit another homer. Fuck.

Well, it's officially official.

I hate that guy.

QuoteBruce completed his amazing debut week with a solo homer and a run-scoring single. He went 13-for-22 with six walks, two homers, two steals and six RBIs in his first six games, the last three of them against Atlanta.

QuotePHILADELPHIA (TICKER) —On a roll with their young players right now, the Cincinnati Reds will turn to one of their biggest.

Homer Bailey, the franchise's top pitching prospect, is expected to be called up to start in the finale of a four-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday.

What are they doing to Dusty's team? I'm beginning to worry that the Reds won't sign Neifi and/or Jose Macias.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on June 02, 2008, 08:00:38 PM
Don't know where else to put this: but Orel Hershiser is a special, high quality, top shelf shovelhead. He's got to be the dumbest motherfucking announcer not named Morgan.

There are so many gems to choose from including him analyzing whether Jeter beat Cuddyer to the bag on a play where Jeter never caught the fucking ball...but I'll start with him saying the Twins have a low on base percentage, but when they set the table they seem to get production.

Yes Orel. When a team gets runners on base, they tend to score more often.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on June 02, 2008, 09:06:56 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on June 02, 2008, 06:57:46 PM
Jay Bruce just hit another homer. Fuck.

Don't worry. The league's going to catch up to him eventually and he'll start to struggle. That's when Dusty will start working with him on his swing.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on June 03, 2008, 09:33:15 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on June 02, 2008, 09:06:56 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on June 02, 2008, 06:57:46 PM
Jay Bruce just hit another homer. Fuck.

Don't worry. The league's going to catch up to him eventually and he'll start to struggle. That's when Dusty will start working with him on his swing.

You can teach hitting, dude.

(http://i27.tinypic.com/dc6cnk.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MrSpeed on June 03, 2008, 10:15:42 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 03, 2008, 09:33:15 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on June 02, 2008, 09:06:56 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on June 02, 2008, 06:57:46 PM
Jay Bruce just hit another homer. Fuck.

Don't worry. The league's going to catch up to him eventually and he'll start to struggle. That's when Dusty will start working with him on his swing.

You can teach hitting, dude.

(http://i27.tinypic.com/dc6cnk.jpg)

I don't know whether to laugh or cry, but I actually own a copy of that book.  It was given to me when I was a little leaguer.  I guess that could explain why I never really made it to the show.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on June 03, 2008, 10:23:42 AM
Quote from: MrSpeed on June 03, 2008, 10:15:42 AM
I guess that could explain why I never really made it to the show.

Did you kind of make it though?  That's something to be proud of.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on June 03, 2008, 10:26:47 AM
Did anybody catch the veiled shot Brenly took at Dusty last night?

Right after they scored their last run he said something about how nice it was to see the Cubs take advantage of a pitcher they were seeing the first time because that was something they hadn't really done in several years.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on June 03, 2008, 10:38:40 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on June 03, 2008, 10:26:47 AM
Did anybody catch the veiled shot Brenly took at Dusty last night?

Right after they scored their last run he said something about how nice it was to see the Cubs take advantage of a pitcher they were seeing the first time because that was something they hadn't really done in several years.

Was it a shot at Dusty or a shot at the Cubs' players, coaches, managers, GMs etc? Because Lou was the manager last year and that would qualify as one of the last "several years."

Actually, I'm pretty sure he was talking about Jim Riggleman.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on June 03, 2008, 10:39:46 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on June 03, 2008, 10:26:47 AM
Did anybody catch the veiled shot Brenly took at Dusty last night?

Right after they scored their last run he said something about how nice it was to see the Cubs take advantage of a pitcher they were seeing the first time because that was something they hadn't really done in several years.

I heard that but didn't see it as a shot at Dusty.

I just saw it as mostly true.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on June 03, 2008, 10:42:13 AM
I guess my perception of the comment was clouded by my white-hot hatred of Dusty.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TJ on June 03, 2008, 11:34:51 AM
Quote from: MrSpeed on June 03, 2008, 10:15:42 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 03, 2008, 09:33:15 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on June 02, 2008, 09:06:56 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on June 02, 2008, 06:57:46 PM
Jay Bruce just hit another homer. Fuck.

Don't worry. The league's going to catch up to him eventually and he'll start to struggle. That's when Dusty will start working with him on his swing.

You can teach hitting, dude.

(http://i27.tinypic.com/dc6cnk.jpg)

I don't know whether to laugh or cry, but I actually own a copy of that book.  It was given to me when I was a little leaguer.  I guess that could explain why I never really made it to the show.

I sure hope that the "Foreword" by Billy Williams reads like this:

"Everything he says in here is Bullshit."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: D. Doluntap on June 03, 2008, 11:38:52 AM
Quote from: TJ on June 03, 2008, 11:34:51 AM
Quote from: MrSpeed on June 03, 2008, 10:15:42 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 03, 2008, 09:33:15 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on June 02, 2008, 09:06:56 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on June 02, 2008, 06:57:46 PM
Jay Bruce just hit another homer. Fuck.

Don't worry. The league's going to catch up to him eventually and he'll start to struggle. That's when Dusty will start working with him on his swing.

You can teach hitting, dude.

(http://i27.tinypic.com/dc6cnk.jpg)

I don't know whether to laugh or cry, but I actually own a copy of that book.  It was given to me when I was a little leaguer.  I guess that could explain why I never really made it to the show.

I sure hope that the "Foreword" by Billy Williams reads like this:

"Everything he says in here is Bullshit."

"Dusty is a good communicator?" Hank, what's he got on you?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TJ on June 03, 2008, 12:17:12 PM
If Hammerin' Hank endorses you, it's not a good sign. (http://georgiaunfiltered.blogspot.com/2008/01/hank-aaron-endorses-hillary-for.html)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on June 03, 2008, 12:20:39 PM
Quote from: TJ on June 03, 2008, 12:17:12 PM
If Hammerin' Hank endorses you, it's not a good sign. (http://georgiaunfiltered.blogspot.com/2008/01/hank-aaron-endorses-hillary-for.html)

That endorsement was on January 4th?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gil Gunderson on June 03, 2008, 12:52:50 PM
I'm intrigued by the woman in the bottom left corner.  Who is she and what is she doing there?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: helloWorld on June 03, 2008, 01:44:01 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on June 03, 2008, 12:52:50 PM
I'm intrigued by the woman in the bottom left corner.  Who is she and what is she doing there?

That's Jane "the Hack" O'bibbons, she edits Dusty's newsletter.  If you are interested in subscribing, I know where you can.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: D. Doluntap on June 03, 2008, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on June 03, 2008, 12:52:50 PM
I'm intrigued by the woman in the bottom left corner.  Who is she and what is she doing there?

She's a lefty with pretty good slap hitter instincts. Brett Butler, without the patience. Dusty's dream.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: berkeleycubfan on June 03, 2008, 03:05:07 PM
Brett Butler?

(http://i27.tinypic.com/20rwh2a.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: D. Doluntap on June 03, 2008, 03:06:12 PM
Quote from: berkeleycubfan on June 03, 2008, 03:05:07 PM
Brett Butler?

(http://i27.tinypic.com/20rwh2a.jpg)

Wow. He looked like that? I'm getting old...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on June 03, 2008, 06:44:25 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on June 03, 2008, 10:42:13 AM
I guess my perception of the comment was clouded by my white-hot hatred of Dusty.

Racist
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on June 04, 2008, 12:44:00 PM
Welcome Back...

Reds recalled OF Corey Patterson from Triple-A Louisville.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on June 04, 2008, 12:57:32 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 04, 2008, 12:44:00 PM
Welcome Back...

Reds recalled OF Corey Patterson from Triple-A Louisville.

SOURCE?!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on June 04, 2008, 12:59:50 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 04, 2008, 12:57:32 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 04, 2008, 12:44:00 PM
Welcome Back...

Reds recalled OF Corey Patterson from Triple-A Louisville.

SOURCE?!

ShoutBox.

D'UR.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on June 04, 2008, 02:15:55 PM
Quote from: Mike D on June 04, 2008, 12:59:50 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 04, 2008, 12:57:32 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 04, 2008, 12:44:00 PM
Welcome Back...

Reds recalled OF Corey Patterson from Triple-A Louisville.

SOURCE?!

ShoutBox.

D'UR.

What, my word is no good around here?

http://rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=MLB&id=2956

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on June 04, 2008, 02:31:45 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 04, 2008, 02:15:55 PM
Quote from: Mike D on June 04, 2008, 12:59:50 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 04, 2008, 12:57:32 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 04, 2008, 12:44:00 PM
Welcome Back...

Reds recalled OF Corey Patterson from Triple-A Louisville.

SOURCE?!

ShoutBox.

D'UR.

What, my word is no good around here?

http://rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=MLB&id=2956

Not after all that FACE!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on June 04, 2008, 02:41:32 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 04, 2008, 02:31:45 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 04, 2008, 02:15:55 PM
Quote from: Mike D on June 04, 2008, 12:59:50 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 04, 2008, 12:57:32 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 04, 2008, 12:44:00 PM
Welcome Back...

Reds recalled OF Corey Patterson from Triple-A Louisville.

SOURCE?!

ShoutBox.

D'UR.

What, my word is no good around here?

http://rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=MLB&id=2956

Not after all that FACE!

I was going to get shitfaced at the Louisville AAA game tomorrow night and heckle Corey.  Now what the hell am I going to do for fun? 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on June 04, 2008, 04:15:36 PM
Here's a handy little factoid.  The Cubs are obviously the hottest team in baseball right now.

The second hottest?  Ned's Milwaukee Brewers, winners of eight of their last nine games, and during their hot stretch, they have actually lost a game in the standings to the Cubs.

Muahahahahahahahahaha!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on June 04, 2008, 04:47:40 PM
Quote from: powen01 on June 04, 2008, 02:41:32 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 04, 2008, 02:31:45 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 04, 2008, 02:15:55 PM
Quote from: Mike D on June 04, 2008, 12:59:50 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 04, 2008, 12:57:32 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 04, 2008, 12:44:00 PM
Welcome Back...

Reds recalled OF Corey Patterson from Triple-A Louisville.

SOURCE?!

ShoutBox.

D'UR.

What, my word is no good around here?

http://rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=MLB&id=2956

Not after all that FACE!

I was going to get shitfaced at the Louisville AAA game tomorrow night and heckle Corey.  Now what the hell am I going to do for fun? 

There should be some flights or buses leaving town.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Big Cheese on June 04, 2008, 06:13:33 PM
Dude's in the lineup, batting  2nd, right behind Jerry Hairston the Lesser.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on June 04, 2008, 06:58:08 PM
Quote from: The Big Cheese on June 04, 2008, 06:13:33 PM
Dude's in the lineup, batting  2nd, right behind Jerry Hairston the Lesser.

Dusty wasted no time getting in back in the line up and I thank him for it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on June 04, 2008, 07:26:46 PM
Quote from: PTanner on June 04, 2008, 04:47:40 PM
Quote from: powen01 on June 04, 2008, 02:41:32 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 04, 2008, 02:31:45 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 04, 2008, 02:15:55 PM
Quote from: Mike D on June 04, 2008, 12:59:50 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 04, 2008, 12:57:32 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 04, 2008, 12:44:00 PM
Welcome Back...

Reds recalled OF Corey Patterson from Triple-A Louisville.

SOURCE?!

ShoutBox.

D'UR.

What, my word is no good around here?

http://rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=MLB&id=2956

Not after all that FACE!

I was going to get shitfaced at the Louisville AAA game tomorrow night and heckle Corey.  Now what the hell am I going to do for fun? 

There should be some flights or buses leaving town.

WINNAR
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on June 04, 2008, 08:11:13 PM
Quote from: Andy on June 04, 2008, 04:15:36 PM
Here's a handy little factoid.  The Cubs are obviously the hottest team in baseball right now.

The second hottest?  Ned's Milwaukee Brewers, winners of eight of their last nine games, and during their hot stretch, they have actually lost a game in the standings to the Cubs.

Muahahahahahahahahaha!

The best news is that the heat was being turned up on Butchie. With nine wins in their last ten, he's safe for the foreseeable future.

Winnar = the rest of the NL Central.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MidgetSellingWater on June 05, 2008, 03:40:32 PM
Cards got another win today.  How the hell is Todd Wellemeyer 7-1 with a 2.92 ERA this year?  For that matter, how come failed Cubs pitchers always seem to blossom under another pitching coach's tutelage?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on June 05, 2008, 03:45:27 PM
Quote from: MidgetSellingWater on June 05, 2008, 03:40:32 PM
Cards got another win today.  How the hell is Todd Wellemeyer 7-1 with a 2.92 ERA this year?  For that matter, how come failed Cubs pitchers always seem to blossom under another pitching coach's tutelage?

I don't know if it happens all that often.  How many times have failed Cubs pitchers had extended success after sucking with the Cubs?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MidgetSellingWater on June 05, 2008, 04:00:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 05, 2008, 03:45:27 PM
Quote from: MidgetSellingWater on June 05, 2008, 03:40:32 PM
Cards got another win today.  How the hell is Todd Wellemeyer 7-1 with a 2.92 ERA this year?  For that matter, how come failed Cubs pitchers always seem to blossom under another pitching coach's tutelage?

I don't know if it happens all that often.  How many times have failed Cubs pitchers had extended success after sucking with the Cubs?

It's possible my white-hot hatred for Fraudschild has clouded my memory, but didn't Mitre turn out to be a serviceable starter, i.e. better than he was here?  And Juan Cruz has done pretty well for himself since leaving (6.05 in 2003 vs. 2.75 in Atlanta in 2004, 3.10 in AZ in 2007)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on June 05, 2008, 04:12:28 PM
Quote from: MidgetSellingWater on June 05, 2008, 04:00:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 05, 2008, 03:45:27 PM
Quote from: MidgetSellingWater on June 05, 2008, 03:40:32 PM
Cards got another win today.  How the hell is Todd Wellemeyer 7-1 with a 2.92 ERA this year?  For that matter, how come failed Cubs pitchers always seem to blossom under another pitching coach's tutelage?

I don't know if it happens all that often.  How many times have failed Cubs pitchers had extended success after sucking with the Cubs?

It's possible my white-hot hatred for Fraudschild has clouded my memory, but didn't Mitre turn out to be a serviceable starter, i.e. better than he was here?  And Juan Cruz has done pretty well for himself since leaving (6.05 in 2003 vs. 2.75 in Atlanta in 2004, 3.10 in AZ in 2007)

You're right -- Cruz has turned into a decent middle reliever for the D-Backs.  But he was never really bad when he was here.  I think he didn't live up to the hype, and people got tired of waiting for him to be the next Pedro Martinez.

Mitre has had an ERA of 4.89 since leaving the Cubs, pitching his home games in a gigantic ballpark, so I'm not too upset about him.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on June 05, 2008, 04:23:47 PM
I'm going to go with "Kent Bottenfield"

Kent Bottenfield.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on June 05, 2008, 04:25:53 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 05, 2008, 04:12:28 PM
Quote from: MidgetSellingWater on June 05, 2008, 04:00:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 05, 2008, 03:45:27 PM
Quote from: MidgetSellingWater on June 05, 2008, 03:40:32 PM
Cards got another win today.  How the hell is Todd Wellemeyer 7-1 with a 2.92 ERA this year?  For that matter, how come failed Cubs pitchers always seem to blossom under another pitching coach's tutelage?

I don't know if it happens all that often.  How many times have failed Cubs pitchers had extended success after sucking with the Cubs?

It's possible my white-hot hatred for Fraudschild has clouded my memory, but didn't Mitre turn out to be a serviceable starter, i.e. better than he was here?  And Juan Cruz has done pretty well for himself since leaving (6.05 in 2003 vs. 2.75 in Atlanta in 2004, 3.10 in AZ in 2007)

You're right -- Cruz has turned into a decent middle reliever for the D-Backs.  But he was never really bad when he was here.  I think he didn't live up to the hype, and people got tired of waiting for him to be the next Pedro Martinez.

Mitre has had an ERA of 4.89 since leaving the Cubs, pitching his home games in a gigantic ballpark, so I'm not too upset about him.

Oh, no?  What if I remind you that they traded him for JUAN PIERRE?  He could have a 25.00 ERA, and I'd be mad they traded him for that sack of crap.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on June 05, 2008, 04:27:45 PM
Quote from: Kerm on June 05, 2008, 04:25:53 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 05, 2008, 04:12:28 PM
Quote from: MidgetSellingWater on June 05, 2008, 04:00:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 05, 2008, 03:45:27 PM
Quote from: MidgetSellingWater on June 05, 2008, 03:40:32 PM
Cards got another win today.  How the hell is Todd Wellemeyer 7-1 with a 2.92 ERA this year?  For that matter, how come failed Cubs pitchers always seem to blossom under another pitching coach's tutelage?

I don't know if it happens all that often.  How many times have failed Cubs pitchers had extended success after sucking with the Cubs?

It's possible my white-hot hatred for Fraudschild has clouded my memory, but didn't Mitre turn out to be a serviceable starter, i.e. better than he was here?  And Juan Cruz has done pretty well for himself since leaving (6.05 in 2003 vs. 2.75 in Atlanta in 2004, 3.10 in AZ in 2007)

You're right -- Cruz has turned into a decent middle reliever for the D-Backs.  But he was never really bad when he was here.  I think he didn't live up to the hype, and people got tired of waiting for him to be the next Pedro Martinez.

Mitre has had an ERA of 4.89 since leaving the Cubs, pitching his home games in a gigantic ballpark, so I'm not too upset about him.

Oh, no?  What if I remind you that they traded him for JUAN PIERRE?  He could have a 25.00 ERA, and I'd be mad they traded him for that sack of crap.

Even though that has nothing to do with the original question, I completely agree with it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: helloWorld on June 05, 2008, 04:46:54 PM
Quote from: Kerm on June 05, 2008, 04:25:53 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 05, 2008, 04:12:28 PM
Quote from: MidgetSellingWater on June 05, 2008, 04:00:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 05, 2008, 03:45:27 PM
Quote from: MidgetSellingWater on June 05, 2008, 03:40:32 PM
Cards got another win today.  How the hell is Todd Wellemeyer 7-1 with a 2.92 ERA this year?  For that matter, how come failed Cubs pitchers always seem to blossom under another pitching coach's tutelage?

I don't know if it happens all that often.  How many times have failed Cubs pitchers had extended success after sucking with the Cubs?

It's possible my white-hot hatred for Fraudschild has clouded my memory, but didn't Mitre turn out to be a serviceable starter, i.e. better than he was here?  And Juan Cruz has done pretty well for himself since leaving (6.05 in 2003 vs. 2.75 in Atlanta in 2004, 3.10 in AZ in 2007)

You're right -- Cruz has turned into a decent middle reliever for the D-Backs.  But he was never really bad when he was here.  I think he didn't live up to the hype, and people got tired of waiting for him to be the next Pedro Martinez.

Mitre has had an ERA of 4.89 since leaving the Cubs, pitching his home games in a gigantic ballpark, so I'm not too upset about him.

Oh, no?  What if I remind you that they traded him for JUAN PIERRE?  He could have a 25.00 ERA, and I'd be mad they traded him for that sack of crap.

Nolasco would look pretty good in Jason Marquis uniform and Pinto could be sporting the Jebus cutter's duds.  That was a horse unicorn shit trade.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on June 09, 2008, 11:54:53 PM
I like Juan Cruz.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Weebs on June 10, 2008, 12:13:14 AM
Can we all give some love to Griffey for hitting 600?  MLB.com didn't even give him one of those custom-made, Photoshopped "600 HR" images on their front page.  Fucking Sosa got one of those!  I say we make some noise for one of the best players in history, cause all the sports publications seem to be taking a moment of silence.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on June 10, 2008, 12:30:56 AM
Quote from: Weebs on June 10, 2008, 12:13:14 AM
Can we all give some love to Griffey for hitting 600?  MLB.com didn't even give him one of those custom-made, Photoshopped "600 HR" images on their front page.  Fucking Sosa got one of those!  I say we make some noise for one of the best players in history, cause all the sports publications seem to be taking a moment of silence.

Fine, Weebs. Here's a template.

(http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/3539/griffey600splashos0.png)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Weebs on June 10, 2008, 01:44:05 AM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on June 10, 2008, 12:30:56 AM
Quote from: Weebs on June 10, 2008, 12:13:14 AM
Can we all give some love to Griffey for hitting 600?  MLB.com didn't even give him one of those custom-made, Photoshopped "600 HR" images on their front page.  Fucking Sosa got one of those!  I say we make some noise for one of the best players in history, cause all the sports publications seem to be taking a moment of silence.

Fine, Weebs. Here's a template.

(http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/3539/griffey600splashos0.png)

Can we fill it in with:

"Griffey the Junior member of 600 HR club" or "Ken Griffey VI"

and

"Ken Griffey, Jr. hits 600th career HR, 600 fans witness event"
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on June 10, 2008, 05:24:37 AM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on June 10, 2008, 12:30:56 AM
Quote from: Weebs on June 10, 2008, 12:13:14 AM
Can we all give some love to Griffey for hitting 600?  MLB.com didn't even give him one of those custom-made, Photoshopped "600 HR" images on their front page.  Fucking Sosa got one of those!  I say we make some noise for one of the best players in history, cause all the sports publications seem to be taking a moment of silence.

Fine, Weebs. Here's a template.

(http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/3539/griffey600splashos0.png)

There's an opening at hockeenight.com for a youngster like you.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on June 10, 2008, 12:33:23 PM
Quote from: PTanner on June 10, 2008, 05:24:37 AM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on June 10, 2008, 12:30:56 AM
Quote from: Weebs on June 10, 2008, 12:13:14 AM
Can we all give some love to Griffey for hitting 600?  MLB.com didn't even give him one of those custom-made, Photoshopped "600 HR" images on their front page.  Fucking Sosa got one of those!  I say we make some noise for one of the best players in history, cause all the sports publications seem to be taking a moment of silence.

Fine, Weebs. Here's a template.

(http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/3539/griffey600splashos0.png)

There's an opening at hockeenight.com for a youngster like you.

Just shoot me a PM or hit me up in the Shoutbox if you ever need anything. By the way, I know absolutely nothing about hockee, but the Leave it to Bettman (http://hockeenight.com/2008/06/09/leave-it-to-bettman.aspx) piece was steak balls fried in bacon grease.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on June 10, 2008, 12:47:29 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on June 10, 2008, 12:33:23 PM

(http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/3539/griffey600splashos0.png)

There's an opening at hockeenight.com for a youngster like you.
[/quote]

Just shoot me a PM or hit me up in the Shoutbox if you ever need anything. By the way, I know absolutely nothing about hockee, but the Leave it to Bettman (http://hockeenight.com/2008/06/09/leave-it-to-bettman.aspx) piece was steak balls fried in bacon grease.
[/quote]

Mahalo, my friend...Huey and I were discussing your skills yesterday.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on June 10, 2008, 08:44:02 PM
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=mlb/news/news.aspx?id=4156252 (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=mlb/news/news.aspx?id=4156252)

Could this be the end?

(Hoping it's the end)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on June 10, 2008, 09:09:26 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on June 10, 2008, 08:44:02 PM
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=mlb/news/news.aspx?id=4156252 (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=mlb/news/news.aspx?id=4156252)

Could this be the end?

(Hoping it's the end)

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080611/capt.343492f61a1b43e2af7a43eda9e0842d.cardinals_reds_baseball_csb109.jpg)

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols (5) is helped off the field by Yadier Molina (4) and Ron Villone (27) after Pujols injured his left leg batting in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, June 10, 2008, in Cincinnati.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on June 10, 2008, 09:31:56 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on June 10, 2008, 09:09:26 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on June 10, 2008, 08:44:02 PM
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=mlb/news/news.aspx?id=4156252 (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=mlb/news/news.aspx?id=4156252)

Could this be the end?

(Hoping it's the end)

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080611/capt.343492f61a1b43e2af7a43eda9e0842d.cardinals_reds_baseball_csb109.jpg)

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols (5) is helped off the field by Yadier Molina (4) and Ron Villone (27) after Pujols injured his left leg batting in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, June 10, 2008, in Cincinnati.

Are we seriously cheering on the injury of another team's star player?  Even if it's a team we hate so much, it's really questionable... 

God, I fucking love this place. 

And I'm surprised he's just not using his walker, or one of those electric cart things to move off the field.  Geriatric.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on June 10, 2008, 09:34:44 PM
Quote from: powen01 on June 10, 2008, 09:31:56 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on June 10, 2008, 09:09:26 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on June 10, 2008, 08:44:02 PM
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=mlb/news/news.aspx?id=4156252 (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=mlb/news/news.aspx?id=4156252)

Could this be the end?

(Hoping it's the end)

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080611/capt.343492f61a1b43e2af7a43eda9e0842d.cardinals_reds_baseball_csb109.jpg)

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols (5) is helped off the field by Yadier Molina (4) and Ron Villone (27) after Pujols injured his left leg batting in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, June 10, 2008, in Cincinnati.

Are we seriously cheering on the injury of another team's star player?  Even if it's a team we hate so much, it's really questionable... 

God, I fucking love this place. 

Wouldn't you cheer if you heard Kim Jong Il kicked the bucket?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on June 10, 2008, 09:43:49 PM
It looks like Grandpa has fallen and can't get up.

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080611/capt.332f945c35424525b0818abd0a131b46.cardinals_reds_baseball_csb108.jpg)

QuoteSt. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols falls to the ground after injuring his left leg batting in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, June 10, 2008, in Cincinnati. Pujols left the game.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on June 10, 2008, 09:44:07 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on June 10, 2008, 09:34:44 PM
Quote from: powen01 on June 10, 2008, 09:31:56 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on June 10, 2008, 09:09:26 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on June 10, 2008, 08:44:02 PM
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=mlb/news/news.aspx?id=4156252 (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=mlb/news/news.aspx?id=4156252)

Could this be the end?

(Hoping it's the end)

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080611/capt.343492f61a1b43e2af7a43eda9e0842d.cardinals_reds_baseball_csb109.jpg)

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols (5) is helped off the field by Yadier Molina (4) and Ron Villone (27) after Pujols injured his left leg batting in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, June 10, 2008, in Cincinnati.

Are we seriously cheering on the injury of another team's star player?  Even if it's a team we hate so much, it's really questionable... 

God, I fucking love this place. 

Wouldn't you cheer if you heard Kim Jong Il kicked the bucket?

No*.  I would be pissed because I never got the chance to stab him in the fucking eye.

Sorry, my hatred for Kim Jong Il is really compricated.

*When Ken Griffey Jr. separated his shoulder at Great American versus the Cubs, I was the first asshole to stand up in our section to cheer and scream, "He's hurt, that fucking pussy is hurt... It's not even June, that pussy is HURT!"
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on June 10, 2008, 10:13:01 PM
Quote from: powen01 on June 10, 2008, 09:44:07 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on June 10, 2008, 09:34:44 PM
Quote from: powen01 on June 10, 2008, 09:31:56 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on June 10, 2008, 09:09:26 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on June 10, 2008, 08:44:02 PM
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=mlb/news/news.aspx?id=4156252 (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=mlb/news/news.aspx?id=4156252)

Could this be the end?

(Hoping it's the end)

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080611/capt.343492f61a1b43e2af7a43eda9e0842d.cardinals_reds_baseball_csb109.jpg)

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols (5) is helped off the field by Yadier Molina (4) and Ron Villone (27) after Pujols injured his left leg batting in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, June 10, 2008, in Cincinnati.

Are we seriously cheering on the injury of another team's star player?  Even if it's a team we hate so much, it's really questionable... 

God, I fucking love this place. 

Wouldn't you cheer if you heard Kim Jong Il kicked the bucket?

No*.  I would be pissed because I never got the chance to stab him in the fucking eye.

Sorry, my hatred for Kim Jong Il is really compricated.

*When Ken Griffey Jr. separated his shoulder at Great American versus the Cubs, I was the first asshole to stand up in our section to cheer and scream, "He's hurt, that fucking pussy is hurt... It's not even June, that pussy is HURT!"

That was you? Bases loaded triple by Gabor, I think.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on June 10, 2008, 10:37:23 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 10, 2008, 10:13:01 PM
Quote from: powen01 on June 10, 2008, 09:44:07 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on June 10, 2008, 09:34:44 PM
Quote from: powen01 on June 10, 2008, 09:31:56 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on June 10, 2008, 09:09:26 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on June 10, 2008, 08:44:02 PM
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=mlb/news/news.aspx?id=4156252 (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=mlb/news/news.aspx?id=4156252)

Could this be the end?

(Hoping it's the end)

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080611/capt.343492f61a1b43e2af7a43eda9e0842d.cardinals_reds_baseball_csb109.jpg)

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols (5) is helped off the field by Yadier Molina (4) and Ron Villone (27) after Pujols injured his left leg batting in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, June 10, 2008, in Cincinnati.

Are we seriously cheering on the injury of another team's star player?  Even if it's a team we hate so much, it's really questionable... 

God, I fucking love this place. 

Wouldn't you cheer if you heard Kim Jong Il kicked the bucket?

No*.  I would be pissed because I never got the chance to stab him in the fucking eye.

Sorry, my hatred for Kim Jong Il is really compricated.

*When Ken Griffey Jr. separated his shoulder at Great American versus the Cubs, I was the first asshole to stand up in our section to cheer and scream, "He's hurt, that fucking pussy is hurt... It's not even June, that pussy is HURT!"

That was you? Bases loaded triple by Gabor, I think.

I was sitting right by the first base line...  My friends kept trying to make me sit down, but I wanted to be sure that everyone in Cincy knew that Junior was gone for the season.  So yeah, I was that guy.  Making eye contact, high fiving my friends...  Laughing when they brought out the golf cart stretcher and they took him out via the outfield wall.  How fitting. 

I hate Cincinnati chili too.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on June 10, 2008, 10:39:39 PM
Quote from: powen01 on June 10, 2008, 10:37:23 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 10, 2008, 10:13:01 PM
Quote from: powen01 on June 10, 2008, 09:44:07 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on June 10, 2008, 09:34:44 PM
Quote from: powen01 on June 10, 2008, 09:31:56 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on June 10, 2008, 09:09:26 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on June 10, 2008, 08:44:02 PM
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=mlb/news/news.aspx?id=4156252 (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=mlb/news/news.aspx?id=4156252)

Could this be the end?

(Hoping it's the end)

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080611/capt.343492f61a1b43e2af7a43eda9e0842d.cardinals_reds_baseball_csb109.jpg)

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols (5) is helped off the field by Yadier Molina (4) and Ron Villone (27) after Pujols injured his left leg batting in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, June 10, 2008, in Cincinnati.

Are we seriously cheering on the injury of another team's star player?  Even if it's a team we hate so much, it's really questionable... 

God, I fucking love this place. 

Wouldn't you cheer if you heard Kim Jong Il kicked the bucket?

No*.  I would be pissed because I never got the chance to stab him in the fucking eye.

Sorry, my hatred for Kim Jong Il is really compricated.

*When Ken Griffey Jr. separated his shoulder at Great American versus the Cubs, I was the first asshole to stand up in our section to cheer and scream, "He's hurt, that fucking pussy is hurt... It's not even June, that pussy is HURT!"

That was you? Bases loaded triple by Gabor, I think.

I was sitting right by the first base line...  My friends kept trying to make me sit down, but I wanted to be sure that everyone in Cincy knew that Junior was gone for the season.  So yeah, I was that guy.  Making eye contact, high fiving my friends...  Laughing when they brought out the golf cart stretcher and they took him out via the outfield wall.  How fitting. 

I hate Cincinnati chili too.

Did he toss you his jock as he was wheeled off?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on June 10, 2008, 10:52:25 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on June 10, 2008, 10:39:39 PM
Quote from: powen01 on June 10, 2008, 10:37:23 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 10, 2008, 10:13:01 PM
Quote from: powen01 on June 10, 2008, 09:44:07 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on June 10, 2008, 09:34:44 PM
Quote from: powen01 on June 10, 2008, 09:31:56 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on June 10, 2008, 09:09:26 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on June 10, 2008, 08:44:02 PM
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=mlb/news/news.aspx?id=4156252 (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=mlb/news/news.aspx?id=4156252)

Could this be the end?

(Hoping it's the end)

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080611/capt.343492f61a1b43e2af7a43eda9e0842d.cardinals_reds_baseball_csb109.jpg)

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols (5) is helped off the field by Yadier Molina (4) and Ron Villone (27) after Pujols injured his left leg batting in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, June 10, 2008, in Cincinnati.

Are we seriously cheering on the injury of another team's star player?  Even if it's a team we hate so much, it's really questionable... 

God, I fucking love this place. 

Wouldn't you cheer if you heard Kim Jong Il kicked the bucket?

No*.  I would be pissed because I never got the chance to stab him in the fucking eye.

Sorry, my hatred for Kim Jong Il is really compricated.

*When Ken Griffey Jr. separated his shoulder at Great American versus the Cubs, I was the first asshole to stand up in our section to cheer and scream, "He's hurt, that fucking pussy is hurt... It's not even June, that pussy is HURT!"

That was you? Bases loaded triple by Gabor, I think.

I was sitting right by the first base line...  My friends kept trying to make me sit down, but I wanted to be sure that everyone in Cincy knew that Junior was gone for the season.  So yeah, I was that guy.  Making eye contact, high fiving my friends...  Laughing when they brought out the golf cart stretcher and they took him out via the outfield wall.  How fitting. 

I hate Cincinnati chili too.

Did he toss you his jock as he was wheeled off?

That was probably how he really got injured in the first place. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on June 10, 2008, 10:57:32 PM
Quote from: powen01 on June 10, 2008, 10:52:25 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on June 10, 2008, 10:39:39 PM
Quote from: powen01 on June 10, 2008, 10:37:23 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 10, 2008, 10:13:01 PM
Quote from: powen01 on June 10, 2008, 09:44:07 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on June 10, 2008, 09:34:44 PM
Quote from: powen01 on June 10, 2008, 09:31:56 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on June 10, 2008, 09:09:26 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on June 10, 2008, 08:44:02 PM
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=mlb/news/news.aspx?id=4156252 (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=mlb/news/news.aspx?id=4156252)

Could this be the end?

(Hoping it's the end)

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080611/capt.343492f61a1b43e2af7a43eda9e0842d.cardinals_reds_baseball_csb109.jpg)

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols (5) is helped off the field by Yadier Molina (4) and Ron Villone (27) after Pujols injured his left leg batting in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, June 10, 2008, in Cincinnati.

Are we seriously cheering on the injury of another team's star player?  Even if it's a team we hate so much, it's really questionable... 

God, I fucking love this place. 

Wouldn't you cheer if you heard Kim Jong Il kicked the bucket?

No*.  I would be pissed because I never got the chance to stab him in the fucking eye.

Sorry, my hatred for Kim Jong Il is really compricated.

*When Ken Griffey Jr. separated his shoulder at Great American versus the Cubs, I was the first asshole to stand up in our section to cheer and scream, "He's hurt, that fucking pussy is hurt... It's not even June, that pussy is HURT!"

That was you? Bases loaded triple by Gabor, I think.

I was sitting right by the first base line...  My friends kept trying to make me sit down, but I wanted to be sure that everyone in Cincy knew that Junior was gone for the season.  So yeah, I was that guy.  Making eye contact, high fiving my friends...  Laughing when they brought out the golf cart stretcher and they took him out via the outfield wall.  How fitting. 

I hate Cincinnati chili too.

Did he toss you his jock as he was wheeled off?

That was probably how he really got injured in the first place. 

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=40172915&blogID=263990044 (http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=40172915&blogID=263990044)

In hindsight, this might have been a better choice for Weebs' Griffey tribute graphic.

(http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/9357/griffsjockbv7.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
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Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on June 10, 2008, 11:26:57 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on June 10, 2008, 09:43:49 PM
It looks like Grandpa has fallen and can't get up.

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080611/capt.332f945c35424525b0818abd0a131b46.cardinals_reds_baseball_csb108.jpg)

QuoteSt. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols falls to the ground after injuring his left leg batting in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, June 10, 2008, in Cincinnati. Pujols left the game.



Steroids are hard on the body.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on June 11, 2008, 12:31:04 AM
He might as well get that bad elbow fixed up while he's get a bad wheel. There's no time like the present for season ending surgery, Poo-holes.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on June 11, 2008, 01:02:05 AM
Quote from: butthead on June 11, 2008, 12:31:04 AM
He might as well get that bad elbow fixed up while he's get a bad wheel. There's no time like the present for season ending surgery, Poo-holes.

Doesn't matter. Pujols goes down, Cards will just plug some worthless schlub in his place, and said schlub will suddenly discover he has Lou Gehrig's mojo and will hit fucking 400 the rest of the season and bang out like 90 home runs or something. Seems like every dickwad that is completely worthless on any other team, gets to the Cards, and now they decide to play like all-stars. I don't like it, no, not one bit.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on June 11, 2008, 01:34:46 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on June 11, 2008, 01:02:05 AM
Quote from: butthead on June 11, 2008, 12:31:04 AM
He might as well get that bad elbow fixed up while he's get a bad wheel. There's no time like the present for season ending surgery, Poo-holes.

Doesn't matter. Pujols goes down, Cards will just plug some worthless schlub in his place, and said schlub will suddenly discover he has Lou Gehrig's mojo and will hit fucking 400 the rest of the season and bang out like 90 home runs or something. Seems like every dickwad that is completely worthless on any other team, gets to the Cards, and now they decide to play like all-stars. I don't like it, no, not one bit.


You've seen it too many times.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuckosan on June 11, 2008, 08:28:59 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on June 11, 2008, 01:02:05 AM
Doesn't matter. Pujols goes down, Cards will just plug some worthless schlub in his place, and said schlub will suddenly discover he has Lou Gehrig's mojo and will hit fucking 400 the rest of the season and bang out like 90 home runs or something. Seems like every dickwad that is completely worthless on any other team, gets to the Cards, and now they decide to play like all-stars. I don't like it, no, not one bit.
It's their corporal-captain program.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on June 11, 2008, 08:39:01 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on June 11, 2008, 01:02:05 AM
Quote from: butthead on June 11, 2008, 12:31:04 AM
He might as well get that bad elbow fixed up while he's get a bad wheel. There's no time like the present for season ending surgery, Poo-holes.

Doesn't matter. Pujols goes down, Cards will just plug some worthless schlub in his place, and said schlub will suddenly discover he has Lou Gehrig's mojo and will hit fucking 400 the rest of the season and bang out like 90 home runs or something. Seems like every dickwad that is completely worthless on any other team, gets to the Cards, and now they decide to play like all-stars. I don't like it, no, not one bit.


Worthless schlubs + performance enhancing drugs = useful schlubs.  Not a complicated formula.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on June 11, 2008, 08:43:21 AM
By the way, Pujols has an interesting hairline for a "27" year old.

(http://images.stltoday.com/stltoday/resources/pujolsinjured460june11.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuckosan on June 11, 2008, 08:53:40 AM
Quote from: Andy on June 11, 2008, 08:43:21 AM
By the way, Pujols has an interesting hairline for a "27" year old.
Agreed.  My grandfather had no hair at all by the time he was 25.  I guess that's the benefit of being able to afford plugs.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on June 11, 2008, 10:11:54 AM
Who knew?

QuoteEyre ran his consecutive scoreless appearance streak to 31 games, tying Ryan Dempster's franchise record.

Looking back through Eyre's game log, he's given up just two runs since July 4 of last year.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on June 11, 2008, 10:21:46 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 11, 2008, 10:11:54 AM
Who knew?

QuoteEyre ran his consecutive scoreless appearance streak to 31 games, tying Ryan Dempster's franchise record.

Looking back through Eyre's game log, he's given up just two runs since July 4 of last year.

Which is why I was baffled by what seemed like Lou favoring Cotts over Scottie Ire. He's been excellent since he started eating again.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on June 11, 2008, 10:40:47 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 11, 2008, 10:11:54 AM
Who knew?

QuoteEyre ran his consecutive scoreless appearance streak to 31 games, tying Ryan Dempster's franchise record.

Looking back through Eyre's game log, he's given up just two runs since July 4 of last year.

I would think a stats-geek like you would see right through this pointless record.  Especially for a LOOGY.

Now, the fact that he hasn't allowed an inherited runner to score and has retired 12 consecutive first hitters he's faced, that's something.

By the way, according to BR, he finished 30th in MVP voting in 2005.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on June 11, 2008, 10:42:37 AM
Quote from: Oleg on June 11, 2008, 10:40:47 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 11, 2008, 10:11:54 AM
Who knew?

QuoteEyre ran his consecutive scoreless appearance streak to 31 games, tying Ryan Dempster's franchise record.

Looking back through Eyre's game log, he's given up just two runs since July 4 of last year.

I would think a stats-geek like you would see right through this pointless record.  Especially for a LOOGY.

Now, the fact that he hasn't allowed an inherited runner to score and has retired 12 consecutive first hitters he's faced, that's something.

By the way, according to BR, he finished 30th in MVP voting in 2005.

You don't pay attention. Inherited runners is a BS stat. Hits fall in when they fall in. A single is a single and a pitcher is going to give up a freakin' hit now and then. If it comes when he's trying to clean up someone's mess, that sucks even worse.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on June 11, 2008, 10:44:09 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on June 11, 2008, 10:42:37 AM
Quote from: Oleg on June 11, 2008, 10:40:47 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 11, 2008, 10:11:54 AM
Who knew?

QuoteEyre ran his consecutive scoreless appearance streak to 31 games, tying Ryan Dempster's franchise record.

Looking back through Eyre's game log, he's given up just two runs since July 4 of last year.

I would think a stats-geek like you would see right through this pointless record.  Especially for a LOOGY.

Now, the fact that he hasn't allowed an inherited runner to score and has retired 12 consecutive first hitters he's faced, that's something.

By the way, according to BR, he finished 30th in MVP voting in 2005.

You don't pay attention. Inherited runners is a BS stat. Hits fall in when they fall in. A single is a single and a pitcher is going to give up a freakin' hit now and then. If it comes when he's trying to clean up someone's mess, that sucks even worse.

That's true.  I don't pay attention.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on June 11, 2008, 10:51:27 AM
Quote from: Oleg on June 11, 2008, 10:44:09 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on June 11, 2008, 10:42:37 AM
Quote from: Oleg on June 11, 2008, 10:40:47 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 11, 2008, 10:11:54 AM
Who knew?

QuoteEyre ran his consecutive scoreless appearance streak to 31 games, tying Ryan Dempster's franchise record.

Looking back through Eyre's game log, he's given up just two runs since July 4 of last year.

I would think a stats-geek like you would see right through this pointless record.  Especially for a LOOGY.

Now, the fact that he hasn't allowed an inherited runner to score and has retired 12 consecutive first hitters he's faced, that's something.

By the way, according to BR, he finished 30th in MVP voting in 2005.

You don't pay attention. Inherited runners is a BS stat. Hits fall in when they fall in. A single is a single and a pitcher is going to give up a freakin' hit now and then. If it comes when he's trying to clean up someone's mess, that sucks even worse.

That's true.  I don't pay attention.

too much goes over your head.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andre Dawson's Creek on June 11, 2008, 11:15:19 AM
Quote from: PTanner on June 11, 2008, 10:51:27 AM
Quote from: Oleg on June 11, 2008, 10:44:09 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on June 11, 2008, 10:42:37 AM
Quote from: Oleg on June 11, 2008, 10:40:47 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 11, 2008, 10:11:54 AM
Who knew?

QuoteEyre ran his consecutive scoreless appearance streak to 31 games, tying Ryan Dempster's franchise record.

Looking back through Eyre's game log, he's given up just two runs since July 4 of last year.

I would think a stats-geek like you would see right through this pointless record.  Especially for a LOOGY.

Now, the fact that he hasn't allowed an inherited runner to score and has retired 12 consecutive first hitters he's faced, that's something.

By the way, according to BR, he finished 30th in MVP voting in 2005.

You don't pay attention. Inherited runners is a BS stat. Hits fall in when they fall in. A single is a single and a pitcher is going to give up a freakin' hit now and then. If it comes when he's trying to clean up someone's mess, that sucks even worse.

That's true.  I don't pay attention.

too much goes over your head.

Understandable since he lives under a bridge.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on June 11, 2008, 11:21:09 AM
Quote from: Oleg on June 11, 2008, 10:40:47 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 11, 2008, 10:11:54 AM
Who knew?

QuoteEyre ran his consecutive scoreless appearance streak to 31 games, tying Ryan Dempster's franchise record.

Looking back through Eyre's game log, he's given up just two runs since July 4 of last year.

I would think a stats-geek like you would see right through this pointless record.  Especially for a LOOGY.

Now, the fact that he hasn't allowed an inherited runner to score and has retired 12 consecutive first hitters he's faced, that's something.

By the way, according to BR, he finished 30th in MVP voting in 2005.

That's just silly.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on June 11, 2008, 11:22:10 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on June 11, 2008, 10:42:37 AM
Quote from: Oleg on June 11, 2008, 10:40:47 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 11, 2008, 10:11:54 AM
Who knew?

QuoteEyre ran his consecutive scoreless appearance streak to 31 games, tying Ryan Dempster's franchise record.

Looking back through Eyre's game log, he's given up just two runs since July 4 of last year.

I would think a stats-geek like you would see right through this pointless record.  Especially for a LOOGY.

Now, the fact that he hasn't allowed an inherited runner to score and has retired 12 consecutive first hitters he's faced, that's something.

By the way, according to BR, he finished 30th in MVP voting in 2005.

You don't pay attention. Inherited runners is a BS stat. Hits fall in when they fall in. A single is a single and a pitcher is going to give up a freakin' hit now and then. If it comes when he's trying to clean up someone's mess, that sucks even worse.

I think that inherited runners scored tells you something...

It's just that it tells you something a pitcher's K/inning and ground ball/fly ball ratio tells you.  It might also tell you something about how well a reliever pitches with runners on compared to the bases empty...which is probably useful information.

But otherwise, I agree.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on June 11, 2008, 11:32:09 AM
Quote from: Oleg on June 11, 2008, 10:40:47 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 11, 2008, 10:11:54 AM
Who knew?

QuoteEyre ran his consecutive scoreless appearance streak to 31 games, tying Ryan Dempster's franchise record.

Looking back through Eyre's game log, he's given up just two runs since July 4 of last year.

I would think a stats-geek like you would see right through this pointless record.  Especially for a LOOGY.

I just thought it was interesting.  It means the guy is doing his job, and that's a good thing.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on June 11, 2008, 12:05:18 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on June 11, 2008, 10:42:37 AM

You don't pay attention. Inherited runners is a BS stat. Hits fall in when they fall in. A single is a single and a pitcher is going to give up a freakin' hit now and then. If it comes when he's trying to clean up someone's mess, that sucks even worse.

Additionally, I feel like I'm being mocked here.  Oleg has me all hyper-sensitive lately.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on June 11, 2008, 12:11:50 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 11, 2008, 12:05:18 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on June 11, 2008, 10:42:37 AM

You don't pay attention. Inherited runners is a BS stat. Hits fall in when they fall in. A single is a single and a pitcher is going to give up a freakin' hit now and then. If it comes when he's trying to clean up someone's mess, that sucks even worse.

Additionally, I feel like I'm being mocked here.  Oleg has me all hyper-sensitive lately.

Actually, I thought you raised a good point. Don't let Oleg get to you. Guard your ankles, and you'll be fine.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on June 11, 2008, 12:54:45 PM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on June 11, 2008, 01:02:05 AM
Quote from: butthead on June 11, 2008, 12:31:04 AM
He might as well get that bad elbow fixed up while he's get a bad wheel. There's no time like the present for season ending surgery, Poo-holes.

Doesn't matter. Pujols goes down, Cards will just plug some worthless schlub in his place, and said schlub will suddenly discover he has Lou Gehrig's mojo and will hit fucking 400 the rest of the season and bang out like 90 home runs or something. Seems like every dickwad that is completely worthless on any other team, gets to the Cards, and now they decide to play like all-stars. I don't like it, no, not one bit.


So is BC actually PPE or is PPE actually BC?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on June 11, 2008, 01:18:32 PM
Quote from: Shooter on June 11, 2008, 12:54:45 PM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on June 11, 2008, 01:02:05 AM
Quote from: butthead on June 11, 2008, 12:31:04 AM
He might as well get that bad elbow fixed up while he's get a bad wheel. There's no time like the present for season ending surgery, Poo-holes.

Doesn't matter. Pujols goes down, Cards will just plug some worthless schlub in his place, and said schlub will suddenly discover he has Lou Gehrig's mojo and will hit fucking 400 the rest of the season and bang out like 90 home runs or something. Seems like every dickwad that is completely worthless on any other team, gets to the Cards, and now they decide to play like all-stars. I don't like it, no, not one bit.


So is BC actually PPE or is PPE actually BC?

I thought BC was Andy. Are you telling me PPE is Andy?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on June 11, 2008, 02:16:06 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on June 11, 2008, 01:18:32 PM
Quote from: Shooter on June 11, 2008, 12:54:45 PM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on June 11, 2008, 01:02:05 AM
Quote from: butthead on June 11, 2008, 12:31:04 AM
He might as well get that bad elbow fixed up while he's get a bad wheel. There's no time like the present for season ending surgery, Poo-holes.

Doesn't matter. Pujols goes down, Cards will just plug some worthless schlub in his place, and said schlub will suddenly discover he has Lou Gehrig's mojo and will hit fucking 400 the rest of the season and bang out like 90 home runs or something. Seems like every dickwad that is completely worthless on any other team, gets to the Cards, and now they decide to play like all-stars. I don't like it, no, not one bit.


So is BC actually PPE or is PPE actually BC?

I thought BC was Andy. Are you telling me PPE is Andy?

Actually, Andy is carloszno1fan and BC is Teh Paul. I am definitely not Mike D. I am of course, this guy:

(http://www.jozjozjoz.com/archives/WillHung.gif)

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on June 11, 2008, 03:35:57 PM
I am the walrus.

And I don't like getting shit on.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on June 11, 2008, 03:38:53 PM
Quote from: Mike D on June 11, 2008, 03:35:57 PM
I am the walrus.

And I don't like getting shit on.

Nobody likes getting shit on...that's where the humiliation part comes in.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on June 11, 2008, 03:59:16 PM
Quote from: butthead on June 11, 2008, 12:31:04 AM
He might as well get that bad elbow fixed up while he's get a bad wheel. There's no time like the present for season ending surgery, Poo-holes.

Will you settle for out until the All Star Break?  From the Post Dispatch:

QuoteCINCINNATI -- Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols has been diagnosed as
suffering from a moderate strain of the left calf and is expected to miss a
minimum of three weeks, according to club sources.

Pujols aggravated what had been rated a minor strain when breaking from the
batter's box on a seventh-inning ground ball Tuesday night against the
Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.

He was carried from the field and returned Wednesday morning to St. Louis to be
examined by team medical supervisor Dr. George Paletta.

Paletta examined Pujols early this afternoon and immediately notified general
manager John Mozeliak of his diagnosis.

The Cardinals placed Pujols on the disabled list and promoted Chris Duncan from
Triple-A Memphis to take his place. Duncan is in tonight's lineup at first base
and hitting sixth.

The Cardinals classified the strain as between a Grade I and Grade II. A Grade
III indicates the muscle has detached form the bone. A Grade II suggests some
but not complete tearing.

Pujols, who has endured only one previous stay on the disabled list during an
8-year career, is likely to remain out through the All-Star break, suggested
one source.


Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on June 11, 2008, 04:03:15 PM
JOHN MABRY TO THE COURTESY PHONE.

JOHN MABRY PLEASE PICK UP THE COURTESY PHONE.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on June 11, 2008, 04:08:49 PM
I'll take three weeks. Better than nothing.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on June 11, 2008, 04:13:37 PM
Quote from: butthead on June 11, 2008, 04:08:49 PM
I'll take three weeks. Better than nothing.

At his age?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on June 11, 2008, 04:16:10 PM
Quote from: butthead on June 11, 2008, 04:08:49 PM
I'll take three weeks. Better than nothing.

Three weeks minimum.

We're probbaly looking at a month.  Considering the Tards have already played a boatload of home games and are still 2 1/2 back, even an above-expected 12-16 month might be all it takes to finish the tweety birds.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on June 11, 2008, 04:20:21 PM
Quote from: Mike D on June 11, 2008, 04:16:10 PM
Quote from: butthead on June 11, 2008, 04:08:49 PM
I'll take three weeks. Better than nothing.

Three weeks minimum.

We're probbaly looking at a month.  Considering the Tards have already played a boatload of home games and are still 2 1/2 back, even an above-expected 12-16 month might be all it takes to finish the tweety birds.

Yeah, I was thinking this might be enough to get rid of the nuisance that is the hated fowl.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on June 11, 2008, 04:24:32 PM
Quote from: Mike D on June 11, 2008, 04:16:10 PM
Quote from: butthead on June 11, 2008, 04:08:49 PM
I'll take three weeks. Better than nothing.

Three weeks minimum.

We're probbaly looking at a month.  Considering the Tards have already played a boatload of home games and are still 2 1/2 back, even an above-expected 12-16 month might be all it takes to finish the tweety birds.

I'm willing to let optimism reign and say that Pujols misses a month, and the Cards slide to 7 games back during that time.  At that point, they'll decide to take their time, and he'll be out at least 2-3 more weeks.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on June 11, 2008, 04:28:46 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 11, 2008, 04:24:32 PM
Quote from: Mike D on June 11, 2008, 04:16:10 PM
Quote from: butthead on June 11, 2008, 04:08:49 PM
I'll take three weeks. Better than nothing.

Three weeks minimum.

We're probbaly looking at a month.  Considering the Tards have already played a boatload of home games and are still 2 1/2 back, even an above-expected 12-16 month might be all it takes to finish the tweety birds.

I'm willing to let optimism reign and say that Pujols misses a month, and the Cards slide to 7 games back during that time.  At that point, they'll decide to take their time, and he'll be out at least 2-3 more weeks.

Let's not go JOing ourselves yet.  If we keep winning, who gives a shit when this douchecalf is coming back.  Let's not forget, we are the ones we've been waiting for!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: helloWorld on June 11, 2008, 04:33:42 PM
Quote from: butthead on June 11, 2008, 04:20:21 PM
Quote from: Mike D on June 11, 2008, 04:16:10 PM
Quote from: butthead on June 11, 2008, 04:08:49 PM
I'll take three weeks. Better than nothing.

Three weeks minimum.

We're probbaly looking at a month.  Considering the Tards have already played a boatload of home games and are still 2 1/2 back, even an above-expected 12-16 month might be all it takes to finish the tweety birds.

Yeah, I was thinking this might be enough to get rid of the nuisance that is the hated fowl.

Pooholes win-share for the year is 14 (as of 6/5) when they had played 65 games.  His win-share per game is a little over .22.  So, if he misses say 25 games, the Cards are looking at 6 or so extra losses.  Nice. 

Hopefully, he develops markprioritis while recuperating.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on June 11, 2008, 04:38:16 PM
Quote from: Oleg on June 11, 2008, 04:28:46 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 11, 2008, 04:24:32 PM
Quote from: Mike D on June 11, 2008, 04:16:10 PM
Quote from: butthead on June 11, 2008, 04:08:49 PM
I'll take three weeks. Better than nothing.

Three weeks minimum.

We're probbaly looking at a month.  Considering the Tards have already played a boatload of home games and are still 2 1/2 back, even an above-expected 12-16 month might be all it takes to finish the tweety birds.

I'm willing to let optimism reign and say that Pujols misses a month, and the Cards slide to 7 games back during that time.  At that point, they'll decide to take their time, and he'll be out at least 2-3 more weeks.

Let's not go JOing ourselves yet.  If we keep winning, who gives a shit when this douchecalf is coming back.  Let's not forget, we are the ones we've been waiting for!

Well we've been waiting a long time. It's nice of us to finally show up...that's a change I can believe in.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on June 11, 2008, 04:39:16 PM
OK, I give up, I must have missed the thread while on vacation. What is the significance of "JO"?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on June 11, 2008, 04:48:47 PM
Quote from: Mike D on June 11, 2008, 04:03:15 PM
JOHN MABRY BARROID TO THE COURTESY PHONE.

JOHN MABRY BARROID PLEASE PICK UP THE COURTESY PHONE.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: helloWorld on June 11, 2008, 05:00:27 PM
Quote from: Oleg on June 11, 2008, 04:28:46 PM
Let's not go JOing ourselves yet.  If we keep winning, who gives a shit when this douchecalf is coming back.  Let's not forget, we are the ones we've been waiting for!

Bah, you do know you are posting on desipio, right?

Rooting for Lassie has left me at my breaking point and now you say no JO when the team chasing the Cubs loses their best player and said team is the Tards and said player is Uncle Albie. 

Well, it's simply too much.  Too much I say.  Screw the JO, bring on the ghey stuff ... AND an Andy Dolan Special.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andre Dawson's Creek on June 11, 2008, 05:03:09 PM
Quote from: Oleg on June 11, 2008, 04:13:37 PM
Quote from: butthead on June 11, 2008, 04:08:49 PM
I'll take three weeks. Better than nothing.

At his age?

See Furcal, Rafael.  How quickly 3 weeks turns into 2 months....
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on June 11, 2008, 05:13:10 PM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on June 11, 2008, 04:39:16 PM
OK, I give up, I must have missed the thread while on vacation. What is the significance of "JO"?

(http://i17.tinypic.com/868p1sw.gif)

No gay stuff.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andre Dawson's Creek on June 11, 2008, 05:15:12 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 11, 2008, 05:13:10 PM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on June 11, 2008, 04:39:16 PM
OK, I give up, I must have missed the thread while on vacation. What is the significance of "JO"?

(http://i17.tinypic.com/868p1sw.gif)

No gay stuff.

Poss. handjob exchange?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on June 11, 2008, 05:44:24 PM
Quote from: helloWorld on June 11, 2008, 05:00:27 PM
Quote from: Oleg on June 11, 2008, 04:28:46 PM
Let's not go JOing ourselves yet.  If we keep winning, who gives a shit when this douchecalf is coming back.  Let's not forget, we are the ones we've been waiting for!

Bah, you do know you are posting on desipio, right?

Rooting for Lassie has left me at my breaking point and now you say no JO when the team chasing the Cubs loses their best player and said team is the Tards and said player is Uncle Albie. 

Well, it's simply too much.  Too much I say.  Screw the JO, bring on the ghey stuff ... AND an Andy Dolan Special.

I'm just saying...let's see how this plays out.  I've seen it too many times before.  Remember, cliches are made, not born.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky+ on June 11, 2008, 06:52:15 PM
Tards are already up 5-0...so much for a We Miss Uncle Albie Pity Party.

Somehow, this is Dusty's fault.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on June 11, 2008, 07:08:11 PM
Quote from: Slaky+ on June 11, 2008, 06:52:15 PM
Tards are already up 5-0...so much for a We Miss Uncle Albie Pity Party.

Somehow, this is Dusty's fault.

Cue Bill Simmons.....
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on June 11, 2008, 10:45:52 PM
Quote from: Oleg on June 11, 2008, 05:44:24 PM
Quote from: helloWorld on June 11, 2008, 05:00:27 PM
Quote from: Oleg on June 11, 2008, 04:28:46 PM
Let's not go JOing ourselves yet.  If we keep winning, who gives a shit when this douchecalf is coming back.  Let's not forget, we are the ones we've been waiting for!

Bah, you do know you are posting on desipio, right?

Rooting for Lassie has left me at my breaking point and now you say no JO when the team chasing the Cubs loses their best player and said team is the Tards and said player is Uncle Albie. 

Well, it's simply too much.  Too much I say.  Screw the JO, bring on the ghey stuff ... AND an Andy Dolan Special.

I'm just saying...let's see how this plays out.  I've seen it too many times before.  Remember, cliches are made, not born.

Well, that's what we all get for rejoicing in Pujols' injury.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: berkeleycubfan on June 11, 2008, 11:52:20 PM
Jock DFA'd.  That didn't take long. 
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=txmarlinsjones&prov=st&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=txmarlinsjones&prov=st&type=lgns)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on June 12, 2008, 12:11:14 AM
Quote from: berkeleycubfan on June 11, 2008, 11:52:20 PM
Jock DFA'd.  That didn't take long. 
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=txmarlinsjones&prov=st&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=txmarlinsjones&prov=st&type=lgns)

Wow, here's that left-handed leftfielder we need so desperately falling right out of the sky! If only it were literal rather than figurative we'd all have a happy Thanksgiving. But once Jimbo hears this however, I predict DOOM! Not the good kind (http://www.stonesthrow.com/news/dillaghostdoom/) either.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on June 14, 2008, 03:48:00 AM
Pwned. Courtesy of Roto; I don't think they'll be getting a Christmas card from the Cooper family. Boldface below is mine.

QuoteWith Mariano Rivera needing a day off, Kyle Farnsworth got a save chance in a 2-1 game against the Astros on Friday and pitched a scoreless ninth.

They just don't get any more reliable.  Farnsworth hit Ty Wigginton to start the inning, but that didn't stop the Astros from having Michael Bourn try to bunt.  A popup followed, and the only reason it wasn't a double play -- Bourn made no attempt to run out of the box -- was that Farnsworth was too dense to drop the ball.  After that, Wigginton, a noted speed demon who swiped seven bases just four  years ago, was thrown out trying to steal second.  Reggie Abercrombie, who is in MLB only because of his legs, remained in the dugout throughout.  Geoff Blum then fanned to end the game.  It was Farnsworth's first save since 2006 and the 52nd time Cecil Cooper was outmanaged this season.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on June 15, 2008, 08:04:25 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AiTRYXPCFU95ibgEhwycYc0RvLYF?slug=ap-cardinals-molinainjured&prov=ap&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AiTRYXPCFU95ibgEhwycYc0RvLYF?slug=ap-cardinals-molinainjured&prov=ap&type=lgns)

QuoteST. LOUIS (AP)—St. Louis Cardinals backup catcher Jason LaRue watched from the dugout as Yadier Molina, his back to the play after an off-line throw, got flattened by a pinch runner.

Like several teammates, LaRue was impressed that Molina apparently avoided serious injury after being taken off the field on a body board with a brace around his neck, and that Molina held onto the ball for an important ninth-inning out in Sunday's 7-6, 10-inning victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

QuoteMolina was taken to a hospital for evaluation of neck and back pain and sustained a mild concussion, although he did not lose consciousness after the collision with Phillies pinch runner Eric Bruntlett, team spokesman Brian Bartow said. All test results were negative, the team said in a release, although Molina was to be held overnight as a precaution.

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080615/capt.6f99cba9aa704651be637da2e526edc2.phillies_cardinals_baseball_motg107.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080615/capt.d7df66b6c3ee4776a161dcd81bb875fd.phillies_cardinals_baseball_motg109.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080615/capt.0f2f673269554ba8ad51ff5cb2cb52f2.phillies_cardinals_baseball_motg106.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Jim Edmonds on June 15, 2008, 09:11:54 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on June 15, 2008, 08:04:25 PM
(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080615/capt.0f2f673269554ba8ad51ff5cb2cb52f2.phillies_cardinals_baseball_motg106.jpg)
IM RUNNING OUT OF ROOM FOR TATTOOS
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on June 15, 2008, 09:22:42 PM
And Molina still hasn't tagged the runner. The Cardinals got a gift today.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on June 15, 2008, 09:26:22 PM
Quote from: Jim Edmonds on June 15, 2008, 09:11:54 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on June 15, 2008, 08:04:25 PM
(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080615/capt.0f2f673269554ba8ad51ff5cb2cb52f2.phillies_cardinals_baseball_motg106.jpg)
IM RUNNING OUT OF ROOM FOR TATTOOS

Best.

Sig.

Ever.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 10:17:21 AM
Anyone notice the newest member? Awesome.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 10:25:22 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 10:17:21 AM
Anyone notice the newest member? Awesome.

TrueBlueBrewCrew? Awesome?

Or did you mean Gabors Jockstrap?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on June 18, 2008, 10:26:12 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 10:17:21 AM
Anyone notice the newest member? Awesome.

I did indeed. Is there a Hobart Wisconsin that I don't know about?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 10:28:07 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 10:25:22 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 10:17:21 AM
Anyone notice the newest member? Awesome.

TrueBlueBrewCrew? Awesome?

Or did you mean Gabors Jockstrap?

TrueBlueBrewCrew. Isn't that essentially admitting you're the faggiest Brewer fan? And isn't that a REALLY hard prize to claim?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on June 18, 2008, 10:28:26 AM
Quote from: PTanner on June 18, 2008, 10:26:12 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 10:17:21 AM
Anyone notice the newest member? Awesome.

I did indeed. Is there a Hobart Wisconsin that I don't know about?

I just found out the other day that Hobart is the capital of Tasmania.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobart
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 10:37:57 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 10:28:07 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 10:25:22 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 10:17:21 AM
Anyone notice the newest member? Awesome.

TrueBlueBrewCrew? Awesome?

Or did you mean Gabors Jockstrap?

TrueBlueBrewCrew. Isn't that essentially admitting you're the faggiest Brewer fan? And isn't that a REALLY hard prize to claim?

Given the team's entire fanbase can fit in a small closet, I'd say it's probably easier than being elected (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bawden) pope of Wichita, Kansas (http://vaticaninexile.com/People/PopeMichael/PopeMichaelBio.html).
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on June 18, 2008, 10:45:21 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 10:37:57 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 10:28:07 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 10:25:22 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 10:17:21 AM
Anyone notice the newest member? Awesome.

TrueBlueBrewCrew? Awesome?

Or did you mean Gabors Jockstrap?

TrueBlueBrewCrew. Isn't that essentially admitting you're the faggiest Brewer fan? And isn't that a REALLY hard prize to claim?

Given the team's entire fanbase can fit in a small closet, I'd say it's probably easier than being elected (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bawden) pope of Wichita, Kansas (http://vaticaninexile.com/People/PopeMichael/PopeMichaelBio.html).

Why am I not surprised?

8) How does the Vatican in Exile survive, financially?

On the bread of God and donations from followers. Pope Michael lives with his mother.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 10:45:39 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 10:37:57 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 10:28:07 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 10:25:22 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 10:17:21 AM
Anyone notice the newest member? Awesome.

TrueBlueBrewCrew? Awesome?

Or did you mean Gabors Jockstrap?

TrueBlueBrewCrew. Isn't that essentially admitting you're the faggiest Brewer fan? And isn't that a REALLY hard prize to claim?

Given the team's entire fanbase can fit in a small closet, I'd say it's probably easier than being elected (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bawden) pope of Wichita, Kansas (http://vaticaninexile.com/People/PopeMichael/PopeMichaelBio.html).

You've got to be kidding me. What didn't this guy learn from Clement VII?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on June 18, 2008, 11:07:18 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 10:25:22 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 10:17:21 AM
Anyone notice the newest member? Awesome.

TrueBlueBrewCrew? Awesome?

Or did you mean Gabors Jockstrap?

I'm think it's BillyLikesSoda. But what kind of soda does Billy like? Maybe all kinds. He should let us know.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 11:10:37 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on June 18, 2008, 11:07:18 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 10:25:22 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 10:17:21 AM
Anyone notice the newest member? Awesome.

TrueBlueBrewCrew? Awesome?

Or did you mean Gabors Jockstrap?

I'm think it's BillyLikesSoda. But what kind of soda does Billy like? Maybe all kinds. He should let us know.

I think it was BillyLikesSoda who dropped into the SBox yesterday to share a new Soto nickname...

Don Geovany, or: "The Don"
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 11:20:57 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 11:10:37 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on June 18, 2008, 11:07:18 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 10:25:22 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 10:17:21 AM
Anyone notice the newest member? Awesome.

TrueBlueBrewCrew? Awesome?

Or did you mean Gabors Jockstrap?

I'm think it's BillyLikesSoda. But what kind of soda does Billy like? Maybe all kinds. He should let us know.

I think it was BillyLikesSoda who dropped into the SBox yesterday to share a new Soto nickname...

Don Geovany, or: "The Don"

Don Geovany? WHO'S THAT DUDE?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on June 18, 2008, 11:29:22 AM

Now the Rally Carp seems to have signed on.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 11:33:37 AM
Quote from: PTanner on June 18, 2008, 11:29:22 AM

Now the Rally Carp seems to have signed on.

(http://i25.tinypic.com/30dcufo.jpg)

HI GUYS ITS JC
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 11:38:07 AM
Looks like TrueBlueBrewCrew edited our buddy Elias' video. Sorry TrueBlue, congrats on not being a total shmoe.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=TwXwIe6pvhs
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 11:38:30 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 11:20:57 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 11:10:37 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on June 18, 2008, 11:07:18 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 10:25:22 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 10:17:21 AM
Anyone notice the newest member? Awesome.

TrueBlueBrewCrew? Awesome?

Or did you mean Gabors Jockstrap?

I'm think it's BillyLikesSoda. But what kind of soda does Billy like? Maybe all kinds. He should let us know.

I think it was BillyLikesSoda who dropped into the SBox yesterday to share a new Soto nickname...

Don Geovany, or: "The Don"

Don Geovany? WHO'S THAT DUDE?

This sounded familiar, but I have to admit I had to Google it.

It has been a while since I've seen Dirty Work.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on June 18, 2008, 11:40:35 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 11:33:37 AM
Quote from: PTanner on June 18, 2008, 11:29:22 AM

Now the Rally Carp seems to have signed on.

(http://i25.tinypic.com/30dcufo.jpg)

HI GUYS ITS JC

I need to have some of that panelling.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 11:40:45 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 11:38:30 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 11:20:57 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 11:10:37 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on June 18, 2008, 11:07:18 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 10:25:22 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 10:17:21 AM
Anyone notice the newest member? Awesome.

TrueBlueBrewCrew? Awesome?

Or did you mean Gabors Jockstrap?

I'm think it's BillyLikesSoda. But what kind of soda does Billy like? Maybe all kinds. He should let us know.

I think it was BillyLikesSoda who dropped into the SBox yesterday to share a new Soto nickname...

Don Geovany, or: "The Don"

Don Geovany? WHO'S THAT DUDE?

This sounded familiar, but I have to admit I had to Google it.

It has been a while since I've seen Dirty Work.

I never thought I would get the chance to use that quote. You've made me a happy bastard.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on June 18, 2008, 11:48:09 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on June 18, 2008, 11:07:18 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 10:25:22 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 10:17:21 AM
Anyone notice the newest member? Awesome.

TrueBlueBrewCrew? Awesome?

Or did you mean Gabors Jockstrap?

I'm think it's BillyLikesSoda. But what kind of soda does Billy like? Maybe all kinds. He should let us know.

All kinds.  Except country and rap.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on June 18, 2008, 12:04:26 PM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 11:40:45 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 11:38:30 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 11:20:57 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 11:10:37 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on June 18, 2008, 11:07:18 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 10:25:22 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 10:17:21 AM
Anyone notice the newest member? Awesome.

TrueBlueBrewCrew? Awesome?

Or did you mean Gabors Jockstrap?

I'm think it's BillyLikesSoda. But what kind of soda does Billy like? Maybe all kinds. He should let us know.

I think it was BillyLikesSoda who dropped into the SBox yesterday to share a new Soto nickname...

Don Geovany, or: "The Don"

Don Geovany? WHO'S THAT DUDE?

This sounded familiar, but I have to admit I had to Google it.

It has been a while since I've seen Dirty Work.

I never thought I would get the chance to use that quote. You've made me a happy bastard.

Never thought you'd get a chance to use that quote? When do you not use that quote? (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=5052.msg127745#msg127745)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 12:11:03 PM
Quote from: butthead on June 18, 2008, 12:04:26 PM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 11:40:45 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 11:38:30 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 11:20:57 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 11:10:37 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on June 18, 2008, 11:07:18 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 10:25:22 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 10:17:21 AM
Anyone notice the newest member? Awesome.

TrueBlueBrewCrew? Awesome?

Or did you mean Gabors Jockstrap?

I'm think it's BillyLikesSoda. But what kind of soda does Billy like? Maybe all kinds. He should let us know.

I think it was BillyLikesSoda who dropped into the SBox yesterday to share a new Soto nickname...

Don Geovany, or: "The Don"

Don Geovany? WHO'S THAT DUDE?

This sounded familiar, but I have to admit I had to Google it.

It has been a while since I've seen Dirty Work.

I never thought I would get the chance to use that quote. You've made me a happy bastard.

Never thought you'd get a chance to use that quote? When do you not use that quote? (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=5052.msg127745#msg127745)

FACE!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 12:32:37 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 12:11:03 PM
Quote from: butthead on June 18, 2008, 12:04:26 PM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 11:40:45 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 11:38:30 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 11:20:57 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 11:10:37 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on June 18, 2008, 11:07:18 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 10:25:22 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 18, 2008, 10:17:21 AM
Anyone notice the newest member? Awesome.

TrueBlueBrewCrew? Awesome?

Or did you mean Gabors Jockstrap?

I'm think it's BillyLikesSoda. But what kind of soda does Billy like? Maybe all kinds. He should let us know.

I think it was BillyLikesSoda who dropped into the SBox yesterday to share a new Soto nickname...

Don Geovany, or: "The Don"

Don Geovany? WHO'S THAT DUDE?

This sounded familiar, but I have to admit I had to Google it.

It has been a while since I've seen Dirty Work.

I never thought I would get the chance to use that quote TODAY. You've made me a happy bastard.

Never thought you'd get a chance to use that quote? When do you not use that quote? (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=5052.msg127745#msg127745)

FACE!

Fixed?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Indolent Reader on June 18, 2008, 03:08:51 PM
That Cardinals dude is married?  He looks about fitteen, sitteen, max.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on June 18, 2008, 03:21:07 PM
Quote from: Indolent Reader on June 18, 2008, 03:08:51 PM
That Cardinals dude is married?  He looks about fitteen, sitteen, max.

Is that a little old to get married in Missourah?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on June 18, 2008, 03:34:23 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on June 18, 2008, 03:21:07 PM
Quote from: Indolent Reader on June 18, 2008, 03:08:51 PM
That Cardinals dude is married?  He looks about fitteen, sitteen, max.

Is that a little old to get married in Missourah?

It depends on how old his sister is.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on June 18, 2008, 05:12:52 PM
He's not married.  It's a cock ring.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on June 19, 2008, 05:41:14 AM
Quote from: Andy on June 18, 2008, 05:12:52 PM
He's not married.  It's a cock ring.

Autographed by Derrek Lee?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on June 19, 2008, 08:53:30 AM
Quote from: PTanner on June 19, 2008, 05:41:14 AM
Quote from: Andy on June 18, 2008, 05:12:52 PM
He's not married.  It's a cock ring.

Autographed by Derrek Lee?

You mean Blace? Derrek Lee can suck one right now.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andre Dawson's Creek on June 19, 2008, 08:59:58 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 19, 2008, 08:53:30 AM
Quote from: PTanner on June 19, 2008, 05:41:14 AM
Quote from: Andy on June 18, 2008, 05:12:52 PM
He's not married.  It's a cock ring.

Autographed by Derrek Lee?

You mean Blace? Derrek Lee can sucks one right now.

Choi'd
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on June 19, 2008, 09:01:08 AM
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on June 19, 2008, 08:59:58 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 19, 2008, 08:53:30 AM
Quote from: PTanner on June 19, 2008, 05:41:14 AM
Quote from: Andy on June 18, 2008, 05:12:52 PM
He's not married.  It's a cock ring.

Autographed by Derrek Lee?

You mean Blace? Derrek Lee can sucks one right now.

Choi'd Blee Seop'd

Black Hee Seop'd aka Apex'd.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on June 19, 2008, 09:36:43 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 19, 2008, 09:01:08 AM
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on June 19, 2008, 08:59:58 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 19, 2008, 08:53:30 AM
Quote from: PTanner on June 19, 2008, 05:41:14 AM
Quote from: Andy on June 18, 2008, 05:12:52 PM
He's not married.  It's a cock ring.

Autographed by Derrek Lee?

You mean Blace? Derrek Lee can sucks one right now.

Choi'd Blee Seop'd

Black Hee Seop'd aka Apex'd.

Black Red Choi (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=5512.msg135645#msg135645)?

But anyways: DLee...

.232/.328/.339/.667 in June (last 15 games)
.278/.400/.444/.844 in his last 10
.294/.478/.412/.890 in his last 5
.283/.347/.500/.847 on the season

This is a trend we like to see, right?

I mean, he may be roping singles like St. Ginger of the PCL, but he's drawing the walks as well. And just 2 GIDP on the month vs. 7 RBI (13 vs. 44 on the season).
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on June 19, 2008, 09:51:18 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 19, 2008, 09:36:43 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 19, 2008, 09:01:08 AM
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on June 19, 2008, 08:59:58 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 19, 2008, 08:53:30 AM
Quote from: PTanner on June 19, 2008, 05:41:14 AM
Quote from: Andy on June 18, 2008, 05:12:52 PM
He's not married.  It's a cock ring.

Autographed by Derrek Lee?

You mean Blace? Derrek Lee can sucks one right now.

Choi'd Blee Seop'd

Black Hee Seop'd aka Apex'd.

Black Red Choi (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=5512.msg135645#msg135645)?

But anyways: DLee...

.232/.328/.339/.667 in June (last 15 games)
.278/.400/.444/.844 in his last 10
.294/.478/.412/.890 in his last 5
.283/.347/.500/.847 on the season

This is a trend we like to see, right?

I mean, he may be roping singles like St. Ginger of the PCL, but he's drawing the walks as well. And just 2 GIDP on the month vs. 7 RBI (13 vs. 44 on the season).

This is one of those times where I'm going to ignore all quantifiable evidence and just throw out a blanket statement: Derrek Lee is pissing me off lately.

These feelings will pass.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on June 19, 2008, 03:48:18 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 19, 2008, 09:36:43 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 19, 2008, 09:01:08 AM
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on June 19, 2008, 08:59:58 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 19, 2008, 08:53:30 AM
Quote from: PTanner on June 19, 2008, 05:41:14 AM
Quote from: Andy on June 18, 2008, 05:12:52 PM
He's not married.  It's a cock ring.

Autographed by Derrek Lee?

You mean Blace? Derrek Lee can sucks one right now.

Choi'd Blee Seop'd

Black Hee Seop'd aka Apex'd.

Black Red Choi (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=5512.msg135645#msg135645)?

But anyways: DLee...

.232/.328/.339/.667 in June (last 15 games)
.278/.400/.444/.844 in his last 10
.294/.478/.412/.890 in his last 5
.283/.347/.500/.847 on the season

This is a trend we like to see, right?

I mean, he may be roping singles like St. Ginger of the PCL, but he's drawing the walks as well. And just 2 GIDP on the month vs. 7 RBI (13 vs. 44 on the season).

Hurumph.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on June 19, 2008, 04:04:46 PM
Dear St. Louis:

(http://www.greatrvstuff.com/uploaded_images/broom-2-773337.jpg)

Sincerely,

Kansas City
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Hawkeye's clutchness on June 20, 2008, 12:58:14 PM
what is more ridiculous--Dave Bush throwing a no hitter for 7 or Fielder with his second career inside the park dinger yesterday? Looked like he was running to the buffet line.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Weebs on June 20, 2008, 01:21:41 PM
Quote from: Hawkeye's clutchness on June 20, 2008, 12:58:14 PM
what is more ridiculous--Dave Bush throwing a no hitter for 7 or Fielder with his second career inside the park dinger yesterday? Looked like he was running to the buffet line salad bar.

Vegetarian'd.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on June 22, 2008, 07:16:04 PM
Do the Reds need an infielder?

QuoteRoch Kubatko of the Baltimore Sun informs us that the Orioles have designated infielder Freddie Bynum for assignment. The move doesn't come as much of a surprise. Bynum, 28, had posted an underwhelming line of .192/.238./.242 in 99 ABs for the O's this season.

Baltimore has recalled RHP Ryan Bukvich in his place. Bukvich, 30, was 4-1 at AAA Norfolk with a 3.89 ERA in 34.2 IP. Oscar Salazar will take over Bynum's role of backing up Alex Cintron at shortstop.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on June 23, 2008, 01:00:12 AM
Don't look now, here comes the SURGE...

QuoteThe Cardinals are projecting lefthander Mark Mulder for a start in next weekend's series against the Kansas City Royals, pending a successful "light" outing tonight with Class AAA Memphis.

Manager Tony La Russa and pitching coach Dave Duncan insisted Sunday that a "good chance" exists for Mulder to make his first major-league start since being sidelined last August with shoulder discomfort that led to a second rotator cuff operation. Mulder is on a rehab assignment that included a difficult outing Thursday against Albuquerque.

Tonight's outing is considered a tuneup more than a full-blown start, suggesting the Cardinals have made a decision but will wait to see how Mulder exits the appearance before confirming his return to the major leagues.

"It depends on how it goes. We're not really putting a day on it," general manager John Mozeliak said.

Asked when Mulder would start, Mozeliak said, "We'll know that by Tuesday."

...

Mulder took a beating in his last outing, allowing 10 hits and six earned runs and walking two in 3 2/3 innings, but Duncan implied that stronger defensive support might have put the outing in a better light. Still, in three starts at Memphis covering both rehab assignments, Mulder has absorbed a 13.50 ERA while permitting 33 baserunners and a .438 batting average in 13 1/3 innings. Mulder was 3-0 with a 2.25 ERA in three starts at Class AA Springfield.

The move toward activating Mulder comes at the apparent expense of Matt Clement, also on a rehab assignment at Memphis following shoulder surgery in 2006.

The Cardinals have ordered Clement to the Redbirds' bullpen after a troubled outing Friday.

"At this point, we believe Mulder is farther ahead," Mozeliak said. "Clement has had some good outings but has not been able to do it every fifth day."

I think they should save his debut for the weekend of the 4th, myself.

http://mvn.com/mlb-cardinals/2008/06/20/rehab-report-mulder-clement-struggle-in-memphis/

QuoteAnd then we have Matt Clement.  He had a couple of decent outings before being sent to Memphis for a start tonight against the Albuquerque Isotopes.  As I am writing this, it is the 3rd inning and Matt seems to be struggling as much as Mulder.  Through 2 2/3 innings, he has already given up 6 runs, walked 3, and given up 2 homeruns.  I remember when Clement was with the Cubs, but I do not remember much about his pitch speeds. He has hit either 82mph or 83mph 99% of the time tonight, with an occasional 75mph changeup.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on June 23, 2008, 10:24:19 AM
Clement used to throw low-90s fastballs with a nasty slider during his '02-'04 salad days. He could be maddeningly wild too. And the wildness could strike at any time. Remember when he had a no-hitter through five in Puerto Rico against Les Expos and then he... he... and then Farnsworth... and Jose Macias... and nobody caught the damn.... FDKSjf;laksdjf;lkajdfad;lakjfd;a!!!!!

Fuck Clement. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Weebs on June 23, 2008, 12:00:55 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 23, 2008, 10:24:19 AM
Clement used to throw low-90s fastballs with a nasty slider during his '02-'04 salad days. He could be maddeningly wild too. And the wildness could strike at any time. Remember when he had a no-hitter through five in Puerto Rico against Les Expos and then he... he... and then Farnsworth... and Jose Macias... and nobody caught the damn.... FDKSjf;laksdjf;lkajdfad;lakjfd;a!!!!!

Fuck Clement. 

Clement was one of the most off-and-on pitchers I've ever seen.  He'd either be very dominant, or get lit up.  There wasn't much of a middle ground.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: RV on June 24, 2008, 10:50:40 AM
BC can crawl out from under the bed, the SURGE has been delayed until further notice:

QuoteCardinals left-hander Mark Mulder, recovering from two operations on his shoulder, was scratched from Monday's scheduled injury rehab start due to back stiffness. St. Louis was hoping to activate Mulder this weekend after a final tuneup.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on June 24, 2008, 10:52:17 AM
Quote from: RV on June 24, 2008, 10:50:40 AM
BC can crawl out from under the bed, the SURGE has been delayed until further notice:

QuoteCardinals left-hander Mark Mulder, recovering from two operations on his shoulder, was scratched from Monday's scheduled injury rehab start due to back stiffness. St. Louis was hoping to activate Mulder this weekend after a final tuneup.

July 4th Mark Mulder returns vs. a rested and angry Carlos Zambrano.

Bring toe tags.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on June 24, 2008, 02:26:13 PM
Here's a link to some photos of the Dirt Hole Formerly Known as The Big Urinal Cake. Looks like they aren't making much progress in building a Ballpark Village on the site of the old dump.

http://iwitness.stltoday.com/mycapture/photos/Album.aspx?EventID=535680&CategoryID=21342

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on June 24, 2008, 02:34:33 PM
The Cubs can sweep it up for them July 4-6.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on June 24, 2008, 03:12:10 PM
Quote from: Dave B on June 24, 2008, 02:26:13 PM
Here's a link to some photos of the Dirt Hole Formerly Known as The Big Urinal Cake. Looks like they aren't making much progress in building a Ballpark Village on the site of the old dump.

http://iwitness.stltoday.com/mycapture/photos/Album.aspx?EventID=535680&CategoryID=21342



I don't see what the problem is here. That land is plenty good enough for the Tards' fans to start wheeling in their trailers.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: *In a Nutsack on June 24, 2008, 04:12:22 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on June 24, 2008, 03:12:10 PM
Quote from: Dave B on June 24, 2008, 02:26:13 PM
Here's a link to some photos of the Dirt Hole Formerly Known as The Big Urinal Cake. Looks like they aren't making much progress in building a Ballpark Village on the site of the old dump.

http://iwitness.stltoday.com/mycapture/photos/Album.aspx?EventID=535680&CategoryID=21342



I don't see what the problem is here. That land is plenty good enough for the Tards' fans to start wheeling in their trailers.

That does look like a perfectly good FEMA trailer lot.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on June 24, 2008, 07:39:53 PM
If anybody has the Extra Innings package you can flip over to the Pirates game and watch Dave Wannstache pound beers in the front row right behind home plate.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on June 24, 2008, 07:50:18 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on June 24, 2008, 07:39:53 PM
If anybody has the Extra Innings package you can flip over to the Pirates game and watch Dave Wannstache pound beers in the front row right behind home plate.

It would be worth it to maybe see him catch a foul ball in his half-stached face. Otherwise I'll pass.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on June 24, 2008, 08:33:36 PM
So THAT was why Sean Marshall was in Iowa all season...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on June 25, 2008, 10:07:50 PM
Please stay in the NLC, please stay in the NLC...

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AlQA_USLapBxrH2aGgGUpSw5nYcB?slug=ap-astros-chaconsuspended&prov=ap&type=lgns
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on June 25, 2008, 10:39:20 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on June 24, 2008, 07:39:53 PM
If anybody has the Extra Innings package you can flip over to the Pirates game and watch Dave Wannstache pound beers in the front row right behind home plate.

I'd prefer to watch anything pound Dave Wannstache.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on June 25, 2008, 10:43:38 PM
Quote from: powen01 on June 25, 2008, 10:07:50 PM
Please stay in the NLC, please stay in the NLC...

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AlQA_USLapBxrH2aGgGUpSw5nYcB?slug=ap-astros-chaconsuspended&prov=ap&type=lgns

We have 12 games left against Houston. Maybe we should pick him up for a bucket of balls and see how bad he wants to stick it to the 'Trolls.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on June 25, 2008, 10:50:48 PM
Quote from: Kerm on June 25, 2008, 10:39:20 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on June 24, 2008, 07:39:53 PM
If anybody has the Extra Innings package you can flip over to the Pirates game and watch Dave Wannstache pound beers in the front row right behind home plate.

I'd prefer to watch anything pound Dave Wannstache.

Ditto.  And I'm stuck with him for a few more years.  If only that stache weren't so good at tickling the Chancellor's daughter the right way...or the Chancellor...or his wife...or something.  Fuck.

Not even Pitt's win against WVU this year was worth that extension.

And I want Shawn Chacon's autograph.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: joesoxfan on June 25, 2008, 11:09:28 PM
I like the Chacon story. He's probably poison now and like he fears won't get signed anyplace, but I actually think his side sounds pretty plausible. Don't cuss at a black Alaskan when he's trying to eat, Ed Wade.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on June 25, 2008, 11:13:19 PM
I feel sorry for Shawn. Who among us hasn't wanted to grab their boss by the neck throw them down. I hope he gets to keep the $2 Million. I hope he gives me some of it so I can pay my rent next month.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: joesoxfan on June 25, 2008, 11:18:04 PM
I think tomorrow he'll begin shrewdly investing his baseball money.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on June 25, 2008, 11:22:44 PM
Hell, all he did was what thousands of baseball fans in Houston would like to do.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Adam Eaton Pussy on June 25, 2008, 11:54:49 PM
Quote from: joesoxfan on June 25, 2008, 11:09:28 PM
Don't cuss at a black Alaskan when he's trying to eat

This may be my new personal motto.

And the "Ballpark Village" in STL looks pretty much the same as it did when I was there...in July 07.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on June 25, 2008, 11:55:52 PM
Detroit tries to hand the Deadbirds a game by walking Yadier Molina with 2 outs in the 7th to force in the go-ahead run and then gives up a 2-out single to the 0-4 Aaron Miles.

Twice, the Deadbirds give the lead back (Jason Isringhausen...shitty no matter where he's at in the pen.  Think about him next time you bitch about Wuertz.).  Then the Tigers win in the bottom of 9.

I think this is the St. Louis team we expected at the start of the season.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: joesoxfan on June 26, 2008, 03:28:38 AM
It's still annoying that they're even competing with that shitty roster. How Rick Ankiel ever gets a hittable pitch is beyond me. Fucker has a huge hole in his swing. Z found it immediately, apparently the Tigers don't have scouts.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on June 26, 2008, 05:15:30 AM
I simply cannot explain Todd Wellemeyer, Kyle Lohse, Joel Piniero and Braden Looper. I am without speech.

Expect Chacon, Carl Pavano, and LaTroy Hawkins to end up in St Louis and be lights-out all August and September long. Doesn't make any sense.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on June 26, 2008, 06:30:39 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on June 26, 2008, 05:15:30 AM
I simply cannot explain Todd Wellemeyer, Kyle Lohse, Joel Piniero and Braden Looper. I am without speech.

Expect Chacon, Carl Pavano, and LaTroy Hawkins to end up in St Louis and be to knock Tony LaRussa's lights-out all August and September long. Doesn't make any sense.


Much more entertaining'd
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on June 26, 2008, 07:09:04 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on June 26, 2008, 05:15:30 AM
I simply cannot explain Todd Wellemeyer, Kyle Lohse, Joel Piniero and Braden Looper. I am without speech.

Expect Chacon, Carl Pavano, and LaTroy Hawkins to end up in St Louis and be lights-out all August and September long. Doesn't make any sense.


I've seen it happen too many times.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on June 26, 2008, 08:09:20 AM
Quote from: Kerm on June 25, 2008, 10:39:20 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on June 24, 2008, 07:39:53 PM
If anybody has the Extra Innings package you can flip over to the Pirates game and watch Dave Wannstache pound beers in the front row right behind home plate.

I'd prefer to watch anything pound Dave Wannstache.

A little ghey, no, Kerm?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on June 26, 2008, 08:40:30 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 25, 2008, 11:13:19 PM
I feel sorry for Shawn. Who among us hasn't wanted to grab their boss by the neck throw them down. I hope he gets to keep the $2 Million. I hope he gives me some of it so I can pay my rent next month.

He basically lived out my wildest fantasy. That and being Aramis' personal BP pitcher, I think I may love the guy.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on June 26, 2008, 09:05:16 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 26, 2008, 08:40:30 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 25, 2008, 11:13:19 PM
I feel sorry for Shawn. Who among us hasn't wanted to grab their boss by the neck throw them down. I hope he gets to keep the $2 Million. I hope he gives me some of it so I can pay my rent next month.

He basically lived out my wildest fantasy. That and being Aramis' personal BP pitcher, I think I may love the guy.

You're wildest fantasy doesn't involve that Hough chick? I thought she was the JO fantasy of all desipiots.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on June 26, 2008, 09:08:34 AM
Quote from: butthead on June 26, 2008, 09:05:16 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 26, 2008, 08:40:30 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 25, 2008, 11:13:19 PM
I feel sorry for Shawn. Who among us hasn't wanted to grab their boss by the neck throw them down. I hope he gets to keep the $2 Million. I hope he gives me some of it so I can pay my rent next month.

He basically lived out my wildest fantasy. That and being Aramis' personal BP pitcher, I think I may love the guy.

You're wildest fantasy doesn't involve that Hough chick? I thought she was the JO fantasy of all desipiots.

I really don't care for my boss.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on June 26, 2008, 09:12:29 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 26, 2008, 09:08:34 AM
Quote from: butthead on June 26, 2008, 09:05:16 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 26, 2008, 08:40:30 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 25, 2008, 11:13:19 PM
I feel sorry for Shawn. Who among us hasn't wanted to grab their boss by the neck throw them down. I hope he gets to keep the $2 Million. I hope he gives me some of it so I can pay my rent next month.

He basically lived out my wildest fantasy. That and being Aramis' personal BP pitcher, I think I may love the guy.

You're wildest fantasy doesn't involve that Hough chick? I thought she was the JO fantasy of all desipiots.

I really don't care for my boss.

Been there.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on June 26, 2008, 10:33:23 AM
Quote from: Oleg on June 26, 2008, 08:09:20 AM
Quote from: Kerm on June 25, 2008, 10:39:20 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on June 24, 2008, 07:39:53 PM
If anybody has the Extra Innings package you can flip over to the Pirates game and watch Dave Wannstache pound beers in the front row right behind home plate.

I'd prefer to watch anything pound Dave Wannstache.

A little ghey, no, Kerm?

No.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andre Dawson's Creek on June 26, 2008, 10:36:21 AM
Quote from: butthead on June 26, 2008, 09:12:29 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 26, 2008, 09:08:34 AM
Quote from: butthead on June 26, 2008, 09:05:16 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 26, 2008, 08:40:30 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 25, 2008, 11:13:19 PM
I feel sorry for Shawn. Who among us hasn't wanted to grab their boss by the neck throw them down. I hope he gets to keep the $2 Million. I hope he gives me some of it so I can pay my rent next month.

He basically lived out my wildest fantasy. That and being Aramis' personal BP pitcher, I think I may love the guy.

You're wildest fantasy doesn't involve that Hough chick? I thought she was the JO fantasy of all desipiots.

I really don't care for my boss.

Been there.

I wouldn't piss on my boss if she were on fire.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on June 26, 2008, 10:40:25 AM
Quote from: Kerm on June 26, 2008, 10:33:23 AM
Quote from: Oleg on June 26, 2008, 08:09:20 AM
Quote from: Kerm on June 25, 2008, 10:39:20 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on June 24, 2008, 07:39:53 PM
If anybody has the Extra Innings package you can flip over to the Pirates game and watch Dave Wannstache pound beers in the front row right behind home plate.

I'd prefer to watch anything pound Dave Wannstache.

A little ghey, no, Kerm?

No.

OK.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on June 26, 2008, 10:43:29 AM
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on June 26, 2008, 10:36:21 AM
Quote from: butthead on June 26, 2008, 09:12:29 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 26, 2008, 09:08:34 AM
Quote from: butthead on June 26, 2008, 09:05:16 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 26, 2008, 08:40:30 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 25, 2008, 11:13:19 PM
I feel sorry for Shawn. Who among us hasn't wanted to grab their boss by the neck throw them down. I hope he gets to keep the $2 Million. I hope he gives me some of it so I can pay my rent next month.

He basically lived out my wildest fantasy. That and being Aramis' personal BP pitcher, I think I may love the guy.

You're wildest fantasy doesn't involve that Hough chick? I thought she was the JO fantasy of all desipiots.

I really don't care for my boss.

Been there.

I wouldn't piss on my boss if she were on fire.

Same situation here. I would throw a shitload of lighter fluid on her though.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on June 26, 2008, 10:53:50 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 26, 2008, 10:43:29 AM
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on June 26, 2008, 10:36:21 AM
Quote from: butthead on June 26, 2008, 09:12:29 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 26, 2008, 09:08:34 AM
Quote from: butthead on June 26, 2008, 09:05:16 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 26, 2008, 08:40:30 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 25, 2008, 11:13:19 PM
I feel sorry for Shawn. Who among us hasn't wanted to grab their boss by the neck throw them down. I hope he gets to keep the $2 Million. I hope he gives me some of it so I can pay my rent next month.

He basically lived out my wildest fantasy. That and being Aramis' personal BP pitcher, I think I may love the guy.

You're wildest fantasy doesn't involve that Hough chick? I thought she was the JO fantasy of all desipiots.

I really don't care for my boss.

Been there.

I wouldn't piss on my boss if she were on fire.

Same situation here. I would throw a shitload of lighter fluid on her though.

Why not get two-for-one and throw LaTroy Hawkins on her instead?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andre Dawson's Creek on June 26, 2008, 10:55:55 AM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on June 26, 2008, 10:53:50 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 26, 2008, 10:43:29 AM
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on June 26, 2008, 10:36:21 AM
Quote from: butthead on June 26, 2008, 09:12:29 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 26, 2008, 09:08:34 AM
Quote from: butthead on June 26, 2008, 09:05:16 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 26, 2008, 08:40:30 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 25, 2008, 11:13:19 PM
I feel sorry for Shawn. Who among us hasn't wanted to grab their boss by the neck throw them down. I hope he gets to keep the $2 Million. I hope he gives me some of it so I can pay my rent next month.

He basically lived out my wildest fantasy. That and being Aramis' personal BP pitcher, I think I may love the guy.

You're wildest fantasy doesn't involve that Hough chick? I thought she was the JO fantasy of all desipiots.

I really don't care for my boss.

Been there.

I wouldn't piss on my boss if she were on fire.

Same situation here. I would throw a shitload of lighter fluid on her though.

Why not get two-for-one and throw LaTroy Hawkins on her instead?

Rapcist.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on July 03, 2008, 05:38:41 PM
Bumped for today:

Bottom 9th: Arizona
- G. Mota relieved E. Gagne
- R. Hammock singled to shortstop
- C. Burke walked, R. Hammock to second
- A. Ojeda singled to second, R. Hammock to third, C. Burke to second
- B. Shouse relieved G. Mota
- C. Tracy hit for L. Rosales
- C. Tracy doubled to deep center, R. Hammock, A. Ojeda and C. Burke scored
- S. Torres relieved B. Shouse
- J. Upton singled to right center, C. Tracy to third
- O. Hudson doubled to deep left, C. Tracy scored, J. Upton to third
- C. Jackson singled to center, O. Hudson and J. Upton scored


6 runs, 6 hits, 0 errors
Milwaukee 5, Arizona 6

No outs were recorded. Not a one, female doges.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Big Cheese on July 03, 2008, 05:39:31 PM
And Apex beats me to posting the glorious conclusion of that game
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Pre on July 03, 2008, 08:42:20 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 25, 2008, 11:13:19 PM
I feel sorry for Shawn. Who among us hasn't wanted to grab their boss by the neck throw them down. I hope he gets to keep the $2 Million. I hope he gives me some of it so I can pay my rent next month.

Me.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Hawkeye's clutchness on July 03, 2008, 10:17:36 PM
Brewer bullpen exposed for the fraud that it is. Outstanding.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on July 04, 2008, 01:26:06 AM
Tards lose 11-1. Also outstanding. Cubs... eh... Well, that's why I love this thread.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on July 09, 2008, 07:28:52 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3480927 (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3480927)

QuoteCHICAGO -- Cincinnati Reds right-hander Aaron Harang will have an MRI exam on his right forearm after he experienced discomfort early Wednesday.

Harang lasted only 4 1/3 innings Tuesday night, when he yielded a career-high seven walks in a 7-3 loss to the Cubs. He left for Cincinnati before Wednesday night's game, and will likely miss his last start before the All-Star game.

"I'm going to do some treatment beforehand and then go over and get my MRI done," Harang said in the Reds clubhouse on Wednesday.

Harang said the arm started bothering him Wednesday morning and, after talking with manager Dusty Baker and pitching coach Dick Poole, he decided to have it checked again.

In related news Mark Mulder left tonight's game after facing only 3 batters.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on July 09, 2008, 09:45:31 PM
Rockies win 8-3.

(http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j276/pangloss81/brewers.jpg)

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on July 09, 2008, 11:32:20 PM
 Top 8th: Colorado

- G. Mota relieved M. Stetter
- C. Barmes flied out to right
- M. Holliday grounded out to pitcher
- G. Atkins homered to deep left center
- B. Hawpe singled to right
- C. Iannetta singled to deep center, B. Hawpe to second, B. Hawpe scored, C. Iannetta to third on center fielder M. Cameron's fielding error
- J. Koshansky homered to deep center, C. Iannetta scored
- O. Quintanilla lined out to deep right

4 runs, 4 hits, 1 errors
Colorado 8, Milwaukee 3

Hehehe.....Milwaukee bullpen is the gift that keeps on giving, for three years running now. Thanks, guys!!

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on July 09, 2008, 11:36:45 PM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on July 09, 2008, 11:32:20 PM
Top 8th: Colorado

- G. Mota relieved M. Stetter
- C. Barmes flied out to right
- M. Holliday grounded out to pitcher
- G. Atkins homered to deep left center
- B. Hawpe singled to right
- C. Iannetta singled to deep center, B. Hawpe to second, B. Hawpe scored, C. Iannetta to third on center fielder M. Cameron's fielding error
- J. Koshansky homered to deep center, C. Iannetta scored
- O. Quintanilla lined out to deep right

4 runs, 4 hits, 1 errors
Colorado 8, Milwaukee 3

Hehehe.....Milwaukee bullpen is the gift that keeps on giving, for three years running now. Thanks, guys!!



And the kicker?

Glendon Rusch for the win over Ben Sheets.

MUHAHAHAHAHA....
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Big Cheese on July 10, 2008, 08:14:38 AM
The Genius wants help, and he wants it NOW, DAMNIT! (http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/6A44513CC8D748A68625748200103056?OpenDocument)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on July 10, 2008, 08:40:21 AM
Quote from: The Big Cheese on July 10, 2008, 08:14:38 AM
The Genius wants help, and he wants it NOW, DAMNIT! (http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/6A44513CC8D748A68625748200103056?OpenDocument)

Getting Mulder back wasn't enough?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on July 10, 2008, 08:40:57 AM
Quote from: PTanner on July 10, 2008, 08:40:21 AM
Quote from: The Big Cheese on July 10, 2008, 08:14:38 AM
The Genius wants help, and he wants it NOW, DAMNIT! (http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/6A44513CC8D748A68625748200103056?OpenDocument)

Getting Mulder back wasn't enough?

It's like trading for another starter.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on July 10, 2008, 08:57:08 AM
Is there enough room in CC's pants to hide all of the gas cans from the Brewers' bullpen?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on July 10, 2008, 09:35:39 AM
Quote from: Eli on July 10, 2008, 08:40:57 AM
Quote from: PTanner on July 10, 2008, 08:40:21 AM
Quote from: The Big Cheese on July 10, 2008, 08:14:38 AM
The Genius wants help, and he wants it NOW, DAMNIT! (http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/6A44513CC8D748A68625748200103056?OpenDocument)

Getting Mulder back wasn't enough?

It's like trading for another starter.

"16 Pitches in July" makes for a great title for a Buzz Bissenger book.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on July 10, 2008, 10:32:50 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on July 09, 2008, 07:28:52 PM
CHICAGO -- Cincinnati Reds right-hander Aaron Harang will have an MRI exam on his right forearm after he experienced discomfort early Wednesday.

Harang lasted only 4 1/3 innings Tuesday night, when he yielded a career-high seven walks in a 7-3 loss to the Cubs. He left for Cincinnati before Wednesday night's game, and will likely miss his last start before the All-Star game.

From looking at Harang's starts, this could probably be directly attributed to the time Dusty had him throw 65 pitches in an extra-inning game, on two day's rest.  Since then, he's given up at least five runs in 5 of 8 starts.

Nice work, Dusty.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: RV on July 10, 2008, 10:36:29 AM
Quote from: Eli on July 10, 2008, 10:32:50 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on July 09, 2008, 07:28:52 PM
CHICAGO -- Cincinnati Reds right-hander Aaron Harang will have an MRI exam on his right forearm after he experienced discomfort early Wednesday.

Harang lasted only 4 1/3 innings Tuesday night, when he yielded a career-high seven walks in a 7-3 loss to the Cubs. He left for Cincinnati before Wednesday night's game, and will likely miss his last start before the All-Star game.

From looking at Harang's starts, this could probably be directly attributed to the time Dusty had him throw 65 pitches in an extra-inning game, on two day's rest.  Since then, he's given up at least five runs in 5 of 8 starts.

Nice work, Dusty.

There's more to HJE than just the shoutbox, you know. (http://hirejimessian.com/index.php/2008/07/09/lets-all-take-a-minute-to-point-and-laugh/)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: joesoxfan on July 10, 2008, 10:45:26 AM
That Harang story is actually really sad. He wasn't one of these Prior types he was someone not supposed to be especially good who blossomed into an almost Zambrano-level pitcher, and then this douchebag ruins him in his first two months managing the team.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: joesoxfan on July 10, 2008, 10:50:54 AM
Also if you look at his gamelogs Harang has an inexplicably good start on June 13 against boston. The rest of his starts since the relief appearance he's gotten knocked around. Not sure what happened there.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on July 10, 2008, 10:56:33 AM
Quote from: Eli on July 10, 2008, 10:32:50 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on July 09, 2008, 07:28:52 PM
CHICAGO -- Cincinnati Reds right-hander Aaron Harang will have an MRI exam on his right forearm after he experienced discomfort early Wednesday.

Harang lasted only 4 1/3 innings Tuesday night, when he yielded a career-high seven walks in a 7-3 loss to the Cubs. He left for Cincinnati before Wednesday night's game, and will likely miss his last start before the All-Star game.

From looking at Harang's starts, this could probably be directly attributed to the time Dusty had him throw 65 pitches in an extra-inning game, on two day's rest.  Since then, he's given up at least five runs in 5 of 8 starts.

Nice work, Dusty.

Dusty Baker: Somebody Else's Problem.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on July 10, 2008, 10:57:51 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on July 10, 2008, 10:56:33 AM
Quote from: Eli on July 10, 2008, 10:32:50 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on July 09, 2008, 07:28:52 PM
CHICAGO -- Cincinnati Reds right-hander Aaron Harang will have an MRI exam on his right forearm after he experienced discomfort early Wednesday.

Harang lasted only 4 1/3 innings Tuesday night, when he yielded a career-high seven walks in a 7-3 loss to the Cubs. He left for Cincinnati before Wednesday night's game, and will likely miss his last start before the All-Star game.

From looking at Harang's starts, this could probably be directly attributed to the time Dusty had him throw 65 pitches in an extra-inning game, on two day's rest.  Since then, he's given up at least five runs in 5 of 8 starts.

Nice work, Dusty.

Dusty Baker: Somebody Else's Problem.

Dusty Baker: Everyone Else's Benefit.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuckosan on July 10, 2008, 11:03:36 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on July 09, 2008, 11:32:20 PM
Hehehe.....Milwaukee bullpen is the gift that keeps on giving, for three years running now. Thanks, guys!!
So, let's call Hendry (or have the dimbulb at NSBB do it for us) and tell him to call Milwaukee next week (when they are 9 back) and get CC for the Cubs right now.  They won't be needing him.  Give them Hoffpower and Cubs get CC.  Beats the value they'll get for CC in October.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on July 10, 2008, 11:10:27 AM
Quote from: Chuckosan on July 10, 2008, 11:03:36 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on July 09, 2008, 11:32:20 PM
Hehehe.....Milwaukee bullpen is the gift that keeps on giving, for three years running now. Thanks, guys!!
So, let's call Hendry (or have the dimbulb at NSBB do it for us) and tell him to call Milwaukee next week (when they are 9 back) and get CC for the Cubs right now.  They won't be needing him.  Give them Hoffpower and Cubs get CC.  Beats the value they'll get for CC in October.

Chuck, does Oleg know you have his stash?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuckosan on July 10, 2008, 11:12:11 AM
Quote from: PTanner on July 10, 2008, 11:10:27 AM
Quote from: Chuckosan on July 10, 2008, 11:03:36 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on July 09, 2008, 11:32:20 PM
Hehehe.....Milwaukee bullpen is the gift that keeps on giving, for three years running now. Thanks, guys!!
So, let's call Hendry (or have the dimbulb at NSBB do it for us) and tell him to call Milwaukee next week (when they are 9 back) and get CC for the Cubs right now.  They won't be needing him.  Give them Hoffpower and Cubs get CC.  Beats the value they'll get for CC in October.

Chuck, does Oleg know you have his stash?
I'm just trolling for that Brewer fan and his rear view mirror.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on July 10, 2008, 11:20:55 AM
Quote from: Chuckosan on July 10, 2008, 11:12:11 AM
Quote from: PTanner on July 10, 2008, 11:10:27 AM
Quote from: Chuckosan on July 10, 2008, 11:03:36 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on July 09, 2008, 11:32:20 PM
Hehehe.....Milwaukee bullpen is the gift that keeps on giving, for three years running now. Thanks, guys!!
So, let's call Hendry (or have the dimbulb at NSBB do it for us) and tell him to call Milwaukee next week (when they are 9 back) and get CC for the Cubs right now.  They won't be needing him.  Give them Hoffpower and Cubs get CC.  Beats the value they'll get for CC in October.

Chuck, does Oleg know you have his stash?
I'm just trolling for that Brewer fan and his rear view mirror.

Ask him if Pittsburgh looks any closer.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on July 10, 2008, 11:30:57 AM
Quote from: Chuckosan on July 10, 2008, 11:12:11 AM
Quote from: PTanner on July 10, 2008, 11:10:27 AM
Quote from: Chuckosan on July 10, 2008, 11:03:36 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on July 09, 2008, 11:32:20 PM
Hehehe.....Milwaukee bullpen is the gift that keeps on giving, for three years running now. Thanks, guys!!
So, let's call Hendry (or have the dimbulb at NSBB do it for us) and tell him to call Milwaukee next week (when they are 9 back) and get CC for the Cubs right now.  They won't be needing him.  Give them Hoffpower and Cubs get CC.  Beats the value they'll get for CC in October.

Chuck, does Oleg know you have his stash?
I'm just trolling for that Brewer fan and his rear view mirror.

I knew it!

Now, if I can get a "The whole site is an elaborate ruse" out of NSBB's "Tim," my work here will be done.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuckosan on July 10, 2008, 11:33:35 AM
Quote from: Kerm on July 10, 2008, 11:30:57 AM
Quote from: Chuckosan on July 10, 2008, 11:12:11 AM
I'm just trolling for that Brewer fan and his rear view mirror.

I knew it!

Now, if I can get a "The whole site is an elaborate ruse" out of NSBB's "Tim," my work here will be done.
[/quote]
Two fish, one hook!  Has anyone ever trolled someone into thinking they're trolling?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on July 10, 2008, 11:37:12 AM
Quote from: joesoxfan on July 10, 2008, 10:45:26 AM
That Harang story The fact that my mom refused to have an abortion is actually really sad. He wasn't one of these Prior types he was someone not supposed to be especially good who blossomed into an almost Zambrano-level pitcher, and then this douchebag ruins him in his first two months managing the team.

Terminat'd.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on July 12, 2008, 09:27:37 PM
Maybe the Brewers should turn CC into a reliever; tonight, Uncle Ned turns to Gagne, who manages to make a close 3-2 game into an 8-2 rout. That Brewers bullpen is really the gift that keeps on giving.

In Pissburgh, I think it's safe to put a fork in Jason Isringhausen. Evil Fowl up 10-6 going into the bottom of the 9th; now tied up at 10 going into extras.

I shouldn't gloat given that Marmol blew up for the Cubs today, but hey, this thread isn't about the Cubs' problems.

[chip caray'd]Go Battlin' Buccos[/chip caray'd]

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on July 12, 2008, 09:45:35 PM
Hehehe.........and after Troy Glaus homers in the top of the 10th to make it 11-10, Jason Michaels (who?) hits a 2-run walkoff HR in the bottom of the inning. Evil Fowl go down, all is well in the world.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on July 13, 2008, 12:25:37 AM
(http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/7980/pirates460july13nq7.jpg)
Pizza? Pizza?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Cade on July 13, 2008, 11:15:26 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on July 13, 2008, 12:25:37 AM
(http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/7980/pirates460july13nq7.jpg)
Pizza? Pizza?

I see what you did there.  Eggcellent.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on July 13, 2008, 11:36:53 PM
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee130/orginmoney/Prince-Fielder-R.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on July 15, 2008, 05:28:51 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on July 13, 2008, 11:36:53 PM
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee130/orginmoney/Prince-Fielder-R.jpg)

Is he taunting Hendry?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on July 15, 2008, 09:09:00 AM
Quote from: PTanner on July 15, 2008, 05:28:51 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on July 13, 2008, 11:36:53 PM
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee130/orginmoney/Prince-Fielder-R.jpg)

Is he taunting Hendry?

I think he's trying to seduce him.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: DwightKurtz on July 16, 2008, 07:24:20 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on July 15, 2008, 09:09:00 AM
Quote from: PTanner on July 15, 2008, 05:28:51 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on July 13, 2008, 11:36:53 PM
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee130/orginmoney/Prince-Fielder-R.jpg)

Is he taunting Hendry?

I think he's trying to seduce him.

No way, man.  Any time a weapon is disguised by glorious, delicious food, it's a ruse for violence.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Weebs on July 17, 2008, 05:50:41 PM
This doesn't have to do with the Central, buh...

QuoteESPN's Buster Olney says the Phillies have acquire Joe Blanton from the A's for three minor leaguers.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: RV on July 17, 2008, 09:40:22 PM
Quote from: Weebs on July 17, 2008, 05:50:41 PM
This doesn't have to do with the Central, buh...

QuoteESPN's Buster Olney says the Phillies have acquire Joe Blanton from the A's for three minor leaguers.

Joe Blanton = bad. Career road numbers: 4.78 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, .290 Opponents Batting Average. And now he's going to make half his starts in a launching pad. He can't be worse than Eaton Pussy or the Wife Beater have been, but he probably won't be significantly better.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Wampa on July 17, 2008, 10:30:02 PM
Quote from: RV on July 17, 2008, 09:40:22 PM
Quote from: Weebs on July 17, 2008, 05:50:41 PM
This doesn't have to do with the Central, buh...

QuoteESPN's Buster Olney says the Phillies have acquire Joe Blanton from the A's for three minor leaguers.

Joe Blanton = bad. Career road numbers: 4.78 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, .290 Opponents Batting Average. And now he's going to make half his starts in a launching pad. He can't be worse than Eaton Pussy or the Wife Beater have been, but he probably won't be significantly better.

I wanted the Cubs to get him at one point but then I looked at his road/home splits and realized that he is really not that good.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on July 18, 2008, 08:22:29 AM
Quote from: Weebs on July 17, 2008, 05:50:41 PM
This doesn't have to do with the Central, buh...

QuoteESPN's Buster Olney says the Phillies have acquire Joe Blanton from the A's for three minor leaguers.

From the sound of it, Hendry gave up less talent to get Harden.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on July 18, 2008, 08:41:14 AM
Quote from: Eli on July 18, 2008, 08:22:29 AM
Quote from: Weebs on July 17, 2008, 05:50:41 PM
This doesn't have to do with the Central, buh...

QuoteESPN's Buster Olney says the Phillies have acquire Joe Blanton from the A's for three minor leaguers.

From the sound of it, Hendry gave up less talent to get Harden.

And Gaudin. He alone was worth what the Cubs gave up.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Indolent Reader on July 18, 2008, 10:11:42 AM
Kyle Lohse is 12-2? 

Really?

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on July 18, 2008, 10:15:40 AM
Quote from: Indolent Reader on July 18, 2008, 10:11:42 AM
Kyle Lohse is 12-2? 

Really?



(http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/imagestore/2008/7/8/th_bcdd28f3-f5a5-4f2e-a23e-9597085156e4.png)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Poon on July 18, 2008, 12:17:03 PM
There are too many things wrong with this tee shirt design.

(http://www.tararrel.com/images/brat_pack_detail.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on July 18, 2008, 12:22:50 PM
Quote from: Poon on July 18, 2008, 12:17:03 PM
There are too many things wrong with this tee shirt design.

(http://www.tararrel.com/images/brat_pack_detail.jpg)

5-way HJE!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Adam Eaton Pussy on July 18, 2008, 12:52:06 PM
Why are the Weeks and Fielder bratwurst-dicks not black?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andre Dawson's Creek on July 18, 2008, 12:53:28 PM
Quote from: Adam Eaton Pussy on July 18, 2008, 12:52:06 PM
Why are the Weeks and Fielder dick-looking things not black foot-longs?

Racist'd.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Indolent Reader on July 18, 2008, 12:56:30 PM
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on July 18, 2008, 12:53:28 PM
Quote from: Adam Eaton Pussy on July 18, 2008, 12:52:06 PM
Why are the Weeks and Fielder dick-looking things not black foot-longs?

Racist'd.

Golf.  Clap.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on July 18, 2008, 01:08:53 PM
Quote from: Adam Eaton Pussy on July 18, 2008, 12:52:06 PM
Why are the Weeks and Fielder bratwurst-dicks not black?

Is Ryan's bratwurst-dick kosher?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on July 18, 2008, 01:12:49 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on July 18, 2008, 01:08:53 PM
Quote from: Adam Eaton Pussy on July 18, 2008, 12:52:06 PM
Why are the Weeks and Fielder bratwurst-dicks not black?

Is Ryan's bratwurst-dick kosher?

Ask TrueBlueBrewCrew.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on July 18, 2008, 01:43:08 PM
Looks like a six pack of doodie.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on July 18, 2008, 02:06:26 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on July 18, 2008, 01:08:53 PM
Quote from: Adam Eaton Pussy on July 18, 2008, 12:52:06 PM
Why are the Weeks and Fielder bratwurst-dicks not black?

Is Ryan's bratwurst-dick kosher?

Is Planet Fielder a tofu weiner?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on July 18, 2008, 06:45:57 PM
I think you guys might be thinking of these wieners:

(http://john.pettigrew.org.uk/blog/images/black_pudding.jpg)

Black pudding, son...  aka, morcilla in Argentina. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on July 18, 2008, 11:22:27 PM
Dinner at Dahmer's.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TrueBlueBrewCrew on July 19, 2008, 11:12:08 AM
Quote from: powen01 on July 18, 2008, 06:45:57 PM
I think you guys might be thinking of these wieners:

(http://john.pettigrew.org.uk/blog/images/black_pudding.jpg)

Black pudding, son...  aka, morcilla in Argentina. 

Thanks Powen. It's bad enough they added that stupid Chorizo wearing a sombrero to the sausage races at Miller Park. Now you've given them the idea to add a color correct sausage. So this being an Argentina sausage, does this mean it will be wearing a South American style cowboy hat and chaps? Or should they just simply skip the country of origin and have it wear a loin cloth, carry a machete and call it Kunta Kinte?

At a recent Brewers game we were all wondering where the Cuban, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rican, etc. sausages were?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on July 19, 2008, 11:16:33 AM
Quote from: TrueBlueBrewCrew on July 19, 2008, 11:12:08 AM
Thanks Powen. It's bad enough they added that stupid Chorizo wearing a sombrero to the sausage races at Miller Park. Now you've given them the idea to add a color correct sausage. So this being an Argentina sausage, does this mean it will be wearing a South American style cowboy hat and chaps? Or should they just simply skip the country of origin and have it wear a loin cloth, carry a machete and call it Kunta Kinte?

At a recent Brewers game we were all wondering where the Cuban, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rican, etc. sausages were?

Unfunny and racist.

Are you sure you're not a Reds fan?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on July 19, 2008, 08:42:18 PM
http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/07/19/did-brewers-trade-ford-for-street.aspx (http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/07/19/did-brewers-trade-ford-for-street.aspx)

Quote
San Francisco - I just got a call from a contact in Brevard County who told me that word was circulating there that outfielder Darren Ford had been involved in a trade for Oakland closer Huston Street.

Then, Ford was pulled from Brevard's lineup before its game against Clearwater. Players often are pulled from the lineup when they've been put into a trade. The Brewers did the same thing with Matt LaPorta in Huntsville before trading him to Cleveland in the CC Sabathia deal.

The fact that Ford was pulled from the lineup makes me believe something could be up. He has no injury that I know of.

GM Doug Melvin is here with the club, so I'll go ask him if it's true and get back to you.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Weebs on July 19, 2008, 09:21:39 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on July 19, 2008, 08:42:18 PM
http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/07/19/did-brewers-trade-ford-for-street.aspx (http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/07/19/did-brewers-trade-ford-for-street.aspx)

Quote
San Francisco - I just got a call from a contact in Brevard County who told me that word was circulating there that outfielder Darren Ford had been involved in a trade for Oakland closer Huston Street.

Then, Ford was pulled from Brevard's lineup before its game against Clearwater. Players often are pulled from the lineup when they've been put into a trade. The Brewers did the same thing with Matt LaPorta in Huntsville before trading him to Cleveland in the CC Sabathia deal.

The fact that Ford was pulled from the lineup makes me believe something could be up. He has no injury that I know of.

GM Doug Melvin is here with the club, so I'll go ask him if it's true and get back to you.

Well fuck...I know Street isn't as good as he was his first year or two, and he's seemingly been on the DL for a majority of his career so far, but still.  That shitty bullpen was one of the few things keeping the Brewers from being contenders (I still don't think they are).
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: RW on July 20, 2008, 01:54:23 PM
Quote from: Weebs on July 19, 2008, 09:21:39 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on July 19, 2008, 08:42:18 PM
http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/07/19/did-brewers-trade-ford-for-street.aspx (http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/07/19/did-brewers-trade-ford-for-street.aspx)

Quote
San Francisco - I just got a call from a contact in Brevard County who told me that word was circulating there that outfielder Darren Ford had been involved in a trade for Oakland closer Huston Street.

Then, Ford was pulled from Brevard's lineup before its game against Clearwater. Players often are pulled from the lineup when they've been put into a trade. The Brewers did the same thing with Matt LaPorta in Huntsville before trading him to Cleveland in the CC Sabathia deal.

The fact that Ford was pulled from the lineup makes me believe something could be up. He has no injury that I know of.

GM Doug Melvin is here with the club, so I'll go ask him if it's true and get back to you.

Well fuck...I know Street isn't as good as he was his first year or two, and he's seemingly been on the DL for a majority of his career so far, but still.  That shitty bullpen was one of the few things keeping the Brewers from being contenders (I still don't think they are).

Actually...http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3497321 (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3497321)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on July 20, 2008, 01:57:40 PM
Huston Street...Ray Durham, same difference.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on July 20, 2008, 02:03:01 PM
Quote from: Andy on July 20, 2008, 01:57:40 PM
Huston Street...Ray Durham, same difference.

Phew. God help us if Melvin ever takes notice of his bullpen.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on July 20, 2008, 09:58:14 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on July 20, 2008, 02:03:01 PM
Quote from: Andy on July 20, 2008, 01:57:40 PM
Huston Street...Ray Durham, same difference.

Phew. God help us if Melvin ever takes notice of his bullpen.

I don't know who is truly available at this point, but the only real impact bullpen guy that I see as likely available is Fuentes. And, frankly, I think the Cubs should be looking at him just as much as the Brewers or anyone else. The Cubs don't really have a great lefty in the bullpen anyway, and Fuentes could even become the closer if Wood's problem is more than a one-week deal. With the inconsistent pitching from Marmol and Howry, I think the Cubs need to trade for a bullpen pitcher anyway. Wood's situation makes a bullpen trade maybe not a complete necessity but certainly something that the Cubs should be looking at VERY strongly right now.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on July 20, 2008, 11:06:40 PM
Quote from: BC on July 20, 2008, 09:58:14 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on July 20, 2008, 02:03:01 PM
Quote from: Andy on July 20, 2008, 01:57:40 PM
Huston Street...Ray Durham, same difference.

Phew. God help us if Melvin ever takes notice of his bullpen.

I don't know who is truly available at this point, but the only real impact bullpen guy that I see as likely available is Fuentes. And, frankly, I think the Cubs should be looking at him just as much as the Brewers or anyone else. The Cubs don't really have a great lefty in the bullpen anyway, and Fuentes could even become the closer if Wood's problem is more than a one-week deal. With the inconsistent pitching from Marmol and Howry, I think the Cubs need to trade for a bullpen pitcher anyway. Wood's situation makes a bullpen trade maybe not a complete necessity but certainly something that the Cubs should be looking at VERY strongly right now.

I would guess Gaudin would be the guy Piniella would go to if they needed another closer. But having another lefty in the pen wouldn't hurt.

Another bat off the bench would be better though.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on July 21, 2008, 08:38:13 AM
There is nothing wrong with this team that Les Walrond can't fix.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on July 21, 2008, 09:42:05 AM
Quote from: Andy on July 21, 2008, 08:38:13 AM
There is nothing wrong with this team that Les Walrond can't fix.

Geez, Andy...

I kinda wish you'd have spoken up sooner...

Quote from: Thrillho on June 03, 2008, 09:24:56 PM
Second question, one part... Is my memory fading or did I miss the announcement that Les Walrond has been out of the Cubs' system and in the Phillies' since late April?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on July 21, 2008, 10:05:17 AM
Maybe he meant Lester Strode.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on July 21, 2008, 10:18:49 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on July 21, 2008, 09:42:05 AM
Quote from: Andy on July 21, 2008, 08:38:13 AM
There is nothing wrong with this team that Les Walrond can't fix.

Geez, Andy...

I kinda wish you'd have spoken up sooner...

Quote from: Thrillho on June 03, 2008, 09:24:56 PM
Second question, one part... Is my memory fading or did I miss the announcement that Les Walrond has been out of the Cubs' system and in the Phillies' since late April?

And he's been tearing shit up, too.  He has a 1.50 ERA in July and recently struck out 17 guys (http://www.nj.com/sports/expresstimes/index.ssf?/base/sports-0/121540630644620.xml&coll=2) in a game. 

We never should have let him go.  DOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on July 21, 2008, 02:08:54 PM
I said there's nothing wrong with it he can't fix, I didn't say it was going to be easy to bring him in.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: RV on July 21, 2008, 03:59:24 PM
A pitching platoon (http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3149657&vkey=news_mil&fext=.jsp&c_id=mil) for Butchie!

QuoteThe Brewers already are platooning third basemen. Now with six starters for five spots, they are going to try a similar setup in the pitching ranks...

McClung gets the nod on the road, Bush at home...

Yost talked to both Bush and McClung about the decision and said it was met with "suspicion."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on July 21, 2008, 04:03:02 PM
Holy shit this guy is dumb.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on July 21, 2008, 04:09:43 PM
Gotta keep 'em fresh for when Sheets goes on the DL.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on July 21, 2008, 04:54:51 PM
Quote from: RV on July 21, 2008, 03:59:24 PM
A pitching platoon (http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3149657&vkey=news_mil&fext=.jsp&c_id=mil) for Butchie!

QuoteThe Brewers already are platooning third basemen. Now with six starters for five spots, they are going to try a similar setup in the pitching ranks...

McClung gets the nod on the road, Bush at home...

Yost talked to both Bush and McClung about the decision and said it was met with "suspicion."

Met with "suspicion"? If Ned thinks it's a good idea then it should be supported 100%. And while he's at it he should recall Turd Throw to the team.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andre Dawson's Creek on July 21, 2008, 05:00:18 PM
Brilliant.  I think he needs to take this a step further and have a "by batter" LHP/RHP platoon.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Weebs on July 22, 2008, 03:11:28 PM
QuoteRandy Wolf-S-Padres
      
A source told MLB.com that the Astros will acquire Randy Wolf from the Padres for a minor league pitcher.
Fernando Nieve, Bud Norris and Brad James would seem to be possibilities. At least there's no pitcher in the Houston system the team can't afford to lose. Chris Young will be the eventual replacement for Wolf in San Diego's rotation, but the Padres may need someone else to make a spot start this week.

DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andre Dawson's Creek on July 22, 2008, 03:18:00 PM
Quote from: Weebs on July 22, 2008, 03:11:28 PM
QuoteRandy Wolf-S-Padres
      
A source told MLB.com that the Astros will acquire Randy Wolf from the Padres for a minor league pitcher.
Fernando Nieve, Bud Norris and Brad James would seem to be possibilities. At least there's no pitcher in the Houston system the team can't afford to lose. Chris Young will be the eventual replacement for Wolf in San Diego's rotation, but the Padres may need someone else to make a spot start this week.

DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

Bad news indeed...
(http://sa.snappyanswers.com/threads/chewie_files/teen_wolf.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on July 24, 2008, 12:35:34 PM
http://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf/2008/07/ny_yankees_in_the_market_for_a.html (http://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf/2008/07/ny_yankees_in_the_market_for_a.html)

QuoteThe whispers just won't go away. Halladay is apparently unhappy in Toronto and has let management know it, and management has apparently responded by doing some quiet surveying of teams (such as St. Louis and the Dodgers) that are far, far away from the AL East in an effort to see what it could get for the 2003 Cy Young Award winner. Apparently, the returns other teams are getting for top-talent pitchers such as C.C. Sabathia, Rich Harden and Erik Bedard has inspired the Blue Jays to at least find out what it could get for one of the best pitchers in the American League. It remains unlikely that they'd deal him, but you never know.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on July 24, 2008, 01:32:03 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on July 24, 2008, 12:35:34 PM
http://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf/2008/07/ny_yankees_in_the_market_for_a.html (http://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf/2008/07/ny_yankees_in_the_market_for_a.html)

QuoteThe whispers just won't go away. Halladay is apparently unhappy in Toronto and has let management know it, and management has apparently responded by doing some quiet surveying of teams (such as St. Louis and the Dodgers) that are far, far away from the AL East in an effort to see what it could get for the 2003 Cy Young Award winner. Apparently, the returns other teams are getting for top-talent pitchers such as C.C. Sabathia, Rich Harden and Erik Bedard has inspired the Blue Jays to at least find out what it could get for one of the best pitchers in the American League. It remains unlikely that they'd deal him, but you never know.

The pile that the Cubs gave up for Harden inspired the Blue Jays to try to see what they can get for Halladay? Hendry should have called J.P Ricciardi before Billy Bean(e).
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on July 25, 2008, 09:31:33 AM
Colby Rasmus is out at least a month and the rest of the Cardinals' system sucks. No way can they get Halladay.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on July 28, 2008, 11:05:10 PM
I <3 Rickie Weeks, keep playing him, Butchie :-)

(Lou, stop using Gas Can Howry, you mope)

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MidgetSellingWater on July 29, 2008, 08:34:59 PM
So, um, how bout Ryan Braun?  Makes Alf look like Dawson.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on July 31, 2008, 03:18:47 PM
So when is Turn Blow back in teh majors?  And which Brewers reliever gets photoshopped in to this year's 2008 Cubs team photo?  Holy shit is that bullpen absolutely terribad.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on July 31, 2008, 03:32:11 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on July 31, 2008, 03:18:47 PM
So when is Turn Blow back in teh majors?  And which Brewers reliever gets photoshopped in to this year's 2008 Cubs team photo?  Holy shit is that bullpen absolutely terribad.

Gagne trying to start some shit...  Throwing behind Jimmy Salami.

The next series with these pricks should be real fun...  Hell, I'm psyched to hear the rest of the game.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: fiveouts on July 31, 2008, 03:52:55 PM
Quote from: powen01 on July 31, 2008, 03:32:11 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on July 31, 2008, 03:18:47 PM
So when is Turn Blow back in teh majors?  And which Brewers reliever gets photoshopped in to this year's 2008 Cubs team photo?  Holy shit is that bullpen absolutely terribad.

Gagne trying to start some shit...  Throwing behind Jimmy Salami.

The next series with these pricks should be real fun...  Hell, I'm psyched to hear the rest of the game.


And Fielder loses his mind and gets tossed.  What a beautiful train wreck. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on August 02, 2008, 12:28:42 PM
Spicoli fractures his Mr. Hand.

http://www3.signonsandiego.com/news/2008/jul/31/greene-fractures-hand-may-be-out-season/ (http://www3.signonsandiego.com/news/2008/jul/31/greene-fractures-hand-may-be-out-season/)

QuoteSAN DIEGO — As the Padres feared, shortstop Khalil Greene fractured his left hand on Wednesday night when he slammed a storage chest at Petco Park in frustration over his seasonlong slump.

Greene's return for this season is doubtful, according to the club.

Greene said after the 7-3 defeat to the Diamondbacks that he was in "excruciating pain" after fouling a ball off his shin during the seventh inning. After the at-bat ended with Greene's 100th strikeout, Greene went to clubhouse tunnel. There, Greene said, his frustration got the best of him and he drove his left hand into a storage chest.

Greene said the response was more in reaction to a difficult season than his throbbing shin. He is batting .213 with 10 home runs and 15 doubles.

"I don't know how to put into words the frustration level, how difficult this year has been," Greene said. "For me to do that, it's certainly not commonplace."

I know it's not the NL Central, but I didn't think it was worth a new thread.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BigDrinky on August 02, 2008, 01:08:17 PM
Is there really anything dumber than punching a wall/door?  The hand loses almost every time.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on August 02, 2008, 02:23:20 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on August 02, 2008, 12:28:42 PM
Spicoli fractures his Mr. Hand.

http://www3.signonsandiego.com/news/2008/jul/31/greene-fractures-hand-may-be-out-season/ (http://www3.signonsandiego.com/news/2008/jul/31/greene-fractures-hand-may-be-out-season/)

QuoteSAN DIEGO — As the Padres feared, shortstop Khalil Greene fractured his left hand on Wednesday night when he slammed a storage chest at Petco Park in frustration over his seasonlong slump.

Greene's return for this season is doubtful, according to the club.

Greene said after the 7-3 defeat to the Diamondbacks that he was in "excruciating pain" after fouling a ball off his shin during the seventh inning. After the at-bat ended with Greene's 100th strikeout, Greene went to clubhouse tunnel. There, Greene said, his frustration got the best of him and he drove his left hand into a storage chest.

Greene said the response was more in reaction to a difficult season than his throbbing shin. He is batting .213 with 10 home runs and 15 doubles.

"I don't know how to put into words the frustration level, how difficult this year has been," Greene said. "For me to do that, it's certainly not commonplace."

I know it's not the NL Central, but I didn't think it was worth a new thread.

The dummies at the 4-letter site were actually advocating the Cubs make a trade for Chip's boyfriend. I'm surprised they didn't make a unicorn avatar for the guy.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on August 03, 2008, 08:26:39 AM

How many "seasonlong slumps" does a player get to have before they just start saying he sucks?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on August 03, 2008, 10:33:15 AM
Quote from: PTanner on August 03, 2008, 08:26:39 AM

How many "seasonlong slumps" does a player get to have before they just start saying he sucks?

Ask Jerome Walton about that.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on August 04, 2008, 12:04:42 AM
The Deadbirds turn a 1-run lead with 2-out in the 8th into a 3-run deficit after hits by Utley, Howard, Burrell and a 3-run dong by a pinch-hitting Shane Victorino.  The Tards' pen sucks as bad--or even more--than the Brewers.  Which says a lot.

And then the Tards get within one and load the bases against Lidge, and Lidge works out of it to preserve a 5-4 win.  And the Brewers get shutout too.  Bonus.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on August 10, 2008, 10:24:25 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Apy9DcO2ekFR61sAxtLEpk4b0bYF?slug=txastroslee&prov=st&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Apy9DcO2ekFR61sAxtLEpk4b0bYF?slug=txastroslee&prov=st&type=lgns)

QuoteCINCINNATI (TICKER) —Houston Astros left fielder Carlos Lee, who likely will miss the rest of the season with a broken left pinky, was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday.

Lee suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds and is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks. It is a huge blow for the Astros as the slugging outfielder leads the National League with 100 RBI.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: DwightKurtz on August 10, 2008, 10:42:12 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on August 10, 2008, 10:24:25 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Apy9DcO2ekFR61sAxtLEpk4b0bYF?slug=txastroslee&prov=st&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Apy9DcO2ekFR61sAxtLEpk4b0bYF?slug=txastroslee&prov=st&type=lgns)

QuoteCINCINNATI (TICKER) —Houston Astros left fielder Carlos Lee, who likely will miss the rest of the season with a broken left pinky, was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday.

Lee suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds and is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks. It is a huge blow for the Astros as the slugging outfielder leads the National League with 100 RBI.

Finally, we've found a way to stop Lee from killing the Cubs.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Weebs on August 10, 2008, 10:56:04 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on August 10, 2008, 10:42:12 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on August 10, 2008, 10:24:25 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Apy9DcO2ekFR61sAxtLEpk4b0bYF?slug=txastroslee&prov=st&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Apy9DcO2ekFR61sAxtLEpk4b0bYF?slug=txastroslee&prov=st&type=lgns)

QuoteCINCINNATI (TICKER) —Houston Astros left fielder Carlos Lee, who likely will miss the rest of the season with a broken left pinky, was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday.

Lee suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds and is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks. It is a huge blow for the Astros as the slugging outfielder leads the National League with 100 RBI.

Finally, we've found a way to stop Lee from killing the Cubs.

I don't understand this.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Three times a JD on August 11, 2008, 08:23:22 AM
Quote from: Weebs on August 10, 2008, 10:56:04 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on August 10, 2008, 10:42:12 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on August 10, 2008, 10:24:25 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Apy9DcO2ekFR61sAxtLEpk4b0bYF?slug=txastroslee&prov=st&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Apy9DcO2ekFR61sAxtLEpk4b0bYF?slug=txastroslee&prov=st&type=lgns)

QuoteCINCINNATI (TICKER) —Houston Astros left fielder Carlos Lee, who likely will miss the rest of the season with a broken left pinky, was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday.

Lee suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds and is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks. It is a huge blow for the Astros as the slugging outfielder leads the National League with 100 RBI.

Finally, we've found a way to stop Lee from killing the Cubs.

I don't understand this.

Perhaps a photoshop is in order?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on August 11, 2008, 01:16:34 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on August 10, 2008, 10:42:12 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on August 10, 2008, 10:24:25 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Apy9DcO2ekFR61sAxtLEpk4b0bYF?slug=txastroslee&prov=st&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Apy9DcO2ekFR61sAxtLEpk4b0bYF?slug=txastroslee&prov=st&type=lgns)

QuoteCINCINNATI (TICKER) —Houston Astros left fielder Carlos Lee, who likely will miss the rest of the season with a broken left pinky, was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday.

Lee suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds and is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks. It is a huge blow for the Astros as the slugging outfielder leads the National League with 100 RBI.

Finally, we've found a way to stop Lee from killing the Cubs.

Well, more like the Reds found a way to keep Lee from killing the Cubs.  Thanks, Dusty?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Joe on August 11, 2008, 01:53:37 PM
One more guy blocking Korey from his full potential is out of the way....http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3529966

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: fiveouts on August 11, 2008, 02:45:34 PM
Quote from: Joe on August 11, 2008, 01:53:37 PM
One more guy blocking Korey from his full potential is out of the way....http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3529966



The chicken littles over at the former letter site are probably handing the World Series to the D'Backs now, seeing as how they just acquired the single greatest player in the history of the game (next to Matt Murton, of course).   


Good move for the D'Backs, although its going to be fun watching them try to hide him in the outfield. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on August 11, 2008, 03:03:29 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on August 11, 2008, 02:45:34 PM
Quote from: Joe on August 11, 2008, 01:53:37 PM
One more guy blocking Korey from his full potential is out of the way....http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3529966



The chicken littles over at the former letter site are probably handing the World Series to the D'Backs now, seeing as how they just acquired the single greatest player in the history of the game (next to Matt Murton, of course).   


Good move for the D'Backs, although its going to be fun watching them try to hide him in the outfield. 

Why not just sign Barry Bonds and not give up anything? The quality of play in the outfield is going to be about the same level of hilarious, and Bonds won't strike out 40% of the time.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andre Dawson's Creek on August 11, 2008, 03:32:07 PM
Quote from: Shooter on August 11, 2008, 03:03:29 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on August 11, 2008, 02:45:34 PM
Quote from: Joe on August 11, 2008, 01:53:37 PM
One more guy blocking Korey from his full potential is out of the way....http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3529966



The chicken littles over at the former letter site are probably handing the World Series to the D'Backs now, seeing as how they just acquired the single greatest player in the history of the game (next to Matt Murton, of course).   


Good move for the D'Backs, although its going to be fun watching them try to hide him in the outfield. 

Why not just sign Barry Bonds and not give up anything? The quality of play in the outfield is going to be about the same level of hilarious, and Bonds won't strike out 40% of the time.

They couldn't afford the increase in cost for the additional fabric to expand a standard hat.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on August 11, 2008, 03:33:51 PM
That's a pretty huge name to make it through waivers.  Kinda surprising.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on August 11, 2008, 03:49:13 PM
Crazy Rumor Guy says the D'backs claimed Dunn and had to work out a deal for him.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on August 11, 2008, 03:52:08 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 11, 2008, 03:33:51 PM
That's a pretty huge name to make it through waivers.  Kinda surprising.

I guess all the other teams had already met their quota on "red-headed bull dyke softball playin' mashers".
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on August 14, 2008, 02:53:48 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=stark_jayson&page=rumblings (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=stark_jayson&page=rumblings)

Quote• Seeing Red: We've heard some buzzing lately, among baseball men, scouts and players, about a recent Dusty Baker quote on the Reds' troubles that sure looked like an attempt to absolve himself of all blame.

"I have never wanted to win more than I do right here, and I will," Baker told the Dayton Daily News' Hal McCoy. "But this is Wayne Krivsky's team, not Walt Jocketty's and not mine. I just hope there is enough out there after the season that we can get to help us."


Maybe we're not reading that right. But if we're misinterpreting it, suffice it to say we're not the only ones. And it appears Baker is saying that the Reds' disappointing record is his players' fault, and his former GM's fault, but not his own or his current GM's doing.

Well, obviously, Jocketty is only now beginning to put his stamp on this roster. And the players haven't exactly overachieved. But doesn't the manager bear some responsibility for this mess, too?

Scouts who have followed the Reds continually talk about their messy execution, their mediocre defense and their distinct lack of energy. There also has been plenty of second-guessing of Baker's lineup choices (particularly those 242 at-bats Corey Patterson has gotten).

And there is no shortage of people wondering whether Aaron Harang's forearm injury -- along with his 1-6, 8.49 slide in the past 2½ months -- might be a direct result of Baker's decision to allow him to throw 63 pitches in relief on two days' rest in a May 25 18-inning game, then start him on three days' rest immediately afterward.

Dusty Baker has many admirable traits. And this is not an attempt to heap all the blame on him. We're just saying that when teams like this fall apart, it's everybody's fault -- including the manager's.


Dusty Baker somebody else's problem.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on August 14, 2008, 03:44:29 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on August 14, 2008, 02:53:48 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=stark_jayson&page=rumblings (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=stark_jayson&page=rumblings)

Quote• Seeing Red: We've heard some buzzing lately, among baseball men, scouts and players, about a recent Dusty Baker quote on the Reds' troubles that sure looked like an attempt to absolve himself of all blame.

"I have never wanted to win more than I do right here, and I will," Baker told the Dayton Daily News' Hal McCoy. "But this is Wayne Krivsky's team, not Walt Jocketty's and not mine. I just hope there is enough out there after the season that we can get to help us."


Maybe we're not reading that right. But if we're misinterpreting it, suffice it to say we're not the only ones. And it appears Baker is saying that the Reds' disappointing record is his players' fault, and his former GM's fault, but not his own or his current GM's doing.

Well, obviously, Jocketty is only now beginning to put his stamp on this roster. And the players haven't exactly overachieved. But doesn't the manager bear some responsibility for this mess, too?

Scouts who have followed the Reds continually talk about their messy execution, their mediocre defense and their distinct lack of energy. There also has been plenty of second-guessing of Baker's lineup choices (particularly those 242 at-bats Corey Patterson has gotten).

And there is no shortage of people wondering whether Aaron Harang's forearm injury -- along with his 1-6, 8.49 slide in the past 2½ months -- might be a direct result of Baker's decision to allow him to throw 63 pitches in relief on two days' rest in a May 25 18-inning game, then start him on three days' rest immediately afterward.

Dusty Baker has many admirable traits. And this is not an attempt to heap all the blame on him. We're just saying that when teams like this fall apart, it's everybody's fault -- including the manager's.


Dusty Baker somebody else's problem.

That is very unlike Dusty to try to pass the blame on to others. It's also good to know that he's never wanted to win more than right now.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: motown on August 14, 2008, 03:49:53 PM
Longtime lurker, first time poster.

I'm astounded at how similar the Reds' problems are to that of the Dusty Baker-era Cubs.  Corey Patterson getting too many at-bats?  Check.  Pitching injuries?  Check.  All of it not being Dusty's fault (according to Dusty)?  Check check check.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gil Gunderson on August 14, 2008, 03:51:31 PM
Quote from: motown on August 14, 2008, 03:49:53 PM
Longtime lurker, first time poster.

I'm astounded at how similar the Reds' problems are to that of the Dusty Baker-era Cubs.  Corey Patterson getting too many at-bats?  Check.  Pitching injuries?  Check.  All of it not being Dusty's fault (according to Dusty)?  Check check check.

Shut up Paul, you're a douche.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on August 14, 2008, 03:56:23 PM
Dusty's still never had a winning season as a manager without a star outfielder chock-full-o-roids to anchor the lineup.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andre Dawson's Creek on August 14, 2008, 04:14:52 PM
Quote from: Andy on August 14, 2008, 03:56:23 PM
Dusty's still never had a winning season as a manager without a star outfielder chock-full-o-roids to anchor the lineup.

No, no, no....  They're called horses; and it's called Lasix.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on August 14, 2008, 04:22:51 PM
Quote from: Andy on August 14, 2008, 03:56:23 PM
Dusty's still never had a winning season as a manager without a star outfielder chock-full-o-roids to anchor the lineup.

So Dusty just needs Korey to juice up and he'll have a winning team again.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Buck Naked on August 14, 2008, 05:11:19 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on August 14, 2008, 04:22:51 PM
Quote from: Andy on August 14, 2008, 03:56:23 PM
Dusty's still never had a winning season as a manager without a star outfielder chock-full-o-roids to anchor the lineup.

So Dusty just needs Korey to juice up and he'll have a winning team again.

He said Star outfielder.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on August 14, 2008, 08:11:18 PM
Quote from: Buck Naked on August 14, 2008, 05:11:19 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on August 14, 2008, 04:22:51 PM
Quote from: Andy on August 14, 2008, 03:56:23 PM
Dusty's still never had a winning season as a manager without a star outfielder chock-full-o-roids to anchor the lineup.

So Dusty just needs Korey to juice up and he'll have a winning team again.

He said Star outfielder.

In Dusty's mind he is one.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Buck Naked on August 14, 2008, 09:58:49 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on August 14, 2008, 08:11:18 PM
Quote from: Buck Naked on August 14, 2008, 05:11:19 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on August 14, 2008, 04:22:51 PM
Quote from: Andy on August 14, 2008, 03:56:23 PM
Dusty's still never had a winning season as a manager without a star outfielder chock-full-o-roids to anchor the lineup.

So Dusty just needs Korey to juice up and he'll have a winning team again.

He said Star outfielder.

In Dusty's mind he is one. Dude.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on August 15, 2008, 12:03:55 AM
Just a little note for you. In the loss column, the Cardinals are now closer to the Astros than they are to the Brewers.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: hammerman on August 15, 2008, 12:30:28 AM
Quote from: BC on August 15, 2008, 12:03:55 AM
Just a little note for you. In the loss column, the Cardinals are now closer to the Astros than they are to the Brewers.

So you're saying that you're really worried about them...now more then ever? 

Oh, how humiliating?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Three times a JD on August 15, 2008, 08:31:06 AM
Quote from: BC on August 15, 2008, 12:03:55 AM
Just a little note for you. In the loss column, the Cardinals are now closer to the Astros than they are to the Brewers.

So now you're worried about the Cardinals, Brewers, AND Astros?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on August 15, 2008, 09:00:07 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 15, 2008, 08:31:06 AM
Quote from: BC on August 15, 2008, 12:03:55 AM
Just a little note for you. In the loss column, the Cardinals are now closer to the Astros than they are to the Brewers.

So now you're worried about the Cardinals, Brewers, AND Astros?

And trans fats.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on August 15, 2008, 09:33:04 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 15, 2008, 08:31:06 AM
Quote from: BC on August 15, 2008, 12:03:55 AM
Just a little note for you. In the loss column, the Cardinals are now closer to the Astros than they are to the Brewers.

So now you're worried about the Cardinals, Brewers, AND Astros?

He's seen it too many times before.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Jon on August 15, 2008, 09:35:10 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on August 15, 2008, 09:33:04 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 15, 2008, 08:31:06 AM
Quote from: BC on August 15, 2008, 12:03:55 AM
Just a little note for you. In the loss column, the Cardinals are now closer to the Astros than they are to the Brewers.

So now you're worried about the Cardinals, Brewers, AND Astros?

He's seen it too many times before.
Well, since this is just 1977 all over again, we've only got 7 more wins left in us...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on August 15, 2008, 09:43:07 AM
Quote from: 5laky on August 15, 2008, 09:00:07 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 15, 2008, 08:31:06 AM
Quote from: BC on August 15, 2008, 12:03:55 AM
Just a little note for you. In the loss column, the Cardinals are now closer to the Astros than they are to the Brewers.

So now you're worried about the Cardinals, Brewers, AND Astros?

And trans fats.

And fat trannies.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on August 15, 2008, 10:26:57 AM
Quote from: Jon on August 15, 2008, 09:35:10 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on August 15, 2008, 09:33:04 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 15, 2008, 08:31:06 AM
Quote from: BC on August 15, 2008, 12:03:55 AM
Just a little note for you. In the loss column, the Cardinals are now closer to the Astros than they are to the Brewers.

So now you're worried about the Cardinals, Brewers, AND Astros?

He's seen it too many times before.
Well, since this is just 1977 all over again, we've only got 7 more wins left in us...

Better enjoy them.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on August 15, 2008, 10:27:50 AM
Quote from: Oleg on August 15, 2008, 10:26:57 AM
Quote from: Jon on August 15, 2008, 09:35:10 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on August 15, 2008, 09:33:04 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 15, 2008, 08:31:06 AM
Quote from: BC on August 15, 2008, 12:03:55 AM
Just a little note for you. In the loss column, the Cardinals are now closer to the Astros than they are to the Brewers.

So now you're worried about the Cardinals, Brewers, AND Astros?

He's seen it too many times before.
Well, since this is just 1977 all over again, we've only got 7 more wins left in us...

Better enjoy them.

Intrepid Reader: The Huebiter
You damn well better NOT!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Jon on August 15, 2008, 12:35:42 PM
Quote from: Kerm on August 15, 2008, 10:27:50 AM
Quote from: Oleg on August 15, 2008, 10:26:57 AM
Quote from: Jon on August 15, 2008, 09:35:10 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on August 15, 2008, 09:33:04 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 15, 2008, 08:31:06 AM
Quote from: BC on August 15, 2008, 12:03:55 AM
Just a little note for you. In the loss column, the Cardinals are now closer to the Astros than they are to the Brewers.

So now you're worried about the Cardinals, Brewers, AND Astros?

He's seen it too many times before.
Well, since this is just 1977 all over again, we've only got 7 more wins left in us...

Better enjoy them.

Intrepid Reader: The Huebiter
You damn well better NOT!

Sorry. Once the car is flipped, it cannot be unflipped...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on August 16, 2008, 01:28:12 AM
Quote from: Jon on August 15, 2008, 12:35:42 PM
Quote from: Kerm on August 15, 2008, 10:27:50 AM
Quote from: Oleg on August 15, 2008, 10:26:57 AM
Quote from: Jon on August 15, 2008, 09:35:10 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on August 15, 2008, 09:33:04 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 15, 2008, 08:31:06 AM
Quote from: BC on August 15, 2008, 12:03:55 AM
Just a little note for you. In the loss column, the Cardinals are now closer to the Astros than they are to the Brewers.

So now you're worried about the Cardinals, Brewers, AND Astros?

He's seen it too many times before.
Well, since this is just 1977 all over again, we've only got 7 more wins left in us...

Better enjoy them.

Intrepid Reader: The Huebiter
You damn well better NOT!

Sorry. Once the car is flipped, it cannot be unflipped...

That's what they told me in Pissburgh...and Morganhole for that matter.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: RV on August 17, 2008, 02:49:33 PM
No he's not in the NL Central, but I think Fredi Gonzalez should get an honorary membership in the League of Dumbass Managers for walking the bases loaded to get to Aramis. Well played Fredi!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Weebs on August 17, 2008, 02:52:02 PM
Quote from: RV on August 17, 2008, 02:49:33 PM
No he's not in the NL Central, but I think Fredi Gonzalez should get an honorary membership in the League of Dumbass Managers for walking the bases loaded to get to Aramis. Well played Fredi!

Well in his defense, the game was already over.  He was just making all of those moves for fun.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: therick711 on August 17, 2008, 02:54:00 PM
Even Ryan Braun thinks Luis Gonzalez's Left Field sucks.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on August 17, 2008, 02:58:42 PM
Quote from: Weebs on August 17, 2008, 02:52:02 PM
Quote from: RV on August 17, 2008, 02:49:33 PM
No he's not in the NL Central, but I think Fredi Gonzalez should get an honorary membership in the League of Dumbass Managers for walking the bases loaded to get to Aramis. Well played Fredi!

Well in his defense, the game was already over.  He was just making all of those moves for fun.

Call me crazy, but I'm beginning to get the sense that Fro Dog isn't really psychic at all.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on August 17, 2008, 07:06:41 PM
Quote from: therick711 on August 17, 2008, 02:54:00 PM
Even Ryan Braun Carlos Villanueva  thinks Luis Gonzalez's Ryan Braun's Left Field heroic homerun sucks.

Up to dated.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on August 18, 2008, 07:12:41 AM
Quote from: RV on August 17, 2008, 02:49:33 PM
No he's not in the NL Central, but I think Fredi Gonzalez should get an honorary membership in the League of Dumbass Managers for walking the bases loaded to get to Aramis. Well played Fredi!

Fredi was pulling a "Yost".
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on August 18, 2008, 06:49:44 PM
As bad as the Brewers and Cards pens have been, the Mets have been just as bad.

(http://www.coedmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/1591486194_ba9ae95418_b.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on August 18, 2008, 09:43:06 PM
9-2 Brewers, and Sabathia is waddling out to pitch the top of the 9th.

Yost should be indicted for this.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Poon on August 18, 2008, 10:01:07 PM
Quote from: Kerm on August 18, 2008, 09:43:06 PM
9-2 Brewers, and Sabathia is waddling out to pitch the top of the 9th.

Yost should be indicted for this.

Gotta love that Milwaukee pen and the great defense that nearly lost them the game in the 9th.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Weebs on August 18, 2008, 10:14:17 PM
Quote from: Poon on August 18, 2008, 10:01:07 PM
Quote from: Kerm on August 18, 2008, 09:43:06 PM
9-2 Brewers, and Sabathia is waddling out to pitch the top of the 9th.

Yost should be indicted for this.

Gotta love that Milwaukee pen and the great defense that nearly lost them the game in the 9th.

Sabathia goes all 9, despite throwing 130 pitches.  I know the guy CAN do it, but there's absolutely no reason he should, especially with a 7 run lead.  What a douchebiscuit.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PTanner on August 19, 2008, 05:34:09 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on August 18, 2008, 06:49:44 PM
As bad as the Brewers and Cards pens have been, the Mets have been just as bad.

(http://www.coedmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/1591486194_ba9ae95418_b.jpg)


Oleg had one helluva time at the rooftop.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on August 19, 2008, 07:41:01 AM
Quote from: Weebs on August 18, 2008, 10:14:17 PM
Quote from: Poon on August 18, 2008, 10:01:07 PM
Quote from: Kerm on August 18, 2008, 09:43:06 PM
9-2 Brewers, and Sabathia is waddling out to pitch the top of the 9th.

Yost should be indicted for this.

Gotta love that Milwaukee pen and the great defense that nearly lost them the game in the 9th.

Sabathia goes all 9, despite throwing 130 pitches.  I know the guy CAN do it, but there's absolutely no reason he should, especially with a 7 run lead.  What a douchebiscuit.

That semi-hot Trenni (no, not "Tranny") chick who is the poor Wisconsin man's version of Erin Andrews asked CC after the game about throwing a career high in pitches and he just replied that they have a couple of off-days coming up. Yeah, in more ways than one.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 19, 2008, 08:46:57 AM
Quote from: Dave B on August 19, 2008, 07:41:01 AM
Quote from: Weebs on August 18, 2008, 10:14:17 PM
Quote from: Poon on August 18, 2008, 10:01:07 PM
Quote from: Kerm on August 18, 2008, 09:43:06 PM
9-2 Brewers, and Sabathia is waddling out to pitch the top of the 9th.

Yost should be indicted for this.

Gotta love that Milwaukee pen and the great defense that nearly lost them the game in the 9th.

Sabathia goes all 9, despite throwing 130 pitches.  I know the guy CAN do it, but there's absolutely no reason he should, especially with a 7 run lead.  What a douchebiscuit.

That semi-hot Trenni (no, not "Tranny") chick who is the poor Wisconsin man's version of Erin Andrews asked CC after the game about throwing a career high in pitches and he just replied that they have a couple of off-days coming up. Yeah, in more ways than one.

(http://babrewer.mlblogs.com/babrewer/images/kusnierek02copy_1.jpg)

Poor, poor Wisconsin.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on August 19, 2008, 09:21:13 AM
Quote from: PTanner on August 19, 2008, 05:34:09 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on August 18, 2008, 06:49:44 PM
As bad as the Brewers and Cards pens have been, the Mets have been just as bad.

(http://www.coedmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/1591486194_ba9ae95418_b.jpg)


Oleg had one helluva time at the rooftop.

Pretty uncool of TDubbs to do that to him while he crashed at his CONDO.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on August 19, 2008, 09:26:41 AM
Hope he didn't ruin those Air Jordans.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tinker to Evers to Chance on August 19, 2008, 09:33:25 AM
Quote from: Mike D on August 19, 2008, 09:21:13 AM
Quote from: PTanner on August 19, 2008, 05:34:09 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on August 18, 2008, 06:49:44 PM
As bad as the Brewers and Cards pens have been, the Mets have been just as bad.

(http://www.coedmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/1591486194_ba9ae95418_b.jpg)


Oleg had one helluva time at the rooftop.

Pretty uncool of TDubbs to do that to him while he crashed at his CONDO.

That shirt was white before dinner started.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on August 19, 2008, 09:53:32 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 19, 2008, 08:46:57 AM
Quote from: Dave B on August 19, 2008, 07:41:01 AM
Quote from: Weebs on August 18, 2008, 10:14:17 PM
Quote from: Poon on August 18, 2008, 10:01:07 PM
Quote from: Kerm on August 18, 2008, 09:43:06 PM
9-2 Brewers, and Sabathia is waddling out to pitch the top of the 9th.

Yost should be indicted for this.

Gotta love that Milwaukee pen and the great defense that nearly lost them the game in the 9th.

Sabathia goes all 9, despite throwing 130 pitches.  I know the guy CAN do it, but there's absolutely no reason he should, especially with a 7 run lead.  What a douchebiscuit.

That semi-hot Trenni (no, not "Tranny") chick who is the poor Wisconsin man's version of Erin Andrews asked CC after the game about throwing a career high in pitches and he just replied that they have a couple of off-days coming up. Yeah, in more ways than one.

(http://babrewer.mlblogs.com/babrewer/images/kusnierek02copy_1.jpg)

Poor, poor Wisconsin.


That picture was taken 2 seconds after she executed the one-cheek sneak.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on August 19, 2008, 09:56:41 AM
She's actually a little better than that picture would indicate.

In CC's 9 starts with the Brewers, he has thrown 1015 pitches, or just about 113 per start.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on August 19, 2008, 09:58:34 AM
Quote from: Dave B on August 19, 2008, 09:56:41 AM
She's actually a little better than that picture would indicate.

In CC's 9 starts with the Brewers, he has thrown 1015 pitches, or just about 113 per start.

She's also a thousand times better than Gail Fischer.

Or Dan Plesac.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 19, 2008, 09:59:58 AM
Photo evidence in the intertubes did seem to suggest (but not reveal, sadly) a magnificent set of Hogans.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on August 19, 2008, 10:04:38 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 19, 2008, 09:59:58 AM
Photo evidence in the intertubes did seem to suggest (but not reveal, sadly) a magnificent set of Hogans.

(http://image55.webshots.com/155/0/85/60/419908560NkeOOu_ph.jpg)

PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on August 19, 2008, 10:12:21 AM
Quote from: Kerm on August 19, 2008, 09:58:34 AM
Quote from: Dave B on August 19, 2008, 09:56:41 AM
She's actually a little better than that picture would indicate.

In CC's 9 starts with the Brewers, he has thrown 1015 pitches, or just about 113 per start.

She's also a thousand times better than Gail Fischer.

Or Dan Plesac.

Not quite Kerry Sayers, though.

Did some checking on Hardball Times. CC has thrown a total of 2948 pitches this year. The second-most (Verlander) is 140 behind him. And he threw a whopping 3581 pitches in 2007. Wow.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on August 19, 2008, 10:15:04 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 19, 2008, 09:59:58 AM
Photo evidence in the intertubes did seem to suggest (but not reveal, sadly) a magnificent set of Hogans.

(http://i37.tinypic.com/m9m5j7.jpg)

(http://i35.tinypic.com/qz253c.jpg)

(http://i34.tinypic.com/2aioqzb.jpg)

(http://i34.tinypic.com/2uzcfmr.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TDubbs on August 19, 2008, 10:53:04 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on August 19, 2008, 09:33:25 AM
Quote from: Mike D on August 19, 2008, 09:21:13 AM
Quote from: PTanner on August 19, 2008, 05:34:09 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on August 18, 2008, 06:49:44 PM
As bad as the Brewers and Cards pens have been, the Mets have been just as bad.

(http://www.coedmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/1591486194_ba9ae95418_b.jpg)


Oleg had one helluva time at the rooftop.

Pretty uncool of TDubbs to do that to him while he crashed at his CONDO.

NO SHOES ON THE COUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TDubbs on August 19, 2008, 10:56:44 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on August 19, 2008, 10:15:04 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 19, 2008, 09:59:58 AM
Photo evidence in the intertubes did seem to suggest (but not reveal, sadly) a magnificent set of Hogans.

(http://i37.tinypic.com/m9m5j7.jpg)

(http://i35.tinypic.com/qz253c.jpg)

(http://i34.tinypic.com/2aioqzb.jpg)

(http://i34.tinypic.com/2uzcfmr.jpg)

She's legit
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on August 19, 2008, 01:15:07 PM
She's no Trini Lopez.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andre Dawson's Creek on August 19, 2008, 01:37:55 PM
Quote from: Andy on August 19, 2008, 01:15:07 PM
She's no Trini Lopez.

Nor Nancy Lopez.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TJ on August 19, 2008, 01:48:15 PM
Nor Trenni Hubbard

(http://woolis.com/images/2004ICubs/04BB5-04%20007Hubbard.jpg)

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on August 19, 2008, 08:08:32 PM
QuoteMILWAUKEE (AP)—Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun was not in the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Houston Astros because of tightness in his lower back.

Braun missed six games last week with the same injury, returning to the lineup as a starter Sunday in Los Angeles—he pinch-hit Saturday.

On Monday, he appeared to be in pain after swinging and missing in his final at-bat in the sixth. He walked gingerly back to the dugout after the strikeout and was replaced in the field by Gabe Kapler.

Braun, batting .300 with a team-best 31 home runs and 86 RBIs, said he was fine and called it a nagging injury before Tuesday's game. He is day to day.

Milwaukee second baseman Rickie Weeks was also held out of the lineup with a sprained left thumb. He did not play on Monday, either.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on August 19, 2008, 11:10:03 PM
Milwaukees other "Ace" gives up a 2-out, 2-on bomb to Geoff Blum to lose the game.  Maybe they should've had Cee Cee pitch the 6th.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on August 19, 2008, 11:47:00 PM
No Turd Throw and now likely no Izzy for the rest of the season...

http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=152665&catid=3

From the story:

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Cardinals reliever Jason Isringhausen, twice demoted from the closer role this season, could miss the rest of the season with an elbow injury, the team said Tuesday night.

"I don't think it's career-ending," St. Louis manager Tony La Russa said. "It's one of the tough breaks that a team goes through."

...

Isringhausen, 35, is 12-for-19 in save chances and is 1-5 with a 5.70 ERA.

Um, Tony, I was hoping this tough break would've happened after a few more weeks of shitty pitching from Isringhausen. Us Cubs fans will have to make do with this however.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Poon on August 20, 2008, 12:06:27 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 19, 2008, 11:10:03 PM
Milwaukees other "Ace" gives up a 2-out, 2-on bomb to Geoff Blum to lose the game.  Maybe they should've had Cee Cee pitch the 6th.

Don't let Ned hear this idea or CC will work out of the pen on all four of his off days.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tonker on August 20, 2008, 01:15:18 AM
Quote from: BC on August 19, 2008, 11:47:00 PM
No Turd Throw and now likely no Izzy for the rest of the season...

http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=152665&catid=3

From the story:

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Cardinals reliever Jason Isringhausen, twice demoted from the closer role this season, could miss the rest of the season with an elbow injury, the team said Tuesday night.

"I don't think it's career-ending," St. Louis manager Tony La Russa said. "It's one of the tough breaks that a team goes through."

...

Isringhausen, 35, is 12-for-19 in save chances and is 1-5 with a 5.70 ERA.

Um, Tony, I was hoping this tough break would've happened after a few more weeks of shitty pitching from Isringhausen. Us Cubs fans will have to make do with this however.

Nice try, BC.  You're not kidding anybody, though.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on August 20, 2008, 08:30:13 AM
More pearls of wisdom from Johnnie B. Baker Jr.

http://www.daytondailynews.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/pro/reds/2008/08/19/ddn081908spreds.html (http://www.daytondailynews.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/pro/reds/2008/08/19/ddn081908spreds.html)

QuoteWhat does that make the Reds? Spoilers, er, potential spoilers.

"This is very beneficial because we plan on being in that race next year," said Baker, sipping from his large mug of liquid optimism. "The guys who have never been there think they know what it is all about or think they can handle it. But you don't know until you get there. The importance, the pressure.

"You get a taste of it and think, 'This is what we want. This is what we need.' It is a long road to get there, into a pennant race. A lot of our young guys can get a taste of what that long and up-and-down road is all about."

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: DwightKurtz on August 20, 2008, 08:59:12 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on August 20, 2008, 08:30:13 AM
More pearls of wisdom from Johnnie B. Baker Jr.

http://www.daytondailynews.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/pro/reds/2008/08/19/ddn081908spreds.html (http://www.daytondailynews.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/pro/reds/2008/08/19/ddn081908spreds.html)

QuoteWhat does that make the Reds? Spoilers, er, potential spoilers.

"This is very beneficial because we plan on being in that race next year," said Baker, sipping from his large mug of liquid optimism. "The guys who have never been there think they know what it is all about or think they can handle it. But you don't know until you get there. The importance, the pressure.

"You get a taste of it and think, 'This is what we want. This is what we need.' It is a long road to get there, into a pennant race. A lot of our young guys can get a taste of what that long and up-and-down road is all about."



Baker's teams should be used to being 55-71 at this time of year.  In '06, while Baker was earnestly working toward driving Cub fans to suicide, the Cubs were 53-69 by August 19th.  Although, after that point, they'd go 3-18 in their next 21... I don't think the Reds have THAT much suck in them, but with Dusty Baker, anything is likely.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on August 20, 2008, 09:27:09 AM
Quote from: KurtEvans on August 20, 2008, 08:59:12 AM
I don't think the Reds have THAT much suck in them, but with Dusty Baker, anything is likely.
With Walt Jockety, Dusty Baker is probably no better than even money to be back with the team next year.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on August 20, 2008, 09:30:41 AM
Quote from: KurtEvans on August 20, 2008, 08:59:12 AM
In '06, while Baker was earnestly working toward driving Cub fans to suicide, the Cubs were 53-69 by August 19th.  Although, after that point, they'd go 3-18 in their next 21..

I'll give Dusty credit: without that epic suck in the final few weeks, the Cubs wouldn't have Josh Vitters.  So, yay?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on August 20, 2008, 09:34:54 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 20, 2008, 09:30:41 AM
Quote from: KurtEvans on August 20, 2008, 08:59:12 AM
In '06, while Baker was earnestly working toward driving Cub fans to suicide, the Cubs were 53-69 by August 19th.  Although, after that point, they'd go 3-18 in their next 21..

I'll give Dusty credit: without that epic suck in the final few weeks, the Cubs wouldn't have Josh Vitters.  So, yay?

Or Lou Piniella.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lukester on August 20, 2008, 11:53:41 AM
The Reds management has decided that the organization has finally reached a new level of suck,  so they pony'd up and issued a letter of apology. 

http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/cin/fan_forum/letter_to_fans.jsp (ftp://http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/cin/fan_forum/letter_to_fans.jsp)

QuoteWe added Dusty Baker, a proven winning manager. And, we have capitalized on our burgeoning younger players like Joey Votto, Jay Bruce and Johnny Cueto.
I assume that when they use the word "capitalize" they refer to it in the loosest of definitions.   By "capitalize" do you mean leaving Patterson in the lineup as Bruce is raking in AAA? 

QuoteWe are pleased that the trades allow Griffey and Dunn the opportunity to play for teams in tight division races.
Who the fuck cares if the player you just traded gets to play for a contender?   What kind of fucktard puts that in an apology letter to your fans?    They might as well say "We suck!,  but guess what?  You may get to watch Dunn and Griffey play in October.   Just not with us."

QuoteWe ask your continued trust and patience
Until we come to our senses and fire Baker.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on August 20, 2008, 12:01:28 PM
Quote from: Lukester on August 20, 2008, 11:53:41 AM
The Reds management has decided that the organization has finally reached a new level of suck,  so they pony'd up and issued a letter of apology. 

http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/cin/fan_forum/letter_to_fans.jsp (ftp://http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/cin/fan_forum/letter_to_fans.jsp)

QuoteWe added Dusty Baker, a proven winning manager. And, we have capitalized on our burgeoning younger players like Joey Votto, Jay Bruce and Johnny Cueto.
I assume that when they use the word "capitalize" they refer to it in the loosest of definitions.   By "capitalize" do you mean leaving Patterson in the lineup as Bruce is raking in AAA? 

QuoteWe are pleased that the trades allow Griffey and Dunn the opportunity to play for teams in tight division races.
Who the fuck cares if the player you just traded gets to play for a contender?   What kind of fucktard puts that in an apology letter to your fans?    They might as well say "We suck!,  but guess what?  You may get to watch Dunn and Griffey play in October.   Just not with us."

QuoteWe ask your continued trust and patience
Until we come to our senses and fire Baker.

You just wait until the MODS see this, Luke.

http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6215.0
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lukester on August 20, 2008, 12:22:47 PM
Apparently I copy and paste like Jay Bruce gets under fly balls.
New link to apology letter:   http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/cin/fan_forum/letter_to_fans.jsp (http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/cin/fan_forum/letter_to_fans.jsp)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on August 20, 2008, 01:00:51 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on August 20, 2008, 08:30:13 AM
More pearls of wisdom from Johnnie B. Baker Jr.

http://www.daytondailynews.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/pro/reds/2008/08/19/ddn081908spreds.html (http://www.daytondailynews.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/pro/reds/2008/08/19/ddn081908spreds.html)

QuoteWhat does that make the Reds? Spoilers, er, potential spoilers.

"This is very beneficial because we plan on being in that race next year," said Baker, sipping from his large mug of liquid optimism. "The guys who have never been there think they know what it is all about or think they can handle it. But you don't know until you get there. The importance, the pressure.

"You get a taste of it and think, 'This is what we want. This is what we need.' It is a long road to get there, into a pennant race. A lot of our young guys can get a taste of what that long and up-and-down road is all about."



Christ this guy is certifiable. Why the hell do teams keep giving this numnuts a job? Not that I'm complaining now that he's another team in the Central.

Where's the old thread with all the "Dustyisms" in it? I couldn't find it with search.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on August 20, 2008, 02:12:17 PM
Quote from: Poon on August 20, 2008, 12:06:27 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on August 19, 2008, 11:10:03 PM
Milwaukees other "Ace" gives up a 2-out, 2-on bomb to Geoff Blum to lose the game.  Maybe they should've had Cee Cee pitch the 6th.

Don't let Ned hear this idea or CC will work out of the pen on all four of his off days.

Why not have him toss his "side session" in late innings?  I'm kinda afraid for Cee Cee that it might come down to something ridiculous like this.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on August 21, 2008, 10:24:19 AM
You know all those jokes involving Dusty saying "Dude, you got to hit the second baseman second".  Ned Yost doesn't see the humor in it.

http://wisconsinsportsblogs.blogspot.com/2008/08/money-order.html (http://wisconsinsportsblogs.blogspot.com/2008/08/money-order.html)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on August 21, 2008, 10:30:24 AM
Quote from: thehawk on August 21, 2008, 10:24:19 AM
You know all those jokes involving Dusty saying "Dude, you got to hit the second baseman second".  Ned Yost doesn't see the humor in it.

http://wisconsinsportsblogs.blogspot.com/2008/08/money-order.html (http://wisconsinsportsblogs.blogspot.com/2008/08/money-order.html)

That is outstanding.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on August 21, 2008, 10:37:56 AM
Quote from: Kerm on August 21, 2008, 10:30:24 AM
Quote from: thehawk on August 21, 2008, 10:24:19 AM
You know all those jokes involving Dusty saying "Dude, you got to hit the second baseman second".  Ned Yost doesn't see the humor in it.

http://wisconsinsportsblogs.blogspot.com/2008/08/money-order.html (http://wisconsinsportsblogs.blogspot.com/2008/08/money-order.html)

That is outstanding.

Ned Yost is just trying to get a BCB T-shirt.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on August 21, 2008, 10:38:47 AM

Anybody still have Dusty's lineup chart?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on August 21, 2008, 10:41:40 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 21, 2008, 10:37:56 AM
Quote from: Kerm on August 21, 2008, 10:30:24 AM
Quote from: thehawk on August 21, 2008, 10:24:19 AM
You know all those jokes involving Dusty saying "Dude, you got to hit the second baseman second".  Ned Yost doesn't see the humor in it.

http://wisconsinsportsblogs.blogspot.com/2008/08/money-order.html (http://wisconsinsportsblogs.blogspot.com/2008/08/money-order.html)

That is outstanding.

Ned Yost is just trying to get a BCB T-shirt.

QuoteObviously, this is insane. Nobody does their lineup based strictly upon the postion that the player plays. I'm not a Ned hater. In fact, I've generally been a Ned defender. But conventional wisdom would tell you that batting Kapler 3rd every game that Braun doesn't play is nuts. In that situation, Hart should hit 3rd, with Cameron hitting 5th. Counsell should never, ever, ever, ever bat 2nd and he has no business batting 6th either. If he plays, he hits 7th or 8th. Look, the idea is to get your best hitters more at bats, and your sluggers more at bats with the potential for runners to be on base.

But the craziest thing? The Money Order works. In the 39 games that Ned used it since July 6, the Brewers are 24-15. In the 7 games that Ned used the Money Order in June, the Brewers were 5-2. That's 29-17 in 46 games with the Money Order since mid-June.

In other news, Yost's neighborhood Bear Patrol seems to be working like a charm.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on August 21, 2008, 10:44:45 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on August 21, 2008, 10:41:40 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 21, 2008, 10:37:56 AM
Quote from: Kerm on August 21, 2008, 10:30:24 AM
Quote from: thehawk on August 21, 2008, 10:24:19 AM
You know all those jokes involving Dusty saying "Dude, you got to hit the second baseman second".  Ned Yost doesn't see the humor in it.

http://wisconsinsportsblogs.blogspot.com/2008/08/money-order.html (http://wisconsinsportsblogs.blogspot.com/2008/08/money-order.html)

That is outstanding.

Ned Yost is just trying to get a BCB T-shirt.

QuoteObviously, this is insane. Nobody does their lineup based strictly upon the postion that the player plays. I'm not a Ned hater. In fact, I've generally been a Ned defender. But conventional wisdom would tell you that batting Kapler 3rd every game that Braun doesn't play is nuts. In that situation, Hart should hit 3rd, with Cameron hitting 5th. Counsell should never, ever, ever, ever bat 2nd and he has no business batting 6th either. If he plays, he hits 7th or 8th. Look, the idea is to get your best hitters more at bats, and your sluggers more at bats with the potential for runners to be on base.

But the craziest thing? The Money Order works. In the 39 games that Ned used it since July 6, the Brewers are 24-15. In the 7 games that Ned used the Money Order in June, the Brewers were 5-2. That's 29-17 in 46 games with the Money Order since mid-June.

In other news, Yost's neighborhood Bear Patrol seems to be working like a charm.

Thrillho, I'd like to BUY your rock.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on August 21, 2008, 10:48:55 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on August 20, 2008, 01:00:51 PM
Where's the old thread with all the "Dustyisms" in it? I couldn't find it with search.

Another chapter in Chuck Dicken's tireless contributions to baseball analysis. (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=4689.msg85839#msg85839)

(http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/7113/flowcharthd3.png)

Edit:  I realize that this was not exactly the droids that PPE was looking for, but I think it's still very apt, considering what Ned is doing.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on August 21, 2008, 10:52:37 AM
That is so brilliant.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on August 24, 2008, 08:27:57 PM
More wisdom from Mr. Baker

http://www.daytondailynews.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/pro/reds/2008/08/24/ddn082408spredsweb.html (http://www.daytondailynews.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/pro/reds/2008/08/24/ddn082408spredsweb.html)

QuoteDENVER — Dusty Baker calls it, "The Cy," and everybody around baseball knows that can only be the Cy Young Award. And the Cincinnati Reds manager entertains long-shot hopes that Edinson Volquez is in the running for the National League Cy Young.

Quote"Bako has been doing a good job with the kids, and especially the way those kids have been throwing to him," Baker said. "And Cueto has been throwing outstanding, too, with Bako, so Bako will get tonight and tomorrow (with Cueto), and we'll give the kid (rookie Ryan Hanigan) a couple in Houston."

QuoteBaker was asked if he liked what he has seen from Hanigan and he said, "Oh, yeah. He gives a good target, he is in the ballgame, he calls a real good game. And he studies, you know?"

Last week, Baker affectionately called him, "A down-and-dude."

Asked if Bako's work with Volquez and Cueto made him a candidate to return next year, Baker said, "Yeah, I think so.

"Whoever our catcher is, especially if it is Hanigan, Bako would be like (Chicago's) Henry Blanco. He's made all the difference in the world helping (rookie) Geovany Soto. That's down the line, so we'll get that when we get there," Baker said.

Gabor is like Hank?

A down-and-dude?


And from Baseball Prospectus. Poor Dusty nothing has gone according to plan.
Quote"It's been a little difficult, to say the least," Baker said. "I've always been used to having stability as a manager, both in San Francisco and Chicago. Obviously, there hasn't been a whole lot of that this season. This team looks nothing like what we thought we had coming out of spring training, and many things have changed. I don't see too many teams who have taken the hits we've taken this year."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on August 24, 2008, 10:07:13 PM
What the hell is a down-and-dude?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on August 24, 2008, 10:20:18 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on August 24, 2008, 08:27:57 PM
Quote"It's been a little difficult, to say the least," Baker said. "I've always been used to having stability as a manager, both in San Francisco and Chicago. Obviously, there hasn't been a whole lot of that this season. This team looks nothing like what we thought we had coming out of spring training, and many things have changed. I don't see too many teams who have taken the hits we've taken this year."

Some things never change.  What a whiny bitch.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Jim Edmonds on August 24, 2008, 11:05:59 PM
Quote from: Mike D on August 21, 2008, 10:48:55 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on August 20, 2008, 01:00:51 PM
Where's the old thread with all the "Dustyisms" in it? I couldn't find it with search.

Another chapter in Chuck Dicken's tireless contributions to baseball analysis. (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=4689.msg85839#msg85839)

(http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/7113/flowcharthd3.png)

Edit:  I realize that this was not exactly the droids that PPE was looking for, but I think it's still very apt, considering what Ned is doing.

HAHA RIGHT CLIK SAVE AS MOFO
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Wampa on August 25, 2008, 12:09:47 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 24, 2008, 10:20:18 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on August 24, 2008, 08:27:57 PM
Quote"It's been a little difficult, to say the least," Baker said. "I've always been used to having stability as a manager, both in San Francisco and Chicago. Obviously, there hasn't been a whole lot of that this season. This team looks nothing like what we thought we had coming out of spring training, and many things have changed. I don't see too many teams who have taken the hits we've taken this year."

Some things never change.  What a whiny bitch.

What the fuck is he even talking about?  The only player that missed time and can be considered good (not so much this year...) is Harang.  And I'm sure pitching him in that extra inning game on one days rest might of had something to do with his injury or poor performance.

Look at this list of guys that had DL stints for the reds this year R. Freel, N. Hopper, D. Weathers, J. Burton, A. Gonzalez, K. Merker, J. Keppinger, J. HAIRSTON JR., D. Ross, J. Cabrera, And J. Fogg.  Boy those are some tough "hits" to get over.

Thank god Dusty's not our problem anymore.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on August 25, 2008, 05:52:13 AM
Quote from: Wampa on August 25, 2008, 12:09:47 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 24, 2008, 10:20:18 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on August 24, 2008, 08:27:57 PM
Quote"It's been a little difficult, to say the least," Baker said. "I've always been used to having stability as a manager, both in San Francisco and Chicago. Obviously, there hasn't been a whole lot of that this season. This team looks nothing like what we thought we had coming out of spring training, and many things have changed. I don't see too many teams who have taken the hits we've taken this year."

Some things never change.  What a whiny bitch.

What the fuck is he even talking about?  The only player that missed time and can be considered good (not so much this year...) is Harang.  And I'm sure pitching him in that extra inning game on one days rest might of had something to do with his injury or poor performance.

Look at this list of guys that had DL stints for the reds this year R. Freel, N. Hopper, D. Weathers, J. Burton, A. Gonzalez, K. Merker, J. Keppinger, J. HAIRSTON JR., D. Ross, J. Cabrera, And J. Fogg.  Boy those are some tough "hits" to get over.

Thank god Dusty's not our problem anymore.

Do you expect to tell him the truth?

"Look, this hasbeen a tough year, but we really don't have much in the way of pitching, our 'veterans' have turned the corner into being 'old', and the team hired a moron to manage. That adds up to a last-place finish, Ogdens."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on August 25, 2008, 08:24:28 AM
Quote from: Fork on August 25, 2008, 05:52:13 AM
Quote from: Wampa on August 25, 2008, 12:09:47 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 24, 2008, 10:20:18 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on August 24, 2008, 08:27:57 PM
Quote"It's been a little difficult, to say the least," Baker said. "I've always been used to having stability as a manager, both in San Francisco and Chicago. Obviously, there hasn't been a whole lot of that this season. This team looks nothing like what we thought we had coming out of spring training, and many things have changed. I don't see too many teams who have taken the hits we've taken this year."

Some things never change.  What a whiny bitch.

What the fuck is he even talking about?  The only player that missed time and can be considered good (not so much this year...) is Harang.  And I'm sure pitching him in that extra inning game on one days rest might of had something to do with his injury or poor performance.

Look at this list of guys that had DL stints for the reds this year R. Freel, N. Hopper, D. Weathers, J. Burton, A. Gonzalez, K. Merker, J. Keppinger, J. HAIRSTON JR., D. Ross, J. Cabrera, And J. Fogg.  Boy those are some tough "hits" to get over.

Thank god Dusty's not our problem anymore.

Do you expect to tell him the truth?

"Look, this hasbeen a tough year, but we really don't have much in the way of pitching, our 'veterans' have turned the corner into being 'old', and the team hired a moron to manage. That adds up to a last-place finish, Ogdens."

It's not Dusty's fault. It never is. He can't win with all of the hits they've taken even if he has a down-and-dude on the team.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on August 25, 2008, 08:43:14 AM
DPD.

http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080824&content_id=3361542&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin (http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080824&content_id=3361542&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin)

QuoteDENVER -- The Reds will spend Monday's scheduled off-day hoping that rookie starting pitcher Johnny Cueto is not seriously injured.
Cueto exited his start vs. the Rockies on Sunday after just three innings because of a sore right triceps tendon. The 22-year-old right-hander returned to Cincinnati aboard the private jet of Reds owner Bob Castellini, who was at the game.

"We just took him out for precautionary reasons," Reds manager Dusty Baker said. "He'll go back to see Dr. [Tim] Kremchek. Hopefully, it's nothing."

QuoteCueto has no prior history of arm trouble during a professional career that began in 2004. Nothing indicated before he came out that he had an arm injury. His fastball reached as high as 95 mph on the Coors Field radar screen.

"He warmed up good. You saw his velocity was good," Baker said. "Everything was good. Then he had that high-pitch inning. He went back out and things tightened up on him."

If Cincinnati dumps Dusty I hope he manages mismanages the Cardinals next.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on August 26, 2008, 07:56:44 AM
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch had an article this morning previewing the two-game set between the Brewers and Cardinals:

"Whether it was Ryan Braun's strut after his game-winning home run in the series finale or the Brewers' celebratory untucking of their jerseys after each win, that series added heat to a percolating rivalry.

"We're not fans of those guys," one Cardinal said."

Check out this post in the comments section:

dave cobler  August 26, 2008 6:34AM CST
The untucking of their shirts after a win does not do well to give the brewers a polished professional appearance, but it does send out a drum roll to the "beat" that vibrates "attitude". That "drum beat" is a war cry message to the Cards and Cubs that says "I want a piece of the action" and to get it we're going to do it by "beating" you. When they win a game, the shirt is untucked sending another drum roll that says we beat you today and you better be ready for battle tomorrow. For the opponent it may appear to be a bit rude, but it is a message and gives the Brewers an identity that puts me in mind of a "gas house gang".
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on August 26, 2008, 08:26:45 AM
Quote from: Dave B on August 26, 2008, 07:56:44 AM
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch had an article this morning previewing the two-game set between the Brewers and Cardinals:

"Whether it was Ryan Braun's strut after his game-winning home run in the series finale or the Brewers' celebratory untucking of their jerseys after each win, that series added heat to a percolating rivalry.

"We're not fans of those guys," one Cardinal said."

Check out this post in the comments section:

dave cobler  August 26, 2008 6:34AM CST
The untucking of their shirts after a win does not do well to give the brewers a polished professional appearance, but it does send out a drum roll to the "beat" that vibrates "attitude". That "drum beat" is a war cry message to the Cards and Cubs that says "I want a piece of the action" and to get it we're going to do it by "beating" you. When they win a game, the shirt is untucked sending another drum roll that says we beat you today and you better be ready for battle tomorrow. For the opponent it may appear to be a bit rude, but it is a message and gives the Brewers an identity that puts me in mind of a "gas house gang".

They're pretty bad-assed for a second place team that got pwned by the Cubs in their own building.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on August 26, 2008, 08:49:02 AM
Quote from: Fork on August 26, 2008, 08:26:45 AM
Quote from: Dave B on August 26, 2008, 07:56:44 AM
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch had an article this morning previewing the two-game set between the Brewers and Cardinals:

"Whether it was Ryan Braun's strut after his game-winning home run in the series finale or the Brewers' celebratory untucking of their jerseys after each win, that series added heat to a percolating rivalry.

"We're not fans of those guys," one Cardinal said."

Check out this post in the comments section:

dave cobler  August 26, 2008 6:34AM CST
The untucking of their shirts after a win does not do well to give the brewers a polished professional appearance, but it does send out a drum roll to the "beat" that vibrates "attitude". That "drum beat" is a war cry message to the Cards and Cubs that says "I want a piece of the action" and to get it we're going to do it by "beating" you. When they win a game, the shirt is untucked sending another drum roll that says we beat you today and you better be ready for battle tomorrow. For the opponent it may appear to be a bit rude, but it is a message and gives the Brewers an identity that puts me in mind of a "gas house gang".

They're pretty bad-assed for a second place team that got pwned by the Cubs in their own building has the fourth-best record in the Major Leagues.

They still scare me'd.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 26, 2008, 08:54:24 AM
Quote from: Dave B on August 26, 2008, 07:56:44 AM
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch had an article this morning previewing the two-game set between the Brewers and Cardinals:

"Whether it was Ryan Braun's strut after his game-winning home run in the series finale or the Brewers' celebratory untucking of their jerseys after each win, that series added heat to a percolating rivalry.

"We're not fans of those guys," one Cardinal said."

Check out this post in the comments section:

dave cobler  August 26, 2008 6:34AM CST
The untucking of their shirts after a win does not do well to give the brewers a polished professional appearance, but it does send out a drum roll to the "beat" that vibrates "attitude". That "drum beat" is a war cry message to the Cards and Cubs that says "I want a piece of the action" and to get it we're going to do it by "beating" you. When they win a game, the shirt is untucked sending another drum roll that says we beat you today and you better be ready for battle tomorrow. For the opponent it may appear to be a bit rude, but it is a message and gives the Brewers an identity that puts me in mind of a "gas house gang".

Funny. I didn't notice them doing that the last time the Cubs were up there.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on August 26, 2008, 09:05:52 AM
Me either. Looked like a neat and tidy bunch of whiners who just had their asses handed to them. Gashouse Gang? Pshaw.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Poon on August 26, 2008, 09:11:36 AM
I'd think that the numbers on the score board probably do a better job of telling the other team that they were just beaten.  Untucking the shirts just comes off as minor league crap.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on August 26, 2008, 09:36:18 AM
Quote from: Dave B on August 26, 2008, 09:05:52 AM
Me either. Looked like a neat and tidy bunch of whiners who just had their asses handed to them. Gashouse Gang? Pshaw.

Not too far off anyway...their bullpen shall from this day forward be referred to as the "GASCAN GANG"
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on August 26, 2008, 09:39:34 AM
Quote from: Fork on August 26, 2008, 09:36:18 AM
Quote from: Dave B on August 26, 2008, 09:05:52 AM
Me either. Looked like a neat and tidy bunch of whiners who just had their asses handed to them. Gashouse Gang? Pshaw.

Not too far off anyway...their bullpen shall from this day forward be referred to as the "GASCAN GANG"

Did You Know?: The GAS CAN GANG is the primary cause for 90% of the cases of premature untuckulation in Lower Wisconsin.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: DPappy on August 26, 2008, 09:40:20 AM
I think that guy was confused.  Drum rolls are for firing squads, executions, marching bands....that sort of thing.  If you want to send a message, you use a club and can of spray paint.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on August 26, 2008, 09:41:33 AM
Quote from: DPappy on August 26, 2008, 09:40:20 AM
I think that guy was confused.  Drum rolls are for firing squads, executions, marching bands....that sort of thing.  If you want to send a message, you use a club and can of spray paint.

I like email.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on August 26, 2008, 09:51:52 AM
Quote from: Fork on August 26, 2008, 09:36:18 AM
Quote from: Dave B on August 26, 2008, 09:05:52 AM
Me either. Looked like a neat and tidy bunch of whiners who just had their asses handed to them. Gashouse Gang? Pshaw.

Not too far off anyway...their bullpen shall from this day forward be referred to as the "GASCAN GANG"

Or "The Ass-house Gang".
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Jon on August 26, 2008, 10:12:32 AM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on August 26, 2008, 09:39:34 AM
Quote from: Fork on August 26, 2008, 09:36:18 AM
Quote from: Dave B on August 26, 2008, 09:05:52 AM
Me either. Looked like a neat and tidy bunch of whiners who just had their asses handed to them. Gashouse Gang? Pshaw.

Not too far off anyway...their bullpen shall from this day forward be referred to as the "GASCAN GANG"

Did You Know?: The GAS CAN GANG is the primary cause for 90% of the cases of premature untuckulation in Lower Wisconsin.

Gold.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 27, 2008, 04:15:52 PM
Interesting situation with Pittsburgh's first pick.  I like the way they drag the Royals into this:

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-pirates-alvarez&prov=ap&type=lgns
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Weebs on August 27, 2008, 04:20:43 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 27, 2008, 04:15:52 PM
Interesting situation with Pittsburgh's first pick.  I like the way they drag the Royals into this:

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-pirates-alvarez&prov=ap&type=lgns

Scott Boras needs to get run over by a bus already.  And if there truly is a god, it will be a short bus, driven by people who would normally ride on said bus.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on August 27, 2008, 10:07:21 PM
The bullpen and defense of the Brewers were once again excellent tonight in Saint Louis.

And in excellent, I mean that it was another clusterf***. I enjoyed it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Rob_Goldman on August 27, 2008, 10:31:43 PM
The Cards and Brewers were ready to kill each other.  Too bad they didn't.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Poon on August 28, 2008, 01:37:08 AM
Too bad that wasn't a three game set.  It'd be nice to see some players get tossed (and more).
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on August 28, 2008, 05:54:56 AM
Quote from: BC on August 27, 2008, 10:07:21 PM
The bullpen and defense of the Brewers were once again excellent tonight in Saint Louis.

And in excellent, I mean that it was another clusterf***. I enjoyed it.

watch your language young man, or you'll go to h-e-double hockee sticks.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Rooster on August 28, 2008, 06:14:52 AM
Quote from: Rob_Goldman on August 27, 2008, 10:31:43 PM
The Cards and Brewers were ready to kill each other.  Too bad they didn't.

Seems like I remember about the same time last year their pitchers waking up the slumbering Cards and provoking them into delivering an ass-pounding.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on August 28, 2008, 08:22:00 AM
http://www.prosportsdaily.com/comments/st-louis-rallies-for-four-runs-in-eighth-inning-08-28-2008.html (http://www.prosportsdaily.com/comments/st-louis-rallies-for-four-runs-in-eighth-inning-08-28-2008.html)

QuoteCarlos Villanueva made the mistake Wednesday of forgetting the past.

With his celebratory, brash and then profane gesture after escaping a bases-loaded, seventh-inning jam, the Milwaukee Brewers reliever may have helped instigate a game-changing four-run rally by the Cardinals an inning later.

"I guess he did us a favor. He woke up a sleeping giant, obviously," said first baseman Albert Pujols.

QuoteRather than coolly walk to his dugout, Villanueva struck a flex pose that did not escape Pujols' notice. Villanueva further inflamed the situation, according to Pujols and several teammates, by pointing and screaming at the home dugout. Pujols quickly rose from a crouch in the on-deck circle and responded to Villanueva, who replied by cursing Pujols in Spanish.

The situation almost escalated further when catcher Yadier Molina heard Villanueva's comments to Pujols. Molina moved toward Villanueva but was intercepted.

The lesson in this is to not wake up Grandpa from his nap. He gets very cranky when someone does that.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on August 28, 2008, 08:42:24 AM
So if Carlos Villanueva doesn't rock out with his cock out towards the Cardinals bench, they don't have the energy to rally from a 3-1 deficit in the eighth?  This kind of shit just makes my brain hurt.

Villanueva deserved a pounding for that bush league shit, but the reason the Brewers lost is because David Riske and Brian Shouse suck ass.  And they pitched the eighth.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on August 28, 2008, 09:14:47 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on August 28, 2008, 08:22:00 AM
http://www.prosportsdaily.com/comments/st-louis-rallies-for-four-runs-in-eighth-inning-08-28-2008.html (http://www.prosportsdaily.com/comments/st-louis-rallies-for-four-runs-in-eighth-inning-08-28-2008.html)

QuoteCarlos Villanueva made the mistake Wednesday of forgetting the past.

With his celebratory, brash and then profane gesture after escaping a bases-loaded, seventh-inning jam, the Milwaukee Brewers reliever may have helped instigate a game-changing four-run rally by the Cardinals an inning later.

"I guess he did us a favor. He woke up a sleeping giant, obviously," said first baseman Albert Pujols.

QuoteRather than coolly walk to his dugout, Villanueva struck a flex pose that did not escape Pujols' notice. Villanueva further inflamed the situation, according to Pujols and several teammates, by pointing and screaming at the home dugout. Pujols quickly rose from a crouch in the on-deck circle and responded to Villanueva, who replied by cursing Pujols in Spanish.

The situation almost escalated further when catcher Yadier Molina heard Villanueva's comments to Pujols. Molina moved toward Villanueva but was intercepted.

The lesson in this is to not wake up Grandpa from his nap. He gets very cranky when someone does that.

Lou Dobbs is gonna be pissed that they're cursing in Spanish on an AMERICAN ballfield!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on August 28, 2008, 11:24:03 AM
I just shook my head at that shit last night. Somebody on the Cardinals got their tower buzzed earlier in the game, so they retaliated by drilling Braun in the ribs. Then the Villanueva/Pujols incident. All typical Genius (and to a lesser extent, Butchie) bullshit. It made me think how Edmonds has not really exhibited the same cocky crap that made him such a douche in St. Louis. Some of it may be because he's a Cub now, but it's interesting how a lot of guys start acting better once they get away from LaRussa's crap.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on August 28, 2008, 11:31:26 AM
Quote from: Dave B on August 28, 2008, 11:24:03 AM
It made me think how Edmonds has not really exhibited the same cocky crap that made him such a douche in St. Louis. Some of it may be because he's a Cub now, but it's interesting how a lot of guys start acting better once they get away from LaRussa's crap.

Since Scott Rolen always maintained his cool, I'm not going to completely exonerate Lassie
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Poon on August 28, 2008, 11:32:11 AM
Quote from: Dave B on August 28, 2008, 11:24:03 AM
I just shook my head at that shit last night. Somebody on the Cardinals got their tower buzzed earlier in the game, so they retaliated by drilling Braun in the ribs. Then the Villanueva/Pujols incident. All typical Genius (and to a lesser extent, Butchie) bullshit. It made me think how Edmonds has not really exhibited the same cocky crap that made him such a douche in St. Louis. Some of it may be because he's a Cub now, but it's interesting how a lot of guys start acting better once they get away from LaRussa's crap.

Lou isn't letting any of that crap go on.  The only time I can think of any possible retaliation this season was Lilly against the Braves and that was really nothing compared to the shit they've pulled on the Cubs the last two seasons.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on August 28, 2008, 12:06:31 PM
Quote from: Poon on August 28, 2008, 11:32:11 AM
Quote from: Dave B on August 28, 2008, 11:24:03 AM
I just shook my head at that shit last night. Somebody on the Cardinals got their tower buzzed earlier in the game, so they retaliated by drilling Braun in the ribs. Then the Villanueva/Pujols incident. All typical Genius (and to a lesser extent, Butchie) bullshit. It made me think how Edmonds has not really exhibited the same cocky crap that made him such a douche in St. Louis. Some of it may be because he's a Cub now, but it's interesting how a lot of guys start acting better once they get away from LaRussa's crap.

Lou isn't letting any of that crap go on.  The only time I can think of any possible retaliation this season was Lilly against the Braves and that was really nothing compared to the shit they've pulled on the Cubs the last two seasons.

Ted may have been acting on his own bloodthirsty impulses.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Poon on August 28, 2008, 12:10:09 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on August 28, 2008, 12:06:31 PM
Quote from: Poon on August 28, 2008, 11:32:11 AM
Quote from: Dave B on August 28, 2008, 11:24:03 AM
I just shook my head at that shit last night. Somebody on the Cardinals got their tower buzzed earlier in the game, so they retaliated by drilling Braun in the ribs. Then the Villanueva/Pujols incident. All typical Genius (and to a lesser extent, Butchie) bullshit. It made me think how Edmonds has not really exhibited the same cocky crap that made him such a douche in St. Louis. Some of it may be because he's a Cub now, but it's interesting how a lot of guys start acting better once they get away from LaRussa's crap.

Lou isn't letting any of that crap go on.  The only time I can think of any possible retaliation this season was Lilly against the Braves and that was really nothing compared to the shit they've pulled on the Cubs the last two seasons.

Ted may have been acting on his own bloodthirsty impulses.

I'm not referring to the chopped up bits of hooker found in his locker.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on August 28, 2008, 12:57:07 PM
Quote from: Mike D on August 28, 2008, 11:31:26 AM
Quote from: Dave B on August 28, 2008, 11:24:03 AM
It made me think how Edmonds has not really exhibited the same cocky crap that made him such a douche in St. Louis. Some of it may be because he's a Cub now, but it's interesting how a lot of guys start acting better once they get away from LaRussa's crap.

Since Scott Rolen always maintained his cool, I'm not going to completely exonerate Lassie

While it's common knowledge that Rolen hated The Genius, so did almost everyone else. Rolen parlayed his hatred into a trade out of town. I am not exonerating Edmonds, either. Maybe he's buying into the focus this team seems to have, and they don't get caught up in the peripheral bullshit. I've noticed convicts behave better when they have a respected and disciplined CO running the unit. Put some dipshit down there who doesn't make them follow the rules, and they start acting like caged monkeys.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on August 28, 2008, 12:57:48 PM
Quote from: Mike D on August 28, 2008, 11:31:26 AM
Quote from: Dave B on August 28, 2008, 11:24:03 AM
It made me think how Edmonds has not really exhibited the same cocky crap that made him such a douche in St. Louis. Some of it may be because he's a Cub now, but it's interesting how a lot of guys start acting better once they get away from LaRussa's crap.

Since Scott Rolen always maintained his cool, I'm not going to completely exonerate Lassie

That's because he knows how Apex treats mere photographs of douchey players, and doesn't want to find out what he'll do to the genuine article.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on August 28, 2008, 04:18:50 PM
Quote from: Dave B on August 28, 2008, 11:24:03 AM
I just shook my head at that shit last night. Somebody on the Cardinals got their tower buzzed earlier in the game, so they retaliated by drilling Braun in the ribs. Then the Villanueva/Pujols incident. All typical Genius (and to a lesser extent, Butchie) bullshit. It made me think how Edmonds has not really exhibited the same cocky crap that made him such a douche in St. Louis. Some of it may be because he's a Cub now, but it's interesting how a lot of guys start acting better once they get away from LaRussa's crap.

Only Uncle Nedley is dumb enough to get caught in the exact same High School Harry bullshit fight with the Cardinals in two straight pennant races. He's going to dick around and cost them a playoff spot.

I Fucking Love Ned Yost.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Rooster on August 28, 2008, 04:56:58 PM
Quote from: Mike D on August 28, 2008, 11:31:26 AM
Quote from: Dave B on August 28, 2008, 11:24:03 AM
It made me think how Edmonds has not really exhibited the same cocky crap that made him such a douche in St. Louis. Some of it may be because he's a Cub now, but it's interesting how a lot of guys start acting better once they get away from LaRussa's crap.

Since Scott Rolen always maintained his cool, I'm not going to completely exonerate Lassie

And, Rolen seemed to have pretty much stayed in LaRussa's doghouse.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on August 28, 2008, 04:58:52 PM
Quote from: Rooster on August 28, 2008, 04:56:58 PM
Quote from: Mike D on August 28, 2008, 11:31:26 AM
Quote from: Dave B on August 28, 2008, 11:24:03 AM
It made me think how Edmonds has not really exhibited the same cocky crap that made him such a douche in St. Louis. Some of it may be because he's a Cub now, but it's interesting how a lot of guys start acting better once they get away from LaRussa's crap.

Since Scott Rolen always maintained his cool, I'm not going to completely exonerate Lassie

And, Rolen seemed to have pretty much stayed in LaRussa's doghouse.

That's so perfect.  The one decent dude in that clubhouse gets treated like a pariah by The Genius.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Three times a JD on August 28, 2008, 05:03:39 PM
Quote from: Mike D on August 28, 2008, 04:58:52 PM
Quote from: Rooster on August 28, 2008, 04:56:58 PM
Quote from: Mike D on August 28, 2008, 11:31:26 AM
Quote from: Dave B on August 28, 2008, 11:24:03 AM
It made me think how Edmonds has not really exhibited the same cocky crap that made him such a douche in St. Louis. Some of it may be because he's a Cub now, but it's interesting how a lot of guys start acting better once they get away from LaRussa's crap.

Since Scott Rolen always maintained his cool, I'm not going to completely exonerate Lassie

And, Rolen seemed to have pretty much stayed in LaRussa's doghouse.

That's so perfect.  The one decent dude in that clubhouse gets treated like a pariah by The Genius.

Rolen didn't go there by choice but he did re-sign with them by choice.


Eff him.  Eff Larussa.  Eff 'em all.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 28, 2008, 05:41:15 PM
Quote from: Fork on August 28, 2008, 12:57:48 PM
Quote from: Mike D on August 28, 2008, 11:31:26 AM
Quote from: Dave B on August 28, 2008, 11:24:03 AM
It made me think how Edmonds has not really exhibited the same cocky crap that made him such a douche in St. Louis. Some of it may be because he's a Cub now, but it's interesting how a lot of guys start acting better once they get away from LaRussa's crap.

Since Scott Rolen always maintained his cool, I'm not going to completely exonerate Lassie

That's because he knows how Apex treats mere photographs of douchey players, and doesn't want to find out what he'll do to the genuine article.

Well, to be truthfully frank, Frank. The pictures don't punch back. I end up looking like a wild card with a screw loose and a bloody knuckle or three but I get to keep my pretty smile.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Czervik on August 28, 2008, 05:49:57 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 28, 2008, 05:41:15 PM
Quote from: Fork on August 28, 2008, 12:57:48 PM
Quote from: Mike D on August 28, 2008, 11:31:26 AM
Quote from: Dave B on August 28, 2008, 11:24:03 AM
It made me think how Edmonds has not really exhibited the same cocky crap that made him such a douche in St. Louis. Some of it may be because he's a Cub now, but it's interesting how a lot of guys start acting better once they get away from LaRussa's crap.

Since Scott Rolen always maintained his cool, I'm not going to completely exonerate Lassie

That's because he knows how Apex treats mere photographs of douchey players, and doesn't want to find out what he'll do to the genuine article.

Well, to be truthfully frank, Frank. The pictures don't punch back. I end up looking like a wild card with a screw loose and a bloody knuckle or three but I get to keep my pretty smile.

Further proof Apex is black.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 28, 2008, 06:23:02 PM
Uh... what?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Three times a JD on August 28, 2008, 06:30:11 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 28, 2008, 06:23:02 PM
Uh... what?

Because you have a pretty smile, of course. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gil Gunderson on August 28, 2008, 07:40:12 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 28, 2008, 06:30:11 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 28, 2008, 06:23:02 PM
Uh... what?

Because you have a pretty smile, of course. 

And a tremendous wang?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 28, 2008, 07:53:59 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on August 28, 2008, 07:40:12 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 28, 2008, 06:30:11 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 28, 2008, 06:23:02 PM
Uh... what?

Because you have a pretty smile, of course. 

And a tremendous wang?

OH! Right. Hahahahahah.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on August 29, 2008, 08:24:25 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 28, 2008, 07:53:59 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on August 28, 2008, 07:40:12 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 28, 2008, 06:30:11 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 28, 2008, 06:23:02 PM
Uh... what?

Because you have a pretty smile, of course. 

And a tremendous wang?

OH! Right. Hahahahahah.

All brothers are swinging the pipe.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: fiveouts on August 31, 2008, 03:34:59 PM
Brewers win 7-0.  Sabathia throws 117 pitches for no reason whatsoever.  I love Ned Yost. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on August 31, 2008, 11:13:09 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on August 31, 2008, 03:34:59 PM
Brewers win 7-0.  Sabathia throws 117 pitches for no reason whatsoever.  I love Ned Yost. 

When do they get into their annual bean-ball war with the Cardinals?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Weebs on September 01, 2008, 11:50:45 AM
Quote from: fiveouts on August 31, 2008, 03:34:59 PM
Brewers win 7-0.  Sabathia throws 117 pitches for no reason whatsoever.  I love Ned Yost. 

Not sure if anyone's seen it, but the Brewers and sent in video to the MLB front office requesting the "hit" against CC to be changed to an error, because it robbed him of a no-hitter.  The play definitely was an error, as it wouldn't have even been close to get LaRoche out at 1st.  But it would be retarded to switch it and give him the no-hitter.  The mere fact that he lost the no-hitter there would have completely changed how he pitched the rest of the game.  There was no more pressure.  So if they reverse the call, they would assume that each AB afterward would have had the same result.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Poon on September 01, 2008, 11:55:48 AM
Quote from: Weebs on September 01, 2008, 11:50:45 AM
Quote from: fiveouts on August 31, 2008, 03:34:59 PM
Brewers win 7-0.  Sabathia throws 117 pitches for no reason whatsoever.  I love Ned Yost. 

Not sure if anyone's seen it, but the Brewers and sent in video to the MLB front office requesting the "hit" against CC to be changed to an error, because it robbed him of a no-hitter.  The play definitely was an error, as it wouldn't have even been close to get LaRoche out at 1st.  But it would be retarded to switch it and give him the no-hitter.  The mere fact that he lost the no-hitter there would have completely changed how he pitched the rest of the game.  There was no more pressure.  So if they reverse the call, they would assume that each AB afterward would have had the same result.

I read that but Neddy seems to forget that only the official scorer can change the recorded hit, not MLB front office guys.  Hoping Bud starts changing the rules I guess.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Weebs on September 01, 2008, 12:24:12 PM
Quote from: Poon on September 01, 2008, 11:55:48 AM
Quote from: Weebs on September 01, 2008, 11:50:45 AM
Quote from: fiveouts on August 31, 2008, 03:34:59 PM
Brewers win 7-0.  Sabathia throws 117 pitches for no reason whatsoever.  I love Ned Yost. 

Not sure if anyone's seen it, but the Brewers and sent in video to the MLB front office requesting the "hit" against CC to be changed to an error, because it robbed him of a no-hitter.  The play definitely was an error, as it wouldn't have even been close to get LaRoche out at 1st.  But it would be retarded to switch it and give him the no-hitter.  The mere fact that he lost the no-hitter there would have completely changed how he pitched the rest of the game.  There was no more pressure.  So if they reverse the call, they would assume that each AB afterward would have had the same result.

I read that but Neddy seems to forget that only the official scorer can change the recorded hit, not MLB front office guys.  Hoping Bud starts changing the rules I guess.

Actually, I guess they've already sent things in before about getting a scoring change this season, and it worked.  Not sure what it was or how they did it, but apparently they did.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: cubbiebluestew on September 01, 2008, 12:43:23 PM
When the commissioner from Milwaukee changes the error to a hit, the league will force the Pirates to return to Milwaukee and resume the exact places where they were standing so that the Brewers can hold an on field celebration.  Ticket holders at Sunday's game will be given free tickets and abratwurst if they come back and resume their places to make the re-enactment of the final out more festive.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: fiveouts on September 01, 2008, 12:53:07 PM
Quote from: cubbiebluestew on September 01, 2008, 12:43:23 PM
When the commissioner from Milwaukee changes the error to a hit, the league will force the Pirates to return to Milwaukee and resume the exact places where they were standing so that the Brewers can hold an on field celebration.  Ticket holders at Sunday's game will be given free tickets and abratwurst if they come back and resume their places to make the re-enactment of the final out more festive.

It'll happen the day after Sabathia throws 137 pitches and Yost will get him 100 more anyway.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Philberto on September 01, 2008, 01:01:17 PM
Quote from: Weebs on September 01, 2008, 11:50:45 AM
Quote from: fiveouts on August 31, 2008, 03:34:59 PM
Brewers win 7-0.  Sabathia throws 117 pitches for no reason whatsoever.  I love Ned Yost. 

Not sure if anyone's seen it, but the Brewers and sent in video to the MLB front office requesting the "hit" against CC to be changed to an error, because it robbed him of a no-hitter.  The play definitely was an error, as it wouldn't have even been close to get LaRoche out at 1st.  But it would be retarded to switch it and give him the no-hitter.  The mere fact that he lost the no-hitter there would have completely changed how he pitched the rest of the game.  There was no more pressure.  So if they reverse the call, they would assume that each AB afterward would have had the same result.

The biggest problem I have with it is because it was an error on the pitcher. And if it gets overturned, that just sends a bad message. It just seems wrong that because CC is slow and tried to make a stupid play, he's allowed to get a no-hitter. And if Ned had a problem with it, he should have complained in the fifth inning. The situation earlier in the year they got changed was to take 2 ER from a Mota inning. Apparently, they got something changed from a hit to an error. It's just pathetic that they are more concerned about personal achievements than the fact that they won that game yesterday and gained a game on the Cubs. It's pretty pathetic, but if that's their thing, then oh well.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on September 01, 2008, 04:16:21 PM
Apparently the rules were changed 2 years ago to allow the League President to reverse a scorer's decision without needing approval of the offical scorer...

Under MLB rule 10.01, "The League President, after considering the evidence submitted and any other evidence he wishes to consider, may request that the official scorer change a judgment call or, if the League President concludes that the judgment of the official scorer had been clearly erroneous, may order a change in a judgment call."

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In other news... I love Milwaukee's bullpen. That's all.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Poon on September 01, 2008, 05:25:55 PM
Quote from: BC on September 01, 2008, 04:16:21 PM
Apparently the rules were changed 2 years ago to allow the League President to reverse a scorer's decision without needing approval of the offical scorer...

Under MLB rule 10.01, "The League President, after considering the evidence submitted and any other evidence he wishes to consider, may request that the official scorer change a judgment call or, if the League President concludes that the judgment of the official scorer had been clearly erroneous, may order a change in a judgment call."

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In other news... I love Milwaukee's bullpen. That's all.

Oh, so Selig is fucking more shit up.  Super.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on September 01, 2008, 07:51:39 PM
10.01?  Screw that.  10.17 (c) is all that matters.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on September 01, 2008, 08:09:18 PM
Quote from: BC on September 01, 2008, 04:16:21 PM
Apparently the rules were changed 2 years ago to allow the League President to reverse a scorer's decision without needing approval of the offical scorer...

Under MLB rule 10.01, "The League President, after considering the evidence submitted and any other evidence he wishes to consider, may request that the official scorer change a judgment call or, if the League President concludes that the judgment of the official scorer had been clearly erroneous, may order a change in a judgment call."

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So I guess the first thing the Brewers need to do is get Selig and the owners to reinstate the position of League President?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on September 01, 2008, 08:34:18 PM
Quote from: CT II on September 01, 2008, 08:09:18 PM
Quote from: BC on September 01, 2008, 04:16:21 PM
Apparently the rules were changed 2 years ago to allow the League President to reverse a scorer's decision without needing approval of the offical scorer...

Under MLB rule 10.01, "The League President, after considering the evidence submitted and any other evidence he wishes to consider, may request that the official scorer change a judgment call or, if the League President concludes that the judgment of the official scorer had been clearly erroneous, may order a change in a judgment call."

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So I guess the first thing the Brewers need to do is get Selig and the owners to reinstate the position of League President?

Sorry, CT. Rule 2.00 has that covered.

QuoteTHE LEAGUE PRESIDENT is the league official charged with enforcing these
Rules, fining or suspending any player, manager, coach or umpire for violation of these
Rules, resolving any disputes involving these Rules or determining any protested games.

Rule 2.00 (League President) Comment:  With respect to the Major Leagues, the functions of the
League President pursuant to these Rules shall be carried out by the designees of the Commissioner of
Baseball.  The Commissioner may designate different officials to carry out different functions of a
League President pursuant to these Rules.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on September 01, 2008, 08:49:40 PM
On a related note, I'm going to assume that Wood's 20K game would've also been a no-hitter under these new rules.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on September 01, 2008, 08:54:38 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on September 01, 2008, 08:49:40 PM
On a related note, I'm going to assume that Wood's 20K game would've also been a no-hitter under these new rules.

If it weren't for the strikezone of the incomparable Jerry Meals, it probably would've been a 10 K game and Wood would have left after 5. And the Cubs would've lost and never made the playoffs.

But hey, 66 homeruns, octaroons!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 02, 2008, 06:22:00 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 01, 2008, 08:54:38 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on September 01, 2008, 08:49:40 PM
On a related note, I'm going to assume that Wood's 20K game would've also been a no-hitter under these new rules.

If it weren't for the strikezone of the incomparable Jerry Meals, it probably would've been a 10 K game and Wood would have left after 5. And the Cubs would've lost and never made the playoffs.

But hey, 66 homeruns, octaroonsbuddy!

How soon they forget'd.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 02, 2008, 06:28:40 AM

DPD

I'm sure this (http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/10956675) is nothing at all...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on September 02, 2008, 08:06:02 AM
Quote from: Fork on September 02, 2008, 06:28:40 AM

DPD

I'm sure this (http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/10956675) is nothing at all...

What was Ned thinking? Sheets could have pitched through a little tightness in his groin and gone a full 9 innings.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 02, 2008, 08:22:55 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on September 02, 2008, 08:06:02 AM
Quote from: Fork on September 02, 2008, 06:28:40 AM

DPD

I'm sure this (http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/10956675) is nothing at all...

What was Ned thinking? Sheets could have pitched through a little tightness in his groin and gone a full 9 innings.

They've got a better chance of signing Sheets than they do of signing CC with the DDs.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on September 02, 2008, 09:15:45 AM
If Sheets signs with the Asstrolls (as is being rumored), they will be the 2009 version of the Brewers. And Milwaukee will be lucky to be .500 if they lose Sheets and CC.

By the way, the rotation sets up to where CC and Sheets pitch the first two games of both remaining series against the Cubs.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on September 02, 2008, 09:41:14 AM
Quote from: Dave B on September 02, 2008, 09:15:45 AM
If Sheets signs with the Asstrolls (as is being rumored), they will be the 2009 version of the Brewers. And Milwaukee will be lucky to be .500 if they lose Sheets and CC.

By the way, the rotation sets up to where CC and Sheets pitch the first two games of both remaining series against the Cubs.

Assuming Sheets isn't on the DL by then.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on September 02, 2008, 09:42:39 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 02, 2008, 09:41:14 AM
Quote from: Dave B on September 02, 2008, 09:15:45 AM
If Sheets signs with the Asstrolls (as is being rumored), they will be the 2009 version of the Brewers. And Milwaukee will be lucky to be .500 if they lose Sheets and CC.

By the way, the rotation sets up to where CC and Sheets pitch the first two games of both remaining series against the Cubs.

Assuming Sheets isn't on the DL by then.

It's too bad they don't have JI. He'd fix that groin tightness right quick.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on September 02, 2008, 03:27:05 PM
Quote from: cubbiebluestew on September 01, 2008, 12:43:23 PM
When the commissioner from Milwaukee changes the error to a hit, the league will force the Pirates to return to Milwaukee and resume the exact places where they were standing so that the Brewers can hold an on field celebration.  Ticket holders at Sunday's game will be given free tickets and abratwurst if they come back and resume their places to make the re-enactment of the final out more festive.

Are you suggesting there's a celebration BETTER than defiantly untucking your shirts?  I doubt it, Stew.  I doubt it very much.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on September 02, 2008, 10:31:50 PM
Can I mention yet again that I love the Milwaukee bullpen?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on September 02, 2008, 11:08:37 PM
You'll love 'em even more when the Cubs hand them the fucking division.

For the love of God somebody kill Bob Howry.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on September 02, 2008, 11:30:42 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 02, 2008, 11:08:37 PM
You'll love 'em even more when the Cubs hand them the fucking division.

For the love of God somebody kill Bob Howry.

Will you just fucking jump already?

(http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/5274/sui00jp2.jpg)
(http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/6566/sui03wv6.jpg)
(http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/7240/sui26yr7.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 03, 2008, 05:58:23 AM

Howry would be the #2 or #3 man in Milwaukee's pen.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on September 03, 2008, 06:58:21 AM
I'm just glad that Howry finally perfected his one pitch, the big, fat fastball right the down the middle.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 03, 2008, 07:03:36 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on September 03, 2008, 06:58:21 AM
I'm just glad that Howry finally perfected his one pitch, the big, fat fastball right the down the middle.

I thought Brenly was going to jump out of the booth and strangle Howry.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on September 03, 2008, 08:36:45 AM
Quote from: Fork on September 03, 2008, 07:03:36 AM
I thought Brenly was going to jump out of the booth and strangle Howry.

This is how fucked up Howry is.  Ahead in the count, he throws a strike down the middle to Quintero who, as Bob pointed out, is a free-swinger (even though he earned a walk off of Goose Man later).  Later in the inning, when all that fuckstick had to do was throw a strike down the middle while Reggie Abercrombie was giving him an out by bunting, he instead threw 4 pitches out of the zone.

I had the feeling that Lou was willing to sacrifice last night's game to determine, once and for all, if Howry's going to be able to be counted on down the stretch.  He even threw Wuertz in there for comparison's sake.  It was relatively low-pressure, as it was only the 6th inning, and I'd say mission accomplished.  Now let us never see this batting cage machine ever again.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 03, 2008, 08:39:28 AM
Quote from: Mike D on September 03, 2008, 08:36:45 AM
Quote from: Fork on September 03, 2008, 07:03:36 AM
I thought Brenly was going to jump out of the booth and strangle Howry.

This is how fucked up Howry is.  Ahead in the count, he throws a strike down the middle to Quintero who, as Bob pointed out, is a free-swinger (even though he earned a walk off of Goose Man later).  Later in the inning, when all that fuckstick had to do was throw a strike down the middle while Reggie Abercrombie was giving him an out by bunting, he instead threw 4 pitches out of the zone.

I had the feeling that Lou was willing to sacrifice last night's game to determine, once and for all, if Howry's going to be able to be counted on down the stretch.  He even threw Wuertz in there for comparison's sake.  It was relatively low-pressure, as it was only the 6th inning, and I'd say mission accomplished.  Now let us never see this batting cage machine ever again.

Until, of course, next year, when he's the Brewers' 8th inning man.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: DPappy on September 03, 2008, 09:47:04 AM
Quote from: Mike D on September 03, 2008, 08:36:45 AM
Quote from: Fork on September 03, 2008, 07:03:36 AM
I thought Brenly was going to jump out of the booth and strangle Howry.

This is how fucked up Howry is.  Ahead in the count, he throws a strike down the middle to Quintero who, as Bob pointed out, is a free-swinger (even though he earned a walk off of Goose Man later).  Later in the inning, when all that fuckstick had to do was throw a strike down the middle while Reggie Abercrombie was giving him an out by bunting, he instead threw 4 pitches out of the zone.

I had the feeling that Lou was willing to sacrifice last night's game to determine, once and for all, if Howry's going to be able to be counted on down the stretch.  He even threw Wuertz in there for comparison's sake.  It was relatively low-pressure, as it was only the 6th inning, and I'd say mission accomplished.  Now let us never see this batting cage machine ever again.

Bravo.  You win today's "Best Rationalization for a Shitty Loss" award.  That's such a good story that I'm going to believe it's the truth anyway.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on September 03, 2008, 11:20:35 AM
Quote from: DPappy on September 03, 2008, 09:47:04 AM
Quote from: Mike D on September 03, 2008, 08:36:45 AM
Quote from: Fork on September 03, 2008, 07:03:36 AM
I thought Brenly was going to jump out of the booth and strangle Howry.

This is how fucked up Howry is.  Ahead in the count, he throws a strike down the middle to Quintero who, as Bob pointed out, is a free-swinger (even though he earned a walk off of Goose Man later).  Later in the inning, when all that fuckstick had to do was throw a strike down the middle while Reggie Abercrombie was giving him an out by bunting, he instead threw 4 pitches out of the zone.

I had the feeling that Lou was willing to sacrifice last night's game to determine, once and for all, if Howry's going to be able to be counted on down the stretch.  He even threw Wuertz in there for comparison's sake.  It was relatively low-pressure, as it was only the 6th inning, and I'd say mission accomplished.  Now let us never see this batting cage machine ever again.

Bravo.  You win today's "Best Rationalization for a Shitty Loss" award.  That's such a good story that I'm going to believe it's the truth anyway.

I ain't gonna lie.  In fact, I really am in the "big picture" crowd where we will look back on this game and fart and laugh. 

But that was the kind of loss that, when I woke up in the middle of the night, it was the first thing I thought of and it took me a few minutes to fall back asleep.  Losses like that force you to rationalize just to get through the day.  Glad to be of help.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on September 03, 2008, 12:03:28 PM
Did anyone else notice in this season how the NLC is no longer rancid?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Three times a JD on September 03, 2008, 12:07:10 PM
Quote from: Kerm on September 03, 2008, 12:03:28 PM
Did anyone else notice in this season how the NLC is no longer rancid?

I did.  ESPN hasn't, yet. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 03, 2008, 01:16:59 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on September 03, 2008, 12:07:10 PM
Quote from: Kerm on September 03, 2008, 12:03:28 PM
Did anyone else notice in this season how the NLC is no longer rancid?

I did.  ESPN hasn't, yet. 

how are they going to solve the whole "Yankees Not In The Playoffs" thing?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on September 03, 2008, 01:28:39 PM
Quote from: Fork on September 03, 2008, 01:16:59 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on September 03, 2008, 12:07:10 PM
Quote from: Kerm on September 03, 2008, 12:03:28 PM
Did anyone else notice in this season how the NLC is no longer rancid?

I did.  ESPN hasn't, yet. 

how are they going to solve the whole "Yankees Not In The Playoffs" thing?

12 hours Brett Favruh/ 12 hours Tony Romo
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Rob_Goldman on September 03, 2008, 01:57:04 PM
6-0 Mets. Bottom of 3rd
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Uncouth Sloth on September 03, 2008, 01:59:35 PM
Quote from: Rob_Goldman on September 03, 2008, 01:57:04 PM
6-0 Mets. Bottom of 3rd

Magic number 19.66?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on September 03, 2008, 02:36:02 PM
Quote from: The Uncouth Sloth on September 03, 2008, 01:59:35 PM
Quote from: Rob_Goldman on September 03, 2008, 01:57:04 PM
6-0 Mets. Bottom of 3rd

Magic number 19.6608?

100 years'ed.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gil Gunderson on September 03, 2008, 02:45:01 PM
Quote from: Kerm on September 03, 2008, 02:36:02 PM
Quote from: The Uncouth Sloth on September 03, 2008, 01:59:35 PM
Quote from: Rob_Goldman on September 03, 2008, 01:57:04 PM
6-0 Mets. Bottom of 3rd

Magic number 19.6608?

100 years'ed.

You had to go there, didn't you?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: RV on September 03, 2008, 02:49:21 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on September 03, 2008, 02:45:01 PM
Quote from: Kerm on September 03, 2008, 02:36:02 PM
Quote from: The Uncouth Sloth on September 03, 2008, 01:59:35 PM
Quote from: Rob_Goldman on September 03, 2008, 01:57:04 PM
6-0 Mets. Bottom of 3rd

Magic number 19.6608?

100 years'ed.

You had to go there, didn't you?

I propose a compromise: when the Cubs clinch the division, we get to flip over cars and set them on fire. But we will only flip/incinerate vehicles that are owned by people who unsarcastically (not a word) discuss the curse, the goat, 1969, game 6, and other things as if they're relevant to this year's team.

Can I get a ruling from the Huebiter?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Rob_Goldman on September 03, 2008, 03:35:32 PM
8-2, Mets.  Top of the 8th.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on September 03, 2008, 03:44:54 PM
Quote from: RV on September 03, 2008, 02:49:21 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on September 03, 2008, 02:45:01 PM
Quote from: Kerm on September 03, 2008, 02:36:02 PM
Quote from: The Uncouth Sloth on September 03, 2008, 01:59:35 PM
Quote from: Rob_Goldman on September 03, 2008, 01:57:04 PM
6-0 Mets. Bottom of 3rd

Magic number 19.6608?

100 years'ed.

You had to go there, didn't you?

I propose a compromise: when the Cubs clinch the division, we get to flip over cars and set them on fire. But we will only flip/incinerate vehicles that are owned by people who unsarcastically (not a word) discuss the curse, the goat, 1969, game 6, and other things as if they're relevant to this year's team.

Can I get a ruling from the Huebiter?

I actually like LoneStar.  He, along with Taylor and Waco Kid deliver the snappiest one-liners when it comes to belittling personnel on rival teams.

However, his non-ironic hysteria that he expresses at the slightest bump in the road makes my anus itch.  I would approve any flipping of cars, pickup trucks, what-have-you that belong to LoneStar and any other "end is near" pantywaist WHEN the Cubs win the Central by 7 games.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Uncouth Sloth on September 03, 2008, 03:53:14 PM
Quote from: Mike D on September 03, 2008, 03:44:54 PM
Quote from: RV on September 03, 2008, 02:49:21 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on September 03, 2008, 02:45:01 PM
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Quote from: The Uncouth Sloth on September 03, 2008, 01:59:35 PM
Quote from: Rob_Goldman on September 03, 2008, 01:57:04 PM
6-0 Mets. Bottom of 3rd

Magic number 19.6608?

100 years'ed.

You had to go there, didn't you?

I propose a compromise: when the Cubs clinch the division, we get to flip over cars and set them on fire. But we will only flip/incinerate vehicles that are owned by people who unsarcastically (not a word) discuss the curse, the goat, 1969, game 6, and other things as if they're relevant to this year's team.

Can I get a ruling from the Huebiter?

I actually like LoneStar.  He, along with Taylor and Waco Kid deliver the snappiest one-liners when it comes to belittling personnel on rival teams.

However, his non-ironic hysteria that he expresses at the slightest bump in the road makes my anus itch. 

LoneStar, therefore, is absolutely Picture Perfect for the Bud Light Bleachers. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 05, 2008, 06:07:14 AM

Am I the only one who thinks the Cubs will see the Phillies in the first round and the Brewers will be watching it on TV?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on September 05, 2008, 07:01:30 AM
Quote from: Fork on September 05, 2008, 06:07:14 AM

Am I the only one who thinks the Cubs will see the Phillies in the first round and the Brewers will be watching it on TV?

Let's see how it plays out.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on September 05, 2008, 07:04:15 AM
Quote from: Fork on September 05, 2008, 06:07:14 AM

Am I the only one who thinks the Cubs will see the Phillies in the first round and the Brewers will be watching it on TV?

The Brewers certainly have the gascans in the bullpen to make this happen.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on September 05, 2008, 07:10:18 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on September 05, 2008, 07:04:15 AM
Quote from: Fork on September 05, 2008, 06:07:14 AM

Am I the only one who thinks the Cubs will see the Phillies in the first round and the Brewers will be watching it on TV?

The Brewers certainly have the gascans in the bullpen to make this happen.

The Phillies and the Brewers are the same team.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: morpheus on September 05, 2008, 07:30:30 AM
Quote from: Fork on September 05, 2008, 06:07:14 AM

Am I the only one who thinks the Cubs will see the Phillies in the first round and the Brewers will be watching it on TV?

No, you are not the only one.  CC with the DD's can't throw a complete game every game.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on September 05, 2008, 07:51:11 AM
Quote from: Fork on September 05, 2008, 06:07:14 AM

Am I the only one who thinks the Cubs will see the Phillies in the first round and the Brewers will be watching it on TV?

I claimed a couple of weeks ago that those last three games with Milwaukee will be important, as they may decide the wild card (lost, of course, to the sands of the shoutbox).  As I still would much prefer seeing the Phillies as opposed to the snakes in the first round of the playoffs, I approve this message.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 05, 2008, 08:07:51 AM
Quote from: thehawk on September 05, 2008, 07:51:11 AM
Quote from: Fork on September 05, 2008, 06:07:14 AM

Am I the only one who thinks the Cubs will see the Phillies in the first round and the Brewers will be watching it on TV?

I claimed a couple of weeks ago that those last three games with Milwaukee will be important, as they may decide the wild card (lost, of course, to the sands of the shoutbox).  As I still would much prefer seeing the Phillies as opposed to the snakes in the first round of the playoffs, I approve this message.

If you have the best record in the National League, it shouldn't matter who you face.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on September 05, 2008, 08:18:13 AM
First off, it's starting to look like the Mets will win the division not the Phillies.  I wouldn't mind facing the Mets.  However, the Diamondbacks suck.  They're not as good as last year.  Their bullpen is awful and their offense has been really inconsistent.  Brandon Webb got nailed in the chest with a line drive a few starts ago and he's been bad since.  The Cubs don't fear Dan Haren, and the Randy Johnson dominance over the Cubs will end with a thud.

Give me the division, the best record, home field and the sissy boy snakes.  Last year's playoffs mean nothing when this year's start.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on September 05, 2008, 11:07:19 AM
Quote from: Andy on September 05, 2008, 08:18:13 AM
First off, it's starting to look like the Mets will win the division not the Phillies.  I wouldn't mind facing the Mets.  However, the Diamondbacks suck.  They're not as good as last year.  Their bullpen is awful and their offense has been really inconsistent.  Brandon Webb got nailed in the chest with a line drive a few starts ago and he's been bad since.  The Cubs don't fear Dan Haren, and the Randy Johnson dominance over the Cubs will end with a thud.

Give me the division, the best record, home field and the sissy boy snakes.  Last year's playoffs mean nothing when this year's start.

Oh, I expect the division and best record also.  Right now Milwaukee is 4 up on Philly for the Wild Card.  If Philly can make up the gap, the Cubs would play Philly (best record in division vs wild card, unless wild card is in same division).  My preference has little to do with last year as well, just what I saw this year (while Ariz is 2-4 vs the cubs as opposed to phily's 4-3, the fact is that the Phillys caught the Cubs at the right time last week), but they shouldn't have trobule with either team, and it would be fun to watch Milwaukee self destruct (especially after how chirpy they were a few short weeks ago).
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tinker to Evers to Chance on September 05, 2008, 11:21:03 AM
There's one team in the NL that no one wants to face in the playoffs.

The Cubs.

Stop worrying about having to face the Phillies, the Douchebacks, and the Brewers.  Let them worry about facing us.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on September 05, 2008, 11:47:50 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on September 05, 2008, 11:21:03 AM
There's one team in the NL that no one wants to face in the playoffs.

The Cubs.

Stop worrying about having to face the Phillies, the Douchebacks, and the Brewers.  Let them worry about facing us.

I'd be worried about facing you or powen but I don't strike fear in many.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Uncouth Sloth on September 05, 2008, 11:58:12 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 05, 2008, 11:47:50 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on September 05, 2008, 11:21:03 AM
There's one team in the NL that no one wants to face in the playoffs.

The Cubs.

Stop worrying about having to face the Phillies, the Douchebacks, and the Brewers.  Let them worry about facing us

I'd be worried about facing you or powen but I don't strike fear in many.

No sense worrying until the proof is laid out before us
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: morpheus on September 05, 2008, 12:06:15 PM
Quote from: The Uncouth Sloth on September 05, 2008, 11:58:12 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 05, 2008, 11:47:50 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on September 05, 2008, 11:21:03 AM
There's one team in the NL that no one wants to face in the playoffs.

The Cubs.

Stop worrying about having to face the Phillies, the Douchebacks, and the Brewers.  Let them worry about facing us

I'd be worried about facing you or powen but I don't strike fear in many.

No sense worrying until the proof is laid out before us

You want proof?  Here's TEC:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2742256334_4ea84c126f_o.jpg)

He strikes fear into my heart.  Thank God we're usually on the same side.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on September 05, 2008, 12:21:55 PM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on September 05, 2008, 11:21:03 AM
There's one team in the NL that no one wants to face in the playoffs.

The Cubs.

Stop worrying about having to face the Phillies, the Douchebacks, and the Brewers.  Let them worry about facing us.

I approve this message.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Jon on September 05, 2008, 12:27:14 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond on September 05, 2008, 12:06:15 PM
Quote from: The Uncouth Sloth on September 05, 2008, 11:58:12 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 05, 2008, 11:47:50 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on September 05, 2008, 11:21:03 AM
There's one team in the NL that no one wants to face in the playoffs.

The Cubs.

Stop worrying about having to face the Phillies, the Douchebacks, and the Brewers.  Let them worry about facing us

I'd be worried about facing you or powen but I don't strike fear in many.

No sense worrying until the proof is laid out before us

You want proof?  Here's TEC:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2742256334_4ea84c126f_o.jpg)

He strikes fear into my heart.  Thank God we're usually on the same side.

Morph's drivers license photo:


(http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/6/6b/Von_Kaiser.png)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 05, 2008, 12:36:16 PM
Quote from: Jon on September 05, 2008, 12:27:14 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond on September 05, 2008, 12:06:15 PM
Quote from: The Uncouth Sloth on September 05, 2008, 11:58:12 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 05, 2008, 11:47:50 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on September 05, 2008, 11:21:03 AM
There's one team in the NL that no one wants to face in the playoffs.

The Cubs.

Stop worrying about having to face the Phillies, the Douchebacks, and the Brewers.  Let them worry about facing us

I'd be worried about facing you or powen but I don't strike fear in many.

No sense worrying until the proof is laid out before us

You want proof?  Here's TEC:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2742256334_4ea84c126f_o.jpg)

He strikes fear into my heart.  Thank God we're usually on the same side.

Morph's drivers license photo:


(http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/6/6b/Von_Kaiser.png)


Don't you mean...

(http://i35.tinypic.com/23ralqf.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Jon on September 05, 2008, 12:43:10 PM
Quote from: Fork on September 05, 2008, 12:36:16 PM
Quote from: Jon on September 05, 2008, 12:27:14 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond on September 05, 2008, 12:06:15 PM
Quote from: The Uncouth Sloth on September 05, 2008, 11:58:12 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 05, 2008, 11:47:50 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on September 05, 2008, 11:21:03 AM
There's one team in the NL that no one wants to face in the playoffs.

The Cubs.

Stop worrying about having to face the Phillies, the Douchebacks, and the Brewers.  Let them worry about facing us

I'd be worried about facing you or powen but I don't strike fear in many.

No sense worrying until the proof is laid out before us

You want proof?  Here's TEC:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2742256334_4ea84c126f_o.jpg)

He strikes fear into my heart.  Thank God we're usually on the same side.

Morph's drivers license photo:


(http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/6/6b/Von_Kaiser.png)


Don't you mean...

(http://i35.tinypic.com/23ralqf.jpg)

Yeah, but you know how bad everyone looks on their ID.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on September 05, 2008, 12:47:12 PM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on September 05, 2008, 11:21:03 AM
There's one team in the NL that no one wants to face in the playoffs.

The Cubs.

Stop worrying about having to face the Phillies, the Douchebacks, and the Brewers.  Let them worry about facing us.

MR. DREAM IS RIGHT!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on September 05, 2008, 12:57:42 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond on September 05, 2008, 12:06:15 PM
You want proof?  Here's TEC:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2742256334_4ea84c126f_o.jpg)

He strikes fear into my heart.  Thank God we're usually on the same side.

I think I pissed off TEC once at Cody's.  We were both drunk.  I was a little scared.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 05, 2008, 12:59:08 PM
Quote from: Oleg on September 05, 2008, 12:57:42 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond on September 05, 2008, 12:06:15 PM
You want proof?  Here's TEC:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2742256334_4ea84c126f_o.jpg)

He strikes fear into my heart.  Thank God we're usually on the same side.

I think I pissed off TEC once at Cody's.  We were both drunk.  I was a little scared.

Scared of what? You piss everybody off.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Hawkeye's clutchness on September 05, 2008, 09:24:46 PM
GagME relieves Fat Bastard in Milwaukee. Giles immediately homers to tie the game. Boner Time.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on September 05, 2008, 09:26:00 PM
Quote from: Hawkeye's clutchness on September 05, 2008, 09:24:46 PM
GagME relieves Fat Bastard in Milwaukee. Giles immediately homers to tie the game. Boner Time.

You mean Butchie pulled Cheese Curds out?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Hawkeye's clutchness on September 05, 2008, 09:28:24 PM
Yep. Dead Toast is starting to implode, much like last year.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tinker to Evers to Chance on September 05, 2008, 11:20:38 PM
I know tonight sucked, and no one wants to think about this game. 

But still, consider this.

With a 9-1 lead Arroyo got left out there for 122 pitches.  So we've still got a reason to fucking love Dusty Baker.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 07, 2008, 10:56:59 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on September 05, 2008, 11:20:38 PM
I know tonight sucked, and no one wants to think about this game. 

But still, consider this.

With a 9-1 lead Arroyo got left out there for 122 pitches.  So we've still got a reason to fucking love Dusty Baker.

Here's something to shock and mystify...

The Cincinnati media is wondering why DFB keeps playing Korey and Bako instead of giving younger players a shot.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on September 07, 2008, 11:01:04 AM
Quote from: Fork on September 07, 2008, 10:56:59 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on September 05, 2008, 11:20:38 PM
I know tonight sucked, and no one wants to think about this game. 

But still, consider this.

With a 9-1 lead Arroyo got left out there for 122 pitches.  So we've still got a reason to fucking love Dusty Baker.

Here's something to shock and mystify...

The Cincinnati media is wondering why DFB keeps playing Korey and Bako instead of giving younger players a shot.

How else can he play the spoiler?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on September 07, 2008, 02:50:26 PM
10-0 Padres in the Miller Warehouse right now...Cubs have a golden chance to knock 2 off that magic number.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on September 07, 2008, 02:59:52 PM
If you have MLB Extra Innings, you may want to check out the Padres-Brewers game.

I'll just say 6 more to go.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: fiveouts on September 07, 2008, 03:36:50 PM
Only sixteen more losses from the Brewers and the Cubs will make the playoffs. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on September 07, 2008, 03:46:02 PM
Who do I have to stab to get these guys playing better baseball?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Jon on September 07, 2008, 03:52:37 PM
Quote from: powen01 on September 07, 2008, 03:46:02 PM
Who do I have to stab to get these guys playing better baseball?
Marlon Brando.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on September 07, 2008, 03:58:02 PM
Quote from: Jon on September 07, 2008, 03:52:37 PM
Quote from: powen01 on September 07, 2008, 03:46:02 PM
Who do I have to stab to get these guys playing better baseball?
Marlon Brando.

I've heard some experts say that Brando was quite the prankster in his later years.  "Kaufmanesque" if you will.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: fiveouts on September 07, 2008, 04:12:39 PM
Quote from: powen01 on September 07, 2008, 03:58:02 PM
Quote from: Jon on September 07, 2008, 03:52:37 PM
Quote from: powen01 on September 07, 2008, 03:46:02 PM
Who do I have to stab to get these guys playing better baseball?
Marlon Brando.

I've heard some experts say that Brando was quite the prankster in his later years.  "Kaufmanesque" if you will.


Kafkaesque?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on September 07, 2008, 04:29:32 PM
Quote from: powen01 on September 07, 2008, 03:46:02 PM
Who do I have to stab to get these guys playing better baseball?

I'm not sure if he's the right guy but you should start with Cedeno.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Wheezer on September 07, 2008, 04:29:56 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on September 07, 2008, 04:12:39 PM
Quote from: powen01 on September 07, 2008, 03:58:02 PM
Quote from: Jon on September 07, 2008, 03:52:37 PM
Quote from: powen01 on September 07, 2008, 03:46:02 PM
Who do I have to stab to get these guys playing better baseball?
Marlon Brando.

I've heard some experts say that Brando was quite the prankster in his later years.  "Kaufmanesque" if you will.


Kafkaesque?

You're thinking of Gogol, no?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 07, 2008, 05:29:21 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on September 07, 2008, 03:36:50 PM
Only sixteen more losses from the Brewers and the Cubs will make the playoffs. 

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The Brewers never had a chance, they were going against the guy who had the award for best pitcher named after him.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Jon on September 07, 2008, 05:44:43 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on September 07, 2008, 04:29:56 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on September 07, 2008, 04:12:39 PM
Quote from: powen01 on September 07, 2008, 03:58:02 PM
Quote from: Jon on September 07, 2008, 03:52:37 PM
Quote from: powen01 on September 07, 2008, 03:46:02 PM
Who do I have to stab to get these guys playing better baseball?
Marlon Brando.

I've heard some experts say that Brando was quite the prankster in his later years.  "Kaufmanesque" if you will.


Kafkaesque?

You're thinking of Gogol, no?


I'm pretty sure Ian Curtis was.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on September 08, 2008, 09:16:42 AM
Let's hope the Reds harness all that excitement they showed after yesterday's walk-off gift and young Volquez can stick it up the Brewers' ying-yang tonight.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on September 08, 2008, 09:20:31 AM
Quote from: Wheezer on September 07, 2008, 04:29:56 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on September 07, 2008, 04:12:39 PM
Quote from: powen01 on September 07, 2008, 03:58:02 PM
Quote from: Jon on September 07, 2008, 03:52:37 PM
Quote from: powen01 on September 07, 2008, 03:46:02 PM
Who do I have to stab to get these guys playing better baseball?
Marlon Brando.

I've heard some experts say that Brando was quite the prankster in his later years.  "Kaufmanesque" if you will.


Kafkaesque?

You're thinking of Gogol, no?


It's spelled "Google".
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 08, 2008, 09:23:55 AM
Quote from: Oleg on September 08, 2008, 09:20:31 AM
Quote from: Wheezer on September 07, 2008, 04:29:56 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on September 07, 2008, 04:12:39 PM
Quote from: powen01 on September 07, 2008, 03:58:02 PM
Quote from: Jon on September 07, 2008, 03:52:37 PM
Quote from: powen01 on September 07, 2008, 03:46:02 PM
Who do I have to stab to get these guys playing better baseball?
Marlon Brando.

I've heard some experts say that Brando was quite the prankster in his later years.  "Kaufmanesque" if you will.


Kafkaesque?

You're thinking of Gogol, no?


It's spelled "Google".

Spelled backwards, it's "Nature's".
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on September 08, 2008, 09:34:48 AM
Quote from: Dave B on September 08, 2008, 09:16:42 AM
Let's hope the Reds harness all that excitement they showed after yesterday's walk-off gift and young Volquez can stick it up the Brewers' ying-yang tonight.

Dusty's teams only play well when they're up against his former employers or Tony LaRussa. They'll drop all three to Milwaukee.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 08, 2008, 09:46:10 AM

I think the Cubs should petition the league, saying in the interest of fairness that Korey and Gabor have to play as much vs. the Brewers as they did against the Cubs.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on September 08, 2008, 09:50:43 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 08, 2008, 09:34:48 AM
Quote from: Dave B on September 08, 2008, 09:16:42 AM
Let's hope the Reds harness all that excitement they showed after yesterday's walk-off gift and young Volquez can stick it up the Brewers' ying-yang tonight.

Dusty's teams only play well when they're up against his former employers or Tony LaRussa. They'll drop all three to Milwaukee.

I thought you were back on the meds.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on September 08, 2008, 10:36:50 AM
Quote from: Oleg on September 08, 2008, 09:50:43 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 08, 2008, 09:34:48 AM
Quote from: Dave B on September 08, 2008, 09:16:42 AM
Let's hope the Reds harness all that excitement they showed after yesterday's walk-off gift and young Volquez can stick it up the Brewers' ying-yang tonight.

Dusty's teams only play well when they're up against his former employers or Tony LaRussa. They'll drop all three to Milwaukee.

I thought you were back on the meds.

I am. But the package store doesn't open until 11.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on September 08, 2008, 10:38:36 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 08, 2008, 10:36:50 AM
Quote from: Oleg on September 08, 2008, 09:50:43 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 08, 2008, 09:34:48 AM
Quote from: Dave B on September 08, 2008, 09:16:42 AM
Let's hope the Reds harness all that excitement they showed after yesterday's walk-off gift and young Volquez can stick it up the Brewers' ying-yang tonight.

Dusty's teams only play well when they're up against his former employers or Tony LaRussa. They'll drop all three to Milwaukee.

I thought you were back on the meds.

I am. But the package store doesn't open until 11.

I'm not sure what package store means, but damn if I didn't laugh anyway.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on September 08, 2008, 10:40:47 AM
Quote from: Oleg on September 08, 2008, 10:38:36 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 08, 2008, 10:36:50 AM
Quote from: Oleg on September 08, 2008, 09:50:43 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 08, 2008, 09:34:48 AM
Quote from: Dave B on September 08, 2008, 09:16:42 AM
Let's hope the Reds harness all that excitement they showed after yesterday's walk-off gift and young Volquez can stick it up the Brewers' ying-yang tonight.

Dusty's teams only play well when they're up against his former employers or Tony LaRussa. They'll drop all three to Milwaukee.

I thought you were back on the meds.

I am. But the package store doesn't open until 11.

I'm not sure what package store means, but damn if I didn't laugh anyway.

You need to learn to keep a better inventory of the sauce at home.  I recommend barrels.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on September 08, 2008, 01:11:14 PM
Quote from: Oleg on September 08, 2008, 10:38:36 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 08, 2008, 10:36:50 AM
Quote from: Oleg on September 08, 2008, 09:50:43 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 08, 2008, 09:34:48 AM
Quote from: Dave B on September 08, 2008, 09:16:42 AM
Let's hope the Reds harness all that excitement they showed after yesterday's walk-off gift and young Volquez can stick it up the Brewers' ying-yang tonight.

Dusty's teams only play well when they're up against his former employers or Tony LaRussa. They'll drop all three to Milwaukee.

I thought you were back on the meds.

I am. But the package store State Liquor Store doesn't open until 11.

I'm not sure what package store means, but damn if I didn't laugh anyway.

Iowa in the 70s'd
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Jon on September 08, 2008, 01:17:33 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 08, 2008, 01:11:14 PM
Quote from: Oleg on September 08, 2008, 10:38:36 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 08, 2008, 10:36:50 AM
Quote from: Oleg on September 08, 2008, 09:50:43 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 08, 2008, 09:34:48 AM
Quote from: Dave B on September 08, 2008, 09:16:42 AM
Let's hope the Reds harness all that excitement they showed after yesterday's walk-off gift and young Volquez can stick it up the Brewers' ying-yang tonight.

Dusty's teams only play well when they're up against his former employers or Tony LaRussa. They'll drop all three to Milwaukee.

I thought you were back on the meds.

I am. But the package store State Liquor Store ABC store doesn't open until 11.

I'm not sure what package store means, but damn if I didn't laugh anyway.

Iowa in the 70s'd

South Carolina to this day'd.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 08, 2008, 01:26:03 PM
Quote from: Jon on September 08, 2008, 01:17:33 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 08, 2008, 01:11:14 PM
Quote from: Oleg on September 08, 2008, 10:38:36 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 08, 2008, 10:36:50 AM
Quote from: Oleg on September 08, 2008, 09:50:43 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 08, 2008, 09:34:48 AM
Quote from: Dave B on September 08, 2008, 09:16:42 AM
Let's hope the Reds harness all that excitement they showed after yesterday's walk-off gift and young Volquez can stick it up the Brewers' ying-yang tonight.

Dusty's teams only play well when they're up against his former employers or Tony LaRussa. They'll drop all three to Milwaukee.

I thought you were back on the meds.

I am. But the package store State Liquor Store ABC store doesn't open until 11.

I'm not sure what package store means, but damn if I didn't laugh anyway.

Iowa in the 70s'd

South Carolina to this day'd.

Can you get chocolate macadamias by the case (http://www.abcstores.com/index.htm) in South Carolina?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Jon on September 08, 2008, 01:34:01 PM
Quote from: Fork on September 08, 2008, 01:26:03 PM
Quote from: Jon on September 08, 2008, 01:17:33 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 08, 2008, 01:11:14 PM
Quote from: Oleg on September 08, 2008, 10:38:36 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 08, 2008, 10:36:50 AM
Quote from: Oleg on September 08, 2008, 09:50:43 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 08, 2008, 09:34:48 AM
Quote from: Dave B on September 08, 2008, 09:16:42 AM
Let's hope the Reds harness all that excitement they showed after yesterday's walk-off gift and young Volquez can stick it up the Brewers' ying-yang tonight.

Dusty's teams only play well when they're up against his former employers or Tony LaRussa. They'll drop all three to Milwaukee.

I thought you were back on the meds.

I am. But the package store State Liquor Store ABC store doesn't open until 11.

I'm not sure what package store means, but damn if I didn't laugh anyway.

Iowa in the 70s'd

South Carolina to this day'd.

Can you get chocolate macadamias by the case (http://www.abcstores.com/index.htm) in South Carolina?

Naw, the red dot only sells liquor.

(http://debtorby.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/red_dot_store.jpg)

Just before I hit "Post" I realized that I bought a handle of Evan Williams Black Label at that liquor store. The owner was a dickbag.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on September 08, 2008, 01:36:47 PM
Quote from: Jon on September 08, 2008, 01:34:01 PM
(http://debtorby.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/red_dot_store.jpg)

So, this is where they got the idea for the new Indy stadium, huh?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Jon on September 08, 2008, 01:38:23 PM
Quote from: Oleg on September 08, 2008, 01:36:47 PM
Quote from: Jon on September 08, 2008, 01:34:01 PM
(http://debtorby.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/red_dot_store.jpg)

So, this is where they got the idea for the new Indy stadium, huh?
Sure, like there's any building that nice in the state of Indiana...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on September 08, 2008, 01:55:18 PM
Quote from: Oleg on September 08, 2008, 01:36:47 PM
Quote from: Jon on September 08, 2008, 01:34:01 PM
(http://debtorby.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/red_dot_store.jpg)

So, this is where they got the idea for the new Indy stadium, huh?

Hinkle Fieldhouse, pka Butler Fieldhouse. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinkle_Fieldhouse)

(http://home.comcast.net/~round-goshen/feildhouse.jpg)

(http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/north_america/united_states/indiana/indianapolis_hinkle1.jpg)





Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on September 08, 2008, 03:20:16 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 08, 2008, 01:55:18 PM

Hinkle Fieldhouse, pka Butler Fieldhouse. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinkle_Fieldhouse)

(http://home.comcast.net/~round-goshen/feildhouse.jpg)

(http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/north_america/united_states/indiana/indianapolis_hinkle1.jpg)

Well shit, since I can't find the scene of Gene Hackman having the players measure the court at Hinkle Fieldhouse, I'll just leave you with this.

"And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen. "
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on September 08, 2008, 03:41:05 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on September 08, 2008, 03:20:16 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 08, 2008, 01:55:18 PM

Hinkle Fieldhouse, pka Butler Fieldhouse. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinkle_Fieldhouse)

(http://home.comcast.net/~round-goshen/feildhouse.jpg)

(http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/north_america/united_states/indiana/indianapolis_hinkle1.jpg)

Well shit, since I can't find the scene of Gene Hackman having the players measure the court at Hinkle Fieldhouse, I'll just leave you with this.

"And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen. "

"HAVE YOU GOT PIGEON SHIT IN YOUR EYES?"
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on September 08, 2008, 09:25:31 PM
So Fat Lance actually DID get hit in the head with a baseball tonight... I rather enjoyed seeing that.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on September 08, 2008, 09:52:54 PM
9th inning rallies don't slump, dude (now hopefully the Reds can hold on).



EDIT-- They do- Reds win.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on September 08, 2008, 10:06:26 PM
Cinci 9th:

Jay Bruce - Single
Wilkin Castillo - Single
Chris Dickerson - Walk
Javier Valentin - K Swinging
Corey Patterson - Single scoring 1 run
Jeff Keppinger - Double scoring 2 runs
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on September 08, 2008, 10:18:45 PM
I love the Brewers bullpen, and I'd like all of you to love them too.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Philberto on September 08, 2008, 10:29:41 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on September 08, 2008, 10:18:45 PM
I love the Brewers bullpen, and I'd like all of you to love them too.

Cubs MVP?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on September 08, 2008, 10:34:24 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on September 08, 2008, 10:29:41 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on September 08, 2008, 10:18:45 PM
I love the Brewers bullpen, and I'd like all of you to love them too.

Cubs MVP?

Again.

Quote from: ChuckDickens on September 26, 2007, 10:30:15 PM
Your 2007 Chicago Cubs!(?)

(http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/6438/your2007chicagocubsxz8.png)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: DPappy on September 08, 2008, 11:48:02 PM
Quote from: BC on September 08, 2008, 09:25:31 PM
So Fat Lance actually DID get hit in the head with a baseball tonight... I rather enjoyed seeing that.

Good to see others haven't let that one go either.  I curse him every time I see his eye-liner wearing mug on TV ever since that "incident".
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: DPappy on September 08, 2008, 11:49:15 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on September 08, 2008, 10:29:41 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on September 08, 2008, 10:18:45 PM
I love the Brewers bullpen, and I'd like all of you to love them too.

Cubs MVP?

I guess with Turdthrow officially out of the picture for this entire season, I should probably update my avatar.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 09, 2008, 05:20:52 AM
Quote from: DPappy on September 08, 2008, 11:49:15 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on September 08, 2008, 10:29:41 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on September 08, 2008, 10:18:45 PM
I love the Brewers bullpen, and I'd like all of you to love them too.

Cubs MVP?

I guess with Turdthrow officially out of the picture for this entire season, I should probably update my avatar.

He's certainly there in spirit. Leave him in.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on September 09, 2008, 05:30:23 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on September 08, 2008, 10:18:45 PM
I love the Brewers bullpen, and I'd like all of you to love them too.


(http://www.dec.ny.gov/images/air_images/gascan1.gif)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 09, 2008, 05:58:17 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on September 09, 2008, 05:30:23 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on September 08, 2008, 10:18:45 PM
I love the Brewers bullpen, and I'd like all of you to love them too.


(http://www.dec.ny.gov/images/air_images/gascan1.gif)

I want to fall back in love with the Cubs bullpen.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on September 09, 2008, 07:36:23 AM
I was listening to this on XM and was cursing the fact that Volquez was losing. I got home and thought I'd flip through the channels before I went to bed and I saw that the bases were loaded and it was 4-2 Brewers. Korey smacked one up the middle that would've tied it had it not hit Torres in the leg, but Keppinger came through (and missed a grand slam by about five feet). Jay Bruce made a helluva catch in the ninth to save a one-out triple.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on September 09, 2008, 09:21:00 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on September 09, 2008, 05:30:23 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on September 08, 2008, 10:18:45 PM
I love the Brewers bullpen, and I'd like all of you to love them too.


(http://www.dec.ny.gov/images/air_images/gascan1.gif)

Is this a gas can for my pirate sloop?

Arrrrrgh.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on September 09, 2008, 09:22:29 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on September 09, 2008, 09:21:00 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on September 09, 2008, 05:30:23 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on September 08, 2008, 10:18:45 PM
I love the Brewers bullpen, and I'd like all of you to love them too.


(http://www.dec.ny.gov/images/air_images/gascan1.gif)

Is this a gas can for my pirate sloop?

Arrrrrgh.

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on September 09, 2008, 10:03:02 AM
Quote from: Dave B on September 09, 2008, 07:36:23 AM
I was listening to this on XM and was cursing the fact that Volquez was losing. I got home and thought I'd flip through the channels before I went to bed and I saw that the bases were loaded and it was 4-2 Brewers. Korey smacked one up the middle that would've tied it had it not hit Torres in the leg, but Keppinger came through (and missed a grand slam by about five feet). Jay Bruce made a helluva catch in the ninth to save a one-out triple.

Shawn Estes, Corey Patterson, and Dusty Baker's team helping the Cubs lower the magic number despite themselves.  WHERE IS YOUR GOD NOW?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on September 09, 2008, 10:36:20 AM
Steroids are hard on the body.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080908&content_id=3441558&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080908&content_id=3441558&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on September 09, 2008, 11:38:11 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 09, 2008, 10:36:20 AM
Steroids are hard on the body.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080908&content_id=3441558&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080908&content_id=3441558&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb)

From Viva El Turdos

QuoteConsidering how well Albert bounces back from injuries, if he has the surgery Sep 29th, I wouldn't be shocked if he was in the lineup opening day. That would give him all of Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, and Feb to rest and March to start getting ready.

And remember: He's not human.
by Alxfritz on Sep 9, 2008 11:19 AM EDT  up  reply   0 recs

Now how can a man his age bounce back so quickly from injuries? It must be due to healthy living and working out.

And massive amounts of HGH.

Then again if Albert goes down there is someone who could fill in for him.

QuoteToday, McGwire says, he works out twice a day and still weighs 245 pounds. "I can still hit, if somebody wants me," he said. "Now, wouldn't that be a shocker?"

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/75A91E269065599E862574BC003D3980?OpenDocument (http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/75A91E269065599E862574BC003D3980?OpenDocument)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Philberto on September 09, 2008, 12:28:26 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on September 09, 2008, 05:30:23 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on September 08, 2008, 10:18:45 PM
I love the Brewers bullpen, and I'd like all of you to love them too.


(http://www.dec.ny.gov/images/air_images/gascan1.gif)

Oil Can Boyd? He's pitching for the Brewers? He's almost 50. No wonder they give up so many late leads
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on September 09, 2008, 12:33:02 PM
(http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/imagestore/2008/7/8/4666c244-c2a0-45c7-8c42-eb94f12cc780.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on September 09, 2008, 01:40:56 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on September 09, 2008, 11:38:11 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 09, 2008, 10:36:20 AM
Steroids are hard on the body.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080908&content_id=3441558&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080908&content_id=3441558&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb)

From Viva El Turdos

QuoteConsidering how well Albert bounces back from injuries, if he has the surgery Sep 29th, I wouldn't be shocked if he was in the lineup opening day. That would give him all of Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, and Feb to rest and March to start getting ready.

And remember: He's not human.
by Alxfritz on Sep 9, 2008 11:19 AM EDT  up  reply   0 recs

Now how can a man his age bounce back so quickly from injuries? It must be due to healthy living and working out.

And massive amounts of HGH.

Then again if Albert goes down there is someone who could fill in for him.

QuoteToday, McGwire says, he works out twice a day and still weighs 245 pounds. "I can still hit, if somebody wants me," he said. "Now, wouldn't that be a shocker?"

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/75A91E269065599E862574BC003D3980?OpenDocument (http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/75A91E269065599E862574BC003D3980?OpenDocument)

I say he should go have the surgery TOMORROW!.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on September 09, 2008, 11:31:07 PM
A Corey Patterson double, Keppinger moves him over to third. Intentional walk to Votto. Brandon Phillips singles in Strut, and Francisco Cordero goes one, two, three to close it out.

Can anyone in this division win a game?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on September 09, 2008, 11:33:21 PM
Quote from: Shooter on September 09, 2008, 11:31:07 PM
A Corey Patterson double, Keppinger moves him over to third. Intentional walk to Votto. Brandon Phillips singles in Strut, and Francisco Cordero goes one, two, three to close it out.

Can anyone in this division win a game?

The Astros sure can.

Thank god for the Brewers sucking and the Bears not sucking.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Paul Popovich Experience on September 09, 2008, 11:36:04 PM
Incredibly, the Phillies lost too, so the Cubs lost no ground to the two teams that matter most. Though I note from my perch far out on this ledge that the Cards are now just a half-game back of Philly, and the Astros one game back.

A couple of wins here would be helpful, guys.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: cubbiebluestew on September 09, 2008, 11:38:15 PM
God bless Dusty Baker and his fighting Reds.   There.  I said it and I am glad.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on September 10, 2008, 11:01:30 AM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on September 09, 2008, 11:36:04 PM
A couple of wins here would be helpful, guys.

Too late.  You already called "1969".

You win.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on September 10, 2008, 11:25:51 AM
Maybe somebody could post this picture and make Popo happy:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0809/athletes.fashion.week/content.5.html
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: morpheus on September 10, 2008, 12:08:20 PM
Quote from: Dave B on September 10, 2008, 11:25:51 AM
Maybe somebody could post this picture and make Popo happy:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0809/athletes.fashion.week/content.5.html

Ask, and you shall receive.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3251/2845523553_d639b24ea7_o.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on September 10, 2008, 12:56:12 PM
Those legs could crack Popo's skull.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on September 10, 2008, 01:14:46 PM
Your Cincinnati Reds vs. CC Sabthia:

CF  Hairston Jr., Jerry
SS  Keppinger, Jeff
1B  Votto, Joey
3B  Encarnacion, Edwin
RF  Bruce, Jay
LF  Cabrera, Jolbert
2B  Phillips, Andy
C  Hanigan, Ryan
P  Arroyo, Bronson

I'll go with two hits.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on September 10, 2008, 01:20:52 PM
Quote from: Shooter on September 10, 2008, 01:14:46 PM
Your Cincinnati Reds vs. CC Sabthia:

CF  Hairston Jr., Jerry
SS  Keppinger, Jeff
1B  Votto, Joey
3B  Encarnacion, Edwin
RF  Bruce, Jay
LF  Cabrera, Jolbert
2B  Phillips, Andy
C  Hanigan, Ryan
P  Arroyo, Bronson

I'll go with two hits.


Two bases loaded (on walks and errors) home runs would be fine.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BichetteHappens on September 10, 2008, 01:24:12 PM
Sabathia throwing a 130+ pitch game followed by his arm fucking exploding would also be very swell.

Get it done Yost!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on September 10, 2008, 01:42:37 PM
Bronson Arroyo is the best pitcher of all time. So the Reds should be fine.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on September 10, 2008, 02:24:19 PM
JERRY THE LESSER!!!

3-1 Reds.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on September 10, 2008, 02:24:23 PM
Quote from: 5laky on September 10, 2008, 01:42:37 PM
Bronson Arroyo is the best pitcher of all time. So the Reds should be fine.

3-run jack for Jerry the Lesser.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on September 10, 2008, 02:42:02 PM
Quote from: Shooter on September 10, 2008, 02:24:23 PM
Quote from: 5laky on September 10, 2008, 01:42:37 PM
Bronson Arroyo is the best pitcher of all time. So the Reds should be fine.

3-run jack for Jerry the Lesser.

The Reds are titty-fucking CC right now. 1st and 3rd no out in the sixth.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Czervik on September 10, 2008, 02:44:50 PM
Quote from: 5laky on September 10, 2008, 02:42:02 PM
Quote from: Shooter on September 10, 2008, 02:24:23 PM
Quote from: 5laky on September 10, 2008, 01:42:37 PM
Bronson Arroyo is the best pitcher of all time. So the Reds should be fine.

3-run jack for Jerry the Lesser.

The Reds are titty-fucking CC right now. 1st and 3rd no out in the sixth.

Why?  Is he on the rag?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on September 10, 2008, 02:47:28 PM
Quote from: 5laky on September 10, 2008, 02:42:02 PM
Quote from: Shooter on September 10, 2008, 02:24:23 PM
Quote from: 5laky on September 10, 2008, 01:42:37 PM
Bronson Arroyo is the best pitcher of all time. So the Reds should be fine.

3-run jack for Jerry the Lesser.

The Reds are titty-fucking CC right now. 1st and 3rd no out in the sixth.

Good Lord.  Considering all the hand-wringing in Chicago about how badly the Cubs have been playing, there have to be people drowning themselves in molten cheese up north of the border.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on September 10, 2008, 02:48:26 PM
Quote from: Kerm on September 10, 2008, 02:47:28 PM
Quote from: 5laky on September 10, 2008, 02:42:02 PM
Quote from: Shooter on September 10, 2008, 02:24:23 PM
Quote from: 5laky on September 10, 2008, 01:42:37 PM
Bronson Arroyo is the best pitcher of all time. So the Reds should be fine.

3-run jack for Jerry the Lesser.

The Reds are titty-fucking CC right now. 1st and 3rd no out in the sixth.

Good Lord.  Considering all the hand-wringing in Chicago about how badly the Cubs have been playing, there have to be people drowning themselves in molten cheese up north of the border.

Of course after I type that they're trying to squander that opportunity.

And they did...fuck.

92 pitches through six for Double D.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on September 10, 2008, 02:58:33 PM
Quote from: 5laky on September 10, 2008, 02:48:26 PM
Quote from: Kerm on September 10, 2008, 02:47:28 PM
Quote from: 5laky on September 10, 2008, 02:42:02 PM
Quote from: Shooter on September 10, 2008, 02:24:23 PM
Quote from: 5laky on September 10, 2008, 01:42:37 PM
Bronson Arroyo is the best pitcher of all time. So the Reds should be fine.

3-run jack for Jerry the Lesser.

The Reds are titty-fucking CC right now. 1st and 3rd no out in the sixth.

Good Lord.  Considering all the hand-wringing in Chicago about how badly the Cubs have been playing, there have to be people drowning themselves in molten cheese up north of the border.

Of course after I type that they're trying to squander that opportunity.

And they did...fuck.

92 pitches through six for Double D.

On the plus side, Bronson ArroCYo is through six with a 3-1 lead.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Poon on September 10, 2008, 03:11:40 PM
Quote from: Kerm on September 10, 2008, 02:47:28 PM
Quote from: 5laky on September 10, 2008, 02:42:02 PM
Quote from: Shooter on September 10, 2008, 02:24:23 PM
Quote from: 5laky on September 10, 2008, 01:42:37 PM
Bronson Arroyo is the best pitcher of all time. So the Reds should be fine.

3-run jack for Jerry the Lesser.

The Reds are titty-fucking CC right now. 1st and 3rd no out in the sixth.

Good Lord.  Considering all the hand-wringing in Chicago about how badly the Cubs have been playing, there have to be people drowning themselves in molten cheese up north of the border.

Nah, they've all been busy building mini Aaron Rodgers shrines out of the remnants of their giant golden Favre idol.  It's like when the Dead dismantled the wall of sound and an assload of new garage bands popped up in San Francisco.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on September 10, 2008, 03:36:35 PM
A walk in the park for CC today: "only" 113 pitches in seven innings. Dusty had Arroyo throw 120.

I hope CoCo Cordero has one more good inning in him for the 9th today.

Nevermind, FatHead Weathers is gas-canning the 8th.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on September 10, 2008, 03:41:29 PM
Quote from: Dave B on September 10, 2008, 03:36:35 PM
A walk in the park for CC today: "only" 113 pitches in seven innings. Dusty had Arroyo throw 120.

I hope CoCo Cordero has one more good inning in him for the 9th today.

Nevermind, FatHead Weathers is gas-canning the 8th.

Blown. 4-3. Shit.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on September 10, 2008, 03:43:54 PM
Weathers sucks. Nice outing, douche.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on September 10, 2008, 03:45:22 PM
Quote from: Dave B on September 10, 2008, 03:43:54 PM
Weathers sucks. Nice outing, douche.

Didn't help that Dusty's fundamentally sound defense contributed mightily to the first two runs in the game. But, yeah, Weathers sucks balls.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on September 10, 2008, 03:46:02 PM
Ye shall trust in the Cubs! Reds! Milwaukee bullpen!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on September 10, 2008, 03:48:47 PM
Weathers pitching. 
Hardy singled to center. 
R.Braun walked, Hardy to second. 
Fielder singled to center, Hardy to third, R.Braun to second. 
T.Gwynn grounded into a double play, second baseman D.Richar to shortstop Keppinger to first baseman J.Votto, Hardy scored, R.Braun to third, Fielder out. 
M.Cameron singled to left, R.Braun scored. 
Counsell flied out to center fielder C.Patterson.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on September 10, 2008, 03:50:03 PM
Quote from: Dave B on September 10, 2008, 03:36:35 PM
A walk in the park for CC today: "only" 113 pitches in seven innings. Dusty had Arroyo throw 120.

I hope CoCo Cordero has one more good inning in him for the 9th today.

Nevermind, FatHead Weathers is gas-canning the 8th.

The hope jinx strikes again.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on September 10, 2008, 03:56:09 PM
Jerry Hairston hit a three-run home run to account for all of the Reds runs today.

Hairston's spot in the order comes up with two outs in the ninth in a one run game.

So of course Dusty pinch hits for him.

That guy Ks to end the game.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on September 10, 2008, 03:56:53 PM
If the Brewers' bullpen isn't blowing games, then what in the world are we supposed to believe in?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on September 10, 2008, 04:04:23 PM
Man, at least when the Cubs lose 2 of 3 to the Reds, it's on the road.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tinker to Evers to Chance on September 10, 2008, 04:04:30 PM
Quote from: BC on September 10, 2008, 03:56:53 PM
If the Brewers' bullpen isn't blowing games, then what in the world are we supposed to believe in?

(http://www.wecanbelievein.com/obama.php?text=doooooo%20ooooooo%20ooooooo%20oooooom)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: DPappy on September 10, 2008, 04:10:39 PM
^ I'm DPappy, and I approve this message.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: cubbiebluestew on September 10, 2008, 04:32:26 PM
Damn Dusty Baker and his pansy Reds.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on September 10, 2008, 04:49:24 PM
Quote from: Dave B on September 10, 2008, 03:36:35 PM
A walk in the park for CC today: "only" 113 pitches in seven innings. Dusty had Arroyo throw 120.

I hope CoCo Cordero has one more good inning in him for the 9th today.

Nevermind, FatHead Weathers is gas-canning the 8th.

Well both pitchers should enjoy this article.  http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/128/the-most-valuable-player-in-sports-is-this-doctor.html?page=0%2C9 (http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/128/the-most-valuable-player-in-sports-is-this-doctor.html?page=0%2C9)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on September 10, 2008, 05:04:27 PM
Joe Biden is pretty much a moron.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/10/biden-hillary-might-have-been-better-vp-pick/

EDIT: Wrong thread.  I've never used the Internet before.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on September 10, 2008, 05:27:23 PM
Quote from: Eli on September 10, 2008, 05:04:27 PM
Joe Biden is pretty much a moron.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/10/biden-hillary-might-have-been-better-vp-pick/

And this is in the Turd Throw thread why, exactly?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on September 10, 2008, 05:29:47 PM
Quote from: Mike D on September 10, 2008, 05:27:23 PM
Quote from: Eli on September 10, 2008, 05:04:27 PM
Joe Biden is pretty much a moron.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/10/biden-hillary-might-have-been-better-vp-pick/

And this is in the Turd Throw thread why, exactly?

Umm, because I am ALSO a moron?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on September 10, 2008, 05:37:24 PM
Quote from: Mike D on September 10, 2008, 05:27:23 PM
Quote from: Eli on September 10, 2008, 05:04:27 PM
Joe Biden is pretty much a moron.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/10/biden-hillary-might-have-been-better-vp-pick/

And this is in the Turd Throw thread why, exactly?

THE HUEBITER WILL NOT ABIDE ANYTHING LESS THAN PERFECT INTERNET ETIQUETTE!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Jon on September 10, 2008, 05:54:04 PM
Quote from: Kerm on September 10, 2008, 05:37:24 PM
Quote from: Mike D on September 10, 2008, 05:27:23 PM
Quote from: Eli on September 10, 2008, 05:04:27 PM
Joe Biden is pretty much a moron.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/10/biden-hillary-might-have-been-better-vp-pick/

And this is in the Turd Throw thread why, exactly?

THE HUEBITER WILL NOT ABIDE ANYTHING LESS THAN PERFECT INTERNET ETIQUETTE!

PUT THE CAR DOWN!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Mike Douche on September 10, 2008, 05:55:23 PM
Quote from: Jon on September 10, 2008, 05:54:04 PM
Quote from: Kerm on September 10, 2008, 05:37:24 PM
Quote from: Mike D on September 10, 2008, 05:27:23 PM
Quote from: Eli on September 10, 2008, 05:04:27 PM
Joe Biden is pretty much a moron.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/10/biden-hillary-might-have-been-better-vp-pick/

And this is in the Turd Throw thread why, exactly?

THE HUEBITER WILL NOT ABIDE ANYTHING LESS THAN PERFECT INTERNET ETIQUETTE!

PUT THE CAR DOWN!

That's right.

Flippin' cars are for closers, only.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: cubbiebluestew on September 10, 2008, 05:58:18 PM
Quote from: Mike D on September 10, 2008, 05:27:23 PM
Quote from: Eli on September 10, 2008, 05:04:27 PM
Joe Biden is pretty much a moron.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/10/biden-hillary-might-have-been-better-vp-pick/

And this is in the Turd Throw thread why, exactly?

Because Hilary has better hair than Biden.  Next question.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BichetteHappens on September 10, 2008, 08:03:53 PM
In completley unrelated news that none of you are sure to care about, I post frequently on another board. No, not as bad as BCB or the four letter site, but it's pretty damn bad. Case in point, today in a thread by a Brewers fan bitching about "this unfamiliar pain" of not being good, I was called annoying by a Mariners, Rangers and Pirates fan for simply telling the OP to shut the fuck up and "try being a cubs fan".

I guess the cubs are the blueprint for running a succesfull franchise. Now if you'll excuse me Im off to enjoy all these world series titles we have!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on September 10, 2008, 08:06:26 PM
Quote from: BichetteHappens on September 10, 2008, 08:03:53 PM
In completley unrelated news that none of you are sure to care about, I post frequently on another board. No, not as bad as BCB or the four letter site, but it's pretty damn bad. Case in point, today in a thread by a Brewers fan bitching about "this unfamiliar pain" of not being good, I was called annoying by a Mariners, Rangers and Pirates fan for simply telling the OP to shut the fuck up and "try being a cubs fan".

I guess the cubs are the blueprint for running a succesfull franchise. Now if you'll excuse me Im off to enjoy all these world series titles we have!

Well, the Mariners, Rangers, and Pirates are all pretty crappy.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BichetteHappens on September 10, 2008, 08:16:18 PM
Oh no doubt about it. Aside from the Pirates fan (5 world titles), I can see the Rangers and Mariners fans being mad... and hell if I was a Pirates fan i'd probably just off myself. But I mean, people act just because the Cubs are popular that it means something.. I'd trade all the Al Yellons' in the world to see the Cubs win a world series in my lifetime.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: cubbiebluestew on September 10, 2008, 08:35:55 PM
The MLB Gameday picture of Braden Looper is the stuff of nightmares.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on September 10, 2008, 08:40:17 PM
Quote from: BichetteHappens on September 10, 2008, 08:16:18 PM
Oh no doubt about it. Aside from the Pirates fan (5 world titles), I can see the Rangers and Mariners fans being mad... and hell if I was a Pirates fan i'd probably just off myself. But I mean, people act just because the Cubs are popular that it means something.. I'd trade all the Al Yellons' in the world to see the Cubs win a world series in my lifetime.



From my perspective, I've only been following baseball for the past 18 years or so. In that time, the Cubs and Mariners have had about equal amounts of success. The Rangers and Pirates have been even worse. The other 82 years of futility don't factor in to my perception of the Cubs' success. It's also why I don't appreciate Apex's hatred of my dad.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Big Cheese on September 10, 2008, 09:15:31 PM
Quote from: BichetteHappens on September 10, 2008, 08:16:18 PM
Oh no doubt about it. Aside from the Pirates fan (5 world titles), I can see the Rangers and Mariners fans being mad... and hell if I was a Pirates fan i'd probably just off myself. But I mean, people act just because the Cubs are popular that it means something.. I'd trade all the Al Yellons' in the world to see the Cubs win a world series in my lifetime.

I'd trade all the All Yellons in the world for whatever was offered.  hassle-free.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on September 10, 2008, 10:15:11 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on September 10, 2008, 08:40:17 PM
Quote from: BichetteHappens on September 10, 2008, 08:16:18 PM
Oh no doubt about it. Aside from the Pirates fan (5 world titles), I can see the Rangers and Mariners fans being mad... and hell if I was a Pirates fan i'd probably just off myself. But I mean, people act just because the Cubs are popular that it means something.. I'd trade all the Al Yellons' in the world to see the Cubs win a world series in my lifetime.



From my perspective, I've only been following baseball for the past 18 years or so. In that time, the Cubs and Mariners have had about equal amounts of success. The Rangers and Pirates have been even worse. The other 82 years of futility don't factor in to my perception of the Cubs' success. It's also why I don't appreciate Apex's hatred of my dad.

Whose your daddy? Jimmy Carter?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Al Yellon on September 10, 2008, 10:22:47 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on September 10, 2008, 10:15:11 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on September 10, 2008, 08:40:17 PM
Quote from: BichetteHappens on September 10, 2008, 08:16:18 PM
Oh no doubt about it. Aside from the Pirates fan (5 world titles), I can see the Rangers and Mariners fans being mad... and hell if I was a Pirates fan i'd probably just off myself. But I mean, people act just because the Cubs are popular that it means something.. I'd trade all the Al Yellons' in the world to see the Cubs win a world series in my lifetime.



From my perspective, I've only been following baseball for the past 18 years or so. In that time, the Cubs and Mariners have had about equal amounts of success. The Rangers and Pirates have been even worse. The other 82 years of futility don't factor in to my perception of the Cubs' success. It's also why I don't appreciate Apex's hatred of my dad.



Whose your daddy? Jimmy Carter?

(http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/9817/0425largelt3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on September 10, 2008, 10:28:03 PM
Bastard. You owe me a new monitor.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on September 10, 2008, 10:33:03 PM
Quote from: cubbiebluestew on September 10, 2008, 08:35:55 PM
The MLB Gameday picture of Braden Looper is the stuff of nightmares.

Give Morpheus a crack at it on Photoshop.  He'll make it worse.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Jon on September 10, 2008, 10:34:55 PM
Quote from: Kerm on September 10, 2008, 10:33:03 PM
Quote from: cubbiebluestew on September 10, 2008, 08:35:55 PM
The MLB Gameday picture of Braden Looper is the stuff of nightmares.

Give Morpheus a crack at it on Photoshop.  He'll make it worse.

My eyes are still sore from scrubbing them with bleach after seeing that picture earlier.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Philberto on September 10, 2008, 10:59:42 PM
ESPN, albeit Phil Rogers, actually puts out a story that 1969 does not equal 2008, Amazing
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=rogers_phil&page=pennantpulse
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on September 12, 2008, 01:11:43 PM
http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080910/SPT04/809100416/1062/SPT (http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080910/SPT04/809100416/1062/SPT)

QuoteMILWAUKEE - The Reds called up seven players from Triple-A Louisville before Tuesday's game. While reinforcements are always welcome in September, finding consistent playing time for the group could be a challenge for manager Dusty Baker.

QuoteHowever, because Cincinnati plays all 17 of its remaining games against teams over .500, Baker still plans to play his regulars more often than not.

"I'll use them all in spots and get them a start if I can, but for the integrity of races and the game, you got to go with the best lineup." Baker said. "I'll still probably play them a lot more than I played when I came up."

Quote"You have to be able to control the adrenaline and the excitement and have the coolness of mind in key situations," Baker said. "This whole month is going to be pressure-packed, so I think it's a great experience for them."

The pressure of staying out of last place?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on September 14, 2008, 02:57:40 PM
With Philly and Milwaukee tied at 3 in the 8th:

B:0 S:0 O:0 - Pitcher Change: Brian Shouse replaces Guillermo Mota, batting 9th.
B:0 S:0 O:1 - Chase Utley out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Brian Shouse to first baseman Prince Fielder. Jayson Werth to 2nd.
B:4 S:0 O:1 - Brian Shouse intentionally walks Ryan Howard.
B:0 S:1 O:1 - Pat Burrell singles on a ground ball to left fielder Ryan Braun. Jayson Werth scores. Ryan Howard to 2nd.
B:0 S:0 O:1 - Offensive Substitution: Pinch runner Eric Bruntlett replaces Pat Burrell.
B:1 S:0 O:1 - Shane Victorino homers (12) on a fly ball to left center field. Ryan Howard scores. Eric Bruntlett scores.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Hawkeye's clutchness on September 14, 2008, 03:24:32 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on September 14, 2008, 02:57:40 PM
With Philly and Milwaukee tied at 3 in the 8th:

B:0 S:0 O:0 - Pitcher Change: Brian Shouse replaces Guillermo Mota, batting 9th.
B:0 S:0 O:1 - Chase Utley out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Brian Shouse to first baseman Prince Fielder. Jayson Werth to 2nd.
B:4 S:0 O:1 - Brian Shouse intentionally walks Ryan Howard.
B:0 S:1 O:1 - Pat Burrell singles on a ground ball to left fielder Ryan Braun. Jayson Werth scores. Ryan Howard to 2nd.
B:0 S:0 O:1 - Offensive Substitution: Pinch runner Eric Bruntlett replaces Pat Burrell.
B:1 S:0 O:1 - Shane Victorino homers (12) on a fly ball to left center field. Ryan Howard scores. Eric Bruntlett scores.

With access to Fox Sports Midwest, I'm enjoying this way too much. If you can get into that bullpen, they're done.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on September 15, 2008, 08:22:02 AM
I watched parts of Game 2 of that DH yesterday. Milwaukee looks beat-down. If the Cubs could beat CC Tuesday night, they may just pack it in.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on September 15, 2008, 10:07:01 AM
Quote from: Dave B on September 15, 2008, 08:22:02 AM
I watched parts of Game 2 of that DH yesterday. Milwaukee looks beat-down. If the Cubs could beat CC Tuesday night, they may just pack it in.

I'd frankly prefer to see them limp to a wild card berth, gas can in tow.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Hoyas on September 15, 2008, 02:05:28 PM
Yost is gone. The Brewers still have a chance.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on September 15, 2008, 02:07:00 PM
Quote from: Hoyas on September 15, 2008, 02:05:28 PM
Yost is gone. The Brewers still have a chance.

Pat just said Butchie got canned. What the hell? This can only help them. Bizarre.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on September 15, 2008, 02:09:38 PM
Quote from: Hoyas on September 15, 2008, 02:05:28 PM
Yost is gone. The Brewers still have a chance.

Holy shit.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on September 17, 2008, 07:53:13 PM
Quote from: Hoyas on September 15, 2008, 02:05:28 PM
Yost is gone. The Brewers still have a chance.

Ben Sheets disagrees.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on September 17, 2008, 07:54:59 PM
Quote from: 5laky on September 17, 2008, 07:53:13 PM
Quote from: Hoyas on September 15, 2008, 02:05:28 PM
Yost is gone. The Brewers still have a chance.

Ben Sheets disagrees.

And he leaves the game after two innings.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Thrillho on September 17, 2008, 09:59:16 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 17, 2008, 07:54:59 PM
Quote from: 5laky on September 17, 2008, 07:53:13 PM
Quote from: Hoyas on September 15, 2008, 02:05:28 PM
Yost is gone. The Brewers still have a chance.

Ben Sheets disagrees.

And he leaves the game after two innings.

You don't do so well with subtext, do you?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on September 18, 2008, 12:28:19 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on September 17, 2008, 09:59:16 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 17, 2008, 07:54:59 PM
Quote from: 5laky on September 17, 2008, 07:53:13 PM
Quote from: Hoyas on September 15, 2008, 02:05:28 PM
Yost is gone. The Brewers still have a chance.

Ben Sheets disagrees.

And he leaves the game after two innings.

You don't do so well with subtext, do you?

Not after four beers.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on September 18, 2008, 02:56:41 PM
http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080917&content_id=3497333&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl (http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080917&content_id=3497333&vkey=news_stl&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl)

QuoteCINCINNATI -- The Cardinals confirmed outfielder Rick Ankiel underwent surgery in Philadelphia on Wednesday to repair a sports hernia.

Ankiel first sustained a lower abdominal injury in late July in New York. He didn't start for two weeks, though he pinch-hit occasionally, and returned to the lineup in August. However, the injury never really healed, and eventually Ankiel was shut down for the season.

He should have had someone help him lift those boxes of HGH.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Poon on September 18, 2008, 06:10:16 PM
I don't know if this has been covered but it's a great time to say in your face Milwaukee! (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080909&content_id=3444401&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: J Rod on September 19, 2008, 08:18:20 PM
10-2 Reds...top of the 7th...and I'm going to the game tomorrow...Dusty, I'll take back everything bad I ever said about you* if you don't f&ck this up and give me the chance to see the Cubs clinch in person...

*alright, that's stretching it a little.  Everything bad I said about you today.

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Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on September 20, 2008, 08:14:24 AM
Quote from: J Rod on September 19, 2008, 08:18:20 PM
10-2 Reds...top of the 7th...and I'm going to the game tomorrow...Dusty, I'll take back everything bad I ever said about you* if you don't f&ck this up and give me the chance to see the Cubs clinch in person...

*alright, that's stretching it a little.  Everything bad I said about you today.

holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap holy crap

You're going to the Reds game? Yilch.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Whistler on September 21, 2008, 09:20:11 PM
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-080920-phil-rogers-brewers-chicago-cubs,0,1448881.column

From Phil's column in Sunday's Trib:
"We were 16 games over .500. Nobody's going to tell me we weren't going to make the playoffs."—Manager Ned Yost after the Brewers fired him.

What a stand-up guy!  Instead of taking responsibility for the collapse - again! - Butchie pouts that everything woulda been fine, no need for a change.  And, he conveniently throws Sveum under the bus: when the Brew Crew doesn't make it, it's because Sveum dropped a sure thing.

What a Paul douche.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on September 23, 2008, 09:23:59 PM
(http://bp0.blogger.com/_0EbuUVKgYrg/Rt2C2Eb5bJI/AAAAAAAAAKk/vO3tFJRDtuw/s400/2002.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on September 24, 2008, 10:41:56 AM
I don't get why Morneau isn't getting more MVP buzz (well, I do; the MVP voters don't know what the award means).  If the Twins make it, there is NO CHANCE that they would have done so without Morneau.  He has FIFTY more RBIs than the 2nd-best guy on his team (Mauer).  He's the only guy on the team slugging over .500.  He's leading the team in home runs, and he's one of only three guys on that team to even have double digit homers (and Delmon Young JUST got to 10 last night).  And he's only struck out only five more times than he's walked.

The dude is fantastic.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on September 24, 2008, 11:39:03 AM
Quote from: Kerm on September 24, 2008, 10:41:56 AM
I don't get why Morneau isn't getting more MVP buzz (well, I do; the MVP voters don't know what the award means).  If the Twins make it, there is NO CHANCE that they would have done so without Morneau.  He has FIFTY more RBIs than the 2nd-best guy on his team (Mauer).  He's the only guy on the team slugging over .500.  He's leading the team in home runs, and he's one of only three guys on that team to even have double digit homers (and Delmon Young JUST got to 10 last night).  And he's only struck out only five more times than he's walked.

The dude is fantastic.

Hard to call, since the race is so muddled.  I guess he might deserve this one, unlike his first.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Taylor2 on September 30, 2008, 09:18:24 AM
QuoteST. LOUIS -- Pitcher Kyle Lohse and the St. Louis Cardinals agreed Monday to a $41 million, four-year contract.

Lohse was 15-6 with a 3.78 ERA this season and led the staff with 200 innings. He agreed to a $4.25 million, one-year contract on March 14.

His new deal contract calls for a $1.25 million signing bonus and salaries of $7.125 million next year, $8.875 million in 2009 and $11.875 million in each of the final two seasons. He also gets a full no-trade clause.


QuoteMIAMI -- Right-hander Sergio Mitre, recovering from elbow surgery, was released Monday by the Florida Marlins.

Mitre underwent Tommy John surgery July 15, missed the entire 2008 season and is not expected to return until midseason next year at the earliest.

Mitre went 5-8 with a 4.65 ERA in a career-high 27 starts for Florida last year.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on September 30, 2008, 09:44:04 AM
Quote from: Taylor2 on September 30, 2008, 09:18:24 AM
QuoteST. LOUIS -- Pitcher Kyle Lohse and the St. Louis Cardinals agreed Monday to a $41 million, four-year contract.

Lohse was 15-6 with a 3.78 ERA this season and led the staff with 200 innings. He agreed to a $4.25 million, one-year contract on March 14.

His new deal contract calls for a $1.25 million signing bonus and salaries of $7.125 million next year, $8.875 million in 2009 and $11.875 million in each of the final two seasons. He also gets a full no-trade clause.


The Cardinals are out of their fucking minds.

Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: J Rod on October 07, 2008, 11:49:31 AM
Backe is obviously no Theodore R. Lilly.

http://tinyurl.com/43wfxf
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on October 08, 2008, 10:26:42 AM
What the hell is Walt Jocketty doing?  He's not bringing back Korey or Gabor?  Lunacy!

On the other hand, here's two more lefty bats for the Cubs!

http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=blog07&plckController=Blog&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&plckPostId=Blog:e57bcc87-152a-4f72-96fb-cc08b1f396efPost:560fa636-9ee1-4f1b-ad00-12241266b100&sid=sitelife.cincinnati.com
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on November 18, 2008, 12:54:57 PM
Might as well resurrect this one, as well.

This can only be good news, according to crazy rumor guy.  Cardinals are apparently after Ohman.  Muahahahaha!!!! (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2008/11/cards-focused-o.html)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on November 18, 2008, 03:17:31 PM
Quote from: Oleg on November 18, 2008, 12:54:57 PM
Might as well resurrect this one, as well.

This can only be good news, according to crazy rumor guy.  Cardinals are apparently after Ohman.  Muahahahaha!!!! (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2008/11/cards-focused-o.html)

LaRussa and Duncan will get him on their special sauce and he'll be a world-beater for one season.

(http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/imagestore/2008/7/8/th_bcdd28f3-f5a5-4f2e-a23e-9597085156e4.png)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on November 19, 2008, 08:31:30 AM
Quote from: Kerm on September 24, 2008, 10:41:56 AM
I don't get why Morneau isn't getting more MVP buzz (well, I do; the MVP voters don't know what the award means).  If the Twins make it, there is NO CHANCE that they would have done so without Morneau.  He has FIFTY more RBIs than the 2nd-best guy on his team (Mauer).  He's the only guy on the team slugging over .500.  He's leading the team in home runs, and he's one of only three guys on that team to even have double digit homers (and Delmon Young JUST got to 10 last night).  And he's only struck out only five more times than he's walked.

The dude is fantastic.

How the hell did that midget Pedroia win the MVP?! He's too small to play in the show. Why, he's two inches shorter than Ryan Theriot.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on November 19, 2008, 08:54:16 AM
My mom's taller than Dustin Pedroia, and she could probably make the throws from shortstop better than Theriot.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on November 19, 2008, 09:04:26 AM
What do Dustin Pedroia and Ryan Theriot have in common besides height?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: JD on November 19, 2008, 09:07:21 AM
Quote from: 5laky on November 19, 2008, 09:04:26 AM
What do Dustin Pedroia and Ryan Theriot have in common besides height?

Meat curtains?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on November 19, 2008, 10:02:21 AM
Quote from: 5laky on November 19, 2008, 09:04:26 AM
What do Dustin Pedroia and Ryan Theriot have in common besides height?

Chad-like names?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on November 19, 2008, 11:45:48 AM
I was going to go with nothing.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andre Dawson's Creek on November 19, 2008, 11:51:58 AM
Tom Berenger?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Philberto on November 19, 2008, 12:10:22 PM
Quote from: 5laky on November 19, 2008, 09:04:26 AM
What do Dustin Pedroia and Ryan Theriot have in common besides height?

Shorter than GNOleg?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on November 19, 2008, 01:44:19 PM
Neither has been in my kitchen?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Philberto on November 19, 2008, 02:08:40 PM
Wow. I just realized I batched that... Real bad. I FAIL.... Yet again.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: ChuckD on November 19, 2008, 07:44:37 PM
Quote from: 5laky on November 19, 2008, 11:45:48 AM
I was going to go with nothing.

THEY BOTH PLAY BASEBALL!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on November 20, 2008, 08:45:50 AM
Quote from: thehawk on November 19, 2008, 01:44:19 PM
Neither has been in my kitchen?

Sorry, we were looking for, "WHO ARE two people who have never been in my kitchen?"
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lance Dicksons Arm on November 25, 2008, 01:08:30 PM
Really?

QuotePITTSBURGH (AP)—The Pittsburgh Pirates hope Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel really do have million-dollar arms.

The two 20-year-old pitchers, neither of whom had picked up a baseball until earlier this year, signed free-agent contracts Monday with the Pirates. They are believed to be the first athletes from India to sign professional baseball contracts outside their country.


http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-pirates-milliondollararm&prov=ap&type=lgns
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andre Dawson's Creek on November 25, 2008, 01:41:33 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on November 25, 2008, 01:08:30 PM
Really?

QuotePITTSBURGH (AP)—The Pittsburgh Pirates hope Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel really do have million-dollar arms.

The two 20-year-old pitchers, neither of whom had picked up a baseball until earlier this year, signed free-agent contracts Monday with the Pirates. They are believed to be the first athletes from India to sign professional baseball contracts outside their country.


http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-pirates-milliondollararm&prov=ap&type=lgns


Pissburgh...  The gift that gives the whole year through.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on November 25, 2008, 02:24:26 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on November 25, 2008, 01:08:30 PM
Really?

QuotePITTSBURGH (AP)—The Pittsburgh Pirates hope Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel really do have million-dollar arms.

The two 20-year-old pitchers, neither of whom had picked up a baseball until earlier this year, signed free-agent contracts Monday with the Pirates. They are believed to be the first athletes from India to sign professional baseball contracts outside their country.


http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-pirates-milliondollararm&prov=ap&type=lgns


They probably won't pan out, but I don't think it's a terrible idea.  The Pirates aren't ever going to be able to outspend anyone, so they need to be creative about finding talent, and this is a start.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lance Dicksons Arm on November 25, 2008, 02:38:42 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 25, 2008, 02:24:26 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on November 25, 2008, 01:08:30 PM
Really?

QuotePITTSBURGH (AP)—The Pittsburgh Pirates hope Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel really do have million-dollar arms.

The two 20-year-old pitchers, neither of whom had picked up a baseball until earlier this year, signed free-agent contracts Monday with the Pirates. They are believed to be the first athletes from India to sign professional baseball contracts outside their country.


http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-pirates-milliondollararm&prov=ap&type=lgns


They probably won't pan out, but I don't think it's a terrible idea.  The Pirates aren't ever going to be able to outspend anyone, so they need to be creative about finding talent guys who can fix my computer and perform outsourced customer service functions, and this is a start.

It's still somewhat hard to believe that they need to go all the way to India to find guys that couldn't possibly have any idea how to pitch.  If these guys throw anywhere under 97...this seems silly to me.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: ChuckD on November 25, 2008, 03:11:04 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on November 25, 2008, 01:08:30 PM
Really?

QuotePITTSBURGH (AP)—The Pittsburgh Pirates hope Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel really do have million-dollar arms.

The two 20-year-old pitchers, neither of whom had picked up a baseball until earlier this year, signed free-agent contracts Monday with the Pirates. They are believed to be the first athletes from India to sign professional baseball contracts outside their country.

Did they actually get $1mil contracts, or is that just a shitty writer trying to engage in some lame wordplay?


Quote
Singh and Patel came to the United States six months ago after being the top finishers in an Indian reality TV show called the "Million Dollar Arm" that drew about 30,000 contestants. The show sought to find athletes who could throw strikes at 85 miles per hour or faster.

...

The 5-foot-11, 185-pound Patel hit 90 mph on the radar gun during his tryout, and the 6-2, 195-pound Singh topped out at 84 mph. Each has thrown harder during workout sessions that weren't attended by scouts.


I'd be pretty dubious about them being able to hack it, but if the Pirates are willing to take the risk, more power to them.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tonker on November 26, 2008, 02:47:46 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on November 25, 2008, 02:38:42 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 25, 2008, 02:24:26 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on November 25, 2008, 01:08:30 PM
Really?

QuotePITTSBURGH (AP)—The Pittsburgh Pirates hope Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel really do have million-dollar arms.

The two 20-year-old pitchers, neither of whom had picked up a baseball until earlier this year, signed free-agent contracts Monday with the Pirates. They are believed to be the first athletes from India to sign professional baseball contracts outside their country.


http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-pirates-milliondollararm&prov=ap&type=lgns


They probably won't pan out, but I don't think it's a terrible idea.  The Pirates aren't ever going to be able to outspend anyone, so they need to be creative about finding talent guys who can fix my computer and perform outsourced customer service functions, and this is a start.

It's still somewhat hard to believe that they need to go all the way to India to find guys that couldn't possibly have any idea how to pitch.  If these guys throw anywhere under 97...this seems silly to me.

Where's Air2300 when we need an opinion?  From what I know of Indian cricketers (cricketers in general, actually), I'd be very surprised if they don't throw at 100mph, or very close to it.  These guys can often bowl at 90mph and that's with a straight arm and a heavier ball - although admittedly, they do get a run up.  It might take a while to stop them balking.  Or to wean them off chucking it at people's legs...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: RD on November 26, 2008, 06:50:55 AM
Quote from: Tonker on November 26, 2008, 02:47:46 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on November 25, 2008, 02:38:42 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 25, 2008, 02:24:26 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on November 25, 2008, 01:08:30 PM
Really?

QuotePITTSBURGH (AP)—The Pittsburgh Pirates hope Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel really do have million-dollar arms.

The two 20-year-old pitchers, neither of whom had picked up a baseball until earlier this year, signed free-agent contracts Monday with the Pirates. They are believed to be the first athletes from India to sign professional baseball contracts outside their country.


http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-pirates-milliondollararm&prov=ap&type=lgns


They probably won't pan out, but I don't think it's a terrible idea.  The Pirates aren't ever going to be able to outspend anyone, so they need to be creative about finding talent guys who can fix my computer and perform outsourced customer service functions, and this is a start.

It's still somewhat hard to believe that they need to go all the way to India to find guys that couldn't possibly have any idea how to pitch.  If these guys throw anywhere under 97...this seems silly to me.

Where's Air2300 when we need an opinion?  From what I know of Indian cricketers (cricketers in general, actually), I'd be very surprised if they don't throw at 100mph, or very close to it.  These guys can often bowl at 90mph and that's with a straight arm and a heavier ball - although admittedly, they do get a run up.  It might take a while to stop them balking.  Or to wean them off chucking it at people's legs...

Sounds like some outstanding entertainment value to me.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: RD on November 26, 2008, 06:53:38 AM
Even worse:
QuoteBoth threw the javelin in India, a country best known for producing cricket players

Doesn't even sound like they're cricketers!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tonker on November 26, 2008, 07:08:16 AM
Quote from: RD on November 26, 2008, 06:53:38 AM
Even worse:
QuoteBoth threw the javelin in India, a country best known for producing cricket players

Doesn't even sound like they're cricketers!

They're Indian.  Of course they're cricketers.  It's like saying a Belgian isn't a child molester.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on November 26, 2008, 07:24:19 AM
Quote from: Tonker on November 26, 2008, 07:08:16 AM
Quote from: RD on November 26, 2008, 06:53:38 AM
Even worse:
QuoteBoth threw the javelin in India, a country best known for producing cricket players

Doesn't even sound like they're cricketers!

They're Indian.  Of course they're cricketers.  It's like saying a Belgian isn't a child molester.

I can't wait to say that to the next first? Belgian I meet.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TJ on November 26, 2008, 08:08:10 AM
I seem to remember the Mets took a flyer on some eccentric guy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidd_Finch) who lived in the Himalayas back in 1985.  He was a non-roster invitee to spring training, and they were apparently ready to offer him a contract and insert him into their starting rotation, which already included Dwight Gooden, Ron Darling, Sid Fernandez and Rick Aguilera.  Unfortunately, he decided baseball wasn't for him and returned to the Himalayas.

(http://kermittheblog.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/finch.gif)

Maybe the Pirates think they found another one.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on November 26, 2008, 08:38:38 AM
Just wait until they go to White Castle.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: air2300 on November 26, 2008, 09:10:02 AM
Quote from: Tonker on November 26, 2008, 02:47:46 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on November 25, 2008, 02:38:42 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 25, 2008, 02:24:26 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on November 25, 2008, 01:08:30 PM
Really?

QuotePITTSBURGH (AP)—The Pittsburgh Pirates hope Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel really do have million-dollar arms.

The two 20-year-old pitchers, neither of whom had picked up a baseball until earlier this year, signed free-agent contracts Monday with the Pirates. They are believed to be the first athletes from India to sign professional baseball contracts outside their country.


http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-pirates-milliondollararm&prov=ap&type=lgns


They probably won't pan out, but I don't think it's a terrible idea.  The Pirates aren't ever going to be able to outspend anyone, so they need to be creative about finding talent guys who can fix my computer and perform outsourced customer service functions, and this is a start.

It's still somewhat hard to believe that they need to go all the way to India to find guys that couldn't possibly have any idea how to pitch.  If these guys throw anywhere under 97...this seems silly to me.

Where's Air2300 when we need an opinion?  From what I know of Indian cricketers (cricketers in general, actually), I'd be very surprised if they don't throw at 100mph, or very close to it.  These guys can often bowl at 90mph and that's with a straight arm and a heavier ball - although admittedly, they do get a run up.  It might take a while to stop them balking.  Or to wean them off chucking it at people's legs...
They will throw yorkers and appeal the ump as well.  The entertainment value of this is unbelievable.  But us Indians, we are good at math, science, running convenience stores, motels, and playing cricket.  Definitely cricket.  So, maybe this works out.  It's worth the shot and maybe it convinces some in the country of billion people to start playing baseball and opens up the market for MLB.   
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on November 26, 2008, 09:42:22 AM
Quote from: air2300 on November 26, 2008, 09:10:02 AM
Quote from: Tonker on November 26, 2008, 02:47:46 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on November 25, 2008, 02:38:42 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 25, 2008, 02:24:26 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on November 25, 2008, 01:08:30 PM
Really?

QuotePITTSBURGH (AP)—The Pittsburgh Pirates hope Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel really do have million-dollar arms.

The two 20-year-old pitchers, neither of whom had picked up a baseball until earlier this year, signed free-agent contracts Monday with the Pirates. They are believed to be the first athletes from India to sign professional baseball contracts outside their country.


http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-pirates-milliondollararm&prov=ap&type=lgns


They probably won't pan out, but I don't think it's a terrible idea.  The Pirates aren't ever going to be able to outspend anyone, so they need to be creative about finding talent guys who can fix my computer and perform outsourced customer service functions, and this is a start.

It's still somewhat hard to believe that they need to go all the way to India to find guys that couldn't possibly have any idea how to pitch.  If these guys throw anywhere under 97...this seems silly to me.

Where's Air2300 when we need an opinion?  From what I know of Indian cricketers (cricketers in general, actually), I'd be very surprised if they don't throw at 100mph, or very close to it.  These guys can often bowl at 90mph and that's with a straight arm and a heavier ball - although admittedly, they do get a run up.  It might take a while to stop them balking.  Or to wean them off chucking it at people's legs...
They will throw yorkers and appeal the ump as well.  The entertainment value of this is unbelievable.  But us Indians, we are good at math, science, running convenience stores, motels, and playing cricket.  Definitely cricket.  So, maybe this works out.  It's worth the shot and maybe it convinces some in the country of billion people to start playing baseball and opens up the market for MLB.   

Shit, you guys already have a team in Cleveland.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kerm on November 26, 2008, 10:16:34 AM
Quote from: TJ on November 26, 2008, 08:08:10 AM
I seem to remember the Mets took a flyer on some eccentric guy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidd_Finch) who lived in the Himalayas back in 1985.  He was a non-roster invitee to spring training, and they were apparently ready to offer him a contract and insert him into their starting rotation, which already included Dwight Gooden, Ron Darling, Sid Fernandez and Rick Aguilera.  Unfortunately, he decided baseball wasn't for him and returned to the Himalayas.

(http://kermittheblog.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/finch.gif)

Maybe the Pirates think they found another one.

I remember that guy.  Old Monkey Toes, they used to call him.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TDubbs on November 26, 2008, 10:20:24 AM
Quote from: Kerm on November 26, 2008, 10:16:34 AM
Quote from: TJ on November 26, 2008, 08:08:10 AM
I seem to remember the Mets took a flyer on some eccentric guy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidd_Finch) who lived in the Himalayas back in 1985.  He was a non-roster invitee to spring training, and they were apparently ready to offer him a contract and insert him into their starting rotation, which already included Dwight Gooden, Ron Darling, Sid Fernandez and Rick Aguilera.  Unfortunately, he decided baseball wasn't for him and returned to the Himalayas.

(http://kermittheblog.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/finch.gif)

Maybe the Pirates think they found another one.

I remember that guy.  Old Monkey Toes, they used to call him.

YOU MONSTER.  YOU KICKED OUT BOOGERMAN!!!!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT II on November 26, 2008, 11:20:39 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on November 26, 2008, 10:20:24 AM
Quote from: Kerm on November 26, 2008, 10:16:34 AM
Quote from: TJ on November 26, 2008, 08:08:10 AM
I seem to remember the Mets took a flyer on some eccentric guy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidd_Finch) who lived in the Himalayas back in 1985.  He was a non-roster invitee to spring training, and they were apparently ready to offer him a contract and insert him into their starting rotation, which already included Dwight Gooden, Ron Darling, Sid Fernandez and Rick Aguilera.  Unfortunately, he decided baseball wasn't for him and returned to the Himalayas.

(http://kermittheblog.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/finch.gif)

Maybe the Pirates think they found another one.

I remember that guy.  Old Monkey Toes, they used to call him.

YOU MONSTER.  YOU KICKED OUT BOOGERMAN!!!!

He replaced my tennis racket with a rubber phalus!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: pisomojado8 on January 22, 2009, 02:12:28 PM
Troy Glaus waited until now to have shoulder surgery.  Is expected to be out three months. 

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=509858 (http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=509858)

Darn.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on January 22, 2009, 02:21:16 PM
Quote from: pisomojado8 on January 22, 2009, 02:12:28 PM
Troy Glaus waited until now to have shoulder surgery.  Is expected to be out three months. 

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=509858 (http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=509858)

Darn.

(http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/ThumbnailCache/templateView/images.icanhascheezburger.com/imagestore/2008/7/8/bcdd28f3-f5a5-4f2e-a23e-9597085156e4.png)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on January 22, 2009, 02:24:34 PM
I love this thread. I hope it lives a long and healthy life.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on January 22, 2009, 03:44:54 PM
Quote from: pisomojado8 on January 22, 2009, 02:12:28 PM
Troy Glaus waited until now to have shoulder surgery.  Is expected to be out three months. 

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=509858 (http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=509858)

Darn.

While it's not exactly the same thing, I read where Big Z is getting Lasik surgery on one eye and that may delay his Spring Training debut. What's up with these guys who wait till the last minute to get these operations that could've been done months ago. Seems like football players are always notorious for pulling that to miss training camp.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on January 22, 2009, 03:48:15 PM
Quote from: Dave B on January 22, 2009, 03:44:54 PM
Quote from: pisomojado8 on January 22, 2009, 02:12:28 PM
Troy Glaus waited until now to have shoulder surgery.  Is expected to be out three months. 

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=509858 (http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=509858)

Darn.

While it's not exactly the same thing, I read where Big Z is getting Lasik surgery on one eye and that may delay his Spring Training debut. What's up with these guys who wait till the last minute to get these operations that could've been done months ago. Seems like football players are always notorious for pulling that to miss training camp.

Is he getting some special kind of LASIK that takes 2 months to recover from?
Just throw on some goggles and you're good to go.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: *In a Nutsack on January 22, 2009, 04:00:43 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 22, 2009, 03:48:15 PM
Quote from: Dave B on January 22, 2009, 03:44:54 PM
Quote from: pisomojado8 on January 22, 2009, 02:12:28 PM
Troy Glaus waited until now to have shoulder surgery.  Is expected to be out three months. 

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=509858 (http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=509858)

Darn.

While it's not exactly the same thing, I read where Big Z is getting Lasik surgery on one eye and that may delay his Spring Training debut. What's up with these guys who wait till the last minute to get these operations that could've been done months ago. Seems like football players are always notorious for pulling that to miss training camp.

Is he getting some special kind of LASIK that takes 2 months to recover from?
Just throw on some goggles and you're good to go.

Z with goggles on while he's on the mound just gave me a mental picture that I wish I could reproduce for all you to see.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on January 22, 2009, 04:06:00 PM
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on January 22, 2009, 04:00:43 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 22, 2009, 03:48:15 PM
Quote from: Dave B on January 22, 2009, 03:44:54 PM
Quote from: pisomojado8 on January 22, 2009, 02:12:28 PM
Troy Glaus waited until now to have shoulder surgery.  Is expected to be out three months. 

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=509858 (http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=509858)

Darn.

While it's not exactly the same thing, I read where Big Z is getting Lasik surgery on one eye and that may delay his Spring Training debut. What's up with these guys who wait till the last minute to get these operations that could've been done months ago. Seems like football players are always notorious for pulling that to miss training camp.

Is he getting some special kind of LASIK that takes 2 months to recover from?
Just throw on some goggles and you're good to go.

Z with goggles on while he's on the mound just gave me a mental picture that I wish I could reproduce for all you to see.

Are the images in your head also mediocre?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on January 22, 2009, 05:15:49 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 22, 2009, 04:06:00 PM
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on January 22, 2009, 04:00:43 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 22, 2009, 03:48:15 PM
Quote from: Dave B on January 22, 2009, 03:44:54 PM
Quote from: pisomojado8 on January 22, 2009, 02:12:28 PM
Troy Glaus waited until now to have shoulder surgery.  Is expected to be out three months. 

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=509858 (http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=509858)

Darn.

While it's not exactly the same thing, I read where Big Z is getting Lasik surgery on one eye and that may delay his Spring Training debut. What's up with these guys who wait till the last minute to get these operations that could've been done months ago. Seems like football players are always notorious for pulling that to miss training camp.

Is he getting some special kind of LASIK that takes 2 months to recover from?
Just throw on some goggles and you're good to go.

Z with goggles on while he's on the mound just gave me a mental picture that I wish I could reproduce for all you to see.

Are the images in your head also mediocre?

I always assumed you two were the same guy.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on January 22, 2009, 06:06:37 PM
Quote from: 5laky on January 22, 2009, 05:15:49 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 22, 2009, 04:06:00 PM
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on January 22, 2009, 04:00:43 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 22, 2009, 03:48:15 PM
Quote from: Dave B on January 22, 2009, 03:44:54 PM
Quote from: pisomojado8 on January 22, 2009, 02:12:28 PM
Troy Glaus waited until now to have shoulder surgery.  Is expected to be out three months. 

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=509858 (http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=509858)

Darn.

While it's not exactly the same thing, I read where Big Z is getting Lasik surgery on one eye and that may delay his Spring Training debut. What's up with these guys who wait till the last minute to get these operations that could've been done months ago. Seems like football players are always notorious for pulling that to miss training camp.

Is he getting some special kind of LASIK that takes 2 months to recover from?
Just throw on some goggles and you're good to go.

Z with goggles on while he's on the mound just gave me a mental picture that I wish I could reproduce for all you to see.

Are the images in your head also mediocre?

I always assumed you two were the same guy.

No, I'm the one without the NSBB-length signature.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on January 22, 2009, 06:07:35 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 22, 2009, 06:06:37 PM
Quote from: 5laky on January 22, 2009, 05:15:49 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 22, 2009, 04:06:00 PM
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on January 22, 2009, 04:00:43 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 22, 2009, 03:48:15 PM
Quote from: Dave B on January 22, 2009, 03:44:54 PM
Quote from: pisomojado8 on January 22, 2009, 02:12:28 PM
Troy Glaus waited until now to have shoulder surgery.  Is expected to be out three months. 

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=509858 (http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=509858)

Darn.

While it's not exactly the same thing, I read where Big Z is getting Lasik surgery on one eye and that may delay his Spring Training debut. What's up with these guys who wait till the last minute to get these operations that could've been done months ago. Seems like football players are always notorious for pulling that to miss training camp.

Is he getting some special kind of LASIK that takes 2 months to recover from?
Just throw on some goggles and you're good to go.

Z with goggles on while he's on the mound just gave me a mental picture that I wish I could reproduce for all you to see.

Are the images in your head also mediocre?

I always assumed you two were the same guy.

No, I'm the one without the NSBB-length signature.

I'll never make the mistake again. Are you both from Louisiana? Or did I make that up, too?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on January 22, 2009, 06:14:57 PM
Quote from: 5laky on January 22, 2009, 06:07:35 PM
I'll never make the mistake again. Are you both from Louisiana? Or did I make that up, too?

In fairness to IAN, I won't make any illiterate, racist, backwoods Louisiana comment here and just say, "no."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on January 22, 2009, 06:19:38 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 22, 2009, 06:14:57 PM
Quote from: 5laky on January 22, 2009, 06:07:35 PM
I'll never make the mistake again. Are you both from Louisiana? Or did I make that up, too?

In fairness to IAN, I won't make any illiterate, racist, backwoods Louisiana comment here and just say, "no."

Consider me learn-ed.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on January 22, 2009, 08:41:32 PM
Quote from: Dave B on January 22, 2009, 03:44:54 PM
Quote from: pisomojado8 on January 22, 2009, 02:12:28 PM
Troy Glaus waited until now to have shoulder surgery.  Is expected to be out three months. 

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=509858 (http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=509858)

Darn.

While it's not exactly the same thing, I read where Big Z is getting Lasik surgery on one eye and that may delay his Spring Training debut. What's up with these guys who wait till the last minute to get these operations that could've been done months ago. Seems like football players are always notorious for pulling that to miss training camp.

Mrs. butthead told me she heard Z say in an interview that he is getting Lasik because he is too much of a pussy to touch his eye so he can't wear contacts, and won't wear glasses because he doesn't want to "look like a nerd."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on January 22, 2009, 09:17:29 PM
Quote from: butthead on January 22, 2009, 08:41:32 PM
Quote from: Dave B on January 22, 2009, 03:44:54 PM
Quote from: pisomojado8 on January 22, 2009, 02:12:28 PM
Troy Glaus waited until now to have shoulder surgery.  Is expected to be out three months. 

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=509858 (http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=509858)

Darn.

While it's not exactly the same thing, I read where Big Z is getting Lasik surgery on one eye and that may delay his Spring Training debut. What's up with these guys who wait till the last minute to get these operations that could've been done months ago. Seems like football players are always notorious for pulling that to miss training camp.

Mrs. butthead told me she heard Z say in an interview that he is getting Lasik because he is too much of a pussy to touch his eye so he can't wear contacts, and won't wear glasses because he doesn't want to "look like a nerd."

Those are good reasons. I wonder if this will improve his hitting. Can't hurt, right?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Philberto on January 22, 2009, 10:18:40 PM
I really thought his contract would be fatter: http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/11289835

I would have expected 12-15 million range at least. I think I'd be happy if I were a Milwaukee fan, but then again I would be a Milwaukee fan so it's not really a happy type of thing
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tonker on January 23, 2009, 04:02:57 AM
Quote from: IrishYeti on January 22, 2009, 10:18:40 PM
I really thought his contract would be fatter

Heh.

While we're on the subject, though, nobody gets the kind of money you're talking about when it's an arbitration buyout.  Even Santana got four years and less than forty, I think, and that might even have included a year or two of free agency.  I can't immediately think of anybody who's topped $10mm per, in fact - so Fielder's deal (no FA years included) seems just about right.

That fat cunt's creaking body will break down soon enough, anyway, so this is a smart move by the Brewers.  Can you say Mo Vaughn?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Philberto on January 23, 2009, 07:29:51 AM
Quote from: Tonker on January 23, 2009, 04:02:57 AM
Quote from: IrishYeti on January 22, 2009, 10:18:40 PM
I really thought his contract would be fatter

Heh.

While we're on the subject, though, nobody gets the kind of money you're talking about when it's an arbitration buyout.  Even Santana got four years and less than forty, I think, and that might even have included a year or two of free agency.  I can't immediately think of anybody who's topped $10mm per, in fact - so Fielder's deal (no FA years included) seems just about right.

That fat cunt's creaking body will break down soon enough, anyway, so this is a smart move by the Brewers.  Can you say Mo Vaughn?

I usually stay out of those contract issues because they bore me a little.. But isn't Ryan Howard in arbitration and wanting $18 mil while the Phillies want to give him $14 mil? I might be wrong, but if that's the case, there's one. However, it is this year, so your assessment may very well be correct.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on January 23, 2009, 07:31:08 AM
Quote from: Tonker on January 23, 2009, 04:02:57 AM
Quote from: IrishYeti on January 22, 2009, 10:18:40 PM
I really thought his contract would be fatter

Heh.

While we're on the subject, though, nobody gets the kind of money you're talking about when it's an arbitration buyout.  Even Santana got four years and less than forty, I think, and that might even have included a year or two of free agency.  I can't immediately think of anybody who's topped $10mm per, in fact - so Fielder's deal (no FA years included) seems just about right.

That fat cunt's creaking body will break down soon enough, anyway, so this is a smart move by the Brewers.  Can you say Mo Vaughn?

The Brewers are now some kind of beer league softball team. Hitting the ball all over the place with pitchers throwing soft toss. Should be fun.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit, B. on January 23, 2009, 11:29:42 AM
Quote from: 5laky on January 23, 2009, 07:31:08 AM
Quote from: Tonker on January 23, 2009, 04:02:57 AM
Quote from: IrishYeti on January 22, 2009, 10:18:40 PM
I really thought his contract would be fatter

Heh.

While we're on the subject, though, nobody gets the kind of money you're talking about when it's an arbitration buyout.  Even Santana got four years and less than forty, I think, and that might even have included a year or two of free agency.  I can't immediately think of anybody who's topped $10mm per, in fact - so Fielder's deal (no FA years included) seems just about right.

That fat cunt's creaking body will break down soon enough, anyway, so this is a smart move by the Brewers.  Can you say Mo Vaughn?

The Brewers are now some kind of beer league softball team. Hitting the ball all over the place with pitchers throwing soft toss. Should be fun.

I'm going to enjoy them sliding back into NL Central irrelevance.  I wonder if all those fuckstick fair weather all pissed their pants when they made the playoffs last year, like they promised to.

UNTUCKEM!  Fuck you.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Pre on January 23, 2009, 12:25:29 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on January 22, 2009, 10:18:40 PM
I would have expected 12-15 million range at least

You have to balance out a lot of the the HRs with the SOs and the knocking out top pitching prospects with his fat. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN200805010.shtml)

As a side note, I went to that game with BK and three high school aged female Brewers fans behind us bested him
in a taunting battle.  Later he tried to sex up an old man wearing socks and sandals.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on January 23, 2009, 01:31:55 PM
Quote from: Pre on January 23, 2009, 12:25:29 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on January 22, 2009, 10:18:40 PM
I would have expected 12-15 million range at least

You have to balance out a lot of the the HRs with the SOs and the knocking out top pitching prospects with his fat. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN200805010.shtml)

As a side note, I went to that game with BK and three high school aged female Brewers fans behind us bested him
in a taunting battle.  Later he tried to sex up an old man wearing socks and sandals.

Was he too drunk to recognize Fork?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit, B. on January 23, 2009, 04:05:29 PM
Quote from: Pre on January 23, 2009, 12:25:29 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on January 22, 2009, 10:18:40 PM
I would have expected 12-15 million range at least

You have to balance out a lot of the the HRs with the SOs and the knocking out top pitching prospects with his fat. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN200805010.shtml)

As a side note, I went to that game with BK and three high school aged female Brewers fans behind us bested him
in a taunting battle.  Later he tried to sex up an old man wearing socks and sandals.

They didn't best me in legally purchasing beer, though.

BOOSH!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Pre on January 23, 2009, 04:10:42 PM
Quote from: Oleg on January 23, 2009, 01:31:55 PM
Quote from: Pre on January 23, 2009, 12:25:29 PM
As a side note, I went to that game with BK and three high school aged female Brewers fans behind us bested him
in a taunting battle.  Later he tried to sex up an old man wearing socks and sandals.

Was he too drunk to recognize Fork?

Nah, this guy was funny.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: pisomojado8 on January 28, 2009, 12:30:31 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3866647 (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3866647)

Aaron Heilman.  Yay?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on January 28, 2009, 01:43:34 PM
Boo.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on January 28, 2009, 03:55:52 PM
Uh, what?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on January 29, 2009, 08:35:12 AM
Stay classy, St. Louis:

http://deadspin.com/5141745/meanwhile-at-busch-stadium-
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tank on January 29, 2009, 08:47:08 AM
Quote from: Dave B on January 29, 2009, 08:35:12 AM
Stay classy, St. Louis:

http://deadspin.com/5141745/meanwhile-at-busch-stadium-


Looks like Ballpark Village is coming along nicely.

If those were higher resolution pics, you could probably see the pipes where they're putting in the RV sewage dump stations.

I bet you the first tenants move in inside of a month.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: 5laky on January 29, 2009, 08:51:07 AM
Quote from: Dave B on January 29, 2009, 08:35:12 AM
Stay classy, St. Louis:

http://deadspin.com/5141745/meanwhile-at-busch-stadium-


Well, the Cubs do kind of suck.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on January 29, 2009, 09:06:03 AM
From the end of the S-T story on Heilman:

The Cubs' offseason makeover will continue this week, with the club nearing agreement on a one-year, $750,000 contract with backup catcher Paul Bako.

They dump Blanco and this steaming pile of monkey shit is the best they can come up with?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on January 29, 2009, 09:39:44 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on January 29, 2009, 09:06:03 AM
From the end of the S-T story on Heilman:

The Cubs' offseason makeover will continue this week, with the club nearing agreement on a one-year, $750,000 contract with backup catcher Paul Bako.

They dump Blanco and this steaming pile of monkey shit is the best they can come up with?


Did you hear about Josh Hancock?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on January 29, 2009, 09:44:24 AM
The Cubs will be lucky to win 80 games this year. Sorry.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on January 29, 2009, 10:20:08 AM
Quote from: BH on January 29, 2009, 09:39:44 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on January 29, 2009, 09:06:03 AM
From the end of the S-T story on Heilman:

The Cubs' offseason makeover will continue this week, with the club nearing agreement on a one-year, $750,000 contract with backup catcher Paul Bako.

They dump Blanco and this steaming pile of monkey shit is the best they can come up with?


Did you hear about Josh Hancock?

I heard he's still dead.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on January 29, 2009, 05:57:49 PM
(http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/4980/motivator1914552wp2.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on February 05, 2009, 02:11:03 PM
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090205&content_id=3801488&vkey=hotstove2008&fext=.jsp&partnerId=rss_mlb (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090205&content_id=3801488&vkey=hotstove2008&fext=.jsp&partnerId=rss_mlb)

Quotefree agent right-hander Ben Sheets may need surgery to repair the torn flexor tendon in his elbow,

And suddenly Ben Sheets appears on Hendry's radar screen.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on February 05, 2009, 04:12:38 PM
it's official:

"Free agent right-hander Ben Sheets is planning to have the flexor tendon tear near his right elbow surgically repaired and is hopeful for a return in the second half of the 2009 season, his agent Casey Close told SI.com.

MLB.com first reported today that Sheets was considering surgery.

After failing to receive any offers reflective of his superior talent, Close said Sheets concluded, "I'm just going to get this fixed.''

Noted sports surgeon James Andrews will likely perform the surgery."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Hawkeye's clutchness on February 09, 2009, 12:47:31 PM
Sheets Replacement:

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/39319807.html

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on February 09, 2009, 02:14:15 PM
The Cardinals just waived Adam Kennedy.  Will the insanity never stop?  First, Miles, now Kennedy?  Who's next, Brendan Ryan?  It's like they're not even trying to win!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on February 09, 2009, 02:20:50 PM
Quote from: Andy on February 09, 2009, 02:14:15 PM
The Cardinals just waived Adam Kennedy.  Will the insanity never stop?  First, Miles, now Kennedy?  Who's next, Brendan Ryan?  It's like they're not even trying to win!

Larussa was being a real ass with this one, apparently it was his decision. Should have done this months ago, giving Kennedy a chance of making another team..
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Philberto on February 09, 2009, 03:09:49 PM
Quote from: BH on February 09, 2009, 02:20:50 PM
Quote from: Andy on February 09, 2009, 02:14:15 PM
The Cardinals just waived Adam Kennedy.  Will the insanity never stop?  First, Miles, now Kennedy?  Who's next, Brendan Ryan?  It's like they're not even trying to win!

Larussa was being a real ass with this one, apparently it was his decision. Should have done this months ago, giving Kennedy a chance of making another team..

He's the fucking Genius, man. Cut the guy a slice. He's got something up his sleeve. Can't doubt the man. He's holed up in his house in Alton just working this shit out right now:
(http://i41.tinypic.com/20tjmza.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on February 09, 2009, 03:31:58 PM
PECOTA projects the Cubs to win the rancid NLC by about 67 games in 2009:

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/dc/

(http://i42.tinypic.com/21488lf.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on February 09, 2009, 03:32:26 PM
[Statfags number joke]
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit, B. on February 09, 2009, 03:39:13 PM
Quote from: Eli on February 09, 2009, 03:31:58 PM
PECOTA projects the Cubs to win the rancid NLC by about 67 games in 2009:

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/dc/

(http://i42.tinypic.com/21488lf.jpg)

Seems about right to me.

Seam.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on February 09, 2009, 03:43:50 PM
PECOTA doesn't figure in sneak attacks by Houstonians.  Or is a Hurricane going to cost the Assholes 30 games in the standings this year?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on February 09, 2009, 03:52:23 PM
They expect the Cubs to outscore last years team, even without The Pulse? I call shenanigans. The Cubs win no more than 75 games this year, and the Cardinals youth and energy will hand them the division. Houston will be the wildcard. Phil Rogers and Richard Justice have shown me the light.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on February 09, 2009, 04:04:18 PM
Better get your tickets now for that one-game Wild Card play-off between Philly and Atlanta.

Cubs get the winner.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tank on February 09, 2009, 04:21:30 PM
Quote from: Dave B on February 09, 2009, 04:04:18 PM
Better get your tickets now for that one-game Wild Card play-off between Philly and Atlanta.

Cubs get the winner.

Sure... As if the Mets aren't going to fold in the stretch run.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Pre on February 09, 2009, 05:11:21 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 09, 2009, 04:21:30 PM
Quote from: Dave B on February 09, 2009, 04:04:18 PM
Better get your tickets now for that one-game Wild Card play-off between Philly and Atlanta.

Cubs get the winner.

Sure... As if the Mets aren't going to fold in the stretch run.

How can you argue with a computer so advanced it is capable of adding up the
batting averages for the Central from last year, dividing by 6 (.263) and giving every
team that number for next year, giving the cubs an extra 3% so it's not uniform?

Why even include that column?  Charging money to predict that, on average, teams
will hit average is one of the many reasons I hate Baseball Prospectus.

2008 Numbers for the fuck of it:

TEAM | Runs | RA  |   BA |  OBP |  SLG
Cubs | 855  | 671 | .278 | .354 | .443
Brew | 750  | 689 | .253 | .325 | .431
Card | 779  | 725 | .281 | .350 | .433
Reds | 704  | 800 | .247 | .321 | .408
Astr | 712  | 743 | .263 | .323 | .415 
Piss | 735  | 884 | .258 | .320 | .403


(http://i42.tinypic.com/21488lf.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on February 09, 2009, 05:17:51 PM
Quote from: Dave B on February 09, 2009, 04:04:18 PM
Better get your tickets now for that one-game Wild Card play-off between Philly and Atlanta.

Cubs get swept by the winner.

October'd
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tonker on February 10, 2009, 04:10:01 AM
Quote from: Pre on February 09, 2009, 05:11:21 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 09, 2009, 04:21:30 PM
Quote from: Dave B on February 09, 2009, 04:04:18 PM
Better get your tickets now for that one-game Wild Card play-off between Philly and Atlanta.

Cubs get the winner.

Sure... As if the Mets aren't going to fold in the stretch run.

How can you argue with a computer so advanced it is capable of adding up the
batting averages for the Central from last year, dividing by 6 (.263) and giving every
team that number for next year, giving the cubs an extra 3% so it's not uniform?

Why even include that column?  Charging money to predict that, on average, teams
will hit average is one of the many reasons I hate Baseball Prospectus.

2008 Numbers for the fuck of it:

TEAM | Runs | RA  |   BA |  OBP |  SLG
Cubs | 855  | 671 | .278 | .354 | .443
Brew | 750  | 689 | .253 | .325 | .431
Card | 779  | 725 | .281 | .350 | .433
Reds | 704  | 800 | .247 | .321 | .408
Astr | 712  | 743 | .263 | .323 | .415 
Piss | 735  | 884 | .258 | .320 | .403



Two things about that, Pre :  firstly, I love the fact that you snuck a "Piss" in there;  Secondly, Good Holy Mother of God the Reds' hitters really, really fucking sucked last year.  If we ever needed further proof that Dusty is run averse, that's it right there.  He's somebody else's problem now and yet he still makes my blood boil.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on February 10, 2009, 10:54:03 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 09, 2009, 03:52:23 PM
They expect the Cubs to outscore last years team, even without The Pulse? I call shenanigans. The Cubs win no more than 75 games this year, and the Cardinals youth and energy will hand them the division. Houston will be the wildcard. Phil Rogers and Richard Justice have shown me the light.

Not only that, according to PECOTA the Cubs will score more runs than any team in baseball in 2009.  I mean, with Joey Gathright and Aaron Miles aboard, how could they not?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on February 12, 2009, 11:01:15 PM
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/02/pirates-invite.html ... you know, in case you were wonderin what Craig Monroe and Juan Mateo were up to.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Canadouche on February 13, 2009, 08:07:15 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 09, 2009, 03:52:23 PM
They expect the Cubs to outscore last years team, even without The Pulse? I call shenanigans. The Cubs win no more than 75 games this year, and the Cardinals youth and energy will hand them the division. Houston will be the wildcard. Phil Rogers and Richard Justice have shown me the light.

AOL user Addisonst?  Is that you?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Philberto on February 14, 2009, 01:04:23 PM
Just posted in the shoutbox but this is just a fine well thought and completely truthful piece of sports writing: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/123470-the-chicago-cubs-biggest-challenge-in-the-2009-nl-central-the-cincinnati-reds
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on February 14, 2009, 01:46:48 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on February 14, 2009, 01:04:23 PM
Just posted in the shoutbox but this is just a fine well thought and completely truthful piece of sports writing: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/123470-the-chicago-cubs-biggest-challenge-in-the-2009-nl-central-the-cincinnati-reds

Nice.

QuoteThe Reds of 2009 are light years ahead of where most observers would have believed them to be just a few short years ago. Gone are their bombers, Adam Dunn and Ken Griffey, Jr. Gone are the players of their future, Wily Mo Pena and Austin Kearns.Also gone was their one year wonder, Josh Hamilton.

Rephrased: Gone are Hamilton, Dunn and Griffey, the only Reds players who could hit a baseball during the past two years.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on February 14, 2009, 02:29:15 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on February 13, 2009, 08:07:15 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 09, 2009, 03:52:23 PM
They expect the Cubs to outscore last years team, even without The Pulse? I call shenanigans. The Cubs win no more than 75 games this year, and the Cardinals youth and energy will hand them the division. Houston will be the wildcard. Phil Rogers and Richard Justice have shown me the light.

AOL user Addisonst?  Is that you?
Jay would never say "shenanigans."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on February 14, 2009, 03:50:50 PM
Quote from: Eli on February 14, 2009, 01:46:48 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on February 14, 2009, 01:04:23 PM
Just posted in the shoutbox but this is just a fine well thought and completely truthful piece of sports writing: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/123470-the-chicago-cubs-biggest-challenge-in-the-2009-nl-central-the-cincinnati-reds

Nice.

QuoteThe Reds of 2009 are light years ahead of where most observers would have believed them to be just a few short years ago. Gone are their bombers, Adam Dunn and Ken Griffey, Jr. Gone are the players of their future, Wily Mo Pena and Austin Kearns.Also gone was their one year wonder, Josh Hamilton.

Rephrased: Gone are Hamilton, Dunn and Griffey, the only Reds players who could hit a baseball during the past two years.

It's pretty obvious to me that the Astros planted this story in effort to get the Cubs' guard down so they can launch their surprise attack.  WE SHOULD OF LISTENED TO PHIL ROGERS!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tonker on February 16, 2009, 07:39:58 AM
Posted in the RIGHT FUCKING PLACE THIS TIME. (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-090215-chicago-cubs-nl-central,0,1171888.story?page=3)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tank on February 16, 2009, 08:38:15 AM
Quote from: Tonker on February 16, 2009, 07:39:58 AM
Posted in the RIGHT FUCKING PLACE THIS TIME. (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-090215-chicago-cubs-nl-central,0,1171888.story?page=3)

It's nice that he took the time to list each team's personnel additions and losses for us. I just wish he'd gone all the way and done the +/- math for the non-statfags among us.

I'm getting all hung up on this whole 'negative numbers' thing. (It's insane! How can anyone have fewer than zero apples?!)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on February 16, 2009, 03:32:23 PM
http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2009/02/16/daily4.html

Ooooh, the Brewers offseason gets worse all the time.

Now who gets to handle Pat's potty breaks?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MidgetSellingWater on February 16, 2009, 04:53:57 PM
Quote from: Andy on February 16, 2009, 03:32:23 PM
http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2009/02/16/daily4.html

Ooooh, the Brewers offseason gets worse all the time.

Now who gets to handle Pat's potty breaks?

Intrepid Reader: Jim Belushi

I'm a Chicago icon and not doing much these days.  I'm also a no-talent, cigar-chomping douche.

(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x217/jimbelfan/JamesBelushi.jpg)

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on February 16, 2009, 09:11:45 PM
Quote from: Andy on February 16, 2009, 03:32:23 PM
http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2009/02/16/daily4.html

Ooooh, the Brewers offseason gets worse all the time.

Now who gets to handle Pat's potty breaks?

WGN Radio had some feelers out on the radio trade sites a couple weeks ago in case this happened...

The address listed to send the materials to was:

Dave Eanet
Sports Director
WGN Radio
435 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on February 16, 2009, 09:17:04 PM
Quote from: BC on February 16, 2009, 09:11:45 PM
Quote from: Andy on February 16, 2009, 03:32:23 PM
http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2009/02/16/daily4.html

Ooooh, the Brewers offseason gets worse all the time.

Now who gets to handle Pat's potty breaks?

WGN Radio had some feelers out on the radio trade sites a couple weeks ago in case this happened...

The address listed to send the materials to was:

Dave Eanet
Sports Director
WGN Radio
435 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Surely you're actually sending them your shit and not simply posting the address, waiting for encouragement.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on February 16, 2009, 09:38:31 PM
Quote from: Slakee on February 16, 2009, 09:17:04 PM
Quote from: BC on February 16, 2009, 09:11:45 PM
Quote from: Andy on February 16, 2009, 03:32:23 PM
http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2009/02/16/daily4.html

Ooooh, the Brewers offseason gets worse all the time.

Now who gets to handle Pat's potty breaks?

WGN Radio had some feelers out on the radio trade sites a couple weeks ago in case this happened...

The address listed to send the materials to was:

Dave Eanet
Sports Director
WGN Radio
435 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Surely you're actually sending them your shit and not simply posting the address, waiting for encouragement.

We're calling your bluff, BC.  Don't do it!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tinker to Evers to Chance on February 16, 2009, 10:11:16 PM
Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on February 16, 2009, 09:38:31 PM
Quote from: Slakee on February 16, 2009, 09:17:04 PM
Quote from: BC on February 16, 2009, 09:11:45 PM
Quote from: Andy on February 16, 2009, 03:32:23 PM
http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2009/02/16/daily4.html

Ooooh, the Brewers offseason gets worse all the time.

Now who gets to handle Pat's potty breaks?

WGN Radio had some feelers out on the radio trade sites a couple weeks ago in case this happened...

The address listed to send the materials to was:

Dave Eanet
Sports Director
WGN Radio
435 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Surely you're actually sending them your shit and not simply posting the address, waiting for encouragement.

We're calling your bluff, BC.  Don't do it!

I think he wants us to send it in on his behalf.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on February 16, 2009, 10:21:22 PM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on February 16, 2009, 10:11:16 PM
Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on February 16, 2009, 09:38:31 PM
Quote from: Slakee on February 16, 2009, 09:17:04 PM
Quote from: BC on February 16, 2009, 09:11:45 PM
Quote from: Andy on February 16, 2009, 03:32:23 PM
http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2009/02/16/daily4.html

Ooooh, the Brewers offseason gets worse all the time.

Now who gets to handle Pat's potty breaks?

WGN Radio had some feelers out on the radio trade sites a couple weeks ago in case this happened...

The address listed to send the materials to was:

Dave Eanet
Sports Director
WGN Radio
435 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Surely you're actually sending them your shit and not simply posting the address, waiting for encouragement.

We're calling your bluff, BC.  Don't do it!

I think he wants us to send it in on his behalf.

Someone should start a facebook group to rally the people on his behalf.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tank on February 16, 2009, 10:44:18 PM
Quote from: powen01 on February 16, 2009, 10:21:22 PM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on February 16, 2009, 10:11:16 PM
Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on February 16, 2009, 09:38:31 PM
Quote from: Slakee on February 16, 2009, 09:17:04 PM
Quote from: BC on February 16, 2009, 09:11:45 PM
Quote from: Andy on February 16, 2009, 03:32:23 PM
http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2009/02/16/daily4.html

Ooooh, the Brewers offseason gets worse all the time.

Now who gets to handle Pat's potty breaks?

WGN Radio had some feelers out on the radio trade sites a couple weeks ago in case this happened...

The address listed to send the materials to was:

Dave Eanet
Sports Director
WGN Radio
435 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Surely you're actually sending them your shit and not simply posting the address, waiting for encouragement.

We're calling your bluff, BC.  Don't do it!

I think he wants us to send it in on his behalf.

Someone should start a facebook group to rally the people on his behalf.

Join the newest Facebook group: "I bet I can find 100,000 people who support Brian Crozier's bid to become WGN Radio's new Pat-Hughes-5th-inning-blumpkin-break guy!"

(I do hope he would read all the fine print on any such job offer.)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on February 17, 2009, 03:34:38 PM
New Brewers manager Ken Macha said he's set to bat Rickie Weeks at the top of the order. (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/39719417.html)

I'm sure some statfaggot will point out that Weeks has a .352 career OBP and tell me why this is a good idea for the Brewers.

Hopefully that person will also point out that Rickie Weeks completely blows and over the last two seasons has struck out 231 times in his last 884 ABs (which equates to 26% of the time.)


Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Pre on February 17, 2009, 08:09:05 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on February 17, 2009, 03:34:38 PM
New Brewers manager Ken Macha said he's set to bat Rickie Weeks at the top of the order. (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/39719417.html)

I'm sure some statfaggot will point out that Weeks has a .352 career OBP and tell me why this is a good idea for the Brewers.

Hopefully that person will also point out that Rickie Weeks completely blows and over the last two seasons has struck out 231 times in his last 884 ABs (which equates to 26% of the time.)

Weeks is probably as good as any other choice that isn't Fatty Fat Fat Fat.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on February 17, 2009, 09:42:17 PM
I actually didn't send anything in, I just posted that address in case anyone wants to write nasty letters to WGN Radio in the future.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gil Gunderson on February 17, 2009, 09:49:41 PM
Quote from: BC on February 17, 2009, 09:42:17 PM
I actually didn't send anything in, I just posted that address in case anyone wants to write nasty letters to WGN Radio in the future.

Dear WGN,

Why is John Williams still employed?

Sincerely,

Gil Gunderson
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on February 17, 2009, 10:32:57 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on February 17, 2009, 09:49:41 PM
Quote from: BC on February 17, 2009, 09:42:17 PM
I actually didn't send anything in, I just posted that address in case anyone wants to write nasty letters to WGN Radio in the future.

Dear WGN,

Why is John Williams still employed?

Sincerely,

Gil Gunderson

He's been coasting since he scored The Empire Strikes Back.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Philberto on February 18, 2009, 12:29:26 AM
He's back: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jJRyXcQFtkptQK_b8bgyXbxmv4rwD96DJIV01 Let's hope he makes the major league roster.

Quote from: Pre on February 17, 2009, 08:09:05 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on February 17, 2009, 03:34:38 PM
New Brewers manager Ken Macha said he's set to bat Rickie Weeks at the top of the order. (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/39719417.html)

I'm sure some statfaggot will point out that Weeks has a .352 career OBP and tell me why this is a good idea for the Brewers.

Hopefully that person will also point out that Rickie Weeks completely blows and over the last two seasons has struck out 231 times in his last 884 ABs (which equates to 26% of the time.)

Weeks is probably as good as any other choice that isn't Fatty Fat Fat Fat.

As someone who was called obese by the Wii Fit, I find that Highly Offensive
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on February 18, 2009, 09:02:22 AM
BC,

You do realize that the last two guys to have that job didn't have a whole lot of experience before they got it?  And, when they hired the great Andy Masur and Cory Provus they did it far earlier on in the offseason.  They're desperate.  You're a desperate choice.  It's perfect!

If you don't send something in, I'm going to submit one of our shorter podcasts (one that times in around three hours) and Kermit and I will get the job and spend our one inning a game calling you a pussy.

Love,
Andy
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Jon on February 18, 2009, 09:05:01 AM
Quote from: Andy on February 18, 2009, 09:02:22 AM

If you don't send something in, I'm going to submit one of our shorter podcasts (one that times in around three hours) and Kermit and I will get the job and spend our one inning a game calling you a pussy.

That inning will last at least 75 minutes.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on February 18, 2009, 09:05:17 AM
BC,

You do realize that you do not completely suck at your job, right? That already makes you an improvement.

Thanks,

T.J. Brown
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MAD on February 18, 2009, 09:10:26 AM
Quote from: Jon on February 18, 2009, 09:05:01 AM
Quote from: Andy on February 18, 2009, 09:02:22 AM

If you don't send something in, I'm going to submit one of our shorter podcasts (one that times in around three hours) and Kermit and I will get the job and spend our one inning a game calling you a pussy.

That inning will last at least 75 minutes.

As long as Steve Trachsel comes back to pitch it, it'll be fine.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on February 18, 2009, 09:14:48 AM
Quote from: MAD on February 18, 2009, 09:10:26 AM
Quote from: Jon on February 18, 2009, 09:05:01 AM
Quote from: Andy on February 18, 2009, 09:02:22 AM

If you don't send something in, I'm going to submit one of our shorter podcasts (one that times in around three hours) and Kermit and I will get the job and spend our one inning a game calling you a pussy.

That inning will last at least 75 minutes.

As long as Steve Trachsel comes back to pitch it, it'll be fine.

I think a Kermit/Andy/Santo pairing would be tremendous. I think Kermit and Andy would say something somewhat funny on Opening Day and somewhere in the 7th inning of a September game, you'll hear Santo begin to guffaw, finally grasping the punchline.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CBStew on February 18, 2009, 12:48:14 PM
This blurb in the Tribune made me laugh out loud  (I am proud of myself for not resorting to the "lol"):


Jump around: Mike Fontenot and his girlfriend bought Ryan Theriot's kids a trampoline for Christmas, much to the Theriots' chagrin.

"It's only like a foot off the ground," Fontenot said. "They'll only break their arms, not their necks, so he's happy about it. He told me when I have kids, he's going to get them steak knives."

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on February 18, 2009, 01:00:41 PM
Quote from: CBStew on February 18, 2009, 12:48:14 PM
This blurb in the Tribune made me laugh out loud  (I am proud of myself for not resorting to the "lol"):


Jump around: Mike Fontenot and his girlfriend bought Ryan Theriot's kids a trampoline for Christmas, much to the Theriots' chagrin.

"It's only like a foot off the ground," Fontenot said. "They'll only break their arms, not their necks, so he's happy about it. He told me when I have kids, he's going to get them steak knives."



Hey, did you know they used to be teammates and are pretty much best friends?  True story.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on February 18, 2009, 02:17:31 PM
Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on February 18, 2009, 01:00:41 PM
Quote from: CBStew on February 18, 2009, 12:48:14 PM
This blurb in the Tribune made me laugh out loud  (I am proud of myself for not resorting to the "lol"):


Jump around: Mike Fontenot and his girlfriend bought Ryan Theriot's kids a trampoline for Christmas, much to the Theriots' chagrin.

"It's only like a foot off the ground," Fontenot said. "They'll only break their arms, not their necks, so he's happy about it. He told me when I have kids, he's going to get them steak knives."



Hey, did you know they used to be teammates and are pretty much best friends?  True story.

Didn't they go to college together or something.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Jon on February 18, 2009, 03:44:53 PM
Quote from: thehawk on February 18, 2009, 02:17:31 PM
Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on February 18, 2009, 01:00:41 PM
Quote from: CBStew on February 18, 2009, 12:48:14 PM
This blurb in the Tribune made me laugh out loud  (I am proud of myself for not resorting to the "lol"):


Jump around: Mike Fontenot and his girlfriend bought Ryan Theriot's kids a trampoline for Christmas, much to the Theriots' chagrin.

"It's only like a foot off the ground," Fontenot said. "They'll only break their arms, not their necks, so he's happy about it. He told me when I have kids, he's going to get them steak knives."



Hey, did you know they used to be teammates and are pretty much best friends?  True story.

Didn't they go to college together or something.

Since they both have French last names, maybe we can come up with a nickname implying this connection that is French. Perhaps a movie title.

The Amelie Brothers?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tank on February 18, 2009, 04:42:45 PM
Quote from: Jon on February 18, 2009, 03:44:53 PM
Quote from: thehawk on February 18, 2009, 02:17:31 PM
Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on February 18, 2009, 01:00:41 PM
Quote from: CBStew on February 18, 2009, 12:48:14 PM
This blurb in the Tribune made me laugh out loud  (I am proud of myself for not resorting to the "lol"):


Jump around: Mike Fontenot and his girlfriend bought Ryan Theriot's kids a trampoline for Christmas, much to the Theriots' chagrin.

"It's only like a foot off the ground," Fontenot said. "They'll only break their arms, not their necks, so he's happy about it. He told me when I have kids, he's going to get them steak knives."



Hey, did you know they used to be teammates and are pretty much best friends?  True story.

Didn't they go to college together or something.

Since they both have French last names, maybe we can come up with a nickname implying this connection that is French. Perhaps a movie title.

The Amelie Brothers?

I like the way you're thinking.

I'm thinking something more in a Roy Scheider vein, though...

Perhaps (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070083/)?

(Granted, it's no J'ai le cancer, but I think it has a certain appropriate je ne sais quoi to it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on February 18, 2009, 10:12:12 PM
Quote from: CBStew on February 18, 2009, 12:48:14 PM
This blurb in the Tribune made me laugh out loud  (I am proud of myself for not resorting to the "lol"):

Jump around: Mike Fontenot and his girlfriend bought Ryan Theriot's kids a trampoline for Christmas, much to the Theriots' chagrin.

"It's only like a foot off the ground," Fontenot said. "They'll only break their arms, not their necks, so he's happy about it. He told me when I have kids, he's going to get them steak knives."


If it's only a foot off the ground, Fontenot and Theriot can use it without needing a boost up.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit, B. on February 19, 2009, 12:18:14 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on February 17, 2009, 03:34:38 PM
New Brewers manager Ken Macha said he's set to bat Rickie Weeks at the top of the order. (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/39719417.html)

I'm sure some statfaggot will point out that Weeks has a .352 career OBP and tell me why this is a good idea for the Brewers.

Hopefully that person will also point out that Rickie Weeks completely blows and over the last two seasons has struck out 231 times in his last 884 ABs (which equates to 26% of the time.)




The Brewers are so completely irrelevant now, I had completely forgotten that Macha is their manager.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on February 19, 2009, 05:12:13 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on February 19, 2009, 12:18:14 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on February 17, 2009, 03:34:38 PM
New Brewers manager Ken Macha said he's set to bat Rickie Weeks at the top of the order. (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/39719417.html)

I'm sure some statfaggot will point out that Weeks has a .352 career OBP and tell me why this is a good idea for the Brewers.

Hopefully that person will also point out that Rickie Weeks completely blows and over the last two seasons has struck out 231 times in his last 884 ABs (which equates to 26% of the time.)




The Brewers are so completely irrelevant now, I had completely forgotten that Macha is their manager.

Yeah - it seems like years ago that Bob Brenly was almost their manager.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BichetteHappens on February 19, 2009, 05:56:53 PM
1) Soriano
2) Miles
3) Lee
4) Bradley
5) Ramirez
6) Fukudome
7) Geo
8) Theriot

Lous' preliminary batting order for this season. eep.

eh eh eh?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Canadouche on February 19, 2009, 06:12:31 PM
Quote from: BichetteHappens on February 19, 2009, 05:56:53 PM
1) Soriano
2) Miles
3) Lee
4) Bradley
5) Ramirez
6) Fukudome
7) Geo
8) Theriot

Lous' preliminary batting order for this season. eep.

eh eh eh?

According to ...?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on February 19, 2009, 06:20:12 PM
Quote from: BichetteHappens on February 19, 2009, 05:56:53 PM
1) Soriano
2) Miles
3) Lee
4) Bradley
5) Ramirez
6) Fukudome
7) Geo
8) Theriot

Lous' preliminary batting order for this season. eep.

eh eh eh?

Wrong. Fontejesus wins the second sack jorb.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MAD on February 19, 2009, 06:29:08 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on February 19, 2009, 06:20:12 PM
Quote from: BichetteHappens on February 19, 2009, 05:56:53 PM
1) Soriano
2) Miles
3) Lee
4) Bradley
5) Ramirez
6) Fukudome
7) Geo
8) Theriot

Lous' preliminary batting order for this season. eep.

eh eh eh?

Wrong. Fontejesus wins the second sack jorb.

You're both wrong.

I'm seeing a doubledwarf platoon.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BichetteHappens on February 19, 2009, 06:32:34 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on February 19, 2009, 06:12:31 PM
Quote from: BichetteHappens on February 19, 2009, 05:56:53 PM
1) Soriano
2) Miles
3) Lee
4) Bradley
5) Ramirez
6) Fukudome
7) Geo
8) Theriot

Lous' preliminary batting order for this season. eep.

eh eh eh?

According to ...?

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090219&content_id=3850236&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc

ALF IS FEELING HEALTHY!!1 YES!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Canadouche on February 19, 2009, 06:41:11 PM
Quote from: BichetteHappens on February 19, 2009, 06:32:34 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on February 19, 2009, 06:12:31 PM
Quote from: BichetteHappens on February 19, 2009, 05:56:53 PM
1) Soriano
2) Miles
3) Lee
4) Bradley
5) Ramirez
6) Fukudome
7) Geo
8) Theriot

Lous' preliminary batting order for this season. eep.

eh eh eh?

According to ...?

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090219&content_id=3850236&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc

ALF IS FEELING HEALTHY!!1 YES!

Thank God, it's only Muskat.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BichetteHappens on February 19, 2009, 06:47:43 PM
The time is nigh for me to order my MILES jersey t-shirt
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on February 19, 2009, 07:37:12 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on February 19, 2009, 06:20:12 PM
Quote from: BichetteHappens on February 19, 2009, 05:56:53 PM
1) Soriano
2) Miles
3) Lee
4) Bradley
5) Ramirez
6) Fukudome
7) Geo
8) Theriot

Lous' preliminary batting order for this season. eep.

eh eh eh?

Wrong. Fontejesus wins the second sack jorb.

Fuck Aaron Miles with a Remington Cheeseball Goatee Trimmer and Rape Kittm
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on February 19, 2009, 07:40:35 PM
Quote from: BichetteHappens on February 19, 2009, 06:32:34 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on February 19, 2009, 06:12:31 PM
Quote from: BichetteHappens on February 19, 2009, 05:56:53 PM
1) Soriano
2) Miles
3) Lee
4) Bradley
5) Ramirez
6) Fukudome
7) Geo
8) Theriot

Lous' preliminary batting order for this season. eep.

eh eh eh?

According to ...?

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090219&content_id=3850236&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc

ALF IS FEELING HEALTHY!!1 YES!

If not attempting steals helps keep Alf's legs healthy enough that he can play 150 games, I'm all for it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on February 19, 2009, 11:50:17 PM
I'm really looking forward to talking about who should lead off again this year.

My favorite thing is when Lou brings it up even though he has no intention of changing it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on February 20, 2009, 09:26:13 AM
Any line-up with Aaron Miles in it is a shitty line-up.

And who is going to play the 85 games Bradley's going to miss due to injury/suspension?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: RV on February 20, 2009, 09:31:47 AM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on February 20, 2009, 09:26:13 AM
Any line-up with Aaron Miles in it is a shitty line-up.

And who is going to play the 85 games Bradley's going to miss due to injury/suspension?

Here's a website you might enjoy:

http://firedustybaker2.wordpress.com/ (http://firedustybaker2.wordpress.com/)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on February 28, 2009, 11:55:39 AM
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the Cubs have agreed to terms with Corey Koskie on a minor league contract.
Koskie hasn't played in the majors since 2006, when he hit .261/.343/.490 in 257 at-bats for the Brewers. He has been cleared to play once again after battling post-concussion syndrome for a few years. He'll compete for a backup job on the Cubs.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on February 28, 2009, 02:47:41 PM
Quote from: BH on February 28, 2009, 11:55:39 AM
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the Cubs have agreed to terms with Corey Koskie on a minor league contract.
Koskie hasn't played in the majors since 2006, when he hit .261/.343/.490 in 257 at-bats for the Brewers. He has been cleared to play once again after battling post-concussion syndrome for a few years. He'll compete for a backup job on the Cubs.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times

If he's got anything left in the tank he'd be a great back-up for Ramirez.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tank on February 28, 2009, 03:27:04 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on February 28, 2009, 02:47:41 PM
Quote from: BH on February 28, 2009, 11:55:39 AM
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the Cubs have agreed to terms with Corey Koskie on a minor league contract.
Koskie hasn't played in the majors since 2006, when he hit .261/.343/.490 in 257 at-bats for the Brewers. He has been cleared to play once again after battling post-concussion syndrome for a few years. He'll compete for a backup job on the Cubs.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times

If he's got anything left in the tank he'd be a great back-up for Ramirez.

Korey Kosuke?

I'm not sure how comfortable I am with this...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on March 01, 2009, 09:14:47 AM
Quote from: Tank on February 28, 2009, 03:27:04 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on February 28, 2009, 02:47:41 PM
Quote from: BH on February 28, 2009, 11:55:39 AM
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the Cubs have agreed to terms with Corey Koskie on a minor league contract.
Koskie hasn't played in the majors since 2006, when he hit .261/.343/.490 in 257 at-bats for the Brewers. He has been cleared to play once again after battling post-concussion syndrome for a few years. He'll compete for a backup job on the Cubs.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times

If he's got anything left in the tank he'd be a great back-up for Ramirez.

Korey Kosuke?

I'm not sure how comfortable I am with this...

Gold-encrusted tits.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on March 01, 2009, 12:53:42 PM
He's going to play for Team Canada in the WBC.  So the world (the 1,214 people who will watch the WBC--and yes, I'm one of them) will know how much he's got left.

Schilling wants to pitch for the Cubs.  That's awesome.  I love that guy.  I hope he chokes on a Krispy Kreme this afternoon and dies.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on March 01, 2009, 01:14:46 PM
Quote from: Andy on March 01, 2009, 12:53:42 PM
He's going to play for Team Canada in the WBC.  So the world (the 1,214 people who will watch the WBC--and yes, I'm one of them) will know how much he's got left.

Schilling wants to pitch for the Cubs.  That's awesome.  I love that guy.  I hope he chokes on a Krispy Kreme this afternoon and dies.

Awesome, you and Phil Rogers will have plenty to talk about.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on March 01, 2009, 01:57:56 PM
Quote from: Andy on March 01, 2009, 12:53:42 PM
He's going to play for Team Canada in the WBC.  So the world (the 1,214 people who will watch the WBC--and yes, I'm one of them) will know how much he's got left.

Schilling wants to pitch for the Cubs.  That's awesome.  I love that guy.  I hope he chokes on a Krispy Kreme this afternoon and dies.

I've never wished teh ghey cancer upon anyone until I wished it upon Schilling.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on March 02, 2009, 09:29:26 AM
Quote from: CT III on March 01, 2009, 01:14:46 PM
Quote from: Andy on March 01, 2009, 12:53:42 PM
He's going to play for Team Canada in the WBC.  So the world (the 1,214 people who will watch the WBC--and yes, I'm one of them) will know how much he's got left.

Schilling wants to pitch for the Cubs.  That's awesome.  I love that guy.  I hope he chokes on a Krispy Kreme this afternoon and dies.

Awesome, you and Phil Rogers will have plenty to talk about.

I think we watch it for different reasons.  He watches it because he believes Uncle Bud's bullshite about it spreading the glory of baseball around the world.  I watch it hoping that every non-Cub will suffer a devastating injury.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on March 02, 2009, 09:40:41 AM
I'll go on record as saying that Schilling is a douche, but I'd get over it pretty quick if he pitched for the Cubs in any resemblance of a few years ago.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Jon on March 02, 2009, 09:43:32 AM
Quote from: BH on March 02, 2009, 09:40:41 AM
I'll go on record as saying that Schilling is a douche, but I'd get over it pretty quick if he pitched for the Cubs in any resemblance of a few years ago.
Thi
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on March 02, 2009, 09:57:41 AM
Quote from: BH on March 02, 2009, 09:40:41 AM
I'll go on record as saying that Schilling is a douche, but I'd get over it pretty quick if he pitched for the Cubs in any resemblance of a few years ago.

He's a washed up asshole. Keep him the fuck out of the Wrigleyville area.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on March 02, 2009, 10:02:42 AM
Quote from: Fork on March 02, 2009, 09:57:41 AM
Quote from: BH on March 02, 2009, 09:40:41 AM
I'll go on record as saying that Schilling is a douche, but I'd get over it pretty quick if he pitched for the Cubs in any resemblance of a few years ago.

He's a washed up asshole. Keep him the fuck out of the Wrigleyville area.

PROVE IT!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on March 02, 2009, 10:12:33 AM
Quote from: BH on March 02, 2009, 10:02:42 AM
Quote from: Fork on March 02, 2009, 09:57:41 AM
Quote from: BH on March 02, 2009, 09:40:41 AM
I'll go on record as saying that Schilling is a douche, but I'd get over it pretty quick if he pitched for the Cubs in any resemblance of a few years ago.

He's a washed up asshole. Keep him the fuck out of the Wrigleyville area.

PROVE IT!

I've seen him at the meetings.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on March 02, 2009, 10:07:01 PM
Quote from: Fork on March 02, 2009, 10:12:33 AM
Quote from: BH on March 02, 2009, 10:02:42 AM
Quote from: Fork on March 02, 2009, 09:57:41 AM
Quote from: BH on March 02, 2009, 09:40:41 AM
I'll go on record as saying that Schilling is a douche, but I'd get over it pretty quick if he pitched for the Cubs in any resemblance of a few years ago.

He's a washed up asshole. Keep him the fuck out of the Wrigleyville area.

PROVE IT!

I've seen him at the meetings.

I'm getting busted in here a couple of weeks.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: D. Doluntap on March 06, 2009, 03:41:10 AM
Cards sign Dennys Reyes.

While I am a big fan of many of the Grand Slam deals, and the all night capability, I still feel like I am betraying IHOP every time I see one a Dennys.  This will however fit in nicely with the St. Louis crowd. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on March 06, 2009, 07:40:22 AM
Intrepid Reader: Ice Cube

Where you wanna go? She said, "Denny's (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtltFfF5PhU), I figure." I said, "Hell no, cuz they don't like n*ggaz."

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on March 06, 2009, 08:29:59 AM
These retards are delusional. Not only are they having a circle-jerk about signing Dennys Reyes, but then they come up with this masterpiece:

http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=612167
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on March 06, 2009, 09:46:12 AM
Quote from: Dave B on March 06, 2009, 08:29:59 AM
These retards are delusional. Not only are they having a circle-jerk about signing Dennys Reyes, but then they come up with this masterpiece:

http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=612167

So much to choose from.  This is good:

QuoteSP2 Wainwright Harden Cards, even IF (big if) Harden pitches 30 games

If Harden pitches 30 games, he's going to end up with a Cy Young on his mantle.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on March 06, 2009, 09:52:31 AM
Quote from: Eli on March 06, 2009, 09:46:12 AM
Quote from: Dave B on March 06, 2009, 08:29:59 AM
These retards are delusional. Not only are they having a circle-jerk about signing Dennys Reyes, but then they come up with this masterpiece:

http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=612167

So much to choose from.  This is good:

QuoteSP2 Wainwright Harden Cards, even IF (big if) Harden pitches 30 games

If Harden pitches 30 games, he's going to end up with a Cy Young on his mantle.

At least Adam Wainwright doesn't have a history of injuries...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on March 06, 2009, 06:38:25 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 06, 2009, 09:46:12 AM
Quote from: Dave B on March 06, 2009, 08:29:59 AM
These retards are delusional. Not only are they having a circle-jerk about signing Dennys Reyes, but then they come up with this masterpiece:

http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=612167

So much to choose from.  This is good:

QuoteSP2 Wainwright Harden Cards, even IF (big if) Harden pitches 30 games

If Harden pitches 30 games, he's going to end up with a Cy Young on his mantle.

Very funny. I'm pretty sure this whole comparison was done "dong in cheek" so to speak.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on March 06, 2009, 09:16:02 PM
Quote from: Slakee on March 06, 2009, 09:52:31 AM
Quote from: Eli on March 06, 2009, 09:46:12 AM
Quote from: Dave B on March 06, 2009, 08:29:59 AM
These retards are delusional. Not only are they having a circle-jerk about signing Dennys Reyes, but then they come up with this masterpiece:

http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=612167

So much to choose from.  This is good:

QuoteSP2 Wainwright Harden Cards, even IF (big if) Harden pitches 30 games

If Harden pitches 30 games, he's going to end up with a Cy Young on his mantle.

At least Adam Wainwright doesn't have a history of injuries...

Or plowing into tow trucks on the interstate.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on March 06, 2009, 11:15:24 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on March 06, 2009, 09:16:02 PM
Quote from: Slakee on March 06, 2009, 09:52:31 AM
Quote from: Eli on March 06, 2009, 09:46:12 AM
Quote from: Dave B on March 06, 2009, 08:29:59 AM
These retards are delusional. Not only are they having a circle-jerk about signing Dennys Reyes, but then they come up with this masterpiece:

http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=612167

So much to choose from.  This is good:

QuoteSP2 Wainwright Harden Cards, even IF (big if) Harden pitches 30 games

If Harden pitches 30 games, he's going to end up with a Cy Young on his mantle.

At least Adam Wainwright doesn't have a history of injuries...

Or plowing into tow trucks on the interstate.

You'd think that I'd get tired of this joke eventually, but it hasn't happened yet.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit, B. on March 09, 2009, 09:40:42 AM
Quote from: CT III on March 06, 2009, 11:15:24 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on March 06, 2009, 09:16:02 PM
Quote from: Slakee on March 06, 2009, 09:52:31 AM
Quote from: Eli on March 06, 2009, 09:46:12 AM
Quote from: Dave B on March 06, 2009, 08:29:59 AM
These retards are delusional. Not only are they having a circle-jerk about signing Dennys Reyes, but then they come up with this masterpiece:

http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=612167

So much to choose from.  This is good:

QuoteSP2 Wainwright Harden Cards, even IF (big if) Harden pitches 30 games

If Harden pitches 30 games, he's going to end up with a Cy Young on his mantle.

At least Adam Wainwright doesn't have a history of injuries...

Or plowing into tow trucks on the interstate.

You'd think that I'd get tired of this joke eventually, but it hasn't happened yet.

You do a podcast with Fork.  There is no way we would think that.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on March 09, 2009, 12:38:21 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 09, 2009, 09:40:42 AM
Quote from: CT III on March 06, 2009, 11:15:24 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on March 06, 2009, 09:16:02 PM
Quote from: Slakee on March 06, 2009, 09:52:31 AM
Quote from: Eli on March 06, 2009, 09:46:12 AM
Quote from: Dave B on March 06, 2009, 08:29:59 AM
These retards are delusional. Not only are they having a circle-jerk about signing Dennys Reyes, but then they come up with this masterpiece:

http://www.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=612167

So much to choose from.  This is good:

QuoteSP2 Wainwright Harden Cards, even IF (big if) Harden pitches 30 games

If Harden pitches 30 games, he's going to end up with a Cy Young on his mantle.

At least Adam Wainwright doesn't have a history of injuries...

Or plowing into tow trucks on the interstate.

You'd think that I'd get tired of this joke eventually, but it hasn't happened yet.

You do a podcast with Fork.  There is no way we would think that.

What's the over/under on Yellon references for this week?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on March 11, 2009, 01:01:44 PM
Shit.

http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/cover/toc/11098/index.htm?eref=sisf
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on March 11, 2009, 01:13:32 PM
Quote from: Dave B on March 11, 2009, 01:01:44 PM
Shit.

http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/cover/toc/11098/index.htm?eref=sisf

What about it?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tank on March 11, 2009, 01:15:15 PM
Quote from: Dave B on March 11, 2009, 01:01:44 PM
Shit.

http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/cover/toc/11098/index.htm?eref=sisf

You know who I feel bad for? PenFoe.

He's going to such great lengths to rid his fantasy team of extraneous first basemen only to wind up DOOMED in the end.

Maybe he should hang onto Berkman after all.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on March 11, 2009, 01:18:20 PM
Quote from: Slakee on March 11, 2009, 01:13:32 PM

What about it?

Quote from: Slakee on March 11, 2009, 01:13:58 PM
Yeah, fatty.

Ladies and gentlemen, please note in your Playbill that the part of IAN will be played by Slakee today, thank you and enjoy the performance.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on March 11, 2009, 01:20:33 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on March 11, 2009, 01:18:20 PM
Quote from: Slakee on March 11, 2009, 01:13:32 PM

What about it?

Quote from: Slakee on March 11, 2009, 01:13:58 PM
Yeah, fatty.

Ladies and gentlemen, please note in your Playbill that the part of IAN will be played by Slakee today, thank you and enjoy the performance.

Vote Jindal.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on March 11, 2009, 01:21:09 PM
Quote from: Dave B on March 11, 2009, 01:01:44 PM
Shit.

http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/cover/toc/11098/index.htm?eref=sisf

He looks...thinner.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on March 11, 2009, 01:58:24 PM
Quote from: Fork on March 11, 2009, 01:21:09 PM
Quote from: Dave B on March 11, 2009, 01:01:44 PM
Shit.

http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/cover/toc/11098/index.htm?eref=sisf

He looks...thinner.

That's exactly what I thought.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on March 11, 2009, 02:05:04 PM
Quote from: Dave B on March 11, 2009, 01:58:24 PM
Quote from: Fork on March 11, 2009, 01:21:09 PM
Quote from: Dave B on March 11, 2009, 01:01:44 PM
Shit.

http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/cover/toc/11098/index.htm?eref=sisf

He looks...thinner.

That's exactly what I thought.

This is him last season.  Maybe a little thinner in the face, I guess, but I don't think there's a tremendous difference.

(http://students.ou.edu/D/Bobbi.N.Day-1/images/pujols.jpg)(http://i.cdn.turner.com/sivault/si_online/covers/images/2009/0316_mid.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MAD on March 11, 2009, 03:45:30 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 11, 2009, 02:05:04 PM
Quote from: Dave B on March 11, 2009, 01:58:24 PM
Quote from: Fork on March 11, 2009, 01:21:09 PM
Quote from: Dave B on March 11, 2009, 01:01:44 PM
Shit.

http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/cover/toc/11098/index.htm?eref=sisf

He looks...thinner.

That's exactly what I thought.

This is him last season.  Maybe a little thinner in the face, I guess, but I don't think there's a tremendous difference.

(http://students.ou.edu/D/Bobbi.N.Day-1/images/pujols.jpg)(http://i.cdn.turner.com/sivault/si_online/covers/images/2009/0316_mid.jpg)

You're joking, right?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on March 11, 2009, 03:47:08 PM
It's a magazine cover - don't you think those are touched up a tad?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on March 11, 2009, 03:47:59 PM
Quote from: Dave B on March 11, 2009, 01:58:24 PM
Quote from: Fork on March 11, 2009, 01:21:09 PM
Quote from: Dave B on March 11, 2009, 01:01:44 PM
Shit.

http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/cover/toc/11098/index.htm?eref=sisf

He looks...thinner.

That's exactly what I thought.

Me too. I haven't seen a change that radical since Pudge Rodriguez stopped juicing.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on March 11, 2009, 03:50:02 PM
I think the photo on the cover was taken about 15 years ago, when Pujols was 35.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit, B. on March 11, 2009, 04:25:19 PM
Quote from: Slakee on March 11, 2009, 03:47:08 PM
It's a magazine cover - don't you think those are touched up a tad?

Yeah, they airbrushed out his nipples.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on March 11, 2009, 04:33:15 PM
If they were going to airbrush him, why not go all the way?

(http://images.wolfgangsvault.com/images/catalog/detail/RS578-RS.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on March 11, 2009, 04:45:27 PM
Quote from: Andy on March 11, 2009, 04:33:15 PM
If they were going to airbrush him, why not go all the way?

(http://images.wolfgangsvault.com/images/catalog/detail/RS578-RS.jpg)

That's a totally different magazine.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on March 11, 2009, 04:48:41 PM
Yeah well Claudia and Albert were born in the same year.

1970.

(I honestly think this is true.)

I can't wait to go home and perform the ritual I do whenever a Cardinal, Packer or White Sock is on the cover of SI.  I take it out of the mailbox.  Rip the cover off and toss the cover it into the street.  Two Octobers in a row I threw entire copies of the magazine into the street.  I'm not sure why, considering the baseball playoffs were cancelled both of those seasons.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on March 11, 2009, 04:55:45 PM
Quote from: Andy on March 11, 2009, 04:48:41 PM
Yeah well Claudia and Albert were born in the same year.

1970.

(I honestly think this is true.)

I can't wait to go home and perform the ritual I do whenever a Cardinal, Packer or White Sock is on the cover of SI.  I take it out of the mailbox.  Rip the cover off and toss the cover it into the street.  Two Octobers in a row I threw entire copies of the magazine into the street.  I'm not sure why, considering the baseball playoffs were cancelled both of those seasons.

Instead of throwing them away, we should continue this contest. (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6120.0)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on March 12, 2009, 08:47:39 AM
Quote from: Slakee on March 11, 2009, 03:47:08 PM
It's a magazine cover - don't you think those are touched up a tad?


If they PShop a cover photo of Pujols to make him look thinner, don't you think that would just cause losers on messageboards to guess on how much weight he lost?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on March 12, 2009, 07:35:07 PM
I refuse to read that article. What are they saying about Pujols, or allowing him to say of himself? That he's the great drug-free hope, come to save baseball from itself? Who would believe that? He plays for the Cardinals, for Tony LaRussa, the same guy who managed Canseco and McGwire. I don't really give a shit about steroids, I think I've gone on record as saying that drugs are always going to be a part of every sport, so the hand-wringing is useless and self-righteous horseshit. But why would anybody believe any player at this point, particularly one with a head and a body the size of Pujols? It's fucking crazy. Almost as incredible as the notion that Frank Thomas CLEARLY NEVER EVER EVER EVER (DON'T YOU EVEN THINK IT!!!111!!) took performance enhancing drugs because he was so gosh darn BIG! Wha? Never? Not a little somethin' somethin' for his achy whatever the fuck to get him back in the lineup a week earlier? Cuz he's always been such a great guy, a paramount of virtue and wholesomeness. Fuckin A. People are so dumb my brain hurts like a sumbitch. I'm taking a couple shots of VSOP. Fuck Y'all.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on March 12, 2009, 07:53:45 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on March 12, 2009, 07:35:07 PM
I refuse to read that article. What are they saying about Pujols, or allowing him to say of himself? That he's the great drug-free hope, come to save baseball from itself? Who would believe that? He plays for the Cardinals, for Tony LaRussa, the same guy who managed Canseco and McGwire. I don't really give a shit about steroids, I think I've gone on record as saying that drugs are always going to be a part of every sport, so the hand-wringing is useless and self-righteous horseshit. But why would anybody believe any player at this point, particularly one with a head and a body the size of Pujols? It's fucking crazy. Almost as incredible as the notion that Frank Thomas CLEARLY NEVER EVER EVER EVER (DON'T YOU EVEN THINK IT!!!111!!) took performance enhancing drugs because he was so gosh darn BIG! Wha? Never? Not a little somethin' somethin' for his achy whatever the fuck to get him back in the lineup a week earlier? Cuz he's always been such a great guy, a paramount of virtue and wholesomeness. Fuckin A. People are so dumb my brain hurts like a sumbitch. I'm taking a couple shots of VSOP. Fuck Y'all.


I love Apex because he thinks the same thing I do about Frank Thomas.  Anyway, I opened to this article, saw that the opening references Babe Ruth hitting a home run that heals a sick kid and promptly flipped to the article on Martin Brodeur. 

Fuck Frank Thomas, Albert Pujols, and Patrick Roy too.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tank on March 12, 2009, 11:15:33 PM
Quote from: CT III on March 12, 2009, 07:53:45 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on March 12, 2009, 07:35:07 PM
I refuse to read that article. What are they saying about Pujols, or allowing him to say of himself? That he's the great drug-free hope, come to save baseball from itself? Who would believe that? He plays for the Cardinals, for Tony LaRussa, the same guy who managed Canseco and McGwire. I don't really give a shit about steroids, I think I've gone on record as saying that drugs are always going to be a part of every sport, so the hand-wringing is useless and self-righteous horseshit. But why would anybody believe any player at this point, particularly one with a head and a body the size of Pujols? It's fucking crazy. Almost as incredible as the notion that Frank Thomas CLEARLY NEVER EVER EVER EVER (DON'T YOU EVEN THINK IT!!!111!!) took performance enhancing drugs because he was so gosh darn BIG! Wha? Never? Not a little somethin' somethin' for his achy whatever the fuck to get him back in the lineup a week earlier? Cuz he's always been such a great guy, a paramount of virtue and wholesomeness. Fuckin A. People are so dumb my brain hurts like a sumbitch. I'm taking a couple shots of VSOP. Fuck Y'all.


I love Apex because he thinks the same thing I do about Frank Thomas.  Anyway, I opened to this article, saw that the opening references Babe Ruth hitting a home run that heals a sick kid and promptly flipped to the article on Martin Brodeur. 

Fuck Frank Thomas, Albert Pujols, and Patrick Roy too.

Man... You really do hate the butterfly, huh?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit, B. on March 12, 2009, 11:30:10 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on March 12, 2009, 07:35:07 PM
I refuse to read that article. What are they saying about Pujols, or allowing him to say of himself? That he's the great drug-free hope, come to save baseball from itself? Who would believe that? He plays for the Cardinals, for Tony LaRussa, the same guy who managed Canseco and McGwire. I don't really give a shit about steroids, I think I've gone on record as saying that drugs are always going to be a part of every sport, so the hand-wringing is useless and self-righteous horseshit. But why would anybody believe any player at this point, particularly one with a head and a body the size of Pujols? It's fucking crazy. Almost as incredible as the notion that Frank Thomas CLEARLY NEVER EVER EVER EVER (DON'T YOU EVEN THINK IT!!!111!!) took performance enhancing drugs because he was so gosh darn BIG! Wha? Never? Not a little somethin' somethin' for his achy whatever the fuck to get him back in the lineup a week earlier? Cuz he's always been such a great guy, a paramount of virtue and wholesomeness. Fuckin A. People are so dumb my brain hurts like a sumbitch. I'm taking a couple shots of VSOP. Fuck Y'all.


I have told so many Sox fans that it's absurd to suggest that Thomas is clean.  He played football at Auburn in the 80s.  Please.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MAD on March 12, 2009, 11:32:01 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 12, 2009, 11:30:10 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on March 12, 2009, 07:35:07 PM
I refuse to read that article. What are they saying about Pujols, or allowing him to say of himself? That he's the great drug-free hope, come to save baseball from itself? Who would believe that? He plays for the Cardinals, for Tony LaRussa, the same guy who managed Canseco and McGwire. I don't really give a shit about steroids, I think I've gone on record as saying that drugs are always going to be a part of every sport, so the hand-wringing is useless and self-righteous horseshit. But why would anybody believe any player at this point, particularly one with a head and a body the size of Pujols? It's fucking crazy. Almost as incredible as the notion that Frank Thomas CLEARLY NEVER EVER EVER EVER (DON'T YOU EVEN THINK IT!!!111!!) took performance enhancing drugs because he was so gosh darn BIG! Wha? Never? Not a little somethin' somethin' for his achy whatever the fuck to get him back in the lineup a week earlier? Cuz he's always been such a great guy, a paramount of virtue and wholesomeness. Fuckin A. People are so dumb my brain hurts like a sumbitch. I'm taking a couple shots of VSOP. Fuck Y'all.


I have told so many Sox fans that it's absurd to suggest that Thomas is clean.  He played football at Auburn in the 80s.  Please.

Nobody should be above suspicion, if you're going to get in to the conversation.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Philberto on March 12, 2009, 11:50:23 PM
Quote from: MAD on March 12, 2009, 11:32:01 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 12, 2009, 11:30:10 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on March 12, 2009, 07:35:07 PM
I refuse to read that article. What are they saying about Pujols, or allowing him to say of himself? That he's the great drug-free hope, come to save baseball from itself? Who would believe that? He plays for the Cardinals, for Tony LaRussa, the same guy who managed Canseco and McGwire. I don't really give a shit about steroids, I think I've gone on record as saying that drugs are always going to be a part of every sport, so the hand-wringing is useless and self-righteous horseshit. But why would anybody believe any player at this point, particularly one with a head and a body the size of Pujols? It's fucking crazy. Almost as incredible as the notion that Frank Thomas CLEARLY NEVER EVER EVER EVER (DON'T YOU EVEN THINK IT!!!111!!) took performance enhancing drugs because he was so gosh darn BIG! Wha? Never? Not a little somethin' somethin' for his achy whatever the fuck to get him back in the lineup a week earlier? Cuz he's always been such a great guy, a paramount of virtue and wholesomeness. Fuckin A. People are so dumb my brain hurts like a sumbitch. I'm taking a couple shots of VSOP. Fuck Y'all.


I have told so many Sox fans that it's absurd to suggest that Thomas is clean.  He played football at Auburn in the 80s.  Please.

Nobody should be above suspicion, if you're going to get in to the conversation.

A guy that looks like this (http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0803/mlb.olympics/images/giambi.jpg) NEVER could of done 'roids. I mean, shit, look how scrawny the guy is.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Philberto on March 12, 2009, 11:52:44 PM
Also, I found this in there:
(http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0803/mlb.olympics/images/fukudome.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on March 13, 2009, 08:07:19 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 12, 2009, 11:30:10 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on March 12, 2009, 07:35:07 PM
I refuse to read that article. What are they saying about Pujols, or allowing him to say of himself? That he's the great drug-free hope, come to save baseball from itself? Who would believe that? He plays for the Cardinals, for Tony LaRussa, the same guy who managed Canseco and McGwire. I don't really give a shit about steroids, I think I've gone on record as saying that drugs are always going to be a part of every sport, so the hand-wringing is useless and self-righteous horseshit. But why would anybody believe any player at this point, particularly one with a head and a body the size of Pujols? It's fucking crazy. Almost as incredible as the notion that Frank Thomas CLEARLY NEVER EVER EVER EVER (DON'T YOU EVEN THINK IT!!!111!!) took performance enhancing drugs because he was so gosh darn BIG! Wha? Never? Not a little somethin' somethin' for his achy whatever the fuck to get him back in the lineup a week earlier? Cuz he's always been such a great guy, a paramount of virtue and wholesomeness. Fuckin A. People are so dumb my brain hurts like a sumbitch. I'm taking a couple shots of VSOP. Fuck Y'all.


I have told so many Sox fans that it's absurd to suggest that Thomas is clean.  He played football at Auburn in the 80s.  Please.

Bo said he never even lifted weights.

Which, I'm sure,  is why his hip degenerated at such a young age.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on March 13, 2009, 01:13:55 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on March 12, 2009, 07:35:07 PM
I refuse to read that article. What are they saying about Pujols, or allowing him to say of himself? That he's the great drug-free hope, come to save baseball from itself? Who would believe that? He plays for the Cardinals, for Tony LaRussa, the same guy who managed Canseco and McGwire. I don't really give a shit about steroids, I think I've gone on record as saying that drugs are always going to be a part of every sport, so the hand-wringing is useless and self-righteous horseshit. But why would anybody believe any player at this point, particularly one with a head and a body the size of Pujols? It's fucking crazy. Almost as incredible as the notion that Frank Thomas CLEARLY NEVER EVER EVER EVER (DON'T YOU EVEN THINK IT!!!111!!) took performance enhancing drugs because he was so gosh darn BIG! Wha? Never? Not a little somethin' somethin' for his achy whatever the fuck to get him back in the lineup a week earlier? Cuz he's always been such a great guy, a paramount of virtue and wholesomeness. Fuckin A. People are so dumb my brain hurts like a sumbitch. I'm taking a couple shots of VSOP. Fuck Y'all.


For everyone who wants to know what the article says, but doesn't want to read it, here's the CliffPen's notes:

Jesus, Lord, God, I don't do Steroids, I've always just been really, really good at baseball. What I do off the field is more important because baseball isn't that important and it's always been really, really easy to me. Because of God Lord Jesus.  I know everyone is always going to suspect that I do steroids because I'm so good at this very, very easy game of baseball, but I don't, because God would hate if I did. Oh, and every single time a retarded kid asks me to hit a home run, I've done it.  6 times now. Thank Jesus. Baseball is easy.

The end.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on March 13, 2009, 01:16:23 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on March 13, 2009, 01:13:55 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on March 12, 2009, 07:35:07 PM
I refuse to read that article. What are they saying about Pujols, or allowing him to say of himself? That he's the great drug-free hope, come to save baseball from itself? Who would believe that? He plays for the Cardinals, for Tony LaRussa, the same guy who managed Canseco and McGwire. I don't really give a shit about steroids, I think I've gone on record as saying that drugs are always going to be a part of every sport, so the hand-wringing is useless and self-righteous horseshit. But why would anybody believe any player at this point, particularly one with a head and a body the size of Pujols? It's fucking crazy. Almost as incredible as the notion that Frank Thomas CLEARLY NEVER EVER EVER EVER (DON'T YOU EVEN THINK IT!!!111!!) took performance enhancing drugs because he was so gosh darn BIG! Wha? Never? Not a little somethin' somethin' for his achy whatever the fuck to get him back in the lineup a week earlier? Cuz he's always been such a great guy, a paramount of virtue and wholesomeness. Fuckin A. People are so dumb my brain hurts like a sumbitch. I'm taking a couple shots of VSOP. Fuck Y'all.


For everyone who wants to know what the article says, but doesn't want to read it, here's the CliffPen's notes:

Jesus, Lord, God, I don't do Steroids, I've always just been really, really good at baseball. What I do off the field is more important because baseball isn't that important and it's always been really, really easy to me. Because of God Lord Jesus.  I know everyone is always going to suspect that I do steroids because I'm so good at this very, very easy game of baseball, but I don't, because God would hate if I did. Oh, and every single time a retarded kid asks me to hit a home run, I've done it.  6 times now. Thank Jesus. Baseball is easy.

The end.


So, if one reads between the lines, he's saying that Jesus is his roids dealer.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on March 13, 2009, 02:13:33 PM
Quote from: Oleg on March 13, 2009, 01:16:23 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on March 13, 2009, 01:13:55 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on March 12, 2009, 07:35:07 PM
I refuse to read that article. What are they saying about Pujols, or allowing him to say of himself? That he's the great drug-free hope, come to save baseball from itself? Who would believe that? He plays for the Cardinals, for Tony LaRussa, the same guy who managed Canseco and McGwire. I don't really give a shit about steroids, I think I've gone on record as saying that drugs are always going to be a part of every sport, so the hand-wringing is useless and self-righteous horseshit. But why would anybody believe any player at this point, particularly one with a head and a body the size of Pujols? It's fucking crazy. Almost as incredible as the notion that Frank Thomas CLEARLY NEVER EVER EVER EVER (DON'T YOU EVEN THINK IT!!!111!!) took performance enhancing drugs because he was so gosh darn BIG! Wha? Never? Not a little somethin' somethin' for his achy whatever the fuck to get him back in the lineup a week earlier? Cuz he's always been such a great guy, a paramount of virtue and wholesomeness. Fuckin A. People are so dumb my brain hurts like a sumbitch. I'm taking a couple shots of VSOP. Fuck Y'all.


For everyone who wants to know what the article says, but doesn't want to read it, here's the CliffPen's notes:

Jesus, Lord, God, I don't do Steroids, I've always just been really, really good at baseball. What I do off the field is more important because baseball isn't that important and it's always been really, really easy to me. Because of God Lord Jesus.  I know everyone is always going to suspect that I do steroids because I'm so good at this very, very easy game of baseball, but I don't, because God would hate if I did. Oh, and every single time a retarded kid asks me to hit a home run, I've done it.  6 times now. Thank Jesus. Baseball is easy.

The end.


So, if one reads between the lines, he's saying that Jesus is his roids dealer.

How do you think He healed the sick?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on March 16, 2009, 01:15:18 PM
Phil Rogers is on full alert status: Pudge Rodriguez just signed with the Asstrolls.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on March 16, 2009, 01:32:38 PM
Quote from: Dave B on March 16, 2009, 01:15:18 PM
Phil Rogers is on full alert status: Pudge Rodriguez just signed with the Asstrolls.

And there's the sneak attack.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on March 18, 2009, 01:00:03 PM
An interesting look at the state of the Satanic Fowl.

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/67CC0C94AC1BDD118625757D0012C7BE?OpenDocument
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on March 18, 2009, 02:33:08 PM
Quote from: Dave B on March 18, 2009, 01:00:03 PM
An interesting look at the state of the Satanic Fowl.

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/67CC0C94AC1BDD118625757D0012C7BE?OpenDocument

The economy shouldn't hurt Cardinal fans that much...a recession generally doesn't affect those who are already unemployed.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on March 18, 2009, 03:13:34 PM
Quote from: Fork on March 18, 2009, 02:33:08 PM
Quote from: Dave B on March 18, 2009, 01:00:03 PM
An interesting look at the state of the Satanic Fowl.

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/67CC0C94AC1BDD118625757D0012C7BE?OpenDocument

The economy shouldn't hurt Cardinal fans that much...a recession generally doesn't affect those who are already unemployed.

This part puzzles me:

"The Cardinals derive no direct revenue from the All-Star week. However, the club credits its anticipated season-ticket renewal rate of 92-93 percent on hosting the event. (Season-ticket holders may purchase one All-Star ticket per seat they control.)"

Is he kidding? Even though they've still just got that dirt area out back, they will be hosting all kinds of stuff in the area during All-Star Week and should make a ton off that. If a team didn't stand to make a lot of money, I doubt they would bust their asses to try to host one.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on March 18, 2009, 04:37:21 PM


The two weapons of the Astros are fear and surprise...and ruthless cardiac surgeons

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-astros-boonesurgery&prov=ap&type=lgns (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-astros-boonesurgery&prov=ap&type=lgns)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on March 18, 2009, 04:53:11 PM
Quote from: Dave B on March 18, 2009, 03:13:34 PM
Quote from: Fork on March 18, 2009, 02:33:08 PM
Quote from: Dave B on March 18, 2009, 01:00:03 PM
An interesting look at the state of the Satanic Fowl.

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/67CC0C94AC1BDD118625757D0012C7BE?OpenDocument

The economy shouldn't hurt Cardinal fans that much...a recession generally doesn't affect those who are already unemployed.

This part puzzles me:

"The Cardinals derive no direct revenue from the All-Star week. However, the club credits its anticipated season-ticket renewal rate of 92-93 percent on hosting the event. (Season-ticket holders may purchase one All-Star ticket per seat they control.)"

Is he kidding? Even though they've still just got that dirt area out back, they will be hosting all kinds of stuff in the area during All-Star Week and should make a ton off that. If a team didn't stand to make a lot of money, I doubt they would bust their asses to try to host one.
That's all indirect.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: RV on March 21, 2009, 01:13:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 28, 2009, 03:27:04 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on February 28, 2009, 02:47:41 PM
Quote from: BH on February 28, 2009, 11:55:39 AM
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the Cubs have agreed to terms with Corey Koskie on a minor league contract.
Koskie hasn't played in the majors since 2006, when he hit .261/.343/.490 in 257 at-bats for the Brewers. He has been cleared to play once again after battling post-concussion syndrome for a few years. He'll compete for a backup job on the Cubs.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times

If he's got anything left in the tank he'd be a great back-up for Ramirez.

Korey Kosuke?

I'm not sure how comfortable I am with this...

He's not comfortable with it either. (http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/1668)

QuoteCorey Koskie met with the beat writers for about a half-hour this morning. The long and short of it is that he's calling off his baseball comeback.

I do not look forward to Aaron Miles manning the hot corner when Aramis isn't playing.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on March 21, 2009, 02:15:54 PM
Quote from: RV on March 21, 2009, 01:13:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 28, 2009, 03:27:04 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on February 28, 2009, 02:47:41 PM
Quote from: BH on February 28, 2009, 11:55:39 AM
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the Cubs have agreed to terms with Corey Koskie on a minor league contract.
Koskie hasn't played in the majors since 2006, when he hit .261/.343/.490 in 257 at-bats for the Brewers. He has been cleared to play once again after battling post-concussion syndrome for a few years. He'll compete for a backup job on the Cubs.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times

If he's got anything left in the tank he'd be a great back-up for Ramirez.

Korey Kosuke?

I'm not sure how comfortable I am with this...

He's not comfortable with it either. (http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/1668)

QuoteCorey Koskie met with the beat writers for about a half-hour this morning. The long and short of it is that he's calling off his baseball comeback.

I do not look forward to Aaron Miles manning the hot corner when Aramis isn't playing.

I thought the plan was for Fontenot to play third when Rammy was out with Miles taking 2nd. That's not exactly Murderer's Row but not many teams have great solutions for subbing their best hitter in and out. Let's just hope Rammy stays healthy.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: RD on March 22, 2009, 05:53:50 AM
Quote from: RV on March 21, 2009, 01:13:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 28, 2009, 03:27:04 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on February 28, 2009, 02:47:41 PM
Quote from: BH on February 28, 2009, 11:55:39 AM
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the Cubs have agreed to terms with Corey Koskie on a minor league contract.
Koskie hasn't played in the majors since 2006, when he hit .261/.343/.490 in 257 at-bats for the Brewers. He has been cleared to play once again after battling post-concussion syndrome for a few years. He'll compete for a backup job on the Cubs.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times

If he's got anything left in the tank he'd be a great back-up for Ramirez.

Korey Kosuke?

I'm not sure how comfortable I am with this...

He's not comfortable with it either. (http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/1668)

QuoteCorey Koskie met with the beat writers for about a half-hour this morning. The long and short of it is that he's calling off his baseball comeback.

I do not look forward to Aaron Miles manning the hot corner when Aramis isn't playing.

He is, however, apparently a vampire or something, as he plans on another seventy or so years of life

QuoteYeah, baseball is great, but you have the next two-thirds of your life to look at here.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-21-cubs-bits-chicago-mar21,0,7520823.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-21-cubs-bits-chicago-mar21,0,7520823.story)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Ivy6 on March 23, 2009, 02:39:29 PM
http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/14180516

Heh.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on March 23, 2009, 02:47:14 PM
Quote from: Ivy6 on March 23, 2009, 02:39:29 PM
http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/14180516

Heh.

Danny Knobler is gorgeous.

(http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/authors/logo/310738/200)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on March 23, 2009, 02:50:54 PM
Brewers 3B (and apparent asst. GM) told Peter Gammons that he expects his team to pursue Jake Peavy if he's made available during the summer. Wonder if Peavy would approve a trade to Milwaukee.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on March 23, 2009, 02:51:30 PM
Quote from: Ivy6 on March 23, 2009, 02:39:29 PM
http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/14180516

Heh.

Pure awesomeness. Cecil Cooper might give DFB competition for dumbest manager in the NLC, or the Genious competition for drunkest.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on March 23, 2009, 02:52:32 PM
Quote from: BH on March 23, 2009, 02:47:14 PM
Quote from: Ivy6 on March 23, 2009, 02:39:29 PM
http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/14180516

Heh.

Danny Knobler is gorgeous.

(http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/authors/logo/310738/200)

Dreamy...

I guess Houston should be fine as long as those damn hurricanes don't go spoiling things for them again. It's always somethin!

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on March 23, 2009, 03:03:49 PM
Quote from: Fork on March 23, 2009, 02:51:30 PM
Quote from: Ivy6 on March 23, 2009, 02:39:29 PM
http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/14180516

Heh.

Pure awesomeness. Cecil Cooper might give DFB competition for dumbest manager in the NLC, or the Genious competition for drunkest.

I like his statement about having THE ace of the National League.

Still, no one can top Dusty.  This (http://www.daytondailynews.com/o/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/cincinnatireds/entries/2009/03/05/when_writers_arrived_at_the.html) is from just a few weeks ago:

Quote"We have a whole wall full of guys who at one time were good players expected to be star-caliber players," said Baker. "You look at Jonny Gomes - he was almost rookie of the year. There is Jacque Jones, a star at USC and a big-time player at Minnesota just a couple of years ago. Look at Darnell McDonald - a first round draft pick (Baltimore, 1997). Then there is Laynce Nix - he was a high-round draft pick (Rangers, fourth round, 2000).

"At any give time or day, they could play like they were touted," said Baker. "It is just a matter of if they can put it all together for an extended period of time. I keep looking for a guy like (Ryan) Ludwick - a No. 1 draft pick and highly touted and it took him a while, four or five organizations, then 'bam,' he got it. And it's possible. Because if it is in there, it's in there. They just have to get it out."

Bonus quote:
Quote"I asked him if he was OK and he said he was," said Baker. "But I noticed a funny gait as he ran to first base. He just has to get it out of his head. You tell somebody to quit limping and it's like your mother telling you to quit scratching."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CBStew on March 23, 2009, 03:08:20 PM
Quote from: BH on March 23, 2009, 02:47:14 PM
Quote from: Ivy6 on March 23, 2009, 02:39:29 PM
http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/14180516

Heh.

Danny Knobler is gorgeous.

(http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/authors/logo/310738/200)

How can one be named "Knobler" and not look like that? 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit, B. on March 23, 2009, 04:11:52 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 23, 2009, 03:03:49 PM
Quote from: Fork on March 23, 2009, 02:51:30 PM
Quote from: Ivy6 on March 23, 2009, 02:39:29 PM
http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/14180516

Heh.

Pure awesomeness. Cecil Cooper might give DFB competition for dumbest manager in the NLC, or the Genious competition for drunkest.

I like his statement about having THE ace of the National League.

Still, no one can top Dusty.  This (http://www.daytondailynews.com/o/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/cincinnatireds/entries/2009/03/05/when_writers_arrived_at_the.html) is from just a few weeks ago:

Quote"We have a whole wall full of guys who at one time were good players expected to be star-caliber players," said Baker. "You look at Jonny Gomes - he was almost rookie of the year. There is Jacque Jones, a star at USC and a big-time player at Minnesota just a couple of years ago. Look at Darnell McDonald - a first round draft pick (Baltimore, 1997). Then there is Laynce Nix - he was a high-round draft pick (Rangers, fourth round, 2000).

"At any give time or day, they could play like they were touted," said Baker. "It is just a matter of if they can put it all together for an extended period of time. I keep looking for a guy like (Ryan) Ludwick - a No. 1 draft pick and highly touted and it took him a while, four or five organizations, then 'bam,' he got it. And it's possible. Because if it is in there, it's in there. They just have to get it out."

Bonus quote:
Quote"I asked him if he was OK and he said he was," said Baker. "But I noticed a funny gait as he ran to first base. He just has to get it out of his head. You tell somebody to quit limping and it's like your mother telling you to quit scratching."

Thank you so much for that link.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on March 23, 2009, 04:35:10 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 23, 2009, 04:11:52 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 23, 2009, 03:03:49 PM
Quote from: Fork on March 23, 2009, 02:51:30 PM
Quote from: Ivy6 on March 23, 2009, 02:39:29 PM
http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/14180516

Heh.

Pure awesomeness. Cecil Cooper might give DFB competition for dumbest manager in the NLC, or the Genious competition for drunkest.

I like his statement about having THE ace of the National League.

Still, no one can top Dusty.  This (http://www.daytondailynews.com/o/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/cincinnatireds/entries/2009/03/05/when_writers_arrived_at_the.html) is from just a few weeks ago:

Quote"We have a whole wall full of guys who at one time were good players expected to be star-caliber players," said Baker. "You look at Jonny Gomes - he was almost rookie of the year. There is Jacque Jones, a star at USC and a big-time player at Minnesota just a couple of years ago. Look at Darnell McDonald - a first round draft pick (Baltimore, 1997). Then there is Laynce Nix - he was a high-round draft pick (Rangers, fourth round, 2000).

"At any give time or day, they could play like they were touted," said Baker. "It is just a matter of if they can put it all together for an extended period of time. I keep looking for a guy like (Ryan) Ludwick - a No. 1 draft pick and highly touted and it took him a while, four or five organizations, then 'bam,' he got it. And it's possible. Because if it is in there, it's in there. They just have to get it out."

Bonus quote:
Quote"I asked him if he was OK and he said he was," said Baker. "But I noticed a funny gait as he ran to first base. He just has to get it out of his head. You tell somebody to quit limping and it's like your mother telling you to quit scratching."

Thank you so much for that link.

I Fucking Love Dusty Baker.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: RV on March 25, 2009, 08:32:54 AM
Maybe this guy can give the Cubs some advice on surviving sneak attacks.

QuoteOn 6 August 1945, he was in Hiroshima, preparing to return home from a business trip when the American B-29 bomber, the Enola Gay, dropped an atomic bomb on the city. Yamaguchi lived, while 140,000 other people who were in the city that morning died, some in an agonising instant, others many months later.

Burned and barely able to comprehend what had happened - only that he had witnessed a bomb unlike any used before - Yamaguchi spent a fitful night in an air raid shelter before returning home the following day.

That home, 180 miles to the west, was Nagasaki. His arrival came the day before it was devastated by a second US atomic bomb on 9 August.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/mar/25/hiroshima-nagasaki-survivor-japan (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/mar/25/hiroshima-nagasaki-survivor-japan)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on March 25, 2009, 11:39:17 AM
Jose Tabata's wife was questioned Tuesday on charges of taking an infant and could be charged with false imprisonment.
Amalia Tabata Pereira, 43, allegedly abducted the infant Monday afternoon and reportedly turned the child, who was safe, in to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday afternoon. "I was shocked to be told today that my wife has been arrested for kidnapping," Tabata said in a statement. "I am hurt, frustrated and confused by her actions. I have and will continue to cooperate with law enforcement officials in any way that I can. Until I have all of the facts, I cannot comment any further." That the 20-year-old Tabata is married to a 43-year-old is one of the oddities that has led baseball personel to question his makeup. However, this borders on the unbelievable. Plant City police Capt. Darrell Wilson indicated that Pereira has a criminal record that includes theft and fraud convictions and that police did not have a hometown for her because she has several aliases. Mar. 25 - 3:05 am et
Source: Pirates.mlb.com
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MAD on March 25, 2009, 11:46:03 AM
Jose Tabata was my first round pick in our rotisserie league's Minor League draft last week.  I should have done more background work.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on March 25, 2009, 11:48:45 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 25, 2009, 11:46:03 AM
Jose Tabata was my first round pick in our rotisserie league's Minor League draft last week.  I should have done more background work.

Just push to have the rules changed so you get MILF points.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: *In a Nutsack on March 25, 2009, 12:02:58 PM
Quote from: BH on March 25, 2009, 11:39:17 AM
Jose Tabata's wife was questioned Tuesday on charges of taking an infant and could be charged with false imprisonment.
Amalia Tabata Pereira, 43, allegedly abducted the infant Monday afternoon and reportedly turned the child, who was safe, in to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday afternoon. "I was shocked to be told today that my wife has been arrested for kidnapping," Tabata said in a statement. "I am hurt, frustrated and confused by her actions. I have and will continue to cooperate with law enforcement officials in any way that I can. Until I have all of the facts, I cannot comment any further." That the 20-year-old Tabata is married to a 43-year-old is one of the oddities that has led baseball personel to question his makeup. However, this borders on the unbelievable. Plant City police Capt. Darrell Wilson indicated that Pereira has a criminal record that includes theft and fraud convictions and that police did not have a hometown for her because she has several aliases. Mar. 25 - 3:05 am et
Source: Pirates.mlb.com

Journalism sucks a high hard one these days.  What are the said aliases?  I need to know this information!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lance Dicksons Arm on March 30, 2009, 12:03:25 PM
At this point, Jock needs to do something else with his life...

The Cincinnati Reds got down to 33 players by sending outfielders Jacque Jones and Norris Hopper and right-hander Daryl Thompson to the minors. The 33-year-old Jones signed with the Reds on Feb. 5, getting a chance to win a reserve spot. He went only 4-for-45 (.089) in spring training, and was reassigned to the minor league camp Monday.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on March 31, 2009, 12:11:00 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on March 30, 2009, 12:03:25 PM
At this point, Jock needs to do something else with his life...

The Cincinnati Reds got down to 33 players by sending outfielders Jacque Jones and Norris Hopper and right-hander Daryl Thompson to the minors. The 33-year-old Jones signed with the Reds on Feb. 5, getting a chance to win a reserve spot. He went only 4-for-45 (.089) in spring training, and was reassigned to the minor league camp Monday.



http://louisville.bats.milb.com/schedule/index.jsp?sid=t416

Home opener, April 9th!  SWEEEEET.  I feel sorry for the outfield grass.  It was just sitting there, looking all bluegrass state pretty, and along comes Mama Jones' baby and burns the ever-loving shit out of it with a tard strength throw to the cutoff man that only makes it about 15 feet out of his arm.  Elias Coblentz and I are going to the opener together as soon as he's done with his Schwann's delivery schedule for the day.  We're going to drink our weight in O-Doul's, and one of us, if not both of us, are going to make sweet, sweet love to Mama Jones or a reasonable facsimile of her.  I'm not picky.  I am now officially excited for the baseball season.  powen01 + Bats Baseball + Jacque Jones = BONERTIME
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MAD on March 31, 2009, 12:42:33 AM
Quote from: powen01 on March 31, 2009, 12:11:00 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on March 30, 2009, 12:03:25 PM
At this point, Jock needs to do something else with his life...

The Cincinnati Reds got down to 33 players by sending outfielders Jacque Jones and Norris Hopper and right-hander Daryl Thompson to the minors. The 33-year-old Jones signed with the Reds on Feb. 5, getting a chance to win a reserve spot. He went only 4-for-45 (.089) in spring training, and was reassigned to the minor league camp Monday.



http://louisville.bats.milb.com/schedule/index.jsp?sid=t416

Home opener, April 9th!  SWEEEEET.  I feel sorry for the outfield grass.  It was just sitting there, looking all bluegrass state pretty, and along comes Mama Jones' baby and burns the ever-loving shit out of it with a tard strength throw to the cutoff man that only makes it about 15 feet out of his arm.  Elias Coblentz and I are going to the opener together as soon as he's done with his Schwann's delivery schedule for the day.  We're going to drink our weight in O-Doul's, and one of us, if not both of us, are going to make sweet, sweet love to Mama Jones or a reasonable facsimile of her.  I'm not picky.  I am now officially excited for the baseball season.  powen01 + Bats Baseball + Jacque Jones = BONERTIME

This post should be gold-plated.  Yes!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on March 31, 2009, 07:50:27 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 31, 2009, 12:42:33 AM
Quote from: powen01 on March 31, 2009, 12:11:00 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on March 30, 2009, 12:03:25 PM
At this point, Jock needs to do something else with his life...

The Cincinnati Reds got down to 33 players by sending outfielders Jacque Jones and Norris Hopper and right-hander Daryl Thompson to the minors. The 33-year-old Jones signed with the Reds on Feb. 5, getting a chance to win a reserve spot. He went only 4-for-45 (.089) in spring training, and was reassigned to the minor league camp Monday.



http://louisville.bats.milb.com/schedule/index.jsp?sid=t416

Home opener, April 9th!  SWEEEEET.  I feel sorry for the outfield grass.  It was just sitting there, looking all bluegrass state pretty, and along comes Mama Jones' baby and burns the ever-loving shit out of it with a tard strength throw to the cutoff man that only makes it about 15 feet out of his arm.  Elias Coblentz and I are going to the opener together as soon as he's done with his Schwann's delivery schedule for the day.  We're going to drink our weight in O-Doul's, and one of us, if not both of us, are going to make sweet, sweet love to Mama Jones or a reasonable facsimile of her.  I'm not picky.  I am now officially excited for the baseball season.  powen01 + Bats Baseball + Jacque Jones = BONERTIME

This post should be gold-plated.  Yes!

AND IT COUNTS!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on March 31, 2009, 07:55:02 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on March 31, 2009, 07:50:27 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 31, 2009, 12:42:33 AM
Quote from: powen01 on March 31, 2009, 12:11:00 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on March 30, 2009, 12:03:25 PM
At this point, Jock needs to do something else with his life...

The Cincinnati Reds got down to 33 players by sending outfielders Jacque Jones and Norris Hopper and right-hander Daryl Thompson to the minors. The 33-year-old Jones signed with the Reds on Feb. 5, getting a chance to win a reserve spot. He went only 4-for-45 (.089) in spring training, and was reassigned to the minor league camp Monday.



http://louisville.bats.milb.com/schedule/index.jsp?sid=t416

Home opener, April 9th!  SWEEEEET.  I feel sorry for the outfield grass.  It was just sitting there, looking all bluegrass state pretty, and along comes Mama Jones' baby and burns the ever-loving shit out of it with a tard strength throw to the cutoff man that only makes it about 15 feet out of his arm.  Elias Coblentz and I are going to the opener together as soon as he's done with his Schwann's delivery schedule for the day.  We're going to drink our weight in O-Doul's, and one of us, if not both of us, are going to make sweet, sweet love to Mama Jones or a reasonable facsimile of her.  I'm not picky.  I am now officially excited for the baseball season.  powen01 + Bats Baseball + Jacque Jones = BONERTIME

This post should be gold-plated.  Yes!

AND IT COUNTS!

You been bitin' ass this morning?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on April 02, 2009, 08:58:13 AM
From the Post-Dispatch via Deadspin (you cannot make this stuff up):

"About to turn 30 this year, planning to start a family, and on the brink of free agency's windfall, Ankiel sees contentment where others see quiet. There is only one thing he's thinking about changing.

His name.

Ankiel has been preoccupied recently about when it is age appropriate for him to shorten his given name, Richard, to "Dick" instead of "Rick." Some friends and clubhouse denizens have already taken to calling him "Dick" this spring. He calls it an instant "ice-breaker."

That Dick Ankiel, always redefining himself.

Call him Rick. Call him Dick.

Call him a Cardinal."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MAD on April 02, 2009, 09:03:32 AM
Quote from: Dave B on April 02, 2009, 08:58:13 AM
From the Post-Dispatch via Deadspin (you cannot make this stuff up):

"About to turn 30 this year, planning to start a family, and on the brink of free agency's windfall, Ankiel sees contentment where others see quiet. There is only one thing he's thinking about changing.

His name.

Ankiel has been preoccupied recently about when it is age appropriate for him to shorten his given name, Richard, to "Dick" instead of "Rick." Some friends and clubhouse denizens have already taken to calling him "Dick" this spring. He calls it an instant "ice-breaker."

That Dick Ankiel, always redefining himself.

Call him Rick. Call him Dick.

Call him a Cardinal."

My head just exploded with all of the possibilities.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on April 02, 2009, 09:07:02 AM
Quote from: Dave B on April 02, 2009, 08:58:13 AM
From the Post-Dispatch via Deadspin (you cannot make this stuff up):

"About to turn 30 this year, planning to start a family, and on the brink of free agency's windfall, Ankiel sees contentment where others see quiet. There is only one thing he's thinking about changing.

His name.

Ankiel has been preoccupied recently about when it is age appropriate for him to shorten his given name, Richard, to "Dick" instead of "Rick." Some friends and clubhouse denizens have already taken to calling him "Dick" this spring. He calls it an instant "ice-breaker."

That Dick Ankiel, always redefining himself.

Call him Rick. Call him Dick.

Call him a Cardinal."

Guess I was ahead of the curve on this one.

On a related note, Emo Boy has been filing with New York Magazine (LFork is a subscriber). His douchebaggery has actually accelerated over there.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Indolent Reader on April 02, 2009, 09:13:42 AM
I think that the fine folks at this site will have no problem calling him "Dick".  April fools?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: RV on April 02, 2009, 09:16:29 AM
The top story (http://deadspin.com/5195390/steve-phillips-finally-addresses-those-stupid-mock-press-conferences) on Deadspin when I went to find some Dick linkage:

QuoteSteve Phillips Finally Addresses Those Stupid Mock Press Conferences: "I actually thought they should do it again. Even though people criticized it, it was creative and different and why not take those kinds of chances when, you know, what's the risk, really?"
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on April 02, 2009, 09:32:16 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 02, 2009, 09:07:02 AM
Quote from: Dave B on April 02, 2009, 08:58:13 AM
From the Post-Dispatch via Deadspin (you cannot make this stuff up):

"About to turn 30 this year, planning to start a family, and on the brink of free agency's windfall, Ankiel sees contentment where others see quiet. There is only one thing he's thinking about changing.

His name.

Ankiel has been preoccupied recently about when it is age appropriate for him to shorten his given name, Richard, to "Dick" instead of "Rick." Some friends and clubhouse denizens have already taken to calling him "Dick" this spring. He calls it an instant "ice-breaker."

That Dick Ankiel, always redefining himself.

Call him Rick. Call him Dick.

Call him a Cardinal."

Guess I was ahead of the curve on this one.

On a related note, Emo Boy has been filing with New York Magazine (LFork is a subscriber). His douchebaggery has actually accelerated over there.

That means, Fork, that you will LOVE what he wrote in his most recent weekly post for Deadspin:

"Andy Murray. As you might remember from my tenure as "editor" of this site, hockey is not exactly my strong suit. To say the least. And in general, like any sports fan, I find it annoying when a team I've been cheering for all year makes the playoffs, a bunch of people pop in out of nowhere and start rooting for them like they cared the whole time. It's a sin, really: It's against the whole spirit of everything. All that said: GO ST. LOUIS BLUES! Playoff hockey is legitimately thrilling when you have a rooting interest, and I've decided that if the Blues — who, according to my cursory glance at the Post-Dispatch Web site, have struggled with injuries and inability to score all season — end up making the playoffs, I'm dusting off my 15-year-old St. Louis Blues jersey and becoming The Super Duper No. 1 Blues Fan! Yeah! I'll watch Slap Shot to get myself fired up and make sure I support all the moves of ... let's see here ... come on Wikipedia ... Andy Murray, head coach of the St. Louis Blues! I love these guys! I've suffered with them so long!"


3-1 Hawks, Emo boy. Suck it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on April 02, 2009, 09:45:01 AM
Quote from: Dave B on April 02, 2009, 09:32:16 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 02, 2009, 09:07:02 AM
Quote from: Dave B on April 02, 2009, 08:58:13 AM
From the Post-Dispatch via Deadspin (you cannot make this stuff up):

"About to turn 30 this year, planning to start a family, and on the brink of free agency's windfall, Ankiel sees contentment where others see quiet. There is only one thing he's thinking about changing.

His name.

Ankiel has been preoccupied recently about when it is age appropriate for him to shorten his given name, Richard, to "Dick" instead of "Rick." Some friends and clubhouse denizens have already taken to calling him "Dick" this spring. He calls it an instant "ice-breaker."

That Dick Ankiel, always redefining himself.

Call him Rick. Call him Dick.

Call him a Cardinal."

Guess I was ahead of the curve on this one.

On a related note, Emo Boy has been filing with New York Magazine (LFork is a subscriber). His douchebaggery has actually accelerated over there.

That means, Fork, that you will LOVE what he wrote in his most recent weekly post for Deadspin:

"Andy Murray. As you might remember from my tenure as "editor" of this site, hockey is not exactly my strong suit. To say the least. And in general, like any sports fan, I find it annoying when a team I've been cheering for all year makes the playoffs, a bunch of people pop in out of nowhere and start rooting for them like they cared the whole time. It's a sin, really: It's against the whole spirit of everything. All that said: GO ST. LOUIS BLUES! Playoff hockey is legitimately thrilling when you have a rooting interest, and I've decided that if the Blues — who, according to my cursory glance at the Post-Dispatch Web site, have struggled with injuries and inability to score all season — end up making the playoffs, I'm dusting off my 15-year-old St. Louis Blues jersey and becoming The Super Duper No. 1 Blues Fan! Yeah! I'll watch Slap Shot to get myself fired up and make sure I support all the moves of ... let's see here ... come on Wikipedia ... Andy Murray, head coach of the St. Louis Blues! I love these guys! I've suffered with them so long!"


3-1 Hawks, Emo boy. Suck it.


His lastest piece for NYM is all about the Yankees, and he portrays himself as a died-in-the-wool New Yorker.

What a fucking spermpuddle.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on April 02, 2009, 10:03:46 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 02, 2009, 09:45:01 AM
Quote from: Dave B on April 02, 2009, 09:32:16 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 02, 2009, 09:07:02 AM
Quote from: Dave B on April 02, 2009, 08:58:13 AM
From the Post-Dispatch via Deadspin (you cannot make this stuff up):

"About to turn 30 this year, planning to start a family, and on the brink of free agency's windfall, Ankiel sees contentment where others see quiet. There is only one thing he's thinking about changing.

His name.

Ankiel has been preoccupied recently about when it is age appropriate for him to shorten his given name, Richard, to "Dick" instead of "Rick." Some friends and clubhouse denizens have already taken to calling him "Dick" this spring. He calls it an instant "ice-breaker."

That Dick Ankiel, always redefining himself.

Call him Rick. Call him Dick.

Call him a Cardinal."

Guess I was ahead of the curve on this one.

On a related note, Emo Boy has been filing with New York Magazine (LFork is a subscriber). His douchebaggery has actually accelerated over there.

That means, Fork, that you will LOVE what he wrote in his most recent weekly post for Deadspin:

"Andy Murray. As you might remember from my tenure as "editor" of this site, hockey is not exactly my strong suit. To say the least. And in general, like any sports fan, I find it annoying when a team I've been cheering for all year makes the playoffs, a bunch of people pop in out of nowhere and start rooting for them like they cared the whole time. It's a sin, really: It's against the whole spirit of everything. All that said: GO ST. LOUIS BLUES! Playoff hockey is legitimately thrilling when you have a rooting interest, and I've decided that if the Blues — who, according to my cursory glance at the Post-Dispatch Web site, have struggled with injuries and inability to score all season — end up making the playoffs, I'm dusting off my 15-year-old St. Louis Blues jersey and becoming The Super Duper No. 1 Blues Fan! Yeah! I'll watch Slap Shot to get myself fired up and make sure I support all the moves of ... let's see here ... come on Wikipedia ... Andy Murray, head coach of the St. Louis Blues! I love these guys! I've suffered with them so long!"


3-1 Hawks, Emo boy. Suck it.


His lastest piece for NYM is all about the Yankees, and he portrays himself as a died-in-the-wool New Yorker.

What a fucking spermpuddle.

It'd be better if he died-in-an-AIDS-fire instead.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on April 06, 2009, 06:09:39 PM
The Cardinals have a new closer!

And he gave up a two run double to Jack Wilson in the ninth.

Oops.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Philberto on April 06, 2009, 06:32:14 PM
Quote from: Slakee on April 06, 2009, 06:09:39 PM
The Cardinals have a new closer!

And he gave up a two three run double to Jack Wilson in the ninth.

Oops.

In actuality, fool'd
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on April 06, 2009, 06:32:51 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on April 06, 2009, 06:32:14 PM
Quote from: Slakee on April 06, 2009, 06:09:39 PM
The Cardinals have a new closer!

And he gave up a two three run double to Jack Wilson in the ninth.

Oops.

In actuality, fool'd

I'll take it!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on April 06, 2009, 11:21:00 PM
Quote from: Slakee on April 06, 2009, 06:32:51 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on April 06, 2009, 06:32:14 PM
Quote from: Slakee on April 06, 2009, 06:09:39 PM
The Cardinals have a new closer!

And he gave up a two three run double to Jack Wilson in the ninth.

Oops.

In actuality, fool'd

I'll take it!

That kid's going to be pretty good this year.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on April 06, 2009, 11:21:19 PM
NOTTE!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on April 06, 2009, 11:38:39 PM
Dusty Baker's managing the Reds...

Houston has one and a half good starting pitchers (Oswalt and Wandy Rodriguez at home)... 

The Cardinals' bullpen is still terrible...

The Brewers' bullpen might be even worse...

And the Pirates are still the Pirates...

I am optimistic about this season. So far. Maybe.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on April 06, 2009, 11:50:12 PM
Quote from: BC on April 06, 2009, 11:38:39 PM
Dusty Baker's managing the Reds...

Houston has one and a half good starting pitchers (Oswalt and Wandy Rodriguez at home)... 

The Cardinals' bullpen is still terrible...

The Brewers' bullpen might be even worse...

And the Pirates are still the Pirates...

I am optimistic about this season. So far. Maybe.

But you're forgetting so many things...

Like the Tards' starting rotation.

And inability to lay off the booze.

And that Houston is the oldest team in baseball...(thanks Len!)

And that Cincy's lineup might be worse than Pissburgh's

This thread will be 280 pages by the end of August.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tank on April 07, 2009, 12:30:43 AM
Not the NLC, but I hope you'll forgive me...

http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090331&content_id=4098934

QuoteSURPRISE, Ariz. -- Relief pitcher Derrick Turnbow has agreed to stay in the Rangers organization and start the season at Triple-A Oklahoma.

Turnbow allowed three more runs in a 10-3 loss to the Giants on Tuesday and has an 8.10 ERA for the spring. He admitted he needs work on his mechanics and fastball command. Turnbow is in camp on a Minor League contract, and he could have opted for free agency if he wasn't added to the Major League roster. Being able to stay in touch with pitching coach Mike Maddux was a significant factor.

"I've been struggling with consistency all spring," Turnbow said. "I need more time to get the rust off and get my mechanics right."

Turnbow, who has been dealing with mechanical and shoulder problems the past few years that have affected his command, had a 15.63 ERA in eight appearances with the Brewers last year and a 10.50 ERA in Triple-A. He did not pitch after July 12, and an MRI revealed he had a partial tear in his rotator cuff.

Turnbow was an All-Star for the Brewers in 2006, but he finished that season with a 6.87 ERA. He had a 4.53 ERA in 77 appearances in '07. He was 7-1 with a 1.74 ERA and 39 saves for the Brewers in 2005, his best season in the Major Leagues.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on April 07, 2009, 07:16:36 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 07, 2009, 12:30:43 AM
Not the NLC, but I hope you'll forgive me...

http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090331&content_id=4098934

QuoteSURPRISE, Ariz. -- Relief pitcher Derrick Turnbow has agreed to stay in the Rangers organization and start the season at Triple-A Oklahoma.

Turnbow allowed three more runs in a 10-3 loss to the Giants on Tuesday and has an 8.10 ERA for the spring. He admitted he needs work on his mechanics and fastball command. Turnbow is in camp on a Minor League contract, and he could have opted for free agency if he wasn't added to the Major League roster. Being able to stay in touch with pitching coach Mike Maddux was a significant factor.

"I've been struggling with consistency all spring," Turnbow said. "I need more time to get the rust off and get my mechanics right."

Turnbow, who has been dealing with mechanical and shoulder problems the past few years that have affected his command, had a 15.63 ERA in eight appearances with the Brewers last year and a 10.50 ERA in Triple-A. He did not pitch after July 12, and an MRI revealed he had a partial tear in his rotator cuff.

Turnbow was an All-Star for the Brewers in 2006, but he finished that season with a 6.87 ERA. He had a 4.53 ERA in 77 appearances in '07. He was 7-1 with a 1.74 ERA and 39 saves for the Brewers in 2005, his best season in the Major Leagues.


I'm always interested in news about one of the 2007 Cubs MVPs
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on April 07, 2009, 08:59:17 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 07, 2009, 12:30:43 AM
Not the NLC, but I hope you'll forgive me...

http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090331&content_id=4098934

QuoteSURPRISE, Ariz. -- Relief pitcher Derrick Turnbow has agreed to stay in the Rangers organization and start the season at Triple-A Oklahoma.

Turnbow allowed three more runs in a 10-3 loss to the Giants on Tuesday and has an 8.10 ERA for the spring. He admitted he needs work on his mechanics and fastball command. Turnbow is in camp on a Minor League contract, and he could have opted for free agency if he wasn't added to the Major League roster. Being able to stay in touch with pitching coach Mike Maddux was a significant factor.

"I've been struggling with consistency all spring," Turnbow said. "I need more time to get the rust off and get my mechanics right."

Turnbow, who has been dealing with mechanical and shoulder problems the past few years that have affected his command, had a 15.63 ERA in eight appearances with the Brewers last year and a 10.50 ERA in Triple-A. He did not pitch after July 12, and an MRI revealed he had a partial tear in his rotator cuff.

Turnbow was an All-Star for the Brewers in 2006, but he finished that season with a 6.87 ERA. He had a 4.53 ERA in 77 appearances in '07. He was 7-1 with a 1.74 ERA and 39 saves for the Brewers in 2005, his best season in the Major Leagues.

I really miss ol' Turd Throw.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: The Big Cheese on April 07, 2009, 11:04:54 AM
Not to mention that this is a Turd Throw dedication thread ... updates are always appreciated!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on April 07, 2009, 09:25:04 PM
And there's the LaTroy Hawkins I remember

ahahahahahahahahaha
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on April 07, 2009, 09:31:34 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on April 07, 2009, 09:25:04 PM
And there's the LaTroy Hawkins I remember

ahahahahahahahahaha

Yep, that's him. I'm digging this new, improved Carlos Lee too. Big fat turdsniffing cunt. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit, B. on April 08, 2009, 10:24:44 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on April 07, 2009, 09:31:34 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on April 07, 2009, 09:25:04 PM
And there's the LaTroy Hawkins I remember

ahahahahahahahahaha

Yep, that's him. I'm digging this new, improved Carlos Lee too. Big fat turdsniffing cunt. 

Yeah, since when did the Cubs start getting Carlos Lee out?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on April 08, 2009, 11:18:15 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 08, 2009, 10:24:44 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on April 07, 2009, 09:31:34 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on April 07, 2009, 09:25:04 PM
And there's the LaTroy Hawkins I remember

ahahahahahahahahaha

Yep, that's him. I'm digging this new, improved Carlos Lee too. Big fat turdsniffing cunt. 

Yeah, since when did the Cubs start getting Carlos Lee out?

Since he stopped using Pudge Rodriguez's "back medicine"?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MAD on April 08, 2009, 11:20:10 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 08, 2009, 10:24:44 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on April 07, 2009, 09:31:34 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on April 07, 2009, 09:25:04 PM
And there's the LaTroy Hawkins I remember

ahahahahahahahahaha

Yep, that's him. I'm digging this new, improved Carlos Lee too. Big fat turdsniffing cunt. 

Yeah, since when did the Cubs start getting Carlos Lee out?

Since when do two games constitute an end to that fat fuck killing us?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lukester on April 08, 2009, 11:24:59 AM
Did anyone notice the "Little Puma's" in the Crawford Boxes last night?    I choked on my whisky when I saw that one.     When did they start having Furry Night at the Jews Box? 

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/2522836867_566a5b3cca.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on April 08, 2009, 11:37:49 AM
That's embarrassing.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit, B. on April 08, 2009, 11:55:39 AM
Quote from: MAD on April 08, 2009, 11:20:10 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 08, 2009, 10:24:44 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on April 07, 2009, 09:31:34 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on April 07, 2009, 09:25:04 PM
And there's the LaTroy Hawkins I remember

ahahahahahahahahaha

Yep, that's him. I'm digging this new, improved Carlos Lee too. Big fat turdsniffing cunt. 

Yeah, since when did the Cubs start getting Carlos Lee out?

Since when do two games constitute an end to that fat fuck killing us?

I don't think THE HORSE has ever had an 0-8 stretch against the Cubs.  So I'm going to enjoy it, you crotchety old man.

I checked.  He's gone 0-8 five times before.  I love B-R.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MAD on April 08, 2009, 12:00:26 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 08, 2009, 11:55:39 AM
Quote from: MAD on April 08, 2009, 11:20:10 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 08, 2009, 10:24:44 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on April 07, 2009, 09:31:34 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on April 07, 2009, 09:25:04 PM
And there's the LaTroy Hawkins I remember

ahahahahahahahahaha

Yep, that's him. I'm digging this new, improved Carlos Lee too. Big fat turdsniffing cunt. 

Yeah, since when did the Cubs start getting Carlos Lee out?

Since when do two games constitute an end to that fat fuck killing us?

I don't think THE HORSE has ever had an 0-8 stretch against the Cubs.  So I'm going to enjoy it, you crotchety old man.

Whatever, you punk.  Just GET OFF MY DRIVEWAY!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on April 08, 2009, 12:29:06 PM
Quote from: Lukester on April 08, 2009, 11:24:59 AM
Did anyone notice the "Little Puma's" in the Crawford Boxes last night?    I choked on my whisky when I saw that one.     When did they start having Furry Night at the Jews Box? 

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/2522836867_566a5b3cca.jpg)

The first time they showed these fuckwits on TV last night my wife thought they were little kids and she said "do you think they get beat up at school a lot?" When I told her they were adults she said, "do you think they GOT beat up at school a lot?"
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lukester on April 08, 2009, 12:50:36 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on April 08, 2009, 12:29:06 PM
Quote from: Lukester on April 08, 2009, 11:24:59 AM
Did anyone notice the "Little Puma's" in the Crawford Boxes last night?    I choked on my whisky when I saw that one.     When did they start having Furry Night at the Jews Box? 

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/2522836867_566a5b3cca.jpg)

The first time they showed these fuckwits on TV last night my wife thought they were little kids and she said "do you think they get beat up at school a lot?" When I told her they were adults she said, "do you think they GOT beat up at school a lot?"
Apparently the beating wasn't hard enough.   
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit, B. on April 08, 2009, 12:50:57 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on April 08, 2009, 12:29:06 PM
Quote from: Lukester on April 08, 2009, 11:24:59 AM
Did anyone notice the "Little Puma's" in the Crawford Boxes last night?    I choked on my whisky when I saw that one.     When did they start having Furry Night at the Jews Box? 

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/2522836867_566a5b3cca.jpg)

The first time they showed these fuckwits on TV last night my wife thought they were little kids and she said "do you think they get beat up at school a lot?" When I told her they were adults she said, "do you think they GOT beat up at school a lot?"

Seriously.  How much do you think they paid for those costumes?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on April 08, 2009, 12:59:20 PM
They tell everyone their "girlfriends in Canada" made them.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lukester on April 08, 2009, 01:11:32 PM
81 home games plus a couple furry conventions a year.   Trust me,  it pays for itself. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on April 08, 2009, 02:03:00 PM
Quote from: MAD on April 08, 2009, 12:00:26 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 08, 2009, 11:55:39 AM
Quote from: MAD on April 08, 2009, 11:20:10 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 08, 2009, 10:24:44 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on April 07, 2009, 09:31:34 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on April 07, 2009, 09:25:04 PM
And there's the LaTroy Hawkins I remember

ahahahahahahahahaha

Yep, that's him. I'm digging this new, improved Carlos Lee too. Big fat turdsniffing cunt. 

Yeah, since when did the Cubs start getting Carlos Lee out?

Since when do two games constitute an end to that fat fuck killing us?

I don't think THE HORSE has ever had an 0-8 stretch against the Cubs.  So I'm going to enjoy it, you crotchety old man.

Whatever, you punk.  Just GET OFF MY DRIVEWAY!

Make me.

(defiantly puts feet on the back of Huey's chair)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on April 08, 2009, 02:15:17 PM
I'm not understanding the "Little Pumas". What the hell is that all about?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on April 08, 2009, 02:24:10 PM
Quote from: butthead on April 08, 2009, 02:15:17 PM
I'm not understanding the "Little Pumas". What the hell is that all about?

Lance Berkman's nickname is Pete Puma.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on April 08, 2009, 02:25:28 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on April 08, 2009, 02:24:10 PM
Quote from: butthead on April 08, 2009, 02:15:17 PM
I'm not understanding the "Little Pumas". What the hell is that all about?

Lance Berkman's nickname is Pete Puma.

Tea gives him a headache?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on April 08, 2009, 02:31:29 PM
Quote from: Fork on April 08, 2009, 02:25:28 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on April 08, 2009, 02:24:10 PM
Quote from: butthead on April 08, 2009, 02:15:17 PM
I'm not understanding the "Little Pumas". What the hell is that all about?

Lance Berkman's nickname is Pete Puma.

Tea gives him a headache?

(http://a6.vox.com/6a00c22520c0ff549d00cd97061d9e4cd5-320pi)

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on April 08, 2009, 06:04:08 PM
Quote from: butthead on April 08, 2009, 02:15:17 PM
I'm not understanding the "Little Pumas". What the hell is that all about?

Little Pumas? I thought that was the name of the Hillary Clinton 2008 Youth Club.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on April 09, 2009, 12:35:15 PM
Quote from: butthead on April 08, 2009, 02:15:17 PM
I'm not understanding the "Little Pumas". What the hell is that all about?

Because if it were anything with 'Panthers' in it, they'd probably end up hanging from the Crawford boxes?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Simmer on April 09, 2009, 07:07:26 PM
I thought the term was "Cougars".
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on April 09, 2009, 08:57:30 PM
Quote from: butthead on April 08, 2009, 02:15:17 PM
I'm not understanding the "Little Pumas". What the hell is that all about?

They support Hillary.

EDIT: Brown Faced.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on April 09, 2009, 09:08:15 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on April 09, 2009, 08:57:30 PM
Quote from: butthead on April 08, 2009, 02:15:17 PM
I'm not understanding the "Little Pumas". What the hell is that all about?

They support Hillary.

EDIT: Brown Faced.

Because they've got poo on their face.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on April 09, 2009, 09:18:52 PM
Quote from: Slakee on April 09, 2009, 09:08:15 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on April 09, 2009, 08:57:30 PM
Quote from: butthead on April 08, 2009, 02:15:17 PM
I'm not understanding the "Little Pumas". What the hell is that all about?

They support Hillary.

EDIT: Brown Faced.

Because they've got poo on their face.

And in their britches.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: ChuckD on April 11, 2009, 09:26:50 PM
Impressive showing by the Milwaukee pen today.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on April 13, 2009, 03:38:28 PM
The Astros just got shutout by Zach Duke, managing 4 total hits.

Duke, with a 4.36 career ERA coming in, and a very impressive .307 BAA for his career, now has allowed 1 run in 15.1 IPs in 2009 against the Cardinals and Astros.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on April 13, 2009, 04:15:13 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2009, 03:38:28 PM
The Astros just got shutout by Zach Duke, managing 4 total hits.

Duke, with a 4.36 career ERA coming in, and a very impressive .307 BAA for his career, now has allowed 1 run in 15.1 IPs in 2009 against the Cardinals and Astros.


It's a reverse sneak attack!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on April 13, 2009, 07:28:34 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2009, 03:38:28 PM
The Astros just got shutout by Zach Duke, managing 4 total hits.

Duke, with a 4.36 career ERA coming in, and a very impressive .307 BAA for his career, now has allowed 1 run in 15.1 IPs in 2009 against the Cardinals and Astros.


Duke has a very good pedigree, and has shown flashes of brilliance.  Pissburgh also has burnt through definitely a few pitching coaches in his time there, which can't be good for the development of a young arm.  And I think it's a contract year--I wouldn't be surprised if Duke puts up very solid numbers this season.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on April 13, 2009, 08:25:45 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on April 13, 2009, 07:28:34 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2009, 03:38:28 PM
The Astros just got shutout by Zach Duke, managing 4 total hits.

Duke, with a 4.36 career ERA coming in, and a very impressive .307 BAA for his career, now has allowed 1 run in 15.1 IPs in 2009 against the Cardinals and Astros.


Duke has a very good pedigree, and has shown flashes of brilliance.  Pissburgh also has burnt through definitely a few pitching coaches in his time there, which can't be good for the development of a young arm.  And I think it's a contract year--I wouldn't be surprised if Duke puts up very solid numbers this season.

Fuck it, Bucs/Stros is a total cripple fight. Those teams couldn't make the AAA playoffs.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on April 13, 2009, 10:05:06 PM
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2009, 08:25:45 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on April 13, 2009, 07:28:34 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2009, 03:38:28 PM
The Astros just got shutout by Zach Duke, managing 4 total hits.

Duke, with a 4.36 career ERA coming in, and a very impressive .307 BAA for his career, now has allowed 1 run in 15.1 IPs in 2009 against the Cardinals and Astros.


Duke has a very good pedigree, and has shown flashes of brilliance.  Pissburgh also has burnt through definitely a few pitching coaches in his time there, which can't be good for the development of a young arm.  And I think it's a contract year--I wouldn't be surprised if Duke puts up very solid numbers this season.

Fuck it, Bucs/Stros is a total cripple fight. Those teams couldn't make the AAA playoffs.

Which one is Timmy and which one is Jimmy?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWk6RgQbPVc&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWk6RgQbPVc&feature=related)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on April 14, 2009, 02:08:15 PM

Houston already has a run differential of -27.

That can't be good, can it?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Jon on April 14, 2009, 02:15:02 PM
They're setting the Cubs up for a SNEAK ATTACK.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on April 14, 2009, 09:43:53 PM
Carpenter leaves the game for the Cardinals with an injury. Words cannot express my surprise.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Philberto on April 14, 2009, 09:46:54 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 14, 2009, 09:43:53 PM
Carpenter leaves the game for the Cardinals with an injury. Words cannot express my surprise.

Well dammit, I have him on the Keeper league and was hoping he'd pitch 7 good innings and then the bullpen would lose it for them.

Assholes
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on April 14, 2009, 11:53:33 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 14, 2009, 09:43:53 PM
Carpenter leaves the game for the Cardinals with an injury. Words cannot express my surprisethe girth of my erection.

Fuck you Carpenter you fucking pussy.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Philberto on April 14, 2009, 11:59:54 PM
Quote from: Jon on April 14, 2009, 02:15:02 PM
They're setting the Cubs up for a SNEAK ATTACK.

I've always found it effective if you suck first and then go for the whole shabang later. Much better results, historically.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2009, 08:36:48 AM
Quote from: IrishYeti on April 14, 2009, 11:59:54 PM
Quote from: Jon on April 14, 2009, 02:15:02 PM
They're setting the Cubs up for a SNEAK ATTACK.

I've always found it effective if you suck first and then go for the whole shabang later. Much better results, historically.

M2A?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dave B on April 15, 2009, 09:26:03 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 14, 2009, 09:43:53 PM
Carpenter leaves the game for the Cardinals with an injury. Words cannot express my surprise.

Strained oblique. Looks like he could miss a "significant amount of time". Won't be making his start this Sunday against the Cubs. Darn.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on April 15, 2009, 09:44:17 AM
Quote from: Dave B on April 15, 2009, 09:26:03 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 14, 2009, 09:43:53 PM
Carpenter leaves the game for the Cardinals with an injury. Words cannot express my surprise.

Strained oblique. Looks like he could miss a "significant amount of time". Won't be making his start this Sunday against the Cubs. Darn.

Steroids really are hard on the body.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Philberto on April 15, 2009, 10:10:24 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2009, 08:36:48 AM
Quote from: IrishYeti on April 14, 2009, 11:59:54 PM
Quote from: Jon on April 14, 2009, 02:15:02 PM
They're setting the Cubs up for a SNEAK ATTACK.

I've always found it effective if you suck first and then go for the whole shabang later. Much better results, historically.

M2A?

Depends on what you like. We offer a whole variety of services... All of which are free of charge. We're out to help YOU.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 10:43:41 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 14, 2009, 09:43:53 PM
Carpenter leaves the game for the Cardinals with an injury. Words cannot express my surprise.

It was a nice run for the Cardinals.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on April 15, 2009, 11:00:07 AM
Damnit, I was hoping he'd suffer the season-ending injury during the Cubs game Sunday night.

Selfish bastard.

He's on my fantasy team, yet I audibly expressed my glee this morning when the injury scrolled by on the bottom line.

Just the first of many injuries this year for him, I 'xpect.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 11:07:36 AM
Really, the Cardinals aren't bad enough without expressing outward pleasure over one of their players getting injured?

I mean, I definitely take pleasure in all Cardinals demise, I just don't see how it's cause for outward celebration when one of their guys get hurt.


But then...I'm a much better person than all of you.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Lukester on April 15, 2009, 11:27:00 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 11:07:36 AM
Really, the Cardinals aren't bad enough without expressing outward pleasure over one of their players getting injured?

I mean, I definitely take pleasure in all Cardinals demise, I just don't see how it's cause for outward celebration when one of their guys get hurt.


But then...I'm a much better person than all of you.

I see what your sayin.....
I'm not celebrating someone getting hurt (unless there is funny video of it),  but what I find humorous is the fact that the Cardinal management and fans put so much of their hope in this season on the shoulders of Carpenter being the thy Cy Young winner he once was...    Which is kinda ludicrus.      Kinda like when our fags got excited cause Prior was throwing beach towels on elevated dirt.
Quote
Asked how it felt to go to the mound to lift Carpenter, manager Tony La Russa replied, "You can imagine. What do you want me to say? Dramatize it? I think everybody understands. I've talked enough about how important he is."
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4069252&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4069252&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MAD on April 15, 2009, 11:29:56 AM
Quote from: The GeniusAsked how it felt to go to the mound to lift Carpenter, manager Tony La Russa replied, "You can imagine. What do you want me to say? Dramatize it? I think everybody understands. I've talked enough about how important he is."

Why do I imagine an empty box of Franzia laying on Tony's front lawn this morning?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 11:42:35 AM
Quote from: Lukester on April 15, 2009, 11:27:00 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 11:07:36 AM
Really, the Cardinals aren't bad enough without expressing outward pleasure over one of their players getting injured?

I mean, I definitely take pleasure in all Cardinals demise, I just don't see how it's cause for outward celebration when one of their guys get hurt.


But then...I'm a much better person than all of you.

I see what your sayin.....
I'm not celebrating someone getting hurt (unless there is funny video of it),  but what I find humorous is the fact that the Cardinal management and fans put so much of their hope in this season on the shoulders of Carpenter being the thy Cy Young winner he once was...    Which is kinda ludicrus.      Kinda like when our fags got excited cause Prior was throwing beach towels on elevated dirt.
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Asked how it felt to go to the mound to lift Carpenter, manager Tony La Russa replied, "You can imagine. What do you want me to say? Dramatize it? I think everybody understands. I've talked enough about how important he is."
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4069252&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4069252&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines)

If there was funny video, or if he managed to actually die on the mound, I could definitely find some humor in it.

Actually, I find the entire situation funny, that wasn't my point.
Just that, at this point, celebrating a Cardinals injury is like hoping for that the bully who bothered you in 3rd grade and now works at Burger King gets fired.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on April 15, 2009, 11:47:13 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 11:42:35 AM

Just that, at this point, celebrating a Cardinals injury is like hoping for that the bully who bothered you in 3rd grade and now works at Burger King gets fired.

Are you new here?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on April 15, 2009, 11:53:09 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 11:42:35 AM
Quote from: Lukester on April 15, 2009, 11:27:00 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 11:07:36 AM
Really, the Cardinals aren't bad enough without expressing outward pleasure over one of their players getting injured?

I mean, I definitely take pleasure in all Cardinals demise, I just don't see how it's cause for outward celebration when one of their guys get hurt.


But then...I'm a much better person than all of you.

I see what your sayin.....
I'm not celebrating someone getting hurt (unless there is funny video of it),  but what I find humorous is the fact that the Cardinal management and fans put so much of their hope in this season on the shoulders of Carpenter being the thy Cy Young winner he once was...    Which is kinda ludicrus.      Kinda like when our fags got excited cause Prior was throwing beach towels on elevated dirt.
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Asked how it felt to go to the mound to lift Carpenter, manager Tony La Russa replied, "You can imagine. What do you want me to say? Dramatize it? I think everybody understands. I've talked enough about how important he is."
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4069252&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4069252&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines)

If there was funny video, or if he managed to actually die on the mound, I could definitely find some humor in it.

Actually, I find the entire situation funny, that wasn't my point.
Just that, at this point, celebrating a Cardinals injury is like hoping for that the bully who bothered you in 3rd grade and now works at Burger King gets fired.

I think it's hysterical. But then again...I'm a much shittier person than most of you.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on April 15, 2009, 11:57:17 AM
Quote from: Lukester on April 15, 2009, 11:27:00 AM
Kinda like when our fags got excited cause Prior was throwing beach towels on elevated dirt.

Not really related, but I always hated how Prior's arm could literally fall off and the Cubs would say he was "day to day"... at least larussa is setting expectation that Carpenter won't be pitching anytime soon... I'd rather have that than the BS we were fed year after year..
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on April 15, 2009, 11:59:41 AM

Just so we're all clear...

Dead/Drunk Cardinals = FUNNY

Hurt Cardinals = UNFUNNY
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on April 15, 2009, 12:00:12 PM
Fuck Carpenter and fuck the Cardinals.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 12:00:41 PM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 11:59:41 AM

Just so we're all clear...

Dead/Drunk Cardinals = FUNNY

Hurt Cardinals = UNFUNNY

Wait, wait...I never said it wasn't funny.
It's funny as hell.

Just not cause for celebration.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on April 15, 2009, 12:05:21 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 12:00:41 PM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 11:59:41 AM

Just so we're all clear...

Dead/Drunk Cardinals = FUNNY

Hurt Cardinals = UNFUNNY

Wait, wait...I never said it wasn't funny.
It's funny as hell.

Just not cause for celebration.

I laughed and I celebrated.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on April 15, 2009, 12:08:19 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 12:00:41 PM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 11:59:41 AM

Just so we're all clear...

Dead/Drunk Cardinals = FUNNY

Hurt Cardinals = UNFUNNY

Wait, wait...I never said it wasn't funny.
It's funny as hell.

Just not cause for celebration.

Shit, I'll celebrate anything. I don't belong to any religion just so I can party with everyone on their holidays.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 12:12:40 PM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 12:08:19 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 12:00:41 PM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 11:59:41 AM

Just so we're all clear...

Dead/Drunk Cardinals = FUNNY

Hurt Cardinals = UNFUNNY

Wait, wait...I never said it wasn't funny.
It's funny as hell.

Just not cause for celebration.

Shit, I'll celebrate anything. I don't belong to any religion just so I can party with everyone on their holidays.

That was you?

That wine was for Elijah, dick.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 12:15:57 PM
Now this (http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/CB8BCE2B7C35FDC086257599001967EC?OpenDocument) is definitely funny.

QuoteDespite only starting six of the Cardinals' first nine games, Ryan Ludwick is confident he'll soon be an everday player.

I love that the Genius thinks his team is so stacked that the guy who hit 37 homers last year should only play 66% of the time.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MAD on April 15, 2009, 12:28:29 PM
I flipped over my bicycle when I heard Crissy got hurt.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on April 15, 2009, 01:17:01 PM
Quote from: Lukester on April 15, 2009, 11:27:00 AM
Kinda like when our fags got excited cause Prior was throwing beach towels on elevated dirt.

I can't tell if this is a typo or not.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Indolent Reader on April 15, 2009, 01:25:05 PM
In other news, the Brewers - not so good.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 01:41:28 PM
Quote from: Slakee on April 15, 2009, 12:05:21 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 12:00:41 PM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 11:59:41 AM

Just so we're all clear...

Dead/Drunk Cardinals = FUNNY

Hurt Cardinals = UNFUNNY

Wait, wait...I never said it wasn't funny.
It's funny as hell.

Just not cause for celebration.

I laughed and I celebrated.

Yeah, fuck them.  There were plenty of Cardinals fans dancing in the streets when Lee broke his wrist in '06, and the Cubs were completely irrelevant back then.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 01:51:41 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 01:41:28 PM
Quote from: Slakee on April 15, 2009, 12:05:21 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 12:00:41 PM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 11:59:41 AM

Just so we're all clear...

Dead/Drunk Cardinals = FUNNY

Hurt Cardinals = UNFUNNY

Wait, wait...I never said it wasn't funny.
It's funny as hell.

Just not cause for celebration.

I laughed and I celebrated.

Yeah, fuck them.  There were plenty of Cardinals fans dancing in the streets when Lee broke his wrist in '06, and the Cubs were completely irrelevant back then.

That's because they're homeless.
Where else would they dance?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: *In a Nutsack on April 15, 2009, 02:33:41 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 01:41:28 PM
Quote from: Slakee on April 15, 2009, 12:05:21 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 12:00:41 PM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 11:59:41 AM

Just so we're all clear...

Dead/Drunk Cardinals = FUNNY

Hurt Cardinals = UNFUNNY

Wait, wait...I never said it wasn't funny.
It's funny as hell.

Just not cause for celebration.

I laughed and I celebrated.

Yeah, fuck them.  There were plenty of Cardinals fans dancing in the streets when Lee broke his wrist in '06, and the Cubs were completely irrelevant back then.

Not to mention that St. Louis was the scene of this crime:

(http://www.mlb.com/images/2005/04/20/rlyNzRhi.jpg)

Which has nothing to do with drunk/dead/injured Cardinals, but I still hate St. Louis and I'm going to laugh and party and celebrate and drink and be merry at the chance for the Cubs to bury them because of this injury.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 02:37:07 PM
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on April 15, 2009, 02:33:41 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 01:41:28 PM
Quote from: Slakee on April 15, 2009, 12:05:21 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 12:00:41 PM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 11:59:41 AM

Just so we're all clear...

Dead/Drunk Cardinals = FUNNY

Hurt Cardinals = UNFUNNY

Wait, wait...I never said it wasn't funny.
It's funny as hell.

Just not cause for celebration.

I laughed and I celebrated.

Yeah, fuck them.  There were plenty of Cardinals fans dancing in the streets when Lee broke his wrist in '06, and the Cubs were completely irrelevant back then.

Not to mention that St. Louis was the scene of this crime:

(http://www.mlb.com/images/2005/04/20/rlyNzRhi.jpg)

Which has nothing to do with drunk/dead/injured Cardinals, but I still hate St. Louis and I'm going to laugh and party and celebrate and drink and be merry at the chance for the Cubs to bury them because of this injury.

Don't forget the Bill Mueller injury!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 02:52:22 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 02:37:07 PM
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on April 15, 2009, 02:33:41 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 01:41:28 PM
Quote from: Slakee on April 15, 2009, 12:05:21 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 12:00:41 PM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 11:59:41 AM

Just so we're all clear...

Dead/Drunk Cardinals = FUNNY

Hurt Cardinals = UNFUNNY

Wait, wait...I never said it wasn't funny.
It's funny as hell.

Just not cause for celebration.

I laughed and I celebrated.

Yeah, fuck them.  There were plenty of Cardinals fans dancing in the streets when Lee broke his wrist in '06, and the Cubs were completely irrelevant back then.

Not to mention that St. Louis was the scene of this crime:

(http://www.mlb.com/images/2005/04/20/rlyNzRhi.jpg)

Which has nothing to do with drunk/dead/injured Cardinals, but I still hate St. Louis and I'm going to laugh and party and celebrate and drink and be merry at the chance for the Cubs to bury them because of this injury.

Don't forget the Bill Mueller injury!

That was at Wrigley.

You can see the culprit at the bottom of this photo (note: if this photo was actually the 3rd base side)
(http://blog.michaelhalston.com/__oneclick_uploads/2008/08/wrignight.jpg)

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on April 15, 2009, 02:57:26 PM
We all know for a fact that the Cardinals fans were batshit happy every time Prior and Wood got hurt, so fuck 'em.

I wasn't celebrating this morning, as much I was just mocking them for their plight.

Every team has injuries (lord knows the Cubs do), some are just funnier than others.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on April 15, 2009, 02:58:57 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 02:52:22 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 02:37:07 PM
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on April 15, 2009, 02:33:41 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 01:41:28 PM
Quote from: Slakee on April 15, 2009, 12:05:21 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 12:00:41 PM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 11:59:41 AM

Just so we're all clear...

Dead/Drunk Cardinals = FUNNY

Hurt Cardinals = UNFUNNY

Wait, wait...I never said it wasn't funny.
It's funny as hell.

Just not cause for celebration.

I laughed and I celebrated.

Yeah, fuck them.  There were plenty of Cardinals fans dancing in the streets when Lee broke his wrist in '06, and the Cubs were completely irrelevant back then.

Not to mention that St. Louis was the scene of this crime:

(http://www.mlb.com/images/2005/04/20/rlyNzRhi.jpg)

Which has nothing to do with drunk/dead/injured Cardinals, but I still hate St. Louis and I'm going to laugh and party and celebrate and drink and be merry at the chance for the Cubs to bury them because of this injury.

Don't forget the Bill Mueller injury!

That was at Wrigley.

You can see the culprit at the bottom of this photo (note: if this photo was actually the 3rd base side)
(http://blog.michaelhalston.com/__oneclick_uploads/2008/08/wrignight.jpg)



Tarp injuries? Cardinals?

(http://pro.corbis.com/images/U85345066.jpg?size=67&uid=%7B528e08cc-e43d-484e-a46e-4f222ac20ce4%7D)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 03:00:08 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 02:52:22 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 02:37:07 PM
Don't forget the Bill Mueller injury!

That was at Wrigley.

No, it wasn't (http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCI/is_8_60/ai_76133583/).
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 03:03:14 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 03:00:08 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 02:52:22 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 02:37:07 PM
Don't forget the Bill Mueller injury!

That was at Wrigley.

No, it wasn't (http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCI/is_8_60/ai_76133583/).

Much like your entire website, this link is a house of lies.
As is apparently every other article referencing this injury.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 03:05:13 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 03:03:14 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 03:00:08 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 02:52:22 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 02:37:07 PM
Don't forget the Bill Mueller injury!

That was at Wrigley.

No, it wasn't (http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCI/is_8_60/ai_76133583/).

Much like your entire website, this link is a house of lies.
As is apparently every other article referencing this injury.

That's because I wrote them ALL.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on April 15, 2009, 03:06:25 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 03:00:08 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 02:52:22 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 02:37:07 PM
Don't forget the Bill Mueller injury!

That was at Wrigley.

No, it wasn't (http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCI/is_8_60/ai_76133583/).

I'd trade a Bill Mueller injury for a Vince Coleman injury during the playoffs. Especially when the injury directly leads to moments like this:

(http://pro.corbis.com/images/U85347059.jpg?size=67&uid=%7Beb9b2ed0-9e20-4e65-b0fa-a062d6ac6e21%7D)

(http://pro.corbis.com/images/U85354025.jpg?size=67&uid=%7B9867c244-3f62-41e1-961d-c21ce99df318%7D%5Bimg%5D%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E%5Bimg%5Dhttp://pro.corbis.com/images/U85354091.jpg?size=67&uid=%7Bf7d967ce-b771-4067-8734-f2710f9415fb%7D)

(http://pro.corbis.com/images/U85315009.jpg?size=67&uid=%7Be8dd9527-24a0-4baf-9e54-050d8e27ad9d%7D)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: *In a Nutsack on April 15, 2009, 03:14:12 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 03:00:08 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 02:52:22 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 02:37:07 PM
Don't forget the Bill Mueller injury!

That was at Wrigley.

No, it wasn't (http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCI/is_8_60/ai_76133583/).

If anything, you can tell it wasn't at Wrigley because Nomar's wearing grey pants.  Context clues...context clues, everyone.

EDIT:  Unless you were talking about the Bill Mueller injury.  In that case, I'm a douche and should be punched in the teeth.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 03:27:53 PM
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on April 15, 2009, 03:14:12 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 03:00:08 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 02:52:22 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 02:37:07 PM
Don't forget the Bill Mueller injury!

That was at Wrigley.

No, it wasn't (http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCI/is_8_60/ai_76133583/).

If anything, you can tell it wasn't at Wrigley because Nomar's wearing grey pants.  Context clues...context clues, everyone.

EDIT:  Unless you were talking about the Bill Mueller injury.  In that case,
I'm a douche and should be punched in the teeth.

Fix'ed.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2009, 03:40:07 PM
Quote from: Brownie on April 15, 2009, 03:06:25 PM
(http://i42.tinypic.com/zvx4xv.gif)

Is Don Denkinger in the Witness Protection program?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on April 15, 2009, 04:15:44 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 03:27:53 PM
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on April 15, 2009, 03:14:12 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 03:00:08 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 15, 2009, 02:52:22 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 02:37:07 PM
Don't forget the Bill Mueller injury!

That was at Wrigley.

No, it wasn't (http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCI/is_8_60/ai_76133583/).

If anything, you can tell it wasn't at Wrigley because Nomar's wearing grey pants.  Context clues...context clues, everyone.

EDIT:  Unless you were talking about the Bill Mueller injury.  In that case,
I'm a douche and should be punched in the teeth.

Fix'ed.

I just want to pile on PenFoe.  Kermit is right!  The injury came at Busch, when Mueller smacked his knee into one of those rotating adverstising sign that was along the wall on the (duh) 3rd base side.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on April 16, 2009, 07:25:01 AM
Quote from: Andy on April 15, 2009, 02:57:26 PM
We all know for a fact that the Cardinals fans were batshit happy every time Prior and Wood got hurt, so fuck 'em.

I wasn't celebrating this morning, as much I was just mocking them for their plight.

Every team has injuries (lord knows the Cubs do), some are just funnier than others.

THIS. I'm not saying if I'd been at Chase Field last night I'd have cheered as the guy was grimacing in pain on the mound. I wasn't cheering this morning. But the sympathy factor for a guy whose making 61 million to pitch in what, 6 games since his injury? is a little low. It's not like I'm delighting in his pain. I'm just delighting in the fact that it makes it a hell of a lot harder for those mouth breathers to talk about their SNEAK ATTACK everyday when I go home and my shirtless neighbor is mowing his lawn for the third time this week because lawn care and the Cardinals are what he found to waste his time on when he gave up drinking.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit, B. on April 16, 2009, 10:15:13 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 16, 2009, 07:25:01 AM
Quote from: Andy on April 15, 2009, 02:57:26 PM
We all know for a fact that the Cardinals fans were batshit happy every time Prior and Wood got hurt, so fuck 'em.

I wasn't celebrating this morning, as much I was just mocking them for their plight.

Every team has injuries (lord knows the Cubs do), some are just funnier than others.

THIS. I'm not saying if I'd been at Chase Field last night I'd have cheered as the guy was grimacing in pain on the mound. I wasn't cheering this morning. But the sympathy factor for a guy whose making 61 million to pitch in what, 6 games since his injury? is a little low. It's not like I'm delighting in his pain. I'm just delighting in the fact that it makes it a hell of a lot harder for those mouth breathers to talk about their SNEAK ATTACK everyday when I go home and my shirtless neighbor is mowing his lawn for the third time this week because lawn care and the Cardinals are what he found to waste his time on when he gave up drinking.

Gave up drinking?  Quitter.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on April 17, 2009, 02:31:23 PM
Laugh it up. Assholes.

"News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that an MRI on Thursday confirmed Cardinals SP Chris Carpenter has a torn left oblique muscle. He likely will miss four to eight weeks. "It just confirmed our initial read," GM John Mozeliak said. "You certainly would have preferred it find nothing. But given his level of pain (Tuesday), this is what was expected.""
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: LoneStarCubFan on April 17, 2009, 02:33:58 PM
Quote from: BH on April 17, 2009, 02:31:23 PM
Laugh it up. Assholes.

"News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that an MRI on Thursday confirmed Cardinals SP Chris Carpenter has a torn left oblique muscle. He likely will miss four to eight weeks. "It just confirmed our initial read," GM John Mozeliak said. "You certainly would have preferred it find nothing. But given his level of pain (Tuesday), this is what was expected.""

Steroids are awful tough on the body.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on April 17, 2009, 07:16:04 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2009, 03:40:07 PM
Quote from: Brownie on April 15, 2009, 03:06:25 PM
(http://i42.tinypic.com/zvx4xv.gif)

Is Don Denkinger in the Witness Protection program?

I assumed it was a 2006 World Series pic.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on April 20, 2009, 06:40:40 PM
Check out the huge crowd tonight in Pissburgh for the Pirates-Marlins.

(http://www.desipio.com/images/pirates-crowd.jpg)

If you don't come home with a foul ball, you just aren't trying.

(http://www.desipio.com/images/pirates-crowd-2.jpg)

There seriously aren't 500 people there.  Maybe not even 250.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on April 20, 2009, 07:41:05 PM
The one upside to living in Pissburgh was ridiculously cheap baseball and being able to sneak down to sit wherever.

Of course, you only saw one big league team play on any given night, and that changed every 2-4 days...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit, B. on April 21, 2009, 11:02:26 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on April 20, 2009, 07:41:05 PM
The one upside to living in Pissburgh was ridiculously cheap baseball and being able to sneak down to sit wherever.

Of course, you only saw one big league team play on any given night, and that changed every 2-4 days...

I imagine it would be hard to sneak anywhere in that park, since the staff-to-fan ratio is 1:1.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on April 21, 2009, 11:12:53 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 21, 2009, 11:02:26 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on April 20, 2009, 07:41:05 PM
The one upside to living in Pissburgh was ridiculously cheap baseball and being able to sneak down to sit wherever.

Of course, you only saw one big league team play on any given night, and that changed every 2-4 days...

I imagine it would be hard to sneak anywhere in that park, since the staff-to-fan ratio is 1:1.

If ever there was a ballpark that needs a Lapdance Night, this is the one.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on April 21, 2009, 11:15:02 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 21, 2009, 11:12:53 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 21, 2009, 11:02:26 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on April 20, 2009, 07:41:05 PM
The one upside to living in Pissburgh was ridiculously cheap baseball and being able to sneak down to sit wherever.

Of course, you only saw one big league team play on any given night, and that changed every 2-4 days...

I imagine it would be hard to sneak anywhere in that park, since the staff-to-fan ratio is 1:1.

If ever there was a ballpark that needs a Lapdance Night, this is the one.

FWIW, it's a beautiful park and they have a Primanti Bros. in there, which is chock full of win.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on April 21, 2009, 11:20:11 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 21, 2009, 11:15:02 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 21, 2009, 11:12:53 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 21, 2009, 11:02:26 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on April 20, 2009, 07:41:05 PM
The one upside to living in Pissburgh was ridiculously cheap baseball and being able to sneak down to sit wherever.

Of course, you only saw one big league team play on any given night, and that changed every 2-4 days...

I imagine it would be hard to sneak anywhere in that park, since the staff-to-fan ratio is 1:1.

If ever there was a ballpark that needs a Lapdance Night, this is the one.

FWIW, it's a beautiful park and they have a Primanti Bros. in there, which is chock full of win.

A Primanti sammich and a lapdance could put win into anything.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: TDubbs on April 21, 2009, 12:36:20 PM
Quote from: Fork on April 21, 2009, 11:20:11 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 21, 2009, 11:15:02 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 21, 2009, 11:12:53 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 21, 2009, 11:02:26 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on April 20, 2009, 07:41:05 PM
The one upside to living in Pissburgh was ridiculously cheap baseball and being able to sneak down to sit wherever.

Of course, you only saw one big league team play on any given night, and that changed every 2-4 days...

I imagine it would be hard to sneak anywhere in that park, since the staff-to-fan ratio is 1:1.

If ever there was a ballpark that needs a Lapdance Night, this is the one.

FWIW, it's a beautiful park and they have a Primanti Bros. in there, which is chock full of win.

A Primanti sammich and a lapdance could put win into anything.

Not if your name was win.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on April 21, 2009, 12:48:06 PM
Quote from: TDubbs on April 21, 2009, 12:36:20 PM
Quote from: Fork on April 21, 2009, 11:20:11 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 21, 2009, 11:15:02 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 21, 2009, 11:12:53 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 21, 2009, 11:02:26 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on April 20, 2009, 07:41:05 PM
The one upside to living in Pissburgh was ridiculously cheap baseball and being able to sneak down to sit wherever.

Of course, you only saw one big league team play on any given night, and that changed every 2-4 days...

I imagine it would be hard to sneak anywhere in that park, since the staff-to-fan ratio is 1:1.

If ever there was a ballpark that needs a Lapdance Night, this is the one.

FWIW, it's a beautiful park and they have a Primanti Bros. in there, which is chock full of win.

A Primanti sammich and a lapdance could put win into anything.

Not if your name was win.

Are we going to have to post pictures here, Romeo?

full disclosure: that was actually pretty funny Dubbs. You hire a new writer?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on April 21, 2009, 03:34:44 PM
Quote from: TDubbs on April 21, 2009, 12:36:20 PM
Quote from: Fork on April 21, 2009, 11:20:11 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 21, 2009, 11:15:02 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 21, 2009, 11:12:53 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 21, 2009, 11:02:26 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on April 20, 2009, 07:41:05 PM
The one upside to living in Pissburgh was ridiculously cheap baseball and being able to sneak down to sit wherever.

Of course, you only saw one big league team play on any given night, and that changed every 2-4 days...

I imagine it would be hard to sneak anywhere in that park, since the staff-to-fan ratio is 1:1.

If ever there was a ballpark that needs a Lapdance Night, this is the one.

FWIW, it's a beautiful park and they have a Primanti Bros. in there, which is chock full of win.

A Primanti sammich and a lapdance could put win into anything.

Not if your name was win.

Proof to the contrary:

(http://www.bobgruen.com/files/asst/R.184%20STEVE%20WINWOOD%20NYC%2086.jpg)

A Primanti's Kolbasi and cheese and a lapdance would add a lot of win to that picture.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on April 28, 2009, 11:05:20 AM
So apparently 2 years on the DL wasn't enough, but these 6 weeks will make all the difference.

Quote
Chris Carpenter (oblique) is using his time on the DL to quit chewing tobacco, the St. Louis Dispatch (http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/A12A308460A2DA54862575A500026DC2?OpenDocument) reports.

Added snark from Rotowire.com
Quote
Carpenter, who has made "some progress" in his return from the oblique injury, will try acupuncture to work the chewing habit that dates back to high school. It's probably better for the Cardinals - not to mention his fantasy owners - that he works through his withdrawal without damaging the team. Then again, the notoriously-fragile Carpenter could get hurt getting the acupuncture.


Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on May 01, 2009, 03:47:48 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 07, 2009, 12:30:43 AM
Not the NLC, but I hope you'll forgive me...

http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090331&content_id=4098934

QuoteSURPRISE, Ariz. -- Relief pitcher Derrick Turnbow has agreed to stay in the Rangers organization and start the season at Triple-A Oklahoma.

Turnbow allowed three more runs in a 10-3 loss to the Giants on Tuesday and has an 8.10 ERA for the spring. He admitted he needs work on his mechanics and fastball command. Turnbow is in camp on a Minor League contract, and he could have opted for free agency if he wasn't added to the Major League roster. Being able to stay in touch with pitching coach Mike Maddux was a significant factor.

"I've been struggling with consistency all spring," Turnbow said. "I need more time to get the rust off and get my mechanics right."

Turnbow, who has been dealing with mechanical and shoulder problems the past few years that have affected his command, had a 15.63 ERA in eight appearances with the Brewers last year and a 10.50 ERA in Triple-A. He did not pitch after July 12, and an MRI revealed he had a partial tear in his rotator cuff.

Turnbow was an All-Star for the Brewers in 2006, but he finished that season with a 6.87 ERA. He had a 4.53 ERA in 77 appearances in '07. He was 7-1 with a 1.74 ERA and 39 saves for the Brewers in 2005, his best season in the Major Leagues.

Update: Turdthrow released by the Rangers.

Pretty sure that means your career is over.

Quote
Rangers released RHP Derrick Turnbow.
Looks like the end of the line for Turnbow. He wasn't a control specialist in his prime, but 9 walks and 1 strikeout in 6 1/3 minor-league innings won't get you a job in the major leagues.

Link (http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=MLB&id=2973)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: butthead on May 01, 2009, 03:55:18 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 01, 2009, 03:47:48 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 07, 2009, 12:30:43 AM
Not the NLC, but I hope you'll forgive me...

http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090331&content_id=4098934

QuoteSURPRISE, Ariz. -- Relief pitcher Derrick Turnbow has agreed to stay in the Rangers organization and start the season at Triple-A Oklahoma.

Turnbow allowed three more runs in a 10-3 loss to the Giants on Tuesday and has an 8.10 ERA for the spring. He admitted he needs work on his mechanics and fastball command. Turnbow is in camp on a Minor League contract, and he could have opted for free agency if he wasn't added to the Major League roster. Being able to stay in touch with pitching coach Mike Maddux was a significant factor.

"I've been struggling with consistency all spring," Turnbow said. "I need more time to get the rust off and get my mechanics right."

Turnbow, who has been dealing with mechanical and shoulder problems the past few years that have affected his command, had a 15.63 ERA in eight appearances with the Brewers last year and a 10.50 ERA in Triple-A. He did not pitch after July 12, and an MRI revealed he had a partial tear in his rotator cuff.

Turnbow was an All-Star for the Brewers in 2006, but he finished that season with a 6.87 ERA. He had a 4.53 ERA in 77 appearances in '07. He was 7-1 with a 1.74 ERA and 39 saves for the Brewers in 2005, his best season in the Major Leagues.

Update: Turdthrow released by the Rangers.

Pretty sure that means your career is over.

Quote
Rangers released RHP Derrick Turnbow.
Looks like the end of the line for Turnbow. He wasn't a control specialist in his prime, but 9 walks and 1 strikeout in 6 1/3 minor-league innings won't get you a job in the major leagues.

Link (http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=MLB&id=2973)

Game over.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: ChuckD on May 01, 2009, 06:21:46 PM
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Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on June 08, 2009, 04:35:24 PM
BUMPED! for:

Significant Numbers (one ought to be concerned about)

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap;_ylt=ArE8VkNU58wwRYYoFuez6ZcRvLYF?gid=290608124

QuoteThe last-place Rockies won their season-high fifth in a row—four at Busch Stadium—under new manager Jim Tracy. St. Louis has lost a season-worst four straight.

QuoteThe Cardinals were outscored 33-9 while winding up a 2-6 homestand. Even star slugger Albert Pujols was in a slump during this series, going 1 for 14.

QuoteCardinals 2B Skip Schumaker(notes) got an error for failing to cover the bag on Seth Smith's(notes) steal in the eighth, allowing the runner to advance to third. The Cardinals pitched out on the play, and Molina's throw sailed into center field.

Giggedy.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MAD on June 08, 2009, 04:39:18 PM
It's over, Johnny.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on June 08, 2009, 07:37:38 PM
Guys, the SNEAK ATTACK!!!! is coming, I just know it.  Our CUBBIEZ!!! are so screwed.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on June 11, 2009, 10:19:08 AM
So, I was reading this article (http://www.groundreport.com/Arts_and_Culture/Examining-Anxiety-Disorders-in-Baseball), and came across this bit:

Quote
Greene was handed the starting shortstop role, but struggled to start the season following strong performance during spring training. His increasing anxiety disturbed some teammates, who "expressed concern about the degree of Greene's self-punishment," according to the Post-Dispatch.

Self-punishment, huh?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: morpheus on June 11, 2009, 10:23:25 AM
Quote from: Oleg on June 11, 2009, 10:19:08 AM
So, I was reading this article (http://www.groundreport.com/Arts_and_Culture/Examining-Anxiety-Disorders-in-Baseball), and came across this bit:

Quote
Greene was handed the starting shortstop role, but struggled to start the season following strong performance during spring training. His increasing anxiety disturbed some teammates, who "expressed concern about the degree of Greene's self-punishment," according to the Post-Dispatch.

Self-punishment, huh?


(http://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01002/Silas-Opus-Dei_1002905c.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tank on June 11, 2009, 10:27:17 AM
Quote from: morpheus on June 11, 2009, 10:23:25 AM
Quote from: Oleg on June 11, 2009, 10:19:08 AM
So, I was reading this article (http://www.groundreport.com/Arts_and_Culture/Examining-Anxiety-Disorders-in-Baseball), and came across this bit:

Quote
Greene was handed the starting shortstop role, but struggled to start the season following strong performance during spring training. His increasing anxiety disturbed some teammates, who "expressed concern about the degree of Greene's self-punishment," according to the Post-Dispatch.

Self-punishment, huh?


(http://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01002/Silas-Opus-Dei_1002905c.jpg)

(http://i41.tinypic.com/2lddssp.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MAD on June 11, 2009, 10:31:16 AM
Can't you guys let this thread die in peace?  Turdblow is flipping burgers at the local A & W. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on June 11, 2009, 10:38:37 AM
Quote from: MAD on June 11, 2009, 10:31:16 AM
Can't you guys let this thread die in peace?  Turdblow is flipping burgers at the local A & W. 

And missing the grill with each one.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on June 11, 2009, 11:32:43 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 11, 2009, 10:38:37 AM
Quote from: MAD on June 11, 2009, 10:31:16 AM
Can't you guys let this thread die in peace?  Turdblow is flipping burgers at the local A & W.  

And missing the grill with each one.

Well played.

Edit: Holy shit!  I have one more post on this account--#1908 is going to come tomorrow, on graduation (and hopefully Stanley Cup) day.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on January 04, 2010, 03:07:42 PM
Bumped for 2010.

May the Pisspoor Thread rot.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit IV on January 04, 2010, 03:10:55 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on June 11, 2009, 11:32:43 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 11, 2009, 10:38:37 AM
Quote from: MAD on June 11, 2009, 10:31:16 AM
Can't you guys let this thread die in peace?  Turdblow is flipping burgers at the local A & W.  

And missing the grill with each one.

Well played.

Edit: Holy shit!  I have one more post on this account--#1908 is going to come tomorrow, on graduation (and hopefully Stanley Cup) day.

#2087 and counting.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on January 04, 2010, 03:18:56 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on January 04, 2010, 03:10:55 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on June 11, 2009, 11:32:43 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 11, 2009, 10:38:37 AM
Quote from: MAD on June 11, 2009, 10:31:16 AM
Can't you guys let this thread die in peace?  Turdblow is flipping burgers at the local A & W.  

And missing the grill with each one.

Well played.

Edit: Holy shit!  I have one more post on this account--#1908 is going to come tomorrow, on graduation (and hopefully Stanley Cup) day.

#2087 and counting.

They are getting progressively shittier too.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on January 04, 2010, 04:40:29 PM
Quote from: Yeti on January 04, 2010, 03:18:56 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on January 04, 2010, 03:10:55 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on June 11, 2009, 11:32:43 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 11, 2009, 10:38:37 AM
Quote from: MAD on June 11, 2009, 10:31:16 AM
Can't you guys let this thread die in peace?  Turdblow is flipping burgers at the local A & W.  

And missing the grill with each one.

Well played.

Edit: Holy shit!  I have one more post on this account--#1908 is going to come tomorrow, on graduation (and hopefully Stanley Cup) day.

#2087 and counting.

They are getting progressively shittier too.

I didn't realize that I still had room to get worse.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on January 04, 2010, 10:04:48 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 04, 2010, 03:07:42 PM
Bumped for 2010.

May the Pisspoor Thread rot.

I love this thread with my entire penis and most of my sack.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gil Gunderson on January 05, 2010, 02:14:03 AM
Quote from: Slack-E on January 04, 2010, 10:04:48 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 04, 2010, 03:07:42 PM
Bumped for 2010.

May the Pisspoor Thread rot.

I love this thread with my entire penis and most of my sack.

Most?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on January 05, 2010, 08:54:30 AM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on January 05, 2010, 02:14:03 AM
Quote from: Slack-E on January 04, 2010, 10:04:48 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 04, 2010, 03:07:42 PM
Bumped for 2010.

May the Pisspoor Thread rot.

I love this thread with my entire penis and most of my sack.

Most?

He's still got a full testicle dedicated to the Viqueen apocalypse.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on January 05, 2010, 06:58:28 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 05, 2010, 08:54:30 AM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on January 05, 2010, 02:14:03 AM
Quote from: Slack-E on January 04, 2010, 10:04:48 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 04, 2010, 03:07:42 PM
Bumped for 2010.

May the Pisspoor Thread rot.

I love this thread with my entire penis and most of my sack.

Most?

He's still got a full testicle dedicated to the Viqueen apocalypse.

Apex knows things.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CBStew on January 05, 2010, 08:05:09 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on January 05, 2010, 06:58:28 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 05, 2010, 08:54:30 AM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on January 05, 2010, 02:14:03 AM
Quote from: Slack-E on January 04, 2010, 10:04:48 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 04, 2010, 03:07:42 PM
Bumped for 2010.

May the Pisspoor Thread rot.

I love this thread with my entire penis and most of my sack.

Most?

He's still got a full testicle dedicated to the Viqueen apocalypse.

Apex knows things.

Yes.  But how does he know them?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BichetteHappens on January 05, 2010, 08:05:49 PM
Holliday just signed for 7 years, 120 million dollarz.

THOUGHTS?!?!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: ChuckD on January 05, 2010, 08:14:27 PM
Quote from: BichetteHappens on January 05, 2010, 08:05:49 PM
Holliday just signed for 7 years, 120 million dollarz.

THOUGHTS?!?!

That's a lot of money. He's pretty good at playing baseball. I like root beer floats. Go Hawks.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tony on January 05, 2010, 09:04:53 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on January 05, 2010, 08:14:27 PM
I like root beer floats.

This.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on January 06, 2010, 09:46:49 AM
Quote from: CBStew on January 05, 2010, 08:05:09 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on January 05, 2010, 06:58:28 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 05, 2010, 08:54:30 AM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on January 05, 2010, 02:14:03 AM
Quote from: Slack-E on January 04, 2010, 10:04:48 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 04, 2010, 03:07:42 PM
Bumped for 2010.

May the Pisspoor Thread rot.

I love this thread with my entire penis and most of my sack.

Most?

He's still got a full testicle dedicated to the Viqueen apocalypse.

Apex knows things.

Yes.  But how does he know them?

I've got friends in low places.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on January 06, 2010, 09:51:51 AM
Quote from: BichetteHappens on January 05, 2010, 08:05:49 PM
Holliday just signed for 7 years, 120 million dollarz.

THOUGHTS?!?!

I honestly thought the Yankees would sign him, but this shit is even too rich for their blood.

If Albie signs before testing the waters after the season, he should have his enormous head examined.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on January 06, 2010, 11:24:36 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 06, 2010, 09:51:51 AM
Quote from: BichetteHappens on January 05, 2010, 08:05:49 PM
Holliday just signed for 7 years, 120 million dollarz.

THOUGHTS?!?!

I honestly thought the Yankees would sign him, but this shit is even too rich for their blood.

If Albie signs before testing the waters after the season, he should have his enormous head examined.

So it's too rich for the Yankees, but not too rich for the Cardinals?

I think you're getting your cliches confused.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BichetteHappens on January 06, 2010, 11:56:48 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 06, 2010, 09:51:51 AM
Quote from: BichetteHappens on January 05, 2010, 08:05:49 PM
Holliday just signed for 7 years, 120 million dollarz.

THOUGHTS?!?!

I honestly thought the Yankees would sign him, but this shit is even too rich for their blood.

If Albie signs before testing the waters after the season, he should have his enormous head examined.

According to sources (i.e. shit I've read on the internet which probably means its unsubstantiated) Pooholes wants to stay in St. Louis his entire career and has told the Cards to worry about signing players at this point.



Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on January 06, 2010, 01:21:51 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 06, 2010, 11:24:36 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 06, 2010, 09:51:51 AM
Quote from: BichetteHappens on January 05, 2010, 08:05:49 PM
Holliday just signed for 7 years, 120 million dollarz.

THOUGHTS?!?!

I honestly thought the Yankees would sign him, but this shit is even too rich for their blood.

If Albie signs before testing the waters after the season, he should have his enormous head examined.

So it's too rich for the Yankees, but not too rich for the Cardinals?

I think you're getting your cliches confused.

There's spending money, and spending money wisely.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Pre on January 06, 2010, 01:30:31 PM
Quote from: BichetteHappens on January 06, 2010, 11:56:48 AM
According to sources (i.e. shit I've read on the internet which probably means its unsubstantiated) Pooholes wants to stay in St. Louis his entire career and has told the Cards to worry about signing players at this point.

Albie will only stay if the Cards threaten to release details on his steroid regime, birth date, and real name.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on January 06, 2010, 01:31:17 PM
Quote from: Fork on January 06, 2010, 01:21:51 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 06, 2010, 11:24:36 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 06, 2010, 09:51:51 AM
Quote from: BichetteHappens on January 05, 2010, 08:05:49 PM
Holliday just signed for 7 years, 120 million dollarz.

THOUGHTS?!?!

I honestly thought the Yankees would sign him, but this shit is even too rich for their blood.

If Albie signs before testing the waters after the season, he should have his enormous head examined.

So it's too rich for the Yankees, but not too rich for the Cardinals?

I think you're getting your cliches confused.

There's spending money, and spending money wisely.

Both of which the Yankees have done in excess.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on January 06, 2010, 02:11:16 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 06, 2010, 01:31:17 PM
Quote from: Fork on January 06, 2010, 01:21:51 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 06, 2010, 11:24:36 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 06, 2010, 09:51:51 AM
Quote from: BichetteHappens on January 05, 2010, 08:05:49 PM
Holliday just signed for 7 years, 120 million dollarz.

THOUGHTS?!?!

I honestly thought the Yankees would sign him, but this shit is even too rich for their blood.

If Albie signs before testing the waters after the season, he should have his enormous head examined.

So it's too rich for the Yankees, but not too rich for the Cardinals?

I think you're getting your cliches confused.

There's spending money, and spending money wisely.

Both of which the Yankees have done in excess.

George has pretty much taken his hands off the wheel of the team, the proof of which is that the Yankees have actually signed some good pitchers. When the Baron was in charge, he'd take any LH hitter with pop, and hope they could score more runs than Ed Whitson could let in.

The run in the late 90s was the result of George Sr. being suspended, and Bob Watson and Gene Michael put the team together.

There's no way in Hell George would have taken guys like Cone, Key, or Clemens.

or Scott Brosius.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Richard Chuggar on January 06, 2010, 02:21:31 PM
Quote from: Fork on January 06, 2010, 02:11:16 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 06, 2010, 01:31:17 PM
Quote from: Fork on January 06, 2010, 01:21:51 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 06, 2010, 11:24:36 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 06, 2010, 09:51:51 AM
Quote from: BichetteHappens on January 05, 2010, 08:05:49 PM
Holliday just signed for 7 years, 120 million dollarz.

THOUGHTS?!?!

I honestly thought the Yankees would sign him, but this shit is even too rich for their blood.

If Albie signs before testing the waters after the season, he should have his enormous head examined.

So it's too rich for the Yankees, but not too rich for the Cardinals?

I think you're getting your cliches confused.

There's spending money, and spending money wisely.

Both of which the Yankees have done in excess.

George has pretty much taken his hands off the wheel of the team, the proof of which is that the Yankees have actually signed some good pitchers. When the Baron was in charge, he'd take any LH hitter with pop, and hope they could score more runs than Ed Whitson could let in.

The run in the late 90s was the result of George Sr. being suspended, and Bob Watson and Gene Michael put the team together.

There's no way in Hell George would have taken guys like Cone, Key, or Clemens.

or Scott Brosius.

So?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on January 06, 2010, 02:27:57 PM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on January 06, 2010, 02:21:31 PM
Quote from: Fork on January 06, 2010, 02:11:16 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 06, 2010, 01:31:17 PM
Quote from: Fork on January 06, 2010, 01:21:51 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 06, 2010, 11:24:36 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 06, 2010, 09:51:51 AM
Quote from: BichetteHappens on January 05, 2010, 08:05:49 PM
Holliday just signed for 7 years, 120 million dollarz.

THOUGHTS?!?!

I honestly thought the Yankees would sign him, but this shit is even too rich for their blood.

If Albie signs before testing the waters after the season, he should have his enormous head examined.

So it's too rich for the Yankees, but not too rich for the Cardinals?

I think you're getting your cliches confused.

There's spending money, and spending money wisely.

Both of which the Yankees have done in excess.

George has pretty much taken his hands off the wheel of the team, the proof of which is that the Yankees have actually signed some good pitchers. When the Baron was in charge, he'd take any LH hitter with pop, and hope they could score more runs than Ed Whitson could let in.

The run in the late 90s was the result of George Sr. being suspended, and Bob Watson and Gene Michael put the team together.

There's no way in Hell George would have taken guys like Cone, Key, or Clemens.

or Scott Brosius.

So?

So?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on January 06, 2010, 05:29:29 PM
Fork is Buster Olney now?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on January 06, 2010, 05:53:12 PM
Quote from: Pre on January 06, 2010, 01:30:31 PM
Quote from: BichetteHappens on January 06, 2010, 11:56:48 AM
According to sources (i.e. shit I've read on the internet which probably means its unsubstantiated) Pooholes wants to stay in St. Louis his entire career and has told the Cards to worry about signing players at this point.

Albie will only stay if the Cards threaten to release details on his steroid regime, birth date, and real name.

Look, I hate the sonofabitch too but even I just think he's using and not dealing.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on January 06, 2010, 10:06:03 PM

My point was, there is no way the Yankees would sign Holliday to that much money. They'll still get expensive guys, but those luxury suites are sitting there empty now - they're going to get a bit more prudent with their money.

The Cards will regret that contract far longer than they'll enjoy it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: R-V on January 07, 2010, 08:47:51 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 06, 2010, 10:06:03 PM

My point was, there is no way the Yankees would sign Holliday to that much money. They'll still get expensive guys, but those luxury suites are sitting there empty now - they're going to get a bit more prudent with their money.

The Cards will regret that contract far longer than they'll enjoy it.

But isn't the YES network what sets the Yankees apart from everyone else, revenue-wise? I've been unable to find firm revenue numbers on the google machine, but just as a rough starting point I've found $250 million for the stadium (http://nyystadiuminsider.com/2008/08/financial-analysis-of-new-stadium-by.html) and $350 million for the network (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601079&refer=home&sid=aTcfoWsgk6Yg).

I'm not saying empty luxury suites couldn't have some effect on the payroll, but as long as they've got the TV revenue and Steinbrenner wants to plow money back into the team, the payroll won't go down much.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on January 07, 2010, 09:08:09 AM
Quote from: R-V on January 07, 2010, 08:47:51 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 06, 2010, 10:06:03 PM

My point was, there is no way the Yankees would sign Holliday to that much money. They'll still get expensive guys, but those luxury suites are sitting there empty now - they're going to get a bit more prudent with their money.

The Cards will regret that contract far longer than they'll enjoy it.

But isn't the YES network what sets the Yankees apart from everyone else, revenue-wise? I've been unable to find firm revenue numbers on the google machine, but just as a rough starting point I've found $250 million for the stadium (http://nyystadiuminsider.com/2008/08/financial-analysis-of-new-stadium-by.html) and $350 million for the network (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601079&refer=home&sid=aTcfoWsgk6Yg).

I'm not saying empty luxury suites couldn't have some effect on the payroll, but as long as they've got the TV revenue and Steinbrenner wants to plow money back into the team, the payroll won't go down much.

A lot of teams have a shitload of money coming in from private TV. It's extremely advantageous for a baseball team to have one.

The Yankees were getting some retarded amount like $500MM/year from the MSG Network to broadcast games - even with their bloated payroll, they could have made money playing in Central Park. Unfortunately, that money is revenue for the team, so it winds up being calculated for revenue sharing.

So Steinbernner starts his own network, the YES network. YES pays the Yankees significantly less for broadcast rights. Even though they're both owned by Steinbrenner, they're seperate corporations, so the revenue generated by the YES network is irrelevant to MLB revenue sharing calculations. (The Tribune did the same thing with WGN/Cubs - which is why the Rickettses will eventually start a Cubs network)

But I believe (I've been looking for the right information this morning) the YES network revenue has to remain separate from the Yankees' revenue. Not that it particularly matters, since the Yankees can operate in the red. Both YES revenues and Yankees revenues go to Steinbrenner, but I believe they have to stay separate.

That being said, I'm fairly certain the accounting it would take to channel money from one entity to the other, if necessary, is accounting child's play - maybe one of the accountants can answer that better.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on January 07, 2010, 09:09:58 AM
I actually miss the day when Fork just typed bad one liners.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on January 07, 2010, 11:16:07 AM
It looks like the Cardinals are about to fill the "slow, shrunken, white" pinch-hitter hole:

QuoteBut he's as excited about another upcoming extravaganza: Mark McGwire's return to baseball, as the St. Louis Cardinals hitting coach and — get this stunning scenario — as a possible pinch-hitting slugger for a postseason run.

"If we're in contention, we'll put him on the roster Aug. 31. It's a nice little dream," said La Russa, who's managed the perennially contending Cardinals since leaving the A's after the 1995 season.

"Is it likely? Probably not. I don't think it's a zero possibility. The point is, you'll see him in spring training. He won't be leaning on the batting cage chatting it up. He'll work his (butt) off, and hitters will be thrilled he's there helping them."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on January 07, 2010, 11:20:21 AM
Quote from: BH on January 07, 2010, 09:09:58 AM
I actually miss the day when Fork just typed bad one liners.

Reading paragraphs burns more calories, big guy.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Richard Chuggar on January 07, 2010, 11:23:26 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 07, 2010, 11:20:21 AM
Quote from: BH on January 07, 2010, 09:09:58 AM
I actually miss the day when Fork just typed bad one liners.

Reading paragraphs burns more calories, big guy.

Look what you did, BH.  Look what you did.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on January 07, 2010, 11:38:00 AM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on January 07, 2010, 11:23:26 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 07, 2010, 11:20:21 AM
Quote from: BH on January 07, 2010, 09:09:58 AM
I actually miss the day when Fork just typed bad one liners.

Reading paragraphs burns more calories, big guy.

Look what you did, BH.  Look what you did.

Easy forehead...I was just doing the fat bastard a favor.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on January 07, 2010, 11:42:45 AM
Holy shit, The Genius is a deluded loon.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Pre on January 07, 2010, 12:27:25 PM
Quote from: Andy on January 07, 2010, 11:42:45 AM
Holy shit, The Genius is a deluded loon.

Screw that, it's an effort to push back McGuire's HoF window to have a better chance once the the
steroid rage blows over.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tony on January 07, 2010, 12:29:23 PM
This thread needs to die. Every time I click on the "new" posts icon, it goes back a few posts. Then I have to re-read them. Does this happen to anyone else? It's wasting valuable time.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit IV on January 07, 2010, 12:30:17 PM
Quote from: Tony on January 07, 2010, 12:29:23 PM
This thread needs to die. Every time I click on the "new" posts icon, it goes back a few posts. Then I have to re-read them. Does this happen to anyone else? It's wasting valuable time.

It happens to me, too.  Except for your post.  So, thanks for that.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on January 07, 2010, 12:30:28 PM
Quote from: Tony on January 07, 2010, 12:29:23 PM
This thread needs to die. Every time I click on the "new" posts icon, it goes back a few posts. Then I have to re-read them. Does this happen to anyone else? It's wasting valuable time.

I have heard that this happens (Yeti, I believe and some corroborated), though it does not happen to me.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on January 07, 2010, 12:35:09 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 07, 2010, 12:30:28 PM
Quote from: Tony on January 07, 2010, 12:29:23 PM
This thread needs to die. Every time I click on the "new" posts icon, it goes back a few posts. Then I have to re-read them. Does this happen to anyone else? It's wasting valuable time.

I have heard that this happens (Yeti, I believe and some corroborated), though it does not happen to me.

It happens to me.  Does this mean I need Flomax?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tony on January 07, 2010, 12:35:25 PM
It didn't happen this time. Maybe my whining fixed it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on January 07, 2010, 12:56:04 PM
It happens to me.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit IV on January 07, 2010, 12:58:35 PM
Quote from: Tony on January 07, 2010, 12:35:25 PM
It didn't happen this time. Maybe my whining fixed it.

No, it just happened to me.  Back to your same goddamn old post.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tony on January 07, 2010, 01:02:01 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on January 07, 2010, 12:58:35 PM
Quote from: Tony on January 07, 2010, 12:35:25 PM
It didn't happen this time. Maybe my whining fixed it.

No, it just happened to me.  Back to your same goddamn old post.

Happened to me again too. Glad I brought this up. It's riveting stuff.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: R-V on January 07, 2010, 01:03:08 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on January 07, 2010, 12:58:35 PM
Quote from: Tony on January 07, 2010, 12:35:25 PM
It didn't happen this time. Maybe my whining fixed it.

No, it just happened to me.  Back to your same goddamn old post.

Same here. Did Ratto leave a chicken bone wedged in the hamster wheel powering this thread?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on January 07, 2010, 01:06:05 PM

What browser/version are you guys using?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on January 07, 2010, 01:10:32 PM
Quote from: Fork on January 07, 2010, 01:06:05 PM

What browser/version are you guys using?

Works fine on Firefox 3.5.7 on a Mac.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: flannj on January 07, 2010, 01:12:33 PM
Quote from: Tony on January 07, 2010, 01:02:01 PM


Happened to me again too. Glad I brought this up. It's riveting stuff.

I keep reloading the page just so I can watch it happen.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Richard Chuggar on January 07, 2010, 01:13:21 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 07, 2010, 01:10:32 PM
Quote from: Fork on January 07, 2010, 01:06:05 PM

What browser/version are you guys using?

Works fine on Firefox 3.5.7 on a Mac.

Penis a marketing fag!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on January 07, 2010, 01:21:29 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 07, 2010, 01:10:32 PM
Quote from: Fork on January 07, 2010, 01:06:05 PM

What browser/version are you guys using?

Works fine on Firefox 3.5.7 on a Mac.

Netscape.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on January 07, 2010, 01:23:02 PM
Penis.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tinker to Evers to Chance on January 07, 2010, 01:25:53 PM
Quote from: CT III on January 07, 2010, 01:21:29 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 07, 2010, 01:10:32 PM
Quote from: Fork on January 07, 2010, 01:06:05 PM

What browser/version are you guys using?

Works fine on Firefox 3.5.7 on a Mac.

Netscape.

Mosaic.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on January 07, 2010, 01:26:49 PM
Quote from: Fork on January 07, 2010, 01:06:05 PM

What browser/version are you guys using?

AOL 5.0
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on January 07, 2010, 01:27:18 PM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on January 07, 2010, 01:25:53 PM
Quote from: CT III on January 07, 2010, 01:21:29 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 07, 2010, 01:10:32 PM
Quote from: Fork on January 07, 2010, 01:06:05 PM

What browser/version are you guys using?

Works fine on Firefox 3.5.7 on a Mac.

Netscape.

Mosaic.

Chrome (http://www.fastcoolcars.com/images/pimpedcars1/40inch-chrome-rims.jpg), son.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit IV on January 07, 2010, 01:31:43 PM
CT prints out the threads on a dot matrix printer and hand-delivers them to me.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on January 07, 2010, 01:37:55 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on January 07, 2010, 01:31:43 PM
CT prints out the threads on a dot matrix printer and hand-delivers them to me.

Which is why I don't want you to find out about the Shoutbox.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on January 07, 2010, 01:39:49 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on January 07, 2010, 01:31:43 PM
CT prints out the threads on a dot matrix printer and hand-delivers them to me.

You must have run out of carbon paper?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on January 07, 2010, 01:45:10 PM
Quote from: powen01 on January 07, 2010, 01:27:18 PM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on January 07, 2010, 01:25:53 PM
Quote from: CT III on January 07, 2010, 01:21:29 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 07, 2010, 01:10:32 PM
Quote from: Fork on January 07, 2010, 01:06:05 PM

What browser/version are you guys using?

Works fine on Firefox 3.5.7 on a Mac.

Netscape.

Mosaic.

Chrome (http://www.fastcoolcars.com/images/pimpedcars1/40inch-chrome-rims.jpg), son.



That isn't your crashed jeep.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on January 07, 2010, 01:58:26 PM
Quote from: Yeti on January 07, 2010, 01:45:10 PM
Quote from: powen01 on January 07, 2010, 01:27:18 PM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on January 07, 2010, 01:25:53 PM
Quote from: CT III on January 07, 2010, 01:21:29 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 07, 2010, 01:10:32 PM
Quote from: Fork on January 07, 2010, 01:06:05 PM

What browser/version are you guys using?

Works fine on Firefox 3.5.7 on a Mac.

Netscape.

Mosaic.

Chrome (http://www.fastcoolcars.com/images/pimpedcars1/40inch-chrome-rims.jpg), son.



That isn't your crashed jeep.

It's my rental.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MAD on January 07, 2010, 02:17:46 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on January 07, 2010, 01:39:49 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on January 07, 2010, 01:31:43 PM
CT prints out the threads on a dot matrix printer and hand-delivers them to me.

You must have run out of carbon paper?

True story.  My dad's a retired accountant who still does people's taxes.

And he still uses carbon paper.

Edit:  The End
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on January 07, 2010, 02:27:08 PM
Quote from: powen01 on January 07, 2010, 01:27:18 PM
Chrome (http://www.fastcoolcars.com/images/pimpedcars1/40inch-chrome-rims.jpg), son.

Chrome in Incognito mode, specifically.  I don't want anyone to know I've been here.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on January 07, 2010, 02:40:51 PM
Quote from: MAD on January 07, 2010, 02:17:46 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on January 07, 2010, 01:39:49 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on January 07, 2010, 01:31:43 PM
CT prints out the threads on a dot matrix printer and hand-delivers them to me.

You must have run out of carbon paper?

True story.  My dad's a retired accountant who still does people's taxes.

And he still uses carbon paper.

One of your better stories as well.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on January 07, 2010, 02:52:40 PM
Quote from: BH on January 07, 2010, 02:40:51 PM
Quote from: MAD on January 07, 2010, 02:17:46 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on January 07, 2010, 01:39:49 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on January 07, 2010, 01:31:43 PM
CT prints out the threads on a dot matrix printer and hand-delivers them to me.

You must have run out of carbon paper?

True story.  My dad's a retired accountant who still does people's taxes.

And he still uses carbon paper.

One of your better stories as well.

Did he help Pen with his?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MAD on January 07, 2010, 03:03:41 PM
Quote from: BH on January 07, 2010, 02:40:51 PM
Quote from: MAD on January 07, 2010, 02:17:46 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on January 07, 2010, 01:39:49 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on January 07, 2010, 01:31:43 PM
CT prints out the threads on a dot matrix printer and hand-delivers them to me.

You must have run out of carbon paper?

True story.  My dad's a retired accountant who still does people's taxes.

And he still uses carbon paper.

One of your better stories as well.

Well now it is. (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=4912.msg201691#msg201691)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Ivy6 on January 10, 2010, 02:29:10 PM
Hope Dr Andrews has a commie brother or something.

QuoteReport: Reds, Chapman reach 5-yr, 30M deal


(Sun, Jan 10 - 2:34pm ET)

According to Jeff Blair of Toronto's Globe and Mail,
Aroldis Chapman has agreed to a five-year, 30 million
contract with the Reds.

The Cuban left-hander drew bids this winter from
baseball's biggest spenders and several surprise
teams, but the Reds stepped forward and grabbed
him with an overwhelming offer. Perhaps Cincinnati
management has finally come to the realization that
they must establish a quality pitching staff in order to
win ball games in the cozy confines of Great American
Ballpark. Chapman, 22, could be part of the answer
eventually though expectations should be tempered in
his first year. His fastball has been clocked in the
triple-digits but he has zero major league experience.
Source: Jeff Blair on Twitter

-Via Rotoworld
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on January 11, 2010, 02:11:14 PM



http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663 (http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663)

QuoteMark McGwire finally came clean Monday, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball's home run record in 1998. McGwire said in a statement sent to The Associated Press on Monday that he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on January 11, 2010, 02:21:18 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on January 11, 2010, 02:11:14 PM



http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663 (http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663)

QuoteMark McGwire finally came clean Monday, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball's home run record in 1998. McGwire said in a statement sent to The Associated Press on Monday that he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade.



Jose Canseco never lies.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on January 11, 2010, 03:01:13 PM

Quote from: Waco Kid on January 11, 2010, 02:11:14 PM



http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663 (http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663)

QuoteMark McGwire finally came clean Monday, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball's home run record in 1998. McGwire said in a statement sent to The Associated Press on Monday that he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade.




Also, water is wet.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gil Gunderson on January 11, 2010, 03:04:40 PM
He touched alot of needles?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: ChuckD on January 11, 2010, 06:02:32 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on January 11, 2010, 03:04:40 PM
He touched alot of needles?

NEEDLE DICK.
NEEDLE DICK.
NEEDLE DICK.
NEEDLE DICK.
NEEDLE DICK.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Ivy6 on January 11, 2010, 06:24:57 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on January 11, 2010, 02:21:18 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on January 11, 2010, 02:11:14 PM



http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663 (http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663)

QuoteMark McGwire finally came clean Monday, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball's home run record in 1998. McGwire said in a statement sent to The Associated Press on Monday that he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade.



Jose Canseco never lies.

Seriously- has he been wrong on a single steroid user?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: flannj on January 11, 2010, 06:39:00 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on January 11, 2010, 02:11:14 PM



http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663 (http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663)

QuoteMark McGwire finally came clean Monday, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball's home run record in 1998. McGwire said in a statement sent to The Associated Press on Monday that he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade.



This is a shock.
I always thought he got all those muscles from lifting up his fat ass kid.
(http://www.ford-mobley.com/players/picturemcgwire70a.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: motown on January 11, 2010, 09:00:07 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on January 11, 2010, 02:11:14 PM



http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663 (http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663)

QuoteMark McGwire finally came clean Monday, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball's home run record in 1998. McGwire said in a statement sent to The Associated Press on Monday that he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade.



Congrats to Sammy Sosa, the Unquestioned and Completely Legitimate 1998 Home Run Champion!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Canadouche on January 11, 2010, 09:15:08 PM
Quote from: motown on January 11, 2010, 09:00:07 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on January 11, 2010, 02:11:14 PM



http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663 (http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663)

QuoteMark McGwire finally came clean Monday, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball's home run record in 1998. McGwire said in a statement sent to The Associated Press on Monday that he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade.



Congrats to Sammy Sosa, the Unquestioned and Completely Legitimate 1998 Home Run Champion!

Ahem. (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/baseball/mlb/06/16/sosa.steroids/index.html)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MAD on January 11, 2010, 09:36:21 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on January 11, 2010, 09:15:08 PM
Quote from: motown on January 11, 2010, 09:00:07 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on January 11, 2010, 02:11:14 PM



http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663 (http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663)

QuoteMark McGwire finally came clean Monday, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball's home run record in 1998. McGwire said in a statement sent to The Associated Press on Monday that he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade.



Congrats to Sammy Sosa, the Unquestioned and Completely Legitimate 1998 Home Run Champion!


Ahem. (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/baseball/mlb/06/16/sosa.steroids/index.html)

NSBB'd for the sarcasm adverse'd.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: motown on January 11, 2010, 09:42:30 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on January 11, 2010, 09:15:08 PM
Quote from: motown on January 11, 2010, 09:00:07 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on January 11, 2010, 02:11:14 PM



http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663 (http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663)

QuoteMark McGwire finally came clean Monday, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball's home run record in 1998. McGwire said in a statement sent to The Associated Press on Monday that he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade.



Congrats to Sammy Sosa, the Unquestioned and Completely Legitimate 1998 Home Run Champion!

Ahem. (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/baseball/mlb/06/16/sosa.steroids/index.html)


Quote
In March 2005, Sosa was among a handful of players, including McGwire and Rafael Palmeiro, who testified before Congress about steroid use in baseball. Under oath, Sosa said, "To be clear, I have never taken illegal performance-enhancing drugs." This could create legal troubles for the seven-time All-Star.

But Sosa may have couched his statements to Congress in just the right manner. Former Rep. Tom Davis, a Virginia Republican who was chairman of the Government Reform Committee at the time of the 2005 hearing, said he wasn't surprised about the report that Sosa tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug.

"In his testimony before us, he was very careful," Davis told The Associated Press in a telephone interview Wednesday. "He said he never did illegal drugs. Steroids were legal in the Dominican Republic."

What more evidence of Sosa's innocence do we need?


Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: fiveouts on January 11, 2010, 09:49:16 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on January 11, 2010, 02:11:14 PM



http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663 (http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663)

QuoteMark McGwire finally came clean Monday, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball's home run record in 1998. McGwire said in a statement sent to The Associated Press on Monday that he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade.




Jay Sherman: "You should be ashamed.  How do you sleep at night?"

Rainer Wolfcastle: "On a big pile of money, surrounded by beautiful ladies."

Jay Sherman: "Just checking."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Canadouche on January 11, 2010, 09:51:36 PM
Quote from: MAD on January 11, 2010, 09:36:21 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on January 11, 2010, 09:15:08 PM
Quote from: motown on January 11, 2010, 09:00:07 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on January 11, 2010, 02:11:14 PM



http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663 (http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663)

QuoteMark McGwire finally came clean Monday, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball's home run record in 1998. McGwire said in a statement sent to The Associated Press on Monday that he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade.



Congrats to Sammy Sosa, the Unquestioned and Completely Legitimate 1998 Home Run Champion!


Ahem. (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/baseball/mlb/06/16/sosa.steroids/index.html)

NSBB'd for the sarcasm adverse'd.

Ahem. (http://images.retecool.com/uploads/BasTaart-NoShitSherlock.jpg)  Can't quite kick this cold. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on January 11, 2010, 09:58:39 PM
I don't like people.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on January 11, 2010, 10:05:34 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on January 11, 2010, 09:51:36 PM
Quote from: MAD on January 11, 2010, 09:36:21 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on January 11, 2010, 09:15:08 PM
Quote from: motown on January 11, 2010, 09:00:07 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on January 11, 2010, 02:11:14 PM



http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663 (http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663)

QuoteMark McGwire finally came clean Monday, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball's home run record in 1998. McGwire said in a statement sent to The Associated Press on Monday that he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade.



Congrats to Sammy Sosa, the Unquestioned and Completely Legitimate 1998 Home Run Champion!


Ahem. (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/baseball/mlb/06/16/sosa.steroids/index.html)

NSBB'd for the sarcasm adverse'd.

Ahem. (http://images.retecool.com/uploads/BasTaart-NoShitSherlock.jpg)  Can't quite kick this cold. 

If that made sense I'm sure we'd be impressed.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Canadouche on January 11, 2010, 10:12:56 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on January 11, 2010, 10:05:34 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on January 11, 2010, 09:51:36 PM
Quote from: MAD on January 11, 2010, 09:36:21 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on January 11, 2010, 09:15:08 PM
Quote from: motown on January 11, 2010, 09:00:07 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on January 11, 2010, 02:11:14 PM



http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663 (http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663)

QuoteMark McGwire finally came clean Monday, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball's home run record in 1998. McGwire said in a statement sent to The Associated Press on Monday that he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade.



Congrats to Sammy Sosa, the Unquestioned and Completely Legitimate 1998 Home Run Champion!


Ahem. (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/baseball/mlb/06/16/sosa.steroids/index.html)

NSBB'd for the sarcasm adverse'd.

Ahem. (http://images.retecool.com/uploads/BasTaart-NoShitSherlock.jpg)  Can't quite kick this cold. 

If that made sense I'm sure we'd be impressed.

Jesus.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on January 11, 2010, 10:17:55 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on January 11, 2010, 10:12:56 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on January 11, 2010, 10:05:34 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on January 11, 2010, 09:51:36 PM
Quote from: MAD on January 11, 2010, 09:36:21 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on January 11, 2010, 09:15:08 PM
Quote from: motown on January 11, 2010, 09:00:07 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on January 11, 2010, 02:11:14 PM



http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663 (http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663)

QuoteMark McGwire finally came clean Monday, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball's home run record in 1998. McGwire said in a statement sent to The Associated Press on Monday that he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade.



Congrats to Sammy Sosa, the Unquestioned and Completely Legitimate 1998 Home Run Champion!


Ahem. (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/baseball/mlb/06/16/sosa.steroids/index.html)

NSBB'd for the sarcasm adverse'd.

Ahem. (http://images.retecool.com/uploads/BasTaart-NoShitSherlock.jpg)  Can't quite kick this cold. 

If that made sense I'm sure we'd be impressed.

Jesus.

Jesus never lived. If he did, he had AIDS.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on January 11, 2010, 10:26:02 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 11, 2010, 10:17:55 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on January 11, 2010, 10:12:56 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on January 11, 2010, 10:05:34 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on January 11, 2010, 09:51:36 PM
Quote from: MAD on January 11, 2010, 09:36:21 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on January 11, 2010, 09:15:08 PM
Quote from: motown on January 11, 2010, 09:00:07 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on January 11, 2010, 02:11:14 PM



http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663 (http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663)

QuoteMark McGwire finally came clean Monday, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball's home run record in 1998. McGwire said in a statement sent to The Associated Press on Monday that he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade.



Congrats to Sammy Sosa, the Unquestioned and Completely Legitimate 1998 Home Run Champion!


Ahem. (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/baseball/mlb/06/16/sosa.steroids/index.html)

NSBB'd for the sarcasm adverse'd.

Ahem. (http://images.retecool.com/uploads/BasTaart-NoShitSherlock.jpg)  Can't quite kick this cold. 

If that made sense I'm sure we'd be impressed.

Jesus.

Jesus never lived. If he did, he had AIDS.

He probably got them from reading this thread.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on January 11, 2010, 11:06:19 PM
Fuck this thread.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on January 11, 2010, 11:11:32 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 11, 2010, 11:06:19 PM
Fuck this thread.

You started it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on January 11, 2010, 11:14:23 PM
Quote from: Eli on January 11, 2010, 11:11:32 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 11, 2010, 11:06:19 PM
Fuck this thread.

You started it.

In before lock
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on January 12, 2010, 01:44:41 AM
(http://regretfulmorning.com/wp-content/gallery/keeley-hazell/keeley-hazell1.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Ivy6 on January 12, 2010, 08:37:39 AM
Quote from: Eli on January 11, 2010, 11:11:32 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 11, 2010, 11:06:19 PM
Fuck this thread.

You started it.

[your mom]It don't care who started it, Kurt's ending it![/your mom]
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit IV on January 12, 2010, 08:58:03 AM
Quote from: Ivy6 on January 11, 2010, 06:24:57 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on January 11, 2010, 02:21:18 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on January 11, 2010, 02:11:14 PM



http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663 (http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663)

QuoteMark McGwire finally came clean Monday, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball's home run record in 1998. McGwire said in a statement sent to The Associated Press on Monday that he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade.



Jose Canseco never lies.

Seriously- has he been wrong on a single steroid user?

Nope.  But both The Genius and McGwire would have you know that Canseco is DEFINITELY lying about the fact that steroids were actually used in the Oakland clubhouse.  THAT was just a lie "to sell books."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Pre on January 12, 2010, 10:20:32 AM
I wonder if the McGwire job offer was in exchange for him claiming that he only just
now let The Genius know about the roids.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on January 12, 2010, 12:30:46 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on January 12, 2010, 08:58:03 AM
Quote from: Ivy6 on January 11, 2010, 06:24:57 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on January 11, 2010, 02:21:18 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on January 11, 2010, 02:11:14 PM



http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663 (http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663)

QuoteMark McGwire finally came clean Monday, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball's home run record in 1998. McGwire said in a statement sent to The Associated Press on Monday that he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade.



Jose Canseco never lies.

Seriously- has he been wrong on a single steroid user?

Nope.  But both The Genius and McGwire would have you know that Canseco is DEFINITELY lying about the fact that steroids were actually used in the Oakland clubhouse.  THAT was just a lie "to sell books."

I still think that Canseco just guessed who was likely juicing (didn't take much figure it out, especially for someone juicing as well), threw it in the book and saw what stuck, and made up many of the details.  Even for people as dumb as McGwire etc., why on earth would you (as Conseco claimed) take 'roids right before or after a game in the locker room?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on January 12, 2010, 12:36:55 PM
Quote from: thehawk on January 12, 2010, 12:30:46 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on January 12, 2010, 08:58:03 AM
Quote from: Ivy6 on January 11, 2010, 06:24:57 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on January 11, 2010, 02:21:18 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on January 11, 2010, 02:11:14 PM



http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663 (http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663)

QuoteMark McGwire finally came clean Monday, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball's home run record in 1998. McGwire said in a statement sent to The Associated Press on Monday that he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade.



Jose Canseco never lies.

Seriously- has he been wrong on a single steroid user?

Nope.  But both The Genius and McGwire would have you know that Canseco is DEFINITELY lying about the fact that steroids were actually used in the Oakland clubhouse.  THAT was just a lie "to sell books."

I still think that Canseco just guessed who was likely juicing (didn't take much figure it out, especially for someone juicing as well), threw it in the book and saw what stuck, and made up many of the details.  Even for people as dumb as McGwire etc., why on earth would you (as Conseco claimed) take 'roids right before or after a game in the locker room?



You answered your own question here, it's because McGwire, Canseco, etc. are just that, dumb. Most likely they thought they could do anything they wanted and get away with it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on January 12, 2010, 12:49:19 PM
Awesome (http://tangotiger.net/ethics/ethics_results.php)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on January 12, 2010, 01:11:11 PM
I know he doesn't often hang out in the paradise known as the Desipio message board, but Dolan's piece on the McGwire interview was excellent.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit IV on January 12, 2010, 01:16:20 PM
Quote from: thehawk on January 12, 2010, 12:30:46 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on January 12, 2010, 08:58:03 AM
Quote from: Ivy6 on January 11, 2010, 06:24:57 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on January 11, 2010, 02:21:18 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on January 11, 2010, 02:11:14 PM



http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663 (http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9533663)

QuoteMark McGwire finally came clean Monday, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball's home run record in 1998. McGwire said in a statement sent to The Associated Press on Monday that he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade.



Jose Canseco never lies.

Seriously- has he been wrong on a single steroid user?

Nope.  But both The Genius and McGwire would have you know that Canseco is DEFINITELY lying about the fact that steroids were actually used in the Oakland clubhouse.  THAT was just a lie "to sell books."

I still think that Canseco just guessed who was likely juicing (didn't take much figure it out, especially for someone juicing as well), threw it in the book and saw what stuck, and made up many of the details.  Even for people as dumb as McGwire etc., why on earth would you (as Conseco claimed) take 'roids right before or after a game in the locker room?

Didn't you hear his interview?  TO PROTECT HIS FAMILY!!!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on January 12, 2010, 01:36:57 PM
I guess my point is that, just because Canseco was right, doesn't mean he wasn't also a lying sack of shit.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit IV on January 12, 2010, 01:44:09 PM
Quote from: thehawk on January 12, 2010, 01:36:57 PM
I guess my point is that, just because Canseco was right, doesn't mean he wasn't also a lying sack of shit.

But he's coming out smelling rosier than any of these other lying sacks of shit so far, so I'm going to continue giving him the benefit of the doubt.  That's right.  I'm on Team Canseco.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tinker to Evers to Chance on January 12, 2010, 02:25:26 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on January 12, 2010, 01:44:09 PM
Quote from: thehawk on January 12, 2010, 01:36:57 PM
I guess my point is that, just because Canseco was right, doesn't mean he wasn't also a lying sack of shit.

But he's coming out smelling rosier than any of these other lying sacks of shit so far, so I'm going to continue giving him the benefit of the doubt.  That's right.  I'm on Team Canseco.

THI
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: JD on January 13, 2010, 09:06:30 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on January 12, 2010, 01:44:09 PM
Quote from: thehawk on January 12, 2010, 01:36:57 PM
I guess my point is that, just because Canseco was right, doesn't mean he wasn't also a lying sack of shit.

But he's coming out smelling rosier than any of these other lying sacks of shit so far, so I'm going to continue giving him the benefit of the doubt.  That's right.  I'm on Team Canseco.

Me, too.  I don't get the hostility people feel toward Canseco. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on January 13, 2010, 09:11:42 PM
Quote from: JD on January 13, 2010, 09:06:30 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on January 12, 2010, 01:44:09 PM
Quote from: thehawk on January 12, 2010, 01:36:57 PM
I guess my point is that, just because Canseco was right, doesn't mean he wasn't also a lying sack of shit.

But he's coming out smelling rosier than any of these other lying sacks of shit so far, so I'm going to continue giving him the benefit of the doubt.  That's right.  I'm on Team Canseco.

Me, too.  I don't get the hostility people feel toward Canseco. 

Snitches get stitches.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on January 14, 2010, 08:48:20 AM
I just think that Canseco rolled over on everybody else only when he had made a complete mess of his own life and it benefitted him to do so - financially. If anybody thinks Canseco came out with his book because he wanted to help clean up the game of baseball, well, good luck with that. A turd by any other name...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on January 14, 2010, 09:13:08 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 14, 2010, 08:48:20 AM
I just think that Canseco rolled over on everybody else only when he had made a complete mess of his own life and it benefitted him to do so - financially. If anybody thinks Canseco came out with his book because he wanted to help clean up the game of baseball, well, good luck with that. A turd by any other name...

I don't think anyone here tried assigning any noble motives to Canseco.

However, at this point, his credibility is 100%.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on January 14, 2010, 09:26:29 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 14, 2010, 09:13:08 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 14, 2010, 08:48:20 AM
I just think that Canseco rolled over on everybody else only when he had made a complete mess of his own life and it benefitted him to do so - financially. If anybody thinks Canseco came out with his book because he wanted to help clean up the game of baseball, well, good luck with that. A turd by any other name...

I don't think anyone here tried assigning any noble motives to Canseco.

However, at this point, his credibility is 100%.

If he can figure out a way to bring down The Genius, I'll send him a basket of vodka, men's hair products from the ghey boy store down the street and a case of the finest self-tanner liquid Chad can recommend.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MAD on January 14, 2010, 10:18:10 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 14, 2010, 09:26:29 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 14, 2010, 09:13:08 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 14, 2010, 08:48:20 AM
I just think that Canseco rolled over on everybody else only when he had made a complete mess of his own life and it benefitted him to do so - financially. If anybody thinks Canseco came out with his book because he wanted to help clean up the game of baseball, well, good luck with that. A turd by any other name...

I don't think anyone here tried assigning any noble motives to Canseco.

However, at this point, his credibility is 100%.

If he can figure out a way to bring down The Genius, I'll send him a basket of vodka rum, men's hair products from the ghey boy store down the street and a case of the finest self-tanner liquid Chad can recommend.

Considering that he's Cuban'd.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Wheezer on January 14, 2010, 10:22:19 AM
Quote from: MAD on January 14, 2010, 10:18:10 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 14, 2010, 09:26:29 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 14, 2010, 09:13:08 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 14, 2010, 08:48:20 AM
I just think that Canseco rolled over on everybody else only when he had made a complete mess of his own life and it benefitted him to do so - financially. If anybody thinks Canseco came out with his book because he wanted to help clean up the game of baseball, well, good luck with that. A turd by any other name...

I don't think anyone here tried assigning any noble motives to Canseco.

However, at this point, his credibility is 100%.

If he can figure out a way to bring down The Genius, I'll send him a basket of vodka rum, men's hair products from the ghey boy store down the street and a case of the finest self-tanner liquid Chad can recommend.

Considering that he's Cuban'd.

I'd have played the Orlando Bosch card instead.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on January 14, 2010, 10:27:56 AM
Quote from: Wheezer on January 14, 2010, 10:22:19 AM
Quote from: MAD on January 14, 2010, 10:18:10 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 14, 2010, 09:26:29 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 14, 2010, 09:13:08 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 14, 2010, 08:48:20 AM
I just think that Canseco rolled over on everybody else only when he had made a complete mess of his own life and it benefitted him to do so - financially. If anybody thinks Canseco came out with his book because he wanted to help clean up the game of baseball, well, good luck with that. A turd by any other name...

I don't think anyone here tried assigning any noble motives to Canseco.

However, at this point, his credibility is 100%.

If he can figure out a way to bring down The Genius, I'll send him a basket of vodka rum, men's hair products from the ghey boy store down the street and a case of the finest self-tanner liquid Chad can recommend.

Considering that he's Cuban'd.

I'd have played the Orlando Bosch card instead.

I'll kill a communist for fun. But for a green card? I'll carve this motherfucker up real nice./Tony M.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit IV on January 18, 2010, 01:56:09 PM
Dusty is at it again (http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/dusty_baker_destroys?utm_source=onion_rss_daily).
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on January 20, 2010, 03:51:00 PM
Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports that the Brewers have signed left-hander Doug Davis to a one-year, $4.25 million contract with a $6.5 million mutual option for 2011.
The agreement is pending a physical. With a $1 million buyout on the mutual option, Davis is set to receive $5.25 million guaranteed as part of the contract. He could earn an additional $1 million in incentives for each season. The 34-year-old southpaw was 9-14 with a 4.12 ERA and 1.50 in 34 starts with the Diamondbacks last season and previously pitched with the Brewers from 2003-06.
Source: Adam McCalvy on Twitter
Related: Brewers
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on January 22, 2010, 12:27:37 AM
Wild Thing will leave the Best Fans in Baseball for the void of KC:

QuoteThe Royals agreed to a contract with another outfielder, this time with Rick Ankiel for one year and $3.25 million, according to a report by Yahoo Sports late Thursday night. The contract includes a mutual option for 2011 worth $6 million.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on January 22, 2010, 08:51:04 AM
Quote from: C-C-Cats on January 22, 2010, 12:27:37 AM
Wild Thing will leave the Best Fans in Baseball for the void of KC:

QuoteThe Royals agreed to a contract with another outfielder, this time with Rick Ankiel for one year and $3.25 million, according to a report by Yahoo Sports late Thursday night. The contract includes a mutual option for 2011 worth $6 million.

The Royals are the worst organization in pro sports.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on January 22, 2010, 09:08:48 AM
Quote from: Eli on January 22, 2010, 08:51:04 AM
Quote from: C-C-Cats on January 22, 2010, 12:27:37 AM
Wild Thing will leave the Best Fans in Baseball for the void of KC:

QuoteThe Royals agreed to a contract with another outfielder, this time with Rick Ankiel for one year and $3.25 million, according to a report by Yahoo Sports late Thursday night. The contract includes a mutual option for 2011 worth $6 million.

The Royals are the worst organization in pro sports.

Worse than the Bears?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on January 22, 2010, 09:48:29 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 22, 2010, 09:08:48 AM
Quote from: Eli on January 22, 2010, 08:51:04 AM
Quote from: C-C-Cats on January 22, 2010, 12:27:37 AM
Wild Thing will leave the Best Fans in Baseball for the void of KC:

QuoteThe Royals agreed to a contract with another outfielder, this time with Rick Ankiel for one year and $3.25 million, according to a report by Yahoo Sports late Thursday night. The contract includes a mutual option for 2011 worth $6 million.

The Royals are the worst organization in pro sports.

Worse than the Bears?

Raider fans would give their left nut to have the Bears' organization.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on January 22, 2010, 10:16:35 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 22, 2010, 09:48:29 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 22, 2010, 09:08:48 AM
Quote from: Eli on January 22, 2010, 08:51:04 AM
Quote from: C-C-Cats on January 22, 2010, 12:27:37 AM
Wild Thing will leave the Best Fans in Baseball for the void of KC:

QuoteThe Royals agreed to a contract with another outfielder, this time with Rick Ankiel for one year and $3.25 million, according to a report by Yahoo Sports late Thursday night. The contract includes a mutual option for 2011 worth $6 million.

The Royals are the worst organization in pro sports.

Worse than the Bears?

Raider fans would give their left nut to have the Bears' organization.

I don't think they'd have to. They only need one crazy old bastard to kick the bucket. The Bears' old farts are dug in so deep we'll never see the end of them.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on January 22, 2010, 10:17:51 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 22, 2010, 10:16:35 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 22, 2010, 09:48:29 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 22, 2010, 09:08:48 AM
Quote from: Eli on January 22, 2010, 08:51:04 AM
Quote from: C-C-Cats on January 22, 2010, 12:27:37 AM
Wild Thing will leave the Best Fans in Baseball for the void of KC:

QuoteThe Royals agreed to a contract with another outfielder, this time with Rick Ankiel for one year and $3.25 million, according to a report by Yahoo Sports late Thursday night. The contract includes a mutual option for 2011 worth $6 million.

The Royals are the worst organization in pro sports.

Worse than the Bears?

Raider fans would give their left nut to have the Bears' organization.

I don't think they'd have to. They only need one crazy old bastard to kick the bucket. The Bears' old farts are dug in so deep we'll never see the end of them.

Yeah, but imagine if Virginia was hiring the coaches, drafting the players and walking around on the field in a track suit on game day.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on January 22, 2010, 10:18:43 AM
Quote from: CT III on January 22, 2010, 10:17:51 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 22, 2010, 10:16:35 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 22, 2010, 09:48:29 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 22, 2010, 09:08:48 AM
Quote from: Eli on January 22, 2010, 08:51:04 AM
Quote from: C-C-Cats on January 22, 2010, 12:27:37 AM
Wild Thing will leave the Best Fans in Baseball for the void of KC:

QuoteThe Royals agreed to a contract with another outfielder, this time with Rick Ankiel for one year and $3.25 million, according to a report by Yahoo Sports late Thursday night. The contract includes a mutual option for 2011 worth $6 million.

The Royals are the worst organization in pro sports.

Worse than the Bears?

Raider fans would give their left nut to have the Bears' organization.

I don't think they'd have to. They only need one crazy old bastard to kick the bucket. The Bears' old farts are dug in so deep we'll never see the end of them.

Yeah, but imagine if Virginia was hiring the coaches, drafting the players and walking around on the field in a track suit on game day.

I'm more worried about Michael.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on January 22, 2010, 03:20:35 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 22, 2010, 10:16:35 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 22, 2010, 09:48:29 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on January 22, 2010, 09:08:48 AM
Quote from: Eli on January 22, 2010, 08:51:04 AM
Quote from: C-C-Cats on January 22, 2010, 12:27:37 AM
Wild Thing will leave the Best Fans in Baseball for the void of KC:

QuoteThe Royals agreed to a contract with another outfielder, this time with Rick Ankiel for one year and $3.25 million, according to a report by Yahoo Sports late Thursday night. The contract includes a mutual option for 2011 worth $6 million.

The Royals are the worst organization in pro sports.

Worse than the Bears?

Raider fans would give their left nut to have the Bears' organization.

I don't think they'd have to. They only need one crazy old bastard to kick the bucket. The Bears' old farts are dug in so deep we'll never see the end of them.

Waiting on the undead to die seems like a losing strategy.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: morpheus on January 25, 2010, 02:20:08 PM
Since he's in the thread title...

http://blogs.denverpost.com/rockies/2010/01/25/turnbow-could-make-choice-by-wednesday/
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on January 25, 2010, 02:27:08 PM
QuoteThe Rockies' bullpen is pretty much set, but they are not leaving any stones unturned.

If said stones are Turnbow and Eric Gagne I would suggest not turning them over.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on January 25, 2010, 02:33:22 PM
Quote from: morpheus on January 25, 2010, 02:20:08 PM
Since he's in the thread title...

http://blogs.denverpost.com/rockies/2010/01/25/turnbow-could-make-choice-by-wednesday/

http://www.globe-democrat.com/news/2010/jan/15/contract-talks-underway-between-cardinals-and-ludw/

QuoteThe most interest among free agents in the past few days has been with the pitching candidates, where at least two former Brewers – starter Ben Sheets and former closer Derrick Turnbow – are scheduled to work out in front of scouts for interested teams in the coming days.

Turnbow, 31, is scheduled to throw in Phoenix on Friday and at least 16 teams, including the Cardinals, are expected to be in attendance. Turnbow last pitched in the majors for the Brewers in 2008. He signed with Texas last year, but never pitched in the majors and asked for his release from the Rangers.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: JD on January 25, 2010, 02:37:33 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on January 25, 2010, 02:27:08 PM
QuoteThe Rockies' bullpen is pretty much set, but they are not leaving any stones unturned.

If said stones are Turnbow and Eric Gagne I would suggest not turning them over.

What if those aren't stones at all?  What if you turn 'em over and it turns out that they are, in fact, FAKE stones?!  And there's a KEY in them!  You just got TRICKED, fool.  That's the key to the backdoor and now you can have all the Pepsi throwback you can drink.  Guess what...this bar-b-q just got a whole lot better.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on January 25, 2010, 02:43:06 PM
Quote from: JD on January 25, 2010, 02:37:33 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on January 25, 2010, 02:27:08 PM
QuoteThe Rockies' bullpen is pretty much set, but they are not leaving any stones unturned.

If said stones are Turnbow and Eric Gagne I would suggest not turning them over.

What if those aren't stones at all?  What if you turn 'em over and it turns out that they are, in fact, FAKE stones?!  And there's a KEY in them!  You just got TRICKED, fool.  That's the key to the backdoor and now you can have all the Pepsi throwback you can drink.  Guess what...this bar-b-q just got a whole lot better.

I'm not gay, but for you I'd experiment.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: JD on January 25, 2010, 03:36:22 PM
Quote from: Fork on January 25, 2010, 02:43:06 PM
Quote from: JD on January 25, 2010, 02:37:33 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on January 25, 2010, 02:27:08 PM
QuoteThe Rockies' bullpen is pretty much set, but they are not leaving any stones unturned.

If said stones are Turnbow and Eric Gagne I would suggest not turning them over.

What if those aren't stones at all?  What if you turn 'em over and it turns out that they are, in fact, FAKE stones?!  And there's a KEY in them!  You just got TRICKED, fool.  That's the key to the backdoor and now you can have all the Pepsi throwback you can drink.  Guess what...this bar-b-q just got a whole lot better.

I'm not gay, but for you I'd experiment.

Well, the key to my backdoor IS under that faux-rock.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Jon on January 25, 2010, 04:16:50 PM
Quote from: JD on January 25, 2010, 02:37:33 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on January 25, 2010, 02:27:08 PM
QuoteThe Rockies' bullpen is pretty much set, but they are not leaving any stones unturned.

If said stones are Turnbow and Eric Gagne I would suggest not turning them over.

What if those aren't stones at all?  What if you turn 'em over and it turns out that they are, in fact, FAKE stones?!  And there's a KEY in them!  You just got TRICKED, fool.  That's the key to the backdoor and now you can have all the Pepsi throwback you can drink.  Guess what...this bar-b-q just got a whole lot better.

This post is my new favorite everything.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on January 26, 2010, 03:45:32 PM
Oh no!

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/01/cardinals-sign-rich-hill.html

QuoteThe Cardinals have signed free agent lefty Rich Hill, and invited him to Spring Training according to the team's official Twitter feed. The Orioles non-tendered Hill after he posted a 7.80 ERA in 13 starts (and one relief appearance) last season, and he missed the second half after having surgery on his pitching shoulder.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on January 26, 2010, 03:51:47 PM
Quote from: Eli on January 26, 2010, 03:45:32 PM
Oh no!

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/01/cardinals-sign-rich-hill.html

QuoteThe Cardinals have signed free agent lefty Rich Hill, and invited him to Spring Training according to the team's official Twitter feed. The Orioles non-tendered Hill after he posted a 7.80 ERA in 13 starts (and one relief appearance) last season, and he missed the second half after having surgery on his pitching shoulder.

So I can look forward to a couple years from now when Will Leitch tearfully writes about the revelation that Rich Hill's conversion to center fielder and all-American hero was in fact fueled by steroids?

What we lost... what we never had.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on January 28, 2010, 02:01:25 PM
QuoteRT @BrewerNation Veteran OF Jim Edmonds and #Brewers agree to minor league deal that includes an invite to Spring Training.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on February 01, 2010, 11:12:31 PM
While we've been hanging our droop-dog Cutler heads about the Martz hiring, some good news has trickled into our gigantic hole of suck.

Aaron Miles to the Reds for Wily Less Taveras. (http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/02/reds-swing-deal-for-much-traveled-ex-cub-miles.html)

Taveras immediately DFA'd by Oakland.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on February 02, 2010, 12:25:55 AM
Dusty's new Neifi?  In terms of playing time, I hope.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on February 02, 2010, 06:55:34 AM
Quote from: Day Man on February 02, 2010, 12:25:55 AM
Dusty's new Neifi?  In terms of playing time, I hope.

Miles could  be his new leadoff hitter or at least bat second since he will be playing second base.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CBStew on February 02, 2010, 09:27:19 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on February 02, 2010, 06:55:34 AM
Quote from: Day Man on February 02, 2010, 12:25:55 AM
Dusty's new Neifi?  In terms of playing time, I hope.

Miles could  be his new leadoff hitter or at least bat second since he will be playing second base.

Except in the hot summer months, when...you know...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on February 02, 2010, 09:37:33 AM
Quote from: CBStew on February 02, 2010, 09:27:19 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on February 02, 2010, 06:55:34 AM
Quote from: Day Man on February 02, 2010, 12:25:55 AM
Dusty's new Neifi?  In terms of playing time, I hope.

Miles could  be his new leadoff hitter or at least bat second since he will be playing second base.

Except in the hot summer months, when...you know...

Playing the Reds will be akin to pushing a paralyzed kid out of his wheelchair.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Ivy6 on February 02, 2010, 10:23:28 AM
Quote from: Fork on February 02, 2010, 09:37:33 AM
Quote from: CBStew on February 02, 2010, 09:27:19 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on February 02, 2010, 06:55:34 AM
Quote from: Day Man on February 02, 2010, 12:25:55 AM
Dusty's new Neifi?  In terms of playing time, I hope.

Miles could  be his new leadoff hitter or at least bat second since he will be playing second base.

Except in the hot summer months, when...you know...

Playing the Reds will be akin to pushing a paralyzed kid out of his wheelchair.

Something no one should do?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on February 02, 2010, 11:07:27 AM
Quote from: Ivy6 on February 02, 2010, 10:23:28 AM
Quote from: Fork on February 02, 2010, 09:37:33 AM
Quote from: CBStew on February 02, 2010, 09:27:19 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on February 02, 2010, 06:55:34 AM
Quote from: Day Man on February 02, 2010, 12:25:55 AM
Dusty's new Neifi?  In terms of playing time, I hope.

Miles could  be his new leadoff hitter or at least bat second since he will be playing second base.

Except in the hot summer months, when...you know...

Playing the Reds will be akin to pushing a paralyzed kid out of his wheelchair.

Something no one should do?

Unless you're also paralyzed and in a wheelchair and the other kid is being a dick. Those 86 wins gotta come from someplace.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on February 02, 2010, 11:51:47 AM
Miles should get a wonderful reception in his first at bat in Chicago. I hope I'm there. I'll bring batteries.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on February 02, 2010, 04:49:26 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on February 02, 2010, 11:51:47 AM
Miles should get a wonderful reception in his first at bat in Chicago. I hope I'm there. I'll bring batteries.

Wait.  We're not giving him a standing ovation?  He is white, you know...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Ivy6 on February 02, 2010, 11:53:32 PM
More importantly, and should be noted- with the DFA, former Ivy6 teammate and Adam Rosales becomes the headliner. Good luck to him.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on February 03, 2010, 08:57:04 AM
Quote from: Ivy6 on February 02, 2010, 11:53:32 PM
More importantly, and should be noted- with the DFA, former Ivy6 teammate and Adam Rosales becomes the headliner. Good luck to him.

Was he a Cubs or Sox fan?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Jon on February 08, 2010, 02:18:57 PM
Really? (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4897641)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: JD on February 08, 2010, 04:23:05 PM
Quote from: Jon on February 08, 2010, 02:18:57 PM
Really? (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4897641)

When I retire, I don't want to just move to some island somewhere. I want to be the guy who gives it all back. I want it to be like, 'Hey... who built that statue of Bud Selig that's touching so many lives?' 'I don't know. It was anonymous.' 'Well, guess what. It was Bud Selig.' 'But how do you know? It was anonymous.' [pause] 'Because I'm him.' 'I thought it smelled like cabbage in here.'
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on February 09, 2010, 12:41:52 PM
Quote from: Jon on February 08, 2010, 02:18:57 PM
Really? (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4897641)

QuoteSelig's statue, which will be more than 7 feet tall, will be built by the same designer, Brian Maughan.

How appropriate that Selig's statue will be grossly enlarged.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on February 11, 2010, 07:47:17 AM
http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/02/kyle-farnsworth-starting-pitcher.html (http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/02/kyle-farnsworth-starting-pitcher.html)

QuoteRoyals pitching coach said Wednesday that Kyle Farnsworth will compete for a job in the starting rotation.

"We're going to lengthen him out and see how it goes," McClure said. "Because what he showed me last year was the ability to back off a little bit and not pitch with his hair on fire. And, to be a starter, you have to be able to just kind of go pitch-by-pitch."

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on February 11, 2010, 08:23:49 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on February 11, 2010, 07:47:17 AM
http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/02/kyle-farnsworth-starting-pitcher.html (http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/02/kyle-farnsworth-starting-pitcher.html)

QuoteRoyals pitching coach said Wednesday that Kyle Farnsworth will compete for a job in the starting rotation.

"We're going to lengthen him out and see how it goes," McClure said. "Because what he showed me last year was the ability to back off a little bit and not pitch with his hair on fire. And, to be a starter, you have to be able to just kind of go pitch-by-pitch."



Was he backing off or just hungover?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on March 01, 2010, 11:17:11 AM
Bump. Rotoworld.

"Derrick Turnbow's toe "exploded" before throwing a bullpen session on Sunday.
"My toenail jammed up in my shoe about a week ago and it caused it to swell up," said Turnbow. "It got infected and it affected my command a lot the first two times I was out. I didn't say anything (to the coaching staff). Today, it busted open and all the blood came out. It felt better immediately." Good news for the erratic reliever, and with this news, we can only assume he's been bothered by this affliction for the entirety of his career. Turnbow, who was signed to a minor league contract in January, has averaged 5.9 BB/9 in 257 major league appearances.
Source: Miami Herald "
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Armchair_QB on March 01, 2010, 12:49:36 PM
He's just the gift that keeps on giving.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CBStew on March 01, 2010, 01:07:05 PM
Quote from: BH on March 01, 2010, 11:17:11 AM
Bump. Rotoworld.

"Derrick Turnbow's toe "exploded" before throwing a bullpen session on Sunday.
"My toenail jammed up in my shoe about a week ago and it caused it to swell up," said Turnbow. "It got infected and it affected my command a lot the first two times I was out. I didn't say anything (to the coaching staff). Today, it busted open and all the blood came out. It felt better immediately." Good news for the erratic reliever, and with this news, we can only assume he's been bothered by this affliction for the entirety of his career. Turnbow, who was signed to a minor league contract in January, has averaged 5.9 BB/9 in 257 major league appearances.
Source: Miami Herald "

This is simply great journalism.  There is no fact too trivial or disgusting to print.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on March 01, 2010, 03:41:37 PM
Quote from: CBStew on March 01, 2010, 01:07:05 PM
Quote from: BH on March 01, 2010, 11:17:11 AM
Bump. Rotoworld.

"Derrick Turnbow's toe "exploded" before throwing a bullpen session on Sunday.
"My toenail jammed up in my shoe about a week ago and it caused it to swell up," said Turnbow. "It got infected and it affected my command a lot the first two times I was out. I didn't say anything (to the coaching staff). Today, it busted open and all the blood came out. It felt better immediately." Good news for the erratic reliever, and with this news, we can only assume he's been bothered by this affliction for the entirety of his career. Turnbow, who was signed to a minor league contract in January, has averaged 5.9 BB/9 in 257 major league appearances.
Source: Miami Herald "

This is simply great journalism.  There is no fact too trivial or disgusting to print.

A trivial fact such as which team Turdthrow is trying out for would have been useful.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on March 01, 2010, 03:58:02 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 01, 2010, 03:41:37 PM
Quote from: CBStew on March 01, 2010, 01:07:05 PM
Quote from: BH on March 01, 2010, 11:17:11 AM
Bump. Rotoworld.

"Derrick Turnbow's toe "exploded" before throwing a bullpen session on Sunday.
"My toenail jammed up in my shoe about a week ago and it caused it to swell up," said Turnbow. "It got infected and it affected my command a lot the first two times I was out. I didn't say anything (to the coaching staff). Today, it busted open and all the blood came out. It felt better immediately." Good news for the erratic reliever, and with this news, we can only assume he's been bothered by this affliction for the entirety of his career. Turnbow, who was signed to a minor league contract in January, has averaged 5.9 BB/9 in 257 major league appearances.
Source: Miami Herald "

This is simply great journalism.  There is no fact too trivial or disgusting to print.

A trivial fact such as which team Turdthrow is trying out for would have been useful.

He's a marlin, dog.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on March 01, 2010, 06:16:52 PM
Quote from: BH on March 01, 2010, 03:58:02 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 01, 2010, 03:41:37 PM
Quote from: CBStew on March 01, 2010, 01:07:05 PM
Quote from: BH on March 01, 2010, 11:17:11 AM
Bump. Rotoworld.

"Derrick Turnbow's toe "exploded" before throwing a bullpen session on Sunday.
"My toenail jammed up in my shoe about a week ago and it caused it to swell up," said Turnbow. "It got infected and it affected my command a lot the first two times I was out. I didn't say anything (to the coaching staff). Today, it busted open and all the blood came out. It felt better immediately." Good news for the erratic reliever, and with this news, we can only assume he's been bothered by this affliction for the entirety of his career. Turnbow, who was signed to a minor league contract in January, has averaged 5.9 BB/9 in 257 major league appearances.
Source: Miami Herald "

This is simply great journalism.  There is no fact too trivial or disgusting to print.

A trivial fact such as which team Turdthrow is trying out for would have been useful.

He's a marlin, dog.

Prove it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on March 01, 2010, 06:41:09 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 01, 2010, 06:16:52 PM
Quote from: BH on March 01, 2010, 03:58:02 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 01, 2010, 03:41:37 PM
Quote from: CBStew on March 01, 2010, 01:07:05 PM
Quote from: BH on March 01, 2010, 11:17:11 AM
Bump. Rotoworld.

"Derrick Turnbow's toe "exploded" before throwing a bullpen session on Sunday.
"My toenail jammed up in my shoe about a week ago and it caused it to swell up," said Turnbow. "It got infected and it affected my command a lot the first two times I was out. I didn't say anything (to the coaching staff). Today, it busted open and all the blood came out. It felt better immediately." Good news for the erratic reliever, and with this news, we can only assume he's been bothered by this affliction for the entirety of his career. Turnbow, who was signed to a minor league contract in January, has averaged 5.9 BB/9 in 257 major league appearances.
Source: Miami Herald "

This is simply great journalism.  There is no fact too trivial or disgusting to print.

A trivial fact such as which team Turdthrow is trying out for would have been useful.

He's a marlin, dog.

Prove it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derrick_Turnbow

QuoteThomas Derrick Turnbow (born January 25, 1978 in Union City, Tennessee) is a right-handed Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently in the Florida Marlins organization.

Somehow I wasn't aware of this:

QuoteIn October 2003, Turnbow became the first major league player to test positive for a banned steroid. The positive test came during tryouts for USA Baseball's Olympic qualifying team. He did not face sanctions from Major League Baseball, because they did not begin testing for or penalizing steroid use until the 2004 season. He was banned for two years from international competition.

Proof: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1701535

Also, proof that sometimes Wikipedia can be hilarious:

QuoteHe got out to a promising start in his career, even representing the Brewers at the 2006 MLB All-Star Game. Shortly before that game, however, he suffered a Rick Ankiel-esque loss of command and control.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on March 14, 2010, 06:07:49 PM
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100313&content_id=8783250

QuotePORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- This wasn't exactly how Derrick Turnbow envisioned his spring debut.

Pitching in a game for the first time since jamming his toe in mid-February -- and aiming to crack the Majors for the first time in nearly two years -- Turnbow walked the bases loaded, threw a wild pitch and couldn't complete the eighth inning Saturday against the Rays.

"It started out good," Turnbow said. "Then the third hitter came up."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on March 14, 2010, 06:10:06 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on March 14, 2010, 06:07:49 PM
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100313&content_id=8783250

QuotePORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- This wasn't exactly how Derrick Turnbow envisioned his spring debut.

Pitching in a game for the first time since jamming his toe in mid-February -- and aiming to crack the Majors for the first time in nearly two years -- Turnbow walked the bases loaded, threw a wild pitch and couldn't complete the eighth inning Saturday against the Rays.

"It started out good," Turnbow said. "Then the third hitter came up."

There was a time when I hated this douche. Now I just feel terrible for him.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on March 14, 2010, 06:13:58 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on March 14, 2010, 06:10:06 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on March 14, 2010, 06:07:49 PM
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100313&content_id=8783250

QuotePORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- This wasn't exactly how Derrick Turnbow envisioned his spring debut.

Pitching in a game for the first time since jamming his toe in mid-February -- and aiming to crack the Majors for the first time in nearly two years -- Turnbow walked the bases loaded, threw a wild pitch and couldn't complete the eighth inning Saturday against the Rays.

"It started out good," Turnbow said. "Then the third hitter came up."

There was a time when I hated this douche. Now I just feel terrible for him.

I feel nothing.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on March 15, 2010, 12:52:40 PM
I'd approve a Ryan Howard for Pujols trade. (http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2792586/albert_pujolsryan_howard_trade_called.html)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on March 15, 2010, 12:54:04 PM
Quote from: BH on March 15, 2010, 12:52:40 PM
I'd approve a Ryan Howard for Pujols trade. (http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2792586/albert_pujolsryan_howard_trade_called.html)

That would be in the top 10 of the happiest moments in my life. To see the Cardinals trade him away? Priceless.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Armchair_QB on March 15, 2010, 01:08:52 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 15, 2010, 12:54:04 PM
Quote from: BH on March 15, 2010, 12:52:40 PM
I'd approve a Ryan Howard for Pujols trade. (http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2792586/albert_pujolsryan_howard_trade_called.html)

That would be in the top 10 of the happiest moments in my life. To see the Cardinals trade him away? Priceless.

I just settle for the roided up freak finally failing a drug test.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on March 15, 2010, 01:13:18 PM
Quote from: BH on March 15, 2010, 12:52:40 PM
I'd approve a Ryan Howard for Pujols trade. (http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2792586/albert_pujolsryan_howard_trade_called.html)

Heh.

Quote
Both players are 30 years old (if you believe Pujols)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Pre on March 16, 2010, 02:54:04 PM
[\thread]? (http://twitter.com/joecapMARLINS/status/10583983427)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Armchair_QB on March 17, 2010, 09:02:15 AM
The NLC is still rancid. The thread can't die.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on March 17, 2010, 07:07:41 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on March 17, 2010, 09:02:15 AM
The NLC is still rancid. The thread can't die.

That's true. The thread title even allows us room for other stories nearly as hilarious as the time Butchie Yost let Turd Throw pitch an 85-win Cubs team right into the playoffs. Good times!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Armchair_QB on March 17, 2010, 08:08:51 PM
I miss Ned.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on March 18, 2010, 07:42:19 AM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on March 17, 2010, 08:08:51 PM
I miss Ned.

Dusty can't manage in Cincinnati forever. There will be an opening there at some point.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on March 18, 2010, 07:52:30 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 17, 2010, 07:07:41 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on March 17, 2010, 09:02:15 AM
The NLC is still rancid. The thread can't die.

That's true. The thread title even allows us room for other stories nearly as hilarious as the time Butchie Yost let Turd Throw pitch an 85-win Cubs team right into the playoffs. Good times!

But let us not forget that it was Francisco Cordero who gave up Aramis' most epic mother fucking home run ever.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MAD on March 18, 2010, 09:29:45 AM
Quote from: SKO on March 18, 2010, 07:52:30 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 17, 2010, 07:07:41 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on March 17, 2010, 09:02:15 AM
The NLC is still rancid. The thread can't die.

That's true. The thread title even allows us room for other stories nearly as hilarious as the time Butchie Yost let Turd Throw pitch an 85-win Cubs team right into the playoffs. Good times!

But let us not forget that it was Francisco Cordero who gave up Aramis' most epic mother fucking home run ever.

You have a funny way of spelling "Dontrelle Willis".
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on March 18, 2010, 09:52:30 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 18, 2010, 09:29:45 AM
Quote from: SKO on March 18, 2010, 07:52:30 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 17, 2010, 07:07:41 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on March 17, 2010, 09:02:15 AM
The NLC is still rancid. The thread can't die.

That's true. The thread title even allows us room for other stories nearly as hilarious as the time Butchie Yost let Turd Throw pitch an 85-win Cubs team right into the playoffs. Good times!

But let us not forget that it was Francisco Cordero who gave up Aramis' most epic mother fucking home run ever.

You have a funny way of spelling "Dontrelle Willis".

Are you referring to a first inning grand slam? I mean, I realize it was the first Cubs grand slam in the playoffs since it was still legal to own people, but I don't think a grand slam in the first inning of a playoff game in Florida compares to a walk off home run that turned the season around at Home in front of the fans. Since neither home run was part of a championship-winning campaign, I'll go ahead and say the one that actually ended a game in a totally epic fashion would be the "most epic."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on March 18, 2010, 09:56:59 AM
Quote from: SKO on March 18, 2010, 09:52:30 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 18, 2010, 09:29:45 AM
Quote from: SKO on March 18, 2010, 07:52:30 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 17, 2010, 07:07:41 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on March 17, 2010, 09:02:15 AM
The NLC is still rancid. The thread can't die.

That's true. The thread title even allows us room for other stories nearly as hilarious as the time Butchie Yost let Turd Throw pitch an 85-win Cubs team right into the playoffs. Good times!

But let us not forget that it was Francisco Cordero who gave up Aramis' most epic mother fucking home run ever.

You have a funny way of spelling "Dontrelle Willis".

Are you referring to a first inning grand slam? I mean, I realize it was the first Cubs grand slam in the playoffs since it was still legal to own people, but I don't think a grand slam in the first inning of a playoff game in Florida compares to a walk off home run that turned the season around AT home in front of the fans. Since neither home run was part of a championship-winning campaign, I'll go ahead and say the one that actually ended a game in a totally epic fashion would be the "most epic."

The conversation belongs over at Yellon's site.  Has it been renamed SRD yet?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Pre on March 18, 2010, 10:21:02 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on March 18, 2010, 09:56:59 AM
Quote from: SKO on March 18, 2010, 09:52:30 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 18, 2010, 09:29:45 AM
Quote from: SKO on March 18, 2010, 07:52:30 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 17, 2010, 07:07:41 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on March 17, 2010, 09:02:15 AM
The NLC is still rancid. The thread can't die.

That's true. The thread title even allows us room for other stories nearly as hilarious as the time Butchie Yost let Turd Throw pitch an 85-win Cubs team right into the playoffs. Good times!

But let us not forget that it was Francisco Cordero who gave up Aramis' most epic mother fucking home run ever.

You have a funny way of spelling "Dontrelle Willis".

Are you referring to a first inning grand slam? I mean, I realize it was the first Cubs grand slam in the playoffs since it was still legal to own people, but I don't think a grand slam in the first inning of a playoff game in Florida compares to a walk off home run that turned the season around AT home in front of the fans. Since neither home run was part of a championship-winning campaign, I'll go ahead and say the one that actually ended a game in a totally epic fashion would be the "most epic."

The conversation belongs over at Yellon's site.  Has it been renamed SRD yet?

Nah, if it was on Yellon's site the most epic home run discussion would be between a Todd Hundley solo
shot in the 3rd inning of a a game the lost that landed two rows in front of him or a Sosa 8th inning solo
shot in a game they won by 12 that landed two seats to he left.

But the winner would be a 2004 game winning Larry Walker blast that he didn't see, but one of the
"ball hawks" on waveland sold to him and he got Larry to sign.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on March 18, 2010, 10:32:32 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on March 18, 2010, 09:56:59 AM
Has it been renamed SRD yet?

No, Chuck. We're not guessing what that means.

Stop it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on March 18, 2010, 10:36:18 AM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on March 18, 2010, 10:32:32 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on March 18, 2010, 09:56:59 AM
Has it been renamed SRD yet?

No, Chuck. We're not guessing what that means.

Stop it.

Morph already did in the Shoutbox. Let's keep that contagion quarantined in that corner of the internet and out of here.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on March 18, 2010, 10:38:15 AM
Quote from: SKO on March 18, 2010, 10:36:18 AM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on March 18, 2010, 10:32:32 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on March 18, 2010, 09:56:59 AM
Has it been renamed SRD yet?

No, Chuck. We're not guessing what that means.

Stop it.

Morph already did in the Shoutbox. Let's keep that contagion quarantined in that corner of the internet and out of here.

It's pretty clear that I'm being discouraged to come back there.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on March 18, 2010, 10:42:18 AM
Quote from: SKO on March 18, 2010, 10:36:18 AM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on March 18, 2010, 10:32:32 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on March 18, 2010, 09:56:59 AM
Has it been renamed SRD yet?

No, Chuck. We're not guessing what that means.

Stop it.

Morph already did in the Shoutbox. Let's keep that contagion quarantined in that corner of the internet and out of here.

We moved on to YIABRCCSWAOSOHOI anyway. It's 100% snappier, with 100% less Chuck.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on March 18, 2010, 10:49:30 AM
Quote from: Bort on March 18, 2010, 10:38:15 AM
Quote from: SKO on March 18, 2010, 10:36:18 AM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on March 18, 2010, 10:32:32 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on March 18, 2010, 09:56:59 AM
Has it been renamed SRD yet?

No, Chuck. We're not guessing what that means.

Stop it.

Morph already did in the Shoutbox. Let's keep that contagion quarantined in that corner of the internet and out of here.

It's pretty clear that I'm being discouraged to come back there.

Oh, were you there before?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: D. Doluntap on March 18, 2010, 11:12:12 AM
Anyone around here have a Pulitzer vote? If so:

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/03/meet-the-mlbtr-writing-team.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MlbTradeRumors+%28MLB+Trade+Rumors%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on March 18, 2010, 11:25:59 AM
Quote from: D. Doluntap on March 18, 2010, 11:12:12 AM
Anyone around here have a Pulitzer vote? If so:

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/03/meet-the-mlbtr-writing-team.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MlbTradeRumors+%28MLB+Trade+Rumors%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

I like MLBTR but I don't think they have hard-hitting stuff. They are just good at following people's twitter feeds, refreshing sportswriter's blogs, etc. They're basically a news feed of information coming from a bunch of sources. Again, I like the site though.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Pre on March 18, 2010, 11:29:00 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 18, 2010, 11:25:59 AM
Quote from: D. Doluntap on March 18, 2010, 11:12:12 AM
Anyone around here have a Pulitzer vote? If so:

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/03/meet-the-mlbtr-writing-team.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MlbTradeRumors+%28MLB+Trade+Rumors%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

I like MLBTR but I don't think they have hard-hitting stuff. They are just good at following people's twitter feeds, refreshing sportswriter's blogs, etc. They're basically a news feed of information coming from a bunch of sources. Again, I like the site though.

They are a lot better than the site originally was.  Crazy rumor guy used to make up tons
of space crazy stuff to drive traffic.  Now, it's aggregating slightly more informed crazy
rumors.  I read it for links to local articles on teams.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: D. Doluntap on March 18, 2010, 02:37:50 PM
I was just pumped to finally meet the writers.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on March 18, 2010, 03:01:35 PM
Quote from: D. Doluntap on March 18, 2010, 02:37:50 PM
I was just pumped to finally meet the writers.

My bad. Didn't mean to kill your buzz
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: D. Doluntap on March 18, 2010, 06:33:46 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 18, 2010, 03:01:35 PM
Quote from: D. Doluntap on March 18, 2010, 02:37:50 PM
I was just pumped to finally meet the writers.

My bad. Didn't mean to kill your buzz

It quickly ended after they invited me into CrazyMLBRumorGuy's basement and offered me a Tab.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: JD on March 18, 2010, 09:27:35 PM
Quote from: D. Doluntap on March 18, 2010, 02:37:50 PM
I was just pumped to finally meet the writers.

SPOILER ALERT:  none of 'em are women.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on March 18, 2010, 09:50:36 PM
Not yet, anyway.

/chriskarl'd
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit IV on March 19, 2010, 12:47:20 PM
Quote from: Pre on March 18, 2010, 10:21:02 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on March 18, 2010, 09:56:59 AM
Quote from: SKO on March 18, 2010, 09:52:30 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 18, 2010, 09:29:45 AM
Quote from: SKO on March 18, 2010, 07:52:30 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 17, 2010, 07:07:41 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on March 17, 2010, 09:02:15 AM
The NLC is still rancid. The thread can't die.

That's true. The thread title even allows us room for other stories nearly as hilarious as the time Butchie Yost let Turd Throw pitch an 85-win Cubs team right into the playoffs. Good times!

But let us not forget that it was Francisco Cordero who gave up Aramis' most epic mother fucking home run ever.

You have a funny way of spelling "Dontrelle Willis".

Are you referring to a first inning grand slam? I mean, I realize it was the first Cubs grand slam in the playoffs since it was still legal to own people, but I don't think a grand slam in the first inning of a playoff game in Florida compares to a walk off home run that turned the season around AT home in front of the fans. Since neither home run was part of a championship-winning campaign, I'll go ahead and say the one that actually ended a game in a totally epic fashion would be the "most epic."

The conversation belongs over at Yellon's site.  Has it been renamed SRD yet?

Nah, if it was on Yellon's site the most epic home run discussion would be between a Todd Hundley solo
shot in the 3rd inning of a a game the lost that landed two rows in front of him or a Sosa 8th inning solo
shot in a game they won by 12 that landed two seats to he left.

But the winner would be a 2004 game winning Larry Walker blast that he didn't see, but one of the
"ball hawks" on waveland sold to him and he got Larry to sign.

This is good work, here.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on April 02, 2010, 08:08:32 AM
Bump. (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100402/ap_on_re_eu/eu_church_abuse)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CBStew on April 04, 2010, 04:24:22 PM
According to the Sunday New York Times, Cincinnati is going to win the division this year.  At least someone doesn't think that the genius will repeat. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Wheezer on April 04, 2010, 06:21:12 PM
Quote from: CBStew on April 04, 2010, 04:24:22 PM
According to the Sunday New York Times, Cincinnati is going to win the division this year.  At least someone doesn't think that the genius will repeat. 

Didn't somebody at the Times Pravda pick the Cubs to win the World Series last year?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Armchair_QB on April 04, 2010, 07:11:25 PM
Season is one hitter old and I'm already sick of the fucking Yankees and the fucking Red Sox.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on April 05, 2010, 10:23:36 AM
http://www.salon.com/life/baseball/index.html?story=/books/feature/2010/03/29/top_of_the_order_neifi_perez (http://www.salon.com/life/baseball/index.html?story=/books/feature/2010/03/29/top_of_the_order_neifi_perez)

A tribute to Neifi-- the guy to graduate last from medical school...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on April 05, 2010, 11:09:06 AM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on April 04, 2010, 07:11:25 PM
Season is one hitter old and I'm already sick of the fucking Yankees and the fucking Red Sox.

Oleg?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on April 07, 2010, 07:24:21 AM
I didn't know where to put this so here (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/04/mlbpa-threatening-to-file-grievance.html) probably works as well as anyone where else. I'd really like to get you pro-union guys' take on this. Personally, I think considering the fact that it was the middle of the greatest recession since before WWII and everything, the market just dictated that, for most players, the rapidly increasing player salaries that led to players like Jason Marquis and Carlos Silva ending up with huge deals in previous offseasons just couldn't continue to go on that way. I also think that with the world-breaking deals handed to Teixeira and Sabathia and the big contracts that Hendry gave out before the last season, obviously there wasn't some wide-ranging conspiracy to keep player contracts down. Am I being fair in my knee jerk reaction that the MLBPA is just whining?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: ChuckD on April 07, 2010, 08:09:51 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 07, 2010, 07:24:21 AM
Am I being fair in my knee jerk reaction that the MLBPA is just whining?

Unless you've had a look at the contracts being offered, probably not.

But I am lolling (not actually lol, just internet lol) at the people in those comments chastising the MLBPA for being greedy when it's the MLB owners/execs on the other side of the coin.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on April 07, 2010, 08:13:35 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 07, 2010, 08:09:51 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 07, 2010, 07:24:21 AM
Am I being fair in my knee jerk reaction that the MLBPA is just whining?

Unless you've had a look at the contracts being offered, probably not.

But I am lolling (not actually lol, just internet lol) at the people in those comments chastising the MLBPA for being greedy when it's the MLB owners/execs on the other side of the coin.

Yeah, I don't really sympathize with either side, because I don't really care which side gets rich. I just think the market in baseball had been escalating out of control for a while and I think it only makes sense that contracts were down last year.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on April 07, 2010, 08:22:23 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 07, 2010, 08:09:51 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 07, 2010, 07:24:21 AM
Am I being fair in my knee jerk reaction that the MLBPA is just whining?

Unless you've had a look at the contracts being offered, probably not.

But I am lolling (not actually lol, just internet lol) at the people in those comments chastising the MLBPA for being greedy when it's the MLB owners/execs on the other side of the coin.

What are you talking about?  It's the fans on the other side of that coin.  WE PAY THEIR SALARIES!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: ChuckD on April 07, 2010, 08:39:03 AM
Quote from: CT III on April 07, 2010, 08:22:23 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 07, 2010, 08:09:51 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 07, 2010, 07:24:21 AM
Am I being fair in my knee jerk reaction that the MLBPA is just whining?

Unless you've had a look at the contracts being offered, probably not.

But I am lolling (not actually lol, just internet lol) at the people in those comments chastising the MLBPA for being greedy when it's the MLB owners/execs on the other side of the coin.

What are you talking about?  It's the fans on the other side of that coin.  WE PAY THEIR SALARIES!

But the fans are a bunch of self-entitled ninnies.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on April 07, 2010, 08:48:10 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 07, 2010, 08:39:03 AM
Quote from: CT III on April 07, 2010, 08:22:23 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 07, 2010, 08:09:51 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 07, 2010, 07:24:21 AM
Am I being fair in my knee jerk reaction that the MLBPA is just whining?

Unless you've had a look at the contracts being offered, probably not.

But I am lolling (not actually lol, just internet lol) at the people in those comments chastising the MLBPA for being greedy when it's the MLB owners/execs on the other side of the coin.

What are you talking about?  It's the fans on the other side of that coin.  WE PAY THEIR SALARIES!

But the fans are a bunch of self-entitled ninnies.

We're allowed to be because WE PAY THEIR SALARIES!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on April 07, 2010, 09:19:55 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 07, 2010, 08:09:51 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 07, 2010, 07:24:21 AM
Am I being fair in my knee jerk reaction that the MLBPA is just whining?

Unless you've had a look at the contracts being offered, probably not.

But I am lolling (not actually lol, just internet lol) at the people in those comments chastising the MLBPA for being greedy when it's the MLB owners/execs on the other side of the coin.

You know, if the MLB owners and execs are greedy assholes who have no idea how to run a business (and I'm inclined to think they are as well), why doesn't the union just bail at the end of the next contract and just start a players-owned league? Please advise.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on April 07, 2010, 09:22:33 AM
Quote from: Brownie on April 07, 2010, 09:19:55 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 07, 2010, 08:09:51 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 07, 2010, 07:24:21 AM
Am I being fair in my knee jerk reaction that the MLBPA is just whining?

Unless you've had a look at the contracts being offered, probably not.

But I am lolling (not actually lol, just internet lol) at the people in those comments chastising the MLBPA for being greedy when it's the MLB owners/execs on the other side of the coin.

You know, if the MLB owners and execs are greedy assholes who have no idea how to run a business (and I'm inclined to think they are as well), why doesn't the union just bail at the end of the next contract and just start a players-owned league? Please advise.

A union of millionaires yelling at owners who are billionaires (or hundred millionaires) just seems petty and dumb to me.

To add on, like SKO said, the economical climate now doesn't warrant for teams to throw away money as much. Some can, but not everyone. (Since I recall he was one of the ones making the accusations....) People didn't want Bonds in part due to the bad press ('roids) and he was an old dude who might still hit, and probably would be worthless in the field, and still command $20 million. Not worth it. Not even to the Yankees.

EDIT #2: It appears that my assumption that he would want $20 million could have been wrong, if you believe his agent (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ti-bondscollusion101708)

QuoteBorris has revealed he eventually shopped Bonds at the major-league minimum salary – $390,000 – and still drew no interest. Bonds, the career home-run leader, earned more than $15 million in his final season.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on April 07, 2010, 09:24:15 AM
Quote from: Brownie on April 07, 2010, 09:19:55 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 07, 2010, 08:09:51 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 07, 2010, 07:24:21 AM
Am I being fair in my knee jerk reaction that the MLBPA is just whining?

Unless you've had a look at the contracts being offered, probably not.

But I am lolling (not actually lol, just internet lol) at the people in those comments chastising the MLBPA for being greedy when it's the MLB owners/execs on the other side of the coin.

You know, if the MLB owners and execs are greedy assholes who have no idea how to run a business (and I'm inclined to think they are as well), why doesn't the union just bail at the end of the next contract and just start a players-owned league? Please advise.

Bitching about something rather than actually improving it is the American way.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on April 07, 2010, 09:37:52 AM
Quote from: Brownie on April 07, 2010, 09:19:55 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 07, 2010, 08:09:51 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 07, 2010, 07:24:21 AM
Am I being fair in my knee jerk reaction that the MLBPA is just whining?

Unless you've had a look at the contracts being offered, probably not.

But I am lolling (not actually lol, just internet lol) at the people in those comments chastising the MLBPA for being greedy when it's the MLB owners/execs on the other side of the coin.

You know, if the MLB owners and execs are greedy assholes who have no idea how to run a business (and I'm inclined to think they are as well), why doesn't the union just bail at the end of the next contract and just start a players-owned league? Please advise.

The players probably lack the necessary local political connections to get taxpayer funded stadiums approved.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on April 07, 2010, 10:15:06 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 07, 2010, 07:24:21 AM
I didn't know where to put this so here (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/04/mlbpa-threatening-to-file-grievance.html) probably works as well as anyone where else. I'd really like to get you pro-union guys' take on this. Personally, I think considering the fact that it was the middle of the greatest recession since before WWII and everything, the market just dictated that, for most players, the rapidly increasing player salaries that led to players like Jason Marquis and Carlos Silva ending up with huge deals in previous offseasons just couldn't continue to go on that way. I also think that with the world-breaking deals handed to Teixeira and Sabathia and the big contracts that Hendry gave out before the last season, obviously there wasn't some wide-ranging conspiracy to keep player contracts down. Am I being fair in my knee jerk reaction that the MLBPA is just whining?

If there's even a single text message from one owner to another about "Let's keep the bidding down," the MLBPA should sue the shit outta the owners.

That said, I'd think they are whining.

Turning around again, historically, the MLBPA has been excellent and the owners have been morons.  The owners have colluded before.  If today's MLBPA is like the old MLBPA in terms of their intelligence (which, post Don Fehr, I'm not so sure), there could actually be something here.

Let's see how this plays out.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on April 07, 2010, 10:50:34 AM
Quote from: CT III on April 07, 2010, 09:37:52 AM
Quote from: Brownie on April 07, 2010, 09:19:55 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 07, 2010, 08:09:51 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 07, 2010, 07:24:21 AM
Am I being fair in my knee jerk reaction that the MLBPA is just whining?

Unless you've had a look at the contracts being offered, probably not.

But I am lolling (not actually lol, just internet lol) at the people in those comments chastising the MLBPA for being greedy when it's the MLB owners/execs on the other side of the coin.

You know, if the MLB owners and execs are greedy assholes who have no idea how to run a business (and I'm inclined to think they are as well), why doesn't the union just bail at the end of the next contract and just start a players-owned league? Please advise.

The players probably lack the necessary local political connections to get taxpayer funded stadiums approved.



You think state legislators wouldn't be wowed by a bunch of players coming down to Springfield, bringing some hookers down with them, pouring some drinks for them, telling them stories from the clubhouse?

Or do you think Bud Selig and Jerry Reinsdorf have more appeal?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on April 07, 2010, 10:56:26 AM
Quote from: Brownie on April 07, 2010, 10:50:34 AM
Quote from: CT III on April 07, 2010, 09:37:52 AM
Quote from: Brownie on April 07, 2010, 09:19:55 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 07, 2010, 08:09:51 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 07, 2010, 07:24:21 AM
Am I being fair in my knee jerk reaction that the MLBPA is just whining?

Unless you've had a look at the contracts being offered, probably not.

But I am lolling (not actually lol, just internet lol) at the people in those comments chastising the MLBPA for being greedy when it's the MLB owners/execs on the other side of the coin.

You know, if the MLB owners and execs are greedy assholes who have no idea how to run a business (and I'm inclined to think they are as well), why doesn't the union just bail at the end of the next contract and just start a players-owned league? Please advise.

The players probably lack the necessary local political connections to get taxpayer funded stadiums approved.



You think state legislators wouldn't be wowed by a bunch of players coming down to Springfield, bringing some hookers down with them, pouring some drinks for them, telling them stories from the clubhouse?

Or do you think Bud Selig and Jerry Reinsdorf have more appeal?

In Marx's day religion was the opiate of the masses. Today it's politics. And hookers.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on April 07, 2010, 11:00:18 AM
Quote from: Brownie on April 07, 2010, 10:50:34 AM
Quote from: CT III on April 07, 2010, 09:37:52 AM
Quote from: Brownie on April 07, 2010, 09:19:55 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 07, 2010, 08:09:51 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 07, 2010, 07:24:21 AM
Am I being fair in my knee jerk reaction that the MLBPA is just whining?

Unless you've had a look at the contracts being offered, probably not.

But I am lolling (not actually lol, just internet lol) at the people in those comments chastising the MLBPA for being greedy when it's the MLB owners/execs on the other side of the coin.

You know, if the MLB owners and execs are greedy assholes who have no idea how to run a business (and I'm inclined to think they are as well), why doesn't the union just bail at the end of the next contract and just start a players-owned league? Please advise.

The players probably lack the necessary local political connections to get taxpayer funded stadiums approved.



You think state legislators wouldn't be wowed by a bunch of players coming down to Springfield, bringing some hookers down with them, pouring some drinks for them, telling them stories from the clubhouse?

Or do you think Bud Selig and Jerry Reinsdorf have more appeal?

I think that at the end of the day, Jerry's got roots in Chicago and might actually make a difference in getting a guy elected locally.  The players are nomads, and they don't like to pay for shit.  Other than Curt Schilling, who's going to send in the political donations to grease the wheels?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on April 07, 2010, 11:10:40 AM
Quote from: CT III on April 07, 2010, 11:00:18 AM
Quote from: Brownie on April 07, 2010, 10:50:34 AM
Quote from: CT III on April 07, 2010, 09:37:52 AM
Quote from: Brownie on April 07, 2010, 09:19:55 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 07, 2010, 08:09:51 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 07, 2010, 07:24:21 AM
Am I being fair in my knee jerk reaction that the MLBPA is just whining?

Unless you've had a look at the contracts being offered, probably not.

But I am lolling (not actually lol, just internet lol) at the people in those comments chastising the MLBPA for being greedy when it's the MLB owners/execs on the other side of the coin.

You know, if the MLB owners and execs are greedy assholes who have no idea how to run a business (and I'm inclined to think they are as well), why doesn't the union just bail at the end of the next contract and just start a players-owned league? Please advise.

The players probably lack the necessary local political connections to get taxpayer funded stadiums approved.



You think state legislators wouldn't be wowed by a bunch of players coming down to Springfield, bringing some hookers down with them, pouring some drinks for them, telling them stories from the clubhouse?

Or do you think Bud Selig and Jerry Reinsdorf have more appeal?

I think that at the end of the day, Jerry's got roots in Chicago and might actually make a difference in getting a guy elected locally.  The players are nomads, and they don't like to pay for shit.  Other than Curt Schilling, who's going to send in the political donations to grease the wheels?

Ted Lilly will make them an offer they can't refuse.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit IV on April 07, 2010, 01:45:37 PM
Quote from: thehawk on April 05, 2010, 10:23:36 AM
http://www.salon.com/life/baseball/index.html?story=/books/feature/2010/03/29/top_of_the_order_neifi_perez (http://www.salon.com/life/baseball/index.html?story=/books/feature/2010/03/29/top_of_the_order_neifi_perez)

A tribute to Neifi-- the guy to graduate last from medical school...

That argument angers up my angry so much.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on April 07, 2010, 02:07:21 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on April 07, 2010, 01:45:37 PM
Quote from: thehawk on April 05, 2010, 10:23:36 AM
http://www.salon.com/life/baseball/index.html?story=/books/feature/2010/03/29/top_of_the_order_neifi_perez (http://www.salon.com/life/baseball/index.html?story=/books/feature/2010/03/29/top_of_the_order_neifi_perez)

A tribute to Neifi-- the guy to graduate last from medical school...

That argument angers up my angry so much.

I don't know about you but I'll take nine Neifis on my softball team any day.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit IV on April 07, 2010, 02:09:40 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 07, 2010, 02:07:21 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on April 07, 2010, 01:45:37 PM
Quote from: thehawk on April 05, 2010, 10:23:36 AM
http://www.salon.com/life/baseball/index.html?story=/books/feature/2010/03/29/top_of_the_order_neifi_perez (http://www.salon.com/life/baseball/index.html?story=/books/feature/2010/03/29/top_of_the_order_neifi_perez)

A tribute to Neifi-- the guy to graduate last from medical school...

That argument angers up my angry so much.

I don't know about you but I'll take nine Neifis on my softball team any day.

Definitely.  But the fact that he could beat my ass at softball doesn't mean I can't call him a worthless pudfuck on the baseball field.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on April 07, 2010, 02:11:13 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on April 07, 2010, 02:09:40 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 07, 2010, 02:07:21 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on April 07, 2010, 01:45:37 PM
Quote from: thehawk on April 05, 2010, 10:23:36 AM
http://www.salon.com/life/baseball/index.html?story=/books/feature/2010/03/29/top_of_the_order_neifi_perez (http://www.salon.com/life/baseball/index.html?story=/books/feature/2010/03/29/top_of_the_order_neifi_perez)

A tribute to Neifi-- the guy to graduate last from medical school...

That argument angers up my angry so much.

I don't know about you but I'll take nine Neifis on my softball team any day.

Definitely.  But the fact that he could beat my ass at softball doesn't mean I can't call him a worthless pudfuck on the baseball field.

He also sponsors Neifi's B-R page if you care to look http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/perezne01.shtml. You may not like what you see.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on April 07, 2010, 02:15:43 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on April 07, 2010, 02:09:40 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 07, 2010, 02:07:21 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on April 07, 2010, 01:45:37 PM
Quote from: thehawk on April 05, 2010, 10:23:36 AM
http://www.salon.com/life/baseball/index.html?story=/books/feature/2010/03/29/top_of_the_order_neifi_perez (http://www.salon.com/life/baseball/index.html?story=/books/feature/2010/03/29/top_of_the_order_neifi_perez)

A tribute to Neifi-- the guy to graduate last from medical school...

That argument angers up my angry so much.

I don't know about you but I'll take nine Neifis on my softball team any day.

Definitely.  But the fact that he could beat my ass at softball doesn't mean I can't call him a worthless pudfuck on the baseball field.

When you play with Huey, he'll often call you a worthless pudfuck on the softball field.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on April 07, 2010, 02:19:59 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 07, 2010, 02:15:43 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on April 07, 2010, 02:09:40 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 07, 2010, 02:07:21 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on April 07, 2010, 01:45:37 PM
Quote from: thehawk on April 05, 2010, 10:23:36 AM
http://www.salon.com/life/baseball/index.html?story=/books/feature/2010/03/29/top_of_the_order_neifi_perez (http://www.salon.com/life/baseball/index.html?story=/books/feature/2010/03/29/top_of_the_order_neifi_perez)

A tribute to Neifi-- the guy to graduate last from medical school...

That argument angers up my angry so much.

I don't know about you but I'll take nine Neifis on my softball team any day.

Definitely.  But the fact that he could beat my ass at softball doesn't mean I can't call him a worthless pudfuck on the baseball field.

When you play with Huey, he'll often call you a worthless pudfuck on the softball field.

Does Huey still show up to games 2 hours early to roll the ball down the foul line ?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on April 07, 2010, 02:26:51 PM
Quote from: BH on April 07, 2010, 02:19:59 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 07, 2010, 02:15:43 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on April 07, 2010, 02:09:40 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 07, 2010, 02:07:21 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on April 07, 2010, 01:45:37 PM
Quote from: thehawk on April 05, 2010, 10:23:36 AM
http://www.salon.com/life/baseball/index.html?story=/books/feature/2010/03/29/top_of_the_order_neifi_perez (http://www.salon.com/life/baseball/index.html?story=/books/feature/2010/03/29/top_of_the_order_neifi_perez)

A tribute to Neifi-- the guy to graduate last from medical school...

That argument angers up my angry so much.

I don't know about you but I'll take nine Neifis on my softball team any day.

Definitely.  But the fact that he could beat my ass at softball doesn't mean I can't call him a worthless pudfuck on the baseball field.

When you play with Huey, he'll often call you a worthless pudfuck on the softball field.

Does Huey still show up to games 2 hours early to roll the ball down the foul line ?

Okay, I don't care if this is actually true or not, because in my mind, it's now true, and it's the best image ever that doesn't involve female nudity or large sandwiches.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on April 07, 2010, 02:38:29 PM
Quote from: BH on April 07, 2010, 02:19:59 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 07, 2010, 02:15:43 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on April 07, 2010, 02:09:40 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 07, 2010, 02:07:21 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on April 07, 2010, 01:45:37 PM
Quote from: thehawk on April 05, 2010, 10:23:36 AM
http://www.salon.com/life/baseball/index.html?story=/books/feature/2010/03/29/top_of_the_order_neifi_perez (http://www.salon.com/life/baseball/index.html?story=/books/feature/2010/03/29/top_of_the_order_neifi_perez)

A tribute to Neifi-- the guy to graduate last from medical school...

That argument angers up my angry so much.

I don't know about you but I'll take nine Neifis on my softball team any day.

Definitely.  But the fact that he could beat my ass at softball doesn't mean I can't call him a worthless pudfuck on the baseball field.

When you play with Huey, he'll often call you a worthless pudfuck on the softball field.

Does Huey still show up to games 2 hours early to roll the ball down the foul line ?

LSA. Just hysterical.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on April 07, 2010, 03:25:43 PM
Quote from: BH on April 07, 2010, 02:19:59 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 07, 2010, 02:15:43 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on April 07, 2010, 02:09:40 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 07, 2010, 02:07:21 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on April 07, 2010, 01:45:37 PM
Quote from: thehawk on April 05, 2010, 10:23:36 AM
http://www.salon.com/life/baseball/index.html?story=/books/feature/2010/03/29/top_of_the_order_neifi_perez (http://www.salon.com/life/baseball/index.html?story=/books/feature/2010/03/29/top_of_the_order_neifi_perez)

A tribute to Neifi-- the guy to graduate last from medical school...

That argument angers up my angry so much.

I don't know about you but I'll take nine Neifis on my softball team any day.

Definitely.  But the fact that he could beat my ass at softball doesn't mean I can't call him a worthless pudfuck on the baseball field.

When you play with Huey, he'll often call you a worthless pudfuck on the softball field.

Does Huey still show up to games 2 hours early to roll the ball down the foul line ?

To be fair, he has to get there that early before Oleg shows up and snorts it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on April 07, 2010, 06:12:19 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 07, 2010, 02:26:51 PM
Quote from: BH on April 07, 2010, 02:19:59 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 07, 2010, 02:15:43 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on April 07, 2010, 02:09:40 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 07, 2010, 02:07:21 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on April 07, 2010, 01:45:37 PM
Quote from: thehawk on April 05, 2010, 10:23:36 AM
http://www.salon.com/life/baseball/index.html?story=/books/feature/2010/03/29/top_of_the_order_neifi_perez (http://www.salon.com/life/baseball/index.html?story=/books/feature/2010/03/29/top_of_the_order_neifi_perez)

A tribute to Neifi-- the guy to graduate last from medical school...

That argument angers up my angry so much.

I don't know about you but I'll take nine Neifis on my softball team any day.

Definitely.  But the fact that he could beat my ass at softball doesn't mean I can't call him a worthless pudfuck on the baseball field.

When you play with Huey, he'll often call you a worthless pudfuck on the softball field.

Does Huey still show up to games 2 hours early to roll the ball down the foul line ?

Okay, I don't care if this is actually true or not, because in my mind, it's now true, and it's the best image ever that doesn't involve female nudity or large sandwiches.

Mine too. Also he's in a tronsuit.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: morpheus on April 08, 2010, 09:36:29 AM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2782/4502933414_3653be1a65_o.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on April 08, 2010, 09:48:14 AM
Quote from: morpheus on April 08, 2010, 09:36:29 AM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2782/4502933414_3653be1a65_o.jpg)

Fine, I laughed.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MAD on April 08, 2010, 10:01:50 AM
Quote from: morpheus on April 08, 2010, 09:36:29 AM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2782/4502933414_3653be1a65_o.jpg)

That deserves a Desippy.  Or at least a gold medal.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on April 08, 2010, 10:07:15 AM
Quote from: MAD on April 08, 2010, 10:01:50 AM
Quote from: morpheus on April 08, 2010, 09:36:29 AM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2782/4502933414_3653be1a65_o.jpg)

That deserves a Desippy.  Or at least a gold medal.

Morph has enough gold. What he needs are more orphan tears. That monocle ain't gonna polish itself.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on April 08, 2010, 12:51:33 PM
This belongs here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK1cpaYiBfQ

SIX SIX SIX
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on April 08, 2010, 12:57:03 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 08, 2010, 12:51:33 PM
This belongs here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK1cpaYiBfQ

SIX SIX SIX

With the sound off, that is one of the gayest things I have ever seen. And I've hung out with theatre people since high school.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on April 08, 2010, 12:59:11 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 08, 2010, 12:57:03 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 08, 2010, 12:51:33 PM
This belongs here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK1cpaYiBfQ

SIX SIX SIX

With the sound off, that is one of the gayest things I have ever seen. And I've hung out with theatre people since high school.

You must have sound to get the full effect. It's clearly made by the devil.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on April 08, 2010, 01:10:50 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 08, 2010, 12:59:11 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 08, 2010, 12:57:03 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 08, 2010, 12:51:33 PM
This belongs here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK1cpaYiBfQ

SIX SIX SIX

With the sound off, that is one of the gayest things I have ever seen. And I've hung out with theatre people since high school.

You must have sound to get the full effect. It's clearly made by the devil.

Whoa. WHOA. WHOA! Don't drag the devil into this. He's responsible for a lot of my favorite music.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on April 08, 2010, 01:12:42 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 08, 2010, 01:10:50 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 08, 2010, 12:59:11 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 08, 2010, 12:57:03 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 08, 2010, 12:51:33 PM
This belongs here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK1cpaYiBfQ

SIX SIX SIX

With the sound off, that is one of the gayest things I have ever seen. And I've hung out with theatre people since high school.

You must have sound to get the full effect. It's clearly made by the devil.

Whoa. WHOA. WHOA! Don't drag the devil into this. He's responsible for a lot of my favorite music.

All the best bands are affiliated with Satan.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on April 08, 2010, 01:23:34 PM
Quote from: CT III on April 08, 2010, 01:12:42 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 08, 2010, 01:10:50 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 08, 2010, 12:59:11 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 08, 2010, 12:57:03 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 08, 2010, 12:51:33 PM
This belongs here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK1cpaYiBfQ

SIX SIX SIX

With the sound off, that is one of the gayest things I have ever seen. And I've hung out with theatre people since high school.

You must have sound to get the full effect. It's clearly made by the devil.

Whoa. WHOA. WHOA! Don't drag the devil into this. He's responsible for a lot of my favorite music.

All the best bands are affiliated with Satan.

(http://cdn.nhl.com/islanders/bc/images/fanzone/images/wallpaper/MiroslavSatan-800X600.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on April 08, 2010, 02:00:49 PM
Quote from: Oleg on April 08, 2010, 01:23:34 PM
Quote from: CT III on April 08, 2010, 01:12:42 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 08, 2010, 01:10:50 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 08, 2010, 12:59:11 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 08, 2010, 12:57:03 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 08, 2010, 12:51:33 PM
This belongs here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK1cpaYiBfQ

SIX SIX SIX

With the sound off, that is one of the gayest things I have ever seen. And I've hung out with theatre people since high school.

You must have sound to get the full effect. It's clearly made by the devil.

Whoa. WHOA. WHOA! Don't drag the devil into this. He's responsible for a lot of my favorite music.

All the best bands are affiliated with Satan.

(http://cdn.nhl.com/islanders/bc/images/fanzone/images/wallpaper/MiroslavSatan-800X600.jpg)
Fork, stop using Oleg's login to make jokes.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on April 08, 2010, 02:20:35 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 08, 2010, 02:00:49 PM
Fork, stop using Oleg's login to make jokes.
I would have gone with a video of Sifl & Olly singing "Hellfire".
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on April 09, 2010, 04:19:12 PM
In 102 ABs on this young season, the Houston Astros are the only team in baseball to have not hit a home run.

The team's line: .196/.219/.275.

That's a .494 OPS for those scoring at home.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on April 09, 2010, 04:23:07 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 09, 2010, 04:19:12 PM
In 102 ABs on this young season, the Houston Astros are the only team in baseball to have not hit a home run.

The team's line: .196/.219/.275.

That's a .494 OPS for those scoring at home.

Also pretty crappy- .176/.248/.330.

That's a .577 OPS for those of you rooting for the Gutless Fucking Assholes.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Armchair_QB on April 17, 2010, 10:14:25 PM
And the Cardinals fall to the almost-as-shitty-as-the-Astros Mets in 20 innings tonight in St. Louis.

The Cardinals wound up using two position players on the hill because LaRussa was too much of a fucking genius to let any of his relievers throw more than an inning and a third.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on April 17, 2010, 10:46:33 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on April 17, 2010, 10:14:25 PM
And the Cardinals fall to the almost-as-shitty-as-the-Astros Mets in 20 innings tonight in St. Louis.

The Cardinals wound up using two position players on the hill because LaRussa was too much of a fucking genius to let any of his relievers throw more than an inning and a third.

The Genius also blew a chance to win by having Ryan Ludwick (!) try to execute a hit-and-run with Pujols at the plate (!!!!!) in the 19th.  Ludwick was thrown out.  Pujols doubled and later scored.  If the Genius had just let the MVP hit, Ludwick would've been the tying run, and Albert the winning run.  But no.  He also stopped using Felipe Lopez after one inning of effective (for an infielder) relief in favor of Joe Mather, who couldn't hit the broad side of Dennys Reyes from a foot away.  Pretty disastrous managerial decisions.  Oh and the Cardinals stranded like 20 runners and the Genius used Kyle Lohse to play left field.  Amazing.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on April 19, 2010, 07:34:09 AM
Quote from: Day Man on April 17, 2010, 10:46:33 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on April 17, 2010, 10:14:25 PM
And the Cardinals fall to the almost-as-shitty-as-the-Astros Mets in 20 innings tonight in St. Louis.

The Cardinals wound up using two position players on the hill because LaRussa was too much of a fucking genius to let any of his relievers throw more than an inning and a third.

The Genius also blew a chance to win by having Ryan Ludwick (!) try to execute a hit-and-run with Pujols at the plate (!!!!!) in the 19th.  Ludwick was thrown out.  Pujols doubled and later scored.  If the Genius had just let the MVP hit, Ludwick would've been the tying run, and Albert the winning run.  But no.  He also stopped using Felipe Lopez after one inning of effective (for an infielder) relief in favor of Joe Mather, who couldn't hit the broad side of Dennys Reyes from a foot away.  Pretty disastrous managerial decisions.  Oh and the Cardinals stranded like 20 runners and the Genius used Kyle Lohse to play left field.  Amazing.

He also left the pitcher's spot behind Pujols when he switched out Holliday.  Before he hit the double, he'd been walked four straight times.  Always a good move to take the bat out of the hands of the best player in baseball.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Armchair_QB on April 19, 2010, 09:28:40 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 19, 2010, 07:34:09 AM
Quote from: Day Man on April 17, 2010, 10:46:33 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on April 17, 2010, 10:14:25 PM
And the Cardinals fall to the almost-as-shitty-as-the-Astros Mets in 20 innings tonight in St. Louis.

The Cardinals wound up using two position players on the hill because LaRussa was too much of a fucking genius to let any of his relievers throw more than an inning and a third.

The Genius also blew a chance to win by having Ryan Ludwick (!) try to execute a hit-and-run with Pujols at the plate (!!!!!) in the 19th.  Ludwick was thrown out.  Pujols doubled and later scored.  If the Genius had just let the MVP hit, Ludwick would've been the tying run, and Albert the winning run.  But no.  He also stopped using Felipe Lopez after one inning of effective (for an infielder) relief in favor of Joe Mather, who couldn't hit the broad side of Dennys Reyes from a foot away.  Pretty disastrous managerial decisions.  Oh and the Cardinals stranded like 20 runners and the Genius used Kyle Lohse to play left field.  Amazing.

He also left the pitcher's spot behind Pujols when he switched out Holliday.  Before he hit the double, he'd been walked four straight times.  Always a good move to take the bat out of the hands of the best player most roided-up player in baseball.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on April 19, 2010, 10:19:09 AM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on April 19, 2010, 09:28:40 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 19, 2010, 07:34:09 AM
Quote from: Day Man on April 17, 2010, 10:46:33 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on April 17, 2010, 10:14:25 PM
And the Cardinals fall to the almost-as-shitty-as-the-Astros Mets in 20 innings tonight in St. Louis.

The Cardinals wound up using two position players on the hill because LaRussa was too much of a fucking genius to let any of his relievers throw more than an inning and a third.

The Genius also blew a chance to win by having Ryan Ludwick (!) try to execute a hit-and-run with Pujols at the plate (!!!!!) in the 19th.  Ludwick was thrown out.  Pujols doubled and later scored.  If the Genius had just let the MVP hit, Ludwick would've been the tying run, and Albert the winning run.  But no.  He also stopped using Felipe Lopez after one inning of effective (for an infielder) relief in favor of Joe Mather, who couldn't hit the broad side of Dennys Reyes from a foot away.  Pretty disastrous managerial decisions.  Oh and the Cardinals stranded like 20 runners and the Genius used Kyle Lohse to play left field.  Amazing.

He also left the pitcher's spot behind Pujols when he switched out Holliday.  Before he hit the double, he'd been walked four straight times.  Always a good move to take the bat out of the hands of the best player most roided-up player in baseball.

Whatever makes you feel better.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on April 19, 2010, 12:34:02 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on April 19, 2010, 09:28:40 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 19, 2010, 07:34:09 AM
Quote from: Day Man on April 17, 2010, 10:46:33 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on April 17, 2010, 10:14:25 PM
And the Cardinals fall to the almost-as-shitty-as-the-Astros Mets in 20 innings tonight in St. Louis.

The Cardinals wound up using two position players on the hill because LaRussa was too much of a fucking genius to let any of his relievers throw more than an inning and a third.

The Genius also blew a chance to win by having Ryan Ludwick (!) try to execute a hit-and-run with Pujols at the plate (!!!!!) in the 19th.  Ludwick was thrown out.  Pujols doubled and later scored.  If the Genius had just let the MVP hit, Ludwick would've been the tying run, and Albert the winning run.  But no.  He also stopped using Felipe Lopez after one inning of effective (for an infielder) relief in favor of Joe Mather, who couldn't hit the broad side of Dennys Reyes from a foot away.  Pretty disastrous managerial decisions.  Oh and the Cardinals stranded like 20 runners and the Genius used Kyle Lohse to play left field.  Amazing.

He also left the pitcher's spot behind Pujols when he switched out Holliday.  Before he hit the double, he'd been walked four straight times.  Always a good move to take the bat out of the hands of the best player most roided-up player in baseball.

I'm gonna get me some roids, buy a bat, and I'll be the best player in baseball. Simple.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CBStew on April 20, 2010, 06:03:46 PM
Larry Dobrow, of CBS Sportsline, becomes my favorite sportswriter for this one,


"But holy lord, both managers stepped in it. Tony La Russa in particular seemed hell-bent on losing, whether by effecting octuple switches, using two infielders to pitch even though he had a real pitcher available, and hit-and-running Albert Pujols in a situation where even the gals on The View would know to keep the runner's feet nailed to first base. La Russa doubled-down on the dumb the next night, inserting Yadier Molina into the lineup a mere day after he caught all 20 innings. I sure hope the beleaguered backstop has paid his health-insurance premiums."

He also correctly noted that Mr. Samardja (sp?) is the pitcher who least likely belongs on a major league roster.  He doubts that Iowa will take him back unless the Cubs post a bond.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on April 20, 2010, 06:56:15 PM
I think we should trade for Casey McGehee. Could really use a guy with a bat like that.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Armchair_QB on May 13, 2010, 04:44:56 PM
Ned Yost. A Royal.

http://www.kansascity.com/2010/05/13/1944024/royals-fire-hillman-ned-yost-new.html

I was really hoping he'd wind up in Houston.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on May 13, 2010, 05:13:59 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on May 13, 2010, 04:44:56 PM
Ned Yost. A Royal.

http://www.kansascity.com/2010/05/13/1944024/royals-fire-hillman-ned-yost-new.html

I was really hoping he'd wind up in Houston.

I'm hoping Bud Selig's realignment puts the Cubs in the same division with the Royals, Brewers, White Sox and Cardinals.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenPho on May 19, 2010, 06:07:07 PM
Is it bad to take pleasure in watching Trevor Hoffman die before our very eyes?

Because I am. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on May 19, 2010, 07:47:25 PM
Quote from: PenPho on May 19, 2010, 06:07:07 PM
Is it bad to take pleasure in watching Trevor Hoffman die before our very eyes?

Because I am. 

THI
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: morpheus on May 19, 2010, 09:15:26 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 19, 2010, 07:47:25 PM
Quote from: PenPho on May 19, 2010, 06:07:07 PM
Is it bad to take pleasure in watching Trevor Hoffman die before our very eyes?

Because I am. 

THI

Seams logical to me.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tinker to Evers to Chance on May 19, 2010, 09:20:10 PM
Quote from: morpheus on May 19, 2010, 09:15:26 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 19, 2010, 07:47:25 PM
Quote from: PenPho on May 19, 2010, 06:07:07 PM
Is it bad to take pleasure in watching Trevor Hoffman die before our very eyes?

Because I am. 

THI

Seams logical to me.

Seems.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Poon on June 07, 2010, 09:23:34 AM
RonCe sporting a new look, or he still doesn't know how to wipe the shit off his mouth.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4677218140_d2b467ce2e.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on June 07, 2010, 10:36:36 AM
Quote from: Poon on June 07, 2010, 09:23:34 AM
RonCe sporting a new look, or he still doesn't know how to wipe the shit off his mouth.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4677218140_d2b467ce2e.jpg)

I'd love to know what bet he lost for that shit to hai.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: MAD on June 07, 2010, 10:39:17 AM
Ronny's so dumb, I wouldn't be surprised if someone  got him to drink out of a giant glass with shoe polish on the rim.  

Seriously, what the fuck is that?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on June 07, 2010, 10:44:39 AM
Quote from: MAD on June 07, 2010, 10:39:17 AM
Ronny's so dumb, I wouldn't be surprised if someone  got him to drink out of a giant glass with shoe polish on the rim.  

Seriously, what the fuck is that?

Firsthand evidence of the formerly apocryphal "Dirty Sanchez?"
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on June 07, 2010, 02:50:14 PM
Brewers cut Suppan. (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5260914)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenPho on June 22, 2010, 11:49:57 AM
Not only are the Astros really bad at baseball, but they've decided that today is the day to call up their prized catching prospect, Jason Castro for his major league debut.

The Astros face Tim Lincecum tonight.  (http://blogs.chron.com/unofficialscorer/2010/06/castros_tough_astros_debut_and_1.html)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Powdered Toast Man on June 22, 2010, 12:17:31 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 22, 2010, 11:49:57 AM
Not only are the Astros really bad at baseball, but they've decided that today is the day to call up their prized catching prospect, Jason Castro for his major league debut.

The Astros face Tim Lincecum tonight.  (http://blogs.chron.com/unofficialscorer/2010/06/castros_tough_astros_debut_and_1.html)

Also, Jason Castro isn't really tearing up minor league pitching.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on June 22, 2010, 01:46:11 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 22, 2010, 11:49:57 AM
Not only are the Astros really bad at baseball, but they've decided that today is the day to call up their prized catching prospect, Jason Castro for his major league debut.

The Astros face Tim Lincecum tonight.  (http://blogs.chron.com/unofficialscorer/2010/06/castros_tough_astros_debut_and_1.html)

Young good catchers grow on trees.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenPho on June 22, 2010, 01:50:16 PM
Quote from: BH on June 22, 2010, 01:46:11 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 22, 2010, 11:49:57 AM
Not only are the Astros really bad at baseball, but they've decided that today is the day to call up their prized catching prospect, Jason Castro for his major league debut.

The Astros face Tim Lincecum tonight.  (http://blogs.chron.com/unofficialscorer/2010/06/castros_tough_astros_debut_and_1.html)

Young good catchers grow on trees.

Tyler Colvin and Geo Soto are untradable.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on June 22, 2010, 01:53:40 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 22, 2010, 12:17:31 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 22, 2010, 11:49:57 AM
Not only are the Astros really bad at baseball, but they've decided that today is the day to call up their prized catching prospect, Jason Castro for his major league debut.

The Astros face Tim Lincecum tonight.  (http://blogs.chron.com/unofficialscorer/2010/06/castros_tough_astros_debut_and_1.html)

Also, Jason Castro isn't really tearing up minor league pitching.

At .265/.365/.355/.720 in Round Rock, he might instantly be the best position player on the Astros.  BP's translations have him at .236/.327/.310 ... sounds like a team MVP to me.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Powdered Toast Man on June 22, 2010, 03:41:43 PM
Quote from: Night Man on June 22, 2010, 01:53:40 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 22, 2010, 12:17:31 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 22, 2010, 11:49:57 AM
Not only are the Astros really bad at baseball, but they've decided that today is the day to call up their prized catching prospect, Jason Castro for his major league debut.

The Astros face Tim Lincecum tonight.  (http://blogs.chron.com/unofficialscorer/2010/06/castros_tough_astros_debut_and_1.html)

Also, Jason Castro isn't really tearing up minor league pitching.

At .265/.365/.355/.720 in Round Rock, he might instantly be the best position player on the Astros.  BP's translations have him at .236/.327/.310 ... sounds like a team MVP to me.

The Astros will be terrible for a long, long time.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenPho on June 22, 2010, 03:59:13 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 22, 2010, 03:41:43 PM
Quote from: Night Man on June 22, 2010, 01:53:40 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 22, 2010, 12:17:31 PM
Quote from: PenPho on June 22, 2010, 11:49:57 AM
Not only are the Astros really bad at baseball, but they've decided that today is the day to call up their prized catching prospect, Jason Castro for his major league debut.

The Astros face Tim Lincecum tonight.  (http://blogs.chron.com/unofficialscorer/2010/06/castros_tough_astros_debut_and_1.html)

Also, Jason Castro isn't really tearing up minor league pitching.

At .265/.365/.355/.720 in Round Rock, he might instantly be the best position player on the Astros.  BP's translations have him at .236/.327/.310 ... sounds like a team MVP to me.

The Astros will be terrible for a long, long time.

Just wait until they trade Oswalt and Berkman for Roberts and Peavy.

Then it'll hai.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: pisomojado8 on August 09, 2010, 12:40:36 PM
Jim Edmonds.  A Red.

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/jim-edmonds-traded-to-the-reds.php (http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/jim-edmonds-traded-to-the-reds.php)

QuoteBecause from my (Craig Calcaterra's) point of view, this strengthens the Reds at a time when the Cardinals are in a dogfight with them.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenPho on August 09, 2010, 12:45:47 PM
Quote from: pisomojado8 on August 09, 2010, 12:40:36 PM
Jim Edmonds.  A Red.

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/jim-edmonds-traded-to-the-reds.php (http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/jim-edmonds-traded-to-the-reds.php)

QuoteBecause from my (Craig Calcaterra's) point of view, this strengthens the Reds at a time when the Cardinals are in a dogfight with them.


Watch out, Lassie!

What an NL Central whore.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on August 11, 2010, 08:35:01 AM
Douchebag (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/10/fan-lets-foul-ball-hit-gi_n_677080.html).
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on August 11, 2010, 08:38:31 AM
Quote from: Oleg on August 11, 2010, 08:35:01 AM
Douchebag (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/10/fan-lets-foul-ball-hit-gi_n_677080.html).

Huey would laugh at the girl getting hit with the ball.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 08:39:00 AM
Quote from: Oleg on August 11, 2010, 08:35:01 AM
Douchebag (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/10/fan-lets-foul-ball-hit-gi_n_677080.html).

Cockbags like that get a cute girl like that.. Proof there is no God.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on August 11, 2010, 08:42:39 AM
Quote from: Fork on August 11, 2010, 08:38:31 AM
Quote from: Oleg on August 11, 2010, 08:35:01 AM
Douchebag (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/10/fan-lets-foul-ball-hit-gi_n_677080.html).

Huey would laugh at the girl getting hit with the ball.

And her dead grandmother.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on August 11, 2010, 09:02:47 AM
Quote from: Fork on August 11, 2010, 08:38:31 AM
Quote from: Oleg on August 11, 2010, 08:35:01 AM
Douchebag (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/10/fan-lets-foul-ball-hit-gi_n_677080.html).

Huey would laugh at the girl getting hit with the ball.

Oh, it's fucking hilarious.  That asshat being a douchebag is certainly not mutually exculsive with the ensuing hilarity.

And her dead grandmother.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: morpheus on August 11, 2010, 09:09:54 AM
Bo Dog?

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/FroDogNextChamp/IMG_0126.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on August 11, 2010, 09:11:28 AM
Quote from: Oleg on August 11, 2010, 08:35:01 AM
Douchebag (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/10/fan-lets-foul-ball-hit-gi_n_677080.html).

Another valiant Texan.  No wonder they lost at the Alamo.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on August 11, 2010, 09:21:58 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 08:39:00 AM
Quote from: Oleg on August 11, 2010, 08:35:01 AM
Douchebag (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/10/fan-lets-foul-ball-hit-gi_n_677080.html).

Cockbags like that get a cute girl like that.. Proof there is no God.

She's not that cute, she's got a huge welt from being hit by a baseball.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: J. Walter Weatherman on August 11, 2010, 09:24:10 AM
Quote from: morpheus on August 11, 2010, 09:09:54 AM
Bo Dog?

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/FroDogNextChamp/IMG_0126.jpg)

That was seriously my first thought, too.

I should get off the internet.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on August 11, 2010, 09:29:17 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 08:39:00 AM
Quote from: Oleg on August 11, 2010, 08:35:01 AM
Douchebag (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/10/fan-lets-foul-ball-hit-gi_n_677080.html).

Cockbags like that get a cute girl like that.. Proof there is no God.

If she's got grass on the field, play ball, amirite Yeti? 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit IV on August 11, 2010, 04:24:56 PM
Quote from: Oleg on August 11, 2010, 08:35:01 AM
Douchebag (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/10/fan-lets-foul-ball-hit-gi_n_677080.html).

I heard about this, but hadn't watched the video yet.  That's exactly how I expected Beau to look.  Like Brady Quinn.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 05:00:28 PM
Quote from: BH on August 11, 2010, 09:29:17 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 08:39:00 AM
Quote from: Oleg on August 11, 2010, 08:35:01 AM
Douchebag (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/10/fan-lets-foul-ball-hit-gi_n_677080.html).

Cockbags like that get a cute girl like that.. Proof there is no God.

If she's got grass on the field, play ball, amirite Yeti? 

Old enough to bleed, old enough to breed.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on August 11, 2010, 05:31:20 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 05:00:28 PM
Quote from: BH on August 11, 2010, 09:29:17 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 08:39:00 AM
Quote from: Oleg on August 11, 2010, 08:35:01 AM
Douchebag (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/10/fan-lets-foul-ball-hit-gi_n_677080.html).

Cockbags like that get a cute girl like that.. Proof there is no God.

If she's got grass on the field, play ball, amirite Yeti? 

Old enough to bleed, old enough to breed.

Old enough to pee, old enough for Yetee.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: flannj on August 11, 2010, 05:58:19 PM
Quote from: Oleg on August 11, 2010, 08:35:01 AM
Douchebag (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/10/fan-lets-foul-ball-hit-gi_n_677080.html).

I think I'd look good in a hat like that.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 08:40:54 PM
Thanks Deadspin: http://deadspin.com/5610289/the-reds+cardinals-brawl-derided-for-your-pleasure

I dunno if there is a classical song I like more than O Fortuna
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: J. Walter Weatherman on August 11, 2010, 08:58:15 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 08:40:54 PM
I dunno if there is a classical song I like more than O Fortuna

You know how I know you're a Nazi?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on August 11, 2010, 09:06:39 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 08:40:54 PM
Thanks Deadspin: http://deadspin.com/5610289/the-reds+cardinals-brawl-derided-for-your-pleasure

I dunno if there is a classical song I like more than O Fortuna

Bah.  Yakety Sax is the shit.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 09:21:47 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 11, 2010, 08:58:15 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 08:40:54 PM
I dunno if there is a classical song I like more than O Fortuna

You know how I know you're a Nazi?

Carmina Burana is awesome. You're a commie if you think otherwise. It's actually on my iPod(phone, whatever)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on August 12, 2010, 08:55:08 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 11, 2010, 08:58:15 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 08:40:54 PM
I dunno if there is a classical song I like more than O Fortuna

You know how I know you're a Nazi?

The giant poster of the underage chicks in Prussian Blue he has above his bed?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on August 12, 2010, 08:57:00 AM
Quote from: Bort on August 12, 2010, 08:55:08 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 11, 2010, 08:58:15 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 08:40:54 PM
I dunno if there is a classical song I like more than O Fortuna

You know how I know you're a Nazi?

The giant poster of the underage chicks in Prussian Blue he has above his bed?

Mika is cute
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on August 12, 2010, 09:12:36 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 12, 2010, 08:57:00 AM
Quote from: Bort on August 12, 2010, 08:55:08 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 11, 2010, 08:58:15 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 08:40:54 PM
I dunno if there is a classical song I like more than O Fortuna

You know how I know you're a Nazi?

The giant poster of the underage chicks in Prussian Blue he has above his bed?

Mika is cute

That's my dog's name.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on August 12, 2010, 09:15:04 AM
Quote from: Slaky on August 12, 2010, 09:12:36 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 12, 2010, 08:57:00 AM
Quote from: Bort on August 12, 2010, 08:55:08 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 11, 2010, 08:58:15 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 08:40:54 PM
I dunno if there is a classical song I like more than O Fortuna

You know how I know you're a Nazi?

The giant poster of the underage chicks in Prussian Blue he has above his bed?

Mika is cute

That's my dog's name.

Your dog is a jailbait neonazi?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on August 12, 2010, 09:25:29 AM
Quote from: Bort on August 12, 2010, 09:15:04 AM
Quote from: Slaky on August 12, 2010, 09:12:36 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 12, 2010, 08:57:00 AM
Quote from: Bort on August 12, 2010, 08:55:08 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 11, 2010, 08:58:15 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 08:40:54 PM
I dunno if there is a classical song I like more than O Fortuna

You know how I know you're a Nazi?

The giant poster of the underage chicks in Prussian Blue he has above his bed?

Mika is cute

That's my dog's name.

Your dog is a jailbait neonazi?

His last one was.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: J. Walter Weatherman on August 12, 2010, 09:47:04 AM
Quote from: Bort on August 12, 2010, 09:15:04 AM
Quote from: Slaky on August 12, 2010, 09:12:36 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 12, 2010, 08:57:00 AM
Quote from: Bort on August 12, 2010, 08:55:08 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 11, 2010, 08:58:15 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 08:40:54 PM
I dunno if there is a classical song I like more than O Fortuna

You know how I know you're a Nazi?

The giant poster of the underage chicks in Prussian Blue he has above his bed?

Mika is cute

That's my dog's name.

Your dog is a jailbait neonazi?

No. That's Lynx and/or Lamb. Mika's just a dog.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CBStew on August 12, 2010, 11:52:10 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 09:21:47 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 11, 2010, 08:58:15 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 08:40:54 PM
I dunno if there is a classical song I like more than O Fortuna

You know how I know you're a Nazi?

Carmina Burana is awesome. You're a commie if you think otherwise. It's actually on my iPod(phone, whatever)

You ain't heard nothing until you have heard it performed by the San Francisco Gay Men's chorus.   Pardon me, Apex, Ghey Men's Chorus.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on August 12, 2010, 12:01:53 PM
Quote from: CBStew on August 12, 2010, 11:52:10 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 09:21:47 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 11, 2010, 08:58:15 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 08:40:54 PM
I dunno if there is a classical song I like more than O Fortuna

You know how I know you're a Nazi?

Carmina Burana is awesome. You're a commie if you think otherwise. It's actually on my iPod(phone, whatever)

You ain't heard nothing until you have heard it performed by the San Francisco Gay Men's chorus.   Pardon me, Apex, Ghey Men's Chorus.

har dee har.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on August 12, 2010, 01:47:19 PM
Quote from: CBStew on August 12, 2010, 11:52:10 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 09:21:47 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 11, 2010, 08:58:15 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 08:40:54 PM
I dunno if there is a classical song I like more than O Fortuna

You know how I know you're a Nazi?

Carmina Burana is awesome. You're a commie if you think otherwise. It's actually on my iPod(phone, whatever)

You ain't heard nothing until you have heard it performed by the San Francisco Gay Men's chorus.   Pardon me, Apex, Ghey Men's Chorus.

There's a lot of redundancy in there.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on August 12, 2010, 04:12:02 PM
Here's soft-spoken Harry Smith's interview (http://deadspin.com/5611550/foul-ball-couple-calls-it-quits) with that douche who ducked the foul ball that hit his ex-girlfriend.  Well, I should say an interview with her.  Unsurprisingly, he sits there and grins like an idiot with his mouth open.

(http://i33.tinypic.com/2mx0nz4.png)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on August 12, 2010, 04:18:33 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 12, 2010, 04:12:02 PM
Here's soft-spoken Harry Smith's interview (http://deadspin.com/5611550/foul-ball-couple-calls-it-quits) with that douche who ducked the foul ball that hit his ex-girlfriend.  Well, I should say an interview with her.  Unsurprisingly, he sits there and grins like an idiot with his mouth open.

(http://i33.tinypic.com/2mx0nz4.png)

So, you're saying there's a chance?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gilgamesh on August 12, 2010, 04:19:59 PM
Quote from: Shooter on August 12, 2010, 01:47:19 PM
Quote from: CBStew on August 12, 2010, 11:52:10 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 09:21:47 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 11, 2010, 08:58:15 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 08:40:54 PM
I dunno if there is a classical song I like more than O Fortuna

You know how I know you're a Nazi?

Carmina Burana is awesome. You're a commie if you think otherwise. It's actually on my iPod(phone, whatever)

You ain't heard nothing until you have heard it performed by the San Francisco Gay Men's chorus.   Pardon me, Apex, Ghey Men's Chorus.

There's a lot of redundancy in there.

I get it, because San Francisco is a gay Mecca already.

Funny.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenPho on August 12, 2010, 04:20:07 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 12, 2010, 04:18:33 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 12, 2010, 04:12:02 PM
Here's soft-spoken Harry Smith's interview (http://deadspin.com/5611550/foul-ball-couple-calls-it-quits) with that douche who ducked the foul ball that hit his ex-girlfriend.  Well, I should say an interview with her.  Unsurprisingly, he sits there and grins like an idiot with his mouth open.

(http://i33.tinypic.com/2mx0nz4.png)

So, you're saying there's a chance?

That guy isn't even trying to not look at her chest.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gilgamesh on August 12, 2010, 04:32:38 PM
Quote from: PenPho on August 12, 2010, 04:20:07 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 12, 2010, 04:18:33 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 12, 2010, 04:12:02 PM
Here's soft-spoken Harry Smith's interview (http://deadspin.com/5611550/foul-ball-couple-calls-it-quits) with that douche who ducked the foul ball that hit his ex-girlfriend.  Well, I should say an interview with her.  Unsurprisingly, he sits there and grins like an idiot with his mouth open.

(http://i33.tinypic.com/2mx0nz4.png)

So, you're saying there's a chance?

That guy isn't even trying to not look at her chest.

Is it just me, or is there not much to look at already?  It's not like she's Scarlett or anything.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on August 12, 2010, 05:10:41 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 12, 2010, 04:12:02 PM
Here's soft-spoken Harry Smith's interview (http://deadspin.com/5611550/foul-ball-couple-calls-it-quits) with that douche who ducked the foul ball that hit his ex-girlfriend.  Well, I should say an interview with her.  Unsurprisingly, he sits there and grins like an idiot with his mouth open.

(http://i33.tinypic.com/2mx0nz4.png)
Shit, how hard did that ball hit her?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on August 12, 2010, 09:56:06 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on August 12, 2010, 04:19:59 PM
Quote from: Shooter on August 12, 2010, 01:47:19 PM
Quote from: CBStew on August 12, 2010, 11:52:10 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 09:21:47 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 11, 2010, 08:58:15 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 11, 2010, 08:40:54 PM
I dunno if there is a classical song I like more than O Fortuna

You know how I know you're a Nazi?

Carmina Burana is awesome. You're a commie if you think otherwise. It's actually on my iPod(phone, whatever)

You ain't heard nothing until you have heard it performed by the San Francisco Gay Men's chorus.   Pardon me, Apex, Ghey Men's Chorus.

There's a lot of redundancy in there.

I get it, because San Francisco is a gay Mecca already.

Funny.

Also not a lot of straight dudes in chorus. /BC-like joke explanation.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on August 12, 2010, 10:07:12 PM
Quote from: Shooter on August 12, 2010, 09:56:06 PM

Also not a lot of straight dudes in chorus. /BC-like joke explanation.

Way to undo all of the positive work Glee has been doing for society during the last 18 months.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on August 17, 2010, 02:31:30 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on August 12, 2010, 04:32:38 PM
Quote from: PenPho on August 12, 2010, 04:20:07 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 12, 2010, 04:18:33 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 12, 2010, 04:12:02 PM
Here's soft-spoken Harry Smith's interview (http://deadspin.com/5611550/foul-ball-couple-calls-it-quits) with that douche who ducked the foul ball that hit his ex-girlfriend.  Well, I should say an interview with her.  Unsurprisingly, he sits there and grins like an idiot with his mouth open.

(http://i33.tinypic.com/2mx0nz4.png)

So, you're saying there's a chance?

That guy isn't even trying to not look at her chest.

Is it just me, or is there not much to look at already?  It's not like she's Scarlett or anything.

Well now there's more data points to consider. (http://h8torade.com/2010/08/17/random-hottie-sara-saco-vertiz/)  Young people, amirite?

Edit: Alternative The System is Down link. (http://www.bustedcoverage.com/?p=32358)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on August 20, 2010, 04:17:55 PM
The Cardinals' alcoholic culture almost claimed their play-by-play announcer. (http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/article_b67270f9-e8b4-59a7-9f0a-6cee62b06c75.html)

Instead he got arrested.  La Russa is now leaning toward joining the broadcast booth next season.

(http://i34.tinypic.com/jhzv9j.jpg)
Go Kyardnuls!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on August 20, 2010, 04:59:45 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 20, 2010, 04:17:55 PM
The Cardinals' alcoholic culture almost claimed their play-by-play announcer. (http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/article_b67270f9-e8b4-59a7-9f0a-6cee62b06c75.html)

Instead he got arrested.  La Russa is now leaning toward joining the broadcast booth next season.

(http://i34.tinypic.com/jhzv9j.jpg)
Go Kyardnuls!

Thanks for starting off my weekend the right way.  Best drivers in baseball!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on August 20, 2010, 09:44:07 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 20, 2010, 04:17:55 PM
The Cardinals' alcoholic culture almost claimed their play-by-play announcer. (http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/article_b67270f9-e8b4-59a7-9f0a-6cee62b06c75.html)

Instead he got arrested.  La Russa is now leaning toward joining the broadcast booth next season.

(http://i34.tinypic.com/jhzv9j.jpg)
Go Kyardnuls!

That's what Kyardinuls guy looks like? I fucking hate him.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Kermit IV on August 21, 2010, 12:18:22 AM
Quote from: Night Man on August 20, 2010, 04:17:55 PM
The Cardinals' alcoholic culture almost claimed their play-by-play announcer. (http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/article_b67270f9-e8b4-59a7-9f0a-6cee62b06c75.html)

Instead he got arrested.  La Russa is now leaning toward joining the broadcast booth next season.

(http://i34.tinypic.com/jhzv9j.jpg)
Go Kyardnuls!

That dude has Nicholson eyes.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: R-V on September 05, 2010, 10:24:06 PM
(grabs popcorn, watches with glee as Tards self-destruct) (http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/13888565/rift-around-rasmus-rumors-could-rip-apart-cards)

QuoteAs a deteriorating situation between Rasmus and Tony La Russa blasted into the public Sunday, memories of Scott Rolen came floating back, along with the increasing feeling that one of these two -- Rasmus or La Russa -- most likely will be elsewhere in 2011.
Though La Russa spent several postgame minutes expounding on the fact that he does not have a problem with Rasmus, it's become pretty apparent that there is a problem. A major problem.

And once Rasmus' trade requests -- first reported by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch -- became public Sunday, Pujols administered a verbal blistering of Rasmus to the media, with a promise that there will be a follow-up personal discussion with Rasmus himself.

"I'm a player and I'm a leader on this ballclub, and if I hear a player say he doesn't want to be here, then he shouldn't be here," Pujols said. "That's the way it is. ... I'm going to say something to him too. This is something that shouldn't have gotten into the [media]. This is something that should be between him and the manager, and the GM.

"And plus, he needs to get more years in the league before he says something like that and disrespects the players."

Rasmus suffered a reduction in playing time coinciding with the July 3 arrival of Jon Jay from Triple-A Memphis, and his most recent trade request apparently came when the Cardinals were playing a series in Chicago in late July.

That was his second request, following one during the 2009 season.

Though neither of those happened recently, Pujols, saying it is a "privilege" to play for the Cardinals, was not happy when he learned about them.

"To play in this organization, just behind the Yankees in World Series [titles], to play in the postseason almost every year, it's pretty special," Pujols said. "I have nothing negative to say about this organization. And for a young kid to come up and say that he wants to be somewhere else, I don't know why.

"I guess he said it two months ago. Two months ago, we were in first place. If he doesn't want to be on a team that's in first place battling for a spot in the playoffs. ... He was young, but you need to approach that in a different way."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on September 05, 2010, 11:44:53 PM
Quote from: R-V on September 05, 2010, 10:24:06 PM
(grabs popcorn, watches with glee as Tards self-destruct) (http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/13888565/rift-around-rasmus-rumors-could-rip-apart-cards)

QuoteAs a deteriorating situation between Rasmus and Tony La Russa blasted into the public Sunday, memories of Scott Rolen came floating back, along with the increasing feeling that one of these two -- Rasmus or La Russa -- most likely will be elsewhere in 2011.
Though La Russa spent several postgame minutes expounding on the fact that he does not have a problem with Rasmus, it's become pretty apparent that there is a problem. A major problem.

And once Rasmus' trade requests -- first reported by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch -- became public Sunday, Pujols administered a verbal blistering of Rasmus to the media, with a promise that there will be a follow-up personal discussion with Rasmus himself.

"I'm a player and I'm a leader on this ballclub, and if I hear a player say he doesn't want to be here, then he shouldn't be here," Pujols said. "That's the way it is. ... I'm going to say something to him too. This is something that shouldn't have gotten into the [media]. This is something that should be between him and the manager, and the GM.

"And plus, he needs to get more years in the league before he says something like that and disrespects the players."

Rasmus suffered a reduction in playing time coinciding with the July 3 arrival of Jon Jay from Triple-A Memphis, and his most recent trade request apparently came when the Cardinals were playing a series in Chicago in late July.

That was his second request, following one during the 2009 season.

Though neither of those happened recently, Pujols, saying it is a "privilege" to play for the Cardinals, was not happy when he learned about them.

"To play in this organization, just behind the Yankees in World Series [titles], to play in the postseason almost every year, it's pretty special," Pujols said. "I have nothing negative to say about this organization. And for a young kid to come up and say that he wants to be somewhere else, I don't know why.

"I guess he said it two months ago. Two months ago, we were in first place. If he doesn't want to be on a team that's in first place battling for a spot in the playoffs. ... He was young, but you need to approach that in a different way."

Rasmus must be a liberal.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 07, 2010, 08:33:54 AM

I'm enjoying the deterioration of Albert Pujols from Gord-fearing roided-up freak family man to full blown jagoff.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tonker on September 07, 2010, 08:46:58 AM
Quote from: Fork on September 07, 2010, 08:33:54 AM

I'm enjoying the deterioration of Albert Pujols from Gord-fearing roided-up freak family man to full blown jagoff.

My memory's deteriorating, obviously.  When exactly was Pujols NOT a full-blown jagoff?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on September 07, 2010, 08:53:32 AM
Quote from: Tonker on September 07, 2010, 08:46:58 AM
Quote from: Fork on September 07, 2010, 08:33:54 AM

I'm enjoying the deterioration of Albert Pujols from Gord-fearing roided-up freak family man to full blown jagoff.

My memory's deteriorating, obviously.  When exactly was Pujols NOT a full-blown jagoff?

Well, back when he was in his 40s he seemed a lot less crotchety.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on September 07, 2010, 08:58:17 AM
Quote from: R-V on September 05, 2010, 10:24:06 PM
(grabs popcorn, watches with glee as Tards self-destruct) (http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/13888565/rift-around-rasmus-rumors-could-rip-apart-cards)

QuoteAs a deteriorating situation between Rasmus and Tony La Russa blasted into the public Sunday, memories of Scott Rolen came floating back, along with the increasing feeling that one of these two -- Rasmus or La Russa -- most likely will be elsewhere in 2011.
Though La Russa spent several postgame minutes expounding on the fact that he does not have a problem with Rasmus, it's become pretty apparent that there is a problem. A major problem.

And once Rasmus' trade requests -- first reported by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch -- became public Sunday, Pujols administered a verbal blistering of Rasmus to the media, with a promise that there will be a follow-up personal discussion with Rasmus himself.

"I'm a player and I'm a leader on this ballclub, and if I hear a player say he doesn't want to be here, then he shouldn't be here," Pujols said. "That's the way it is. ... I'm going to say something to him too. This is something that shouldn't have gotten into the [media]. This is something that should be between him and the manager, and the GM.

"And plus, he needs to get more years in the league before he says something like that and disrespects the players."

Rasmus suffered a reduction in playing time coinciding with the July 3 arrival of Jon Jay from Triple-A Memphis, and his most recent trade request apparently came when the Cardinals were playing a series in Chicago in late July.

That was his second request, following one during the 2009 season.

Though neither of those happened recently, Pujols, saying it is a "privilege" to play for the Cardinals, was not happy when he learned about them.

"To play in this organization, just behind the Yankees in World Series [titles], to play in the postseason almost every year, it's pretty special," Pujols said. "I have nothing negative to say about this organization. And for a young kid to come up and say that he wants to be somewhere else, I don't know why.

"I guess he said it two months ago. Two months ago, we were in first place. If he doesn't want to be on a team that's in first place battling for a spot in the playoffs. ... He was young, but you need to approach that in a different way."

The best part about not playing Rasmus is that they become a shittier team when doing it. But they gotta give the kid a TEACHING MOMENT. He just doesn't RESPECT THE GAME.

If Pujols was benched (which would admittedly be monumentally dumber than benching Rasmus), he'd raise a fit, too. Fucking hypocritical Abe Vigoda
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on September 15, 2010, 12:54:51 PM
http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2010/09/weird-adam-wainwright-skip-schumacher-video-wtf/ (http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2010/09/weird-adam-wainwright-skip-schumacher-video-wtf/)

The Cardinals warming each other up.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on October 04, 2010, 12:29:17 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/-Qu-Pirates-Cede-o-mistakenly-wears-Spanish-l?urn=mlb-274227 (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/-Qu-Pirates-Cede-o-mistakenly-wears-Spanish-l?urn=mlb-274227)

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on October 08, 2010, 08:07:05 PM
JABE RUCE = EPIC REDS FAIL.


ROFFLE.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on October 08, 2010, 08:11:18 PM
AROTFLIS CHAPMAN!!!!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: R-V on November 17, 2010, 04:56:34 PM
The mouth of a Cardinals fan: nearly as rancid as the NL Central. (http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/metrogrades-teeth/index.php)

QuoteSt. Louis is the town with the worst teeth, the most dentally challenged in the land.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on December 01, 2010, 07:41:11 AM
Ryan Theriot.

A Cardinal.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: pisomojado8 on December 04, 2010, 06:46:20 PM
Fat Lance.  A Cardinal.  WTF?

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5884287 (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5884287)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on December 04, 2010, 07:32:59 PM
Quote from: pisomojado8 on December 04, 2010, 06:46:20 PM
Fat Lance.  A Cardinal.  WTF?

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5884287 (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5884287)

This is excellent news.

QuoteThe Cardinals have an opening in right field after using a combination of younger players there last season, but Mozeliak said Saturday that Matt Holliday has volunteered twice to move to right if it would help the team. That could put Berkman in left field, a more familiar position for him.


That's one atrocious fucking outfield.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on December 04, 2010, 11:00:17 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on December 04, 2010, 07:32:59 PM
Quote from: pisomojado8 on December 04, 2010, 06:46:20 PM
Fat Lance.  A Cardinal.  WTF?

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5884287 (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5884287)

This is excellent news.

QuoteThe Cardinals have an opening in right field after using a combination of younger players there last season, but Mozeliak said Saturday that Matt Holliday has volunteered twice to move to right if it would help the team. That could put Berkman in left field, a more familiar position for him.


That's one atrocious fucking outfield.

I wouldn't laugh yet, though.  They somehow managed to win a World Series with Dave Duncan's retarded manchild patrolling one of those outfield spots.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on December 19, 2010, 12:09:01 AM
Heard on Sporting News Radio a couple minutes ago that the Brewers traded for Greinke. Gave up 4 prospects for him
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tinker to Evers to Chance on December 19, 2010, 12:48:41 AM
Quote from: Yeti on December 19, 2010, 12:09:01 AM
Heard on Sporting News Radio a couple minutes ago that the Brewers traded for Greinke. Gave up 4 prospects for him

Were they high level prospects?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gilgamesh on December 19, 2010, 08:32:10 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on December 19, 2010, 12:48:41 AM
Quote from: Yeti on December 19, 2010, 12:09:01 AM
Heard on Sporting News Radio a couple minutes ago that the Brewers traded for Greinke. Gave up 4 prospects for him

Were they high level prospects?

Only in the abstract, I hope.

In any event, this makes the Brewers slightly less terrible, I presume.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on December 19, 2010, 08:37:09 AM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on December 19, 2010, 08:32:10 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on December 19, 2010, 12:48:41 AM
Quote from: Yeti on December 19, 2010, 12:09:01 AM
Heard on Sporting News Radio a couple minutes ago that the Brewers traded for Greinke. Gave up 4 prospects for him

Were they high level prospects?

Only in the abstract, I hope.

In any event, this makes the Brewers slightly less terrible, I presume.

Unless Greinke finds the bright lights and high expectations of Milwaukee to great a cross to bear and has a nervous breakdown.

Also, Sporting News Radio still exists?  Where do they broadcast from now, Christian Slater's room in Pump Up The Volume?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on December 19, 2010, 08:39:19 AM
Quote from: Yeti on December 19, 2010, 12:09:01 AM
Heard on Sporting News Radio a couple minutes ago that the Brewers traded for Greinke. Gave up 4 prospects for him

For those who like links (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5935586).  Huffington Post doesn't have the story up, yet.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gilgamesh on December 19, 2010, 08:54:20 AM
Quote from: Oleg on December 19, 2010, 08:39:19 AM
Quote from: Yeti on December 19, 2010, 12:09:01 AM
Heard on Sporting News Radio a couple minutes ago that the Brewers traded for Greinke. Gave up 4 prospects for him

For those who like links (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5935586).  Huffington Post doesn't have the story up, yet.

They're too busy reporting on the plight of some gay Hindu refugee stuck in Texas and how this simultaneously helps Obama's re-election chances and proves America is racist.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on December 19, 2010, 09:02:54 AM
Quote from: Oleg on December 19, 2010, 08:39:19 AM
Quote from: Yeti on December 19, 2010, 12:09:01 AM
Heard on Sporting News Radio a couple minutes ago that the Brewers traded for Greinke. Gave up 4 prospects for him

For those who like links (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5935586).  Huffington Post doesn't have the story up, yet.

Someone else had to write it first.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on February 09, 2011, 07:37:08 PM
According to John Heyman, baseball writer for Internet website SI.com, there is "no chance" the Cardinals will sign Pujols before his deadline:

QuoteSuperstar Albert Pujols and the Cardinals are so far apart in negotiations that people familiar with the talks say there is virtually no chance for a deal before the three-time NL MVP reports to spring camp Feb. 16.

Pujols, who will be a free-agent at season's end, has set his reporting date as the deadline for a contract to be done with the Cardinals, but sources indicate that the sides are far apart across the board, meaning on term as well as dollars. Pujols has made clear talks will cease when he reports, only to be resumed after the season.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/baseball/mlb/02/09/albert.pujols/index.html
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on February 09, 2011, 07:41:44 PM
Quote from: Eli on February 09, 2011, 07:37:08 PM
According to John Heyman, baseball writer for Internet website SI.com, there is "no chance" the Cardinals will sign Pujols before his deadline:

QuoteSuperstar Albert Pujols and the Cardinals are so far apart in negotiations that people familiar with the talks say there is virtually no chance for a deal before the three-time NL MVP reports to spring camp Feb. 16.

Pujols, who will be a free-agent at season's end, has set his reporting date as the deadline for a contract to be done with the Cardinals, but sources indicate that the sides are far apart across the board, meaning on term as well as dollars. Pujols has made clear talks will cease when he reports, only to be resumed after the season.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/baseball/mlb/02/09/albert.pujols/index.html

Red Sox Nation is going to love Albie.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on February 09, 2011, 07:49:23 PM
Yeah, I think they are going to let Ortiz walk and go after Pujols. Only question is, and maybe it doesn't really matter, but would they make Adrian Gonzalez the DH full-time or would they have the two split 1B/DH duties?

The only chance the Cubs have is if the Yanks and Red Sox are out and the Cardinals continue this dumb negotiating policy.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tony on February 10, 2011, 12:08:10 AM
Quote from: BC on February 09, 2011, 07:49:23 PM
Yeah, I think they are going to let Ortiz walk and go after Pujols. Only question is, and maybe it doesn't really matter, but would they make Adrian Gonzalez the DH full-time or would they have the two split 1B/DH duties?

The only chance the Cubs have is if the Yanks and Red Sox are out and the Cardinals continue this dumb negotiating policy.

I'm thinking that's not going to be a big concern.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 11:34:14 AM
Quote from: Tony on February 10, 2011, 12:08:10 AM
Quote from: BC on February 09, 2011, 07:49:23 PM
Yeah, I think they are going to let Ortiz walk and go after Pujols. Only question is, and maybe it doesn't really matter, but would they make Adrian Gonzalez the DH full-time or would they have the two split 1B/DH duties?

The only chance the Cubs have is if the Yanks and Red Sox are out and the Cardinals continue this dumb negotiating policy.

I'm thinking that's not going to be a big concern.

Well having $350 million or so wrapped up between 1B and DH (either Gonz/Pujols or Tex/Pujols) is a little absurd, even for a team like the Yanks or Red Sox.

I don't see anyway this ends up with Pujols somewhere other than St. Louis.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on February 10, 2011, 12:01:24 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 11:34:14 AM
Quote from: Tony on February 10, 2011, 12:08:10 AM
Quote from: BC on February 09, 2011, 07:49:23 PM
Yeah, I think they are going to let Ortiz walk and go after Pujols. Only question is, and maybe it doesn't really matter, but would they make Adrian Gonzalez the DH full-time or would they have the two split 1B/DH duties?

The only chance the Cubs have is if the Yanks and Red Sox are out and the Cardinals continue this dumb negotiating policy.

I'm thinking that's not going to be a big concern.

Well having $350 million or so wrapped up between 1B and DH (either Gonz/Pujols or Tex/Pujols) is a little absurd, even for a team like the Yanks or Red Sox.

I don't see anyway this ends up with Pujols somewhere other than St. Louis.

That's not helpful. This is an all-purpose Dongpacalypse Thread. Get with the program.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: J. Walter Weatherman on February 10, 2011, 12:02:22 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 11:34:14 AM
I don't see anyway this ends up with Pujols somewhere other than St. Louis.

Bookmarked with hopefulness.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on February 10, 2011, 12:09:22 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on February 10, 2011, 12:02:22 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 11:34:14 AM
I don't see anyway this ends up with Pujols somewhere other than St. Louis.

Bookmarked with hopefulness.

Bookmark this too, because even though I hate PenFoe, I agree with him. I'd love to be wrong though
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on February 10, 2011, 12:17:48 PM
Quote from: Yeti on February 10, 2011, 12:09:22 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on February 10, 2011, 12:02:22 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 11:34:14 AM
I don't see anyway this ends up with Pujols somewhere other than St. Louis.

Bookmarked with hopefulness.

Bookmark this too, because even though I hate PenFoe, I agree with him. I'd love to be wrong though

Unbookmarked. I want to see how this play's out first.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 12:30:50 PM
Quote from: BH on February 10, 2011, 12:17:48 PM
Quote from: Yeti on February 10, 2011, 12:09:22 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on February 10, 2011, 12:02:22 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 11:34:14 AM
I don't see anyway this ends up with Pujols somewhere other than St. Louis.

Bookmarked with hopefulness.

Bookmark this too, because even though I hate PenFoe, I agree with him. I'd love to be wrong though

Unbookmarked. I want to see how this play's out first.

You guys know you don't have to bookmark specific comments, right?
You can find them right on the message board.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: J. Walter Weatherman on February 10, 2011, 12:32:17 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 12:30:50 PM
Quote from: BH on February 10, 2011, 12:17:48 PM
Quote from: Yeti on February 10, 2011, 12:09:22 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on February 10, 2011, 12:02:22 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 11:34:14 AM
I don't see anyway this ends up with Pujols somewhere other than St. Louis.

Bookmarked with hopefulness.

Bookmark this too, because even though I hate PenFoe, I agree with him. I'd love to be wrong though

Unbookmarked. I want to see how this play's out first.

You guys know you don't have to bookmark specific comments, right?
You can find them right on the message board.

Good to know.

(Bookmarked so I won't forget.)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 12:33:10 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on February 10, 2011, 12:32:17 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 12:30:50 PM
Quote from: BH on February 10, 2011, 12:17:48 PM
Quote from: Yeti on February 10, 2011, 12:09:22 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on February 10, 2011, 12:02:22 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 11:34:14 AM
I don't see anyway this ends up with Pujols somewhere other than St. Louis.

Bookmarked with hopefulness.

Bookmark this too, because even though I hate PenFoe, I agree with him. I'd love to be wrong though

Unbookmarked. I want to see how this play's out first.

You guys know you don't have to bookmark specific comments, right?
You can find them right on the message board.

Good to know.

(Bookmarked so I won't forget.)

I miss when you didn't post on Thursday.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on February 10, 2011, 12:39:41 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 12:33:10 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on February 10, 2011, 12:32:17 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 12:30:50 PM
Quote from: BH on February 10, 2011, 12:17:48 PM
Quote from: Yeti on February 10, 2011, 12:09:22 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on February 10, 2011, 12:02:22 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 11:34:14 AM
I don't see anyway this ends up with Pujols somewhere other than St. Louis.

Bookmarked with hopefulness.

Bookmark this too, because even though I hate PenFoe, I agree with him. I'd love to be wrong though

Unbookmarked. I want to see how this play's out first.

You guys know you don't have to bookmark specific comments, right?
You can find them right on the message board.

Good to know.

(Bookmarked so I won't forget.)

I miss when you didn't post on Thursday.

You miss when everyone didn't post
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tony on February 10, 2011, 01:00:46 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 11:34:14 AM
Quote from: Tony on February 10, 2011, 12:08:10 AM
Quote from: BC on February 09, 2011, 07:49:23 PM
Yeah, I think they are going to let Ortiz walk and go after Pujols. Only question is, and maybe it doesn't really matter, but would they make Adrian Gonzalez the DH full-time or would they have the two split 1B/DH duties?

The only chance the Cubs have is if the Yanks and Red Sox are out and the Cardinals continue this dumb negotiating policy.

I'm thinking that's not going to be a big concern.

Well having $350 million or so wrapped up between 1B and DH (either Gonz/Pujols or Tex/Pujols) is a little absurd, even for a team like the Yanks or Red Sox.

I don't see anyway this ends up with Pujols somewhere other than St. Louis.

I don't think BC was talking about money. I think he was talking about who was going to play and who was going to DH. Maybe he was thinking about money. Maybe I don't give him enough credit.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on February 10, 2011, 01:28:19 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 12:30:50 PM
Quote from: BH on February 10, 2011, 12:17:48 PM
Quote from: Yeti on February 10, 2011, 12:09:22 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on February 10, 2011, 12:02:22 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 11:34:14 AM
I don't see anyway this ends up with Pujols somewhere other than St. Louis.

Bookmarked with hopefulness.

Bookmark this too, because even though I hate PenFoe, I agree with him. I'd love to be wrong though

Unbookmarked. I want to see how this play's out first.

You guys know you don't have to bookmark specific comments, right?
You can find them right on the message board.

We all know that Tank can't track anything down, so bookmarks make sense for him.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: J. Walter Weatherman on February 10, 2011, 01:49:35 PM
Quote from: Eli on February 10, 2011, 01:28:19 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 12:30:50 PM
Quote from: BH on February 10, 2011, 12:17:48 PM
Quote from: Yeti on February 10, 2011, 12:09:22 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on February 10, 2011, 12:02:22 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 11:34:14 AM
I don't see anyway this ends up with Pujols somewhere other than St. Louis.

Bookmarked with hopefulness.

Bookmark this too, because even though I hate PenFoe, I agree with him. I'd love to be wrong though

Unbookmarked. I want to see how this play's out first.

You guys know you don't have to bookmark specific comments, right?
You can find them right on the message board.

We all know that Tank can't track anything down, so bookmarks make sense for him.

Of course, I could always ask Fork to find it for me. (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6553.msg234902#msg234902)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on February 10, 2011, 01:57:46 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on February 10, 2011, 01:49:35 PM
Quote from: Eli on February 10, 2011, 01:28:19 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 12:30:50 PM
Quote from: BH on February 10, 2011, 12:17:48 PM
Quote from: Yeti on February 10, 2011, 12:09:22 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on February 10, 2011, 12:02:22 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 11:34:14 AM
I don't see anyway this ends up with Pujols somewhere other than St. Louis.

Bookmarked with hopefulness.

Bookmark this too, because even though I hate PenFoe, I agree with him. I'd love to be wrong though

Unbookmarked. I want to see how this play's out first.

You guys know you don't have to bookmark specific comments, right?
You can find them right on the message board.

We all know that Tank can't track anything down, so bookmarks make sense for him.

Of course, I could always ask Fork to find it for me. (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6553.msg234902#msg234902)

Ah, the patented Thrillho link to another link.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: J. Walter Weatherman on February 10, 2011, 02:01:55 PM
Quote from: Bort on February 10, 2011, 01:57:46 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on February 10, 2011, 01:49:35 PM
Quote from: Eli on February 10, 2011, 01:28:19 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 12:30:50 PM
Quote from: BH on February 10, 2011, 12:17:48 PM
Quote from: Yeti on February 10, 2011, 12:09:22 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on February 10, 2011, 12:02:22 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 11:34:14 AM
I don't see anyway this ends up with Pujols somewhere other than St. Louis.

Bookmarked with hopefulness.

Bookmark this too, because even though I hate PenFoe, I agree with him. I'd love to be wrong though

Unbookmarked. I want to see how this play's out first.

You guys know you don't have to bookmark specific comments, right?
You can find them right on the message board.

We all know that Tank can't track anything down, so bookmarks make sense for him.

Of course, I could always ask Fork to find it for me. (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6553.msg234902#msg234902)

Ah, the patented Thrillho link to another link.

We need to go deeper.

(||)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 02:04:07 PM
Quote from: Bort on February 10, 2011, 01:57:46 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on February 10, 2011, 01:49:35 PM
Quote from: Eli on February 10, 2011, 01:28:19 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 12:30:50 PM
Quote from: BH on February 10, 2011, 12:17:48 PM
Quote from: Yeti on February 10, 2011, 12:09:22 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on February 10, 2011, 12:02:22 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 10, 2011, 11:34:14 AM
I don't see anyway this ends up with Pujols somewhere other than St. Louis.

Bookmarked with hopefulness.

Bookmark this too, because even though I hate PenFoe, I agree with him. I'd love to be wrong though

Unbookmarked. I want to see how this play's out first.

You guys know you don't have to bookmark specific comments, right?
You can find them right on the message board.

We all know that Tank can't track anything down, so bookmarks make sense for him.

Of course, I could always ask Fork to find it for me. (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6553.msg234902#msg234902)

Ah, the patented Thrillho link to another link.

(http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda01/Walkthrough2/01/023.png)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BBM on February 23, 2011, 08:45:12 AM
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/article_141e8434-3f58-11e0-b886-00127992bc8b.html (http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/article_141e8434-3f58-11e0-b886-00127992bc8b.html)

GET HIM ON THE TOWEL DRILL STAT
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on February 23, 2011, 08:57:48 AM
I love it when this thread gets bumped.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on February 23, 2011, 09:25:22 AM
Quote from: BBM on February 23, 2011, 08:45:12 AM
GET HIM ON THE TOWEL DRILL STAT

Since both healthy and injured pitchers do the towel drill, I have no idea what that link is about, so I refuse to click it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on February 23, 2011, 09:43:35 AM
     JUPITER, Fla. (AP) - Cardinals' 20-game winner Adam Wainwright
has injured his throwing elbow and is returning to St. Louis to
have it examined by team doctors.
     General manager John Mozeliak said Wednesday that "things do
not look encouraging" for the 2010 Cy Young runner-up based on the
initial evaluation by training staff. He said the right-hander
injured his elbow on the third to final pitch of Monday's bullpen
session.
     Wainwright went 20-11 with a 2.42 ERA in 2010 in finishing
second in the Cy Young balloting to Philadelphia's Roy Halladay.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenPho on February 23, 2011, 10:09:10 AM
Quote from: BC on February 23, 2011, 09:43:35 AM
     JUPITER, Fla. (AP) - Cardinals' 20-game winner Adam Wainwright
has injured his throwing elbow and is returning to St. Louis to
have it examined by team doctors.
     General manager John Mozeliak said Wednesday that "things do
not look encouraging" for the 2010 Cy Young runner-up based on the
initial evaluation by training staff. He said the right-hander
injured his elbow on the third to final pitch of Monday's bullpen
session.
     Wainwright went 20-11 with a 2.42 ERA in 2010 in finishing
second in the Cy Young balloting to Philadelphia's Roy Halladay.



Club officials believe TJ surgery likely outcome re: Waino. Nothing definitive until today's appointment.
(http://twitter.com/#!/JoeStrauss/status/40419070431989761)
WAINO!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gilgamesh on February 23, 2011, 10:10:26 AM
Quote from: BC on February 23, 2011, 09:43:35 AM
     JUPITER, Fla. (AP) - Cardinals' 20-game winner Adam Wainwright
has injured his throwing elbow and is returning to St. Louis to
have it examined by team doctors.
     General manager John Mozeliak said Wednesday that "things do
not look encouraging" for the 2010 Cy Young runner-up based on the
initial evaluation by training staff. He said the right-hander
injured his elbow on the third to final pitch of Monday's bullpen
session.
     Wainwright went 20-11 with a 2.42 ERA in 2010 in finishing
second in the Cy Young balloting to Philadelphia's Roy Halladay.



Man, it's a good thing that I learned this twice.  Thanks, BC!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Waco Kid on February 23, 2011, 10:13:28 AM
Quote from: PenPho on February 23, 2011, 10:09:10 AM
Quote from: BC on February 23, 2011, 09:43:35 AM
     JUPITER, Fla. (AP) - Cardinals' 20-game winner Adam Wainwright
has injured his throwing elbow and is returning to St. Louis to
have it examined by team doctors.
     General manager John Mozeliak said Wednesday that "things do
not look encouraging" for the 2010 Cy Young runner-up based on the
initial evaluation by training staff. He said the right-hander
injured his elbow on the third to final pitch of Monday's bullpen
session.
     Wainwright went 20-11 with a 2.42 ERA in 2010 in finishing
second in the Cy Young balloting to Philadelphia's Roy Halladay.



Club officials believe TJ surgery likely outcome re: Waino. Nothing definitive until today's appointment.
(http://twitter.com/#!/JoeStrauss/status/40419070431989761)
WAINO!

TJ surgery means Waino is probably a future Cub.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tony on February 23, 2011, 10:49:48 AM
Waino? They call him Waino?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on February 23, 2011, 10:51:26 AM
Quote from: Tony on February 23, 2011, 10:49:48 AM
Waino? They call him Waino?

That's the worst nickname since the last one.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: J. Walter Weatherman on February 23, 2011, 10:58:48 AM
Quote from: Bort on February 23, 2011, 10:51:26 AM
Quote from: Tony on February 23, 2011, 10:49:48 AM
Waino? They call him Waino?

That's the worst nickname since the last one.

I keep reading it as "Waingro"...

(http://i.imgur.com/Lv0PA.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on February 23, 2011, 10:59:09 AM
Quote from: Bort on February 23, 2011, 10:51:26 AM
Quote from: Tony on February 23, 2011, 10:49:48 AM
Waino? They call him Waino?

That's the worst nickname since the last one.

$ner is def better
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on February 23, 2011, 11:00:16 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 23, 2011, 10:59:09 AM
Quote from: Bort on February 23, 2011, 10:51:26 AM
Quote from: Tony on February 23, 2011, 10:49:48 AM
Waino? They call him Waino?

That's the worst nickname since the last one.

$ner is def better

Dollarsigner? That guy will never make the team.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on February 23, 2011, 11:18:55 AM
Quote from: Bort on February 23, 2011, 10:51:26 AM
Quote from: Tony on February 23, 2011, 10:49:48 AM
Waino? They call him Waino?

That's the worst nickname since the last one.

Garwainzo beanz.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on February 23, 2011, 11:48:16 AM
Quote from: BH on February 23, 2011, 11:18:55 AM
Quote from: Bort on February 23, 2011, 10:51:26 AM
Quote from: Tony on February 23, 2011, 10:49:48 AM
Waino? They call him Waino?

That's the worst nickname since the last one.

Garwainzo beanz.

You beat me to it, although I was just going to go with Wainbanzo beans.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on February 23, 2011, 12:40:47 PM
When they get Kevin Millwood and he wins the Cy Young this year, JOKE WILL BE ON US.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: morpheus on February 23, 2011, 12:41:03 PM
Quote from: PANK! on February 23, 2011, 11:48:16 AM
Quote from: BH on February 23, 2011, 11:18:55 AM
Quote from: Bort on February 23, 2011, 10:51:26 AM
Quote from: Tony on February 23, 2011, 10:49:48 AM
Waino? They call him Waino?

That's the worst nickname since the last one.

Garwainzo beanz.

You beat me to it, although I was just going to go with Wainbanzo beans.

Garbanzo Wainz.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on February 23, 2011, 01:14:29 PM
Quote from: morpheus on February 23, 2011, 12:41:03 PM
Quote from: PANK! on February 23, 2011, 11:48:16 AM
Quote from: BH on February 23, 2011, 11:18:55 AM
Quote from: Bort on February 23, 2011, 10:51:26 AM
Quote from: Tony on February 23, 2011, 10:49:48 AM
Waino? They call him Waino?

That's the worst nickname since the last one.

Garwainzo beanz.

You beat me to it, although I was just going to go with Wainbanzo beans.

Garbanzo Wainz.

Garbanzo Wainztedt Thierry of Roykotivity.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tonker on February 23, 2011, 01:15:22 PM
Quick quiz - without looking it up, anybody know what the rest of the English-speaking World calls garbanzo beans?  Want to know what we call cilantro?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: flannj on February 23, 2011, 01:20:31 PM
Quote from: Tonker on February 23, 2011, 01:15:22 PM
Quick quiz - without looking it up, anybody know what the rest of the English-speaking World calls garbanzo beans?  Want to know what we call cilantro?

Cici beans or chickpeas

"Cici, a porta!"

(http://www.wearysloth.com/Gallery/ActorsS/16317-7386.gif)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tonker on February 23, 2011, 01:25:17 PM
Quote from: flannj on February 23, 2011, 01:20:31 PM
Quote from: Tonker on February 23, 2011, 01:15:22 PM
Quick quiz - without looking it up, anybody know what the rest of the English-speaking World calls garbanzo beans?  Want to know what we call cilantro?

Cici beans or chickpeas

"Cici, a porta!"

(http://www.wearysloth.com/Gallery/ActorsS/16317-7386.gif)

I presume cici beans comes from the Italian "cicero".  True story - I once stayed for a few days in Palermo with a bloke whose name was Giorgio Lo Cicero.  I had a hard time not laughing in his face when he told me what it meant.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on February 23, 2011, 04:10:40 PM
Quote from: Tonker on February 23, 2011, 01:15:22 PM
 Want to know what we call cilantro?

You call that shitweed coriander, but here we like to distinguish between the seeds and the leaves.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenPho on March 01, 2011, 01:06:58 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 23, 2011, 10:09:10 AM
Quote from: BC on February 23, 2011, 09:43:35 AM
     JUPITER, Fla. (AP) - Cardinals' 20-game winner Adam Wainwright
has injured his throwing elbow and is returning to St. Louis to
have it examined by team doctors.
     General manager John Mozeliak said Wednesday that "things do
not look encouraging" for the 2010 Cy Young runner-up based on the
initial evaluation by training staff. He said the right-hander
injured his elbow on the third to final pitch of Monday's bullpen
session.
     Wainwright went 20-11 with a 2.42 ERA in 2010 in finishing
second in the Cy Young balloting to Philadelphia's Roy Halladay.



Club officials believe TJ surgery likely outcome re: Waino. Nothing definitive until today's appointment.
(http://twitter.com/#!/JoeStrauss/status/40419070431989761)
WAINO!

Chris Carpenter leaves with injury.  (http://twitter.com/#!/BJRains/status/42657381238321152)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on March 01, 2011, 01:52:18 PM
Quote from: PenPho on March 01, 2011, 01:06:58 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 23, 2011, 10:09:10 AM
Quote from: BC on February 23, 2011, 09:43:35 AM
     JUPITER, Fla. (AP) - Cardinals' 20-game winner Adam Wainwright
has injured his throwing elbow and is returning to St. Louis to
have it examined by team doctors.
     General manager John Mozeliak said Wednesday that "things do
not look encouraging" for the 2010 Cy Young runner-up based on the
initial evaluation by training staff. He said the right-hander
injured his elbow on the third to final pitch of Monday's bullpen
session.
     Wainwright went 20-11 with a 2.42 ERA in 2010 in finishing
second in the Cy Young balloting to Philadelphia's Roy Halladay.



Club officials believe TJ surgery likely outcome re: Waino. Nothing definitive until today's appointment.
(http://twitter.com/#!/JoeStrauss/status/40419070431989761)
WAINO!

Chris Carpenter leaves with injury.  (http://twitter.com/#!/BJRains/status/42657381238321152)


Mild hamstring strain!

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/article_707acaca-4436-11e0-ac66-00127992bc8b.html
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenPho on March 01, 2011, 02:53:22 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 01, 2011, 01:52:18 PM
Quote from: PenPho on March 01, 2011, 01:06:58 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 23, 2011, 10:09:10 AM
Quote from: BC on February 23, 2011, 09:43:35 AM
     JUPITER, Fla. (AP) - Cardinals' 20-game winner Adam Wainwright
has injured his throwing elbow and is returning to St. Louis to
have it examined by team doctors.
     General manager John Mozeliak said Wednesday that "things do
not look encouraging" for the 2010 Cy Young runner-up based on the
initial evaluation by training staff. He said the right-hander
injured his elbow on the third to final pitch of Monday's bullpen
session.
     Wainwright went 20-11 with a 2.42 ERA in 2010 in finishing
second in the Cy Young balloting to Philadelphia's Roy Halladay.



Club officials believe TJ surgery likely outcome re: Waino. Nothing definitive until today's appointment.
(http://twitter.com/#!/JoeStrauss/status/40419070431989761)
WAINO!

Chris Carpenter leaves with injury.  (http://twitter.com/#!/BJRains/status/42657381238321152)


Mild hamstring strain!

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/article_707acaca-4436-11e0-ac66-00127992bc8b.html

I'm assuming they're going to have to remove a ligament from his elbow to replace the hamstring in his leg.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on March 01, 2011, 03:16:28 PM
Quote from: PenPho on March 01, 2011, 02:53:22 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 01, 2011, 01:52:18 PM
Quote from: PenPho on March 01, 2011, 01:06:58 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 23, 2011, 10:09:10 AM
Quote from: BC on February 23, 2011, 09:43:35 AM
     JUPITER, Fla. (AP) - Cardinals' 20-game winner Adam Wainwright
has injured his throwing elbow and is returning to St. Louis to
have it examined by team doctors.
     General manager John Mozeliak said Wednesday that "things do
not look encouraging" for the 2010 Cy Young runner-up based on the
initial evaluation by training staff. He said the right-hander
injured his elbow on the third to final pitch of Monday's bullpen
session.
     Wainwright went 20-11 with a 2.42 ERA in 2010 in finishing
second in the Cy Young balloting to Philadelphia's Roy Halladay.



Club officials believe TJ surgery likely outcome re: Waino. Nothing definitive until today's appointment.
(http://twitter.com/#!/JoeStrauss/status/40419070431989761)
WAINO!

Chris Carpenter leaves with injury.  (http://twitter.com/#!/BJRains/status/42657381238321152)


Mild hamstring strain!

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/article_707acaca-4436-11e0-ac66-00127992bc8b.html

I'm assuming they're going to have to remove a ligament from his elbow to replace the hamstring in his leg.

Recovery from that surgery will be estimated at 12 months. He'll be off the DL in 2 weeks.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on March 01, 2011, 03:39:52 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 01, 2011, 03:16:28 PM
Quote from: PenPho on March 01, 2011, 02:53:22 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 01, 2011, 01:52:18 PM
Quote from: PenPho on March 01, 2011, 01:06:58 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 23, 2011, 10:09:10 AM
Quote from: BC on February 23, 2011, 09:43:35 AM
     JUPITER, Fla. (AP) - Cardinals' 20-game winner Adam Wainwright
has injured his throwing elbow and is returning to St. Louis to
have it examined by team doctors.
     General manager John Mozeliak said Wednesday that "things do
not look encouraging" for the 2010 Cy Young runner-up based on the
initial evaluation by training staff. He said the right-hander
injured his elbow on the third to final pitch of Monday's bullpen
session.
     Wainwright went 20-11 with a 2.42 ERA in 2010 in finishing
second in the Cy Young balloting to Philadelphia's Roy Halladay.



Club officials believe TJ surgery likely outcome re: Waino. Nothing definitive until today's appointment.
(http://twitter.com/#!/JoeStrauss/status/40419070431989761)
WAINO!

Chris Carpenter leaves with injury.  (http://twitter.com/#!/BJRains/status/42657381238321152)


Mild hamstring strain!

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/article_707acaca-4436-11e0-ac66-00127992bc8b.html

I'm assuming they're going to have to remove a ligament from his elbow to replace the hamstring in his leg.

Recovery from that surgery will be estimated at 12 months. He'll be off the DL in 2 weeks.

Fork had the same injury. Couldn't dance for 8 days, was 100% in day 9.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on March 02, 2011, 07:38:19 AM
Quote from: BH on March 01, 2011, 03:39:52 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 01, 2011, 03:16:28 PM
Quote from: PenPho on March 01, 2011, 02:53:22 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 01, 2011, 01:52:18 PM
Quote from: PenPho on March 01, 2011, 01:06:58 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 23, 2011, 10:09:10 AM
Quote from: BC on February 23, 2011, 09:43:35 AM
     JUPITER, Fla. (AP) - Cardinals' 20-game winner Adam Wainwright
has injured his throwing elbow and is returning to St. Louis to
have it examined by team doctors.
     General manager John Mozeliak said Wednesday that "things do
not look encouraging" for the 2010 Cy Young runner-up based on the
initial evaluation by training staff. He said the right-hander
injured his elbow on the third to final pitch of Monday's bullpen
session.
     Wainwright went 20-11 with a 2.42 ERA in 2010 in finishing
second in the Cy Young balloting to Philadelphia's Roy Halladay.



Club officials believe TJ surgery likely outcome re: Waino. Nothing definitive until today's appointment.
(http://twitter.com/#!/JoeStrauss/status/40419070431989761)
WAINO!

Chris Carpenter leaves with injury.  (http://twitter.com/#!/BJRains/status/42657381238321152)


Mild hamstring strain!

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/article_707acaca-4436-11e0-ac66-00127992bc8b.html

I'm assuming they're going to have to remove a ligament from his elbow to replace the hamstring in his leg.

Recovery from that surgery will be estimated at 12 months. He'll be off the DL in 2 weeks.

Fork had the same injury. Couldn't dance for 8 days, was 100% in day 9.

Dr.Duncan is a miracle worker.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: J. Walter Weatherman on March 13, 2011, 03:54:38 PM
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Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CBStew on March 15, 2011, 06:13:28 PM
Morans, Maroons, what's the difference?    The following is from Wikipedia:


The Cubs (then known as the White Stockings) had had to secure a new property after 1884, and it took longer than anticipated. The season began on April 30, a month later than present day, in a 112-game schedule, 50 fewer games than today's major league schedule. The club spent the first five-plus weeks of the 1885 season on the road [1] and the park was finally opened on June 6 with a victory over the St. Louis Maroons, late of the Union Association. Despite being "wanderers" early in the season, the powerful Chicagos under player-manager Cap Anson, came home already sitting at 18-6.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on March 16, 2011, 07:55:06 AM
Quote from: CBStew on March 15, 2011, 06:13:28 PM
Morans, Maroons, what's the difference?    The following is from Wikipedia:


The Cubs (then known as the White Stockings) had had to secure a new property after 1884, and it took longer than anticipated. The season began on April 30, a month later than present day, in a 112-game schedule, 50 fewer games than today's major league schedule. The club spent the first five-plus weeks of the 1885 season on the road [1] and the park was finally opened on June 6 with a victory over the St. Louis Maroons, late of the Union Association. Despite being "wanderers" early in the season, the powerful Chicagos under player-manager Cap Anson, came home already sitting at 18-6.

Who could forget the Maroons' epic battle against the Gashouse Gorillas?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on March 24, 2011, 11:11:19 AM

Victoria's Secret hates the Pirates (http://psamp.com/2011-articles/march/victorias-secret-hates-the-pirates.html)?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CBStew on March 25, 2011, 12:26:45 PM
"Cubs GM thinks club can win this year"
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on March 31, 2011, 06:03:26 PM
I know this has already been posted in that other dumb thread, but nothing makes Opening Day sweeter than a Ryan Franklin blown save.  (Brewers too, I guess.)

Also, that moron Dan McLaughlin is somehow still working for the Cardinals.  I guess the Tards' alcoholic culture lives on.

Edit: Three GIDPs on the day for DPLee Albert Pujols.

Edit 2: And a Theriot error sends the go-ahead run home in the 11th?  Can this get any better!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on March 31, 2011, 06:17:46 PM
The Padres score the go-ahead run when Ryan Theriot Tisdales a throw from the short outfield.

I love it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on March 31, 2011, 06:18:42 PM
Quote from: BC on March 31, 2011, 06:17:46 PM
The Padres score the go-ahead run when Ryan Theriot Tisdales a throw from the short outfield.

I love it.

What?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BC on March 31, 2011, 06:20:46 PM
A reference to Mike Tisdale from the Illinois basketball team. He can't catch anything.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on March 31, 2011, 06:22:00 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on March 31, 2011, 06:03:26 PM
I know this has already been posted in that other dumb thread, but nothing makes Opening Day sweeter than a Ryan Franklin blown save.  (Brewers too, I guess.)

Also, that moron Dan McLaughlin is somehow still working for the Cardinals.  I guess the Tards' alcoholic culture lives on.

Edit: Three GIDPs on the day for DPLee Albert Pujols.

Edit 2: And a Theriot error sends the go-ahead run home in the 11th?  Can this get any better!

I'm enjoying Theriot being on the right side of the rivalry
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on March 31, 2011, 06:24:55 PM
Quote from: BC on March 31, 2011, 06:20:46 PM
A reference to Mike Tisdale from the Illinois basketball team. He can't catch anything.

I'm an Illinois alum and I didn't get this either.  Save that shit for the Illiniboard.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on March 31, 2011, 06:27:12 PM
Quote from: CT III on March 31, 2011, 06:24:55 PM
Quote from: BC on March 31, 2011, 06:20:46 PM
A reference to Mike Tisdale from the Illinois basketball team. He can't catch anything.

I'm an Illinois alum and I didn't get this either.  Save that shit for the Illiniboard.

When watching MLB games, mediocre college basketball often comes to mind.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: R-V on March 31, 2011, 06:29:52 PM
Quote from: CT III on March 31, 2011, 06:24:55 PM
Quote from: BC on March 31, 2011, 06:20:46 PM
A reference to Mike Tisdale from the Illinois basketball team. He can't catch anything.

I'm an Illinois alum and I didn't get this either.  Save that shit for the Illiniboard.

You really Tisdale'd that reply, CT.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on March 31, 2011, 06:33:11 PM
Quote from: R-V on March 31, 2011, 06:29:52 PM
Quote from: CT III on March 31, 2011, 06:24:55 PM
Quote from: BC on March 31, 2011, 06:20:46 PM
A reference to Mike Tisdale from the Illinois basketball team. He can't catch anything.

I'm an Illinois alum and I didn't get this either.  Save that shit for the Illiniboard.

You really Tisdale'd that reply, CT.

That was a real McCamey game by Theriot there.  Nice Weber job of recruiting players, Mozeliak.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on March 31, 2011, 07:35:33 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on March 31, 2011, 06:33:11 PM
Quote from: R-V on March 31, 2011, 06:29:52 PM
Quote from: CT III on March 31, 2011, 06:24:55 PM
Quote from: BC on March 31, 2011, 06:20:46 PM
A reference to Mike Tisdale from the Illinois basketball team. He can't catch anything.

I'm an Illinois alum and I didn't get this either.  Save that shit for the Illiniboard.

You really Tisdale'd that reply, CT.

That was a real McCamey game by Theriot there.  Nice Weber job of recruiting players, Mozeliak.

Man, Dolan used to Kresse this messageboard, but we'd be lucky if CT could Cremins it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on March 31, 2011, 07:45:46 PM
Quote from: Bort on March 31, 2011, 07:35:33 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on March 31, 2011, 06:33:11 PM
Quote from: R-V on March 31, 2011, 06:29:52 PM
Quote from: CT III on March 31, 2011, 06:24:55 PM
Quote from: BC on March 31, 2011, 06:20:46 PM
A reference to Mike Tisdale from the Illinois basketball team. He can't catch anything.

I'm an Illinois alum and I didn't get this either.  Save that shit for the Illiniboard.

You really Tisdale'd that reply, CT.

That was a real McCamey game by Theriot there.  Nice Weber job of recruiting players, Mozeliak.

Man, Dolan used to Kresse this messageboard, but we'd be lucky if CT could Cremins it.

How very unSelf-aware you guys are being.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CBStew on March 31, 2011, 08:04:57 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on March 31, 2011, 06:18:42 PM
Quote from: BC on March 31, 2011, 06:17:46 PM
The Padres score the go-ahead run when Ryan Theriot Tisdales a throw from the short outfield.

I love it.

What?

Since when is his last name "Tisdale"?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on March 31, 2011, 08:15:26 PM
Quote from: BC on March 31, 2011, 06:20:46 PM
A reference to Mike Tisdale from the Illinois basketball team. He can't catch anything.

You truly are the gift that keeps on showing up.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CubFaninHydePark on March 31, 2011, 09:28:56 PM
I hope Theriot is everything to the Cardinals that Aaron Miles was to the Cubs...and less.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenPho on April 01, 2011, 02:02:34 PM
Matt Holliday out (3-6 weeks?) with appendectomy. (http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/cardinal-beat/article_332f9d6a-5c89-11e0-a54e-0019bb30f31a.html)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on April 01, 2011, 02:21:44 PM
Quote from: PenPho on April 01, 2011, 02:02:34 PM
Matt Holliday out (3-6 weeks?) with appendectomy. (http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/cardinal-beat/article_332f9d6a-5c89-11e0-a54e-0019bb30f31a.html)


This is already my favorite baseball season since the last one that didn't blow.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on April 08, 2011, 04:31:13 PM
New Kyardinuhl Jay Questbrook is horse shit.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on April 08, 2011, 09:57:07 PM
The Cubs can win this division. Hell, they should
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on April 08, 2011, 10:06:24 PM
Quote from: Brownie on April 08, 2011, 09:57:07 PM
The Cubs can win this division. Hell, they should

I think the Reds will have a lot to say about that. Cubs/Reds battling all season? I'd love to see it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on April 09, 2011, 10:06:41 AM
Quote from: Slaky on April 08, 2011, 10:06:24 PM
Quote from: Brownie on April 08, 2011, 09:57:07 PM
The Cubs can win this division. Hell, they should

I think the Reds will have a lot to say about that. Cubs/Reds battling all season? I'd love to see it.

The Reds will score a shit ton of runs all season long. Unless their pitching completely falls apart, they're the most viable team in the division. But their pitching may completely fall apart!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on April 09, 2011, 10:13:58 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 09, 2011, 10:06:41 AM
Quote from: Slaky on April 08, 2011, 10:06:24 PM
Quote from: Brownie on April 08, 2011, 09:57:07 PM
The Cubs can win this division. Hell, they should

I think the Reds will have a lot to say about that. Cubs/Reds battling all season? I'd love to see it.

The Reds will score a shit ton of runs all season long. Unless their pitching completely falls apart, they're the most viable team in the division. But their pitching may completely fall apart!

Their offense will suffer after meth-addled Kyards fans Ligue the field and attack Phillips.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: powen01 on April 25, 2011, 12:02:51 PM
Has this (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Tony-LaRussa-8217-s-daughter-is-an-Oakland-Raid?urn=nfl-wp1180) been posted yet?

If so, I apologize.  Either way, Mr. Chase makes some funnies at the end that I liked. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CBStew on April 25, 2011, 01:21:31 PM
According to Phil Rogers the fact that Milwaukee is now commmitted to Ryan Braun through the 2047 season, the Cubs must now pursue Pujols at whatever price.  Makes perfectly good sense to me. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenPho on April 25, 2011, 01:43:28 PM
Quote from: CBStew on April 25, 2011, 01:21:31 PM
According to Phil Rogers the fact that Milwaukee is now commmitted to Ryan Braun through the 2047 season, the Cubs must now pursue Pujols at whatever price.  Makes perfectly good sense to me. 

Or maybe, they just go after Prince since Milwaukee just essentially told him that they're not going to sign him.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gilgamesh on April 25, 2011, 01:45:57 PM
Quote from: PenPho on April 25, 2011, 01:43:28 PM
Quote from: CBStew on April 25, 2011, 01:21:31 PM
According to Phil Rogers the fact that Milwaukee is now commmitted to Ryan Braun through the 2047 season, the Cubs must now pursue Pujols at whatever price.  Makes perfectly good sense to me. 

Or maybe, they just go after Prince since Milwaukee just essentially told him that they're not going to sign him.

I would like to see Prince rather than a 38-year old Albert.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on April 25, 2011, 01:47:30 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on April 25, 2011, 01:45:57 PM
Quote from: PenPho on April 25, 2011, 01:43:28 PM
Quote from: CBStew on April 25, 2011, 01:21:31 PM
According to Phil Rogers the fact that Milwaukee is now commmitted to Ryan Braun through the 2047 season, the Cubs must now pursue Pujols at whatever price.  Makes perfectly good sense to me. 

Or maybe, they just go after Prince since Milwaukee just essentially told him that they're not going to sign him.

I would like to see Prince rather than a 38-year old Albert.

This.  Although Pujols on a shorter contract (five years?) would be fine if they can't get Prince.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenPho on April 25, 2011, 01:49:08 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 25, 2011, 01:47:30 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on April 25, 2011, 01:45:57 PM
Quote from: PenPho on April 25, 2011, 01:43:28 PM
Quote from: CBStew on April 25, 2011, 01:21:31 PM
According to Phil Rogers the fact that Milwaukee is now commmitted to Ryan Braun through the 2047 season, the Cubs must now pursue Pujols at whatever price.  Makes perfectly good sense to me. 

Or maybe, they just go after Prince since Milwaukee just essentially told him that they're not going to sign him.

I would like to see Prince rather than a 38-year old Albert.

This.  Although Pujols on a shorter contract (five years?) would be fine if they can't get Prince.

If Pujols is going to sign something as short as a 5-year deal, it's going to be with St. Louis.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on April 25, 2011, 01:51:12 PM
Quote from: PenPho on April 25, 2011, 01:49:08 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 25, 2011, 01:47:30 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on April 25, 2011, 01:45:57 PM
Quote from: PenPho on April 25, 2011, 01:43:28 PM
Quote from: CBStew on April 25, 2011, 01:21:31 PM
According to Phil Rogers the fact that Milwaukee is now commmitted to Ryan Braun through the 2047 season, the Cubs must now pursue Pujols at whatever price.  Makes perfectly good sense to me. 

Or maybe, they just go after Prince since Milwaukee just essentially told him that they're not going to sign him.

I would like to see Prince rather than a 38-year old Albert.

This.  Although Pujols on a shorter contract (five years?) would be fine if they can't get Prince.

If Pujols is going to sign something as short as a 5-year deal, it's going to be with St. Louis.

I'd also take Fatso over Pujols. The guy is at least 5 years older than he says he is right now, he's going to get a 10 year deal and there's no way he'll be worth the full length of it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on April 25, 2011, 02:06:40 PM
Quote from: PenPho on April 25, 2011, 01:49:08 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 25, 2011, 01:47:30 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on April 25, 2011, 01:45:57 PM
Quote from: PenPho on April 25, 2011, 01:43:28 PM
Quote from: CBStew on April 25, 2011, 01:21:31 PM
According to Phil Rogers the fact that Milwaukee is now commmitted to Ryan Braun through the 2047 season, the Cubs must now pursue Pujols at whatever price.  Makes perfectly good sense to me. 

Or maybe, they just go after Prince since Milwaukee just essentially told him that they're not going to sign him.

I would like to see Prince rather than a 38-year old Albert.

This.  Although Pujols on a shorter contract (five years?) would be fine if they can't get Prince.

If Pujols is going to sign something as short as a 5-year deal, it's going to be with St. Louis.

Not if the Cubs overpay on the annual value, which they totally would.  Maybe something similar to Sabathia's contract where he can opt out early for more money.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on April 25, 2011, 02:08:13 PM
I'm really excited for Chuck to start hating Prince Fielder more as a Cub than he does as a Brewer.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on April 25, 2011, 02:10:39 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 25, 2011, 02:08:13 PM
I'm really excited for Chuck to start hating Prince Fielder more as a Cub than he does as a Brewer.

Hopefully Soriano will bat after Fielder in the order for some epic FYCs.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on April 25, 2011, 02:14:45 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 25, 2011, 02:10:39 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 25, 2011, 02:08:13 PM
I'm really excited for Chuck to start hating Prince Fielder more as a Cub than he does as a Brewer.

Hopefully Soriano will bat after Fielder in the order for some epic FYCs.

I think Castro would see a lot of straight stuff (poss hje) batting in front of the Fat Prince. I'd be ok with retaining Ramirez for one more year to bat fifth. I don't know if I could afford him though. I'm not rich or anything.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenPho on April 25, 2011, 02:17:34 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 25, 2011, 02:14:45 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 25, 2011, 02:10:39 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 25, 2011, 02:08:13 PM
I'm really excited for Chuck to start hating Prince Fielder more as a Cub than he does as a Brewer.

Hopefully Soriano will bat after Fielder in the order for some epic FYCs.

I think Castro would see a lot of straight stuff (poss hje) batting in front of the Fat Prince. I'd be ok with retaining Ramirez for one more year to bat fifth. I don't know if I could afford him though. I'm not rich or anything.

You're going to get Aramis on a 1-year deal?

Assuming he has a decent year, he's going to be the best 3B on the market.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on April 25, 2011, 02:18:21 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 25, 2011, 02:14:45 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 25, 2011, 02:10:39 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 25, 2011, 02:08:13 PM
I'm really excited for Chuck to start hating Prince Fielder more as a Cub than he does as a Brewer.

Hopefully Soriano will bat after Fielder in the order for some epic FYCs.

I think Castro would see a lot of straight stuff (poss hje) batting in front of the Fat Prince. I'd be ok with retaining Ramirez for one more year to bat fifth. I don't know if I could afford him though. I'm not rich or anything.

Pretty sure with Darwin locking in the 2nd base slot, Luis Castillo will be manning the hot corner next year.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on April 25, 2011, 02:19:35 PM
Quote from: PenPho on April 25, 2011, 02:17:34 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 25, 2011, 02:14:45 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 25, 2011, 02:10:39 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 25, 2011, 02:08:13 PM
I'm really excited for Chuck to start hating Prince Fielder more as a Cub than he does as a Brewer.

Hopefully Soriano will bat after Fielder in the order for some epic FYCs.

I think Castro would see a lot of straight stuff (poss hje) batting in front of the Fat Prince. I'd be ok with retaining Ramirez for one more year to bat fifth. I don't know if I could afford him though. I'm not rich or anything.

You're going to get Aramis on a 1-year deal?

Assuming he has a decent year, he's going to be the best 3B on the market.

Only have like $7-800 to spend on him. I think if I could get the Ricketts to toss (||) another $10-12 Mil with an option for one more year, this might hai.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on April 25, 2011, 02:31:35 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 25, 2011, 02:14:45 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 25, 2011, 02:10:39 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 25, 2011, 02:08:13 PM
I'm really excited for Chuck to start hating Prince Fielder more as a Cub than he does as a Brewer.

Hopefully Soriano will bat after Fielder in the order for some epic FYCs.

I think Castro would see a lot of straight stuff (poss hje) batting in front of the Fat Prince. I'd be ok with retaining Ramirez for one more year to bat fifth. I don't know if I could afford him though. I'm not rich or anything.

Then Brett Jackson brings his 1.164 OPS up to play center and bat in the 2 hole after they trade Byrd or Fukudome.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on April 25, 2011, 02:41:08 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 25, 2011, 02:31:35 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 25, 2011, 02:14:45 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 25, 2011, 02:10:39 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 25, 2011, 02:08:13 PM
I'm really excited for Chuck to start hating Prince Fielder more as a Cub than he does as a Brewer.

Hopefully Soriano will bat after Fielder in the order for some epic FYCs.

I think Castro would see a lot of straight stuff (poss hje) batting in front of the Fat Prince. I'd be ok with retaining Ramirez for one more year to bat fifth. I don't know if I could afford him though. I'm not rich or anything.

Then Brett Jackson brings his 1.164 OPS up to play center and bat in the 2 hole after they trade Byrd or Fukudome.

Why are we talking about next year when we're right in the running for the division THIS YEAR?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on April 25, 2011, 02:48:18 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 25, 2011, 02:08:13 PM
I'm really excited for Chuck to start hating Prince Fielder more as a Cub than he does as a Brewer.

I'm still uncertain how much cash Dad lets Little Tommy spend this offseason.  Season ticket renewal rates will drive the decision.  The question is, which way do renewal rates have to go for Dad to allow Tom to spend the upcoming savings?  Does a drop mean "spend to defend the brand" or "We need to go 'Full Wirtz' and save every penny"?  Does an increase in tickets mean, "We don't have to spend as the Yellons are back in force" or "We have breathing room, so go ahead and spend on a whale"?

Let's see how this plays out.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on April 25, 2011, 02:50:27 PM
Quote from: BH on April 25, 2011, 02:41:08 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 25, 2011, 02:31:35 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 25, 2011, 02:14:45 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 25, 2011, 02:10:39 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 25, 2011, 02:08:13 PM
I'm really excited for Chuck to start hating Prince Fielder more as a Cub than he does as a Brewer.

Hopefully Soriano will bat after Fielder in the order for some epic FYCs.

I think Castro would see a lot of straight stuff (poss hje) batting in front of the Fat Prince. I'd be ok with retaining Ramirez for one more year to bat fifth. I don't know if I could afford him though. I'm not rich or anything.

Then Brett Jackson brings his 1.164 OPS up to play center and bat in the 2 hole after they trade Byrd or Fukudome.

Why are we talking about next year when we're right in the running for the division THIS YEAR?

I am talking about this year. By next year Jackson will be well established after he gets called up in the summer and steals the job of either Byrd or Fukudome, who are then traded for two high level prospects (in the abstract).
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on April 25, 2011, 02:56:54 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 25, 2011, 02:50:27 PM
Quote from: BH on April 25, 2011, 02:41:08 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 25, 2011, 02:31:35 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 25, 2011, 02:14:45 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 25, 2011, 02:10:39 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 25, 2011, 02:08:13 PM
I'm really excited for Chuck to start hating Prince Fielder more as a Cub than he does as a Brewer.

Hopefully Soriano will bat after Fielder in the order for some epic FYCs.

I think Castro would see a lot of straight stuff (poss hje) batting in front of the Fat Prince. I'd be ok with retaining Ramirez for one more year to bat fifth. I don't know if I could afford him though. I'm not rich or anything.

Then Brett Jackson brings his 1.164 OPS up to play center and bat in the 2 hole after they trade Byrd or Fukudome.

Why are we talking about next year when we're right in the running for the division THIS YEAR?

I am talking about last year. By next year Jackson will be well established after he gets called up in the summer and steals the job of either Byrd or Fukudome, who are then traded for two high level prospects (in the abstract).

That's why I am glad Hendry is still around. That's his wheelhouse.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: R-V on April 25, 2011, 03:03:22 PM
Quote from: BH on April 25, 2011, 02:41:08 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 25, 2011, 02:31:35 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 25, 2011, 02:14:45 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 25, 2011, 02:10:39 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 25, 2011, 02:08:13 PM
I'm really excited for Chuck to start hating Prince Fielder more as a Cub than he does as a Brewer.

Hopefully Soriano will bat after Fielder in the order for some epic FYCs.

I think Castro would see a lot of straight stuff (poss hje) batting in front of the Fat Prince. I'd be ok with retaining Ramirez for one more year to bat fifth. I don't know if I could afford him though. I'm not rich or anything.

Then Brett Jackson brings his 1.164 OPS up to play center and bat in the 2 hole after they trade Byrd or Fukudome.

Why are we talking about next year when we're right in the running for the division THIS YEAR?

Finally, the voice of reason. As soon as the commissioner accepts my appeal to wipe Dempster, Coleman and Russell starts from the standings, the Cubs will will be sitting pretty at 7-4.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on April 25, 2011, 04:38:03 PM
Quote from: PenPho on April 25, 2011, 02:17:34 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 25, 2011, 02:14:45 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 25, 2011, 02:10:39 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 25, 2011, 02:08:13 PM
I'm really excited for Chuck to start hating Prince Fielder more as a Cub than he does as a Brewer.

Hopefully Soriano will bat after Fielder in the order for some epic FYCs.

I think Castro would see a lot of straight stuff (poss hje) batting in front of the Fat Prince. I'd be ok with retaining Ramirez for one more year to bat fifth. I don't know if I could afford him though. I'm not rich or anything.

You're going to get Aramis on a 1-year deal?

Assuming he has a decent year, he's going to be the best 3B on the market.

Aramis Ramirez 3b (http://mlbcontracts.blogspot.com/2005/01/chicago-cubs_112114177768677294.html)
5 years/$75M (2007-11), plus 2012 club option
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenPho on April 25, 2011, 04:59:56 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 25, 2011, 04:38:03 PM
Quote from: PenPho on April 25, 2011, 02:17:34 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 25, 2011, 02:14:45 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 25, 2011, 02:10:39 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 25, 2011, 02:08:13 PM
I'm really excited for Chuck to start hating Prince Fielder more as a Cub than he does as a Brewer.

Hopefully Soriano will bat after Fielder in the order for some epic FYCs.

I think Castro would see a lot of straight stuff (poss hje) batting in front of the Fat Prince. I'd be ok with retaining Ramirez for one more year to bat fifth. I don't know if I could afford him though. I'm not rich or anything.

You're going to get Aramis on a 1-year deal?

Assuming he has a decent year, he's going to be the best 3B on the market.

Aramis Ramirez 3b (http://mlbcontracts.blogspot.com/2005/01/chicago-cubs_112114177768677294.html)
5 years/$75M (2007-11), plus 2012 club option

Truly the only site, you can just make shit up and wait for someone else to do the actual research.

Quote
2012: $16 million club option w/$2 million buyout, 2013: Free Agent.
2012 option becomes guaranteed if Ramirez wins one MVP in 2007-11, or places 2nd or 3rd in MVP vote twice in 2007-11, or wins LCS MVP once in 2007-11, or is an All Star 3 times in 2007-11.
Award bonuses: $75,000 each for Gold Glove or All Star selection, $250,000 for LCS MVP, $300,000 for MVP, $350,000 for WS MVP

$16 mill sounds reasonable considering Vitters is a gutless fucking asshole and the next best available 3B in 2012 is....Mark DeRosa?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Armchair_QB on April 25, 2011, 08:44:18 PM
Quote from: PenPho on April 25, 2011, 04:59:56 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 25, 2011, 04:38:03 PM
Quote from: PenPho on April 25, 2011, 02:17:34 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 25, 2011, 02:14:45 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 25, 2011, 02:10:39 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 25, 2011, 02:08:13 PM
I'm really excited for Chuck to start hating Prince Fielder more as a Cub than he does as a Brewer.

Hopefully Soriano will bat after Fielder in the order for some epic FYCs.

I think Castro would see a lot of straight stuff (poss hje) batting in front of the Fat Prince. I'd be ok with retaining Ramirez for one more year to bat fifth. I don't know if I could afford him though. I'm not rich or anything.

You're going to get Aramis on a 1-year deal?

Assuming he has a decent year, he's going to be the best 3B on the market.

Aramis Ramirez 3b (http://mlbcontracts.blogspot.com/2005/01/chicago-cubs_112114177768677294.html)
5 years/$75M (2007-11), plus 2012 club option

Truly the only site, you can just make shit up and wait for someone else to do the actual research.

Quote
2012: $16 million club option w/$2 million buyout, 2013: Free Agent.
2012 option becomes guaranteed if Ramirez wins one MVP in 2007-11, or places 2nd or 3rd in MVP vote twice in 2007-11, or wins LCS MVP once in 2007-11, or is an All Star 3 times in 2007-11.
Award bonuses: $75,000 each for Gold Glove or All Star selection, $250,000 for LCS MVP, $300,000 for MVP, $350,000 for WS MVP

$16 mill sounds reasonable considering Vitters is a gutless fucking asshole and the next best available 3B in 2012 is....Mark DeRosa?

Next year's third baseman is playing third base tonight.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CBStew on May 10, 2011, 04:23:53 PM
"As the Cardinals take on their biggest division rivals, beginning Tuesday night, they'll do so without their manager. Tony La Russa will reportedly miss at least the first game of the series, as he's suffering from shingles. (StLtoday.com )

The long-time manager has been dealing with the viral infection in the area surrounding his right eye for most of the season and was examined at the Mayo Clinic Monday. He described the pain as "miserable" after Sunday's game against the Brewers and his eye has been swollen the point of nearly being shut on some days."

Before all of the DUeye jokes start, let me give my unasked for medical advice.  There is a vaccine against shingles.  I recommend that you get it.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenPho on May 10, 2011, 04:47:28 PM
Quote from: CBStew on May 10, 2011, 04:23:53 PM
"As the Cardinals take on their biggest division rivals, beginning Tuesday night, they'll do so without their manager. Tony La Russa will reportedly miss at least the first game of the series, as he's suffering from shingles. (StLtoday.com )

The long-time manager has been dealing with the viral infection in the area surrounding his right eye for most of the season and was examined at the Mayo Clinic Monday. He described the pain as "miserable" after Sunday's game against the Brewers and his eye has been swollen the point of nearly being shut on some days."

Before all of the DUeye jokes start, let me give my unasked for medical advice.  There is a vaccine against shingles.  I recommend that you get it.


I bet this turns out to be Valley Fever from the 4/11-4/13 trip vs. DBacks.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on May 11, 2011, 06:54:41 AM

Maybe my wish came true, and The Genius was actually fucked in the eye with his gay dad's dick.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on May 11, 2011, 09:02:49 AM
Quote from: Fork on May 11, 2011, 06:54:41 AM

Maybe my wish came true, and The Genius was actually fucked in the eye with his gay dad's dick.

(||). And awesome.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: morpheus on May 12, 2011, 08:46:32 AM
Words fail me.  Colby Rasmus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI8l87uyDXM)?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on May 12, 2011, 08:51:43 AM
Quote from: morpheus on May 12, 2011, 08:46:32 AM
Words fail me.  Colby Rasmus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI8l87uyDXM)?

Exterminate the brutes.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on May 12, 2011, 08:52:11 AM
Quote from: morpheus on May 12, 2011, 08:46:32 AM
Words fail me.  Colby Rasmus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI8l87uyDXM)?

Quote from: SKO on August 28, 2009, 04:21:27 PM
http://deadspin.com/5347419/the-most-brilliant-thing-youll-see-all-night oh teenage girl cardinal fans obsessed with mediocre players make the best rappers.

TWO THOUSAND AND NINE FACE.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: morpheus on May 12, 2011, 08:53:50 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 12, 2011, 08:52:11 AM
Quote from: morpheus on May 12, 2011, 08:46:32 AM
Words fail me.  Colby Rasmus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI8l87uyDXM)?

Quote from: SKO on August 28, 2009, 04:21:27 PM
http://deadspin.com/5347419/the-most-brilliant-thing-youll-see-all-night oh teenage girl cardinal fans obsessed with mediocre players make the best rappers.

TWO THOUSAND AND NINE FACE.

A FB friend who is also a St. Louis Cardinal AND Dallas Cowboy fan posted it today.  I just assumed it was new.  I fail at Internet life.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tinker to Evers to Chance on May 12, 2011, 09:08:40 AM
Quote from: morpheus on May 12, 2011, 08:53:50 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 12, 2011, 08:52:11 AM
Quote from: morpheus on May 12, 2011, 08:46:32 AM
Words fail me.  Colby Rasmus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI8l87uyDXM)?

Quote from: SKO on August 28, 2009, 04:21:27 PM
http://deadspin.com/5347419/the-most-brilliant-thing-youll-see-all-night oh teenage girl cardinal fans obsessed with mediocre players make the best rappers.

TWO THOUSAND AND NINE FACE.

A FB friend who is also a St. Louis Cardinal AND Dallas Cowboy fan posted it today.  I just assumed it was new.  I fail at Internet life.

To be fair, SKO should know better than to think anyone ever clicked on a youtube thread link.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on May 12, 2011, 09:10:09 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on May 12, 2011, 09:08:40 AM
Quote from: morpheus on May 12, 2011, 08:53:50 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 12, 2011, 08:52:11 AM
Quote from: morpheus on May 12, 2011, 08:46:32 AM
Words fail me.  Colby Rasmus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI8l87uyDXM)?

Quote from: SKO on August 28, 2009, 04:21:27 PM
http://deadspin.com/5347419/the-most-brilliant-thing-youll-see-all-night oh teenage girl cardinal fans obsessed with mediocre players make the best rappers.

TWO THOUSAND AND NINE FACE.

A FB friend who is also a St. Louis Cardinal AND Dallas Cowboy fan posted it today.  I just assumed it was new.  I fail at Internet life.

To be fair, SKO should know better than to think anyone ever clicked on a youtube thread link.

We have youtube links now?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gilgamesh on May 12, 2011, 09:16:43 AM
Quote from: Bort on May 12, 2011, 09:10:09 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on May 12, 2011, 09:08:40 AM
Quote from: morpheus on May 12, 2011, 08:53:50 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 12, 2011, 08:52:11 AM
Quote from: morpheus on May 12, 2011, 08:46:32 AM
Words fail me.  Colby Rasmus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI8l87uyDXM)?

Quote from: SKO on August 28, 2009, 04:21:27 PM
http://deadspin.com/5347419/the-most-brilliant-thing-youll-see-all-night oh teenage girl cardinal fans obsessed with mediocre players make the best rappers.

TWO THOUSAND AND NINE FACE.

A FB friend who is also a St. Louis Cardinal AND Dallas Cowboy fan posted it today.  I just assumed it was new.  I fail at Internet life.

To be fair, SKO should know better than to think anyone ever clicked on a youtube thread link.

We have youtube links now?

What's a "youtube?"
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on May 12, 2011, 09:28:28 AM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on May 12, 2011, 09:16:43 AM
Quote from: Bort on May 12, 2011, 09:10:09 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on May 12, 2011, 09:08:40 AM
Quote from: morpheus on May 12, 2011, 08:53:50 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 12, 2011, 08:52:11 AM
Quote from: morpheus on May 12, 2011, 08:46:32 AM
Words fail me.  Colby Rasmus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI8l87uyDXM)?

Quote from: SKO on August 28, 2009, 04:21:27 PM
http://deadspin.com/5347419/the-most-brilliant-thing-youll-see-all-night oh teenage girl cardinal fans obsessed with mediocre players make the best rappers.

TWO THOUSAND AND NINE FACE.

A FB friend who is also a St. Louis Cardinal AND Dallas Cowboy fan posted it today.  I just assumed it was new.  I fail at Internet life.

To be fair, SKO should know better than to think anyone ever clicked on a youtube thread link.

We have youtube links now?

What's a "youtube?"

Did that boy in the Nixon t-shirt just ask "what's a battle?"
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gilgamesh on May 12, 2011, 09:49:39 AM
Quote from: Bort on May 12, 2011, 09:28:28 AM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on May 12, 2011, 09:16:43 AM
Quote from: Bort on May 12, 2011, 09:10:09 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on May 12, 2011, 09:08:40 AM
Quote from: morpheus on May 12, 2011, 08:53:50 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 12, 2011, 08:52:11 AM
Quote from: morpheus on May 12, 2011, 08:46:32 AM
Words fail me.  Colby Rasmus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI8l87uyDXM)?

Quote from: SKO on August 28, 2009, 04:21:27 PM
http://deadspin.com/5347419/the-most-brilliant-thing-youll-see-all-night oh teenage girl cardinal fans obsessed with mediocre players make the best rappers.

TWO THOUSAND AND NINE FACE.

A FB friend who is also a St. Louis Cardinal AND Dallas Cowboy fan posted it today.  I just assumed it was new.  I fail at Internet life.

To be fair, SKO should know better than to think anyone ever clicked on a youtube thread link.

We have youtube links now?

What's a "youtube?"

Did that boy in the Nixon t-shirt just ask "what's a battle?"

No, he said, "What's that rattle?" It's about the heating duct.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on May 12, 2011, 12:25:09 PM
Oh Great Internet, whatever happened to Elias Coblentz?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on May 12, 2011, 02:35:21 PM
Quote from: PANK! on May 12, 2011, 12:25:09 PM
Oh Great Internet, whatever happened to Elias Coblentz?

CT retired that character years ago.  I think he was replaced by 'Fro Dog'.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: bugsy on May 16, 2011, 09:59:07 AM
http://aol.sportingnews.com/mlb/story/2011-05-14/reds-upset-at-flagship-radio-station-for-shingles-promotion
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on May 16, 2011, 11:09:40 AM
Quote from: bugsy on May 16, 2011, 09:59:07 AM
http://aol.sportingnews.com/mlb/story/2011-05-14/reds-upset-at-flagship-radio-station-for-shingles-promotion

You done did piss off Slaky
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on May 16, 2011, 11:11:15 AM
Quote from: Yeti on May 16, 2011, 11:09:40 AM
Quote from: bugsy on May 16, 2011, 09:59:07 AM
http://aol.sportingnews.com/mlb/story/2011-05-14/reds-upset-at-flagship-radio-station-for-shingles-promotion

You done did piss off Slaky

Not even a little.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on May 16, 2011, 11:17:21 AM
Quote from: Slaky on May 16, 2011, 11:11:15 AM
Quote from: Yeti on May 16, 2011, 11:09:40 AM
Quote from: bugsy on May 16, 2011, 09:59:07 AM
http://aol.sportingnews.com/mlb/story/2011-05-14/reds-upset-at-flagship-radio-station-for-shingles-promotion

You done did piss off Slaky

Not even a little.

Slaky has shingles? Why does would this upset him.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tonker on May 16, 2011, 11:18:51 AM
Quote from: BH on May 16, 2011, 11:17:21 AM
Quote from: Slaky on May 16, 2011, 11:11:15 AM
Quote from: Yeti on May 16, 2011, 11:09:40 AM
Quote from: bugsy on May 16, 2011, 09:59:07 AM
http://aol.sportingnews.com/mlb/story/2011-05-14/reds-upset-at-flagship-radio-station-for-shingles-promotion

You done did piss off Slaky

Not even a little.

Slaky has shingles? Why does would this upset him.

I dunno, I'm pretty sure it does would upset me.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on May 16, 2011, 11:20:57 AM
Quote from: Tonker on May 16, 2011, 11:18:51 AM
Quote from: BH on May 16, 2011, 11:17:21 AM
Quote from: Slaky on May 16, 2011, 11:11:15 AM
Quote from: Yeti on May 16, 2011, 11:09:40 AM
Quote from: bugsy on May 16, 2011, 09:59:07 AM
http://aol.sportingnews.com/mlb/story/2011-05-14/reds-upset-at-flagship-radio-station-for-shingles-promotion

You done did piss off Slaky

Not even a little.

Slaky has shingles? Why does would this upset him.

I dunno, I'm pretty sure it does would upset me.

I'm still not sure what does this would have to do with my upsettitude.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CBStew on May 16, 2011, 12:49:25 PM
"Given that mistake, Dyer said he didn't anticipate the hype surrounding this prognostication. This time, events such as the Japanese tsunami and the death of Osama bin Laden seem to have heightened the anxiety. The billboards, T-shirts and Camping's own RV tour have helped promote the prediction too.

For people left behind after May 21, Camping predicts Oct. 21 will be the final Judgment Day when God destroys the Earth."

Damn.  That means that we will have to suffer through the rest of this season.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on May 16, 2011, 12:51:28 PM
Quote from: CBStew on May 16, 2011, 12:49:25 PM
"Given that mistake, Dyer said he didn't anticipate the hype surrounding this prognostication. This time, events such as the Japanese tsunami and the death of Osama bin Laden seem to have heightened the anxiety. The billboards, T-shirts and Camping's own RV tour have helped promote the prediction too.

For people left behind after May 21, Camping predicts Oct. 21 will be the final Judgment Day when God destroys the Earth."

Damn.  That means that we will have to suffer through the rest of this season.

This story is lacking something. Like a beginning and an end.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CBStew on May 16, 2011, 01:11:15 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 16, 2011, 12:51:28 PM
Quote from: CBStew on May 16, 2011, 12:49:25 PM
"Given that mistake, Dyer said he didn't anticipate the hype surrounding this prognostication. This time, events such as the Japanese tsunami and the death of Osama bin Laden seem to have heightened the anxiety. The billboards, T-shirts and Camping's own RV tour have helped promote the prediction too.

For people left behind after May 21, Camping predicts Oct. 21 will be the final Judgment Day when God destroys the Earth."

Damn.  That means that we will have to suffer through the rest of this season.

This story is lacking something. Like a beginning and an end.

Just expressing my disappointment that the World probably won't end this Saturday at 6:00 pm PDT.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on May 16, 2011, 04:08:51 PM
Quote from: CBStew on May 16, 2011, 01:11:15 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on May 16, 2011, 12:51:28 PM
Quote from: CBStew on May 16, 2011, 12:49:25 PM
"Given that mistake, Dyer said he didn't anticipate the hype surrounding this prognostication. This time, events such as the Japanese tsunami and the death of Osama bin Laden seem to have heightened the anxiety. The billboards, T-shirts and Camping's own RV tour have helped promote the prediction too.

For people left behind after May 21, Camping predicts Oct. 21 will be the final Judgment Day when God destroys the Earth."

Damn.  That means that we will have to suffer through the rest of this season.

This story is lacking something. Like a beginning and an end.

Just expressing my disappointment that the World probably won't end this Saturday at 6:00 pm PDT.

Dare to dream.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Armchair_QB on May 16, 2011, 08:32:44 PM
Well hell, if they'd given us a little more warning I would have blown off paying my income taxes this year.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: flannj on May 16, 2011, 10:28:58 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on May 16, 2011, 08:32:44 PM
Well hell, if they'd given us a little more warning I would have blown off paying my income taxes this year.

*crosses fingers*
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on May 17, 2011, 06:37:02 AM

If the Rapture happens this weekend, people in Winnipeg are going to be pissed.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on May 17, 2011, 09:13:30 AM
Quote from: Fork on May 17, 2011, 06:37:02 AM

If the Rapture happens this weekend, people in Winnipeg Vancouver are going to be pissed.

So close'd
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on June 02, 2011, 08:46:33 AM
The Cardinals and the Playoffs aint gonna hai. Not this year. No way. That thing is about to fall apart. Right after their 3-game sweep of the Cubs, they're going down. Hard. Pause.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on June 20, 2011, 01:33:52 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 02, 2011, 08:46:33 AM
The Cardinals and the Playoffs aint gonna hai. Not this year. No way. That thing is about to fall apart. Right after their 3-game sweep of the Cubs, they're going down. Hard. Pause.

Pujols out four to six weeks with a non-displaced left forearm fracture.  Corresponding roster move tomorrow.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on June 20, 2011, 02:32:44 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 20, 2011, 01:33:52 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 02, 2011, 08:46:33 AM
The Cardinals and the Playoffs aint gonna hai. Not this year. No way. That thing is about to fall apart. Right after their 3-game sweep of the Cubs, they're going down. Hard. Pause.

Pujols out four to six two weeks with a non-displaced left forearm fracture.  Corresponding roster move tomorrow.

HGH is a helluva drug'd.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on June 22, 2011, 12:56:29 PM
From rotoworld.

"Ronny Cedeno was benched for Wednesday's game after drawing the ire of Pirates manager Clint Hurdle for attempting to bunt with the bases loaded Tuesday.
"The manager picked a day off for Ronny," Hurdle said. "[It's a] good day to regain focus." Although Hurdle didn't confirm that the benching was for the attempted bunt, it's pretty clear it was. "I've never seen a bunt with the bases loaded before," the manager said. It's the second time this season that Cedeno, who is batting just .232 with a .615 OPS this season, has been benched, as he sat out on April 27 after not running out a ground ball in a loss the previous night. Brandon Wood is playing shortstop Wednesday. "
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: motown on July 03, 2011, 05:48:44 AM
Pujols to maybe return early. Like, before the All-Star Break early:

http://eye-on-baseball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22297882/30387610 (http://eye-on-baseball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22297882/30387610)

QuoteBut Pujols could be back with the Cardinals prior to the All-Star break in a shocking development reported by the St. Louis-Post Dispatch.

A CT scan performed Friday showed a much-diminished fissure on Pujols' left radius. If a follow-up exam on Monday shows sustained improvement in the wrist, Pujols will be cleared to resume baseball-related activities. That would ensure a return right after the All-Star break, although the best-case scenario has Pujols appearing in an upcoming four-game series with the Diamondbacks just prior to the All-Star break.

"Shocking?" Haven't we seen this before? Yes, we have...

http://www.desipio.com/?p=2121 (http://www.desipio.com/?p=2121)

Quote...if only there were some sort of hormone that could promote the growth of tissue in humans? Wouldn't that be neat? Man, if an organization could just embrace the benefits of such a hormone and ignore the illegality of it, they'd really have a nifty little advantage, wouldn't they?

But, nothing to see here, HGH police. Please move along.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: R-V on July 05, 2011, 10:50:20 AM
One thing that is not rancid about the NLC is Andrew Mccutchen. The guy got absolutely boned not making the All-Star gheyme.

http://joeposnanski.si.com/2011/07/04/mcgriping-about-mccutchen/
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Armchair_QB on July 05, 2011, 03:15:40 PM
Quote from: motown on July 03, 2011, 05:48:44 AM
Pujols to maybe return early. Like, before the All-Star Break early:

http://eye-on-baseball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22297882/30387610 (http://eye-on-baseball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22297882/30387610)

QuoteBut Pujols could be back with the Cardinals prior to the All-Star break in a shocking development reported by the St. Louis-Post Dispatch.

A CT scan performed Friday showed a much-diminished fissure on Pujols' left radius. If a follow-up exam on Monday shows sustained improvement in the wrist, Pujols will be cleared to resume baseball-related activities. That would ensure a return right after the All-Star break, although the best-case scenario has Pujols appearing in an upcoming four-game series with the Diamondbacks just prior to the All-Star break.

"Shocking?" Haven't we seen this before? Yes, we have...

http://www.desipio.com/?p=2121 (http://www.desipio.com/?p=2121)

Quote...if only there were some sort of hormone that could promote the growth of tissue in humans? Wouldn't that be neat? Man, if an organization could just embrace the benefits of such a hormone and ignore the illegality of it, they'd really have a nifty little advantage, wouldn't they?

But, nothing to see here, HGH police. Please move along.

Truly a remarkable athlete who is blessed with the ability to recover quickly from injuries.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on July 06, 2011, 09:08:07 AM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on July 05, 2011, 03:15:40 PM
Quote from: motown on July 03, 2011, 05:48:44 AM
Pujols to maybe return early. Like, before the All-Star Break early:

http://eye-on-baseball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22297882/30387610 (http://eye-on-baseball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22297882/30387610)

QuoteBut Pujols could be back with the Cardinals prior to the All-Star break in a shocking development reported by the St. Louis-Post Dispatch.

A CT scan performed Friday showed a much-diminished fissure on Pujols' left radius. If a follow-up exam on Monday shows sustained improvement in the wrist, Pujols will be cleared to resume baseball-related activities. That would ensure a return right after the All-Star break, although the best-case scenario has Pujols appearing in an upcoming four-game series with the Diamondbacks just prior to the All-Star break.

"Shocking?" Haven't we seen this before? Yes, we have...

http://www.desipio.com/?p=2121 (http://www.desipio.com/?p=2121)

Quote...if only there were some sort of hormone that could promote the growth of tissue in humans? Wouldn't that be neat? Man, if an organization could just embrace the benefits of such a hormone and ignore the illegality of it, they'd really have a nifty little advantage, wouldn't they?

But, nothing to see here, HGH police. Please move along.

Truly a remarkable athlete who is blessed with the ability to recover quickly from injuries.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AmxenqHUUqlaPzItoRQDgQc5nYcB?slug=jp-passan_pujols_comeback_mcgwire_rumors_070511 (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AmxenqHUUqlaPzItoRQDgQc5nYcB?slug=jp-passan_pujols_comeback_mcgwire_rumors_070511)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on July 06, 2011, 10:24:21 AM
Quote from: Fork on July 06, 2011, 09:08:07 AM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on July 05, 2011, 03:15:40 PM
Quote from: motown on July 03, 2011, 05:48:44 AM
Pujols to maybe return early. Like, before the All-Star Break early:

http://eye-on-baseball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22297882/30387610 (http://eye-on-baseball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22297882/30387610)

QuoteBut Pujols could be back with the Cardinals prior to the All-Star break in a shocking development reported by the St. Louis-Post Dispatch.

A CT scan performed Friday showed a much-diminished fissure on Pujols' left radius. If a follow-up exam on Monday shows sustained improvement in the wrist, Pujols will be cleared to resume baseball-related activities. That would ensure a return right after the All-Star break, although the best-case scenario has Pujols appearing in an upcoming four-game series with the Diamondbacks just prior to the All-Star break.

"Shocking?" Haven't we seen this before? Yes, we have...

http://www.desipio.com/?p=2121 (http://www.desipio.com/?p=2121)

Quote...if only there were some sort of hormone that could promote the growth of tissue in humans? Wouldn't that be neat? Man, if an organization could just embrace the benefits of such a hormone and ignore the illegality of it, they'd really have a nifty little advantage, wouldn't they?

But, nothing to see here, HGH police. Please move along.

Truly a remarkable athlete who is blessed with the ability to recover quickly from injuries.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AmxenqHUUqlaPzItoRQDgQc5nYcB?slug=jp-passan_pujols_comeback_mcgwire_rumors_070511 (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AmxenqHUUqlaPzItoRQDgQc5nYcB?slug=jp-passan_pujols_comeback_mcgwire_rumors_070511)

That conclusion belongs in the unreadable thread. Is it? Do I? Could it? Should we? Should I?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on July 06, 2011, 10:58:35 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 06, 2011, 10:24:21 AM
Quote from: Fork on July 06, 2011, 09:08:07 AM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on July 05, 2011, 03:15:40 PM
Quote from: motown on July 03, 2011, 05:48:44 AM
Pujols to maybe return early. Like, before the All-Star Break early:

http://eye-on-baseball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22297882/30387610 (http://eye-on-baseball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22297882/30387610)

QuoteBut Pujols could be back with the Cardinals prior to the All-Star break in a shocking development reported by the St. Louis-Post Dispatch.

A CT scan performed Friday showed a much-diminished fissure on Pujols' left radius. If a follow-up exam on Monday shows sustained improvement in the wrist, Pujols will be cleared to resume baseball-related activities. That would ensure a return right after the All-Star break, although the best-case scenario has Pujols appearing in an upcoming four-game series with the Diamondbacks just prior to the All-Star break.

"Shocking?" Haven't we seen this before? Yes, we have...

http://www.desipio.com/?p=2121 (http://www.desipio.com/?p=2121)

Quote...if only there were some sort of hormone that could promote the growth of tissue in humans? Wouldn't that be neat? Man, if an organization could just embrace the benefits of such a hormone and ignore the illegality of it, they'd really have a nifty little advantage, wouldn't they?

But, nothing to see here, HGH police. Please move along.

Truly a remarkable athlete who is blessed with the ability to recover quickly from injuries.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AmxenqHUUqlaPzItoRQDgQc5nYcB?slug=jp-passan_pujols_comeback_mcgwire_rumors_070511 (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AmxenqHUUqlaPzItoRQDgQc5nYcB?slug=jp-passan_pujols_comeback_mcgwire_rumors_070511)

That conclusion belongs in the unreadable thread. Is it? Do I? Could it? Should we? Should I?

THI

You can tell Passan got a bit choked up while reporting/typing this. It would be hard not to with Albert's nuts on his tonsils.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on July 06, 2011, 11:05:20 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on July 06, 2011, 10:58:35 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 06, 2011, 10:24:21 AM
Quote from: Fork on July 06, 2011, 09:08:07 AM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on July 05, 2011, 03:15:40 PM
Quote from: motown on July 03, 2011, 05:48:44 AM
Pujols to maybe return early. Like, before the All-Star Break early:

http://eye-on-baseball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22297882/30387610 (http://eye-on-baseball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22297882/30387610)

QuoteBut Pujols could be back with the Cardinals prior to the All-Star break in a shocking development reported by the St. Louis-Post Dispatch.

A CT scan performed Friday showed a much-diminished fissure on Pujols' left radius. If a follow-up exam on Monday shows sustained improvement in the wrist, Pujols will be cleared to resume baseball-related activities. That would ensure a return right after the All-Star break, although the best-case scenario has Pujols appearing in an upcoming four-game series with the Diamondbacks just prior to the All-Star break.

"Shocking?" Haven't we seen this before? Yes, we have...

http://www.desipio.com/?p=2121 (http://www.desipio.com/?p=2121)

Quote...if only there were some sort of hormone that could promote the growth of tissue in humans? Wouldn't that be neat? Man, if an organization could just embrace the benefits of such a hormone and ignore the illegality of it, they'd really have a nifty little advantage, wouldn't they?

But, nothing to see here, HGH police. Please move along.

Truly a remarkable athlete who is blessed with the ability to recover quickly from injuries.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AmxenqHUUqlaPzItoRQDgQc5nYcB?slug=jp-passan_pujols_comeback_mcgwire_rumors_070511 (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AmxenqHUUqlaPzItoRQDgQc5nYcB?slug=jp-passan_pujols_comeback_mcgwire_rumors_070511)

That conclusion belongs in the unreadable thread. Is it? Do I? Could it? Should we? Should I?

THI

You can tell Passan got a bit choked up while reporting/typing this. It would be hard not to with Albert's nuts on his tonsils.
(http://www.thearchnemesis.com/images/pujols%20SI.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on July 06, 2011, 11:12:27 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 06, 2011, 11:05:20 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on July 06, 2011, 10:58:35 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 06, 2011, 10:24:21 AM
Quote from: Fork on July 06, 2011, 09:08:07 AM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on July 05, 2011, 03:15:40 PM
Quote from: motown on July 03, 2011, 05:48:44 AM
Pujols to maybe return early. Like, before the All-Star Break early:

http://eye-on-baseball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22297882/30387610 (http://eye-on-baseball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22297882/30387610)

QuoteBut Pujols could be back with the Cardinals prior to the All-Star break in a shocking development reported by the St. Louis-Post Dispatch.

A CT scan performed Friday showed a much-diminished fissure on Pujols' left radius. If a follow-up exam on Monday shows sustained improvement in the wrist, Pujols will be cleared to resume baseball-related activities. That would ensure a return right after the All-Star break, although the best-case scenario has Pujols appearing in an upcoming four-game series with the Diamondbacks just prior to the All-Star break.

"Shocking?" Haven't we seen this before? Yes, we have...

http://www.desipio.com/?p=2121 (http://www.desipio.com/?p=2121)

Quote...if only there were some sort of hormone that could promote the growth of tissue in humans? Wouldn't that be neat? Man, if an organization could just embrace the benefits of such a hormone and ignore the illegality of it, they'd really have a nifty little advantage, wouldn't they?

But, nothing to see here, HGH police. Please move along.

Truly a remarkable athlete who is blessed with the ability to recover quickly from injuries.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AmxenqHUUqlaPzItoRQDgQc5nYcB?slug=jp-passan_pujols_comeback_mcgwire_rumors_070511 (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AmxenqHUUqlaPzItoRQDgQc5nYcB?slug=jp-passan_pujols_comeback_mcgwire_rumors_070511)

That conclusion belongs in the unreadable thread. Is it? Do I? Could it? Should we? Should I?

THI

You can tell Passan got a bit choked up while reporting/typing this. It would be hard not to with Albert's nuts on his tonsils.
(http://www.thearchnemesis.com/images/pujols%20SI.jpg)




I wish I had time to sketch out all the complete and utter bullshit in the following comments. I hate the fucking Cardinals so much. I'm not even anti-PED. It's just that they don't even try to cover their tracks anymore and yet Pujols is just now starting to look a little bit questionable to the national scribes. My asspain is so palpable I could fuel jumbo jet with it right now. 

Quote"I'm sorry that's the case," McGwire said. "Unfortunately it is. The testing they do now is remarkable. Major League Baseball has done what it's needed to do. With all the social media today, people have an opinion on everything. People are going to say things. They don't know Albert. They don't know Bautista personally. They don't know the desire to be the best in the game."

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CBStew on July 06, 2011, 01:26:21 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on July 06, 2011, 10:58:35 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 06, 2011, 10:24:21 AM
Quote from: Fork on July 06, 2011, 09:08:07 AM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on July 05, 2011, 03:15:40 PM
Quote from: motown on July 03, 2011, 05:48:44 AM
Pujols to maybe return early. Like, before the All-Star Break early:

http://eye-on-baseball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22297882/30387610 (http://eye-on-baseball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22297882/30387610)

QuoteBut Pujols could be back with the Cardinals prior to the All-Star break in a shocking development reported by the St. Louis-Post Dispatch.

A CT scan performed Friday showed a much-diminished fissure on Pujols' left radius. If a follow-up exam on Monday shows sustained improvement in the wrist, Pujols will be cleared to resume baseball-related activities. That would ensure a return right after the All-Star break, although the best-case scenario has Pujols appearing in an upcoming four-game series with the Diamondbacks just prior to the All-Star break.

"Shocking?" Haven't we seen this before? Yes, we have...

http://www.desipio.com/?p=2121 (http://www.desipio.com/?p=2121)

Quote...if only there were some sort of hormone that could promote the growth of tissue in humans? Wouldn't that be neat? Man, if an organization could just embrace the benefits of such a hormone and ignore the illegality of it, they'd really have a nifty little advantage, wouldn't they?

But, nothing to see here, HGH police. Please move along.

Truly a remarkable athlete who is blessed with the ability to recover quickly from injuries.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AmxenqHUUqlaPzItoRQDgQc5nYcB?slug=jp-passan_pujols_comeback_mcgwire_rumors_070511 (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AmxenqHUUqlaPzItoRQDgQc5nYcB?slug=jp-passan_pujols_comeback_mcgwire_rumors_070511)

That conclusion belongs in the unreadable thread. Is it? Do I? Could it? Should we? Should I?

THI

You can tell Passan got a bit choked up while reporting/typing this. It would be hard not to with Albert's nuts on his tonsils.

I'd be more impressed if Albert arose after three days instead of 2 1/2 weeks.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on July 29, 2011, 07:34:02 PM
Here's hoping tonight is the first game of many games that the Genius puts Korey and his sub-.300 OBP in the leadoff spot for the Kyardnulls.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Armchair_QB on September 19, 2011, 04:07:03 PM
Gee, I really miss Ryan Theriot...


http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/article_80ab5f6f-21af-5b3d-bc7a-f75a574bc33f.html

It's buried in the story but Theriot had this to say about moving to second base when St. Louis picked up Rafael Furcal:

"When I was playing shortstop we were in first place. I know that. It is what it is."

Of course, the Team PED's winning percentage has actually gone up 60 points since they acquired Furcal, they've just been victims of the Brewers' getting red hot.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tony on September 19, 2011, 06:56:48 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on September 19, 2011, 04:07:03 PM
Gee, I really miss Ryan Theriot...


http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/article_80ab5f6f-21af-5b3d-bc7a-f75a574bc33f.html

It's buried in the story but Theriot had this to say about moving to second base when St. Louis picked up Rafael Furcal:

"When I was playing shortstop we were in first place. I know that. It is what it is."

Of course, the Team PED's winning percentage has actually gone up 60 points since they acquired Furcal, they've just been victims of the Brewers' getting red hot.

The Cardinals spent a lot of time in first place with Ozzie Smith at shortstop. Maybe they should play him there.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on September 19, 2011, 07:53:10 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on September 19, 2011, 04:07:03 PM
Gee, I really miss Ryan Theriot...


http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/article_80ab5f6f-21af-5b3d-bc7a-f75a574bc33f.html

It's buried in the story but Theriot had this to say about moving to second base when St. Louis picked up Rafael Furcal:

"When I was playing shortstop we were in first place. I know that. It is what it is."

Of course, the Team PED's winning percentage has actually gone up 60 points since they acquired Furcal, they've just been victims of the Brewers' getting red hot.

I enjoyed how the writer set up that quote by noting they actually fell out of first while he was still the SS.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: J. Walter Weatherman on October 14, 2011, 08:29:47 AM
What we lost, and what we never had...

http://twitter.com/williamfleitch/status/124671106291474433

QuoteI have seen enough Ryan Theriot over the last six months to last me several lifetimes.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on November 16, 2011, 08:18:01 PM
Well, it looks like the Cubs won't have the Astros to keep them out of last place anymore. (http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7242906/report-approval-houston-astros-sale-conditional-move-american-league)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: J. Walter Weatherman on November 16, 2011, 09:12:03 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 16, 2011, 08:18:01 PM
Well, it looks like the Cubs won't have the Astros to keep them out of last place anymore. (http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7242906/report-approval-houston-astros-sale-conditional-move-american-league)

The Astros to the AL? That's way too logical. What's the catch?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on November 16, 2011, 09:19:19 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 16, 2011, 09:12:03 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 16, 2011, 08:18:01 PM
Well, it looks like the Cubs won't have the Astros to keep them out of last place anymore. (http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7242906/report-approval-houston-astros-sale-conditional-move-american-league)

The Astros to the AL? That's way too logical. What's the catch?

Interleague play will be pretty much all season long.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gilgamesh on November 16, 2011, 09:24:21 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 16, 2011, 09:19:19 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 16, 2011, 09:12:03 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 16, 2011, 08:18:01 PM
Well, it looks like the Cubs won't have the Astros to keep them out of last place anymore. (http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7242906/report-approval-houston-astros-sale-conditional-move-american-league)

The Astros to the AL? That's way too logical. What's the catch?

Interleague play will be pretty much all season long.

Meh...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: J. Walter Weatherman on November 16, 2011, 09:26:05 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 16, 2011, 09:19:19 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 16, 2011, 09:12:03 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 16, 2011, 08:18:01 PM
Well, it looks like the Cubs won't have the Astros to keep them out of last place anymore. (http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7242906/report-approval-houston-astros-sale-conditional-move-american-league)

The Astros to the AL? That's way too logical. What's the catch?

Interleague play will be pretty much all season long.

Sure. But, if I'm not mistaken, that doesn't necessarily mean there will be any more interleague play than before.

Just that there will now be interleague play down the stretch in August and September.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Gilgamesh on November 16, 2011, 09:39:19 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 16, 2011, 09:26:05 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 16, 2011, 09:19:19 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 16, 2011, 09:12:03 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 16, 2011, 08:18:01 PM
Well, it looks like the Cubs won't have the Astros to keep them out of last place anymore. (http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7242906/report-approval-houston-astros-sale-conditional-move-american-league)

The Astros to the AL? That's way too logical. What's the catch?

Interleague play will be pretty much all season long.

Sure. But, if I'm not mistaken, that doesn't necessarily mean there will be any more interleague play than before.

Just that there will now be interleague play down the stretch in August and September.

As I understand it, for any given series during any portion of the season, one will be an interleague series.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on November 16, 2011, 09:40:50 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on November 16, 2011, 09:39:19 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 16, 2011, 09:26:05 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 16, 2011, 09:19:19 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 16, 2011, 09:12:03 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 16, 2011, 08:18:01 PM
Well, it looks like the Cubs won't have the Astros to keep them out of last place anymore. (http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7242906/report-approval-houston-astros-sale-conditional-move-american-league)

The Astros to the AL? That's way too logical. What's the catch?

Interleague play will be pretty much all season long.

Sure. But, if I'm not mistaken, that doesn't necessarily mean there will be any more interleague play than before.

Just that there will now be interleague play down the stretch in August and September.

As I understand it, for any given series during any portion of the season, one will be an interleague series.

That's my understanding. Hopefully now we no longer have to pretend it's something interesting or different.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on November 16, 2011, 09:50:17 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 16, 2011, 09:40:50 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on November 16, 2011, 09:39:19 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 16, 2011, 09:26:05 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 16, 2011, 09:19:19 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 16, 2011, 09:12:03 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 16, 2011, 08:18:01 PM
Well, it looks like the Cubs won't have the Astros to keep them out of last place anymore. (http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7242906/report-approval-houston-astros-sale-conditional-move-american-league)

The Astros to the AL? That's way too logical. What's the catch?

Interleague play will be pretty much all season long.

Sure. But, if I'm not mistaken, that doesn't necessarily mean there will be any more interleague play than before.

Just that there will now be interleague play down the stretch in August and September.

As I understand it, for any given series during any portion of the season, one will be an interleague series.

That's my understanding. Hopefully now we no longer have to pretend it's something interesting or different.

DO NOT DISPARAGE DA CROSSTOWN CLASSIC MY FRENT!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on February 23, 2012, 04:25:34 PM
Ryan Braun has won his appeal. Wow.

Link. (http://m.jsonline.com/140213003.htm?ua=iphone&dc=smart)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on February 25, 2012, 08:17:15 AM
This is the worst goddamn story in the history of stories. This guy should be ashamed of himself. Especially the last little bit of editorial. (http://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/jeff-gordon/not-everyone-is-cut-out-to-be-a-cardinal/article_caf19190-5f20-11e1-a933-001a4bcf6878.html)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on February 25, 2012, 10:31:07 AM
Quote from: Slaky on February 25, 2012, 08:17:15 AM
This is the worst goddamn story in the history of stories. This guy should be ashamed of himself. Especially the last little bit of editorial. (http://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/jeff-gordon/not-everyone-is-cut-out-to-be-a-cardinal/article_caf19190-5f20-11e1-a933-001a4bcf6878.html)

Nuke. Them.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Armchair_QB on February 25, 2012, 10:52:53 AM
I didn't realize the Post-Dispatch was a wholly owned subsidiary of Team PED. What a fucking embarrassment to journalism.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on April 24, 2013, 03:17:22 PM
BUMP for former NLC foes the Astros and their quest for the most Ks by a team (batting) in MLB history.

Currently sitting at 200 Ks through 20 games.

Ankiel leading the charge with an amazing 26 Ks (against 0 BBs) in 42 ABs.

Current Projections for Ankiel:
340 ABs, 41 Homers, 211 Ks.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CBStew on April 24, 2013, 05:24:30 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 24, 2013, 03:17:22 PM
BUMP for former NLC foes the Astros and their quest for the most Ks by a team (batting) in MLB history.

Currently sitting at 200 Ks through 20 games.

Ankiel leading the charge with an amazing 26 Ks (against 0 BBs) in 42 ABs.

Current Projections for Ankiel:
340 ABs, 41 Homers, 211 Ks.

The Cubs are waiting in the wings with Brett Jackson
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on April 24, 2013, 07:17:37 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 24, 2013, 03:17:22 PM
BUMP for former NLC foes the Astros and their quest for the most Ks by a team (batting) in MLB history.

Currently sitting at 200 Ks through 20 games.

Ankiel leading the charge with an amazing 26 Ks (against 0 BBs) in 42 ABs.

Current Projections for Ankiel:
340 ABs, 41 Homers, 211 Ks.

Brett Wallace had 17 Ks in 24 ABs (26 PAs) before getting sent down.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on April 25, 2013, 09:51:40 AM
This thread. One day I will be bored enough to read it from the beginning and I bet I will laugh.

Derrick Fucking Turnbow.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Internet Apex on April 25, 2013, 10:23:14 AM
Quote from: Slaky on April 25, 2013, 09:51:40 AM
This thread. One day I will be bored enough to read it from the beginning and I bet I will laugh.

Derrick Fucking Turnbow.

I just got bored enough to read the first four pages of it and can't figure why or if I actually have any friends.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on August 05, 2014, 01:45:46 PM
The Brewers' Matt Garza has been placed on the 15-day DL.  Shocking.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: InternetApex on August 05, 2014, 01:51:26 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on August 05, 2014, 01:45:46 PM
The Brewers' Matt Garza has been placed on the 15-day DL.  Shocking.

*Jordan over Ehlo fist pump*
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on August 30, 2014, 09:33:46 AM
Best Dongs In BaseballTM (http://deadspin.com/yep-thats-an-idiots-dong-featured-on-espn-com-1628752056)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: ChuckD on August 30, 2014, 09:47:29 AM
Quote from: Bort on August 30, 2014, 09:33:46 AM
Best Dongs In BaseballTM (http://deadspin.com/yep-thats-an-idiots-dong-featured-on-espn-com-1628752056)

Bilbo Ballbaggins did it better on that very page (http://deadspin.com/best-glands-in-baseball-1628753570), Bort.

Quote from: Bilbo Ballbaggins
Best glands in baseball.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on August 30, 2014, 12:13:44 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on August 30, 2014, 09:47:29 AM
Quote from: Bort on August 30, 2014, 09:33:46 AM
Best Dongs In BaseballTM (http://deadspin.com/yep-thats-an-idiots-dong-featured-on-espn-com-1628752056)

Bilbo Ballbaggins did it better on that very page (http://deadspin.com/best-glands-in-baseball-1628753570), Bort.

Quote from: Bilbo Ballbaggins
Best glands in baseball.

Must you always steal my thunder?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tonker on August 30, 2014, 01:10:16 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on August 30, 2014, 09:47:29 AM
Quote from: Bort on August 30, 2014, 09:33:46 AM
Best Dongs In BaseballTM (http://deadspin.com/yep-thats-an-idiots-dong-featured-on-espn-com-1628752056)

Bilbo Ballbaggins did it better on that very page (http://deadspin.com/best-glands-in-baseball-1628753570), Bort.

Quote from: Bilbo Ballbaggins
Best glands in baseball.

Except that he batched it.  Glans is the word, and, you know... funnier, too.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on August 30, 2014, 03:50:33 PM
Quote from: Tonker on August 30, 2014, 01:10:16 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on August 30, 2014, 09:47:29 AM
Quote from: Bort on August 30, 2014, 09:33:46 AM
Best Dongs In BaseballTM (http://deadspin.com/yep-thats-an-idiots-dong-featured-on-espn-com-1628752056)

Bilbo Ballbaggins did it better on that very page (http://deadspin.com/best-glands-in-baseball-1628753570), Bort.

Quote from: Bilbo Ballbaggins
Best glands in baseball.

Except that he batched it.  Glans is the word, and, you know... funnier, too.

Must you always steal ChuckD's thunder?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: ChuckD on August 31, 2014, 07:39:24 AM
Quote from: Bort on August 30, 2014, 03:50:33 PM
Quote from: Tonker on August 30, 2014, 01:10:16 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on August 30, 2014, 09:47:29 AM
Quote from: Bort on August 30, 2014, 09:33:46 AM
Best Dongs In BaseballTM (http://deadspin.com/yep-thats-an-idiots-dong-featured-on-espn-com-1628752056)

Bilbo Ballbaggins did it better on that very page (http://deadspin.com/best-glands-in-baseball-1628753570), Bort.

Quote from: Bilbo Ballbaggins
Best glands in baseball.

Except that he batched it.  Glans is the word, and, you know... funnier, too.

Must you always steal ChuckD's thunder?

Why are you stealing Tonk's thunder?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on August 31, 2014, 10:26:11 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on August 31, 2014, 07:39:24 AM
Quote from: Bort on August 30, 2014, 03:50:33 PM
Quote from: Tonker on August 30, 2014, 01:10:16 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on August 30, 2014, 09:47:29 AM
Quote from: Bort on August 30, 2014, 09:33:46 AM
Best Dongs In BaseballTM (http://deadspin.com/yep-thats-an-idiots-dong-featured-on-espn-com-1628752056)

Bilbo Ballbaggins did it better on that very page (http://deadspin.com/best-glands-in-baseball-1628753570), Bort.

Quote from: Bilbo Ballbaggins
Best glands in baseball.

Except that he batched it.  Glans is the word, and, you know... funnier, too.

Must you always steal ChuckD's thunder?

Why are you stealing Tonk's thunder?

MY WHOLE LIFE IS THUNDER.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on August 31, 2014, 03:14:30 PM
Quote from: Bort on August 31, 2014, 10:26:11 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on August 31, 2014, 07:39:24 AM
Quote from: Bort on August 30, 2014, 03:50:33 PM
Quote from: Tonker on August 30, 2014, 01:10:16 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on August 30, 2014, 09:47:29 AM
Quote from: Bort on August 30, 2014, 09:33:46 AM
Best Dongs In BaseballTM (http://deadspin.com/yep-thats-an-idiots-dong-featured-on-espn-com-1628752056)

Bilbo Ballbaggins did it better on that very page (http://deadspin.com/best-glands-in-baseball-1628753570), Bort.

Quote from: Bilbo Ballbaggins
Best glands in baseball.

Except that he batched it.  Glans is the word, and, you know... funnier, too.

Must you always steal ChuckD's thunder?

Why are you stealing Tonk's thunder?

MY WHOLE LIFE IS THUNDER.

(http://i58.tinypic.com/5cypva.png)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on September 26, 2014, 02:14:30 PM
DPD.  Nicely done, Brewers.  They've gone 8-20 since Aug. 26 as of this article (http://m.brewers.mlb.com/news/article/96366912/second-half-woes-cost-brewers-shot-at-playoffs).

Quote
According to STATS LLC, the Brewers are only the fifth team since the divisional era began in 1969 to spend at least 150 days in first place, yet miss the playoffs. The others were the '69 Cubs, 2007 Mets, '08 D-backs and '09 Tigers. Those other four teams finished in second place, but the Brewers -- who spent exactly 150 days atop the National League Central, including every day from April 5-Aug. 31 before falling with a Labor Day loss at Wrigley Field -- will finish third behind the postseason-bound Cardinals and Pirates.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: InternetApex on September 26, 2014, 02:31:09 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on September 26, 2014, 02:14:30 PM
DPD.  Nicely done, Brewers.  They've gone 8-20 since Aug. 26 as of this article (http://m.brewers.mlb.com/news/article/96366912/second-half-woes-cost-brewers-shot-at-playoffs).

Quote
According to STATS LLC, the Brewers are only the fifth team since the divisional era began in 1969 to spend at least 150 days in first place, yet miss the playoffs. The others were the '69 Cubs, 2007 Mets, '08 D-backs and '09 Tigers. Those other four teams finished in second place, but the Brewers -- who spent exactly 150 days atop the National League Central, including every day from April 5-Aug. 31 before falling with a Labor Day loss at Wrigley Field -- will finish third behind the postseason-bound Cardinals and Pirates.

This thread title deserves a polite head nod from somebody I feel.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on September 26, 2014, 03:39:51 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on September 26, 2014, 02:31:09 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on September 26, 2014, 02:14:30 PM
DPD.  Nicely done, Brewers.  They've gone 8-20 since Aug. 26 as of this article (http://m.brewers.mlb.com/news/article/96366912/second-half-woes-cost-brewers-shot-at-playoffs).

Quote
According to STATS LLC, the Brewers are only the fifth team since the divisional era began in 1969 to spend at least 150 days in first place, yet miss the playoffs. The others were the '69 Cubs, 2007 Mets, '08 D-backs and '09 Tigers. Those other four teams finished in second place, but the Brewers -- who spent exactly 150 days atop the National League Central, including every day from April 5-Aug. 31 before falling with a Labor Day loss at Wrigley Field -- will finish third behind the postseason-bound Cardinals and Pirates.

This thread title deserves a polite head nod from somebody I feel.

It should be a fucking book.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on September 26, 2014, 03:48:49 PM
Quote from: Slaky on September 26, 2014, 03:39:51 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on September 26, 2014, 02:31:09 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on September 26, 2014, 02:14:30 PM
DPD.  Nicely done, Brewers.  They've gone 8-20 since Aug. 26 as of this article (http://m.brewers.mlb.com/news/article/96366912/second-half-woes-cost-brewers-shot-at-playoffs).

Quote
According to STATS LLC, the Brewers are only the fifth team since the divisional era began in 1969 to spend at least 150 days in first place, yet miss the playoffs. The others were the '69 Cubs, 2007 Mets, '08 D-backs and '09 Tigers. Those other four teams finished in second place, but the Brewers -- who spent exactly 150 days atop the National League Central, including every day from April 5-Aug. 31 before falling with a Labor Day loss at Wrigley Field -- will finish third behind the postseason-bound Cardinals and Pirates.

This thread title deserves a polite head nod from somebody I feel.

It should be a fucking book.

At 173 pages in this thread, pretty sure it already is.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on September 30, 2014, 09:25:13 PM
Thank God for Ned Yost. Just can't help himself.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: InternetApex on October 01, 2014, 11:08:26 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on September 30, 2014, 09:25:13 PM
Thank God for Ned Yost. Just can't help himself.

Ex-Cub Factor > Ned Yost Factor

Soto
Fuld
Snork
Hammel
Donaldson (1/2)

That's a massive 4.5. Insurmountable.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on October 01, 2014, 07:06:20 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on September 30, 2014, 09:25:13 PM
Thank God for Ned Yost. Just can't help himself.

Did you realize that all of those bunts and steals single-handedly disproved sabermetrics and stat faggotry?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on October 01, 2014, 11:53:55 PM
Quote from: Shooter on October 01, 2014, 07:06:20 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on September 30, 2014, 09:25:13 PM
Thank God for Ned Yost. Just can't help himself.

Did you realize that all of those bunts and steals single-handedly disproved sabermetrics and stat faggotry?

Sadly, yes. Forever.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on October 01, 2014, 11:54:31 PM
DPD. Nice game, Pirates.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: InternetApex on October 02, 2014, 10:44:03 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 01, 2014, 11:54:31 PM
DPD. Nice game, Pirates.

What's the over/under on Clint Hurdle chewing gum during his upcoming hip surgery?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on October 02, 2014, 12:47:57 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on October 02, 2014, 10:44:03 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 01, 2014, 11:54:31 PM
DPD. Nice game, Pirates.

What's the over/under on Clint Hurdle chewing gum during his upcoming hip surgery?

7
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on October 03, 2014, 11:10:33 AM
He was mostly overlooked this year, but Ed Hardy enthusiast and wannabe Ryan Braun was not-so-great.  Full-season career lows across the board, and Fangraphs had him as just barely more than a 1-win player (http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=3410&position=OF).  May his decline continue to be swift and as ugly as these shirts:

(http://www.millerparkdrunk.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/braun.jpg)
(http://www.theheckler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/2011-12-10-BraunShirt.jpg)

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on November 17, 2014, 11:17:34 AM
Ouch: The #Braves have acquired RHP Shelby Miller and RHP Tyrell Jenkins from the Cardinals in exchange for OF Jason Heyward and RHP Jordan Walden
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on November 17, 2014, 11:20:24 AM
Quote from: Yeti on November 17, 2014, 11:17:34 AM
Ouch: The #Braves have acquired RHP Shelby Miller and RHP Tyrell Jenkins from the Cardinals in exchange for OF Jason Heyward and RHP Jordan Walden

This fucking blows.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on November 17, 2014, 11:21:05 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on November 17, 2014, 11:20:24 AM
Quote from: Yeti on November 17, 2014, 11:17:34 AM
Ouch: The #Braves have acquired RHP Shelby Miller and RHP Tyrell Jenkins from the Cardinals in exchange for OF Jason Heyward and RHP Jordan Walden

This fucking blows.

Yeah, that's a total steal for the Cardinals.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: ChuckD on November 17, 2014, 11:21:11 AM
Quote from: Yeti on November 17, 2014, 11:17:34 AM
Ouch: The #Braves have acquired RHP Shelby Miller and RHP Tyrell Jenkins from the Cardinals in exchange for OF Jason Heyward and RHP Jordan Walden

Jesus. That's a fucking steal for the Cards.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on November 17, 2014, 11:22:18 AM
There's no fucking way in hell Heyward doesn't have a career year offensively next year, is there?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on November 17, 2014, 11:24:49 AM
Quote from: SKO on November 17, 2014, 11:22:18 AM
There's no fucking way in hell Heyward doesn't have a career year offensively next year, is there?

I hate life
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on November 17, 2014, 11:25:58 AM
Quote from: SKO on November 17, 2014, 11:22:18 AM
There's no fucking way in hell Heyward doesn't have a career year offensively next year, is there?

Well, it's also his contract year, so it all depends on whether or not he re-signs with the Cardinals immediately.

The only real thing we can hope for is that he struggles or gets injured and then opts for free agency after next season.

Or that he kills himself drunk driving.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on November 17, 2014, 11:26:29 AM
Quote from: Yeti on November 17, 2014, 11:24:49 AM
Quote from: SKO on November 17, 2014, 11:22:18 AM
There's no fucking way in hell Heyward doesn't have a career year offensively next year, is there?

I hate life

It'll be fine. Tommy La Stella knows all of Heyward's weaknesses (sliders off the plate, chocolate), hence yesterday's deal.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on November 17, 2014, 11:27:39 AM
Heyward was worth 6.3 WAR last year. Six. Point. Three.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on November 17, 2014, 11:38:30 AM
Quote from: SKO on November 17, 2014, 11:27:39 AM
Heyward was worth 6.3 WAR last year. Six. Point. Three.

Is that a significant number?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BH on November 17, 2014, 01:48:03 PM
Bill Mueller quit as hitting coach to become the cards assistant hitting coach.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on November 17, 2014, 03:09:30 PM
Quote from: BH on November 17, 2014, 01:48:03 PM
Bill Mueller quit as hitting coach to become the cards assistant hitting coach.

Finally, he's on the right side of the rivalry.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on December 16, 2014, 11:58:44 AM
This sounds fun. (http://deadspin.com/get-ready-for-the-bud-selig-experience-1671703180)



QuoteBrewers say the exhibit will be open during home games, ballpark tours, and "available for some private events," just in case you'd like to host your child's birthday party inside a replica of Bud Selig's office.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on December 16, 2014, 12:00:10 PM
Quote from: Bort on December 16, 2014, 11:58:44 AM
This sounds fun. (http://deadspin.com/get-ready-for-the-bud-selig-experience-1671703180)

QuoteBrewers say the exhibit will be open during home games, ballpark tours, and "available for some private events," just in case you'd like to host your child's birthday party inside a replica of Bud Selig's office.

WILL THEY DO ADULT BIRTHDAY PARTIES?

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on February 27, 2015, 09:48:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.

I feel like he might be the most underappreciated Cub of my lifetime. The dude was really damn good for quite a stretch and yet lots of people seemed to have a problem with him.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 27, 2015, 09:48:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.

I feel like he might be the most underappreciated Cub of my lifetime. The dude was really damn good for quite a stretch and yet lots of people seemed to have a problem with him.

Bob Brenly certainly fanned the flames of that stupid, stupid fire, and it's a big reason why I'm glad Bob fucking left.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 09:50:52 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 27, 2015, 09:48:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.

I feel like he might be the most underappreciated Cub of my lifetime. The dude was really damn good for quite a stretch and yet lots of people seemed to have a problem with him.

Bob Brenly certainly fanned the flames of that stupid, stupid fire, and it's a big reason why I'm glad Bob fucking left.

People around here called him Pancakes for some reason nobody will say to my face.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CBStew on February 27, 2015, 09:52:36 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 09:50:52 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 27, 2015, 09:48:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.

I feel like he might be the most underappreciated Cub of my lifetime. The dude was really damn good for quite a stretch and yet lots of people seemed to have a problem with him.

Bob Brenly certainly fanned the flames of that stupid, stupid fire, and it's a big reason why I'm glad Bob fucking left.

People around here called him Pancakes for some reason nobody will say to my face.

I can't imagine why people would call Brenly "Pancakes".
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:57:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 09:50:52 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 27, 2015, 09:48:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.

I feel like he might be the most underappreciated Cub of my lifetime. The dude was really damn good for quite a stretch and yet lots of people seemed to have a problem with him.

Bob Brenly certainly fanned the flames of that stupid, stupid fire, and it's a big reason why I'm glad Bob fucking left.

People around here called him Pancakes for some reason nobody will say to my face.

I just remember one really stupid stretch where the guy with the only grand slam in Cubs postseason history who I believe is also the franchise record holder for walk off homers got criticized for only "playing well when it doesn't matter".

Christ I hate Cubs fans.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 10:01:19 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:57:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 09:50:52 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 27, 2015, 09:48:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.

I feel like he might be the most underappreciated Cub of my lifetime. The dude was really damn good for quite a stretch and yet lots of people seemed to have a problem with him.

Bob Brenly certainly fanned the flames of that stupid, stupid fire, and it's a big reason why I'm glad Bob fucking left.

People around here called him Pancakes for some reason nobody will say to my face.

I just remember one really stupid stretch where the guy with the only grand slam in Cubs postseason history who I believe is also the franchise record holder for walk off homers got criticized for only "playing well when it doesn't matter".

Christ I hate Cubs fans.

I thought Sosa was the walkoff leader.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: flannj on February 27, 2015, 10:02:04 AM
Quote from: CBStew on February 27, 2015, 09:52:36 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 09:50:52 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 27, 2015, 09:48:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.

I feel like he might be the most underappreciated Cub of my lifetime. The dude was really damn good for quite a stretch and yet lots of people seemed to have a problem with him.

Bob Brenly certainly fanned the flames of that stupid, stupid fire, and it's a big reason why I'm glad Bob fucking left.

People around here called him Pancakes for some reason nobody will say to my face.

I can't imagine why people would call Brenly "Pancakes".

No, he's called "Johnny Cakes".
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 10:02:31 AM
Quote from: flannj on February 27, 2015, 10:02:04 AM
Quote from: CBStew on February 27, 2015, 09:52:36 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 09:50:52 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 27, 2015, 09:48:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.

I feel like he might be the most underappreciated Cub of my lifetime. The dude was really damn good for quite a stretch and yet lots of people seemed to have a problem with him.

Bob Brenly certainly fanned the flames of that stupid, stupid fire, and it's a big reason why I'm glad Bob fucking left.

People around here called him Pancakes for some reason nobody will say to my face.

I can't imagine why people would call Brenly "Pancakes".

No, he's called "Johnny Cakes".

Which is perfect.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on February 27, 2015, 10:13:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 10:01:19 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:57:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 09:50:52 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 27, 2015, 09:48:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.

I feel like he might be the most underappreciated Cub of my lifetime. The dude was really damn good for quite a stretch and yet lots of people seemed to have a problem with him.

Bob Brenly certainly fanned the flames of that stupid, stupid fire, and it's a big reason why I'm glad Bob fucking left.

People around here called him Pancakes for some reason nobody will say to my face.

I just remember one really stupid stretch where the guy with the only grand slam in Cubs postseason history who I believe is also the franchise record holder for walk off homers got criticized for only "playing well when it doesn't matter".

Christ I hate Cubs fans.

I thought Sosa was the walkoff leader.

Maybe he is, if so Aramis isn't far behind. None of this changes that he was the balls and anyone who has a problem with that can rot.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: ChuckD on February 27, 2015, 10:15:53 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.

Jah Bless, Dave Littlefield.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on February 27, 2015, 10:27:38 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 10:13:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 10:01:19 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:57:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 09:50:52 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 27, 2015, 09:48:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.

I feel like he might be the most underappreciated Cub of my lifetime. The dude was really damn good for quite a stretch and yet lots of people seemed to have a problem with him.

Bob Brenly certainly fanned the flames of that stupid, stupid fire, and it's a big reason why I'm glad Bob fucking left.

People around here called him Pancakes for some reason nobody will say to my face.

I just remember one really stupid stretch where the guy with the only grand slam in Cubs postseason history who I believe is also the franchise record holder for walk off homers got criticized for only "playing well when it doesn't matter".

Christ I hate Cubs fans.

I thought Sosa was the walkoff leader.

Maybe he is, if so Aramis isn't far behind. None of this changes that he was the balls and anyone who has a problem with that can rot.

The Bobby Hill for Aramis and Kenny Lofton trade is in the top Cubs trades of all time, along with Larry Jackson for Fergie Jenkins, Ivan Dejesus for Larry Bowa and Ryne Sandberg and George Bell for Sammy Sosa.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on February 27, 2015, 10:38:41 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 10:13:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 10:01:19 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:57:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 09:50:52 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 27, 2015, 09:48:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.

I feel like he might be the most underappreciated Cub of my lifetime. The dude was really damn good for quite a stretch and yet lots of people seemed to have a problem with him.

Bob Brenly certainly fanned the flames of that stupid, stupid fire, and it's a big reason why I'm glad Bob fucking left.

People around here called him Pancakes for some reason nobody will say to my face.

I just remember one really stupid stretch where the guy with the only grand slam in Cubs postseason history who I believe is also the franchise record holder for walk off homers got criticized for only "playing well when it doesn't matter".

Christ I hate Cubs fans.

I thought Sosa was the walkoff leader.

Maybe he is, if so Aramis isn't far behind. None of this changes that he was the balls and anyone who has a problem with that can rot.

Stitching this onto a sampler to display in my kitchen.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on February 27, 2015, 10:45:18 AM
Wisconsin still gonna Wisconsin.

First this and this.  (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=8731.msg282110#msg282110)

And now the Appleton Timber Rattlers, the Class A Affiliate for the Brewers introduces the Big Mother Funnel Burger.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-3Ts1xWwAExfBc.jpg:large)

And, because it would be crazy to stop there, the Grilled Cheese Bacon Cheeseburger.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-yljDDWwAAgO4T.jpg:large)

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 10:48:18 AM
I have no issues with the second pic.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: ChuckD on February 27, 2015, 10:50:17 AM
I'd eat the first one. I have eaten the second one (although not at a Timber Rattlers game). I see no problems with either.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on February 27, 2015, 11:14:49 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on February 27, 2015, 10:50:17 AM
I'd eat the first one. I have eaten the second one (although not at a Timber Rattlers game). I see no problems with either.

But it was all Pen could do to post those pics before collapsing on his vegan fainting couch.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: ChuckD on February 27, 2015, 11:33:31 AM
Quote from: PANK! on February 27, 2015, 11:14:49 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on February 27, 2015, 10:50:17 AM
I'd eat the first one. I have eaten the second one (although not at a Timber Rattlers game). I see no problems with either.

But it was all Pen could do to post those pics before collapsing on his vegan fainting couch.


That said, even though I don't have any issues with it, I probably wouldn't eat a grilled cheese bacon cheeseburger anytime soon. I'm reminded of Ron Swanson's line about bacon wrapped shrimp. But it's kind of like jizzing on a girl's face. You try it once, just so you can say you've tried it. But afterward you'll probably feel kind of bad about yourself afterward and probably not want to do it again anytime soon.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: J. Walter Weatherman on February 27, 2015, 11:36:48 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on February 27, 2015, 11:33:31 AM
But it's kind of like jizzing on a girl's face. You try it once, just so you can say you've tried it. But afterward you'll probably feel kind of bad about yourself afterward and probably not want to do it again anytime soon.

RIP, Gil Gunderson.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on February 27, 2015, 12:27:26 PM
Quote from: Eli on February 27, 2015, 09:48:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.

I feel like he might be the most underappreciated Cub of my lifetime. The dude was really damn good for quite a stretch and yet lots of people seemed to have a problem with him.

Most of those people were local sportswriters and talk radioheads (most of them white) who had it out for the best 3B this city had seen in 3 decades because he wore a facemask while playing April baseball in Chicago. That, combined with the presence of a much shittier player at 3B on the South Side who was both white and on a World Series team (and thus tried much harder) for some reason made Aramis into a bad guy in the eyes of various meatballs in the press and fanbase.

Up yours, Barry Rozner.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: R-V on February 27, 2015, 12:31:29 PM
Quote from: PANK! on February 27, 2015, 11:14:49 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on February 27, 2015, 10:50:17 AM
I'd eat the first one. I have eaten the second one (although not at a Timber Rattlers game). I see no problems with either.

But it was all Pen could do to post those pics before collapsing on his vegan fainting couch.

They should make the whole couch out of vegans.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on February 27, 2015, 01:02:50 PM
Quote from: Bort on February 27, 2015, 10:38:41 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 10:13:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 10:01:19 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:57:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 09:50:52 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 27, 2015, 09:48:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.

I feel like he might be the most underappreciated Cub of my lifetime. The dude was really damn good for quite a stretch and yet lots of people seemed to have a problem with him.

Bob Brenly certainly fanned the flames of that stupid, stupid fire, and it's a big reason why I'm glad Bob fucking left.

People around here called him Pancakes for some reason nobody will say to my face.

I just remember one really stupid stretch where the guy with the only grand slam in Cubs postseason history who I believe is also the franchise record holder for walk off homers got criticized for only "playing well when it doesn't matter".

Christ I hate Cubs fans.

I thought Sosa was the walkoff leader.

Maybe he is, if so Aramis isn't far behind. None of this changes that he was the balls and anyone who has a problem with that can rot.

Stitching this onto a sampler to display in my kitchen.

Seriously, if you wanted to make an all-balls Cub team, Aramis would be your third baseman. Dawson would be in right, Williams in left. Then you'd just make the rest of the team out of Glenn Beckert.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on February 27, 2015, 01:39:21 PM
Quote from: Fork on February 27, 2015, 01:02:50 PM
Quote from: Bort on February 27, 2015, 10:38:41 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 10:13:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 10:01:19 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:57:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 09:50:52 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 27, 2015, 09:48:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.

I feel like he might be the most underappreciated Cub of my lifetime. The dude was really damn good for quite a stretch and yet lots of people seemed to have a problem with him.

Bob Brenly certainly fanned the flames of that stupid, stupid fire, and it's a big reason why I'm glad Bob fucking left.

People around here called him Pancakes for some reason nobody will say to my face.

I just remember one really stupid stretch where the guy with the only grand slam in Cubs postseason history who I believe is also the franchise record holder for walk off homers got criticized for only "playing well when it doesn't matter".

Christ I hate Cubs fans.

I thought Sosa was the walkoff leader.

Maybe he is, if so Aramis isn't far behind. None of this changes that he was the balls and anyone who has a problem with that can rot.

Stitching this onto a sampler to display in my kitchen.

Seriously, if you wanted to make an all-balls Cub team, Aramis would be your third baseman. Dawson would be in right, Williams in left. Then you'd just make the rest of the team out of Glenn Beckert.

Bill Jurges ain't moving off shortstop, Fork.  The man took a fucking bullet, in-season for crissakes.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 01:41:46 PM
Quote from: Fork on February 27, 2015, 01:02:50 PM
Quote from: Bort on February 27, 2015, 10:38:41 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 10:13:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 10:01:19 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:57:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 09:50:52 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 27, 2015, 09:48:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.

I feel like he might be the most underappreciated Cub of my lifetime. The dude was really damn good for quite a stretch and yet lots of people seemed to have a problem with him.

Bob Brenly certainly fanned the flames of that stupid, stupid fire, and it's a big reason why I'm glad Bob fucking left.

People around here called him Pancakes for some reason nobody will say to my face.

I just remember one really stupid stretch where the guy with the only grand slam in Cubs postseason history who I believe is also the franchise record holder for walk off homers got criticized for only "playing well when it doesn't matter".

Christ I hate Cubs fans.

I thought Sosa was the walkoff leader.

Maybe he is, if so Aramis isn't far behind. None of this changes that he was the balls and anyone who has a problem with that can rot.

Stitching this onto a sampler to display in my kitchen.

Seriously, if you wanted to make an all-balls Cub team, Aramis would be your third baseman. Dawson would be in right, Williams in left. Then you'd just make the rest of the team out of Glenn Beckert.

Dunston at short. Banks at first. Hank White behind the diddish. Jenkins, Wood, Zambrano, Three-Finger Brown. Lee Arthur Smith blows smoke in the 9th.

We need a centerfielder. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on February 27, 2015, 01:44:52 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 01:41:46 PM
Quote from: Fork on February 27, 2015, 01:02:50 PM
Quote from: Bort on February 27, 2015, 10:38:41 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 10:13:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 10:01:19 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:57:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 09:50:52 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 27, 2015, 09:48:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.

I feel like he might be the most underappreciated Cub of my lifetime. The dude was really damn good for quite a stretch and yet lots of people seemed to have a problem with him.

Bob Brenly certainly fanned the flames of that stupid, stupid fire, and it's a big reason why I'm glad Bob fucking left.

People around here called him Pancakes for some reason nobody will say to my face.

I just remember one really stupid stretch where the guy with the only grand slam in Cubs postseason history who I believe is also the franchise record holder for walk off homers got criticized for only "playing well when it doesn't matter".

Christ I hate Cubs fans.

I thought Sosa was the walkoff leader.

Maybe he is, if so Aramis isn't far behind. None of this changes that he was the balls and anyone who has a problem with that can rot.

Stitching this onto a sampler to display in my kitchen.

Seriously, if you wanted to make an all-balls Cub team, Aramis would be your third baseman. Dawson would be in right, Williams in left. Then you'd just make the rest of the team out of Glenn Beckert.

Dunston at short. Banks at first. Hank White behind the diddish. Jenkins, Wood, Zambrano, Three-Finger Brown. Lee Arthur Smith blows smoke in the 9th.

We need a centerfielder. 

Tarzan.

Also, no to Dunston. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: ChuckD on February 27, 2015, 01:49:31 PM
Quote from: PANK! on February 27, 2015, 01:39:21 PM
Quote from: Fork on February 27, 2015, 01:02:50 PM
Quote from: Bort on February 27, 2015, 10:38:41 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 10:13:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 10:01:19 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:57:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 09:50:52 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 27, 2015, 09:48:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.

I feel like he might be the most underappreciated Cub of my lifetime. The dude was really damn good for quite a stretch and yet lots of people seemed to have a problem with him.

Bob Brenly certainly fanned the flames of that stupid, stupid fire, and it's a big reason why I'm glad Bob fucking left.

People around here called him Pancakes for some reason nobody will say to my face.

I just remember one really stupid stretch where the guy with the only grand slam in Cubs postseason history who I believe is also the franchise record holder for walk off homers got criticized for only "playing well when it doesn't matter".

Christ I hate Cubs fans.

I thought Sosa was the walkoff leader.

Maybe he is, if so Aramis isn't far behind. None of this changes that he was the balls and anyone who has a problem with that can rot.

Stitching this onto a sampler to display in my kitchen.

Seriously, if you wanted to make an all-balls Cub team, Aramis would be your third baseman. Dawson would be in right, Williams in left. Then you'd just make the rest of the team out of Glenn Beckert.

Bill Jurges ain't moving off shortstop, Fork.  The man took a fucking bullet, in-season for crissakes.

Yeah, but Castro probably pulled the trigger.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 01:58:28 PM
Quote from: PANK! on February 27, 2015, 01:44:52 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 01:41:46 PM
Quote from: Fork on February 27, 2015, 01:02:50 PM
Quote from: Bort on February 27, 2015, 10:38:41 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 10:13:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 10:01:19 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:57:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 09:50:52 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 27, 2015, 09:48:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.

I feel like he might be the most underappreciated Cub of my lifetime. The dude was really damn good for quite a stretch and yet lots of people seemed to have a problem with him.

Bob Brenly certainly fanned the flames of that stupid, stupid fire, and it's a big reason why I'm glad Bob fucking left.

People around here called him Pancakes for some reason nobody will say to my face.

I just remember one really stupid stretch where the guy with the only grand slam in Cubs postseason history who I believe is also the franchise record holder for walk off homers got criticized for only "playing well when it doesn't matter".

Christ I hate Cubs fans.

I thought Sosa was the walkoff leader.

Maybe he is, if so Aramis isn't far behind. None of this changes that he was the balls and anyone who has a problem with that can rot.

Stitching this onto a sampler to display in my kitchen.

Seriously, if you wanted to make an all-balls Cub team, Aramis would be your third baseman. Dawson would be in right, Williams in left. Then you'd just make the rest of the team out of Glenn Beckert.

Dunston at short. Banks at first. Hank White behind the diddish. Jenkins, Wood, Zambrano, Three-Finger Brown. Lee Arthur Smith blows smoke in the 9th.

We need a centerfielder. 

Tarzan.

Also, no to Dunston. 

Fine. Banks can move back to short and Derrick Lee can play first.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on February 27, 2015, 03:05:16 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 01:58:28 PM
Quote from: PANK! on February 27, 2015, 01:44:52 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 01:41:46 PM
Quote from: Fork on February 27, 2015, 01:02:50 PM
Quote from: Bort on February 27, 2015, 10:38:41 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 10:13:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 10:01:19 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:57:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 09:50:52 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 27, 2015, 09:48:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.

I feel like he might be the most underappreciated Cub of my lifetime. The dude was really damn good for quite a stretch and yet lots of people seemed to have a problem with him.

Bob Brenly certainly fanned the flames of that stupid, stupid fire, and it's a big reason why I'm glad Bob fucking left.

People around here called him Pancakes for some reason nobody will say to my face.

I just remember one really stupid stretch where the guy with the only grand slam in Cubs postseason history who I believe is also the franchise record holder for walk off homers got criticized for only "playing well when it doesn't matter".

Christ I hate Cubs fans.

I thought Sosa was the walkoff leader.

Maybe he is, if so Aramis isn't far behind. None of this changes that he was the balls and anyone who has a problem with that can rot.

Stitching this onto a sampler to display in my kitchen.

Seriously, if you wanted to make an all-balls Cub team, Aramis would be your third baseman. Dawson would be in right, Williams in left. Then you'd just make the rest of the team out of Glenn Beckert.

Dunston at short. Banks at first. Hank White behind the diddish. Jenkins, Wood, Zambrano, Three-Finger Brown. Lee Arthur Smith blows smoke in the 9th.

We need a centerfielder. 

Tarzan.

Also, no to Dunston. 

Fine. Banks can move back to short and Derrick Lee can play first.
This.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on February 27, 2015, 03:13:50 PM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 03:05:16 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 01:58:28 PM
Quote from: PANK! on February 27, 2015, 01:44:52 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 01:41:46 PM
Quote from: Fork on February 27, 2015, 01:02:50 PM
Quote from: Bort on February 27, 2015, 10:38:41 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 10:13:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 10:01:19 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:57:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 09:50:52 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 27, 2015, 09:48:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.

I feel like he might be the most underappreciated Cub of my lifetime. The dude was really damn good for quite a stretch and yet lots of people seemed to have a problem with him.

Bob Brenly certainly fanned the flames of that stupid, stupid fire, and it's a big reason why I'm glad Bob fucking left.

People around here called him Pancakes for some reason nobody will say to my face.

I just remember one really stupid stretch where the guy with the only grand slam in Cubs postseason history who I believe is also the franchise record holder for walk off homers got criticized for only "playing well when it doesn't matter".

Christ I hate Cubs fans.

I thought Sosa was the walkoff leader.

Maybe he is, if so Aramis isn't far behind. None of this changes that he was the balls and anyone who has a problem with that can rot.

Stitching this onto a sampler to display in my kitchen.

Seriously, if you wanted to make an all-balls Cub team, Aramis would be your third baseman. Dawson would be in right, Williams in left. Then you'd just make the rest of the team out of Glenn Beckert.

Dunston at short. Banks at first. Hank White behind the diddish. Jenkins, Wood, Zambrano, Three-Finger Brown. Lee Arthur Smith blows smoke in the 9th.

We need a centerfielder. 

Tarzan.

Also, no to Dunston. 

Fine. Banks can move back to short and Derrick Lee can play first.
This.

DERREK
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on February 27, 2015, 03:27:49 PM
Quote from: Slaky on February 27, 2015, 03:13:50 PM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 03:05:16 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 01:58:28 PM
Quote from: PANK! on February 27, 2015, 01:44:52 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 01:41:46 PM
Quote from: Fork on February 27, 2015, 01:02:50 PM
Quote from: Bort on February 27, 2015, 10:38:41 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 10:13:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 10:01:19 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:57:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 09:50:52 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 27, 2015, 09:48:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.

I feel like he might be the most underappreciated Cub of my lifetime. The dude was really damn good for quite a stretch and yet lots of people seemed to have a problem with him.

Bob Brenly certainly fanned the flames of that stupid, stupid fire, and it's a big reason why I'm glad Bob fucking left.

People around here called him Pancakes for some reason nobody will say to my face.

I just remember one really stupid stretch where the guy with the only grand slam in Cubs postseason history who I believe is also the franchise record holder for walk off homers got criticized for only "playing well when it doesn't matter".

Christ I hate Cubs fans.

I thought Sosa was the walkoff leader.

Maybe he is, if so Aramis isn't far behind. None of this changes that he was the balls and anyone who has a problem with that can rot.

Stitching this onto a sampler to display in my kitchen.

Seriously, if you wanted to make an all-balls Cub team, Aramis would be your third baseman. Dawson would be in right, Williams in left. Then you'd just make the rest of the team out of Glenn Beckert.

Dunston at short. Banks at first. Hank White behind the diddish. Jenkins, Wood, Zambrano, Three-Finger Brown. Lee Arthur Smith blows smoke in the 9th.

We need a centerfielder. 

Tarzan.

Also, no to Dunston. 

Fine. Banks can move back to short and Derrick Lee can play first.
This.

DERREK

I think Apex was doing a thing a la Derrick Rose. Maybe he wasn't. If he wasn't doing a thing your outrage is validated.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on February 27, 2015, 04:06:19 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 01:58:28 PM
Quote from: PANK! on February 27, 2015, 01:44:52 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 01:41:46 PM
Quote from: Fork on February 27, 2015, 01:02:50 PM
Quote from: Bort on February 27, 2015, 10:38:41 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 10:13:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 10:01:19 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:57:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 09:50:52 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 27, 2015, 09:48:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.

I feel like he might be the most underappreciated Cub of my lifetime. The dude was really damn good for quite a stretch and yet lots of people seemed to have a problem with him.

Bob Brenly certainly fanned the flames of that stupid, stupid fire, and it's a big reason why I'm glad Bob fucking left.

People around here called him Pancakes for some reason nobody will say to my face.

I just remember one really stupid stretch where the guy with the only grand slam in Cubs postseason history who I believe is also the franchise record holder for walk off homers got criticized for only "playing well when it doesn't matter".

Christ I hate Cubs fans.

I thought Sosa was the walkoff leader.

Maybe he is, if so Aramis isn't far behind. None of this changes that he was the balls and anyone who has a problem with that can rot.

Stitching this onto a sampler to display in my kitchen.

Seriously, if you wanted to make an all-balls Cub team, Aramis would be your third baseman. Dawson would be in right, Williams in left. Then you'd just make the rest of the team out of Glenn Beckert.

Dunston at short. Banks at first. Hank White behind the diddish. Jenkins, Wood, Zambrano, Three-Finger Brown. Lee Arthur Smith blows smoke in the 9th.

We need a centerfielder. 

Tarzan.

Also, no to Dunston. 

Fine. Banks can move back to short and Derrick Lee can play first.

Only until Rizzo actually goes Red Wedding on Cincinnati's dugout this year.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 04:07:10 PM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 03:27:49 PM
Quote from: Slaky on February 27, 2015, 03:13:50 PM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 03:05:16 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 01:58:28 PM
Quote from: PANK! on February 27, 2015, 01:44:52 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 01:41:46 PM
Quote from: Fork on February 27, 2015, 01:02:50 PM
Quote from: Bort on February 27, 2015, 10:38:41 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 10:13:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 10:01:19 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:57:04 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 27, 2015, 09:50:52 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 27, 2015, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 27, 2015, 09:48:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.

I feel like he might be the most underappreciated Cub of my lifetime. The dude was really damn good for quite a stretch and yet lots of people seemed to have a problem with him.

Bob Brenly certainly fanned the flames of that stupid, stupid fire, and it's a big reason why I'm glad Bob fucking left.

People around here called him Pancakes for some reason nobody will say to my face.

I just remember one really stupid stretch where the guy with the only grand slam in Cubs postseason history who I believe is also the franchise record holder for walk off homers got criticized for only "playing well when it doesn't matter".

Christ I hate Cubs fans.

I thought Sosa was the walkoff leader.

Maybe he is, if so Aramis isn't far behind. None of this changes that he was the balls and anyone who has a problem with that can rot.

Stitching this onto a sampler to display in my kitchen.

Seriously, if you wanted to make an all-balls Cub team, Aramis would be your third baseman. Dawson would be in right, Williams in left. Then you'd just make the rest of the team out of Glenn Beckert.

Dunston at short. Banks at first. Hank White behind the diddish. Jenkins, Wood, Zambrano, Three-Finger Brown. Lee Arthur Smith blows smoke in the 9th.

We need a centerfielder. 


Tarzan.

Also, no to Dunston. 

Fine. Banks can move back to short and Derrick Lee can play first.
This.

DERREK

I think Apex was doing a thing a la Derrick Rose. Maybe he wasn't. If he wasn't doing a thing your outrage is validated.

I had Turdthrow on the brain actually. I am rightly chastised.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on February 27, 2015, 07:17:09 PM
Quote from: CT III on February 27, 2015, 12:27:26 PM
Quote from: Eli on February 27, 2015, 09:48:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.

I feel like he might be the most underappreciated Cub of my lifetime. The dude was really damn good for quite a stretch and yet lots of people seemed to have a problem with him.

Most of those people were local sportswriters and talk radioheads (most of them white) who had it out for the best 3B this city had seen in 3 decades because he wore a facemask while playing April baseball in Chicago. That, combined with the presence of a much shittier player at 3B on the South Side who was both white and on a World Series team (and thus tried much harder) for some reason made Aramis into a bad guy in the eyes of various meatballs in the press and fanbase.

Up yours, Barry Rozner.

And some of the rest were Chuck.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on February 27, 2015, 11:15:09 PM
Quote from: Shooter on February 27, 2015, 07:17:09 PM
Quote from: CT III on February 27, 2015, 12:27:26 PM
Quote from: Eli on February 27, 2015, 09:48:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 09:45:15 AM
This thread works cause it's a sad story: https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/571333892323483648

Quote from: Adam McCalvyAramis Ramirez says 2015 will be his final season.

I feel like he might be the most underappreciated Cub of my lifetime. The dude was really damn good for quite a stretch and yet lots of people seemed to have a problem with him.

Most of those people were local sportswriters and talk radioheads (most of them white) who had it out for the best 3B this city had seen in 3 decades because he wore a facemask while playing April baseball in Chicago. That, combined with the presence of a much shittier player at 3B on the South Side who was both white and on a World Series team (and thus tried much harder) for some reason made Aramis into a bad guy in the eyes of various meatballs in the press and fanbase.

Up yours, Barry Rozner.

And some of the rest were Chuck.

In a way, aren't they all Chuck?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on February 28, 2015, 07:51:01 PM
People who don't love E-ramis unconditionally are assholes.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on March 01, 2015, 06:59:16 AM
Why is Apex still so butthurt about "Pancakes"?  I LOVE Ramirez (who the fuck wouldn't?) and I loved that nickname.  More HR's = more pancakes.  Bring that tall ass stack up and drown it in some butter and maple syrup (*smashes a 400 foot drive to right-center).  More players should be motivated by the thought of eating pancakes.  Ain't nothing wrong with Ramirez and ain't nothing wrong with motherfucking pancakes.

For me growing up, all people ever bitched about in this town was that the Cubs had some sort of Death Void at third base since Ron Santo (even though CF's been just as woeful and stretches back further).  Finally they got a real third baseman to shut up this stupid discussion and it was a hitter who was--with apologis to DLee-- the finest hitter on some of the more most consistently successful Cubs teams (I know, not a stretch) from 2003 through 2013--and he wasn't even around for the last few of those years.  Borb's mustache can get fucked.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: InternetApex on March 02, 2015, 09:42:27 AM
Quote from: PANK! on March 01, 2015, 06:59:16 AM
Why is Apex still so butthurt about "Pancakes"?  I LOVE Ramirez (who the fuck wouldn't?) and I loved that nickname.  More HR's = more pancakes.  Bring that tall ass stack up and drown it in some butter and maple syrup (*smashes a 400 foot drive to right-center).  More players should be motivated by the thought of eating pancakes.  Ain't nothing wrong with Ramirez and ain't nothing wrong with motherfucking pancakes.

For me growing up, all people ever bitched about in this town was that the Cubs had some sort of Death Void at third base since Ron Santo (even though CF's been just as woeful and stretches back further).  Finally they got a real third baseman to shut up this stupid discussion and it was a hitter who was--with apologis to DLee-- the finest hitter on some of the more most consistently successful Cubs teams (I know, not a stretch) from 2003 through 2013--and he wasn't even around for the last few of those years.  Borb's mustache can get fucked.

To me that name implied that he was fat and out of shape or lazy.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: J. Walter Weatherman on March 02, 2015, 10:13:03 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on March 02, 2015, 09:42:27 AM
Quote from: PANK! on March 01, 2015, 06:59:16 AM
Why is Apex still so butthurt about "Pancakes"?  I LOVE Ramirez (who the fuck wouldn't?) and I loved that nickname.  More HR's = more pancakes.  Bring that tall ass stack up and drown it in some butter and maple syrup (*smashes a 400 foot drive to right-center).  More players should be motivated by the thought of eating pancakes.  Ain't nothing wrong with Ramirez and ain't nothing wrong with motherfucking pancakes.

For me growing up, all people ever bitched about in this town was that the Cubs had some sort of Death Void at third base since Ron Santo (even though CF's been just as woeful and stretches back further).  Finally they got a real third baseman to shut up this stupid discussion and it was a hitter who was--with apologis to DLee-- the finest hitter on some of the more most consistently successful Cubs teams (I know, not a stretch) from 2003 through 2013--and he wasn't even around for the last few of those years.  Borb's mustache can get fucked.

To me that name implied that he was fat and out of shape or lazy.

That's how I recall it, too. Wasn't it supposed to be a reference to him 'running like he'd just eaten a stack of pancakes'?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on March 02, 2015, 10:15:38 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on March 02, 2015, 10:13:03 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on March 02, 2015, 09:42:27 AM
Quote from: PANK! on March 01, 2015, 06:59:16 AM
Why is Apex still so butthurt about "Pancakes"?  I LOVE Ramirez (who the fuck wouldn't?) and I loved that nickname.  More HR's = more pancakes.  Bring that tall ass stack up and drown it in some butter and maple syrup (*smashes a 400 foot drive to right-center).  More players should be motivated by the thought of eating pancakes.  Ain't nothing wrong with Ramirez and ain't nothing wrong with motherfucking pancakes.

For me growing up, all people ever bitched about in this town was that the Cubs had some sort of Death Void at third base since Ron Santo (even though CF's been just as woeful and stretches back further).  Finally they got a real third baseman to shut up this stupid discussion and it was a hitter who was--with apologis to DLee-- the finest hitter on some of the more most consistently successful Cubs teams (I know, not a stretch) from 2003 through 2013--and he wasn't even around for the last few of those years.  Borb's mustache can get fucked.

To me that name implied that he was fat and out of shape or lazy.

That's how I recall it, too. Wasn't it supposed to be a reference to him 'running like he'd just eaten a stack of pancakes'?
I also thought it was an insult we had co-opted and turned into an exultation we shouted whenever he hit one out. So I understand Apex still seeing it as an insult where Huey naturally just saw that we'd made it a point of pride.

Long story short we all agree Aramis is the balls. Let us not destroy each other with wasteful infighting.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: InternetApex on March 02, 2015, 10:17:39 AM
Quote from: SKO on March 02, 2015, 10:15:38 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on March 02, 2015, 10:13:03 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on March 02, 2015, 09:42:27 AM
Quote from: PANK! on March 01, 2015, 06:59:16 AM
Why is Apex still so butthurt about "Pancakes"?  I LOVE Ramirez (who the fuck wouldn't?) and I loved that nickname.  More HR's = more pancakes.  Bring that tall ass stack up and drown it in some butter and maple syrup (*smashes a 400 foot drive to right-center).  More players should be motivated by the thought of eating pancakes.  Ain't nothing wrong with Ramirez and ain't nothing wrong with motherfucking pancakes.

For me growing up, all people ever bitched about in this town was that the Cubs had some sort of Death Void at third base since Ron Santo (even though CF's been just as woeful and stretches back further).  Finally they got a real third baseman to shut up this stupid discussion and it was a hitter who was--with apologis to DLee-- the finest hitter on some of the more most consistently successful Cubs teams (I know, not a stretch) from 2003 through 2013--and he wasn't even around for the last few of those years.  Borb's mustache can get fucked.

To me that name implied that he was fat and out of shape or lazy.

That's how I recall it, too. Wasn't it supposed to be a reference to him 'running like he'd just eaten a stack of pancakes'?
I also thought it was an insult we had co-opted and turned into an exultation we shouted whenever he hit one out. So I understand Apex still seeing it as an insult where Huey naturally just saw that we'd made it a point of pride.

Long story short we all agree Aramis is the balls. Let us not destroy each other with wasteful infighting.

But this is the internet.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on March 02, 2015, 10:40:31 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on March 02, 2015, 10:17:39 AM
Quote from: SKO on March 02, 2015, 10:15:38 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on March 02, 2015, 10:13:03 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on March 02, 2015, 09:42:27 AM
Quote from: PANK! on March 01, 2015, 06:59:16 AM
Why is Apex still so butthurt about "Pancakes"?  I LOVE Ramirez (who the fuck wouldn't?) and I loved that nickname.  More HR's = more pancakes.  Bring that tall ass stack up and drown it in some butter and maple syrup (*smashes a 400 foot drive to right-center).  More players should be motivated by the thought of eating pancakes.  Ain't nothing wrong with Ramirez and ain't nothing wrong with motherfucking pancakes.

For me growing up, all people ever bitched about in this town was that the Cubs had some sort of Death Void at third base since Ron Santo (even though CF's been just as woeful and stretches back further).  Finally they got a real third baseman to shut up this stupid discussion and it was a hitter who was--with apologis to DLee-- the finest hitter on some of the more most consistently successful Cubs teams (I know, not a stretch) from 2003 through 2013--and he wasn't even around for the last few of those years.  Borb's mustache can get fucked.

To me that name implied that he was fat and out of shape or lazy.

That's how I recall it, too. Wasn't it supposed to be a reference to him 'running like he'd just eaten a stack of pancakes'?
I also thought it was an insult we had co-opted and turned into an exultation we shouted whenever he hit one out. So I understand Apex still seeing it as an insult where Huey naturally just saw that we'd made it a point of pride.

Long story short we all agree Aramis is the balls. Let us not destroy each other with wasteful infighting.

But this is the internet.

Good point.

GO TO HELL!
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Canadouche on March 03, 2015, 08:44:07 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on March 02, 2015, 10:13:03 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on March 02, 2015, 09:42:27 AM
Quote from: PANK! on March 01, 2015, 06:59:16 AM
Why is Apex still so butthurt about "Pancakes"?  I LOVE Ramirez (who the fuck wouldn't?) and I loved that nickname.  More HR's = more pancakes.  Bring that tall ass stack up and drown it in some butter and maple syrup (*smashes a 400 foot drive to right-center).  More players should be motivated by the thought of eating pancakes.  Ain't nothing wrong with Ramirez and ain't nothing wrong with motherfucking pancakes.

For me growing up, all people ever bitched about in this town was that the Cubs had some sort of Death Void at third base since Ron Santo (even though CF's been just as woeful and stretches back further).  Finally they got a real third baseman to shut up this stupid discussion and it was a hitter who was--with apologis to DLee-- the finest hitter on some of the more most consistently successful Cubs teams (I know, not a stretch) from 2003 through 2013--and he wasn't even around for the last few of those years.  Borb's mustache can get fucked.

To me that name implied that he was fat and out of shape or lazy.

That's how I recall it, too. Wasn't it supposed to be a reference to him 'running like he'd just eaten a stack of pancakes'?

That sounds like something I would have come up with. So... probably no.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: ChuckD on April 26, 2015, 08:54:00 AM
The NL Central just got a little more up for grabs.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/04/adam-wainwright-could-be-out-for-season.html (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/04/adam-wainwright-could-be-out-for-season.html)

QuoteThe expectation is that Adam Wainwright is done for the season after suffering an Achilles injury last night, sources tell Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter).  The Cardinals pitcher has yet to undergo an MRI, however.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: JD on April 26, 2015, 04:51:00 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 26, 2015, 08:54:00 AM
The NL Central just got a little more up for grabs.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/04/adam-wainwright-could-be-out-for-season.html (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/04/adam-wainwright-could-be-out-for-season.html)

QuoteThe expectation is that Adam Wainwright is done for the season after suffering an Achilles injury last night, sources tell Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter).  The Cardinals pitcher has yet to undergo an MRI, however.

I positive this development.


The injury, that is.  I positive the injury.


You guys get what I'm saying, right?  I just want to be clear that I am happy that Wainwright is out for the season. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on June 24, 2015, 04:11:33 PM
The NL Central: Maybe not so rancid anymore. If the Cubs were in the AL East, NL East, or NL West divisions, they'd be in first place. If they were in the AL Central or AL West, they'd be in second. But since they're in the NL Central, the third best team in the league is just a third place club.

Satanic Fowl .657
Kansas City .588
Houston .575
Pittsburgh .571
Cubs .565

Fifth best team in baseball even though they haven't truly heated up yet. This is fun.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on June 24, 2015, 04:14:14 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 24, 2015, 04:11:33 PM
The NL Central: Maybe not so rancid anymore. If the Cubs were in the AL East, NL East, or NL West divisions, they'd be in first place. If they were in the AL Central or AL West, they'd be in second. But since they're in the NL Central, the third best team in the league is just a third place club.

Satanic Fowl .657
Kansas City .588
Houston .575
Pittsburgh .571
Cubs .565

Fifth best team in baseball even though they haven't truly heated up yet. This is fun.

Aside from the NL Central part of the equation, The fact that 2-4 are KC, Houston, and Pittsburgh would be baffling a few years ago.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tonker on June 24, 2015, 04:23:06 PM
Quote from: Bort on June 24, 2015, 04:14:14 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 24, 2015, 04:11:33 PM
The NL Central: Maybe not so rancid anymore. If the Cubs were in the AL East, NL East, or NL West divisions, they'd be in first place. If they were in the AL Central or AL West, they'd be in second. But since they're in the NL Central, the third best team in the league is just a third place club.

Satanic Fowl .657
Kansas City .588
Houston .575
Pittsburgh .571
Cubs .565

Fifth best team in baseball even though they haven't truly heated up yet. This is fun.

Aside from the NL Central part of the equation, The fact that 2-4 are KC, Houston, and Pittsburgh would be baffling a few years ago.

You're not fucking kidding.  Anybody know how I can get a message to 2013 me?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on June 24, 2015, 04:28:55 PM
Quote from: Tonker on June 24, 2015, 04:23:06 PM
Quote from: Bort on June 24, 2015, 04:14:14 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 24, 2015, 04:11:33 PM
The NL Central: Maybe not so rancid anymore. If the Cubs were in the AL East, NL East, or NL West divisions, they'd be in first place. If they were in the AL Central or AL West, they'd be in second. But since they're in the NL Central, the third best team in the league is just a third place club.

Satanic Fowl .657
Kansas City .588
Houston .575
Pittsburgh .571
Cubs .565

Fifth best team in baseball even though they haven't truly heated up yet. This is fun.

Aside from the NL Central part of the equation, The fact that 2-4 are KC, Houston, and Pittsburgh would be baffling a few years ago.

You're not fucking kidding.  Anybody know how I can get a message to 2013 me?

Not one of those teams is top ten in payroll either. Cards are 11th, Cubs are 13th (something to stash away when a BFIBB remarks on the Cubs having to buy someone like Lester), Royals 16th, Astros 29th, Pirates 25th.

In fact only three of the top ten in payroll (Yankees in the 2nd AL Wild Card spot, Nats and Dodgers) would even be in the playoffs if they started today. Says a lot about how much the game has shifted towards the teams with the best player development infrastructures in the last 5+ years.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on August 13, 2015, 03:58:54 PM
Pretty sure when Ryan Braun is 40 he will be worth -3 wins against the rest of the league and +3 against the Cubs. Glad the rest of his team is garbage. I hate his guts.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on September 21, 2015, 09:51:46 AM
DPD.  The Brewers will try to out-Theo Theo: They've hired 30-year-old David Stearns (up until now Jeff Luhnow's top assistant in Houston) as their new GM (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/328435641.html). Once he takes the job, like Theo was when he became Red Sox GM at 28, Stearns will be the youngest general manager in the majors.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Armchair_QB on September 21, 2015, 10:04:08 AM
Man, I love going back and reading the early pages of this thread. Lotta gold in there.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on September 21, 2015, 10:42:01 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on September 21, 2015, 09:51:46 AM
DPD.  The Brewers will try to out-Theo Theo: They've hired 30-year-old David Stearns (up until now Jeff Luhnow's top assistant in Houston) as their new GM (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/328435641.html). Once he takes the job, like Theo was when he became Red Sox GM at 28, Stearns will be the youngest general manager in the majors.

He's 30 now? That's good. Once a GM is younger than me, it'll really be a "what have you done with your life" moment.... which I should really be asking daily
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on September 21, 2015, 07:25:52 PM
Quote from: Yeti on September 21, 2015, 10:42:01 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on September 21, 2015, 09:51:46 AM
DPD.  The Brewers will try to out-Theo Theo: They've hired 30-year-old David Stearns (up until now Jeff Luhnow's top assistant in Houston) as their new GM (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/328435641.html). Once he takes the job, like Theo was when he became Red Sox GM at 28, Stearns will be the youngest general manager in the majors.

He's 30 now? That's good. Once a GM is younger than me, it'll really be a "what have you done with your life" moment.... which I should really be asking daily

Yeah, I would still ask that. And I'm an unemployed secretary.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on October 12, 2015, 03:19:58 PM
So, Houston.

Legacy's count.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on January 11, 2016, 04:05:15 PM
Good luck with that (http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/milwaukee-brewers-ryan-braun-trade-rumors-mlb-hot-stove-011116).
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on January 14, 2016, 11:31:00 AM
With the exception of the teams that don't suck, the NL sucks. (http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/14568028/odd-troubling-state-national-league)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on January 14, 2016, 12:31:35 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 14, 2016, 11:31:00 AM
With the exception of the teams that don't suck, the NL sucks. (http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/14568028/odd-troubling-state-national-league)

Of all the teams that are laugh-worthy, the Reds stand out for being set to waste the last year or two of Votto's prime and then pay him $25 million a year until he's 40.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on January 14, 2016, 12:46:25 PM
Quote from: Eli on January 14, 2016, 12:31:35 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 14, 2016, 11:31:00 AM
With the exception of the teams that don't suck, the NL sucks. (http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/14568028/odd-troubling-state-national-league)

Of all the teams that are laugh-worthy, the Reds stand out for being set to waste the last year or two of Votto's prime and then pay him $25 million a year until he's 40.

How many of these teams are looking at the Cubs and thinking that tanking is all that it takes...Not all the trades for guys like Arrieta/Strop, Rizzo and Russell. Not the scouting that got them guys like Schwarber, and not the incredible luck that allowed Kris Bryant to not be taken first.

I'm sure the Reds would trade Votto if there were anybody in the world who wanted to take on that contract.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on January 14, 2016, 12:51:23 PM
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on January 14, 2016, 12:46:25 PM
Quote from: Eli on January 14, 2016, 12:31:35 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 14, 2016, 11:31:00 AM
With the exception of the teams that don't suck, the NL sucks. (http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/14568028/odd-troubling-state-national-league)

Of all the teams that are laugh-worthy, the Reds stand out for being set to waste the last year or two of Votto's prime and then pay him $25 million a year until he's 40.

How many of these teams are looking at the Cubs and thinking that tanking is all that it takes...Not all the trades for guys like Arrieta/Strop, Rizzo and Russell. Not the scouting that got them guys like Schwarber, and not the incredible luck that allowed Kris Bryant to not be taken first.

I'm sure the Reds would trade Votto if there were anybody in the world who wanted to take on that contract.

To be fair the Astros haven't made the same caliber of international signings/trades/free agent acquisitions the Cubs have, and they wasted two #1 overall picks, and they're still playoff contenders now, so it's probably not just the Cubs they're looking at.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on January 14, 2016, 01:17:04 PM
Quote from: SKO on January 14, 2016, 12:51:23 PM
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on January 14, 2016, 12:46:25 PM
Quote from: Eli on January 14, 2016, 12:31:35 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 14, 2016, 11:31:00 AM
With the exception of the teams that don't suck, the NL sucks. (http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/14568028/odd-troubling-state-national-league)

Of all the teams that are laugh-worthy, the Reds stand out for being set to waste the last year or two of Votto's prime and then pay him $25 million a year until he's 40.

How many of these teams are looking at the Cubs and thinking that tanking is all that it takes...Not all the trades for guys like Arrieta/Strop, Rizzo and Russell. Not the scouting that got them guys like Schwarber, and not the incredible luck that allowed Kris Bryant to not be taken first.

I'm sure the Reds would trade Votto if there were anybody in the world who wanted to take on that contract.

To be fair the Astros haven't made the same caliber of international signings/trades/free agent acquisitions the Cubs have, and they wasted two #1 overall picks, and they're still playoff contenders now, so it's probably not just the Cubs they're looking at.

Fair point. But so many teams are going to try failing upward that the law of averages dictates some will flame out.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on January 14, 2016, 01:23:12 PM
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on January 14, 2016, 01:17:04 PM
Quote from: SKO on January 14, 2016, 12:51:23 PM
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on January 14, 2016, 12:46:25 PM
Quote from: Eli on January 14, 2016, 12:31:35 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 14, 2016, 11:31:00 AM
With the exception of the teams that don't suck, the NL sucks. (http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/14568028/odd-troubling-state-national-league)

Of all the teams that are laugh-worthy, the Reds stand out for being set to waste the last year or two of Votto's prime and then pay him $25 million a year until he's 40.

How many of these teams are looking at the Cubs and thinking that tanking is all that it takes...Not all the trades for guys like Arrieta/Strop, Rizzo and Russell. Not the scouting that got them guys like Schwarber, and not the incredible luck that allowed Kris Bryant to not be taken first.

I'm sure the Reds would trade Votto if there were anybody in the world who wanted to take on that contract.

To be fair the Astros haven't made the same caliber of international signings/trades/free agent acquisitions the Cubs have, and they wasted two #1 overall picks, and they're still playoff contenders now, so it's probably not just the Cubs they're looking at.

Fair point. But so many teams are going to try failing upward that the law of averages dictates some will flame out.

KC did it that way, too. Not as quickly as the Cubs or Astros, but it was all about accumulating young cheep talent.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on January 14, 2016, 01:33:30 PM
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on January 14, 2016, 01:17:04 PM
Quote from: SKO on January 14, 2016, 12:51:23 PM
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on January 14, 2016, 12:46:25 PM
Quote from: Eli on January 14, 2016, 12:31:35 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 14, 2016, 11:31:00 AM
With the exception of the teams that don't suck, the NL sucks. (http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/14568028/odd-troubling-state-national-league)

Of all the teams that are laugh-worthy, the Reds stand out for being set to waste the last year or two of Votto's prime and then pay him $25 million a year until he's 40.

How many of these teams are looking at the Cubs and thinking that tanking is all that it takes...Not all the trades for guys like Arrieta/Strop, Rizzo and Russell. Not the scouting that got them guys like Schwarber, and not the incredible luck that allowed Kris Bryant to not be taken first.

I'm sure the Reds would trade Votto if there were anybody in the world who wanted to take on that contract.

To be fair the Astros haven't made the same caliber of international signings/trades/free agent acquisitions the Cubs have, and they wasted two #1 overall picks, and they're still playoff contenders now, so it's probably not just the Cubs they're looking at.

Fair point. But so many teams are going to try failing upward that the law of averages dictates some will flame out.

Oh certainly there's a law of diminishing returns here. If you have 1/3 of the league actively trying to tank then a good chunk of those teams are going to get fairly shitty draft picks to show for it and nothing else. Just saying the Cubs didn't exactly invent tanking and rebuilding, even if they appear to have been the best at it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on January 15, 2016, 08:43:29 AM
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on January 14, 2016, 01:17:04 PM
Quote from: SKO on January 14, 2016, 12:51:23 PM
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on January 14, 2016, 12:46:25 PM
Quote from: Eli on January 14, 2016, 12:31:35 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 14, 2016, 11:31:00 AM
With the exception of the teams that don't suck, the NL sucks. (http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/14568028/odd-troubling-state-national-league)

Of all the teams that are laugh-worthy, the Reds stand out for being set to waste the last year or two of Votto's prime and then pay him $25 million a year until he's 40.

How many of these teams are looking at the Cubs and thinking that tanking is all that it takes...Not all the trades for guys like Arrieta/Strop, Rizzo and Russell. Not the scouting that got them guys like Schwarber, and not the incredible luck that allowed Kris Bryant to not be taken first.

I'm sure the Reds would trade Votto if there were anybody in the world who wanted to take on that contract.

To be fair the Astros haven't made the same caliber of international signings/trades/free agent acquisitions the Cubs have, and they wasted two #1 overall picks, and they're still playoff contenders now, so it's probably not just the Cubs they're looking at.

Fair point. But so many teams are going to try failing upward that the law of averages dictates some will flame out.

We'll see how The Braves draft in the next couple of years but they're doing a pretty good 2012 Cubs impersonation.

It's also not a third of the teams that are tanking but only the 5 or 6 that are mentioned.  It just so happens that those 5 or 6 are all in the same league.  And, since the MLB doesn't have the NL-AL pick toggle in the draft anymore, it doesn't really matter, from a rebuilding standpoint, that all those are in the NL.

As for The Reds and Votto, well, he was the best player on some pretty good teams.  It made sense to sign him to that extension at the time. Their fall has been pretty steep and they had some pretty bad luck with injuries.  I guess one could argue they got old fast, too, and they waited too long to start the rebuild.  It's too bad.  But, the Votto extension kind of made sense at the time.  He's still worth that AAV.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on February 23, 2016, 08:05:38 AM
LOL at the Reds trying and failing to trade Bruce for absolutely nothing.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: InternetApex on February 23, 2016, 08:28:43 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 23, 2016, 08:05:38 AM
LOL at the Reds trying and failing to trade Bruce for absolutely nothing.

Link?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on February 23, 2016, 08:32:51 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 23, 2016, 08:28:43 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 23, 2016, 08:05:38 AM
LOL at the Reds trying and failing to trade Bruce for absolutely nothing.

Link?

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--jay-bruce-trade-to-blue-jays-unravels-055142108.html

Supposedly the second time they've tried and failed to trade Bruce to the Blue Jays as part of a three team deal. Why the Blue Jays want another poor defender whose only remaining talent is decent power is beyond me, but still the Reds were going to dump him for either shitty Blue Jays prospects or shitty prospects from the Angels, the worst farm system in the majors. Sounds like his value has sunk so low their only real hope is to find someone who'll eat his whole salary.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on February 23, 2016, 08:34:03 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 23, 2016, 08:32:51 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 23, 2016, 08:28:43 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 23, 2016, 08:05:38 AM
LOL at the Reds trying and failing to trade Bruce for absolutely nothing.

Link?

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--jay-bruce-trade-to-blue-jays-unravels-055142108.html

Supposedly the second time they've tried and failed to trade Bruce to the Blue Jays as part of a three team deal. Why the Blue Jays want another poor defender whose only remaining talent is decent power is beyond me, but still the Reds were going to dump him for either shitty Blue Jays prospects or shitty prospects from the Angels, the worst farm system in the majors. Sounds like his value has sunk so low their only real hope is to find someone who'll eat his whole salary.

The only thing that'd make this better would be if JABE ROOS ended up with the White Sox.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on February 23, 2016, 08:36:51 AM
Quote from: PANK! on February 23, 2016, 08:34:03 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 23, 2016, 08:32:51 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 23, 2016, 08:28:43 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 23, 2016, 08:05:38 AM
LOL at the Reds trying and failing to trade Bruce for absolutely nothing.

Link?

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--jay-bruce-trade-to-blue-jays-unravels-055142108.html

Supposedly the second time they've tried and failed to trade Bruce to the Blue Jays as part of a three team deal. Why the Blue Jays want another poor defender whose only remaining talent is decent power is beyond me, but still the Reds were going to dump him for either shitty Blue Jays prospects or shitty prospects from the Angels, the worst farm system in the majors. Sounds like his value has sunk so low their only real hope is to find someone who'll eat his whole salary.

The only thing that'd make this better would be if JABE ROOS ended up with the White Sox.

I don't think the White Sox have the money to do that, or at least Reinsdorf is pretending they don't have the money to do that. My guess is if they were willing to pay someone 13 million this year they'd already have Fowler.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on February 23, 2016, 08:42:48 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 23, 2016, 08:36:51 AM
Quote from: PANK! on February 23, 2016, 08:34:03 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 23, 2016, 08:32:51 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 23, 2016, 08:28:43 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 23, 2016, 08:05:38 AM
LOL at the Reds trying and failing to trade Bruce for absolutely nothing.

Link?

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--jay-bruce-trade-to-blue-jays-unravels-055142108.html

Supposedly the second time they've tried and failed to trade Bruce to the Blue Jays as part of a three team deal. Why the Blue Jays want another poor defender whose only remaining talent is decent power is beyond me, but still the Reds were going to dump him for either shitty Blue Jays prospects or shitty prospects from the Angels, the worst farm system in the majors. Sounds like his value has sunk so low their only real hope is to find someone who'll eat his whole salary.

The only thing that'd make this better would be if JABE ROOS ended up with the White Sox.

I don't think the White Sox have the money to do that, or at least Reinsdorf is pretending they don't have the money to do that. My guess is if they were willing to pay someone 13 million this year they'd already have Fowler.

Stop ruining my delirious fantasy with your "facts".
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on February 23, 2016, 08:46:07 AM
Quote from: PANK! on February 23, 2016, 08:42:48 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 23, 2016, 08:36:51 AM
Quote from: PANK! on February 23, 2016, 08:34:03 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 23, 2016, 08:32:51 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 23, 2016, 08:28:43 AM
Quote from: SKO on February 23, 2016, 08:05:38 AM
LOL at the Reds trying and failing to trade Bruce for absolutely nothing.

Link?

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--jay-bruce-trade-to-blue-jays-unravels-055142108.html

Supposedly the second time they've tried and failed to trade Bruce to the Blue Jays as part of a three team deal. Why the Blue Jays want another poor defender whose only remaining talent is decent power is beyond me, but still the Reds were going to dump him for either shitty Blue Jays prospects or shitty prospects from the Angels, the worst farm system in the majors. Sounds like his value has sunk so low their only real hope is to find someone who'll eat his whole salary.

The only thing that'd make this better would be if JABE ROOS ended up with the White Sox.

I don't think the White Sox have the money to do that, or at least Reinsdorf is pretending they don't have the money to do that. My guess is if they were willing to pay someone 13 million this year they'd already have Fowler.

Stop ruining my delirious fantasy with your "facts".

The sad thing is Bruce would be a substantial upgrade for the White Sox over Garcia. That's the "benefit" of them running out hilariously awful players at SS, 2B, 3B, and RF last year. Other than Frazier they've gotten replacement level or just below major league average players at all of those spots but RF so far this offseason and they all represent upgrades.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on April 28, 2016, 03:02:59 PM
Chris Capuano is still in the majors in 2016, and he's back with the Brewers?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on April 28, 2016, 04:01:03 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 28, 2016, 03:02:59 PM
Chris Capuano is still in the majors in 2016, and he's back with the Brewers?

What a time to be alive.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on May 03, 2016, 08:29:42 AM
Because I am a horrid troll who likes to see how miserable the Cubs are making life for their opponents, I went to read the Bucs dugout recap of this game and check out the butthurt here (http://www.bucsdugout.com/2016/5/2/11574802/cubs-pester-gerrit-cole-pirates-in-return-to-pnc-park#comments):

Quotethe Cubs were back in Pittsburgh, and their the blue-jersey-clad fans had popped back out of their hell holes. Before the game they milled about Federal Street, sipping PBR, another thing they totally were just as into five years ago. For sure. Inside PNC Park, the professionals in blue made pests of themselves, too,

Holy shit, does a fucking Pirates fan really want to go with the "their fans only care when the team is good" approach? Where the fuck were Pirates fans before 2013? Hell, where the fuck are Pirates fans now?
(http://i.imgur.com/LwYRCZz.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on May 03, 2016, 08:54:36 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 03, 2016, 08:29:42 AM
Because I am a horrid troll who likes to see how miserable the Cubs are making life for their opponents, I went to read the Bucs dugout recap of this game and check out the butthurt here (http://www.bucsdugout.com/2016/5/2/11574802/cubs-pester-gerrit-cole-pirates-in-return-to-pnc-park#comments):

Quotethe Cubs were back in Pittsburgh, and their the blue-jersey-clad fans had popped back out of their hell holes. Before the game they milled about Federal Street, sipping PBR, another thing they totally were just as into five years ago. For sure. Inside PNC Park, the professionals in blue made pests of themselves, too,

Holy shit, does a fucking Pirates fan really want to go with the "their fans only care when the team is good" approach? Where the fuck were Pirates fans before 2013? Hell, where the fuck are Pirates fans now?
(http://i.imgur.com/LwYRCZz.jpg)

Well, CFiHP is around here somewhere...
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on May 03, 2016, 09:04:34 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 03, 2016, 08:29:42 AM
Because I am a horrid troll who likes to see how miserable the Cubs are making life for their opponents, I went to read the Bucs dugout recap of this game and check out the butthurt here (http://www.bucsdugout.com/2016/5/2/11574802/cubs-pester-gerrit-cole-pirates-in-return-to-pnc-park#comments):

Quotethe Cubs were back in Pittsburgh, and their the blue-jersey-clad fans had popped back out of their hell holes. Before the game they milled about Federal Street, sipping PBR, another thing they totally were just as into five years ago. For sure. Inside PNC Park, the professionals in blue made pests of themselves, too,

Holy shit, does a fucking Pirates fan really want to go with the "their fans only care when the team is good" approach? Where the fuck were Pirates fans before 2013? Hell, where the fuck are Pirates fans now?

They (and fans of most other teams, I'm noticing) also really, really hate Joe Maddon. Which is probably one of those glad-he's-with-us things, because I'm sure we'd all hate his whole shtick if he was managing the Cardinals.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on May 03, 2016, 09:12:13 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 03, 2016, 09:04:34 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 03, 2016, 08:29:42 AM
Because I am a horrid troll who likes to see how miserable the Cubs are making life for their opponents, I went to read the Bucs dugout recap of this game and check out the butthurt here (http://www.bucsdugout.com/2016/5/2/11574802/cubs-pester-gerrit-cole-pirates-in-return-to-pnc-park#comments):

Quotethe Cubs were back in Pittsburgh, and their the blue-jersey-clad fans had popped back out of their hell holes. Before the game they milled about Federal Street, sipping PBR, another thing they totally were just as into five years ago. For sure. Inside PNC Park, the professionals in blue made pests of themselves, too,

Holy shit, does a fucking Pirates fan really want to go with the "their fans only care when the team is good" approach? Where the fuck were Pirates fans before 2013? Hell, where the fuck are Pirates fans now?

They (and fans of most other teams, I'm noticing) also really, really hate Joe Maddon. Which is probably one of those glad-he's-with-us things, because I'm sure we'd all hate his whole shtick if he was managing the Cardinals.

I'm guessing it's because the Pirates are definitely the kings of the butthurt HBP retaliation brigade, and Joe has made it very clear he thinks that's dumb as shit. Considering Pirates fans appear to have carried over the blue collar tuffness mentality they earned as Steelers fans, I think they can't stand ol' smarty pants trying gimmicks and making fun of real men.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on May 03, 2016, 09:23:46 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 03, 2016, 09:04:34 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 03, 2016, 08:29:42 AM
Because I am a horrid troll who likes to see how miserable the Cubs are making life for their opponents, I went to read the Bucs dugout recap of this game and check out the butthurt here (http://www.bucsdugout.com/2016/5/2/11574802/cubs-pester-gerrit-cole-pirates-in-return-to-pnc-park#comments):

Quotethe Cubs were back in Pittsburgh, and their the blue-jersey-clad fans had popped back out of their hell holes. Before the game they milled about Federal Street, sipping PBR, another thing they totally were just as into five years ago. For sure. Inside PNC Park, the professionals in blue made pests of themselves, too,

Holy shit, does a fucking Pirates fan really want to go with the "their fans only care when the team is good" approach? Where the fuck were Pirates fans before 2013? Hell, where the fuck are Pirates fans now?

They (and fans of most other teams, I'm noticing) also really, really hate Joe Maddon. Which is probably one of those glad-he's-with-us things, because I'm sure we'd all hate his whole shtick if he was managing the Cardinals.

DPD, but yeah I've noticed fans were all fine with Joe Maddon when he was with the harmless Rays whom no one gives a shit about, but now that he's leading the Cubs instead of a scrappy underdog he's suddenly an overrated hack with a bunch of gimmicks and nothing else.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on May 03, 2016, 09:59:57 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 03, 2016, 09:23:46 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 03, 2016, 09:04:34 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 03, 2016, 08:29:42 AM
Because I am a horrid troll who likes to see how miserable the Cubs are making life for their opponents, I went to read the Bucs dugout recap of this game and check out the butthurt here (http://www.bucsdugout.com/2016/5/2/11574802/cubs-pester-gerrit-cole-pirates-in-return-to-pnc-park#comments):

Quotethe Cubs were back in Pittsburgh, and their the blue-jersey-clad fans had popped back out of their hell holes. Before the game they milled about Federal Street, sipping PBR, another thing they totally were just as into five years ago. For sure. Inside PNC Park, the professionals in blue made pests of themselves, too,

Holy shit, does a fucking Pirates fan really want to go with the "their fans only care when the team is good" approach? Where the fuck were Pirates fans before 2013? Hell, where the fuck are Pirates fans now?

They (and fans of most other teams, I'm noticing) also really, really hate Joe Maddon. Which is probably one of those glad-he's-with-us things, because I'm sure we'd all hate his whole shtick if he was managing the Cardinals.

DPD, but yeah I've noticed fans were all fine with Joe Maddon when he was with the harmless Rays whom no one gives a shit about, but now that he's leading the Cubs instead of a scrappy underdog he's suddenly an overrated hack with a bunch of gimmicks and nothing else.

I have a theory that a lot of people are really not cool with the concept of the Cubs being good, because it shatters one of their comfortable illusions. Just like when I was growing up in SC, and we always had Louisiana and Mississippi below us on educational standards, and needed it that way for our own self-image.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on May 03, 2016, 11:03:48 AM
Quote from: Bort on May 03, 2016, 09:59:57 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 03, 2016, 09:23:46 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 03, 2016, 09:04:34 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 03, 2016, 08:29:42 AM
Because I am a horrid troll who likes to see how miserable the Cubs are making life for their opponents, I went to read the Bucs dugout recap of this game and check out the butthurt here (http://www.bucsdugout.com/2016/5/2/11574802/cubs-pester-gerrit-cole-pirates-in-return-to-pnc-park#comments):

Quotethe Cubs were back in Pittsburgh, and their the blue-jersey-clad fans had popped back out of their hell holes. Before the game they milled about Federal Street, sipping PBR, another thing they totally were just as into five years ago. For sure. Inside PNC Park, the professionals in blue made pests of themselves, too,

Holy shit, does a fucking Pirates fan really want to go with the "their fans only care when the team is good" approach? Where the fuck were Pirates fans before 2013? Hell, where the fuck are Pirates fans now?

They (and fans of most other teams, I'm noticing) also really, really hate Joe Maddon. Which is probably one of those glad-he's-with-us things, because I'm sure we'd all hate his whole shtick if he was managing the Cardinals.

DPD, but yeah I've noticed fans were all fine with Joe Maddon when he was with the harmless Rays whom no one gives a shit about, but now that he's leading the Cubs instead of a scrappy underdog he's suddenly an overrated hack with a bunch of gimmicks and nothing else.

I have a theory that a lot of people are really not cool with the concept of the Cubs being good, because it shatters one of their comfortable illusions. Just like when I was growing up in SC, and we always had Louisiana and Mississippi below us on educational standards, and needed it that way for our own self-image.

Oh yeah, the Cubs never actually winning it all is necessary for most White Sox, Cardinals, and various other fans to keep their perspective. Pittsburgh has been a garbage franchise for most of the last 30 years but Pittsburgh fans my age who weren't even born the last time they won a championship can still make 1908 jokes to take their mind off of the fact that the Cubs came in and pissed all over the tiny window of contention they thought they had.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on May 03, 2016, 11:19:04 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 03, 2016, 11:03:48 AM
Quote from: Bort on May 03, 2016, 09:59:57 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 03, 2016, 09:23:46 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 03, 2016, 09:04:34 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 03, 2016, 08:29:42 AM
Because I am a horrid troll who likes to see how miserable the Cubs are making life for their opponents, I went to read the Bucs dugout recap of this game and check out the butthurt here (http://www.bucsdugout.com/2016/5/2/11574802/cubs-pester-gerrit-cole-pirates-in-return-to-pnc-park#comments):

Quotethe Cubs were back in Pittsburgh, and their the blue-jersey-clad fans had popped back out of their hell holes. Before the game they milled about Federal Street, sipping PBR, another thing they totally were just as into five years ago. For sure. Inside PNC Park, the professionals in blue made pests of themselves, too,

Holy shit, does a fucking Pirates fan really want to go with the "their fans only care when the team is good" approach? Where the fuck were Pirates fans before 2013? Hell, where the fuck are Pirates fans now?

They (and fans of most other teams, I'm noticing) also really, really hate Joe Maddon. Which is probably one of those glad-he's-with-us things, because I'm sure we'd all hate his whole shtick if he was managing the Cardinals.

DPD, but yeah I've noticed fans were all fine with Joe Maddon when he was with the harmless Rays whom no one gives a shit about, but now that he's leading the Cubs instead of a scrappy underdog he's suddenly an overrated hack with a bunch of gimmicks and nothing else.

I have a theory that a lot of people are really not cool with the concept of the Cubs being good, because it shatters one of their comfortable illusions. Just like when I was growing up in SC, and we always had Louisiana and Mississippi below us on educational standards, and needed it that way for our own self-image.

Oh yeah, the Cubs never actually winning it all is necessary for most White Sox, Cardinals, and various other fans to keep their perspective. Pittsburgh has been a garbage franchise for most of the last 30 years but Pittsburgh fans my age who weren't even born the last time they won a championship can still make 1908 jokes to take their mind off of the fact that the Cubs came in and pissed all over the tiny window of contention they thought they had.

The Pirates can go fuck themselves for throwing at Jake in the SeligCard Showdown last year. Let's get no-hitter number three tonight, Jake.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on May 03, 2016, 12:18:34 PM
I guess the one thing I don't understand is calling Cubs fans "bandwagoners".

Motherfucker, the team is good once every 10 years and the Big Joke used to be "those morons fill up Wrigley even when the team sucks".

You can't have it both ways.

I went to PNC for a weekend series with my friends back in the Piniella days and we had a great time. Of course there were a few Pirates fans who didn't take too kindly to us and we probably deserved it. But the Cubs have always had good traveling support and PNC happens to be a top 5 destination ballpark in the majors. So that's life. Go back to having a shitty ballpark if you hate it so much.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on May 03, 2016, 12:24:39 PM
Quote from: Slaky on May 03, 2016, 12:18:34 PM
I guess the one thing I don't understand is calling Cubs fans "bandwagoners".

Motherfucker, the team is good once every 10 years and the Big Joke used to be "those morons fill up Wrigley even when the team sucks".

You can't have it both ways.

I went to PNC for a weekend series with my friends back in the Piniella days and we had a great time. Of course there were a few Pirates fans who didn't take too kindly to us and we probably deserved it. But the Cubs have always had good traveling support and PNC happens to be a top 5 destination ballpark in the majors. So that's life. Go back to having a shitty ballpark if you hate it so much.



Yeah it's the same thing we tell White Sox fans and Thom, if you hate Cubs fans so much fill up your fucking ballpark.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on May 03, 2016, 12:41:49 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 03, 2016, 09:04:34 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 03, 2016, 08:29:42 AM
Because I am a horrid troll who likes to see how miserable the Cubs are making life for their opponents, I went to read the Bucs dugout recap of this game and check out the butthurt here (http://www.bucsdugout.com/2016/5/2/11574802/cubs-pester-gerrit-cole-pirates-in-return-to-pnc-park#comments):

Quotethe Cubs were back in Pittsburgh, and their the blue-jersey-clad fans had popped back out of their hell holes. Before the game they milled about Federal Street, sipping PBR, another thing they totally were just as into five years ago. For sure. Inside PNC Park, the professionals in blue made pests of themselves, too,

Holy shit, does a fucking Pirates fan really want to go with the "their fans only care when the team is good" approach? Where the fuck were Pirates fans before 2013? Hell, where the fuck are Pirates fans now?

They (and fans of most other teams, I'm noticing) also really, really hate Joe Maddon. Which is probably one of those glad-he's-with-us things, because I'm sure we'd all hate his whole shtick if he was managing the Cardinals.

I'm a very petty person (get it, Fork?) so I would hate anyone who's really good at their when they do that job for my least favorite team.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CBStew on May 03, 2016, 01:09:27 PM
Quote from: Oleg on May 03, 2016, 12:41:49 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 03, 2016, 09:04:34 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 03, 2016, 08:29:42 AM
Because I am a horrid troll who likes to see how miserable the Cubs are making life for their opponents, I went to read the Bucs dugout recap of this game and check out the butthurt here (http://www.bucsdugout.com/2016/5/2/11574802/cubs-pester-gerrit-cole-pirates-in-return-to-pnc-park#comments):

Quotethe Cubs were back in Pittsburgh, and their the blue-jersey-clad fans had popped back out of their hell holes. Before the game they milled about Federal Street, sipping PBR, another thing they totally were just as into five years ago. For sure. Inside PNC Park, the professionals in blue made pests of themselves, too,

Holy shit, does a fucking Pirates fan really want to go with the "their fans only care when the team is good" approach? Where the fuck were Pirates fans before 2013? Hell, where the fuck are Pirates fans now?

They (and fans of most other teams, I'm noticing) also really, really hate Joe Maddon. Which is probably one of those glad-he's-with-us things, because I'm sure we'd all hate his whole shtick if he was managing the Cardinals.

I'm a very petty person (get it, Fork?) so I would hate anyone who's really good at their when they do that job for my least favorite team.
something, something, "the whole their?"
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on May 03, 2016, 01:20:13 PM
Quote from: CBStew on May 03, 2016, 01:09:27 PM
Quote from: Oleg on May 03, 2016, 12:41:49 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 03, 2016, 09:04:34 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 03, 2016, 08:29:42 AM
Because I am a horrid troll who likes to see how miserable the Cubs are making life for their opponents, I went to read the Bucs dugout recap of this game and check out the butthurt here (http://www.bucsdugout.com/2016/5/2/11574802/cubs-pester-gerrit-cole-pirates-in-return-to-pnc-park#comments):

Quotethe Cubs were back in Pittsburgh, and their the blue-jersey-clad fans had popped back out of their hell holes. Before the game they milled about Federal Street, sipping PBR, another thing they totally were just as into five years ago. For sure. Inside PNC Park, the professionals in blue made pests of themselves, too,

Holy shit, does a fucking Pirates fan really want to go with the "their fans only care when the team is good" approach? Where the fuck were Pirates fans before 2013? Hell, where the fuck are Pirates fans now?

They (and fans of most other teams, I'm noticing) also really, really hate Joe Maddon. Which is probably one of those glad-he's-with-us things, because I'm sure we'd all hate his whole shtick if he was managing the Cardinals.

I'm a very petty person (get it, Fork?) so I would hate anyone who's really good at their when they do that job for my least favorite team.
something, something, "the whole their?"

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CT III on May 03, 2016, 01:40:17 PM
Quote from: Slaky on May 03, 2016, 12:18:34 PM
I guess the one thing I don't understand is calling Cubs fans "bandwagoners".

Motherfucker, the team is good once every 10 years and the Big Joke used to be "those morons fill up Wrigley even when the team sucks".

You can't have it both ways.


I went to PNC for a weekend series with my friends back in the Piniella days and we had a great time. Of course there were a few Pirates fans who didn't take too kindly to us and we probably deserved it. But the Cubs have always had good traveling support and PNC happens to be a top 5 destination ballpark in the majors. So that's life. Go back to having a shitty ballpark if you hate it so much.



You'd think that, but it turns out when you're really stupid, you CAN have it both ways.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Grandmaster Wang on May 03, 2016, 01:50:54 PM
How badly did Sean Rodriguez crap his pants when he was told he's gotta step into the box against Jake tonight?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on May 03, 2016, 02:08:05 PM
Quote from: Grandmaster Wang on May 03, 2016, 01:50:54 PM
How badly did Sean Rodriguez crap his pants when he was told he's gotta step into the box against Jake tonight?

Someone hide the Gatorade buckets.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on May 03, 2016, 07:23:46 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 03, 2016, 12:24:39 PM
Quote from: Slaky on May 03, 2016, 12:18:34 PM
I guess the one thing I don't understand is calling Cubs fans "bandwagoners".

Motherfucker, the team is good once every 10 years and the Big Joke used to be "those morons fill up Wrigley even when the team sucks".

You can't have it both ways.

I went to PNC for a weekend series with my friends back in the Piniella days and we had a great time. Of course there were a few Pirates fans who didn't take too kindly to us and we probably deserved it. But the Cubs have always had good traveling support and PNC happens to be a top 5 destination ballpark in the majors. So that's life. Go back to having a shitty ballpark if you hate it so much.



Yeah it's the same thing we tell White Sox fans and Thom, if you hate Cubs fans so much fill up your fucking ballpark.

Cubs fans are, by and large, insufferable.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Canadouche on May 03, 2016, 08:05:28 PM
Quote from: Shooter on May 03, 2016, 07:23:46 PM
Quote from: SKO on May 03, 2016, 12:24:39 PM
Quote from: Slaky on May 03, 2016, 12:18:34 PM
I guess the one thing I don't understand is calling Cubs fans "bandwagoners".

Motherfucker, the team is good once every 10 years and the Big Joke used to be "those morons fill up Wrigley even when the team sucks".

You can't have it both ways.

I went to PNC for a weekend series with my friends back in the Piniella days and we had a great time. Of course there were a few Pirates fans who didn't take too kindly to us and we probably deserved it. But the Cubs have always had good traveling support and PNC happens to be a top 5 destination ballpark in the majors. So that's life. Go back to having a shitty ballpark if you hate it so much.



Yeah it's the same thing we tell White Sox fans and Thom, if you hate Cubs fans so much fill up your fucking ballpark.

Cubs fans are, by and large, insufferable.

I think this is fair. But I also think it's true of any team with a large fan base.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: InternetApex on May 04, 2016, 08:12:21 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 03, 2016, 11:03:48 AM
Quote from: Bort on May 03, 2016, 09:59:57 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 03, 2016, 09:23:46 AM
Quote from: Eli on May 03, 2016, 09:04:34 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 03, 2016, 08:29:42 AM
Because I am a horrid troll who likes to see how miserable the Cubs are making life for their opponents, I went to read the Bucs dugout recap of this game and check out the butthurt here (http://www.bucsdugout.com/2016/5/2/11574802/cubs-pester-gerrit-cole-pirates-in-return-to-pnc-park#comments):

Quotethe Cubs were back in Pittsburgh, and their the blue-jersey-clad fans had popped back out of their hell holes. Before the game they milled about Federal Street, sipping PBR, another thing they totally were just as into five years ago. For sure. Inside PNC Park, the professionals in blue made pests of themselves, too,

Holy shit, does a fucking Pirates fan really want to go with the "their fans only care when the team is good" approach? Where the fuck were Pirates fans before 2013? Hell, where the fuck are Pirates fans now?

They (and fans of most other teams, I'm noticing) also really, really hate Joe Maddon. Which is probably one of those glad-he's-with-us things, because I'm sure we'd all hate his whole shtick if he was managing the Cardinals.

DPD, but yeah I've noticed fans were all fine with Joe Maddon when he was with the harmless Rays whom no one gives a shit about, but now that he's leading the Cubs instead of a scrappy underdog he's suddenly an overrated hack with a bunch of gimmicks and nothing else.

I have a theory that a lot of people are really not cool with the concept of the Cubs being good, because it shatters one of their comfortable illusions. Just like when I was growing up in SC, and we always had Louisiana and Mississippi below us on educational standards, and needed it that way for our own self-image.

Oh yeah, the Cubs never actually winning it all is necessary for most White Sox, Cardinals, and various other fans to keep their perspective. Pittsburgh has been a garbage franchise for most of the last 30 years but Pittsburgh fans my age who weren't even born the last time they won a championship can still make 1908 jokes to take their mind off of the fact that the Cubs came in and pissed all over the tiny window of contention they thought they had.

You can throw Reds fans of all ages into this category too.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on May 06, 2016, 11:33:22 AM
Yesterday I was talking to a Pirates fan, who is very smart and successful, in my office.  He is 100% convinced that the Cubs hit the Pirates with too many pitches, always on purpose, that Joe Maddon (who he absolutely hates and claims is secretly just like Tony La Russa but acts happy-go-lucky and above-the-fray to throw everyone off) is behind it, that both of Jake Arrieta's HBPs in last year's Wild Card game were on purpose, and that the Pirates are completely justified to hit as many Cubs as they want from now on "so the Cubs will stop bullying them, like the Cardinals stopped when we started hitting them back."

Wow.

Almost forgot: He says the Cubs are not that good and are going to collapse this season, probably not even make the playoffs.  I asked what that says about the Pirates who just got swept at home looking like they didn't even belong on the same field.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Canadouche on May 06, 2016, 01:44:47 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on May 06, 2016, 11:33:22 AM
Yesterday I was talking to a Pirates fan, who is very smart and successful, in my office.  He is 100% convinced that the Cubs hit the Pirates with too many pitches, always on purpose, that Joe Maddon (who he absolutely hates and claims is secretly just like Tony La Russa but acts happy-go-lucky and above-the-fray to throw everyone off) is behind it, that both of Jake Arrieta's HBPs in last year's Wild Card game were on purpose, and that the Pirates are completely justified to hit as many Cubs as they want from now on "so the Cubs will stop bullying them, like the Cardinals stopped when we started hitting them back."

Wow.

Almost forgot: He says the Cubs are not that good and are going to collapse this season, probably not even make the playoffs.  I asked what that says about the Pirates who just got swept at home looking like they didn't even belong on the same field.

Fixed.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: ChuckD on May 06, 2016, 02:02:29 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on May 06, 2016, 11:33:22 AM
Yesterday I was talking to a Pirates fan, who is very smart and successful, in my office.  He is 100% convinced that the Cubs hit the Pirates with too many pitches, always on purpose, that Joe Maddon (who he absolutely hates and claims is secretly just like Tony La Russa but acts happy-go-lucky and above-the-fray to throw everyone off) is behind it, that both of Jake Arrieta's HBPs in last year's Wild Card game were on purpose, and that the Pirates are completely justified to hit as many Cubs as they want from now on "so the Cubs will stop bullying them, like the Cardinals stopped when we started hitting them back."

Wow.

Almost forgot: He says the Cubs are not that good and are going to collapse this season, probably not even make the playoffs.  I asked what that says about the Pirates who just got swept at home looking like they didn't even belong on the same field.

From now on? Since the start of 2015...

Cubs hitters facing Pirates pitchers: 15 HBP
Pirates hitters facing Cubs pitchers: 10 HBP
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on May 06, 2016, 03:50:41 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on May 06, 2016, 02:02:29 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on May 06, 2016, 11:33:22 AM
Yesterday I was talking to a Pirates fan, who is very smart and successful, in my office.  He is 100% convinced that the Cubs hit the Pirates with too many pitches, always on purpose, that Joe Maddon (who he absolutely hates and claims is secretly just like Tony La Russa but acts happy-go-lucky and above-the-fray to throw everyone off) is behind it, that both of Jake Arrieta's HBPs in last year's Wild Card game were on purpose, and that the Pirates are completely justified to hit as many Cubs as they want from now on "so the Cubs will stop bullying them, like the Cardinals stopped when we started hitting them back."

Wow.

Almost forgot: He says the Cubs are not that good and are going to collapse this season, probably not even make the playoffs.  I asked what that says about the Pirates who just got swept at home looking like they didn't even belong on the same field.

From now on? Since the start of 2015...

Cubs hitters facing Pirates pitchers: 15 HBP
Pirates hitters facing Cubs pitchers: 10 HBP

Never let facts get in the way of some good old rust belt self-pity.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on May 16, 2016, 07:25:06 AM
I think this weekend may have temporarily moved Pittsburgh ahead of St. Louis in my schadenfreude rankings. These fake tough guy assholes need can rot.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on May 16, 2016, 08:28:05 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 16, 2016, 07:25:06 AM
I think this weekend may have temporarily moved Pittsburgh ahead of St. Louis in my schadenfreude rankings. These fake tough guy assholes need can rot.

It's amusing. I guess the Cubs and Cards need to play 10-12 times in a month to see if this becomes a dual theater war. Right now, this Cubs-Pirates thing is getting pretty serious and I am really happy about that.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on May 16, 2016, 08:29:39 AM
Quote from: Slaky on May 16, 2016, 08:28:05 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 16, 2016, 07:25:06 AM
I think this weekend may have temporarily moved Pittsburgh ahead of St. Louis in my schadenfreude rankings. These fake tough guy assholes need can rot.

It's amusing. I guess the Cubs and Cards need to play 10-12 times in a month to see if this becomes a dual theater war. Right now, this Cubs-Pirates thing is getting pretty serious and I am really happy about that.

I remain convinced that these are just meatball Steelers fans who haven't figured out how to adjust to baseball yet because their response to literally fucking everything is just "HIT SOMEBODY, SHOW EM WE'RE TUFF"
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on May 16, 2016, 08:33:49 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 16, 2016, 08:29:39 AM
Quote from: Slaky on May 16, 2016, 08:28:05 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 16, 2016, 07:25:06 AM
I think this weekend may have temporarily moved Pittsburgh ahead of St. Louis in my schadenfreude rankings. These fake tough guy assholes need can rot.

It's amusing. I guess the Cubs and Cards need to play 10-12 times in a month to see if this becomes a dual theater war. Right now, this Cubs-Pirates thing is getting pretty serious and I am really happy about that.

I remain convinced that these are just meatball Steelers fans who haven't figured out how to adjust to baseball yet because their response to literally fucking everything is just "HIT SOMEBODY, SHOW EM WE'RE TUFF"

The Bucs' players are salty as fuck. I'll be shocked if the benches don't empty next time these teams play.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on May 16, 2016, 08:34:19 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 16, 2016, 08:29:39 AM
Quote from: Slaky on May 16, 2016, 08:28:05 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 16, 2016, 07:25:06 AM
I think this weekend may have temporarily moved Pittsburgh ahead of St. Louis in my schadenfreude rankings. These fake tough guy assholes need can rot.

It's amusing. I guess the Cubs and Cards need to play 10-12 times in a month to see if this becomes a dual theater war. Right now, this Cubs-Pirates thing is getting pretty serious and I am really happy about that.

I remain convinced that these are just meatball Steelers fans who haven't figured out how to adjust to baseball yet because their response to literally fucking everything is just "HIT SOMEBODY, SHOW EM WE'RE TUFF"

I'm convinced it's the players on the Pirates that are driving this bus, and the fans are in line ready to ride with em. If the Pirates weren't so goddamn sore about getting dongwhipped across the midwest so far this year I doubt this becomes what it has. Long time Pirates fans are basically "Oh god the window is closing, ownership is still cheap, this rotation is a joke, etc."

Sucks their new window is "remember that year or two where we thought we could continue to compete with the Cubs before everything fell apart again."

And don't give me this Tallion and Glasnow shit. There's no way BOTH of them come up and immediately become Garrett Cole.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on May 16, 2016, 08:40:51 AM
Quote from: Slaky on May 16, 2016, 08:34:19 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 16, 2016, 08:29:39 AM
Quote from: Slaky on May 16, 2016, 08:28:05 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 16, 2016, 07:25:06 AM
I think this weekend may have temporarily moved Pittsburgh ahead of St. Louis in my schadenfreude rankings. These fake tough guy assholes need can rot.

It's amusing. I guess the Cubs and Cards need to play 10-12 times in a month to see if this becomes a dual theater war. Right now, this Cubs-Pirates thing is getting pretty serious and I am really happy about that.

I remain convinced that these are just meatball Steelers fans who haven't figured out how to adjust to baseball yet because their response to literally fucking everything is just "HIT SOMEBODY, SHOW EM WE'RE TUFF"

I'm convinced it's the players on the Pirates that are driving this bus, and the fans are in line ready to ride with em. If the Pirates weren't so goddamn sore about getting dongwhipped across the midwest so far this year I doubt this becomes what it has. Long time Pirates fans are basically "Oh god the window is closing, ownership is still cheap, this rotation is a joke, etc."

Sucks their new window is "remember that year or two where we thought we could continue to compete with the Cubs before everything fell apart again."

And don't give me this Tallion and Glasnow shit. There's no way BOTH of them come up and immediately become Garrett Cole.

Even if they are (and they are not, Glasnow has averaged over 4 BB/9 at almost every stop in the upper minors, I'd love to see him get through this Cubs lineup without his arm falling off), Cervelli is a FA this year, McCutchen is hitting his 30s, apparently can't really play a solid CF anymore (defensive metrics have their issues but none of them like him in CF anymore) and only has 2 years left on his deal. Kang was a nice find (although I still don't buy that he can keep up the success he's had while striking out 5 times for every walk) but he's also going to be 30 next year and has a bad knee thanks to our man Coghlan. Their window is still shrinking and they can't afford to deal prospects for short term help and can't spend money to upgrade. They're done, and they know it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on May 16, 2016, 09:35:47 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 16, 2016, 08:40:51 AM
Quote from: Slaky on May 16, 2016, 08:34:19 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 16, 2016, 08:29:39 AM
Quote from: Slaky on May 16, 2016, 08:28:05 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 16, 2016, 07:25:06 AM
I think this weekend may have temporarily moved Pittsburgh ahead of St. Louis in my schadenfreude rankings. These fake tough guy assholes need can rot.

It's amusing. I guess the Cubs and Cards need to play 10-12 times in a month to see if this becomes a dual theater war. Right now, this Cubs-Pirates thing is getting pretty serious and I am really happy about that.

I remain convinced that these are just meatball Steelers fans who haven't figured out how to adjust to baseball yet because their response to literally fucking everything is just "HIT SOMEBODY, SHOW EM WE'RE TUFF"

I'm convinced it's the players on the Pirates that are driving this bus, and the fans are in line ready to ride with em. If the Pirates weren't so goddamn sore about getting dongwhipped across the midwest so far this year I doubt this becomes what it has. Long time Pirates fans are basically "Oh god the window is closing, ownership is still cheap, this rotation is a joke, etc."

Sucks their new window is "remember that year or two where we thought we could continue to compete with the Cubs before everything fell apart again."

And don't give me this Tallion and Glasnow shit. There's no way BOTH of them come up and immediately become Garrett Cole.

Even if they are (and they are not, Glasnow has averaged over 4 BB/9 at almost every stop in the upper minors, I'd love to see him get through this Cubs lineup without his arm falling off), Cervelli is a FA this year, McCutchen is hitting his 30s, apparently can't really play a solid CF anymore (defensive metrics have their issues but none of them like him in CF anymore) and only has 2 years left on his deal. Kang was a nice find (although I still don't buy that he can keep up the success he's had while striking out 5 times for every walk) but he's also going to be 30 next year and has a bad knee thanks to our man Coghlan. Their window is still shrinking and they can't afford to deal prospects for short term help and can't spend money to upgrade. They're done, and they know it.

They also don't seem to be doing much on the international market (and that market may be pretty well played out with teams realizing it's a nice, easy way to infuse talent into a system).

Counterpoint:
Having said (and read) all of that, I do find that to be a pretty cynical look at The Pirates.  While I agree that The Cubs are just way better at everything baseball now and in the near future, The Pirates aren't quite cooked yet.

McCutchen is still awesome and his bat puts him squarely as one of the better CF in baseball, no matter what the defensive metrics say.  They still have two amazing corner outfielders, either of whom could probably play CF pretty well once Cutch moves to a corner.

Cole is till years away from free agency (as are the aforementioned Marte and Polanco).

For $4MM per year, Kang is still very much a player with a ton of surplus value, no matter how much he strikes out.

Josh Harrison is still good and cheap, too.

This is very much a small market team that has found value everywhere (mostly in their own pitching coach wizard).  The front office is smart and young, too.  They'll never have the resources of The Cubs and I'm not very worried about them being a real rival for the Central this year or in the near future but to just dismiss them kind of misses the point, too.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on May 16, 2016, 09:40:22 AM
Quote from: Oleg on May 16, 2016, 09:35:47 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 16, 2016, 08:40:51 AM
Quote from: Slaky on May 16, 2016, 08:34:19 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 16, 2016, 08:29:39 AM
Quote from: Slaky on May 16, 2016, 08:28:05 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 16, 2016, 07:25:06 AM
I think this weekend may have temporarily moved Pittsburgh ahead of St. Louis in my schadenfreude rankings. These fake tough guy assholes need can rot.

It's amusing. I guess the Cubs and Cards need to play 10-12 times in a month to see if this becomes a dual theater war. Right now, this Cubs-Pirates thing is getting pretty serious and I am really happy about that.

I remain convinced that these are just meatball Steelers fans who haven't figured out how to adjust to baseball yet because their response to literally fucking everything is just "HIT SOMEBODY, SHOW EM WE'RE TUFF"

I'm convinced it's the players on the Pirates that are driving this bus, and the fans are in line ready to ride with em. If the Pirates weren't so goddamn sore about getting dongwhipped across the midwest so far this year I doubt this becomes what it has. Long time Pirates fans are basically "Oh god the window is closing, ownership is still cheap, this rotation is a joke, etc."

Sucks their new window is "remember that year or two where we thought we could continue to compete with the Cubs before everything fell apart again."

And don't give me this Tallion and Glasnow shit. There's no way BOTH of them come up and immediately become Garrett Cole.

Even if they are (and they are not, Glasnow has averaged over 4 BB/9 at almost every stop in the upper minors, I'd love to see him get through this Cubs lineup without his arm falling off), Cervelli is a FA this year, McCutchen is hitting his 30s, apparently can't really play a solid CF anymore (defensive metrics have their issues but none of them like him in CF anymore) and only has 2 years left on his deal. Kang was a nice find (although I still don't buy that he can keep up the success he's had while striking out 5 times for every walk) but he's also going to be 30 next year and has a bad knee thanks to our man Coghlan. Their window is still shrinking and they can't afford to deal prospects for short term help and can't spend money to upgrade. They're done, and they know it.

They also don't seem to be doing much on the international market (and that market may be pretty well played out with teams realizing it's a nice, easy way to infuse talent into a system).

Counterpoint:
Having said (and read) all of that, I do find that to be a pretty cynical look at The Pirates.  While I agree that The Cubs are just way better at everything baseball now and in the near future, The Pirates aren't quite cooked yet.

McCutchen is still awesome and his bat puts him squarely as one of the better CF in baseball, no matter what the defensive metrics say.  They still have two amazing corner outfielders, either of whom could probably play CF pretty well once Cutch moves to a corner.

Cole is till years away from free agency (as are the aforementioned Marte and Polanco).

For $4MM per year, Kang is still very much a player with a ton of surplus value, no matter how much he strikes out.

Josh Harrison is still good and cheap, too.

This is very much a small market team that has found value everywhere (mostly in their own pitching coach wizard).  The front office is smart and young, too.  They'll never have the resources of The Cubs and I'm not very worried about them being a real rival for the Central this year or in the near future but to just dismiss them kind of misses the point, too.

Yeah to be clear "they're done" meant "they are not a threat to us". They can probably contend for the wildcard for a few years more, in fact I hope they do it this year. Watching them get shut out by Thor or Strasburg/Scherzer in yet another play in game will be most delicious. This division just belongs to us now. Let them mudfuck the Cardinals for second.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on May 16, 2016, 10:37:55 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 16, 2016, 09:40:22 AM
Quote from: Oleg on May 16, 2016, 09:35:47 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 16, 2016, 08:40:51 AM
Quote from: Slaky on May 16, 2016, 08:34:19 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 16, 2016, 08:29:39 AM
Quote from: Slaky on May 16, 2016, 08:28:05 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 16, 2016, 07:25:06 AM
I think this weekend may have temporarily moved Pittsburgh ahead of St. Louis in my schadenfreude rankings. These fake tough guy assholes need can rot.

It's amusing. I guess the Cubs and Cards need to play 10-12 times in a month to see if this becomes a dual theater war. Right now, this Cubs-Pirates thing is getting pretty serious and I am really happy about that.

I remain convinced that these are just meatball Steelers fans who haven't figured out how to adjust to baseball yet because their response to literally fucking everything is just "HIT SOMEBODY, SHOW EM WE'RE TUFF"

I'm convinced it's the players on the Pirates that are driving this bus, and the fans are in line ready to ride with em. If the Pirates weren't so goddamn sore about getting dongwhipped across the midwest so far this year I doubt this becomes what it has. Long time Pirates fans are basically "Oh god the window is closing, ownership is still cheap, this rotation is a joke, etc."

Sucks their new window is "remember that year or two where we thought we could continue to compete with the Cubs before everything fell apart again."

And don't give me this Tallion and Glasnow shit. There's no way BOTH of them come up and immediately become Garrett Cole.

Even if they are (and they are not, Glasnow has averaged over 4 BB/9 at almost every stop in the upper minors, I'd love to see him get through this Cubs lineup without his arm falling off), Cervelli is a FA this year, McCutchen is hitting his 30s, apparently can't really play a solid CF anymore (defensive metrics have their issues but none of them like him in CF anymore) and only has 2 years left on his deal. Kang was a nice find (although I still don't buy that he can keep up the success he's had while striking out 5 times for every walk) but he's also going to be 30 next year and has a bad knee thanks to our man Coghlan. Their window is still shrinking and they can't afford to deal prospects for short term help and can't spend money to upgrade. They're done, and they know it.

They also don't seem to be doing much on the international market (and that market may be pretty well played out with teams realizing it's a nice, easy way to infuse talent into a system).

Counterpoint:
Having said (and read) all of that, I do find that to be a pretty cynical look at The Pirates.  While I agree that The Cubs are just way better at everything baseball now and in the near future, The Pirates aren't quite cooked yet.

McCutchen is still awesome and his bat puts him squarely as one of the better CF in baseball, no matter what the defensive metrics say.  They still have two amazing corner outfielders, either of whom could probably play CF pretty well once Cutch moves to a corner.

Cole is till years away from free agency (as are the aforementioned Marte and Polanco).

For $4MM per year, Kang is still very much a player with a ton of surplus value, no matter how much he strikes out.

Josh Harrison is still good and cheap, too.

This is very much a small market team that has found value everywhere (mostly in their own pitching coach wizard).  The front office is smart and young, too.  They'll never have the resources of The Cubs and I'm not very worried about them being a real rival for the Central this year or in the near future but to just dismiss them kind of misses the point, too.

Yeah to be clear "they're done" meant "they are not a threat to us". They can probably contend for the wildcard for a few years more, in fact I hope they do it this year. Watching them get shut out by Thor or Strasburg/Scherzer in yet another play in game will be most delicious. This division just belongs to us now. Let them mudfuck the Cardinals for second.

Dagnabit do I love Syndergaard.  Get him in Chicago, stat.  I DON'T CARE HOW IRRATIONAL IT IS
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on May 16, 2016, 10:46:31 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on May 16, 2016, 10:37:55 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 16, 2016, 09:40:22 AM
Quote from: Oleg on May 16, 2016, 09:35:47 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 16, 2016, 08:40:51 AM
Quote from: Slaky on May 16, 2016, 08:34:19 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 16, 2016, 08:29:39 AM
Quote from: Slaky on May 16, 2016, 08:28:05 AM
Quote from: SKO on May 16, 2016, 07:25:06 AM
I think this weekend may have temporarily moved Pittsburgh ahead of St. Louis in my schadenfreude rankings. These fake tough guy assholes need can rot.

It's amusing. I guess the Cubs and Cards need to play 10-12 times in a month to see if this becomes a dual theater war. Right now, this Cubs-Pirates thing is getting pretty serious and I am really happy about that.

I remain convinced that these are just meatball Steelers fans who haven't figured out how to adjust to baseball yet because their response to literally fucking everything is just "HIT SOMEBODY, SHOW EM WE'RE TUFF"

I'm convinced it's the players on the Pirates that are driving this bus, and the fans are in line ready to ride with em. If the Pirates weren't so goddamn sore about getting dongwhipped across the midwest so far this year I doubt this becomes what it has. Long time Pirates fans are basically "Oh god the window is closing, ownership is still cheap, this rotation is a joke, etc."

Sucks their new window is "remember that year or two where we thought we could continue to compete with the Cubs before everything fell apart again."

And don't give me this Tallion and Glasnow shit. There's no way BOTH of them come up and immediately become Garrett Cole.

Even if they are (and they are not, Glasnow has averaged over 4 BB/9 at almost every stop in the upper minors, I'd love to see him get through this Cubs lineup without his arm falling off), Cervelli is a FA this year, McCutchen is hitting his 30s, apparently can't really play a solid CF anymore (defensive metrics have their issues but none of them like him in CF anymore) and only has 2 years left on his deal. Kang was a nice find (although I still don't buy that he can keep up the success he's had while striking out 5 times for every walk) but he's also going to be 30 next year and has a bad knee thanks to our man Coghlan. Their window is still shrinking and they can't afford to deal prospects for short term help and can't spend money to upgrade. They're done, and they know it.

They also don't seem to be doing much on the international market (and that market may be pretty well played out with teams realizing it's a nice, easy way to infuse talent into a system).

Counterpoint:
Having said (and read) all of that, I do find that to be a pretty cynical look at The Pirates.  While I agree that The Cubs are just way better at everything baseball now and in the near future, The Pirates aren't quite cooked yet.

McCutchen is still awesome and his bat puts him squarely as one of the better CF in baseball, no matter what the defensive metrics say.  They still have two amazing corner outfielders, either of whom could probably play CF pretty well once Cutch moves to a corner.

Cole is till years away from free agency (as are the aforementioned Marte and Polanco).

For $4MM per year, Kang is still very much a player with a ton of surplus value, no matter how much he strikes out.

Josh Harrison is still good and cheap, too.

This is very much a small market team that has found value everywhere (mostly in their own pitching coach wizard).  The front office is smart and young, too.  They'll never have the resources of The Cubs and I'm not very worried about them being a real rival for the Central this year or in the near future but to just dismiss them kind of misses the point, too.

Yeah to be clear "they're done" meant "they are not a threat to us". They can probably contend for the wildcard for a few years more, in fact I hope they do it this year. Watching them get shut out by Thor or Strasburg/Scherzer in yet another play in game will be most delicious. This division just belongs to us now. Let them mudfuck the Cardinals for second.

Dagnabit do I love Syndergaard.  Get him in Chicago, stat.  I DON'T CARE HOW IRRATIONAL IT IS

I don't care how bad of a person it makes me, he fucking terrifies me and I want his arm to pop off after one of his 95 MPH sliders. DeGrom has lost some velocity, Harvey looks like shit, Matz is already having arm trouble. The only one of them I truly fear in a postseason series now is Thor, and it will be very un-fucking-fair if the Baseball Gods leave that dude's elbow in one piece after depriving me of a satisfying career arc for Kerry Wood.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 09:02:52 AM
Jesus, what the fuck happened to the Pirates?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on June 13, 2016, 09:16:29 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 09:02:52 AM
Jesus, what the fuck happened to the Pirates?

It turns out going into the season with only one good starting pitcher is a bad idea, especially when that guy gets hurt?

They bought into their own hype about Searage being a miracle worker as a pitching coach and thought they could make guys like Nicaso and Niese work at least in the short term while Taillon and Glasnow got ready in the minors. It didn't work. People have also stopped chasing Francisco Liriano's bullshit outside of the strike zone so he's getting crushed. Their bullpen was unrealistically awesome for most of last year and between losing Bastardo to free agency and regression from guys like Caminero they can no longer make up for their shortcomings in the rotation with shutdown innings from the pen.

Long story short, they no pitch so good.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 09:23:24 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 13, 2016, 09:16:29 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 09:02:52 AM
Jesus, what the fuck happened to the Pirates?

It turns out going into the season with only one good starting pitcher is a bad idea, especially when that guy gets hurt?

They bought into their own hype about Searage being a miracle worker as a pitching coach and thought they could make guys like Nicaso and Niese work at least in the short term while Taillon and Glasnow got ready in the minors. It didn't work. People have also stopped chasing Francisco Liriano's bullshit outside of the strike zone so he's getting crushed. Their bullpen was unrealistically awesome for most of last year and between losing Bastardo to free agency and regression from guys like Caminero they can no longer make up for their shortcomings in the rotation with shutdown innings from the pen.

Long story short, they no pitch so good.

Cool, let's take Feliz off their hands.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Canadouche on June 13, 2016, 09:58:57 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 09:23:24 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 13, 2016, 09:16:29 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 09:02:52 AM
Jesus, what the fuck happened to the Pirates?

It turns out going into the season with only one good starting pitcher is a bad idea, especially when that guy gets hurt?

They bought into their own hype about Searage being a miracle worker as a pitching coach and thought they could make guys like Nicaso and Niese work at least in the short term while Taillon and Glasnow got ready in the minors. It didn't work. People have also stopped chasing Francisco Liriano's bullshit outside of the strike zone so he's getting crushed. Their bullpen was unrealistically awesome for most of last year and between losing Bastardo to free agency and regression from guys like Caminero they can no longer make up for their shortcomings in the rotation with shutdown innings from the pen.

Long story short, they no pitch so good.

Cool, let's take Feliz off their hands.

I suspect they aren't out of it yet, although they obviously lack the pitching to go deep.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on June 13, 2016, 10:00:39 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on June 13, 2016, 09:58:57 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 09:23:24 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 13, 2016, 09:16:29 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 09:02:52 AM
Jesus, what the fuck happened to the Pirates?

It turns out going into the season with only one good starting pitcher is a bad idea, especially when that guy gets hurt?

They bought into their own hype about Searage being a miracle worker as a pitching coach and thought they could make guys like Nicaso and Niese work at least in the short term while Taillon and Glasnow got ready in the minors. It didn't work. People have also stopped chasing Francisco Liriano's bullshit outside of the strike zone so he's getting crushed. Their bullpen was unrealistically awesome for most of last year and between losing Bastardo to free agency and regression from guys like Caminero they can no longer make up for their shortcomings in the rotation with shutdown innings from the pen.

Long story short, they no pitch so good.

Cool, let's take Feliz off their hands.

I suspect they aren't out of it yet, although they obviously lack the pitching to go deep.

I'm not sure why Fork even wants Feliz. The guy has a 3.80 FIP and was also complete ass last year. There are a lot better relievers on the market. Assuming Justin Grimm rights the ship like he did last year Feliz would be like the 5th best right hander in the Cubs pen.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 10:07:37 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 13, 2016, 10:00:39 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on June 13, 2016, 09:58:57 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 09:23:24 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 13, 2016, 09:16:29 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 09:02:52 AM
Jesus, what the fuck happened to the Pirates?

It turns out going into the season with only one good starting pitcher is a bad idea, especially when that guy gets hurt?

They bought into their own hype about Searage being a miracle worker as a pitching coach and thought they could make guys like Nicaso and Niese work at least in the short term while Taillon and Glasnow got ready in the minors. It didn't work. People have also stopped chasing Francisco Liriano's bullshit outside of the strike zone so he's getting crushed. Their bullpen was unrealistically awesome for most of last year and between losing Bastardo to free agency and regression from guys like Caminero they can no longer make up for their shortcomings in the rotation with shutdown innings from the pen.

Long story short, they no pitch so good.

Cool, let's take Feliz off their hands.

I suspect they aren't out of it yet, although they obviously lack the pitching to go deep.

I'm not sure why Fork even wants Feliz. The guy has a 3.80 FIP and was also complete ass last year. There are a lot better relievers on the market. Assuming Justin Grimm rights the ship like he did last year Feliz would be like the 5th best right hander in the Cubs pen.

Feliz is basically "better Grimm". He's also the only guy with a WHIP under 1.

They're going to be 15 back by this time next week, and 5-6 behind for the Seligcard. They're going to be sellers pretty quickly.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on June 13, 2016, 10:15:00 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 10:07:37 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 13, 2016, 10:00:39 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on June 13, 2016, 09:58:57 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 09:23:24 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 13, 2016, 09:16:29 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 09:02:52 AM
Jesus, what the fuck happened to the Pirates?

It turns out going into the season with only one good starting pitcher is a bad idea, especially when that guy gets hurt?

They bought into their own hype about Searage being a miracle worker as a pitching coach and thought they could make guys like Nicaso and Niese work at least in the short term while Taillon and Glasnow got ready in the minors. It didn't work. People have also stopped chasing Francisco Liriano's bullshit outside of the strike zone so he's getting crushed. Their bullpen was unrealistically awesome for most of last year and between losing Bastardo to free agency and regression from guys like Caminero they can no longer make up for their shortcomings in the rotation with shutdown innings from the pen.

Long story short, they no pitch so good.

Cool, let's take Feliz off their hands.

I suspect they aren't out of it yet, although they obviously lack the pitching to go deep.

I'm not sure why Fork even wants Feliz. The guy has a 3.80 FIP and was also complete ass last year. There are a lot better relievers on the market. Assuming Justin Grimm rights the ship like he did last year Feliz would be like the 5th best right hander in the Cubs pen.

Feliz is basically "better Grimm". He's also the only guy with a WHIP under 1.

They're going to be 15 back by this time next week, and 5-6 behind for the Seligcard. They're going to be sellers pretty quickly.

My point is if you're scouring the majors for bullpen help I'd just look elsewhere than the Pirates entirely unless they were willing to move Melancon to a division rival.

My bullpen wishlist at this point is Andrew Miller, Sean Doolittle, or Fernando Abad (http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=4994&position=P), in that order. Abad would certainly cost less than the other two (or three if you include Chapman) and he's currently holding lefties to .097/.125/.133
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 10:41:53 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 13, 2016, 10:15:00 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 10:07:37 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 13, 2016, 10:00:39 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on June 13, 2016, 09:58:57 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 09:23:24 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 13, 2016, 09:16:29 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 09:02:52 AM
Jesus, what the fuck happened to the Pirates?

It turns out going into the season with only one good starting pitcher is a bad idea, especially when that guy gets hurt?

They bought into their own hype about Searage being a miracle worker as a pitching coach and thought they could make guys like Nicaso and Niese work at least in the short term while Taillon and Glasnow got ready in the minors. It didn't work. People have also stopped chasing Francisco Liriano's bullshit outside of the strike zone so he's getting crushed. Their bullpen was unrealistically awesome for most of last year and between losing Bastardo to free agency and regression from guys like Caminero they can no longer make up for their shortcomings in the rotation with shutdown innings from the pen.

Long story short, they no pitch so good.

Cool, let's take Feliz off their hands.

I suspect they aren't out of it yet, although they obviously lack the pitching to go deep.

I'm not sure why Fork even wants Feliz. The guy has a 3.80 FIP and was also complete ass last year. There are a lot better relievers on the market. Assuming Justin Grimm rights the ship like he did last year Feliz would be like the 5th best right hander in the Cubs pen.

Feliz is basically "better Grimm". He's also the only guy with a WHIP under 1.

They're going to be 15 back by this time next week, and 5-6 behind for the Seligcard. They're going to be sellers pretty quickly.

My point is if you're scouring the majors for bullpen help I'd just look elsewhere than the Pirates entirely unless they were willing to move Melancon to a division rival.

My bullpen wishlist at this point is Andrew Miller, Sean Doolittle, or Fernando Abad (http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=4994&position=P), in that order. Abad would certainly cost less than the other two (or three if you include Chapman) and he's currently holding lefties to .097/.125/.133


Abad has Jepstink written all over him. I also wouldn't be opposed to the return of Fernando Rodney.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on June 13, 2016, 12:17:16 PM
As we were saying: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/the-pirates-lousy-weekend-might-have-sunk-their-season/
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on June 13, 2016, 04:37:22 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 13, 2016, 10:15:00 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 10:07:37 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 13, 2016, 10:00:39 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on June 13, 2016, 09:58:57 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 09:23:24 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 13, 2016, 09:16:29 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 09:02:52 AM
Jesus, what the fuck happened to the Pirates?

It turns out going into the season with only one good starting pitcher is a bad idea, especially when that guy gets hurt?

They bought into their own hype about Searage being a miracle worker as a pitching coach and thought they could make guys like Nicaso and Niese work at least in the short term while Taillon and Glasnow got ready in the minors. It didn't work. People have also stopped chasing Francisco Liriano's bullshit outside of the strike zone so he's getting crushed. Their bullpen was unrealistically awesome for most of last year and between losing Bastardo to free agency and regression from guys like Caminero they can no longer make up for their shortcomings in the rotation with shutdown innings from the pen.

Long story short, they no pitch so good.

Cool, let's take Feliz off their hands.

I suspect they aren't out of it yet, although they obviously lack the pitching to go deep.

I'm not sure why Fork even wants Feliz. The guy has a 3.80 FIP and was also complete ass last year. There are a lot better relievers on the market. Assuming Justin Grimm rights the ship like he did last year Feliz would be like the 5th best right hander in the Cubs pen.

Feliz is basically "better Grimm". He's also the only guy with a WHIP under 1.

They're going to be 15 back by this time next week, and 5-6 behind for the Seligcard. They're going to be sellers pretty quickly.

My point is if you're scouring the majors for bullpen help I'd just look elsewhere than the Pirates entirely unless they were willing to move Melancon to a division rival.

My bullpen wishlist at this point is Andrew Miller, Sean Doolittle, or Fernando Abad (http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=4994&position=P), in that order. Abad would certainly cost less than the other two (or three if you include Chapman) and he's currently holding lefties to .097/.125/.133

This list is the shit. With Betances somewhere on it too.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: ChuckD on June 13, 2016, 04:45:09 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on June 13, 2016, 04:37:22 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 13, 2016, 10:15:00 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 10:07:37 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 13, 2016, 10:00:39 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on June 13, 2016, 09:58:57 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 09:23:24 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 13, 2016, 09:16:29 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 09:02:52 AM
Jesus, what the fuck happened to the Pirates?

It turns out going into the season with only one good starting pitcher is a bad idea, especially when that guy gets hurt?

They bought into their own hype about Searage being a miracle worker as a pitching coach and thought they could make guys like Nicaso and Niese work at least in the short term while Taillon and Glasnow got ready in the minors. It didn't work. People have also stopped chasing Francisco Liriano's bullshit outside of the strike zone so he's getting crushed. Their bullpen was unrealistically awesome for most of last year and between losing Bastardo to free agency and regression from guys like Caminero they can no longer make up for their shortcomings in the rotation with shutdown innings from the pen.

Long story short, they no pitch so good.

Cool, let's take Feliz off their hands.

I suspect they aren't out of it yet, although they obviously lack the pitching to go deep.

I'm not sure why Fork even wants Feliz. The guy has a 3.80 FIP and was also complete ass last year. There are a lot better relievers on the market. Assuming Justin Grimm rights the ship like he did last year Feliz would be like the 5th best right hander in the Cubs pen.

Feliz is basically "better Grimm". He's also the only guy with a WHIP under 1.

They're going to be 15 back by this time next week, and 5-6 behind for the Seligcard. They're going to be sellers pretty quickly.

My point is if you're scouring the majors for bullpen help I'd just look elsewhere than the Pirates entirely unless they were willing to move Melancon to a division rival.

My bullpen wishlist at this point is Andrew Miller, Sean Doolittle, or Fernando Abad (http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=4994&position=P), in that order. Abad would certainly cost less than the other two (or three if you include Chapman) and he's currently holding lefties to .097/.125/.133

This list is the shit. With Betances somewhere on it too.

Preferably at the top.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on June 13, 2016, 06:16:45 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 13, 2016, 04:45:09 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on June 13, 2016, 04:37:22 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 13, 2016, 10:15:00 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 10:07:37 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 13, 2016, 10:00:39 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on June 13, 2016, 09:58:57 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 09:23:24 AM
Quote from: SKO on June 13, 2016, 09:16:29 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 13, 2016, 09:02:52 AM
Jesus, what the fuck happened to the Pirates?

It turns out going into the season with only one good starting pitcher is a bad idea, especially when that guy gets hurt?

They bought into their own hype about Searage being a miracle worker as a pitching coach and thought they could make guys like Nicaso and Niese work at least in the short term while Taillon and Glasnow got ready in the minors. It didn't work. People have also stopped chasing Francisco Liriano's bullshit outside of the strike zone so he's getting crushed. Their bullpen was unrealistically awesome for most of last year and between losing Bastardo to free agency and regression from guys like Caminero they can no longer make up for their shortcomings in the rotation with shutdown innings from the pen.

Long story short, they no pitch so good.

Cool, let's take Feliz off their hands.

I suspect they aren't out of it yet, although they obviously lack the pitching to go deep.

I'm not sure why Fork even wants Feliz. The guy has a 3.80 FIP and was also complete ass last year. There are a lot better relievers on the market. Assuming Justin Grimm rights the ship like he did last year Feliz would be like the 5th best right hander in the Cubs pen.

Feliz is basically "better Grimm". He's also the only guy with a WHIP under 1.

They're going to be 15 back by this time next week, and 5-6 behind for the Seligcard. They're going to be sellers pretty quickly.

My point is if you're scouring the majors for bullpen help I'd just look elsewhere than the Pirates entirely unless they were willing to move Melancon to a division rival.

My bullpen wishlist at this point is Andrew Miller, Sean Doolittle, or Fernando Abad (http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=4994&position=P), in that order. Abad would certainly cost less than the other two (or three if you include Chapman) and he's currently holding lefties to .097/.125/.133

This list is the shit. With Betances somewhere on it too.

Preferably at the top.

I'll allow it.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on June 29, 2016, 07:29:29 AM
As I watched Hoover struggling for the Reds last night I remembered that he was actually having a career year last year before Schwarber wrecked him, and was considered the heir apparent to Chapman as the closer, and now he's the Reds terrible mop up guy.

So I looked it up and before the Schwarber Game last year Hoover had a 3.05 career ERA and a 1.30 ERA in 2015 and averaged just under 1 HR/9 innings. Since Schwarber wrecked his very soul he's got a 9.29 ERA, an 8.35 FIP, and has allowed nearly 3.5 dingers per 9 innings.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on June 29, 2016, 12:05:33 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 29, 2016, 07:29:29 AM
As I watched Hoover struggling for the Reds last night I remembered that he was actually having a career year last year before Schwarber wrecked him, and was considered the heir apparent to Chapman as the closer, and now he's the Reds terrible mop up guy.

So I looked it up and before the Schwarber Game last year Hoover had a 3.05 career ERA and a 1.30 ERA in 2015 and averaged just under 1 HR/9 innings. Since Schwarber wrecked his very soul he's got a 9.29 ERA, an 8.35 FIP, and has allowed nearly 3.5 dingers per 9 innings.



The Reds announcers just said that Hoover was sent down right after last night's game.  

"He packed up all his stuff, didn't look like he'd be back anytime soon."

Granted, I didn't know that leaving some stuff behind was an option, but I think we've seen the last of Hoover for a while.  

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JO9RQZIIz8o/Vv_0cILfjEI/AAAAAAAAoW4/IpEecMM1-UA89JrE0XgMD4FNwm72PAM8w/s640/AnimalHouse_041Pyxurz.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on June 29, 2016, 12:22:47 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 29, 2016, 07:29:29 AM
As I watched Hoover struggling for the Reds last night I remembered that he was actually having a career year last year before Schwarber wrecked him, and was considered the heir apparent to Chapman as the closer, and now he's the Reds terrible mop up guy.

So I looked it up and before the Schwarber Game last year Hoover had a 3.05 career ERA and a 1.30 ERA in 2015 and averaged just under 1 HR/9 innings. Since Schwarber wrecked his very soul he's got a 9.29 ERA, an 8.35 FIP, and has allowed nearly 3.5 dingers per 9 innings.



I, too, had similar thoughts.  IIRC, Hoover had only allowed 1 HR all year before Schwarber went yard to tie that game on him and it had seemed to me that every time Hoover's pitched since that moment he's been brutal.

Kyle Schwarber:  Destroyer of Careers
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on June 29, 2016, 12:24:41 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 29, 2016, 12:22:47 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 29, 2016, 07:29:29 AM
As I watched Hoover struggling for the Reds last night I remembered that he was actually having a career year last year before Schwarber wrecked him, and was considered the heir apparent to Chapman as the closer, and now he's the Reds terrible mop up guy.

So I looked it up and before the Schwarber Game last year Hoover had a 3.05 career ERA and a 1.30 ERA in 2015 and averaged just under 1 HR/9 innings. Since Schwarber wrecked his very soul he's got a 9.29 ERA, an 8.35 FIP, and has allowed nearly 3.5 dingers per 9 innings.



I, too, had similar thoughts.  IIRC, Hoover had only allowed 1 HR all year before Schwarber went yard to tie that game on him and it had seemed to me that every time Hoover's pitched since that moment he's been brutal.

Kyle Schwarber:  Destroyer of Careers

He is the Pujols to Hoover's Brad Lidge.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on June 29, 2016, 12:32:11 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 29, 2016, 12:24:41 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 29, 2016, 12:22:47 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 29, 2016, 07:29:29 AM
As I watched Hoover struggling for the Reds last night I remembered that he was actually having a career year last year before Schwarber wrecked him, and was considered the heir apparent to Chapman as the closer, and now he's the Reds terrible mop up guy.

So I looked it up and before the Schwarber Game last year Hoover had a 3.05 career ERA and a 1.30 ERA in 2015 and averaged just under 1 HR/9 innings. Since Schwarber wrecked his very soul he's got a 9.29 ERA, an 8.35 FIP, and has allowed nearly 3.5 dingers per 9 innings.



I, too, had similar thoughts.  IIRC, Hoover had only allowed 1 HR all year before Schwarber went yard to tie that game on him and it had seemed to me that every time Hoover's pitched since that moment he's been brutal.

Kyle Schwarber:  Destroyer of Careers

He is the Pujols to Hoover's Brad Lidge.

Didn't Lidge go on to be the closer for the 2008 world champion Phillies?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on June 29, 2016, 12:34:06 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 29, 2016, 12:05:33 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 29, 2016, 07:29:29 AM
As I watched Hoover struggling for the Reds last night I remembered that he was actually having a career year last year before Schwarber wrecked him, and was considered the heir apparent to Chapman as the closer, and now he's the Reds terrible mop up guy.

So I looked it up and before the Schwarber Game last year Hoover had a 3.05 career ERA and a 1.30 ERA in 2015 and averaged just under 1 HR/9 innings. Since Schwarber wrecked his very soul he's got a 9.29 ERA, an 8.35 FIP, and has allowed nearly 3.5 dingers per 9 innings.



The Reds announcers just said that Hoover was sent down right after last night's game.  

"He packed up all his stuff, didn't look like he'd be back anytime soon."

Granted, I didn't know that leaving some stuff behind was an option, but I think we've seen the last of Hoover for a while.  

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JO9RQZIIz8o/Vv_0cILfjEI/AAAAAAAAoW4/IpEecMM1-UA89JrE0XgMD4FNwm72PAM8w/s640/AnimalHouse_041Pyxurz.jpg)

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/f3/3f/df/f33fdf4c076a7c5a9eb0859168250ef4.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on June 29, 2016, 12:35:53 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 29, 2016, 12:32:11 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 29, 2016, 12:24:41 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 29, 2016, 12:22:47 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 29, 2016, 07:29:29 AM
As I watched Hoover struggling for the Reds last night I remembered that he was actually having a career year last year before Schwarber wrecked him, and was considered the heir apparent to Chapman as the closer, and now he's the Reds terrible mop up guy.

So I looked it up and before the Schwarber Game last year Hoover had a 3.05 career ERA and a 1.30 ERA in 2015 and averaged just under 1 HR/9 innings. Since Schwarber wrecked his very soul he's got a 9.29 ERA, an 8.35 FIP, and has allowed nearly 3.5 dingers per 9 innings.



I, too, had similar thoughts.  IIRC, Hoover had only allowed 1 HR all year before Schwarber went yard to tie that game on him and it had seemed to me that every time Hoover's pitched since that moment he's been brutal.

Kyle Schwarber:  Destroyer of Careers

He is the Pujols to Hoover's Brad Lidge.

Didn't Lidge go on to be the closer for the 2008 world champion Phillies?

He did, but he had a 4.37 ERA in 2006-2007 right after Pujols shot vs a 2.07 ERA in the 2 years before. I don't actually know that I think Pujols really broke him or if he had unrelated issues, he's just definitely the example I think of as far as "guy who gave up a massive homer to lose a game and seemed broken afterwards".

Well him and that Angels dude from the 80s who shot himself.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on June 29, 2016, 12:50:34 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 29, 2016, 12:35:53 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 29, 2016, 12:32:11 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 29, 2016, 12:24:41 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 29, 2016, 12:22:47 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 29, 2016, 07:29:29 AM
As I watched Hoover struggling for the Reds last night I remembered that he was actually having a career year last year before Schwarber wrecked him, and was considered the heir apparent to Chapman as the closer, and now he's the Reds terrible mop up guy.

So I looked it up and before the Schwarber Game last year Hoover had a 3.05 career ERA and a 1.30 ERA in 2015 and averaged just under 1 HR/9 innings. Since Schwarber wrecked his very soul he's got a 9.29 ERA, an 8.35 FIP, and has allowed nearly 3.5 dingers per 9 innings.



I, too, had similar thoughts.  IIRC, Hoover had only allowed 1 HR all year before Schwarber went yard to tie that game on him and it had seemed to me that every time Hoover's pitched since that moment he's been brutal.

Kyle Schwarber:  Destroyer of Careers

He is the Pujols to Hoover's Brad Lidge.

Didn't Lidge go on to be the closer for the 2008 world champion Phillies?

He did, but he had a 4.37 ERA in 2006-2007 right after Pujols shot vs a 2.07 ERA in the 2 years before. I don't actually know that I think Pujols really broke him or if he had unrelated issues, he's just definitely the example I think of as far as "guy who gave up a massive homer to lose a game and seemed broken afterwards".

Well him and that Angels dude from the 80s who shot himself.

That'd be ex-Cub Donnie Moore to you.

There's also Tom Niedenfuer (sp.) vis-a-vis Jack Clark, '85 NLCS.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on June 29, 2016, 01:03:37 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 29, 2016, 12:50:34 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 29, 2016, 12:35:53 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 29, 2016, 12:32:11 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 29, 2016, 12:24:41 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 29, 2016, 12:22:47 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 29, 2016, 07:29:29 AM
As I watched Hoover struggling for the Reds last night I remembered that he was actually having a career year last year before Schwarber wrecked him, and was considered the heir apparent to Chapman as the closer, and now he's the Reds terrible mop up guy.

So I looked it up and before the Schwarber Game last year Hoover had a 3.05 career ERA and a 1.30 ERA in 2015 and averaged just under 1 HR/9 innings. Since Schwarber wrecked his very soul he's got a 9.29 ERA, an 8.35 FIP, and has allowed nearly 3.5 dingers per 9 innings.



I, too, had similar thoughts.  IIRC, Hoover had only allowed 1 HR all year before Schwarber went yard to tie that game on him and it had seemed to me that every time Hoover's pitched since that moment he's been brutal.

Kyle Schwarber:  Destroyer of Careers

He is the Pujols to Hoover's Brad Lidge.

Didn't Lidge go on to be the closer for the 2008 world champion Phillies?

He did, but he had a 4.37 ERA in 2006-2007 right after Pujols shot vs a 2.07 ERA in the 2 years before. I don't actually know that I think Pujols really broke him or if he had unrelated issues, he's just definitely the example I think of as far as "guy who gave up a massive homer to lose a game and seemed broken afterwards".

Well him and that Angels dude from the 80s who shot himself.

That'd be ex-Cub Donnie Moore to you.

There's also Tom Niedenfuer (sp.) vis-a-vis Jack Clark, '85 NLCS.

How about ex-Cub Joe Carter wrecking ex-Cub Mitch Williams?

Some others:
Atlee Hamaker post-Freddie Lynn All-Star Game grand slam at Comiskey, 1983
Mike Torrez post-Bucky Dent
Joaquin Andujar post-1985 World Series
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on June 29, 2016, 01:20:26 PM
Quote from: Brownie on June 29, 2016, 01:03:37 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 29, 2016, 12:50:34 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 29, 2016, 12:35:53 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 29, 2016, 12:32:11 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 29, 2016, 12:24:41 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 29, 2016, 12:22:47 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 29, 2016, 07:29:29 AM
As I watched Hoover struggling for the Reds last night I remembered that he was actually having a career year last year before Schwarber wrecked him, and was considered the heir apparent to Chapman as the closer, and now he's the Reds terrible mop up guy.

So I looked it up and before the Schwarber Game last year Hoover had a 3.05 career ERA and a 1.30 ERA in 2015 and averaged just under 1 HR/9 innings. Since Schwarber wrecked his very soul he's got a 9.29 ERA, an 8.35 FIP, and has allowed nearly 3.5 dingers per 9 innings.



I, too, had similar thoughts.  IIRC, Hoover had only allowed 1 HR all year before Schwarber went yard to tie that game on him and it had seemed to me that every time Hoover's pitched since that moment he's been brutal.

Kyle Schwarber:  Destroyer of Careers

He is the Pujols to Hoover's Brad Lidge.

Didn't Lidge go on to be the closer for the 2008 world champion Phillies?

He did, but he had a 4.37 ERA in 2006-2007 right after Pujols shot vs a 2.07 ERA in the 2 years before. I don't actually know that I think Pujols really broke him or if he had unrelated issues, he's just definitely the example I think of as far as "guy who gave up a massive homer to lose a game and seemed broken afterwards".

Well him and that Angels dude from the 80s who shot himself.

That'd be ex-Cub Donnie Moore to you.

There's also Tom Niedenfuer (sp.) vis-a-vis Jack Clark, '85 NLCS.

How about ex-Cub Joe Carter wrecking ex-Cub Mitch Williams?

Some others:
Atlee Hamaker post-Freddie Lynn All-Star Game grand slam at Comiskey, 1983
Mike Torrez post-Bucky Dent
Joaquin Andujar post-1985 World Series

That Hammaker was one we were all over.  It seemed he just fell off a cliff after that--although it could be said that Hammaker's ascension was so rapid that his very appearance in the ASG was a fluke....however I remember Hammaker as one of the 3 players featured on the 1981 or 1982 Topps Prospect Cards so he was definitely well-regarded coming up, and maybe he put it together and was well on his way and suddenly the humiliation of serving up the first (and still, only, I believe) grand slam in an All-Star game, while leading the National League to their first lose in nearly a decade was too much for him to overcome.

These were all good selections though....I'll only add that my main memory of Mike Torrez post-Bucky Dent was when he drilled Dickie Thon in the face early in 1983 or 1984 right after Thon's breakout season the year before, thus basically destroying Thon's burgeoning career but for real.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Grandmaster Wang on June 29, 2016, 01:26:56 PM
Eric Show. And Andre didn't even need a bat.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on June 29, 2016, 02:20:03 PM
Quote from: Grandmaster Wang on June 29, 2016, 01:26:56 PM
Eric Show. And Andre didn't even need a bat.

/discussion
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on June 29, 2016, 02:21:48 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 29, 2016, 02:20:03 PM
Quote from: Grandmaster Wang on June 29, 2016, 01:26:56 PM
Eric Show. And Andre didn't even need a bat.

/discussion

I actually know nothing of this Dawson/Show thing except hushed, reverent whispers from your generation. Can Huey give me a full PANK story about it
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on June 29, 2016, 02:53:45 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 29, 2016, 02:21:48 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 29, 2016, 02:20:03 PM
Quote from: Grandmaster Wang on June 29, 2016, 01:26:56 PM
Eric Show. And Andre didn't even need a bat.

/discussion

I actually know nothing of this Dawson/Show thing except hushed, reverent whispers from your generation. Can Huey give me a full PANK story about it

July 7th, 1987 (http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN198707070.shtml).  The Cubs (44-38, in 3rd place in the ole' NL East) hosted the Larry Bowa-led Padres (29-55, last in the NL West).  Dawson--after a slightly slow start to his first year as  Cub--had been on a tear and came into the game with 23 home runs.  He hit his 24th in the 1st inning off Show--Dave Martinez also took Show deep in the 1st.

In Dawson's next at-bat, with 1 out in the bottom of the 3rd, Show drilled him in the face.  What followed was a truly bizarre scene as Dawson, bleeding from his face profusely, got up from the ground and began chasing Show around the field.  That's the extent of it but think about how crazy that must've appeared.  Weaselly Eric Show suddenly thrust into a start when Injured, Bleeding Cyborg Dawson rose from the ground seeking him out.  Not that I saw it happening at the time--I was watching "Spaceballs" at Woodfield Mall--the same place from where I was watching "Ghostbusters" when Ryne Sandberg took Bruce Sutter deep twice on June 23rd, 1984.  I'm pretty sure Rick Moranis did not want me to see the Cubs.

Also, if you have a few minutes, this long-form piece on Eric Show  (http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/news/story?id=5543839)is a great read.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Grandmaster Wang on June 29, 2016, 03:05:08 PM
Not only that, if memory serves, Bloody Cyborg Andre chased Show into his own dugout, and I'm pretty sure Show retreated all the way down the tunnel to the clubhouse. I mean, fog of war and all, I might be embellishing that a bit for all I know, and I can't find anything on Youtube. But the way I remember it, Andre went Full Hulk, Show knew it immediately, and to this day I don't know if I've ever seen a display of abject fear like Show in that moment. And I don't blame him. Andre might very well have legit murdered him.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: flannj on June 29, 2016, 03:14:21 PM
I saw it .
If Dawson had caught him he would have broken Show in fucking half.
Dawson at that time was about as T-800 model built scary as you could possibly imagine.

(http://www.57hits.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/andre-dawson-beanbrawls-sports-illustrated-cover.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on June 29, 2016, 03:18:17 PM
Dawson sounds very awesome.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: flannj on June 29, 2016, 03:19:57 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 29, 2016, 03:18:17 PM
Dawson sounds very awesome.

The only Cubs jersey I own.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on June 29, 2016, 03:21:22 PM
Quote from: flannj on June 29, 2016, 03:19:57 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 29, 2016, 03:18:17 PM
Dawson sounds very awesome.

The only Cubs jersey I own.

I have a baseball signed by him, but I have basically no memory of him as a Cub, and I really only remember post-retirement crappy Sandberg, sadly.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on June 29, 2016, 03:24:50 PM
Quote from: Grandmaster Wang on June 29, 2016, 03:05:08 PM
Not only that, if memory serves, Bloody Cyborg Andre chased Show into his own dugout, and I'm pretty sure Show retreated all the way down the tunnel to the clubhouse. I mean, fog of war and all, I might be embellishing that a bit for all I know, and I can't find anything on Youtube. But the way I remember it, Andre went Full Hulk, Show knew it immediately, and to this day I don't know if I've ever seen a display of abject fear like Show in that moment. And I don't blame him. Andre might very well have legit murdered him.

Go to 12:30. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzcnX920mRE)

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on June 29, 2016, 03:35:25 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 29, 2016, 03:18:17 PM
Dawson sounds very awesome.

Favorite Cub ever.

My dad was at the game. The way he told the story to me (I was six) was that the ball took part of Dawson's mustache off and he laid in a heap. Suddenly he just got up like pure, uncut hellfire had possessed his body and decided to destroy Eric Show.

I almost never want to see the clip because I want to keep it in my mind the way it is.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on June 29, 2016, 03:36:54 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 29, 2016, 03:35:25 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 29, 2016, 03:18:17 PM
Dawson sounds very awesome.

Favorite Cub ever.

My dad was at the game. The way he told the story to me (I was six) was that the ball took part of Dawson's mustache off and he laid in a heap. Suddenly he just got up like pure, uncut hellfire had possessed his body and decided to destroy Eric Show.

I almost never want to see the clip because I want to keep it in my mind the way it is.

I don't think you'll be disappointed.  Dawson slowly rising up and suddenly dashing toward Show still made the hair on my arms stand up, 29 years later.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Grandmaster Wang on June 29, 2016, 03:40:39 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 29, 2016, 03:18:17 PM
Dawson sounds very awesome.

The awesomest.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: flannj on June 29, 2016, 03:42:40 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 29, 2016, 03:24:50 PM
Quote from: Grandmaster Wang on June 29, 2016, 03:05:08 PM
Not only that, if memory serves, Bloody Cyborg Andre chased Show into his own dugout, and I'm pretty sure Show retreated all the way down the tunnel to the clubhouse. I mean, fog of war and all, I might be embellishing that a bit for all I know, and I can't find anything on Youtube. But the way I remember it, Andre went Full Hulk, Show knew it immediately, and to this day I don't know if I've ever seen a display of abject fear like Show in that moment. And I don't blame him. Andre might very well have legit murdered him.

Go to 12:30. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzcnX920mRE)



Nice job thanks Huey.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: ChuckD on June 29, 2016, 03:47:36 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 29, 2016, 03:24:50 PM
Quote from: Grandmaster Wang on June 29, 2016, 03:05:08 PM
Not only that, if memory serves, Bloody Cyborg Andre chased Show into his own dugout, and I'm pretty sure Show retreated all the way down the tunnel to the clubhouse. I mean, fog of war and all, I might be embellishing that a bit for all I know, and I can't find anything on Youtube. But the way I remember it, Andre went Full Hulk, Show knew it immediately, and to this day I don't know if I've ever seen a display of abject fear like Show in that moment. And I don't blame him. Andre might very well have legit murdered him.

Go to 12:30. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzcnX920mRE)



Conveniently cued up (https://youtu.be/tzcnX920mRE?t=759)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Grandmaster Wang on June 29, 2016, 04:00:49 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2016, 03:47:36 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 29, 2016, 03:24:50 PM
Quote from: Grandmaster Wang on June 29, 2016, 03:05:08 PM
Not only that, if memory serves, Bloody Cyborg Andre chased Show into his own dugout, and I'm pretty sure Show retreated all the way down the tunnel to the clubhouse. I mean, fog of war and all, I might be embellishing that a bit for all I know, and I can't find anything on Youtube. But the way I remember it, Andre went Full Hulk, Show knew it immediately, and to this day I don't know if I've ever seen a display of abject fear like Show in that moment. And I don't blame him. Andre might very well have legit murdered him.

Go to 12:30. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzcnX920mRE)

Conveniently cued up (https://youtu.be/tzcnX920mRE?t=759)

That fuckin' stance. That fuckin' swing. No Tru Link Fence could contain him.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: BigDrinky on June 29, 2016, 04:07:53 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2016, 03:47:36 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 29, 2016, 03:24:50 PM
Quote from: Grandmaster Wang on June 29, 2016, 03:05:08 PM
Not only that, if memory serves, Bloody Cyborg Andre chased Show into his own dugout, and I'm pretty sure Show retreated all the way down the tunnel to the clubhouse. I mean, fog of war and all, I might be embellishing that a bit for all I know, and I can't find anything on Youtube. But the way I remember it, Andre went Full Hulk, Show knew it immediately, and to this day I don't know if I've ever seen a display of abject fear like Show in that moment. And I don't blame him. Andre might very well have legit murdered him.

Go to 12:30. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzcnX920mRE)



Conveniently cued up (https://youtu.be/tzcnX920mRE?t=759)

Agreed... the umpire that shooed Show into the dugout might have saved his life.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: ChuckD on June 29, 2016, 04:24:25 PM
Thanks for posting this, Huey.

I was a massive Dawson fan as a kid, but I'd never seen the dispute with Davey Johnson about inspecting his bats. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzcnX920mRE&feature=youtu.be&t=1281)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on June 29, 2016, 04:42:31 PM
Quick Penstory...(that some in the SBox/SlackBox have heard)

About 18 months ago my cousin got married in Florida. Her younger sister (also my cousin, as it were) is best friends with Andre's daughter, Amber since they were little kids. The families are really close.   

My uncle takes me aside at the wedding and says "there's someone I want to introduce you to."  So I follow him and we end up with Andre.  I'm basically speechless.  My uncle introduces me as "the biggest Cubs fan in the room" (not saying much in a roomful of Florida Jews who are inevitably a mix of Marlins and Yankees fans.) 

Even last year, at 60 years old, Andre was massive.  Hugely intimidating. Nice as could be, but a very significant presence physically. I mumbled a few words and we ended up talking about the Red Sox for some unknown reason but I just told him I was a huge fan and I hoped he was enjoying the wedding. 

My uncle, who is good friends with Andre muttered to me "Well, you nailed that one" and walked away. 
/penstory
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: flannj on June 29, 2016, 04:45:32 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 29, 2016, 04:42:31 PM
Quick Penstory...(that some in the SBox/SlackBox have heard)

About 18 months ago my cousin got married in Florida. Her younger sister (also my cousin, as it were) is best friends with Andre's daughter, Amber since they were little kids. The families are really close.   

My uncle takes me aside at the wedding and says "there's someone I want to introduce you to."  So I follow him and we end up with Andre.  I'm basically speechless.  My uncle introduces me as "the biggest Cubs fan in the room" (not saying much in a roomful of Florida Jews who are inevitably a mix of Marlins and Yankees fans.) 

Even last year, at 60 years old, Andre was massive.  Hugely intimidating. Nice as could be, but a very significant presence physically. I mumbled a few words and we ended up talking about the Red Sox for some unknown reason but I just told him I was a huge fan and I hoped he was enjoying the wedding. 

My uncle, who is good friends with Andre muttered to me "Well, you nailed that one" and walked away. 
/penstory

Oh man, I envy you.
I'd be a babbling idiot.

And yes the guy is built like a fucking monster.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on June 29, 2016, 04:49:56 PM
Awesome
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on June 29, 2016, 04:53:20 PM
Quote from: flannj on June 29, 2016, 04:45:32 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 29, 2016, 04:42:31 PM
Quick Penstory...(that some in the SBox/SlackBox have heard)

About 18 months ago my cousin got married in Florida. Her younger sister (also my cousin, as it were) is best friends with Andre's daughter, Amber since they were little kids. The families are really close.    

My uncle takes me aside at the wedding and says "there's someone I want to introduce you to."  So I follow him and we end up with Andre.  I'm basically speechless.  My uncle introduces me as "the biggest Cubs fan in the room" (not saying much in a roomful of Florida Jews who are inevitably a mix of Marlins and Yankees fans.)  

Even last year, at 60 years old, Andre was massive.  Hugely intimidating. Nice as could be, but a very significant presence physically. I mumbled a few words and we ended up talking about the Red Sox for some unknown reason but I just told him I was a huge fan and I hoped he was enjoying the wedding.  

My uncle, who is good friends with Andre muttered to me "Well, you nailed that one" and walked away.  
/penstory

Oh man, I envy you.
I'd be a babbling idiot.

And yes the guy is built like a fucking monster.

My cousin who got married is Venus Williams' executive assistant and both Venus and Serena were at the wedding as well. Serena was the single most physically imposing female I've ever seen in my life.  I can't even guess who #2 would be, probably Venus, but it wasn't even close. She's built like a linebacker.  I've never seen a woman like that.  I don't know if they even exist.  

And Andre was still the baddest person in the room.  
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on June 29, 2016, 05:33:38 PM
Late to the party, but while young Huey was eating Junior Mints and a 48 oz Mountain Dew, I was watching it on the ol' T and V when said incident occurred. Dawson lay on the field for about six hours or so (or at least it felt that way), motionless while Harry Caray just carried on about how bad it looked. All of a sudden as Arne Harris focused tight on Dawson, you could hear the crowd erupt as 6-foot-6 Rick Sutcliffe came charging out of the dugout, fortunately sans firearm, looking for Show. Keith Moreland, Jody Davis, Sarge and a bunch of other Cubs tough guys came out. Conspicuously absent from the fracas was Tony Gwynn who knew Show threw at Dawson. Anyway, things seemed to calm down after a minute or two when Dawson came too, as Huey described and you saw, and all hell broke loose again.

Then the next inning Greg Maddux in the days of "oh shit, that 5-plus ERA scrawny guy is pitching" plunked Benito Santiago, getting himself ejected and then demoted. Later, Northbrook's Very Own Scott Sanderson hit another batter (Gwynn?) and got thrown out. Good times.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on June 29, 2016, 05:39:10 PM
Quote from: Brownie on June 29, 2016, 05:33:38 PM
Late to the party, but while young Huey was eating Junior Mints and a 48 oz Mountain Dew, I was watching it on the ol' T and V when said incident occurred. Dawson lay on the field for about six hours or so (or at least it felt that way), motionless while Harry Caray just carried on about how bad it looked. All of a sudden as Arne Harris focused tight on Dawson, you could hear the crowd erupt as 6-foot-6 Rick Sutcliffe came charging out of the dugout, fortunately sans firearm, looking for Show. Keith Moreland, Jody Davis, Sarge and a bunch of other Cubs tough guys came out. Conspicuously absent from the fracas was Tony Gwynn who knew Show threw at Dawson. Anyway, things seemed to calm down after a minute or two when Dawson came too, as Huey described and you saw, and all hell broke loose again.

Then the next inning Greg Maddux in the days of "oh shit, that 5-plus ERA scrawny guy is pitching" plunked Benito Santiago, getting himself ejected and then demoted. Later, Northbrook's Very Own Scott Sanderson hit another batter (Gwynn?) and got thrown out. Good times.


Forgot about this.  Maddux was in his rookie season and he went 6-14.

He had a 3-run lead and was 4 outs from qualifying to stand in line for the Win when he instead decided to do his own small part to stick up for his teammate--another mark in Maddux' + ledger.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CBStew on June 29, 2016, 05:43:48 PM
Quote from: Brownie on June 29, 2016, 05:33:38 PM
Late to the party, but while young Huey was eating Junior Mints and a 48 oz Mountain Dew, I was watching it on the ol' T and V when said incident occurred. Dawson lay on the field for about six hours or so (or at least it felt that way), motionless while Harry Caray just carried on about how bad it looked. All of a sudden as Arne Harris focused tight on Dawson, you could hear the crowd erupt as 6-foot-6 Rick Sutcliffe came charging out of the dugout, fortunately sans firearm, looking for Show. Keith Moreland, Jody Davis, Sarge and a bunch of other Cubs tough guys came out. Conspicuously absent from the fracas was Tony Gwynn who knew Show threw at Dawson. Anyway, things seemed to calm down after a minute or two when Dawson came too, as Huey described and you saw, and all hell broke loose again.

Then the next inning Greg Maddux in the days of "oh shit, that 5-plus ERA scrawny guy is pitching" plunked Benito Santiago, getting himself ejected and then demoted. Later, Northbrook's Very Own Scott Sanderson hit another batter (Gwynn?) and got thrown out. Good times.
I watched it live on TV.  Seeing Dawson, who was my favorite player at the time, lying there motionless for such a long time was scary.  When he sprang to life and charged after Show I was cheering "Get him.  Get him."  I was really disappointed to see Show escape and I got the distinct feeling that several of the Padres were also disappointed.  
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CBStew on June 29, 2016, 05:51:36 PM
From an ESPN story  "The Tortured Life of Eric Show"

"...Dawson chased Eric all over the infield, and even as first-base umpire Charlie Williams escorted Eric off the playing field -- honestly fearing for the pitcher's safety -- Dawson was still after him. "I think there was even a point where I kind of [would have] liked to have seen Andre get his hands on him," Gossage says.



Alone in the clubhouse, Eric was literally quivering. "I went back up there, after the game resumed, and I remember he looked like he lost a family member, like his dog got hit by a car," Grant says. "He was sitting at the picnic table, and he was writing a handwritten letter to Andre Dawson, apologizing."

But Dawson wouldn't accept the apology, and some insinuated the beaning was racially motivated. It was more Birch Society fallout; it had never gone away. Eric received a death threat and changed hotels. He didn't have the makeup to handle this alone. Dravecky and Thurmond were gone at the most inopportune time, and he was sinking. He didn't love the game enough to be able to stomach this."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on June 29, 2016, 06:53:04 PM
Quote from: Brownie on June 29, 2016, 05:33:38 PM
Late to the party, but while young Huey was eating Junior Mints and a 48 oz Mountain Dew, I was watching it on the ol' T and V when said incident occurred. Dawson lay on the field for about six hours or so (or at least it felt that way), motionless while Harry Caray just carried on about how bad it looked. All of a sudden as Arne Harris focused tight on Dawson, you could hear the crowd erupt as 6-foot-6 Rick Sutcliffe came charging out of the dugout, fortunately sans firearm, looking for Show. Keith Moreland, Jody Davis, Sarge and a bunch of other Cubs tough guys came out. Conspicuously absent from the fracas was Tony Gwynn who knew Show threw at Dawson. Anyway, things seemed to calm down after a minute or two when Dawson came too, as Huey described and you saw, and all hell broke loose again.

Then the next inning Greg Maddux in the days of "oh shit, that 5-plus ERA scrawny guy is pitching" plunked Benito Santiago, getting himself ejected and then demoted. Later, Northbrook's Very Own Scott Sanderson hit another batter (Gwynn?) and got thrown out. Good times.

The awesomeness of Sutcliffe going after Show while Dawson was incapacitated should not be underestimated.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Canadouche on June 29, 2016, 07:21:16 PM
Quote from: Grandmaster Wang on June 29, 2016, 03:40:39 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 29, 2016, 03:18:17 PM
Dawson sounds very awesome.

The awesomest.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Canadouche on June 29, 2016, 07:23:53 PM
Quote from: flannj on June 29, 2016, 04:45:32 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 29, 2016, 04:42:31 PM
Quick Penstory...(that some in the SBox/SlackBox have heard)

About 18 months ago my cousin got married in Florida. Her younger sister (also my cousin, as it were) is best friends with Andre's daughter, Amber since they were little kids. The families are really close.   

My uncle takes me aside at the wedding and says "there's someone I want to introduce you to."  So I follow him and we end up with Andre.  I'm basically speechless.  My uncle introduces me as "the biggest Cubs fan in the room" (not saying much in a roomful of Florida Jews who are inevitably a mix of Marlins and Yankees fans.) 

Even last year, at 60 years old, Andre was massive.  Hugely intimidating. Nice as could be, but a very significant presence physically. I mumbled a few words and we ended up talking about the Red Sox for some unknown reason but I just told him I was a huge fan and I hoped he was enjoying the wedding. 

My uncle, who is good friends with Andre muttered to me "Well, you nailed that one" and walked away. 
/penstory

Oh man, I envy you.
I'd be a babbling idiot.

And yes the guy is built like a fucking monster.

When I was a kid, I used to have dreams that consisted solely of talking to Andre Dawson.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on June 29, 2016, 09:57:49 PM
Quote from: Shooter on June 29, 2016, 06:53:04 PM
Quote from: Brownie on June 29, 2016, 05:33:38 PM
Late to the party, but while young Huey was eating Junior Mints and a 48 oz Mountain Dew, I was watching it on the ol' T and V when said incident occurred. Dawson lay on the field for about six hours or so (or at least it felt that way), motionless while Harry Caray just carried on about how bad it looked. All of a sudden as Arne Harris focused tight on Dawson, you could hear the crowd erupt as 6-foot-6 Rick Sutcliffe came charging out of the dugout, fortunately sans firearm, looking for Show. Keith Moreland, Jody Davis, Sarge and a bunch of other Cubs tough guys came out. Conspicuously absent from the fracas was Tony Gwynn who knew Show threw at Dawson. Anyway, things seemed to calm down after a minute or two when Dawson came too, as Huey described and you saw, and all hell broke loose again.

Then the next inning Greg Maddux in the days of "oh shit, that 5-plus ERA scrawny guy is pitching" plunked Benito Santiago, getting himself ejected and then demoted. Later, Northbrook's Very Own Scott Sanderson hit another batter (Gwynn?) and got thrown out. Good times.

The awesomeness of Sutcliffe going after Show while Dawson was incapacitated should not be underestimated.

So very much this. Sut even offered to give up $100K of his own pay so the Cubs would sign Dawson.

I hope they're both in Wrigley when the Cubs win it all.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Armchair_QB on June 29, 2016, 10:05:20 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 29, 2016, 03:24:50 PM
Quote from: Grandmaster Wang on June 29, 2016, 03:05:08 PM
Not only that, if memory serves, Bloody Cyborg Andre chased Show into his own dugout, and I'm pretty sure Show retreated all the way down the tunnel to the clubhouse. I mean, fog of war and all, I might be embellishing that a bit for all I know, and I can't find anything on Youtube. But the way I remember it, Andre went Full Hulk, Show knew it immediately, and to this day I don't know if I've ever seen a display of abject fear like Show in that moment. And I don't blame him. Andre might very well have legit murdered him.

Go to 12:30. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzcnX920mRE)



I'd forgotten just how fucking awesome that was.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Armchair_QB on June 29, 2016, 10:15:20 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2016, 04:24:25 PM
Thanks for posting this, Huey.

I was a massive Dawson fan as a kid, but I'd never seen the dispute with Davey Johnson about inspecting his bats. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzcnX920mRE&feature=youtu.be&t=1281)

Reminds me of another great Dawson moment with Joe West.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oAKkHxkkCyA
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: ChuckD on June 29, 2016, 10:37:23 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on June 29, 2016, 10:15:20 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2016, 04:24:25 PM
Thanks for posting this, Huey.

I was a massive Dawson fan as a kid, but I'd never seen the dispute with Davey Johnson about inspecting his bats. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzcnX920mRE&feature=youtu.be&t=1281)

Reminds me of another great Dawson moment with Joe West.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oAKkHxkkCyA


That's a classic. I'm not sure what's more memorable about the clip. Dawson throwing bats or Dan Roan's shirt.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Armchair_QB on June 29, 2016, 10:42:41 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2016, 10:37:23 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on June 29, 2016, 10:15:20 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2016, 04:24:25 PM
Thanks for posting this, Huey.

I was a massive Dawson fan as a kid, but I'd never seen the dispute with Davey Johnson about inspecting his bats. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzcnX920mRE&feature=youtu.be&t=1281)

Reminds me of another great Dawson moment with Joe West.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oAKkHxkkCyA


That's a classic. I'm not sure what's more memorable about the clip. Dawson throwing bats or Dan Roan's shirt.

Or his mullet

Or Dibble firing the ball right into Dascenzo's feet.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: flannj on June 29, 2016, 11:09:14 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on June 29, 2016, 10:42:41 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2016, 10:37:23 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on June 29, 2016, 10:15:20 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2016, 04:24:25 PM
Thanks for posting this, Huey.

I was a massive Dawson fan as a kid, but I'd never seen the dispute with Davey Johnson about inspecting his bats. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzcnX920mRE&feature=youtu.be&t=1281)

Reminds me of another great Dawson moment with Joe West.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oAKkHxkkCyA


That's a classic. I'm not sure what's more memorable about the clip. Dawson throwing bats or Dan Roan's shirt.

Or his mullet

Or Dibble firing the ball right into Dascenzo's feet.

God dammit I hate Joe West.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: ChuckD on June 30, 2016, 01:13:50 AM
Quote from: flannj on June 29, 2016, 11:09:14 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on June 29, 2016, 10:42:41 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2016, 10:37:23 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on June 29, 2016, 10:15:20 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2016, 04:24:25 PM
Thanks for posting this, Huey.

I was a massive Dawson fan as a kid, but I'd never seen the dispute with Davey Johnson about inspecting his bats. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzcnX920mRE&feature=youtu.be&t=1281)

Reminds me of another great Dawson moment with Joe West.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oAKkHxkkCyA


That's a classic. I'm not sure what's more memorable about the clip. Dawson throwing bats or Dan Roan's shirt.

Or his mullet

Or Dibble firing the ball right into Dascenzo's feet.

God dammit I hate Joe West.

So did Andre. (http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1991-09-19/sports/9103110332_1_manager-jim-essian-wrigley-field-cubs)

QuoteAndre Dawson paid his $1,000 fine for the Joe West incident with style. Dawson wrote "Donation for the blind" in the memo section of his personal check.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tonker on June 30, 2016, 02:34:04 AM
Well, this thread turned out nice.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on June 30, 2016, 07:41:08 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2016, 10:37:23 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on June 29, 2016, 10:15:20 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2016, 04:24:25 PM
Thanks for posting this, Huey.

I was a massive Dawson fan as a kid, but I'd never seen the dispute with Davey Johnson about inspecting his bats. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzcnX920mRE&feature=youtu.be&t=1281)

Reminds me of another great Dawson moment with Joe West.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oAKkHxkkCyA


That's a classic. I'm not sure what's more memorable about the clip. Dawson throwing bats or Dan Roan's shirt.

George Bell looking at the dugout as if to say, "somebody wanna keep our meal ticket from getting suspended?"
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Slaky on June 30, 2016, 08:02:55 AM
Quote from: Tonker on June 30, 2016, 02:34:04 AM
Well, this thread turned out nice.

Best thread we've had.

Makes you think that even with all the amazing shit we're seeing beginning with last year into this one, we're on page 3 about a guy from 30 years ago.



Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on June 30, 2016, 08:17:21 AM
Quote from: CBStew on June 29, 2016, 05:51:36 PM
From an ESPN story  "The Tortured Life of Eric Show"

"...Dawson chased Eric all over the infield, and even as first-base umpire Charlie Williams escorted Eric off the playing field -- honestly fearing for the pitcher's safety -- Dawson was still after him. "I think there was even a point where I kind of [would have] liked to have seen Andre get his hands on him," Gossage says.



Alone in the clubhouse, Eric was literally quivering. "I went back up there, after the game resumed, and I remember he looked like he lost a family member, like his dog got hit by a car," Grant says. "He was sitting at the picnic table, and he was writing a handwritten letter to Andre Dawson, apologizing."

But Dawson wouldn't accept the apology, and some insinuated the beaning was racially motivated. It was more Birch Society fallout; it had never gone away. Eric received a death threat and changed hotels. He didn't have the makeup to handle this alone. Dravecky and Thurmond were gone at the most inopportune time, and he was sinking. He didn't love the game enough to be able to stomach this."


Yeah I read that full article last night, Huey had posted it earlier in the thread. I feel bad for the guy. Dawson is no less of a badass but Show sounds like one of those guys who just never had a chance to find peace because his own dad was a massive fuck up.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on June 30, 2016, 08:26:19 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 30, 2016, 07:41:08 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2016, 10:37:23 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on June 29, 2016, 10:15:20 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2016, 04:24:25 PM
Thanks for posting this, Huey.

I was a massive Dawson fan as a kid, but I'd never seen the dispute with Davey Johnson about inspecting his bats. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzcnX920mRE&feature=youtu.be&t=1281)

Reminds me of another great Dawson moment with Joe West.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oAKkHxkkCyA


That's a classic. I'm not sure what's more memorable about the clip. Dawson throwing bats or Dan Roan's shirt.

George Bell looking at the dugout as if to say, "somebody wanna keep our meal ticket from getting suspended?"

I saw that whole thing from Section 527.  Bell looked at Essian something like 3 times before thinking, "Well, if this schumck won't do it, I'll go intervene."  Essian sat there until after Dawson was tossed.

Then Dibble threw at Dascenzo and the night really got fun.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Eli on June 30, 2016, 08:43:43 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2016, 10:37:23 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on June 29, 2016, 10:15:20 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2016, 04:24:25 PM
Thanks for posting this, Huey.

I was a massive Dawson fan as a kid, but I'd never seen the dispute with Davey Johnson about inspecting his bats. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzcnX920mRE&feature=youtu.be&t=1281)

Reminds me of another great Dawson moment with Joe West.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oAKkHxkkCyA


That's a classic. I'm not sure what's more memorable about the clip. Dawson throwing bats or Dan Roan's shirt.

The bat-throwing is pretty much the only enduring Dawson memory I have. I remember him hurling bat after bat and my parents basically rolling around on the floor of our living cracking up -- they thought it was the funniest thing they'd ever seen.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on June 30, 2016, 08:47:09 AM
Quote from: Eli on June 30, 2016, 08:43:43 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2016, 10:37:23 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on June 29, 2016, 10:15:20 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2016, 04:24:25 PM
Thanks for posting this, Huey.

I was a massive Dawson fan as a kid, but I'd never seen the dispute with Davey Johnson about inspecting his bats. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzcnX920mRE&feature=youtu.be&t=1281)

Reminds me of another great Dawson moment with Joe West.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oAKkHxkkCyA


That's a classic. I'm not sure what's more memorable about the clip. Dawson throwing bats or Dan Roan's shirt.

The bat-throwing is pretty much the only enduring Dawson memory I have. I remember him hurling bat after bat and my parents basically rolling around on the floor of our living cracking up -- they thought it was the funniest thing they'd ever seen.

1) Dawson really was the best. My god.

2) How does Joe West still have a fucking job?
Title: Fuck You, National League, Andre Dawson Owns This Thread
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on June 30, 2016, 08:59:29 AM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on June 29, 2016, 10:15:20 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2016, 04:24:25 PM
Thanks for posting this, Huey.

I was a massive Dawson fan as a kid, but I'd never seen the dispute with Davey Johnson about inspecting his bats. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzcnX920mRE&feature=youtu.be&t=1281)

Reminds me of another great Dawson moment with Joe West.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oAKkHxkkCyA


It feels wrong that one of the greatest runs in Desipio history is enveloped in this thread...or entirely appropriate I can't tell which but I only wanted to add that though I was in the bleachers for this bat-tossing (I recall it being a truly beautiful,  weird-orangish-sunset night that Joe West did his best to ruin), I do not remember getting sponged with beer.  I was in right field, though (and the footage showed a downpour in LF).  There must not have been a Rick Moranis film showing anywhere.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: thehawk on June 30, 2016, 09:49:21 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 30, 2016, 01:13:50 AM
Quote from: flannj on June 29, 2016, 11:09:14 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on June 29, 2016, 10:42:41 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2016, 10:37:23 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on June 29, 2016, 10:15:20 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 29, 2016, 04:24:25 PM
Thanks for posting this, Huey.

I was a massive Dawson fan as a kid, but I'd never seen the dispute with Davey Johnson about inspecting his bats. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzcnX920mRE&feature=youtu.be&t=1281)

Reminds me of another great Dawson moment with Joe West.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oAKkHxkkCyA


That's a classic. I'm not sure what's more memorable about the clip. Dawson throwing bats or Dan Roan's shirt.

Or his mullet

Or Dibble firing the ball right into Dascenzo's feet.

God dammit I hate Joe West.

So did Andre. (http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1991-09-19/sports/9103110332_1_manager-jim-essian-wrigley-field-cubs)

QuoteAndre Dawson paid his $1,000 fine for the Joe West incident with style. Dawson wrote "Donation for the blind" in the memo section of his personal check.


That is awsome.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: R-V on June 30, 2016, 09:56:50 AM
Does anyone remember something the Cubs used to do in the late 80s/early 90s called "Kids Clinic" or "Cubs Clinic" or something like that? There would be designated games where if kids showed up 2 or 3 hours before first pitch, they could go out on the field and get pointers from players. I remember sitting in the outfield listening to Dawson and Dunston talk about baseball fundamentals. I just about shit my husky jeans.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Grandmaster Wang on June 30, 2016, 10:06:00 AM
Quote from: R-V on June 30, 2016, 09:56:50 AMI remember sitting in the outfield listening to Dawson and Dunston talk about baseball fundamentals. I just about shit my husky jeans.

"Now remember kids... always throw the ball to first as hard as you possibly can. Open mouth means I've got second, closed mouth means Ryno's got it. Also, never forget, always swing at the outside slider in the dirt on strike two. ALWAYS."
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on June 30, 2016, 10:21:50 AM
I was at one game (Huard, help me out here), where I swear Andre had three assists in the same inning.

I also remember one of his first games as a Cub where he went 5-5 and threw out a batter 9-3.

Jesus, Andre Dawson was fucking incredible.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on June 30, 2016, 10:24:05 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 30, 2016, 10:21:50 AM
I was at one game (Huard, help me out here), where I swear Andre had three assists in the same inning.

I also remember one of his first games as a Cub where he went 5-5 and threw out a batter 9-3.

Jesus, Andre Dawson was fucking incredible.

http://www.hardballtimes.com/tht-live/silver-anniversary-andre-dawsons-greatest-game/
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on June 30, 2016, 10:51:49 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 30, 2016, 10:21:50 AM
I was at one game (Huard, help me out here), where I swear Andre had three assists in the same inning.

I also remember one of his first games as a Cub where he went 5-5 and threw out a batter 9-3.

Jesus, Andre Dawson was fucking incredible.

Chuck D. or someone of his ilk would need to sort through the bb-ref data for that first game, because my memory is coming up with the snake eyes.

Definitely remember the 5-for-5 game vs. SF wherein he also hit for the cycle and threw out the opposing pitcher 9-3.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on June 30, 2016, 11:08:24 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 30, 2016, 10:51:49 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 30, 2016, 10:21:50 AM
I was at one game (Huard, help me out here), where I swear Andre had three assists in the same inning.

I also remember one of his first games as a Cub where he went 5-5 and threw out a batter 9-3.

Jesus, Andre Dawson was fucking incredible.

Chuck D. or someone of his ilk would need to sort through the bb-ref data for that first game, because my memory is coming up with the snake eyes.

Definitely remember the 5-for-5 game vs. SF wherein he also hit for the cycle and threw out the opposing pitcher 9-3.

2 in the first inning here: http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN198906250.shtml#play_by_play::none
2 in the 6th here, both at Home: http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SLN/SLN199209130.shtml
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on August 11, 2016, 08:15:21 AM
Last night Edwin Jackson beat the Pirates, throwing 7 innings of 2 hit shutout ball.

Don't think the Pirates need to sweat the Wild Card game this season.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: R-V on August 18, 2016, 04:57:14 PM
Kirk Nudeinhorse.

.353 average with 5 HRs in 34 ABs vs the Cubs this year
.199 average with 6 HRs in 241 ABs vs everybody else

Fuck this guy.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on August 18, 2016, 07:07:38 PM
Quote from: R-V on August 18, 2016, 04:57:14 PM
Kirk Nudeinhorse.

.353 average with 5 HRs in 34 ABs vs the Cubs this year
.199 average with 6 HRs in 241 ABs vs everybody else

Fuck this guy.

He's the modern day Ty Wigginton.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on August 18, 2016, 07:17:53 PM
Quote from: Shooter on August 18, 2016, 07:07:38 PM
Quote from: R-V on August 18, 2016, 04:57:14 PM
Kirk Nudeinhorse.

.353 average with 5 HRs in 34 ABs vs the Cubs this year
.199 average with 6 HRs in 241 ABs vs everybody else

Fuck this guy.

He's the modern day Ty Wigginton.

Validated.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on August 18, 2016, 07:23:03 PM
Quote from: Bort on August 18, 2016, 07:17:53 PM
Quote from: Shooter on August 18, 2016, 07:07:38 PM
Quote from: R-V on August 18, 2016, 04:57:14 PM
Kirk Nudeinhorse.

.353 average with 5 HRs in 34 ABs vs the Cubs this year
.199 average with 6 HRs in 241 ABs vs everybody else

Fuck this guy.

He's the modern day Ty Wigginton.

Validated.

This was like 5 hours ago in the Slack
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on August 18, 2016, 07:29:15 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 18, 2016, 07:23:03 PM
Quote from: Bort on August 18, 2016, 07:17:53 PM
Quote from: Shooter on August 18, 2016, 07:07:38 PM
Quote from: R-V on August 18, 2016, 04:57:14 PM
Kirk Nudeinhorse.

.353 average with 5 HRs in 34 ABs vs the Cubs this year
.199 average with 6 HRs in 241 ABs vs everybody else

Fuck this guy.

He's the modern day Ty Wigginton.

Validated.

This was like 5 hours ago in the Slack

Get a load of the hipster here who knew the joke early.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on November 30, 2016, 03:22:51 PM
So the Pirates are trading McCutchen (http://www.fanragsports.com/mlb/three-possible-trade-destinations-andrew-mccutchen/) and are apparently already waving the white flag for 2017:

QuoteConsidering McCutchen's salary will be $14 million in 2017, a season which some in the Pirates organization privately concede will likely be a second straight without a postseason berth, and it seems certain that the 30-year-old could be dealt as soon next week during the Winter Meetings at National Harbor, Md.

So the Cubs could be in a division with three rebuilding teams next year. Not a bad way to start the title defense. Also Pirates fans are about the only fanbase that should be more angry than White Sox fans at a management that could easily keep the window of contention open with a few modest free agent signings and are opting to just punt a year or more instead.

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: PenFoe on November 30, 2016, 03:53:48 PM
Quote from: SKO on November 30, 2016, 03:22:51 PM
So the Pirates are trading McCutchen (http://www.fanragsports.com/mlb/three-possible-trade-destinations-andrew-mccutchen/) and are apparently already waving the white flag for 2017:

QuoteConsidering McCutchen's salary will be $14 million in 2017, a season which some in the Pirates organization privately concede will likely be a second straight without a postseason berth, and it seems certain that the 30-year-old could be dealt as soon next week during the Winter Meetings at National Harbor, Md.

So the Cubs could be in a division with three rebuilding teams next year. Not a bad way to start the title defense. Also Pirates fans are about the only fanbase that should be more angry than White Sox fans at a management that could easily keep the window of contention open with a few modest free agent signings and are opting to just punt a year or more instead.


Acknowledging the current OF logjam, I'm at least curious that the cost would be for McCutcheon. He's coming off a really down year, but his contract is very reasonable. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on November 30, 2016, 04:00:13 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on November 30, 2016, 03:53:48 PM
Quote from: SKO on November 30, 2016, 03:22:51 PM
So the Pirates are trading McCutchen (http://www.fanragsports.com/mlb/three-possible-trade-destinations-andrew-mccutchen/) and are apparently already waving the white flag for 2017:

QuoteConsidering McCutchen's salary will be $14 million in 2017, a season which some in the Pirates organization privately concede will likely be a second straight without a postseason berth, and it seems certain that the 30-year-old could be dealt as soon next week during the Winter Meetings at National Harbor, Md.

So the Cubs could be in a division with three rebuilding teams next year. Not a bad way to start the title defense. Also Pirates fans are about the only fanbase that should be more angry than White Sox fans at a management that could easily keep the window of contention open with a few modest free agent signings and are opting to just punt a year or more instead.


Acknowledging the current OF logjam, I'm at least curious that the cost would be for McCutcheon. He's coming off a really down year, but his contract is very reasonable. 

I really doubt they'd ever trade him within the division, and he was legitimately one of the worst defensive CF in baseball last year. 1 year sample size defensive metrics are always to be taken with a big ass grain of salt but he's been trending downward for a long time there, and if his bat is gonna be merely pretty good and not elite he's not an upgrade over what the Cubs have in the corners anyway.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on November 30, 2016, 05:14:31 PM
Quote from: SKO on November 30, 2016, 04:00:13 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on November 30, 2016, 03:53:48 PM
Quote from: SKO on November 30, 2016, 03:22:51 PM
So the Pirates are trading McCutchen (http://www.fanragsports.com/mlb/three-possible-trade-destinations-andrew-mccutchen/) and are apparently already waving the white flag for 2017:

QuoteConsidering McCutchen's salary will be $14 million in 2017, a season which some in the Pirates organization privately concede will likely be a second straight without a postseason berth, and it seems certain that the 30-year-old could be dealt as soon next week during the Winter Meetings at National Harbor, Md.

So the Cubs could be in a division with three rebuilding teams next year. Not a bad way to start the title defense. Also Pirates fans are about the only fanbase that should be more angry than White Sox fans at a management that could easily keep the window of contention open with a few modest free agent signings and are opting to just punt a year or more instead.


Acknowledging the current OF logjam, I'm at least curious that the cost would be for McCutcheon. He's coming off a really down year, but his contract is very reasonable. 

I really doubt they'd ever trade him within the division, and he was legitimately one of the worst defensive CF in baseball last year. 1 year sample size defensive metrics are always to be taken with a big ass grain of salt but he's been trending downward for a long time there, and if his bat is gonna be merely pretty good and not elite he's not an upgrade over what the Cubs have in the corners anyway.

I'm not sure I buy that they'll be tanking on purpose.  They can't compete with a healthy Cubs team anyway but if they can get some major league ready players back (say Gallo and Profar from Texas, to start), they may do all right.

They need Cole to be healthy.
They'll get Taillon and Glasnow for a full season under the eye of Searge.
Polanco and Marte are awesome.
They'll have a full season of Josh Bell.

They probably need a starter or two (so maybe the Rangers aren't a perfect fit) but they may end up competing for a wild card anyway.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on November 30, 2016, 07:25:14 PM
Quote from: Oleg on November 30, 2016, 05:14:31 PM
Quote from: SKO on November 30, 2016, 04:00:13 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on November 30, 2016, 03:53:48 PM
Quote from: SKO on November 30, 2016, 03:22:51 PM
So the Pirates are trading McCutchen (http://www.fanragsports.com/mlb/three-possible-trade-destinations-andrew-mccutchen/) and are apparently already waving the white flag for 2017:

QuoteConsidering McCutchen's salary will be $14 million in 2017, a season which some in the Pirates organization privately concede will likely be a second straight without a postseason berth, and it seems certain that the 30-year-old could be dealt as soon next week during the Winter Meetings at National Harbor, Md.

So the Cubs could be in a division with three rebuilding teams next year. Not a bad way to start the title defense. Also Pirates fans are about the only fanbase that should be more angry than White Sox fans at a management that could easily keep the window of contention open with a few modest free agent signings and are opting to just punt a year or more instead.


Acknowledging the current OF logjam, I'm at least curious that the cost would be for McCutcheon. He's coming off a really down year, but his contract is very reasonable. 

I really doubt they'd ever trade him within the division, and he was legitimately one of the worst defensive CF in baseball last year. 1 year sample size defensive metrics are always to be taken with a big ass grain of salt but he's been trending downward for a long time there, and if his bat is gonna be merely pretty good and not elite he's not an upgrade over what the Cubs have in the corners anyway.

I'm not sure I buy that they'll be tanking on purpose.  They can't compete with a healthy Cubs team anyway but if they can get some major league ready players back (say Gallo and Profar from Texas, to start), they may do all right.

They need Cole to be healthy.
They'll get Taillon and Glasnow for a full season under the eye of Searge.
Polanco and Marte are awesome.
They'll have a full season of Josh Bell.

They probably need a starter or two (so maybe the Rangers aren't a perfect fit) but they may end up competing for a wild card anyway.

Yeah I doubt they'll go full tank but they aren't adding to last year's team and they are trading away Cutch. Basically everything would have to go right and they'd have to get by without any major injuries because they seem unlikely to add at the deadline if they're in the hunt. My guess is another 79 win season
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on November 30, 2016, 08:03:07 PM
Quote from: SKO on November 30, 2016, 07:25:14 PM
Quote from: Oleg on November 30, 2016, 05:14:31 PM
Quote from: SKO on November 30, 2016, 04:00:13 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on November 30, 2016, 03:53:48 PM
Quote from: SKO on November 30, 2016, 03:22:51 PM
So the Pirates are trading McCutchen (http://www.fanragsports.com/mlb/three-possible-trade-destinations-andrew-mccutchen/) and are apparently already waving the white flag for 2017:

QuoteConsidering McCutchen's salary will be $14 million in 2017, a season which some in the Pirates organization privately concede will likely be a second straight without a postseason berth, and it seems certain that the 30-year-old could be dealt as soon next week during the Winter Meetings at National Harbor, Md.

So the Cubs could be in a division with three rebuilding teams next year. Not a bad way to start the title defense. Also Pirates fans are about the only fanbase that should be more angry than White Sox fans at a management that could easily keep the window of contention open with a few modest free agent signings and are opting to just punt a year or more instead.


Acknowledging the current OF logjam, I'm at least curious that the cost would be for McCutcheon. He's coming off a really down year, but his contract is very reasonable. 

I really doubt they'd ever trade him within the division, and he was legitimately one of the worst defensive CF in baseball last year. 1 year sample size defensive metrics are always to be taken with a big ass grain of salt but he's been trending downward for a long time there, and if his bat is gonna be merely pretty good and not elite he's not an upgrade over what the Cubs have in the corners anyway.

I'm not sure I buy that they'll be tanking on purpose.  They can't compete with a healthy Cubs team anyway but if they can get some major league ready players back (say Gallo and Profar from Texas, to start), they may do all right.

They need Cole to be healthy.
They'll get Taillon and Glasnow for a full season under the eye of Searge.
Polanco and Marte are awesome.
They'll have a full season of Josh Bell.

They probably need a starter or two (so maybe the Rangers aren't a perfect fit) but they may end up competing for a wild card anyway.

Yeah I doubt they'll go full tank but they aren't adding to last year's team and they are trading away Cutch. Basically everything would have to go right and they'd have to get by without any major injuries because they seem unlikely to add at the deadline if they're in the hunt. My guess is another 79 win season

Part of the reason they're willing to trade McCutchen is that they think Austin Meadows is ready for full-time work. If they could get a decent 1B and a mid-rotation starter for McCutchen, I think they'd be a wild card contender.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on December 01, 2016, 08:53:35 PM
Jung-Ho Kang arrested for DUI, fleeing the scene in Korea. You know, I'm starting to think he may not be such a great guy. Maybe Chris Coghlan was on to something.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on December 02, 2016, 08:56:24 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on December 01, 2016, 08:53:35 PM
Jung-Ho Kang arrested for DUI, fleeing the scene in Korea. You know, I'm starting to think he may not be such a great guy. Maybe Chris Coghlan was on to something.

Whatever happened with his rape case in Chicago?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on December 02, 2016, 12:19:37 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on December 02, 2016, 08:56:24 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on December 01, 2016, 08:53:35 PM
Jung-Ho Kang arrested for DUI, fleeing the scene in Korea. You know, I'm starting to think he may not be such a great guy. Maybe Chris Coghlan was on to something.

Whatever happened with his rape case in Chicago?

Still under investigation, last I heard from a report out of Pittsburgh in September.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on December 02, 2016, 01:04:16 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on December 02, 2016, 12:19:37 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on December 02, 2016, 08:56:24 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on December 01, 2016, 08:53:35 PM
Jung-Ho Kang arrested for DUI, fleeing the scene in Korea. You know, I'm starting to think he may not be such a great guy. Maybe Chris Coghlan was on to something.

Whatever happened with his rape case in Chicago?

Still under investigation, last I heard from a report out of Pittsburgh in September.

From CFiHP?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on December 02, 2016, 01:44:04 PM
Quote from: Yeti on December 02, 2016, 01:04:16 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on December 02, 2016, 12:19:37 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on December 02, 2016, 08:56:24 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on December 01, 2016, 08:53:35 PM
Jung-Ho Kang arrested for DUI, fleeing the scene in Korea. You know, I'm starting to think he may not be such a great guy. Maybe Chris Coghlan was on to something.

Whatever happened with his rape case in Chicago?

Still under investigation, last I heard from a report out of Pittsburgh in September.

From CFiHP?

(http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2016/09/13/Chicago-police-struggling-to-reach-Pirates-Jung-Ho-Kang-alleged-assault-victim/stories/201609130220Hell%20no.%5B/url)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: flannj on December 02, 2016, 02:14:20 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on December 02, 2016, 01:44:04 PM
Quote from: Yeti on December 02, 2016, 01:04:16 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on December 02, 2016, 12:19:37 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on December 02, 2016, 08:56:24 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on December 01, 2016, 08:53:35 PM
Jung-Ho Kang arrested for DUI, fleeing the scene in Korea. You know, I'm starting to think he may not be such a great guy. Maybe Chris Coghlan was on to something.

Whatever happened with his rape case in Chicago?

Still under investigation, last I heard from a report out of Pittsburgh in September.

From CFiHP?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on July 13, 2017, 04:44:04 PM
OK,

Let's get this started with a mildly optimistic outlook for the Cubs and Brewers and an extremely optimistic outlook for the Cardinals. (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18-fxmQWKcWMgoNZn0A_SwVrayXiOE7UN41tyLiqPNEI/edit?usp=sharing) (Click on the link for a more readable view)

Cubs (43-45)               
               
Series #   Series   Proj Result   Record at Series End   Games Ahead (Back) of MIL   Games Ahead (Back) of STL
1   @ BAL   2-1   45-46   (6.5)   1.0
2   @ ATL   1-2   46-48   (8.0)   (0.5)
3   vs. STL   2-1   48-49   (8.0)   0.5
4   vs. SOX   2-0   50-49   (7.0)   1.5
5   @ SOX   0-2   50-51   (7.5)   0.0
6   @ MIL   2-1   52-52   (6.5)   (0.5)
7   vs. ARZ   2-1   54-53   (5.5)   (0.5)
8   vs. WAS   1-2   55-55   (5.5)   (1.5)
9   vs. -   0-0   55-55   (4.5)   (1.5)
10   @ SF   2-1   57-56   (4.0)   (2.0)
11   @ ARZ   1-2   58-58   (6.0)   (3.0)
12   vs. -   0-0   58-58   (6.0)   (3.0)
13   vs. CIN   3-1   61-59   (6.0)   (1.0)
14   vs. TOR   2-1   63-60   (5.0)   (0.5)
15   @ CIN   2-1   65-61   (5.0)   (1.5)
16   @ PHL   2-1   67-62   (3.0)   (1.5)
17   vs. PIT   2-1   69-63   (2.5)   (1.0)
18   vs. ATL   3-1   72-64   (1.5)   1.0
19   @ PIT   2-2   74-66   (2.0)   1.0
20   vs. MIL   2-1   76-67   (1.0)   1.0
21   vs. NYM   2-1   78-68   (2.0)   0.0
22   vs. STL   2-1   80-69   (2.0)   1.0
23   @ TBR   1-1   81-70   (1.5)   0.5
24   @ MIL   2-2   83-72   (1.5)   0.0
25   @ STL   2-2   85-74   (1.0)   0.0
26   vs. CIN   2-1   87-75   0.0    0.0
      44-30         
      37 home, 37 away         

Brewers 50-41               
               
Series #   Series   Proj Result   Record at Series End   Games Ahead (Back) of Cubs   Games Ahead (Back) of STL
1   vs. PHL   3-0   53-41   6.5    7.5
2   @ PIT   3-1   56-42   8.0    7.5
3   @ PHL   2-1   58-43   8.0    8.5
4   vs.    0-0   58-43   7.0    8.5
5   @ WAS   1-2   59-45   7.5    7.5
6   vs. CUBS   1-2   60-47   6.5    6.0
7   vs. STL   1-2   61-49   5.5    5.0
8   @ TBR   1-2   62-51   5.5    4.0
9   @ MIN   0-2   62-53   4.5    3.0
10   vs. MIN   1-1   63-54   4.0    2.0
11   vs. CIN   3-0   66-54   6.0    3.0
12   vs.    0-0   66-54   6.0    3.0
13   vs. PIT   2-0   68-54   6.0    5.0
14   @ COL   1-2   69-56   5.0    4.5
15   @ SF   2-1   71-57   5.0    3.5
16   @ LA   0-3   71-60   3.0    1.5
17   vs. STL   1-1   72-61   2.5    1.5
18   vs. WAS   2-2   74-63   1.5    2.5
19   @ CIN   2-1   76-64   2.0    3.0
20   @ CUBS   1-2   77-66   1.0    2.0
21   vs. PIT   3-0   80-66   2.0    2.0
22   @ MIA   2-1   82-67   2.0    3.0
23   @ PIT   1-2   83-69   1.5    2.0
24   vs. CUBS   2-2   85-71   1.5    1.5
25   vs. CIN   1-2   86-73   1.0    1.0
26   @ STL   1-2   87-75   0.0    0.0
      37-34         
      32 home, 39 away         

Cardinals (43-45)               
               
Series #   Series   Proj Result   Record at Series End   Games Ahead (Back) of Cubs)   Games Ahead (Back) of MIL
1   @ PIT   1-2   44-47   (1.0)   (7.5)
2   @ NYM   3-1   47-48   0.5    (7.5)
3   @ CUBS   1-2   48-50   (0.5)   (8.5)
4   vs. -   0-0   48-50   (1.5)   (8.5)
5   vs. COL   2-1   50-51   0.0    (7.5)
6   vs. AZ   3-1   53-52   0.5    (6.0)
7   @ MIL   2-1   55-53   0.5    (5.0)
8   @ CIN   2-1   57-54   1.5    (4.0)
9   @ KC   1-1   58-55   1.5    (3.0)
10   vs. KC   2-0   60-55   2.0    (2.0)
11   vs. ATL   2-1   62-56   3.0    (3.0)
12   @ BOS   1-1   63-57   3.0    (3.0)
13   @ PIT   1-3   64-60   1.0    (5.0)
14   vs. -   0-0   64-60   0.5    (4.5)
15   vs. SD   3-0   67-60   1.5    (3.5)
16   vs. TBR   2-1   69-61   1.5    (1.5)
17   @ MIL   1-1   70-62   1.0    (1.5)
18   @ SF   1-3   71-65   (1.0)   (2.5)
19   @ SD   2-2   73-67   (1.0)   (3.0)
20   vs. PIT   2-1   75-68   (1.0)   (2.0)
21   vs. CIN   3-0   78-68   0.0    (2.0)
22   @ CUBS   1-2   79-70   (1.0)   (3.0)
23   @ CIN   2-1   81-71   (0.5)   (2.0)
24   @ PIT   2-1   83-72   0.0    (1.5)
25   vs. CUBS   2-2   85-74   0.0    (1.0)
26   vs. MIL   2-1   87-75   0.0    0.0
      44-30         
      31 home, 43 away         


Thoughts? I'll update.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on July 13, 2017, 05:56:01 PM
Quote from: Brownie on July 13, 2017, 04:44:04 PM
OK,

Let's get this started with a mildly optimistic outlook for the Cubs and Brewers and an extremely optimistic outlook for the Cardinals. (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18-fxmQWKcWMgoNZn0A_SwVrayXiOE7UN41tyLiqPNEI/edit?usp=sharing) (Click on the link for a more readable view)

Cubs (43-45)               
               
Series #   Series   Proj Result   Record at Series End   Games Ahead (Back) of MIL   Games Ahead (Back) of STL
1   @ BAL   2-1   45-46   (6.5)   1.0
2   @ ATL   1-2   46-48   (8.0)   (0.5)
3   vs. STL   2-1   48-49   (8.0)   0.5
4   vs. SOX   2-0   50-49   (7.0)   1.5
5   @ SOX   0-2   50-51   (7.5)   0.0
6   @ MIL   2-1   52-52   (6.5)   (0.5)
7   vs. ARZ   2-1   54-53   (5.5)   (0.5)
8   vs. WAS   1-2   55-55   (5.5)   (1.5)
9   vs. -   0-0   55-55   (4.5)   (1.5)
10   @ SF   2-1   57-56   (4.0)   (2.0)
11   @ ARZ   1-2   58-58   (6.0)   (3.0)
12   vs. -   0-0   58-58   (6.0)   (3.0)
13   vs. CIN   3-1   61-59   (6.0)   (1.0)
14   vs. TOR   2-1   63-60   (5.0)   (0.5)
15   @ CIN   2-1   65-61   (5.0)   (1.5)
16   @ PHL   2-1   67-62   (3.0)   (1.5)
17   vs. PIT   2-1   69-63   (2.5)   (1.0)
18   vs. ATL   3-1   72-64   (1.5)   1.0
19   @ PIT   2-2   74-66   (2.0)   1.0
20   vs. MIL   2-1   76-67   (1.0)   1.0
21   vs. NYM   2-1   78-68   (2.0)   0.0
22   vs. STL   2-1   80-69   (2.0)   1.0
23   @ TBR   1-1   81-70   (1.5)   0.5
24   @ MIL   2-2   83-72   (1.5)   0.0
25   @ STL   2-2   85-74   (1.0)   0.0
26   vs. CIN   2-1   87-75   0.0    0.0
      44-30         
      37 home, 37 away         

Brewers 50-41               
               
Series #   Series   Proj Result   Record at Series End   Games Ahead (Back) of Cubs   Games Ahead (Back) of STL
1   vs. PHL   3-0   53-41   6.5    7.5
2   @ PIT   3-1   56-42   8.0    7.5
3   @ PHL   2-1   58-43   8.0    8.5
4   vs.    0-0   58-43   7.0    8.5
5   @ WAS   1-2   59-45   7.5    7.5
6   vs. CUBS   1-2   60-47   6.5    6.0
7   vs. STL   1-2   61-49   5.5    5.0
8   @ TBR   1-2   62-51   5.5    4.0
9   @ MIN   0-2   62-53   4.5    3.0
10   vs. MIN   1-1   63-54   4.0    2.0
11   vs. CIN   3-0   66-54   6.0    3.0
12   vs.    0-0   66-54   6.0    3.0
13   vs. PIT   2-0   68-54   6.0    5.0
14   @ COL   1-2   69-56   5.0    4.5
15   @ SF   2-1   71-57   5.0    3.5
16   @ LA   0-3   71-60   3.0    1.5
17   vs. STL   1-1   72-61   2.5    1.5
18   vs. WAS   2-2   74-63   1.5    2.5
19   @ CIN   2-1   76-64   2.0    3.0
20   @ CUBS   1-2   77-66   1.0    2.0
21   vs. PIT   3-0   80-66   2.0    2.0
22   @ MIA   2-1   82-67   2.0    3.0
23   @ PIT   1-2   83-69   1.5    2.0
24   vs. CUBS   2-2   85-71   1.5    1.5
25   vs. CIN   1-2   86-73   1.0    1.0
26   @ STL   1-2   87-75   0.0    0.0
      37-34         
      32 home, 39 away         

Cardinals (43-45)               
               
Series #   Series   Proj Result   Record at Series End   Games Ahead (Back) of Cubs)   Games Ahead (Back) of MIL
1   @ PIT   1-2   44-47   (1.0)   (7.5)
2   @ NYM   3-1   47-48   0.5    (7.5)
3   @ CUBS   1-2   48-50   (0.5)   (8.5)
4   vs. -   0-0   48-50   (1.5)   (8.5)
5   vs. COL   2-1   50-51   0.0    (7.5)
6   vs. AZ   3-1   53-52   0.5    (6.0)
7   @ MIL   2-1   55-53   0.5    (5.0)
8   @ CIN   2-1   57-54   1.5    (4.0)
9   @ KC   1-1   58-55   1.5    (3.0)
10   vs. KC   2-0   60-55   2.0    (2.0)
11   vs. ATL   2-1   62-56   3.0    (3.0)
12   @ BOS   1-1   63-57   3.0    (3.0)
13   @ PIT   1-3   64-60   1.0    (5.0)
14   vs. -   0-0   64-60   0.5    (4.5)
15   vs. SD   3-0   67-60   1.5    (3.5)
16   vs. TBR   2-1   69-61   1.5    (1.5)
17   @ MIL   1-1   70-62   1.0    (1.5)
18   @ SF   1-3   71-65   (1.0)   (2.5)
19   @ SD   2-2   73-67   (1.0)   (3.0)
20   vs. PIT   2-1   75-68   (1.0)   (2.0)
21   vs. CIN   3-0   78-68   0.0    (2.0)
22   @ CUBS   1-2   79-70   (1.0)   (3.0)
23   @ CIN   2-1   81-71   (0.5)   (2.0)
24   @ PIT   2-1   83-72   0.0    (1.5)
25   vs. CUBS   2-2   85-74   0.0    (1.0)
26   vs. MIL   2-1   87-75   0.0    0.0
      44-30         
      31 home, 43 away         


Thoughts? I'll update.

Awfully optimistic for a guy who lost his nerve and threw in the towel on a  better team that had the temerity to trail in the 8th inning of a game in a series in which they were still leading.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on July 13, 2017, 06:05:22 PM
I will never live down Game 4 of the NLDS, will I? If it's any consolation to you, it made Game 7 of the World Series much more easier to live through.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Canadouche on July 13, 2017, 09:44:28 PM
Quote from: Cannonball Titcomb on July 13, 2017, 05:56:01 PM
Quote from: Brownie on July 13, 2017, 04:44:04 PM
OK,

Let's get this started with a mildly optimistic outlook for the Cubs and Brewers and an extremely optimistic outlook for the Cardinals. (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18-fxmQWKcWMgoNZn0A_SwVrayXiOE7UN41tyLiqPNEI/edit?usp=sharing) (Click on the link for a more readable view)

Cubs (43-45)               
               
Series #   Series   Proj Result   Record at Series End   Games Ahead (Back) of MIL   Games Ahead (Back) of STL
1   @ BAL   2-1   45-46   (6.5)   1.0
2   @ ATL   1-2   46-48   (8.0)   (0.5)
3   vs. STL   2-1   48-49   (8.0)   0.5
4   vs. SOX   2-0   50-49   (7.0)   1.5
5   @ SOX   0-2   50-51   (7.5)   0.0
6   @ MIL   2-1   52-52   (6.5)   (0.5)
7   vs. ARZ   2-1   54-53   (5.5)   (0.5)
8   vs. WAS   1-2   55-55   (5.5)   (1.5)
9   vs. -   0-0   55-55   (4.5)   (1.5)
10   @ SF   2-1   57-56   (4.0)   (2.0)
11   @ ARZ   1-2   58-58   (6.0)   (3.0)
12   vs. -   0-0   58-58   (6.0)   (3.0)
13   vs. CIN   3-1   61-59   (6.0)   (1.0)
14   vs. TOR   2-1   63-60   (5.0)   (0.5)
15   @ CIN   2-1   65-61   (5.0)   (1.5)
16   @ PHL   2-1   67-62   (3.0)   (1.5)
17   vs. PIT   2-1   69-63   (2.5)   (1.0)
18   vs. ATL   3-1   72-64   (1.5)   1.0
19   @ PIT   2-2   74-66   (2.0)   1.0
20   vs. MIL   2-1   76-67   (1.0)   1.0
21   vs. NYM   2-1   78-68   (2.0)   0.0
22   vs. STL   2-1   80-69   (2.0)   1.0
23   @ TBR   1-1   81-70   (1.5)   0.5
24   @ MIL   2-2   83-72   (1.5)   0.0
25   @ STL   2-2   85-74   (1.0)   0.0
26   vs. CIN   2-1   87-75   0.0    0.0
      44-30         
      37 home, 37 away         

Brewers 50-41               
               
Series #   Series   Proj Result   Record at Series End   Games Ahead (Back) of Cubs   Games Ahead (Back) of STL
1   vs. PHL   3-0   53-41   6.5    7.5
2   @ PIT   3-1   56-42   8.0    7.5
3   @ PHL   2-1   58-43   8.0    8.5
4   vs.    0-0   58-43   7.0    8.5
5   @ WAS   1-2   59-45   7.5    7.5
6   vs. CUBS   1-2   60-47   6.5    6.0
7   vs. STL   1-2   61-49   5.5    5.0
8   @ TBR   1-2   62-51   5.5    4.0
9   @ MIN   0-2   62-53   4.5    3.0
10   vs. MIN   1-1   63-54   4.0    2.0
11   vs. CIN   3-0   66-54   6.0    3.0
12   vs.    0-0   66-54   6.0    3.0
13   vs. PIT   2-0   68-54   6.0    5.0
14   @ COL   1-2   69-56   5.0    4.5
15   @ SF   2-1   71-57   5.0    3.5
16   @ LA   0-3   71-60   3.0    1.5
17   vs. STL   1-1   72-61   2.5    1.5
18   vs. WAS   2-2   74-63   1.5    2.5
19   @ CIN   2-1   76-64   2.0    3.0
20   @ CUBS   1-2   77-66   1.0    2.0
21   vs. PIT   3-0   80-66   2.0    2.0
22   @ MIA   2-1   82-67   2.0    3.0
23   @ PIT   1-2   83-69   1.5    2.0
24   vs. CUBS   2-2   85-71   1.5    1.5
25   vs. CIN   1-2   86-73   1.0    1.0
26   @ STL   1-2   87-75   0.0    0.0
      37-34         
      32 home, 39 away         

Cardinals (43-45)               
               
Series #   Series   Proj Result   Record at Series End   Games Ahead (Back) of Cubs)   Games Ahead (Back) of MIL
1   @ PIT   1-2   44-47   (1.0)   (7.5)
2   @ NYM   3-1   47-48   0.5    (7.5)
3   @ CUBS   1-2   48-50   (0.5)   (8.5)
4   vs. -   0-0   48-50   (1.5)   (8.5)
5   vs. COL   2-1   50-51   0.0    (7.5)
6   vs. AZ   3-1   53-52   0.5    (6.0)
7   @ MIL   2-1   55-53   0.5    (5.0)
8   @ CIN   2-1   57-54   1.5    (4.0)
9   @ KC   1-1   58-55   1.5    (3.0)
10   vs. KC   2-0   60-55   2.0    (2.0)
11   vs. ATL   2-1   62-56   3.0    (3.0)
12   @ BOS   1-1   63-57   3.0    (3.0)
13   @ PIT   1-3   64-60   1.0    (5.0)
14   vs. -   0-0   64-60   0.5    (4.5)
15   vs. SD   3-0   67-60   1.5    (3.5)
16   vs. TBR   2-1   69-61   1.5    (1.5)
17   @ MIL   1-1   70-62   1.0    (1.5)
18   @ SF   1-3   71-65   (1.0)   (2.5)
19   @ SD   2-2   73-67   (1.0)   (3.0)
20   vs. PIT   2-1   75-68   (1.0)   (2.0)
21   vs. CIN   3-0   78-68   0.0    (2.0)
22   @ CUBS   1-2   79-70   (1.0)   (3.0)
23   @ CIN   2-1   81-71   (0.5)   (2.0)
24   @ PIT   2-1   83-72   0.0    (1.5)
25   vs. CUBS   2-2   85-74   0.0    (1.0)
26   vs. MIL   2-1   87-75   0.0    0.0
      44-30         
      31 home, 43 away         


Thoughts? I'll update.

Awfully optimistic for a guy who lost his nerve and threw in the towel on a  better team that had the temerity to trail in the 8th inning of a game in a series in which they were still leading.

How do you keep track of this shit? Is it on a spreadsheet? ("Gave up, Game 4.")

Or do you have, like, a post-it on your monitor or something?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tonker on July 14, 2017, 04:19:48 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on July 13, 2017, 09:44:28 PM
Quote from: Cannonball Titcomb on July 13, 2017, 05:56:01 PM
Quote from: Brownie on July 13, 2017, 04:44:04 PM
OK,

Let's get this started with a mildly optimistic outlook for the Cubs and Brewers and an extremely optimistic outlook for the Cardinals. (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18-fxmQWKcWMgoNZn0A_SwVrayXiOE7UN41tyLiqPNEI/edit?usp=sharing) (Click on the link for a more readable view)

Cubs (43-45)               
               
Series #   Series   Proj Result   Record at Series End   Games Ahead (Back) of MIL   Games Ahead (Back) of STL
1   @ BAL   2-1   45-46   (6.5)   1.0
2   @ ATL   1-2   46-48   (8.0)   (0.5)
3   vs. STL   2-1   48-49   (8.0)   0.5
4   vs. SOX   2-0   50-49   (7.0)   1.5
5   @ SOX   0-2   50-51   (7.5)   0.0
6   @ MIL   2-1   52-52   (6.5)   (0.5)
7   vs. ARZ   2-1   54-53   (5.5)   (0.5)
8   vs. WAS   1-2   55-55   (5.5)   (1.5)
9   vs. -   0-0   55-55   (4.5)   (1.5)
10   @ SF   2-1   57-56   (4.0)   (2.0)
11   @ ARZ   1-2   58-58   (6.0)   (3.0)
12   vs. -   0-0   58-58   (6.0)   (3.0)
13   vs. CIN   3-1   61-59   (6.0)   (1.0)
14   vs. TOR   2-1   63-60   (5.0)   (0.5)
15   @ CIN   2-1   65-61   (5.0)   (1.5)
16   @ PHL   2-1   67-62   (3.0)   (1.5)
17   vs. PIT   2-1   69-63   (2.5)   (1.0)
18   vs. ATL   3-1   72-64   (1.5)   1.0
19   @ PIT   2-2   74-66   (2.0)   1.0
20   vs. MIL   2-1   76-67   (1.0)   1.0
21   vs. NYM   2-1   78-68   (2.0)   0.0
22   vs. STL   2-1   80-69   (2.0)   1.0
23   @ TBR   1-1   81-70   (1.5)   0.5
24   @ MIL   2-2   83-72   (1.5)   0.0
25   @ STL   2-2   85-74   (1.0)   0.0
26   vs. CIN   2-1   87-75   0.0    0.0
      44-30         
      37 home, 37 away         

Brewers 50-41               
               
Series #   Series   Proj Result   Record at Series End   Games Ahead (Back) of Cubs   Games Ahead (Back) of STL
1   vs. PHL   3-0   53-41   6.5    7.5
2   @ PIT   3-1   56-42   8.0    7.5
3   @ PHL   2-1   58-43   8.0    8.5
4   vs.    0-0   58-43   7.0    8.5
5   @ WAS   1-2   59-45   7.5    7.5
6   vs. CUBS   1-2   60-47   6.5    6.0
7   vs. STL   1-2   61-49   5.5    5.0
8   @ TBR   1-2   62-51   5.5    4.0
9   @ MIN   0-2   62-53   4.5    3.0
10   vs. MIN   1-1   63-54   4.0    2.0
11   vs. CIN   3-0   66-54   6.0    3.0
12   vs.    0-0   66-54   6.0    3.0
13   vs. PIT   2-0   68-54   6.0    5.0
14   @ COL   1-2   69-56   5.0    4.5
15   @ SF   2-1   71-57   5.0    3.5
16   @ LA   0-3   71-60   3.0    1.5
17   vs. STL   1-1   72-61   2.5    1.5
18   vs. WAS   2-2   74-63   1.5    2.5
19   @ CIN   2-1   76-64   2.0    3.0
20   @ CUBS   1-2   77-66   1.0    2.0
21   vs. PIT   3-0   80-66   2.0    2.0
22   @ MIA   2-1   82-67   2.0    3.0
23   @ PIT   1-2   83-69   1.5    2.0
24   vs. CUBS   2-2   85-71   1.5    1.5
25   vs. CIN   1-2   86-73   1.0    1.0
26   @ STL   1-2   87-75   0.0    0.0
      37-34         
      32 home, 39 away         

Cardinals (43-45)               
               
Series #   Series   Proj Result   Record at Series End   Games Ahead (Back) of Cubs)   Games Ahead (Back) of MIL
1   @ PIT   1-2   44-47   (1.0)   (7.5)
2   @ NYM   3-1   47-48   0.5    (7.5)
3   @ CUBS   1-2   48-50   (0.5)   (8.5)
4   vs. -   0-0   48-50   (1.5)   (8.5)
5   vs. COL   2-1   50-51   0.0    (7.5)
6   vs. AZ   3-1   53-52   0.5    (6.0)
7   @ MIL   2-1   55-53   0.5    (5.0)
8   @ CIN   2-1   57-54   1.5    (4.0)
9   @ KC   1-1   58-55   1.5    (3.0)
10   vs. KC   2-0   60-55   2.0    (2.0)
11   vs. ATL   2-1   62-56   3.0    (3.0)
12   @ BOS   1-1   63-57   3.0    (3.0)
13   @ PIT   1-3   64-60   1.0    (5.0)
14   vs. -   0-0   64-60   0.5    (4.5)
15   vs. SD   3-0   67-60   1.5    (3.5)
16   vs. TBR   2-1   69-61   1.5    (1.5)
17   @ MIL   1-1   70-62   1.0    (1.5)
18   @ SF   1-3   71-65   (1.0)   (2.5)
19   @ SD   2-2   73-67   (1.0)   (3.0)
20   vs. PIT   2-1   75-68   (1.0)   (2.0)
21   vs. CIN   3-0   78-68   0.0    (2.0)
22   @ CUBS   1-2   79-70   (1.0)   (3.0)
23   @ CIN   2-1   81-71   (0.5)   (2.0)
24   @ PIT   2-1   83-72   0.0    (1.5)
25   vs. CUBS   2-2   85-74   0.0    (1.0)
26   vs. MIL   2-1   87-75   0.0    0.0
      44-30         
      31 home, 43 away         


Thoughts? I'll update.

Awfully optimistic for a guy who lost his nerve and threw in the towel on a  better team that had the temerity to trail in the 8th inning of a game in a series in which they were still leading.

How do you keep track of this shit? Is it on a spreadsheet? ("Gave up, Game 4.")

Or do you have, like, a post-it on your monitor or something?

To be fair, it was a pretty high-profile moment and prompted quite a lot of discussion on the various social media sites.  Fork's not the only one who remembers an otherwise sane and rational TJ MELTING DOWN LIKE A COMMON SKO AT THE SLIGHTEST SIGN OF TROUBLE.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on July 14, 2017, 08:10:30 AM
Quote from: Tonker on July 14, 2017, 04:19:48 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on July 13, 2017, 09:44:28 PM
Quote from: Cannonball Titcomb on July 13, 2017, 05:56:01 PM
Quote from: Brownie on July 13, 2017, 04:44:04 PM
OK,

Let's get this started with a mildly optimistic outlook for the Cubs and Brewers and an extremely optimistic outlook for the Cardinals. (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18-fxmQWKcWMgoNZn0A_SwVrayXiOE7UN41tyLiqPNEI/edit?usp=sharing) (Click on the link for a more readable view)

Cubs (43-45)               
               
Series #   Series   Proj Result   Record at Series End   Games Ahead (Back) of MIL   Games Ahead (Back) of STL
1   @ BAL   2-1   45-46   (6.5)   1.0
2   @ ATL   1-2   46-48   (8.0)   (0.5)
3   vs. STL   2-1   48-49   (8.0)   0.5
4   vs. SOX   2-0   50-49   (7.0)   1.5
5   @ SOX   0-2   50-51   (7.5)   0.0
6   @ MIL   2-1   52-52   (6.5)   (0.5)
7   vs. ARZ   2-1   54-53   (5.5)   (0.5)
8   vs. WAS   1-2   55-55   (5.5)   (1.5)
9   vs. -   0-0   55-55   (4.5)   (1.5)
10   @ SF   2-1   57-56   (4.0)   (2.0)
11   @ ARZ   1-2   58-58   (6.0)   (3.0)
12   vs. -   0-0   58-58   (6.0)   (3.0)
13   vs. CIN   3-1   61-59   (6.0)   (1.0)
14   vs. TOR   2-1   63-60   (5.0)   (0.5)
15   @ CIN   2-1   65-61   (5.0)   (1.5)
16   @ PHL   2-1   67-62   (3.0)   (1.5)
17   vs. PIT   2-1   69-63   (2.5)   (1.0)
18   vs. ATL   3-1   72-64   (1.5)   1.0
19   @ PIT   2-2   74-66   (2.0)   1.0
20   vs. MIL   2-1   76-67   (1.0)   1.0
21   vs. NYM   2-1   78-68   (2.0)   0.0
22   vs. STL   2-1   80-69   (2.0)   1.0
23   @ TBR   1-1   81-70   (1.5)   0.5
24   @ MIL   2-2   83-72   (1.5)   0.0
25   @ STL   2-2   85-74   (1.0)   0.0
26   vs. CIN   2-1   87-75   0.0    0.0
      44-30         
      37 home, 37 away         

Brewers 50-41               
               
Series #   Series   Proj Result   Record at Series End   Games Ahead (Back) of Cubs   Games Ahead (Back) of STL
1   vs. PHL   3-0   53-41   6.5    7.5
2   @ PIT   3-1   56-42   8.0    7.5
3   @ PHL   2-1   58-43   8.0    8.5
4   vs.    0-0   58-43   7.0    8.5
5   @ WAS   1-2   59-45   7.5    7.5
6   vs. CUBS   1-2   60-47   6.5    6.0
7   vs. STL   1-2   61-49   5.5    5.0
8   @ TBR   1-2   62-51   5.5    4.0
9   @ MIN   0-2   62-53   4.5    3.0
10   vs. MIN   1-1   63-54   4.0    2.0
11   vs. CIN   3-0   66-54   6.0    3.0
12   vs.    0-0   66-54   6.0    3.0
13   vs. PIT   2-0   68-54   6.0    5.0
14   @ COL   1-2   69-56   5.0    4.5
15   @ SF   2-1   71-57   5.0    3.5
16   @ LA   0-3   71-60   3.0    1.5
17   vs. STL   1-1   72-61   2.5    1.5
18   vs. WAS   2-2   74-63   1.5    2.5
19   @ CIN   2-1   76-64   2.0    3.0
20   @ CUBS   1-2   77-66   1.0    2.0
21   vs. PIT   3-0   80-66   2.0    2.0
22   @ MIA   2-1   82-67   2.0    3.0
23   @ PIT   1-2   83-69   1.5    2.0
24   vs. CUBS   2-2   85-71   1.5    1.5
25   vs. CIN   1-2   86-73   1.0    1.0
26   @ STL   1-2   87-75   0.0    0.0
      37-34         
      32 home, 39 away         

Cardinals (43-45)               
               
Series #   Series   Proj Result   Record at Series End   Games Ahead (Back) of Cubs)   Games Ahead (Back) of MIL
1   @ PIT   1-2   44-47   (1.0)   (7.5)
2   @ NYM   3-1   47-48   0.5    (7.5)
3   @ CUBS   1-2   48-50   (0.5)   (8.5)
4   vs. -   0-0   48-50   (1.5)   (8.5)
5   vs. COL   2-1   50-51   0.0    (7.5)
6   vs. AZ   3-1   53-52   0.5    (6.0)
7   @ MIL   2-1   55-53   0.5    (5.0)
8   @ CIN   2-1   57-54   1.5    (4.0)
9   @ KC   1-1   58-55   1.5    (3.0)
10   vs. KC   2-0   60-55   2.0    (2.0)
11   vs. ATL   2-1   62-56   3.0    (3.0)
12   @ BOS   1-1   63-57   3.0    (3.0)
13   @ PIT   1-3   64-60   1.0    (5.0)
14   vs. -   0-0   64-60   0.5    (4.5)
15   vs. SD   3-0   67-60   1.5    (3.5)
16   vs. TBR   2-1   69-61   1.5    (1.5)
17   @ MIL   1-1   70-62   1.0    (1.5)
18   @ SF   1-3   71-65   (1.0)   (2.5)
19   @ SD   2-2   73-67   (1.0)   (3.0)
20   vs. PIT   2-1   75-68   (1.0)   (2.0)
21   vs. CIN   3-0   78-68   0.0    (2.0)
22   @ CUBS   1-2   79-70   (1.0)   (3.0)
23   @ CIN   2-1   81-71   (0.5)   (2.0)
24   @ PIT   2-1   83-72   0.0    (1.5)
25   vs. CUBS   2-2   85-74   0.0    (1.0)
26   vs. MIL   2-1   87-75   0.0    0.0
      44-30         
      31 home, 43 away         


Thoughts? I'll update.

Awfully optimistic for a guy who lost his nerve and threw in the towel on a  better team that had the temerity to trail in the 8th inning of a game in a series in which they were still leading.

How do you keep track of this shit? Is it on a spreadsheet? ("Gave up, Game 4.")

Or do you have, like, a post-it on your monitor or something?

To be fair, it was a pretty high-profile moment and prompted quite a lot of discussion on the various social media sites.  Fork's not the only one who remembers an otherwise sane and rational TJ MELTING DOWN LIKE A COMMON SKO AT THE SLIGHTEST SIGN OF TROUBLE.

Yeah, but Teej wore a belt.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on July 14, 2017, 09:15:40 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on July 13, 2017, 09:44:28 PM
Quote from: Cannonball Titcomb on July 13, 2017, 05:56:01 PM
Quote from: Brownie on July 13, 2017, 04:44:04 PM
OK,

Let's get this started with a mildly optimistic outlook for the Cubs and Brewers and an extremely optimistic outlook for the Cardinals. (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18-fxmQWKcWMgoNZn0A_SwVrayXiOE7UN41tyLiqPNEI/edit?usp=sharing) (Click on the link for a more readable view)

Cubs (43-45)               
               
Series #   Series   Proj Result   Record at Series End   Games Ahead (Back) of MIL   Games Ahead (Back) of STL
1   @ BAL   2-1   45-46   (6.5)   1.0
2   @ ATL   1-2   46-48   (8.0)   (0.5)
3   vs. STL   2-1   48-49   (8.0)   0.5
4   vs. SOX   2-0   50-49   (7.0)   1.5
5   @ SOX   0-2   50-51   (7.5)   0.0
6   @ MIL   2-1   52-52   (6.5)   (0.5)
7   vs. ARZ   2-1   54-53   (5.5)   (0.5)
8   vs. WAS   1-2   55-55   (5.5)   (1.5)
9   vs. -   0-0   55-55   (4.5)   (1.5)
10   @ SF   2-1   57-56   (4.0)   (2.0)
11   @ ARZ   1-2   58-58   (6.0)   (3.0)
12   vs. -   0-0   58-58   (6.0)   (3.0)
13   vs. CIN   3-1   61-59   (6.0)   (1.0)
14   vs. TOR   2-1   63-60   (5.0)   (0.5)
15   @ CIN   2-1   65-61   (5.0)   (1.5)
16   @ PHL   2-1   67-62   (3.0)   (1.5)
17   vs. PIT   2-1   69-63   (2.5)   (1.0)
18   vs. ATL   3-1   72-64   (1.5)   1.0
19   @ PIT   2-2   74-66   (2.0)   1.0
20   vs. MIL   2-1   76-67   (1.0)   1.0
21   vs. NYM   2-1   78-68   (2.0)   0.0
22   vs. STL   2-1   80-69   (2.0)   1.0
23   @ TBR   1-1   81-70   (1.5)   0.5
24   @ MIL   2-2   83-72   (1.5)   0.0
25   @ STL   2-2   85-74   (1.0)   0.0
26   vs. CIN   2-1   87-75   0.0    0.0
      44-30         
      37 home, 37 away         

Brewers 50-41               
               
Series #   Series   Proj Result   Record at Series End   Games Ahead (Back) of Cubs   Games Ahead (Back) of STL
1   vs. PHL   3-0   53-41   6.5    7.5
2   @ PIT   3-1   56-42   8.0    7.5
3   @ PHL   2-1   58-43   8.0    8.5
4   vs.    0-0   58-43   7.0    8.5
5   @ WAS   1-2   59-45   7.5    7.5
6   vs. CUBS   1-2   60-47   6.5    6.0
7   vs. STL   1-2   61-49   5.5    5.0
8   @ TBR   1-2   62-51   5.5    4.0
9   @ MIN   0-2   62-53   4.5    3.0
10   vs. MIN   1-1   63-54   4.0    2.0
11   vs. CIN   3-0   66-54   6.0    3.0
12   vs.    0-0   66-54   6.0    3.0
13   vs. PIT   2-0   68-54   6.0    5.0
14   @ COL   1-2   69-56   5.0    4.5
15   @ SF   2-1   71-57   5.0    3.5
16   @ LA   0-3   71-60   3.0    1.5
17   vs. STL   1-1   72-61   2.5    1.5
18   vs. WAS   2-2   74-63   1.5    2.5
19   @ CIN   2-1   76-64   2.0    3.0
20   @ CUBS   1-2   77-66   1.0    2.0
21   vs. PIT   3-0   80-66   2.0    2.0
22   @ MIA   2-1   82-67   2.0    3.0
23   @ PIT   1-2   83-69   1.5    2.0
24   vs. CUBS   2-2   85-71   1.5    1.5
25   vs. CIN   1-2   86-73   1.0    1.0
26   @ STL   1-2   87-75   0.0    0.0
      37-34         
      32 home, 39 away         

Cardinals (43-45)               
               
Series #   Series   Proj Result   Record at Series End   Games Ahead (Back) of Cubs)   Games Ahead (Back) of MIL
1   @ PIT   1-2   44-47   (1.0)   (7.5)
2   @ NYM   3-1   47-48   0.5    (7.5)
3   @ CUBS   1-2   48-50   (0.5)   (8.5)
4   vs. -   0-0   48-50   (1.5)   (8.5)
5   vs. COL   2-1   50-51   0.0    (7.5)
6   vs. AZ   3-1   53-52   0.5    (6.0)
7   @ MIL   2-1   55-53   0.5    (5.0)
8   @ CIN   2-1   57-54   1.5    (4.0)
9   @ KC   1-1   58-55   1.5    (3.0)
10   vs. KC   2-0   60-55   2.0    (2.0)
11   vs. ATL   2-1   62-56   3.0    (3.0)
12   @ BOS   1-1   63-57   3.0    (3.0)
13   @ PIT   1-3   64-60   1.0    (5.0)
14   vs. -   0-0   64-60   0.5    (4.5)
15   vs. SD   3-0   67-60   1.5    (3.5)
16   vs. TBR   2-1   69-61   1.5    (1.5)
17   @ MIL   1-1   70-62   1.0    (1.5)
18   @ SF   1-3   71-65   (1.0)   (2.5)
19   @ SD   2-2   73-67   (1.0)   (3.0)
20   vs. PIT   2-1   75-68   (1.0)   (2.0)
21   vs. CIN   3-0   78-68   0.0    (2.0)
22   @ CUBS   1-2   79-70   (1.0)   (3.0)
23   @ CIN   2-1   81-71   (0.5)   (2.0)
24   @ PIT   2-1   83-72   0.0    (1.5)
25   vs. CUBS   2-2   85-74   0.0    (1.0)
26   vs. MIL   2-1   87-75   0.0    0.0
      44-30         
      31 home, 43 away         


Thoughts? I'll update.

Awfully optimistic for a guy who lost his nerve and threw in the towel on a  better team that had the temerity to trail in the 8th inning of a game in a series in which they were still leading.

How do you keep track of this shit? Is it on a spreadsheet? ("Gave up, Game 4.")

Or do you have, like, a post-it on your monitor or something?

Never forget. (http://desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=9173.msg308086#msg308086)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on July 14, 2017, 09:19:11 AM
Quote from: Cannonball Titcomb on July 14, 2017, 09:15:40 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on July 13, 2017, 09:44:28 PM
Quote from: Cannonball Titcomb on July 13, 2017, 05:56:01 PM
Quote from: Brownie on July 13, 2017, 04:44:04 PM
OK,

Let's get this started with a mildly optimistic outlook for the Cubs and Brewers and an extremely optimistic outlook for the Cardinals. (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18-fxmQWKcWMgoNZn0A_SwVrayXiOE7UN41tyLiqPNEI/edit?usp=sharing) (Click on the link for a more readable view)

Cubs (43-45)               
               
Series #   Series   Proj Result   Record at Series End   Games Ahead (Back) of MIL   Games Ahead (Back) of STL
1   @ BAL   2-1   45-46   (6.5)   1.0
2   @ ATL   1-2   46-48   (8.0)   (0.5)
3   vs. STL   2-1   48-49   (8.0)   0.5
4   vs. SOX   2-0   50-49   (7.0)   1.5
5   @ SOX   0-2   50-51   (7.5)   0.0
6   @ MIL   2-1   52-52   (6.5)   (0.5)
7   vs. ARZ   2-1   54-53   (5.5)   (0.5)
8   vs. WAS   1-2   55-55   (5.5)   (1.5)
9   vs. -   0-0   55-55   (4.5)   (1.5)
10   @ SF   2-1   57-56   (4.0)   (2.0)
11   @ ARZ   1-2   58-58   (6.0)   (3.0)
12   vs. -   0-0   58-58   (6.0)   (3.0)
13   vs. CIN   3-1   61-59   (6.0)   (1.0)
14   vs. TOR   2-1   63-60   (5.0)   (0.5)
15   @ CIN   2-1   65-61   (5.0)   (1.5)
16   @ PHL   2-1   67-62   (3.0)   (1.5)
17   vs. PIT   2-1   69-63   (2.5)   (1.0)
18   vs. ATL   3-1   72-64   (1.5)   1.0
19   @ PIT   2-2   74-66   (2.0)   1.0
20   vs. MIL   2-1   76-67   (1.0)   1.0
21   vs. NYM   2-1   78-68   (2.0)   0.0
22   vs. STL   2-1   80-69   (2.0)   1.0
23   @ TBR   1-1   81-70   (1.5)   0.5
24   @ MIL   2-2   83-72   (1.5)   0.0
25   @ STL   2-2   85-74   (1.0)   0.0
26   vs. CIN   2-1   87-75   0.0    0.0
      44-30         
      37 home, 37 away         

Brewers 50-41               
               
Series #   Series   Proj Result   Record at Series End   Games Ahead (Back) of Cubs   Games Ahead (Back) of STL
1   vs. PHL   3-0   53-41   6.5    7.5
2   @ PIT   3-1   56-42   8.0    7.5
3   @ PHL   2-1   58-43   8.0    8.5
4   vs.    0-0   58-43   7.0    8.5
5   @ WAS   1-2   59-45   7.5    7.5
6   vs. CUBS   1-2   60-47   6.5    6.0
7   vs. STL   1-2   61-49   5.5    5.0
8   @ TBR   1-2   62-51   5.5    4.0
9   @ MIN   0-2   62-53   4.5    3.0
10   vs. MIN   1-1   63-54   4.0    2.0
11   vs. CIN   3-0   66-54   6.0    3.0
12   vs.    0-0   66-54   6.0    3.0
13   vs. PIT   2-0   68-54   6.0    5.0
14   @ COL   1-2   69-56   5.0    4.5
15   @ SF   2-1   71-57   5.0    3.5
16   @ LA   0-3   71-60   3.0    1.5
17   vs. STL   1-1   72-61   2.5    1.5
18   vs. WAS   2-2   74-63   1.5    2.5
19   @ CIN   2-1   76-64   2.0    3.0
20   @ CUBS   1-2   77-66   1.0    2.0
21   vs. PIT   3-0   80-66   2.0    2.0
22   @ MIA   2-1   82-67   2.0    3.0
23   @ PIT   1-2   83-69   1.5    2.0
24   vs. CUBS   2-2   85-71   1.5    1.5
25   vs. CIN   1-2   86-73   1.0    1.0
26   @ STL   1-2   87-75   0.0    0.0
      37-34         
      32 home, 39 away         

Cardinals (43-45)               
               
Series #   Series   Proj Result   Record at Series End   Games Ahead (Back) of Cubs)   Games Ahead (Back) of MIL
1   @ PIT   1-2   44-47   (1.0)   (7.5)
2   @ NYM   3-1   47-48   0.5    (7.5)
3   @ CUBS   1-2   48-50   (0.5)   (8.5)
4   vs. -   0-0   48-50   (1.5)   (8.5)
5   vs. COL   2-1   50-51   0.0    (7.5)
6   vs. AZ   3-1   53-52   0.5    (6.0)
7   @ MIL   2-1   55-53   0.5    (5.0)
8   @ CIN   2-1   57-54   1.5    (4.0)
9   @ KC   1-1   58-55   1.5    (3.0)
10   vs. KC   2-0   60-55   2.0    (2.0)
11   vs. ATL   2-1   62-56   3.0    (3.0)
12   @ BOS   1-1   63-57   3.0    (3.0)
13   @ PIT   1-3   64-60   1.0    (5.0)
14   vs. -   0-0   64-60   0.5    (4.5)
15   vs. SD   3-0   67-60   1.5    (3.5)
16   vs. TBR   2-1   69-61   1.5    (1.5)
17   @ MIL   1-1   70-62   1.0    (1.5)
18   @ SF   1-3   71-65   (1.0)   (2.5)
19   @ SD   2-2   73-67   (1.0)   (3.0)
20   vs. PIT   2-1   75-68   (1.0)   (2.0)
21   vs. CIN   3-0   78-68   0.0    (2.0)
22   @ CUBS   1-2   79-70   (1.0)   (3.0)
23   @ CIN   2-1   81-71   (0.5)   (2.0)
24   @ PIT   2-1   83-72   0.0    (1.5)
25   vs. CUBS   2-2   85-74   0.0    (1.0)
26   vs. MIL   2-1   87-75   0.0    0.0
      44-30         
      31 home, 43 away         


Thoughts? I'll update.

Awfully optimistic for a guy who lost his nerve and threw in the towel on a  better team that had the temerity to trail in the 8th inning of a game in a series in which they were still leading.

How do you keep track of this shit? Is it on a spreadsheet? ("Gave up, Game 4.")

Or do you have, like, a post-it on your monitor or something?

Never forget. (http://desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=9173.msg308086#msg308086)

TJ actually out-did my pessimism twice. He declared them dead during their 5-15 stretch last July too.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on July 14, 2017, 10:33:29 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 14, 2017, 09:19:11 AM

TJ actually out-did my pessimism twice. He declared them dead during their 5-15 stretch last July too.

2016 was not a great year for me prognostication-wise.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on July 14, 2017, 10:44:54 AM
Quote from: Brownie on July 14, 2017, 10:33:29 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 14, 2017, 09:19:11 AM

TJ actually out-did my pessimism twice. He declared them dead during their 5-15 stretch last July too.

2016 was not a great year for me prognostication-wise.

it is actually deeply funny to me that TJ Brown, known for detailed scenarios of how IT'S GONNA HAI in years where the Cubs were dead in the water by June, gave up twice on the team that actually HAI'd.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on July 14, 2017, 10:46:35 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 14, 2017, 10:44:54 AM
Quote from: Brownie on July 14, 2017, 10:33:29 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 14, 2017, 09:19:11 AM

TJ actually out-did my pessimism twice. He declared them dead during their 5-15 stretch last July too.

2016 was not a great year for me prognostication-wise.

it is actually deeply funny to me that TJ Brown, known for detailed scenarios of how IT'S GONNA HAI in years where the Cubs were dead in the water by June, gave up twice on the team that actually HAI'd.

TJ. Are the Cubs dead this season?

pleasesayyespleasesayyes
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on July 14, 2017, 12:03:34 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 14, 2017, 10:44:54 AM
Quote from: Brownie on July 14, 2017, 10:33:29 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 14, 2017, 09:19:11 AM

TJ actually out-did my pessimism twice. He declared them dead during their 5-15 stretch last July too.

2016 was not a great year for me prognostication-wise.

it is actually deeply funny to me that TJ Brown, known for detailed scenarios of how IT'S GONNA HAI in years where the Cubs were dead in the water by June, gave up twice on the team that actually HAI'd.

I didn't give up in June and July. I was very angst-ridden. I think the question I asked was "2016 Cubs: The '85 Bears or the '85 Cubs?" The answer, of course, was the '85 Royals.

I had asked my wife to hide all the sharp objects in the room during Game 4 of the NLDS. By the 8th inning, the Giants' Win Expectancy crested at 98%. The Cubs had mustered TWO GODDAMN HITS. Aroldis Chapman had blown the Game 3 save. I had my reasons to be on the ledge.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Yeti on July 14, 2017, 12:38:07 PM
Quote from: Brownie on July 14, 2017, 12:03:34 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 14, 2017, 10:44:54 AM
Quote from: Brownie on July 14, 2017, 10:33:29 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 14, 2017, 09:19:11 AM

TJ actually out-did my pessimism twice. He declared them dead during their 5-15 stretch last July too.

2016 was not a great year for me prognostication-wise.

it is actually deeply funny to me that TJ Brown, known for detailed scenarios of how IT'S GONNA HAI in years where the Cubs were dead in the water by June, gave up twice on the team that actually HAI'd.

I didn't give up in June and July. I was very angst-ridden. I think the question I asked was "2016 Cubs: The '85 Bears or the '85 Cubs?" The answer, of course, was the '85 Royals.

I had asked my wife to hide all the sharp objects in the room during Game 4 of the NLDS. By the 8th inning, the Giants' Win Expectancy crested at 98%. The Cubs had mustered TWO GODDAMN HITS. Aroldis Chapman had blown the Game 3 save. I had my reasons to be on the ledge.

TJ was living in the prospect of Crooked Hillary taking away our guns.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on July 14, 2017, 01:30:44 PM
Quote from: Yeti on July 14, 2017, 12:38:07 PM
Quote from: Brownie on July 14, 2017, 12:03:34 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 14, 2017, 10:44:54 AM
Quote from: Brownie on July 14, 2017, 10:33:29 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 14, 2017, 09:19:11 AM

TJ actually out-did my pessimism twice. He declared them dead during their 5-15 stretch last July too.

2016 was not a great year for me prognostication-wise.

it is actually deeply funny to me that TJ Brown, known for detailed scenarios of how IT'S GONNA HAI in years where the Cubs were dead in the water by June, gave up twice on the team that actually HAI'd.

I didn't give up in June and July. I was very angst-ridden. I think the question I asked was "2016 Cubs: The '85 Bears or the '85 Cubs?" The answer, of course, was the '85 Royals.

I had asked my wife to hide all the sharp objects in the room during Game 4 of the NLDS. By the 8th inning, the Giants' Win Expectancy crested at 98%. The Cubs had mustered TWO GODDAMN HITS. Aroldis Chapman had blown the Game 3 save. I had my reasons to be on the ledge.

TJ was living in the prospect of Crooked Hillary taking away our guns.

For now, I own no guns to have taken away. But I do fret about having major life decisions for myself and my children being taken away from me.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on July 14, 2017, 01:45:30 PM
Quote from: Brownie on July 14, 2017, 01:30:44 PM
Quote from: Yeti on July 14, 2017, 12:38:07 PM
Quote from: Brownie on July 14, 2017, 12:03:34 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 14, 2017, 10:44:54 AM
Quote from: Brownie on July 14, 2017, 10:33:29 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 14, 2017, 09:19:11 AM

TJ actually out-did my pessimism twice. He declared them dead during their 5-15 stretch last July too.

2016 was not a great year for me prognostication-wise.

it is actually deeply funny to me that TJ Brown, known for detailed scenarios of how IT'S GONNA HAI in years where the Cubs were dead in the water by June, gave up twice on the team that actually HAI'd.

I didn't give up in June and July. I was very angst-ridden. I think the question I asked was "2016 Cubs: The '85 Bears or the '85 Cubs?" The answer, of course, was the '85 Royals.

I had asked my wife to hide all the sharp objects in the room during Game 4 of the NLDS. By the 8th inning, the Giants' Win Expectancy crested at 98%. The Cubs had mustered TWO GODDAMN HITS. Aroldis Chapman had blown the Game 3 save. I had my reasons to be on the ledge.

TJ was living in the prospect of Crooked Hillary taking away our guns.

For now, I own no guns to have taken away. But I do fret about having major life decisions for myself and my children being taken away from me.

Some people fear having health insurance taken away because they were born with a genetic issue that had absolutely no control over. Life sucks, I guess.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on July 14, 2017, 02:26:46 PM
Quote from: Brownie on July 14, 2017, 01:30:44 PM
Quote from: Yeti on July 14, 2017, 12:38:07 PM
Quote from: Brownie on July 14, 2017, 12:03:34 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 14, 2017, 10:44:54 AM
Quote from: Brownie on July 14, 2017, 10:33:29 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 14, 2017, 09:19:11 AM

TJ actually out-did my pessimism twice. He declared them dead during their 5-15 stretch last July too.

2016 was not a great year for me prognostication-wise.

it is actually deeply funny to me that TJ Brown, known for detailed scenarios of how IT'S GONNA HAI in years where the Cubs were dead in the water by June, gave up twice on the team that actually HAI'd.

I didn't give up in June and July. I was very angst-ridden. I think the question I asked was "2016 Cubs: The '85 Bears or the '85 Cubs?" The answer, of course, was the '85 Royals.

I had asked my wife to hide all the sharp objects in the room during Game 4 of the NLDS. By the 8th inning, the Giants' Win Expectancy crested at 98%. The Cubs had mustered TWO GODDAMN HITS. Aroldis Chapman had blown the Game 3 save. I had my reasons to be on the ledge.

TJ was living in the prospect of Crooked Hillary taking away our guns.

For now, I own no guns to have taken away. But I do fret about having major life decisions for myself and my children being taken away from me.

When did you become pro-choice?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CBStew on July 14, 2017, 08:24:39 PM
Quote from: Brownie on July 14, 2017, 01:30:44 PM
Quote from: Yeti on July 14, 2017, 12:38:07 PM
Quote from: Brownie on July 14, 2017, 12:03:34 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 14, 2017, 10:44:54 AM
Quote from: Brownie on July 14, 2017, 10:33:29 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 14, 2017, 09:19:11 AM

TJ actually out-did my pessimism twice. He declared them dead during their 5-15 stretch last July too.

2016 was not a great year for me prognostication-wise.

it is actually deeply funny to me that TJ Brown, known for detailed scenarios of how IT'S GONNA HAI in years where the Cubs were dead in the water by June, gave up twice on the team that actually HAI'd.

I didn't give up in June and July. I was very angst-ridden. I think the question I asked was "2016 Cubs: The '85 Bears or the '85 Cubs?" The answer, of course, was the '85 Royals.

I had asked my wife to hide all the sharp objects in the room during Game 4 of the NLDS. By the 8th inning, the Giants' Win Expectancy crested at 98%. The Cubs had mustered TWO GODDAMN HITS. Aroldis Chapman had blown the Game 3 save. I had my reasons to be on the ledge.

TJ was living in the prospect of Crooked Hillary taking away our guns.

For now, I own no guns to have taken away. But I do fret about having major life decisions for myself and my children being taken away from me.
I have many thoughts about your post, and I am sorely tempted, but let's not spoil the Board with politics.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on July 14, 2017, 08:29:21 PM
Quote from: CBStew on July 14, 2017, 08:24:39 PM
Quote from: Brownie on July 14, 2017, 01:30:44 PM
Quote from: Yeti on July 14, 2017, 12:38:07 PM
Quote from: Brownie on July 14, 2017, 12:03:34 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 14, 2017, 10:44:54 AM
Quote from: Brownie on July 14, 2017, 10:33:29 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 14, 2017, 09:19:11 AM

TJ actually out-did my pessimism twice. He declared them dead during their 5-15 stretch last July too.

2016 was not a great year for me prognostication-wise.

it is actually deeply funny to me that TJ Brown, known for detailed scenarios of how IT'S GONNA HAI in years where the Cubs were dead in the water by June, gave up twice on the team that actually HAI'd.

I didn't give up in June and July. I was very angst-ridden. I think the question I asked was "2016 Cubs: The '85 Bears or the '85 Cubs?" The answer, of course, was the '85 Royals.

I had asked my wife to hide all the sharp objects in the room during Game 4 of the NLDS. By the 8th inning, the Giants' Win Expectancy crested at 98%. The Cubs had mustered TWO GODDAMN HITS. Aroldis Chapman had blown the Game 3 save. I had my reasons to be on the ledge.

TJ was living in the prospect of Crooked Hillary taking away our guns.

For now, I own no guns to have taken away. But I do fret about having major life decisions for myself and my children being taken away from me.
I have many thoughts about your post, and I am sorely tempted, but let's not spoil the Board with politics.

We actually have a thread for that. It's true.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on July 14, 2017, 10:12:57 PM
Quote from: CBStew on July 14, 2017, 08:24:39 PM
Quote from: Brownie on July 14, 2017, 01:30:44 PM
Quote from: Yeti on July 14, 2017, 12:38:07 PM
Quote from: Brownie on July 14, 2017, 12:03:34 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 14, 2017, 10:44:54 AM
Quote from: Brownie on July 14, 2017, 10:33:29 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 14, 2017, 09:19:11 AM

TJ actually out-did my pessimism twice. He declared them dead during their 5-15 stretch last July too.

2016 was not a great year for me prognostication-wise.

it is actually deeply funny to me that TJ Brown, known for detailed scenarios of how IT'S GONNA HAI in years where the Cubs were dead in the water by June, gave up twice on the team that actually HAI'd.

I didn't give up in June and July. I was very angst-ridden. I think the question I asked was "2016 Cubs: The '85 Bears or the '85 Cubs?" The answer, of course, was the '85 Royals.

I had asked my wife to hide all the sharp objects in the room during Game 4 of the NLDS. By the 8th inning, the Giants' Win Expectancy crested at 98%. The Cubs had mustered TWO GODDAMN HITS. Aroldis Chapman had blown the Game 3 save. I had my reasons to be on the ledge.

TJ was living in the prospect of Crooked Hillary taking away our guns.

For now, I own no guns to have taken away. But I do fret about having major life decisions for myself and my children being taken away from me.
I have many thoughts about your post, and I am sorely tempted, but let's not spoil the Board with politics.

Talk to Yeti.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on July 20, 2017, 03:33:00 PM
10 years ago today...
http://desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=4912.msg101714#msg101714
Quote from: Internet Apex on July 20, 2007, 09:52:26 PM
Two on, one out in the eighth. Bonds due up. Yost comes out to talk to Grant Balfour and the stench from his trousers about gags him.

Yost: Can you pitch to Bonds?

Balfour: I don't know, Butchie instead.

Yost: Shit.

Balfour: I just dumped out.


Yost signals for the namesake of this thread and the fung begins. Oh, I can hardly f@#$ing wait. Time for a kick to the dick tip.


Pitch
1. Called strike. Miller crossed up on breaker.
2. Fastball called strike two. Shit.  
3. Wasted up and away at 97 mph.
4. Down and away at 97, it's even.
5. Called strike three, paints the black at 99.

f@#$.


Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on July 20, 2017, 04:16:08 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 20, 2017, 03:33:00 PM
10 years ago today...
http://desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=4912.msg101714#msg101714
Quote from: Internet Apex on July 20, 2007, 09:52:26 PM
Two on, one out in the eighth. Bonds due up. Yost comes out to talk to Grant Balfour and the stench from his trousers about gags him.

Yost: Can you pitch to Bonds?

Balfour: I don't know, Butchie instead.

Yost: Shit.

Balfour: I just dumped out.


Yost signals for the namesake of this thread and the fung begins. Oh, I can hardly f@#$ing wait. Time for a kick to the dick tip.


Pitch
1. Called strike. Miller crossed up on breaker.
2. Fastball called strike two. Shit.  
3. Wasted up and away at 97 mph.
4. Down and away at 97, it's even.
5. Called strike three, paints the black at 99.

f@#$.



Pex touched a lot of people. RIP.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on July 20, 2017, 06:58:12 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on July 20, 2017, 04:16:08 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 20, 2017, 03:33:00 PM
10 years ago today...
http://desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=4912.msg101714#msg101714
Quote from: Internet Apex on July 20, 2007, 09:52:26 PM
Two on, one out in the eighth. Bonds due up. Yost comes out to talk to Grant Balfour and the stench from his trousers about gags him.

Yost: Can you pitch to Bonds?

Balfour: I don't know, Butchie instead.

Yost: Shit.

Balfour: I just dumped out.


Yost signals for the namesake of this thread and the fung begins. Oh, I can hardly f@#$ing wait. Time for a kick to the dick tip.


Pitch
1. Called strike. Miller crossed up on breaker.
2. Fastball called strike two. Shit.  
3. Wasted up and away at 97 mph.
4. Down and away at 97, it's even.
5. Called strike three, paints the black at 99.

f@#$.



Pex touched a lot of people. RIP.

Fuck John from Cincinnati in its stupid, Deadwood-replacing ass.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on July 27, 2017, 12:13:05 PM
The Brewers regression to the mean has been fun.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on July 27, 2017, 03:28:38 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 27, 2017, 12:13:05 PM
The Brewers regression to the mean has been fun.

The Cubs should go into Milwaukee in choppers blasting "Ride of the Valkyries".
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on September 07, 2017, 09:37:26 PM
Stupid Pirates. Stupid Cardinals. (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/09/phillies-trade-juan-nicasio-cardinals.html)

But now he's definitely not going to come up in the postseason.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 08, 2017, 09:00:36 AM

I enjoyed the Brewers holding Nelson out to have him ready for the Cubs, so they could get swept by the Reds.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on September 08, 2017, 09:10:15 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 08, 2017, 09:00:36 AM

I enjoyed the Brewers holding Nelson out to have him ready for the Cubs, so they could get swept by the Reds.

Conversely, I like that Maddon moved Lester ahead of Lackey for yesterday's start, demonstrating that he's not too concerned with the Brewers. 
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on September 08, 2017, 09:13:02 AM
I like that they are 5 games up, and basically just need to not get swept.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on September 08, 2017, 09:18:25 AM
DPD, that said, they really should do their best to get to the lead over Mil/STL up to about 6-7 games during this homestand against them and the Mets, because that 10 game road trip, with 8 in STL/MIL, has the potential to be a real pain in the ass unless they've basically put the division away by then.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on September 08, 2017, 09:19:41 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 08, 2017, 09:18:25 AM
DPD, that said, they really should do their best to get to the lead over Mil/STL up to about 6-7 games during this homestand against them and the Mets, because that 10 game road trip, with 8 in STL/MIL, has the potential to be a real pain in the ass unless they've basically put the division away by then.

Yes they really should try to win as many games as they can rather than not try to win as many games as they can.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on September 08, 2017, 09:20:21 AM
Quote from: Huey Potatohead on September 08, 2017, 09:19:41 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 08, 2017, 09:18:25 AM
DPD, that said, they really should do their best to get to the lead over Mil/STL up to about 6-7 games during this homestand against them and the Mets, because that 10 game road trip, with 8 in STL/MIL, has the potential to be a real pain in the ass unless they've basically put the division away by then.

Yes they really should try to win as many games as they can rather than not try to win as many games as they can.

I'm just here to say the things no one else has the balls to say. Winning>>>>Not winning. no offense.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on September 08, 2017, 09:34:16 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 08, 2017, 09:20:21 AM
Quote from: Huey Potatohead on September 08, 2017, 09:19:41 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 08, 2017, 09:18:25 AM
DPD, that said, they really should do their best to get to the lead over Mil/STL up to about 6-7 games during this homestand against them and the Mets, because that 10 game road trip, with 8 in STL/MIL, has the potential to be a real pain in the ass unless they've basically put the division away by then.

Yes they really should try to win as many games as they can rather than not try to win as many games as they can.

I'm just here to say the things no one else has the balls to say. Winning>>>>Not winning. no offense.

SKO: Speaking Truth to Power since 2015.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on September 08, 2017, 09:34:44 AM
DPD

I'm really looking forward to Pittsburgh taking 2 of 3 from St. Louis this weekend.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Bort on September 08, 2017, 02:41:07 PM
Quote from: Huey Potatohead on September 08, 2017, 09:34:16 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 08, 2017, 09:20:21 AM
Quote from: Huey Potatohead on September 08, 2017, 09:19:41 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 08, 2017, 09:18:25 AM
DPD, that said, they really should do their best to get to the lead over Mil/STL up to about 6-7 games during this homestand against them and the Mets, because that 10 game road trip, with 8 in STL/MIL, has the potential to be a real pain in the ass unless they've basically put the division away by then.

Yes they really should try to win as many games as they can rather than not try to win as many games as they can.

I'm just here to say the things no one else has the balls to say. Winning>>>>Not winning. no offense.

SKO: Speaking Truth to Power since 2015.

I...er...also support this plan of winning instead of losing
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on September 08, 2017, 04:36:28 PM
Quote from: Bort on September 08, 2017, 02:41:07 PM
Quote from: Huey Potatohead on September 08, 2017, 09:34:16 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 08, 2017, 09:20:21 AM
Quote from: Huey Potatohead on September 08, 2017, 09:19:41 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 08, 2017, 09:18:25 AM
DPD, that said, they really should do their best to get to the lead over Mil/STL up to about 6-7 games during this homestand against them and the Mets, because that 10 game road trip, with 8 in STL/MIL, has the potential to be a real pain in the ass unless they've basically put the division away by then.

Yes they really should try to win as many games as they can rather than not try to win as many games as they can.

I'm just here to say the things no one else has the balls to say. Winning>>>>Not winning. no offense.

SKO: Speaking Truth to Power since 2015.

I...er...also support this plan of winning instead of losing

I think the Cubs winning games is in fact good, and not bad imo
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on September 08, 2017, 06:10:57 PM
Have fun, gentlemen, with whatever unlikely scenario I have on this spreadsheets at the moment. (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18-fxmQWKcWMgoNZn0A_SwVrayXiOE7UN41tyLiqPNEI/edit?usp=sharing)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on September 08, 2017, 10:00:36 PM
Man do I hate Ryan Braun. Go shit out another Remetee design, you dead-eyed turd.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on September 10, 2017, 07:55:11 PM
Looks like a pennant chase after all.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on September 10, 2017, 08:50:03 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on September 10, 2017, 07:55:11 PM
Looks like a pennant collapse after all.
FTFY
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on September 10, 2017, 11:01:27 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on September 10, 2017, 08:50:03 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on September 10, 2017, 07:55:11 PM
Looks like a pennant collapse after all.
FTFY

I didn't know the Dodgers moved to the rancid NLC.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on September 11, 2017, 10:22:00 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on September 10, 2017, 08:50:03 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on September 10, 2017, 07:55:11 PM
Looks like a pennant collapse after all.
FTFY

There will be no collapse. A more exciting than needed September? Sure. And it's welcome, because Sunday's Bears game will be the closest they will sniff victory until mid-October. Exciting September National League pennant race action (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18-fxmQWKcWMgoNZn0A_SwVrayXiOE7UN41tyLiqPNEI/edit?usp=sharing)!

For those to lazy to click the link:

Cubs (77-66)                  
                  
                                               GB    GB
                               Record      MIL   STL   Date
21   vs. NYM   2-1   79-67   1.0    1.0    9/11
22   vs. STL   2-1   81-68   0.0    2.0    9/14
23   @ TBR   1-1   82-69   (0.5)   0.5    9/18
24   @ MIL   2-2   84-71   (0.5)   (1.0)   9/21
25   @ STL   2-2   86-73   (2.0)   (1.0)   9/25
26   vs. CIN   3-0   89-73   0.0    0.0    9/28
      12-7            
      9 home, 10 away            

Brewers (75-68)
                                       GB    GB
                       Record      CUBS   STL   Date
vs. PIT   3-0   78-68   (1.0)   0.0    9/11
@ MIA   3-0   81-68   0.0    2.0    9/14
@ PIT   2-1   83-69   0.5    1.0    9/18
vs. CUBS   2-2   85-71   0.5    (0.5)   9/21
vs. CIN   3-0   88-71   2.0    1.0    9/25
@ STL   1-2   89-73   0.0    0.0    9/28
14-5         
10 home, 9 away         

Cardinals (75-68)
                                       GB    GB
                     Record      CUBS  MIL   Date
vs. CIN   3-0   78-68   (1.0)   0.0    9/11
@ CUBS   1-2   79-70   (2.0)   (2.0)   9/14
@ CIN   3-0   82-70   (0.5)   (1.0)   9/18
@ PIT   3-0   85-70   1.0    0.5    9/21
vs. CUBS   2-2   87-72   1.0    (1.0)   9/25
vs. MIL   2-1   89-73   0.0    0.0    9/28
   14-5            
   10 home, 9 away   


Rockies (78-65)            
                                       GB    GB
                     Record        ARZ  CUBS   Date
@ ARZ   0-4   78-69   (9.0)   (1.5)   9/11
vs. SD   4-0   82-69   (8.5)   0.0    9/14
@ S  F   1-1   83-70   (9.0)   0.0    9/18
@ SD   1-2   84-72   (10.0)(0.5)9/21
vs. MIA   2-1   86-73   (10.0)0.0    9/25
vs. LA   3-0   89-73   (10.0)0.0    9/28
   11-8            
   10 home, 9 away                     

Diamondbacks (83-60)            
                                       GB    GB
                     Record        COL  LA    Date
vs. COL   4-0   87-60   9   -6.5   9/11
@ SF    3-0   90-60   8.5   -4.5   9/14
@ SD   2-1   92-61   9   -4   9/18
vs. MIA   2-1   94-62   10   -3   9/21
vs. SF   2-1   96-63   10   -3   9/25
@ KC   3-0   99-63   10    0   9/28
   16-3            
   10 home, 9 away            

Dodgers (92-51)   
                                     GB    GB
                     Record       ARZ  WAS    Date         
@ SF    1-2   93-53   6.5    2   9/11
@ WAS   1-2   94-55   4.5    1   9/14
@ PHL   2-2   96-57   4.0    0.5   9/18
vs. SF   1-2   97-59   3.0    -0.5   9/21
vs. SD   2-1   99-60   3.0    -0.5   9/25
@ COL   0-3   99-63   0.0    -2   9/28
   7-12            
   6 home, 13 away            


Nationals (89-54)            
                                     GB    GB
                     Record       ARZ  LA    Date         
vs. ATL   2-1   91-55   4.5    (2.0) 9/11
vs. LAD   2-1   93-56   3.5    (1.0) 9/14
@ ATL   2-1   95-57   3.5    (0.5) 9/18
@ NYM   2-1   97-58   3.5    0.5   9/21
@ PHL   2-1   99-59   3.5    0.5   9/25
vs. PIT   2-2   101-61   2.0    2.0   9/28
   12-7         
   10 home, 9 away      

Final Standings: Central

Cardinals   89-73   0.549   --
Brewers   89-73   0.549   --
Cubs          89-73   0.549   --
Pirates   75-87   0.463   14

Final Standings: West
Dodgers          99-63   0.611   --
Diamondbacks   99-63   0.611   0
Rockies          89-73   0.549   10
Padres          76-86   0.469   23   

Final Standings: Wild Card
Cardinals*   89-73   0.549   --
Brewers*   89-73   0.549   --
Rockies   89-73   0.549   --
Cubs*        89-73   0.549   --
Marlins   80-82   0.494   9
Padres   76-86   0.469   13
Pirates   75-87   0.463   14
Braves   72-90   0.444   17
Mets   71-91   0.438   18

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on September 11, 2017, 10:22:47 AM

Cubs, Brewers, Cardinals would have to play a 3-way tiebreaker. If this scenario holds, Cubs would have 21-17 record vs. Cardinals and Brewers, Brewers 20-18 and Cardinals 16-22. My guess is Cubs would defer to Brewers and Cardinals, opting to play 1 game either at St. Louis or Milwaukee and letting Brewers and Cardinals play 1 at Miller Park. Brewers beat Cardinals at Miller Park Monday, and Cubs beat Brewers at Miller Park Tuesday.

Arizona plays the Dodgers for the division title also Monday at Chase Field (Arizona won the season series 11-8). Let's say Arizona wins, because why not. So, Arizona would open the NLDS at Chase Field vs. the Cubs.

That leaves a 3-way tie for the wild card between St. Louis, Milwaukee and Colorado. St. Louis would have the best combines record (13-12), so would they just stay in Milwaukee and wait for the results of Colorado and the Brewers? Suppose the Rockies win Wednesday, setting up a game at Coors vs. the Cardinals Thursday. Let's say the Cardinals win that, pitting them vs. the Dodgers in the Wild Card game which has now shifted to Friday at Dodger Stadium. Let's have the Cardinals win that, because, why not?

The Cubs sweep, yes you read that correctly, sweep, Arizona.

The Cardinals open the NLDS Saturday vs. Max Scherzer and the top-seed Nationals in DC. Scherzer one-hits the exhausted Cardinals, but St. Louis comes back to win 3 straight.

So, mark your calendars: Game 1 of the NLCS, Cardinals at Cubs, 7:05 pm, on TBS.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on September 11, 2017, 10:25:14 AM
Quote from: Brownie on September 11, 2017, 10:22:00 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on September 10, 2017, 08:50:03 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on September 10, 2017, 07:55:11 PM
Looks like a pennant collapse after all.
FTFY

There will be no collapse. A more exciting than needed September? Sure. And it's welcome, because Sunday's Bears game will be the closest they will sniff victory until mid-October. Exciting September National League pennant race action (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18-fxmQWKcWMgoNZn0A_SwVrayXiOE7UN41tyLiqPNEI/edit?usp=sharing)!

For those to lazy to click the link:

Cubs (77-66)

                                               GB    GB
                               Record      MIL   STL   Date
21 vs. NYM 2-1 79-67 1.0 1.0 9/11
22 vs. STL 2-1 81-68 0.0 2.0 9/14
23 @ TBR 1-1 82-69 (0.5) 0.5 9/18
24 @ MIL 2-2 84-71 (0.5) (1.0) 9/21
25 @ STL 2-2 86-73 (2.0) (1.0) 9/25
26 vs. CIN 3-0 89-73 0.0 0.0 9/28
12-7
9 home, 10 away

Brewers (75-68)
                                       GB    GB
                       Record      CUBS   STL   Date
vs. PIT 3-0 78-68 (1.0) 0.0 9/11
@ MIA 3-0 81-68 0.0 2.0 9/14
@ PIT 2-1 83-69 0.5 1.0 9/18
vs. CUBS 2-2 85-71 0.5 (0.5) 9/21
vs. CIN 3-0 88-71 2.0 1.0 9/25
@ STL 1-2 89-73 0.0 0.0 9/28
14-5
10 home, 9 away

Cardinals (75-68)
                                       GB    GB
                     Record      CUBS  MIL   Date
vs. CIN 3-0 78-68 (1.0) 0.0 9/11
@ CUBS 1-2 79-70 (2.0) (2.0) 9/14
@ CIN 3-0 82-70 (0.5) (1.0) 9/18
@ PIT 3-0 85-70 1.0 0.5 9/21
vs. CUBS 2-2 87-72 1.0 (1.0) 9/25
vs. MIL 2-1 89-73 0.0 0.0 9/28
14-5
10 home, 9 away


Rockies (78-65)
                                       GB    GB
                     Record        ARZ  CUBS   Date
@ ARZ 0-4 78-69 (9.0) (1.5) 9/11
vs. SD 4-0 82-69 (8.5) 0.0 9/14
@ S  F 1-1 83-70 (9.0) 0.0 9/18
@ SD 1-2 84-72 (10.0)(0.5)9/21
vs. MIA 2-1 86-73 (10.0)0.0 9/25
vs. LA 3-0 89-73 (10.0)0.0 9/28
11-8
10 home, 9 away

Diamondbacks (83-60)
                                       GB    GB
                     Record        COL  LA    Date
vs. COL 4-0 87-60 9 -6.5 9/11
@ SF 3-0 90-60 8.5 -4.5 9/14
@ SD 2-1 92-61 9 -4 9/18
vs. MIA 2-1 94-62 10 -3 9/21
vs. SF 2-1 96-63 10 -3 9/25
@ KC 3-0 99-63 10 0 9/28
16-3
10 home, 9 away

Dodgers (92-51)
                                     GB    GB
                     Record       ARZ  WAS    Date
@ SF 1-2 93-53 6.5 2 9/11
@ WAS 1-2 94-55 4.5 1 9/14
@ PHL 2-2 96-57 4.0 0.5 9/18
vs. SF 1-2 97-59 3.0 -0.5 9/21
vs. SD 2-1 99-60 3.0 -0.5 9/25
@ COL 0-3 99-63 0.0 -2 9/28
7-12
6 home, 13 away


Nationals (89-54)
                                     GB    GB
                     Record       ARZ  LA    Date
vs. ATL 2-1 91-55 4.5 (2.0) 9/11
vs. LAD 2-1 93-56 3.5 (1.0) 9/14
@ ATL 2-1 95-57 3.5 (0.5) 9/18
@ NYM 2-1 97-58 3.5 0.5   9/21
@ PHL 2-1 99-59 3.5 0.5   9/25
vs. PIT 2-2 101-61 2.0 2.0   9/28
12-7
10 home, 9 away

Final Standings: Central

Cardinals 89-73 0.549 --
Brewers 89-73 0.549 --
Cubs       89-73 0.549 --
Pirates 75-87 0.463 14

Final Standings: West
Dodgers       99-63 0.611 --
Diamondbacks 99-63 0.611 0
Rockies       89-73 0.549 10
Padres       76-86 0.469 23

Final Standings: Wild Card
Cardinals* 89-73 0.549 --
Brewers* 89-73 0.549 --
Rockies 89-73 0.549 --
Cubs*        89-73 0.549 --
Marlins 80-82 0.494 9
Padres 76-86 0.469 13
Pirates 75-87 0.463 14
Braves 72-90 0.444 17
Mets 71-91 0.438 18



I got the Cubs going 13-6 by sweeping the Mets, taking 2 of 3 from the Cards, splitting the pair in Tampa, taking 3 of 4 from Milwaukee next weekend, splitting the 4 from the Cards in St. Louis and then taking 2 of 3 from Cincinnati.  The Brewers and Cards would both have to go 15-4 to better that, which would mean going 14-1 and 12-0, respectively, in all non-Cubs games.

They go this.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on September 11, 2017, 10:31:31 AM
Quote from: Huey Potatohead on September 11, 2017, 10:25:14 AM
Quote from: Brownie on September 11, 2017, 10:22:00 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on September 10, 2017, 08:50:03 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on September 10, 2017, 07:55:11 PM
Looks like a pennant collapse after all.
FTFY

There will be no collapse. A more exciting than needed September? Sure. And it's welcome, because Sunday's Bears game will be the closest they will sniff victory until mid-October. Exciting September National League pennant race action (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18-fxmQWKcWMgoNZn0A_SwVrayXiOE7UN41tyLiqPNEI/edit?usp=sharing)!

For those to lazy to click the link:

Cubs (77-66)

                                               GB    GB
                               Record      MIL   STL   Date
21 vs. NYM 2-1 79-67 1.0 1.0 9/11
22 vs. STL 2-1 81-68 0.0 2.0 9/14
23 @ TBR 1-1 82-69 (0.5) 0.5 9/18
24 @ MIL 2-2 84-71 (0.5) (1.0) 9/21
25 @ STL 2-2 86-73 (2.0) (1.0) 9/25
26 vs. CIN 3-0 89-73 0.0 0.0 9/28
12-7
9 home, 10 away

Brewers (75-68)
                                       GB    GB
                       Record      CUBS   STL   Date
vs. PIT 3-0 78-68 (1.0) 0.0 9/11
@ MIA 3-0 81-68 0.0 2.0 9/14
@ PIT 2-1 83-69 0.5 1.0 9/18
vs. CUBS 2-2 85-71 0.5 (0.5) 9/21
vs. CIN 3-0 88-71 2.0 1.0 9/25
@ STL 1-2 89-73 0.0 0.0 9/28
14-5
10 home, 9 away

Cardinals (75-68)
                                       GB    GB
                     Record      CUBS  MIL   Date
vs. CIN 3-0 78-68 (1.0) 0.0 9/11
@ CUBS 1-2 79-70 (2.0) (2.0) 9/14
@ CIN 3-0 82-70 (0.5) (1.0) 9/18
@ PIT 3-0 85-70 1.0 0.5 9/21
vs. CUBS 2-2 87-72 1.0 (1.0) 9/25
vs. MIL 2-1 89-73 0.0 0.0 9/28
14-5
10 home, 9 away


Rockies (78-65)
                                       GB    GB
                     Record        ARZ  CUBS   Date
@ ARZ 0-4 78-69 (9.0) (1.5) 9/11
vs. SD 4-0 82-69 (8.5) 0.0 9/14
@ S  F 1-1 83-70 (9.0) 0.0 9/18
@ SD 1-2 84-72 (10.0)(0.5)9/21
vs. MIA 2-1 86-73 (10.0)0.0 9/25
vs. LA 3-0 89-73 (10.0)0.0 9/28
11-8
10 home, 9 away

Diamondbacks (83-60)
                                       GB    GB
                     Record        COL  LA    Date
vs. COL 4-0 87-60 9 -6.5 9/11
@ SF 3-0 90-60 8.5 -4.5 9/14
@ SD 2-1 92-61 9 -4 9/18
vs. MIA 2-1 94-62 10 -3 9/21
vs. SF 2-1 96-63 10 -3 9/25
@ KC 3-0 99-63 10 0 9/28
16-3
10 home, 9 away

Dodgers (92-51)
                                     GB    GB
                     Record       ARZ  WAS    Date
@ SF 1-2 93-53 6.5 2 9/11
@ WAS 1-2 94-55 4.5 1 9/14
@ PHL 2-2 96-57 4.0 0.5 9/18
vs. SF 1-2 97-59 3.0 -0.5 9/21
vs. SD 2-1 99-60 3.0 -0.5 9/25
@ COL 0-3 99-63 0.0 -2 9/28
7-12
6 home, 13 away


Nationals (89-54)
                                     GB    GB
                     Record       ARZ  LA    Date
vs. ATL 2-1 91-55 4.5 (2.0) 9/11
vs. LAD 2-1 93-56 3.5 (1.0) 9/14
@ ATL 2-1 95-57 3.5 (0.5) 9/18
@ NYM 2-1 97-58 3.5 0.5   9/21
@ PHL 2-1 99-59 3.5 0.5   9/25
vs. PIT 2-2 101-61 2.0 2.0   9/28
12-7
10 home, 9 away

Final Standings: Central

Cardinals 89-73 0.549 --
Brewers 89-73 0.549 --
Cubs       89-73 0.549 --
Pirates 75-87 0.463 14

Final Standings: West
Dodgers       99-63 0.611 --
Diamondbacks 99-63 0.611 0
Rockies       89-73 0.549 10
Padres       76-86 0.469 23

Final Standings: Wild Card
Cardinals* 89-73 0.549 --
Brewers* 89-73 0.549 --
Rockies 89-73 0.549 --
Cubs*        89-73 0.549 --
Marlins 80-82 0.494 9
Padres 76-86 0.469 13
Pirates 75-87 0.463 14
Braves 72-90 0.444 17
Mets 71-91 0.438 18



I got the Cubs going 13-6 by sweeping the Mets, taking 2 of 3 from the Cards, splitting the pair in Tampa, taking 3 of 4 from Milwaukee next weekend, splitting the 4 from the Cards in St. Louis and then taking 2 of 3 from Cincinnati.  The Brewers and Cards would both have to go 15-4 to better that, which would mean going 14-1 and 12-0, respectively, in all non-Cubs games.

They go this.

I'm more curious as to what the hell is happening with the Dodgers. I'd be mildly entertained to see them blow the best record in the NL and then (extremely entertained) to see them swept out of the first round by the Cubs.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on September 11, 2017, 10:37:23 AM
Quote from: Brownie on September 11, 2017, 10:31:31 AM
Quote from: Huey Potatohead on September 11, 2017, 10:25:14 AM
Quote from: Brownie on September 11, 2017, 10:22:00 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on September 10, 2017, 08:50:03 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on September 10, 2017, 07:55:11 PM
Looks like a pennant collapse after all.
FTFY

There will be no collapse. A more exciting than needed September? Sure. And it's welcome, because Sunday's Bears game will be the closest they will sniff victory until mid-October. Exciting September National League pennant race action (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18-fxmQWKcWMgoNZn0A_SwVrayXiOE7UN41tyLiqPNEI/edit?usp=sharing)!

For those to lazy to click the link:

Cubs (77-66)

                                               GB    GB
                               Record      MIL   STL   Date
21 vs. NYM 2-1 79-67 1.0 1.0 9/11
22 vs. STL 2-1 81-68 0.0 2.0 9/14
23 @ TBR 1-1 82-69 (0.5) 0.5 9/18
24 @ MIL 2-2 84-71 (0.5) (1.0) 9/21
25 @ STL 2-2 86-73 (2.0) (1.0) 9/25
26 vs. CIN 3-0 89-73 0.0 0.0 9/28
12-7
9 home, 10 away

Brewers (75-68)
                                       GB    GB
                       Record      CUBS   STL   Date
vs. PIT 3-0 78-68 (1.0) 0.0 9/11
@ MIA 3-0 81-68 0.0 2.0 9/14
@ PIT 2-1 83-69 0.5 1.0 9/18
vs. CUBS 2-2 85-71 0.5 (0.5) 9/21
vs. CIN 3-0 88-71 2.0 1.0 9/25
@ STL 1-2 89-73 0.0 0.0 9/28
14-5
10 home, 9 away

Cardinals (75-68)
                                       GB    GB
                     Record      CUBS  MIL   Date
vs. CIN 3-0 78-68 (1.0) 0.0 9/11
@ CUBS 1-2 79-70 (2.0) (2.0) 9/14
@ CIN 3-0 82-70 (0.5) (1.0) 9/18
@ PIT 3-0 85-70 1.0 0.5 9/21
vs. CUBS 2-2 87-72 1.0 (1.0) 9/25
vs. MIL 2-1 89-73 0.0 0.0 9/28
14-5
10 home, 9 away


Rockies (78-65)
                                       GB    GB
                     Record        ARZ  CUBS   Date
@ ARZ 0-4 78-69 (9.0) (1.5) 9/11
vs. SD 4-0 82-69 (8.5) 0.0 9/14
@ S  F 1-1 83-70 (9.0) 0.0 9/18
@ SD 1-2 84-72 (10.0)(0.5)9/21
vs. MIA 2-1 86-73 (10.0)0.0 9/25
vs. LA 3-0 89-73 (10.0)0.0 9/28
11-8
10 home, 9 away

Diamondbacks (83-60)
                                       GB    GB
                     Record        COL  LA    Date
vs. COL 4-0 87-60 9 -6.5 9/11
@ SF 3-0 90-60 8.5 -4.5 9/14
@ SD 2-1 92-61 9 -4 9/18
vs. MIA 2-1 94-62 10 -3 9/21
vs. SF 2-1 96-63 10 -3 9/25
@ KC 3-0 99-63 10 0 9/28
16-3
10 home, 9 away

Dodgers (92-51)
                                     GB    GB
                     Record       ARZ  WAS    Date
@ SF 1-2 93-53 6.5 2 9/11
@ WAS 1-2 94-55 4.5 1 9/14
@ PHL 2-2 96-57 4.0 0.5 9/18
vs. SF 1-2 97-59 3.0 -0.5 9/21
vs. SD 2-1 99-60 3.0 -0.5 9/25
@ COL 0-3 99-63 0.0 -2 9/28
7-12
6 home, 13 away


Nationals (89-54)
                                     GB    GB
                     Record       ARZ  LA    Date
vs. ATL 2-1 91-55 4.5 (2.0) 9/11
vs. LAD 2-1 93-56 3.5 (1.0) 9/14
@ ATL 2-1 95-57 3.5 (0.5) 9/18
@ NYM 2-1 97-58 3.5 0.5   9/21
@ PHL 2-1 99-59 3.5 0.5   9/25
vs. PIT 2-2 101-61 2.0 2.0   9/28
12-7
10 home, 9 away

Final Standings: Central

Cardinals 89-73 0.549 --
Brewers 89-73 0.549 --
Cubs       89-73 0.549 --
Pirates 75-87 0.463 14

Final Standings: West
Dodgers       99-63 0.611 --
Diamondbacks 99-63 0.611 0
Rockies       89-73 0.549 10
Padres       76-86 0.469 23

Final Standings: Wild Card
Cardinals* 89-73 0.549 --
Brewers* 89-73 0.549 --
Rockies 89-73 0.549 --
Cubs*        89-73 0.549 --
Marlins 80-82 0.494 9
Padres 76-86 0.469 13
Pirates 75-87 0.463 14
Braves 72-90 0.444 17
Mets 71-91 0.438 18



I got the Cubs going 13-6 by sweeping the Mets, taking 2 of 3 from the Cards, splitting the pair in Tampa, taking 3 of 4 from Milwaukee next weekend, splitting the 4 from the Cards in St. Louis and then taking 2 of 3 from Cincinnati.  The Brewers and Cards would both have to go 15-4 to better that, which would mean going 14-1 and 12-0, respectively, in all non-Cubs games.

They go this.

I'm more curious as to what the hell is happening with the Dodgers. I'd be mildly entertained to see them blow the best record in the NL and then (extremely entertained) to see them swept out of the first round by the Cubs.

I'm extremely petty in that I just want this year's Dodgers' to finish with a worse record than last year's Cubs (and they'll now absolutely have a much, much smaller run differential no matter what) so that even if they did somehow reverse this skid and win it all I'd still say last year's Cubs were better.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on September 11, 2017, 10:44:44 AM
Who am I kidding? I want them to tie with the D-backs for the division title, then lose that and lose the SeligCard game. I really do like the idea six teams having to play play-in games and then see neither Washington nor LA win a game as soon as the regular season ends. That would be great.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on September 11, 2017, 09:41:23 PM
Here's to Steven Brault!

(http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/images/players/head_shot/643230.jpg)

Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Tonker on September 11, 2017, 10:01:23 PM
Quote from: Huey Potatohead on September 11, 2017, 10:25:14 AM
Quote from: Brownie on September 11, 2017, 10:22:00 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on September 10, 2017, 08:50:03 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on September 10, 2017, 07:55:11 PM
Looks like a pennant collapse after all.
FTFY

There will be no collapse. A more exciting than needed September? Sure. And it's welcome, because Sunday's Bears game will be the closest they will sniff victory until mid-October. Exciting September National League pennant race action (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18-fxmQWKcWMgoNZn0A_SwVrayXiOE7UN41tyLiqPNEI/edit?usp=sharing)!

For those to lazy to click the link:

Cubs (77-66)

                                               GB    GB
                               Record      MIL   STL   Date
21 vs. NYM 2-1 79-67 1.0 1.0 9/11
22 vs. STL 2-1 81-68 0.0 2.0 9/14
23 @ TBR 1-1 82-69 (0.5) 0.5 9/18
24 @ MIL 2-2 84-71 (0.5) (1.0) 9/21
25 @ STL 2-2 86-73 (2.0) (1.0) 9/25
26 vs. CIN 3-0 89-73 0.0 0.0 9/28
12-7
9 home, 10 away

Brewers (75-68)
                                       GB    GB
                       Record      CUBS   STL   Date
vs. PIT 3-0 78-68 (1.0) 0.0 9/11
@ MIA 3-0 81-68 0.0 2.0 9/14
@ PIT 2-1 83-69 0.5 1.0 9/18
vs. CUBS 2-2 85-71 0.5 (0.5) 9/21
vs. CIN 3-0 88-71 2.0 1.0 9/25
@ STL 1-2 89-73 0.0 0.0 9/28
14-5
10 home, 9 away

Cardinals (75-68)
                                       GB    GB
                     Record      CUBS  MIL   Date
vs. CIN 3-0 78-68 (1.0) 0.0 9/11
@ CUBS 1-2 79-70 (2.0) (2.0) 9/14
@ CIN 3-0 82-70 (0.5) (1.0) 9/18
@ PIT 3-0 85-70 1.0 0.5 9/21
vs. CUBS 2-2 87-72 1.0 (1.0) 9/25
vs. MIL 2-1 89-73 0.0 0.0 9/28
14-5
10 home, 9 away


Rockies (78-65)
                                       GB    GB
                     Record        ARZ  CUBS   Date
@ ARZ 0-4 78-69 (9.0) (1.5) 9/11
vs. SD 4-0 82-69 (8.5) 0.0 9/14
@ S  F 1-1 83-70 (9.0) 0.0 9/18
@ SD 1-2 84-72 (10.0)(0.5)9/21
vs. MIA 2-1 86-73 (10.0)0.0 9/25
vs. LA 3-0 89-73 (10.0)0.0 9/28
11-8
10 home, 9 away

Diamondbacks (83-60)
                                       GB    GB
                     Record        COL  LA    Date
vs. COL 4-0 87-60 9 -6.5 9/11
@ SF 3-0 90-60 8.5 -4.5 9/14
@ SD 2-1 92-61 9 -4 9/18
vs. MIA 2-1 94-62 10 -3 9/21
vs. SF 2-1 96-63 10 -3 9/25
@ KC 3-0 99-63 10 0 9/28
16-3
10 home, 9 away

Dodgers (92-51)
                                     GB    GB
                     Record       ARZ  WAS    Date
@ SF 1-2 93-53 6.5 2 9/11
@ WAS 1-2 94-55 4.5 1 9/14
@ PHL 2-2 96-57 4.0 0.5 9/18
vs. SF 1-2 97-59 3.0 -0.5 9/21
vs. SD 2-1 99-60 3.0 -0.5 9/25
@ COL 0-3 99-63 0.0 -2 9/28
7-12
6 home, 13 away


Nationals (89-54)
                                     GB    GB
                     Record       ARZ  LA    Date
vs. ATL 2-1 91-55 4.5 (2.0) 9/11
vs. LAD 2-1 93-56 3.5 (1.0) 9/14
@ ATL 2-1 95-57 3.5 (0.5) 9/18
@ NYM 2-1 97-58 3.5 0.5   9/21
@ PHL 2-1 99-59 3.5 0.5   9/25
vs. PIT 2-2 101-61 2.0 2.0   9/28
12-7
10 home, 9 away

Final Standings: Central

Cardinals 89-73 0.549 --
Brewers 89-73 0.549 --
Cubs       89-73 0.549 --
Pirates 75-87 0.463 14

Final Standings: West
Dodgers       99-63 0.611 --
Diamondbacks 99-63 0.611 0
Rockies       89-73 0.549 10
Padres       76-86 0.469 23

Final Standings: Wild Card
Cardinals* 89-73 0.549 --
Brewers* 89-73 0.549 --
Rockies 89-73 0.549 --
Cubs*        89-73 0.549 --
Marlins 80-82 0.494 9
Padres 76-86 0.469 13
Pirates 75-87 0.463 14
Braves 72-90 0.444 17
Mets 71-91 0.438 18



I got the Cubs going 13-6 by sweeping the Mets, taking 2 of 3 from the Cards, splitting the pair in Tampa, taking 3 of 4 from Milwaukee next weekend, splitting the 4 from the Cards in St. Louis and then taking 2 of 3 from Cincinnati.  The Brewers and Cards would both have to go 15-4 to better that, which would mean going 14-1 and 12-0, respectively, in all non-Cubs games.

They go this.

I think we all go this.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on September 18, 2017, 09:05:38 PM
Quote from: Huey Potatohead on September 11, 2017, 10:25:14 AM

I got the Cubs going 13-6 by sweeping the Mets and ltaking 2 of 3 from the Cards, splitting the pair in Tampa, taking 3 of 4 from Milwaukee next weekend, splitting the 4 from the Cards in St. Louis and then taking 2 of 3 from Cincinnati.  The Brewers and Cards would both have to go 15-4 to better that, which would mean going 14-1 and 12-0, respectively, in all non-Cubs games.

They go this.

3/8ths into my posit, turns out I actually underestimated the Cubs.  Any "need"--such as it is--to take 3 out of 4 from Milwaukee has been mitigated a bit.  They can drag Milwaukee along and split with them this weekend, and as long as they split against STL and Tampa,  the Cubs would be 88-71 heading into the season's final weekend.  The Brewers, in that scenario, would need to sweep their series this week against Pittsburgh and sweep their series next week at Cincinnati and would still be 1 game behind the Cubs heading into the final weekend.  They would need to then also sweep the Cardinals on that final weekend and hope the Cubs lose at least 1 game against the Reds.  At this point, if the Brewers win the division, it would prove to be a remarkable feat and not a collapse by the Cubs.

Of course, if the Cubs do more than split any of these next 3 series--particularly against Milwaukee--that'd nearly push the Brewers to the brink, as does any non-Cubs series for Milwaukee that doesn't result in a sweep for  them.  

I don't mind the Brewers hanging around--might as well keep the Cubs in some sort of rhythm right through to the end of the regular season--and if they do that they'd probably be rewarded with a Wildcard anyway.  Of course, the easiest thing on us long-suffering fans' psyches would be a 4-game sweep against the Brewers this weekend, effectively doing to them what they did to St. Louis, but I'm not expecting that.  However, I will admit to looking forward to the probable Hendricks/Davies matchup in the lid-lifter on Thursday and feel that Hendricks winning the duel could really set that up that possibility.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on September 18, 2017, 09:36:15 PM
Quote from: Huey Potatohead on September 18, 2017, 09:05:38 PM
Quote from: Huey Potatohead on September 11, 2017, 10:25:14 AM

I got the Cubs going 13-6 by sweeping the Mets and ltaking 2 of 3 from the Cards, splitting the pair in Tampa, taking 3 of 4 from Milwaukee next weekend, splitting the 4 from the Cards in St. Louis and then taking 2 of 3 from Cincinnati.  The Brewers and Cards would both have to go 15-4 to better that, which would mean going 14-1 and 12-0, respectively, in all non-Cubs games.

They go this.

3/8ths into my posit, turns out I actually underestimated the Cubs.  Any "need"--such as it is--to take 3 out of 4 from Milwaukee has been mitigated a bit.  They can drag Milwaukee along and split with them this weekend, and as long as they split against STL and Tampa,  the Cubs would be 88-71 heading into the season's final weekend.  The Brewers, in that scenario, would need to sweep their series this week against Pittsburgh and sweep their series next week at Cincinnati and would still be 1 game behind the Cubs heading into the final weekend.  They would need to then also sweep the Cardinals on that final weekend and hope the Cubs lose at least 1 game against the Reds.  At this point, if the Brewers win the division, it would prove to be a remarkable feat and not a collapse by the Cubs.

Of course, if the Cubs do more than split any of these next 3 series--particularly against Milwaukee--that'd nearly push the Brewers to the brink, as does any non-Cubs series for Milwaukee that doesn't result in a sweep for  them.  

I don't mind the Brewers hanging around--might as well keep the Cubs in some sort of rhythm right through to the end of the regular season--and if they do that they'd probably be rewarded with a Wildcard anyway.  Of course, the easiest thing on us long-suffering fans' psyches would be a 4-game sweep against the Brewers this weekend, effectively doing to them what they did to St. Louis, but I'm not expecting that.  However, I will admit to looking forward to the probable Hendricks/Davies matchup in the lid-lifter on Thursday and feel that Hendricks winning the duel could really set that up that possibility.

The Cubs could get swept by the Beermakers and the Communist Birds and still win the division. As you said,  split in Milwaukee all but sews it up.

I'm kind of hoping Milwaukee makes the wild card. Maybe they stun Arizona, Braun and Thames get white hot vs. LA so they meet the Cubs in the NLCS. more playoff games we can travel to.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on September 18, 2017, 09:42:00 PM
Quote from: Brownie on September 18, 2017, 09:36:15 PM
Quote from: Huey Potatohead on September 18, 2017, 09:05:38 PM
Quote from: Huey Potatohead on September 11, 2017, 10:25:14 AM

I got the Cubs going 13-6 by sweeping the Mets and ltaking 2 of 3 from the Cards, splitting the pair in Tampa, taking 3 of 4 from Milwaukee next weekend, splitting the 4 from the Cards in St. Louis and then taking 2 of 3 from Cincinnati.  The Brewers and Cards would both have to go 15-4 to better that, which would mean going 14-1 and 12-0, respectively, in all non-Cubs games.

They go this.

3/8ths into my posit, turns out I actually underestimated the Cubs.  Any "need"--such as it is--to take 3 out of 4 from Milwaukee has been mitigated a bit.  They can drag Milwaukee along and split with them this weekend, and as long as they split against STL and Tampa,  the Cubs would be 88-71 heading into the season's final weekend.  The Brewers, in that scenario, would need to sweep their series this week against Pittsburgh and sweep their series next week at Cincinnati and would still be 1 game behind the Cubs heading into the final weekend.  They would need to then also sweep the Cardinals on that final weekend and hope the Cubs lose at least 1 game against the Reds.  At this point, if the Brewers win the division, it would prove to be a remarkable feat and not a collapse by the Cubs.

Of course, if the Cubs do more than split any of these next 3 series--particularly against Milwaukee--that'd nearly push the Brewers to the brink, as does any non-Cubs series for Milwaukee that doesn't result in a sweep for  them.  

I don't mind the Brewers hanging around--might as well keep the Cubs in some sort of rhythm right through to the end of the regular season--and if they do that they'd probably be rewarded with a Wildcard anyway.  Of course, the easiest thing on us long-suffering fans' psyches would be a 4-game sweep against the Brewers this weekend, effectively doing to them what they did to St. Louis, but I'm not expecting that.  However, I will admit to looking forward to the probable Hendricks/Davies matchup in the lid-lifter on Thursday and feel that Hendricks winning the duel could really set that up that possibility.

The Cubs could get swept by the Beermakers and the Communist Birds and still win the division. As you said,  split in Milwaukee all but sews it up.

I'm kind of hoping Milwaukee makes the wild card. Maybe they stun Arizona, Braun and Thames get white hot vs. LA so they meet the Cubs in the NLCS. more playoff games we can travel to.

The Brewers scrappin' their way to a wildcard birth would make for a neat story--I don't have any ill will toward any team that's had less postseason success than the Cubs in my lifetime--but all the psyboscilin mushrooms in the world couldn't get me to envision the fantastical image of them beating Arizona.  They would be the '98 Cubs of this year's playoffs.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on September 19, 2017, 09:10:13 AM
Quote from: Huey Potatohead on September 18, 2017, 09:42:00 PM
The Brewers scrappin' their way to a wildcard birth would make for a neat story--I don't have any ill will toward any team that's had less postseason success than the Cubs in my lifetime--but all the psyboscilin mushrooms in the world couldn't get me to envision the fantastical image of them beating Arizona.  They would be the '98 Cubs of this year's playoffs.
The Brewers can't beat the Dbags in a single game of baseball?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on September 19, 2017, 09:19:15 AM
Quote from: Shooter on September 19, 2017, 09:10:13 AM
Quote from: Huey Potatohead on September 18, 2017, 09:42:00 PM
The Brewers scrappin' their way to a wildcard birth would make for a neat story--I don't have any ill will toward any team that's had less postseason success than the Cubs in my lifetime--but all the psyboscilin mushrooms in the world couldn't get me to envision the fantastical image of them beating Arizona.  They would be the '98 Cubs of this year's playoffs.
The Brewers can't beat the Dbags in a single game of baseball?

They could...and if their rotation cycles in such a manner that Davies is on normal rest, then they definitely could.  I suppose if Chase Anderson keeps up his bullshit devil magic he, too, can shove it up his old team's ass.

But hoping the calendar works to your advantage while also needing every last start those 2 will give you could leave you without either one for that game, a la the 1998 Cubs. And if that happens, and the Brewers hopes are pinned on something that calls itself "Brent Suter"  then my answer is firmly "NO"--they would not be able to beat the Dbags in a single game of baseball.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 08:14:25 AM
One thing I noticed last night was in the ninth inning while the Cubs were batting, they were all up, yelling and trying to pick each other up. In the bottom of the tenth, the Brewers all looked deflated.

Blowing two games in a row late like they did could be a backbreaker. But they're still only a game behind Colorado, who are doing everything in their power to gift wrap the second Wild Card spot for the Brewers.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on September 22, 2017, 08:20:40 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 08:14:25 AM
One thing I noticed last night was in the ninth inning while the Cubs were batting, they were all up, yelling and trying to pick each other up. In the bottom of the tenth, the Brewers all looked deflated.

Blowing two games in a row late like they did could be a backbreaker. But they're still only a game behind Colorado, who are doing everything in their power to gift wrap the second Wild Card spot for the Brewers.

I'm a petty dick that likes to stalk other fanbases blogs and game threads to drink in their misery and what I have gathered is that to Pirates/Brewers fans these days we are no different than the Cardinals. They hate the Cubs with every fiber of their being ("luckiest team ever" "I fucking hate Baez more than Yadi these days" "god they're so obnoxious and annoying with their stupid celebrations"). It's glorious.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 08:52:53 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 22, 2017, 08:20:40 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 08:14:25 AM
One thing I noticed last night was in the ninth inning while the Cubs were batting, they were all up, yelling and trying to pick each other up. In the bottom of the tenth, the Brewers all looked deflated.

Blowing two games in a row late like they did could be a backbreaker. But they're still only a game behind Colorado, who are doing everything in their power to gift wrap the second Wild Card spot for the Brewers.

I'm a petty dick that likes to stalk other fanbases blogs and game threads to drink in their misery and what I have gathered is that to Pirates/Brewers fans these days we are no different than the Cardinals. They hate the Cubs with every fiber of their being ("luckiest team ever" "I fucking hate Baez more than Yadi these days" "god they're so obnoxious and annoying with their stupid celebrations"). It's glorious.

Having been to several games in Miller Park, I can attest that the Brewers and their fans are easily hateable.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on September 22, 2017, 09:02:13 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 08:52:53 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 22, 2017, 08:20:40 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 08:14:25 AM
One thing I noticed last night was in the ninth inning while the Cubs were batting, they were all up, yelling and trying to pick each other up. In the bottom of the tenth, the Brewers all looked deflated.

Blowing two games in a row late like they did could be a backbreaker. But they're still only a game behind Colorado, who are doing everything in their power to gift wrap the second Wild Card spot for the Brewers.

I'm a petty dick that likes to stalk other fanbases blogs and game threads to drink in their misery and what I have gathered is that to Pirates/Brewers fans these days we are no different than the Cardinals. They hate the Cubs with every fiber of their being ("luckiest team ever" "I fucking hate Baez more than Yadi these days" "god they're so obnoxious and annoying with their stupid celebrations"). It's glorious.

Having been to several games in Miller Park, I can attest that the Brewers and their fans are easily hateable.

Yeah I don't get this narrative some Cubs fans on twitter have of "well gorsh I sure want the Cubs to win the division but I wish them well in the wildcard race!" These people are just off-day Packers fans, people. They suck.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 09:37:01 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 22, 2017, 09:02:13 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 08:52:53 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 22, 2017, 08:20:40 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 08:14:25 AM
One thing I noticed last night was in the ninth inning while the Cubs were batting, they were all up, yelling and trying to pick each other up. In the bottom of the tenth, the Brewers all looked deflated.

Blowing two games in a row late like they did could be a backbreaker. But they're still only a game behind Colorado, who are doing everything in their power to gift wrap the second Wild Card spot for the Brewers.

I'm a petty dick that likes to stalk other fanbases blogs and game threads to drink in their misery and what I have gathered is that to Pirates/Brewers fans these days we are no different than the Cardinals. They hate the Cubs with every fiber of their being ("luckiest team ever" "I fucking hate Baez more than Yadi these days" "god they're so obnoxious and annoying with their stupid celebrations"). It's glorious.

Having been to several games in Miller Park, I can attest that the Brewers and their fans are easily hateable.

Yeah I don't get this narrative some Cubs fans on twitter have of "well gorsh I sure want the Cubs to win the division but I wish them well in the wildcard race!" These people are just off-day Packers fans, people. They suck.

They have a statue of Bud Selig outside their ballpark. They can eat shit.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on September 22, 2017, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 09:37:01 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 22, 2017, 09:02:13 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 08:52:53 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 22, 2017, 08:20:40 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 08:14:25 AM
One thing I noticed last night was in the ninth inning while the Cubs were batting, they were all up, yelling and trying to pick each other up. In the bottom of the tenth, the Brewers all looked deflated.

Blowing two games in a row late like they did could be a backbreaker. But they're still only a game behind Colorado, who are doing everything in their power to gift wrap the second Wild Card spot for the Brewers.

I'm a petty dick that likes to stalk other fanbases blogs and game threads to drink in their misery and what I have gathered is that to Pirates/Brewers fans these days we are no different than the Cardinals. They hate the Cubs with every fiber of their being ("luckiest team ever" "I fucking hate Baez more than Yadi these days" "god they're so obnoxious and annoying with their stupid celebrations"). It's glorious.

Having been to several games in Miller Park, I can attest that the Brewers and their fans are easily hateable.

Yeah I don't get this narrative some Cubs fans on twitter have of "well gorsh I sure want the Cubs to win the division but I wish them well in the wildcard race!" These people are just off-day Packers fans, people. They suck.

They have a statue of Bud Selig outside their ballpark. They can eat shit.

The Bud Selig hall of fame introduction was the most nauseating thing ever. Y'all realize "Brought baseball back to Milwaukee!" is also "stole baseball from Seattle," right?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Chuck to Chuck on September 22, 2017, 10:06:51 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 22, 2017, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 09:37:01 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 22, 2017, 09:02:13 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 08:52:53 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 22, 2017, 08:20:40 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 08:14:25 AM
One thing I noticed last night was in the ninth inning while the Cubs were batting, they were all up, yelling and trying to pick each other up. In the bottom of the tenth, the Brewers all looked deflated.

Blowing two games in a row late like they did could be a backbreaker. But they're still only a game behind Colorado, who are doing everything in their power to gift wrap the second Wild Card spot for the Brewers.

I'm a petty dick that likes to stalk other fanbases blogs and game threads to drink in their misery and what I have gathered is that to Pirates/Brewers fans these days we are no different than the Cardinals. They hate the Cubs with every fiber of their being ("luckiest team ever" "I fucking hate Baez more than Yadi these days" "god they're so obnoxious and annoying with their stupid celebrations"). It's glorious.

Having been to several games in Miller Park, I can attest that the Brewers and their fans are easily hateable.

Yeah I don't get this narrative some Cubs fans on twitter have of "well gorsh I sure want the Cubs to win the division but I wish them well in the wildcard race!" These people are just off-day Packers fans, people. They suck.

They have a statue of Bud Selig outside their ballpark. They can eat shit.

The Bud Selig hall of fame introduction was the most nauseating thing ever. Y'all realize "Brought baseball back to Milwaukee!" is also "stole baseball from Seattle," right?

Bud Selig has his face emblazoned on a World Series monument.

It's the White Sox's (upper right).

Honored for helping Milwaukee Baseball!

(http://www.rotblattamrany.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Final-Back-White-Sox-Championship.jpg)
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 10:58:03 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on September 22, 2017, 10:06:51 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 22, 2017, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 09:37:01 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 22, 2017, 09:02:13 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 08:52:53 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 22, 2017, 08:20:40 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 08:14:25 AM
One thing I noticed last night was in the ninth inning while the Cubs were batting, they were all up, yelling and trying to pick each other up. In the bottom of the tenth, the Brewers all looked deflated.

Blowing two games in a row late like they did could be a backbreaker. But they're still only a game behind Colorado, who are doing everything in their power to gift wrap the second Wild Card spot for the Brewers.

I'm a petty dick that likes to stalk other fanbases blogs and game threads to drink in their misery and what I have gathered is that to Pirates/Brewers fans these days we are no different than the Cardinals. They hate the Cubs with every fiber of their being ("luckiest team ever" "I fucking hate Baez more than Yadi these days" "god they're so obnoxious and annoying with their stupid celebrations"). It's glorious.

Having been to several games in Miller Park, I can attest that the Brewers and their fans are easily hateable.

Yeah I don't get this narrative some Cubs fans on twitter have of "well gorsh I sure want the Cubs to win the division but I wish them well in the wildcard race!" These people are just off-day Packers fans, people. They suck.

They have a statue of Bud Selig outside their ballpark. They can eat shit.

The Bud Selig hall of fame introduction was the most nauseating thing ever. Y'all realize "Brought baseball back to Milwaukee!" is also "stole baseball from Seattle," right?

Bud Selig has his face emblazoned on a World Series monument.

It's the White Sox's (upper right).

Honored for helping Milwaukee Baseball!

(http://www.rotblattamrany.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Final-Back-White-Sox-Championship.jpg)

Let's not forget the 11 "home games" the Sox played in County Stadium in 1969, as Selig tried stealing them before he swiped the Pilots.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on September 22, 2017, 11:00:02 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on September 22, 2017, 10:06:51 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 22, 2017, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 09:37:01 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 22, 2017, 09:02:13 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 08:52:53 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 22, 2017, 08:20:40 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 08:14:25 AM
One thing I noticed last night was in the ninth inning while the Cubs were batting, they were all up, yelling and trying to pick each other up. In the bottom of the tenth, the Brewers all looked deflated.

Blowing two games in a row late like they did could be a backbreaker. But they're still only a game behind Colorado, who are doing everything in their power to gift wrap the second Wild Card spot for the Brewers.

I'm a petty dick that likes to stalk other fanbases blogs and game threads to drink in their misery and what I have gathered is that to Pirates/Brewers fans these days we are no different than the Cardinals. They hate the Cubs with every fiber of their being ("luckiest team ever" "I fucking hate Baez more than Yadi these days" "god they're so obnoxious and annoying with their stupid celebrations"). It's glorious.

Having been to several games in Miller Park, I can attest that the Brewers and their fans are easily hateable.

Yeah I don't get this narrative some Cubs fans on twitter have of "well gorsh I sure want the Cubs to win the division but I wish them well in the wildcard race!" These people are just off-day Packers fans, people. They suck.

They have a statue of Bud Selig outside their ballpark. They can eat shit.

The Bud Selig hall of fame introduction was the most nauseating thing ever. Y'all realize "Brought baseball back to Milwaukee!" is also "stole baseball from Seattle," right?

Bud Selig has his face emblazoned on a World Series monument.

It's the White Sox's (upper right).

Honored for helping Milwaukee Baseball!

(http://www.rotblattamrany.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Final-Back-White-Sox-Championship.jpg)

What in the fuck is that
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on September 22, 2017, 12:15:06 PM
This should be in the "I admit it..." thread, but until 1998, I was a reasonably big Brewers fan. When I was a kid, our antenna on top of our house in Libertyville would pick up Milwaukee stations, including Channel 18, which had exciting AMERICAN LEAGUE baseball action in the early '80s. So, I'd watch the Cubs during the day and put on the Brewers at night.

This continued when we got cable as they included Channel 18 among the basic cable channels. So all of a sudden I had access not only to the Cubs, but the Brewers and the hated Mets and the dull Barves. The Brewers were exciting when they won 13 in a row in 1987 and Molitor had his 39-game hitting streak. I went to a ton of games at County Stadium; I saw Nolan Ryan win #300 there, I liked the early 90s Brewers teams, particularly the 1992 team with Cal Eldred and Yount and Molitor and GREG VAUGHN. I was in high school then, and a trip up to Milwaukee, a $4 bleacher ticket, $6 parking split 4 ways, and cheap ballpark food made for a cheap date.

One summer during college I was in the bleachers for a Sox-Brewers game. I think it was 1995 (could have been 1994), and the place was packed with Sox fans. I embedded myself with the natives, and stuck out a long rain delay that occurred largely before beer sales were cut off. By 1 am as the Brewers completed a comeback, one of my new fast friends told me "It's a good thing all those assholes from Illinois have left."

They were my girlfriend. The Cubs were my wife. When Bud Selig moved the Brewers into the NL, it was like your girlfriend moving in next door to you and your wife, and your girlfriend picking fights with her. The dalliance had to end. So, it did, with the exception of the last weekend of 2003 and then the 2011 National League Championship Series. I attended Game 6 at Miller Park and after exposure to Cardinals fans seated nearby, it was impossible to stay neutral.

But screw them all up there.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CBStew on September 22, 2017, 01:06:34 PM
Quote from: Brownie on September 22, 2017, 12:15:06 PM
They were my girlfriend. The Cubs were my wife.

Words fail me.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on September 22, 2017, 01:18:31 PM
Quote from: Brownie on September 22, 2017, 12:15:06 PM
This should be in the "I admit it..." thread, but until 1998, I was a reasonably big Brewers fan. When I was a kid, our antenna on top of our house in Libertyville would pick up Milwaukee stations, including Channel 18, which had exciting AMERICAN LEAGUE baseball action in the early '80s. So, I'd watch the Cubs during the day and put on the Brewers at night.

This continued when we got cable as they included Channel 18 among the basic cable channels. So all of a sudden I had access not only to the Cubs, but the Brewers and the hated Mets and the dull Barves. The Brewers were exciting when they won 13 in a row in 1987 and Molitor had his 39-game hitting streak. I went to a ton of games at County Stadium; I saw Nolan Ryan win #300 there, I liked the early 90s Brewers teams, particularly the 1992 team with Cal Eldred and Yount and Molitor and GREG VAUGHN. I was in high school then, and a trip up to Milwaukee, a $4 bleacher ticket, $6 parking split 4 ways, and cheap ballpark food made for a cheap date.

One summer during college I was in the bleachers for a Sox-Brewers game. I think it was 1995 (could have been 1994), and the place was packed with Sox fans. I embedded myself with the natives, and stuck out a long rain delay that occurred largely before beer sales were cut off. By 1 am as the Brewers completed a comeback, one of my new fast friends told me "It's a good thing all those assholes from Illinois have left."

They were my girlfriend. The Cubs were my wife. When Bud Selig moved the Brewers into the NL, it was like your girlfriend moving in next door to you and your wife, and your girlfriend picking fights with her. The dalliance had to end. So, it did, with the exception of the last weekend of 2003 and then the 2011 National League Championship Series. I attended Game 6 at Miller Park and after exposure to Cardinals fans seated nearby, it was impossible to stay neutral.

But screw them all up there.

If we're confessing, for a brief time in the early 90s my American League team was the White Sox because my cousin was on the roster. Otherwise the only AL team I have consistently rooted for my entire life is the Mariners, due to the combination of TEH COOLEST PLAYERS EVAR for anyone who was under the age of 10 in the 90s (Griffey, Randy Johnson) followed by Ichiro, King Felix et al. I also pulled for the plucky Royals. I think Orioles hats are cool.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 01:42:12 PM
Quote from: Brownie on September 22, 2017, 12:15:06 PM
This should be in the "I admit it..." thread, but until 1998, I was a reasonably big Brewers fan. When I was a kid, our antenna on top of our house in Libertyville would pick up Milwaukee stations, including Channel 18, which had exciting AMERICAN LEAGUE baseball action in the early '80s. So, I'd watch the Cubs during the day and put on the Brewers at night.

This continued when we got cable as they included Channel 18 among the basic cable channels. So all of a sudden I had access not only to the Cubs, but the Brewers and the hated Mets and the dull Barves. The Brewers were exciting when they won 13 in a row in 1987 and Molitor had his 39-game hitting streak. I went to a ton of games at County Stadium; I saw Nolan Ryan win #300 there, I liked the early 90s Brewers teams, particularly the 1992 team with Cal Eldred and Yount and Molitor and GREG VAUGHN. I was in high school then, and a trip up to Milwaukee, a $4 bleacher ticket, $6 parking split 4 ways, and cheap ballpark food made for a cheap date.

One summer during college I was in the bleachers for a Sox-Brewers game. I think it was 1995 (could have been 1994), and the place was packed with Sox fans. I embedded myself with the natives, and stuck out a long rain delay that occurred largely before beer sales were cut off. By 1 am as the Brewers completed a comeback, one of my new fast friends told me "It's a good thing all those assholes from Illinois have left."

They were my girlfriend. The Cubs were my wife. When Bud Selig moved the Brewers into the NL, it was like your girlfriend moving in next door to you and your wife, and your girlfriend picking fights with her. The dalliance had to end. So, it did, with the exception of the last weekend of 2003 and then the 2011 National League Championship Series. I attended Game 6 at Miller Park and after exposure to Cardinals fans seated nearby, it was impossible to stay neutral.

But screw them all up there.

I am completely unrepentant in my love for Harvey's Wallbangers, Gorman Thomas in particular.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on September 22, 2017, 01:48:34 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 01:42:12 PM
Quote from: Brownie on September 22, 2017, 12:15:06 PM
This should be in the "I admit it..." thread, but until 1998, I was a reasonably big Brewers fan. When I was a kid, our antenna on top of our house in Libertyville would pick up Milwaukee stations, including Channel 18, which had exciting AMERICAN LEAGUE baseball action in the early '80s. So, I'd watch the Cubs during the day and put on the Brewers at night.

This continued when we got cable as they included Channel 18 among the basic cable channels. So all of a sudden I had access not only to the Cubs, but the Brewers and the hated Mets and the dull Barves. The Brewers were exciting when they won 13 in a row in 1987 and Molitor had his 39-game hitting streak. I went to a ton of games at County Stadium; I saw Nolan Ryan win #300 there, I liked the early 90s Brewers teams, particularly the 1992 team with Cal Eldred and Yount and Molitor and GREG VAUGHN. I was in high school then, and a trip up to Milwaukee, a $4 bleacher ticket, $6 parking split 4 ways, and cheap ballpark food made for a cheap date.

One summer during college I was in the bleachers for a Sox-Brewers game. I think it was 1995 (could have been 1994), and the place was packed with Sox fans. I embedded myself with the natives, and stuck out a long rain delay that occurred largely before beer sales were cut off. By 1 am as the Brewers completed a comeback, one of my new fast friends told me "It's a good thing all those assholes from Illinois have left."

They were my girlfriend. The Cubs were my wife. When Bud Selig moved the Brewers into the NL, it was like your girlfriend moving in next door to you and your wife, and your girlfriend picking fights with her. The dalliance had to end. So, it did, with the exception of the last weekend of 2003 and then the 2011 National League Championship Series. I attended Game 6 at Miller Park and after exposure to Cardinals fans seated nearby, it was impossible to stay neutral.

But screw them all up there.

I am completely unrepentant in my love for Harvey's Wallbangers, Gorman Thomas in particular.

Non-Cubs teams I liked a lot:

2014-15 Royals
2004 Red Sox
2002 Angels
Zito/Mulder/Hudson Era A's
Lou Piniella Era Mariners
90s Indians.

The 90s/2000s had several teams that should absolutely have won rings (A's/Mariners/Indians) and got cockblocked by that god awful Yankee dynasty.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 02:03:53 PM
I also loved the Bronx Zoo Yankees, mainly because I had just started catching and idolized Thurman Munson.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on September 22, 2017, 02:22:37 PM
Quote from: CBStew on September 22, 2017, 01:06:34 PM
Quote from: Brownie on September 22, 2017, 12:15:06 PM
They were my girlfriend. The Cubs were my wife.

Words fail me.

Would you say the Cubs mended your broken heart?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on September 22, 2017, 02:37:50 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on September 22, 2017, 02:22:37 PM
Quote from: CBStew on September 22, 2017, 01:06:34 PM
Quote from: Brownie on September 22, 2017, 12:15:06 PM
They were my girlfriend. The Cubs were my wife.

Words fail me.

Would you say the Cubs mended your broken heart?

Too many times the Cubs broke my mended heart.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Armchair_QB on September 22, 2017, 06:23:08 PM
Quote from: SKO on September 22, 2017, 01:48:34 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 01:42:12 PM
Quote from: Brownie on September 22, 2017, 12:15:06 PM
This should be in the "I admit it..." thread, but until 1998, I was a reasonably big Brewers fan. When I was a kid, our antenna on top of our house in Libertyville would pick up Milwaukee stations, including Channel 18, which had exciting AMERICAN LEAGUE baseball action in the early '80s. So, I'd watch the Cubs during the day and put on the Brewers at night.

This continued when we got cable as they included Channel 18 among the basic cable channels. So all of a sudden I had access not only to the Cubs, but the Brewers and the hated Mets and the dull Barves. The Brewers were exciting when they won 13 in a row in 1987 and Molitor had his 39-game hitting streak. I went to a ton of games at County Stadium; I saw Nolan Ryan win #300 there, I liked the early 90s Brewers teams, particularly the 1992 team with Cal Eldred and Yount and Molitor and GREG VAUGHN. I was in high school then, and a trip up to Milwaukee, a $4 bleacher ticket, $6 parking split 4 ways, and cheap ballpark food made for a cheap date.

One summer during college I was in the bleachers for a Sox-Brewers game. I think it was 1995 (could have been 1994), and the place was packed with Sox fans. I embedded myself with the natives, and stuck out a long rain delay that occurred largely before beer sales were cut off. By 1 am as the Brewers completed a comeback, one of my new fast friends told me "It's a good thing all those assholes from Illinois have left."

They were my girlfriend. The Cubs were my wife. When Bud Selig moved the Brewers into the NL, it was like your girlfriend moving in next door to you and your wife, and your girlfriend picking fights with her. The dalliance had to end. So, it did, with the exception of the last weekend of 2003 and then the 2011 National League Championship Series. I attended Game 6 at Miller Park and after exposure to Cardinals fans seated nearby, it was impossible to stay neutral.

But screw them all up there.

I am completely unrepentant in my love for Harvey's Wallbangers, Gorman Thomas in particular.

Non-Cubs teams I liked a lot:

2014-15 Royals
2004 Red Sox
2002 Angels
Zito/Mulder/Hudson Era A's
Lou Piniella Era Mariners
90s Indians.

The 90s/2000s had several teams that should absolutely have won rings (A's/Mariners/Indians) and got cockblocked by that god awful Yankee dynasty.

I tend to follow the Twins because I was in ollege in the Twin Cities when they won the World Series in 87 and the team's in that era were fun to watch.

I was also in college up there in 85 and throughly enjoyed the misery of Vikings fans that year. The McMahon game on Thursday night is one of my favorite NFL games ever.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on September 22, 2017, 10:47:09 PM
Hahaha, fuck the Brewers. Next time Javy robs him, I want Braun to finally go all the way and cry.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on September 22, 2017, 11:08:34 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on September 22, 2017, 10:47:09 PM
Hahaha, fuck the Brewers. Next time Javy robs him, I want Braun to finally go all the way and cry.

If I live to 120 and have forgotten everything else in my life, I will always have Addison Russell keeping the tag on Eric Sogard and the gnashing of teeth after.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Shooter on September 22, 2017, 11:09:45 PM
Quote from: Brownie on September 22, 2017, 12:15:06 PM
This should be in the "I admit it..." thread, but until 1998, I was a reasonably big Brewers fan. When I was a kid, our antenna on top of our house in Libertyville would pick up Milwaukee stations, including Channel 18, which had exciting AMERICAN LEAGUE baseball action in the early '80s. So, I'd watch the Cubs during the day and put on the Brewers at night.

This continued when we got cable as they included Channel 18 among the basic cable channels. So all of a sudden I had access not only to the Cubs, but the Brewers and the hated Mets and the dull Barves. The Brewers were exciting when they won 13 in a row in 1987 and Molitor had his 39-game hitting streak. I went to a ton of games at County Stadium; I saw Nolan Ryan win #300 there, I liked the early 90s Brewers teams, particularly the 1992 team with Cal Eldred and Yount and Molitor and GREG VAUGHN. I was in high school then, and a trip up to Milwaukee, a $4 bleacher ticket, $6 parking split 4 ways, and cheap ballpark food made for a cheap date.

One summer during college I was in the bleachers for a Sox-Brewers game. I think it was 1995 (could have been 1994), and the place was packed with Sox fans. I embedded myself with the natives, and stuck out a long rain delay that occurred largely before beer sales were cut off. By 1 am as the Brewers completed a comeback, one of my new fast friends told me "It's a good thing all those assholes from Illinois have left."

They were my girlfriend. The Cubs were my wife. When Bud Selig moved the Brewers into the NL, it was like your girlfriend moving in next door to you and your wife, and your girlfriend picking fights with her. The dalliance had to end. So, it did, with the exception of the last weekend of 2003 and then the 2011 National League Championship Series. I attended Game 6 at Miller Park and after exposure to Cardinals fans seated nearby, it was impossible to stay neutral.

But screw them all up there.

Similar background for me. I grew up in southern Wisconsin and FUCKING loved baseball. I was primarily a Brewers fan (influenced by my dad), but the Cubs were on TV every day (and I FUCKING loved baseball), and the Brewers were on maybe once a week, so I began to tilt to the Cubs. But, man, those Brewers teams were fun as hell. Then in college in Madison, spring day and early fall days could be spent blowing off classes, watching the Cubs on TV, and drinking beer (this was mostly pre-lights at Wrigley), and the transformation was compete.

I still have a soft spot for the Brewers, but I really enjoy the Cubs beating them and seeing all the sads from their fans.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on September 23, 2017, 01:54:54 AM
Quote from: Brownie on September 22, 2017, 11:08:34 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on September 22, 2017, 10:47:09 PM
Hahaha, fuck the Brewers. Next time Javy robs him, I want Braun to finally go all the way and cry.

If I live to 120 and have forgotten everything else in my life, I will always have Addison Russell keeping the tag on Eric Sogard and the gnashing of teeth after.

That was beautiful. Screw that slapdick little turd. I'm shocked he isn't automatically a Cardinal on appearance alone.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 24, 2017, 10:06:58 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on September 23, 2017, 01:54:54 AM
Quote from: Brownie on September 22, 2017, 11:08:34 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on September 22, 2017, 10:47:09 PM
Hahaha, fuck the Brewers. Next time Javy robs him, I want Braun to finally go all the way and cry.

If I live to 120 and have forgotten everything else in my life, I will always have Addison Russell keeping the tag on Eric Sogard and the gnashing of teeth after.

That was beautiful. Screw that slapdick little turd. I'm shocked he isn't automatically a Cardinal on appearance alone.

He looks like the kid in "Speechless".
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on September 25, 2017, 08:12:05 AM
That was a great series and it reminded me a lot of the NLDS vs the Giants. Cubs win first two in tight contests, blow a lead then come back then lose game 3 but wear out the opponent in the process, then win Game 4 to snap their necks.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Canadouche on September 25, 2017, 10:26:46 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on September 22, 2017, 02:22:37 PM
Quote from: CBStew on September 22, 2017, 01:06:34 PM
Quote from: Brownie on September 22, 2017, 12:15:06 PM
They were my girlfriend. The Cubs were my wife.

Words fail me.

Would you say the Cubs mended your broken heart?

God, I had forgotten about that guy. WTF ever happened to him, I wonder?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on September 25, 2017, 11:14:06 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 01:42:12 PM
Quote from: Brownie on September 22, 2017, 12:15:06 PM
This should be in the "I admit it..." thread, but until 1998, I was a reasonably big Brewers fan. When I was a kid, our antenna on top of our house in Libertyville would pick up Milwaukee stations, including Channel 18, which had exciting AMERICAN LEAGUE baseball action in the early '80s. So, I'd watch the Cubs during the day and put on the Brewers at night.

This continued when we got cable as they included Channel 18 among the basic cable channels. So all of a sudden I had access not only to the Cubs, but the Brewers and the hated Mets and the dull Barves. The Brewers were exciting when they won 13 in a row in 1987 and Molitor had his 39-game hitting streak. I went to a ton of games at County Stadium; I saw Nolan Ryan win #300 there, I liked the early 90s Brewers teams, particularly the 1992 team with Cal Eldred and Yount and Molitor and GREG VAUGHN. I was in high school then, and a trip up to Milwaukee, a $4 bleacher ticket, $6 parking split 4 ways, and cheap ballpark food made for a cheap date.

One summer during college I was in the bleachers for a Sox-Brewers game. I think it was 1995 (could have been 1994), and the place was packed with Sox fans. I embedded myself with the natives, and stuck out a long rain delay that occurred largely before beer sales were cut off. By 1 am as the Brewers completed a comeback, one of my new fast friends told me "It's a good thing all those assholes from Illinois have left."

They were my girlfriend. The Cubs were my wife. When Bud Selig moved the Brewers into the NL, it was like your girlfriend moving in next door to you and your wife, and your girlfriend picking fights with her. The dalliance had to end. So, it did, with the exception of the last weekend of 2003 and then the 2011 National League Championship Series. I attended Game 6 at Miller Park and after exposure to Cardinals fans seated nearby, it was impossible to stay neutral.

But screw them all up there.

I am completely unrepentant in my love for Harvey's Wallbangers, Gorman Thomas in particular.

Goddamn that '82 World Series was fun (I had just immigrated to America and didn't know better).  Harvey's Wallbangers vs a team whose leading HR hitter had 19 that year but had like 6 guys who stole at least 15 or some such shit.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on September 25, 2017, 11:32:08 AM
Quote from: Oleg on September 25, 2017, 11:14:06 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 01:42:12 PM
Quote from: Brownie on September 22, 2017, 12:15:06 PM
This should be in the "I admit it..." thread, but until 1998, I was a reasonably big Brewers fan. When I was a kid, our antenna on top of our house in Libertyville would pick up Milwaukee stations, including Channel 18, which had exciting AMERICAN LEAGUE baseball action in the early '80s. So, I'd watch the Cubs during the day and put on the Brewers at night.

This continued when we got cable as they included Channel 18 among the basic cable channels. So all of a sudden I had access not only to the Cubs, but the Brewers and the hated Mets and the dull Barves. The Brewers were exciting when they won 13 in a row in 1987 and Molitor had his 39-game hitting streak. I went to a ton of games at County Stadium; I saw Nolan Ryan win #300 there, I liked the early 90s Brewers teams, particularly the 1992 team with Cal Eldred and Yount and Molitor and GREG VAUGHN. I was in high school then, and a trip up to Milwaukee, a $4 bleacher ticket, $6 parking split 4 ways, and cheap ballpark food made for a cheap date.

One summer during college I was in the bleachers for a Sox-Brewers game. I think it was 1995 (could have been 1994), and the place was packed with Sox fans. I embedded myself with the natives, and stuck out a long rain delay that occurred largely before beer sales were cut off. By 1 am as the Brewers completed a comeback, one of my new fast friends told me "It's a good thing all those assholes from Illinois have left."

They were my girlfriend. The Cubs were my wife. When Bud Selig moved the Brewers into the NL, it was like your girlfriend moving in next door to you and your wife, and your girlfriend picking fights with her. The dalliance had to end. So, it did, with the exception of the last weekend of 2003 and then the 2011 National League Championship Series. I attended Game 6 at Miller Park and after exposure to Cardinals fans seated nearby, it was impossible to stay neutral.

But screw them all up there.

I am completely unrepentant in my love for Harvey's Wallbangers, Gorman Thomas in particular.

Goddamn that '82 World Series was fun (I had just immigrated to America and didn't know better).  Harvey's Wallbangers vs a team whose leading HR hitter had 19 that year but had like 6 guys who stole at least 15 or some such shit.

Cardinals had just TWO double-digit HR hitters that year. George Hendrick had 19, Darrell Porter had 12. But indeed they had four guys that stole at least 24 bags and 7 in double digits. I'm guessing that team is basically the team of Scrap Gods that basically all of Cardinal Mythology is built around.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on September 25, 2017, 11:33:44 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 25, 2017, 11:32:08 AM
Quote from: Oleg on September 25, 2017, 11:14:06 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 01:42:12 PM
Quote from: Brownie on September 22, 2017, 12:15:06 PM
This should be in the "I admit it..." thread, but until 1998, I was a reasonably big Brewers fan. When I was a kid, our antenna on top of our house in Libertyville would pick up Milwaukee stations, including Channel 18, which had exciting AMERICAN LEAGUE baseball action in the early '80s. So, I'd watch the Cubs during the day and put on the Brewers at night.

This continued when we got cable as they included Channel 18 among the basic cable channels. So all of a sudden I had access not only to the Cubs, but the Brewers and the hated Mets and the dull Barves. The Brewers were exciting when they won 13 in a row in 1987 and Molitor had his 39-game hitting streak. I went to a ton of games at County Stadium; I saw Nolan Ryan win #300 there, I liked the early 90s Brewers teams, particularly the 1992 team with Cal Eldred and Yount and Molitor and GREG VAUGHN. I was in high school then, and a trip up to Milwaukee, a $4 bleacher ticket, $6 parking split 4 ways, and cheap ballpark food made for a cheap date.

One summer during college I was in the bleachers for a Sox-Brewers game. I think it was 1995 (could have been 1994), and the place was packed with Sox fans. I embedded myself with the natives, and stuck out a long rain delay that occurred largely before beer sales were cut off. By 1 am as the Brewers completed a comeback, one of my new fast friends told me "It's a good thing all those assholes from Illinois have left."

They were my girlfriend. The Cubs were my wife. When Bud Selig moved the Brewers into the NL, it was like your girlfriend moving in next door to you and your wife, and your girlfriend picking fights with her. The dalliance had to end. So, it did, with the exception of the last weekend of 2003 and then the 2011 National League Championship Series. I attended Game 6 at Miller Park and after exposure to Cardinals fans seated nearby, it was impossible to stay neutral.

But screw them all up there.

I am completely unrepentant in my love for Harvey's Wallbangers, Gorman Thomas in particular.

Goddamn that '82 World Series was fun (I had just immigrated to America and didn't know better).  Harvey's Wallbangers vs a team whose leading HR hitter had 19 that year but had like 6 guys who stole at least 15 or some such shit.

Cardinals had just TWO double-digit HR hitters that year. George Hendrick had 19, Darrell Porter had 12. But indeed they had four guys that stole at least 24 bags and 7 in double digits. I'm guessing that team is basically the team of Scrap Gods that basically all of Cardinal Mythology is built around.

The only good thing about Whitey Herzog was how accurately you can set your clock by his hair style.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on September 25, 2017, 11:39:53 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 25, 2017, 11:32:08 AM
Quote from: Oleg on September 25, 2017, 11:14:06 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 22, 2017, 01:42:12 PM
Quote from: Brownie on September 22, 2017, 12:15:06 PM
This should be in the "I admit it..." thread, but until 1998, I was a reasonably big Brewers fan. When I was a kid, our antenna on top of our house in Libertyville would pick up Milwaukee stations, including Channel 18, which had exciting AMERICAN LEAGUE baseball action in the early '80s. So, I'd watch the Cubs during the day and put on the Brewers at night.

This continued when we got cable as they included Channel 18 among the basic cable channels. So all of a sudden I had access not only to the Cubs, but the Brewers and the hated Mets and the dull Barves. The Brewers were exciting when they won 13 in a row in 1987 and Molitor had his 39-game hitting streak. I went to a ton of games at County Stadium; I saw Nolan Ryan win #300 there, I liked the early 90s Brewers teams, particularly the 1992 team with Cal Eldred and Yount and Molitor and GREG VAUGHN. I was in high school then, and a trip up to Milwaukee, a $4 bleacher ticket, $6 parking split 4 ways, and cheap ballpark food made for a cheap date.

One summer during college I was in the bleachers for a Sox-Brewers game. I think it was 1995 (could have been 1994), and the place was packed with Sox fans. I embedded myself with the natives, and stuck out a long rain delay that occurred largely before beer sales were cut off. By 1 am as the Brewers completed a comeback, one of my new fast friends told me "It's a good thing all those assholes from Illinois have left."

They were my girlfriend. The Cubs were my wife. When Bud Selig moved the Brewers into the NL, it was like your girlfriend moving in next door to you and your wife, and your girlfriend picking fights with her. The dalliance had to end. So, it did, with the exception of the last weekend of 2003 and then the 2011 National League Championship Series. I attended Game 6 at Miller Park and after exposure to Cardinals fans seated nearby, it was impossible to stay neutral.

But screw them all up there.

I am completely unrepentant in my love for Harvey's Wallbangers, Gorman Thomas in particular.

Goddamn that '82 World Series was fun (I had just immigrated to America and didn't know better).  Harvey's Wallbangers vs a team whose leading HR hitter had 19 that year but had like 6 guys who stole at least 15 or some such shit.

Cardinals had just TWO double-digit HR hitters that year. George Hendrick had 19, Darrell Porter had 12. But indeed they had four guys that stole at least 24 bags and 7 in double digits. I'm guessing that team is basically the team of Scrap Gods that basically all of Cardinal Mythology is built around.

Probably started with Brock and the fact that for most if its existence, Busch was a canyon that was hard to hit dingers in, but yeah.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on September 25, 2017, 11:43:31 AM
This article is old and I'd like to see how if last year's Cubs maybe crack that top 5/10 teams list, but the 10 Weakest World Series Winners since 1946, per Joe Posnanski (based on how that team ranked in MLB in their respective seasons in runs scored and runs allowed):

10- 2010 Giants
9- 1982 Cardinals
8- 1959 Dodgers
7- 1964 Cardinals
6- 1996 Yankees
5- 2003 Marlins
4- 1985 Royals
3- 2000 Yankees
2- 2006 Cardinals
1- 1987 Twins

How very, very Cardinalsy that they have THREE of the ten most mediocre teams to win a world series. Also painful that the 2003 Marlins are on that list. And really annoying that 2 of those 4 Yankee teams were mediocre and just hot as shit in October, denying us something good like a Mariners or Cleveland Championship.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on September 25, 2017, 11:56:17 AM
DPD, but I just looked and the 2011 Cardinals would also probably make this list, as they were just 5th in runs scored in MLB and fuckin 12th in ERA. God dammit.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on September 25, 2017, 11:57:32 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 25, 2017, 11:56:17 AM
DPD, but I just looked and the 2011 Cardinals would also probably make this list, as they were just 5th in runs scored in MLB and fuckin 12th in ERA. God dammit.

Small solace, but the '04 Cardinals won over 100 games and never even held a lead in that season's World Series.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on September 25, 2017, 11:59:36 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 25, 2017, 11:43:31 AM
This article is old and I'd like to see how if last year's Cubs maybe crack that top 5/10 teams list, but the 10 Weakest World Series Winners since 1946, per Joe Posnanski (based on how that team ranked in MLB in their respective seasons in runs scored and runs allowed):

10- 2010 Giants
9- 1982 Cardinals
8- 1959 Dodgers
7- 1964 Cardinals
6- 1996 Yankees
5- 2003 Marlins
4- 1985 Royals
3- 2000 Yankees
2- 2006 Cardinals
1- 1987 Twins

How very, very Cardinalsy that they have THREE of the ten most mediocre teams to win a world series. Also painful that the 2003 Marlins are on that list. And really annoying that 2 of those 4 Yankee teams were mediocre and just hot as shit in October, denying us something good like a Mariners or Cleveland Championship.

Since the Cubs had an insane run differential last year, I'm guessing they rank among the great teams of all time on this list.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on September 25, 2017, 12:03:00 PM
Quote from: Huey Potatohead on September 25, 2017, 11:57:32 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 25, 2017, 11:56:17 AM
DPD, but I just looked and the 2011 Cardinals would also probably make this list, as they were just 5th in runs scored in MLB and fuckin 12th in ERA. God dammit.

Small solace, but the '04 Cardinals won over 100 games and never even held a lead in that season's World Series.

I vote we disallow their rings for 64, 82, 06, and 11 based on them being undeserving, then also take out any of the ones they won during WWII while the good players were off fighting, so that takes away 42 and 44.

Ergo the Cardinals a franchise lead the Cubs in World Series titles by a mere 4-3 margin.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on September 25, 2017, 12:05:33 PM
Quote from: Huey Potatohead on September 25, 2017, 11:57:32 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 25, 2017, 11:56:17 AM
DPD, but I just looked and the 2011 Cardinals would also probably make this list, as they were just 5th in runs scored in MLB and fuckin 12th in ERA. God dammit.

Small solace, but the '04 Cardinals won over 100 games and never even held a lead in that season's World Series.

I mean really it evens out a bit because the 1985 Cardinals got fucked by Don Denkinger and then they were also the team that managed to lose to the absolute worst WS winner ever, the 1987 Twins, who had a negative run differential.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on September 25, 2017, 12:49:18 PM
To use a different methodology, by Pythagorean Winning % the 10 Worst World Series Winners ever:


1)1987 Twins .488
2)2006 Cardinals- .509
3)1959 Dodgers- .525
4)1985 Royals- .531
5)2003 Marlins- .537
6)2014 Giants- .537
7)2000 Yankees- .540
8-12) 64 Cardinals, 96 Yanks, 97 Marlins, '11 Cardinals, '12 Giants -.543

Obviously we need to contract the Marlins, as I have been saying for years. What a garbage franchise with two stolen world series from more-deserving fanbases.

10 Best WS Winners by Pythag %:
1) 1939 Yanks- .735
2) 1927 Yanks- .708
3) 1942 Cards- .695
4) 1944 Cards- .695
5) 1909 Pirates- .691
6) 1910 A's- .687
7) 1905 Giants- .686
8) 1907 Cubs- .671
9) 1912 Red Sox- .671
10) 1948 Indians-. 671

Obviously based on the fact that all of the worst winners are post-WWII and the best are all before 1949, we need to adjust for how much harder it was to dominate after integration/FA, etc, so the 10 best post-integration:

1) 1948 Indians - .671
2) 1953 Yankees- .669
3) 1998 Yankees- .667
4) 2016 Cubs- .665
5) 1975 Reds- .660
6) 1970 Orioles- .642
7-11) 1956 Yankees, 1961 Yankees, 1968 Tigers, 1976 Reds, 1986 Mets all tied with .636.

So as I have long suspected the 2016 Cubs are indeed one of the 5 best world series winners of the integration era and also the best team since the 1998 Yankees.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: World's #1 Astros Fan on September 25, 2017, 01:39:57 PM
Quote from: SKO on September 25, 2017, 12:49:18 PM
To use a different methodology, by Pythagorean Winning % the 10 Worst World Series Winners ever:


1)1987 Twins .488
2)2006 Cardinals- .509
3)1959 Dodgers- .525
4)1985 Royals- .531
5)2003 Marlins- .537
6)2014 Giants- .537
7)2000 Yankees- .540
8-12) 64 Cardinals, 96 Yanks, 97 Marlins, '11 Cardinals, '12 Giants -.543

Obviously we need to contract the Marlins, as I have been saying for years. What a garbage franchise with two stolen world series from more-deserving fanbases.

10 Best WS Winners by Pythag %:
1) 1939 Yanks- .735
2) 1927 Yanks- .708
3) 1942 Cards- .695
4) 1944 Cards- .695
5) 1909 Pirates- .691
6) 1910 A's- .687
7) 1905 Giants- .686
8) 1907 Cubs- .671
9) 1912 Red Sox- .671
10) 1948 Indians-. 671

Obviously based on the fact that all of the worst winners are post-WWII and the best are all before 1949, we need to adjust for how much harder it was to dominate after integration/FA, etc, so the 10 best post-integration:

1) 1948 Indians - .671
2) 1953 Yankees- .669
3) 1998 Yankees- .667
4) 2016 Cubs- .665
5) 1975 Reds- .660
6) 1970 Orioles- .642
7-11) 1956 Yankees, 1961 Yankees, 1968 Tigers, 1976 Reds, 1986 Mets all tied with .636.

So as I have long suspected the 2006 Cubs are indeed one of the 5 best world series winners of the integration era and also the best team since the 1998 Yankees.


I love that the Cardinals' 2 most dominant championship seasons were during a time in which the rest of the league's rosters were comprised of players who were, to use MikeRoyko's description, "too old and/or too enfeebled' to fight in the War.

Fucking draft dodging opportunists.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on September 25, 2017, 01:46:12 PM
Quote from: Huey Potatohead on September 25, 2017, 01:39:57 PM
Quote from: SKO on September 25, 2017, 12:49:18 PM
To use a different methodology, by Pythagorean Winning % the 10 Worst World Series Winners ever:


1)1987 Twins .488
2)2006 Cardinals- .509
3)1959 Dodgers- .525
4)1985 Royals- .531
5)2003 Marlins- .537
6)2014 Giants- .537
7)2000 Yankees- .540
8-12) 64 Cardinals, 96 Yanks, 97 Marlins, '11 Cardinals, '12 Giants -.543

Obviously we need to contract the Marlins, as I have been saying for years. What a garbage franchise with two stolen world series from more-deserving fanbases.

10 Best WS Winners by Pythag %:
1) 1939 Yanks- .735
2) 1927 Yanks- .708
3) 1942 Cards- .695
4) 1944 Cards- .695
5) 1909 Pirates- .691
6) 1910 A's- .687
7) 1905 Giants- .686
8) 1907 Cubs- .671
9) 1912 Red Sox- .671
10) 1948 Indians-. 671

Obviously based on the fact that all of the worst winners are post-WWII and the best are all before 1949, we need to adjust for how much harder it was to dominate after integration/FA, etc, so the 10 best post-integration:

1) 1948 Indians - .671
2) 1953 Yankees- .669
3) 1998 Yankees- .667
4) 2016 Cubs- .665
5) 1975 Reds- .660
6) 1970 Orioles- .642
7-11) 1956 Yankees, 1961 Yankees, 1968 Tigers, 1976 Reds, 1986 Mets all tied with .636.

So as I have long suspected the 2006 Cubs are indeed one of the 5 best world series winners of the integration era and also the best team since the 1998 Yankees.


I love that the Cardinals' 2 most dominant championship seasons were during a time in which the rest of the league's rosters were comprised of players who were, to use MikeRoyko's description, "too old and/or too enfeebled' to fight in the War.

Fucking draft dodging opportunists.

Frankly I am generally in favor of keeping Pre-1947 stats separate the same way we do Negro League or Japanese League stats, since that really should just be called Caucasian League Baseball. If you cut out all the Cardinals pre-integration titles they're down to just 1964, 1967, 1982, 2006, and 2011.

Those teams rank 57, 59, 31, 62, 69 out of the 70 integrated world series champions.  What a fraudulent franchise.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on September 25, 2017, 02:18:09 PM
Quote from: SKO on September 25, 2017, 12:49:18 PM
So as I have long suspected the 2006 Cubs are indeed one of the 5 best world series winners of the integration era and also the best team since the 1998 Yankees.


And no one is more surprised by that than the members of the 2006 Cubs.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on September 25, 2017, 02:19:41 PM
For inner city rivalry purposes I will note the 2005 White Sox come in just above the 82 Brewers at #56, with a Pythagorean W-L record of 91-71 (.562%). If you felt like that team was a random assortment of guys having career years and getting extremely lucky in terms of bullshit run prevention, that was actually not just inner city butthurt talking. Totally valid assessment.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on September 25, 2017, 02:20:30 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on September 25, 2017, 02:18:09 PM
Quote from: SKO on September 25, 2017, 12:49:18 PM
So as I have long suspected the 2006 Cubs are indeed one of the 5 best world series winners of the integration era and also the best team since the 1998 Yankees.


And no one is more surprised by that than the members of the 2006 Cubs.

Freddy Bynum or John Mabry for WS MVP? Split the vote?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on September 25, 2017, 03:58:01 PM
Quote from: SKO on September 25, 2017, 11:43:31 AM
This article is old and I'd like to see how if last year's Cubs maybe crack that top 5/10 teams list, but the 10 Weakest World Series Winners since 1946, per Joe Posnanski (based on how that team ranked in MLB in their respective seasons in runs scored and runs allowed):

10- 2010 Giants
9- 1982 Cardinals
8- 1959 Dodgers
7- 1964 Cardinals
6- 1996 Yankees
5- 2003 Marlins
4- 1985 Royals
3- 2000 Yankees
2- 2006 Cardinals
1- 1987 Twins

How very, very Cardinalsy that they have THREE of the ten most mediocre teams to win a world series. Also painful that the 2003 Marlins are on that list. And really annoying that 2 of those 4 Yankee teams were mediocre and just hot as shit in October, denying us something good like a Mariners or Cleveland Championship.

They were also beaten by two of them. They also blew a 3-1 NLCS lead to a team that lost to another team on that list, and blew a division title to a team that blew a 3-1 lead in the NLCS to a team on this list.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on September 25, 2017, 04:00:40 PM
Quote from: Brownie on September 25, 2017, 03:58:01 PM
Quote from: SKO on September 25, 2017, 11:43:31 AM
This article is old and I'd like to see how if last year's Cubs maybe crack that top 5/10 teams list, but the 10 Weakest World Series Winners since 1946, per Joe Posnanski (based on how that team ranked in MLB in their respective seasons in runs scored and runs allowed):

10- 2010 Giants
9- 1982 Cardinals
8- 1959 Dodgers
7- 1964 Cardinals
6- 1996 Yankees
5- 2003 Marlins
4- 1985 Royals
3- 2000 Yankees
2- 2006 Cardinals
1- 1987 Twins

How very, very Cardinalsy that they have THREE of the ten most mediocre teams to win a world series. Also painful that the 2003 Marlins are on that list. And really annoying that 2 of those 4 Yankee teams were mediocre and just hot as shit in October, denying us something good like a Mariners or Cleveland Championship.

They were also beaten by two of them. They also blew a 3-1 NLCS lead to a team that lost to another team on that list, and blew a division title to a team that blew a 3-1 lead in the NLCS to a team on this list.

See this proves the Desipio theorem that all postseasons resulting in Cardinals World Series appearances should just be cancelled/nullified, bc the teams participating clearly suck.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on September 25, 2017, 05:23:10 PM
Quote from: SKO on September 25, 2017, 02:20:30 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on September 25, 2017, 02:18:09 PM
Quote from: SKO on September 25, 2017, 12:49:18 PM
So as I have long suspected the 2006 Cubs are indeed one of the 5 best world series winners of the integration era and also the best team since the 1998 Yankees.


And no one is more surprised by that than the members of the 2006 Cubs.

Freddy Bynum or John Mabry for WS MVP? Split the vote?

I was thinking Matt Murton or Ronny Cedeno. To be fair, it's hard to pick just one MVP on that team.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Brownie on September 25, 2017, 05:29:57 PM
Quote from: SKO on September 25, 2017, 04:00:40 PM
Quote from: Brownie on September 25, 2017, 03:58:01 PM
Quote from: SKO on September 25, 2017, 11:43:31 AM
This article is old and I'd like to see how if last year's Cubs maybe crack that top 5/10 teams list, but the 10 Weakest World Series Winners since 1946, per Joe Posnanski (based on how that team ranked in MLB in their respective seasons in runs scored and runs allowed):

10- 2010 Giants
9- 1982 Cardinals
8- 1959 Dodgers
7- 1964 Cardinals
6- 1996 Yankees
5- 2003 Marlins
4- 1985 Royals
3- 2000 Yankees
2- 2006 Cardinals
1- 1987 Twins

How very, very Cardinalsy that they have THREE of the ten most mediocre teams to win a world series. Also painful that the 2003 Marlins are on that list. And really annoying that 2 of those 4 Yankee teams were mediocre and just hot as shit in October, denying us something good like a Mariners or Cleveland Championship.

They were also beaten by two of them. They also blew a 3-1 NLCS lead to a team that lost to another team on that list, and blew a division title to a team that blew a 3-1 lead in the NLCS to a team on this list.

See this proves the Desipio theorem that all postseasons resulting in Cardinals World Series appearances should just be cancelled/nullified, bc the teams participating clearly suck.

Yes, should it ever get to that. I, for one, was elated that MLB decided to bring back the World Series after a 108-year absence.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on March 21, 2018, 07:30:43 AM
I gotta be honest I really don't get the Brewers giving that contract to Lorenzo Cain just to sit pat and not sign any of the three starters (Lynn, Arrieta, Cobb) who signed perfectly reasonable deals. Shit they could have added all three and ranked 16th in payroll, 60 million below the tax.

Their current projected rotation:
Chase Anderson
Zach Davies
Jhoulys Chacin
Brent Suter
Wade Miley

Anderson is coming off a career year that blew anything he'd ever done on any level out of the water, Davies is average at best and probably over-achieved to get to a 3.90 ERA last year (had a 4.22 FIP). Chacin is mediocre, Suter is a lefty who throws 85 and nobody is sure how long he can be effective doing that. Miley is a dumpster fire. Jimmy Nelson had a career year than tore his labrum, an injury that has destroyed countless pitchers, and while he may be back by July there's no telling if he'd have done what he did last year again even if he was healthy, let alone after nearly a year off with a shoulder injury.

I guess I could see them sitting tight and trying to build internally with their prospects and stuff if they hadn't gone and committed 80 million to a 31 year old CF. Really weird to potentially waste Cain's best years by not solidifying the rotation when they had a chance.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on March 21, 2018, 08:34:37 AM
Quote from: SKO on March 21, 2018, 07:30:43 AM
I gotta be honest I really don't get the Brewers giving that contract to Lorenzo Cain just to sit pat and not sign any of the three starters (Lynn, Arrieta, Cobb) who signed perfectly reasonable deals. Shit they could have added all three and ranked 16th in payroll, 60 million below the tax.

Their current projected rotation:
Chase Anderson
Zach Davies
Jhoulys Chacin
Brent Suter
Wade Miley

Anderson is coming off a career year that blew anything he'd ever done on any level out of the water, Davies is average at best and probably over-achieved to get to a 3.90 ERA last year (had a 4.22 FIP). Chacin is mediocre, Suter is a lefty who throws 85 and nobody is sure how long he can be effective doing that. Miley is a dumpster fire. Jimmy Nelson had a career year than tore his labrum, an injury that has destroyed countless pitchers, and while he may be back by July there's no telling if he'd have done what he did last year again even if he was healthy, let alone after nearly a year off with a shoulder injury.

I guess I could see them sitting tight and trying to build internally with their prospects and stuff if they hadn't gone and committed 80 million to a 31 year old CF. Really weird to potentially waste Cain's best years by not solidifying the rotation when they had a chance.

I, for one, am completely fine with every team in the NL Central that isn't the Chicago Cubs not having their shit together.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on March 21, 2018, 11:11:17 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on March 21, 2018, 08:34:37 AM
Quote from: SKO on March 21, 2018, 07:30:43 AM
I gotta be honest I really don't get the Brewers giving that contract to Lorenzo Cain just to sit pat and not sign any of the three starters (Lynn, Arrieta, Cobb) who signed perfectly reasonable deals. Shit they could have added all three and ranked 16th in payroll, 60 million below the tax.

Their current projected rotation:
Chase Anderson
Zach Davies
Jhoulys Chacin
Brent Suter
Wade Miley

Anderson is coming off a career year that blew anything he'd ever done on any level out of the water, Davies is average at best and probably over-achieved to get to a 3.90 ERA last year (had a 4.22 FIP). Chacin is mediocre, Suter is a lefty who throws 85 and nobody is sure how long he can be effective doing that. Miley is a dumpster fire. Jimmy Nelson had a career year than tore his labrum, an injury that has destroyed countless pitchers, and while he may be back by July there's no telling if he'd have done what he did last year again even if he was healthy, let alone after nearly a year off with a shoulder injury.

I guess I could see them sitting tight and trying to build internally with their prospects and stuff if they hadn't gone and committed 80 million to a 31 year old CF. Really weird to potentially waste Cain's best years by not solidifying the rotation when they had a chance.

I, for one, am completely fine with every team in the NL Central that isn't the Chicago Cubs not having their shit together.

Oh I have no issue with them being cheapskates, it's just really hard to figure out why they half-assed it in the perfect offseason to, like, three-quarter ass it and land a bunch of good players.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on March 21, 2018, 02:28:17 PM
Quote from: SKO on March 21, 2018, 11:11:17 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on March 21, 2018, 08:34:37 AM
Quote from: SKO on March 21, 2018, 07:30:43 AM
I gotta be honest I really don't get the Brewers giving that contract to Lorenzo Cain just to sit pat and not sign any of the three starters (Lynn, Arrieta, Cobb) who signed perfectly reasonable deals. Shit they could have added all three and ranked 16th in payroll, 60 million below the tax.

Their current projected rotation:
Chase Anderson
Zach Davies
Jhoulys Chacin
Brent Suter
Wade Miley

Anderson is coming off a career year that blew anything he'd ever done on any level out of the water, Davies is average at best and probably over-achieved to get to a 3.90 ERA last year (had a 4.22 FIP). Chacin is mediocre, Suter is a lefty who throws 85 and nobody is sure how long he can be effective doing that. Miley is a dumpster fire. Jimmy Nelson had a career year than tore his labrum, an injury that has destroyed countless pitchers, and while he may be back by July there's no telling if he'd have done what he did last year again even if he was healthy, let alone after nearly a year off with a shoulder injury.

I guess I could see them sitting tight and trying to build internally with their prospects and stuff if they hadn't gone and committed 80 million to a 31 year old CF. Really weird to potentially waste Cain's best years by not solidifying the rotation when they had a chance.

I, for one, am completely fine with every team in the NL Central that isn't the Chicago Cubs not having their shit together.

Oh I have no issue with them being cheapskates, it's just really hard to figure out why they half-assed it in the perfect offseason to, like, three-quarter ass it and land a bunch of good players.

Rhymes with "Schmollusion"?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Andy on March 21, 2018, 09:10:12 PM
Quote from: SKO on March 21, 2018, 11:11:17 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on March 21, 2018, 08:34:37 AM
Quote from: SKO on March 21, 2018, 07:30:43 AM
I gotta be honest I really don't get the Brewers giving that contract to Lorenzo Cain just to sit pat and not sign any of the three starters (Lynn, Arrieta, Cobb) who signed perfectly reasonable deals. Shit they could have added all three and ranked 16th in payroll, 60 million below the tax.

Their current projected rotation:
Chase Anderson
Zach Davies
Jhoulys Chacin
Brent Suter
Wade Miley

Anderson is coming off a career year that blew anything he'd ever done on any level out of the water, Davies is average at best and probably over-achieved to get to a 3.90 ERA last year (had a 4.22 FIP). Chacin is mediocre, Suter is a lefty who throws 85 and nobody is sure how long he can be effective doing that. Miley is a dumpster fire. Jimmy Nelson had a career year than tore his labrum, an injury that has destroyed countless pitchers, and while he may be back by July there's no telling if he'd have done what he did last year again even if he was healthy, let alone after nearly a year off with a shoulder injury.

I guess I could see them sitting tight and trying to build internally with their prospects and stuff if they hadn't gone and committed 80 million to a 31 year old CF. Really weird to potentially waste Cain's best years by not solidifying the rotation when they had a chance.

I, for one, am completely fine with every team in the NL Central that isn't the Chicago Cubs not having their shit together.

Oh I have no issue with them being cheapskates, it's just really hard to figure out why they half-assed it in the perfect offseason to, like, three-quarter ass it and land a bunch of good players.

I can't wait to see Captain Valtrex play first base.  He was literally the worst defensive third baseman in baseball history.  But I'm sure he'll be just fine at the other corner.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on March 22, 2018, 05:53:36 AM
Quote from: Andy on March 21, 2018, 09:10:12 PM
Quote from: SKO on March 21, 2018, 11:11:17 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on March 21, 2018, 08:34:37 AM
Quote from: SKO on March 21, 2018, 07:30:43 AM
I gotta be honest I really don't get the Brewers giving that contract to Lorenzo Cain just to sit pat and not sign any of the three starters (Lynn, Arrieta, Cobb) who signed perfectly reasonable deals. Shit they could have added all three and ranked 16th in payroll, 60 million below the tax.

Their current projected rotation:
Chase Anderson
Zach Davies
Jhoulys Chacin
Brent Suter
Wade Miley

Anderson is coming off a career year that blew anything he'd ever done on any level out of the water, Davies is average at best and probably over-achieved to get to a 3.90 ERA last year (had a 4.22 FIP). Chacin is mediocre, Suter is a lefty who throws 85 and nobody is sure how long he can be effective doing that. Miley is a dumpster fire. Jimmy Nelson had a career year than tore his labrum, an injury that has destroyed countless pitchers, and while he may be back by July there's no telling if he'd have done what he did last year again even if he was healthy, let alone after nearly a year off with a shoulder injury.

I guess I could see them sitting tight and trying to build internally with their prospects and stuff if they hadn't gone and committed 80 million to a 31 year old CF. Really weird to potentially waste Cain's best years by not solidifying the rotation when they had a chance.

I, for one, am completely fine with every team in the NL Central that isn't the Chicago Cubs not having their shit together.

Oh I have no issue with them being cheapskates, it's just really hard to figure out why they half-assed it in the perfect offseason to, like, three-quarter ass it and land a bunch of good players.

I can't wait to see Captain Valtrex play first base.  He was literally the worst defensive third baseman in baseball history.  But I'm sure he'll be just fine at the other corner.

I kind of forgot how hilariously terrible third baseman Ryan Braun was. His rookie year he had a 155 wRC+ and 34 bombs in only 113 games and he was still only worth 2.5 wins, which is about a 3.3 fWAR pace for season of 150 games. Last year players with 150 or better wRC+ were worth an average of 6.6 fWAR. To be 50% better than league average as a hitter and not even sniff a 5 or 6 win season requires some blindingly awful defense.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on March 22, 2018, 08:33:34 AM
Quote from: Andy on March 21, 2018, 09:10:12 PM
Quote from: SKO on March 21, 2018, 11:11:17 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on March 21, 2018, 08:34:37 AM
Quote from: SKO on March 21, 2018, 07:30:43 AM
I gotta be honest I really don't get the Brewers giving that contract to Lorenzo Cain just to sit pat and not sign any of the three starters (Lynn, Arrieta, Cobb) who signed perfectly reasonable deals. Shit they could have added all three and ranked 16th in payroll, 60 million below the tax.

Their current projected rotation:
Chase Anderson
Zach Davies
Jhoulys Chacin
Brent Suter
Wade Miley

Anderson is coming off a career year that blew anything he'd ever done on any level out of the water, Davies is average at best and probably over-achieved to get to a 3.90 ERA last year (had a 4.22 FIP). Chacin is mediocre, Suter is a lefty who throws 85 and nobody is sure how long he can be effective doing that. Miley is a dumpster fire. Jimmy Nelson had a career year than tore his labrum, an injury that has destroyed countless pitchers, and while he may be back by July there's no telling if he'd have done what he did last year again even if he was healthy, let alone after nearly a year off with a shoulder injury.

I guess I could see them sitting tight and trying to build internally with their prospects and stuff if they hadn't gone and committed 80 million to a 31 year old CF. Really weird to potentially waste Cain's best years by not solidifying the rotation when they had a chance.

I, for one, am completely fine with every team in the NL Central that isn't the Chicago Cubs not having their shit together.

Oh I have no issue with them being cheapskates, it's just really hard to figure out why they half-assed it in the perfect offseason to, like, three-quarter ass it and land a bunch of good players.

I can't wait to see Captain Valtrex play first base.  He was literally the worst defensive third baseman in baseball history.  But I'm sure he'll be just fine at the other corner.

I've gotten to see Dick Stuart, McStiff, Frank Howard, Jasons Giambi and Thomson, The Big Hurt, Mo Vaughn, Larry Biittner...

But Braun is going to be something special. I hope the netting in Miller Park goes to the RF foul pole.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on April 10, 2018, 01:45:07 PM
How about the Brewers' press (https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2018/04/09/milwaukee-tv-reporter-arrested-after-fight-brewers-cubs-game/500033002/)?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on April 10, 2018, 04:08:56 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on April 10, 2018, 01:45:07 PM
How about the Brewers' press (https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2018/04/09/milwaukee-tv-reporter-arrested-after-fight-brewers-cubs-game/500033002/)?

That's an old 32. Dude looks 32 going on 50.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on April 19, 2018, 08:41:06 AM
Bryan Price was fired by the Reds, replaced by Jim Riggleman.

The Reds are also proof that sucking for a number of years in a row does not guarantee future success.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: SKO on April 19, 2018, 09:02:03 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on April 19, 2018, 08:41:06 AM
Bryan Price was fired by the Reds, replaced by Jim Riggleman.

The Reds are also proof that sucking for a number of years in a row does not guarantee future success.

Their lineup has been good enough to contend with the entire time, they just can't grow pitching for shit, which I think is going to be the problem with a lot of these rebuilds, and it's the same problem the Cubs ran into. "Just develop hitters, then trade for pitching" is a sound theory unless 15 other clubs are doing it and pretty soon no one has any pitching surplus they're willing to trade. The Cubs managed to get around the issue by throwing dump trucks of money at Lester, Darvish, Lackey, etc. Teams that aren't willing to pay for pitching are fucked.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Oleg on July 18, 2018, 07:44:47 AM
So...Josh Hader, huh?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on July 18, 2018, 07:59:09 AM
Quote from: Oleg on July 18, 2018, 07:44:47 AM
So...Josh Hader, huh?

I hope Thames and Aguilar each take an arm and leg and pull him like a wishbone.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: CBStew on July 18, 2018, 11:47:57 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on July 18, 2018, 07:59:09 AM
Quote from: Oleg on July 18, 2018, 07:44:47 AM
So...Josh Hader, huh?

I hope Thames and Aguilar each take an arm and leg and pull him like a wishbone.

I assume that the family name has been deliberately misspelled for the sake of appearances, and that somewhere they replaced the "t" with an "d".
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on July 18, 2018, 02:44:37 PM
Quote from: CBStew on July 18, 2018, 11:47:57 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on July 18, 2018, 07:59:09 AM
Quote from: Oleg on July 18, 2018, 07:44:47 AM
So...Josh Hader, huh?

I hope Thames and Aguilar each take an arm and leg and pull him like a wishbone.

I assume that the family name has been deliberately misspelled for the sake of appearances, and that somewhere they replaced the "t" with an "d".

I think his family has their own feelings on young Josh's actions (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/jul/18/josh-hader-racist-homophobic-tweets-all-star-game), and they ain't good.
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Saul Goodman on July 18, 2018, 11:59:30 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on July 18, 2018, 02:44:37 PM
Quote from: CBStew on July 18, 2018, 11:47:57 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on July 18, 2018, 07:59:09 AM
Quote from: Oleg on July 18, 2018, 07:44:47 AM
So...Josh Hader, huh?

I hope Thames and Aguilar each take an arm and leg and pull him like a wishbone.

I assume that the family name has been deliberately misspelled for the sake of appearances, and that somewhere they replaced the "t" with an "d".

I think his family has their own feelings on young Josh's actions (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/jul/18/josh-hader-racist-homophobic-tweets-all-star-game), and they ain't good.

Are those feelings "Well until we find out what's going on I guess we should follow MLBPR's advice"?
Title: Re: "Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.
Post by: Quality Start Machine on July 19, 2018, 10:15:14 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on July 18, 2018, 11:59:30 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on July 18, 2018, 02:44:37 PM
Quote from: CBStew on July 18, 2018, 11:47:57 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on July 18, 2018, 07:59:09 AM
Quote from: Oleg on July 18, 2018, 07:44:47 AM
So...Josh Hader, huh?

I hope Thames and Aguilar each take an arm and leg and pull him like a wishbone.

I assume that the family name has been deliberately misspelled for the sake of appearances, and that somewhere they replaced the "t" with an "d".

I think his family has their own feelings on young Josh's actions (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/jul/18/josh-hader-racist-homophobic-tweets-all-star-game), and they ain't good.

Are those feelings "Well until we find out what's going on I guess we should follow MLBPR's advice"?

They sure aren't "We're standing by our son, no matter what."