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Darrell KSR
09-03-2012, 11:39 PM
National League
W L GB Left
Atlanta Braves 76 59 -- 27
St. Louis Cardinals 73 62 -- 27
Los Angeles Dodgers 73 63 0.5 26
Pittsburgh Pirates 70 64 2.5 28

About time to start paying attention!

Lfbj00
09-04-2012, 12:52 AM
My Dodger Blue are hanging in there like a big hair in a biscuit!! But the hell with the Wild Card, I want the NL West!! Made the acquisitions we needed....let's do this!!!

badrose
09-04-2012, 01:09 PM
I thought the Dodgers would be at the top by now. Added talent but is it driven? I think St Louis is the most dangerous wild card. Crazy scheduling for the first round. 1-seeds play on the road to start the 5-game series.

Catonahottinroof
09-04-2012, 04:55 PM
Go Redbirds Go!

blue2ksr
09-04-2012, 08:05 PM
Go Redbirds Go!

I agree 100% but am afraid Lance Lynn is flat worn out.

jimbo4uk
09-04-2012, 09:03 PM
I agree 100% but am afraid Lance Lynn is flat worn out.

Agreed, but there is buzz that Carp may try to come back. Probably won't have time to get back into starting rotation, but if they can get some help in the bullpen from Carp, that would be great.

Im hoping they have another run in them like last year.

2011 was a great year for this fan. St Louis wins the World Series and UK wins the National Title. Let's do it again in 2012!

jazyd
09-04-2012, 10:44 PM
He is, arm needs rest, but if Carp can come back even for a few starts and give this team a lift, watch out. Need Beltran to get rested and healed and get his bat back.
With all that is wrong, we are still in it.



I agree 100% but am afraid Lance Lynn is flat worn out.

Darrell KSR
09-06-2012, 09:22 AM
Updated 9/6/12

The top two Wild Card teams from each league make the postseason and play each other in a one-game playoff.
Wild Card Teams W L PCT WCGB WCE # L10 STRK LAST GAME NEXT GAME
Atlanta 77 60 .562 - - 5-5 W1 9/5 vs COL, W 1-0 9/6 vs COL, 12:10 PM
St. Louis 74 63 .540 - - 4-6 L1 9/5 vs NYM, L 2-6 9/7 vs MIL, 8:15 PM
Pittsburgh 72 64 .529 1.5 25 4-6 W2 9/5 vs HOU, W 6-3 9/7 vs CHC, 7:05 PM
LA Dodgers 73 65 .529 1.5 24 4-6 L2 9/5 vs SD, L 3-4 9/7 @ SF, 10:15 PM
Arizona 68 70 .493 6.5 19 4-6 W2 9/5 @ SF, W 6-2 9/7 @ SD, 10:05 PM
Milwaukee 67 69 .493 6.5 20 8-2 W2 9/5 @ MIA, W 8-5 9/6 @ MIA, 12:40 PM

Darrell KSR
09-06-2012, 09:24 AM
Atlanta 77 60 .562 - 39-32 38-28 614 537 +77 Won 1 5-5
St. Louis 74 63 .540 - 42-27 32-36 658 561 +97 Lost 1 4-6

Pittsburgh 72 64 .529 1.5 42-27 30-37 567 551 +16 Won 2 4-6
LA Dodgers 73 65 .529 1.5 38-33 35-32 552 528 +24 Lost 2 4-6

Arizona 68 70 .493 6.5 33-34 35-36 613 584 +29 Won 2 4-6
Milwaukee 67 69 .493 6.5 41-28 26-41 652 626 +26 Won 2 8-2

Catfan73
09-06-2012, 10:14 AM
A couple of weeks ago, I was watching the Reds and the Cardinals playing and the color guy on the broadcast kept saying that St. Louis would catch the Reds. At the time the Reds were battling Washington for having the best record in baseball, while St. Louis was something like 7 games back in the Central. They're 8.5 back now.

Darrell KSR
09-07-2012, 01:40 AM
National League
Team W L PCT GB
Atlanta 78 60 .565 -
St. Louis 74 63 .540 -
Pittsburgh (25) 72 64 .529 1½
L.A. Dodgers (24) 73 65 .529 1½

jazyd
09-07-2012, 09:26 AM
The cards might slip into the second spot but with Furcal out with an injury, Beltran still hurting, Berkman is limited to pinchhitting, and Lynn looking like his arm is tired and maybe Wainwright hitting the wall after coming back from surgery, I now don't think they will go far if past the first playoff game.

CatinIL
09-07-2012, 08:53 PM
I'll be shocked if StL gets to the post season this year. It seems like it's been a band-aid operation all year. I'm hoping they can get there but I just don't feel it.

blue2ksr
09-07-2012, 09:02 PM
I'll be shocked if StL gets to the post season this year. It seems like it's been a band-aid operation all year. I'm hoping they can get there but I just don't feel it.

I have to agree and mirror your thoughts.

If they could have stayed healthy, but it didn't happen.

Catonahottinroof
09-07-2012, 09:34 PM
I gave up on them last year and they won the World Series. I think I'm gonna lose interest right now :)

jazyd
09-07-2012, 11:01 PM
I am going to join you, worked last year for me also.



I gave up on them last year and they won the World Series. I think I'm gonna lose interest right now :)

Krank
09-08-2012, 11:00 AM
The Reds just need Votto to get back to "himself", get the rest of the lineup, as it has changed to accommodate Joey's return, back on track (i.e., theoretically his presence yields better pitches for others who bat near his slot), and smooth out what has been an inconsistent rotation lately. Hell, even Chapman hit a brick wall last night against the bottom of the order... an ASTROS order.

Ya never know what will happen once the postseason starts. I believe ANY of the wild card teams are capable of upsetting a Nationals, Reds, or Rangers.

I am hoping that the Reds and other small market and/or rarely there teams make as much of an impact as possible. Otherwise baseball can become a big snooze-fest for me in the postseason, rooting against the likes of the Yankees, Cards, and other usual suspects.

In any event, the wild card race should be pretty good, especially in the NL.

Lfbj00
09-13-2012, 12:05 AM
Well, after another stellar performance by the contenders, it seems NOBODY wants the last spot!! It looks like the Braves have sewed up one spot, but with my Dodgers losing 6 out of their last 7, the Pirates losing 6 in a row, and the Cards losing 11 out of their last 15, they've all let the Phillies and DBacks into the mix.

LA - ST Louis 4 game set starting tomorrow night might just give us a winner. GO DODGER BLUE!!!

Krank
09-13-2012, 12:13 AM
NOBODY wants the last spot!!

I was thinking about that the other day. It's almost ridiculous... could the wild card teams end up being "least bad" of the bunch instead of deserving playoff teams? Further, if it continues to play out like that, will it be a fair criticism of the new "extra wild card team" idea?

I do think you are right about the Cards/Dodgers series being huge for how the postseason shapes up.

Catfan73
09-13-2012, 07:43 AM
Who cares about the wild card? The Reds' magic number is down to 8 with the sweep over the Pirates. 30 games over .500!

MickintheHam
09-13-2012, 08:10 AM
I'm hoping the Pirates or Dodgers catch Bobby Knight's team.


National League
W L GB Left
Atlanta Braves 76 59 -- 27
St. Louis Cardinals 73 62 -- 27
Los Angeles Dodgers 73 63 0.5 26
Pittsburgh Pirates 70 64 2.5 28

About time to start paying attention!

Darrell KSR
09-13-2012, 08:50 AM
NL Wild Card
Team W-L Pct. GB
Braves 81-63 .563 +6.5
Cardinals 75-68 .524 --
Dodgers 74-69 .517 1.0
Pirates 72-70 .507 2.5
Phillies 72-71 .503 3.0
Brewers 72-71 .503 3.0
D-backs 70-72 .493 4.5
Padres 69-75 .479 6.5

jazyd
09-13-2012, 10:00 AM
Darrell, I have just about lost hope for the Cars this year. w/o Furcal we are much weaker, and with Beltran hurting, it takes away power and rbi's. imo, Wainright should have been on a pitch count this year and I believe his arm is getting tired. The last two L's have been about defensive errors, take away the unearned runs and we win both games and right now we cannot afford those L's. Even if we slip into the 2nd playoff spot, I don't think we get far, we are a weakened team right now. No Berkman, no furcal, no Beltran and a weak mid innings pen.

And Mick, the Cards have never been Knights team, he was friends with the liberal Larussa which I never understood because Larussa was an animal rights activists that was anti hunting. Tells you alot about Knight



NL Wild Card
Team W-L Pct. GB
Braves 81-63 .563 +6.5
Cardinals 75-68 .524 --
Dodgers 74-69 .517 1.0
Pirates 72-70 .507 2.5
Phillies 72-71 .503 3.0
Brewers 72-71 .503 3.0
D-backs 70-72 .493 4.5
Padres 69-75 .479 6.5

Darrell KSR
09-13-2012, 11:19 AM
Well, I love my Cardinals, warts and all, but I think you're very realistic, Jazy. Don't see lightning in a bottle happening, and right now, I'd put the odds of us even making Wild Card at less than 50-50, the way we're playing.

Catonahottinroof
09-13-2012, 11:43 AM
I've given up on my Redbirds....hoping for some magic being left in the bottle from 2011...

Catfan73
09-13-2012, 12:02 PM
NL Wild Card
Team W-L Pct. GB
Braves 81-63 .563 +6.5
Cardinals 75-68 .524 --
Dodgers 74-69 .517 1.0
Pirates 72-70 .507 2.5
Phillies 72-71 .503 3.0
Brewers 72-71 .503 3.0
D-backs 70-72 .493 4.5
Padres 69-75 .479 6.5

Darrell, Arizona is 71-72 after yesterday's win over the Dodgers, moving them to 4 games back. I wouldn't sleep on the Diamondbacks with 12 home games left and only 7 away. Their remaining schedule might give them a boost--they have 3 at home and 3 away with the Giants, but the rest of it is 3 games at home against the Padres, 3 more at home against the Cubs, and 3 home and 4 away against the Rockies.

Lfbj00
09-13-2012, 01:58 PM
One thing is for sure....if my Dodger Blue is gonna make the playoffs, they are going to earn it!! With 19 games left, they've got 4 against St Louis and 3 against San Francisco at home, and 3 each with the Reds and Nationals on the road. Throw in a 3 at home against the Rockies and a 3 game trip to San Diego, and we've probably got the toughest schedule left!! LETS GO DODGERS!!!!

Darrell KSR
09-17-2012, 06:30 AM
Dodgers-Cardinals split the series; listened to the game yesterday on the drive home from Tennessee. Cards got a badly-needed extra-inning win to salvage the split.

Wild Card Teams W L PCT WCGB WCE # L10 STRK LAST GAME NEXT GAME
Atlanta 84 63 .571 - - 7-3 W3 9/16 vs WSH, W 5-1 9/17 @ MIA, 7:10 PM
St. Louis 77 70 .524 - - 3-7 W1 9/16 @ LAD, W 5-2 9/18 vs HOU, 8:15 PM
LA Dodgers 76 71 .517 1.0 15 3-7 L1 9/16 vs STL, L 2-5 9/18 @ WSH, 7:05 PM
Milwaukee 74 72 .507 2.5 14 7-3 W2 9/16 vs NYM, W 3-0 9/18 @ PIT, 7:05 PM
Pittsburgh 73 72 .503 3.0 14 2-8 L1 9/16 @ CHC, L 9-13 9/17 @ CHC, 8:05 PM
Philadelphia 73 74 .497 4.0 12 7-3 L2 9/16 @ HOU, L 6-7 9/17 @ NYM, 7:10 PM
Arizona 72 74 .493 4.5 12 6-4 W1 9/16 vs SF, W 10-2 9/18 vs SD, 9:40 PM

Catonahottinroof
09-19-2012, 05:54 PM
So far so good Redbird fans :)

National League. W L GB Left
*Atlanta Braves 85 64 -- 13
*St. Louis Cardinals 78 70 -- 14
*Los Angeles Dodgers 76 71 1.5 15
*Milwaukee Brewers 75 72 2.5 15
*Pittsburgh Pirates 74 73 3.5 15
*Philadelphia Phillies 74 74 4.0 14
*Arizona D-backs 73 74 4.5 15
*San Diego Padres 71 77 7.0 14
*New York Mets 66 81 11.5 15
*Miami Marlins 66 83 12.5 13
*Colorado Rockies 58 89 19.5 15
*Chicago Cubs 58 90 20.0 14
*Houston Astros 48 100 30.0 14

Darrell KSR
09-19-2012, 10:16 PM
Cards win their 3rd straight tonight, 5-0 behind Lance Lynn 16th win of the season.

Yadier Molina's 151 hits marks the first time a Cardinals catcher has had 150 hits or more in a season since Ted Simmons (1977).

Beltran 29, Holliday 27, Craig 21, Freese 20, Molina 20. First time in STLCards history five different players have 20+ HR.

Cards will surpass 3 million in season attendance this week for 9th straight season & 16th in history.

Darrell KSR
09-19-2012, 10:28 PM
Atlanta 86-64
St. Louis 79-70
Los Angeles Dodgers 77 72 --2.0 gb--
Milwaukee Brewers 76 72 --2.5 gb--
Philadelphia Phillies 75 74 --4.0 gb--
Pittsburgh Pirates 74 74 --4.5 gb--
Arizona D-backs 74 74 --4.5 gb--


((Edited for the late night Arizona v San Diego game, which Arizona won))

jazyd
09-19-2012, 10:32 PM
dodgers split tonight and Cards win. Nice night for Lynn, Ole Miss boy

Catonahottinroof
09-19-2012, 10:34 PM
I'm trying not to pay attention. It worked so well last season lol

Darrell KSR
09-19-2012, 10:37 PM
He's done the Rebels proud this year, Jazy. Saw him pitch at Ole Miss, was in league when David Price was in for Vandy. With Price & Lynn, SEC batters didn't put the bat on the ball much. My memories fading, but I think I saw him in the SEC tournament a couple of times. Don't hold me to it.

Darrell KSR
09-19-2012, 10:41 PM
I'm trying not to pay attention. It worked so well last season lol

Good part of the season I did the same thing. Just recently started to get interested again. Still think it's a pipe dream that we'll do anything, but really, I didn't think we'd do it last year, either. Ya never know. Get Carpenter back, who knows? I don't expect to see Chris Carpenter, the ace, but just being back ought to be a shot of extra morale for the Cards.

Catfan73
09-20-2012, 07:55 AM
Milwaukee's streaking and starting to look like the Cardinals' chief competition for the second wildcard. Meanwhile, the Reds' magic number is down to 3. :o

Darrell, Arizona is still 4.5 back, having won 3 in a row and 6 of their last ten.

Catonahottinroof
09-20-2012, 04:37 PM
Cardinals down the Astros 5-4 today. Keep on keeping on Redbirds.

Krank
09-20-2012, 04:58 PM
Who would y'all St. Louie fans rather play? Washington or Cincinnati?

Catfan73
09-20-2012, 05:31 PM
The Reds moved into a tie with Washington pending the Nationals' game tonight with LA. The Reds are 6-6 vs. St. Louis this year, but 5-1 vs. the Braves. I know who I would be rooting for in a Cardinals-Braves game if the Reds beat out the Nationals for best record. If not, they're 4-3 vs. San Fran.

jazyd
09-21-2012, 12:23 AM
Cards win tonight, LA loses

I would prefer Cincy.

Darrell KSR
09-23-2012, 08:37 AM
After Saturday's games:
Atlanta 87 65 .572 +6.0 - 6-4 W1 9/22 @ PHI, W 8-2 9/23 @ PHI, 1:35 PM
St. Louis 81 71 .533 - - 6-4 W1 9/22 @ CHC, W 5-4 9/23 @ CHC, 2:20 PM
Milwaukee 78 73 .517 2.5 9 8-2 L1 9/22 @ WSH, L 4-10 9/23 @ WSH, 1:35 PM
LA Dodgers 78 74 .513 3.0 8 4-6 L1 9/22 @ CIN, L 0-6 9/23 @ CIN, 8:05 PM
Philadelphia 77 75 .507 4.0 7 6-4 L1 9/22 vs ATL, L 2-8 9/23 vs ATL, 1:35 PM
Arizona 76 75 .503 4.5 7 7-3 W2 9/22 @ COL, W 8-7 9/23 @ COL, 3:10 PM

Catonahottinroof
09-23-2012, 08:48 AM
10 to go Redbirds. Hang on please!

blue2ksr
09-23-2012, 09:30 AM
Who would y'all St. Louie fans rather play? Washington or Cincinnati?


I think Washington, since Strasburg has been shut down.

Either would be very tough though.

blue2ksr
09-23-2012, 04:42 PM
Cards win 6 to 3 today over the Cubs. They hold a 2.5 game lead over the hot Brewers in the wild card.

jazyd
09-23-2012, 10:26 PM
What is our schedule the rest of the way?


Cards win 6 to 3 today over the Cubs. They hold a 2.5 game lead over the hot Brewers in the wild card.

Catonahottinroof
09-23-2012, 10:34 PM
3 @ Houston, then home for 3 with the Nationals, and 3 with the Reds.

jazyd
09-24-2012, 10:59 PM
Cards win tonight, Lance Lynn, formerly of Ole Miss wins his 17th game of the year.

blue2ksr
09-24-2012, 11:47 PM
Cards win tonight, Lance Lynn, formerly of Ole Miss wins his 17th game of the year.

Plus, the Brewers lost.

Cards have a 3.5 game lead over the Brewers and the Dodgers.

Darrell KSR
09-25-2012, 03:15 AM
Wild Card Teams W L PCT WCGB WCE # L10 STRK LAST GAME NEXT GAME
Atlanta 88 65 .575 +5.5 - 7-3 W2 9/23 @ PHI, W 2-1 9/25 vs MIA, 7:10 PM
St. Louis 83 71 .539 - - 7-3 W3 9/24 @ HOU, W 6-1 9/25 @ HOU, 8:05 PM
LA Dodgers 79 74 .516 3.5 6 5-5 W1 9/23 @ CIN, W 5-3 9/25 @ SD, 10:05 PM
Milwaukee 79 74 .516 3.5 6 7-3 L1 9/24 @ WSH, L 2-12 9/25 @ CIN, 7:10 PM
Arizona 77 76 .503 5.5 4 6-4 L1 9/24 @ COL, L 2-4 9/25 @ SF, 10:15 PM
Philadelphia 77 76 .503 5.5 4 5-5 L2 9/23 vs ATL, L 1-2 9/25 vs WSH, 7:05 PM

Catonahottinroof
09-26-2012, 02:06 PM
Last year the Redbirds went 90-72. They will be off that pace slightly, but seem to be getting a little stronger towards the end of the season.

jazyd
09-26-2012, 10:45 PM
Lost tonight and the Brewers won.

blue2ksr
09-27-2012, 04:16 AM
Lost tonight and the Brewers won.


The Dodgers won too.

Cards up 3.5 over both.

Darrell KSR
09-27-2012, 09:06 AM
St. Louis 84 72 .538 - - 8-2 L1 9/26 @ HOU, L 0-2 9/28 vs WSH, 8:15 PM
LA Dodgers 80 75 .516 3.5 4 5-5 W1 9/26 @ SD, W 8-2 9/27 @ SD, 10:05 PM
Milwaukee 80 75 .516 3.5 4 7-3 W1 9/26 @ CIN, W 8-1 9/27 @ CIN, 12:35 PM
Arizona 78 77 .503 5.5 2 7-3 L1 9/26 @ SF, L 0-6 9/27 @ SF, 3:45 PM
Philadelphia 78 77 .503 5.5 2 5-5 L1 9/26 vs WSH, L 4-8 9/27 vs WSH, 7:05 PM

Darrell KSR
09-27-2012, 09:07 AM
Tomorrow hope to be able to remove Arizona and Philadelphia from the list.

Krank
09-27-2012, 12:09 PM
IMO, the only way the Cards don't make the wild card game is a ridiculous meltdown that would include a season-ending sweep by the Reds in St. Louis AND a Brewers or Dodgers team suddenly dominating every aspect of their remaining games. IMO, that combo ain't happening.

Now that we have that out of the way, how easy do you Cards fans think it will be for St. Louis to be the FIRST team to win a game in 24 (25?) starts for the Braves' Kris Medlen?

Not being obnoxious, just curious what y'all think of that potential problem. I know Carpenter is back, Lohse and Lynn have been excellent, and the staff, in general, has been good lately, but that ONE game thing has gotta make ya a little nervous, correct?

Catfan73
09-27-2012, 01:46 PM
That's the obvious problem with a one game playoff. The Reds won 96 games in '99, but so did the Mets, who beat Cincy in a one game playoff. A 96-66 season down the drain in one game.

I think within a couple of years the wildcard matchup will expand to at least a best of 3 series. The World Series doesn't end until Halloween anyway, what's a couple of extra days?

P.S.--The Reds are trailing the Brewers 1-0 in the middle of the 8th.

Krank
09-27-2012, 02:07 PM
I think within a couple of years the wildcard matchup will expand to at least a best of 3 series. The World Series doesn't end until Halloween anyway, what's a couple of extra days?


EXACTLY, CF73, what I said, out loud no less, LOL, the first time I heard that this ridiculous "2nd Wild Card team" forcing the BETTER wild card team to potentially lose out on what they worked all year for in JUST ONE GAME.

Sometimes I wonder if the suits that run major sports have their ties on so tight that it strangles the blood flow to their heads.

Goodell certainly has that problem, but Selig is dang close.

Catfan73
09-27-2012, 02:14 PM
Still 1-0, Reds last at-bat coming up--middle of the order.

Frazier homered, tied up 1-1. Bruce coming to bat.

Bruce singled to left then Navarro tripled to knock him in. Reds win 2-1! Cards fans can breathe a little easier. :p

Lfbj00
09-28-2012, 01:15 AM
Cards lose and my Dodger Blue win tonight to pull within 3 games. 6 left for each...all at home. Cards hosting Washington and Cincy...LA hosting Colorado and San Fran.

I've got a good feeling about my Dodgers!!! Of course it could be the chili I just ate too!!

Darrell KSR
09-28-2012, 08:33 AM
I've never been this concerned about having a 3-game lead with 6 to play as I am this year, lfbj00.

Catfan73
09-28-2012, 09:35 AM
LA probably has to win all 6 of their remaining games and hope the Cardinals do no better than 3-3. St. Louis has 3 left against the Nats and 3 against the Reds, all tough games against teams battling to see who gets the wildcard winner. LA has 3 more against last place Colorado and then 3 against San Fran. It's hard to see them winning all of those, but they should get a good start on it today with Kershaw pitching against the Rockies.

In the event of a tie, they would have a one-game playoff to see who gets to play in the wildcard one-game playoff. :p

Darrell KSR
09-28-2012, 09:39 AM
LA probably has to win all 6 of their remaining games and hope the Cardinals do no better than 3-3. St. Louis has 3 left against the Nats and 3 against the Reds, all tough games against teams battling to see who gets the wildcard winner. LA has 3 more against last place Colorado and then 3 against San Fran. It's hard to see them winning all of those, but they should get a good start on it today with Kershaw pitching against the Rockies.

In the event of a tie, they would have a one-game playoff to see who gets to play in the wildcard one-game playoff. :p

Yech.

I'm hoping for 3-3 for the Cardinals, win one series, lose the other but win one.

jazyd
09-28-2012, 12:52 PM
Cards could easily lose this. Brewers have Houston this weekend and Cards the Nationals. Cards must win 2 of the 3 to have a chance as I think Brewers sweep. Tough next 6 games, but all in the Cards hands, hope they don't pull a 2011 Braves.

Catonahottinroof
09-28-2012, 05:02 PM
If STL doesn't win home games, they don't deserve to play
Post season in my opinion.
These mean more to StL than either the Nationals or the Reds. Might as well start now as you will have to beat one of them in the playoffs to advance to anything meaningful.

jazyd
09-28-2012, 08:11 PM
Off to a good start tonight, hope the pen can hold the lead Wainright is giving them. Win this tonight and it will be very hard to catch the Cards.




If STL doesn't win home games, they don't deserve to play
Post season in my opinion.
These mean more to StL than either the Nationals or the Reds. Might as well start now as you will have to beat one of them in the playoffs to advance to anything meaningful.

blueboss
09-28-2012, 08:27 PM
Homer Bailey going into the 9th with a no no working with a 1-0 lead over the Pirates

Catfan73
09-28-2012, 09:05 PM
Homer threw a 115 pitch NO HITTER! Walked only 1 batter.

Krank
09-28-2012, 09:07 PM
Homer Bailey going into the 9th with a no no working with a 1-0 lead over the Pirates

Bailey's no-hitter tonight was especially impressive given the Pirates' desire to avoid another in a long string of losing seasons in Pittsburgh.

Burnett pitched a great game too, yet the Reds continue to be anemic offensively, scoring the lone run in the first inning, ending in Bruce hitting into a DP.

If Cueto can consistently get back to his top level, he can join Latos and Bailey as two of the hottest pitchers in the majors. If Chapman also gets totally back to where he was, I like the Reds chances.

They just have to score more dammit.

Catonahottinroof
09-28-2012, 09:07 PM
Redbirds up 9-1 in the 5th.

jazyd
09-28-2012, 09:14 PM
and Houston ahead of Brewers 5-3 in 6th


Redbirds up 9-1 in the 5th.

blue2ksr
09-28-2012, 09:20 PM
The Dodgers are actually a game ahead of the Brewers, and they are winning as I type this.

blueboss
09-28-2012, 09:28 PM
Bob Gibson was the last one to deliver the Pirates a no hitter in 1971. Yep I just typed Bob Gibson, I think I'll throw in a Lou Brock while I'm at it

Catonahottinroof
09-28-2012, 09:30 PM
Still 9-1 top of the 7th.

blue2ksr
09-28-2012, 09:30 PM
Bob Gibson was the last one to deliver the Pirates a no hitter in 1971. Yep I just typed Bob Gibson, I think I'll throw in a Lou Brock while I'm at it

Gibson was my favorite player of all time. I've never seen anyone more competitive.

I remember listening to that game on the old radio back home.

Darrell KSR
09-28-2012, 09:34 PM
Cards up 9-2 in the 7th.

Darrell KSR
09-28-2012, 09:35 PM
Gibson was my favorite player of all time. I've never seen anyone more competitive.

I remember listening to that game on the old radio back home.

Ditto, except I had a two-way tie. Bob Gibson and Lou Brock.

Brock was so intelligent, just a specimen of athletic ability meets applied intelligence.

Catonahottinroof
09-28-2012, 09:57 PM
12-2 Redbirds, Nationals down to their last 3 outs

Darrell KSR
09-28-2012, 10:08 PM
I know I won't, but next Friday's one-game wildcard playoff in Atlanta....I could make the drive in under 3 hours, watch the game, and come back late that night.

Might have to do it by myself, but I haven't seen a MLB game in person in a long time, and have never seen a playoff game (or World Series). Tickets are available...

Catonahottinroof
09-28-2012, 10:08 PM
Redbirds win 12-2. Too bad they couldnt save a few of that 10 run cushion for upcoming games.

Catonahottinroof
09-28-2012, 10:15 PM
I know I won't, but next Friday's one-game wildcard playoff in Atlanta....I could make the drive in under 3 hours, watch the game, and come back late that night.

Might have to do it by myself, but I haven't seen a MLB game in person in a long time, and have never seen a playoff game (or World Series). Tickets are available...


Go for it Darrell. I got to see Jeff Suppan pitch a shutout and hit a dinger too against the Mets in 2006, game 3. Best $200 I ever spent :)

blue2ksr
09-28-2012, 10:50 PM
Matt Holiday has an elbow "contusion" after being hit by a pitch.

His status is "day to day".

Catfan73
09-28-2012, 11:20 PM
Dodgers are up on the Rockies 5-0 in the 7th; need to win to stay 3.0 behind the Cardinals.

Lfbj00
09-29-2012, 12:38 AM
My Dodgers won 8-0 behind a strong 8 innings from Clayton Kershaw who struck out 10. St Louis wins, so we gain nothing....Dammit!!!!!

Darrell KSR
09-29-2012, 01:01 AM
Matt Holiday has an elbow "contusion" after being hit by a pitch.

His status is "day to day".

I turned on the game as they were wrapping up, and heard them give the score. I switched channels, and they said "Holiday was hit...."

It was on Sirius/XM, so by the time I switched back, they were on a commercial. On the whole, I'm more relieved that it's not worse after hearing what I heard.

Catonahottinroof
09-29-2012, 08:06 AM
5 games left. I like my chances :)

blue2ksr
09-29-2012, 09:14 AM
Redbirds win 12-2. Too bad they couldnt save a few of that 10 run cushion for upcoming games.

Former Cardinal Edwin Jackson gave up 8 earned runs in 1.1 innings, and Craig went 4 for 4.

:eek:

jazyd
09-29-2012, 01:35 PM
Jackson has pitched well for them this year. This was a huge win for the Cards, almost a must win to keep that big distance.

Darrell, if we have enough help, do you want a driving companion?




Former Cardinal Edwin Jackson gave up 8 earned runs in 1.1 innings, and Craig went 4 for 4.

:eek:

Darrell KSR
09-29-2012, 03:39 PM
Sure, saddle 'em up, and come on!

jazyd
09-29-2012, 04:57 PM
I have to look at our schedule and make sure we have enough help. If I can I wll,, and I am going to see if I can get two tickets from the DAA Braves here, I take ads in their program.


Sure, saddle 'em up, and come on!

blue2ksr
09-29-2012, 05:55 PM
Holiday will play tonight!

At least, that's the latest I read!

dan_bgblue
09-29-2012, 07:54 PM
Saw Gibson pitch twice at old Busch Stadium when I was a teenager. Had seats with the family about 20 rows up right behind the 3rd base dugout. He pitched quicker than any other major leaguer of his day. Get the throw back from the McCarver, scratch the dirt a time or two like a stud bull, step on the rubber, get the sign, nod once, stand up and go into the windup. I loved it. He was so freaking fierce on the mound. And by the way, from my vantage point, when he threw the high hard one, I saw the ball in his hand at the point of release and heard the pop when it hit the catcher's mitt. I could not see the ball anywhere in between.

Catonahottinroof
09-29-2012, 10:08 PM
Redbirds dropped one to the Nationals 6-4 tonight... :/

Lfbj00
09-30-2012, 07:36 AM
Cards lose and my Dodger Blue win again!!! Knock knock....here we come!!!

Darrell KSR
09-30-2012, 08:11 AM
Today is a huge day. Cards' Lance Lynn will face St. Louis native Ross Detwiler. David Freese, who pinch hit last night, is expected back.

Detwiler has great stuff, and has only lost once in a month. If St. Louis can win today, it will be a huge victory and mean a lot.

A loss/La win, and we're at 1 game with 3 to play, and feeling very nervous.

Krank
09-30-2012, 03:19 PM
Today is a huge day. Cards' Lance Lynn will face St. Louis native Ross Detwiler. David Freese, who pinch hit last night, is expected back.

Detwiler has great stuff, and has only lost once in a month. If St. Louis can win today, it will be a huge victory and mean a lot.

A loss/La win, and we're at 1 game with 3 to play, and feeling very nervous.

Darrell, I also find it interesting that, if the Dodgers DO continue to keep it tight, the Cards will have to play their last three games against MY Cincinnati Reds.

Now, one might assume that St. Louis, since they NEED to win more than the Reds in that series, will be "more into it" than Cincinnati, but I would counter that the Reds, who so often had great battles with the Cards this year, will see it as an opportunity to DETERMINE who they play in the Divisional Series (IF they end up with a better record than the Nats), will want to beat the Cards no matter what due to the rivalry, AND will be able to determine IF they get home field THROUGHOUT the postseason.

Personally, I would prefer to play Atlanta, LA, or even SF before St. Louis. Rivalry postseason series always make me a little nervous.

blue2ksr
09-30-2012, 05:13 PM
Cards won 10-4 today, reducing their magic number to 2.

Beltran hit two out. Great to see that. We need a hot Beltran.

The Dodgers are winning as I type this.

Darrell KSR
09-30-2012, 06:09 PM
I heard the Cards score 5 runs...I only got to hear one-half inning on the radio today. I picked a good one :)

Catonahottinroof
09-30-2012, 07:07 PM
Need a hot Beltran and Yadi Molina.

Lfbj00
09-30-2012, 07:43 PM
Cards win, Dodgers win. Still separated by 2 games with 3 to play. My Dodger Blue hosting San Francisco, and St Louis hosting Cincy. I never ever thought I'd say this, but....GO BIG RED MACHINE!!

Catonahottinroof
10-01-2012, 09:54 PM
Redbirds better the Redlegs 4-2 :)

Darrell KSR
10-01-2012, 10:01 PM
And Giants lead Dodgers 1-0 in the 4th.

C'mon, Giants.

Catonahottinroof
10-01-2012, 10:04 PM
Cardinals are now 7-6 head to head against the Reds this season.

Darrell KSR
10-01-2012, 10:28 PM
Dodgers score 2 in B4 to take a 2-1 lead. Dodgers batting in B5 leading Giants.

jazyd
10-01-2012, 11:01 PM
As long as we win, they can't catch us.

and I can't go on Fri, found out I am helping babysit our two grandkids Fri nite and have to open the store on Sat since my wife will be home with the younguns. And I was going to be able to get us two free tickets.


Dodgers score 2 in B4 to take a 2-1 lead. Dodgers batting in B5 leading Giants.

Darrell KSR
10-02-2012, 06:45 AM
Dodgers won in the 9th. You know it is bad when I'm listening to their radio broadcast.

I'm not making any plans until it is a certainty, but sorry you can't make it Jazy. I hope the Cards can wrap it up tonight.

Catonahottinroof
10-02-2012, 08:11 AM
Only 1 of the 4 needs to go my way. Those are house odds :)

Catfan73
10-02-2012, 11:28 AM
The Reds will start Latos tonight vs. Carpenter. Latos (13-4, 3.52) hasn't been very successful against the Cardinals this year, but he hasn't recorded a loss in 6 straight starts. If Carpenter can keep getting better it should be a good one.

I think the Cardinals will win at least one of these last two games. An interesting stat--if the Reds win today and tomorrow, it would make only the 4th series win in St. Louis since 2003.

Lfbj00
10-02-2012, 02:06 PM
I knew I couldn't count on the Reds for anything!!

Catonahottinroof
10-02-2012, 02:15 PM
I knew I couldn't count on the Reds for anything!!

Choking when big games are on the line is the Reds hallmark lol

Krank
10-02-2012, 03:06 PM
I knew I couldn't count on the DODGERS for anything!!

Fixed that for ya... YOUR Dodgers LOST and that's on them, LOL!

Krank
10-02-2012, 03:07 PM
Choking when big games are on the line is the Reds hallmark lol

The greatest baseball team in history, the 1975-'76 Reds, disavow your "truism".

Catonahottinroof
10-02-2012, 03:10 PM
You're reaching 37 years back.... What have they done for you lately? 1990? Surely you've noticed the Reds have faded like daisies over the years when the grind occurs.
Maybe it's their time, but recent history lends nothing to support that.

Lfbj00
10-02-2012, 03:11 PM
My DODGER BLUE sends Chris Capuano tonight vs. Barry Zito. Tomorrow we send Clayton Kershaw against Ryan Voglesong. Hopefully we send Beckett or Blanton against the Redbirds in LA for the tiebreaker, but I doubt the Reds will help!!

Lfbj00
10-02-2012, 03:14 PM
fixed that for ya... Your dodgers lost and that's on them, lol!

No my Dodgers won!!! Just like they did 4 out of 6 against the Reds!! Maybe that is it....the Reds are tanking it because they are scared!!!;)

Catfan73
10-02-2012, 03:29 PM
Choking when big games are on the line is the Reds hallmark lol

You realize of course that you just put the reverse jinx on them? :p

Catonahottinroof
10-02-2012, 03:31 PM
You realize of course that you just put the reverse jinx on them? :p

1 out of 4 is all I need :)

Krank
10-02-2012, 04:11 PM
You're reaching 37 years back.... What have they done for you lately? 1990? Surely you've noticed the Reds have faded like daisies over the years when the grind occurs.
Maybe it's their time, but recent history lends nothing to support that.

Hey, I have stated many times (well, maybe not HERE, LOL) that the Cards are, easily, the greatest franchise in National League history and the 2nd best in MLB history. I have a LOT of friends who are Card fans and give them mad respect.

Having said that, remember that being a team in a small market (i.e. MUCH smaller than St. Louis, for instance) has NOT been easy since the late '70's, but the Reds have still accomplished some amazing things given the uneven financial playing field.

BTW, I just like to talk about the '75-'76 Reds. I don't have to go back that far... how about 1990 (okay, still sorta far, LOL, but firmly within the era of large market dominance), the only team, at the time (and maybe still? unsure), to NEVER be anywhere but first place, from the start of the season until the end. Winning big games? I'd say they won plenty.

Let me be clear. I believe the St. Louis Cardinals, historically, are one of the greatest franchises in ALL of sports BECAUSE of how well they have done in a MEDIUM sized market. That is a testament to their fan support, primarily, something that I WOULD sometimes criticize Cincinnati for (too much Mike Brown influence in that town, unfortunately), yet there are too many skeletons, starting with Dick Wagner, who broke up the Big Red Machine IMMEDIATELY after free agency rules changed. He didn't even TRY to ride the financial wave the Reds had created, but I digress.

Yes, you are correct that the Reds, in recent years, have done little in the postseason. Yes, you are correct if PART of your sniping is due to how the Reds have generally fared against St. Louis, but you are incorrect about THIS year's team, strictly speaking.

The Reds have had the third most walk-offs in the Majors this year. THAT, strictly speaking renders your initial point without merit. They have won countless games with late inning heroics, walk-offs or not. I know because I have been watching.

Now, if you want to REALLY talk about what is going on with the Reds, recently, it's simple. Their hitting has slumped, as a team. We fans can only hope that it comes back. All year long, someone has taken up the slack when others have been injured, even when Dusty became ill, Speier did a pretty good job. This team has a better, more mature vibe, in my view. They didn't get to THIRTY-TWO games over .500 by choking fer cryin' out loud.

So, yeah, I get your little jab, if you just wanna take a jab, but I like the Reds' extremely good defense over the Cardinals average to awful. I will take our bullpen over yours. I will take SOME of our starters over yours.

I will even take some of our lineup over yours (Votto over everyone, though I am waiting for him to hit a high gear again... not sure if that injury isn't still affecting him), but if you must know, respect meant, I would prefer to play anyone in the NDL before St. Louis, mostly because I don't like the matchup. The Reds, for instance, have a much better record against the Braves and a slightly better one against the Giants.

Make no mistake, though, there are questions right now... will Chapman be completely back to his rested self?... will Cueto get back to dominance?... will Arroyo be good, bad, or ugly in the postseason?... will the Reds, as a team, stop leaving so many on base even though they still win at a high clip in low-scoring games?

A lot of good questions, but all of these teams have plenty themselves, including the Cards. It should be interesting. Good luck!

Peace.

Krank
10-02-2012, 04:17 PM
No my Dodgers won!!! Just like they did 4 out of 6 against the Reds!! Maybe that is it....the Reds are tanking it because they are scared!!!;)

LOL, hey sorry dude... I had been told by a friend, late last night, that the Dodgers LOST and that the Cards had the spot, so I was proceeding with that incorrect info. Good luck!

P.S. are you still ticked that the Big Red Machine made Tommy LaSorda cry himself to sleep every night? Just curious.

Krank
10-02-2012, 04:20 PM
My DODGER BLUE sends Chris Capuano tonight vs. Barry Zito. Tomorrow we send Clayton Kershaw against Ryan Voglesong. Hopefully we send Beckett or Blanton against the Redbirds in LA for the tiebreaker, but I doubt the Reds will help!!

I would never bet against Chris Carpenter, even recently coming off the DL, but Mat Latos has been one of the best pitchers in baseball for more than six weeks. Just lettin' ya know, and THAT has been with mostly pizz-poor run support. THAT is the key for the Reds as the postseason approaches.

Catonahottinroof
10-02-2012, 04:20 PM
At this stage of the season, everyone has hitting in the playoffs. It's pitching that separates the haves from the have nots. The Reds held serve on the mound very well with Votto's bat gone from the line up midsaeason. Arroyo has faltered a bit. Cueto has been strong all year. Chapman is strong in the pen.
Do they have enough pitching? I don't think so. For the record, the Redbirds don't either :/

Krank
10-02-2012, 04:42 PM
At this stage of the season, everyone has hitting in the playoffs. It's pitching that separates the haves from the have nots. The Reds held serve on the mound very well with Votto's bat gone from the line up midsaeason. Arroyo has faltered a bit. Cueto has been strong all year. Chapman is strong in the pen.
Do they have enough pitching? I don't think so. For the record, the Redbirds don't either :/

I thought you guys had at least one decent closer and one decent set-up guy, but I think your pen is pretty suspect on the whole. You guys have excellent and experienced starters and a murderer's row lineup, even with your many injuries, crap, y'all just slot in another guy who hits plus .320, LOL. I have been puzzled by your overall inconsistency BECAUSE of the long list of great pitchers and hitters on this year's team (yeah, I know losing Albert has been no picnic, but still) and that is what I was sorta getting at about the Cards.

The Reds look anemic hitting right now and with RISP, dreadful, but all teams go through some of that and I am waiting for them to get back on track. No easy answers there.

The pitching is, IMO, among the best in the majors overall, BUT I am worried about Dusty's "loyalty" tendencies. Latos and Bailey have EASILY been the best starters for over a month, yet he already has Cueto and Arroyo slotted in for Games 1 and 2, which will be AWAY games. Latos, in particular, is a significantly better pitcher, all year long, outside of Cincinnati.

Cueto slumped, worried us, and has looked about 80% of his dominant self over the last 14 innings or so, I would say, but his stuff is NOT what it was in July and earlier. We are still waiting to see if he can get back to where he was soon. Chapman is a crazy force of nature. Hell, even HE didn't know his rocket arm needed rest until he imploded one night against the bottom of HOUSTON'S order.

He is still coming back a little, but the Reds rarely get the credit for the DEPTH of their pitching, with solid to very good middle relief, extremely good set-up guys (and plenty of 'em), and even Broxton did quite well as a closer while Chapman rested.

Nope. I have to disagree with ya a little here. I think SOME teams have hitting, meaning SOME teams have hotter bats than others. The postseason, for the Reds, will be about maintaining that stellar D, deep pinch-hitting bench, effective starter's innings, and the pen with the Cuban Missile. IMO, it's a pretty good recipe, but you can't win if you don't score. THAT is what I want to see more of out of the Reds.

Can the Cards limit their mistakes while keeping their lineup stocked? Can their pen help them when a starter gets in trouble or tired early? I really don't know. What do you think?

Catonahottinroof
10-02-2012, 05:09 PM
One thing that helped the Cardinals last season, and WC teams in general is that they don't really get to coast. The Braves were still chasing Till they've run out of games. Cincy has lost focus once they knew they'd win the division. Just my .02.

I have faith in the Cardinals bats, but little faith in the pitching staff. Most playoff games aren't slugfests, pitching is too good and I don't think we win those battles. I like StL against the Reds and the Braves. Not so much against the Nationals or the Giants.

Catfan73
10-02-2012, 05:11 PM
The Cards had better win tonight, because Homer No Hit Bailey is slated to start tomorrow. Of course if the Dodgers lose one it won't matter.

Catfan73
10-02-2012, 05:19 PM
Cat, among the Reds' starters, only Leake has a sub-.500 record at 8-9. The other four are a combined 57-33. It compares pretty favorably to the Card's top 4 of Lohse, Lynn, Wainwright, and Westbrook at 61-34.

The Cardinals would only get one shot against the Braves, a big difference in playing them for a series. I think that scenario favors the Braves. I like the Reds against the Braves and the Giants but not the Nats.

Lfbj00
10-02-2012, 05:19 PM
LOL, hey sorry dude... I had been told by a friend, late last night, that the Dodgers LOST and that the Cards had the spot, so I was proceeding with that incorrect info. Good luck!

P.S. are you still ticked that the Big Red Machine made Tommy LaSorda cry himself to sleep every night? Just curious.

Was that the Reds, or the late night Pasta?? LOL

Catonahottinroof
10-02-2012, 05:36 PM
The giants have held the Cardinals to 22 runs in 6 games. They worry me. Our record against the Braves is 1-5. Silly losses this season to them too, only 8 runs separate the Braves and Cardinals over the 6 games they have played this season. I agree, one game, on the road. Tough way to go, but I like our chances.

Krank
10-02-2012, 05:40 PM
Not to throw a wrench at you or your Redbirds, but here's two words...

Kris Medlen.

Catonahottinroof
10-02-2012, 05:54 PM
Not to throw a wrench at you or your Redbirds, but here's two words...

Kris Medlen.

He will start for them, no doubt. One Achilles for him, 1 in every 4 earned runs is a dinger. While he doesn't give up many runs, he's susceptible to Molina or Beltran taking it yard on him.
Not sure StL has the pitching to keep them bottled up.

Catonahottinroof
10-02-2012, 07:52 PM
Redbirds up 1-0 in the 2nd.

Catonahottinroof
10-02-2012, 08:16 PM
Still 1-0 headed to 4.

Catonahottinroof
10-02-2012, 08:23 PM
Rolen (traitor lol) homers. 1-1 going to the bottom of the 4th

Catonahottinroof
10-02-2012, 08:54 PM
Cincy gets 2 in their half of the 6th, 3-1.

blueboss
10-02-2012, 09:48 PM
Dodgers down 2-1 in the top of the 3rd. SF has gone long twice

Catonahottinroof
10-02-2012, 09:50 PM
3-1 Reds headed to the 9th.

Catonahottinroof
10-02-2012, 10:04 PM
And this one belongs to the Reds......crap :/

Catfan73
10-02-2012, 10:18 PM
Reds and Nationals go to the last game of the regular season to see who gets the best record in baseball. If they both end up 98-64 the Nats hold the tiebreaker. If the Dodgers win tonight, tomorrow will be really interesting.

Catonahottinroof
10-02-2012, 10:50 PM
Giants up on Dodgers 4-1 in the 5th.

jazyd
10-02-2012, 11:37 PM
But we got another good game from Carp.

Would be interesting if there was a tie for the tie, so we would have a playoff to see who got in the playoff. But hope it doesn't happen. Need Dodgers to lose tonigh


And this one belongs to the Reds......crap :/

Lfbj00
10-03-2012, 12:51 AM
My boys literally gave this one away in the 8th. Reed hits a double, and gets thrown out trying to stretch it to a triple. Victorino follows him with a triple, which would have been the tying run. DAMMIT!!!!! Lose 4-3 and we are done for the playoffs.

Catonahottinroof
10-03-2012, 07:47 AM
I had a 75% chance of it going my way...:/ Hate it for your Dodgers, but happy my Redbirds will have a chance to defend ths Series title.

blue2ksr
10-03-2012, 08:57 AM
Lohse will be taking the mound for the Redbirds.

jazyd
10-03-2012, 09:48 AM
The Braves will be hyped to keep Chipper in the playoffs for as long as possible. Tough on the road, one game, chipper goes home in retirement or extends his time. I like our hitting better than theirs although it hasn't been all that great lately, but Ilike Lohse also in a big game.
Braves 3-2 unfortunately

blue2ksr
10-03-2012, 10:02 AM
I don't like the one game playoff, personally.

Heck, Houston or Kansas City could slip up and beat a good team once.

Throw everything out the window, anything can happen..........

Catfan73
10-03-2012, 02:33 PM
The Nationals are leading the Phillies 3-1 in the top of the 8th, so tonight's Reds-Cards game is likely meaningless. If the Nats hold on, they would get the Cards if they get past the Braves, and the Reds would get the Giants.

Washington won, 5-1.

blueboss
10-03-2012, 07:56 PM
[QUOTE=Lfbj00;14323]My boys literally gave this one away in the 8th. Reed hits a double, and gets thrown out trying to stretch it to a triple. Victorino follows him with a triple, which would have been the tying run. DAMMIT!!!!! Lose 4-3 and we are done for the playoffs/QUOTE]


Sucked but I wore my Dodgers hat today out of respect

Catonahottinroof
10-03-2012, 08:09 PM
Cards and reds going to the 4th 0-0.

Catonahottinroof
10-03-2012, 09:20 PM
0-0 going to the bottom of the 8th.

blue2ksr
10-03-2012, 09:29 PM
[QUOTE=Lfbj00;14323]My boys literally gave this one away in the 8th. Reed hits a double, and gets thrown out trying to stretch it to a triple. Victorino follows him with a triple, which would have been the tying run. DAMMIT!!!!! Lose 4-3 and we are done for the playoffs/QUOTE]


Sucked but I wore my Dodgers hat today out of respect


Although I'm a long time Cardinal fan, Sandy Koufax was one of my all time favorites (except when he faced the Cards, of course).

That dude was absolutely wicked on the mound.

Catonahottinroof
10-03-2012, 09:39 PM
1-0 Redbirds heading to the 9th.

Catonahottinroof
10-03-2012, 10:12 PM
1-0 win for StL. 88-74 for the season. Bring on the Braves!

Darrell KSR
10-03-2012, 11:13 PM
Lfbj00, I finally downloaded the Sirius/XM app a week or so ago, and have rediscovered one of my old pleasures; listening to MLB ballgames on the radio. When the Cardinals dropped their game yesterday to the Reds, I switched over to your Dodgers. I heard the inning where he was thrown out trying to stretch it to a triple, and was flabbergasted. Then my jaw dropped when the next batter hit a triple. Fate was just against you, my friend--you made a great run at it, though.

I'm really struggling with the idea of going to Atlanta Friday. I'm already definitely going to Atlanta for the Champions Classic next month, attending SEC Media Day in Birmingham later this month, and 95% sure I'll be going to Big Blue Madness (for my first time). At some point, I have to draw a line. The trip is an easy one for me, though, and I can drive over and back the same day after the game.

My oldest son is working and not a big baseball fan anyway; my youngest son has a soccer game Saturday morning and I don't really feel like having him out until early hours, so right now, it would just be me. The good news is, I think I'll be able to get a good ticket for just one person still. But there's nothing--nothing--like being at a live baseball game. The feel is different than any other sport. I enjoy going to any sport live, but baseball, to me, is the biggest difference in being there live versus on television.

I need a sign....

Lfbj00
10-04-2012, 12:03 AM
Darrell, there isn't any way I was going to miss my Dodgers play if we made the playoffs and ended up in Cincy. Like you, it's an easy drive, up and back, from Louisville, and I saved a couple of Vacation Days from the Big Brown plane factory just in case!! I agree that there isn't any other sport that's as fun to watch in person as baseball. You just can't beat the atmosphere at a ballpark...drinking a beer, cracking some peanuts (I'm a sunflower seeds kinda guy), keeping your own scorecard. It's just different than any other sport.

It wasn't meant to be for my Dodger Blue this year. But if the baseball Gods smile on me, and all of my boys get healthy over the winter, and can stay that way, I'm excited for next season. They've already announced that Matt Kemp will have shoulder survey on Friday to repair a torn labrum. Anywhere from 4 weeks to 4 months reha, depending on how bad it is when they get in there. Kershaw does not have to have hip surgery, just rest.

As for the XM thing, I've already decided that I'm gonna do something next year. I'm getting a new iPhone 5, so I'm gonna get something on there. Working 3rd shift, and pulling for a west coast team, dictates that I have to have something with the current MLB rules on broadcasts.

jazyd
10-04-2012, 12:03 AM
Here is your sign Darrell, Cards are in the playoffs, Angels and Pujols are not. YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
''



Lfbj00, I finally downloaded the Sirius/XM app a week or so ago, and have rediscovered one of my old pleasures; listening to MLB ballgames on the radio. When the Cardinals dropped their game yesterday to the Reds, I switched over to your Dodgers. I heard the inning where he was thrown out trying to stretch it to a triple, and was flabbergasted. Then my jaw dropped when the next batter hit a triple. Fate was just against you, my friend--you made a great run at it, though.

I'm really struggling with the idea of going to Atlanta Friday. I'm already definitely going to Atlanta for the Champions Classic next month, attending SEC Media Day in Birmingham later this month, and 95% sure I'll be going to Big Blue Madness (for my first time). At some point, I have to draw a line. The trip is an easy one for me, though, and I can drive over and back the same day after the game.

My oldest son is working and not a big baseball fan anyway; my youngest son has a soccer game Saturday morning and I don't really feel like having him out until early hours, so right now, it would just be me. The good news is, I think I'll be able to get a good ticket for just one person still. But there's nothing--nothing--like being at a live baseball game. The feel is different than any other sport. I enjoy going to any sport live, but baseball, to me, is the biggest difference in being there live versus on television.

I need a sign....

Catonahottinroof
10-04-2012, 06:16 AM
Here is your sign Darrell, Cards are in the playoffs, Angels and Pujols are not. YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
''
That makes me happy too. He placed himself above the team....and reaps what he sows.

CatinIL
10-04-2012, 07:18 PM
Well, the StL Redbirds will be in the post season (even if it's only for one game) and Albert Pujols will be at home watching on TV. Too bad.

Sorry jazyd, I didn't see your post...we were thinking the same thing.