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Quote from: Eli on December 07, 2011, 01:13:37 PM
Now that you've started this thread, I expect Pujols to re-up with the Cardinals within 24 hours.

Quote from: Brownie on December 07, 2011, 02:06:04 PM
If Pujols signs with Miami, do the Dolphins throw the mint at Peyton Manning this spring?

Quote from: Tollbooth Yeti on December 07, 2011, 04:10:02 PM
I can feel my butthurt rising...

Quote from: CBStew on December 07, 2011, 06:04:31 PM
I would love to see the DeadBirds tie up $225 million in a 45 year old athlete.

Quote from: BBM on December 07, 2011, 06:30:20 PM

Quote from: CBStew on December 07, 2011, 06:04:31 PM
I would love to see the DeadBirds tie up $225 million in a 45 year old athlete.

Wait, Albert is Julio Franco's grandson?

Quote from: CBStew on December 07, 2011, 06:04:31 PM
I would love to see the DeadBirds tie up $225 million in a 45 year old athlete.

Quote from: Canadouche on December 07, 2011, 10:24:51 PM

Quote from: BBM on December 07, 2011, 06:30:20 PM

Quote from: CBStew on December 07, 2011, 06:04:31 PM
I would love to see the DeadBirds tie up $225 million in a 45 year old athlete.

Wait, Albert is Julio Franco's grandson?

Opposite.

Quote from: Slaky on December 08, 2011, 08:48:38 AM

Quote from: Canadouche on December 07, 2011, 10:24:51 PM

Quote from: BBM on December 07, 2011, 06:30:20 PM

Quote from: CBStew on December 07, 2011, 06:04:31 PM
I would love to see the DeadBirds tie up $225 million in a 45 year old athlete.

Wait, Albert is Julio Franco's grandson?

Opposite.

Ah, so he's not Julio Franco's grandson.

Quote from: Slaky on December 08, 2011, 09:05:05 AM
He's an Angel folks. An Angel!


GOOOOOOODBYE FUCKER!

Quote from: Internet Apex on December 08, 2011, 09:45:15 AM
I like that the Cubs won't have to see him again but I am not in the mood to gloat over the demise of a team that just won the World Series.

Packers
Cardinals
Undefeated Packers.

SPORTZ are fucking ghey. Let's talk about Gilstories or politics or something.

Quote from: Internet Apex on December 08, 2011, 09:45:15 AM
I like that the Cubs won't have to see him again but I am not in the mood to gloat over the demise of a team that just won the World Series.

Packers
Cardinals
Undefeated Packers.

SPORTZ are fucking ghey. Let's talk about Gilstories or politics or something.

Quote from: Brownie on December 08, 2011, 10:06:13 AM
He could have been like the Stan the Man! Except Stan the Man never had the chance to test the free agency waters, where he might have signed a multi-year deal with the Yankees to take advantage of the short RF porch and bat behind Mantle.

Quote from: PenPho on December 08, 2011, 11:13:20 AM
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Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on December 08, 2011, 10:39:54 AM

Quote from: Internet Apex on December 08, 2011, 09:45:15 AM
I like that the Cubs won't have to see him again but I am not in the mood to gloat over the demise of a team that just won the World Series.

Packers
Cardinals
Undefeated Packers.

SPORTZ are fucking ghey. Let's talk about Gilstories or politics or something.

Will it be fucking ghey when the Packers lose to the Niners in the playoffs?

Quote from: Tonker on December 08, 2011, 11:56:23 AM
Fuck St. Louis, fuck the Cardinals, fuck their fans and especially fuck Albert Pujols.

I'm fucking glad that the Cubs will only have to play him four times next year.

Quote from: Internet Apex on December 08, 2011, 02:20:48 PM

Quote from: Tonker on December 08, 2011, 11:56:23 AM
Fuck St. Louis, fuck the Cardinals, fuck their fans and especially fuck Albert Pujols.

I'm fucking glad that the Cubs will only have to play him four times next year.

Maybe fewer because of the whole split squad thing.

Quote from: ChuckD on December 08, 2011, 06:23:48 PM

Quote from: Internet Apex on December 08, 2011, 02:20:48 PM

Quote from: Tonker on December 08, 2011, 11:56:23 AM
Fuck St. Louis, fuck the Cardinals, fuck their fans and especially fuck Albert Pujols.

I'm fucking glad that the Cubs will only have to play him four times next year.

Maybe fewer because of the whole split squad thing.

The World Series is best of seven, Pex.

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on December 09, 2011, 08:27:14 AM
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BFIBB™

Quote from: Eli on December 09, 2011, 09:54:28 AM

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on December 09, 2011, 08:27:14 AM
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BFIBB™

Awesome. Stolen for Twitter.

Quote from: Tonker on December 09, 2011, 04:56:05 AM

Quote from: ChuckD on December 08, 2011, 06:23:48 PM

Quote from: Internet Apex on December 08, 2011, 02:20:48 PM

Quote from: Tonker on December 08, 2011, 11:56:23 AM
Fuck St. Louis, fuck the Cardinals, fuck their fans and especially fuck Albert Pujols.

I'm fucking glad that the Cubs will only have to play him four times next year.

Maybe fewer because of the whole split squad thing.

The World Series is best of seven, Pex.

ChuckD swaw what I did, there.

Quote from: Tollbooth Yeti on January 06, 2012, 09:20:10 AM
Dave Duncan, gone.

Matt Morris, in.

(Second one is speculative)

Quote from: Internet Apex on December 08, 2011, 11:20:53 AM

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on December 08, 2011, 10:39:54 AM

Quote from: Internet Apex on December 08, 2011, 09:45:15 AM
I like that the Cubs won't have to see him again but I am not in the mood to gloat over the demise of a team that just won the World Series.

Packers
Cardinals
Undefeated Packers.

SPORTZ are fucking ghey. Let's talk about Gilstories or politics or something.

Will it be fucking ghey when the Packers lose to the Niners in the playoffs?

You spelled "Saints" wrong. Breesus saves.

QuoteMike Lang, spokesman for the Illinois Lottery, said his state's winning ticket was sold in the small town of Red Bud, near St. Louis. The winner used a quick pick to select the numbers, he said.

Quote from: BC on April 01, 2012, 10:57:06 PM
If only Red Bud had been a sled.

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on April 01, 2012, 10:59:17 PM

Quote from: BC on April 01, 2012, 10:57:06 PM
If only Red Bud had been a sled.

...

Too soon?

Quote from: Armchair_QB on April 04, 2012, 08:07:11 PM
It's going to be tough to hate the Cardinals as much as I used to now that LaRussa & Pujols are gone.

But I'll find a way.

Quote from: Internet Apex on April 04, 2012, 08:23:44 PM

Quote from: Armchair_QB on April 04, 2012, 08:07:11 PM
It's going to be tough to hate the Cardinals as much as I used to now that LaRussa & Pujols are gone.

But I'll find a way.

I walked up to a TV at the gym and saw they had a 3-0 lead. The hate flowed hot and heavy. I'm going to be just fine.

Quote from: Bort on April 04, 2012, 08:48:13 PM

Quote from: Internet Apex on April 04, 2012, 08:23:44 PM

Quote from: Armchair_QB on April 04, 2012, 08:07:11 PM
It's going to be tough to hate the Cardinals as much as I used to now that LaRussa & Pujols are gone.

But I'll find a way.

I walked up to a TV at the gym and saw they had a 3-0 lead. The hate flowed hot and heavy. I'm going to be just fine.

The day I can't arbitrarily hate something is the day I stop watching sports.

Quote from: flannj on April 04, 2012, 09:03:00 PM

Quote from: Bort on April 04, 2012, 08:48:13 PM

Quote from: Internet Apex on April 04, 2012, 08:23:44 PM

Quote from: Armchair_QB on April 04, 2012, 08:07:11 PM
It's going to be tough to hate the Cardinals as much as I used to now that LaRussa & Pujols are gone.

But I'll find a way.

I walked up to a TV at the gym and saw they had a 3-0 lead. The hate flowed hot and heavy. I'm going to be just fine.

The day I can't arbitrarily hate something is the day I stop watching sports.

That's the day I stop doing everything.

Quote from: Bort on April 04, 2012, 08:48:13 PM

Quote from: Internet Apex on April 04, 2012, 08:23:44 PM

Quote from: Armchair_QB on April 04, 2012, 08:07:11 PM
It's going to be tough to hate the Cardinals as much as I used to now that LaRussa & Pujols are gone.

But I'll find a way.

I walked up to a TV at the gym and saw they had a 3-0 lead. The hate flowed hot and heavy. I'm going to be just fine.

The day I can't arbitrarily hate something is the day I stop watching sports.

Quote from: Armchair_QB on April 04, 2012, 08:07:11 PM
It's going to be tough to hate the Cardinals as much as I used to now that LaRussa & Pujols are gone.

But I'll find a way.

Quote from: Fork on April 05, 2012, 07:18:43 AM

Quote from: Armchair_QB on April 04, 2012, 08:07:11 PM
It's going to be tough to hate the Cardinals as much as I used to now that LaRussa & Pujols are gone.

But I'll find a way.

Talk to a Cardinals fan. That'll jumpstart your hate engine good & proper.

Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on April 05, 2012, 09:34:59 AM

Quote from: Fork on April 05, 2012, 07:18:43 AM

Quote from: Armchair_QB on April 04, 2012, 08:07:11 PM
It's going to be tough to hate the Cardinals as much as I used to now that LaRussa & Pujols are gone.

But I'll find a way.

Talk to a Cardinals fan. That'll jumpstart your hate engine good & proper.

I hated the Cardinals back when LaRussa was in Oakland and Pujols was in his mid-50s.  I can recapture the old-fashioned pure hate that I had for them in my youth.  I know I can.

Quote from: Gilgamesh on April 05, 2012, 09:46:26 AM

Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on April 05, 2012, 09:34:59 AM

Quote from: Fork on April 05, 2012, 07:18:43 AM

Quote from: Armchair_QB on April 04, 2012, 08:07:11 PM
It's going to be tough to hate the Cardinals as much as I used to now that LaRussa & Pujols are gone.

But I'll find a way.

Talk to a Cardinals fan. That'll jumpstart your hate engine good & proper.

I hated the Cardinals back when LaRussa was in Oakland and Pujols was in his mid-50s.  I can recapture the old-fashioned pure hate that I had for them in my youth.  I know I can.

Cardinal-fan coworker to me this morning: "The Cardinals won the last game of last season and the first game of this season."

(despite the fact that the first games took place in Tokyo, but facts don't usually matter to Cardinal fans)

Use that to get your haterection up.

Quote from: Armchair_QB on April 05, 2012, 01:32:49 PM
Rafael Furcal is still a Cardinal and a roided-up freak is still their hitting coach.

So, yeah, fuck them with a rusty fucking chainsaw AIDSSaw.

Quote from: Internet Apex on April 05, 2012, 10:31:20 AM

Quote from: Gilgamesh on April 05, 2012, 09:46:26 AM

Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on April 05, 2012, 09:34:59 AM

Quote from: Fork on April 05, 2012, 07:18:43 AM

Quote from: Armchair_QB on April 04, 2012, 08:07:11 PM
It's going to be tough to hate the Cardinals as much as I used to now that LaRussa & Pujols are gone.

But I'll find a way.

Talk to a Cardinals fan. That'll jumpstart your hate engine good & proper.

I hated the Cardinals back when LaRussa was in Oakland and Pujols was in his mid-50s.  I can recapture the old-fashioned pure hate that I had for them in my youth.  I know I can.

Cardinal-fan coworker to me this morning: "The Cardinals won the last game of last season and the first game of this season."

(despite the fact that the first games took place in Tokyo, but facts don't usually matter to Cardinal fans)

Use that to get your haterection up.

*smashes cubicle*

QuoteSo, I found my 5 year old daughter crying in the bathroom last night.

My youngest daughter was sobbing and had tears running down her face last night. She had locked herself in the bathroom and was crying like her puppy had just died.

When I asked her what was wrong she said her broher told her that since we all had Cardinals shirts on and she didn't, that she would have to root for the Cubs from now on. "I hate the Cubs, I want to root for the Cardinals but ______ said I can't anymore!. I told her that she should get her Cardinals hat on and tell her brother that he doesn't run anything but his mouth.

She slept in her hat last night.

Brainwashing- Successful.

EDIT: She has plenty of Cardinals shirts. She was just wearing something else yesterday and it was just a coincidence that everyone else had one on that day.

EDIT: Her picture with Jason Mott when she was 3. Imgur (http://i.imgur.com/4u9Zp)

QuoteIn all seriousness, we had all of our Little League teams go with Minor league team jerseys this year, because one of the coaches picked the Cubs and we had 7 parents refuse to let their kids wear the uniform during games, last year.

So only the 2 coaches kids wore the Cubs uniforms during games. The rest wore white t-shirts.

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on May 15, 2012, 05:28:39 PM
http://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/to6pl/so_i_found_my_5_year_old_daughter_crying_in_the/

QuoteSo, I found my 5 year old daughter crying in the bathroom last night.

My youngest daughter was sobbing and had tears running down her face last night. She had locked herself in the bathroom and was crying like her puppy had just died.

When I asked her what was wrong she said her broher told her that since we all had Cardinals shirts on and she didn't, that she would have to root for the Cubs from now on. "I hate the Cubs, I want to root for the Cardinals but ______ said I can't anymore!. I told her that she should get her Cardinals hat on and tell her brother that he doesn't run anything but his mouth.

She slept in her hat last night.

Brainwashing- Successful.

EDIT: She has plenty of Cardinals shirts. She was just wearing something else yesterday and it was just a coincidence that everyone else had one on that day.

EDIT: Her picture with Jason Mott when she was 3. Imgur (http://i.imgur.com/4u9Zp)

Down-thread...

http://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/to6pl/so_i_found_my_5_year_old_daughter_crying_in_the/c4ocqza

QuoteIn all seriousness, we had all of our Little League teams go with Minor league team jerseys this year, because one of the coaches picked the Cubs and we had 7 parents refuse to let their kids wear the uniform during games, last year.

So only the 2 coaches kids wore the Cubs uniforms during games. The rest wore white t-shirts.

Now I'm picturing a full team of 9-year-old kids playing baseball with packs of Winstons rolled in their sleeves.

Quote from: Yeti on October 12, 2012, 11:18:51 PM
There is no God

Quote from: Slaky on October 13, 2012, 12:49:58 AM
Even as a third party to this horror show we all had seen this before and now it was happening to someone else. Still painful to watch.

It always happens to the Cardinals. Maybe BC was right. Maybe I've seen it too many times, too. I don't even think that's a joke anymore. That BC just knows.

Quote from: Slaky on October 13, 2012, 12:49:58 AM
Baseball is inSANE.

Think about the two NL series for a second. The Reds had a 2-0 lead going home and everyone was like, oh haha Dusty is going to fuck this up because he's Dusty. The defining moment of that series is his double steal in Game 5. Dusty fucked up. The Reds lost. Choke. Dusty. Narrative.

The Cardinals go down 6-0 on the road facing elimination and everyone's laughing but a few people are like come on guys. It's the Cardinals. They aren't going to go quiet and you know. Then they just keep chipping away and no one can throw strikes on the Nationals anymore and you see it all happening in super slow motion. Even as a third party to this horror show we all had seen this before and now it was happening to someone else. Still painful to watch.

It always happens to the Cardinals. Maybe BC was right. Maybe I've seen it too many times, too. I don't even think that's a joke anymore. That BC just knows.

Quote from: CT III on October 13, 2012, 09:48:25 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 13, 2012, 12:49:58 AM
Baseball is inSANE.

Think about the two NL series for a second. The Reds had a 2-0 lead going home and everyone was like, oh haha Dusty is going to fuck this up because he's Dusty. The defining moment of that series is his double steal in Game 5. Dusty fucked up. The Reds lost. Choke. Dusty. Narrative.

The Cardinals go down 6-0 on the road facing elimination and everyone's laughing but a few people are like come on guys. It's the Cardinals. They aren't going to go quiet and you know. Then they just keep chipping away and no one can throw strikes on the Nationals anymore and you see it all happening in super slow motion. Even as a third party to this horror show we all had seen this before and now it was happening to someone else. Still painful to watch.

It always happens to the Cardinals. Maybe BC was right. Maybe I've seen it too many times, too. I don't even think that's a joke anymore. That BC just knows.

And maybe the goddamn Nationals shouldn't have shut down Strasburg.

Quote from: PANK! on October 13, 2012, 01:27:54 PM
I blame Yeti.

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 13, 2012, 01:41:25 PM

Quote from: PANK! on October 13, 2012, 01:27:54 PM
I blame Yeti.

To be fair, there's nothing to really blame him for yet.

Quote from: PANK! on October 13, 2012, 01:48:57 PM

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 13, 2012, 01:41:25 PM

Quote from: PANK! on October 13, 2012, 01:27:54 PM
I blame Yeti.

To be fair, there's nothing to really blame him for yet.

*taps broken blood vesseled nose twice, knocks on wood half eaten raw potato*

I suppose there could always be another Don Denkinger in their future.

Quote from: CT III on October 13, 2012, 09:48:25 AM
And maybe the goddamn Nationals shouldn't have shut down Strasburg.

Quote from: Eli on October 13, 2012, 02:54:19 PM

Quote from: CT III on October 13, 2012, 09:48:25 AM
And maybe the goddamn Nationals shouldn't have shut down Strasburg.

I'd be so pissed if I were a Nats fan. Even if they were totally beholden to keeping Strasburg on an innings limit, it wouldn't have been that tough to work around it and leave him with 20-30 innings to pitch in the playoffs. It seemed pretty clear they were headed to the playoffs by July, so skipping a few starts or limiting some of his other outings was doable.

Basically, they took a clear and obvious loss in order to avoid a potential loss. As young and talented as the team is, there's no guarantee of when they'll make the playoffs again. And there's no guarantee that Strasburg's elbow doesn't explode anyway in his first start next year, despite shutting him down this year.

In short, I hate this.

Quote from: Eli on October 13, 2012, 02:54:19 PM

Quote from: CT III on October 13, 2012, 09:48:25 AM
And maybe the goddamn Nationals shouldn't have shut down Strasburg.

I'd be so pissed if I were a Nats fan. Even if they were totally beholden to keeping Strasburg on an innings limit, it wouldn't have been that tough to work around it and leave him with 20-30 innings to pitch in the playoffs. It seemed pretty clear they were headed to the playoffs by July, so skipping a few starts or limiting some of his other outings was doable.

Basically, they took a clear and obvious loss in order to avoid a potential loss. As young and talented as the team is, there's no guarantee of when they'll make the playoffs again. And there's no guarantee that Strasburg's elbow doesn't explode anyway in his first start next year, despite shutting him down this year.

In short, I hate this.

Quote from: PANK! on October 13, 2012, 02:55:58 PM

Quote from: Eli on October 13, 2012, 02:54:19 PM

Quote from: CT III on October 13, 2012, 09:48:25 AM
And maybe the goddamn Nationals shouldn't have shut down Strasburg.

I'd be so pissed if I were a Nats fan. Even if they were totally beholden to keeping Strasburg on an innings limit, it wouldn't have been that tough to work around it and leave him with 20-30 innings to pitch in the playoffs. It seemed pretty clear they were headed to the playoffs by July, so skipping a few starts or limiting some of his other outings was doable.

Basically, they took a clear and obvious loss in order to avoid a potential loss. As young and talented as the team is, there's no guarantee of when they'll make the playoffs again. And there's no guarantee that Strasburg's elbow doesn't explode anyway in his first start next year, despite shutting him down this year.

In short, I hate this.

Or they could have just started his season in June, rather than April.

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 13, 2012, 04:00:50 PM
And, of course, there's no guarantee that Strasburg would have single-handedly won the series for them.

I mean, they won the game started by Strasburg's rotation replacement, Detwiler, who gave them 6 innings of 3-hit pitching.

Now, I suppose Strasburg would have probably been slotted in as the Division Series Game 1 starter. Assuming the Nats won the division with him pitching fewer than 160 innings in the regular season so they wouldn't feel obliged to start him in the wild card game instead.

And a Game 1 start would have had him in line to also start Game 5 instead of Gio Gonzalez. Assuming they'd allow him to pitch on four days' rest amid the rest of their concerns about his arm, while also no doubt hoping to see him take the mound twice (if necessary) in the Championship Series.

Quote from: CT III on October 13, 2012, 04:50:57 PM

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 13, 2012, 04:00:50 PM
And, of course, there's no guarantee that Strasburg would have single-handedly won the series for them.

I mean, they won the game started by Strasburg's rotation replacement, Detwiler, who gave them 6 innings of 3-hit pitching.

Now, I suppose Strasburg would have probably been slotted in as the Division Series Game 1 starter. Assuming the Nats won the division with him pitching fewer than 160 innings in the regular season so they wouldn't feel obliged to start him in the wild card game instead.

And a Game 1 start would have had him in line to also start Game 5 instead of Gio Gonzalez. Assuming they'd allow him to pitch on four days' rest amid the rest of their concerns about his arm, while also no doubt hoping to see him take the mound twice (if necessary) in the Championship Series.

Hey Tank?  SHUT UP.

Quote from: Eli on October 13, 2012, 02:54:19 PM

Quote from: CT III on October 13, 2012, 09:48:25 AM
And maybe the goddamn Nationals shouldn't have shut down Strasburg.

I'd be so pissed if I were a Nats fan. Even if they were totally beholden to keeping Strasburg on an innings limit, it wouldn't have been that tough to work around it and leave him with 20-30 innings to pitch in the playoffs. It seemed pretty clear they were headed to the playoffs by July, so skipping a few starts or limiting some of his other outings was doable.

Basically, they took a clear and obvious loss in order to avoid a potential loss. As young and talented as the team is, there's no guarantee of when they'll make the playoffs again. And there's no guarantee that Strasburg's elbow doesn't explode anyway in his first start next year, despite shutting him down this year.

In short, I hate this.

Quote from: Armchair_QB on October 13, 2012, 08:24:06 PM

Quote from: Eli on October 13, 2012, 02:54:19 PM

Quote from: CT III on October 13, 2012, 09:48:25 AM
And maybe the goddamn Nationals shouldn't have shut down Strasburg.

I'd be so pissed if I were a Nats fan. Even if they were totally beholden to keeping Strasburg on an innings limit, it wouldn't have been that tough to work around it and leave him with 20-30 innings to pitch in the playoffs. It seemed pretty clear they were headed to the playoffs by July, so skipping a few starts or limiting some of his other outings was doable.

Basically, they took a clear and obvious loss in order to avoid a potential loss. As young and talented as the team is, there's no guarantee of when they'll make the playoffs again. And there's no guarantee that Strasburg's elbow doesn't explode anyway in his first start next year, despite shutting him down this year.

In short, I hate this.

Nat fans will love it even more if he blows his elbow in spring training.

Quote from: CBStew on October 13, 2012, 08:53:24 AM
This is the worst of all possible outcomes for me.  The Giants and that other team playing to go to the World Series.  The good  news is that one of them is going to lose...The bad news (I can't even write it)

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 13, 2012, 04:00:50 PM
And, of course, there's no guarantee that Strasburg would have single-handedly won the series for them.

Quote from: Slaky on October 13, 2012, 03:44:31 PM

Quote from: Eli on October 13, 2012, 02:54:19 PM

Quote from: CT III on October 13, 2012, 09:48:25 AM
And maybe the goddamn Nationals shouldn't have shut down Strasburg.

I'd be so pissed if I were a Nats fan. Even if they were totally beholden to keeping Strasburg on an innings limit, it wouldn't have been that tough to work around it and leave him with 20-30 innings to pitch in the playoffs. It seemed pretty clear they were headed to the playoffs by July, so skipping a few starts or limiting some of his other outings was doable.

Basically, they took a clear and obvious loss in order to avoid a potential loss. As young and talented as the team is, there's no guarantee of when they'll make the playoffs again. And there's no guarantee that Strasburg's elbow doesn't explode anyway in his first start next year, despite shutting him down this year.

In short, I hate this.

That's just it. They may never make the playoffs again. In the process one has to wonder if Strasburg has been so annoyed by the whole thing that he looks to leave the organization the second he gets the chance.

Quote from: Eli on October 14, 2012, 08:32:20 AM
I'll add that the second-guessing AFTER the Nats lost to the Cardinals is lame, just because it's simplistic hindsight. But there were many smart people (http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8369941/history-shows-washington-nationals-shut-stephen-strasburg-too-soon) who didn't like the decision when it was made, and I think their points have always been valid.

Quote from: Fork on October 15, 2012, 08:16:58 AM

Quote from: Eli on October 14, 2012, 08:32:20 AM
I'll add that the second-guessing AFTER the Nats lost to the Cardinals is lame, just because it's simplistic hindsight. But there were many smart people (http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8369941/history-shows-washington-nationals-shut-stephen-strasburg-too-soon) who didn't like the decision when it was made, and I think their points have always been valid.

I think that Boras and the Nats' management are taking a roll of the dice, thinking this is only the first year of a decent run of playoff appearances, and that Strasburg can be the centerpiece of that run. Only time will tell.

Quote from: BH on October 15, 2012, 08:30:30 AM

Quote from: Fork on October 15, 2012, 08:16:58 AM

Quote from: Eli on October 14, 2012, 08:32:20 AM
I'll add that the second-guessing AFTER the Nats lost to the Cardinals is lame, just because it's simplistic hindsight. But there were many smart people (http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8369941/history-shows-washington-nationals-shut-stephen-strasburg-too-soon) who didn't like the decision when it was made, and I think their points have always been valid.

I think that Boras and the Nats' management are taking a roll of the dice, thinking this is only the first year of a decent run of playoff appearances, and that Strasburg can be the centerpiece of that run. Only time will tell.

The planning of his shutdown was stupid. They were in first since the start of the season, why not rest him at the start of the season, or space out starts after the all star break?

Quote from: Fork on October 15, 2012, 08:42:17 AM

Quote from: BH on October 15, 2012, 08:30:30 AM

Quote from: Fork on October 15, 2012, 08:16:58 AM

Quote from: Eli on October 14, 2012, 08:32:20 AM
I'll add that the second-guessing AFTER the Nats lost to the Cardinals is lame, just because it's simplistic hindsight. But there were many smart people (http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8369941/history-shows-washington-nationals-shut-stephen-strasburg-too-soon) who didn't like the decision when it was made, and I think their points have always been valid.

I think that Boras and the Nats' management are taking a roll of the dice, thinking this is only the first year of a decent run of playoff appearances, and that Strasburg can be the centerpiece of that run. Only time will tell.

The planning of his shutdown was stupid. They were in first since the start of the season, why not rest him at the start of the season, or space out starts after the all star break?

Cut them a little slack. They're still new at this while "winning" thing.

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Quote from: Eli on October 14, 2012, 08:32:20 AM
I'll add that the second-guessing AFTER the Nats lost to the Cardinals is lame, just because it's simplistic hindsight. But there were many smart people (http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8369941/history-shows-washington-nationals-shut-stephen-strasburg-too-soon) who didn't like the decision when it was made, and I think their points have always been valid.

I think that Boras and the Nats' management are taking a roll of the dice, thinking this is only the first year of a decent run of playoff appearances, and that Strasburg can be the centerpiece of that run. Only time will tell.

The planning of his shutdown was stupid. They were in first since the start of the season, why not rest him at the start of the season, or space out starts after the all star break?

Cut them a little slack. They're still new at this while "winning" thing.

The while while?

Quote from: Eli on October 14, 2012, 08:32:20 AM
I'll add that the second-guessing AFTER the Nats lost to the Cardinals is lame, just because it's simplistic hindsight. But there were many smart people (http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8369941/history-shows-washington-nationals-shut-stephen-strasburg-too-soon) who didn't like the decision when it was made, and I think their points have always been valid.

Quote from: Shooter on October 14, 2012, 02:31:19 PM
From what I've heard, Scott Boras was heavily involved in setting the limit, etc.

Quote from: Fork on October 15, 2012, 08:16:58 AM
I think that Boras and the Nats' management are taking a roll of the dice, thinking this is only the first year of a decent run of playoff appearances, and that Strasburg can be the centerpiece of that run. Only time will tell.

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 15, 2012, 09:42:25 AM

Quote from: Fork on October 15, 2012, 08:16:58 AM
I think that Boras and the Nats' management are taking a roll of the dice, thinking this is only the first year of a decent run of playoff appearances, and that Strasburg can be the centerpiece of that run. Only time will tell.

Or maybe they were just setting up the play action pass.

Only time will tell how it all plays out.

Quote from: Eli on October 15, 2012, 10:03:46 AM

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 15, 2012, 09:42:25 AM

Quote from: Fork on October 15, 2012, 08:16:58 AM
I think that Boras and the Nats' management are taking a roll of the dice, thinking this is only the first year of a decent run of playoff appearances, and that Strasburg can be the centerpiece of that run. Only time will tell.

Or maybe they were just setting up the play action pass.

Only time will tell how it all plays out.

Obvious Fork is obvious Fork?

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 15, 2012, 10:30:32 AM

Quote from: Eli on October 15, 2012, 10:03:46 AM

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 15, 2012, 09:42:25 AM

Quote from: Fork on October 15, 2012, 08:16:58 AM
I think that Boras and the Nats' management are taking a roll of the dice, thinking this is only the first year of a decent run of playoff appearances, and that Strasburg can be the centerpiece of that run. Only time will tell.

Or maybe they were just setting up the play action pass.

Only time will tell how it all plays out.

Obvious Fork is obvious Fork?

Fork.

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 15, 2012, 10:30:32 AM

Quote from: Eli on October 15, 2012, 10:03:46 AM

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 15, 2012, 09:42:25 AM

Quote from: Fork on October 15, 2012, 08:16:58 AM
I think that Boras and the Nats' management are taking a roll of the dice, thinking this is only the first year of a decent run of playoff appearances, and that Strasburg can be the centerpiece of that run. Only time will tell.

Or maybe they were just setting up the play action pass.

Only time will tell how it all plays out.

Obvious Fork is obvious Fork?

Fork.

Quote from: Fork on October 15, 2012, 10:39:42 AM

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 15, 2012, 10:30:32 AM

Quote from: Eli on October 15, 2012, 10:03:46 AM

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 15, 2012, 09:42:25 AM

Quote from: Fork on October 15, 2012, 08:16:58 AM
I think that Boras and the Nats' management are taking a roll of the dice, thinking this is only the first year of a decent run of playoff appearances, and that Strasburg can be the centerpiece of that run. Only time will tell.

Or maybe they were just setting up the play action pass.

Only time will tell how it all plays out.

Obvious Fork is obvious Fork?

Fork.

Remember when the 2004 Cubs were awesome?

Quote from: Tonker on October 15, 2012, 11:11:37 AM

Quote from: Fork on October 15, 2012, 10:39:42 AM

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 15, 2012, 10:30:32 AM

Quote from: Eli on October 15, 2012, 10:03:46 AM

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 15, 2012, 09:42:25 AM

Quote from: Fork on October 15, 2012, 08:16:58 AM
I think that Boras and the Nats' management are taking a roll of the dice, thinking this is only the first year of a decent run of playoff appearances, and that Strasburg can be the centerpiece of that run. Only time will tell.

Or maybe they were just setting up the play action pass.

Only time will tell how it all plays out.

Obvious Fork is obvious Fork?

Fork.

Remember when the 2004 Cubs were awesome?

That was back in around 2004.  /ObviousFork

Quote from: morpheus on October 15, 2012, 01:20:15 PM
Unfunny cancer?  Try reading this (http://www.denverpost.com/recommended/ci_21760399) and it will make unfunny cancer seem bearable.

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 15, 2012, 09:42:25 AM

Quote from: Eli on October 14, 2012, 08:32:20 AM
I'll add that the second-guessing AFTER the Nats lost to the Cardinals is lame, just because it's simplistic hindsight. But there were many smart people (http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8369941/history-shows-washington-nationals-shut-stephen-strasburg-too-soon) who didn't like the decision when it was made, and I think their points have always been valid.

He makes a strong case. I guess for me it would come down to whether it was a call made by the doctors or whether it was mostly driven by risk-averse management CYA.

Or, worse yet, Scott Boras. Speaking of which...

Quote from: Shooter on October 14, 2012, 02:31:19 PM
From what I've heard, Scott Boras was heavily involved in setting the limit, etc.

What's the evidence for this? Jordan Zimmermann isn't represented by Boras and, on a nearly identical surgery/rehab schedule a year earlier, he was given the same exact innings limit as Strasburg.

Quote from: Fork on October 15, 2012, 08:16:58 AM
I think that Boras and the Nats' management are taking a roll of the dice, thinking this is only the first year of a decent run of playoff appearances, and that Strasburg can be the centerpiece of that run. Only time will tell.

Or maybe they were just setting up the play action pass.

Only time will tell how it all plays out.

Quote from: Internet Apex on October 15, 2012, 04:07:46 PM

Quote from: morpheus on October 15, 2012, 01:20:15 PM
Unfunny cancer?  Try reading this (http://www.denverpost.com/recommended/ci_21760399) and it will make unfunny cancer seem bearable.

That article is the worst fucking thing that ever happened to me. I would watch my mother die again if only I could un-read it. I'm not kidding. Compared to that article, dying of cancer is like getting your balls licked.

Quote from: Shooter on October 16, 2012, 06:41:07 PM
Best Fans in Baseball are on Twitter (https://twitter.com/BestFansStLouis).

Quote from: Armchair_QB on October 17, 2012, 10:12:34 PM

Quote from: Shooter on October 16, 2012, 06:41:07 PM
Best Fans in Baseball are on Twitter (https://twitter.com/BestFansStLouis).

Classy bunch.

Quote from: CBStew on October 18, 2012, 09:37:44 AM

Quote from: Armchair_QB on October 17, 2012, 10:12:34 PM

Quote from: Shooter on October 16, 2012, 06:41:07 PM
Best Fans in Baseball are on Twitter (https://twitter.com/BestFansStLouis).

Classy bunch.

At least now I know what Giants' fans have in common with Cub fans.

Quote from: Internet Apex on October 18, 2012, 09:58:15 AM

Quote from: CBStew on October 18, 2012, 09:37:44 AM

Quote from: Armchair_QB on October 17, 2012, 10:12:34 PM

Quote from: Shooter on October 16, 2012, 06:41:07 PM
Best Fans in Baseball are on Twitter (https://twitter.com/BestFansStLouis).

Classy bunch.

At least now I know what Giants' fans have in common with Cub fans.

We love cock?

Quote from: PANK! on October 13, 2012, 01:27:54 PM
I blame Yeti.

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 18, 2012, 10:37:33 PM

Quote from: PANK! on October 13, 2012, 01:27:54 PM
I blame Yeti.

Quote from: Slaky on October 18, 2012, 11:58:52 PM

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 18, 2012, 10:37:33 PM

Quote from: PANK! on October 13, 2012, 01:27:54 PM
I blame Yeti.

Quote from: Tonker on October 19, 2012, 01:22:05 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 18, 2012, 11:58:52 PM

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 18, 2012, 10:37:33 PM

Quote from: PANK! on October 13, 2012, 01:27:54 PM
I blame Yeti.

Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on October 19, 2012, 05:52:43 AM

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Quote from: Slaky on October 18, 2012, 11:58:52 PM

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Quote from: PANK! on October 13, 2012, 01:27:54 PM
I blame Yeti.

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Quote from: thehawk on October 19, 2012, 08:07:39 AM

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Quote from: Tonker on October 19, 2012, 01:22:05 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 18, 2012, 11:58:52 PM

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 18, 2012, 10:37:33 PM

Quote from: PANK! on October 13, 2012, 01:27:54 PM
I blame Yeti.

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Quote from: thehawk on October 19, 2012, 08:07:39 AM

Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on October 19, 2012, 05:52:43 AM

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Quote from: Slaky on October 18, 2012, 11:58:52 PM

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 18, 2012, 10:37:33 PM

Quote from: PANK! on October 13, 2012, 01:27:54 PM
I blame Yeti.

Quote from: Slaky on October 21, 2012, 10:37:50 PM
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Quote from: Slaky on October 21, 2012, 10:37:50 PM
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Quote from: PANK! on October 22, 2012, 05:54:17 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 22, 2012, 03:00:34 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 21, 2012, 10:37:50 PM
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Couldn't wait one more day, could you?

Quote from: Slaky on October 22, 2012, 09:09:37 AM

Quote from: PANK! on October 22, 2012, 05:54:17 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 22, 2012, 03:00:34 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 21, 2012, 10:37:50 PM
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Couldn't wait one more day, could you?

I want everyone to be aware of Yeti's potential vindication. To know the feeling of starting a thread that works out for the greater good of Desipiots...tis nice.

Quote from: Slaky on October 22, 2012, 09:09:37 AM

Quote from: PANK! on October 22, 2012, 05:54:17 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 22, 2012, 03:00:34 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 21, 2012, 10:37:50 PM
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Couldn't wait one more day, could you?

I want everyone to be aware of Yeti's potential vindication. To know the feeling of starting a thread that works out for the greater good of Desipiots...tis nice.

Quote from: Internet Apex on October 22, 2012, 09:24:16 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 22, 2012, 09:09:37 AM

Quote from: PANK! on October 22, 2012, 05:54:17 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 22, 2012, 03:00:34 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 21, 2012, 10:37:50 PM
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Couldn't wait one more day, could you?

I want everyone to be aware of Yeti's potential vindication. To know the feeling of starting a thread that works out for the greater good of Desipiots...tis nice.

Imagine how much it would hurt to see the Cubs choke away a 3-1 lead in the NLCS - the year after they win the fucking... fuck.

Quote from: Slaky on October 22, 2012, 10:46:41 AM

Quote from: Internet Apex on October 22, 2012, 09:24:16 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 22, 2012, 09:09:37 AM

Quote from: PANK! on October 22, 2012, 05:54:17 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 22, 2012, 03:00:34 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 21, 2012, 10:37:50 PM
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Couldn't wait one more day, could you?

I want everyone to be aware of Yeti's potential vindication. To know the feeling of starting a thread that works out for the greater good of Desipiots...tis nice.

Imagine how much it would hurt to see the Cubs choke away a 3-1 lead in the NLCS - the year after they win the fucking... fuck.

Before game 5 they had AJ Pierzynski and Eric Karros in the studio and Vasgersian mentioned the few times that a team has come back from a 3-1 deficit in an LCS and said, "Eric, you've been on the losing end of such a comeback why don't you calmly tell us about your experience and try not to weep openly like a big dumb open vagina."

Somehow Karros pulled it off. He's a better man than I. Or heartless.

Quote from: PANK! on October 22, 2012, 10:14:26 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 22, 2012, 09:09:37 AM

Quote from: PANK! on October 22, 2012, 05:54:17 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 22, 2012, 03:00:34 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 21, 2012, 10:37:50 PM
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Couldn't wait one more day, could you?

I want everyone to be aware of Yeti's potential vindication. To know the feeling of starting a thread that works out for the greater good of Desipiots...tis nice.

I'm only reminded about what a loser Yeti is and now I'm suddenly not so hopeful about tonight.

Quote from: CBStew on October 22, 2012, 03:12:25 PM

Quote from: PANK! on October 22, 2012, 10:14:26 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 22, 2012, 09:09:37 AM

Quote from: PANK! on October 22, 2012, 05:54:17 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 22, 2012, 03:00:34 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 21, 2012, 10:37:50 PM
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Couldn't wait one more day, could you?

I want everyone to be aware of Yeti's potential vindication. To know the feeling of starting a thread that works out for the greater good of Desipiots...tis nice.

I'm only reminded about what a loser Yeti is and now I'm suddenly not so hopeful about tonight.

It rained all night and a good part of this morning here in the Bay Area, but it is now 1:10 pm and we have had bright sunshine for the last two  plus hours. 

Quote from: CBStew on October 22, 2012, 06:26:11 PM

Quote from: CBStew on October 22, 2012, 03:12:25 PM

Quote from: PANK! on October 22, 2012, 10:14:26 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 22, 2012, 09:09:37 AM

Quote from: PANK! on October 22, 2012, 05:54:17 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 22, 2012, 03:00:34 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 21, 2012, 10:37:50 PM
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Couldn't wait one more day, could you?

I want everyone to be aware of Yeti's potential vindication. To know the feeling of starting a thread that works out for the greater good of Desipiots...tis nice.

I'm only reminded about what a loser Yeti is and now I'm suddenly not so hopeful about tonight.

It rained all night and a good part of this morning here in the Bay Area, but it is now 1:10 pm and we have had bright sunshine for the last two  plus hours. 

Ominous clouds are beginning to come in off the ocean.  What the hell.  You are going to watch the Bears' game anyway.

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 22, 2012, 10:47:14 PM
FORCING THE CARDS TO TRY A COMEBACK IN SUCH DANGEROUS CONDITIONS WAS A CONSPIRACY AGAINST THE BEST FANS IN BASEBALL

Quote from: Yeti on October 22, 2012, 10:46:49 PM
I'm not one to believe jinxes, or be superstitious, but I'll admit I was leery of making any comments or guarantees this morning......... BUT FUCK YEA. SUCK IT SAINT LOUIS. I FUCKING HATE YOU FUCKERS. DIE DIE DIE.


/#12 in '12

Quote from: Shooter on October 16, 2012, 06:41:07 PM
Best Fans in Baseball are on Twitter (https://twitter.com/BestFansStLouis).

Quote from: Slaky on October 22, 2012, 11:14:51 PM

Quote from: Yeti on October 22, 2012, 10:46:49 PM
I'm not one to believe jinxes, or be superstitious, but I'll admit I was leery of making any comments or guarantees this morning......... BUT FUCK YEA. SUCK IT SAINT LOUIS. I FUCKING HATE YOU FUCKERS. DIE DIE DIE.


/#12 in '12

TOUCH EM ALL YETI! YOULL NEVER START A BIGGER THREAD IN YOUR LIFE!

Quote from: PANK! on October 23, 2012, 08:49:00 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 22, 2012, 11:14:51 PM

Quote from: Yeti on October 22, 2012, 10:46:49 PM
I'm not one to believe jinxes, or be superstitious, but I'll admit I was leery of making any comments or guarantees this morning......... BUT FUCK YEA. SUCK IT SAINT LOUIS. I FUCKING HATE YOU FUCKERS. DIE DIE DIE.


/#12 in '12

TOUCH EM ALL YETI! YOULL NEVER START A BIGGER THREAD IN YOUR LIFE!

*throws Yeti on his shoulders, parades around room*

Just glorious.  I think my favorite part is that they were done in by scrappy little Marco Scutaro. After watching guys like Eckstein, Skippy Shumacher, Descalso and Kozma come up big, it was very enjoyable to watch the Cardinals die by the same gritty sword.

Quote from: BH on October 23, 2012, 09:10:50 AM
It was nice to see Cain hit Holliday as well.

Quote from: PANK! on October 23, 2012, 10:01:38 AM

Quote from: BH on October 23, 2012, 09:10:50 AM
It was nice to see Cain hit Holliday as well.

Also nice to see Holliday make the last out by popping out to Scutaro.

Quote from: Internet Apex on October 23, 2012, 10:10:37 AM

Quote from: PANK! on October 23, 2012, 10:01:38 AM

Quote from: BH on October 23, 2012, 09:10:50 AM
It was nice to see Cain hit Holliday as well.

Also nice to see Holliday make the last out by popping out to Scutaro.

I didn't see any of it. It's nice to read about it all here though. My Tardenfreude is tempered considerably by the two championships they've won in the last seven seasons. Nothing will make this better until the Cubs win one.

Quote from: PANK! on October 23, 2012, 08:49:00 AM
I think my favorite part is that they were done in by scrappy little Marco Scutaro.

Quote from: Slaky on October 23, 2012, 10:12:44 AM

Quote from: Internet Apex on October 23, 2012, 10:10:37 AM

Quote from: PANK! on October 23, 2012, 10:01:38 AM

Quote from: BH on October 23, 2012, 09:10:50 AM
It was nice to see Cain hit Holliday as well.

Also nice to see Holliday make the last out by popping out to Scutaro.

I didn't see any of it. It's nice to read about it all here though. My Tardenfreude is tempered considerably by the two championships they've won in the last seven seasons. Nothing will make this better until the Cubs win one.

Yep - we can laugh and enjoy this but if anyone thought, "Now they know how the Cubs felt" just stop it. Stop it now. They know how it feels to win a World Series and also how it feels to gum down a Chef Boyardee meal straight out the ice box.

Quote from: Yeti on October 23, 2012, 08:44:08 AM
The Cardinal fans on my Facebook were surprisingly calm. A few mentioned how the Cubs finished, but I don't care. Also, I enjoy the fact that a bunch of fans said they didn't need Pujols to win it.... Ummm, but you lost in the NLCS? Isn't that worse than you did the year before with Pujols. Suck it, fags

Quote from: Armchair_QB on October 23, 2012, 01:43:21 PM
Stay classy shitty little Missouri river town...

http://deadspin.com/5954046/3-words-fire-mike-matheny-the-best-fans-in-baseball-are-having-a-major-meltdown

Quote from: morpheus on October 23, 2012, 08:51:41 AM

Quote from: PANK! on October 23, 2012, 08:49:00 AM

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Quote from: Yeti on October 22, 2012, 10:46:49 PM
I'm not one to believe jinxes, or be superstitious, but I'll admit I was leery of making any comments or guarantees this morning......... BUT FUCK YEA. SUCK IT SAINT LOUIS. I FUCKING HATE YOU FUCKERS. DIE DIE DIE.


/#12 in '12

TOUCH EM ALL YETI! YOULL NEVER START A BIGGER THREAD IN YOUR LIFE!

*throws Yeti on his shoulders, parades around room*

Just glorious.  I think my favorite part is that they were done in by scrappy little Marco Scutaro. After watching guys like Eckstein, Skippy Shumacher, Descalso and Kozma come up big, it was very enjoyable to watch the Cardinals die by the same gritty sword.

Pete fucking Kozma. It was nice to see him choke it away like the AAAA player he is.

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 11, 2013, 02:35:21 PM
I hope the Dodgers sweep and that GLOREE BOY Yasiel Puig does something to offend the Best Fans in Baseball every game and/or inning.

Quote from: Eli on October 12, 2013, 08:49:33 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 11, 2013, 02:35:21 PM
I hope the Dodgers sweep and that GLOREE BOY Yasiel Puig does something to offend the Best Fans in Baseball every game and/or inning.

They're going to win cancel the World Series, so we should all just start accepting that. Probably next year and the year after that, too.

Quote from: Slaky on October 12, 2013, 06:56:55 PM
Fuck baseball

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 11, 2013, 02:35:21 PM
I hope the Dodgers sweep and that GLOREE BOY Yasiel Puig does something to offend the Best Fans in Baseball every game and/or inning.

Quote from: Yeti on October 15, 2013, 10:41:58 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 11, 2013, 02:35:21 PM
I hope the Dodgers sweep and that GLOREE BOY Yasiel Puig does something to offend the Best Fans in Baseball every game and/or inning.

Well, him and those other Mouseketeers: http://deadspin.com/cardinals-complain-about-dodgers-mickey-mouse-celebr-1445526942

Quote from: Brownie on October 15, 2013, 10:48:35 AM

Quote from: Yeti on October 15, 2013, 10:41:58 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 11, 2013, 02:35:21 PM
I hope the Dodgers sweep and that GLOREE BOY Yasiel Puig does something to offend the Best Fans in Baseball every game and/or inning.

Well, him and those other Mouseketeers: http://deadspin.com/cardinals-complain-about-dodgers-mickey-mouse-celebr-1445526942

How does that compare to this? (http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?content_id=13062871)

Quote from: Alec RiderNot to mention that the Cardinals had ample opportunity to act like children over the last two games and didn't. Hey, I love a team that doesn't make itself out to look like children. It's why I'm a Cardinals fan and not a Dodgers fan apparently.

Quote from: FartknockerNo, you're a cardinals fan because you are some fat Midwestern schmo who knows nothing but some awful life in flyover hell. Go back to your trans-fat, cholesterol filled, vinyl sided shithole and shut the fuck.

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 15, 2013, 01:54:18 PM

Quote from: Brownie on October 15, 2013, 10:48:35 AM

Quote from: Yeti on October 15, 2013, 10:41:58 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 11, 2013, 02:35:21 PM
I hope the Dodgers sweep and that GLOREE BOY Yasiel Puig does something to offend the Best Fans in Baseball every game and/or inning.

Well, him and those other Mouseketeers: http://deadspin.com/cardinals-complain-about-dodgers-mickey-mouse-celebr-1445526942

How does that compare to this? (http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?content_id=13062871)

http://deadspin.com/not-to-mention-that-the-cardinals-had-ample-opportunity-1445594871

Quote from: Alec RiderNot to mention that the Cardinals had ample opportunity to act like children over the last two games and didn't. Hey, I love a team that doesn't make itself out to look like children. It's why I'm a Cardinals fan and not a Dodgers fan apparently.

Quote from: FartknockerNo, you're a cardinals fan because you are some fat Midwestern schmo who knows nothing but some awful life in flyover hell. Go back to your trans-fat, cholesterol filled, vinyl sided shithole and shut the fuck.

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 15, 2013, 01:54:18 PM

Quote from: Brownie on October 15, 2013, 10:48:35 AM

Quote from: Yeti on October 15, 2013, 10:41:58 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 11, 2013, 02:35:21 PM
I hope the Dodgers sweep and that GLOREE BOY Yasiel Puig does something to offend the Best Fans in Baseball every game and/or inning.

Well, him and those other Mouseketeers: http://deadspin.com/cardinals-complain-about-dodgers-mickey-mouse-celebr-1445526942

How does that compare to this? (http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?content_id=13062871)

http://deadspin.com/not-to-mention-that-the-cardinals-had-ample-opportunity-1445594871

Quote from: Alec RiderNot to mention that the Cardinals had ample opportunity to act like children over the last two games and didn't. Hey, I love a team that doesn't make itself out to look like children. It's why I'm a Cardinals fan and not a Dodgers fan apparently.

Quote from: FartknockerNo, you're a cardinals fan because you are some fat Midwestern schmo who knows nothing but some awful life in flyover hell. Go back to your trans-fat, cholesterol filled, vinyl sided shithole and shut the fuck.

Quote from: Fork on October 15, 2013, 03:03:43 PM
(http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWpGRbXCAAAS_jE.png)

Quote from: Fork on October 15, 2013, 03:42:44 PM
Nope, that poll is legit (http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/polls).

More hilarity (http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/on-base-perception-1.3631854/jack-clark-s-lawyer-replies-to-albert-pujols-lawsuit-hilarity-ensues-1.6258369).

Quote from: Internet Apex on October 16, 2013, 01:40:14 PM
#HotSportsTakes

http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/78149/hotsportstakes-the-dodgers-are-a-disgrace

Stick around and Gil the comments. You won't be sorry.

Quote from: PenFoe on October 16, 2013, 02:20:30 PM

Quote from: Internet Apex on October 16, 2013, 01:40:14 PM
#HotSportsTakes

http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/78149/hotsportstakes-the-dodgers-are-a-disgrace

Stick around and Gil the comments. You won't be sorry.

Is this satire? Honest question.

Quote from: PenFoe on October 16, 2013, 02:20:30 PM

Quote from: Internet Apex on October 16, 2013, 01:40:14 PM
#HotSportsTakes

http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/78149/hotsportstakes-the-dodgers-are-a-disgrace

Stick around and Gil the comments. You won't be sorry.

Is this satire? Honest question.

Quote from: Tonker on October 16, 2013, 03:11:33 PM

Quote from: PenFoe on October 16, 2013, 02:20:30 PM

Quote from: Internet Apex on October 16, 2013, 01:40:14 PM
#HotSportsTakes

http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/78149/hotsportstakes-the-dodgers-are-a-disgrace

Stick around and Gil the comments. You won't be sorry.

Is this satire? Honest question.

"Every now and then, we will attempt to write the worst sports column on Earth. Today: Let's talk about the MLB playoffs and the future of America's pastime."

Quote from: Internet Apex on October 16, 2013, 03:19:51 PM

Quote from: Tonker on October 16, 2013, 03:11:33 PM

Quote from: PenFoe on October 16, 2013, 02:20:30 PM

Quote from: Internet Apex on October 16, 2013, 01:40:14 PM
#HotSportsTakes

http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/78149/hotsportstakes-the-dodgers-are-a-disgrace

Stick around and Gil the comments. You won't be sorry.

Is this satire? Honest question.

"Every now and then, we will attempt to write the worst sports column on Earth. Today: Let's talk about the MLB playoffs and the future of America's pastime."

Maybe they should write the entire column in green font.

Quote from: PenFoe on October 16, 2013, 04:34:51 PM

Quote from: Internet Apex on October 16, 2013, 03:19:51 PM

Quote from: Tonker on October 16, 2013, 03:11:33 PM

Quote from: PenFoe on October 16, 2013, 02:20:30 PM

Quote from: Internet Apex on October 16, 2013, 01:40:14 PM
#HotSportsTakes

http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/78149/hotsportstakes-the-dodgers-are-a-disgrace

Stick around and Gil the comments. You won't be sorry.

Is this satire? Honest question.

"Every now and then, we will attempt to write the worst sports column on Earth. Today: Let's talk about the MLB playoffs and the future of America's pastime."

Maybe they should write the entire column in green font.

That would have helped me here.

QuoteBut Mahan's tweet got McCarver – or at least McCarver's producers – thinking about a retort. What they came up with were their own suggestions for poking holes in some of golf's unwritten rules. I'm paraphrasing them, but here they are:

--Let the pros wear shorts in 110-degree weather.

--Talk anytime your opponent is hitting, and talk loudly.

--Step on your opponent's putting line.

--Drive into the foursome in front of you.

QuoteAs McCarver's announcing partner Joe Buck noted, it's actually a written rule that PGA Tour players must wear long pants, though of course caddies have the right to wear shorts on hot days. As for the others, well, to me they're more recommendations to be rude than anything else.

QuoteSection I – Etiquette; Behavior On The Course

QuoteConsideration For Other Players
No Disturbance Or Distraction
Players should always show consideration for other players on the course and should not disturb their play by moving, talking or making unnecessary noise.

Players should ensure that any electronic device taken onto the course does not distract other players.

On the teeing ground, a player should not tee his ball until it is his turn to play.

Players should not stand close to or directly behind the ball, or directly behind the hole, when a player is about to play.

On The Putting Green
On the putting green, players should not stand on another player's line of putt or, when he is making a stroke, cast a shadow over his line of putt.

Players should remain on or close to the putting green until all other players in the group have holed out.

QuoteSafety
Players should ensure that no one is standing close by or in a position to be hit by the club, the ball or any stones, pebbles, twigs or the like when they make a stroke or practice swing.

Players should not play until the players in front are out of range.

Players should always alert greenstaff nearby or ahead when they are about to make a stroke that might endanger them.

If a player plays a ball in a direction where there is a danger of hitting someone, he should immediately shout a warning. The traditional word of warning in such situations is "fore."

Quote
Conclusion; Penalties For Breach
If players follow the guidelines in this section, it will make the game more enjoyable for everyone.

If a player consistently disregards these guidelines during a round or over a period of time to the detriment of others, it is recommended that the Committee considers taking appropriate disciplinary action against the offending player. Such action may, for example, include prohibiting play for a limited time on the course or in a certain number of competitions. This is considered to be justifiable in terms of protecting the interests of the majority of golfers who wish to play in accordance with these guidelines.

In the case of a serious breach of etiquette, the Committee may disqualify a player under Rule 33-7.

Quote33-7. Disqualification Penalty; Committee Discretion
A penalty of disqualification may in exceptional individual cases be waived, modified or imposed if the Committee considers such action warranted.

Any penalty less than disqualification must not be waived or modified.

If a Committee considers that a player is guilty of a serious breach of etiquette, it may impose a penalty of disqualification under this Rule.

Quote from: Brownie on October 17, 2013, 09:43:31 AM
Former Cardinals catcher and senile sidekick to Joe Buck Tim McCarver will not only pontificate on the right way to play baseball, but he'll lecture Yasiel Puig fan Hunter Mahan on the right way to play golf. (http://www.pga.com/news/golf-buzz/hunter-mahan-tweet-prompts-response-tim-mccarver)

QuoteBut Mahan's tweet got McCarver – or at least McCarver's producers – thinking about a retort. What they came up with were their own suggestions for poking holes in some of golf's unwritten rules. I'm paraphrasing them, but here they are:

--Let the pros wear shorts in 110-degree weather.

--Talk anytime your opponent is hitting, and talk loudly.

--Step on your opponent's putting line.

--Drive into the foursome in front of you.

Hmm, even Joe Buck knew something was amiss.

QuoteAs McCarver's announcing partner Joe Buck noted, it's actually a written rule that PGA Tour players must wear long pants, though of course caddies have the right to wear shorts on hot days. As for the others, well, to me they're more recommendations to be rude than anything else.

Well, I don't know how the pros play golf, but in all events in which play is governed by USGA rules (I'll defer to Tonk to translate the Scottish in the R&A rulebook), the rules are in fact written down. (http://www.usga.org/Rule-Books/Rules-of-Golf/Etiquette/)

QuoteSection I – Etiquette; Behavior On The Course

QuoteConsideration For Other Players
No Disturbance Or Distraction
Players should always show consideration for other players on the course and should not disturb their play by moving, talking or making unnecessary noise.

Players should ensure that any electronic device taken onto the course does not distract other players.

On the teeing ground, a player should not tee his ball until it is his turn to play.

Players should not stand close to or directly behind the ball, or directly behind the hole, when a player is about to play.

On The Putting Green
On the putting green, players should not stand on another player's line of putt or, when he is making a stroke, cast a shadow over his line of putt.

Players should remain on or close to the putting green until all other players in the group have holed out.

QuoteSafety
Players should ensure that no one is standing close by or in a position to be hit by the club, the ball or any stones, pebbles, twigs or the like when they make a stroke or practice swing.

Players should not play until the players in front are out of range.

Players should always alert greenstaff nearby or ahead when they are about to make a stroke that might endanger them.

If a player plays a ball in a direction where there is a danger of hitting someone, he should immediately shout a warning. The traditional word of warning in such situations is "fore."

Quote
Conclusion; Penalties For Breach
If players follow the guidelines in this section, it will make the game more enjoyable for everyone.

If a player consistently disregards these guidelines during a round or over a period of time to the detriment of others, it is recommended that the Committee considers taking appropriate disciplinary action against the offending player. Such action may, for example, include prohibiting play for a limited time on the course or in a certain number of competitions. This is considered to be justifiable in terms of protecting the interests of the majority of golfers who wish to play in accordance with these guidelines.

In the case of a serious breach of etiquette, the Committee may disqualify a player under Rule 33-7.

Rule 33-7? (http://www.usga.org/Rule-Books/Rules-of-Golf/Rule-33/#33-7)

Quote33-7. Disqualification Penalty; Committee Discretion
A penalty of disqualification may in exceptional individual cases be waived, modified or imposed if the Committee considers such action warranted.

Any penalty less than disqualification must not be waived or modified.

If a Committee considers that a player is guilty of a serious breach of etiquette, it may impose a penalty of disqualification under this Rule.

Quote from: Brownie on October 17, 2013, 09:57:41 AM

Quote from: Brownie on October 17, 2013, 09:43:31 AM
Former Cardinals catcher and senile sidekick to Joe Buck Tim McCarver will not only pontificate on the right way to play baseball, but he'll lecture Yasiel Puig fan Hunter Mahan on the right way to play golf. (http://www.pga.com/news/golf-buzz/hunter-mahan-tweet-prompts-response-tim-mccarver)

QuoteBut Mahan's tweet got McCarver – or at least McCarver's producers – thinking about a retort. What they came up with were their own suggestions for poking holes in some of golf's unwritten rules. I'm paraphrasing them, but here they are:

--Let the pros wear shorts in 110-degree weather.

--Talk anytime your opponent is hitting, and talk loudly.

--Step on your opponent's putting line.

--Drive into the foursome in front of you.

Hmm, even Joe Buck knew something was amiss.

QuoteAs McCarver's announcing partner Joe Buck noted, it's actually a written rule that PGA Tour players must wear long pants, though of course caddies have the right to wear shorts on hot days. As for the others, well, to me they're more recommendations to be rude than anything else.

Well, I don't know how the pros play golf, but in all events in which play is governed by USGA rules (I'll defer to Tonk to translate the Scottish in the R&A rulebook), the rules are in fact written down. (http://www.usga.org/Rule-Books/Rules-of-Golf/Etiquette/)

QuoteSection I – Etiquette; Behavior On The Course

QuoteConsideration For Other Players
No Disturbance Or Distraction
Players should always show consideration for other players on the course and should not disturb their play by moving, talking or making unnecessary noise.

Players should ensure that any electronic device taken onto the course does not distract other players.

On the teeing ground, a player should not tee his ball until it is his turn to play.

Players should not stand close to or directly behind the ball, or directly behind the hole, when a player is about to play.

On The Putting Green
On the putting green, players should not stand on another player's line of putt or, when he is making a stroke, cast a shadow over his line of putt.

Players should remain on or close to the putting green until all other players in the group have holed out.

QuoteSafety
Players should ensure that no one is standing close by or in a position to be hit by the club, the ball or any stones, pebbles, twigs or the like when they make a stroke or practice swing.

Players should not play until the players in front are out of range.

Players should always alert greenstaff nearby or ahead when they are about to make a stroke that might endanger them.

If a player plays a ball in a direction where there is a danger of hitting someone, he should immediately shout a warning. The traditional word of warning in such situations is "fore."

Quote
Conclusion; Penalties For Breach
If players follow the guidelines in this section, it will make the game more enjoyable for everyone.

If a player consistently disregards these guidelines during a round or over a period of time to the detriment of others, it is recommended that the Committee considers taking appropriate disciplinary action against the offending player. Such action may, for example, include prohibiting play for a limited time on the course or in a certain number of competitions. This is considered to be justifiable in terms of protecting the interests of the majority of golfers who wish to play in accordance with these guidelines.

In the case of a serious breach of etiquette, the Committee may disqualify a player under Rule 33-7.

Rule 33-7? (http://www.usga.org/Rule-Books/Rules-of-Golf/Rule-33/#33-7)

Quote33-7. Disqualification Penalty; Committee Discretion
A penalty of disqualification may in exceptional individual cases be waived, modified or imposed if the Committee considers such action warranted.

Any penalty less than disqualification must not be waived or modified.

If a Committee considers that a player is guilty of a serious breach of etiquette, it may impose a penalty of disqualification under this Rule.

DPD. I missed this during the game, but I guess FOX even had a HELPFUL graphic for McCarver to educate his viewers.

(http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3406805/a1.jpg)

Quote from: Internet Apex on October 17, 2013, 10:11:29 AM
DPD

I also enjoyed seeing Adrian Gonzalez make the "Micky Mouse" ears after the first of his two EMOTIONAL dong blasts yesterday. And then in the on-field postgame interview he told the report that he remembered the Cardinals blowing a 3-1 series lead last year and he "wanted to make that happen again."

He is now my second favorite player in all of baseball. After Puig.

Quote from: CT III on October 18, 2013, 09:20:25 AM
I can't link to it, but there's an column that ran on the Trib Opinion page today declaring St. Louis Cardinals' fans to be the most insufferable in baseball.

It's not really worth reading (the best parts are directly quoted from Drew Magary's piece on Deadspin) but it speaks to the sad state of news gathering that Chicago's biggest daily newspaper has only figured this out now.

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 18, 2013, 10:51:44 AM

Quote from: CT III on October 18, 2013, 09:20:25 AM
I can't link to it, but there's an column that ran on the Trib Opinion page today declaring St. Louis Cardinals' fans to be the most insufferable in baseball.

It's not really worth reading (the best parts are directly quoted from Drew Magary's piece on Deadspin) but it speaks to the sad state of news gathering that Chicago's biggest daily newspaper has only figured this out now.

Who wrote it? If the best a columnist for the Trib can do is quote Deadspin, maybe it's time to find a new line of work.

Quote from: Brownie on October 18, 2013, 11:53:32 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 18, 2013, 10:51:44 AM

Quote from: CT III on October 18, 2013, 09:20:25 AM
I can't link to it, but there's an column that ran on the Trib Opinion page today declaring St. Louis Cardinals' fans to be the most insufferable in baseball.

It's not really worth reading (the best parts are directly quoted from Drew Magary's piece on Deadspin) but it speaks to the sad state of news gathering that Chicago's biggest daily newspaper has only figured this out now.

Who wrote it? If the best a columnist for the Trib can do is quote Deadspin, maybe it's time to find a new line of work.

Fortunately, it was a guest op-ed, so said gentleman has already done that.

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 18, 2013, 12:37:44 PM

Quote from: Brownie on October 18, 2013, 11:53:32 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 18, 2013, 10:51:44 AM

Quote from: CT III on October 18, 2013, 09:20:25 AM
I can't link to it, but there's an column that ran on the Trib Opinion page today declaring St. Louis Cardinals' fans to be the most insufferable in baseball.

It's not really worth reading (the best parts are directly quoted from Drew Magary's piece on Deadspin) but it speaks to the sad state of news gathering that Chicago's biggest daily newspaper has only figured this out now.

Who wrote it? If the best a columnist for the Trib can do is quote Deadspin, maybe it's time to find a new line of work.

Fortunately, it was a guest op-ed, so said gentleman has already done that.

This link should thwart the Trib's pay quarantine. (http://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.chicagotribune.com/site/ct-perspec-1018-fans-20131018,0,6362471.story)

QuoteBloomberg View

Jonathan Mahler is a Bloomberg View columnist.

QuoteAuthor (The Bronx Is Burning, The Challenge, Death Comes to Happy Valley); New York Times Magazine writer; Bloomberg View and Deadspin sports columnist.

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 18, 2013, 12:40:37 PM

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 18, 2013, 12:37:44 PM

Quote from: Brownie on October 18, 2013, 11:53:32 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 18, 2013, 10:51:44 AM

Quote from: CT III on October 18, 2013, 09:20:25 AM
I can't link to it, but there's an column that ran on the Trib Opinion page today declaring St. Louis Cardinals' fans to be the most insufferable in baseball.

It's not really worth reading (the best parts are directly quoted from Drew Magary's piece on Deadspin) but it speaks to the sad state of news gathering that Chicago's biggest daily newspaper has only figured this out now.

Who wrote it? If the best a columnist for the Trib can do is quote Deadspin, maybe it's time to find a new line of work.

Fortunately, it was a guest op-ed, so said gentleman has already done that.

This link should thwart the Trib's pay quarantine. (http://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.chicagotribune.com/site/ct-perspec-1018-fans-20131018,0,6362471.story)

DPD.

QuoteBloomberg View

Jonathan Mahler is a Bloomberg View columnist.

Well, there you go, then...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-16/the-most-insufferable-fans-in-sports-live-in-st-louis.html
https://twitter.com/jonathanmahler

QuoteAuthor (The Bronx Is Burning, The Challenge, Death Comes to Happy Valley); New York Times Magazine writer; Bloomberg View and Deadspin sports columnist.

Quote from: Slaky on October 19, 2013, 09:59:10 AM
I'm glad that everything is right in the world and the evil Dodgers with their billions of dollars and fun loving players were thwarted by God's Great Ball Club.

Quote from: Brownie on October 19, 2013, 12:46:38 PM

Quote from: Slaky on October 19, 2013, 09:59:10 AM
I'm glad that everything is right in the world and the evil Dodgers with their billions of dollars and fun loving players were thwarted by God's Great Ball Club.

Just remember: the Dodgers never got it, breaking unwritten rules as far back as 1947. Fortunately, the Cardinals were there to protest that breach, too.

Quote from: Brownie on October 19, 2013, 12:46:38 PM

Quote from: Slaky on October 19, 2013, 09:59:10 AM
I'm glad that everything is right in the world and the evil Dodgers with their billions of dollars and fun loving players were thwarted by God's Great Ball Club.

Just remember: the Dodgers never got it, breaking unwritten rules as far back as 1947. Fortunately, the Cardinals were there to protest that breach, too.

Quote from: Slaky on October 19, 2013, 09:59:10 AM
I'm glad that everything is right in the world and the evil Dodgers with their billions of dollars and fun loving players were thwarted by God's Great Ball Club.

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 19, 2013, 02:53:45 PM

Quote from: Brownie on October 19, 2013, 12:46:38 PM

Quote from: Slaky on October 19, 2013, 09:59:10 AM
I'm glad that everything is right in the world and the evil Dodgers with their billions of dollars and fun loving players were thwarted by God's Great Ball Club.

Just remember: the Dodgers never got it, breaking unwritten rules as far back as 1947. Fortunately, the Cardinals were there to protest that breach, too.

RT.

Quote from: Brownie on October 19, 2013, 12:46:38 PM

Quote from: Slaky on October 19, 2013, 09:59:10 AM
I'm glad that everything is right in the world and the evil Dodgers with their billions of dollars and fun loving players were thwarted by God's Great Ball Club.

Just remember: the Dodgers never got it, breaking unwritten rules as far back as 1947. Fortunately, the Cardinals were there to protest that breach, too.

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 20, 2013, 12:13:02 AM
What's the best-case scenario for the upcoming World Series of Insufferability, besides a disaster destroying both teams and their awful fans? Who should I be rooting for here.

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Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 20, 2013, 12:13:02 AM
What's the best-case scenario for the upcoming World Series of Insufferability, besides a disaster destroying both teams and their awful fans? Who should I be rooting for here.

Snipers.

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 20, 2013, 12:13:02 AM
What's the best-case scenario for the upcoming World Series of Insufferability, besides a disaster destroying both teams and their awful fans? Who should I be rooting for here.

Quote from: Eli on October 20, 2013, 10:55:48 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 20, 2013, 12:13:02 AM
What's the best-case scenario for the upcoming World Series of Insufferability, besides a disaster destroying both teams and their awful fans? Who should I be rooting for here.

Still the Red Sox.

Quote from: Tonker on October 20, 2013, 01:03:26 PM

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Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 20, 2013, 12:13:02 AM
What's the best-case scenario for the upcoming World Series of Insufferability, besides a disaster destroying both teams and their awful fans? Who should I be rooting for here.

Still the Red Sox.

Yeah, this.  Apart from the Cubs (ha ha), I'd like to see Oakland, Baltimore or KC take home the World Series.  If it's not going to be one of them, though, then as long as it's not the Tards or the White Sox who win it all, I can simply ignore the winner and I'm happy enough.

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Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 20, 2013, 12:13:02 AM
What's the best-case scenario for the upcoming World Series of Insufferability, besides a disaster destroying both teams and their awful fans? Who should I be rooting for here.

Still the Red Sox.

Yeah, this.  Apart from the Cubs (ha ha), I'd like to see Oakland, Baltimore or KC take home the World Series.  If it's not going to be one of them, though, then as long as it's not the Tards or the White Sox who win it all, I can simply ignore the winner and I'm happy enough.

I know about 5 decent Red Sox fans, so that eases the irritation. The remaining 50 or so Red Sox fans I know can fuck off, though.

Quote from: PANK! on October 21, 2013, 05:18:18 AM
but I'm a small man 

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Quote from: Eli on October 20, 2013, 10:55:48 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 20, 2013, 12:13:02 AM
What's the best-case scenario for the upcoming World Series of Insufferability, besides a disaster destroying both teams and their awful fans? Who should I be rooting for here.

Still the Red Sox.

Yeah, this.  Apart from the Cubs (ha ha), I'd like to see Oakland, Baltimore or KC take home the World Series.  If it's not going to be one of them, though, then as long as it's not the Tards or the White Sox who win it all, I can simply ignore the winner and I'm happy enough.

I know about 5 decent Red Sox fans, so that eases the irritation. The remaining 50 or so Red Sox fans I know can fuck off, though.

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Quote from: Bort on October 20, 2013, 01:05:28 PM

Quote from: Tonker on October 20, 2013, 01:03:26 PM

Quote from: Eli on October 20, 2013, 10:55:48 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 20, 2013, 12:13:02 AM
What's the best-case scenario for the upcoming World Series of Insufferability, besides a disaster destroying both teams and their awful fans? Who should I be rooting for here.

Still the Red Sox.

Yeah, this.  Apart from the Cubs (ha ha), I'd like to see Oakland, Baltimore or KC take home the World Series.  If it's not going to be one of them, though, then as long as it's not the Tards or the White Sox who win it all, I can simply ignore the winner and I'm happy enough.

I know about 5 decent Red Sox fans, so that eases the irritation. The remaining 50 or so Red Sox fans I know can fuck off, though.

One of my law partners has a picture of Ted williams in his office.  I have one of Hank Sauer, and another with Andy Pafko, Bill Nicolson and Peanuts Lowery, in my office.  So who am I to talk?

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 21, 2013, 10:05:58 AM

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Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 20, 2013, 12:13:02 AM
What's the best-case scenario for the upcoming World Series of Insufferability, besides a disaster destroying both teams and their awful fans? Who should I be rooting for here.

Still the Red Sox.

Yeah, this.  Apart from the Cubs (ha ha), I'd like to see Oakland, Baltimore or KC take home the World Series.  If it's not going to be one of them, though, then as long as it's not the Tards or the White Sox who win it all, I can simply ignore the winner and I'm happy enough.

I know about 5 decent Red Sox fans, so that eases the irritation. The remaining 50 or so Red Sox fans I know can fuck off, though.

One of my law partners has a picture of Ted williams in his office.  I have one of Hank Sauer, and another with Andy Pafko, Bill Nicolson and Peanuts Lowery, in my office.  So who am I to talk?

I don't have an office yet, but if and when I do, it's gonna be wall-to-wall DeRosa, Theriot, Campana, Kerry Wood, and all the other gritty non-GLOREE BOYS that a way everyone knows I luh ma KUBBEEZ.

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Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 20, 2013, 12:13:02 AM
What's the best-case scenario for the upcoming World Series of Insufferability, besides a disaster destroying both teams and their awful fans? Who should I be rooting for here.

Still the Red Sox.

Yeah, this.  Apart from the Cubs (ha ha), I'd like to see Oakland, Baltimore or KC take home the World Series.  If it's not going to be one of them, though, then as long as it's not the Tards or the White Sox who win it all, I can simply ignore the winner and I'm happy enough.

I know about 5 decent Red Sox fans, so that eases the irritation. The remaining 50 or so Red Sox fans I know can fuck off, though.

One of my law partners has a picture of Ted williams in his office.  I have one of Hank Sauer, and another with Andy Pafko, Bill Nicolson and Peanuts Lowery, in my office.  So who am I to talk?

I don't have an office yet, but if and when I do, it's gonna be wall-to-wall DeRosa, Theriot, Campana, Kerry Wood, and all the other gritty non-GLOREE BOYS that a way everyone knows I luh ma KUBBEEZ.

If you don't have an office, why do you care if you smell like Busch Stadium bleachers?

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 21, 2013, 10:05:58 AM

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Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 20, 2013, 12:13:02 AM
What's the best-case scenario for the upcoming World Series of Insufferability, besides a disaster destroying both teams and their awful fans? Who should I be rooting for here.

Still the Red Sox.

Yeah, this.  Apart from the Cubs (ha ha), I'd like to see Oakland, Baltimore or KC take home the World Series.  If it's not going to be one of them, though, then as long as it's not the Tards or the White Sox who win it all, I can simply ignore the winner and I'm happy enough.

I know about 5 decent Red Sox fans, so that eases the irritation. The remaining 50 or so Red Sox fans I know can fuck off, though.

One of my law partners has a picture of Ted williams in his office.  I have one of Hank Sauer, and another with Andy Pafko, Bill Nicolson and Peanuts Lowery, in my office.  So who am I to talk?

I don't have an office yet, but if and when I do, it's gonna be wall-to-wall DeRosa, Theriot, Campana, Kerry Wood, and all the other gritty non-GLOREE BOYS that a way everyone knows I luh ma KUBBEEZ.

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Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 20, 2013, 12:13:02 AM
What's the best-case scenario for the upcoming World Series of Insufferability, besides a disaster destroying both teams and their awful fans? Who should I be rooting for here.

Still the Red Sox.

Yeah, this.  Apart from the Cubs (ha ha), I'd like to see Oakland, Baltimore or KC take home the World Series.  If it's not going to be one of them, though, then as long as it's not the Tards or the White Sox who win it all, I can simply ignore the winner and I'm happy enough.

I know about 5 decent Red Sox fans, so that eases the irritation. The remaining 50 or so Red Sox fans I know can fuck off, though.

One of my law partners has a picture of Ted williams in his office.  I have one of Hank Sauer, and another with Andy Pafko, Bill Nicolson and Peanuts Lowery, in my office.  So who am I to talk?

I don't have an office yet, but if and when I do, it's gonna be wall-to-wall DeRosa, Theriot, Campana, Kerry Wood, and all the other gritty non-GLOREE BOYS that a way everyone knows I luh ma KUBBEEZ.

I have an enduring and perpetual shrine to Todd Walker in my office.  It's conveniently placed near the thermostat.

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 21, 2013, 12:00:58 PM

Quote from: Gilgamesh on October 21, 2013, 11:48:49 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 21, 2013, 10:05:58 AM

Quote from: CBStew on October 21, 2013, 09:11:17 AM

Quote from: Bort on October 20, 2013, 01:05:28 PM

Quote from: Tonker on October 20, 2013, 01:03:26 PM

Quote from: Eli on October 20, 2013, 10:55:48 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 20, 2013, 12:13:02 AM
What's the best-case scenario for the upcoming World Series of Insufferability, besides a disaster destroying both teams and their awful fans? Who should I be rooting for here.

Still the Red Sox.

Yeah, this.  Apart from the Cubs (ha ha), I'd like to see Oakland, Baltimore or KC take home the World Series.  If it's not going to be one of them, though, then as long as it's not the Tards or the White Sox who win it all, I can simply ignore the winner and I'm happy enough.

I know about 5 decent Red Sox fans, so that eases the irritation. The remaining 50 or so Red Sox fans I know can fuck off, though.

One of my law partners has a picture of Ted williams in his office.  I have one of Hank Sauer, and another with Andy Pafko, Bill Nicolson and Peanuts Lowery, in my office.  So who am I to talk?

I don't have an office yet, but if and when I do, it's gonna be wall-to-wall DeRosa, Theriot, Campana, Kerry Wood, and all the other gritty non-GLOREE BOYS that a way everyone knows I luh ma KUBBEEZ.

I have an enduring and perpetual shrine to Todd Walker in my office.  It's conveniently placed near the thermostat.

Good call, Walker is a must.

Quote from: Bort on October 23, 2013, 12:07:07 PM
Christ, this is so repulsive I had to turn it off.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ev3Y4wrDy_Q

Quote from: Tonker on October 28, 2013, 05:15:50 AM
This (http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?topic_id=11493214&content_id=31189779) is my new favourite thing ever, especially the commentary from KMOX St Louis in the last version.  Rookie mistake, indeed.

Quote from: Tonker on October 28, 2013, 05:15:50 AM
This (http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?topic_id=11493214&content_id=31189779) is my new favourite thing ever, especially the commentary from KMOX St Louis in the last version.  Rookie mistake, indeed.

Quote from: Internet Apex on October 28, 2013, 09:33:07 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 28, 2013, 05:15:50 AM
This (http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?topic_id=11493214&content_id=31189779) is my new favourite thing ever, especially the commentary from KMOX St Louis in the last version.  Rookie mistake, indeed.

"Why would they be holding 'em on? I don't get it. Heh heh... BLARGHHHH!!111!!!!!"

Quote from: Yeti on October 28, 2013, 09:58:16 AM

Quote from: Internet Apex on October 28, 2013, 09:33:07 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 28, 2013, 05:15:50 AM
This (http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?topic_id=11493214&content_id=31189779) is my new favourite thing ever, especially the commentary from KMOX St Louis in the last version.  Rookie mistake, indeed.

"Why would they be holding 'em on? I don't get it. Heh heh... BLARGHHHH!!111!!!!!"

You can also hear McCarver go "Oh no" (or "Oh my", I've had a drink since I listened to it) afterwards.

Quote from: Fork on October 28, 2013, 09:56:01 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 28, 2013, 05:15:50 AM
This (http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?topic_id=11493214&content_id=31189779) is my new favourite thing ever, especially the commentary from KMOX St Louis in the last version.  Rookie mistake, indeed.

My favorite part is the ad at the beginning, Bo Jackson for 5-Hour Energy. If that's what he's doing now, I'm guessing he'd at least read a CRACK BACK script.

Quote from: Tonker on October 28, 2013, 10:43:27 AM

Quote from: Fork on October 28, 2013, 09:56:01 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 28, 2013, 05:15:50 AM
This (http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?topic_id=11493214&content_id=31189779) is my new favourite thing ever, especially the commentary from KMOX St Louis in the last version.  Rookie mistake, indeed.

My favorite part is the ad at the beginning, Bo Jackson for 5-Hour Energy. If that's what he's doing now, I'm guessing he'd at least read a CRACK BACK script.

You're joking, right?  If he even gets two cents for every time they show that video, he's absolutely fucking raking it in.  I must have seen it, oh, easily five hundred times this season - so often that I can quote the whole thing verbatim, and I don't even watch that much baseball these days.

Quote from: Tonker on October 28, 2013, 05:15:50 AM
This (http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?topic_id=11493214&content_id=31189779) is my new favourite thing ever, especially the commentary from KMOX St Louis in the last version.  Rookie mistake, indeed.

Quote from: Fork on October 28, 2013, 10:47:21 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 28, 2013, 10:43:27 AM

Quote from: Fork on October 28, 2013, 09:56:01 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 28, 2013, 05:15:50 AM
This (http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?topic_id=11493214&content_id=31189779) is my new favourite thing ever, especially the commentary from KMOX St Louis in the last version.  Rookie mistake, indeed.

My favorite part is the ad at the beginning, Bo Jackson for 5-Hour Energy. If that's what he's doing now, I'm guessing he'd at least read a CRACK BACK script.

You're joking, right?  If he even gets two cents for every time they show that video, he's absolutely fucking raking it in.  I must have seen it, oh, easily five hundred times this season - so often that I can quote the whole thing verbatim, and I don't even watch that much baseball these days.

If they were shelling out any kind of decent money for that ad, they'd get someone who's been a thing more recently than 1994.

Quote from: Tonker on October 28, 2013, 10:43:27 AM

Quote from: Fork on October 28, 2013, 09:56:01 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 28, 2013, 05:15:50 AM
This (http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?topic_id=11493214&content_id=31189779) is my new favourite thing ever, especially the commentary from KMOX St Louis in the last version.  Rookie mistake, indeed.

My favorite part is the ad at the beginning, Bo Jackson for 5-Hour Energy. If that's what he's doing now, I'm guessing he'd at least read a CRACK BACK script.

You're joking, right?  If he even gets two cents for every time they show that video, he's absolutely fucking raking it in.  I must have seen it, oh, easily five hundred times this season - so often that I can quote the whole thing verbatim, and I don't even watch that much baseball these days.

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 28, 2013, 10:47:41 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 28, 2013, 05:15:50 AM
This (http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?topic_id=11493214&content_id=31189779) is my new favourite thing ever, especially the commentary from KMOX St Louis in the last version.  Rookie mistake, indeed.

Finally, the Cardinals show everyone how to run the bases THE RIGHT WAY. Ronny Cedeno and Ryan Theriot were way ahead of their time.

Quote from: ChuckD on October 28, 2013, 11:25:48 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 28, 2013, 10:43:27 AM

Quote from: Fork on October 28, 2013, 09:56:01 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 28, 2013, 05:15:50 AM
This (http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?topic_id=11493214&content_id=31189779) is my new favourite thing ever, especially the commentary from KMOX St Louis in the last version.  Rookie mistake, indeed.

My favorite part is the ad at the beginning, Bo Jackson for 5-Hour Energy. If that's what he's doing now, I'm guessing he'd at least read a CRACK BACK script.

You're joking, right?  If he even gets two cents for every time they show that video, he's absolutely fucking raking it in.  I must have seen it, oh, easily five hundred times this season - so often that I can quote the whole thing verbatim, and I don't even watch that much baseball these days.

I'm no PenFoe, but I'm pretty sure that's not how TV commercial actors get paid.

Quote from: ChuckD on October 28, 2013, 11:25:48 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 28, 2013, 10:43:27 AM

Quote from: Fork on October 28, 2013, 09:56:01 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 28, 2013, 05:15:50 AM
This (http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?topic_id=11493214&content_id=31189779) is my new favourite thing ever, especially the commentary from KMOX St Louis in the last version.  Rookie mistake, indeed.

My favorite part is the ad at the beginning, Bo Jackson for 5-Hour Energy. If that's what he's doing now, I'm guessing he'd at least read a CRACK BACK script.

You're joking, right?  If he even gets two cents for every time they show that video, he's absolutely fucking raking it in.  I must have seen it, oh, easily five hundred times this season - so often that I can quote the whole thing verbatim, and I don't even watch that much baseball these days.

I'm no PenFoe, but I'm pretty sure that's not how TV commercial actors get paid.

Quote from: PenFoe on October 28, 2013, 11:53:15 AM

Quote from: ChuckD on October 28, 2013, 11:25:48 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 28, 2013, 10:43:27 AM

Quote from: Fork on October 28, 2013, 09:56:01 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 28, 2013, 05:15:50 AM
This (http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?topic_id=11493214&content_id=31189779) is my new favourite thing ever, especially the commentary from KMOX St Louis in the last version.  Rookie mistake, indeed.

My favorite part is the ad at the beginning, Bo Jackson for 5-Hour Energy. If that's what he's doing now, I'm guessing he'd at least read a CRACK BACK script.

You're joking, right?  If he even gets two cents for every time they show that video, he's absolutely fucking raking it in.  I must have seen it, oh, easily five hundred times this season - so often that I can quote the whole thing verbatim, and I don't even watch that much baseball these days.

I'm no PenFoe, but I'm pretty sure that's not how TV commercial actors get paid.

CD IS RIGHT!

Talent buyouts are generally for 1-year at a time, based on the medium.  

Essentially, you'd pay Bo $x for 1-year of talent usage to run this spot on TV and then an incremental amount to run it online.   If it's running nationally, the amount increases (versus spot markets) but that's based on the reach versus the frequency. So, the total amount of times it runs doesn't impact the usage fees.  

The pay-per-use model is more for talent in syndicated programs (this is where you see actors getting checks when shows get picked up in re-runs.)  

Quote from: Eli on October 28, 2013, 12:02:51 PM

Quote from: PenFoe on October 28, 2013, 11:53:15 AM

Quote from: ChuckD on October 28, 2013, 11:25:48 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 28, 2013, 10:43:27 AM

Quote from: Fork on October 28, 2013, 09:56:01 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 28, 2013, 05:15:50 AM
This (http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?topic_id=11493214&content_id=31189779) is my new favourite thing ever, especially the commentary from KMOX St Louis in the last version.  Rookie mistake, indeed.

My favorite part is the ad at the beginning, Bo Jackson for 5-Hour Energy. If that's what he's doing now, I'm guessing he'd at least read a CRACK BACK script.

You're joking, right?  If he even gets two cents for every time they show that video, he's absolutely fucking raking it in.  I must have seen it, oh, easily five hundred times this season - so often that I can quote the whole thing verbatim, and I don't even watch that much baseball these days.

I'm no PenFoe, but I'm pretty sure that's not how TV commercial actors get paid.

CD IS RIGHT!

Talent buyouts are generally for 1-year at a time, based on the medium.  

Essentially, you'd pay Bo $x for 1-year of talent usage to run this spot on TV and then an incremental amount to run it online.   If it's running nationally, the amount increases (versus spot markets) but that's based on the reach versus the frequency. So, the total amount of times it runs doesn't impact the usage fees.  

The pay-per-use model is more for talent in syndicated programs (this is where you see actors getting checks when shows get picked up in re-runs.)  

While we're being serious, I'd like to mention that it could be different in Sudan, or Malaysia, or wherever Tonker lives.

Quote from: Eli on October 28, 2013, 12:02:51 PM

Quote from: PenFoe on October 28, 2013, 11:53:15 AM

Quote from: ChuckD on October 28, 2013, 11:25:48 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 28, 2013, 10:43:27 AM

Quote from: Fork on October 28, 2013, 09:56:01 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 28, 2013, 05:15:50 AM
This (http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?topic_id=11493214&content_id=31189779) is my new favourite thing ever, especially the commentary from KMOX St Louis in the last version.  Rookie mistake, indeed.

My favorite part is the ad at the beginning, Bo Jackson for 5-Hour Energy. If that's what he's doing now, I'm guessing he'd at least read a CRACK BACK script.

You're joking, right?  If he even gets two cents for every time they show that video, he's absolutely fucking raking it in.  I must have seen it, oh, easily five hundred times this season - so often that I can quote the whole thing verbatim, and I don't even watch that much baseball these days.

I'm no PenFoe, but I'm pretty sure that's not how TV commercial actors get paid.

CD IS RIGHT!

Talent buyouts are generally for 1-year at a time, based on the medium.  

Essentially, you'd pay Bo $x for 1-year of talent usage to run this spot on TV and then an incremental amount to run it online.   If it's running nationally, the amount increases (versus spot markets) but that's based on the reach versus the frequency. So, the total amount of times it runs doesn't impact the usage fees.  

The pay-per-use model is more for talent in syndicated programs (this is where you see actors getting checks when shows get picked up in re-runs.)  

While we're being serious, I'd like to mention that it could be different in Sudan, or Malaysia, or wherever Tonker lives.

Quote from: Eli on October 31, 2013, 07:57:53 AM
I'd probably be laughing more if the Cardinals weren't going to win like five more World Series before the Cubs even make the playoffs.

Quote from: Bort on October 31, 2013, 08:38:34 AM

Quote from: Eli on October 31, 2013, 07:57:53 AM
I'd probably be laughing more if the Cardinals weren't going to win like five more World Series before the Cubs even make the playoffs.

Hey Sadsack Eli, we need to focus on the positives: they're somewhat sad now.

Quote from: Fork on October 31, 2013, 10:22:58 AM
Butthurt achieved (http://www.awfulannouncing.com/2013/october/st-louis-weatherman-is-frustrated-by-the-cardinal-way-of-losing.html).

Quote from: Yeti on October 31, 2013, 10:50:17 AM

Quote from: Fork on October 31, 2013, 10:22:58 AM
Butthurt achieved (http://www.awfulannouncing.com/2013/october/st-louis-weatherman-is-frustrated-by-the-cardinal-way-of-losing.html).

*looks at the Subject line*

Jesus, ForkPank

Quote from: Eli on October 31, 2013, 07:57:53 AM
I'd probably be laughing more if the Cardinals weren't going to win like five more World Series before the Cubs even make the playoffs.

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 31, 2013, 11:53:59 AM

Quote from: Eli on October 31, 2013, 07:57:53 AM
I'd probably be laughing more if the Cardinals weren't going to win like five more World Series before the Cubs even make the playoffs.

That's exactly why I'm enjoying this one so much now.  Carpe diem.

Quote from: Slaky on July 16, 2014, 12:35:47 PM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 31, 2013, 11:53:59 AM

Quote from: Eli on October 31, 2013, 07:57:53 AM
I'd probably be laughing more if the Cardinals weren't going to win like five more World Series before the Cubs even make the playoffs.

That's exactly why I'm enjoying this one so much now.  Carpe diem.

You know what when Eli made that comment it seemed true. Now it does not seem true.

Quote from: Yeti on July 16, 2014, 12:47:45 PM

Quote from: Slaky on July 16, 2014, 12:35:47 PM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 31, 2013, 11:53:59 AM

Quote from: Eli on October 31, 2013, 07:57:53 AM
I'd probably be laughing more if the Cardinals weren't going to win like five more World Series before the Cubs even make the playoffs.

That's exactly why I'm enjoying this one so much now.  Carpe diem.

You know what when Eli made that comment it seemed true. Now it does not seem true.

I actually kind of saw that, too, and stored it to memory bank whenever the Cubes are celebrating their 2016 WS title. PUNDITTRACKING

Quote from: Yeti on July 16, 2014, 06:38:24 AM
Cardinals last night: 1.1 IP, 5ER, L, 33.75 ERA.

Quote from: @ChaseTrippEveryone says Adam Wainright (sic) shouldn't have started but how many World Series rings does kershaw (sic) have? #waino #Respect @Cardinals

Quote from: @STLCardsWireIf Yadi was catching Waino I bet this inning is 1-2-3. Another part of Jonathan Lucroy's sabotage

Quote from: @Gadams81I think waino does a lot better if yadi is catching the game

Quote from: @haileysaysIf Yadi was healthy and the battery was him and Waino with Matheny managing, those three runs wouldn't have happened. I'm sure of it.

Quote from: @dylekuganI blame having shitty-not-Yadi catchers as to why Waino and Neshek didn't do too well tonight

Quote from: @BWhite_3Plot twist: lucroy is giving wainwright shitty pitches on purpose and tipping the hitters.

Quote from: @TheDanielGerthLucroy was tipping pitches to hitters. It was his fault not Wainos

Quote from: @shellbymaaecould you imagine how immaculate Waino woulda been if Yadi was catching him? ahhhh.

Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 16, 2014, 01:46:00 PM

Quote from: Yeti on July 16, 2014, 06:38:24 AM
Cardinals last night: 1.1 IP, 5ER, L, 33.75 ERA.

I loved it.  That's what he gets for not starting Kershaw (1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 SO, btw).

Via the amazing @BestFansStLouis (http://twitter.com/BestFansStLouis), we learn that Clayton Kershaw is not a #winner and that this is all Jonathan Lucroy's fault:

Quote from: @ChaseTrippEveryone says Adam Wainright (sic) shouldn't have started but how many World Series rings does kershaw (sic) have? #waino #Respect @Cardinals

Quote from: @STLCardsWireIf Yadi was catching Waino I bet this inning is 1-2-3. Another part of Jonathan Lucroy's sabotage

Quote from: @Gadams81I think waino does a lot better if yadi is catching the game

Quote from: @haileysaysIf Yadi was healthy and the battery was him and Waino with Matheny managing, those three runs wouldn't have happened. I'm sure of it.

Quote from: @dylekuganI blame having shitty-not-Yadi catchers as to why Waino and Neshek didn't do too well tonight

Quote from: @BWhite_3Plot twist: lucroy is giving wainwright shitty pitches on purpose and tipping the hitters.

Quote from: @TheDanielGerthLucroy was tipping pitches to hitters. It was his fault not Wainos

Quote from: @shellbymaaecould you imagine how immaculate Waino woulda been if Yadi was catching him? ahhhh.

IMMACULATE!

Quote from: PANK! on July 16, 2014, 01:53:36 PM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 16, 2014, 01:46:00 PM

Quote from: Yeti on July 16, 2014, 06:38:24 AM
Cardinals last night: 1.1 IP, 5ER, L, 33.75 ERA.

I loved it.  That's what he gets for not starting Kershaw (1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 SO, btw).

Via the amazing @BestFansStLouis (http://twitter.com/BestFansStLouis), we learn that Clayton Kershaw is not a #winner and that this is all Jonathan Lucroy's fault:

Quote from: @ChaseTrippEveryone says Adam Wainright (sic) shouldn't have started but how many World Series rings does kershaw (sic) have? #waino #Respect @Cardinals

Quote from: @STLCardsWireIf Yadi was catching Waino I bet this inning is 1-2-3. Another part of Jonathan Lucroy's sabotage

Quote from: @Gadams81I think waino does a lot better if yadi is catching the game

Quote from: @haileysaysIf Yadi was healthy and the battery was him and Waino with Matheny managing, those three runs wouldn't have happened. I'm sure of it.

Quote from: @dylekuganI blame having shitty-not-Yadi catchers as to why Waino and Neshek didn't do too well tonight

Quote from: @BWhite_3Plot twist: lucroy is giving wainwright shitty pitches on purpose and tipping the hitters.

Quote from: @TheDanielGerthLucroy was tipping pitches to hitters. It was his fault not Wainos

Quote from: @shellbymaaecould you imagine how immaculate Waino woulda been if Yadi was catching him? ahhhh.

IMMACULATE!

Jebus.

Quote from: InternetApex on July 16, 2014, 03:43:17 PM
Revolting. But just imagine how awful our fans are going to be when the Cubs get good. I hope everybody who claims they're going to quit watching this team for good during the rebuild is completely serious.

Quote from: Slaky on July 16, 2014, 03:48:33 PM

Quote from: InternetApex on July 16, 2014, 03:43:17 PM
Revolting. But just imagine how awful our fans are going to be when the Cubs get good. I hope everybody who claims they're going to quit watching this team for good during the rebuild is completely serious.

I said when Theo was hired I can't wait until people hate the cubs because their fans are arrogant as hell instead of because they're a mickey mouse organization full of buffoons and losers.

I look forward to it.

There's a big difference though right? Like the Red Sox got wealthy and excellent and their fans still tried that whole we're the shining beacon of light to the Evil Empire's Endless Overflowing Coffers bullshit and everyone saw through it and finally realized holy shit these people are from BOSTON we should have hated them forever.

St Louis is good but also their fans think there's some kind of purity in the way the org does everything top down and it's disgusting.

Cubs fans don't think the org is great and they don't think they're better than other fans, that I know of.

It's going to be interesting to see what kind of annoying, unbearable fanbase we'll become. What will be our hallmark?

Quote from: Slaky on July 16, 2014, 03:48:33 PM

Quote from: InternetApex on July 16, 2014, 03:43:17 PM
Revolting. But just imagine how awful our fans are going to be when the Cubs get good. I hope everybody who claims they're going to quit watching this team for good during the rebuild is completely serious.

I said when Theo was hired I can't wait until people hate the cubs because their fans are arrogant as hell instead of because they're a mickey mouse organization full of buffoons and losers.

I look forward to it.

There's a big difference though right? Like the Red Sox got wealthy and excellent and their fans still tried that whole we're the shining beacon of light to the Evil Empire's Endless Overflowing Coffers bullshit and everyone saw through it and finally realized holy shit these people are from BOSTON we should have hated them forever.

St Louis is good but also their fans think there's some kind of purity in the way the org does everything top down and it's disgusting.

Cubs fans don't think the org is great and they don't think they're better than other fans, that I know of.

It's going to be interesting to see what kind of annoying, unbearable fanbase we'll become. What will be our hallmark?

Quote from: Slaky on July 16, 2014, 03:48:33 PM
It's going to be interesting to see what kind of annoying, unbearable fanbase we'll become. What will be our hallmark?

Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2014, 04:04:16 PM

Quote from: Slaky on July 16, 2014, 03:48:33 PM
It's going to be interesting to see what kind of annoying, unbearable fanbase we'll become. What will be our hallmark?

SNL will do skits with DA SUPERFANS beating the shit out of wimpy Cubs fans not knowing what to do with their elf loathing.

Quote from: Bort on July 16, 2014, 04:06:59 PM

Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2014, 04:04:16 PM

Quote from: Slaky on July 16, 2014, 03:48:33 PM
It's going to be interesting to see what kind of annoying, unbearable fanbase we'll become. What will be our hallmark?

SNL will do skits with DA SUPERFANS beating the shit out of wimpy Cubs fans not knowing what to do with their elf loathing.

And if there's one thing true Cubs fans hate, it's fucking elves.

Quote from: SKO on July 16, 2014, 04:07:29 PM

Quote from: Bort on July 16, 2014, 04:06:59 PM

Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2014, 04:04:16 PM

Quote from: Slaky on July 16, 2014, 03:48:33 PM
It's going to be interesting to see what kind of annoying, unbearable fanbase we'll become. What will be our hallmark?

SNL will do skits with DA SUPERFANS beating the shit out of wimpy Cubs fans not knowing what to do with their elf loathing.

And if there's one thing true Cubs fans hate, it's fucking elves.

The elves accent the challenge

Quote from: Bort on July 16, 2014, 04:09:23 PM
I expect we'll become insufferable by talking about how we deserved this for all our suffering over the years. And all the Huards will call anyone who doesn't remember the entire 1981 starting lineup bandwagon jumpers.

Quote from: InternetApex on July 16, 2014, 03:43:17 PM
Revolting. But just imagine how awful our fans are going to be when the Cubs get good. I hope everybody who claims they're going to quit watching this team for good during the rebuild is completely serious.

Quote from: Slaky on July 16, 2014, 04:11:26 PM

Quote from: SKO on July 16, 2014, 04:07:29 PM

Quote from: Bort on July 16, 2014, 04:06:59 PM

Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2014, 04:04:16 PM

Quote from: Slaky on July 16, 2014, 03:48:33 PM
It's going to be interesting to see what kind of annoying, unbearable fanbase we'll become. What will be our hallmark?

SNL will do skits with DA SUPERFANS beating the shit out of wimpy Cubs fans not knowing what to do with their elf loathing.

And if there's one thing true Cubs fans hate, it's fucking elves.

The elves accent the challenge

Elf Loathing would be a killer band name

Quote from: Brownie on July 16, 2014, 04:45:10 PM

Quote from: Slaky on July 16, 2014, 04:11:26 PM

Quote from: SKO on July 16, 2014, 04:07:29 PM

Quote from: Bort on July 16, 2014, 04:06:59 PM

Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2014, 04:04:16 PM

Quote from: Slaky on July 16, 2014, 03:48:33 PM
It's going to be interesting to see what kind of annoying, unbearable fanbase we'll become. What will be our hallmark?

SNL will do skits with DA SUPERFANS beating the shit out of wimpy Cubs fans not knowing what to do with their elf loathing.

And if there's one thing true Cubs fans hate, it's fucking elves.

The elves accent the challenge

Elf Loathing would be a killer band name

They could open for the Killer Dwarfs.

Quote from: Fork on July 16, 2014, 04:46:48 PM

Quote from: Brownie on July 16, 2014, 04:45:10 PM

Quote from: Slaky on July 16, 2014, 04:11:26 PM

Quote from: SKO on July 16, 2014, 04:07:29 PM

Quote from: Bort on July 16, 2014, 04:06:59 PM

Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2014, 04:04:16 PM

Quote from: Slaky on July 16, 2014, 03:48:33 PM
It's going to be interesting to see what kind of annoying, unbearable fanbase we'll become. What will be our hallmark?

SNL will do skits with DA SUPERFANS beating the shit out of wimpy Cubs fans not knowing what to do with their elf loathing.

And if there's one thing true Cubs fans hate, it's fucking elves.

The elves accent the challenge

Elf Loathing would be a killer band name

They could open for the Killer Dwarfs.

Not a single joke about Oleg?

I don't even know you guys any more.

Quote from: Bort on July 16, 2014, 04:09:23 PM
I expect we'll become insufferable by talking about how we deserved this for all our suffering over the years. And all the Huards will call anyone who doesn't remember the entire 1981 starting lineup bandwagon jumpers.

Quote from: InternetApex on July 16, 2014, 03:59:16 PM

Quote from: Slaky on July 16, 2014, 03:48:33 PM

Quote from: InternetApex on July 16, 2014, 03:43:17 PM
Revolting. But just imagine how awful our fans are going to be when the Cubs get good. I hope everybody who claims they're going to quit watching this team for good during the rebuild is completely serious.

I said when Theo was hired I can't wait until people hate the cubs because their fans are arrogant as hell instead of because they're a mickey mouse organization full of buffoons and losers.

I look forward to it.

There's a big difference though right? Like the Red Sox got wealthy and excellent and their fans still tried that whole we're the shining beacon of light to the Evil Empire's Endless Overflowing Coffers bullshit and everyone saw through it and finally realized holy shit these people are from BOSTON we should have hated them forever.

St Louis is good but also their fans think there's some kind of purity in the way the org does everything top down and it's disgusting.

Cubs fans don't think the org is great and they don't think they're better than other fans, that I know of.

It's going to be interesting to see what kind of annoying, unbearable fanbase we'll become. What will be our hallmark?

Our hallmark will be not knowing how baseball works but talking about it incessantly like we're entitled to have our opinions heard because we suffered for sooooo long and now fuck you.

Quote from: CT III on July 17, 2014, 10:00:47 AM
See, here's how it's gonna go down:

The Cubs will win the NLCS, advancing to the World Series.  That in itself is going to be followed by a national media firestorm the likes of which have not been seen in decades. 

Then, they will play the World Series.  It will likely be the highest rated World Series since the demise of network television.  They will win. Time will stop. 

Naturally, there will be a huge parade/rally in Chicago which will likely make the streets impassable for a day or two. The eyes of the baseball universe will be on the City for the next month, in which local and national television broadcasts will recount the Cubs history ad nauseam, nursing homes will be searched in hopes of finding somebody to interview who has been alive for multiple Cubs World Championships, several sets of obnoxious new parents will claim that their baby was born .3 seconds after Kris Bryant's walk off home run cleared the fence and thus their child is the first born into a world that knows the Chicago Cubs as world champions.  Also, Grant Deporter will coax Kobiashi out of retirement to face off against Joey Chestnut to see which of them can eat a whole goat in the shortest amount of time. 

Throughout this, of course, there will be a great wailing and gnashing of teeth from a couple of fanbases...

Sox fans: The Cubs don't deserve all this attention, we won the World Series first!
Cards fans: The Cubs don't deserve all this attention, we won several World Series!

And then we will just give them a condescending pat on the head and say "that's nice fellows, but you see, this is the CUBS.  Which mean it actually matters now."

At least, that's my plan.

Quote from: CT III on July 17, 2014, 10:00:47 AM
See, here's how it's gonna go down:

The Cubs will win the NLCS, advancing to the World Series.  That in itself is going to be followed by a national media firestorm the likes of which have not been seen in decades. 

Then, they will play the World Series.  It will likely be the highest rated World Series since the demise of network television.  They will win. Time will stop. 

Naturally, there will be a huge parade/rally in Chicago which will likely make the streets impassable for a day or two. The eyes of the baseball universe will be on the City for the next month, in which local and national television broadcasts will recount the Cubs history ad nauseam, nursing homes will be searched in hopes of finding somebody to interview who has been alive for multiple Cubs World Championships, several sets of obnoxious new parents will claim that their baby was born .3 seconds after Kris Bryant's walk off home run cleared the fence and thus their child is the first born into a world that knows the Chicago Cubs as world champions.  Also, Grant Deporter will coax Kobiashi out of retirement to face off against Joey Chestnut to see which of them can eat a whole goat in the shortest amount of time. 

Throughout this, of course, there will be a great wailing and gnashing of teeth from a couple of fanbases...

Sox fans: The Cubs don't deserve all this attention, we won the World Series first!
Cards fans: The Cubs don't deserve all this attention, we won several World Series!

And then we will just give them a condescending pat on the head and say "that's nice fellows, but you see, this is the CUBS.  Which mean it actually matters now."

At least, that's my plan.

Quote from: thehawk on July 17, 2014, 10:43:17 AM

Quote from: CT III on July 17, 2014, 10:00:47 AM
See, here's how it's gonna go down:

The Cubs will win the NLCS, advancing to the World Series.  That in itself is going to be followed by a national media firestorm the likes of which have not been seen in decades. 

Then, they will play the World Series.  It will likely be the highest rated World Series since the demise of network television.  They will win. Time will stop. 

Naturally, there will be a huge parade/rally in Chicago which will likely make the streets impassable for a day or two. The eyes of the baseball universe will be on the City for the next month, in which local and national television broadcasts will recount the Cubs history ad nauseam, nursing homes will be searched in hopes of finding somebody to interview who has been alive for multiple Cubs World Championships, several sets of obnoxious new parents will claim that their baby was born .3 seconds after Kris Bryant's walk off home run cleared the fence and thus their child is the first born into a world that knows the Chicago Cubs as world champions.  Also, Grant Deporter will coax Kobiashi out of retirement to face off against Joey Chestnut to see which of them can eat a whole goat in the shortest amount of time. 

Throughout this, of course, there will be a great wailing and gnashing of teeth from a couple of fanbases...

Sox fans: The Cubs don't deserve all this attention, we won the World Series first!
Cards fans: The Cubs don't deserve all this attention, we won several World Series!

And then we will just give them a condescending pat on the head and say "that's nice fellows, but you see, this is the CUBS.  Which mean it actually matters now."

At least, that's my plan.

Looks like I got myself a new signature...

Quote from: InternetApex on July 17, 2014, 10:45:27 AM

Quote from: thehawk on July 17, 2014, 10:43:17 AM

Quote from: CT III on July 17, 2014, 10:00:47 AM
See, here's how it's gonna go down:

The Cubs will win the NLCS, advancing to the World Series.  That in itself is going to be followed by a national media firestorm the likes of which have not been seen in decades. 

Then, they will play the World Series.  It will likely be the highest rated World Series since the demise of network television.  They will win. Time will stop. 

Naturally, there will be a huge parade/rally in Chicago which will likely make the streets impassable for a day or two. The eyes of the baseball universe will be on the City for the next month, in which local and national television broadcasts will recount the Cubs history ad nauseam, nursing homes will be searched in hopes of finding somebody to interview who has been alive for multiple Cubs World Championships, several sets of obnoxious new parents will claim that their baby was born .3 seconds after Kris Bryant's walk off home run cleared the fence and thus their child is the first born into a world that knows the Chicago Cubs as world champions.  Also, Grant Deporter will coax Kobiashi out of retirement to face off against Joey Chestnut to see which of them can eat a whole goat in the shortest amount of time. 

Throughout this, of course, there will be a great wailing and gnashing of teeth from a couple of fanbases...

Sox fans: The Cubs don't deserve all this attention, we won the World Series first!
Cards fans: The Cubs don't deserve all this attention, we won several World Series!

And then we will just give them a condescending pat on the head and say "that's nice fellows, but you see, this is the CUBS.  Which mean it actually matters now."

At least, that's my plan.

Looks like I got myself a new signature...

Which mean we're all going to forget how to speak English. Which make sense because we'll all be drunk then.

Quote from: CT III on July 17, 2014, 10:00:47 AM
See, here's how it's gonna go down:

The Cubs will win the NLCS, advancing to the World Series.  That in itself is going to be followed by a national media firestorm the likes of which have not been seen in decades. 

Then, they will play the World Series.  It will likely be the highest rated World Series since the demise of network television.  They will win. Time will stop. 

Naturally, there will be a huge parade/rally in Chicago which will likely make the streets impassable for a day or two. The eyes of the baseball universe will be on the City for the next month, in which local and national television broadcasts will recount the Cubs history ad nauseam, nursing homes will be searched in hopes of finding somebody to interview who has been alive for multiple Cubs World Championships, several sets of obnoxious new parents will claim that their baby was born .3 seconds after Kris Bryant's walk off home run cleared the fence and thus their child is the first born into a world that knows the Chicago Cubs as world champions.  Also, Grant Deporter will coax Kobiashi out of retirement to face off against Joey Chestnut to see which of them can eat a whole goat in the shortest amount of time. 

Throughout this, of course, there will be a great wailing and gnashing of teeth from a couple of fanbases...

Sox fans: The Cubs don't deserve all this attention, we won the World Series first!
Cards fans: The Cubs don't deserve all this attention, we won several World Series!

And then we will just give them a condescending pat on the head and say "that's nice fellows, but you see, this is the CUBS.  Which mean it actually matters now."

At least, that's my plan.

Quote from: Slaky on July 17, 2014, 10:53:48 AM

Quote from: InternetApex on July 17, 2014, 10:45:27 AM

Quote from: thehawk on July 17, 2014, 10:43:17 AM

Quote from: CT III on July 17, 2014, 10:00:47 AM
See, here's how it's gonna go down:

The Cubs will win the NLCS, advancing to the World Series.  That in itself is going to be followed by a national media firestorm the likes of which have not been seen in decades. 

Then, they will play the World Series.  It will likely be the highest rated World Series since the demise of network television.  They will win. Time will stop. 

Naturally, there will be a huge parade/rally in Chicago which will likely make the streets impassable for a day or two. The eyes of the baseball universe will be on the City for the next month, in which local and national television broadcasts will recount the Cubs history ad nauseam, nursing homes will be searched in hopes of finding somebody to interview who has been alive for multiple Cubs World Championships, several sets of obnoxious new parents will claim that their baby was born .3 seconds after Kris Bryant's walk off home run cleared the fence and thus their child is the first born into a world that knows the Chicago Cubs as world champions.  Also, Grant Deporter will coax Kobiashi out of retirement to face off against Joey Chestnut to see which of them can eat a whole goat in the shortest amount of time. 

Throughout this, of course, there will be a great wailing and gnashing of teeth from a couple of fanbases...

Sox fans: The Cubs don't deserve all this attention, we won the World Series first!
Cards fans: The Cubs don't deserve all this attention, we won several World Series!

And then we will just give them a condescending pat on the head and say "that's nice fellows, but you see, this is the CUBS.  Which mean it actually matters now."

At least, that's my plan.

Looks like I got myself a new signature...

Which mean we're all going to forget how to speak English. Which make sense because we'll all be drunk then.

let's not destroy CT's jeanyiss by picking on his Hutarded error

Quote from: CT III on July 17, 2014, 10:00:47 AM
See, here's how it's gonna go down:

The Cubs will win the NLCS, advancing to the World Series.  That in itself is going to be followed by a national media firestorm the likes of which have not been seen in decades. 

Then, they will play the World Series.  It will likely be the highest rated World Series since the demise of network television.  They will win. Time will stop. 

Naturally, there will be a huge parade/rally in Chicago which will likely make the streets impassable for a day or two. The eyes of the baseball universe will be on the City for the next month, in which local and national television broadcasts will recount the Cubs history ad nauseam, nursing homes will be searched in hopes of finding somebody to interview who has been alive for multiple Cubs World Championships, several sets of obnoxious new parents will claim that their baby was born .3 seconds after Kris Bryant's walk off home run cleared the fence and thus their child is the first born into a world that knows the Chicago Cubs as world champions.  Also, Grant Deporter will coax Kobiashi out of retirement to face off against Joey Chestnut to see which of them can eat a whole goat in the shortest amount of time. 

Throughout this, of course, there will be a great wailing and gnashing of teeth from a couple of fanbases...

Sox fans: The Cubs don't deserve all this attention, we won the World Series first!
Cards fans: The Cubs don't deserve all this attention, we won several World Series!

And then we will just give them a condescending pat on the head and say "that's nice fellows, but you see, this is the CUBS.  Which mean it actually matters now."

At least, that's my plan.

Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 17, 2014, 11:04:28 AM

Quote from: CT III on July 17, 2014, 10:00:47 AM
See, here's how it's gonna go down:

The Cubs will win the NLCS, advancing to the World Series.  That in itself is going to be followed by a national media firestorm the likes of which have not been seen in decades. 

Then, they will play the World Series.  It will likely be the highest rated World Series since the demise of network television.  They will win. Time will stop. 

Naturally, there will be a huge parade/rally in Chicago which will likely make the streets impassable for a day or two. The eyes of the baseball universe will be on the City for the next month, in which local and national television broadcasts will recount the Cubs history ad nauseam, nursing homes will be searched in hopes of finding somebody to interview who has been alive for multiple Cubs World Championships, several sets of obnoxious new parents will claim that their baby was born .3 seconds after Kris Bryant's walk off home run cleared the fence and thus their child is the first born into a world that knows the Chicago Cubs as world champions.  Also, Grant Deporter will coax Kobiashi out of retirement to face off against Joey Chestnut to see which of them can eat a whole goat in the shortest amount of time. 

Throughout this, of course, there will be a great wailing and gnashing of teeth from a couple of fanbases...

Sox fans: The Cubs don't deserve all this attention, we won the World Series first!
Cards fans: The Cubs don't deserve all this attention, we won several World Series!

And then we will just give them a condescending pat on the head and say "that's nice fellows, but you see, this is the CUBS.  Which mean it actually matters now."

At least, that's my plan.

Broken hearts will be mended.  ESPN will run in-depth 30-for-30 pieces asking why this didn't happen to the Yankees or Red Sox.  Hawk Harrelson will wander into traffic.  The rooftops will ... well, there won't be any rooftops anymore, not since the Ricketts built the dome, so never mind.  Strong takes on Twitter from the St. Louis region will bring the entire Internet to its knees.

Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 17, 2014, 11:04:28 AM

Quote from: CT III on July 17, 2014, 10:00:47 AM
See, here's how it's gonna go down:

The Cubs will win the NLCS, advancing to the World Series.  That in itself is going to be followed by a national media firestorm the likes of which have not been seen in decades. 

Then, they will play the World Series.  It will likely be the highest rated World Series since the demise of network television.  They will win. Time will stop. 

Naturally, there will be a huge parade/rally in Chicago which will likely make the streets impassable for a day or two. The eyes of the baseball universe will be on the City for the next month, in which local and national television broadcasts will recount the Cubs history ad nauseam, nursing homes will be searched in hopes of finding somebody to interview who has been alive for multiple Cubs World Championships, several sets of obnoxious new parents will claim that their baby was born .3 seconds after Kris Bryant's walk off home run cleared the fence and thus their child is the first born into a world that knows the Chicago Cubs as world champions.  Also, Grant Deporter will coax Kobiashi out of retirement to face off against Joey Chestnut to see which of them can eat a whole goat in the shortest amount of time. 

Throughout this, of course, there will be a great wailing and gnashing of teeth from a couple of fanbases...

Sox fans: The Cubs don't deserve all this attention, we won the World Series first!
Cards fans: The Cubs don't deserve all this attention, we won several World Series!

And then we will just give them a condescending pat on the head and say "that's nice fellows, but you see, this is the CUBS.  Which mean it actually matters now."

At least, that's my plan.

Broken hearts will be mended.  ESPN will run in-depth 30-for-30 pieces asking why this didn't happen to the Yankees or Red Sox.  Hawk Harrelson will wander into traffic.  The rooftops will ... well, there won't be any rooftops anymore, not since the Ricketts built the dome, so never mind.  Strong takes on Twitter from the St. Louis region will bring the entire Internet to its knees.

Quote from: CT III on July 17, 2014, 11:04:58 AM

Quote from: Slaky on July 17, 2014, 10:53:48 AM

Quote from: InternetApex on July 17, 2014, 10:45:27 AM

Quote from: thehawk on July 17, 2014, 10:43:17 AM

Quote from: CT III on July 17, 2014, 10:00:47 AM
See, here's how it's gonna go down:

The Cubs will win the NLCS, advancing to the World Series.  That in itself is going to be followed by a national media firestorm the likes of which have not been seen in decades. 

Then, they will play the World Series.  It will likely be the highest rated World Series since the demise of network television.  They will win. Time will stop. 

Naturally, there will be a huge parade/rally in Chicago which will likely make the streets impassable for a day or two. The eyes of the baseball universe will be on the City for the next month, in which local and national television broadcasts will recount the Cubs history ad nauseam, nursing homes will be searched in hopes of finding somebody to interview who has been alive for multiple Cubs World Championships, several sets of obnoxious new parents will claim that their baby was born .3 seconds after Kris Bryant's walk off home run cleared the fence and thus their child is the first born into a world that knows the Chicago Cubs as world champions.  Also, Grant Deporter will coax Kobiashi out of retirement to face off against Joey Chestnut to see which of them can eat a whole goat in the shortest amount of time. 

Throughout this, of course, there will be a great wailing and gnashing of teeth from a couple of fanbases...

Sox fans: The Cubs don't deserve all this attention, we won the World Series first!
Cards fans: The Cubs don't deserve all this attention, we won several World Series!

And then we will just give them a condescending pat on the head and say "that's nice fellows, but you see, this is the CUBS.  Which mean it actually matters now."

At least, that's my plan.

Looks like I got myself a new signature...

Which mean we're all going to forget how to speak English. Which make sense because we'll all be drunk then.

let's not destroy CT's jeanyiss by picking on his Hutarded error

Means. MEANS.  Dammit, I lose my blouse.

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on July 17, 2014, 10:23:18 PM

Quote from: CT III on July 17, 2014, 11:04:58 AM

Quote from: Slaky on July 17, 2014, 10:53:48 AM

Quote from: InternetApex on July 17, 2014, 10:45:27 AM

Quote from: thehawk on July 17, 2014, 10:43:17 AM

Quote from: CT III on July 17, 2014, 10:00:47 AM
See, here's how it's gonna go down:

The Cubs will win the NLCS, advancing to the World Series.  That in itself is going to be followed by a national media firestorm the likes of which have not been seen in decades. 

Then, they will play the World Series.  It will likely be the highest rated World Series since the demise of network television.  They will win. Time will stop. 

Naturally, there will be a huge parade/rally in Chicago which will likely make the streets impassable for a day or two. The eyes of the baseball universe will be on the City for the next month, in which local and national television broadcasts will recount the Cubs history ad nauseam, nursing homes will be searched in hopes of finding somebody to interview who has been alive for multiple Cubs World Championships, several sets of obnoxious new parents will claim that their baby was born .3 seconds after Kris Bryant's walk off home run cleared the fence and thus their child is the first born into a world that knows the Chicago Cubs as world champions.  Also, Grant Deporter will coax Kobiashi out of retirement to face off against Joey Chestnut to see which of them can eat a whole goat in the shortest amount of time. 

Throughout this, of course, there will be a great wailing and gnashing of teeth from a couple of fanbases...

Sox fans: The Cubs don't deserve all this attention, we won the World Series first!
Cards fans: The Cubs don't deserve all this attention, we won several World Series!

And then we will just give them a condescending pat on the head and say "that's nice fellows, but you see, this is the CUBS.  Which mean it actually matters now."

At least, that's my plan.

Looks like I got myself a new signature...

Which mean we're all going to forget how to speak English. Which make sense because we'll all be drunk then.

let's not destroy CT's jeanyiss by picking on his Hutarded error

Means. MEANS.  Dammit, I lose my blouse.

"Shirt"... "Shirt".

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 03, 2014, 11:31:50 AM
St. Louis's dumb mayor pens (http://online.wsj.com/articles/st-louis-to-america-dont-be-jealous-1412273454) an awful op-ed telling everyone how great St. Louis is, because Jon Hamm had the misfortune of growing up there and businesspeople exist who weren't successful until they moved to San Francisco.  There's also an enjoyable takedown (http://deadspin.com/the-mayor-of-st-louis-is-a-complete-dipshit-1642052026) from DREW MAGARY that has the advantage of not making you read the actual piece.

Quote from: Slaky on October 03, 2014, 11:35:46 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 03, 2014, 11:31:50 AM
St. Louis's dumb mayor pens (http://online.wsj.com/articles/st-louis-to-america-dont-be-jealous-1412273454) an awful op-ed telling everyone how great St. Louis is, because Jon Hamm had the misfortune of growing up there and businesspeople exist who weren't successful until they moved to San Francisco.  There's also an enjoyable takedown (http://deadspin.com/the-mayor-of-st-louis-is-a-complete-dipshit-1642052026) from DREW MAGARY that has the advantage of not making you read the actual piece.

I go back and forth on Magary but this made my year.

Quote from: Eli on October 03, 2014, 11:43:42 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 03, 2014, 11:35:46 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 03, 2014, 11:31:50 AM
St. Louis's dumb mayor pens (http://online.wsj.com/articles/st-louis-to-america-dont-be-jealous-1412273454) an awful op-ed telling everyone how great St. Louis is, because Jon Hamm had the misfortune of growing up there and businesspeople exist who weren't successful until they moved to San Francisco.  There's also an enjoyable takedown (http://deadspin.com/the-mayor-of-st-louis-is-a-complete-dipshit-1642052026) from DREW MAGARY that has the advantage of not making you read the actual piece.

I go back and forth on Magary but this made my year.

I know Magary has a bit of a schtick, but damn if I don't enjoy it about 99% of the time.

Quote from: SKO on October 03, 2014, 11:48:32 AM

Quote from: Eli on October 03, 2014, 11:43:42 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 03, 2014, 11:35:46 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 03, 2014, 11:31:50 AM
St. Louis's dumb mayor pens (http://online.wsj.com/articles/st-louis-to-america-dont-be-jealous-1412273454) an awful op-ed telling everyone how great St. Louis is, because Jon Hamm had the misfortune of growing up there and businesspeople exist who weren't successful until they moved to San Francisco.  There's also an enjoyable takedown (http://deadspin.com/the-mayor-of-st-louis-is-a-complete-dipshit-1642052026) from DREW MAGARY that has the advantage of not making you read the actual piece.

I go back and forth on Magary but this made my year.

I know Magary has a bit of a schtick, but damn if I don't enjoy it about 99% of the time.

yeah, it's the same formula every time, and sometimes he just fires at the wrong target, but I like him overall. He also is more than willing to poke shit at himself and he's not thin-skinned, so that does make him better than about 98% of all interweb talking heads.

Quote from: PenFoe on October 03, 2014, 11:49:31 AM

Quote from: SKO on October 03, 2014, 11:48:32 AM

Quote from: Eli on October 03, 2014, 11:43:42 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 03, 2014, 11:35:46 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 03, 2014, 11:31:50 AM
St. Louis's dumb mayor pens (http://online.wsj.com/articles/st-louis-to-america-dont-be-jealous-1412273454) an awful op-ed telling everyone how great St. Louis is, because Jon Hamm had the misfortune of growing up there and businesspeople exist who weren't successful until they moved to San Francisco.  There's also an enjoyable takedown (http://deadspin.com/the-mayor-of-st-louis-is-a-complete-dipshit-1642052026) from DREW MAGARY that has the advantage of not making you read the actual piece.

I go back and forth on Magary but this made my year.

I know Magary has a bit of a schtick, but damn if I don't enjoy it about 99% of the time.

yeah, it's the same formula every time, and sometimes he just fires at the wrong target, but I like him overall. He also is more than willing to poke shit at himself and he's not thin-skinned, so that does make him better than about 98% of all interweb talking heads.

I'm a fan, for sure. 
His parenting book is fantastic. 

But that take down was the best yet.

Quote from: SKO on October 03, 2014, 11:55:53 AM

Quote from: PenFoe on October 03, 2014, 11:49:31 AM

Quote from: SKO on October 03, 2014, 11:48:32 AM

Quote from: Eli on October 03, 2014, 11:43:42 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 03, 2014, 11:35:46 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 03, 2014, 11:31:50 AM
St. Louis's dumb mayor pens (http://online.wsj.com/articles/st-louis-to-america-dont-be-jealous-1412273454) an awful op-ed telling everyone how great St. Louis is, because Jon Hamm had the misfortune of growing up there and businesspeople exist who weren't successful until they moved to San Francisco.  There's also an enjoyable takedown (http://deadspin.com/the-mayor-of-st-louis-is-a-complete-dipshit-1642052026) from DREW MAGARY that has the advantage of not making you read the actual piece.

I go back and forth on Magary but this made my year.

I know Magary has a bit of a schtick, but damn if I don't enjoy it about 99% of the time.

yeah, it's the same formula every time, and sometimes he just fires at the wrong target, but I like him overall. He also is more than willing to poke shit at himself and he's not thin-skinned, so that does make him better than about 98% of all interweb talking heads.

I'm a fan, for sure. 
His parenting book is fantastic. 

But that take down was the best yet.

Agreed.

Quote from: PenFoe on October 03, 2014, 11:58:02 AM

Quote from: SKO on October 03, 2014, 11:55:53 AM

Quote from: PenFoe on October 03, 2014, 11:49:31 AM

Quote from: SKO on October 03, 2014, 11:48:32 AM

Quote from: Eli on October 03, 2014, 11:43:42 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 03, 2014, 11:35:46 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 03, 2014, 11:31:50 AM
St. Louis's dumb mayor pens (http://online.wsj.com/articles/st-louis-to-america-dont-be-jealous-1412273454) an awful op-ed telling everyone how great St. Louis is, because Jon Hamm had the misfortune of growing up there and businesspeople exist who weren't successful until they moved to San Francisco.  There's also an enjoyable takedown (http://deadspin.com/the-mayor-of-st-louis-is-a-complete-dipshit-1642052026) from DREW MAGARY that has the advantage of not making you read the actual piece.

I go back and forth on Magary but this made my year.

I know Magary has a bit of a schtick, but damn if I don't enjoy it about 99% of the time.

yeah, it's the same formula every time, and sometimes he just fires at the wrong target, but I like him overall. He also is more than willing to poke shit at himself and he's not thin-skinned, so that does make him better than about 98% of all interweb talking heads.

I'm a fan, for sure. 
His parenting book is fantastic. 

But that take down was the best yet.

Agreed.

I know you'll probably end up having kids by the time you turn 19, but I find it odd that you read that. 

Quote from: SKO on October 03, 2014, 12:08:13 PM

Quote from: PenFoe on October 03, 2014, 11:58:02 AM

Quote from: SKO on October 03, 2014, 11:55:53 AM

Quote from: PenFoe on October 03, 2014, 11:49:31 AM

Quote from: SKO on October 03, 2014, 11:48:32 AM

Quote from: Eli on October 03, 2014, 11:43:42 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 03, 2014, 11:35:46 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 03, 2014, 11:31:50 AM
St. Louis's dumb mayor pens (http://online.wsj.com/articles/st-louis-to-america-dont-be-jealous-1412273454) an awful op-ed telling everyone how great St. Louis is, because Jon Hamm had the misfortune of growing up there and businesspeople exist who weren't successful until they moved to San Francisco.  There's also an enjoyable takedown (http://deadspin.com/the-mayor-of-st-louis-is-a-complete-dipshit-1642052026) from DREW MAGARY that has the advantage of not making you read the actual piece.

I go back and forth on Magary but this made my year.

I know Magary has a bit of a schtick, but damn if I don't enjoy it about 99% of the time.

yeah, it's the same formula every time, and sometimes he just fires at the wrong target, but I like him overall. He also is more than willing to poke shit at himself and he's not thin-skinned, so that does make him better than about 98% of all interweb talking heads.

I'm a fan, for sure. 
His parenting book is fantastic. 

But that take down was the best yet.

Agreed.

I know you'll probably end up having kids by the time you turn 19, but I find it odd that you read that. 

Well in non-meme world I'm 26 and I've been married for 2 1/2 years. The wife and I have discussed the possibility of reproducing, yes.

Quote from: SKO on October 03, 2014, 12:08:13 PM

Quote from: PenFoe on October 03, 2014, 11:58:02 AM

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Quote from: PenFoe on October 03, 2014, 11:49:31 AM

Quote from: SKO on October 03, 2014, 11:48:32 AM

Quote from: Eli on October 03, 2014, 11:43:42 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 03, 2014, 11:35:46 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 03, 2014, 11:31:50 AM
St. Louis's dumb mayor pens (http://online.wsj.com/articles/st-louis-to-america-dont-be-jealous-1412273454) an awful op-ed telling everyone how great St. Louis is, because Jon Hamm had the misfortune of growing up there and businesspeople exist who weren't successful until they moved to San Francisco.  There's also an enjoyable takedown (http://deadspin.com/the-mayor-of-st-louis-is-a-complete-dipshit-1642052026) from DREW MAGARY that has the advantage of not making you read the actual piece.

I go back and forth on Magary but this made my year.

I know Magary has a bit of a schtick, but damn if I don't enjoy it about 99% of the time.

yeah, it's the same formula every time, and sometimes he just fires at the wrong target, but I like him overall. He also is more than willing to poke shit at himself and he's not thin-skinned, so that does make him better than about 98% of all interweb talking heads.

I'm a fan, for sure. 
His parenting book is fantastic. 

But that take down was the best yet.

Agreed.

I know you'll probably end up having kids by the time you turn 19, but I find it odd that you read that. 

Well in non-meme world I'm 26 and I've been married for 2 1/2 years. The wife and I have discussed the possibility of reproducing, yes.

Quote from: BH on October 07, 2014, 09:31:03 AM
Not much needs to be said about this one.
http://deadspin.com/cardinals-fans-get-ugly-in-clash-with-ferguson-proteste-1643282285

Quote from: Tonker on October 07, 2014, 09:39:59 AM

Quote from: BH on October 07, 2014, 09:31:03 AM
Not much needs to be said about this one.
http://deadspin.com/cardinals-fans-get-ugly-in-clash-with-ferguson-proteste-1643282285

"At about 10:25 a small blonde lady starts yelling at the protesters: "We're the ones who gave all y'all the freedoms that you have!""

Christ on a bike.  That's breathtaking.  I can't even begin to imagine how racist you would have to be to say something like that in a public place, in front of a camera.

Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 07, 2014, 11:07:06 AM

Quote from: Tonker on October 07, 2014, 09:39:59 AM

Quote from: BH on October 07, 2014, 09:31:03 AM
Not much needs to be said about this one.
http://deadspin.com/cardinals-fans-get-ugly-in-clash-with-ferguson-proteste-1643282285

"At about 10:25 a small blonde lady starts yelling at the protesters: "We're the ones who gave all y'all the freedoms that you have!""

Christ on a bike.  That's breathtaking.  I can't even begin to imagine how racist you would have to be to say something like that in a public place, in front of a camera.

That's the mythology of white America for you. "We" invented freedom.

Quote from: Tonker on October 07, 2014, 09:39:59 AM

Quote from: BH on October 07, 2014, 09:31:03 AM
Not much needs to be said about this one.
http://deadspin.com/cardinals-fans-get-ugly-in-clash-with-ferguson-proteste-1643282285

"At about 10:25 a small blonde lady starts yelling at the protesters: "We're the ones who gave all y'all the freedoms that you have!""

Christ on a bike.  That's breathtaking.  I can't even begin to imagine how racist you would have to be to say something like that in a public place, in front of a camera.

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 07, 2014, 12:42:04 PM

Quote from: Tonker on October 07, 2014, 09:39:59 AM

Quote from: BH on October 07, 2014, 09:31:03 AM
Not much needs to be said about this one.
http://deadspin.com/cardinals-fans-get-ugly-in-clash-with-ferguson-proteste-1643282285

"At about 10:25 a small blonde lady starts yelling at the protesters: "We're the ones who gave all y'all the freedoms that you have!""

Christ on a bike.  That's breathtaking.  I can't even begin to imagine how racist you would have to be to say something like that in a public place, in front of a camera.

And Obummer is taking our freedoms away. People forget that.

Quote from: ChuckD on October 07, 2014, 04:56:49 PM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 07, 2014, 12:42:04 PM

Quote from: Tonker on October 07, 2014, 09:39:59 AM

Quote from: BH on October 07, 2014, 09:31:03 AM
Not much needs to be said about this one.
http://deadspin.com/cardinals-fans-get-ugly-in-clash-with-ferguson-proteste-1643282285

"At about 10:25 a small blonde lady starts yelling at the protesters: "We're the ones who gave all y'all the freedoms that you have!""

Christ on a bike.  That's breathtaking.  I can't even begin to imagine how racist you would have to be to say something like that in a public place, in front of a camera.

And Obummer is taking our freedoms away. People forget that.

And after we gave him his freedom, no less.

Quote from: ChuckD on October 07, 2014, 06:45:17 PM
Can I just say that I'd gladly sell my soul to whatever lord of the underworld that the fucking Cardinals did in a fucking heartbeat and for a lot less. And if I could watch one fucking postseason game involving the Cardinals that didn't have Joe Buck tongue-fucking my ear for two and a half hours, that'd be a plus.

Quote from: Slaky on October 07, 2014, 07:23:34 PM

Quote from: ChuckD on October 07, 2014, 06:45:17 PM
Can I just say that I'd gladly sell my soul to whatever lord of the underworld that the fucking Cardinals did in a fucking heartbeat and for a lot less. And if I could watch one fucking postseason game involving the Cardinals that didn't have Joe Buck tongue-fucking my ear for two and a half hours, that'd be a plus.

Sorry.

Quote from: Bort on October 03, 2014, 12:12:28 PM

Quote from: SKO on October 03, 2014, 12:08:13 PM

Quote from: PenFoe on October 03, 2014, 11:58:02 AM

Quote from: SKO on October 03, 2014, 11:55:53 AM

Quote from: PenFoe on October 03, 2014, 11:49:31 AM

Quote from: SKO on October 03, 2014, 11:48:32 AM

Quote from: Eli on October 03, 2014, 11:43:42 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 03, 2014, 11:35:46 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 03, 2014, 11:31:50 AM
St. Louis's dumb mayor pens (http://online.wsj.com/articles/st-louis-to-america-dont-be-jealous-1412273454) an awful op-ed telling everyone how great St. Louis is, because Jon Hamm had the misfortune of growing up there and businesspeople exist who weren't successful until they moved to San Francisco.  There's also an enjoyable takedown (http://deadspin.com/the-mayor-of-st-louis-is-a-complete-dipshit-1642052026) from DREW MAGARY that has the advantage of not making you read the actual piece.

I go back and forth on Magary but this made my year.

I know Magary has a bit of a schtick, but damn if I don't enjoy it about 99% of the time.

yeah, it's the same formula every time, and sometimes he just fires at the wrong target, but I like him overall. He also is more than willing to poke shit at himself and he's not thin-skinned, so that does make him better than about 98% of all interweb talking heads.

I'm a fan, for sure. 
His parenting book is fantastic. 

But that take down was the best yet.

Agreed.

I know you'll probably end up having kids by the time you turn 19, but I find it odd that you read that. 

Well in non-meme world I'm 26 and I've been married for 2 1/2 years. The wife and I have discussed the possibility of reproducing, yes.

I hope you discussed this possibility in grave terms of how to stop it.

Quote from: Slaky on October 13, 2014, 08:03:07 AM
It must be cool to be able to appreciate the Cardinals as a successful baseball organization. Everyone hates them so much. It's unreal.

Quote from: Slaky on October 13, 2014, 08:03:07 AM
It must be cool to be able to appreciate the Cardinals as a successful baseball organization. Everyone hates them so much. It's unreal.

Quote from: Eli on October 13, 2014, 09:43:35 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 13, 2014, 08:03:07 AM
It must be cool to be able to appreciate the Cardinals as a successful baseball organization. Everyone hates them so much. It's unreal.

My childhood best friend is a die-hard Cardinals fan and I'm so extremely jealous of his fan experience over the last decade. He's struck a nice balance of knowing how good he has it and also (mostly) understanding why people think the Cardinals are loathsome.

Quote from: CBStew on October 13, 2014, 09:33:15 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 13, 2014, 08:03:07 AM
It must be cool to be able to appreciate the Cardinals as a successful baseball organization. Everyone hates them so much. It's unreal.

I hate them so much I am rooting for the Giants!

Quote from: CBStew on October 14, 2014, 05:51:29 PM

Quote from: CBStew on October 13, 2014, 09:33:15 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 13, 2014, 08:03:07 AM
It must be cool to be able to appreciate the Cardinals as a successful baseball organization. Everyone hates them so much. It's unreal.

I hate them so much I am rooting for the Giants!

I lied!  I am not rooting for the Giants!  Go Cards!   Hooray for St. Louis!

Quote from: Brownie on October 14, 2014, 11:39:09 PM
The Royals have a 10-game postseason winning streak. It should be noted it started at the Old Urinal Cake and the first three wins of the streak caused a shitton of St. Louis butthurt.

Quote from: CBStew on October 14, 2014, 05:51:29 PM

Quote from: CBStew on October 13, 2014, 09:33:15 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 13, 2014, 08:03:07 AM
It must be cool to be able to appreciate the Cardinals as a successful baseball organization. Everyone hates them so much. It's unreal.

I hate them so much I am rooting for the Giants!

I lied!  I am not rooting for the Giants!  Go Cards!   Hooray for St. Louis!

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Quote from: CBStew on October 14, 2014, 05:51:29 PM

Quote from: CBStew on October 13, 2014, 09:33:15 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 13, 2014, 08:03:07 AM
It must be cool to be able to appreciate the Cardinals as a successful baseball organization. Everyone hates them so much. It's unreal.

I hate them so much I am rooting for the Giants!

I lied!  I am not rooting for the Giants!  Go Cards!   Hooray for St. Louis!

Game 4 --- 4th inning.  Cards are up 4 to 3.Go Cards!

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Quote from: CBStew on October 15, 2014, 08:33:58 PM

Quote from: CBStew on October 14, 2014, 05:51:29 PM

Quote from: CBStew on October 13, 2014, 09:33:15 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 13, 2014, 08:03:07 AM
It must be cool to be able to appreciate the Cardinals as a successful baseball organization. Everyone hates them so much. It's unreal.

I hate them so much I am rooting for the Giants!

I lied!  I am not rooting for the Giants!  Go Cards!   Hooray for St. Louis!

Game 4 --- 4th inning.  Cards are up 4 to 3.Go Cards!

I can keep this up for one more game

Quote from: Tonker on October 16, 2014, 03:15:58 AM

Quote from: CBStew on October 16, 2014, 12:08:37 AM

Quote from: CBStew on October 15, 2014, 08:33:58 PM

Quote from: CBStew on October 14, 2014, 05:51:29 PM

Quote from: CBStew on October 13, 2014, 09:33:15 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 13, 2014, 08:03:07 AM
It must be cool to be able to appreciate the Cardinals as a successful baseball organization. Everyone hates them so much. It's unreal.

I hate them so much I am rooting for the Giants!

I lied!  I am not rooting for the Giants!  Go Cards!   Hooray for St. Louis!

Game 4 --- 4th inning.  Cards are up 4 to 3.Go Cards!

I can keep this up for one more game

I don't know about anybody else, but I'm rooting for Stew.

Quote from: BH on October 16, 2014, 09:28:39 AM
@BestFansStLouis has been glorious last night and today.

Quote from: CBStew on October 16, 2014, 06:30:13 PM
Go Cards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quote from: PenFoe on October 17, 2014, 12:05:06 AM
(http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/890/3924542987.png)

If I only I had confidence this would never be Ricky, but whatever...I'm laughing now.

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 17, 2014, 02:50:38 AM

Quote from: PenFoe on October 17, 2014, 12:05:06 AM
(http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/890/3924542987.png)

If I only I had confidence this would never be Ricky, but whatever...I'm laughing now.

You want me to waste my best reliever in the ninth inning of a tied elimination game? Don't make me laugh.

Quote from: PenFoe on October 17, 2014, 12:05:06 AM
(http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/890/3924542987.png)

If I only I had confidence this would never be Ricky, but whatever...I'm laughing now.

Quote from: Slaky on October 17, 2014, 08:06:05 AM

Quote from: PenFoe on October 17, 2014, 12:05:06 AM
(http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/890/3924542987.png)

If I only I had confidence this would never be Ricky, but whatever...I'm laughing now.

On one hand I'm terrified of Renteria managing games that matter. On the other, I'm pretty sure there won't be any.

Quote from: Yeti on October 17, 2014, 08:50:48 AM
Ok, so maybe it's because I was marginally watching most of the year, but can someone actually tell me occasions where he flubbed up shit?

Quote from: Eli on October 17, 2014, 09:03:53 AM

Quote from: Yeti on October 17, 2014, 08:50:48 AM
Ok, so maybe it's because I was marginally watching most of the year, but can someone actually tell me occasions where he flubbed up shit?

I think it mostly stems from his Yostian penchant for bunting.

Quote from: InternetApex on October 17, 2014, 09:11:19 AM

Quote from: Eli on October 17, 2014, 09:03:53 AM

Quote from: Yeti on October 17, 2014, 08:50:48 AM
Ok, so maybe it's because I was marginally watching most of the year, but can someone actually tell me occasions where he flubbed up shit?

I think it mostly stems from his Yostian penchant for bunting.

Did he have Castro, Rizzo, Soler or Baez bunt? Or some of the other half-a-WAR slapdicks he was saddled with? I, like Yeti, marginally paid attention when the good players weren't batting. So what gives? I remember a lot of hand-wringing around here about double switches that I didn't understand either. I need at least semi-accurate anecdotal evidence if I'm going to develop any butthurt over Ricky. Right now, I think he's a guy.

Quote from: Eli on October 17, 2014, 09:03:53 AM

Quote from: Yeti on October 17, 2014, 08:50:48 AM
Ok, so maybe it's because I was marginally watching most of the year, but can someone actually tell me occasions where he flubbed up shit?

I think it mostly stems from his Yostian penchant for bunting.

QuoteI took the additional step of leaving out pitcher bunts because many pitcher bunts are perfectly reasonable.

Quote from: PenFoe on October 17, 2014, 12:05:06 AM
(http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/890/3924542987.png)

If I only I had confidence this would never be Ricky, but whatever...I'm laughing now.

Quote from: Eli on October 17, 2014, 09:03:53 AM

Quote from: Yeti on October 17, 2014, 08:50:48 AM
Ok, so maybe it's because I was marginally watching most of the year, but can someone actually tell me occasions where he flubbed up shit?

I think it mostly stems from his Yostian penchant for bunting.

Quote from: InternetApex on October 17, 2014, 09:11:19 AM

Quote from: Eli on October 17, 2014, 09:03:53 AM

Quote from: Yeti on October 17, 2014, 08:50:48 AM
Ok, so maybe it's because I was marginally watching most of the year, but can someone actually tell me occasions where he flubbed up shit?

I think it mostly stems from his Yostian penchant for bunting.

Did he have Castro, Rizzo, Soler or Baez bunt? Or some of the other half-a-WAR slapdicks he was saddled with? I, like Yeti, marginally paid attention when the good players weren't batting. So what gives? I remember a lot of hand-wringing around here about double switches that I didn't understand either. I need at least semi-accurate anecdotal evidence if I'm going to develop any butthurt over Ricky. Right now, I think he's a guy.

Quote from: Yeti on October 17, 2014, 09:59:44 AM

Quote from: InternetApex on October 17, 2014, 09:11:19 AM

Quote from: Eli on October 17, 2014, 09:03:53 AM

Quote from: Yeti on October 17, 2014, 08:50:48 AM
Ok, so maybe it's because I was marginally watching most of the year, but can someone actually tell me occasions where he flubbed up shit?

I think it mostly stems from his Yostian penchant for bunting.

Did he have Castro, Rizzo, Soler or Baez bunt? Or some of the other half-a-WAR slapdicks he was saddled with? I, like Yeti, marginally paid attention when the good players weren't batting. So what gives? I remember a lot of hand-wringing around here about double switches that I didn't understand either. I need at least semi-accurate anecdotal evidence if I'm going to develop any butthurt over Ricky. Right now, I think he's a guy.

One Sac Bunt between them (Baez).

Quote from: Slaky on October 17, 2014, 09:21:38 AM

Quote from: Eli on October 17, 2014, 09:03:53 AM

Quote from: Yeti on October 17, 2014, 08:50:48 AM
Ok, so maybe it's because I was marginally watching most of the year, but can someone actually tell me occasions where he flubbed up shit?

I think it mostly stems from his Yostian penchant for bunting.

He's also got a bit of Tony Vino in him - he's used 4 pitchers in a single inning.

Quote from: Slaky on October 17, 2014, 09:21:38 AM

Quote from: Eli on October 17, 2014, 09:03:53 AM

Quote from: Yeti on October 17, 2014, 08:50:48 AM
Ok, so maybe it's because I was marginally watching most of the year, but can someone actually tell me occasions where he flubbed up shit?

I think it mostly stems from his Yostian penchant for bunting.

He's also got a bit of Tony Vino in him - he's used 4 pitchers in a single inning.

Quote from: InternetApex on October 17, 2014, 09:11:19 AM

Quote from: Eli on October 17, 2014, 09:03:53 AM

Quote from: Yeti on October 17, 2014, 08:50:48 AM
Ok, so maybe it's because I was marginally watching most of the year, but can someone actually tell me occasions where he flubbed up shit?

I think it mostly stems from his Yostian penchant for bunting.

Did he have Castro, Rizzo, Soler or Baez bunt? Or some of the other half-a-WAR slapdicks he was saddled with? I, like Yeti, marginally paid attention when the good players weren't batting. So what gives? I remember a lot of hand-wringing around here about double switches that I didn't understand either. I need at least semi-accurate anecdotal evidence if I'm going to develop any butthurt over Ricky. Right now, I think he's a guy.

Quote from: ChuckD on October 17, 2014, 10:14:45 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 17, 2014, 09:21:38 AM

Quote from: Eli on October 17, 2014, 09:03:53 AM

Quote from: Yeti on October 17, 2014, 08:50:48 AM
Ok, so maybe it's because I was marginally watching most of the year, but can someone actually tell me occasions where he flubbed up shit?

I think it mostly stems from his Yostian penchant for bunting.

He's also got a bit of Tony Vino in him - he's used 4 pitchers in a single inning.

That's not really saying much. There were 41 half-innings this year where the pitching team used four pitchers. Only 6 teams didn't have an occasion where they used four pitchers in an inning. And the tops/bottoms of the spectrum don't correlate with success. If anything Renteria (who only used 3 pitchers in an inning 12 times this year, 26th in the MLB) was less prone to over-managing late matchups than your typical Genius.

(http://i.imgur.com/T89tStQ.png)

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 17, 2014, 11:37:01 AM
Keeping Smilin' Rick is fine for now, unless they have a shot at a post-Friedman Joe Maddon.

Quote from: Slaky on October 17, 2014, 11:38:10 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 17, 2014, 11:37:01 AM
Keeping Smilin' Rick is fine for now, unless they have a shot at a post-Friedman Joe Maddon.

I do think Ricky does good work when it comes to making players feel good and happy. At least he has so far. That is very important. I hope he learns and grows with the on field stuff. I'm not really too interested in seeing them change managers all the time.

Quote from: Yeti on October 17, 2014, 11:41:54 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 17, 2014, 11:38:10 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 17, 2014, 11:37:01 AM
Keeping Smilin' Rick is fine for now, unless they have a shot at a post-Friedman Joe Maddon.

I do think Ricky does good work when it comes to making players feel good and happy. At least he has so far. That is very important. I hope he learns and grows with the on field stuff. I'm not really too interested in seeing them change managers all the time.

Starlin Castro has had 4 managers in his 5 MLB years

Quote from: Slaky on October 17, 2014, 11:45:10 AM

Quote from: Yeti on October 17, 2014, 11:41:54 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 17, 2014, 11:38:10 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 17, 2014, 11:37:01 AM
Keeping Smilin' Rick is fine for now, unless they have a shot at a post-Friedman Joe Maddon.

I do think Ricky does good work when it comes to making players feel good and happy. At least he has so far. That is very important. I hope he learns and grows with the on field stuff. I'm not really too interested in seeing them change managers all the time.

Starlin Castro has had 4 managers in his 5 MLB years

Right. Ricky will be here unless the Cubs somehow lose 100 games again next year or there's a player revolt. There's no point in getting worked up over Joe Maddon or anyone else.

Quote from: Fork on October 17, 2014, 12:12:28 PM

Quote from: Slaky on October 17, 2014, 11:45:10 AM

Quote from: Yeti on October 17, 2014, 11:41:54 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 17, 2014, 11:38:10 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 17, 2014, 11:37:01 AM
Keeping Smilin' Rick is fine for now, unless they have a shot at a post-Friedman Joe Maddon.

I do think Ricky does good work when it comes to making players feel good and happy. At least he has so far. That is very important. I hope he learns and grows with the on field stuff. I'm not really too interested in seeing them change managers all the time.

Starlin Castro has had 4 managers in his 5 MLB years

Right. Ricky will be here unless the Cubs somehow lose 100 games again next year or there's a player revolt. There's no point in getting worked up over Joe Maddon or anyone else.

If all our prospect hopes and dreams come true, all the Cubs' manager will have to do is get out of the team's way.

Quote from: InternetApex on October 17, 2014, 12:49:02 PM

Quote from: Fork on October 17, 2014, 12:12:28 PM

Quote from: Slaky on October 17, 2014, 11:45:10 AM

Quote from: Yeti on October 17, 2014, 11:41:54 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 17, 2014, 11:38:10 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 17, 2014, 11:37:01 AM
Keeping Smilin' Rick is fine for now, unless they have a shot at a post-Friedman Joe Maddon.

I do think Ricky does good work when it comes to making players feel good and happy. At least he has so far. That is very important. I hope he learns and grows with the on field stuff. I'm not really too interested in seeing them change managers all the time.

Starlin Castro has had 4 managers in his 5 MLB years

Right. Ricky will be here unless the Cubs somehow lose 100 games again next year or there's a player revolt. There's no point in getting worked up over Joe Maddon or anyone else.

If all our prospect hopes and dreams come true, all the Cubs' manager will have to do is get out of the team's way.

Which Matheny fantastically failed to do this week. I don't know if this is the Methocalypse we've been pining for but it's not another Cardinal championship, so there's that. They could always go get a post-Friedman Madden themselves but for all that talk, why wouldn't the Dodgers be the favorite to land one of those?

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 17, 2014, 11:37:01 AM
Keeping Smilin' Rick is fine for now, unless they have a shot at a post-Friedman Joe Maddon.

Quote from: Fork on October 10, 2014, 08:08:11 AM

Quote from: Bort on October 03, 2014, 12:12:28 PM

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Quote from: Eli on October 03, 2014, 11:43:42 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 03, 2014, 11:35:46 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 03, 2014, 11:31:50 AM
St. Louis's dumb mayor pens (http://online.wsj.com/articles/st-louis-to-america-dont-be-jealous-1412273454) an awful op-ed telling everyone how great St. Louis is, because Jon Hamm had the misfortune of growing up there and businesspeople exist who weren't successful until they moved to San Francisco.  There's also an enjoyable takedown (http://deadspin.com/the-mayor-of-st-louis-is-a-complete-dipshit-1642052026) from DREW MAGARY that has the advantage of not making you read the actual piece.

I go back and forth on Magary but this made my year.

I know Magary has a bit of a schtick, but damn if I don't enjoy it about 99% of the time.

yeah, it's the same formula every time, and sometimes he just fires at the wrong target, but I like him overall. He also is more than willing to poke shit at himself and he's not thin-skinned, so that does make him better than about 98% of all interweb talking heads.

I'm a fan, for sure. 
His parenting book is fantastic. 

But that take down was the best yet.

Agreed.

I know you'll probably end up having kids by the time you turn 19, but I find it odd that you read that. 

Well in non-meme world I'm 26 and I've been married for 2 1/2 years. The wife and I have discussed the possibility of reproducing, yes.

I hope you discussed this possibility in grave terms of how to stop it.

Yeah, the last thing the world needs are more kids that look like me.

Quote from: Slaky on October 26, 2014, 07:44:15 PM
RIP Oscar Tavares.

Yikes

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Quote from: Slaky on October 26, 2014, 07:44:15 PM
RIP Oscar Tavares.

Yikes

Truly awful.

Quote from: Slaky on October 26, 2014, 08:04:12 PM

Quote from: Eli on October 26, 2014, 08:02:30 PM

Quote from: Slaky on October 26, 2014, 07:44:15 PM
RIP Oscar Tavares.

Yikes

Truly awful.

This is hard to stomach.

Quote from: Slaky on October 26, 2014, 07:44:15 PM
RIP Oscar Tavares.

Yikes

Quote from: Slaky on October 26, 2014, 08:04:12 PM

Quote from: Eli on October 26, 2014, 08:02:30 PM

Quote from: Slaky on October 26, 2014, 07:44:15 PM
RIP Oscar Tavares.

Yikes

Truly awful.

This is hard to stomach.

Quote from: Slaky on October 26, 2014, 08:04:12 PM

Quote from: Eli on October 26, 2014, 08:02:30 PM

Quote from: Slaky on October 26, 2014, 07:44:15 PM
RIP Oscar Tavares.

Yikes

Truly awful.

This is hard to stomach.

Quote from: SKO on October 26, 2014, 07:20:11 PM

Quote from: Fork on October 10, 2014, 08:08:11 AM

Quote from: Bort on October 03, 2014, 12:12:28 PM

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Quote from: PenFoe on October 03, 2014, 11:58:02 AM

Quote from: SKO on October 03, 2014, 11:55:53 AM

Quote from: PenFoe on October 03, 2014, 11:49:31 AM

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Quote from: Eli on October 03, 2014, 11:43:42 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 03, 2014, 11:35:46 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 03, 2014, 11:31:50 AM
St. Louis's dumb mayor pens (http://online.wsj.com/articles/st-louis-to-america-dont-be-jealous-1412273454) an awful op-ed telling everyone how great St. Louis is, because Jon Hamm had the misfortune of growing up there and businesspeople exist who weren't successful until they moved to San Francisco.  There's also an enjoyable takedown (http://deadspin.com/the-mayor-of-st-louis-is-a-complete-dipshit-1642052026) from DREW MAGARY that has the advantage of not making you read the actual piece.

I go back and forth on Magary but this made my year.

I know Magary has a bit of a schtick, but damn if I don't enjoy it about 99% of the time.

yeah, it's the same formula every time, and sometimes he just fires at the wrong target, but I like him overall. He also is more than willing to poke shit at himself and he's not thin-skinned, so that does make him better than about 98% of all interweb talking heads.

I'm a fan, for sure. 
His parenting book is fantastic. 

But that take down was the best yet.

Agreed.

I know you'll probably end up having kids by the time you turn 19, but I find it odd that you read that. 

Well in non-meme world I'm 26 and I've been married for 2 1/2 years. The wife and I have discussed the possibility of reproducing, yes.

I hope you discussed this possibility in grave terms of how to stop it.

Yeah, the last thing the world needs are more kids that look like me.

About that....

Quote from: Fork on October 26, 2014, 10:00:40 PM

Quote from: SKO on October 26, 2014, 07:20:11 PM

Quote from: Fork on October 10, 2014, 08:08:11 AM

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Quote from: PenFoe on October 03, 2014, 11:49:31 AM

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Quote from: Eli on October 03, 2014, 11:43:42 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 03, 2014, 11:35:46 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 03, 2014, 11:31:50 AM
St. Louis's dumb mayor pens (http://online.wsj.com/articles/st-louis-to-america-dont-be-jealous-1412273454) an awful op-ed telling everyone how great St. Louis is, because Jon Hamm had the misfortune of growing up there and businesspeople exist who weren't successful until they moved to San Francisco.  There's also an enjoyable takedown (http://deadspin.com/the-mayor-of-st-louis-is-a-complete-dipshit-1642052026) from DREW MAGARY that has the advantage of not making you read the actual piece.

I go back and forth on Magary but this made my year.

I know Magary has a bit of a schtick, but damn if I don't enjoy it about 99% of the time.

yeah, it's the same formula every time, and sometimes he just fires at the wrong target, but I like him overall. He also is more than willing to poke shit at himself and he's not thin-skinned, so that does make him better than about 98% of all interweb talking heads.

I'm a fan, for sure. 
His parenting book is fantastic. 

But that take down was the best yet.

Agreed.

I know you'll probably end up having kids by the time you turn 19, but I find it odd that you read that. 

Well in non-meme world I'm 26 and I've been married for 2 1/2 years. The wife and I have discussed the possibility of reproducing, yes.

I hope you discussed this possibility in grave terms of how to stop it.

Yeah, the last thing the world needs are more kids that look like me.

About that....

You planted your beltless seed?

Quote from: Slaky on October 26, 2014, 07:44:15 PM
RIP Oscar Tavares.

Yikes

Quote from: SKO on October 26, 2014, 10:22:35 PM

Quote from: Fork on October 26, 2014, 10:00:40 PM

Quote from: SKO on October 26, 2014, 07:20:11 PM

Quote from: Fork on October 10, 2014, 08:08:11 AM

Quote from: Bort on October 03, 2014, 12:12:28 PM

Quote from: SKO on October 03, 2014, 12:08:13 PM

Quote from: PenFoe on October 03, 2014, 11:58:02 AM

Quote from: SKO on October 03, 2014, 11:55:53 AM

Quote from: PenFoe on October 03, 2014, 11:49:31 AM

Quote from: SKO on October 03, 2014, 11:48:32 AMw

Quote from: Eli on October 03, 2014, 11:43:42 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 03, 2014, 11:35:46 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 03, 2014, 11:31:50 AM
St. Louis's dumb mayor pens (http://online.wsj.com/articles/st-louis-to-america-dont-be-jealous-1412273454) an awful op-ed telling everyone how great St. Louis is, because Jon Hamm had the misfortune of growing up there and businesspeople exist who weren't successful until they moved to San Francisco.  There's also an enjoyable takedown (http://deadspin.com/the-mayor-of-st-louis-is-a-complete-dipshit-1642052026) from DREW MAGARY that has the advantage of not making you read the actual piece.

I go back and forth on Magary but this made my year.

I know Magary has a bit of a schtick, but damn if I don't enjoy it about 99% of the time.

yeah, it's the same formula every time, and sometimes he just fires at the wrong target, but I like him overall. He also is more than willing to poke shit at himself and he's not thin-skinned, so that does make him better than about 98% of all interweb talking heads.

I'm a fan, for sure. 
His parenting book is fantastic. 

But that take down was the best yet.

Agreed.

I know you'll probably end up having kids by the time you turn 19, but I find it odd that you read that. 

Well in non-meme world I'm 26 and I've been married for 2 1/2 years. The wife and I have discussed the possibility of reproducing, yes.

I hope you discussed this possibility in grave terms of how to stop it.

Yeah, the last thing the world needs are more kids that look like me.

About that....

You planted your beltless seed?

That's.....one way to say that.

Quote from: Bort on October 27, 2014, 06:59:25 AM

Quote from: SKO on October 26, 2014, 10:22:35 PM

Quote from: Fork on October 26, 2014, 10:00:40 PM

Quote from: SKO on October 26, 2014, 07:20:11 PM

Quote from: Fork on October 10, 2014, 08:08:11 AM

Quote from: Bort on October 03, 2014, 12:12:28 PM

Quote from: SKO on October 03, 2014, 12:08:13 PM

Quote from: PenFoe on October 03, 2014, 11:58:02 AM

Quote from: SKO on October 03, 2014, 11:55:53 AM

Quote from: PenFoe on October 03, 2014, 11:49:31 AM

Quote from: SKO on October 03, 2014, 11:48:32 AMw

Quote from: Eli on October 03, 2014, 11:43:42 AM

Quote from: Slaky on October 03, 2014, 11:35:46 AM

Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 03, 2014, 11:31:50 AM
St. Louis's dumb mayor pens (http://online.wsj.com/articles/st-louis-to-america-dont-be-jealous-1412273454) an awful op-ed telling everyone how great St. Louis is, because Jon Hamm had the misfortune of growing up there and businesspeople exist who weren't successful until they moved to San Francisco.  There's also an enjoyable takedown (http://deadspin.com/the-mayor-of-st-louis-is-a-complete-dipshit-1642052026) from DREW MAGARY that has the advantage of not making you read the actual piece.

I go back and forth on Magary but this made my year.

I know Magary has a bit of a schtick, but damn if I don't enjoy it about 99% of the time.

yeah, it's the same formula every time, and sometimes he just fires at the wrong target, but I like him overall. He also is more than willing to poke shit at himself and he's not thin-skinned, so that does make him better than about 98% of all interweb talking heads.

I'm a fan, for sure. 
His parenting book is fantastic. 

But that take down was the best yet.

Agreed.

I know you'll probably end up having kids by the time you turn 19, but I find it odd that you read that. 

Well in non-meme world I'm 26 and I've been married for 2 1/2 years. The wife and I have discussed the possibility of reproducing, yes.

I hope you discussed this possibility in grave terms of how to stop it.

Yeah, the last thing the world needs are more kids that look like me.

About that....

You planted your beltless seed?

That's.....one way to say that.

...Congratulations?

Quote from: Fork on October 26, 2014, 09:22:47 PM

Quote from: Slaky on October 26, 2014, 08:04:12 PM

Quote from: Eli on October 26, 2014, 08:02:30 PM

Quote from: Slaky on October 26, 2014, 07:44:15 PM
RIP Oscar Tavares.

Yikes

Truly awful.

This is hard to stomach.

I didn't even know he was a relief pitcher.

Quote from: PANK! on October 27, 2014, 08:25:05 AM

Quote from: Fork on October 26, 2014, 09:22:47 PM

Quote from: Slaky on October 26, 2014, 08:04:12 PM

Quote from: Eli on October 26, 2014, 08:02:30 PM

Quote from: Slaky on October 26, 2014, 07:44:15 PM
RIP Oscar Tavares.

Yikes

Truly awful.

This is hard to stomach.

I didn't even know he was a relief pitcher.

To be fair, Darryl Kile was a starter.

Quote from: Bort on October 27, 2014, 08:25:42 AM

Quote from: PANK! on October 27, 2014, 08:25:05 AM

Quote from: Fork on October 26, 2014, 09:22:47 PM

Quote from: Slaky on October 26, 2014, 08:04:12 PM

Quote from: Eli on October 26, 2014, 08:02:30 PM

Quote from: Slaky on October 26, 2014, 07:44:15 PM
RIP Oscar Tavares.

Yikes

Truly awful.

This is hard to stomach.

I didn't even know he was a relief pitcher.

To be fair, Darryl Kile was a starter.

Until he stopped.

Quote from: PANK! on October 27, 2014, 08:27:23 AM

Quote from: Bort on October 27, 2014, 08:25:42 AM

Quote from: PANK! on October 27, 2014, 08:25:05 AM

Quote from: Fork on October 26, 2014, 09:22:47 PM

Quote from: Slaky on October 26, 2014, 08:04:12 PM

Quote from: Eli on October 26, 2014, 08:02:30 PM

Quote from: Slaky on October 26, 2014, 07:44:15 PM
RIP Oscar Tavares.

Yikes

Truly awful.

This is hard to stomach.

I didn't even know he was a relief pitcher.

To be fair, Darryl Kile was a starter.

Until he stopped.

Good point.