Comments on: I like to watch http://thecardinalnationblog.com/2009/05/02/i-like-to-watch/ Brian Walton's news and commentary on the St. Louis Cardinals (TM) and their minor league system Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:03:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: JumboShrimp http://thecardinalnationblog.com/2009/05/02/i-like-to-watch/#comment-2575 JumboShrimp Mon, 04 May 2009 09:26:22 +0000 http://thecardinalnation.com/?p=3118#comment-2575 A stopped watch is right twice per day. A stopped watch is right twice per day.

]]> By: Brian http://thecardinalnationblog.com/2009/05/02/i-like-to-watch/#comment-2572 Brian Mon, 04 May 2009 05:35:44 +0000 http://thecardinalnation.com/?p=3118#comment-2572 Sure he did. He watched baseball on the clubhouse TVs like everyone else. ;-) Sure he did. He watched baseball on the clubhouse TVs like everyone else. ;-)

]]> By: CariocaCardinal http://thecardinalnationblog.com/2009/05/02/i-like-to-watch/#comment-2571 CariocaCardinal Mon, 04 May 2009 05:33:23 +0000 http://thecardinalnation.com/?p=3118#comment-2571 WC was right - Pujols didn't see a pitch all day! WC was right – Pujols didn’t see a pitch all day!

]]> By: WestCoastbirdWatcher http://thecardinalnationblog.com/2009/05/02/i-like-to-watch/#comment-2565 WestCoastbirdWatcher Sun, 03 May 2009 20:49:48 +0000 http://thecardinalnation.com/?p=3118#comment-2565 Lohse has had success against the Phillies. They fear him somewhat. If they can win those two, it sets us up against both Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. Lohse has had success against the Phillies. They fear him somewhat. If they can win those two, it sets us up against both Pittsburgh and Cincinnati.

]]> By: DizzyDean17 http://thecardinalnationblog.com/2009/05/02/i-like-to-watch/#comment-2564 DizzyDean17 Sun, 03 May 2009 18:51:01 +0000 http://thecardinalnation.com/?p=3118#comment-2564 I agree that not starting Lohse is a good idea. Of course, if he's expecting a lengthy rain delay and the radar shows a window of opportunity after that, he may plan on using Lohse in a "long relef" role. I agree that not starting Lohse is a good idea. Of course, if he’s expecting a lengthy rain delay and the radar shows a window of opportunity after that, he may plan on using Lohse in a “long relef” role.

]]> By: WestCoastbirdWatcher http://thecardinalnationblog.com/2009/05/02/i-like-to-watch/#comment-2563 WestCoastbirdWatcher Sun, 03 May 2009 17:50:05 +0000 http://thecardinalnation.com/?p=3118#comment-2563 The scratch of Lohse is smart. That means Tony is betting against getting a complete game in. Go hard at the Phillies tomorrow. Smart and timely. The scratch of Lohse is smart. That means Tony is betting against getting a complete game in. Go hard at the Phillies tomorrow. Smart and timely.

]]> By: WestCoastbirdWatcher http://thecardinalnationblog.com/2009/05/02/i-like-to-watch/#comment-2562 WestCoastbirdWatcher Sun, 03 May 2009 17:30:37 +0000 http://thecardinalnation.com/?p=3118#comment-2562 Just a hunch......... its good if I'm wrong......... Looks like Tony likes Duncan over Rasmus on a wet field? Just a hunch……… its good if I’m wrong……… Looks like Tony likes Duncan over Rasmus on a wet field?

]]> By: DizzyDean17 http://thecardinalnationblog.com/2009/05/02/i-like-to-watch/#comment-2561 DizzyDean17 Sun, 03 May 2009 17:19:40 +0000 http://thecardinalnation.com/?p=3118#comment-2561 Over his career, John Lannan has been more effective against right-handed hitters than against lefties, who have slugged .521 against him. Maybe Duncan and Ankiel can hit a couple into the bullpen. Why in the world would you wish for a rainout against perhaps the worst team in MLB? Over his career, John Lannan has been more effective against right-handed hitters than against lefties, who have slugged .521 against him. Maybe Duncan and Ankiel can hit a couple into the bullpen.

Why in the world would you wish for a rainout against perhaps the worst team in MLB?

]]> By: WestCoastbirdWatcher http://thecardinalnationblog.com/2009/05/02/i-like-to-watch/#comment-2560 WestCoastbirdWatcher Sun, 03 May 2009 17:05:46 +0000 http://thecardinalnation.com/?p=3118#comment-2560 Don't hate your self to think Dizzy!!! Of course they did try to do a little more. These aren't Rhodes scholars. Colby Rasmus doesn't even think to disguise his self interest. We are very vulnerable here. Lets hope we get a rain out, least we defame ourselves before the Phillies come to dinner. Lets get on the plane at 2/3........ And that lineup...Krike!!!! Don’t hate your self to think Dizzy!!! Of course they did try to do a little more. These aren’t Rhodes scholars. Colby Rasmus doesn’t even think to disguise his self interest. We are very vulnerable here. Lets hope we get a rain out, least we defame ourselves before the Phillies come to dinner. Lets get on the plane at 2/3…….. And that lineup…Krike!!!!

]]> By: DizzyDean17 http://thecardinalnationblog.com/2009/05/02/i-like-to-watch/#comment-2559 DizzyDean17 Sun, 03 May 2009 16:45:21 +0000 http://thecardinalnation.com/?p=3118#comment-2559 WC, I think the game of baseball has plenty of drama but you seem to try to inject some more into every pitch and every twitch on and off the field. These guys are MAJOR LEAGUE players and they are competing. They didn't get to this point by a lottery. They are good at what they do. Sometimes the hitter wins but more often than not, the pitcher prevails. I would hate to think that Ludwick, Duncan or Ankiel went up to the plate yesterday with the idea they had to do a little more than normal because Albert was resting. They need to make every plate appearance a quality AB, regardless of who is in the lineup or on the mound. That's part of the TLR philosophy of playing a hard nine. The youngster Martis that beat them yesterday has a solid background and a bright, bright future. He's barely 22 years old and already has ano-hitter on a big stage, the 2006 WBC. WC, I think the game of baseball has plenty of drama but you seem to try to inject some more into every pitch and every twitch on and off the field.

These guys are MAJOR LEAGUE players and they are competing. They didn’t get to this point by a lottery. They are good at what they do. Sometimes the hitter wins but more often than not, the pitcher prevails. I would hate to think that Ludwick, Duncan or Ankiel went up to the plate yesterday with the idea they had to do a little more than normal because Albert was resting. They need to make every plate appearance a quality AB, regardless of who is in the lineup or on the mound. That’s part of the TLR philosophy of playing a hard nine.

The youngster Martis that beat them yesterday has a solid background and a bright, bright future. He’s barely 22 years old and already has ano-hitter on a big stage, the 2006 WBC.

]]> By: WestCoastbirdWatcher http://thecardinalnationblog.com/2009/05/02/i-like-to-watch/#comment-2558 WestCoastbirdWatcher Sun, 03 May 2009 15:48:56 +0000 http://thecardinalnation.com/?p=3118#comment-2558 The Rookie starter toying with Albert on the first at bat........ he's burned. Duncan crowds the plate and the rookie tries a belt high fastball away.......he burns.....hangs a slider to Luddy...... he burns, finally pissed Thurston off pitching him in side, ball tails away....he burns. With out Pujols they discover theres no fire. All mistakes can be remedied, including toying with dangerous creatures. This is their opening day guy. Not a bad pitcher at all. They won't offer to Albert making a show of it, pressuring whom ever is 4 today. Good tactic. I'm guessing Lohse gets reached today for at least 3 by Zimmerman or Dunn .......We need 4 then. Lets get them. WCBW...........strange statements??????????? The Rookie starter toying with Albert on the first at bat…….. he’s burned. Duncan crowds the plate and the rookie tries a belt high fastball away…….he burns…..hangs a slider to Luddy…… he burns, finally pissed Thurston off pitching him in side, ball tails away….he burns.

With out Pujols they discover theres no fire. All mistakes can be remedied, including toying with dangerous creatures. This is their opening day guy. Not a bad pitcher at all. They won’t offer to Albert making a show of it, pressuring whom ever is 4 today. Good tactic. I’m guessing Lohse gets reached today for at least 3 by Zimmerman or Dunn …….We need 4 then. Lets get them.

WCBW………..strange statements???????????

]]> By: DizzyDean17 http://thecardinalnationblog.com/2009/05/02/i-like-to-watch/#comment-2557 DizzyDean17 Sun, 03 May 2009 05:44:44 +0000 http://thecardinalnation.com/?p=3118#comment-2557 Brian, The fast pace of that game today made me yearn for the old days when Gibson would regularly pitch complete games in under two hours. Glad you were able to be there with a friend, even if the outcome was less that hoped for. WC, exactly what did today's starters show you that Pujols will not be pitched to? He wasn't even in the lineup today. On Friday, the Cards number 2-3-4 and 5 hitters all went yard. That kind of offense makes it hard to pitch around somebody. You really come up with some strange statements. Brian,

The fast pace of that game today made me yearn for the old days when Gibson would regularly pitch complete games in under two hours. Glad you were able to be there with a friend, even if the outcome was less that hoped for.

WC, exactly what did today’s starters show you that Pujols will not be pitched to? He wasn’t even in the lineup today. On Friday, the Cards number 2-3-4 and 5 hitters all went yard. That kind of offense makes it hard to pitch around somebody. You really come up with some strange statements.

]]> By: WestCoastbirdWatcher http://thecardinalnationblog.com/2009/05/02/i-like-to-watch/#comment-2556 WestCoastbirdWatcher Sat, 02 May 2009 22:53:23 +0000 http://thecardinalnation.com/?p=3118#comment-2556 We have our hands full tomorrow too Brian. I'm looking for a tough game from the lefty. Pujols won't see a pitch. Todays starters made that a obvious tactic. Pen ought to be fresh. We have our hands full tomorrow too Brian. I’m looking for a tough game from the lefty. Pujols won’t see a pitch. Todays starters made that a obvious tactic. Pen ought to be fresh.

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