2020 Stl Cardinals thread of....who knows?

[You don't know me 1161]

I watched the games today. Carlson has a beautiful swing. Hope he is as good as the hype.

[pops 7044]

I know the white Sox aren't world beaters but pretty good to do that today. I'm liking the look of Carlson. That one he pulled foul in the 2nd game would have gone forever. 

[Beau Vine 54921]

On 8/13/2020 at 6:35 PM, pops said:

Kind of seems like their testing sucks. I should probably know this,  but can positive testing lag from infection date?   

This is what the team was told about the most recent positives.

[Beau Vine 54921]

15 hours ago, You don't know me said:

I watched the games today. Carlson has a beautiful swing. Hope he is as good as the hype.

Looked kind of like John Olerud's swing.

[Beau Vine 54921]

Roel Ramirez seems like he sucks.

 

 

[Beau Vine 54921]

I had no idea Brad Miller was on this team...

[pops 7044]

Bad loss in game 2, but 3 more to go

[Biff Tannen 45774]

Oviedo almost just died on a liner from Schwarber.  Gah.  Good catch though.

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2741]

Little League first inning for Ponce.

[Beau Vine 54921]

Until yesterday, I thought we had a chance to be good.

Eye wuz rong.

[jimmyjazz 46491]

There's no way a team can catch up from that game deficit.  It's just too much work in too short a time frame.  I don't blame MLB, but this year is fucked.

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21 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

There's no way a team can catch up from that game deficit.  It's just too much work in too short a time frame.  I don't blame MLB, but this year is fucked.

Pretty sure they are doing percentages this year, but won't matter. 

[jimmyjazz 46491]

1 minute ago, pops said:

Pretty sure they are doing percentages this year, but won't matter. 

I thought they were stacking double-headers to catch up?

[pops 7044]

Just now, jimmyjazz said:

I thought they were stacking double-headers to catch up?

They are but they are never going to get to 60. Manfred said 50-55 was enough to see if the cards belonged in the post season. I'd find a link but I'm drunk. 

[phdhorn 6224]

We still have the best uniform in baseball.

[jimmyjazz 46491]

1 minute ago, pops said:

They are but they are never going to get to 60. Manfred said 50-55 was enough to see if the cards belonged in the post season. I'd find a link but I'm drunk. 

It's still a ridiculous burn rate.

[jimmyjazz 46491]

I haven't been able to watch much, but I am today.

 

15-12 since the Covid delay.  27 games in 23 days playing 0.556 ball.  That's crazy.  I give them credit, 

[Beau Vine 54921]

Carlson sent down.

[Beau Vine 54921]

Who predicted that Brad Miller and Bader would be leading the team in SLG%?

[pops 7044]

And that carp would be at like .179 BA. I know its been a weird season but holy hell. 

[jimmyjazz 46491]

I still say Bader plays bass for Chicago:

[Beau Vine 54921]

What the fuck, Flaherty?!?!?

[pops 7044]

Waino blowing 89 mph fastballs past guys is nuts. What a gem from him in the 1st game. 

[jimmyjazz 46491]

Cards (0.489) are 0.001 behind Cincinnati (0.490) for 2nd place in the NL Central.  With 13 games remaining to the Reds' 9, an 11-2 record would cement a playoff spot.  Obviously, that's not going to happen, but it's at least as unlikely the Reds go 9-0.  The two teams currently slotted for wild card spots (Philadelphia and San Francisco) have a little more cushion at 0.500 each.  Milwaukee can top out at the same record as the Reds (0.567), assuming no rainouts.  Pittsburgh is out of it.

Cardinals have 5 games against the Brewers and 5 against Pittsburgh, along with 3 against the Royals.  They couldn't ask for a much better path.  The Brewers have 3 games against the Reds and the Royals, so there is plenty of opportunity there.  In addition to those 3 against Milwaukee, the Reds have 3 each against the White Sox and the Twins, both of which are among the top 5 teams in the league.

Could get interesting.

 

[Beau Vine 54921]

14 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

With 13 games remaining to the Reds' 9, an 11-2 record would cement a playoff spot. 

[You don't know me 1161]

[You don't know me 1161]

14 hours ago, pops said:

Waino blowing 89 mph fastballs past guys is nuts. What a gem from him in the 1st game. 

Who would have thought that Waino would be the ace of this staff this year?

[jimmyjazz 46491]

18 minutes ago, Beau Vine said:

Excellent edit.

Remember when Milwaukee went 20-4 from Sep 1 - 26 last year?  I'm still shellshocked.

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If you keep getting skull fucked by the worst team in baseball....maybe you're the worst team in baseball

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2741]

Well that’s just rude.

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12 hours ago, T’Boo Ted Marshall said:

Well that’s just rude.

So is watching this team play the pirates. 

[You don't know me 1161]

This team's offense has been shitty for the last 3 years.  It comes a no surprise to me that they can't hit now.

[jimmyjazz 46491]

Only 11-1 to go.  @Beau Vine

[pops 7044]

They don't draw pictures. Will take the 14 inning sweep

[Beau Vine 54921]

22 hours ago, jimmyjazz said:

Only 11-1 to go.  @Beau Vine

[jimmyjazz 46491]

7 minutes ago, Beau Vine said:

9-1, baby.

[jimmyjazz 46491]

ohhh . . . 7-1 is all it takes to lock.  LMAO.  5 games against the Brewers seems kinda big.  Reds V Brewers this week will help shape the race.

[Beau Vine 54921]

1 hour ago, jimmyjazz said:

ohhh . . . 7-1 is all it takes to lock.  LMAO.  5 games against the Brewers seems kinda big.  Reds V Brewers this week will help shape the race.

[jimmyjazz 46491]

It. Is. Happening.

Well, except for the fact that we're an incredibly mediocre baseball team.  But other than that, it's happening.

[pops 7044]

When do pitchers and catchers report? 

[Beau Vine 54921]

CARLOS MARTINEZ...WHY?????

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12 hours ago, Beau Vine said:

CARLOS MARTINEZ...WHY?????

Hopefully his fake side strain will keep him out the rest of the year. I would have faked an injury after that performance, too. 

[You don't know me 1161]

Stuck with him for another year too.  One more year guaranteed and then the club options kick in.

 

[pops 7044]

7 hours ago, You don't know me said:

Stuck with him for another year too.  One more year guaranteed and then the club options kick in.

 

The farm system has actuality been decent for hitters and fielders,  but we need more home grown talent at the mound. 

[jimmyjazz 46491]

Well, it's come down to this.  A Giants loss seems to cement both wildcards coming out of the Central (Cardinals/Reds/Brewers).  A Giants win could send the Cardinals back to Detroit for a makeup doubleheader, depending on how the 3 Central contenders games shake out.  What a fucking year.

[shadow_operative2.0 16064]

It’s real simple, win & you’re in. 

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The Brewers can clinch a postseason berth with a victory over the Cardinals. The Cardinals can clinch a postseason berth with a win over the Brewers. The Giants can clinch the No. 8 seed in the NL with a win over the Padres and a loss by the Brewers. The Phillies can claim the No. 8 seed with a win over the Rays and losses by the Giants and Brewers.

 

[pops 7044]

1 hour ago, shadow_operative2.0 said:

It’s real simple, win & you’re in. 

 

Yep. 1 game season. 

[Beau Vine 54921]

If I'm reading it right, the only way we don't get in is a loss today, then a doubleheader sweep by Detroit tomorrow.  

[Beau Vine 54921]

Fucking hell... Yadi grounds into a triple play in the 8th, and now Carlson drops a 2-out fly ball in the 9th and Reyes walks the next guy on 4 pitches.  

They're trying to not win.

Edited September 27, 2020 by Beau Vine

[Beau Vine 54921]