"Turd Throw" and other stories from the rancid NLC.

[EG]

Awesome:

[Taylor2]

Awesome:

Is that jersey number significant in your opinion?

[hammerman]

Awesome:

Is that jersey number significant in your opinion?

It's not a number that you should be concerned about.

[Taylor2]

HOUSTON (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.

[thehawk]

HOUSTON (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.

[Internet Apex]

HOUSTON (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.

[Slaky+]

HOUSTON (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.

[LoneStarCubFan]

Somebody needs to earhole that roid-raging fuckstick.

[Dave B]

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.

[Thrillho]

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.

[butthead]

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.

[Kerm]

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.

[butthead]

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.

[Slaky+]

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.

[PTanner]

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?