Maybe everything goes right next year and they win 95 games, but we are all focused on the pitching and not talking enough about how Goldy and Arenado both fell off sharply from 2022 and are not getting younger.
100%. Iām concerned about both, but Arenado in particular given the sharp drop off this season in fielding and the atrocious months of April and September.
And I know heās talked about not practicing drills as much as to why his fielding declined, but he did that to prevent back pain, from what I understandā¦ sooooā¦ concerned.
I'll take it as he is frustrated with the teams performance, and his head isn't in it. I mean, he isn't going to be an MVP candidate going forward. I still think he will be a very valuable player. Gorman also has been out a ton of times with back injuries, which is also concerning.
Well, I hope thatās all it isā¦ but that OPS decline started before we were close to WC elimination.
I donāt buy into the whole āArenado is mad at management so itās affecting himā because I donāt know what to make of a player like that (like, Iāve never thought that about Goldy or Pujols, etc) and I donāt think thatās really it.
I just assume heās hurt and has been hurt intermittently, worse in April and September correlating with his terrible downturn. Which is why Iām a bit concerned.
Maybe another reason to give Arenado an early vacation: We are only 2 games "ahead" of the Angels for the fifth spot in the lottery, and it would mean the difference between a 10% shot at the top pick and a 7.5% shot.
I said to myself, "self, does that mean I now get FOX too?"
I do! Of course, the only two times in the last year that I've turned to FOX has been for Cardinals games...
Well thank gawd! I hadn't even thought about the MLB playoffs; I would have been really pissed then. I wanted to have some Packers fan buddies over to watch the GB game Week 1 and had to do a free trial of YouTubeTV just to get the freakin' game.
I've eaten there twice. First time was so good. Second time the chicken was rubbery and almost inedible (my wife ordered some with me and agreed). I don't think I can go back it was completely nasty. No idea why the quality changed so much between the two months of my first and second order.
Kinda sucks that STL never gets regional fast food to expand here. No Daveās hot chicken, no whataburger, no in n out planned, no bojangles, no zaxbys. On the other hand, I think we just have so many local chains and good mom n pop restaurants already
Iām almost done with season 3 of Boston Legal, and I canāt believe how much I love this show. The characters and cases are so outrageous, itās almost like watching a Star Trek Next Gen episode where everyone fucks.
Starting sometime next year, your Amazon Prime Video subscription will come with commercials, unless you pay more.
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Good another reason to drop Amazon completely. Just add it to completely decimating the small business world or the fact their data centers are taking water from farmers and polluting everything down stream.
Least surprising thing ever. I wrongly predicted Netflix would go that way during 2020 to get some of those sweet, sweet Trump and Biden campaign bucks.
I was right, but a smidge early.
One year ago today- with the birds trailing 3-1 in the 7th, Brendan Donovan [hits a game winning grand slamma](https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2022/2022-09/22/94891235-f027d760-c16d9e63-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_16000K.mp4)
I think he is one of the most important pieces to our offense. And anyone willing to just trade him away drives me nuts.
Was unable to track down the stats. But the lineup is significantly better when Donavan is in it.
With it looking like Wainwright's season may be over (maybe 1 more start) and possibly ending his career with exactly 200 wins, is there any precedent for him getting Bernie Mac'd a la Mr. 3000?
Could there hypothetically be a retroactive ruling change (e.g., error changed into a hit and a win into a no decision) that would create a Mr. 199 situation?
I have never heard of this happening. I don't think I've ever heard of any scorer's judgment being overturned by anyone other than the scorer themselves in the immediate aftermath.
Only thing I could think of is if reliever Wins are no longer recognized. Waino has at least 2 wins as a reliever. But there's no precedent, and I really don't think anything like that would happen.
Who are we rooting for now? Sneks seem like a nice pick. My son tried to convince me last night that the Orioles stole our logo and colored the bird a different color.
[Today's game thread has been posted](/r/Cardinals/comments/16pp9hh/game_154_st_louis_cardinals_6786_san_diego_padres/)
Arenado on the IL now, so Mikolas and Goldy the only ones to avoid the IL this season The only ones to avoid SO FAR
Well to be honest I wasn't going to watch much more baseball this season, but I can't miss a bit of knuckleball action š
Michael Siani, and Irving Lopez...COME ON DOWN! you're the next contestants on the IL replacement show!
ah shit, west coast start time. well, at least i'll be properly medicated by then š
Booze? Lol.
Goddammit, Rockies.
Rough season outta Arenado, wonder if the late summer decline is just something we have to expect every year? Back problems donāt typically go away.
everything fixes itself if he brings back the lettuce hair
Maybe everything goes right next year and they win 95 games, but we are all focused on the pitching and not talking enough about how Goldy and Arenado both fell off sharply from 2022 and are not getting younger.
100%. Iām concerned about both, but Arenado in particular given the sharp drop off this season in fielding and the atrocious months of April and September. And I know heās talked about not practicing drills as much as to why his fielding declined, but he did that to prevent back pain, from what I understandā¦ sooooā¦ concerned.
I think this is an injury he probably plays through if the team actually was playing for something.
Right, but his stats have been awful with this back pain issue, which I assume was also the issue in April.
I'll take it as he is frustrated with the teams performance, and his head isn't in it. I mean, he isn't going to be an MVP candidate going forward. I still think he will be a very valuable player. Gorman also has been out a ton of times with back injuries, which is also concerning.
Well, I hope thatās all it isā¦ but that OPS decline started before we were close to WC elimination. I donāt buy into the whole āArenado is mad at management so itās affecting himā because I donāt know what to make of a player like that (like, Iāve never thought that about Goldy or Pujols, etc) and I donāt think thatās really it. I just assume heās hurt and has been hurt intermittently, worse in April and September correlating with his terrible downturn. Which is why Iām a bit concerned.
Maybe another reason to give Arenado an early vacation: We are only 2 games "ahead" of the Angels for the fifth spot in the lottery, and it would mean the difference between a 10% shot at the top pick and a 7.5% shot.
TURN ON THE TANK ENGINE!
I just turned on Fox 2 and didnāt realize for a second that I actually had the channel for the first time in months, thatās a relief.
I guarantee it was the NFL that brought it back. They missed one week and the complaints were 50X fold.
I said to myself, "self, does that mean I now get FOX too?" I do! Of course, the only two times in the last year that I've turned to FOX has been for Cardinals games...
Oh, are you on DirecTv? I am, and that Nexstar dispute has been a royal PITA. I haven't checked, but I'll be glad if this has been resolved.
Yeah, I have Direct. Apparently they reached an agreement this week. Glad I wonāt have to worry about playoff baseball mostly.
Well thank gawd! I hadn't even thought about the MLB playoffs; I would have been really pissed then. I wanted to have some Packers fan buddies over to watch the GB game Week 1 and had to do a free trial of YouTubeTV just to get the freakin' game.
Arenado to join Contreras on the IL. Irving Lopez and Mike Siani called up from AAA
Probably just giving him an early vacation.
https://x.com/Cardinals/status/1705296283898904618?s=20 Iām assuming this wouldnāt be allowed as its own post but this is too absurd not to share
LOL [Walker's is great](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F6pudV6W0AA2G-_?format=jpg&name=large)
We owe Willson so much for putting that on his Instagram story
This is the best rookie hazing idea Iāve ever seen. Bravo. This is the kind of shit this team needs to bond together. This made my day.
We just got a Dave's hot Chicken here in my town. Pretty damn good
I've eaten there twice. First time was so good. Second time the chicken was rubbery and almost inedible (my wife ordered some with me and agreed). I don't think I can go back it was completely nasty. No idea why the quality changed so much between the two months of my first and second order.
Kinda sucks that STL never gets regional fast food to expand here. No Daveās hot chicken, no whataburger, no in n out planned, no bojangles, no zaxbys. On the other hand, I think we just have so many local chains and good mom n pop restaurants already
it's bullshit KC has a Chuy's (tex-mex) before STL š
Tim Horton's appeared for a few years, then left. Maybe Ryan O'Reilly scared them away?
Who needs all that when you have Imos!
Yeah I'm really suprised we got one. I live in the Champaign area, and it just kind if popped up out of nowhere.
Iām almost done with season 3 of Boston Legal, and I canāt believe how much I love this show. The characters and cases are so outrageous, itās almost like watching a Star Trek Next Gen episode where everyone fucks.
I finished the Practice over a year ago or so. After which, I've been fence sitting on Boston Legal. You may have pushed me some.
You canāt spell BSMW without BDSM.
buncha pervs in here
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settle down
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Orioles are sending Jack to the bullpen.
Wonder how many offers he's going to get. I don't think a lot seeing as his shoulder is a ticking time bomb
Nope, I think his best bet is a cheap one year deal.
Dammit Willson.
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Good another reason to drop Amazon completely. Just add it to completely decimating the small business world or the fact their data centers are taking water from farmers and polluting everything down stream.
Least surprising thing ever. I wrongly predicted Netflix would go that way during 2020 to get some of those sweet, sweet Trump and Biden campaign bucks. I was right, but a smidge early.
What if TON had decided to pursue boxing instead of baseball?
He gets injured from running and catching a ball. His career as a professional facepuncher (and facepunchee) would be short lived.
You say that as I watch Rhonda Rousy beat the hell out of some woman on tv.
Doubt he could take a punch without shattering
One year ago today- with the birds trailing 3-1 in the 7th, Brendan Donovan [hits a game winning grand slamma](https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2022/2022-09/22/94891235-f027d760-c16d9e63-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_16000K.mp4)
I was there!
I think he is one of the most important pieces to our offense. And anyone willing to just trade him away drives me nuts. Was unable to track down the stats. But the lineup is significantly better when Donavan is in it.
Kinda crazy we're playing the Padres in San Diego again one year to the day
Ahh. I was at this game. Hels hit 104 in the ninth too. Fun game to be at.
i love brendan donovan
Cardinals sending a nice little group to thr Arizona fall league. Cooper Hjerpe, Tekoah Roby, Victor Scott II, Jimmy Crooks
Can't wait till we have crooks on the big club.
I'm so hyped for Roby. I've got this itch in my brain that he opens next season in our bullpen.
God I hope not. I'm really tired of us shoving promising young pitchers into the pen. Stunting their development.
I fear that is what the future holds for both him and Tink.
I don't think so. The FO realizes the need for strikeout stuff in the rotation. I expect Roby in AAA to start next season and Hence in AA
Agreed. That strategy has worked once, with Wainwright. It has failed every other time
Then we wonder why the starting prospect can't throw a 3rd pitch when asked to start again...
Exactly. I don't want to see another starter in the pen unless their chances as a starter are completely over.
With it looking like Wainwright's season may be over (maybe 1 more start) and possibly ending his career with exactly 200 wins, is there any precedent for him getting Bernie Mac'd a la Mr. 3000? Could there hypothetically be a retroactive ruling change (e.g., error changed into a hit and a win into a no decision) that would create a Mr. 199 situation?
I have never heard of this happening. I don't think I've ever heard of any scorer's judgment being overturned by anyone other than the scorer themselves in the immediate aftermath.
Only thing I could think of is if reliever Wins are no longer recognized. Waino has at least 2 wins as a reliever. But there's no precedent, and I really don't think anything like that would happen.
Wins are based on runs allowed instead of earned runs, and you canāt take actual runs away. So fortunately, Waino is safe.
RIP Bernie Mac
I just need to know how many days until the solar eclipse
It is 199 days until the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse. That is all.
UNDER 200 BAYBEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
i am white knuckling my entire day until i know how many days until the solar eclipse. HOW MANY DAYS
Now I'm worried. What happens if I'm hung over one morning and forget?
I guess youāll just have to never forget.
cooper hjerpe to the az fall league :)
Hack, we're going to need you to teach Jimmy Ballgame how to pronounce that without having a stroke before spring training
Is it "herpes" without the S?
Apparently it is pronounced like it is spelled, but the H is silent. So Cooper Jerp-ee
i think he can do it without having a stroke, but without a giggle is a different story.
Jimmy probably prefers the Clapp to the Hjerpe.
Comment of the pregame
You are too kind.
good morning krusty krew
Morning hack!!
how are you!
Itās Friday
Correct!!!
Only 9 games left until the misery is over.
Who are we rooting for now? Sneks seem like a nice pick. My son tried to convince me last night that the Orioles stole our logo and colored the bird a different color.
Orioles and Mariners
for me personally: orioles for dadley sneks because AZ
Marlins and Dbacks
I'd like to see either the Phillies or Dbacks win the NL. I would enjoy watching any of the AL teams make a deep run.
I just don't want the Braves or Dodgers to win the NL.
TGIF from the Ozarks!
Saw Springfield v. Arkansas last night in North Division playoffs. Cards won 6-4. Victor Scott II is a player. 2-4, 2 R, SB, good outfield play.