One Last Shot At A Miracle: Cubs vs. Cardinals Preview, Friday 7/23, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 23, 2010 11:00 AM CDT
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PrintBefore you read this, know that I acknowledge that what I'm about to write is a real longshot.
The Cardinals just ran off an eight-game winning streak that ended yesterday; they got one-hit by the Phillies in an 11-inning loss. The Cubs trail them by 11 games. The only realistic way for the Cubs to have any chance to get back in the NL Central race is to sweep them.
Is that likely? No. In fact, I'd call it extremely unlikely, especially since the Cubs will be facing Chris Carpenter on Sunday night.
Nevertheless, there it is. The Cubs really should be 6-1 on this homestand after blowing winnable games last Saturday against the Phillies and Wednesday to the Astros. But they're not, and so this is a last-gasp effort. Failing that, I suspect you'll see a deal or two made by the Cubs as next week's non-waiver trading deadline approaches.
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The only headshot photo available of Jeff Suppan is the one you see above, in a Brewers cap. Maybe that's appropriate, because the first two starts Suppan made this season were against the Cubs, one at Wrigley Field and one in Milwaukee... and the Cubs pounded him hard in both of them. He's 0-1 in those games with an 8.68 ERA and 16 hits and three HR allowed in 9.1 innings. This is the last year of the four-year deal he signed with Milwaukee before the 2007 season (there's a $12.75 million club option and a $2 million buyout for next year); undoubtedly, this is Suppan's last year in the major leagues. Let's hope the Cubs can hit him hard again a couple times before he heads to retirement. Derrek Lee, in particular, nails him: .429/.529/.875, 24-for-56, with seven doubles, six HR and 11 walks.
One more note: whenever you bash Jim Hendry for bad free-agent signings, think about Suppan. Since he signed that contract he's 29-39 with a 5.04 ERA and a 1.60 WHIP.
Randy Wells warmed up briefly on Wednesday, in case the Cubs tied the game; he would have come in to pitch the 13th and Tom Gorzelanny would have gone today. Didn't happen, so Randy takes his regular turn today. The last time he faced the Cardinals, on May 28 at Wrigley Field, is best forgotten; he faced six batters and gave up hits to all of them before he was yanked from the game. He has allowed current Cardinals a .370 average (10-for-27); all but one of those hits is a single (the other, a double by Yadier Molina).
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shhhhhhhh
Randy is trying to get some sleep
by cozmotaylor123 on Jul 23, 2010 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
Kinda rough ...
when we’re pinning our hopes on Wells, who got absolutely SHELLED by the Cardinals earlier this year.
2 out 3 is good with me
Playing for pride now but it would be nice to have some especially Vs Cardinals
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 23, 2010 11:19 AM CDT reply actions
Pride and trade value
I’ve basically been relegated to hoping that the guys the Cubs can actually trade simply play well so that we get anything of worth for them.
Lilly did you proud then
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
I really want to talk about this game on the SB Nation roundtable
I just wish there was a way to do that or a link of some sort to do that…
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by Craig in South Bend on Jul 23, 2010 11:26 AM CDT reply actions
Hey Al
Didn’t you just mention Ralph Houk (and your surprise that he was still alive) the other day? Just saw that he passed away Wednesday:
You got some kinda creepy BCB curse you’re tryin’ to start?
: )
"We are not equations with hats." -Dean Young
It's not over til the cows come home.
They aren’t there yet….although they are getting close.
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
Anybody else extremely saddened ...
by the fact that St. Louis (of all teams) can effectively end our season? Talk about adding insult to injury.
Not yet.
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 23, 2010 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
'Not yet'?
Even Al says the without a sweep, the selling will begin.
And I agree.
I’m waiting to see what happens first. The game hasn’t even started yet.
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 23, 2010 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions
I did say "can effectively"
… and not “definitely will.”
I hear you.
I just want to kid myself for a few more hours. That’s all. Why spend it being “extremely saddened?”
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 23, 2010 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm tired of getting my hopes up, I guess.
This team has shown NO ability to rise to any challenge this year. I think the bullpen failures in the early going made an aging roster that was suffering from window-closing syndrome go into “lose-now” mode.
This core of players isn’t going to get my hopes up unless something surreal happens — like a 10-game winning streak. And soon.
There is hope - Aaron Miles plays for them now
From VEB, last night’s loss
Aaron Miles 0-for-4 out of the leadoff spot. Try to forget this.
I admit your way of dealing may be smarter.
You won’t be as upset if they lose and you may be pleasantly surprised if they win. I on the other hand keep setting myself up for devastation again and again and again and again and again and again……….
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 23, 2010 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Bullpen failures
The bullpen failures in the early going also caused the Cubs’ braintrust to PANIC!!! and move Carlos Zambrano to the bullpen for a month, where he proceeded to not improve the bullpen while seething in white-hot rage just under the surface.
Remember when they did that? Put Z in the bullpen after 4 starts, needlessly antagonizing the one player on the roster likely to go crazy and explode?
Yeah, those were some crazy times.
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not sure if I'm understanding you right
Keeping him in the rotation where he has already exploded multiple times when he’s been struggling as a starter would have saved the last blow up from happening you think?
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 23, 2010 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, more or less.
I think that the situation has been handled badly for some time, but was really, really handled badly, in both an on-field and off-field respect, this season.
MLBMilestone.com - following the numbers to Cooperstown
No, I'll be relieved when that happens. It's painful to read all of the sad "we just need a winning streak" talk on BCB.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 23, 2010 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I understand, SWL.
But can’t our season effectively end against the Nationals or the Braves?
Maybe, but it's probably fitting that we get swept by the Cardinals...
and lose at least one of the games 1-0 and another 12-10.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 23, 2010 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Fitting, maybe.
Disgusting, nausea-inducing, cringe-worthy and another case of spit in our eyes? Definitely. The Cubs aren’t going anywhere in 2010, but a sweep at home to the freaking Cardinals would be the low point of this season.
And we’ve had enough low points already.
It not a low point....
Losing 95% of the games against the Pirates is much, much worse than getting swept by a first place team @ home.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 23, 2010 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
I think this is an instance of picking your poison.
My hatred of the St. Louis Cardinals runs exceedingly deep. So while I admit losing a bunch of games to the Pirates was humiliating, having the Cardinals put the nail in the coffin would be worse.
Matter of opinion, though.
I'm with SWL on this one.
Losing that Astros series was shameful.
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 23, 2010 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
That's cool.
At this point, we’re essentially arguing whether it’s worse to get divorced or to be left at the altar.
Ah...but I understand your sentiment too.
I hate the Astros more than the Car
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by katie casey on Jul 23, 2010 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
dinals.
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 23, 2010 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Me
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
In my opinion
the Reds ended it with the series in early July. Losing 3 of 4 and some in awful fashion clinched it for me.
Same.
I understand being optimistic, but, um…well, I don’t understand being this optimistic.
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by Craig in South Bend on Jul 23, 2010 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
But we do just need a winning streak.
Unfortunately, we’ve been waiting since about August of last year. Man they stink. I guess you’re right. It would be a relief to just accept that fact.
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 23, 2010 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
When you "need" a winning streak
or have to “hope” for a winning streak, then your season is over. Sorry. All of this talk of miracles and whatever is nonsense, and it sidesteps the fact that this is not a good team. It’s unfortunate, but that’s the way it is.
I’m just hoping we’re good next year.
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by Craig in South Bend on Jul 23, 2010 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
We're going to probably bad until 2013
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 23, 2010 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah. The Cubs will finish around .500 next year.
There are a few ifs, but I think the team has a solid foundation, and Aramis’ recovery will either bode well for his performance next year, or maybe he’ll opt out.
As long as Ricketts doesn’t sharply reduce payroll — and we can sign someone like Adam Dunn to play first — next year’s team will be better than this one.
Hopefully to a 5 year deal
that is back-loaded with a NTC.
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
I'm thinking they won't be terrible next year
but a lot of things need to happen to the Cardinals in order for this team to have a chance over the next couple years, and I don’t see that happening.
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by Craig in South Bend on Jul 23, 2010 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't view the Cardinals as a juggernaut next year.
And even if they are, there’s always the Wild Card.
I think the Cubs next good chance at the postseason is two years off, anyway.
you never know with injuries or manager changes etc
what will happen to the Cards.
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 23, 2010 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
A lot needs to happen though
like TLR not returning, Dave Duncan going someone else, Pujols leaving or just being terrible, same for Holliday, etc.
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by Craig in South Bend on Jul 23, 2010 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
true but my point is more
Than aren’t the Yankees. It would take a few, but I don’t see them winning a WS this year or not.
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 23, 2010 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
In all honesty
The Cardinals could probably win the Central division with Albert playing with a bunch of girl scouts. That guy is a team by himself.
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
I am hoping
that if we are not playoff bound we do get swept – this way I can finally give up hope and stop being so damn optimistic on this season…
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by hansman1982 on Jul 23, 2010 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Unless the Cubs sweep ...
there’s no reason for optimism. Gaining 1 game means almost nothing when you’re around 10 back.
unless
you can gain a game-game and a half a week…I just want everything put to rest if there truly is no hope…
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by hansman1982 on Jul 23, 2010 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Please pitch well today Randy.
A lovely story:
One day, long, long ago, there lived a woman who didn't whine, nag or bitch. That would be me....
But that was a long time ago and it was just that one day.
The end
...
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 23, 2010 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions
...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 23, 2010 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
All I need is a miracle
All I neeeed is you…
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 23, 2010 11:41 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Mike and the Mechanics
Otherwise known as “The Part of Genesis That Didn’t Suck Until Just Now”.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
This goes beyond playoff considerations
Or how many players we sell off.
This is the season series against the Cards. When I was in college (77-82), the only thing that we had to cheer for was to beat the Cards. I still want this every year. I hope that the rejuvenated Aramis Ramirez brings his whupping stick.
"Wait, are you saying I'm a sunshine-pumping, koolaid-drinking, Soriano-loving, rainbow-rising, unicorn-riding, double-clutching, Sweet Lou-backing, Hendry-supporting, hey hey whaddya saying, Cubs are going all the waying, glass is overflowing, Rothschild is all-knowing, Cubs fan? - ballhawk
Schlitter up, Stevens down
Fri lineup
rf colvin, ss castro, 1b lee, 3b ramy, cf byrd, lf sori, c soto, 2b riot, p wells
shopping him
hoping that he increases his trade value by going a combined 18-18 this weekend with 1 Tootblat
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by hansman1982 on Jul 23, 2010 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions
and I would say
he is much more likely to go 3-13
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by hansman1982 on Jul 23, 2010 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Yup, time for Baker to get some starts
maybe we are showcasing Theriot instead!!
I'd go with Fontenot.
But apparently Lou forgot the fact that he likes lefties in the lineup. Or something.
now we are too left-handed...
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by hansman1982 on Jul 23, 2010 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Huh?
I assume you’re joking. The only lefty in the lineup today is Colvin.
very much so joking...
would like to see fonte or baker get the start there…
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by hansman1982 on Jul 23, 2010 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Showcasing?
I’m pretty sure that teams know what Theriot brings good and bad. He has played all year so no need to showcase.
good lineup
I would flip lee and soto…but other than that this lineup SHOULD win ballgames! Now its on you players…
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by hansman1982 on Jul 23, 2010 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Lou keeps putting Theriot in because...
he gets embarrassed by all the sentiment towards him for announcing his retirement. So, if he keeps putting Theriot in the lineup we’ll all continue to know he’s really an idiot…and say so.
Ron Santo - 8,143 ABs, .277 BA; 342 HR; 1331 RBI = NO Hall of Fame?
Brooks Robinson - 10,654 ABs, .267 BA; 268 HR; 1357 RBI = Hall of Fame.
Any more questions ?
I won't be at all surprised
But I would like to see Cubs actually get something in return for him. Hopefully it’s better than the DeRo trade
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 23, 2010 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
They better get more than 2 first round draft picks would get them.
Bc that is what they would get if they offer arb and Lilly declines.
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
That picture ticks me off
There is NO REASON that he should had that at bat.
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 23, 2010 12:16 PM CDT reply actions
That picture ticks me off
because he could have hurt himself and he’s a decent backup catcher.
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 23, 2010 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
true
but why when you have K’d 3 times in the game…. and are the back up batting about the Mendoza line. The starter besides ARam has the best BA, OBP etc
Yes had he hurt himself the Cubs would have been in trouble. Who do have to even bring up as back up
I for the most part don’t bitch about line up choices, that is just how it is this year. But that one was even over the top for me. On the bright side I spent part of the game cleaning a buddies condo, so I paid during 2 hours of the game. :)
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 23, 2010 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree that he shouldn't have had that at bat.
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 23, 2010 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
He sawed off two fingers
and had them reattached. And you think that he’s worried about a bat over his leg?
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
That picture ticks me off!
Because I haven’t pooped in two days!
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Eat some of baby Worf's blended apricots
That’ll take care of it.
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
Sweep? Hahaha.
Forget a sweep. I’ll just take 2 out 3…in a heartbeat. I just would like to see the Cubs play with some pride, especially against the Redbirds. Go Cubs!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." -- Alvin Dark
More likely
Cubs sweep or ND goes 10-2?
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by Craig in South Bend on Jul 23, 2010 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd say ND going 10-2.
Neither are very likely at all though. I just don’t see how the Cubs beat Carpenter on Sunday Night.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." -- Alvin Dark
Why not? They beat Halladay last Sunday night...and Carp ain't no Halladay.
Ron Santo - 8,143 ABs, .277 BA; 342 HR; 1331 RBI = NO Hall of Fame?
Brooks Robinson - 10,654 ABs, .267 BA; 268 HR; 1357 RBI = Hall of Fame.
Any more questions ?
+1
"Wait, are you saying I'm a sunshine-pumping, koolaid-drinking, Soriano-loving, rainbow-rising, unicorn-riding, double-clutching, Sweet Lou-backing, Hendry-supporting, hey hey whaddya saying, Cubs are going all the waying, glass is overflowing, Rothschild is all-knowing, Cubs fan? - ballhawk
I realize I sound like a debbie downer today
I’d take one of three
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 23, 2010 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
That's what I expect to happen.
I’ll say we win today, lose the next 2.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." -- Alvin Dark
Something tells me...
….the Cubs last shot at a miracle has expired.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
That something would be your brain.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 23, 2010 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I think most of us concour.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." -- Alvin Dark
44-22 The Rest of the Way
The Cubs would only be 87-75, if they somehow won two out of every three games they play for the rest of 2010. I don’t think 87-75 would be good enough to make the playoffs. It’s going to be improbable and darn near impossible for the Cubs to do better than 44-22 to finish 2010. I would be impressed if the Cubs could somehow finish 39-27 in the last 66 games to go 82-80.
"The big possums walk late." - Harry Caray
This is a sub-.500 baseball team...
and will be a sub .500 baseball team when the season is over.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 23, 2010 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed
I’d like to be wrong about this team, but I believe they are going to finish 75-87 and only be 32-34 to finish the season. The above .500 season should be the goal now, but attaining that goal appears to be unlikely at this point.
"The big possums walk late." - Harry Caray
Over or under on 2 homers from Pujols today?
Ron Santo - 8,143 ABs, .277 BA; 342 HR; 1331 RBI = NO Hall of Fame?
Brooks Robinson - 10,654 ABs, .267 BA; 268 HR; 1357 RBI = Hall of Fame.
Any more questions ?
If Bob Howry pitches to him? over.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 23, 2010 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
wind blowing out today?
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 23, 2010 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
It won't matter.
Ron Santo - 8,143 ABs, .277 BA; 342 HR; 1331 RBI = NO Hall of Fame?
Brooks Robinson - 10,654 ABs, .267 BA; 268 HR; 1357 RBI = Hall of Fame.
Any more questions ?
for the over under .... it'll help my choice
blowing out no def over.
no wind possibly over
blowing in not sure
that is assuming that Howry didn’t pitch.
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 23, 2010 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Better be under.
We were at that last game where he got three. I don’t think my husband can take it if he did that again.
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
over or under, lets bitch about it!
"That's life, that's what all the people say.
You're riding high in April,
Shot down in May
But I know I'm gonna change that tune,
When I'm back on top, back on top in June."
- Big boy Frankie
by lexmarklover on Jul 23, 2010 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll take the under
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
St. Louis is gonna love a sweep!
"That's life, that's what all the people say.
You're riding high in April,
Shot down in May
But I know I'm gonna change that tune,
When I'm back on top, back on top in June."
- Big boy Frankie
The Cubs and Cardinals have a LOT more games to play this year...(12), so you never know..
The Cubs only have 6 against the Reds, but I’ve thought all year they would burn out their pitchers and become irrelevant. If the Cubs Can go 9-3 vs the cards the rest of the year, then they’re effectively only 5 games out… wait..
That STILL sucks. Maybe STL goes into a slump or gets hit by a flood, or three of the top four pitchers have their arms fall off. Even then, LaRussa would just give one more bit of his soul to Satan and turn Aaron Miles into Pujols, Part the Mississippi, and sign Rick Harden and Mark Prior who instantly put up era’s of 2.25 and 1.98 respectively.
by DisCUBbobulated on Jul 23, 2010 1:15 PM CDT reply actions
Party time!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
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